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Monrovia City Manager's Update - January 15, 2021

This update has been prepared to share with you everything that is taking place in Monrovia.

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Press release from the City of Monrovia:

January 15, 2021

Hello Monrovians,

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This update has been prepared to share with you everything that is taking place in Monrovia. If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know.

Have a safe and wonderful weekend!

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Sincerely,
Dylan

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

Highlights in this Issue

  • Tree Planting Program
  • City Facilities Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • MAP-edu Community Meeting
  • Avalon Monrovia to Begin Accepting Affordable Housing Applications
  • NOW HIRING: Deputy Administrative Services Director
  • LA Public Health to Host COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Hall

City Tree Planting Program

This past week, the City of Monrovia has begun planting trees throughout our community as it is our goal for the month of January to plant approximately 80 trees according to the City Standard Plan. Staff has been working closely with residents to hear out their desired planting locations in parkways and public spaces. The trees that will be planted are small and medium-sized native trees such as Red Bud, Blue Palo Verde, Crape Myrtles (pink, light pink, and white), and Strawberry Marina. Check out some of our newly planted trees!

Most of the trees in this initial phase of planting will be established in parkways at the request of the residents. If you are interested in having a tree planted in the parkway in front of your home, please fill out an interest form, or contact Jaden Louie at (626) 932-5584 or jlouie@ci.monrovia.ca.us. The City is maintaining an interest list and trees will be planted seasonally and as the budget allows. Thank you for the interest in continuing to foster the City’s tree stewardship efforts.

City Facilities Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Monrovia City Hall, Public Works Yard, Community Services, and Library will be closed Monday, January 18, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.

MAP-edu Community Meeting

Be sure to register for the upcoming Virtual MAP-edu Community Meeting, taking place on Saturday, January 23 at 11 a.m. on ZOOM!

Topics will include:

  • 2020 MAP RECAP & MAP UPDATES
  • MEET & GREET WITH NEW NBS MANAGER JUSTIN EDSON
  • CITY UPDATES WITH CITY MANAGER, DYLAN FEIK
  • VACCINE UPDATES WITH FIRE CHIEF BRAD DOVER
  • MEET YOUR NEW MPD OFFICERS

You will be able to ask questions, get answers, and have some fun!

Avalon Monrovia to Begin Accepting Affordable Housing Applications

Avalon Monrovia will begin accepting affordable housing applications on Monday, January 11. There are one-bedroom and two-bedroom rentals available through the affordable housing program for qualifying future residents at Avalon Monrovia.

NOW HIRING: Deputy Administrative Services Director

We are looking for a unique individual to join our team as a Deputy Administrative Services Director in the Administrative Services Department!

The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities and projects, but not limited to the following:

  • Oversee and participate in the budgeting process and long-term financial planning;
  • Oversee and provide technical guidance related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, utility billing, cashiering, and capital assets;
  • Lead the completion of the City’s audit(s) and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR);
  • Track all financial aspects of City grants, ensuring compliance with legal, and financial reporting requirements;
  • Oversee the City’s financial accounting transactions and research accounting issues to determine recommended and proper treatment;
  • Serve as a financial representative during labor negotiations and prepare cost analysis of proposals and counter proposals;
  • Prepare reports and make presentations to the Department Director, City Manager, and City Council;
  • Participate in the preparation and reconciliation of Successor Agency reports and transactions, including the ROPS and Administrative Budgets;
  • Analyze procedures and recommend improved methods to improve process deficiencies; and
  • Cultivate, supervise, train, motivate and evaluate staff.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities, and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the qualifications would be:

  • BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in municipal accounting and/or budgeting, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity. CPA and MA/MS is highly desirable.
  • Experience working with diverse groups and ability to exercise cultural sensitivity awareness is desirable.

To apply, an applicant must first create an applicant profile on Government Jobs.

LA Public Health to Host COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Hall

Join the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine, how it was developed, where it will be distributed in our communities, and when it will be made available to the general public.

Operation: Save Our Restaurant

Monrovia Chamber of Commerce and the business community are joining forces to support our local restaurants! Today is the last day to save! Spend $30 or more at a participating restaurant and receive a $10 discount. Register for the coupon.

Suspension of Parking Enforcement for Street Sweeping

Due to the modified Safer at Home Order, parking enforcement is suspended for street sweeping. Vehicles may park on the streets but residents are strongly encouraged to move their vehicles on their scheduled street sweeping day, if possible.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as it will decrease the buildup of debris on the streets in your neighborhood!

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:

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… Sam Malanoski! Since June 4, we have received 2,867 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

  • Glen Park at Monrovia - 2 staff cases, 8 resident cases
  • Wyland House - 2 staff cases, 1 resident case
  • 3M - 18 staff cases
  • Caltrans Monrovia - 6 staff cases
  • Miracle Works - 5 staff cases

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

Monrovia Renewal Construction Updates

Work is underway in the Northeast Section of the Monrovia Renewal project. This represents the final section of work for Monrovia Renewal, which is the largest public works project in City history! The Northeast project section includes the area of the City that is bound by the City limit to the east, Myrtle Avenue to the west, Greystone Avenue and Hillcrest Boulevard to the north, Colorado Boulevard and Royal Oaks to the south.

We appreciate your patience and support while we work to execute these improvements throughout our community! Should you have any questions, please call the Public Works at (626) 932-5575 or email monroviarenewal@ci.monrovia.ca.us.

For the week of January 18, work will include:

  • Fine grading and root pruning on following streets:
    • Sierra Vista Avenue, Prospect Avenue, and Ivy Avenue
  • 48 hour posting for grinding and paving operations:
    • Streets North of Foothill: Madison Avenue, Encinitas Avenue, Ivy Avenue, Canyon Boulevard, Greystone Avenue, Hill Street, Kirkwood Lane, Beechworth Avenue, Prospect Avenue, and Pine Tree Lane
  • Demolition on the following streets:
    • Canyon Boulevard, Prospect Avenue, and Ivy Avenue

We appreciate your patience and support while we work to execute these improvements throughout the community! If you have any questions regarding Monrovia Renewal, please feel free to contact Public Works at (626) 932-5575 or monroviarenewal@ci.monrovia.ca.us.

Monrovia Strong

The Monrovia Strong webpage was created to share with the community different resources to help you and your family get through these challenging times.

Visit Monrovia Strongto explore the many activities and resources. We're in this together, Monrovia!

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 or Building Monrovia webpages.

Key Dates, Programs & Virtual Events

Job Opportunities with the City of Monrovia

  • Deputy Administrative Services Director
  • Jailer
  • Police Officer (Lateral)

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 311 service events, resulting in 56 investigations. View the Neighborhood Watch Report.

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