Mountain Views News          Saturday, September 12, 2015

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Mountain Views-News Saturday, September 12, 2015 

HISTORIC DEPOT RFP RELEASED

Last week, staff issued the request for proposal (RFP) for the 
rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of the Historic Depot. Based on 
our current internal planning schedule, staff anticipates completing 
the overall review process and recommending a selected developer / 
restauranteur in late October 2015 / early November 2015. 

 A copy of the RFP can be found on the City’s website at the following 
location:

 http://www.cityofmonrovia.org/citymanagersoffice/page/
rehabilitation-and-adaptive-reuse-monrovia-historic-santa-fe-depot-
rfp 

LABLAUNCH MONROVIA MAKING 
GOOD PROGRESS!

Staff spent time last week discussing with LabLaunch Monrovia 
representatives several initiatives that are currently being coordinated. 
During those discussions, we were happy to hear that they have signed 
up another new tenant, which means that there are now five businesses 
in the incubator facility. LabLaunch Monrovia was also featured in 
this week’s SGV Economic Partnership business blog. In addition, 
we learned that a formal ribbon cutting for LabLaunch Monrovia has 
been scheduled to take place at their facility (605 East Huntington 
Drive, Suite #103) on Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. 

 Moving forward, staff has started working with LabLaunch 
Monrovia on executing several exciting initiatives, including:

-Developing the internship program 

-Coordinating the Monrovia Biotechnology Day event 

-Introducing our Teen Advisory Board to LabLaunch Monrovia 

-Establishing the LabLaunch Monrovia Community Advisory Panel 

-Integrating the City onto the LabLaunch Monrovia Board of Directors

 LabLaunch Monrovia is certainly making good progress, and we 
will continue working closely with the biotechnology incubator as we 
move forward.

MONROVIA CONSERVES LAWN 
SIGNS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED

The City has completed development of our “Monrovia Conserves” 
lawn signs. In the coming weeks, we will be placing these lawn signs in 
the medians along Huntington Drive, and at various other locations 
throughout town to highlight the need to conserve water during the 
drought. 

A NEW WEBSITE ADDRESS - 
MONROVIACONSERVES.ORG - 

HAS BEEN LAUNCHED

To make it easier for residents and businesses to find information 
regarding water conservation, the City has launched a new, easy to 
remember website address: MonroviaConserves.org. Please feel free to 
visit us on the web to learn about the City’s drought response, water 
conservation regulations, water-saving tips, and upcoming workshops 
in our area.

MONROVIA POLICE BLOTTER

Following are the weekend’s highlighted issues and events. To see a complete 
listing of crimes reported, go to the City of Monrovia website and click on the 
crime mapping link. Sign up to follow us on Twitter for police notifications. 

Possession of Methamphetamine/No-Bail Warrant – Suspect Arrested 
September 3 at 7:04 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a business parking 
lot in the 500 block of West Huntington Drive on the report of a suspicious 
male subject. Upon arrival, the suspect was found to be in possession of 
methamphetamine and a pipe used for smoking methamphetamine. The 
suspect also had a no-bail warrant for his arrest. The officer arrested the 
suspect and took him into custody. 

Residential Burglary/Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Suspect Arrested 
September 3 at 7:53 p.m., two male subjects were involved in an argument 
in front of a residence in the 200 block of West Walnut. The suspect pulled a 
large tire chain from the backseat of his vehicle and chased the victim to his 
apartment. The victim ran inside his home and locked the door behind him. 
The suspect hit the door with his body, broke through the door and entered 
the victim’s apartment. He struck the victim several times with the chain, 
causing him to fall to the ground. The victim had visible injuries, but declined 
medical treatment. The suspect was arrested and taken into custody. He was 
held pending his court appearance date. 

Stolen Vehicle Recovered September 4 at 12:45 p.m., a parking control officer 
located a vehicle with paper plates that was illegally parked in the 200 block 
of South Madison. The parking control officer used the vehicle identification 
number to identify the registered owner and found the vehicle had been 
reported stolen out of Riverside. Paper plates were covering a license plate that 
did not belong to the vehicle. The vehicle was recovered and the investigation 
is continuing. 

Warrant – Suspect Arrested September 4 at 7:13 p.m., an officer responded to 
the 100 block of Stedman regarding a disturbing subject. Upon contacting and 
identifying the subject, it was discovered that he had an outstanding warrant 
for his arrest. The suspect was arrested for the warrant and taken into custody. 

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested September 4 at 10:10 p.m., 
officers on patrol in the 1900 block of South Peck Road stopped a motorist 
for a vehicle code violation. Upon contacting the occupants, the driver was 
determined to be under the influence of alcohol. The driver was arrested and 
taken into custody. He was held for sobering. 

Driving Under the Influence – Suspect Arrested September 5 at 2:20 a.m., an 
officer on patrol in the area of Huntington and Myrtle stopped a motorist for 
a vehicle code violation. He contacted the occupants and determined both to 
be under the influence of alcohol. The passenger was found to be intoxicated 
to the point of needing medical treatment. The driver was arrested for driving 
under the influence, taken into custody and held for sobering. The passenger 
was taken by ambulance to a hospital for treatment. 

Grand Theft September 6 at 9:43 a.m., a grand theft was reported in the 800 
block of West Walnut. The victim phoned police to report the tailgate to his 
Toyota Tacoma had been stolen and the suspects replaced it with an older one. 
The investigation is continuing. 

Receiving Stolen Property/Delaying and Obstructing a Peace Officer/
Possession of Burglary Tools/Possession of a Controlled Substance 
– Suspect Arrested September 6 at 10:04 a.m., officers responded to a 
burglary alarm at a business in the 1900 block of South Walker Avenue. 
When officers arrived, they saw a male suspect on a bicycle carrying a large 
spool of wiring, a circular saw, a sealed box, and he was wearing a backpack. 
When the officers approached, the suspect dropped his bike and fled on 
foot through the parking lot. He began to drop the items he was carrying, 
including the backpack. He sustained a laceration on his leg jumping a fence 
as he was fleeing. 

 Officers followed the suspect in their vehicles until he stopped and then 
detained him. The suspect did not have a valid answer as to how he obtained 
the property, some of which was later discovered to be stolen. He was 
treated on scene, but refused additional medical treatment. He was arrested 
and taken into custody. A search of the suspect revealed two baggies of 
methamphetamine found on his person and burglary tools were found in his 
backpack. 

Burglary September 6 at 2:35 p.m., the manager of a business in the 600 
block of West Huntington phoned to report two females were seen stealing 
merchandise and then attempting to return the stolen merchandise for 
a refund. When they were confronted by the manager, they became 
argumentative and spit in the manager’s face. The females left the store 
without a refund or the merchandise. The manager followed them to their 
vehicle and took pictures of the vehicle and the license plate. He then called 
police. The investigation is continuing. 

Petty Theft September 6 at 4:12 p.m., a business in the 600 block of West 
Huntington called police to report a male suspect who was seen leaving the 
store with a child’s car seat without paying for the item. The suspect got into a 
vehicle and left the area. The investigation is continuing.

MONROVIA RENEWAL AND PROPOSITION 218 WATER / SEWER 
RATE ADJUSTMENT COMMUNITY MEETINGS SCHEDULED 

FOR SEPTEMBER 19TH AND SEPTEMBER 29TH

 As you may recall, the City is currently in the midst of coordinating 
a Proposition 218 Hearing, which is scheduled to take place on 
October 6, 2015. At that hearing, the City will consider proposed 
adjustments to our water and sewer rate structures that have been 
developed to address our current deferred maintenance related issues 
connected to our water system and sewer system. In addition, the 
City has developed a comprehensive multi-year capital improvement 
program called Monrovia Renewal, which seeks to repair our 
road infrastructure, sidewalk / curb / gutter infrastructure, water 
infrastructure, and sewer infrastructure over the course of the next 
3-5 years. 

 In an effort to provide additional background related to the 
Monrovia Renewal capital improvement initiative, along with 
detailed information regarding the proposed water and sewer rate 
adjustments, the City has coordinated two community meetings, 
which are set for the following dates / times:

. Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the 
Library Community Room (321 S. Myrtle Avenue) 

. Tuesday, September 29, 2015, from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the City 
Council Chambers (415 S. Ivy Avenue)

 Come on down and join in the discussion!

DUARTE CELEBRATES THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY 

OF ROUTE 66 PARADE AND CITY’S 58TH BIRTHDAY 

CITY PICNIC AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW 

FOLLOW AT ROYAL OAKS PARK 

DUARTE, CA, September 
8, 2015 – With “20 Years of 
Memories” as the theme of 
Duarte’s 20th annual Route 66 
Parade on Saturday, Sept. 26, 
parade-goers are encouraged to 
take to the streets and partake 
in the festivities starting 
at 10:00 am along Duarte’s 
Historic Route 66. The annual 
Duarte City Picnic and Classic 
Car Show at Royal Oaks Park 
will immediately follow the 
event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 The parade, which will 
lead off the day of festivities 
celebrating the City’s 58th 
Anniversary, will begin at the 
northeast corner of Huntington 
Dr. and Cotter St. and proceed 
east for one mile ending at 
Mt. Olive Ave. The event, co-
sponsored by the City of Duarte, 
the Route 66 Parade Committee 
and the Duarte Community 
Coordinating Council, will 
feature antique and classic cars, 
equestrians, hogs and marching 
bands. Some 1,400 participants 
in all will take part in the 
event, including local schools, 
churches, community groups 
and several school bands that 
will compete for trophies. Past 
participants have included 
Duarte High School, Don 
Lugo High School, Chino 
High School, San Dimas High 
School, South El Monte High 
School, and Rim of the World 
High School, Lake Arrowhead, 
Diamond Ranch High School, 
Pomona, Workman High 
School, and City of Industry. 

 Following the parade, the 
fun continues at the City Picnic 
celebrating Duarte’s 58th 
Anniversary of Incorporation. 
The public is invited to enjoy 
dozens of food, craft and 
game booths sponsored by 
community nonprofit groups. 
On the main celebration 
stage a variety of exciting 
performances will take place 
throughout the day including 
Hikari Taiko Japanese Drums, 
The Duarte Teen Center 
Dance Team, Parade Band 
Competition Awards and our 
headline group: the Midnight 
Whiskey Band. Youngsters 
can enjoy a variety of special 
entertainment performed on 
the Children’s Stage, including 
Chumis the Clown, an adjacent, 
free arts and crafts area, the 
“Duarte Let’s Move” nutrition 
and exercise area complete with 
a fruit stand, a mini-carnival 
area with free games, Laser Tag, 
video game trailer and a giant 
inflatable slide, all located on 
the tennis courts.

 Car enthusiasts and the 
whole family can get their 
kicks at the Route 66 Classic 
Car Show across from Royal 
Oaks Park. The car show offers 
an opportunity to take a close-
up look at some of the many 
beautiful antique and classic 
cars featured in the parade. 
Additionally, an antiques 
engine display featuring a 
variety of working engines and 
motors will be on display.

For more information about 
Duarte’s Route 66 Parade 
and Classic Car Show, visit 
the event website, www.
duarteroute66parade.com. 
For additional information 
about the City Picnic, contact 
Duarte Parks and Recreation 
at (626) 357-7931 or visit www.
accessduarte.com.

About the City of Duarte

The City of Duarte was 
incorporated on August 22, 
1957. With integrity and 
transparency, the City provides 
exemplary public services in a 
caring and fiscally responsible 
manner with a commitment 
to our community’s future. 
For more information visit 
www.accessduarte.com or call 
(626) 357-7931. Follow the 
City of Duarte on Twitter @
CityofDuarte.

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