At its March 3 meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/qy1tbt ), the Monrovia City Council will ...
~ Consider reorganizing some city departments. You can see the proposed changes here ( http://goo.gl/5n8Zgr ). Scroll down to page seven to see charts of the proposed reorganization.
~ Contract with Lawrence R. Moss & Associates for landscape architectural design services related to Huntington Drive Median Improvement Project in an amount not to exceed $8,500. http://goo.gl/Kjd6CF
- Brad Haugaard
Personal Finance Class at Monrovia Library | Creation Class at Calvary Road Baptist Church
~ Calvary Road Baptist Church will sponsor a series of personal finance classes called "Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University" at the Monrovia Public Library. Class starts Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m. Contact coordinator Jackie Glover for information: 386-3549.
~ Dr. Jonathan Sarfati, of Creation Ministries International, will present a seminar on creation called, "Design, Deluge and Dilemma" at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, at Calvary Road Baptist Church, at 319 West Olive in Monrovia.
- Brad Haugaard
~ Dr. Jonathan Sarfati, of Creation Ministries International, will present a seminar on creation called, "Design, Deluge and Dilemma" at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, at Calvary Road Baptist Church, at 319 West Olive in Monrovia.
- Brad Haugaard
Fox Visits Jake's Roadhouse | 70s Style Fundraiser for Monrovia's Y
~ Fox LA has dinner out at Jake's Roadhouse in Monrovia. http://goo.gl/ZAs5K7
~ A 70s Party fundraiser for Monrovia's Santa Anita Family YMCA. Buffet dinner, trivia games. At Rudy's Mexican Restaurant, March 14, 5-11 p.m. $50 per person. Wear your bell bottoms.
- Brad Haugaard
~ A 70s Party fundraiser for Monrovia's Santa Anita Family YMCA. Buffet dinner, trivia games. At Rudy's Mexican Restaurant, March 14, 5-11 p.m. $50 per person. Wear your bell bottoms.
- Brad Haugaard
Refinished Furniture Store Coming to Monrovia
A new store featuring refinished furniture called Knot Too Shabby is planned for the building at the southeast corner of Palm and Myrtle, in the former L&G Fashion & Boutique. That, according to Gem City Images. http://goo.gl/1QJ8OT
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Domestic Violence, Theft of Car, Motorcycle
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for February 23-25. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 386 service events, resulting in 81 investigations.
Grand Theft Auto
February 24 at 2:58 a.m., and officer responded to the 1500 block of Alamitas regarding the report of a stolen vehicle. The victim parked his vehicle at about 12:30 a.m. on the street and left his vehicle unlocked. He noticed his vehicle missing at 2:58 a.m. and called police. The vehicle taken is a tan, 1996 Honda Accord. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft of a Motorcycle
February 25 at 8:44 p.m., a motorcycle was reported stolen in the 100 block of Fig. The motorcycle is a blue, 2009 Harley Davidson Street Glide. The motorcycle was last seen in front of the residence. The victim accounted for all sets of keys. The investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
February 25 at 10:47 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of East Palm regarding a domestic disturbance. A male and female subject who have been in a dating relationship and have lived together for 8 years became involved in an argument. During the argument, the male subject threw the female to the ground and punched her in the back of the head, causing a minor injury. The male suspect was arrested for domestic violence and served with a temporary restraining order.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 386 service events, resulting in 81 investigations.
Grand Theft Auto
February 24 at 2:58 a.m., and officer responded to the 1500 block of Alamitas regarding the report of a stolen vehicle. The victim parked his vehicle at about 12:30 a.m. on the street and left his vehicle unlocked. He noticed his vehicle missing at 2:58 a.m. and called police. The vehicle taken is a tan, 1996 Honda Accord. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft of a Motorcycle
February 25 at 8:44 p.m., a motorcycle was reported stolen in the 100 block of Fig. The motorcycle is a blue, 2009 Harley Davidson Street Glide. The motorcycle was last seen in front of the residence. The victim accounted for all sets of keys. The investigation is continuing.
Domestic Violence – Suspect Arrested
February 25 at 10:47 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of East Palm regarding a domestic disturbance. A male and female subject who have been in a dating relationship and have lived together for 8 years became involved in an argument. During the argument, the male subject threw the female to the ground and punched her in the back of the head, causing a minor injury. The male suspect was arrested for domestic violence and served with a temporary restraining order.
'Works on Paper' Show at Monrovia's Saga Fine Art
"Works on Paper," a display of watercolor, pastel, and pencil at Saga Fine Art through March 27, at 110 West Lime.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia High to Host Drum Competition
This weekend the Monrovia High School band will be hosting the SCPA (Southern California Percussion Alliance) drumline competition. This is a two-day event with 60 ensembles from various junior high, high schools and colleges. This competition will take place at the school's event center (new gym) on Saturday February 28, 2-8:30 p.m. and Sunday March 1, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the event center box office throughout the weekend.
Monrovia Reads Fundraiser
Monrovia Reads fundraiser, March 5, 6-9 p.m. at Doubletree, 924 W. Huntington, Monrovia. Drawing, auction. Tickets $5 each or 5 for $20. Call Diane Delmatoff at 303-6600 to register.
Monrovia Boys Soccer In Round Two of Playoffs | Great Art at Elementary Schools
~ Monrovia Boys Soccer has beaten St. Margaret, advance to round two of CIF playoffs. http://goo.gl/UepqAO
~ Students at Monroe Elementary recreate a Diego Rivera masterpiece. Blue Boy up next at Wildrose. http://goo.gl/4iNFeb
- Brad Haugaard
~ Students at Monroe Elementary recreate a Diego Rivera masterpiece. Blue Boy up next at Wildrose. http://goo.gl/4iNFeb
- Brad Haugaard
Rainy Days Coming for Monrovia
20% chance of rain Friday, 80% Saturday, 60% Sunday, 30% Monday, 20% Tuesday and 40% Wednesday. http://goo.gl/EoYLBr
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Power Outage on Mayflower
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Arrested for Going Through Trash; Drunk; Drunk; Drunk; Stolen Cars; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for February 19-22. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
February 19 at 7:00 a.m., an officer was sent to the 1400 block of Pilgrim Way on the report of a subject going through a resident’s trash. The subject was contacted by police and found to have several warrants for his arrest. The subject was arrested and taken into custody for the warrants.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
February 19 at 9:35 a.m., a disturbing subject was reported in the 300 block of Huntington. An officer responded and upon contact, determined the subject was too intoxicated to care for his own safety. The subject was arrested for public intoxication and held for sobering.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol / Injury Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
February 20 at 2:27 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Mayflower and Duarte regarding an injury traffic collision. The investigation revealed one of the drivers was driving under the Influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under of the Influence of Alcohol – Suspect Arrested
February 20 at 6:00 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for a vehicle code violation in the 300 block of West Colorado. Through investigation, the officer determined the driver was driving under the Influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Suspect Arrested
February 21 at 1:42 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for a vehicle code violation. The driver, a 19-year-old female, was determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol and was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
February 21 at 7:18 a.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of Spanner regarding a vehicle theft. The vehicle taken was a black Honda Civic. The vehicle was stolen sometime after 10:30 p.m. and was noticed missing the following morning at 7:30 a.m. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
February 21 at 12:09 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Evergreen regarding a grand theft auto. The victim’s friend parked his white Acura with gray fenders on the street. The vehicle was stolen between 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. The Investigation is continuing.
Burglary Vehicle
February 21 at 4:32 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 100 block of North Ivy. The victim left her purse and mail inside her car and did not lock it before she went into her home. When she returned in the morning, the items were missing. The investigation is continuing.
Stolen Vehicle
February 21 at 4:35 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 1200 block of Primrose. The vehicle stolen was a blue Acura Integra. The vehicle was stolen sometime over night. The victim went out to his car in the morning and it was gone from its parking space. The investigation is continuing.
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
February 19 at 7:00 a.m., an officer was sent to the 1400 block of Pilgrim Way on the report of a subject going through a resident’s trash. The subject was contacted by police and found to have several warrants for his arrest. The subject was arrested and taken into custody for the warrants.
Public Intoxication – Suspect Arrested
February 19 at 9:35 a.m., a disturbing subject was reported in the 300 block of Huntington. An officer responded and upon contact, determined the subject was too intoxicated to care for his own safety. The subject was arrested for public intoxication and held for sobering.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol / Injury Traffic Collision – Suspect Arrested
February 20 at 2:27 a.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Mayflower and Duarte regarding an injury traffic collision. The investigation revealed one of the drivers was driving under the Influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under of the Influence of Alcohol – Suspect Arrested
February 20 at 6:00 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for a vehicle code violation in the 300 block of West Colorado. Through investigation, the officer determined the driver was driving under the Influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and taken into custody.
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol – Suspect Arrested
February 21 at 1:42 a.m., an officer stopped a vehicle for a vehicle code violation. The driver, a 19-year-old female, was determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol and was arrested and taken into custody.
Grand Theft Auto
February 21 at 7:18 a.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of Spanner regarding a vehicle theft. The vehicle taken was a black Honda Civic. The vehicle was stolen sometime after 10:30 p.m. and was noticed missing the following morning at 7:30 a.m. The investigation is continuing.
Grand Theft Auto
February 21 at 12:09 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the 300 block of Evergreen regarding a grand theft auto. The victim’s friend parked his white Acura with gray fenders on the street. The vehicle was stolen between 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. The Investigation is continuing.
Burglary Vehicle
February 21 at 4:32 p.m., a vehicle burglary was reported in the 100 block of North Ivy. The victim left her purse and mail inside her car and did not lock it before she went into her home. When she returned in the morning, the items were missing. The investigation is continuing.
Stolen Vehicle
February 21 at 4:35 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 1200 block of Primrose. The vehicle stolen was a blue Acura Integra. The vehicle was stolen sometime over night. The victim went out to his car in the morning and it was gone from its parking space. The investigation is continuing.
Monrovia's Xencor Plans 5.5 million Stock Offer
Monrovia's Xencor (antibody and protein biotherapeutics) plans to offer up to 5.5 million shares of its common stock for sale. http://goo.gl/f3DixU
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia a Good City For Renters
A new report by consumer finance site NerdWallet says Monrovia is the ninth best city in Southern California for renters. It is 20.1 times cheaper to rent in Monrovia than to buy here. 49.5% of Monrovia rent rather than own their residences. http://goo.gl/TIx2TT
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Peek Through a Telescope Next Saturday at Monrovia's Library Park
Jane Houston Jones reports that, eather permitting, the Monrovia Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers will be out with their telescopes in Monrovia next Saturday the 28th. Starting at about 6 p.m. for 2-2.5 hours. Usually the group meets at the southeast corner of Library Park, near Lime and Myrtle, and they're happy to let you peek through their telescopes at whatever is visible that night.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Preliminary Financial Contribution Reports for Monrovia Council Race
While very preliminary, initial campaign contribution reports show that so far City Council candidate Scott Austin has raised the most money, $5239.13. Details:
- Scott Austin's campaign for city council has received $1,028.52 from Debbie Austin, $3,000 from Monrovia Firefighters Local 2415 and $1,210.61 from the California Professional Firefighters Political Action Committee in Sacramento.
- Mayor Mary Ann Lutz's campaign has received $5,000 from herself and her husband.
- Becky Shevlin's campaign received $5,000 from Chris Shevlin.
City Clerk Alice Atkins writes that these are preliminary reports and that, "The rest of the candidates filed stating they spent or received less than $1,000 in 2014 (FPPC Form 470). I have not included those statements, as it does not require any itemized reporting - just that declaration.
"The next reporting period for candidates with committees ends February 28 and is due on March 5. I expect more candidates who established their committees after January 1 to be filing at that time."
- Brad Haugaard
- Scott Austin's campaign for city council has received $1,028.52 from Debbie Austin, $3,000 from Monrovia Firefighters Local 2415 and $1,210.61 from the California Professional Firefighters Political Action Committee in Sacramento.
- Mayor Mary Ann Lutz's campaign has received $5,000 from herself and her husband.
- Becky Shevlin's campaign received $5,000 from Chris Shevlin.
City Clerk Alice Atkins writes that these are preliminary reports and that, "The rest of the candidates filed stating they spent or received less than $1,000 in 2014 (FPPC Form 470). I have not included those statements, as it does not require any itemized reporting - just that declaration.
"The next reporting period for candidates with committees ends February 28 and is due on March 5. I expect more candidates who established their committees after January 1 to be filing at that time."
- Brad Haugaard
Options for Opening Cloverleaf Entrance to Wilderness Area Should Come Before Council In March
I asked Monrovia Community Services Director Tina Cherry for an update on progress opening the Cloverleaf entry point to the Hillside Wilderness Preserve. She wrote back to say:
"We have been in discussions with the impacted property owners at Cloverleaf and did in fact meet with both affected parties in person recently. We are still attempting to develop a resolution that will be acceptable to all involved and we plan on discussing potential options with the City Council in March. Of course, given the nature of property negotiations, the conversation with the City Council will initially occur in a closed session format."
- Brad Haugaard
"We have been in discussions with the impacted property owners at Cloverleaf and did in fact meet with both affected parties in person recently. We are still attempting to develop a resolution that will be acceptable to all involved and we plan on discussing potential options with the City Council in March. Of course, given the nature of property negotiations, the conversation with the City Council will initially occur in a closed session format."
- Brad Haugaard
Catch Mars and Venus Together Tonight
The Monrovia Old Town Sidewalk Astronomers reports: Look west just as soon as it gets dark tonight (Friday) and tomorrow night too and see a pretty pairing of Mars and Venus! They are closer than they've been in half a dozen years. Tonight you'll see the slender crescent moon just below the pair, and tomorrow night the moon will be a little bigger crescent above the planets.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Former Interim Monrovia City Manager Gets New Interim Gig
Former interim Monrovia City Manager Fran Delach has been hired as interim executive director of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments. http://goo.gl/4xmkAH
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
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