MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL
HELD TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026, 7:30 P.M.
STUDY SESSION: Mayor Becky A. Shevlin convened the Special Meeting of the Monrovia City Council on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., at which all members were present to discuss 1) Short Term Rental Regulations and 2) Ambulance Transport Program. All members were present, with the exception of Councilmember Dr. Tamala Kelly, who was excused. Mayor Shevlin adjourned the study session at 7:07 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Shevlin convened the Special Meeting/Closed Session of the Monrovia City Council on July 21, 2026, at 7:08 p.m., to discuss 1) Conference with Legal Counsel, Anticipated Litigation Pursuant to Government Code §54956.9(d)(1); One (1) Potential Case. All members were present, with the exception of Councilmember Dr. Kelly, who was excused. Mayor Shevlin adjourned the closed session at 7:30 p.m.
CONVENE: Mayor Shevlin convened the Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 7:34 p.m. in City Council chambers. In attendance were City Manager, Dylan Feik, City Attorney Craig Steele, Assistant City Manager Lauren Vasquez and City Clerk Alice D. Atkins.
INVOCATION: Barbara Gholar led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Edward Belden led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: In attendance were Councilmembers Edward Belden, Larry J. Spicer, Mayor Pro Tem Sergio Jiménez, and Mayor Becky A Shevlin. Councilmember Dr. Tamala Kelly was excused.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: None
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:
PR-1 Pasadena Humane Pet of the Month: Kevin McManus, Public Relations & Communications Manager, introduced Ella the dog as pet of the month.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE: To resume in September ORDER OF BUSINESS: There were no further changes to the order of business.
CONSENT CALENDAR: It was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Councilmember Belden, to approve the Consent Calendar. The motion carried unanimously. The Consent Calendar consisted of the following items:
CC-1 Unadopted Minutes of the July 7, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council: The City Council adopted the Minutes of the July 7, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council.
CC-2 Payroll No.15 in the Net Amount of $961,145.13, and Warrant Registers dated July 9 and July 16, 2026, in the Total Amounts of $532,484.18 and $6,318,284.74, Respectively: The City Council approved Payroll No.15 in the net amount of $961,145.13, and Warrant Registers dated July 9 and July 16, 2026, in the total amounts of $532,484.18 and $6,318,284.74, respectively.
CC-3 Destruction of Certain Departmental Records; Resolution No. 2026-49: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-49.
CC-4 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; Adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-02: The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2026-02.
CC-5 Giggle Fiber LLC Service Orders Related to Dedicated Internet Access Connections at City Facilities in an Amount Not to Exceed $66,564.00 for the Period Ending July 2029: The City Council approved the Giggle Fiber service orders related to dedicated internet access connections at City Facilities in an amount not to exceed $66,564.00 for the period ending July 2029, and an increased annual budget allocation of MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL JULY 21, 2026 2 $2,200 for the Police Department connection, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-6 Task Order No. 38 with Gibson Transportation Consulting, Inc., for City Traffic Engineer Services and Participation on the Traffic Safety Committee through June 30, 2027, in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000.00: The City Council approved Task Order No. 38 with Gibson Transportation for City Traffic Engineer services and participation on the Traffic Safety Committee through June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, and authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney
CC-7 Subscription Agreement Renewal with Digital EMS Solutions, Inc., Related to Medic Clipboard Software for Electronic Patient Care Reporting for the Period Ending June 30, 2029: 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 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 City website.
Public Input:
1. Wayne Socha, Monrovia
2. Sheri Lochner, Monrovia
3. Martha Mack, Monrovia
4. David Pinto, Monrovia
5. Russell Hollenhurst, Monrovia Chamber of Commerce
PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS: None
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.
REPORTS OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND SUB-COMMITTEES:
RCC-1 Councilmember Edward Belden had no report.
RCC-2 Mayor Pro Tem Sergio P. Jiménez
(a) Recent Police Department Swearing In
RCC-3 Councilmember Larry J. Spicer had no report.
RCC-4 Councilmember Dr. Tamala Kelly was excused.
RCC-5 Mayor Becky A. Shevlin
(a) Recent and upcoming events
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
AR-1 Letter of Intent to Purchase Property Located at 347 N. Highland Place for the Amount of $2,000,000 from 347 North Highland Place LLC; Authorize City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement and other closing documents in form approved by the City Attorney; Approve a Contingency Amount Not to Exceed $100,000 for Additional Fees and Necessary Costs Associated with the Purchase Mayor Shevlin declared a conflict of interest regarding AR-1 due to the developer being client of her employer and recused herself. Mayor Shevlin exited Council Chambers.
Dylan Feik, City Manager, reviewed the agenda report and answered questions of the City Council.
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL JULY 21, 2026 3 Public Input:
1. Todd Bowden, Bowden Development
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Spicer to approve the proposed Letter of Intent to purchase the property at 347 N. Highland Place, and authorized the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with 347 North Highland Place LLC for the property at 347 N. Highland Place in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 in a form approved by the City Attorney, and approve a 5% contingency amount to address necessary costs and fees associated therewith. It was seconded by Councilmember Belden,, with the amendment the Purchase and Sale Agreement is contingent upon the City’s approval and acceptance of the final Title Report. The motion carried unanimously by a roll call vote.
Mayor Shevlin returned to Council Chambers.
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, August 4, 2026, 7:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT: At 8:32 p.m., Mayor Shevlin adjourned the meeting of the Monrovia City Council APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Becky A. Shevlin, Mayor
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Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk