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We've had some exciting visitors to our town recently! KCAL News recently highlighted our city in their Spotlight Segment. Host Amanda Starrantino toured Max's Restaurant and highlighted the history of Max's and what makes the restaurant so special. Max's, a local favorite for over 20 years, was the focus of Amanda's interview with the owner's daughter who shared the history and mission of this family-oriented business. Fun Fact: Fernando Valenzuela, a former Dodgers player and frequent visitor of Max's, now has a mural right over his favorite table. 

 

KCAL News also toured the Monrovia Historical Museum. Oliver Beckwith, a volunteer board member of the Monrovia Historical Museum Foundation, spoke about the facility, exhibits, and history that contribute to Monrovia's uniqueness. As many of you know, Monrovia is the fourth oldest incorporated city in Los Angeles County and played an important role in the development of Southern California as we know it today. The Monrovia Historical Museum building was constructed in 1925...it is 100 years old this year!

Interested in learning more about our Monrovia history? You can find lots of great information throughout this newsletter including the Monrovia Legacy Project and an upcoming seminar hosted by both the Monrovia Historical Preservation Group and the Monrovia Historical Society. 

Dylan 

Email: dfeik@monroviaca.gov  
Phone: (626) 932-5585

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  Highlights in this Update

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Food ED Presents Compostpalooza - Tomorrow! 

Join Food ED on Saturday, March 8 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. for their Compostpalooza event at the Monrovia Community Garden (303 W Colorado Blvd). Join them for this free event about food waste and the new composting law, SB 1383. There will be workshops and booths running all morning. The best part about this event...it's very "hands on" and it wonderful for individuals and families who want to learn, practice crafts and even get your hands dirty! Please RSVP at explorefooded.org where all registered attendees will be entered into raffle drawings for some fun prizes. 

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Check out our online Spring 2025 Monrovia Today! Monrovia Today will be sure to keep you updated on activities this spring including our annual Monrovia Days, Spring Bunny Photos and Egg Hunt, and upcoming classes and more! You can check out the online version now, but be sure to keep an eye out for the mailers!

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2025 Spring Egg Hunt & Healthy Kids Day

Unfortunately we printed an error in the Monrovia Today. On the back page it says the Spring Egg Hunt & Healthy Kids Day is April 12th...that is INCORRECT. The event will actually be held on Saturday, April 19th from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Recreation Park (620 S. Shamrock Avenue). We look forward to seeing you there! The online version of the Monrovia Today has been corrected and we'll be sure to use the weekly City Manager's Update to ensure you all have the correct date. I'm sorry for the mistake which can certainly cause confusion! Please help us get the word out so no families miss out on this wonderful event.    

Registration for the egg hunt will begin at 9:00 a.m. on the morning of the event. For additional information, please get in touch with the Community Services Department at (626) 256-8246. Activities will be canceled in the event of rain, but we look forward to seeing you all out there!

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City Council Proclaims March as "Women's History Month"

On Tuesday, the Monrovia City Council proclaimed March 2025 "Women's History Month." Women of every age, race, religion and/or ethnic background have made and continue to make historic contributions to the growth and strength of our nation and community in countless ways. Women have and continue to play a unique role throughout our history by providing the majority of the volunteer labor force and were particularly important in establishing early charitable, philanthropic, and cultural institutions. We're lucky to have incredible women in the community of Monrovia and celebrate them during Women's History Month! 

  

Monrovia Station Metro Parking Garage Update

Effective, March 1, 2025, parking fees will resume at the Monrovia Station parking garage (1651 S Primrose). Over the past six months while the parking agreement was in place, the City monitored parking use and it never became well utilized. Ultimately, the City decided that spending nearly $75,000 annually to lease a parking space which no one was using was not worth the cost.

While free parking will no longer be available during the Station Square Farmer's Market, visitors can still use the garage for a daily fee of $3.

For more details on Metro parking lots, please visit the Metro parking webpage.

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Thirty residents are improving their resilience and the City’s through Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training. Monrovia Fire & Rescue and Monrovia CERT are conducting free CERT Basic Training, tomorrow, March 1, and March 8. CERT Training is open to Monrovia residents and employees of Monrovia businesses. If you are interested in participating in a future CERT Basic Training course, please email sdobson@monroviaca.gov. Future courses will also be posted on Monrovia Fire & Rescue’s Eventbrite page. CERT Basic includes:

• Emergency preparedness
• Disaster medical and triage
• Disaster psychology
• Fire safety and utility awareness
• Light search and rescue
• CERT Organization
• Terrorism and CERT
• Disaster response simulation

After completing this 24-hour course, participants are welcome to apply to the City’s CERT program. CERT volunteers assist Monrovia Fire & Rescue with preparedness education, fire patrols, smoke detector installations, and disaster response, as well as have the opportunity for advanced training.

CERT’s motto is “Do the greatest good for the greatest number of people.”

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Recycling is Rewarding!

Los Angeles County is hosting a filter exchange event. Recycle your used motor oil filter and receive a new filter for free* at O’Reilly Auto Parts in the city of San Gabriel. You may also recycle up to 5 gallons your used motor oil free of charge.

Date & Time: Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Location: 965 E. Las Tunas Drive San Gabriel 91776 (O’Reilly Auto Parts)

When Recycling:

• Do not mix oil with any other liquids.
• Keep oil filter in a clean container or a Ziplock bag.
• Bring both used motor oil and used oil filter.

* While supplies last, Filter is valued up to $15. Recycling kit worth over $50. Participants must recycle a used motor oil filter to receive a new one in exchange. Limit one filter per household.

For more information, contact the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works at 1(888) CLEAN or FreeFilterLA.com.

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Community Input Workshops for Wildfire Protection Plan

The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) is developing a regional Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) to assist you, your neighbors, and the region in preventing, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from future wildfires. The SGVCOG would like to hear about your experiences, concerns, and suggestions for the plan. Please join them at one of their community workshops to participate in this planning process. Your participation is key to developing a plan that works for the whole region.

Join the SGVCOG at one of three upcoming community workshops to share your perspective and contribute to a safer, more resilient region:

• Thursday, March 11, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
  • Arcadia Public Library (20 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia)
• Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
  • La Verne City Council Chambers (3660 D Street, La Verne)
• Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
  • Register using the following link: Zoom

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Spring Veggie Gardening Workshop

Join the Monrovia Community Garden next Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. for a Spring Veggie Garden Workshop between 9 a.m. -11 a.m. and learn how to plant and care for Spring veggies!  This workshop will be held at our newest garden location, Monrovia Community Garden South (1650 S. Magnolia Ave.).  FREE veggie starts while supplies last!  No cost and open to all. 

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The Door to Monrovia’s History

The wealth of history contained in the Monrovia Legacy Project website is known only to a relatively small minority of Monrovia residents. This ongoing effort to collect photos and documents in one location has been going on for almost 10 years. To date, almost 10,000 items are on the site, with 2500 more scheduled to be added this summer.

If you are a history buff and would like to know more about what information is available at the click of a mouse, join us on Saturday, March 22, at 10 a.m. in the Monroe Room of the Monrovia Community Center, (119 W. Palm Avenue). The Monrovia Historical Society and the Monrovia Historic Preservation Group are partnering to share this information with the public. The event is free – simply show up. Historical Society President Sandy Burud will be on hand to take the audience through the database to see how easy it is to access the thousands of photos and documents archived on the library website. Refreshments will be provided.

Photo: The Airdrome food stand was located at the Monrovia Airport from 1937 until 1940. It was where the McDonald brothers got their start.

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Southern California Edison - Use of Drones and Helicopters over Monrovia

As part of Southern California Edison's (SCE) wildfire prevention and mitigation program, SCE will conduct inspections in Monrovia over the next few weeks using drones and/or helicopters.

These aerial inspections allow SCE to assess equipment from challenging and top-down angles, providing a comprehensive 360-degree view. These operations aim to enhance community safety by thoroughly inspecting electrical equipment on poles and towers. This helps identify any damage or potential hazards that may require immediate attention or repair. Each inspection typically takes 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the equipment on each pole or tower.

For more information on these efforts, please visit Drones, Helicopters Help Mitigate Wildfires From the Sky | Energized by Edison. Also, please visit www.sce.com/outagealerts and update your contact information to make sure you receive any issued outage alerts. 

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Monrovia Traffic Signals Project 

The City’s contractor DBX will continue the Monrovia Traffic Signals Project to construct new traffic signal and pedestrian improvements at multiple intersections along Foothill Blvd. and Huntington Dr.

On March 13, DBX will temporarily close eastbound traffic lanes at the intersection of Foothill Blvd. and Sunset Pl. To ensure continued flow of traffic DBX will redirect east-bound traffic to the west-bound lanes.

• Lane Closure Start: Thursday, March 13, 7:30 a.m.
• Lane Closure End: Thursday, March 13, 3:30 p.m.

Local residents should expect on-street parking restrictions, temporary sidewalk and lane closures, and increased noise between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Regular street sweeping will not take place in the work area during construction hours, so please take note of posted construction parking signage.

Drivers are asked to avoid Foothill Blvd from Madison Ave to Mayflower Ave for the duration of the work.

We recognize that construction can be messy and inconvenient, and thank you in advance for your cooperation and patience as we work through these improvements!  Please note that schedules are subject to change. We appreciate your flexibility.

Contact: Monrovia Public Works, (626) 256-8224

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Work Around Town

For the week of March 10 – March 14, the following locations will have construction work that may alter traffic and/or sidewalk flow. Please follow all directional signage and worker instructions for your safety.

• March 10 – March 14 
• Primrose Avenue and Evergreen Avenue near 127 West Pomona Avenue – Road closure down to one lane

South Magnolia Avenue (Northbound Magnolia Avenue from Duarte Road to Metro Tracks and Southbound Magnolia Avenue from Genoa to Duarte Road) – Road closure

Contact: Monrovia Public Works, (626) 932-5575

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Job Opportunities with the City of Monrovia 

 

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.

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

• Police Officer (Lateral)
• Police Officer (Recruit/Entry-level)
• Recreation Leader (Part-time)

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Key Dates, Programs & Virtual Events

• Make an Appointment for Passport Services at Monrovia Community Center 
• Monrovia Street Fair & Market | Fridays | 5 p.m.
• Monrovia Farmers Market | Saturdays | 9 a.m.
• E-Waste Drop Off at Monrovia Public Works Yard | Mon - Thu | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
• Subscribe to e-Notifications for Meeting Agendas
• Request a Bulky Item Pick-Up
• Traffic Safety Request Application
• Report an Issue for Public Works
• Shop the City of Monrovia Official Store

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