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City Manager's Update | August 22, 2025

Post Date:08/22/2025 10:30 AM

Good morning, Monrovians,

Has everyone been training for "Fountain to the Falls?" In two weeks, many of us will lace up our running shoes (or in my case, walking shoes) and welcome back a community-favorite event. If you can't join us for the 6.5 mile event, please consider cheering us along as we make our way from the Library Fountain to Monrovia Falls...and back!

Along the route, you'll see historic homes, tree-lined streets, wildlife and nature, and experience the "small town" joy we all feel when hosting community events. But most importantly, you'll meet many wonderful friends and neighbors. In fact, one of our premiere programs which connects our neighborhoods is the Monrovia Area Partnership (MAP).

Since inception in 2006, MAP has continuously evolved to meet the changing needs of our community. With origins in neighborhood blight (think "shopping carts, weeds and broken windows") to community leadership and empowerment activities. MAP has been building our community and creating partnerships for nearly two decades.  

 

And now it's time for our MAP Leadership Academy for both adults and youth. This free program has been instrumental in creating pathways for community members to take on bigger leadership roles in Monrovia and beyond. It has helped youth graduates become involved with our Teen Advisory Board, Youth Commission, and Youth Employment Services (YES) Intern program. Many of our adult graduates have gone on to serve on various Boards and Commissions, and even City Council! The success stories from our graduates are truly inspiring and a testament to the impact of the program. 

To date, the MAP Leadership Academy has graduated over 500 leaders, both youth and adult, who continue making significant contributions to our community. Last year alone,  18 teens and 10 adults graduated the academy, and we hope to have a larger class this year! If you're interested in being more involved, want to learn how to take on leadership roles, or want to make new connections, I encourage you to join! To enroll, fill out the online application. Classes begin September 3rd! Visit our website for more information. 

Sincerely,

Dylan 

Highlights in this Update: 

  • Vacancy on Art In Public Places Committee (AIPP) - Applications Being Accepted!
  • Monrovia Public Library Closures - Thursday, September 4 
  • Fountain to the Falls 10K Run/Walk - Saturday, September 6
  • Safe Streets for All Survey - Extended through September 30
  • Hop Secret Joining the Monrovia Street Fair for a Beer Garden Experience - Beginning August 22
  • Free Workshop on Making Art with Recycled Materials - Wednesday, August 27
  • Maryknoll Sisters Benefit Concert - Wednesday, August 27
  • Rep. Judy Chu's 2025-2026 Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC)
  • Peck Rd and Mountain Ave Infrastructure Improvements Project Update
  • Satoru Tsuneishi Park Project Update
  • Los Angeles County Sanitation District to Perform Sewer Repairs 
  • Work Around Town
  • Job Opportunities with the City of Monrovia 

 

Vacancy on Art In Public Places Committee (AIPP) - Applications Being Accepted!

Applications are now being accepted for an unscheduled vacancy on the Art In Public Places Committee, with an unexpired term ending June 30, 2027. Applications for the Boards and Commissions Art in Public Places Vacancy will be due Wednesday, September 1, 2025. To apply, please visit our website. 

Criteria for serving on Art In Public Places Committee (AIPP): 

  • Appointee may only serve on one advisory body at a time.
  • Appointee must be a resident of incorporated Monrovia.
  • Appointee may not be a City of Monrovia employee. 
  • Individuals serving as an elected official of the City may not serve on an advisory body at the same time.

Monrovia Public Library Closures - Thursday, September 4

On Thursday, September 4, the Library will be closed to the public for our annual staff summit. Regular hours will resume on Friday, September 5, at 12 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience. 

Fountain to the Falls 10K Run/Walk - Saturday, September 6

Stretch those calves and lace up your shoes, the Fountain to the Falls 10K Run/Walk is returning for the first time since 2019 and registration is now OPEN!

The Fountain to the Falls 10K Run/Walk will take you from the Library Park Fountain, up through the northern section of Monrovia, through Monrovia Canyon Park until you reach the waterfall and begin the trek back down to the Library Park Fountain! 

Pre-registration is $50 and closes Friday, September 5 at 6:00 p.m. Same-day registration is $60, if space is available. The race is limited to 350 participants, so don’t wait to sign up! You can register online or at the Community Center (119 W Palm Ave).

Want to join the fun without participating in the 10K? Volunteers are needed and will get a free event t-shirt for helping along the course! Please contact Eugene Suk at (626) 256-8281 for more information on becoming a volunteer.

Questions about the 10K? Contact us at (626) 256-8246. We hope to see you on race day! 

 

Safe Streets for All Survey - Extended!

Submit your feedback through September 30, 2025! The City is continuing to collect feedback from all roadway users to improve traffic safety and expand bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. In addition to reporting safety concerns, we encourage you to share other travel-related challenges or observations in Monrovia.

Here are a few examples of helpful feedback:

  • “I’d bike more often, but there’s nowhere to park my bike, so I drive instead.”
  • “I bike to work on [street name] and see others doing the same. It could benefit from a bike lane or other safety features.”
  • “Drivers often speed on [street name], which makes the area feel unsafe.”
  • “The bollards at [intersection] make pedestrians more visible. [Different intersection] could benefit from a similar installation, as it’s difficult to see when pedestrians are crossing the street.”

The survey will be available until September 30, 2025. Complete the survey using the following link: https://app.maptionnaire.com/q/monroviacsapbikeplan

Stay connected! Project updates will continue to be posted on the SS4A website. To receive email updates or meeting notices, contact ssousa@monroviaca.gov.

 An overlay banner reads "Monrovia Street Fair & Market; Now Serving 'Hop Secret Brewing Co'"

Hop Secret Joining the Monrovia Street Fair for a Beer Garden Experience - Beginning August 22 

Exciting news! We're partnering with Hop Secret of Monrovia! Join us this Friday at the Monrovia Street Fair & Market for a Beer Garden on the 700 Block of Myrtle Ave. If you're 21+, come try some delicious local brews within a designated area. Don't miss out on this great chance to beat the heat in style! 

 A split graphic depicting a photo of an art piece of a human figure standing, reaching up towards the sun with one hand, on the left. The piece appears to be made out of small round bearings, the sun appears metallic like a rpund bronze plate that's been cut at its edge to give its shape. In the middle of the graphic, the Monrovia Association of Fine Arts' Logo as four-squares with each letter of its acronym. On the right, text describes the event "'Combines' Creating Art With Recycled and Leftover Materials". Below, the full name of its host organization. And at the very bottom, the date shows August 27 at 6:30-8:30PM. MCC refers to the location of the workshop, the Monrovia Community Center. The graphic has a colorful background with varying shapes and textures.

Free Workshop on Making Art with Recycled Materials - Wednesday, August 27

The Monrovia Association of Fine Arts (MAFA) will host a free workshop on Wednesday, August 27, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Monrovia Community Center (119 W Palm Ave). 

Instructor Ed Houlemarde will introduce participants to the art of “Combines,” inspired by Robert Rauschenberg, and guide attendees in creating abstract assemblages using found objects, paint, and mixed media. 

What to Bring with You

  • 9” X 12” or 11” X 14” canvas board
  • One-drop glue / super glue
  • 4 to 6 acrylic paint colors (2-oz bottles or whatever you have)
  • Paint brushes

Instructor Ed Houlemarde will have a selection of free found and leftover objects for attendees to use. RSVP by Monday, August 25, by email at christine@monroviafinearts.org, to reserve your spot!

Maryknoll Sisters Benefit Concert - Wednesday, August 27

Join the Maryknoll Sisters at 300 Norumbega Dr on Wednesday, August 27, from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., to enjoy some light refreshments and hear the folk music stylings of Elizabeth Fagan. As a part of their mission, the Maryknoll Sisters will be hosting this benefit concert for E.A.R.T.H Commons, an inclusive land-based community who promote healing of human relations and creation in the web of life.

If you have any questions, contact the Maryknoll Sisters at (626) 358 -1825. If you want to learn more about the Maryknoll sisters, please visit their website! 

 

Rep. Judy Chu's 2025-2026 Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC)

We are pleased to share that Congressmember Judy Chu is hosting her second annual Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC)!   CYAC is open to any high school student residing or studying in California’s 28th Congressional District, and is an opportunity to highlight important issues facing our youth.  

For the 2025-2026 academic school year, the deadline to apply is Monday, September 15.

For more information about the program and to submit the online application, please visit Congressmember Chu’s website.

 

Peck Road and Mountain Ave. Infrastructure Improvements Project Update

For the week of August 25 through August 29, work will include:

  • Peck Rd from Live Oak Ave to Foothill Transit Driveway
    • Mobilization
    • Removal of asphalt and grading of median islands
  • Mountain Ave from Foothill Blvd to Huntington Dr
    •  Adjustment of Manholes
    •  Marking out lane striping for review by the City

Drivers should expect a single driving lane open for traffic for both north and southbound lanes during the construction hours of 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Residents should expect on-street parking restrictions and increased noise during construction hours. Regular street sweeping will not take place in the work area during construction hours, so please take note of the posted construction parking signage.

 

Satoru Tsuneishi Park Project Updates

For the week of August 25 through August 29, residents should expect the contractor to perform the following activities:

  • Construct Park irrigation
  • Install Park landscaping

Residents should expect on-street parking restrictions, increased traffic, and increased noise between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Regular street sweeping will not take place in the work area during construction hours, so please take note of the posted construction parking signage.

 

Los Angeles County Sanitation District to Perform Sewer Repairs

The Los Angeles County Sanitation District will continue sewer repairs at the intersection of Peck Road and Duarte Road and the intersection of Peck Road and Camino Real, the week of August 25 through August 29.

The Sanitation District’s contractor, Insituform, will complete sewer repairs and restore the road where trenches were cut. To minimize traffic and disruption to Santa Fe Middle School, the work will occur between the hours of 8:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Drivers should expect temporary lane closures and traffic detours throughout the week.

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

 

Work Around Town

Potential Traffic Delays

From Monday, August 25 through Sunday, August 31, 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.

  • Monday, August 25 – Sunday, August 31
    • 200 Block of W Duarte Rd – Road closure on Magnolia Avenue northbound and southbound lanes from Duarte Road to Genoa Street. Lane closures on westbound Duarte Road for ongoing sewer and water connection work.
    • Contact: Monrovia Public Works, (626) 932-5575
  • Monday, August 25 – Friday, August 29
    • Primrose Ave and Evergreen Ave at 127 W Pomona Ave – Road closure down to one lane.
    • Contact: Monrovia Public Works, (626) 932-5575
  • Monday, August 25
    • Crescent Dr & El Nido Ave – Pole maintenance with traffic control.
    • Contact: Southern California Edison, (800) 655-4555
  • Wednesday, August 27
    • Hidden Valley Rd and Cloverleaf Dr – Pole maintenance with traffic control
    • Contact: Southern California Edison, (800) 655-4555
  • Friday, August 29
    • 400 Block of Meadow Ln – Pole replacement with traffic control.
    • Contact: Southern California Edison, (800) 655-4555

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 log on to view our employment opportunities page continuously.

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

  • Police Officer (Lateral)
  • Police Officer (Recruit/Entry-level)

  

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