Mountain Views News          Saturday, April 28, 2012

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Mountain Views News Saturday, April 28, 2012


From Montovia’s City Manager

SPOTLIGHT ON CITY CLERK'S WEEK

 

 

April 29- May 5 is Municipal (or City) Clerk’s Week. We know her as City Clerk Alice 
Atkins, but you may not know everything she does. Here’s a quick introduction to the City 
Clerk:

The City Clerk is one of seven elected official in Monrovia. The other six are the Mayor, 
four City Council Members, and the City Treasurer. 

Just some of the things the City Clerk’s office is in charge of include record keeping the 
official records of the City, taking minutes for the City Council meetings, conducting 
elections, City Council agenda management, serving as the filing officer for campaign 
contribution and conflict of interest forms, and coordinates the board and commission 
recruitment. 

For every report that goes into a Council meeting, Staff has to submit a report a week in 
advance, which is filed in the Clerk’s office, reviewed by the City Clerk, and eventually 
makes it onto the City Council Agenda. 

The City Clerk serves as the professional link between the citizens, the local governing 
bodies and agencies of government at other levels.

The functions of the City Clerk require a thorough knowledge of law procedure, administration 
and interpersonal relations. 

The role of a City Clerk is not to promote a specific candidate, but to remain neutral, 
encourage the public to participate in the democratic process and help ensure that government 
remains transparent and accessible. Hence, many voter registration drives. 

The City Clerk’s office receives many requests for public records and it is her job to compile 
and respond to them, often coordinating with several departments. These record requests 
can be over anything from business listings to staff reports regarding a proposed project or 
development, and can range from one page to over a thousand. 

And of course, anyone can come to the City Clerk’s office to apply for and renew a 
passport. 


This Sunday, the Monrovia Cinco de Mayo Association is putting on the second annual Cinco de 
Mayo Celebration in Old Town. The event, created by local citizens, volunteers and business owners, 
bring together local artists, musicians and icons of cultural heritage to celebrate Monrovia’s rich 
Hispanic heritage and cultural diversity. Last year the event brought in so many people, the venue was 
changed from Colorado Blvd to Myrtle Avenue. This year’s family-friendly event will feature seven 
different entertainers, including the Delgado Brothers, Ballet Folklorico and the headliner, Hector 
Dominguez Mariachi.

 

There is still an opportunity to volunteer for the event, so click here if you are interested. The Cinco 
de Mayo Association will also be collecting food for the Foothill Unity Center at the event. Click here 
to find out more.

 

Sunday, April 29, 12-9p.m. Old Town Monrovia, Myrtle/Colorado

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Monrovia Police Blotter

Following are highlighted issues and events from April 19-25. To see a complete listing of crimes reported, 
go to the City of Monrovia website at www.monroviapd.org and click on the crime mapping link. 
Sign up to follow us on twitter for police notifications. 

Driving a Bicycle While Under the Influence - Suspect Arrested

On April 19 at 10:51 p.m., an officer was on patrol in the 900 block of West Huntington when he was 
flagged down by an employee from a hotel. The employee reported a male subject who was at the 
hotel asking for free food and approaching guests asking them for money. The officer searched the 
area and located a subject matching the description riding a bike without a light at night in the area 
of Encino and Alta. The subject was detained and was determined to be riding his bike while under 
the influence. He also had a small amount of marijuana on his person. He was arrested and taken 
into custody.

Commercial Burglary

On April 20 at 2:53 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain. 
Loss prevention called to report a male Hispanic subject with a shaved head had stolen merchandise 
and fled the store through the exit doors without paying. He was seen getting into a burgundy Ford 
vehicle with paper plates. Officers responded to the area and made an area check, but the suspect was 
not located. Investigation continuing.

Commercial Burglary - Suspect Arrested

On April 20 at 5:44 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business in the 1600 block of South Mountain 
regarding a female subject in custody for shoplifting. The female suspect entered the store with a 
store shopping bag. She selected several items and concealed them in the bag. She then exited the 
store without paying for the items and was detained by store employees. She was arrested and taken 
into custody.

Drug Activity

On April 20 at 9:32 p.m., a subject called to report that her tenants, who live in the 200 block of Jasmine, 
were badly burned. The caller did not know how the male and female subjects were burned. 
Through investigation it was revealed that the male subject was attempting to extract marijuana, 
which caught on fire. He was walking out of the kitchen area with the burning container and the 
female subject walked into him, causing them to get splattered with burning extraction. The subjects 
were treated by Monrovia Fire Department paramedics and taken to a hospital. The male subject sustained 
first degree burns on his torso and arms. The female subject sustained first and second degree 
burns. Charges will be filed against the male suspect.

Parole Hold - Suspect Arrested

On April 20 at 10:35 p.m., officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1800 block of South Peck 
Road for a second disturbance call on the same male subject. The male subject had been involved in 
an altercation at the residence. He had left the location earlier and was told by officers not to return. 
He returned to the location and was causing another disturbance. Officers arrived and learned the 
subject was on parole for assault with a deadly weapon and contacted the subject's parole officer. The 
parole officer placed a parole hold on the subject and he was arrested and taken into custody.

Commercial Burglary

On April 21 at 6:12 p.m., a burglary was reported at a business in the 300 block of West Huntington. 
The victim reported that she left her business at 3 p.m. and everything was fine at the location. She 
returned shortly after 6 p.m. and found that someone had entered through the roof and ransacked the 
business. Investigation continuing.

Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance - Suspect Arrested

On April 22 at 3:05 a.m., a motorist reported that a male subject, wearing boxer shorts only, was sitting 
on Myrtle Avenue, south of Duarte. Officers responded and located the subject, who was found 
to be under the influence. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody. Computer checks revealed 
the suspect had three warrants for his arrest. 

Grand Theft Auto

On April 22, three vehicle thefts were reported in the morning hours that had occurred sometime 
overnight. The thefts were from the 1100 block of South Primrose, the 100 block of Pomona and the 
200 block of East Maple. All of the vehicles were taken from the immediate area of the owners' residences. 
The investigation is continuing.

Grand Theft from Vehicle

On April 22 at 6:38 p.m., an officer responded to the report of theft from a vehicle in the 2000 block 
of South Peck Road. The victim reported that he left his vehicle unlocked and someone took his 
military-issue flak jacket from the backseat of his vehicle. Investigation continuing.

Burglary / Forgery - Suspect Arrested

On April 23 at 12:08 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a bank in the 500 block of South Myrtle. A 
male subject attempted to pass a forged/stolen check. A bank employee called police and upon arrival, 
the suspect was detained and subsequently arrested. Investigation continuing.