Spotlight - La Puente

The official publication of the City of La Puente
FALL 2015
Spotlight
La Puente is a friendly, culturally diverse, family-oriented small town city that provides
quality services in a socially and fiscally responsible manner.
2015 Holiday Parade
Call for Entries
It’s that time of year again!
The City of La Puente’s 2015
Holiday Parade is scheduled
for Friday, December 4, 2015,
beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Main
Street. The City invites school
local service organizations,
schools, churches, youth
groups, sports organizations
and businesses to join in the
festivities as a parade entry.
A parade entry application is
available on the City’s website
at www.lapuente.org. All
application materials are due
to the La Puente Community
Center by Friday, November
20, 2015. We apologize in
advance, but not entries will be
accepted after the due date.
Last year’s parade was a
huge success with over 70
entries! We are looking to the
community to help make this
parade bigger and better by
adding more entries. For more
information, please call (626)
855-1560.
GO-REQUEST
A NEW WAY TO CONNECT
WITH YOUR CITY
The City of La Puente has launched a GO-REQUEST app, to handle all types of service requests. This new tool will
allow staff to accept online service requests and communicate with residents via e-mail. This new system will be
integrated into the City’s Website along with a mobile portal for both Android and Iphone users. You may download
the app from your App Store.
Main
Street
Halloween
Run
The City of La Puente will
host the 24th Annual Main
Street Halloween Run on
Sunday, October 25, 2015.
The runs feature a challenging
course that begins with an
uphill stretch at the start. The
course begins and ends at
La Puente City Hall, located
at 15900 East Main Street.
A cash prize of $150 will be
awarded to the fastest male
and female in each of the 5K
and 10K run, A5K walk and a
Youth Fun Run for children 7
years and under are scheduled
for this day as well. The 5K
Walk and the Youth Fun Run
will not be timed. Top finishers
will be invited to the November
10, 2015 City Council Meeting
to receive a certificate and
recognition. Those who wish
to participate can register
online through via Racewire at
https://racewire.com/register.
php?id=5583, at the La Puente
Community Center and by mail.
Registration closes on Monday,
October 12, 2015. Spots may
sell out so register early to
ensure a spot. The registration
fees are as follows:
10K
$35
5K
$35
10K and 5K
$50
5K Walkers (Not Timed) $30
Youth Fun Run (7 and Under
Only, Not Timed)
$15
The Registration fee includes
a commemorative tech t-shirt.
Same Day registration will be
available if space permits and
participants will be assessed
a $10 dollar late fee per race.
Same Day registration is cash
only please. Race packets
including tech t-shirts and
bibs will be available for pick
up at the La Puente Youth
Learning and Activity Center
on Thursday, October 22, 2015,
from 8am to 9pm and on Friday,
October 23, 2015, from 8am
to 9pm. The Youth Learning
and Activity Center is located
at 503 N. Glendora Avenue in
the City of La Puente. Same
day packet pick-up is available
for an additional $5 (cash only)
on the day of the race. The
registration form can also be
found in this edition of the
Spotlight. Participants are
invited to get in the Halloween
spirit. The best costumed male
and female will each receive a
prize. For further information,
please call the Recreation
Services Department at (626)
855-1560.
Contacting City Hall
This system will enable City residents to contact City Hall in a very convenient and effective manner and improve
feedback and response time. It will also keep residents “in the loop” about the status of their request(s).
Keeping residents informed
Responding to residents requests is only half the solution for outstanding customer service. GO-REQUEST keeps
residents informed, through status updates within the system and the resident is automatically updated via e-mail.
Requests that may be submitted include:
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Property Maintenance
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Inoperative Vehicles
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Parking Violations
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Construction without permits
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Graffiti
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Illegal Vending
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Animal Control
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Street Maintenance - Pot Holes
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Discarded furniture
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Temporary Outdoor Sales
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Items on the public right away
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Tree Maintenance - Public
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Abandoned shopping carts
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Illegal garage conversion
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Unlicensed businesses
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Illegal signs or banners
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Illegal Parking
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Weeds or overgrown vegetation
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Yard Sale
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Other
When you create a “New Issue” you may select the type of request, add a picture, add a comment and your e-mail
address, then click SUBMIT, once submitted it will alert Staff with GPS coordinates of where the issue is located.
You will receive an e-mail with a request tracking number which will enable you to track the issue submitted.
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Veterans Day Ceremony - Nov. 11
We are proud to
honor La Puente
residents that have
paid the highest
sacrifice for our
c o u n t r y. T h e i r
lives will never be
forgotten and their
sacrifice will always
be remembered.
O n W e d n e s d a y,
November 11, 2015,
beginning at 9:00 a.m., the City
of La Puente will celebrate
the commitment of past U.S.
military personnel and those
from La Puente currently serving
our nation. The ceremony will
take place at the Veterans
Memorial adjacent to City
Hall. All residents, friends, and
family members are invited
to honor American Veterans
on this special day by filling
out the Affirmation of Military
Service form that can be found
on page 5 of the Spotlight. The
Affirmation of Military Service
form can also be found on the
City’s website at www.lapuente.
org. The Affirmation of Military
Service form is due on Monday,
October 26, 2015. For more
information, please call the La
Puente Community Center at
(626) 855-1560.
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City of
La Puente
La Puente City Hall
15900 E. Main St., La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 855-1500
City Council Meetings:
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m.,
City Hall Council Chambers
City Council
Daniel C. Holloway - Mayor
Valerie Munoz - Mayor Pro Tem
David E. Argudo - Council Member
Charlie Klinakis - Council Member
Violeta Lewis - Council Member
City Manager
David Carmany
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City Hours
City Hall
Monday- Thursday
7:30 A.M.- 5:30 P.M.
Friday
7:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M.
Building & Safety Hours
Monday- Friday
7:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M.
The Senior Center
Monday- Friday
8:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.
Boys & Girls Club
Monday- Friday
2:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M.
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Community Center
Monday- Friday
8:00 A.M.- 9:00 P.M.
Saturday
8:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M.
Closed on Sundays
Youth Learning Activity Center
Monday- Friday
2:00 P.M.- 9:00 P.M.
Closed Saturday & Sunday
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Our City Council
La Puente City Council
Makes Appointments to City
Commissions
At its meeting on July
14, 2015, the City Council
appointed members to the
Education Commission and
Puente Pride Commission.
Current Puente
Commissioners are:
Leslie Costea
Lois Maben
Debra Pringle
Daniel Stowell
in shaping the City’s future
and quality of life by providing
public input into the local
government process. For
more information on the City’s
Commissions or to apply to
become a Commissioner,
visit lapuente.org.
On July 21, 2015, the City
Council made five appointments
to the Planning Commission. The
current Planning Commissioners
are:
Nadia Mendoza, Chair
Louis R. Perez, Vice Chair
Thomas Costea
Gary Dudley
Tennille Escalon
The Education Commission
and Puente Pride
Commissions are made up of
citizens who play a vital part
The Planning Commission
advises the City Council on
matters that could result
in zoning or General Plan
Current Education
Commissioners are:
Rita Garcia
Joy Grueter
Vanessa Vega
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amendments and helps to
promote positive aesthetic
standards and orderly
development in the community,
ensuring that the health,
safety and general welfare
of the community can be
protected, property values
maintained and business
growth and development
encouraged. The Planning
Commission also hears
appeals of zoning decisions
and reviews development and
land use permit applications,
development plans and sign
applications.
Planning Commission
meetings are held on the first
Tuesday of each month at 7:00
p.m. in Council Chambers.
Visit lapuente.org/government
for more information.
Meet Carrie Lapow!
Carrie Lapow is the new
Executive Assistant to the City
Manager. Carrie worked 8 ½
years for Riverside County
Animal Control and while there
held a broad range of positions.
She was a dispatcher, the call
center lead, Aggressive Animal
Hearing Clerk, Citation Clerk and
served as the assistant to the
Commander of Field Services.
While there, she also ran a
program called “Fish Philosophy”
to help boost the morale and
confidence of the staff.
After taking a few years off
to be with her children, she
returned to work for Riverside
County and served as the main
Receptionist for their Human
Resources Department. She was
an active member of the “People
First” committee, a group of HR
employees who create programs
and activities to improve the
working culture of the department
so that they may better provide
excellent service to all of the
County Departments.
Before accepting the position
of Executive Assistant for the
City of La Puente, Carrie was
the lead singer for a Classic
Rock Cover Band. She’s been
singing since Jr. High.
Welcome to the City of La
Puente, Carrie!
Delhaven Community Center
Delhaven Community Center
is a Private Non- Profit Social
Service agency that has been
servicing the City of La Puente
for 43 years. Services include
programs for Children ages
5-18, including After School
Educational / Recreational
activities, Homework
Program, Leadership Training,
specialized programs for
children experiencing
Behavioral Challenges,
Vacation Day Camps, and
Summer Day Camps. Delhaven
also provides programs for
Intellectually Challenged Adults
including a State Licensed
Day Care Facility, Service
Club, Weekend Overnighters,
Mountain Camp, and a Travel
Club. Delhaven also provides
Family Services including an
Emergency Resource Center,
Holiday Basket Distribution for
Families in need, and a College
Scholarship Program. Finally
Delhaven offers several Special
Events including an annual
Halloween Party, Neighborhood
Festival, Scholarship Car Wash,
and Holiday Yard Sale. Located
at 15135 Fairgrove Ave in La
Puente, Delhaven Can be
reached at (626)917-9789 or
[email protected], or
you can visit our website at www.
delhavencommunitycenter.
org.
City’s Mission Statement
La Puente is a friendly, culturally diverse, family-oriented small town city that provides
quality services in a socially and fiscally responsible manner.
Core Values
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Fiscal sustainability
Honesty and Integrity
Diversity
Quality of life
Professionalism
Transparency
Planning for the future
Three-Year Goals
Achieve financial stability and sustainability • Enhance city facilities and infrastructure
Improve the image and perception of the city • Enhance city programs and activities
Enhance public safety
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RECREATION
SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
La Puente Community Center
501 N. Glendora Avenue
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 855-1560
1. Registration will be accepted on a first come,
first served basis. Registrations accepted at the La
Puente Community Center,
501 N. Glendora Avenue,
Monday through Friday 8:00
a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m. Registrations must
be made by parent/legal
guardian for participants
who are 17 years old and
younger – no exceptions.
City residents must present proof of residency.
Acceptable proof is a valid
California driver’s license
or two current utility bills
with name and address on
them.
2. All fees must be paid
at the time of registration.
Checks must be made payable to the City of La Puente.
Valid California driver’s license or identification is
required. There will be a
$25 charge on all returned
checks, and participants
will not be allowed to attend class(es) until payment
is made. Returned check
charges and registration
fees must be paid in cash
at City Hall.
3. Only registered participants will be allowed to
participate in class/activity.
A minimum of 10 participants
is needed for all classes or
they will be cancelled due
to low participation. It is important for participants to be
in class at their scheduled
time and also to be picked
up on time.
4. A $5.00 service fee is
charged for all refunds
issued. No refunds will be
given after the second class
date unless the class is
cancelled by the Recreation
Services Department. Original receipts are required for
all refunds. Refunds will be
issued by check and mailed
to the participant. Please
allow 4 weeks for checks to
be received.
5. All classes/activity are
subject to change.
6. Ages and ability level
information. Ages for which
classes are designed are
indicted, however, proper
placement will be determined by the instructor according to ability and/or
achievement. Birth certificates required for participants 3 to 5 years old.
For more information,
please call
(626) 855-1560
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La Puente Honors Four Service
Members Through The Military
Banner Recognition Program
The City’s Military Banner
Recognition program honors
current military personnel who
reside in the City of La Puente.
Each banner has the name and
branch of servicemen and women
currently serving in the military. In
order to qualify as a participant,
the honoree must be a current
member of the Armed Forces
and a La Puente resident or an
immediate family member of a La
Puente resident. Military banners
are displayed continuously along
Hacienda Boulevard.
From May 1, 2015 to
September 15, 2015, the City of
La Puente recognized four service
members and their families by
hanging a military banner in the
service member’s name. The
following service members were
recognized:
Christopher Lafler
US Navy
Second Class Petty Officer
Banner installed May 2015
Mervin Terre
US Army
W.O. 1
Banner installed July 2015
Richard Montalvo
US Army
Staff Sergeant G-E6
Banner installed Aug 2015
Jaime Ramirez
US Marine Corps
Corporal
Banner installed Sept 2015
The City of La Puente thanks
these and all service members
for the sacrifice that they and
their families make to our
nation.
For more information about
the Military Banner Recognition
program, please contact the La
Puente Community Center at
(626) 855-1560.
McDonald’s Under Construction!
The City’s first McDonald’s is
now under construction at the
corner of Amar Road and Ardilla
Avenue. The new restaurant
plans to open in mid-November
2015 in the Sunkist Shopping
Center. Construction moved
quickly since the ground breaking
ceremony in August 2015 with
City officials and McDonald’s
representatives. The new 4,400
square-foot restaurant has a
dual drive-thru and features the
added bonus of a 680 squarefoot outdoor dining area that was
recently approved by the City.
Residents will soon be able to
visit the new location.
Jersey Mikes & WSS Shoes
Jersey Mike’s Subs is coming
to the El Super Shopping Center.
The shop will be located at 1281
N. Hacienda Boulevard next to
Starbucks and Waba Grill. It
plans to open in early 2016.
Jersey Mike’s was founded in
1956 on the east coast and
serves submarine sandwiches
made to order, slicing the meats
and cheeses as needed. The
sandwiches are famous for
being ordered “Mike’s Way,”
which involves sliced onions,
shredded lettuce, tomatoes,
spices, and “The Juice” - a
mixture of red wine vinegar and
olive oil.
Plans for WSS Shoes
to relocate to the El Super
Shopping Center also continue.
The store will be located next
to Harbor Freight Tools in an
approximate 14,000 squarefoot space. WSS Shoes is
growing and plans to expand
its warehouse at the new
location to sell more popular
brands, from Nike to Converse
to Adidas and more. Residents
City Updates
Housing Element
The City continues progress
on State certification of the
updated Housing Element.
After several summer public
meetings, a draft was sent to
the State for review in late
August 2015. Public hearings
will be scheduled in the fall of
2015 with expected adoption
of the Housing Element by
the end of this year or early
2016. Public participation
is a vital component to
creating the best possible
Housing Element to preserve
the City’s present housing
stock, ensure quality future
development and meet state
mandated housing goals.
For additional information
on upcoming workshops and
public hearings, please call
the City’s Planning Division
at (626) 855-1538.
are encouraged to visit these
new businesses as well as
all businesses in the City to
keep local tax revenues in the
community and help our local
business economy.
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ALDI
Grocery
Coming
To La
Puente
Plans for the new
ALDI grocery store at
Hacienda Boulevard and
Francisquito Avenue are
progressing with the
upcoming demolition
of the former Pizza Hut
restaurant on the corner of
Hacienda Boulevard and
Francisquito Avenue. The
vacant parcel to the south,
a former redevelopment
agency parcel, was sold
to Frontier Enterprises
for the construction of
the ALDI market. The
grocer plans to construct
a 18,557 square-foot
market, specializing in
discount staples such as
fresh meats, produce, and
other household items.
ALDI is a sister
company of Trader Joes,
both owned by Germany’s
Albrecht family. The new
La Puente store is part of
the company’s western
expansion, including
100+ stores on the west
coast. The design of
the La Puente ALDI
grocery store features
contemporary finishes,
including natural stone
veneers and anodized
aluminum canopies over
the customer entries.
ALDI promises to provide
a cost-effective approach
to grocery shopping
for local shoppers. La
Puente is excited about
ALDI coming to the
community and hopes
to have one of the first
ALDI stores to open in
California.
Household Batteries and
Light Bulbs Recycling
In conjunction with Valley Vista Services, the City
is offering La Puente residents a free special waste
collection program for used household batteries and
incandescent light bulbs. This special collection program
allows residents to safely and properly dispose of these
items. Plastic bags are available for pick-up at City Hall
during regular business hours for residents to use for this
program. Residents can then call Valley Vista Services at
(800) 442-6454 for pick-up at their residence. For more
information, please contact City Hall at (626) 855-1500.
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Please visit the City of La Puente’s
new Facebook page at: www.facebook.
com/cityoflapuente. With the growing
technology and community, the City has
joined the market of social media! At the
City’s Facebook Page, you can find the
latest news and events happening in your
community, including welcoming reminders and helpful tips. Help support the
City’s Facebook Page by “Liking” the page
through your personal Facebook account.
Don’t forget to share the City’s Facebook
Page with your family and friends!
Fall 2015
CITY OF LA PUENTE
GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION
APRIL 12, 2016
The City of La Puente will be holding a General Municipal
Election on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, to fill three seats
for City Council. The term of office is four years. The
nomination period begins on Monday, December 21,
2015, and closes at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 15,
2016. Candidate Handbooks will be available during the
nomination period.
Need to register to vote? Want to be apply to be a
pollworker? Visit lavote.net or contact the City Clerk’s
office at (626) 855-1500.
Christmas Tree
Recycling Program
Each holiday season, the
City of La Puente provides
a f r e e C h r i s t m a s Tr e e
Recycling Program where
residents can either place
their trees curbside or take
their trees to La Puente
Park at 501 N. Glendora
Avenue for recycling. This
year’s program will begin on
Saturday, December 26,
2015 and continue through
Friday, January 8, 2016.
For curbside pick-up, simply
place your tree next to your
trash containers on your
regular trash collection day.
Trees over 6 feet in height
need to be cut in half.
Christmas trees must be
free of all decorations. This
means removing all lights,
tinsel, garland, plastic wrap,
tree stands, wire, rope, nails,
and all other items from
trees before recycling them.
Important Phone Numbers
FIRE............................................................911
Fire Dept. Station #26, 15336 E. Elliot Ave.
Non-emergencies................... (626) 968-1720
SHERIFF....................................................911
Sheriff’s Industry Station, 150 N. Hudson
Non-emergencies................... (626) 330-3322
AMBULANCE............................................911
CITY HALL............................. (626) 855-1500
COMMUNTY CENTER.......... (626) 855-1560
SENIOR CENTER.................. (626) 855-1585
YOUTH LEARNING
ACTIVITY CENTER........... (626) 855-1550
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Bassett.................................... (626) 931-3000
Hacienda/La Puente............... (626) 933-1000
Rowland.................................. (626) 965-2541
HOSPITALS
Citrus Valley/
Queen of the Valley.............(626) 962-4011
Covina/Inter-Community........ (626) 331-7331
Whittier Presbyterian...............(562) 698-0811
Red Cross............................... (626) 453-8430
UTILITIES
City of Industry Water
Works Systems.................. (626) 336-1307
Verizon.................................... (800) 483-4000
La Puente Valley County
Water District...................... (626) 330-2126
Rowland Water District........... (562) 697-1726
San Gabriel Water.................. (626) 330-1628
So. Cal. Edison....................... (800) 655-4555
So. Cal. Gas........................... (800) 427-2200
Southwest
Suburban Water................ (626) 543-2640
Valley Vista Services.............. (626) 330-3219
Trash....................................... (626) 961-3622
Time Warner Cable................ (888) 892-2253
Animal Control........................ (626) 962-3577
Passport . ............................... (877) 487-2778
Graffiti Hotline......................... (626) 855-1598
Sorry, flocked trees will not
be collected curbside or
accepted at the drop-off bin
at La Puente Park.
Recycling your tree saves
valuable landfill space! Trees
are grounded into mulch,
compost, or alternative daily
landfill cover which reduces
soil erosion and deters weed
growth.
While the program is free of
charge, individuals dropping
off their holiday trees at
La Puente Park must be a
City of La Puente resident
to participate. For further
information,
please call
La Puente
City Hall
at (626)
855-1500
or call Valley
Vista Services
at (800) 442-6454.
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City of La Puente
15900 East Main Street
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 855-1500
AFFIRMATION OF MILITARY SERVICE
For Recognition at the Annual Veteran’s Day Program
You are receiving this letter from the City of La Puente and otherwise certified that your spouse,
child, or grandchild is on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States of America and that
you are a City of La Puente resident.
At this time, the City of La Puente, Recreation Services Department is planning the annual
Veterans Day Ceremony. If your spouse, child, or grandchild is currently serving or has served in
the Armed Forces of the United States, please check the appropriate box and return this form to
City Hall (located at 15900 East Main Street) or the Community Center (located at 501 N. Glendora
Avenue). The Veterans Day Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at
9:00 a.m. at City Hall.
My qualifying service member is on active duty.
My qualifying service member is not on active duty or has left the service.
My qualifying service member retired from the Armed Forces of the United States.
RESIDENT INFORMATION:
Name:
La Puente Address:
Phone Number:
SERVICE MEMBER INFORMATION:
Name:
Rank:
Branch of Service (Check One):
USA
USN
USMC
Status (Check One):
Active Duty
Relationship to Applicant (Check One):
USAF
USCG
Activated Guard or Reserve
Spouse
Child
Grandchild
I hereby swear or affirm that my spouse or child is serving or has served our nation as a member of the Armed
Forces of the United States of America as either an active-duty service member or a reservist or guard
member:
Signature:
Date:
Please return this from to City Hall or the La Puente Community Center no later than
Monday, October 26, 2015. If you fail to return this form or fail to completely fill this form out, your
veteran will not be officially recognized at this year’s program. If you have questions or need
additional information, please call (626) 855-1560.
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Passport Service
La Puente City Hall
15900 E. Main Street
Mondays & Wednesdays
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
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HALLOWEEN
Haunted Maze
Saturday October 31, 2015
Free Admission
7:00-10:00 p.m.
Not recommended for
ages 6 and under.
Minor must be
Accompanied by an
adult!
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Mark Your Calendar!
Holiday Parade
Friday, December 4, 2015
Parade steps off at 5:30 p.m.
The parade will begin at La Puente Park and will head down
Glendora Avenue and continue onto Main Street
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Community Center
501 N. Glendora Ave.
LA Puente, CA 91744
For more information or to participate in the parade
please call (626) 855-1560 or visit www.lapuente.org.
For more information please call (626) 855-1550
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La Ciudad de La Puente
patrocina el 24º aniversario
Anual de la Carrera Main Street
de Halloween el domingo, 25 de
octubre del 2015. Las carreras
se llevaran a cabo en un curso
desafiante que comienza con
una extensión ascendente a
principios de la carrera. El
curso comienza y termina en la
Municipal de la Ciudad de La
Puente, localizada en 15900
East Main Street. Un premio
en efectivo de 150 dólares
será otorgado a una persona
masculina y a otra femenina que
sobresalgan cada una de las
carreras de 10K y 5K. También
habrá una caminata de 5K y una
Carrera de Diversión Juvenil
para los niños de 7 años y menor
que estarán programadas para
este día. Ambas carreras no
serán medidas del tiempo. Se
invitará a los finalistas a la junta
del Concilio el 10 de noviembre
para recibir sus reconocimientos
y otorgas. Aquellos que desean
participar pueden registrarse por
correo electrónico en el Internet
a https://racewire.com/register.
php?id=5583, en el Centro de
la Comunidad y por el correo.
El registro se cierra el lunes,
octubre 12 del 2015. Para
asegurar un lugar regístrese
con anticipación. El costo del
registro son los siguientes:
10K
$35
5K
$35
10K y 5K
$50
5K Caminantes (no se
mide el tiempo)
$30
Carrera Divertida de la
Juventud (7 y menor,
no se mide el tiempo) $15
El costo de la registración
incluye una camiseta de
carreras conmemorativa.
Registro el mismo día estará
disponible si hay espacio y los
participantes serán multados
$10 dólares por carrera. Por
favor, registro el mismo día
es sólo en efectivo. Paquetes
para las carreras incluyendo
camisetas y baberos estarán
disponibles para recogerlos
en el Centro Actividades de
Aprendizaje de la Juventud
en La Puente el jueves 22
de octubre del 2015, de las 8
de la mañana hasta las 9 de
la noche y el viernes 23 de
octubre del 2015, de las 8 de
la mañana hasta las 9 de la
noche. El Centro Actividades
de Aprendizaje de la Juventud
esta localizado en 503 N.
Glendora Avenue en la Ciudad
de La Puente. Si va Recoger
el paquete el mismo día estará
disponible por $5 dólares
adicionales (sólo en efectivo)
en el día de las carreras. La
forma de registro puede ser
encontrada en esta edición del
Spotlight. Los participantes
están invitados a entrar al
espíritu de Halloween. El mejor
disfraz masculino y femenino
recibirá un premio. Para más
información adicional, por favor
de llamar el Departamento de
Servicios de Recreación al
(626) 855-1560.
La Ceremonia del Día de los
Veteranos, el 11 de Noviembre
Estamos orgullosos de honrar
a los residentes de La Puente que
han pagado el mayor sacrificio
por nuestro país. Sus vidas nunca
serán olvidadas y su sacrificio
siempre será recordado. El
miércoles, 11 de noviembre del
2015, empezando a las 9:00
de la mañana, la Ciudad de La
Puente celebrará el compromiso
del personal militar de los
Estados Unidos pasado y los
que actualmente están sirviendo
nuestra nación que son de La
Puente. La ceremonia se llevara
a cabo en el Monumento Veterano
Conmemorativo adyacente a la
Municipal de la Ciudad. Se invitan
a todos los residentes, amigos, y
los miembros de familia a honrar a
los Veteranos Americanos en este
día especial a llenar una forma de
Afirmación Servicio Militar que se
puede encontrar en la página 5
del Spotlight. La afirmación de la
forma de servicio militar también se
puede encontrar en la página web
de la Ciudad al www.lapuente.org.
Para más información por favor
llame al (626) 855-1560.
Centro de Comunidad Delhaven
El Centro de Comunidad
Delhaven es una agencia de
Servicios Sociales Privada, sin
fines de lucro que ha servido a la
Ciudad de La Puente por 43 años.
Servicios incluyen programas para
niños de 5-18 años, incluyendo
Actividades de Educación y
Recreación Después de la
Escuela, Programa de Tarea,
Entrenamiento de Liderazgo,
programas especiales para niños
con Desafío de Comportamiento,
Campamentos de Día de
Vacación, y Campamentos
de Día de Verano. Delhaven
también provee programas
para Adultos Discapacitados
Intelectualmente, incluyendo
Servicio de Guardería con
Licencia Estatal, Club de
Servicio, Programas a Través de
la Noche por el Fin de Semana,
Campamento de Montaña, y
un Club de Viajes. Delhaven
también provee Servicios para la
familia, que incluyendo un Centro
de Recursos de Emergencia,
Distribución de Canasta en
Días de Fiesta para Familias
necesitadas, y Programa de
Becas Universitarias. Finalmente
Delhaven ofrece varios eventos
especiales, incluyendo una
Fiesta anual de Halloween,
Festival Vecindario, Becas
Lavado de Carros, Venta Yarda
de Día de Fiesta. Localizada
en 15135 Fairgrove Ave., La
Puente, puede comunicarse
con Delhaven al (626) 9179789; correo electrónico:
[email protected];
o visita el sitio web: www.
delhavencommunitycenter.org.
En Español
Fall 2015
La Ciudad
Espera
Con Interés
Su Primer
McDonald’s
Primero McDonald’s de
la Ciudad está ahora en
construcción en la esquina
de Amar Road y Ardilla
Avenue. El restaurante
planea abrirse a mediados
de noviembre del 2015 en
el Centro Comercial Sunkist.
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Llamando a Entradas Para
el Desfile de Fiestas 2015
La construcción se movió
rápidamente desde el inicio
de la ceremonia en agosto
del 2015, con oficiales de
la ciudad y representantes
de McDonald’s. El nuevo
restaurante de 4.400 pies
cuadrados, tiene una doble
drive-thru y cuenta con la
ventaja añadida de una zona
de comedor al aire libre de
680 pies cuadrados, que fue
aprobado recientemente por
la Municipal de la Ciudad.
Los residentes pronto podrán
visitar la nueva ubicación.
!Es esa época del año otra
vez! El Desfile Festivo de La
Ciudad de La Puente 2015
se llevara a cabo el viernes,
4 de diciembre 2015, que
comenzará a las 5:30 de la
tarde en Main Street. La ciudad
invita a las organizaciones
escolares locales de servicios,
escuelas, iglesias, grupos
juveniles, las organizaciones
deportivas y negocios para que
participen en las festividades
como una entrada del desfile.
Una aplicación de entrada
de desfile está disponible en
el sitio web de la Ciudad en
www.lapuente.org. Todos
los materiales de aplicación
se deben entregar al Centro
Comunitario de La Puente
el viernes, 20 de noviembre
del 2015. Nos disculpamos
de antemano, pero no se
aceptarán entradas después
de la fecha de vencimiento.
Desfile del año pasado fue
un gran éxito, con más de 70
entradas! Contemplamos a la
comunidad para ayudar a hacer
este desfile más grande y mejor
añadiendo más entradas. Para
más información, por favor
llame al (626) 855-1560.
ALDI Supermercado Viene a La
Puente
Planes para el nuevo ALDI
Supermercado en Hacienda
Boulevard y Francisquito
Avenue están progresando
con la reciente demolición
del restaurante de Pizza
Hut que antes estaba en la
esquina. El lote vacio al sur,
anteriormente el lote de la
agencia de reurbanización, fue
vendida a Frontier Enterprises
para la construcción del ALDI
Supermercado. El almacenero
planea construir una tienda de
Horas de la
Ciudad de La
Puente
La Puente City Hall
15900 E. Main St.
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 855-1500
La Municipal
Lunes a Jueves
7:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Viernes
7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Horas de Seguridad y
Edificar
Lunes a Viernes
7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Centro para Gente Mayor
Lunes a Viernes
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Club de Niños y Niñas
Lunes a Viernes
2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Cerrado Sábados y
Domingos
Centre de la Comunidad
Lunes a Viernes
8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Sábado
8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Cerrado los Domingos
Centro de Actividades del
Aprendizaje Juvenil
Lunes a Viernes
2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Cerrado Sábados y
Domingos
18,557 pies cuadrados en el
sitio, que se especializa en las
grapas descuentos tales como
carnes frescas, fruto, y otros
artículos para el hogar.
ALDI es una compañía
hermana de Trader Joe’s,
ambos propiedades de la familia
Albrecht de Alemania. La tienda
nueva en La Puente es parte de la
expansión de la compañía hacia
al oeste, incluyendo mas de cien
tiendas en la Costa Oeste. El
diseño del ALDI Supermercado
de La Puente delinea acabados
contemporáneos, incluyendo
chapas de piedra natural y toldos
de aluminio anodizado sobre
las entradas de los clientes.
ALDI promete proveer una
manera económica de hacer
las compras para compradores
locales. La Puente esta muy
entusiasmada que viene ALDI
a la comunidad y tiene la
esperanza que sea una de las
primeras ALDI Supermercados
que se abre en California.
Jersey Mike’s y WSS
Zapatos
Jersey Mike’s Subs viene al
Súper Centro Comercial. La
tienda se ubicará en 1281 N.
Hacienda Boulevard junto a
Starbucks y Waba Grill. Se tiene
previsto abrir a principios del
2016. Jersey Mike fue fundado
en 1956 en la costa este y
sirve sándwiches submarinos
a la orden, rebana las carnes y
quesos, según sea necesario.
Los sandwiches son famosos por
ser ordenados al “Modo de Mike”,
que consiste en rebanadas de
cebolla, lechuga desmenuzada,
tomate, especias, y “El Jugo”
- una mezcla de vinagre de vino
tinto y aceite de oliva.
Los planes para los Zapatos
de WSS de trasladarse al
Super Centro Comercial
también continúan. La tienda
estará ubicada junto a Harbor
Freight Tools en un espacio
aproximadamente de 14,000
pies cuadrados. WSS Shoes
está creciendo y los planes para
ampliar su almacén en la nueva
ubicación para vender marcas
más populares, como de Nike a
Adidas a Converse y más. Se
anima a los residentes a seguir
visitando estos nuevos negocios,
así como todos los negocios en
la Ciudad para mantener los
ingresos fiscales locales en la
comunidad y ayudar a nuestra
economía local de negocios.
La Ciudad Actualiza
Elemento de Vivienda
La Ciudad sigue progresando
en la certificación del Estado
del Elemento de Vivienda
actualizado. Después de varias
juntas publicas en el verano,
un proyecto fue enviado al
Estado a fines de agosto 2015
para evaluación. Audiencias
públicas serán programadas
en el otoño de 2015 con la
esperanza de adoptar el
Elemento de Vivienda a los
fines de este año o principios
del 2016. La participación
del publico es un componente
vital para crear el Elemento de
Vivienda mejor posible para
preservar la vivienda actual en
la ciudad, asegurar un desarrollo
de calidad en el futuro, y cumplir
con las metas de vivienda bajo
mandato Estatal.
Para mas información
sobre los próximos talleres
y audiencias públicas, por
favor llame a la División de
Planificación de la Ciudad a
(626) 855-1538.
Programa De Reciclaje
de su Árbol De Navidad
Cada temporada navideña,
la Ciudad de La Puente
proporciona un programa
de reciclaje de Árboles de
Navidad donde los residentes
pueden colocar sus árboles en
frente de la acera o de llevar
sus árboles de Navidad al
parque de La Puente a 501
N. Glendora Avenue para
reciclar. El programa este año
comenzará el sábado, 26 de
diciembre 2015 y continuara
el viernes, 8 de enero 2016.
Si usted quiere que su árbol
sea recogido de su acera,
simplemente coloque al lado
de sus contenedores en su
día de colección de basura.
Árboles más de 6 pies de
altura tienen que ser cortados
en la mitad.
Árboles de Navidad tienen
que estar libre de todas las
decoraciones. Esto significa
quitar todas las luces, oropel,
enguirnalda, bolsa de plástico,
soportes del árbol, alambre,
cuerda, clavos, y el resto de
los materiales extranjeros
que tengan en los árboles
antes de reciclarlos. Lo
sentimos, pero árboles que
tengan nieve artificial no serán
coleccionados en la acera o
aceptados en el parque de
La Puente.
¡Al reciclar su árbol ahorra el
espacio valioso del terraplén!
Los árboles se ponen en
la tierra del estiércol para
abonar, o la alternativa de la
cubierta diaria del terraplén
que reduce la erosión de la
tierra y disuade crecimiento
de la mala hierba.
Mientras que el
acontecimiento es gratuito, los
individuos que disponen de
sus árboles del día de fiestas
deben ser residentes de la
Ciudad de La Puente para
poder participar. Para más
información, llame por favor a
la Municipal de La Ciudad de
La Puente al (626) 8 5 5 1500 o llame a
los Servicios
de Valley
Vista al
(800) 4426454.
Declaración de la Misión
de la Ciudad
La Puente es una amistosa, culturalmente diversa, pequeña
Ciudad orientada a la familia que provee servicios de calidad
en una manera responsable socialmente y fiscalmente.
Metas de Tres Años
Lograr estabilidad y sostenibilidad fiscal
Realzar las instalaciones e infraestructura de la Ciudad
Mejorar el imagen y percepción de la Ciudad
Realzar programas y actividades de la Ciudad
Realzar la Seguridad Pública
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Spotlight La Puente
Our Community
Fall 2015