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Good morning, Monrovians!

Sincerely,

Dylan 

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Highlights in this Update: 

• City Facilities Closure - Monday, September 1
• Athens Services Holiday Schedule
• Monrovia Area Partnership Youth Leadership Academy Postponed - Adult Leadership Academy Will Begin Next Week
• Monrovia Today - Fall Issue Out Now!
• Vacancy on Art In Public Places Committee (AIPP) - Application Deadline September 1
• Monrovia Public Library Closure - Thursday, September 4 
• Fountain to the Falls 10K Run/Walk - Saturday, September 6
• FREE Compost & Mulch Giveaway - Saturday, September 13
• Safe Streets for All Survey - Extended through September 30
• Hop Secret Joining the Monrovia Street Fair for a Beer Garden Experience
• Funding Opportunity for Local Nonprofits: Community Benefits Grant Program
• American Red Cross x PEANUTS Blood Drive at the Library! - Thursday, September 11
• 6^th Annual Earthquake Workshop - Saturday, September 13
• Rep. Judy Chu's 2025-2026 Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC)
• Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District Programs
• Magnolia Avenue to Reopen - Monday, September 1
• Peck Road and Mountain Avenue Infrastructure Improvements Project Update
• Los Angeles County to Perform California Avenue Street Repairs this Fall
• Los Angeles County Sanitation District to Perform Sewer Repairs 
• Work Around Town
• Job Opportunities with the City of Monrovia 

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City Facilities Closure - Monday, September 1

Monrovia City Hall, Public Works Yard, Community Services, and Library will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. City operations will resume on Tuesday, September 2. 

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Athens Services Holiday Schedule

Collection Service: Trash collection services will be delayed by one day the week of September 1.

Street Sweeping: Residential street sweeping service will be canceled the week of September 1 and will resume the following week. Parking restrictions related to street sweeping will be relaxed that week. 

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 Monrovia Area Partnership Youth Leadership Academy Postponed - Adult Leadership Academy Will Begin Next Week

Our Monrovia Area Partnership (MAP) Youth Leadership Academy has been postponed to later this fall. We're working on a new program schedule and will update the community with the new dates soon!  In the meantime, applications are still being accepted, and we encourage students in grades 8-12 to apply! 

The MAP Adult Leadership Academy will begin as scheduled next Thursday, September 4, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. This program offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into city government, equipping participants with leadership tools and community-building strategies. Graduates often go on to serve on City boards, commissions, and community groups, including City Council! The academy is offered to adults 18 years and older. 

For additional information, please contact MAP staff at map@monroviaca.gov or (626) 932-5564.

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Monrovia Today - Fall Issue Out Now!

The Fall edition of Monrovia Today is now available online! Inside, you’ll find everything happening in Monrovia this season, from our annual Old Town Fall Festival, Thankful and Grateful Celebration, to upcoming classes, programs, and more. Fall class registration will launch on Monday, September 15. Stay tuned!

Online Transition

Starting with this Fall issue, the Monrovia Today is transitioning to a primarily digital format, which will help the City reduce printing and allow for quick and easy access to sign up for classes, visit links, and navigate websites. We understand that this will be an adjustment for some residents. For those who still prefer a printed copy, a limited number will be available next Wednesday at city facilities, including:

• City Hall (415 S Ivy Ave)
• Community Services (119 W Palm Ave)

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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 Monday, September 1. 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.

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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. 

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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 right around the corner! Spaces are limited, so register now while spaces remain available!

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 next 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! 

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FREE Compost & Mulch Giveaway - Saturday, September 13

In collaboration with Athens Services, Monrovia Public Works will be hosting a FREE Compost & Mulch event on Saturday, September 13, from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., at the Monrovia Public Works Yard (600 S Mountain Ave).

The distribution will be held in the Public Works Yard parking lot on a first-come, first-served basis. This highly anticipated bi-annual event often results in long queues, so residents should be prepared.

Please remember to bring:

• Your ID or Athens Services bill
• Sturdy containers and your own shovel
• No plastic bags allowed

For questions, please contact Public Works at pwcomments@monroviaca.gov or call (626) 932-5575. 

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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.

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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! 

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Funding Opportunity for Local Nonprofits: Community Benefits Grant Program

Clean Power Alliance (CPA) and Calpine Community Energy are launching the 2025 - 2026 Community Benefits Grant Program next month, with $289,000 in funding available to support local nonprofit organizations in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

The Community Benefits Grant program funds projects that promote clean energy adoption, workforce development, environmental education, and community sustainability. Between 9 to 12 organizations will be selected to receive grants ranging from $15,000 to $30,000.

Applications open Tuesday, September 2, and must be submitted by September 30 at 5:00 p.m. Recipients will be notified by the end of the year. 

To learn more about the Community Benefits Grant or to view past grant recipients, please visit the Clean Power Alliance online.

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American Red Cross x PEANUTS Blood Drive at the Library! - Thursday, September 11

The Monrovia Police Department and the Monrovia Police Officers' Association are collaborating with the American Red Cross for one final blood drive this year, scheduled for Thursday, September 11, in the Library Community Room (321 S Myrtle Ave).

Summer travel season presents challenges to the blood supply due to reduced donations. To tackle this, the Red Cross has partnered with the iconic PEANUTS®, to provide a special thank-you to donors who give between August 29 and September 21- a mystery bag containing one of four exclusive 75th anniversary t-shirts. Some may even find a Golden Ticket that grants them access to all four designs! Supplies are limited, so act quickly!

Let's spread the word and ensure this event is successful in saving lives!

Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter code: BOB25 or click the link below to schedule an appointment. 

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6^th Annual Earthquake Workshop - Saturday, September 13

The Monrovia Historical Preservation Group (MOHPG) and Monrovia Fire & Rescue will host their 6th Annual Earthquake Workshop in the Monrovia Public Library (321 S Myrtle Ave) Community Room on Saturday, September 13, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., to enable residents to prepare their households in the event of a catastrophic event.

The workshop is free, but you must RSVP in advance of the workshop. Attendance is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today! A modest lunch will be provided for all guests.

For more information and to RSVP, please visit the MOHPG website.  

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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 28^th 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.

 

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 Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District Programs

The Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District (Upper Water) is offering two great programs to help residents save water and create sustainable homes and gardens!

WaterSmart Home Kit Program
The WaterSmart Home Kit Program is currently available for all residents within the Upper Water service area. The kits are designed to help residents conserve water indoors and outdoors. The free kits include a variety of water use efficiency devices that can easily be installed at home without a contractor. Items include:

• Faucet aerators
• Showerheads
• Sprinkler nozzles
• Request your kit online here

Residential Plant Voucher Program
Qualifying residents can receive a redeemable voucher for up to $250 worth of approved climate-appropriate plants to help transform their yards into beautiful, water-efficient landscapes. This program incentivizes residents to help create healthy and thriving gardens while saving water. Program benefits include:

• Increase climate-appropriate plants into landscape
• Raise public awareness of suitable plant selections and plant care
• Improve plant diversity
• Long-term reduction in water usage for landscape once plants are established
• Apply online. The program is first-come, first-served, and applicants must reside within the Upper District service area to be eligible. Vouchers must be redeemed within two months of issue, no exceptions.

For more information, please contact Upper Water at (626) 443-2297.

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Magnolia Avenue to Reopen - Monday, September 1

Over the last several months, parts of Magnolia Avenue near Duarte Road have been temporarily closed to allow for safe and necessary underground construction work. We are happy to share that, beginning September 1, Magnolia Avenue will be open to vehicular traffic! Magnolia Avenue will remain open until additional underground work must resume near the sidewalk and/or street, potentially requiring an additional closure. 

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

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Peck Road and Mountain Ave. Infrastructure Improvements Project Update

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, no construction activities will take place on Monday, September 1.

For the week of September 2 through September 5, work will include:

• Peck Road from Live Oak Avenue to Foothill Transit Driveway
  • Repair sidewalks
  • Plant center median trees
• Mountain Avenue from Foothill Boulevard to Huntington Drive
  • Installation of signage and striping

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. and 5:00 p.m. Please plan for delays, and we appreciate your understanding.

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Los Angeles County to Perform California Avenue Street Repairs this Fall

The County of Los Angeles is preparing to perform street repairs this fall along California Ave. south of the Monrovia City limit. The first phase of the project will take place from Hurstview Avenue to El Sur Street and is expected to begin in September. The full project area is provided in the above map.

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

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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 September 1 through September 5.

To minimize traffic and disruption to Santa Fe Middle School, the work will occur between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm. Drivers should expect temporary lane closures and traffic detours throughout the week.

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

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Work Around Town

Potential Traffic Delays

From Tuesday, September 2 through Sunday, September 7, 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.

• Tuesday, September 2 – Friday, September 5
  • Primrose Avenue and Evergreen Avenue at 127 West Pomona Avenue – Road closure down to one lane.

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

• Tuesday, September 2
  • 400 Block of Cloverleaf Drive – Pole replacement with traffic control.

Contact: Southern California Edison, (800) 655-4555

• Wednesday, September 3
  • 1100 Block of Norumbega Drive – Pole maintenance with traffic control.

Contact: Southern California Edison, (800) 655-4555

• Wednesday, September 3 and Thursday, September 4
  • 200 Block of El Nido Avenue – Pre-dig for anchor installation.

Contact: Southern California Edison, (800) 655-4555

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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 log on to view our employment opportunities page continuously.

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

• Hazardous Materials Fire Inspector 
• Police Officer (Lateral)
• Police Officer (Recruit/Entry-level)

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This report lists the total number of calls for service received over the last seven-day period.

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Key Dates, Programs & Virtual Events

• City Council Meeting | Monrovia City Hall | Tuesday, September 2 at 7:30 p.m.
• 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. to 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