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According to the recap, Foothill Unity Center serves monthly client numbers the hosts described as between about 1,000 and 1,700 people; the center said demand is likely to continue to rise with higher local costs. Hirosuna said the center will deploy an onboarding application to help process and orient new volunteers.

Council and hosts praised the center’s organization and asked residents to consider short volunteer shifts; speakers noted monthly distribution days require many hands for logistics and deliveries. The center thanked the city for cooperation and asked the community to share information about volunteer needs and the onboarding app.

The recap did not include a request for direct city funding or any formal council action; it recorded the introduction and public comment by the nonprofit’s executive director and a request for volunteers and continued support.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Monrovia City Council Recap | June 11th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The nonprofit Foothill Unity Center told council members it has seen about a 37% increase in need, is serving roughly 1,000–1,700 people monthly, and will launch an onboarding app to recruit volunteers.","taxTitle","Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",52085,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6514316,"Monrovia highlights new fire‑hazard severity map and 10 steps homeowners can take",231,1865000,2096000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5031908-b5679a6405c604402447e182655287cd&start=1865&end=2096","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5031908-b5679a6405c604402447e182655287cd/thumbnail_1865000.jpg","/articles/6514316/Monrovia/Los-Angeles-County/California/Monrovia-highlights-new-firehazard-severity-map-and-10-steps-homeowners-can-take","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514316-7241aaa5653e41b7a9ed959afb193814/orig.mp4?Expires=1771090885&Signature=W2RdGTaNMimQld4qrvrI2hGhapsLD9j3BXdFN9tSu4uHM8AWqL9B2Uz96xDgYx0G1H2M5cQZA-6vdv6st~AVMtsP0CNvvLT9IgaicrqEAmflkp24hvkLrDokgFbudC51K~ZArLFPxUAcz71erE39mAKdGrZee4fRGbg9yT7hk1G6Cv9Tj0OIGFOyTfGDnT5iQ-98CEBnkXqT6Nsoti3Jx~WVxDlwdAyEU2eEP70wt8SzrroW-iU61WSvEAtbVgxWrrlw3lcaFQPVYkv0VzuTsnzY27Wa1goCrBIfa0ADWiJe1EGvl5eW5DRzzAksKenYCghhdowXi5qoveOH6orc0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Monrovia officials and the fire department summarized an April state reclassification that expanded very high, high and moderate fire hazard zones and said portions of previously lower‑risk neighborhoods are now categorized as higher risk. The city recommended a set of mitigation actions homeowners can take and described outreach and insurance implications.

Chief Jeremy Sanchez of the Monrovia Fire Department (recounted in the meeting recap) outlined the practical home‑hardening measures associated with the map change. The recap listed a 10‑point set of recommended actions that included installing ember‑resistant vents and upgraded windows, having a Class A fire‑rated roof where appropriate, enclosing eaves, using non‑combustible material for the first six inches of exterior walls, clearing vegetation and debris under decks, removing combustible sheds within 30 feet of homes, and establishing an ember‑resistant zone (including fencing) immediately adjacent to structures. The recap also referenced “defensible space” requirements that differ by very high/high/moderate risk zones.

Speakers noted the map change can affect insurance availability and rates; one host noted a property sold in December that was not in a fire zone was reclassified by April, with the implication that reclassification can affect refinance and insurance review. The council said the state and the city will provide education and resources; the recap said the Firewise USA program and community risk‑reduction groups are ways neighborhoods can coordinate mitigation and potentially obtain insurance discounts.

City staff said educational materials and outreach will roll out as the state guidance and the city map are publicized. The recap did not include a council vote specific to the map; it described the item as an informational update provided by the fire chief and city staff. The city encouraged residents in mapped areas to review the materials and to follow defensible‑space and home‑hardening guidance, and said more detailed guidance and links are available on the city website.","City staff and the fire chief reviewed state‑issued fire hazard map changes that reclassify parts of Monrovia into higher risk zones, and discussed fire‑prevention measures homeowners can take to reduce risk and potentially lower insurance costs.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6514321,"Council approves small parks parcel tax increase; lighting assessment unchanged",135,943000,1078000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5031908-b5679a6405c604402447e182655287cd&start=943&end=1078","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5031908-b5679a6405c604402447e182655287cd/thumbnail_943000.jpg","/articles/6514321/Monrovia/Los-Angeles-County/California/Council-approves-small-parks-parcel-tax-increase-lighting-assessment-unchanged","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514321-d298544c6d11699ef53676c505e97cfe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771090885&Signature=gx1krlG6n2tkiotKYp2ckQ~NB8gmZf40EzjYl1eaBzLH9vim7mrL8MSk9t8StUaAWyBiMEzIeQbgca5HpWMeQsYV7F~l8DYrvKDo~k6uVXOIhqI0Hj1S6vcnljv1f6xPOeUNduvCqNMPpZsTiVjJF0Z-DWDXzEPKa6JCeAxQ~Nhwzhj96kjOrvLnIogSB~eDq4h6IWPeyfZ36JDtd8PTm5ufQxk6XKxgxmqLEGALVaqvQg19ZNxMdMJbq86NY6cpIEJBHKbzZLEQmVpK5jGyAD-hvVsMQv1q9Jf-ODsgbDv663J36~oLHXpI7eJXurr4mvwJP1Fk8CorMa9eA20QpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Monrovia City Council held public hearings on proposed levy items related to parks maintenance and to street lighting and maintenance. The council approved a 50¢ annual increase to the parks maintenance parcel assessment; the lighting and maintenance assessment was left unchanged. Both items passed unanimously.

Council members and staff framed the parks assessment as funding for ongoing upkeep of public spaces. The increase was described in the meeting recap as an annual per‑parcel adjustment of 50 cents. City staff noted the public hearing process is the statutorily required opportunity for residents to comment before the council votes on special assessments and levies.

Speakers from the public supported the parks fee with the expectation of visible results. A resident who identified himself as Mr. Doer said he wanted to see the tax dollars “at work” and urged the city to make improvements visible after collection.

Council members noted the fiscal year for which the assessments apply begins July 1 and runs through June 30; the measures apply to the 2025–26 fiscal year as discussed in the meeting recap. No dissenting votes were recorded in the recap; the hosts said both measures passed unanimously.

Details about the exact number of parcels affected, projected revenue from the 50¢ increase and any subsequent implementation timetable were not specified in the meeting recap and will be determined through the city’s administrative process.","At public hearings the Monrovia City Council approved a 50¢ annual increase for the parks maintenance parcel assessment and left the lighting and maintenance assessment unchanged; both measures passed unanimously.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6514326,"Canyon Park set to reopen June 27 after multi‑year repairs and upgrades",330,1125000,1455000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5031908-b5679a6405c604402447e182655287cd&start=1125&end=1455","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5031908-b5679a6405c604402447e182655287cd/thumbnail_1125000.jpg","/articles/6514326/Monrovia/Los-Angeles-County/California/Canyon-Park-set-to-reopen-June-27-after-multiyear-repairs-and-upgrades","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6514326-048a2d2a1e18418fee49448861374fda/orig.mp4?Expires=1771090886&Signature=GKt7F4wEa0tLwKNmJO1AdeR-ayokDg82JsO1vG2BZkz07MLsFitMZnG9Do9Dtw6xtuIvc3q9zjfUQ97fZUzc7Q3sKXIf2tvAxyYJ2nh~8nDKXSECPYaPKltuTaYNpVRXaM5Jsgbuzc1bTRE5YWtpoQ44IwqP~LeKqiAbHaJrXQEGXnI47Bxd0irFmSaSCo2YQtDx6ZmrENBnonagh1nHemcfxXwHhuuZ6XnyLAqyr7wu18GScLoQPW5SJ-ZRTXuPp4f7cCedAZhQzsrWMYCQbh8bO0eRxFudn0UrYG9mZJqGYZxUcRV~zGYSSMRrz6vl68vVPIuTStmocJYWFx7tJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Monrovia city staff said Canyon Park will reopen to the public on June 27, with an invite‑only ribbon cutting for dignitaries on June 26. City officials outlined a range of physical improvements and temporary operating rules as the park returns after years of closures following wildfire and flood damage.

City staff described the reopening as the product of multi‑year repair work. Assistant City Manager Lauren Vasquez said the park will initially be open seven days a week, with a no‑fee online reservation system required for weekend and holiday visits. Parking will be free “for right now” and current annual pass holders will have their pass honored through the remainder of the current year and the following year; the city said rentals of park facilities will not be offered immediately so all visitors can see the improvements.

City and community commentators listed several infrastructure and visitor amenities completed or near completion: new fencing and picnic areas, roughly 30 additional parking spaces, a greenhouse, a new amphitheater, renovated restrooms, an almost‑complete nature center, sewer and water work and Wi‑Fi service in the park. Officials also said substantial stormwater and drainage improvements were made in hopes of reducing the risk of the prior flood damage.

The reopening schedule and rules were described as transitional. For weekends and holidays visitors must use the city’s online reservation system; on weekdays the park is open without reservations. City staff asked visitors to consult the Monrovia city website for reservation links and for information about specific events that will return to the park, including family hikes, school field trips and other community programs.

The city thanked rangers, contractors, trail crews and volunteers for work on the park’s restoration. The reopening is intended to restore public access and to reintroduce recurring community programming that had been paused during the park’s closure.

Details about long‑term fee policy, facility rental reopening and ongoing maintenance funding were not specified in the meeting recap and will be set by the city in subsequent administrative steps.","Monrovia officials announced Canyon Park will reopen to the public on June 27 after multi‑year repairs following wildfire and flood damage; the city outlined new facilities, temporary reservation rules and improvements to stormwater infrastructure.","actionData","errors"]

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