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VOLUME 20, NO. 31
Encinitas Historic District Dedication
Monrovia City Council Gets Updates On OnGoing Projects: Monrovia Renewal, Bike Paths, the new entrance to Canyon Park, Library Strategic Plan and Parking in Old Town reviewed Staff Writer editorial@beaconmedianews.com
The Monrovia City Council was given updates on several diverse projects the City has undertaken. Under the Community Improvement Projects and Grants update, Brittany Mello announced the completion of Phase I of Monrovia Renewal and the beginning of Phase II. Construction will begin on the Northwest Section this month according to her remarks to the council. A complete schedule of the work in the portion of the city north of Colorado Blvd and West of Myrtle Avenue is available at the city’s website at www.cityofmonrovia.org/your-government/ monrovia-renewal Later in the meeting, Sean Sullivan, the Public Works Division Manager, gave the council the staff report with the details on the conclusion of Phase I. The work included improvements to more than 25 lane miles of roadway, the removal and replacement of more than 24,000 square feet of sidewalk, 26,000 linear feet of curbs and gutters, and approximately 3,500 square feet of concrete curbs ramps. Mello also reported on the plans for implementation of the city’s Bike Master Plan/ Work has already begun on marking the pavement and posting roadway signs indicating the bike routes throughout town. The work has already been done on parts of Magnolia Avenue. For a map of the routes go to: http://www.cityofmonrovia.org/home/showdocument?id=7132 Photos of the reworked entrance to Canyon Park were also presented as a park of the CIP/grants update. Earlier in the day in his City Manager’s update, Oliver Chi had included an invitation to the Dedication of the Entrance Trail next Tuesday, August 8th at 4 pm at the entrance to the park at 1200 North Canyon Blvd. Later in the meeting, Librarian Carrie Vance presented the Library Strategic Plan to the Council. She explained that when the new Library was opened in 2009, there was an Operation Plan that included several specific SEE PAGE 11
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ncinitas Historic District dedication event held on Thursday, July 27, 2017, was a huge success. Thank you to all the community
members who were able to join the city in celebrating Monrovia’s second historic district. These districts help highlight the
THE MONROVIA OLD TOWN REPORT Pam FITZPATRICK |
Well, it’s August. The kids go back to school in about two weeks and summer has come and gone – almost. Of course, it’s still going to be scorching hot for the next couple of months, but the upside is that the evenings are rather nice and strolling in Old Town is more than nice. Last Saturday’s events on the Avenue proved how popular we have become! Thank you, MAFA for the fantastic Art Walk and associated music in town
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(thank you Old Town Merchants, as well), and thank you Jennifer Ranger and the Kattywompus String Band along with Walden Dahl and Kinfolk for the Music Gathering up at Library Park. And – at the end of this month, on Saturday, August 26, the town will be packed with strollers, sippers and shoppers for our first annual Monrovia Wine Walk (6 p.m. – 9 SEE PAGE 10
Help Conserve Water During The Hot Summer Months – Phase IV Water Restrictions Still In Effect Staff Writer editorial@beaconmedianews.com
It is crucial that we as a community continue to conserve water as we deal with the effects of a nearly decade-long drought. During the summer, water use spikes dramatically as individuals use extra water on their lawns and plants. Unfortunately, much of this water is wasted
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due to overwater, water runoff and evaporation. Limiting our outdoor water use can add up to huge water savings and is a key tool in conserving water. Please keep in mind that Monrovia is still under Phase IV Water Conservation Regulations, which means outdoor watering should be limited to: • About once per week (no SEE PAGE 11
SPORTS
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Summer Fun with The Marvelous Wonderettes
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT Get the Edge with the Executive Factor
beauty of historic homes built in multiple styles throughout the years, and preserving them is a benefit to all who live and visit Monrovia.
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Pasadena Soccer Club Announces ‘Juggle-a-thon’
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