Duke Energy of North Carolina is testing drones made by Monrovia-based AeroVironment to see if they can help better check its power lines, solar facilities and other equipment.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Renewal Project - $14 Per Household; Crime Map; Pickleback Shine
In his weekly report, City Manager Oliver Chi reports ( http://goo.gl/7IWHRe ) ...
~ Monrovia staff is considering a 3-5 year citywide "Monrovia Renewal" project beginning in the first quarter of 2016. It'll cost around $51.7 million; $14.8 million for street repairs, $23.3 million for water system repairs, and $13.7 million for sewer repairs. Cost to homeowners would be about $14 a month. It will repair or replace:
- Every street with a pavement condition index (PCI) rating of less than 70
- All necessary water transmission pipes and water production facilities
- All necessary sewer lines
~ I've mentioned this before, but Chi says that if you'd like to see Monrovia crime on a map, here it is: http://goo.gl/ZDeTEQ
~ This Sunday, August 23, at 7 p.m. country music by Pickleback Shine in Library Park. Sponsored by Cathy Teegarden and Tricia Harding of Distinctive Properties.
- Brad Haugaard
~ Monrovia staff is considering a 3-5 year citywide "Monrovia Renewal" project beginning in the first quarter of 2016. It'll cost around $51.7 million; $14.8 million for street repairs, $23.3 million for water system repairs, and $13.7 million for sewer repairs. Cost to homeowners would be about $14 a month. It will repair or replace:
- Every street with a pavement condition index (PCI) rating of less than 70
- All necessary water transmission pipes and water production facilities
- All necessary sewer lines
~ I've mentioned this before, but Chi says that if you'd like to see Monrovia crime on a map, here it is: http://goo.gl/ZDeTEQ
~ This Sunday, August 23, at 7 p.m. country music by Pickleback Shine in Library Park. Sponsored by Cathy Teegarden and Tricia Harding of Distinctive Properties.
- Brad Haugaard
First City Credit Union One of Healthiest Credit Unions
Los Angeles-based First City Credit Union, which has had a branch in Monrovia, has been ranked number 14 in the 2015 list of the Top 200 Healthiest Credit Unions in America, published by DepositAccounts. https://goo.gl/GLVzRe
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Bear-On-A-Bike At Monrovia Library
Monrovia Library to install mural of a bear on a high-wheeler bike. Picture here: http://goo.gl/pqxs0F
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Sign Gets Some Metal Leaves
The new Monrovia sign at the freeway and Myrtle has had some decorative metal leaf-work added to it.
Dinner At Kuni Sushi
Dinner last night at Kuni Sushi, on the east side of Myrtle a half block south of Colorado. Nice atmosphere. I got the Spicy Tuna in a hot stone bowl ($12) and a bottle of beer ($4.50). Tasty.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Council and School Board to Consider Cop on Campus, Opening Campuses as Recreation Areas
During a special joint meeting, the Monrovia City Council and Monrovia Board of Education (agenda: http://goo.gl/dbKsL9 ) will consider assigning a city police officer to work with the schools. City would pay for the officer ($75,000 a year) and the district would pay for any additional expenses. (Details: http://goo.gl/SMYdak ) The officer would:
1. Work collaboratively with MUSD school officials in maintaining safe, orderly, positive learning environments for all students.
2. Serve as liaison between MUSD Schools and the Monrovia Police Department.
3. Serve on the Monrovia Anti-Gang Intervention Committee.
4. Serve on the School Attendance Review Board.
5. Take part on the Safe Schools Safe City Steering Committee.
6. Conduct classes to 9th and 12th grade students regarding citizen and police interactions.
7. Conduct school site safety assessments.
8. Conduct traffic safety assessments in collaboration with City traffic officer and the Traffic Safety Committee.
9. Assist school staff with student disciplinary issues.
10. Handle non-emergent (cold) reports and conduct investigations.
11. Attend school programs, assemblies and functions.
12. Assist in the coordination of the "Every 15 Minutes" program.
Also, the Council and Board will consider renewing a contract to open school campuses to the community as recreation areas. http://goo.gl/EKYhSN
- Brad Haugaard
1. Work collaboratively with MUSD school officials in maintaining safe, orderly, positive learning environments for all students.
2. Serve as liaison between MUSD Schools and the Monrovia Police Department.
3. Serve on the Monrovia Anti-Gang Intervention Committee.
4. Serve on the School Attendance Review Board.
5. Take part on the Safe Schools Safe City Steering Committee.
6. Conduct classes to 9th and 12th grade students regarding citizen and police interactions.
7. Conduct school site safety assessments.
8. Conduct traffic safety assessments in collaboration with City traffic officer and the Traffic Safety Committee.
9. Assist school staff with student disciplinary issues.
10. Handle non-emergent (cold) reports and conduct investigations.
11. Attend school programs, assemblies and functions.
12. Assist in the coordination of the "Every 15 Minutes" program.
Also, the Council and Board will consider renewing a contract to open school campuses to the community as recreation areas. http://goo.gl/EKYhSN
- Brad Haugaard
Chalkboard Sign on Hillcrest
I'd seen this chalkboard sandwich sign before (on Hillcrest just west of Mayflower) but never got close enough to read it. I finally stopped and took a look. It has a quote from Jesus on each side.
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovian Robert Sniffin Dies
Longtime Monrovian Robert (Bob) Wood Sniffin, a systems engineer with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory since 1969, died August 6 after a long illness, his wife, Hilda, and son, Michael, at his side. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 21, at Saint Luke the Physician Episcopal Church, 122 S. California Ave. at Foothill Blvd. in Monrovia. In 1969, Sniffin moved to Southern California and became a systems engineer with JPL's Deep Space Network. After retiring in 2009, he continued to work as an independent contractor with JPL until his death. Source: Press release- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Alarm Scares Burglar From School; Threatened With a Hammer; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for August 10-12. - Brad Haugaard]
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 403 service events, resulting in 73 investigations.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
August 10 at 5:22 p.m., officers were on patrol in the 500 block of West Palm and observed a female they recognized from prior contacts. The officers stopped and spoke with the subject and determined she had several warrants. She was arrested and taken into custody for the warrants.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
August 11 at 1:00 a.m., an officer conducted a foot patrol at a park in the 600 block of South Shamrock. A male subject was detained for being at the park after closing hours. A computer check revealed the subject was on probation for grand theft and had an outstanding no-bail warrant for grand theft. The subject was arrested and taken into custody for the warrant.
Family Disturbance/Warrant – Suspect Arrested
August 11 at 1:18 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Mountain and Huntington regarding a family disturbance that originated in the 1000 block of Royal Oaks. They contacted two subjects who were arguing and discovered they were brother and sister. A computer check of the male subject revealed he had two warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody for the warrants.
Attempt Burglary
August 12 at 1:49 a.m., officers responded to an elementary school in the 400 block of West Colorado regarding a burglary alarm. Upon arrival, a window on a rear office door was found shattered. It appears the suspects reached in through the broken window and unlocked the door. An audible alarm sounded when the door was opened, causing the suspect(s) to flee the scene. In the hallway, several feet away from the broken window, was a large rock which was used to break the window. The school grounds were searched, but no suspects were located. The school principal responded to the school and determined that no property was stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Weapons Offense/Road Rage Incident
August 12 at 7:10 p.m., a subject/victim was driving north on Fifth and stopped at the intersection at Chestnut for a stop sign. A second subject/suspect was driving east in a silver Ford Ranger and also stopped at the intersection. The victim believed he had the right of way and proceeded through the intersection. The suspect followed the victim and overtook him by passing him on the wrong side of the road. The suspect abruptly turned in front of the victim and came to a sudden stop, causing the victim to stop. Both the victim and suspect exited their vehicles. The suspect came out brandishing a hammer in a threatening manner and yelling at the victim.
The victim, fearing for his safety, returned to his vehicle and drove away. The suspect followed him for a short distance, but then drove away. The victim drove home and called the police. Officers responded to the area where the suspect was last seen, but did not locate him or any witnesses. The suspect was described as a male Hispanic in his late twenties. The investigation is continuing.
During the last seven-day period, the Police Department handled 403 service events, resulting in 73 investigations.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
August 10 at 5:22 p.m., officers were on patrol in the 500 block of West Palm and observed a female they recognized from prior contacts. The officers stopped and spoke with the subject and determined she had several warrants. She was arrested and taken into custody for the warrants.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
August 11 at 1:00 a.m., an officer conducted a foot patrol at a park in the 600 block of South Shamrock. A male subject was detained for being at the park after closing hours. A computer check revealed the subject was on probation for grand theft and had an outstanding no-bail warrant for grand theft. The subject was arrested and taken into custody for the warrant.
Family Disturbance/Warrant – Suspect Arrested
August 11 at 1:18 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Mountain and Huntington regarding a family disturbance that originated in the 1000 block of Royal Oaks. They contacted two subjects who were arguing and discovered they were brother and sister. A computer check of the male subject revealed he had two warrants for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody for the warrants.
Attempt Burglary
August 12 at 1:49 a.m., officers responded to an elementary school in the 400 block of West Colorado regarding a burglary alarm. Upon arrival, a window on a rear office door was found shattered. It appears the suspects reached in through the broken window and unlocked the door. An audible alarm sounded when the door was opened, causing the suspect(s) to flee the scene. In the hallway, several feet away from the broken window, was a large rock which was used to break the window. The school grounds were searched, but no suspects were located. The school principal responded to the school and determined that no property was stolen. The investigation is continuing.
Weapons Offense/Road Rage Incident
August 12 at 7:10 p.m., a subject/victim was driving north on Fifth and stopped at the intersection at Chestnut for a stop sign. A second subject/suspect was driving east in a silver Ford Ranger and also stopped at the intersection. The victim believed he had the right of way and proceeded through the intersection. The suspect followed the victim and overtook him by passing him on the wrong side of the road. The suspect abruptly turned in front of the victim and came to a sudden stop, causing the victim to stop. Both the victim and suspect exited their vehicles. The suspect came out brandishing a hammer in a threatening manner and yelling at the victim.
The victim, fearing for his safety, returned to his vehicle and drove away. The suspect followed him for a short distance, but then drove away. The victim drove home and called the police. Officers responded to the area where the suspect was last seen, but did not locate him or any witnesses. The suspect was described as a male Hispanic in his late twenties. The investigation is continuing.
Excessive Heat Warning - Possible Highs of 108 In Places
Excessive heat warning for Monrovia, the San Gabriel Valley, and elsewhere in the county for Friday through Sunday. It could get up to 108 in places. Please don't leave children or pets in the car. http://goo.gl/e8ypMX
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
African American History in Monrovia | Colorado Commons | Car Dealer Law
~ Professor lectures about the history of African-Americans in Monrovia. http://goo.gl/BUUSJU
~ Conversion of Monrovia's Colorado Commons from apartments to condos is almost done. http://goo.gl/ZjWZ0n
~ Additional regulations on "Buy-Here, Pay-Here" car dealerships will go into effect January after Governor Brown today signed a bill by Assemblymember Chris Holden, who represents Monrovia. Under the bill dealerships must provide a 5 to 10-day notification period before a remote kill device can be used to disable a car for lack of payment. The bill also increases penalties for violations. Source: press release
- Brad Haugaard
~ Conversion of Monrovia's Colorado Commons from apartments to condos is almost done. http://goo.gl/ZjWZ0n
~ Additional regulations on "Buy-Here, Pay-Here" car dealerships will go into effect January after Governor Brown today signed a bill by Assemblymember Chris Holden, who represents Monrovia. Under the bill dealerships must provide a 5 to 10-day notification period before a remote kill device can be used to disable a car for lack of payment. The bill also increases penalties for violations. Source: press release
- Brad Haugaard
100 Degree Heat for Monrovia This Weekend
It's supposed to get up to 100 degrees this Saturday and Sunday. Whew! http://goo.gl/VnR5SB
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Water Saving Presentation at Monrovia Library | Bullis Resigning | Mariachis
In his weekly report City Manager Oliver Chi reported that ...
~ A water-saving presentation will be held Saturday, August 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Library Community Room at the Monrovia Area Partnership meeting. Also, you can request information on your own water usage. Email MyWaterUse@ci.monrovia.ca.us with your name, email, address, customer number and account number found at the top of your water bill. It will take one to two weeks.
~ Karen Bullis will resign her seat on the Historic Preservation Commission due to a work relocation.
~ Summer Concert this Sunday at 7 p.m. in Library Park features mariachi music performed by the "Mariachi Divas".
- Brad Haugaard
~ A water-saving presentation will be held Saturday, August 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Library Community Room at the Monrovia Area Partnership meeting. Also, you can request information on your own water usage. Email MyWaterUse@ci.monrovia.ca.us with your name, email, address, customer number and account number found at the top of your water bill. It will take one to two weeks.
~ Karen Bullis will resign her seat on the Historic Preservation Commission due to a work relocation.
~ Summer Concert this Sunday at 7 p.m. in Library Park features mariachi music performed by the "Mariachi Divas".
- Brad Haugaard
Design Change to Proposed Madison/Foothill Starbucks Project
Kevin Lê, a local resident and small business owner of Monrovia's Courtney + Lê Architects, the firm designing the Madison/Foothill Starbucks project, writes to say that the elevation plan for the proposed Starbucks at Foothill and Madison has changed since the Development Review. (See above for the new one.)
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police: Rooftop Burglary Attempt; Price Tag Switch; Belligerent on a Bus; Scooter Swiped; Etc.
[Monrovia Police activities from the Police Department's Neighborhood Watch Report for August 6-9. - Brad Haugaard]
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Gang Injunction – Suspect Arrested
August 6 at 11:04 p.m., officers responded to the report of a possible burglary in progress in the 200 block of West Cypress. The caller reported that someone was on the roof of the complex. The complex is three stories high. Officers observed a male subject climbing down the emergency ladder from the roof. The subject is a known gang member and has been placed on the Gang Injunction list. The subject was arrested for violation of the Gang Injunction court order.
Theft – Suspects Arrested
August 7 at 9:19 p.m., loss prevention from a business in the 500 block of West Huntington called police to report three suspects in custody for burglary. The suspects switched the price tags on merchandise, putting clearance tags with a much lower price on the items. Loss prevention observed the suspect removing and replacing the tags. The suspects then paid for the items and were stopped by loss prevention as they exited the checkout. The suspects were arrested for theft and received a citation to appear in court.
Stolen Vehicle
August 8 at 3:13 p.m., a stolen vehicle was reported in the 800 block of West Walnut. The victim parked and locked her car in her driveway at 10:00 a.m. When she returned, the car was gone. No one had permission to take the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
August 9 at 10:19 a.m., dispatch received a call reporting a male subject, possibly passed out, near an elementary school building in the 900 block of East Lemon. Officers responded and located the subject. After contacting him, officers discovered he had several outstanding warrants for his arrest; he was arrested and taken into custody for the warrants.
Disturbance/Wanted Person – Suspect Arrested
August 9 at 12:18 p.m., a local bus line called police to report a patron on a bus in the 200 block of East Huntington that was causing a disturbance and would not exit the bus. Officers responded and located the subject as he was exiting the bus. The officers determined the subject had been drinking and had an outstanding wanted person entry out of the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department. The subject was arrested and taken into custody. San Bernardino deputies responded and took custody of the suspect.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
August 9 at 12:39 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of Montana regarding a suspicious person. The caller reported a male subject in their backyard and gave a description. Officers located a subject matching the description a short distance away. Officers contacted the subject and determined he had a no-bail warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Stolen Scooter
August 9 at 3:45 p.m., police dispatch received a call reporting a stolen Vespa scooter from the 100 block of West Foothill. The victim said she was late for work and left the keys in the ignition. She returned to her scooter at 3:00 p.m. and found the scooter was missing. An area check was made, but the scooter was not located. The investigation is continuing.
Stolen Vehicle
August 9 at 4:47 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 300 block of West Olive. The vehicle was taken sometime between August 7 and 9. All keys are accounted for and the doors were locked. The area was searched, but the vehicle was not located. The investigation is continuing.
Drunk in Public/Medical Assist
August 10 at 1:00 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of East Olive regarding a female who was lying on the sidewalk, unresponsive. They arrived and were able to revive the subject. She was determined to be heavily intoxicated and unable to care for herself. She was arrested for being drunk in public and taken into custody. Monrovia Fire Department paramedics responded and determined she needed to be taken to a local hospital and she was taken for treatment.
Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events.
Gang Injunction – Suspect Arrested
August 6 at 11:04 p.m., officers responded to the report of a possible burglary in progress in the 200 block of West Cypress. The caller reported that someone was on the roof of the complex. The complex is three stories high. Officers observed a male subject climbing down the emergency ladder from the roof. The subject is a known gang member and has been placed on the Gang Injunction list. The subject was arrested for violation of the Gang Injunction court order.
Theft – Suspects Arrested
August 7 at 9:19 p.m., loss prevention from a business in the 500 block of West Huntington called police to report three suspects in custody for burglary. The suspects switched the price tags on merchandise, putting clearance tags with a much lower price on the items. Loss prevention observed the suspect removing and replacing the tags. The suspects then paid for the items and were stopped by loss prevention as they exited the checkout. The suspects were arrested for theft and received a citation to appear in court.
Stolen Vehicle
August 8 at 3:13 p.m., a stolen vehicle was reported in the 800 block of West Walnut. The victim parked and locked her car in her driveway at 10:00 a.m. When she returned, the car was gone. No one had permission to take the vehicle. The investigation is continuing.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
August 9 at 10:19 a.m., dispatch received a call reporting a male subject, possibly passed out, near an elementary school building in the 900 block of East Lemon. Officers responded and located the subject. After contacting him, officers discovered he had several outstanding warrants for his arrest; he was arrested and taken into custody for the warrants.
Disturbance/Wanted Person – Suspect Arrested
August 9 at 12:18 p.m., a local bus line called police to report a patron on a bus in the 200 block of East Huntington that was causing a disturbance and would not exit the bus. Officers responded and located the subject as he was exiting the bus. The officers determined the subject had been drinking and had an outstanding wanted person entry out of the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department. The subject was arrested and taken into custody. San Bernardino deputies responded and took custody of the suspect.
Warrant – Suspect Arrested
August 9 at 12:39 p.m., officers responded to the 600 block of Montana regarding a suspicious person. The caller reported a male subject in their backyard and gave a description. Officers located a subject matching the description a short distance away. Officers contacted the subject and determined he had a no-bail warrant for his arrest. He was arrested and taken into custody.
Stolen Scooter
August 9 at 3:45 p.m., police dispatch received a call reporting a stolen Vespa scooter from the 100 block of West Foothill. The victim said she was late for work and left the keys in the ignition. She returned to her scooter at 3:00 p.m. and found the scooter was missing. An area check was made, but the scooter was not located. The investigation is continuing.
Stolen Vehicle
August 9 at 4:47 p.m., a vehicle was reported stolen from the 300 block of West Olive. The vehicle was taken sometime between August 7 and 9. All keys are accounted for and the doors were locked. The area was searched, but the vehicle was not located. The investigation is continuing.
Drunk in Public/Medical Assist
August 10 at 1:00 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of East Olive regarding a female who was lying on the sidewalk, unresponsive. They arrived and were able to revive the subject. She was determined to be heavily intoxicated and unable to care for herself. She was arrested for being drunk in public and taken into custody. Monrovia Fire Department paramedics responded and determined she needed to be taken to a local hospital and she was taken for treatment.
Monrovia Run/Walk Against Hypertension
Monrovia 02 Breathe Walk at Monrovia Library Park on Nov. 7. To raise funds to seek ways to prevent and cure pulmonary hypertension, and to provide support, education, and awareness. One mile run/walk. Details: http://goo.gl/ca7URp
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Grand Reopening of Stan's Old Town Vacuum
Stan's Old Town Vacuum and Sewing Shop, 312 S. Myrtle, is having a grand reopening. Store hours Monday-Friday 9-5, Saturday 9-3. Closed Sunday
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Detail On Planned Starbucks At Foothill and Madison
At its August 12 meeting (agenda: http://goo.gl/C41gUb ) the Monrovia Planning Commission will consider a request to build a 950 square foot drive-through Starbucks at the corner of Foothill and Madison ( http://goo.gl/tBqSmb ), replacing the current Burger Shack. The project has already been approved by the Development Review Committee.
- Brad Haugaard
Ice Cream Shop Open on Myrtle
Got a little chocolate ice cream cup ($4) at the new Paradis ice cream shop on Myrtle, right across from the theater. It was very rich and tasty.
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