MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
City Council Chambers
415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016
77 th CITY COUNCIL
Becky A. Shevlin
Mayor
Sergio P. Jiménez
Mayor Pro Tem
Edward Belden
Councilmember
Dr. Tamala Kelly
Councilmember
Larry J. Spicer
Councilmember
Janet Wall
City Treasurer
Alice D. Atkins
City Clerk
Dylan Feik
City Manager
Craig A. Steele
City Attorney
Welcome to the Monrovia City Council Meeting
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 7:30 P.M.
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MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA should be presented within a 3 minute time frame during the time designated as “PUBLIC INPUT.” Speakers will be heard on a first come, first served basis during the 45-minute period of Public Input. Additional speakers will be accommodated during Public Input, Continued, following public City Business. By State law, the City Council may not discuss or vote on items not on the agenda, and will not consider comments on items that are not within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPEALS are items scheduled for which public input is either required or desired.
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REGULAR MEETING
of the 77th
MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
415 South Ivy Avenue
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
7:30 P.M.
Copies of the Agenda Reports or other written documentation relating to each proposed item of business presented for consideration by the City Council on the Agenda are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 84308, any party to a City proceeding must disclose on the record any campaign contributions made to a member of the City Council (or commission) in excess of $500 in the past 12 months. This disclosure requirement includes contributions by the party’s agent and aggregated contributions from persons or entities related to the party. Please make the disclosure as soon as possible, but not later than the beginning of the proceeding. Agenda Reports indicate when Government Code § 84308 applies to an agenda item.
To comply with recent court decisions, the City of Monrovia has advised persons giving the invocation not to recite sectarian references or prayers.
CONVENE Mayor Becky A. Shevlin
IN HONOR OF Robby Rhodes Castaneda, Born August 18, 2026, to Captain Justin and Odessa Castaneda
Maika Monroe Higuchi, Born April 17, 2026, to Yuka and Yudai Higuchi INVOCATION Patricia Hellman
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Sergio P. Jiménez
ROLL CALL Councilmembers Edward Belden, Dr. Tamala Kelly, Larry J. Spicer, Mayor Pro Tem Sergio P. Jiménez, and Mayor Becky A. Shevlin
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION, IF NEEDED
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS - None
STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT – Student Liaison Cassidy Carlson
ORDER OF BUSINESS
CONSENT CALENDAR
All items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered in its normal sequence. If you would like an item on the Consent Calendar discussed, simply tell the City Clerk or a member of the City Council.
CC-1 Unadopted Minutes of the August 4, 2026, Special Meeting of the Monrovia City Council Staff Reference: Alice Atkins, City Clerk
Recommendation: Adopt the Minutes of the Special Monrovia City Council Meeting CC-2 Payroll Nos.17 and 18 in the Net Amounts of $979,436.52 and $860,369.97, respectively, and Warrant Registers dated August 6, August 13, August 20, and August 27, 2026, in the Total Amounts of $1,239,985.04, $458,780.47, $399,828.45, and $894,452.09, Respectively Staff Reference: Rae Bowman, Administrative Services Director Recommendation: Approve Payroll Nos.17 and 18 in the net amounts of $979,436.52 and $860,369.97, respectively, and Warrant Registers dated August 6, August 13, August 20, and August 27, 2026, in the total amounts of $1,239,985.04, $458,780.47, $399,828.45, and $894,452.09, respectively MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 PAGE 3
CC-3 Amendment No. 3 to the Agreements with MADIA Tech Launch, Inc., and Telecom Law Firm Related to Broadband Accessibility Assessment, Extending the Respective Terms through September 30, 2026 Staff Reference: Victoria Rocha, Deputy Public Works Director Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Consultant Services Agreements with MADIA Tech Launch, Inc., and Telecom Law Firm related to Broadband Accessibility Assessment, extending the respective terms through September 30, 2026; and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney
CC-4 Award of Contract to A.J. Fistes Corporation in an Amount Not to Exceed $408,400.00 for the Library Children’s Story Room Expansion, Project No. A-1002; Approve a Project Contingency in an Amount Not to Exceed $40,840.00; Approve Task Order No. 131 with Merrell-Johnson Engineering, Inc., for Construction Management and Inspection in an Amount Not to Exceed $72,372.50; and Approve the Project Design in Accordance with Government Code Section 830.6 Staff Reference: Victoria Rocha, Deputy Public Works Director Recommendation: Approve the Plans and Specifications for Project #A-1002, award a contract to A.J Fistes Corporation for the Library Children’s Story Room Expansion, Project #A-1002, in an amount not to exceed $408,400.00; approve a contingency in an amount not to exceed $40,840.00; approve Task Order No. 131 with Merrell-Johnson Engineering, Inc., for construction management and inspection in an amount not to exceed $72,372.50; and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney
CC-5 Contractor Services Agreement with Amigo de los Rios for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Monrovia Tree Planting Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $84,000; Approve a Project Contingency in an Amount not to Exceed $1,000.00; Find That the Project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA Review Under Class 4
Staff Reference: Victoria Rocha, Deputy Public Works Director Recommendation: Approve a Contractor Services Agreement with Amigos de los Rios related to the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Monrovia Tree Planting Project in an amount not to exceed $84,000.00, authorize a contingency amount not to exceed $1,000.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-6 Five-Year Agreement with Charter Communications Operating, LLC on Behalf of Subsidiary Spectrum Related to Dedicated Back Up Internet Access Connection at City Hall in an Amount Not to Exceed $36,000.00
Staff Reference: Lauren Vasquez, Assistant City Manager Recommendation: Approve a five-year agreement with Charter Communications Operating, LLC on behalf of subsidiary Spectrum related to dedicated internet access connection at City Hall in an amount not to exceed $36,000.00 and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney
CC-7 Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., in the Amount of $36,500.00 for Production of the 2027 Fourth of July Fireworks Show
Staff Reference: Rebecca Sandaoval, Community Services Director Recommendation: Approve an agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., for production of the 2027 Fourth of July fireworks show in the amount of $36,500.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC-8 Amendment No. 7 to the Consultant Services Agreement dated June 18, 2019, with Pacific Productions Related to Professional Audio Services for Community Events, Increasing Compensation by an Amount of $4,000 per Fiscal Year to a Total Amount Not to Exceed $99,000.00 per Year for Fiscal Years 2025- 2026 and 2026-2027
Staff Reference: Rebecca Sandaoval, Community Services Director Recommendation: Approve Amendment No. 7 to the Consultant Services Agreement dated June 18, 2019, with Pacific Productions related to professional audio services for community events, increasing compensation by an amount of $4,000.00 per fiscal year to a total amount not to exceed $99,000.00 per year for Fiscal Years 2025-2027, and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney
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CC-9 Consultant Services Agreement with Innovative Light Designs, LLC, dba Light Up My Holiday LLC, for Holiday Tree Light Installation in Library Park and Annual Maintenance of the White Tree Lights in the 100-600 Blocks of Myrtle Avenue in an Amount Not to Exceed $42,220.00 Staff Reference: Rebecca Sandoval, Community Services Director Recommendation: Approve an agreement with Innovative Light Designs, LLC, dba Light Up My Holiday LLC, for Holiday Tree light installation in Library Park and annual maintenance of the white tree lights in the 100–600 blocks of Myrtle Avenue in Old Town Monrovia in an amount not to exceed $42,220.00; find that the negotiated contract with Innovative Light Designs is exempt from the City’s bidding requirements under Monrovia Municipal Code Section 3.24.120(A)(3), and authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney
PUBLIC INPUT
Thank you for participating in tonight's meeting. The City Council encourages public participation, and invites you to share your views on City business. Comments should be presented within a three (3) minute time frame. The City requests that persons addressing the City Council refrain from making personal, slanderous, profane or disruptive remarks.
Citizens who wish to speak on any City business item not on the Agenda should approach the podium during this 45-minute period on a first come, first served basis, or follow instructions for remote participation included on the cover sheet of this agenda. By State law, the City Council may not discuss or vote on items not on the Agenda.
Those not accommodated during this 45-minute period have an opportunity to speak under PUBLIC INPUT, CONTINUED following public City business.
Please state your name for the record. Comments that disrupt the meeting will not be tolerated.
PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETINGS
PH-1 Amendment to Monrovia Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning), Amending Chapter 17.42 ("Affordable Housing Requirements") and Section 17.38.090 (“Density Bonus”) to Apply Inclusionary Housing Requirements Citywide; Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 2026-03 Staff Reference: Jennifer Driver, Senior Planner
Recommendation: Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2026 03.
PH-2 Issuance of Monrovia Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds (Capital Projects), Issue of 2026, and Approval of Related Financing Documents, Resolution No. 2026-50 Staff Reference: Rae Bowman, Administrative Finance Director Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-50
REPORTS OF CITY MANAGER AND STAFF
RCM-1 City Council Directives Update
Staff Reference: Dylan Feik, City Manager
RCM-2 Monrovia Area Partnership (MAP) Adult and Youth Leadership Academies Staff Reference: Sheri Bermejo, Community Development Director
REPORTS OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND SUB-COMMITTEES
RCC-1 Councilmember Edward Belden
RCC-2 Councilmember Dr. Tamala Kelly
RCC-3 Councilmember Larry J. Spicer
RCC-4 Mayor Pro Tem Sergio P. Jiménez
RCC-5 Mayor Becky A. Shevlin
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS - None
CONVENE MONROVIA FINANCING AUTHORITY COMMISSION MEETING
WITHOUT ADJOURNING CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MFA CONVENE President Beck A. Shevlin
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MFA ROLL CALL Commissioners Edward Belden, Dr. Tamala Kelly, Larry J. Spicer, Vice-President Sergio P. Jiménez, and President Becky A. Shevlin
MFA CONSENT CALENDAR
MFA CC-1 Unadopted Minutes of the October 4, 2016, Regular Meeting of the Monrovia Financing Authority Commission
Staff Reference: Alice Atkins, City Clerk
Recommendation: Adopt the minutes of the October 4, 2016, Regular Meeting MFA PUBLIC HEARINGS/MEETING – None
MFA ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
MFA AR-1 Issuance of Monrovia Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds (Capital Projects), Issue of 2026, and Approval of Related Financing Documents, Resolution No. A2026-01 Staff Reference: Rae Bowman, Administrative Services Director Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. A2026-01
MFA ADJOURNMENT
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
PUBLIC INPUT, CONTINUED, IF NEEDED
At this time citizens who wish to discuss City business items not on the Agenda and who were not accommodated during the 45-minute time period allotted under PUBLIC INPUT above may request to speak before the City Council during this period on a first come, first served basis
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR, IF NEEDED
At this time items pulled from the Consent Calendar above, if any, will be considered.
SCHEDULED MEETINGS
The next Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 7:30 P.M., City Council Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California.
ADJOURNMENT
IN MEMORY OF
Jay Dalgus Hansen, Brother of Retired Community Services Director Tina Cherry Brian Ogden and Daniel Ogden, Father and Brother of Public Works Old Town Caretaker John Ogden John Shirk, Longtime Monrovia Resident and Former Monrovia High School Football Coach I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing Agenda was posted at the front entrance of City Hall not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 28th day of August, 2026.
Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk
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