[From the Monrovia Police Department's Neighborhood Watch report for Sept. 30-Oct. 6. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven day period, the Police Department handled 529 service events, resulting in 109 investigations. Following are the last week's highlighted issues and events:
Attempted Robbery
September 30 at 10:52 a.m., an officer was dispatched to a business parking lot in the 3300 block of South Peck Road regarding an attempt robbery. Two employees of a catering business reported three male suspects hit them with their fists and demanded money from them. The victims refused to give the suspects any money and the suspects then fled. Investigation continuing.
Vandalism - Three Suspects Arrested
September 30 at 5:30 p.m., an officer observed three subjects trespassing onto railroad property and tagging a wall. Containment of the area was set up and the three suspects were located and arrested; two of the subjects are juveniles and the third is an adult. They were arrested and brought to the jail for booking.
Peeping / Prowling - Suspect Arrested
October 1 at 8:49 p.m., officers responded to the report of a male suspect looking into a female victim's bathroom window. Upon arrival, officers saw the suspect at the corner of Colorado and Primrose, where they detained him. The female victim positively identified the suspect and he was arrested. Investigation continuing.
Burglary / Robbery - Suspect Arrested
October 2 at 10:35 a.m., police received a call reporting a fight in progress in the 1600 block of South Mountain. A loss prevention officer from a business was in an altercation with a theft suspect. When the officer arrived, the loss prevention officer had already taken the suspect into custody. The suspect went into the business and selected merchandise, which he placed it in a cart and then walked out of the business without paying. Minutes later, he walked back into the store to return the merchandise, where he was contacted by store loss prevention. The suspect walked out and refused to stop. He was pursued by a loss prevention officer and an altercation began. The suspect was arrested and booked for burglary and robbery.
Theft
October 3 at 4:59 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a hotel in the 900 block of South Fifth Avenue. A male suspect, approximately 18 to 20 years old, jumped the front counter in the lobby after asking the employee if they could make change. As soon as the register was open, he jumped over the counter and took money from the drawer. He jumped back over and fled. The investigation is continuing.
Aggravated Assault - Suspect Arrested
October 4 at 7:39 p.m., police received a call of an assault that just occurred between two male adults in an alley in the 400 block of West Hurstview. The victim and suspect have a long history of conflict between their two families. The victim was sitting in a crouched position, smoking a cigarette, when the suspect came home. The suspect confronted the victim and an altercation ensued. The victim received numerous punches to the face during the altercation, and other facial injuries may have resulted from his falling to the ground after being struck. The victim was taken to a hospital. The suspect had left the scene, but came to the station to give a statement approximately four hours after the incident. His statements, combined with the physical evidence and injuries to the victim, resulted in his arrest for aggravated assault.
Book Sale and Art Show
The Friends of the Library book sale (open to the public tomorrow - Saturday. Oct. 7 - and Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) is being held in conjunction with the Monrovia Fine Arts Association Show in Library Park. Kate Clark, of MAFA, said there will be 55 artists, particularly jewelers and photographers, at the show. 10 to 6 p.m. And remember, on Sunday, 3-5 p.m., is the $2-per-bag book sale. - Brad Haugaard
Statue of Liberty to Speak
Learn about the history of America's Golden Age on Thursday, October 14, at 10 a.m. at the Monrovia Community Center, 119 W Palm Avenue. The speaker will present her program dressed as the Statue of Liberty. This event will be entertaining and educational. Forest Lawn presents these free educational programs at the Community Center on the third Thursday of each month. For additional information and reservations please call the Monrovia Community Center at (626) 256.8246.- Brad Haugaard
Make a Difference Day, October 16
The City of Monrovia and the Public Works Department will be sponsoring another volunteer clean-up along the 210 Freeway from Magnolia to Mayflower. If you or your group or organization is able to assist from 8 a.m. until noon, please contact the Volunteer Center of San Gabriel Valley at (626) 256-8187, or visit www.volunteercentersgv.org. Participants must be 18 years or older to be allowed on the Cal Trans right-of-way.
http://goo.gl/AGJD- Brad HaugaardSchool Board to Consider Hiring Construction Overseer
At a special meeting at 4 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 6), the Monrovia School Board will discuss hiring BRJ Associates as a consultant to oversee continuing construction at Monrovia High School, and to do "an audit of work performed thus far."
The board will also discuss the cost of new architectural renderings to show exterior colors of high school buildings and new construction, plus colors for the inside of the new gymmasium.
Board agenda here (PDF): http://goo.gl/q3m2
The board will also discuss the cost of new architectural renderings to show exterior colors of high school buildings and new construction, plus colors for the inside of the new gymmasium.
Board agenda here (PDF): http://goo.gl/q3m2
Monrovia Is Very Business Friendly
Monrovia is one of LA County's six most business-friendly small cities.The Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation lists Monrovia (along with neighbors Duarte and Azusa) among its six finalists for cities with less than 60,000 population. The winner will be announced November 10.Here's the blurb from the press release about Monrovia:"Monrovia public officials and staff work tirelessly to attract and retain businesses in this city of nearly 40,000 residents. With a diverse portfolio of businesses ranging from nationally known technology firms to small businesses, Monrovia offers an array of services and incentives for businesses including financial relocation assistance, lease/tenant subsidies, broker bounties, the Old Town business development assistance and facade improvement programs, two redevelopment project areas, no utility user tax assessment and city fees that are well below the average of other San Gabriel Valley cities. Monrovia was also named a finalist in 2008." And here's the full press release: http://goo.gl/xdXk- Brad Haugaard
Vision 2015 to be studied by the City Council tonight.
Tonight at the Monrovia City Council Meeting.
AR-1 is the submission for Council review of the Vision 2015 Strategic Planning document. Going back to 1995, Monrovia has pulled together a diverse set of stakeholders in the Old Town district to try to map out a future direction. Back then, it was Vision 2000 – which focused on attracting new restaurants, providing outdoor dining opportunities, and, of course, securing a multi-screen cinema. In 2000, we had Vision 2005 – which focused on new infrastructure downtown, attracting mixed-use development, providing new parking, and even planning for a new Library. Of course, Vision 2005 took us a little longer to achieve. But the idea remains the same – chart a course based on the collective wisdom of informed stakeholders, and then move forward.
Vision 2015 was constructed over the past year by a diverse mix of Old Town stakeholders – merchants, property owners, residents, public officials, real estate professionals, developers, etc. The plan focuses on four areas: Land Use Planning, Marketing & Promotions, Place-Making & Image, and Redevelopment. Additionally, each section is accompanied by specific actions and steps to help move the agenda forward. If past history is any indication, Vision 2015 will provide a valuable blueprint for the future of Old Town Monrovia. Staff recommends approval of this strategic planning document.
Tom Adams
Mayor Pro Tem
Rainy Days Picture
A beautiful picture of a pine tree in the mist at Monrovia Canyon Park.http://goo.gl/yzTP- Brad Haugaard
Read Across Monrovia Oct 7
Read Across Monrovia is a semi-annual event (next one this Thursday, October 7) in which community volunteers spend 20 to 30 minutes reading their favorite literature to school children. If you'd like to be a volunteer, contact Joanne Spring at 626-358-1952 or jspring@altrionet.com.http://goo.gl/Ovg8- Brad Haugaard
City Council Agenda: Buy a Licence Plate Reader? More...
Tonight's (Oct. 5) City Council meeting is at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Among other items, the council will consider whether to ...- authorize the "purchase of one automated license plate reader from PIPS Technology in the Amount of $22,550" for the police department.- award a contract of $265,065 to Freeway Electric, Inc. for street and traffic signal improvements at Myrtle Avenue and Huntington Drive, and at Myrtle and Chestnut avenues.http://goo.gl/dq6L- Brad Haugaard
Need for Assistance 'Extremely High'
With the economy in sorry shape, many Monrovians are having a very rough time.
Joan Whitenack, executive director of the Foothill Unity Center, said today at the Monrovia Coordinating Council that demands on the Center's services are "extremely high."
New Series at First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church began new series Sunday called The Jesus Creed, based on the book of the same name by Dr. Scot McKnight.http://goo.gl/erJk- Brad Haugaard
Bear in Backyard
This bear-in-the-backyard thing is getting pretty routine these days. 200 block of West Greystone:http://goo.gl/jsG2- Brad Haugaard
City's Position on Rejected Tax-Repeal Measure
City Manager Scott Ochoa devotes a large part of his weekly report (click below) to describing the city's position relating to the petition to repeal a proposed ballot measure to repeal a long-standing property tax. Ochoa said, "This proposed ballot measure was not good public policy; but that is not why it was rejected. It was rejected because it was not carefully and correctly crafted."http://goo.gl/AGJD
Monrovia Community Policing Program Is Finalist
The Monrovia Police Department was named a finalist in an international Community Policing Award.http://goo.gl/b7u7
Big Book Sale
Friends of the Library is holding a book (and other media) sale next Friday through Sunday. (Oct. 8-10). Friday is for members of Friends of the Library only (noon-5 p.m.). Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5, it's open to all. Sunday 3-5 p.m. is the $2-per-bag sale. (I've been before. Some great deals!) For details, see:http://goo.gl/d46P- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Rejects Tax-Cut Measure Petition
Monrovia City Clerk Alice Atkins has rejected a petition to put a tax-cut measure on the city ballot due to the circulator's "failure to include on the petitions a copy of the Notice of Intention as required by Elections Code Section 9207."
The Star-News quotes (http://goo.gl/MZ9c) John Jogminas, the author of the Monrovia tax-cut measure, as saying the 591-signature petition to put the measure on the ballot was thrown out "on a technicality" and that he had asked the City Attorney to review the measure before it was circulated and the city rejected that request.
The city's press release confirms that the city refused to review the petition prior to circulation, and adds that the Municipal Law Handbook, published by the League of California Cities, says, "Compliance with statutory requirements is the responsibility of the initiative proponent. It is not the responsibility of the city attorney to advise the proponent or correct the proponent's errors...."
Here's the city's press release: http://goo.gl/LXYQ
- Brad Haugaard
Focus One Credit Union Merging
Monrovia's Focus One Credit Union is merging with First City Credit Union of Los Angeles.http://goo.gl/Z0Zm- Brad Haugaard
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