In his Capitol Comment video, Senator Bob Huff, who represents Monrovia, talks about lower-than-expected tax revenue and pension reform. http://goo.gl/uhdZm
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Schools: Maybe Losing $2.37 Million, Buying iPads,Kindergarten, Honoring Employees
At its Wednesday, April 18, 7 p.m. meeting (agenda here: http://goo.gl/my38G ), the Monrovia School Board will ...
~ Hear a budget report that estimates (assuming Governor Jerry Brown's proposed tax measure fails) that the district will lose $2.37 million for the 2012-13 fiscal year, down to $33.99 million from 2011-12. Lots of detail here: http://goo.gl/hZWzd
~ Consider a resolution allowing Monrovia schools to piggyback on Glendale schools contract with Apple Computer. http://goo.gl/5eFdI
~ And, probably not coincidentally, consider buying Apple iPads and accessories as part of its digital classroom initiative. Cost: $230,398.91. http://goo.gl/15N6x
~ Hear a report on the Kindergarten Readiness Act, which (though I'm not sure I'm reading it right) seems to allow the district to offer kindergarten in 2012-13 to children born between September 1 and December 2, 2007. This would be part of a two-year kindergarten program. And, no, the state is not currently offering any funding for it. http://goo.gl/CQLvP
~ Consider a resolution declaring May 16 as "Staff Appreciation Day," May 9 as "Day of the Teacher," and May 20-26 as "Classified School Employee Week." http://goo.gl/8xIRd
The Underbelly of the Bridge
Video of Shrike Mini-Copter Made by Monrovia's AeroVironment
Video of AeroVironment's Shrike mini-copter at a demonstration at Ft. Leonard Wood in Missouri. http://goo.gl/dLYYH
Monrovia Neighborhoods | Quinoa Recipes for Trader Joe's | MWH Labs
~ Monrovia is looking for stories about neighborhoods around town to feature in its Monrovia Area Partnership newsletter. Submit story (50-200 words), full name, physical address, email address, and phone number to MAP@ci.monrovia.ca.us . http://goo.gl/tV9e7
~ Monrovia's Trader Joe's has launched its "Quintessential Quinoa Recipe Contest." Winning recipes will be featured on TJ's website to showcase quinoa's versatility. http://goo.gl/htjW9
~ MWH Laboratories of Monrovia recently became one of the first water and wastewater laboratories in the US to meet all proficiency testing requirements by the Environmental Protection Agency. http://goo.gl/C5WQM
- Brad Haugaard
Lunch at Meringue
Lunch at Meringue. Just east of Myrtle on Colorado. Got a soup and half sandwich combo with clam chowder and pan con lechon (pork) sandwich with plantain chips, and since it is mostly a bakery (with Cuban overtones) I got an apple strudel as well. Very nice. I enjoyed it all.
Monrovia High Jazz Band Fundraiser at T Phillips
There will be a fundraiser for the Monrovia High Jazz Band at T Phillips on Thursday, April 19 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Jazz Band will perform from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and the Alumni Jazz band will perform from 8 to 9 p.m. Print out the accompanying flyer to give the band a 15 percent kickback when you eat at T Phillips.
Fundraiser for Relay for Life of Monrovia | Fishing Shop Opens
~ Relay for Life of Monrovia reports on its Facebook page that Merengue Restaurant, at 110 East Colorado in Monrovia, will have a fund raiser for Relay for Life on Sunday, April 15, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. No flyers needed, just mention Relay when ordering pastries or a meal and a percent will be donated to Relay for Life.
~ Wil's Sport and Tackle opens Friday, April 13. The fishing shop is at 310 S. Myrtle. http://goo.gl/Eikve
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Honorees
At its April 17 meeting, the Monrovia City Council will honor ...
~ Firefighter Mike Bailey, who "has always been a hard working, dedicated and giving individual, helping people whenever he can. Those efforts continued through several more projects with Rebuilding Together- Los Angeles and earned him the Martin Luther King Jr. Volunteer Award, as well as a letter of Commendation from President Obama. Mike continues to work with Rebuilding Together- Los Angeles helping preserve affordable housing while revitalizing communities within the region, along with his many success within the Monrovia Fire Department."
~ Girl Scout Leaders Joan Stiegelmar, Vicke Thrower, and Joyce Santillan "for their contributions to the community and its youth through their dedicated service as volunteers and leaders with the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles."
Source: http://goo.gl/T4OEN
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Council to Consider Tax Break for New Car Dealership
At its April 17 meeting, the Monrovia City Council will consider giving a proposed new car dealership at 1305 S. Mountain a 50 percent cut on its taxes, up to a max of $750,000, to help it set up shop selling Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles. City staff is recommending doing this because "new dealerships require a significant amount of tenant improvements."
Also on the agenda: approve the employment agreement with the new city manager, trash hauling, workers compensation, and a federal anti-drug grant.
Source: http://goo.gl/T4OEN
- Brad Haugaard
Video: Chronicle of Development of AeroVironment's Hummingdrone
A cool DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) video of the development by Monrovia's AeroVironment of its cool hummingbird drone. http://goo.gl/9N9vu
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Day Coming Up in May
The schedule for Monrovia Day, which is Monrovia’s Birthday:
Saturday, May 12: Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, May 13: Mother’s Day Old Home Tour
Saturday, May 19
~ 7 a.m.- Monrovia Fountain to the Falls 7 mile run/walk
~ 10 a.m.- Monrovia Day Parade down Myrtle Avenue
~ 12 p.m.- Activities in Library Park including Dunk tank and activities in Old Town
~ 1 p.m.- Monrovia city-wide spelling bee
~ 4 p.m.- Concert in Library Park
Source: http://goo.gl/9zUtp
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia Fire Department Will Provide New Emergency Respiratory Care
The Fire Department has received approval from the LA County Emergency Medical Services Agency to begin using Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP), a medical procedure for patients having trouble breathing. The department will purchase new equipment to provide this care by the end of this month.
From the Fire Department report:
This new procedure has been shown to have a dramatic positive impact on survivability and recovery of patients suffering asthma attacks, congestive heart failure and other respiratory ailments. Each Paramedic and Emergency Medical Technician has been taught the signs and symptoms of patients that meet CPAP and specialized equipment has been ordered that will be carried on all of the Paramedic units.
Source: http://goo.gl/9zUtp
- Brad Haugaard
Monrovia City Council Hears Proposal for Prep Work Around Coming Gold Line Station
The City Council met with City Staff to listen to a proposal set forth by the IMA group. The IMA group is a landscape design team responsible for the public improvements around the Paragon housing development as well as extensive work for other cities and private companies, including the Disney Hotel renovation and the City of Perris Transit Station. IMA proposed potential designs for new medians, increased landscaping, improved lighting, and traffic calming mechanisms. The project includes improvements such as underground utilities, improved intersections along Duarte Road, California Avenue and Myrtle Avenue, and much needed landscaping along the entrances to the 210 freeway.
- Brad Haugaard
Source: http://goo.gl/9zUtp
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