City Of Monrovia: City Manager's Update | October 8, 2021

Press release from the City of Monrovia:

10/08/2021 8:58 AM

Hello Monrovians,

This update has been prepared to share with you a few things that will be taking place over the next few weeks. At a glance, you’ll find details regarding the Old Town Monrovia Wine Walk, a scheduled power outage, the highly anticipated Trick-or-Treat & Halloween Bash and much more. 

Sincerely, 
Dylan

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

Highlights in this Update  

• Old Town Monrovia Wine Walk 
• Save the Date: California Native Plant Sale 
• Job Opportunity: Principal Accountant 
• Scheduled Power Outages in the Northeastern Section of Monrovia
• In-n-Out Reading Program @ Monrovia Public Library
• Free Compost & Mulch Drive-Up Giveaway 
• Celebrate OAKtober with Free Oak Saplings 
• 2021 Make a Difference Day
• Centre Stage's Annual Fundraiser
• Trick-or-Treat & Halloween Bash 

Old Town Monrovia 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, purchase your tickets today!

California Native Plant Sale 

The California Native Plan Society, San Gabriel Mountain Chapter, will host a Native Plant Sale on Saturday, November 6, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Monrovia Historical Museum. 

A good variety of reasonably priced California native plants and wildflower seeds appropriate for gardens in the Los Angeles basin will be available, including plants for attracting birds and butterflies to your home garden. Knowledgeable chapter members will also be on hand to answer questions.

For more information, take a look at the video below featuring Barbara Eisenstein of the California Native Plant Society.

Job Opportunity: Principal Accountant 

The City of Monrovia is now recruiting for the following positions:

• Principal Accountant 

Our mission is "We exist to serve the people of Monrovia to create a community that offers a premiere quality of life." If you are interested in joining the Monrovia team, submit your application today!

Scheduled Power Outages in the Northeastern Section of Monrovia

Southern California Edison (SCE) has planned power outages to take place in the northeastern section of Monrovia. SCE will continue to upgrade aging infrastructure, make needed improvements, and complete other repairs. SCE and their contractors will perform work in the following locations:

• Sunday, October 10 (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
  • 900 Block of East Greystone Avenue
• Sunday, October 10 (10 p.m. – 6 a.m.)
  • 2000 Block of South Myrtle Avenue
• Monday, October 11 (8 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
  • 700 Block of Wildrose Avenue

Customers that will be impacted by this outage have received notifications from SCE. During a power outage, SCE customers can view current information regarding the outage and the estimated restoration time by visiting SCE Online .

Should you have any questions, please call SCE outage phone number at 888-759-6056.

In-n-Out Reading Program @ Monrovia Public Library

For kids 4 - 12 years old, visit the Monrovia Public Library from now until Saturday, November 13 to sign up for the In-n-Out Cover to Cover Reading Program! Read 5 books and receive a gift card for a FREE hamburger or cheeseburger at In-n-Out. Limit three (3) gift cards max per person for the duration of the program. Drop by the Monrovia Public Library to learn more!

Free Compost and Mulch Drive-Up Event

Reserve your spot for free compost and mulch at the Public Works Yard (600 S. Mountain Avenue) on Saturday, October 23, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Residents must wear face masks, and bring gloves, a shovel and a container no larger than 32 gallons.

Reservations are required for this event. For more information and to make a reservation, please contact Public Works at (626) 932-5575 or pwcomments@ci.monrovia.ca.us.

Celebrate OAKtober with Free Oak Saplings 

In celebration of “OAKtober” and the benefits that our oak trees provide, Grow Monrovia will give six varieties of oak saplings (Scrub, live, cork, Englemann, black, valley) to residents of Monrovia who would like to grow oak trees in their own yards. When planted young, oak trees develop healthier root systems and grow at a faster rate.

On October 16, 21 and 28, presentations will be given by different oak experts/advocates, discussing everything from oak tree planting to oak tree care to the ecological and environmental benefits of planting oak trees. There will be representatives from the LA Arboretum, The Huntington Library and Metabolic Studio to name a few. The events will last about an hour with an opportunity for the community to ask questions at the end.

2021 Make A Difference Day

The Volunteer Center of the San Gabriel Valley is excited to present Make a Difference Day on Saturday, October 23. You can join hundreds of volunteers to help make a difference in the Monrovia community. Come out and help lend a hand to make a positive change in the community and in someone's life. 

Individuals and Groups can sign up and adopt a project!  Sign up at the top of this page to receive a volunteer registration form. Contact Macy Gracia at (626) 774-1105 for information on large group registration. 

Centre Stage's Be Our Guest Annual Fundraiser 

Join us for Centre Stage’s Annual Fundraiser on Sunday, October 24 at 5 p.m.

Make your reservation by Wednesday, October 20: 

• Online at centrestageinc.com
• By phone at (626) 241-4080
• By mail response card with payment info to 2640 S. Myrtle Ave., Unit 9, Monrovia, CA 91016

Enjoy an evening of vocal performances, outdoor dinner, drinks & dessert, plus kids activities and a silent auction!

Trick-or-Treat & Halloween Bash

The City of Monrovia and the Monrovia Old Town Merchants present the Annual Trick or Treat and Halloween Bash! On Sunday, October 31, the afternoon will be filled with ghoulish fun for the entire family, including trick-or-treating in Old Town Monrovia and activities at Library Park! At 3 p.m., attendees can begin to register for the free costume contest. Furry friends are invited to register for the Dog Costume Contest. This is a rain or shine event! In the event of rain, the costume contest will be held in the Monrovia Community Center.

This event is free of charge and is sponsored by Foothill Park Plaza, PrimeLending, Sierra Family of Dealerships, and Wendy's Hamburgers.

GoMonrovia Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Are Ready For Use!

The first EV charging stations in Old Town Monrovia are now open at 124 E Lemon Avenue. To celebrate the inauguration of these new services, the City will offer free charging through October 15, 2021!

Charging your car battery is easy with the Powerflex charging app. Here’s how it works: 

1. Download the Powerflex app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store
2. Follow these steps to set up your account
3. When you arrive at our charging station, launch the Powerflex app and scan the QR code on the station.

Once drivers have completed charging, please move it to a non-charging space so others may utilize the charging stations. Happy Charging!

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

Water Conservation is a Way of Life 

As we move in to Fall and begin to see some rain in our forecast, it’s important we remember our state’s water future remains uncertain. We must do our part and continue to be mindful of our water usage and try to conserve water as much as possible.

The Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District is currently hosting their “Conserve-A-Palooza” to help us learn more about water conservation and what we can do to help. For five weeks, residents have the chance to win water-use efficiency devices by completing short conservation quiz on their social media platform form!

Conserve-A-Palooza begins October 18 and will run through November 19. Be sure to check them out for a chance to win prizes like a washer machine and plant vouchers!

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.

Since June 2020, we have received 5,833 reports for abandoned bulky items!

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.

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.

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

• Monrovia City Council Meeting | October 19 | 7:30 p.m. 
• Virtual Military Academy Day | October 16 | 9 a.m.  
• Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Drive-Thru | October 30 | 9 a.m.  
• 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
• Request your Water Conservation Kit

Job Opportunities with the City of Monrovia 

• Principal Accountant 
• Management Analyst, Public Works & Administrative Services 
• Police Officer 
• Police Communications Operator (Part-Time) 

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 407 service events, resulting in 61 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.