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A speaker who identified themselves at the podium described a multi-city motion to intervene in Vasquez, Paderno, et al v. Noam et al, which seeks to stop what the speaker characterized as \"aggressive and dangerous immigration enforcement practices\" in Pasadena and the Los Angeles area. The speaker said the activity has spread fear among residents, disrupted local businesses and forced local police to divert resources. Members of the Foothill Community Democrats also spoke, asking Monrovia to join the litigation to stand with neighboring cities and protect residents’ safety and civil liberties. The transcript records pleas that Monrovia’s participation would \"give strength\" to the effort; no council vote or direction on the request was recorded.

Another public commenter, who identified herself as Deirdre Duncan, described efforts to place families holding Section 8 vouchers and said housing providers are reluctant to rent at voucher payment levels compared with market rents. She said some families face long waits and risk losing vouchers, and she asked the council what the city is doing to ensure voucher holders are housed. The city clerk confirmed Duncan provided contact information to staff so follow-up is possible. The council did not take a formal action on the requests during the meeting; staff and council members did not announce a decision to join the litigation or a specific policy change regarding vouchers during this session.

Why it matters: The requests touch on local public-safety concerns and housing-access problems for low-income households. A decision to join litigation would be a policy action requiring council direction and possibly fiscal/legal review; housing-policy changes for voucher holders typically require coordination with county housing authorities and landlords.

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Feek said the city engaged local artist Donna Harkett to restore the Recreation Park mural because of graffiti and paint chipping. He reported Sitaro Soneshi Park construction is moving quickly, with concrete and sidewalk-public-art work starting earlier than expected and an open call for public-art submissions. Feek also said the local In‑N‑Out restaurant project is moving at a \"feverish pace,\" has received electricity and an inspector estimated opening within about 30 to 45 days.

On homelessness, Feek updated the council on Pathway Home, which he said continues to provide housing assistance and wraparound services to 53 people; he said \"almost 50%\" of those participants were Monrovia-based or have Monrovia connections. Pathway Home continues coordination with county partners and the city when openings are available for people seeking permanent supportive housing.

Feek reported Canyon Park continues to be \"very successful\" and noted staff and first responders have already attended to visitors for heat-related or minor-injury incidents since the park reopened. Council members raised a resident concern about reservation-confirmation glitches for weekend reservations at Canyon Park; Feek asked that specific reports be shared with him or Community Services Director Tina Cherry so staff can investigate.

Why it matters: These updates describe capital projects, community amenities and social-service efforts that affect park users, nearby businesses and unhoused residents; some items (Pathway Home openings) link to continued county coordination.

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At the start of the business portion of the meeting the mayor asked if any items should be pulled from the consent calendar; a council member moved to approve CC1–CC13 and another member seconded. The mayor said the items were approved \"without objection.\" The staff did not read details of each consent item on the record; the items were categorized as routine and adopted together.

On scheduling, staff explained there was a conflict between the council’s regular August 5 meeting and National Night Out. Staff said the council cannot move a regular meeting to an earlier time and therefore proposed adjourning the regular meeting to a special/continuation meeting on Aug. 5 at 5:00 p.m., allowing council members to also attend National Night Out later that evening. The mayor encouraged residents to attend the National Night Out events.

Why it matters: The consent calendar bundles routine administrative actions and contracts for expedited approval. The scheduling change affects when the public can address the council and when council business will be considered in August.

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City staff presented the proposal as an adjustment to bring the city manager’s pay closer to comparable jurisdictions. City Attorney/Staff presenter Steele told the council \"the resolution before you would do 3 things,\" including deleting the existing 5% cap, approving a 9% increase to $280,007.16 and allowing Feek to redeem up to $30,000 of his roughly 529 hours of accrued sick leave at the prior salary level.

The council took the item in open session after the city manager recused himself and left the chamber. Resident Karen Suarez spoke in favor of the change, calling Feek \"the most outstanding city manager that I've ever seen here in the city of Monrovia.\" After public comment, a council member moved and a second was made; the council then approved the resolution by roll-call vote.

Why it matters: Council materials said Feek’s previous salary ($257,005.48) lagged market comparators and that the 5% cap included in his original contract six years ago limited the city’s ability to keep pace with regional salaries.

Details of the action: The approved resolution (No. 2025-45) 1) removes the contractual 5% annual increase cap, 2) sets a new annual salary of $280,007.16 (9% increase), and 3) authorizes a one-time redemption of accrued sick leave up to $30,000 to be deposited in deferred compensation at the prior salary rate. The staff report said Feek’s accrued sick leave totaled about 529 hours.

Council vote: The council approved the measure by roll call. The roll call recorded in the transcript was: \"Council member Spelton? Yes.\" \"Jimenez? Yes.\" \"Pfizer? Absolutely. Yes.\" \"Mayor Pro Tem Dr. Kelly? Yes.\" \"Mayor Shethkin? Yes. Yes. Yes.\" The motion outcome was recorded as approved. The city manager returned to the dais after the vote and thanked the council, saying he loves the town and values the work.

The action is an administrative personnel decision made by council ordinance/resolution and will affect the city’s ongoing personnel costs and deferred-compensation accounts.

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