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City Manager's Update | March 13, 2026

Post Date:03/13/2026 10:30 AM

Good morning, Monrovians!

A famous doctor once said, "Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was right! It is always meaningful when a Monrovia native gives back to their community, and even more so when that services reaches our youth. Monrovia Unified School District counselor Alana Elliott, a Monrovia High School graduate, has received national recognition through the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) award for her outstanding school counseling program at Monroe Elementary! This well deserved honor speaks to her dedication to supporting student success and well-being, and we are proud to celebrate the positive difference she is making for Monrovia students and families. Please join me in congratulating Ms. Elliott, Monroe Elementary and our School District for this wonderful achievement! 

 

I'm also happy to share that we are now accepting applications for our YES Internship Program! The annual summer YES Internship provides local high school students with the opportunity to gain hands-on job experience while building their confidence and professional skills. Throughout the eight-week program, interns are placed within City departments and community partners, where they work alongside mentors, participate in weekly professional development sessions, and learn valuable skills like resume writing, financial literacy, and public speaking. By the end of the summer, it is always rewarding to see how much our interns have grown in confidence, experience, and their sense of connection to their community!

 

The YES Internship is open to Monrovia residents and/or students within the Monrovia Unified School District who will be between the ages of 15 1/2 - 18 years old by June 1st. For more information, the application is available online.

Have a great weekend,

Sincerely,

Dylan 

Email: dfeik@monroviaca.gov

Highlights in this Update: 

  • Old Town Spring Bunny Photos | Saturday, March 21
  • MAP Neighborhood Conference Returns April 25
  • Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Draft Plans and Final Community Meeting
  • Care Solace Data Dashboard
  • One City, One Story - What's Coming Up
  • MPWR Fundraiser at Panera Bread | Wednesday, March 25
  • Monrovia Garden Club March Meeting
  • Boards and Commissions – Now Accepting Applications!
  • Spring Veggies Workshop | Saturday, March 21
  • Sewer Improvement at Duarte Road and Peck Road Set to Begin
  • Los Angeles County California Avenue Street Repair Project
  • Huntington Drive Improvements Project Continues
  • Sewer Cleaning Project 
  • Work Around Town
  • Job Opportunities with the City of Monrovia 

Old Town Spring Bunny Photos | Saturday, March 21

Hop into spring at Old Town Spring Bunny Photos on Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Library Park! Families are invited to take photos with the Spring Bunny and enjoy a variety of festive activities throughout the park.

The event features arts and crafts, lawn games, additional photo opportunities, and library storytime, making it a fun seasonal outing for all ages! For additional information, please contact the Community Services Department at (626) 256-8246. In case of rain, photos will be held at the Community Center.

2026 Spring Bunny Photos (1)

MAP Neighborhood Conference Returns April 25

Mark your calendar for the upcoming Monrovia Area Partnership (MAP) Neighborhood Conference on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Second Baptist Church of Monrovia!

This free community event brings the community together for engaging sessions, informative presentations, and helpful resources centered around this year’s theme, “The Power of You.” Open to the entire community, the conference is designed to connect individuals, share valuable information, and encourage greater neighborhood involvement. For additional information, contact 626-932-5563 or map@monroviaca.gov.

 

Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Draft Plans and Final Community Meeting

The City of Monrovia is pleased to announce that the Draft Comprehensive Safety Action Plan and Draft Bicycle Master Plan Update are now available for public review. These plans are the result of data analysis and community input over the past several months, and we are grateful to everyone who participated by attending meetings, completing surveys, and sharing valuable insights about transportation and mobility in Monrovia.

Your feedback helped shape a set of strategies and project recommendations aimed at improving safety for all roadway users. In addition to guiding future improvements, these plans will help the City to pursue competitive grant funding for the projects identified within them. Community members are encouraged to review the draft plans on the project website and share comments or questions by emailing ssousa@monroviaca.gov.

To learn more about the plans, please join us for an upcoming virtual community meeting on Wednesday, March 25, at 6:00 p.m. Register online today!

We look forward to continuing the conversation and working together to make Monrovia’s streets safer and well-connected for all!

 

Care Solace Data Dashboard 

City of Monrovia residents and community members can receive assistance connecting with mental health care through Care Solace. Care Solace offers a free, confidential, 24/7 concierge service that helps individuals find local mental health programs, substance use treatment providers, and counseling services, regardless of insurance coverage.

Since partnering with Care Solace, the program has received more than 9,700 service requests. You can now explore the new data dashboard, which provides real-time insights into service usage. The dashboard highlights information such as community needs, demographics, substance use trends, insurance types, provider availability, and geographic data.

 

One City, One Story - What's Coming Up

Our One City, One Story program continues with family-friendly programs and opportunities to spend time together outdoors. This weekend, join us tomorrow for a Park Read-In, at 9 a.m., at Satoru Tsuneishi Park hosted by Chick-fil-A! Looking ahead to early next week, unwind with Mindful Meditation in Kiwanis Park on Monday, March 16, at 4:30 p.m., then bring the little ones to Nature Baby Storytime on Tuesday, March 17, at 10 a.m., and Nature Storytime on Wednesday, March 18, at 10 a.m., at the Monrovia Public Library.

We hope to see you there!

 

MPWR Fundraiser at Panera Bread | Wednesday, March 25

Enjoy a meal at Panera Bread and support the Monrovia Parks, Wilderness, & Recreation Foundation (MPWR) on Wednesday, March 25, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The fundraiser will take place at Panera Bread in Monrovia, and supporters can participate by dining in the café, using the drive-thru, ordering pickup, or choosing delivery.

Panera Bread will donate 25% of event sales to MPWR in support of the Monrovia Parks, Wilderness, & Recreation Foundation. When ordering online, be sure to enter promo code FUND4U at checkout so your purchase counts toward the fundraiser.

 

Monrovia Garden Club March Meeting

Join the Monrovia Garden Club for its next meeting on Monday, March 23, at 6:30 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall at First Presbyterian Church in Monrovia!

Featured speaker Pamela Berstler, CEO of the Green Gardens Group, will present Landscape Myths — BUSTED!, an informative discussion exploring common misconceptions about landscaping.

Boards and Commissions – Now Accepting Applications!

Are you looking for ways to be more involved in your community? One way to do so is to serve in an advisory capacity on one of the City's various Commissions, Committees or Boards. From now through Friday, May 1, we're accepting applications for positions on the Planning Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Community Services Commission, Library Board, and Monrovia Old Town Advisory Board.

Boards and Commissions Recruitment/Appointment Timeline:

  • Thursday, April 9: Informational Meeting @ City Hall, 6 p.m.
  • Friday, May 1: Application Due
  • Wednesday, July 1: Terms Begin

For any questions regarding Boards and Commissions, please contact the Sarah Godinez, Deputy City Clerk, at (626) 932-5599.

 

Spring Veggies Workshop | Saturday, March 21

Join us at the Monrovia Community Garden South on Saturday, March 21, and  learn all about how to plant and care for Spring veggies! FREE veggie starts will be made available while supplies last!   

This workshop will be held, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., and is free to attend! Parking at the FREE Park & Ride lot located at 168 W. Pomona Ave. is recommended.

 

Sewer Improvement at Duarte Road and Peck Road Set to Begin

The City of Monrovia will continue the Sewer Improvement at Duarte Road and Peck Road Project. For the week of March 16 through March 20, residents should expect the contractor to perform the following activities:

  • Intersection of Duarte Road and Peck Road – Mobilization and Repair of Manhole
    • Duarte Road
      • Single Lane of westbound traffic
      • Turn restrictions in effect
    • Peck Road
      • Turn restrictions in effect

Driveway access will be maintained throughout the duration of the project. Residents and drivers should expect increased traffic, temporary lane closures, increased noise, and on-street parking restrictions between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 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. Work is projected to last through April.

Los Angeles County California Avenue Street Repair Project

The County of Los Angeles is performing street repairs along California Avenue south of the Monrovia City limit.

During the weeks of March 16, minor work as the County completes punch list items from Hurstview Avenue to Novice Lane. Drivers should expect minor traffic delays within the area.

We appreciate your understanding, as the County works to make critical repairs to local roads. Schedules are subject to change. We appreciate your flexibility.

Huntington Drive Improvements Project Continues

The City’s contractors will continue the Huntington Drive Improvement Project. For the week of March 16 through March 20, drivers should expect the following activities and impacts:

  • Huntington Drive from Magnolia Ave to Shamrock Avenue
    • Grinding of Concrete
    • Single lane of traffic for both directions of traffic

Drivers should expect a single driving lane of traffic for both east and westbound lanes of Huntington Drive, increased dust and noise, and on-street parking restrictions. Driveway access will be maintained throughout the duration of the project.

Regular street sweeping will not take place in the work area during construction hours, so please take note of posted construction parking signage. Work is projected to last through April.

Sewer Cleaning Project

The City’s contractor, Houston & Harris, will continue a sewer line cleaning project. For the week of March 16 through March 20, drivers can expect temporary lane closures within the project area along Myrtle Avenue from Foothill Boulevard on the north to Colorado Boulevard on the south.

Given high traffic volumes along Myrtle Avenue, Public Works is authorizing sewer cleaning in Old Town Monrovia to occur between the hours of 4 a.m. and 8 a.m. This work is expected to last for a single week, and sewer cleaning will resume during normal business hours in future weeks.

The project is expected to last through May and will be phased so that as few streets are affected as possible at any one time.

 Work Around Town

For the week of Monday, March 16, 2026, through Friday, March 20, 2026, 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

  • Sunday, March 15
    • 1000 Block E Lemon Ave - pole replacement
  • Monday, March 16
    • 700 Block California Ave - pole replacement

Contact: Southern California Edison, (626) 932-5575

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: 

  • Maintenance Worker
  • YES Intern
  • Fire Cadet (Part-time)
  • Police Officer (Lateral)
  • Police Cadet (Part-time)

  

Neighborhood Watch Report

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