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Monrovia council approves consent calendar items, backs Mosquito District funding letter; city briefs on PFAS settlement, EV chargers and finances
Summary
At the May 7 meeting the council approved the consent calendar (with one item, CC5, held for May 20) and unanimously supported a Mosquito and Vector Control District funding letter; staff reported a $5.2 million PFAS settlement for water treatment, options for fast EV chargers and solar, and a positive FY2023–24 financial report.
The Monrovia City Council at its May 7 meeting approved most consent calendar items and unanimously backed a Mosquito and Vector Control District request for a letter of support for post‑Eaton Fire funding. City staff also reported a $5.2 million legal settlement to support PFAS water‑treatment upgrades and presented options for electric‑vehicle chargers and solar panels.
Consent calendar: Councilmember Larry Spicer moved to approve consent calendar items CC1 through CC14; Councilmember Jimenez seconded. Item CC5 was omitted from the packet and will be considered at the May 20 council meeting. The council approved the remainder of the consent calendar; the motion to adopt those items was recorded in the meeting minutes.
Mosquito and Vector Control District: At about one hour and 44 minutes into the meeting, the Mosquito and Vector Control District asked the council for a letter of support for funding to help areas affected by the Eaton Fire. The council unanimously supported sending the letter.
PFAS settlement and water treatment: City Manager Dylan Feek reported a legal settlement providing $5,200,000 to support water‑treatment upgrades to address PFAS, a class of man‑made chemicals linked to health concerns. Staff presented that funds would be used for treatment efforts; no detailed project budget or schedule was included in the public presentation.
Power and solar: Southern California Edison was reported to be set to provide the final power connection at Canyon Park to enable restoration work. Public Works Director Alex Tachiki presented options for electric vehicle chargers that could recharge vehicles in as little as 20 minutes; staff discussed ownership and management options that affect cost (city‑owned vs. third‑party). Council members also reviewed a proposal to install solar panels at the City Yard with no upfront cost and an eventual option to purchase the array.
Planning and finance: Community Development Director Sherry Bermejo reported that Monrovia remains on track to meet its housing goals but that housing affordability continues to be a challenge. Auditor Ryan Domino presented the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year 2023–24: the report showed a $48,000,000 positive net position citywide, approximately $14,000,000 in increased total assets, about $24,000,000 in general fund balance, and a $2,000,000 increase in internal service and enterprise funds. Domino reported no instances of fraud, waste, or abuse in the audit.
Where to find details: The council and staff directed residents who want more detail to the City of Monrovia website for full agenda packets and to future agendas for any items that return for formal action.
