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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.
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City of South El Monte
1415 N. Santa Anita Ave.
South El Monte, CA 91733
Telephone: (626) 579-6540
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Be A Good Neighbor
Keep South El Monte
Clean & Beautiful
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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. .
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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”.