~ A look at the effectiveness of Monrovia's gang injunction against the Nuevo Varrio Gang and the Duroc Crips gangs. http://goo.gl/Ad7yoy
~ Monrovia City Manager Laurie Lile responds to Robert Parry's article about homeless people in Library Park. http://goo.gl/26FbFP
- Brad Haugaard
Old Cars in Old Monrovia
The old car show is still going on in old town. Some beautiful cars.
-Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Meridian Grill
Lunch at Meridian Grill. Mediterranean cuisine. Got the chicken shawarma ($12) and a beer ($6). This is the former Planet Cookies at Myrtle and Lime. The inside has been totally redone. Very elegant - white tablecloths. Nice.
- Brad Haugaard
Olympic Medalist Grand Marshall of Saturday's Car Show | LinkedIn Workshop
~ Five-time Olympic Medal Winner and Monrovia resident Kim Rhode will serve as this year's Grand Marshall of tomorrow's (Sept. 14) Street Rods Forever 23rd Annual Hot Rod, Custom Car & Motorcycle Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. along Myrtle Avenue in Old Town Monrovia. She will also show her 1965 AC Shelby Cobra. The event will also feature automotive vendors and raffles. Proceeds to local charities. Admission is free.
~ Final 3-hour LinkedIn workshop on Attracting New Businesses and Contacts on Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To reserve a spot: http://goo.gl/pVzWNz or call (626) 256-8274.
- Brad Haugaard
~ Final 3-hour LinkedIn workshop on Attracting New Businesses and Contacts on Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To reserve a spot: http://goo.gl/pVzWNz or call (626) 256-8274.
- Brad Haugaard
FBI Searching for Caller Who Shut Down Santa Fe Middle School
FBI joins search for caller who shut down Santa Fe Middle School and other schools in the San Gabriel Valley. http://goo.gl/ow7wp3
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Burger Shack Restaurant for Sale
The Burger Shack restaurant and property at the corner of Foothill and Madison is for sale for $1.8 million. The restaurant makes about $55,000 a month. http://goo.gl/9SP62Y
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia vs Arcadia Game Tonight | Newcomers
~ Pasadena Star-News pre-game analysis of the Monrovia-Arcadia football game tonight. http://goo.gl/v6ryRx
~ The Newcomers and Friends of San Gabriel Valley club invites new local residents to a "meet and greet" coffee in Arcadia on October 2. For more information: sgvnewcomers@yahoo.com or http://www.sgvnewcomers.com
- Brad Haugaard
~ The Newcomers and Friends of San Gabriel Valley club invites new local residents to a "meet and greet" coffee in Arcadia on October 2. For more information: sgvnewcomers@yahoo.com or http://www.sgvnewcomers.com
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Council: Electronic Fuel Price Signs at Gas Stations; Madison Fire; Interim City Manager
At its Sept. 17 meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/V1jJuR ), the Monrovia City Council will ...
~ Consider an amendment to city code to allow service stations to have electronic fuel price signs on ground signs ("monument" signs) no more than six feet high and with illumination that does not impair people's vision. City staff recommends approval. http://goo.gl/4viTKK
~ Hear an update on "Madison Fire Remediation Measures." The staff report gives no detail, but I assume it is this: http://goo.gl/no9YO9
~ Meet in closed session to discuss an interim city manager, and for labor negotiations with the firefighters ( http://goo.gl/f4f9Pp ). And, actually, the day before, Sept. 16, there'll be another closed session about an interim city manager ( http://goo.gl/kvTr2d ).
- Brad Haugaard
~ Consider an amendment to city code to allow service stations to have electronic fuel price signs on ground signs ("monument" signs) no more than six feet high and with illumination that does not impair people's vision. City staff recommends approval. http://goo.gl/4viTKK
~ Hear an update on "Madison Fire Remediation Measures." The staff report gives no detail, but I assume it is this: http://goo.gl/no9YO9
~ Meet in closed session to discuss an interim city manager, and for labor negotiations with the firefighters ( http://goo.gl/f4f9Pp ). And, actually, the day before, Sept. 16, there'll be another closed session about an interim city manager ( http://goo.gl/kvTr2d ).
- Brad Haugaard
County to Build Debris Wall at the North End of Highland Place
LA County Public Works will build a temporary debris wall - to protect against mudflows - on Monrovia city property at the north end of Highland Place, where the vegetation was burned off because of the Madison fire.
The wall will be made of timber, designed to let water flow through, but not large rock, dirt and other hillside debris. It will be in place for approximately five years to allow vegetation to grow back.
There will be a public forum on Thursday, September 19, 7 p.m. at the Library Community Room to discuss the project. For further information call (626) 932-5575 or email pwcomments@ci.monrovia.ca.us.
Source: http://goo.gl/no9YO9
- Brad Haugaard
The wall will be made of timber, designed to let water flow through, but not large rock, dirt and other hillside debris. It will be in place for approximately five years to allow vegetation to grow back.
There will be a public forum on Thursday, September 19, 7 p.m. at the Library Community Room to discuss the project. For further information call (626) 932-5575 or email pwcomments@ci.monrovia.ca.us.
Source: http://goo.gl/no9YO9
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Fighting Females x2; Stolen Honda
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for Sept. 9–11. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 498 service events, resulting in 87 investigations.
Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested
September 9 at 7:18 p.m., an officer responded to a residence in the 1700 block of South Mayflower regarding the report of two females fighting. Upon arrival, one of the females was bleeding from a head injury. Further investigation revealed the subject was hit in the head with a full beer can by the other female during the dispute. The suspect was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon.
Grand Theft Auto
September 10 at 7:16 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 200 block of East Cypress. The vehicle is a red, 1993 Honda Del Sol. The vehicle was parked on the street. The investigation is continuing.
Fight in Progress / Threatening With a Knife
September 11 at 8:37 p.m., police dispatch received a 9–1–1 call from a residence in the 100 block of Los Angeles. The caller stated a female subject inside the residence was threatening one of the family members with a knife. Officers responded, along with the Foothill Air Support Team helicopter, to the residence. The victim was outside the residence when officers arrived and said she wanted nothing done about the incident. The other subjects inside the residence were uncooperative and refused to come outside.
After a short period, officers were eventually able to talk the subjects out of the residence. They were unable to confirm a crime had occurred, due to uncooperative and conflicting statements. All subjects were identified.
City Manager Recruitment Process
An announcement about the city manager recruitment process:
The Mayor and City Council met in closed session yesterday afternoon regarding the transition to a new City Manager. Council have identified some strong candidates from outside the organization who are interested in serving as Interim City Manager. The Mayor and City Council plan to meet with these candidates early next week and they hope to announce their decision shortly thereafter. The plan is to have an experienced Interim City Manager on board well before Ms. Lile's retirement date so that she can work with that individual to facilitate a smooth transition.
The City Attorney has been instructed to solicit proposals from well-qualified professional recruiters to find a consultant who will quickly start a broad search for Monrovia’s next City Manager. It is the City Council’s intent to have that search underway by the beginning of October. In the short-term, the Mayor and City Council will be meeting further to define their expectations of the new City Manager and they have asked staff to provide data regarding comparable compensation packages to ensure that this position is attractive to a broad range of highly-qualified candidates.
It is Council's intent to keep the community, staff and stakeholders informed of progress as this process moves forward, as much as possible respecting the privacy of employment candidates.
Source: City Council member Becky Shevlin
- Brad Haugaard
The Mayor and City Council met in closed session yesterday afternoon regarding the transition to a new City Manager. Council have identified some strong candidates from outside the organization who are interested in serving as Interim City Manager. The Mayor and City Council plan to meet with these candidates early next week and they hope to announce their decision shortly thereafter. The plan is to have an experienced Interim City Manager on board well before Ms. Lile's retirement date so that she can work with that individual to facilitate a smooth transition.
The City Attorney has been instructed to solicit proposals from well-qualified professional recruiters to find a consultant who will quickly start a broad search for Monrovia’s next City Manager. It is the City Council’s intent to have that search underway by the beginning of October. In the short-term, the Mayor and City Council will be meeting further to define their expectations of the new City Manager and they have asked staff to provide data regarding comparable compensation packages to ensure that this position is attractive to a broad range of highly-qualified candidates.
It is Council's intent to keep the community, staff and stakeholders informed of progress as this process moves forward, as much as possible respecting the privacy of employment candidates.
Source: City Council member Becky Shevlin
- Brad Haugaard
Biker Rob Hammond Crosses Border Into California
Canada-to-Mexico bicycle rider Biker Rob Hammond - former Monrovia Mayor and current school board member - has crossed the Oregon border into California. Near Smith River Indian Reservation at the moment.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
School Board Member Alex Zucco Kicks Off Reelection Campaign
Incumbent School Board Member Alex Zucco is kicking off her re-election bid with an invitation to Monrovians for a gathering this Sunday, Sept. 15, from 4-6 p.m. at her home, at 447 N. Encinitas Ave.
[Note: I will be happy to post information about other candidates' events, but you gotta send it to me.]
- Brad Haugaard
[Note: I will be happy to post information about other candidates' events, but you gotta send it to me.]
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia's Trader Joe's Drops Healthcare for Some Part-Timers
Monrovia-based Trader Joe's markets is dropping health coverage for part timers who work fewer than 30 hours. Because of Obamacare. http://goo.gl/ikyhTC
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Homeless in the Park
Former Monrovia City Council candidate Robert Parry writes about homeless people in Library Park. http://goo.gl/BELbXb
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Public Information Officer Moves On | Student is National Merit Semifinalist
~ Monrovia Public Information Officer, Jennifer McLain, is moving on. She has a new job with the San Gabriel Valley Economic Partnership. http://goo.gl/bLdWGY
~ Monrovia High student named one of 16,000 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. http://goo.gl/ANRSvK
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia High student named one of 16,000 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. http://goo.gl/ANRSvK
- Brad Haugaard
Hammond More Than Halfway Through Oregon
After a tumble on his Canada-to-Mexico ride, Biker Rob Hammond - former Monrovia Mayor and current school board member - is back on his bike heading south. Currently he is a bit north of Coos Bay, Oregon, more than halfway through the state.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Juvolicious Moves In | Make Money From Your Computer | Lone Drivers in Carpool Lane?
~ Juvolicious has apparently moved in to the old Dogwoods on Foothill. It is "a venture funded ecommerce company that purchases popular consumer products from manufacturers and wholesalers across the United States."
~ Free workshop on high-demand businesses you can run from your computer. "Using Your Computer to Make Money," 6:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the Library Community Room. Registration form: http://goo.gl/4z2WIB
~ Lone drivers could use 210 and 134 carpool lanes if bill is signed by Governor Brown. http://goo.gl/mdxrcs
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Legislator's Bill Requires State Agencies to Buy Californian if the Price is Right
Lawmakers today gave final approval to Assemblymember Chris Holden's bill to require state agencies - such as public hospitals, prisons and public schools - to purchase agricultural products from California companies if the price is equal to or less than the lowest out-of-state company. AB 199 now goes to Governor Brown for his signature. He has until Oct. 13 to sign or veto.
Source: Holden press release
- Brad Haugaard
Source: Holden press release
- Brad Haugaard
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