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City Manager's Update | May 29, 2026

Post Date:05/29/2026 10:30 AM

Good morning, Monrovians!

School's out across Monrovia Unified School District next week, and we've got a pair of programs rolling out to get the summer started!

Teens can kick things off next Friday, June 5, when SPOT, the City's Summer Program Opportunity for Teens, returns to Library Park. Every Friday through August 7, 6th through 12th graders are invited out from 5 to 9:30 p.m. for a themed night of activities, sports, games, art, music, and free meals from local restaurants! This summer's lineup includes 50s Night, a World Cup Kickoff, Wild Wild West, laser tag, mini golf, dodgeball, and more, plus weekly prize and giveaway opportunities for those coming back each week!

Then on Saturday, June 6, the Monrovia Public Library hosts its Summer Reading Kickoff at Library Park from 12 to 3 p.m. Expect inflatables, a bubble dance party, a maze, crafts, "Minute to Win It" contests, and lawn games! The Summer Reading Program begins Monday, June 1 through July 31, is open to all ages, and completely free. Sign up at the Library starting Monday, pick a free prize book to get started, and work through your Summer Passport to earn more rewards along the way!

 

There's much to look forward to in Monrovia this summer, and we're just getting started...we'll see you out there!

Have a great weekend,

Sincerely,

Dylan 

Email: dfeik@monroviaca.gov

Highlights in this Update: 

  • Tournament of Roses Foundation Grant Supports STEAM Programming @ Monrovia Public Library
  • Monrovia Public Library's Annual Patron Survey | May 29 – June 30
  • Summer Concerts in the Park
  • Mobile Voting Center at the Monrovia Friday Night Street Fair & Market | Tonight, May 29
  • Monrovia High School Summer Pool Program | June 8 - July 31
  • Monrovia Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events
  • Parking Enforcement Update
  • Summer Pool Program at Monrovia High School
  • Now Hiring: Viola's Bar & Bistro Coming Soon to Old Town
  • Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills Family Carnival and Youth of the Year Rally | Sunday, May 31
  • Monrovia Garden Club Beautiful Garden Awards | Monday, June 1
  • Irrigation Workshop at Monrovia Community Garden North | Thursday, June 4
  • Peace Camp Returns to the OASIS | June 22-26
  • Work Around Town
  • Job Opportunities with the City of Monrovia

Tournament of Roses Foundation Grant Supports STEAM Programming @ Monrovia Public Library

The Monrovia Public Library Foundation recently received a $10,000 grant from the Tournament of Roses Foundation to enhance STEAM programming at the library through the purchase of Cubelets, hands-on robotics and coding tools for children and teens. These interactive robotics sets will help introduce young learners to coding, engineering, and problem-solving in a fun and engaging way. Thank you to Councilmember Dr. Tamala Kelly and Foundation President John Carlson for attending this week's award ceremony and celebrating this exciting opportunity for our community!

Monrovia Public Library's Annual Patron Survey | May 29 – June 30

The Monrovia Public Library invites community members to take part in our Annual Patron Survey from May 29 through June 30. The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete and helps the library better understand community needs, improve services, and plan for the future. Whether you visit the library every week or only occasionally, your feedback is valuable. Plus, you can enter a prize drawing at the end of the survey (the winner will be notified in July). Take the survey online.

Summer Concerts in the Park

The City of Monrovia is excited to Kick off another great Summer Concert Series! The series will run each Sunday through August 9, starting at 7 p.m.! Come on out and enjoy music from salsa and jazz to Old School and Top 40's, there is something for everyone!

Station Square – 1629 S. Myrtle Avenue

  • Sunday May 31 – OC Groove
  • Sunday June 7 - Beach St. A GoGo
  • Sunday June 14 – ACME Time Machine
  • Sunday June 21 – Suave the Band
  • Sunday June 28 – Cold Duck

Library Park – 321 S. Myrtle Avenue

  • Sunday July 12 – Blue Breeze Band
  • Sunday July 19 – Funk Station
  • Sunday July 26 – The 'ACE" Band
  • Sunday August 2 – Upstream
  • Sunday August 9 – Bumptown

For more information, please call the Monrovia Community Center at (626) 256-8246.

Mobile Voting Center at the Monrovia Friday Night Street Fair & Market | Tonight, May 29

The LA County Mobile Voting Center will be at Monrovia's Friday Night Street Fair & Market tonight, starting at 5 p.m. Stop by to register to vote, cast your ballot, or pick up election information, all while enjoying the market! You'll find the Mobile Voting Center on the 800 block of Myrtle Avenue, between Olive and Chestnut.

Visit lavote.gov to check your voter registration status, plan your vote, and more.

Monrovia High School Summer Pool Program | June 8 - July 31

The Monrovia High School pool is almost open for the summer, and there's something for just about everyone! Through a partnership between the City, Monrovia Unified School District, and the Santa Anita Family YMCA, the pool will offer free swim, lap swim, and paid swim lessons from June 8 through July 31.

Free swim runs Monday through Saturday from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. and is open to all ages at no cost. Lap swim is available Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., also free, for swimmers ages 15 and up. Neither program requires registration, just show up and jump in!

Swim lessons are also available on a Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday schedule, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sessions start at $85 for four classes and $135 for eight classes. To register or learn more about the swim lesson curriculum, visit the YMCA website or contact the Santa Anita Family YMCA at (626) 359-9244.

 

 

Monrovia Chamber of Commerce Upcoming Events

Coffee Social | Arcadia Association of Realtors
Thursday, June 4 | 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
601 S. First Ave., Arcadia
Free for members / $10 non-members | RSVP

Lunch Mob | Pie Life Pizza
Wednesday, June 10 | 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
338 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia
Purchase your own lunch | RSVP

Ribbon Cutting | ROWI Teen & Parent Wellness Center
Thursday, June 11 | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Ribbon cutting at 4:30 p.m.)
604 E. Huntington Dr., Suite B, Monrovia | RSVP

Evening Mixer | Foothill Credit Union
Thursday, June 18 | 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
1 E. Foothill Blvd., Arcadia
$10 members / $15 non-members | RSVP

Ribbon Cutting | Pie Life Pizza
Wednesday, June 24 | 4:30 p.m.
338 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia | RSVP

 

Parking Enforcement Update

The City is making a change to how street sweeping parking restrictions are enforced, one worth knowing about if you park on a residential street.

For years, residents have been allowed to move their vehicles back into posted "No Parking" areas once the street sweeper passed, even while the parking restriction period was still in effect. This practice created inconsistency, and the Monrovia Police Department is moving to enforce posted "no parking" signage as they're posted. This means the "No Parking 10am-12pm) sign will be enforced between 10am-12pm. We'll be posting flyers on windows this upcoming week and want all residents to be aware of the change moving forward, regardless of whether the sweeper has already come through.

No changes are being made to posted times, signs, or routes, only to how the hours are applied and signage is enforced.

Calling all Monrovia Walkers and Cyclists! Attend our Bike and Pedestrian Project Community Meeting

The City of Monrovia is finalizing plans for the Monrovia Active Community Travel Vinculum (ACTV) Phase 1 project, which will create new walking and biking connections across the I-210 freeway at Central, Evergreen, and Magnolia Avenues.

You are invited to an upcoming virtual community meeting on June 4, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to learn about the project, ask questions of the project team, and confirm what matters to our community. Register online today to join us!

 

Now Hiring: Viola's Bar & Bistro Coming Soon to Old Town

A new dining destination is taking shape in Old Town Monrovia. Viola's Bar & Bistro is preparing to open at 512 S. Ivy Ave., inside a thoughtfully restored historic property, bringing a French bistro café experience to a space that's already part of Monrovia's history!

As Viola's gets ready to open its doors, they're building out their founding team and looking for talented, hospitality-minded people to join them. Open positions include restaurant managers, chefs, cooks, hosts, servers, baristas, bartenders, and porters.

If you're interested in being part of something new in Monrovia, send your resume to dine@violasmonrovia.com.

Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills Family Carnival and Youth of the Year Rally | Sunday, May 31

The Boys & Girls Club of the Foothills is hosting a Family Carnival and Youth of the Year Rally on Sunday, May 31, from noon to 4 p.m. at Recreation Park! The free, public event celebrates outstanding youth and community leaders and includes inflatables, games, food trucks, a car show, and an open house.

A $20 all-access wristband covers inflatables, booths, games, and the open house exhibit. Parents and guardians who prefer not to participate in activities may enter free with their children. All adults must pre-register regardless of whether they purchase a wristband, and waivers are required prior to entry. Food and drinks are sold separately, and the event is cashless. Tickets purchased at the door will be $25.

Tickets, sponsorships, and congratulatory messages for honorees can be reserved online.

 

Monrovia Garden Club Beautiful Garden Awards | Monday, June 1

The Monrovia Garden Club will present its annual Beautiful Garden Awards on Monday, June 1, at Monrovia Community Church, 101 E. Foothill Blvd., downstairs in Fellowship Hall. Social time begins at 6 p.m., with the program starting at 6:30 p.m.

The awards recognize Monrovia residents whose front yards add beauty to their neighborhoods. City officials will join the Garden Club to present each winner with a Certificate of Recognition, followed by a video showcase of this year's honorees. The 2026 Beautiful Garden Award winners are Laura Lopez and Bob Shonborn, Debra Mathers and Christopher Mathers, the Feik Family, Stewart and Patricia Roy, David and Kimberly Van Horsen, Eddie Rogers and Carey McIntosh, Jennifer MacDonald, the Thomas-Patel Family, DeAnn Petteruto, and Norm Haley. Addresses will be shared at the meeting for those who'd like to visit the yards afterward!

Irrigation Workshop at Monrovia Community Garden North | Thursday, June 4

The Monrovia Community Garden is hosting a free irrigation workshop on Thursday, June 4, from 7 to 8 p.m. at Monrovia Community Garden North! The session covers efficient watering practices for home gardens and is free and open to all. Street parking is available nearby.

Peace Camp Returns to the OASIS | June 22-26

Peace Camp is returning to the OASIS for a week of games, art, music, nature, skits, and more! Open to students in kindergarten through 5th grade, camp runs June 22 to 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The program weaves in leadership, cooperation, conflict resolution, and self-advocacy alongside all the fun, making it an enriching week for kids!

Middle schoolers (6th–8th grade) are invited to participate as leaders-in-training, attending from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. High school students can also apply to volunteer for experience that counts toward college applications.

Peace Camp is $300 for the week and held at 429 E. Wildrose Ave., with parking available at 122 S. California Ave. Register online today. To learn more, contact (626) 482-2508 or email peacecamprocks@gmail.com.

Work Around Town

Have you visited the City of Monrovia’s new Projects and Traffic Updates Page? This webpage provides timely updates on City construction projects, local traffic impacts, and utilities maintenance and emergency repairs.

City of Monrovia Project and Traffic Updates

For the week of Monday, June 1, 2026, through Friday, June 5, 2026, the following locations will have construction work that may alter traffic flow and/or sidewalk access. Please follow all directional signage and worker instructions for your safety.

Huntington Drive Project Continues

Drivers should expect traffic delays along Huntington Drive from Magnolia Avenue to Shamrock Avenue. Work is projected to last through June 2026.

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: 

  • Neighborhood and Business Services Division Manager
  • Police Officer (Lateral)

  

Neighborhood Watch Report

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

Key Dates, Programs & Virtual Events