City Of Monrovia: City Manager's Update | August 13, 2021

Press release from the City of Monrovia:

08/13/2021 9:39 AM

Hello Monrovians,

I want to send a huge congratulations to the 2021 YES Interns for successfully completing their internship! 

During the program, each intern was paired with a working professional mentor from the City of Monrovia, Centre Stage, the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce, or the Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills. Not only did the interns gain real-world experience, but they connected with the various community members to learn how important relationships are for a city to thrive. Additionally, this structured summer job incorporated real-world work experience and access to training topics that included computer skills, public speaking, interview skills, resume development, customer service expectations, and personal financial responsibility.

Most importantly, it was a great way for our youth to develop professional skills, build strong relationships with the community, and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Well done, YES Interns!  

Dylan

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

Highlights in this Issue  

• Monrovia Unified School District Presents Broadway Under the Stars 
• Monrovia Chamber of Commerce Career Expo
• 2021 Beer, Wine, & Music Festival
• Save the Date: Old Town Monrovia Wine Walk 

Monrovia Unified School District Presents Broadway Under the Stars 

The Monrovia Unified School District is excited to present Broadway Under the Stars, a musical review featuring some of Broadway's most iconic and memorable vocal music. You're invited to support the professional productions at the Taylor Performing Arts Center! These productions feature many well-known Southern California performers as well as students from the Monrovia Unified School District.

This fundraising celebration will take place on Saturday, August 28, at 7:30 p.m., at Monrovia High School. Tickets are on sale now! 

Monrovia Chamber of Commerce Career Expo

The Monrovia Chamber of Commerce is excited to host the 2021 Career Expo! This is a wonderful opportunity to meet face-to-face with local businesses that are currently hiring. Whether you're a resident of Monrovia or of the San Gabriel Valley, all are welcomed to attend!   

This event will take place on Wednesday, September 8, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the DoubleTree Monrovia.

2021 Beer, Wine & Music Festival

The Monrovia Chamber of Commerce and the Volunteer Center of SGV would like to invite Monrovia businesses to participate in the 2021 Beer, Wine, & Music Festival.

The Beer, Wine & Music Festival will take place on September 25, 2021, at Monrovia Library Park. This is a wonderful opportunity to get your product and name out to the community by providing:   

• Food Products for the Chamber Snack Bar
• Old Town Monrovia Merchant Flyers for Special Offers
• Coupon Offerings for Your Business

If you're interested in participating, please contact Sari Canales at (626)358-1159 or email sc@monroviacc.com. 

Save the Date: Monrovia Old Town Monrovia Wine Walk

You’re invited to be a part of Old Town Monrovia’s 4th Annual Wine Walk! 

The Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board and the merchant community is pleased to announce the launch of the 4th Annual Wine Walk in Old Town Monrovia! This event will take place on Saturday, October 9, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. 

Enjoy the charm of Old Town Monrovia as you stroll down the street and explore each business, all while sampling various wine offerings. Registration is required and tickets will sell out quickly!

Work Continues on EV Charging Station in Old Town Monrovia

Construction continues on the EV charging stations in Old Town Monrovia. A total of 4 Level 2 EV charging stations will be installed at Public Parking Lot #4, located along the 100 block of East Lemon Avenue. To celebrate the inauguration of these new charging stations, the City will offer 30 days of free charging following the completion of the installation. We expect the charging station to be available for us by the close of the month.

We recognize that construction can be messy and inconvenient, and thank you for your cooperation and patience as we work through these improvements! All construction activity will be done between the hours of 7AM- 3PM. Fencing is up along the side walk to block off the construction site and access aisles will be provided for drivers to continue to have access to the other parking stalls in the parking lot.

For more information about the EV Charging Pilot project, please contact Chris Castruita at (626) 256-8224 or ccastruita@ci.monrovia.ca.us.

Monrovia Community Garden Accepting Applications for Garden Beds 

Want to join the Monrovia Community Garden? We are now accepting applications for the third year of the program!

The garden is located at 303 West Colorado, and there are 21 raised garden beds available for rent on an annual basis. Garden beds are open to Monrovia residents and families enrolled in MUSD. If you're interested in renting a garden bed, please download an application and submit it by September 10, 2021. The fee is $60 annually and scholarships are available to those who qualify. The program will run from October 2021-October 2022.

To contact Garden Director for more information, please send an email to info@monroviacommunitygarden.org.

Conservation is a Way of Life

Water Conservation is a primary focus for Californians due to the extreme heat and dry conditions.  Historically, summer creates the potential for higher water use. We hope all Monrovians keep in mind these tools and tips to use water wisely.

• Always turn taps off tightly so they do not drip. 
• Promptly repair any leaks in and around your taps. 
• Use an aerator and/or water flow-reducer attachment on your tap to reduce your water usage. 

Water Smart Home Program

Upper San Gabriel Water District is proud to announce the debut of its Water Smart Home Program!  Qualifying Monrovia residents may be eligible to receive up to six types of water conservation items to be installed in their home, free of charge, by a licensed contractor.

Qualifying residents must either: 

• Reside within the designated program area (purple shaded area) of Upper District’s service boundaries, or 
• Be enrolled in an income- assisted water bill program with the City of Monrovia for an address within the Upper District’s boundaries.

Report Bulky Items around Town and Be Entered to Win a Gift Card

Have you seen bulky items around town? If you report them into Public Works, you will be entered into a raffle and could win a $50 gift card to a Monrovia Business! If you are out and about around town and see furniture, boxes, or other items in the Right of Way (not on Private Property), please report them to Public Works. In turn, Athens Services will pick these items up within about 48 hours.

How to Report Bulky Items:

• Call Public Works at (626) 932-5575; or
• Email bulkyitem@ci.monrovia.ca.us
• Be sure to provide our name and address to be entered into the raffle.

Raffle tickets will be pulled each Thursday and the winners will be notified by Public Works Staff.  The winner for this week’s drawing is… Sarah Earll! Since June 2020, we have received 5,119 reports for abandoned bulky items! Thank you for reporting these items!

COVID-19 At a Glance 

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

• Summer Concerts in the Park | weekends in July & August 
• MAP-edu Community Meeting | August 21 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 
• Summer Movies in the Park | August 21 & August 28
• Monrovia City Council Meeting | September 7 | 7:30 p.m. 
• MAFA Summer Art Walk |  August 28 
• 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

Job Opportunities with the City of Monrovia 

• Senior Development Services Technician   
• Library Associate 

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 

During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 333 service events, resulting in 70 investigations. View the Neighborhood Watch Report. 

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