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Monrovia City Council | July 7, 2026 | Regular Meeting
Published: Jul 7, 2026
Monrovia Adopts Updated Fee Schedule for Building and Development Services
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-47, updating the fiscal year 2026-27 schedule of fees and charges to include building and development-related fees. These fees, covering building, planning, engineering, and fire plan check and inspection services, were previously excluded due to noticing requirements. The updated fees reflect a 3.2% increase based on CPI, consistent with previously approved fees. [cite: 961, 962, 963, 964, 965, 966, 967, 968, 969, 970, 971, 972, 973, 974, 975, 976, 977, 978, 979, 980, 981, 982, 983, 984, 985, 986, 987, 988, 989, 990, 991, 992, 993, 994, 995, 996, 997]
Monrovia Approves Tentative Tract Map for Six-Unit Condominium Project on South Magnolia Avenue
The City Council heard a tentative tract map proposal (TM 85208) to subdivide one lot into six condominium units at 1219 South Magnolia Avenue. The existing single-family residence and garage will be demolished to construct a two-story, six-unit condominium project with units ranging from 2,000 to 2,250 square feet. Each unit will feature three bedrooms, three bathrooms, an attached two-car garage, and a private yard. The project meets objective design standards and zoning requirements for the RH-high-density zone. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval. [cite: 569, 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 575, 576, 577, 578, 579, 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 586, 587, 588, 589, 590, 591, 592, 593, 594, 595, 596, 597, 598, 599, 600, 601, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 620, 621, 623, 624, 637, 638]
Ramona Wildlife Center Updates on Blondie's Bear Cubs' Progress Towards Wild Release
The Ramona Wildlife Center (RWC) provided updates on Blondie's bear cubs, which are now about six months old and exhibiting natural behaviors, including swimming and foraging. The cubs receive a gruel supplement for nutrition and are developing foraging skills by tearing apart logs with insects. They exhibit a healthy fear of humans, an instinct crucial for their reintroduction to the wild. The RWC is coordinating with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife for a planned release this fall. Financial contributions to support the cubs' care can be made via a provided website. [cite: 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 267, 268, 269, 270, 271, 272, 273, 274, 275]
Monrovia to Purchase Highland Place Property for Hillside Wilderness Preserve Expansion
The City of Monrovia has reached a verbal agreement to purchase the property at 347 Highland Place for $2 million to add to its Hillside Wilderness Preserve. The property owner had initially planned to develop three large hillside homes. Community members expressed concerns about the development's impact on the preserve and access to the 'Big M' trail. The owners have agreed to demolish the existing residence, and the city will use restricted open space acquisition funds for the purchase. Formal acquisition steps, including public meetings, will follow. [cite: 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236]
Monrovia Amends Ordinance to Clarify Transient Occupancy Tax for Short-Term Rentals
The City Council introduced and held the first reading of Ordinance No. 2026-02, which amends Chapter 3.44 of the Monrovia Municipal Code to clarify transient occupancy tax (TOT) requirements for hotels, short-term rental (STR) operators, and hosting platforms. This amendment modernizes the existing TOT ordinance, which predates current online platforms. It requires STR operators to register and obtain a certificate, and mandates hosting platforms like Airbnb and VRBO to collect and remit the existing 12% TOT. This action does not impose new taxes or increase rates but aims to improve administrative consistency and visibility of STR activity. A second reading and further discussion on broader STR regulatory considerations are scheduled for July 21st. [cite: 999, 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005, 1006, 1007, 1008, 1009, 1010, 1011, 1012, 1013, 1014, 1015, 1016, 1017, 1018, 1019, 1020, 1021, 1022, 1023, 1024, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1028, 1029, 1030, 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034, 1035, 1036, 1037, 1038, 1041, 1042, 1043, 1044, 1045, 1046, 1047, 1048, 1049, 1050, 1051, 1052, 1054, 1055, 1056, 1057, 1058, 1059, 1060, 1061, 1062, 1063, 1064, 1065, 1066, 1067, 1068, 1072, 1073, 1075, 1076, 1077]
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