City Of Monrovia: City Manager's Update | December 3, 2021

Press release from the City of Monrovia:

12/03/2021 2:09 PM

Hello Monrovians, 

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Myrtle Avenue for the Holiday Parade in Old Town Monrovia! It was incredible having 30 dignitaries, 80 parade entries, 2,000 participants, and 5,000 spectators at the community event!

For those who attended the event, you may have noticed Santa's tardiness. Santa was scheduled to be transported to the parade from the Community Center, but the vehicle had a dead battery. The team found a way to safely transport Santa to the parade, but it did result in Santa being a little late. We understand this created some confusion and disappointment for some community members, and for that, we sincerely apologize. For future parades, we will look to modify our plans to ensure that this does not happen again.

There are more holiday events coming up in the next few weeks, including the Holiday Home Decorating Contest and Santa Tour! Take a look at the update below for more information.

Warmest wishes,   

Dylan

Email: dfeik@ci.monrovia.ca.us 
Phone: (626) 932-5585

Highlights in this Update  

• Thank You Girl Scout Troop 2851
• Holiday Safety Tips from Neighborhood & Business Services
• Proposition 19 Town Hall 
• 2021 Earthquake Brace + Bolt

Thank You Girl Scout Troop 2851

Monrovia Canyon Park Staff and Volunteers want to thank Girl Scout Troop 2851 for completing the installation of mile markers in the Hillside Wilderness Preserve that lead to Sunset Bench! The Girl Scouts have been working on their project since October. Amy Crissey and her Girl Scout Troop created this project to measure the distance from our Ridgeside access point to the newly installed Sunset bench along the Lower Clamshell Motorway hiking trail. The measurements were marked every quarter mile with post and mile markers, which indicate the remaining distance to the sunset bench. Hikers and mountain bikers can track their distance as they gradually make their way to our featured view in the Hillside Wilderness Preserve. Thank you Troop 2851 for your dedication and hard work by making our wonderful preserve even more wonderful!

Holiday Safety Tips from Neighborhood & Business Services

The Neighborhood & Business Services Division (NBS) is here to remind you of some tips to keep in mind during this holiday season. 

This week we would like to highlight “Safety at Home.” As you all know, the holiday’s tend to bring colder weather and more people around the home. Please follow these tips to ensure safety in your home…

• First, check all of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and replace the battery with a new one.
• Next would be to consider having a small fire extinguisher at your home and show any children in the home how to properly use it.
• Do not use your stove or oven for heat! Not only is an open flame a risk, but you increase the chance of carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Lastly, do not overload your outlets and extension cords. Our Fire Department likes to call these the octopuses as they have all the cords coming out.

Proposition 19 Town Hall 

LA County Assessor Jeff Prang and CA Board of Equalization Chairman Antonio Vazquez will be hosting a Proposition 19 Town Hall on December 8, at 1 p.m. This Town Hall is designed to solicit frontline experiences from real estate professionals and members of the public to determine the path forward in implementing Proposition 19.

2021 Earthquake Brace + Bolt

Registration for the 2021 Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program has been extended. Homeowners in EBB ZIP Codes can register now through Thursday, December 9, 2021.

EBB helps homeowners lessen the potential for damage during an earthquake by offering $3,000 toward a seismic retrofit for houses that qualify. This year, EBB is also offering an additional Supplemental Grant (SG) to income-eligible homeowners. If your household annual income is $72,080 or less, you may qualify for a SG that could pay for up to 100 percent of your seismic retrofit. SG funds are limited. If your house has not previously received a qualifying retrofit and meets, EBB Program requirements, register now before it’s too late.

If you have questions or need assistance at anytime in the process, we're here to help. Call 877-232-4300 or email info@EarthquakeBraceBolt.com.

COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at MHS

The Monrovia Unified School District will host a COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic on December 4, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Monrovia High School. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ups are available.

For those interested in attending the clinic, here's what you need to know: 

• Pfizer vaccine will be provided
• Children ages 5+ are eligible
• Booster shots available for students/families
• Bring proof of appointment and proper ID
• Administered by licensed medical providers

For more information and to make an appointment, visit MUSD website. 

Santa Tour 

Santa Claus and his friends will be touring each neighborhood on top of a decorated fire engine, escorted by a police car and a decorated public works sleigh! Everyone is encouraged to come out and wave to Santa and enjoy the holiday carols. 

Please note that due to safety concerns, Santa will not be having passengers ride along on the sleigh.  

A full Santa Tour schedule can be seen at www.cityofmonrovia.org/SantaTour. Santa has many neighborhoods that he has to visit throughout this entire week. So that you don't miss him, we've installed a tracker on his sleigh to let you know his exact whereabouts at all times!

Monrovia Youth@Work Job Fair 

On December 8, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m., the Monrovia Youth@Work Job Fair will connect Monrovia youth with paid internships at Monrovia businesses in a variety of fields including non-profits, education, advance manufacturing, engineering and many more. Best of all, the Carnival Truck will provide free food to the first 150 registrants who attend! Those who are interested in attending are encouraged to register today.

Youth@Work is a subsidized work program administered by LA County that provides youth ages 14 to 24 with paid work experience, including a comprehensive and strategic set of employment, training and support services provided through the America’s Job Centers of California.

Measure K Community Meetings

How would you spend $15,000,000 to better Monrovia? The Monrovia City Council wants to hear from you and City staff are holding outreach activities to hear your ideas, thoughts and preferences for how to spend this money. Come join friends, neighbors, business owners and the city manager and staff at a town hall meeting. Below are meetings dates and times.

• December 4, Library Park, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 
• December 11, Station Square Park, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.  

If you can’t make it, please submit your ideas at www.cityofmonrovia.org/measurek. 

Water Conservation Kits Now Available 

The City is continuing to offer FREE water conservation kits to help meet the 15% water conservation goal declared by Governor Newsom. Please submit the following form to request a kit for pick up at the Public Works Yard located at 600 S. Mountain Avenue. Please note, this is for Monrovia residents only and is limited to one kit per household.

Work Around Town 

Power Outage - Southern California Edison (SCE) has planned power outages to take place on December 6 – 7 at  Magnolia Avenue between Cherry and Cypress (9 p.m. – 5 a.m.), and North Lincoln Avenue (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.). All customers who will be impacted by the outage have been notified by SCE.  
Contact: SCE Outage Center, (888) 759-6056

Latest Facts & Figures 

Residential / Non-Residential Settings in Monrovia 

Residential / Non-Residential Settings in Monrovia 

Facilities that have no reported positive COVID-19 cases for 14 days are considered to no longer have an outbreak and removed from the list. Confirmed cases of employees from residential/non-residential settings get counted under their home city.

Additional details on cases and deaths were not provided by the County of Los Angeles. View the Public Health Statement Regarding COVID-19 and Patient Privacy.

Stay Informed  Resources

Development Spotlight

Several significant projects are working their way through the review process and stages of construction here at the City. Among these are the Adaptive Reuse of the Monrovia Market Building (approved on Oct. 1), the Overton Moore Pacific Self Storage Project in the former Verizon Building in Old Town (approved on Nov. 19), 127 Pomona Multi-Family Development with 310 units at Station Square (approved on Jan. 21), the Alexan Multi-Family Development with 436 units at Station Square (approved on Feb. 4), and the Arroyo at Monrovia Station Multi-Family Development with 302 units (Planning Commission approved on Feb. 12). For more details, visit the Development Spotlight webpage.

Key Dates, Programs & Virtual Events 

• Holiday Home Decorating Contest Application | due December 6  
•  Santa Tour | December 6 - 10  
• City Council Meeting | December 7 | 7:30 p.m. 
• Join the Bobcat Fire Clean-Up Crew
• Make an Appointment for Passport Services at Monrovia Community Center 
• Monrovia Street Fair & Market | Fridays | 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
• E-Waste Drop Off at Monrovia Public Works Yard | Daily
• Subscribe to e-Notifications for Meeting Agendas
• Request a Bulky Item Pick-Up
• Report Abandoned Bulky Item 
• Request your Water Conservation Kit
• Shop the City of Monrovia Official Store

Job Opportunities with the City of Monrovia 

• Maintenance Worker (Part-Time) 
• Recreation Leader (Part-Time)
• Development Services Technician

The City of Monrovia offers interested individuals a chance to keep themselves notified on our job openings through the job interest card. This card will help interested individuals receive notifications about positions that open within the city without having to continuously log on to view our employment opportunities page.

Neighborhood Watch Report 

This report lists the total number of calls for service received over the last seven-day period. View the Neighborhood Watch Report. 

This press release was produced by the City of Monrovia. The views expressed here are the author’s own.