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october So El Monte
JULY 2016 ❖ Published Monthly by the City of South El Monte Viva SGV! Car-Free Event Showcasing South El Monte Community Join us for South El Monte’s 4th of July Celebration Monday, July 4th See page 6 for details On June12, 2016, the City of South El Monte and El Monte held their first ever Viva SGV! Open Streets Car-Free event presented by Metro. The free event which took place from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, offered a 7.2 mile route through city streets and the Rio Hondo Bike Path, which is part of the Emerald Necklace. The Viva SGV! route had stops featuring entertainment stages, food vendors, games, and more. South El Monte streets including a small section of Santa Anita Avenue, Central Avenue and Rush Street; and El Monte streets were completely closed to vehicular traffic to allow the public to explore parks, businesses and neighborhoods while walking, jogging, biking, skating, and strolling. All forms of non-motorized transit were welcome, including scooters, bicycles, wheelchairs, skateboards, wagons, strollers, and roller blades. Mary Van Dyke Park, a designated activity hub in South El Monte, featured live music and performances including the allfemale mariachi band Las Reinas de Los Angeles of Cielito Lindo restaurant, local native Raymundo, Tha Dominion Boyz, and CSUN Jishin Taiko. The South El Monte hub also included a Mural Revival: Imaging South El Monte’s New Murals; a selfie station; interactive art; storytelling; Zumba, Loteria hop scotch and other amusing activities. In addition to the fun events held at Mary Van Dyke, the hub provided participants access to bicycle and pedestrian safety trainings, physical activities, children’s workshop, healthy food and beverage demos, health and wellness demos, giveaways, food trucks, restrooms, bike repair and first aid. Viva SGV! Open Streets event was funded by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Open Streets Grant Program, which seeks to increase opportunities for walking, biking, and public transit to help create a more mobile and sustainable transportation system in the Los Angeles region. Deputy Day Fostering Positive Relationships in the Community RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER ECRWSS PERMIT #87 EL MONTE PAID City of South El Monte 1415 Santa Anita Ave. South El Monte, CA 91733 PRSRT. STD U.S. POSTAGE $1,000 FINE For Illegal Fireworks For the 27th consecutive year, the City of South El Monte and Sheriff’s Temple Station hosted Deputy Day on June 2nd. The special event held for elementary students of South El Monte provided an opportunity for children to meet and foster positive relationships with deputies, civilians, and volunteers who work for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and other public safety agencies. “Deputy Day is about showing the children of our community, we are here to serve and protect them,” said one deputy. “We do more than just write tickets and make arrests; we work in partnership with the community to improve the quality of life in the City.” The inquisitive children enjoyed visiting the various entertaining and informative interactive displays showcased at New Temple Park from patrol vehicles, motorcycles, lifeguard boat, fire engine truck, to horses, among other exhibits. These displays provided children an insight of some of the tools used to keep them safe as well as career options in the public safety field. As a memento of this entertaining day, each child in attendance received a free Deputy Day 2016 t-shirt and giveaways. A special thanks to the following agencies for the their participation at this year’s festivity: LA County Sheriff’s Department’s Specialized Units, LA County Fire Department, South El Monte Code Enforcement and Public Safety divisions, Sierra Madre Search and Rescue, Army, Marines, CERT, AMR Medical Response; and McGruff the Crime Dog for his special appearance. Starbucks in South El Monte Now Open! The City of South El Monte is excited to announce a brand new Starbucks store inside the Plaza de Sol Shopping Center is now open! The coffee store with drive-thru service is located at 11331 Thienes Avenue. South El Monte News Page 2 South El Monte News South El Monte News is published monthly by the City of South El Monte. It is mailed to every residence in the City of South El Monte. South El Monte News is also mailed to all interested local, state and county officials. We welcome comments, press releases and community interest stories and will make every effort to include all appropriate information. For story ideas and translations, contact: Jennifer E. Vasquez Assistant City Manager City of South El Monte 1415 N. Santa Anita Ave. South El Monte, CA 91733 Telephone: (626) 579-6540 jvasquez@soelmonte.org MAYOR Luis “Louie” Aguiñaga MAYOR PRO-TEM Gloria Olmos COUNCILMAN Hector Delgado COUNCILWOMAN Angelica R. Garcia COUNCILMAN Joseph J. Gonzales July 2016 City Council Meetings Upcoming City Council Meetings July 12th & 26th The City Council holds regular meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Agenda meetings are held in the Council Chambers inside City Hall. Special meetings are convened at other times as announced. You may now use your smartphone, iPad, or any mobile device to hear the audio of the City Council meetings as the meeting is in progress by going to the City’s website www.ci-south-el-monte.ca.us and clicking on the City Council agenda link. City Commission Meetings Planning Commission - Meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Community Services Commission –Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Patriotic Commission - Meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Please refer to the City's website www.ci.south-el-monte.ca.us for further information on Meetings, Agendas, and Minutes. ◆◆◆◆◆ South El Monte News is not responsible nor liable for any claims or offerings, nor responsible for product availability that may be advertised. Opinions expressed in columns, letters and guest editorials are those of the author. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. Important Phone Numbers Animal Control SEAACA (562) 803-3301 (626) 292-3375 Anonymous Narcotics Tip Line Code Enforcement Message Hotline (626) 652-3111 Chamber of Commerce (626) 443-0180 Housing Rights Center (800) 477-5977 Fire Department (626) 444-2581 (626) 652-3140 Graffiti Removal Hotline Hospital (626) 579-7777 Library (626) 443-4158 Los Angeles County Social Programs 211 Los Angeles County Assessor (South El Monte Office) (626) 258-6001 Los Angeles County Household Hazardous Waste (888)CLEAN LA Post Office (800) 275-8777 Sheriff’s Temple Station (626) 285-7171 Vector Control (562) 944-9656 UTILITY COMPANIES: Electricity — Edison Phone — AT&T Trash — Athens Services Water — San Gabriel Valley Water Gas — The Gas Company No Street Sweeping Services on July 4th Holiday There will be no street sweeping services on Monday, July 4, 2016, in observance of Independence Day holiday. For additional information, visit www.ci.south-el-monte.ca.us (800) 655-4555 (800) 310-2355 (888) 336-6100 (626) 448-6183 (800) 427-2000 Local City Facilities City Hall 1415 N. Santa Anita Ave. (626) 579-6540 Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm Community Center Holiday Schedule for City Facilities Monday, July 4, 2016 Aquatic Center 12 pm –3:30 pm 1530 Central Ave. (626) 579-2043 Monday - Friday 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm City Hall Closed Community Center Closed Corporation Yard Public Works Yard Closed 1900 Central Ave. (626) 444-3158 Monday – Thursday 6:00 am – 4:30 pm Public Safety Center Closed Senior Center 10 am –5:30 pm Mini Center 1824 Central Ave. (626) 652-3156 Monday - Friday 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Public Safety Center 1443 Santa Anita Ave. (626) 652-3111 Monday –Thursday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Senior Center 1556 Central Ave. (626) 448-0131 Monday – Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm The South El Monte News is published monthly by the City of South El Monte The contents of this publication may not be stored or reproduced in any form without the written consent of the Publisher. All articles and photos are the property of the South El Monte News. The City of South El Monte does not endorse any of the paid advertisers nor assumes any financial responsibility for errors in advertisements. July 2016 South El Monte News Page 3 South El Monte News Page 4 Top Five Things You Need to Know About Zika South El Monte may seem far from the Zika troubles, but the mosquito threat may be closer than you think. Here are five things you need to know about this disease as a resident of South El Monte. #5 The mosquitoes that can transmit Zika are in South El Monte. They’re called Aedes mosquitoes. #4 You can identify these mosquitoes easily. Look for small, black mosquitoes with white stripes. Also, the mosquitoes bite aggressively during the daytime. #3 Currently, there are no outbreaks of Zika, dengue fever, chikungunya or yellow fever in L.A. County. The only cases so far have been residents infected while traveling abroad and coming back home sick. #2 You’re not alone in this fight. Vector control is monitoring and controlling populations of mosquitoes in public areas such as parks, street gutters and rivers. Vector control ecologists collect mosquitoes from traps and send the mosquitoes to test for diseases. #1 Take control of your home, now! Get rid of the very thing they need to lay their eggs: Standing water. You can find standing water in things like buckets, plant saucers, broken fountains and old tires. Mosquito control is a shared responsibility. Vector control cannot do this alone. Join your neighbors and fight back. If you are still experiencing mosquito issues, you can contact the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District at 562-944-9656 or www.ReportMosquitoes.org. Let’s work together to stop this Aedes infestation from spreading. Stay Connected with the City of South El Monte via Website: www.ci.south-el-monte.ca.us Facebook: City of South El Monte Government Twitter: CITYSEM July 2016 South El Monte News July 2016 Do you have questions about your tenant/landlord rights? Do you know someone with fair housing or housing discrimination concerns? Call the Housing Right Center at 800-477-5977 or visit their offices for free assistance. The Housing Rights Center (HRC) is the nation’s largest nonprofit civil-rights organization dedicated to promoting and securing fair housing. www.housingrightscenter.org Page 5 Page 6 South El Monte News July 2016 July 2016 South El Monte News Page 7 Be A Good Neighbor Keep South El Monte Clean & Beautiful Page 8 South El Monte News July 2016 July 2016 South El Monte News Page 9 South El Monte News Page 10 July 2016 South El Monte Senior Center 1556 Central Avenue, South El Monte Hours of Operation Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Closed on major holidays Programs, events, and fees are subject to change. For additional information, please call 626.448.0131. Upcoming Senior Center Events 4th of July Luncheon Friday, July 1st 11:30 a.m. CareMore Health Plan Information Booth Thursday, July 28th 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. CareFirst Health Plan Information Booth Club Events Tuesday, July 5th 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Loteria Social by Cal Connect Wednesday, July 6th 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Senior Market Day Thursday, July 7th 3L Club Riverside Hotel, Laughlin July 11th – 13th (3 days & 2 nights) 4 Meals included/ 4th Meal at Luau Party Cost per person: $116 double occupancy $136 single occupancy Space is limited. For more information, please contact Rosie Blanco at (626) 448-8701 or Rudy Lopez at (626) 442-8174. 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Club Latino de Sur El Monte Yoga by Club de Oro Chumash Casino Thursday, July 7th Wednesday, August 24th 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Cost per person: $35 Casino will give $25 in slot play Players card will need driver’s license Technology Assistance Friday, July 8th For more information, please call Pat Molina at (626) 780-8316. 1:00 p.m. *No Appointment Required. Nutrition Program Medicare Presentation by AGA Lunch Tuesday, July 12th Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. AltaMed Medical Group Thursday, July 14th 11:30 a.m. Meals on Wheels Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m Health Program Rose Hills Memorial Park Information Booth Be Well Nutrition Program Tuesday, July 19th Mondays 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Zumba Class Fitness Class by CareMore Health Plan Tuesdays Thursday, July 21st 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Screenings By Greater El Monte Community Hospital Tuesday, July 26th 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Bingo Super Bingo Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. *Open to the public (18+) SEM Senior Walking Club Bilingual Bingo Wednesday, July 27th 3rd Friday of the month at 1:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. . July 2016 South El Monte News Page 11 Page 12 South El Monte News July 2016 Celebrate With Us In honor of July being Parks and Recreation Month, the City of South El Monte would like to highlight its Parks and Recreation Division for their dedication to enhancing and maintaining the quality of life for community members through the recreation sites and programs they provide. The City’s Parks and Recreation Division oversees a variety of recreation programs for all ages from children to adults, including after school sites, mobile recreation, excursions, sports leagues, seasonal day camps, fitness classes, leisure classes, and aquatics. The Division is also responsible for the City’s year round special events including Easter Breakfast, Summer Movies & Concerts Series, 4th of July Celebration, National Night Out, Memorial Day Ceremony, Fire Station Open House, Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and more. The Parks and Recreation sites and programs provide opportunities for young people to live, grow, and develop into contributing members of society; create lifelines and continuous life experience for older members of the community; build opportunities for people to come together and experience a sense of community. Additionally, these activities contribute to a healthier South El Monte. Come Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month with Us at these FREE Fun City Family Events: 4th of July Celebration Celebrate America’s birthday with us at our annual 4th of July Celebration, Monday, July 4th from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm at New Temple Park. Festivities will conclude with an amazing professional fireworks show. Community Bike Rides Join the Mayor and City Council on fun bike ride around the City. Saturdays at 8:30 am Meet at the South El Monte Community Center July 9th August 6th September 9th Movies in the Park Thursday Evenings at Dusk Mary Van Dyke Park Pre-Movie activities begin at 7:00 p.m. July 21st Hotel Transyvania 2 August 4th Inside Out August 18th The Good Dinosaur September 1st Star Wars: The Force Awakens National Night Out (NNO) & Movie Night Concerts in the Park Thursday, August 4th from 5-9pm Mary Van Dyke Park Thursday Evenings at 6:00 pm Mary Van Dyke Park July 14th Suave Band July 28th ACE Band August 11th Steel Rod August 25th Soto Band For more information, visit the City’s website at www.ci.south-el-monte.ca.us or call the Parks and Recreation Department at (626)579-2043. NNO is a special night designed to raise crime prevention awareness, foster community-police partnerships, and strengthen neighborhood unity. The special event will also feature a Movie Night featuring “Inside Out”.
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