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Residents, property owner clash over proposed four-bed women’s sober-living home in Monrovia
Summary
Neighbors raised concerns at the May 7 Monrovia City Council meeting about a proposed four-bed women’s sober-living residence on a residential street; the property owner said she is in recovery, has worked with Community Development and offered to meet neighbors, and the council did not take a formal vote.
At the Monrovia City Council meeting on May 7, residents and the property owner of a proposed sober-living home clashed over whether the facility should be sited on a residential street in Monrovia.
The proposal described at the meeting is for a strictly women’s residence with capacity for four residents. Members of the public who live near the property urged the council to block the use in their neighborhood or require stronger conditions; the property owner said she has been working with the city’s Community Development Department, described herself as a person in recovery, and offered a phone number for neighbors to contact her directly.
Public comment on the topic was lengthy and included multiple neighbors who said they do not want the facility in their immediate block; several speakers said objections reflected uncertainty about how the home would operate. The owner told the council she is collaborating with city staff and emphasized a limited capacity and a focus on recovery supports. The owner also identified the proposed facility as strictly for women and indicated an intent to be transparent with neighbors.
The discussion at the meeting was a public-comment and information exchange rather than a final decision. Council members and staff did not announce an approval or denial during the May 7 meeting. Council members and several residents said further dialogue and detailed conditions will be needed if the project proceeds.
No formal motion or vote on the proposed facility was recorded in the public portion of the transcript. Community Development Director Sherry Bermejo was listed in the meeting’s staff reports discussing land-use and permitting generally; the transcript indicates continued staff involvement in follow-up and community outreach.
The item remains under discussion; residents seeking documents or permit details are advised to consult the City of Monrovia’s Development Services/Community Development office or the next City Council agenda for any related permits or formal action.
