The Monrovia School Board will meet in special closed session
- Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release
- Appointment - Interim Superintendent
In his latest report (https://goo.gl/aOqX7O) City Manager Dylan Feik reports:
~ High school student and eagle scout, Stefin Bank, and Boy Scout Troop 66 of Monrovia, raised funds to renovate the Ranger Station at Monrovia Canyon Park. The project was completed on September 3, 2013. The video above tells the story.
~ The Monrovia Community Services Department will hold a meeting on Saturday, October 7 at 10 a.m. at the new park location (1111 Encino Ave). There will be an overview of the park and information about how to submit a park name or theme. Recommend a name for the park here by Sept. 28.
~ The Kiwanis Club of Monrovia will hold its 3rd Annual Kiwanis Cornhole Competition this Saturday, Sept. 16, from 2 to 8:00 p.m. at 212 W. Foothill Blvd. Details.
~ Help plant native plants and fix school gardens at local school and community gardens this Saturday, Sept. 16, from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by Food ED. All ages and abilities welcome. Register here.
~ The Monrovia Historical Museum is participating in a book drive to benefit the LA County Jail Library. Bring used paperback books to the Museum (742 E Lemon Ave.) this Sunday, Sept. 17, or Thursday, Sept. 21.
~ The Chamber of Commerce will hold its 8th Annual Beer, Wine, and Music Festival Saturday, Sept. 23 from 4 - 8 p.m. at Library Park. Live music and food trucks. Tickets are $40 presale and $50 at the door. For those 21 and older. Details
~ Foothill Unity Center will hold its 2023 Golden Plate Awards Gala on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, from 6 - 8:30 p.m., at The Noor (300 E. Colorado Blvd. #200, Pasadena). For more information contact the Foothill Unity Center at info@foothillunitycenter.org.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Police Department is asking that anyone who may have witnessed the Sept. 8 accident at the corner of Duarte Road and Fifth Avenue, in which a child died in a burning car, to please contact Monrovia PD Investigation Detective Travis Ortega (626) 256-8049. Anonymous tips may be submitted through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting www.LACrimeStoppers.org.
- Brad Haugaard
According to a report in the website, WhatNowLosAngeles, the owner of the now-closed Tang Gong restaurant in Monterey Park will open a new restaurant at the site of the old Monrovian restaurant on Myrtle. No indication of the name of the new restaurant or the cuisine. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
The LA County Police Chief's Association released this press release:
On July 18, 2023, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County approved a new set of bail schedules for suspects arrested in non-violent felonies and misdemeanor crimes. The new bail schedule, slated to take effect in LA County on October 1, 2023, will dictate one of three possible actions by law enforcement for an arrestee's release: Cite and Release (CR), Book and Release (BR) or Magistrate Review (MR). Capital offenses such as murder with special circumstances and limited felonies are not eligible for pre-arraignment, zero bail release.
The Sheriff's Department and all Police Departments in the County must comply with this protocol.
The newly approved Release Protocols will replace the traditional bail schedules. Instead of assigning money bail amount to non-violent felonies and misdemeanors, a majority of arrestees will now be released at the location of the arrest (CR) or booked in jail, and then released on their own recognizance with a citation for a future court date (BR). In some cases, suspects arrested for certain crimes which pose an increased risk to the public will be referred to an on-call magistrate, who will have discretion to determine the appropriate release terms and conditions (MR). Some examples of release conditions by a magistrate may include prohibitions against committing crimes, sending text messages to remind the arrestee to appear in court and visits with court staff.
As a result of these new release terms, law enforcement must Cite and Release or Book and Release arrestees in nearly all theft offenses, vehicle code violations, and crimes against property such as petty theft, and vandalism. Offenses involving guns, sexual battery, crimes against children/ elders and contact with minors with intent to commit a sexual offense are examples of offenses subject to Magistrate Review. Magistrates will consider the crime, and a risk assessment report to determine whether the arrestee should be released with no conditions or determine the least restrictive, non-financial conditions intended to address whether the arrestee is likely to return to court. All offenses in the MR category are designated as zero bail offenses.
As an example of this change, a person arrested for False Imprisonment under this new protocol would be eligible for BR. Under the previous bail schedule, their bail amount would be $50,000. Likewise, a person arrested for theft of an automobile is eligible for BR, while under the previous bail schedule, their bail amount would be $35,000.
This represents a significant change in protocols for all law enforcement agencies in Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Police Chiefs' Association (LACPCA) remains committed to the safety and security of our communities. We will continue to work within the processes set forth by the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, and as a profession, make recommendations for improvement at every opportunity.
- Brad Haugaard
The Monrovia School Board will meet in special closed session tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 4:30 p.m. to discuss, "Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release." There will be an opportunity for public comment before the board goes into closed session, and the agenda says there will be a public report following the closed session. Details. This follows a Monday night meeting to evaluate school Superintendent, Ryan Smith. The board will then hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Frosty is a sweet eight-month-old bunny who is very outgoing and adventurous. He happily greets people who visit by hopping over to get pets.
Frosty has been in a home and appears to be litter box trained. He’s also a big fan of treats, so he’ll likely bond very quickly with whomever is giving him something yummy.
This adorable little guy is very handsome and soft and will give you lots of love!
The normal adoption fee for rabbits is only $5.
New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet. View photos of adoptable pets and schedule an adoption appointment at pasadenahumane.org. Adoptions are by appointment only, and new adoption appointments are available every Sunday and Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone calls or email.
- Brad Haugaard
John Dustin Bicknell was a Los Angeles attorney and judge, who owned a considerable property in Monrovia, including on Prospect where he built a small cottage. Unlike the other founders of Monrovia, he never built a large home. He also owned property northeast of Grand Ave. After his death, his widow or his daughter Mary Cates, built a large house at 411 Prospect and his daughter Edna Baggs built a large home northeast of Grand Avenue. Presumably both were built on his original land. From the Myron Hotchkiss collection. See full details here.
A child died Friday night on Duarte Road near Fifth Avenue when a car crashed and burst into flames, according to The San Gabriel Valley Tribune. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
At Wednesday's regular meeting (agenda here) the board will...
~ Consider paying $56,135 to Furniture Reuse Solutions to remove obsolete furniture at Monroe (details) and and Plymouth (details) elementary schools . Why not sell it the furniture? Because, "District staff, in consultation with legal counsel, has determined that the Furniture is of insufficient value to defray the costs of arranging for a sale of the Furniture because the Furniture is outdated, does not have a wide market of potentially interested parties, and the cost necessary to collect and prepare the Furniture for a sale would likely be higher than any payment the District would receive" (details).
~ Consider paying Learner-Centered for Collaborative $60,000 to work with the school district to "redesign Santa Fe Middle School, with a focus on attracting and retaining students." Details.
~ Consider approving a deal with Citrus College allowing Monrovia High students to earn college credit. Details.
~ Consider naming September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (here) and Hispanic Heritage Month (here)
- Brad Haugaard
~ Kiwanis Park at Grand Avenue will get a new sign, like the design shown here. It will be installed this coming Monday, Sept. 11.
~ Monrovia Public Library's Veterans Resource Center will hold a Veterans Meetup at the Starbucks at Foothill and Magnolia this coming Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Free coffee and treats and a representative of Veterans Peer Access Network will answer questions and share resources. For more information, contact the library at 256-8274.
~ The Monrovia Police Department is hosting a blood drive next Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at the Monrovia Community Center (119 W. Palm Ave.), from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code "BOB23" or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
~ Monrovia's Art in Public Places program is accepting designs for the second annual Art in Public Places Tree Ornament Contest. More here.
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
- Brad Haugaard
Nominations are open from now to 5 p.m. Sept. 28 to help name the 8,600 square foot park that will be created just south of the new Chick-fil-A and Starbucks on Huntington located just west of the 210 Freeway.
More detail here.
Application forms here.
For questions contact Heather Gibson at 303-6609 or at hgibson@ci.monrovia.ca.us.
- Brad Haugaard