MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL
HELD TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026, 7:30 P.M.
CONVENE: Mayor Shevlin convened the Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 7:33 p.m. in City Council chambers. In attendance were City Manager, Dylan Feik, Assistant City Attorney Chelsea Straus, Assistant City Manager Lauren Vasquez, and City Clerk Alice D. Atkins.
INVOCATION: Sonia Luginbuhl led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Sergio P. Jiménez
ROLL CALL: In attendance were Councilmembers Edward Belden, Dr. Tamala Kelly, Larry J. Spicer, Mayor Pro Tem Sergio Jiménez, and Mayor Becky A Shevlin.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: None
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
PR-1 Recognition Outgoing Community Services Commissioner Genia Mills and Library Boardmember Betsy Woodford: The Mayor and City Council recognized the outgoing Commissioner and Boardmember.
Outgoing Historic Preservation Commissioner Jenny Ly and Community Services Commissioner Nicole McCoy were unable to attend.
PR-2 Proclaiming July 2026 as “Parks Make Life Better Month”: Tiffany Peterson, Recreation Supervisor, assisted the Mayor and City Council with proclaiming Parks Make Life Better Month.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE: To resume in September ORDER OF BUSINESS: Mayor Shevlin noted a request from staff to hear item RCM-1 out of order preceding the Consent Calendar.
REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER AND STAFF:
RCM-1 City Council Directives Update: City Manager Dylan Feik reviewed the City Council Directives, as well as upcoming initiatives and, with the help of City Council, gave an overview of recent grants awarded to the city, property acquired, awards received, and an update on Blondie’s bear cubs.
CONSENT CALENDAR: It was moved by Councilmember Belden, seconded by Councilmember Spicer, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried unanimously. The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
CC-1 Unadopted Minutes of the June 16, 2026, Regular and Special Meetings of the Monrovia City Council: The City Council adopted the Minutes of the June 16, 2026, Regular and Special Meetings of the Monrovia City Council.
CC-2 Payroll Nos. 13 and 14 in the Net Amounts of $972,237.77 and $909,018.39, and Warrant Registers dated June 18, June 25, and July 2, 2026, in the Total Amounts of $708,362.98, $466,964.71, and $1,272,320.50, Respectively: The City Council approved Payroll Nos. 13 and 14 in the net amounts of $972,237.77 and $909,018.39, and Warrant Registers dated June 18, June 25, and July 2, 2026, in the total amounts of $708,362.98, $466,964.71, and $1,272,320.50, respectively.
CC-3 Amendment No. 1 to the Lease and Operating Agreement with Community Media of the Foothills for the Period Ending June 30, 2028, Reducing a One-Time Reimbursement and Extending the Deadline for Completion of Related Work: The City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the Lease and Operating Agreement with Community Media of the Foothills for the period ending June 30, 2028, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-4 Professional Services Agreement with Pasadena Humane Society, dba Pasadena Humane, for Animal Shelter and Animal Control Services in an Amount not to Exceed $1,728,396 for the Period Ending June 30, 2031: The City Council approved the Professional Services Agreement with Pasadena MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL JULY 7, 2026 2 Humane Society, doing business as Pasadena Humane, for animal shelter and animal control services in an amount not to exceed $1,728,396 for the period ending June 30, 2031, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-5 Reaffirming the Annual Levy Amount for the Ad Valorem Override Tax, the Direct Assessment Parcel Taxes at Approved Tax Rates, and the Community Facilities District (CFD) Special Taxes for the 2026-27 Fiscal Year; Resolution Nos. 2026-41, 2026-42, 2026-43, 2026-44, 2026-45, and 2026-46.: The City Council adopted Resolution Nos. 2026-41, 2026-42, 2026-43, 2026-44, 2026-45, and 2026-46.
CC-6 Agreement with T-Mobile USA, Inc., Related to Cellular Service and Equipment June 30, 2027: The City Council approved the agreement with T-Mobile USA, Inc., for cellular service and equipment and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-7 Expenditure of Art in Public Places Funds in an Amount not to Exceed $20,500.00 for the Samson Goes to School Program: The City Council authorized the expenditure of Art in Public Places Funds in an amount not to exceed $20,500.00 for the Samson Goes to School Program, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-8 License and Maintenance Agreement with Motorola Solutions Related to the Flex Dispatch and Records Management Database System in an Amount Not to Exceed $86,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027: The City Council approved the License and Maintenance Agreement with Motorola Solutions related to the Flex Dispatch and Records Management Database System in an amount not to exceed $86,000.00 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-9 Award of Construction Contract to General Pump Company for Emergency Repair of the May Avenue Reservoir Booster Pump No. 3-2 in an Amount not to Exceed $82,651.60; and Authorize a Contingency Amount Not to Exceed $8,265.16: The City Counsil dispensed with bidding requirements pursuant to Monrovia Municipal Code Section 3.26.080 and award a Construction Contract to General Pump Company for the emergency repair of May Avenue Reservoir Booster Pump No. 3-2 in an amount not to exceed $82,651.60, authorized a contingency amount not to exceed $8,265.16, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney. A 4/5 vote is required.
CC-10 Award of Construction Contract to CEAG Electric Co., Inc., for Installation of Solar Lighting Fixtures on Huntington Drive Bus Stops in an Amount Not to Exceed $27,400; Authorize a Contingency Amount Not to Exceed $3,572: The City Council awarded a contract to CEAG Electric Co., Inc., for installation of solar lighting fixtures on Huntington Drive bus stops in an amount not to exceed $27,400.00, authorized a contingency amount not to exceed $3,572.00, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-11 Acceptance of Work, Filing Notice of Completion, and Release of Retention Funds to Palp Inc., dba Excel Paving for the Sewer Improvement at Duarte Road and Peck Road Project; Project No. G-1001:
The City Council accepted the work of Palp, Inc., dba Excel Paving for the Sewer Improvement at Duarte Road and Peck Road Project, Project No. G-1001, authorized the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion, and direct staff to release retained funds in accordance with the contract provisions and applicable law.
CC-12 Amendment No. 4 to the Memorandum of Understanding dated April 17, 2018, with Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills Related to the Recreational Based Summer Camp Program Extending the Term through June 30, 2027, with an Additional Compensation Amount not to Exceed $23,100.00: The City Council approved Amendment No. 4 to the Memorandum of Understanding dated April 17, 2018, with the Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills related to the Recreational Based Summer Camp Program, extending the term through June 30, 2027, with an additional compensation amount not to exceed $23,100.00, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-13 Consultant Services Agreement with Tony’s California BBQ, Inc., DBA Jake’s Roadhouse to Provide Meals for the Senior Lunch Program in an Amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for the Period Ending June 30, 2027: The City Council approved the Consultant Services Agreement with Tony’s California BBQ, Inc., DBA Jake’s Roadhouse to Provide Meals for the Senior Lunch Program in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for the period ending June 30, 2027, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL JULY 7, 2026 3 CC-14 Agreement with TLC Luxury LLC (DBA Lion Express), for Transportation Services related to Recreation Program Excursions in an Amount Not to Exceed $41,600.00 for the Period Ending June 30, 2027: The City Council approved an agreement with TLC Luxury LLC (DBA Lion Express), for transportation services related to Recreation Program Excursions in an amount not to exceed $41,600.00 for the period ending June 30, 2027, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-15 Cooperation Agreement Between County of Los Angeles and the City of Monrovia Related to the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for the Period July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2030; Resolution No. 2026-48: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-48.
CC-16 Acceptance of Work, Filing Notice of Completion, and Release of Retention Funds to All American Asphalt for the Peck Road and Mountain Avenue Infrastructure Improvement Project, Project # G-969: The City Council accepted the work of All American Asphalt for the Peck Road and Mountain Avenue Infrastructure Improvement Project, Project # G-969, authorize the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion, and direct staff to release retained funds in accordance with the contract provisions and applicable law.
CC-17 Consultant Services Agreement with Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., for Elevator Preventative Maintenance and On-Call Emergency Repair Services for the Period Ending June 30, 2027; in an Amount Not to Exceed $30,000.00: The City Council approved the Consultant Services Agreement with Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., for elevator preventative maintenance and on-call emergency repair services for the period ending June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-18 Participation Agreement with Clean Power Alliance of Southern California in the Energized Communities Program for Electric Fleet Transition: The City Council approved the Agreement with Clean Power Alliance of Southern California for participation in the Energized Communities Program and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
PUBLIC INPUT: Public comments were accepted by email prior to 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting, provided to City Council, and posted to the City website.
Public Input:
1. Sheri Lochner, Monrovia
2. Martha Mack, Monrovia
3. Ellen Dougher, Monrovia
4. David Pinto, Monrovia
5. Kaela Barnes, Monrovia
6. Karen DeClue, Monrovia
7. Ruby Chenault, Monrovia
At the request of Mayor Shevlin, City Manager Feik responded to comments made during Public Input.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS:
PH-1 Tentative Tract Map No. 85208 (TTM2026-0002) to Subdivide One (1) Lot into Six (6) Condominium Units for the Property Located at 1219 South Magnolia Avenue, Feng Xiao Architect, Inc. (Feng Xiao), Applicant; Resolution No. 2026-40
Austin Arnold, Assistant Planner, reviewed the staff report and answered questions of the City Council.
Mayor Shevlin opened the public hearing.
Public Input:
1. Feng Xiao, Principal Architect, spoke in support of the project and answered questions of the City Council
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL JULY 7, 2026 4 Mayor Shevlin closed the public hearing.
Following brief discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jiménez, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-40. The motion carried unanimously by a roll call vote.
Assistant City Attorney Straus stated for the record that the City’s action on the item was final and the time to bring a legal action to challenge the item was limited by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6.
REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER AND STAFF:
RCM-1 City Council Directives Update: This item was heard out of order preceding Consent Calendar, above.
RCM-2 “Samson Goes to School” Program Overview: Project Manager Kerri Zassau provided an overview of the new Art in Public Places program bringing Samson the bear statues to each elementary school in the City.
REPORTS OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND SUB-COMMITTEES:
RCC-1 Councilmember Edward Belden
(a) Recent community events
(b) 2026 All-America City Award Event
RCC-2 Mayor Pro Tem Sergio P. Jiménez
(a) Recognition of City Staff
(c) Route 66
RCC-3 Councilmember Larry J. Spicer
(a) Recent and upcoming community events
(b) 2026 All-America City Award Event
RCC-4 Councilmember Dr. Tamala Kelly
(a) Recognition of City Staff
(b) 2026 All-America City Award Event
RCC-5 Mayor Becky A. Shevlin
(a) Recent and upcoming events
(b) 2026 All-America City Award Event
(c) San Gabriel Valley Council of Government (SGVCOG) Ad Hoc Committee regarding SB79 (d) Los Angeles County City Selection Committee Meeting (e) Executive Committee for Regional Homeless Alignment (ECRHA) ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
AR-1 Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Building and Development Related Fees, Resolution No. 2026-47 Rae Bowman, Administrative Services Director, reviewed the agenda report and answered questions of the City Council.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Councilmember Belden, to adopt Resolution No. 2026-47. The motion carried unanimously by a roll call vote.
AR-2 Amendment to Chapter 3.44 (“Transient Occupancy Tax”) of Title 3 (“Revenue and Finance”) of the Monrovia Municipal Code to Clarify Transient Occupancy Tax Administrative Requirements for Hotels and Short-Term Rental Operators and Platforms; Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-02
Rae Bowman, Administrative Services Director, reviewed the agenda report and answered questions of the City Council.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Councilmember Dr. Kelly, to introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2026-02. The motion carried MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL JULY 7, 2026 5 unanimously by a roll call vote.
Assistant City Attorney, Chelsea Straus read the title of Ordinance No. 2026-02 as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 3.44 OF TITLE 3 OF THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY TRANSIENT
OCCUPANCY TAX REQUIREMENTS FOR HOTELS AND SHORT-TERM RENTAL OPERATORS AND
HOSTING PLATFORMS
PUBLIC INPUT, CONTINUED (IF NEEDED): none
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR, IF NEEDED: None
SCHEDULED MEETINGS: The next Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council was scheduled for Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 7:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT: At 9:20 p.m., Mayor Shevlin adjourned the meeting of the Monrovia City Council in memory of Armando Burruel, Father of Public Works senior maintenance worker, Carlos Burruel and Ed Cunningham, Longtime Canyon Park Trail Volunteer.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Becky A. Shevlin, Mayor
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Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk