U N A D O P T E D
 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
 OF THE
 MONROVIA CITY COUNCIL
 HELD TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 1996, 7:30 P.M.
 
CONVENE:  Following a Study Session of the Monrovia
Redevelopment Agency to discuss the Five-Year Comprehensive
Housing Implementation Plan Update for East Maple Avenue, East
Foothill Boulevard and South Ivy Avenue, and West Walnut Avenue
Projects, the Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council of
Tuesday, August 20, 1996, was convened at 7:38 P.M. in the
Council Chambers by Mayor Robert T. Bartlett.
 
INVOCATION:  The Invocation was led by Pastor Roger Craig, The
Olive Branch Church.
 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:  The Pledge of Allegiance was led by
Councilmember Phyllis McCarville.
 
ROLL CALL:  In attendance were Councilmembers Adams, Blakely,
McCarville, Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox, and Mayor Bartlett.
 
PROCLAMATIONS:  None
 
PRESENTATIONS
 
1.  Certificates of Appreciation; City Staff Response During
Recent Presidential Visit, July 22, 1996, Monrovia High School:
As a result of President Clintonís visit to Monrovia on July 22,
1996, a rather unique and unusual burden was placed on City
Staff, especially Police and Fire, to provide the same high-level
of public safety to the community as well as to the President of
the United States.  City Staff, in all areas requested, rose to
the occasion and accomplished the Cityís objectives in the
highest professional manner.
 
Police Chief Joe Santoro and Fire Chief Ernie Mitchell accepted
the Certificates of Appreciation for all of those who exemplified
themselves and the City in the highest professional manner,
especially during the heat and unusual circumstances of the
Presidential visit.  Chief Santoro and Chief Mitchell thanked the
City Council for recognition of all Staff involved.  Chief
Santoro was congratulated for his excellent speech prior to the
Presidentís address.  Mayor Bartlett noted that the Secret
Service commented on how well Monrovia responded to the occasion,
and with class.
 
STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT:  None
 
A.	CONSENT CALENDAR:  It was moved by Ms. Blakely, seconded by
Mr. Adams, to approve Consent Calendar Agenda Items *B, *F-1,
*I-7, and *I-8.  *K, Payroll and Vouchers, was removed from the
Consent Calendar.
 
Roll Call:	Ayes:  Councilmembers Adams, Blakely, McCarville,
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox and Mayor Bartlett
				Motion carried:  5-0
 
As the Finance Department experienced a breakdown of their
computers, warrant registers were not ready in time to be
included on the Agenda.  Therefore, Staff recommended that the
City Council approve vouchers not to exceed $750,000.00.  Since
that time, the problem was rectified and the voucher totals
exceeded $750,000.00.  The  Agenda item was pulled from the
Consent Calendar by Ms. Blakely to vote upon separately.
 
It was moved by Ms. Blakely, seconded by Mr. Adams, to approve
Payroll No. 16 in the net amount of $284,433.10; and Voucher
Numbers 55444 through 56828 non-sequentially in the amount of
$777,434.38. Roll Call:	Ayes:  Councilmembers Adams, Blakely,
McCarville, Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox and Mayor Bartlett
				Motion carried:  5-0
 
*B.	MINUTES: The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 6,
1996, of the Monrovia City Council were approved by order of the
Consent Calendar.
 
C.  ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
 
1.	Assemblyman Margett:  Fred Petteruto, Chief of Staff to
Assemblyman Robert Margett, thanked the City Council and City
Staff on behalf of the Assemblyman, who was still in Sacramento,
for its input and guidance during the last year in helping shape
his decisions.  As the legislation packet for next year in being
formed, Assemblyman Margett would like to meet in the next 45 to
60 days as he did last year. City Manager Hopper will confer with
Mr. Petteruto as to the date and time.  Mayor Bartlett praised
the good working relationship with Assemblyman Margett, stating
that he had been one of the most open legislators in Sacramento,
and that he had opposed legislation which the City Council
believed would hurt cities.
 
2.	Duarte Parade,  ìRoute 66î:  Tom Lawry, Duarte Chamber of
Commerce, invited the City Council to participate in Duarteís
ìRoute 66î Parade down Huntington Drive on September 21, 1996,
9:00 A.M.  The $25.00 entrant fee would be waived, and those
attending would have to provide their own pre-1972 convertible.
He invited Monroviaís bands and drill teams to enter.  He stated
that this was the first parade in thirty-five years, and would be
celebrating the 2400 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles as the
bloodline that brought people to California, the land of plenty.
Bobby Troop, original vocalist for the song ìRoute 66î will be
the Grand Marshall.  He thanked Mrs. Wilcox for her input in
helping him begin the task of organizing the parade.  He left
applications with the City Clerk.
 
3.	Monrovia in St. Louis Headlines;  Recognition of City
Manager; Monument for Barney Glenn Ball Field; Mingling with
Audience, Monthly Seniors Meetings:  Tom OíConnell, 303 1/2 S.
Madison Avenue, reported that when he attended his Class Reunion
in St. Louis last month, the local paperís headlines carried
Monroviaís news of the visit of President Clinton.  He stated
that the reception in recognition of the newly appointed City
Manager and the Community Development Director was enjoyable and
that he saw many people who had worked for the City in the past.
He stated that Chuck Ochoa would like a wooden monument at the
Recreation Park Barney Glenn Ball Field in recognition of Barney
Glenn.  City Manager Hopper stated that Staff was currently
studying a plan to construct a sign for the ballfield.  Mr.
OíConnell suggested that Councilmembers mingle more with the
audience after a City Council Meeting, and he invited those
Councilmembers who had not been able to attend a Seniors Meeting
on Thursday each month to attend.
 
4.  Complaint Regarding 812 E. Lime Avenue:  Elmer Greenwahl, 818
E. Lime Avenue asked that the City Council investigate the code
enforcement problems at 812 E. Lime Avenue including cars parked
on the lawn and vegetation blocking the illumination from the
street lights.
 
D.  PUBLIC MEETINGS/HEARINGS:
 
1.	Nomination Statements for Historical Landmark Designations
and Mills Act Contracts; 201 E. Greystone, 173 Highland Place,
130 N. Myrtle Avenue; Resolution Nos. 96-56, 96-57, 96-58,
Respectively
 
Planning Division Manager Alice Griselle reviewed the Staff
Report.
 
At the June 26 and July 24, 1996 Historic Preservation Commission
Meetings, the Commission unanimously recommended approval to the
City Council of the designation of additional three homes for
Historic Landmark status and granting of Mills Act Contracts.  In
considering the nomination of these three homes to Historic
Landmark status, both the Commission and the City Council must
find at least one of the criteria outlined in the Staff report
ranging from significant local, State or national history,
notable designer or architect, unique physical characteristics, a
historic neighborhood to generally preserving historical
significance, and importance for the community.  It is the
findings of the Commission that all three homes achieve nearly
all of the required criteria.
 
   1.	201 East Greystone-- The M. L. Butts House, constructed in
1895
   2.	173 Highland Place-- The Arthur J. Everest House,
constructed in 1909
   3.	130 N. Myrtle Avenue-- The Frank J. Cornes House,
constructed in 1907
 
The property owners are also requesting Mills Act Contracts be
approved simultaneously with the Historic Landmark designation.
These contracts extend for a period of ten years and require the
property owners to undertake specific restoration tasks during
the contract period.  Although this is a volunteer program, it is
a contract for ten years and carries with it certain penalties if
the contract is terminated.
 
A benefit of the Mills Act Contract is a reduction in property
taxes to the property owner that is designed as an incentive to
encourage reinvestment and restoration.  The resulting impact to
the City of Monrovia in lost property taxes per property range
from $435.00 a year to a high of $879.00 per year.
 
This brings the total number of homes designated for Historic
Landmark status and Mills Act Contracts to eight.  Although this
is a volunteer program, it is designed to preserve the history
and character of homes throughout the community and provide some
financial incentive for the property owners to restore and
maintain these homes to ensure historical status.  Both Staff and
the Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval.
 
Public Hearing Opened and Closed:  Mayor Bartlett opened and
closed the Public Hearing as there was no one who wished to speak
for or against the matter.
 
It was moved by Ms. Blakely, seconded by Mr. Adams, to find the
proposed Resolutions, Landmark Designations and Mills Act
Contracts are categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act; to adopt Resolution No. 96-57 granting
Historic Landmark designation and execution of a Mills Act
Contract for property located at 201 East Graystone Avenue, owned
by Jaime and Yvonne Meija, Resolution No. 96-58 granting Historic
Landmark designation and execution of Mills Act Contract for
property located at 173 Highland Place, owned by John and Rebecca
Petrovich, and Resolution No. 96-59 granting Historic Landmark
designation and execution of Mills Act Contract for property
located at 130 North Myrtle Avenue owned by Larry Stone and
Barbara Simundza.
 
Roll Call:	Ayes:  Councilmembers Adams, Blakely, McCarville,
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox and Mayor Bartlett
				Motion carried:  5-0
 
CONVENE MONROVIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING:  The Regular
Meeting of August 20, 1996, of the Monrovia Redevelopment Agency
Board of Directors was convened by Chairman Robert T. Bartlett at
8:12  P.M. without adjourning the City Council Meeting.
 
ROLL CALL:  In attendance were Boardmembers Adams, Blakely,
McCarville, Vice-Chairman Wilcox, and Chairman Bartlett.
 
A.	CONSENT CALENDAR:  It was moved by Mrs. McCarville, seconded
by Mr. Adams, to approve the Consent Calendar consisting of
Agenda Item *B.
 
Roll Call: 	Ayes:  Boardmembers Adams, Blakely, McCarville,
Vice-Chairman Wilcox, and Chairman Bartlett
		Motion carried:  5-0
 
*B.	 MINUTES:  The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 16,
1996, of the Monrovia Redevelopment Agency were approved by order
of the Consent Calendar. ADJOURN MONROVIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
MEETING:  The Monrovia Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting was
adjourned at 8:12 P.M. and the City Council Meeting continued.
 
E.  BIDS:  None
 
F.  COMMUNICATIONS AND PETITIONS
 
*1.	Receive and File; ABC Premise Transfer Type 21 (Off-Sale
General) ìConditionalî License; Certified Market, 227 E. Foothill
Boulevard
 
This matter was approved by order of the Consent Calendar.
 
Notice was received from ABC of an application for transfer of a
Type 21 (Off-sale General) ìConditionalî for Certified Market
located at 227 East Foothill Boulevard.  On the basis of
background checks on the applicants, the Monrovia Police
Department finds no reason not to extend the conditions already
imposed on the existing license.
 
Staff recommended that the matter be received and filed.
 
G.  REPORTS OF CITY COUNCILMEMBERS AND SUB-COMMITTEES
 
1.	Councilmember Blakely:
	(a)  Reconsideration of Stop Sign Proposed:  She reported that
some members of the public requested that Traffic Safety
Committee reconsider the stop sign south of Bradoaks as it turns
right to Greystone Avenue.  City Engineer Ken Putnam stated a
study will be made.  He explained the factors used in considering
stop signs in Monrovia.
 
2.	Councilmember McCarville:
	(a) 	Library:  She reported that at the recent fundraiser for
Senator Mountjoy, she asked Vincent Haydel, Southern California
Edison, to request a substantial donation for the Library
renovation project from his corporate headquarters. She stated he
was pleased to do so and would contact her with the results.  She
also reported that the Library would be closed until September 2,
1996, for cleaning.  Those volunteers who wish to participate
need to contact Human Resources to complete the necessary
paperwork.
 
3.	Councilmember Adams:
	(a)	50th Anniversary Congratulations:  He wished Mrs.
McCarville a happy anniversary on Sunday, August 25, 1996, in
celebrating her 50th wedding anniversary with husband Ray.
 
4.	Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox:
	(a)	Summer Extravaganza Celebration:  She reported that she
will attend the festivities next Tuesday at 6:00 P.M. in
Recreation Park.  She complimented Staff for the great organized
activities.
	(b)	Unity Center:  She reported that she and Unity Center
Director Joan Whitenek met with Supervisor Michael Antonovich
prior to the Board of Supervisorsí meeting.  Supervisor
Antonovich presented the Unity Center with a check for $10,000.00
from his discretionary funds from the First District.  Mrs.
Wilcox thanked Mayor Bartlett for writing to the Supervisor and
pleading a case for the Unity Center.
	(c)	Republican Convention:  She reported that she had seen
Mayor Bartlett, Sergeant of Arms, and Supervisor Antonovich on
television at the recent Republic Convention in San Diego.
 
5.  Mayor Bartlett
	(a)	Southern California Association of Governmentsí (SCAG)
ìCalifornia Firstî Congressional Leadership Summit, August 19,
1996:  Mayor Bartlett reported that SCAG held its first Summit on
August 19, 1996, with ten Congressmen of twenty-six from the six
county-area in attendance.  It was the first time that that many
Congressmen had assembled to conduct business outside of
Washington, D.C.  Agreement was reached on opposing any more
military base closures in California, the Intermobile Service
Efficiency Act and the Alameda Corridor.  Congressman David
Dreier was the first to respond, even though he could not attend.
Mayor Bartlett and Ms. Blakely named those in attendance.  He
stated that the press will cover the Summit better next year as
it understands now what can be accomplished.  He noted that
Southern California can be proud at the response.  A plan to meet
with the State Legislature to talk, as bi-partisans, about things
for the people of California is in the works.
	(b)	Palomino Baseball, San Gabriel Valley League:  He presented
two impressive trophies for the City from the Palomino Baseball
League in recognition of their going all the way to the playoffs.
Young people, ages 17-19, and coaches alike, were commended by
the Mayor for the giving of their free time.  The trophies will
be displayed in the Lobby to be shared with the community.
 
H.	REPORTS OF COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES:  None
 
I.	ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
 
1.	Establishment of Permitted Vehicle Speed from 25 MPH to 20
MPH; Wildrose Avenue/Sawpit Channel Bridge; Resolution No. 96-62
 
City Engineer Ken Putnam reviewed the Staff Report.
 
Residents in the vicinity of Wildrose Avenue where the bridge
crosses over the Sawpit Channel, just east of Mountain Avenue,
have expressed concerns regarding vehicle speeds and unsafe
traffic condition in this area.  The present posted speed limit
is 25 mph.
 
The Cityís Consultant Traffic Engineer has investigated the site
conditions and has recommended that the speed be reduced from 25
mph to 20 mph.  The Traffic Safety Committee reviewed our
consultantís recommendation and is recommending approval.  This
adjustment in the speed limit should improve overall traffic
safety and hopefully slow down the traffic that crosses this
raised bridge.
 
It was moved by Mr. Adams, seconded by Mrs. McCarville, to adopt
Resolution No. 96-62.
 
Roll Call:	Ayes:  Councilmembers Adams, Blakely, McCarville,
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox and Mayor Bartlett
				Motion carried:  5-0
 
2.	Creation of Three-Way Stop Intersection; Colorado Boulevard
at Madison Avenue; Resolution No. 96-53
 
City Engineer Ken Putnam reviewed the Staff Report.
 
Residents in the vicinity of the intersection of Madison Avenue
and Colorado Boulevard have requested that the City consider the
installation of stop signs on Colorado Boulevard to improve
traffic safety at this intersection.  This is a ìTî intersection
and would result in a three-way stop.  Controlling the east and
west Colorado traffic would provide a break and allow safer
left-hand turns from Madison Avenue onto Colorado.  This is a
particularly difficult intersection during the times when the
high school is in operation.
 
The Cityís Consultant Traffic Engineer has evaluated the
intersection and is recommending installation of the new stop
signs.  The Traffic Safety Committee met on July 18, 1996 to
consider this recommendation and is also recommending approval.
The attached report includes a chart showing the average daily
traffic on both of these streets and the standards for
installation of stop signs.  The average daily traffic counts far
exceed the minimum threshold limit and therefore warrants
consideration for the installation of these stop signs.
 
Both Staff and the Traffic Safety Committee recommended approval.
If approved, notices will be mailed to residents in the area.
Notices will be posted at the locations before the installation
of the signs advising motorists of the installation of the signs.
 
It was moved by Mrs. Wilcox, seconded by Mr. McCarville, to adopt
Resolution No. 96-53.
 
Roll Call:	Ayes:  Councilmembers Adams, Blakely, McCarville,
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox and Mayor Bartlett
				Motion carried:  5-0
 
3.	1996-97 Foothill Transit Contract for Administration of
Monrovia Transit (Dial-A-Ride)
 
Planning Division Manager Alice Griselle reviewed the Staff
Report.
 
For the past three years, Foothill Transit has provided contract
administration services to the City for the Monrovia Transit
Dial-A-Ride Programs.  Foothill Transit monitors the contractors
operations, dispatching, vehicle maintenance, training, and all
other operational aspects of this service.  They also provide
bi-annual reporting of this service that can be used in our
reporting requirements to L. A. County.
 
Last year the City paid Foothill Transit $8,000.00 for contract
administration services.  The contract for 1996-97 will also be
$8,000.00-- no increase.  Foothill Transit also receives some
benefit from providing this service to Monrovia through its
ìmaintenance of effortî requirements to the Metropolitan Transit
Authority.  This provides a win-win situation for both the City
and Foothill Transit.   In addition, the service is relatively
complaint-free.
 
Staff recommended that the agreement for administration of
contract services be renewed for 1996-97 at a cost not to exceed
$8,000.00.
 
It was moved by Ms. Blakely, seconded by Mrs. McCarville, to
approve the 1996-97 Foothill Transit Zone Dial-A-Ride
Administrative Services Agreement in the total amount of
$8,000.00.
 
Roll Call:	Ayes:  Councilmembers Adams, Blakely, McCarville,
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox and Mayor Bartlett
			Motion carried:  5-0
 
4.	Los Angeles County Contract with City of Monrovia for
Transportation of General Public in the County Area of Monrovia,
and Authorization to Participate in Subregional Paratransit
Incentive Grant; Resolution No. 96-51
 
Planning Division Manager Alice Griselle reviewed the Staff
Report.
 
Monrovia Transit has been providing transportation for the
elderly and handicapped in the County area below Monrovia since
1989.  This service was expanded to provide general public
Dial-A-Ride services in November 1994.  Contracts for these
services are renewed on an annual basis with the Los Angeles
County Public Works Department.
 
By providing transit service to the County, the City has been
eligible for a yearly Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Subregional Paratransit Incentive Grant.  The
Incentive Grant for 1996-97 is $85,255.00.  These funds are used
by Monrovia to provide additional Dial-A-Ride services to our
residents.  In addition, the County will pay the actual costs
(estimated at $110,000.00 to $125,000.00 for 1996-97) to provide
general Dial-A-Ride services for the County area residents.
 
The Monrovia Transit system continues to provide over 107,000
rides per year with virtually no complaints.  This ridership
level far exceeds the average of other general Dial-A-Ride
services in the San Gabriel Valley.  Ms. Griselle noted that the
City meets every other month with Foothill Transit and
Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte (MAD) Town Council.  The addition of the
incentive grant will allow us to continue the desired level of
service.  Staff recommended approval of the contract with Los
Angeles County.
 
It was moved by Mr. Adams, seconded by Mrs. McCarville, to
approve the 1996-97 Monrovia Transit Contract with the County of
Los Angeles; and adopt Resolution No. 96-51 authorizing
participation in the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Subregional
Paratransit Incentive Grant Program.
 
Roll Call:	Ayes:  Councilmembers Adams, Blakely, McCarville,
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox and Mayor Bartlett
			Motion carried:  5-0
 
5.	1995-96 Street Resurfacing Program, Excel Paving Company;

Change Order No. 1 and Quantity Work Unit Changes, $7,996.54;
Acceptance of Work, Notice of Completion and Final Progress
Payment of $227,641.31
 
City Engineer Ken Putnam reviewed the Staff Report with the aid
of slides showing the equipment and process of the resurfacing
program which gives 20 more years of life to the Cityís streets.
 
On June 4, 1996, the City Council awarded a contract to the firm
of Excel Paving Company in the amount of $244,938.26.  The
contractor has completed the work within the specified contract
period.  There were some additional changes in the course of the
contract with a time extension of one day and additional
quantities of material both totaling $7,995.54, representing a
3.26% increase in the overall contract for a new total of
$252,293.48.
 
It was moved by Mr. Adams, seconded by Mrs. Wilcox, to approve
Change Order No. 1 and the quantity work changes in the net total
amount of $7,996.54 and approve the Final Progress Payment in the
amount of $227,641.31 to Excel Paving Company; accept the
contractorís work and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of
Completion with the County of Los Angeles Recorder; and authorize
the Public Works Director to approve Final Payment of the
Retention in the amount of $25,293.48, thirty-five (35) days
after acceptance of the project.
 
Roll Call:	Ayes:  Councilmembers Adams, Blakely, McCarville,
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox and Mayor Bartlett
				Motion carried:  5-0
 
Mrs. Wilcox thanked Staff for all the work which keeps Monroviaís
streets clean.  Ms Blakely noted that those cities which have
deferred street maintenance makes a person proud and happy to
live in Monrovia.  Mayor Bartlett noted that the City of Los
Angeles has a 100-year cycle compared to our 20 year cycle.
 
6.	Monrovista Cul-de-Sac Project, Tyner Paving Company;
Quantities of Work Increase, $3,792.44; Acceptance of Work,
Notice of Completion and Final Progress Payment of $27,999.99
 
City Engineer Ken Putnam reviewed the Staff Report.
 
Approximately five years ago, the City Council approved the
installation of a temporary barrier at the intersection of
Monrovista and Shamrock in an effort to help curb some of the
drug sales and drive-by gang activities that were occurring in
this neighborhood.  This past May, the CAP Committee reported on
the success of these and other improvements to the neighborhood.
However, it was also pointed out that the neighbors would like to
see the temporary barrier removed and replaced with a permanent
cul-de-sac, landscaped similar to those installed on King and
Maple Avenues. On May 21, 1996, the City Council awarded a
contract to the firm of Tyner Paving Company in the amount of
$27,318.66 for the installation of a permanent cul-de-sac.
Although the work has been completed, there were some Change
Orders required for additional curb and gutter and irrigation
systems, as well as some reduction in other areas for a net
increase in the contract of $3,792.44.
 
Staff recommended that the City Council approve this Change Order
as well as the Final Progress Payment for this work.
 
It was moved by Ms. Blakely, seconded by Mr. Adams, to approve
the net increase in the quantities of work in the amount of
$3,792.44 and issue a Final Progress Payment in the amount of
$27,999.99 to Tyner Paving Company; accept the contractorís work
and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the
County of Los Angeles Recorder; and authorize the Public Works
Director to approve payment of the Retention in the amount of
$3,111.11 thirty-five (35) days after acceptance of the project.
 
Roll Call:	Ayes:  Councilmembers Adams, Blakely, McCarville,
Mayor Pro Tem Wilcox and Mayor Bartlett
				Motion carried:  5-0
 
Mr. Adams noted that the King and Maple residents now have their
own safe neighborhood to enjoy.  He suggested that Staff look at
other sites to , if appropriate.  In response to Mrs. Wilcoxís
concerns, City Manager Hopper stated that Community Services was
checking the status of the weed infested Monrovista Garden with
Marsha Coronado.
 
*7.	Congestion Management Plan (CMP); Conformance with CMP and
Local Implementation Report, Resolution No. 96-59
 
This matter was approved by order of the Consent Calendar.
 
The implementation of the Congestion Management Plan is now in
its third year. The CMP is designed to address regional
congestion by linking transportation, land use and air quality
decisions together.  The plan is implemented by the use of
strategies that mitigate congestion created by new development.
The CMP is heavily dependent on local government actions and
requires every city to participate in mitigating the addition of
vehicular trips.
 
As part of the CMP, cities are required to adopt and file a Local
Implementation Report annually.  This report is like a
ìcheckbookî or a Deficiency Plan Status Summary.  As building
projects are approved, the City keeps track of all new
development, which are counted as debits.  The City is then
required to balance those with credits such as Monrovia Transit,
bus pass discount programs and Police bicycle patrol.  This
combination of debits and credits tries to ease the
transportation impact on the Region by requiring each city to be
accountable for their share.
 
In 1995, the City ended with a credit balance of 8,261. In 1996,
we added 80 credits to this program through the Police bicycle
patrol.  However, because of projects such as CompUSA, Taco Bell
and 27 new homes, we received a debit of 1,377.  This leaves us
with a positive balance of 6,964 credits.
 
Although there are no direct costs to the CMP other than Staff
time (which is getting greater), there are penalties which could
be imposed if the City does not comply with the CMP mandates.
These include potential loss of Prop A and C discretionary
allocations, as well as the potential of implementing other
programs to offset future development debits such as Home Depot,
the Old Town Theater project or new development at the World
Vision site.
 
Staff recommended approval of Resolution No. 96-59, finding that
the City is in compliance with the CMP and adopt the Local
Implementation Report.
 
*8.	Designation of Wells Fargo Bank as Authorized Depository for
City Funds, and Establishment of Certificate of Authorized
Officials; Resolution No. 96-63, Resolution No. 96-64,
Respectively
 
This matter was approved by order of the Consent Calendar.
 
In September 1995, the City awarded a three-year banking service
contract to First Interstate Bank.  Since then, First Interstate
has been acquired by Wells Fargo and the City Manager position
has been changed.  It would be appropriate to update our records
and make the necessary changes to reflect this merger and the
authorization and signature card for the new City Manager.
 
Staff recommended that  Resolutions No. 96-63 and 96-64 be
adopted to reflect the modifications for banking and custodial
services.
 
K.	PAYROLL & VOUCHERS:  This matter was removed from the Consent
Calendar and approved out of order under Agenda Item A above.  As
the Finance Department experienced a breakdown of their
computers, warrant registers were not ready in time to be
included on the Agenda.  Therefore, Staff recommended that the
City Council approve vouchers not to exceed $750,000.00.  Since
that time, the problem was rectified and the voucher totals
exceeded $750,000.00.
 
J.  RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: None
 
L.  SCHEDULED MEETINGS
 
The next Regular Meeting of the Monrovia City Council is
scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 1996, 7:30 P.M., Council
Chambers, 415 South Ivy Avenue, Monrovia, California.
 
M.  CLOSED SESSION:  None
 
N.  ADJOURNMENT:  It was moved by Mrs. McCarville, seconded by
Mrs. Wilcox, to adjourn.  The Meeting adjourned at 8:52 P.M. in
memory of Dennis Lojeski, City of Arcadia Councilmember, and
Floyd Warr, retired Fire Captain of the Monrovia Fire Department,
and husband of retired City Manager Secretary Martha Warr.  Mayor
Bartlett asked that City Manager Hopper send letters to both
families expressing the Cityís sorrow.  .City Manager Hopper
suggested that a tree with a plaque be donated to Arcadia in
honor of Mr. Lojeski.  The estimated cost was $500.00.  He will
contact the City Manager of Arcadia for approval of the location
of the tree at Civic Center, and schedule a time for the tree
planting ceremonies.
 
Further discussion prior to adjournment included the Maryknoll
Sistersí request for the City to consider printing postcards
relevant to Monrovia as many visitors to Monrovia have asked them
where they could purchase them.   Mrs. Wilcox noted that it takes
a large investment of money to begin the process, and she was
aware that the Chamber of Commerce had indicated interest in the
project.  Mayor Bartlett suggested checking those businesses in
Monrovia to see if any of them could help financially.  City
Manager Hopper suggested that the new Gift Shop to be opened soon
at the Library would be a good place to sell postcards.
 
							APPROVED:
 
 
							_________________________________
							Robert T. Bartlett, Mayor
ATTEST:
 
 
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Linda B. Proctor, CMC, City Clerk