A new concrete mausoleum is planned for Live Oak Memorial Park, on Duarte Road just east of Myrtle. Details. The proposal will come before the city's Development Review Committee (agenda here) on April 2.
- Brad Haugaard
Huntington Oaks Reimagined - shopping center to be revamped
As it is today ...
As it is planned.
Proposed community area.
The new owner of Huntington Oaks Shopping Center (it was purchased last year) plans façade and site enhancements throughout the center, including updated building exteriors, lighting, and a plaza. The proposal - called Huntington Oaks, Reimagined - will come before the city's Development Review Committee (agenda here) on April 2. More images and details on the proposal here.
- Brad Haugaard
Information meeting on April 10 for those interested in serving on city boards and commissions
- Brad Haugaard
Scammer connected to Monrovia Police
A phone scammer tried to con a Monrovia woman, so she looped in the Monrovia Police Department on the call. It became rather humorous. MPD posted the audio on Facebook, but had to bleep a few of the scammer’s comments. A video worth listening to, here.
- Brad Haugaard
Trivia Night at the Library Friday, April 4
Trivia Night at the Library Friday, April 4, 5:30 to 7 p.m. A night of brain-teasing questions across pop culture, history, science and more. Snacks provided. Open to teens and adults. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
LEGO building party at Library April 1
LEGO Building Party at the Library Tuesday, April 1, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Explore dynamic activities and experiments using 10,000 LEGO bricks. All materials provided. For ages 0 to 11. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Laser tag for teens at Library, April 3
Photo by Artem Bryzgalov on Unsplash.
- Brad Haugaard
Nick Board Promoted to Division Chief at Monrovia Fire & Rescue
- Brad Haugaard
Recreation Coordinator Galvan Receives "Rising Professional" Award
Johan Galvan, a recreation coordinator for Monrovia, has received the "Rising Professional" Award from the California Park & Recreation Society. Galvan has been with Monrovia's Community Services Department since 2022.
- Brad Haugaard
Canyon Park opening waiting on Edison
Improvements to Canyon Park are mostly done but the city is waiting for an electrical connection to be installed by Southern California Edison. City Manager Dylan Feik writes: "Yes, unfortunately, even the City of Monrovia has to wait on Edison!"
- Brad Haugaard
Updated Fire Hazard Severity Maps Released for Monrovia
Cal Fire released updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps on March 24, resulting in changes for Monrovia. The new maps classify areas not only into Very High (red)fire hazard zones, but also into High (orange) or Moderate (yellow) zones. For questions contact the Fire Department at 626-256-8181 or mfd@monroviaca.gov.
- Brad Haugaard
City Re-circulating Environmental Study for Highland Place Project
The city is re-circulating an environmental study for a proposed residential subdivision and flood control basin at 347 Highland Place for additional public review. The project includes three new homes and a debris basin on a 7.8-acre hillside. Comments on the Draft IS/MND can be submitted through April 30 by 5 p.m.. Prior comments remain part of the record. Here are relevant documents:
- Draft IS/MND 347 Highland Place Residential Subdivision and New Debris Basin Project
- Appendix A - CalEEMod Output Files (October 2024) Detailed Report
- Appendix B - Biological Resources Assessment, Botanical and Tree Survey, California Gnatcatcher Survey (May 2024, updated October 2024)
- Appendix C - Jurisdictional Delineation (May 2024)
- Appendix D - Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment (April 2024)
- Appendix E - Geotechnical Engineering Report (November 2021)
- Appendix F - Hydrology Report (March 2023)
- 347 Highland Place Notice of Intent (NOI) - Re-circulation
- Brad Haugaard
City to consider next Neighborhood Treasure; Donation of Anderson House; Low-income housing; Etc.
~ Consider approving up to $19,000 to install a Neighborhood Treasure landmark for Kiyoshi Kuromiya, who - being of Japanese descent - was interned during World War II. He was also a war protester, LGBTQ+ activist, and medical marijuana proponent. Details.
~ Consider accepting a donation from the Monrovia Historical Society of the historic George H. Anderson House, at 215 East Lime. Details.
~ Decide on whether to approve a bond (not to be repaid by the city) for low-income housing. Story here.
~ Proclaim April as DMV/Donate Life Month. Details.
~ Hold a study session prior to the regular meeting (at 6:15 p.m.) to discuss "Discuss and Provide Direction on Citywide Lighting, Landscaping, and Parks Maintenance Assessment Districts". Details.
- Brad Haugaard
Oak Park Apartments may become 100% low income housing
Oak Park Apartments - looking north from Olive. Image from Google Street View.
The 156-unit Oak Park apartment complex between 125 West Olive Avenue and 150 West Colorado Boulevard may be turned into 100% low-income housing.
Foothill Oak Park Apartments, LLC, a newly formed non‐profit, needs $65 million to buy and refurbish the complex. That money would come from a bond authorized by the city, but the city would simply "serve as the conduit issuer of the bonds" for the money which would be provided by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority and which would be repaid solely through revenue earned by the apartment complex. The staff report says there would be no financial obligation on the part of the city. The city council will consider the matter at its Tuesday, April 1 meeting. Details.
- Brad Haugaard
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