MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE
MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL
HELD TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026, 7:30 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Becky A. Shevlin convened the Special Meeting/Closed Session of the Monrovia City Council on September 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., to discuss 1) CS-1Conference with Real Property Negotiator Pursuant to Government Code §54956.8; Assessor Parcel Number 8503-013-004; City Negotiator: City Manager; Negotiating Party: 347 North Highland Place LLC; Under Negotiation: Terms 2) CS-2 Public Employee Performance Evaluation pursuant to Government Code § 54957(b)(1): City Manager. Mayor Shevlin adjourned the closed session at 7:25 p.m.
CONVENE: Mayor Shevlin convened the Special and Regular Meetings of the Monrovia City Council on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 7:35 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: Pastor Tricia Hellman led the invocation
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Sergio 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: City Attorney Steele reported that the City Council met in closed session for the two items on the posted agenda. Mayor Shevlin declared a conflict of interest regarding CS-1 due to the property owner being client of her employer and recused herself. City Council gave staff direction and took no reportable action.
PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS: None
STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE: Student Liaison Cassidy Carlson was absent 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 August 4, 2026, Special Meeting of the Monrovia City Council: The City Council adopted 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: The City Council approved 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.
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: The City Council approved 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 authorized 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: The City Council approved 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 MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 2 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 authorized 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: The City Council approved 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, authorized a contingency amount not to exceed $1,000.00, and authorized 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: The City Council approved 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 authorized 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: The City Council approved an agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc., for production of the 2027 Fourth of July fireworks show in the amount of $36,500.00, and authorized 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: The City Council
CC-9 Consultant Services Agreement with MAK Fire Protection Engineering & Consulting, Inc., Related to On-Call Professional Engineering Consulting and Fire Protection System Plan Review Services for the Period Ending December 31, 2030: The City Council approved 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 authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
PUBLIC INPUT:
1. Sheri Lochner, Monrovia
2. Martha Mack, Monrovia
3. Carol Daley, Monrovia
4. Daniel Eyo
5. Bhavi Queen, Monrovia
6. Desarae Thomas
7. Susan Pilcher, Monrovia
8. Carlos Delgado, Monrovia
9. Ashley Leclezma
10. Jonathan Woodside
11. Vonni
12. Rosemary Gavidia, Monrovia
13. Karen Suarez, Monrovia
14. George Hills, Monrovia
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.
Jennifer Driver, Senior Planner, reviewed the staff report and answered questions of the City Council.
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 3 Mayor Shevlin opened and closed the public hearing, as there was no one present who wished to speak on the matter.
It was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Jiménez, to Introduce, read by title only, and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2026-03. The motion carried unanimously by a roll call vote.
City Attorney Steele read the title Ordinance No. 2026-03 as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONROVIA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 17.38.090 AND CHAPTER 17.42 OF TITLE 17 OF THE MONROVIA MUNICIPAL CODE TO APPLY
INCLUSIONARY HOUSING REQUIREMENTS CITYWIDE AND FINDING THE ADOPTION OF THE
ORDINANCE TO BE CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
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 Rae Bowman, Administrative Finance Director, reviews the staff report and answered questions of the City Council
Mayor Shevlin opened the public hearing
Public Input:
1. Phil Tiffany, Monrovia
Mayor Shevlin closed the public hearing.
Administrative Services Director Bowman and City Manager Feik responded to questions raised during the public hearing.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Spicer, seconded by Councilmember Dr. Kelly, to Adopt Resolution No. 2026-50. The motion carried unanimously by a roll call vote.
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
RCM-2 Monrovia Area Partnership (MAP) Adult and Youth Leadership Academies: Sheri Bermejo, Community Development Director introduced newly hired Neighborhood and Business Services Division Manager, Fernando Perez-Garcia. The Neighborhood Services team gave an update on the MAP Leadership Academies.
REPORTS OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND SUB-COMMITTEES:
RCC-1 Councilmember Edward Belden
(a) Recent and upcoming community events
(b) Clean Power Alliance (CPA) Report
RCC-2 Mayor Pro Tem Sergio P. Jiménez
(a) Recent and upcoming community events
RCC-3 Councilmember Larry J. Spicer
(a) Recent and upcoming community events
RCC-4 Councilmember Dr. Tamala Kelly
(a) Recent and upcoming community events
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 4 RCC-5 Mayor Becky A. Shevlin
(a) Recent and upcoming community events
(b) Alexander Dennis manufacturing facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada on August 5, 2025 (c) San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District (SGVMVCD) Report ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS – None
CONVENE MONROVIA FINANCING AUTHORITY COMMISSION MEETING
WITHOUT ADJOURNING CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MFA CONVENE: President Becky A. Shevlin convened the September 1, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Monrovia Financing Authority at 9:48 p.m. without adjourning the City Council Meeting.
MFA ROLL CALL: Those in attendance were Commissioners Edward Belden, Dr. Tamala Kelly, Larry J. Spicer, Vice-President Sergio P. Jiménez, and President Becky A. Shevlin.
MFA CONSENT CALENDAR: It was moved by Vice-President Jimenez, seconded by Commissioner Dr.
Kelly, to approve the consent calendar. The motion carried unanimously. The Consent Calendar consisted of the following Agenda item:
MFA CC-1 Unadopted Minutes of the October 4, 2016, Regular Meeting of the Monrovia Financing Authority Commission: The City Council adopted 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: The City Council adopted Resolution No. A2026-01.
MFA ADJOURNMENT: 9:51 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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, September 15, 2026, 7:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT: At 9:53 p.m., Mayor Shevlin adjourned the meeting of the Monrovia City Council 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, and John Shirk, longtime Monrovia Resident and former Monrovia High School Football Coach.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
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Becky A. Shevlin, Mayor
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Alice D. Atkins, MMC, City Clerk