SOUTH EL MONTE NEWS
GENERAL ELECTION VOTING ENDS SOON
Voting in the Statewide General Election ends at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024.
If you return your ballot by mail, it must be postmarked by Tuesday, November 5th. There will also be a 24-hour ballot drop off at the South El Monte Library, 1430 North Central Avenue, South El Monte.
South El Monte voters who wish to vote in person may cast their ballot at any Voting Center (polling place) in Los Angeles County. One voting center will be located at the South El Monte Community Center - Gymnasium, 1530 Central Avenue, South El Monte. This Voting Center will be open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, November 2nd to 4th from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Some other voting centers open as early as eleven days before the election.
On Election Day, Tuesday, November 5th all Voting Centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
If you have not yet registered, but would like to vote, you may be able to conditionally register as late as November 5th. Information about conditional registration, ballot dropbox locations, and voter center locations is available at lavote.gov.
South El Monte voters will have an opportunity to vote for Mayor and two seats on the City Council.
Measure SEM, the South El Monte Locally-Controlled Services Measure, will also appear on the ballot. Measure SEM was placed on the ballot by a unanimous vote of the South El Monte City Council. For more information about Measure SEM, visit cityofsouthelmonte.org/MeasureSEM.
SOUTH EL MONTE AQUATIC CENTER POOL REPLASTERING PROJECT UPDATE
The South El Monte Aquatic Center Pool Replastering Project is underway. The Aquatic Center will be closed for approximately three months to allow for necessary renovations to the large and small pools. The project will address the aging surface of both pools by replastering them.
The project is funded through grants from the California Natural Resources Agency and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), administered locally by the Los Angeles County Development Authority.
The scope of work includes removing and replacing tiles (including those with depth markers and swimming lane markers), updating lighting fixtures, and replacing handrails and drain covers. The project is expected to be completed by mid-December 2024.
We appreciate your patience during these upgrades and look forward to welcoming you back to the improved facility!
SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR GLORIA OLMOS
MAYOR PRO TEM RUDY BOJORQUEZ
COUNCILMEMBER MANUEL ACOSTA
COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD ANGEL
COUNCILMEMBER HECTOR DELGADO
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
The City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Regular meetings start at 6 p.m.
Questions or Assistance
For additional information, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 579-6540 ext. 3280.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
November 12 & 26
To view Agendas or Agenda packets use the side QR Code, scroll down to the current and upcoming events section.
CITY MANAGER
RENE SALAS
CITY CLERK
ADRIAN GARCIA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
GUILLERMO ARREOLA
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
ARIANA DE LA CRUZ
HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
IYOB TESSEMA
FINANCE DIRECTOR
MASAMI HIGA
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
JOHN POEHLER
CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS
ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN/GIRLS(Commissioner Vacancy)
Meets Quarterly / Upcoming Meeting January 15
COMMUNITY SERVICES(Commissioner Vacancy)
Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 P.M.
PATRIOTIC - Meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 6:00 P.M
PLANNING - Meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 P.M.
Agenda and Meeting Minutes are available on the City’s website at cityofsouthelmonte.org
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CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
GENERAL ELECTION VOTING CENTER
The City of South El Monte together with the Los AngelesCounty Elections Division will be hosting a 4-day Vote Center for the November 5, 2024 General Election.
VOTE CENTER SCHEDULE
Location: Community Center - Gymnasium 1530 Central Ave. South El Monte, CA 91733
Days: November 2nd - November 4th Times: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Day: November 5th, Election Day Times: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
BALLOT DROP BOX
Location: South El Monte Library 1430 Cental Ave. South El Monte, CA 91733
Plaque of Appreciation by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10218 to the City of South El Monte. (Pictured Left)
Certificate of Recognition presented to recipients of the 2023 Good Corporate Citizens by the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts. (Pictured Right)
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE
1415 N. SANTA ANITA AVENUE
SOUTH EL MONTE, CALIFORNIA 91733 (626) 579-6540
NOTICE OF NOMINEES FOR PUBLIC OFFICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the following persons have been nominated for the offices designated to be filled at the General Municipal Election to be held in the City of South El Monte on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
For Mayor Vote for One
Gracie Retamoza
Gloria Olmos
For Member of the City Council
Hector Delgado
Richard Angel
Salvador “Sal” Ramirez
Larry Rodriguez
Measure to be Voted On:
Vote for No More Than Two
SOUTH EL MONTE LOCALLY-CONTROLLED SERVICES MEASURE. Shall the measure that replaces the county-controlled “Measure H” 0.25% sales tax with a locally-controlled, independently audited, City of South El Monte revenue source generating approximately $1.6 million annually for South El Monte general services such as public safety, housing programs, parks/recreation, homelessness prevention, and road repairs, by creating a one-quarter cent (0.25%) sales tax that starts when the “Measure H” tax ends and continue s until repealed by voters be adopted?
/s/Sabrina Muhne
Interim City Clerk/Elections Official
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
ANIMAL CONTROL (SEAACA) (562) 803-3301
ANONYMOUS NARCOTICS TIP LINE (626) 292-3375
BUSINESS LICENSES (626) 332-5797
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (626) 443-0180
GREATER EL MONTE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (626) 579-7777
HOUSING RIGHTS HOTLINE (800) 477-5977
LA COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE (626) 258-6001
LA COUNTY SOCIAL PROGRAMS 211
LA COUNTY WHITTIER NARROWS (626) 575-5526
LIBRARY (626) 443-4158
POST OFFICE (800) 275-8777
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY SERVICE CENTER (626) 575-5431
SUPERVISOR HILDA L. SOLIS OFFICE (626) 350-4500
VECTOR CONTROL (562) 944-9656
UTILITY COMPANIES
ATHENS SERVICES (TRASH/STREET SWEEPING) (888) 336-6100
EDISON (800) 655-4555
GAS COMPANY (800) 427-2000
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY (626) 448-6183
SPECTRUM (888) 369-2808
CITY HALL
CITY YARD
COMMUNITY CENTER
SENIOR CENTER
SHERIFF’S TEMPLE
LAS TUNAS DR., TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 (626) 285-7171 • LASD.ORG/TEMPLE 911 FOR LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES OR IN-PROGRESS CRIMES
HOMELESS RESOURCES
LAHSA (LOS ANGELES HOMELESS SERVICES AUTHORITY) MAKE A HOMELESS OUTREACH REQUEST AT LA-HOP.ORG OR DIAL 211
Efficient San Gabriel Valley
Free Home Energy Efficiency Assessments
What is eSGV?
eSGV is a program that provides San Gabriel Valley residents with FREE home energy efficiency assessments, helping them identify opportunities that may reduce household energy usage and costs.
Efficient San Gabriel Valley
What We'll Review
Building Materials
Heating and Cooling
Lighting
Kitchen Appliances
Laundry Appliances
Home & Office
Electronics
Indoor Water Usage
Outdoor Water Usage
Rebates and Savings
Assistance Programs
Participate in 3 Simple Steps
Sign up for your in person or virtual assessment at www sgvcog org/esgv or call (626) 457-1800
On the day of the assessment, staff will work with you to identify ways to improve your home's energy efficiency
Within 7 days, staff will send you a personalized action plan with resources and rebate information, helping you get started on your energy efficiency projects!
¡Mejoras gratuitas de energía limpia para los residentes del Valle de San Gabriel!
¡Elige tu tipo de mejora sin costo!
Hogar
Parcialmente Eléctrico
Reemplazo de techo*
Paneles solares en el techo**
Almacenamiento de baterías
Calentador de agua con bomba de calor
Bomba de calor para calefacción y refrigeración***
Estufa o parrilla de inducción
Secadora de ropa eléctrica
Mejoras de climatización y eficiencia energética
¡Regístrate antes de diciembre de 2024 en el enlace a continuación! Los fondos son limitados y se asignan por orden de llegada.
Ahorra dinero en energía sin costos de tu bolsillo.
Nuestros Socios
Obtén tranquilidad con energía de respaldo durante emergencias.
Mejora la calidad del aire en tu hogar y comunidad.
Elegibilidad
• Debes ser propietario de tu hogar
• Debe ser una vivienda unifamiliar
Debes aceptar que el trabajo se complete para el verano de 2025
Aumenta tu comodidad y prepárate para condiciones climáticas extremas, como olas de calor.
• Debes vivir en el área elegible según el mapa de BAAEC
• Debes cumplir con los requisitos de ingresos del programa (ver tabla de ingresos)
Comunidades participantes: El Monte, South El Monte, City of Industry, La
West
Puente,
Covina, Baldwin Park, Hacienda Heights, Bassett, Avocado
BASKETBALL
PARKS & RECREATION DIVISION
The Parks and Recreation Division enriches the quality of lives for our community through the variety of events and programs they provide.
COMMUNITY CENTER
1530 CENTRAL AVE. • (626) 579-2043
MONDAY-FRIDAY • 1:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS
• ADULT SPORTS
• AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
• PARK & FACILITY RENTALS
• SEASONAL DAY CAMPS
• FITNESS CLASSES
• SPECIAL EVENTS
• YOUTH & RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
*Programs, events, and fees are subject to change.
CONNECT WITH US SEM_PARKSANDREC
SIGN UP FOR NOTIFICATIONS NOTIFY ME AT CITYOFSOUTHELMONTE.ORG
REGISTER FOR PARKS & RECREATION ONLINE
SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION
SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION
SENIOR CENTER
1556 CENTRAL AVE. • (626) 448-0131
MONDAY-FRIDAY • 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS
• NUTRITION PROGRAM (60+)
• TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
• SOCIAL/EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
• HEALTH/WELLNESS PROGRAMS
• EXCURSIONS
*Programs and events are subject to change. Must be registered at the Senior Center to participate in any programming.
CHAIR
Wednesdays
Está invitado a participar en talleres gratuito, educativo e informativo, para aprender sobre salud y bienestar mental organizado por el Programa Unido de Promotores de Salud Mental del condado de Los Ángeles.
NOVIEMBRE 7: Duelo y Pérdida
NOVIEMBRE14: Inteligencia Emocional
NOVIEMBRE 21: Fiestas Navideñas
10:00 AM -11:00 AM
South El Monte Senior Center 1556 Central Ave, South El Monte Taller Presencial
