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IN THIS ISSUE PARKING ENFORCEMENT
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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
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SUMMER AQUATICS
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SENIOR SERVICES
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HAVE A HAPPY & SAFE
CITY NEEDS YOUR INPUT FOR HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
YOUR IDEAS ARE A VITAL PART OF THIS PROCESS
The City of South El Monte is in the process of updating its housing plan called the “Housing Element” and invites community members to participate. The Housing Element is a living document that sets goals, policies, and actions that address the housing needs of current and anticipated residents at all income levels in the City. Cities and counties by law are required to update their housing elements every eight years. City Officials believe our community’s input is critical and encourage community members to submit their feedback in the Housing Element survey, which is available online until July 23, 2021 and accessible at:
NO ILLEGAL FIREWORKS IN SOUTH EL MONTE! $1,000 FINE
English : https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HousingElementSurvey Spanish: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EncuestaDeLaVivienda The survey will gather community feedback about housing preferences and needs, and will review the key concepts that will guide the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update including preventing displacement, providing access to opportunity, increasing production of housing, the built environment, and providing housing opportunities for South El Monte residents.
SAVE THE DATE! Residential Customer
City of South El Monte 1415 Santa Anita Ave. South El Monte, CA 91733
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For more information, contact Assistant Planner Ian McAleese at imcaleese@soelmonte.org or at (626) 579-6540 ext. 3201.
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UPCOMING HOLIDAY CLOSURE
ALL CITY FACILITIES WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, JULY 5, 2021 *STREET & TRASH COLLECTION SERVICES WILL OPERATE REGULAR SCHEDULE.
SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL MAYOR MAYOR PRO TEM COUNCILMAN COUNCILMAN COUNCILWOMAN
GLORIA OLMOS RICHARD ANGEL MANUEL ACOSTA HECTOR DELGADO GRACIE RETAMOZA
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
The City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. City Council Meetings During COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all City Council Meetings are held via teleconference, until further notice. The City Council Chambers is closed to the public.
Public Participation
Join Zoom Meeting (View and/or Participate ONLY during PUBLIC COMMENT) Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81375798835 Webinar ID: 813 7579 8835 Or Call In: 1(669) 900-6833, when prompted, then enter 81375798835#
Questions or Assistance
For additional information, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 579-6540 ext. 3280.
UPCOMING MEETINGS JULY 13TH & 27TH
CITY MANAGER RACHEL BARBOSA DEPUTY CITY MANAGER RENE SALAS CITY CLERK DONNA G. SCHWARTZ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COLBY CATALDI
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CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE COVID-19 HOURS Please be advised that City hours and operations are subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For updates visit our City website and social media platforms.
South El Monte Library 1430 N. Central Ave, South EL Monte CA 91733 626.443.4158
COVID-19 HOTLINE (626) 652-6800
CITY HALL
1415 SANTA ANITA AVENUE • (626) 579-6540 MONDAY – THURSDAY • 7:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M. FRIDAY – SUNDAY • CLOSED CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS Administration Human Resources Building & Safety Community Development Economic Development Public Works/Engineering
City Clerk Finance Housing Planning
CITY YARD
1900 CENTRAL AVENUE • (626) 444-3158 MONDAY – THURSDAY • 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY CENTER
1530 CENTRAL AVENUE • (626) 579-2043 (FACILITY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE) INFORMATION LINE HOURS MONDAY – THURSDAY • 1:00 P.M – 5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER
IMPORTANT NUMBERS ANIMAL CONTROL (SEAACA)
(562) 803-3301
ANONYMOUS NARCOTICS TIP LINE
(626) 292-3375
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(626) 443-0180
HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER
(800) 477-5977
SUPERVISOR HILDA L. SOLIS OFFICE
(626) 350-4500
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY SERVICE CENTER
(626) 575-5431
GREATER EL MONTE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(626) 579-7777
LIBRARY
(626) 443-4158
LA COUNTY SOCIAL PROGRAMS
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LA COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE
(626) 258-6001
POST OFFICE
(800) 275-8777
VECTOR CONTROL
(562) 944-9656
LAHSA (LOS ANGELES HOMELESS SERVICES AUTHORITY) MAKE A HOMELESS OUTREACH REQUEST AT LA-HOP.ORG
UTILITY COMPANIES
EDISON
(800) 655-4555
GAS COMPANY
(800) 427-2000
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY
(626) 448-6183
ATHENS SERVICES (TRASH/STREET SWEEPING)
(888) 336-6100
SPECTRUM (888) 369-2808
1443 SANTA ANITA AVENUE • (626) 652-3111 (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY) INFORMATION LINE HOURS MONDAY - THURSDAY • 9:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. CODE ENFORCEMENT & PARKING ENFORCEMENT
SENIOR CENTER
1556 CENTRAL AVENUE • (626) 448-0131 (FACILITY CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE) INFORMATION LINE HOURS MONDAY – FRIDAY • 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
SHERIFF’S TEMPLE STATION
8838 LAS TUNAS DR., TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 (626) 285-7171 • LASD.ORG/TEMPLE 911 FOR LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES OR IN-PROGRESS CRIMES
SB 1383
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Beginning January 1, 2022 All residents will be REQUIRED to separate organics from general trash.
RECYCLING
PUT THESE MATERIALS IN YOUR BLUE RECYCLING BIN Paper (All clean and dry paper) ✓ Cardboard (uncoated only) ✓ Cereal boxes (remove plastic liner) ✓ Egg cartons ✓ Envelopes (windows OK) ✓ Junk mail and magazines ✓ Packing or kraft paper ✓ Paper bags ✓ Phonebooks ✓ Sticky notes ✓ Wrapping paper (non-metallic) ✓ Shredded paper: place in sealed paper bag and label “Shredded Paper”
Clean paper
New FREE Bins to Residents
(Sizes available upon request)
Glass ✓ Glass bottles and jars only (metal caps and lids too)
Hard plastics
Metal ✓ Aluminum cans ✓ Metal caps and lids ✓ Paint cans (must be empty or dry) ✓ Spray cans (must be empty) ✓ Aluminum foil/trays: ✓ Steel (tin) cans ball foil up to softball size
Bottles and cans
Hard plastics (no plastic bags, wrappers, or Styrofoam) ✓ Bottles: leave caps on ✓ Buckets (metal handle OK) ✓ Coffee cup lids ✓ Containers and clamshells ✓ Flower pots and trays ✓ Toys (no electronics, metal, or batteries) ✓ Cups and plates ✓ Tubs and lids (plastic only, no Styrofoam)
No plastic bags
Automated Hauling Services (In & Out of neighborhoods quicker)
COMPOSTING
PUT THESE MATERIALS IN YOUR GREEN COMPOSTING BIN Dirty paper (All clean and dry paper) ✓ Greasy pizza boxes and paper bags ✓ Paper coffee flters ✓ Paper cups and plates ✓ Paper take-out boxes and containers ✓ Paper napkins, tissues, and paper towels ✓ Paper ice cream containers ✓ Paper milk and juice cartons (no foil liner) (metal rim is OK)
Soiled paper
Food Scraps ✓ All fruits and vegetables (pits and shells too) ✓ Coffee grounds ✓ Dairy products (no liquids) ✓ Eggshells and eggs ✓ Leftovers and spoiled food ✓ Meat (including bones) ✓ Seafood (including shellfsh)
Food scraps
Plants ✓ House plants ✓ All plant debris including fowers, leaves, weeds, and branches ✓ Tree trimmings (less than 6” in diameter and 4’ long) Hard plastics (no plastic bags, wrappers, or Styrofoam) ✓ Bags labeled “Compostable” only ✓ Corks (no plastic) ✓ Cooking grease: Small amounts can be soaked up with a paper towel and composted. ✓ Cotton balls/cotton swabs with paper stems ✓ Hair, fur, and feathers (non-synthetic/colored) ✓ Plastic clearly labeled “Compostable” ✓ Vegetable wood crates (metal wire OK) ✓ Waxed cardboard and paper ✓ Wood: small pieces of clean wood/sawdust (no plywood/ pressboard/painted/stained/treated) ✓ Wooden chopsticks, coffee stirrers, toothpicks
Plants
No plastic bags
LANDFILL
PUT THESE MATERIALS IN YOUR BLACK LANDFILL BIN 15-39
In July, the City Council will consider customer rates and amended contract for Athens Services. For more information, call the Customer Care Hotline at (626) 242-1666 or email at CustomerCare@ soelmonte.org
Clean, dry plastic bags can’t go in the blue or green bins, but can be recycled at participating supermarkets.
These items go in your black landfill bin because there are currently no recycling options: ✓ Broken ceramic dishware and glassware ✓ Diapers ✓ Feminine products ✓ Kitty litter and animal feces (bagged) ✓ Composite items made of ✓ Glass (other than bottles and jars) multiple materials ✓ Juice, soup, or soy milk type boxes ✓ Light bulbs: incandescent only, no with foil/plastic liner mercury-containing bulbs, i.e., fuorescent or HID
Find recycling options for these toxic or bulky items Appliances Asbestos Batteries: small residential quantities can be recycled Construction debris. Electronics Household hazardous waste or chemicals Large items (furniture, metal, plastic, wood, etc.) Light bulbs containing mercury (Fluorescent/HID) Motor oil Needles or syringes Paint Toys with electronics or batteries
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SOUTH EL MONTE, HAS GONE LIVE WITH
A NEW DIGITAL PERMITTING SYSTEM The City can now automate the management and tracking of permit applications from start to finish to increase transparency, save valuable time and resources, and improve user experience for both residents and agency staff.
PERMITS
BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, PLANNING PLUMBING, MECHANICAL Commercial and Residential
REDUCES permit processing time by 33% with “easy use” digital permitting processes.
AUTOMATED
TRACKING & MANAGEMENT OF PERMIT APPLICATIONS FROM START TO FINISH
BETTER project management capabilities, keeping projects on schedule and on budget.
Customer has complete visibility and transparency throughout the permitting process.
IMPROVED builder, engineer, architect productivity, saving customers time and money.
SELFSERVICE
PERMITTING SYSTEM AVAILABLE 24/7
No more lines, wait times or inconvenient trips to City Hall.
(626) 579-6540
EASY to upload documents, submit applications, make payments, check status, schedule inspections from the comfort of your home or office.
PERMITS.CITYOFSOUTHELMONTE.ORG
CUSTOMERCARE@SOELMONTE.ORG
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PARKING ENFORCEMENT
The City of South El Monte utilizes Public Safety Officers to enforce California Vehicle Code, South El Monte Municipal Code and Uniform Fire Code relating to parking violations in the City. The objective is to ensure the safety of pedestrians and motorist who use private and public passages.
COMMON PARKING VIOLATIONS:
Code Violation 22500 (f ) CVC Parking on Sidewalk 22500 (e) CVC Blocking a Private/Public Driveway 22514 CVC Fire Hydrant 21458 (a1) CVC Red Curb Parking 21458 (a2) CVC Yellow Curb Parking 21458 (a3) CVC White Curb Parking 10.016.020 SMC Street Sweeping 10.08.010 SMC Overweight Vehicles in Residential Zone
Fee $46 $46 $46 $46 $46 $46 $42 $56
HOW TO REPORT A PARKING VIOLATION
Is there a vehicle in your neighborhood violating a parking ordinance? Parking violations may be reported by:
Calling the Public Safety Center
Call the Public Safety Center at (626) 652-3111 to report parking violations.
City Website
Visit the City’s website at cityofsouthelmonte.org to report parking violations. Click on the Online Service Requests button on the home page, enter “Parking Enforcement.” Make a request for parking enforcement, provide the time and location of parking violation, enter the type of violation, submit a photo and click on the “Submit” button. The request will be sent to Parking Enforcement personnel.
HOW TO CORRECT AN EQUIPMENT VIOLATION (5200 OR 5204(A) CVC)
If the citation is an equipment violation (5200 or 5204(a) CVC), the fee can be paid, or the violation can be corrected. The violations below are considered “fix-it tickets” and need to be corrected plus the CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION on the back of the cite needs to be completed by going to any Police, Sheriff, CHP Station or the South El Monte Public Safety Center. • Section 5200 CVC - Front and/or rear license plate not properly mounted and displayed • Section 5204(a) - Expired Registration Tabs If the violation has been corrected and the CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION on back of the citation has been properly signed-off, the fee will be reduced to $10. Note: For Section 5204(a), the current registration tabs must be affixed to the license plate before the citation can be signed-off by a Peace Officer. A copy of the registration is not sufficient even though the registration fees may have been paid to the DMV.
HOW TO PAY A CITATION
Payment must be made within 21 days of issuance of the citation or 14 days of the mailing of the Notice of Delinquent Violation. Payment plans may be available. For more information, please call 866-353-5867 or visit https://www.paymycite.com/
Via Mobile Device
HOW TO CONTEST A PARKING CITATION
Use your mobile device with the “GORequest” application. Simply open the application, select new issue, choose “Parking Enforcement,” provide the time of parking violation, enter the type of violation, take a picture, and tap “Submit” – the application picks up the location and sends the issue directly to the City’s Parking Enforcement Department.
To contest a parking citation, a request for an Administrative Review must be made in writing within 21 days of the issuance date or within 14 days of the mailing of the Notice of Delinquent Violation.
Send the proper amount of citation by check or money order, payable to the City of South El Monte. Enclose the parking citation along with your payment and mail to:
City of South El Monte c/o Parking Citation Service Center P.O. Box 11923 Santa Ana, CA 92711
Online
Visit https://www.paymycite.com/ to pay your parking citation. All major credit cards are accepted. A $3.95 processing fee is applied.
Phone
Call 866-450-2528 to pay your citation. All major credit cards are accepted. A $3.95 processing fee is applied.
CITY HALL DOES NOT SIGN-OFF CITATIONS, REVIEW OR ACCEPT PAYMENTS FOR CITATIONS.
For additional information, call the Public Safety Center at (626) 652-3111.
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY
SHERIFF’S
TEMPLE STATION 8838 LAS TUNAS DRIVE TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 (626) 285-7171 DIAL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES
The City of South El Monte contracts with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement services. Designated deputies of the Sheriff’s Temple Station oversee the safety of South El Monte community members. Temple Station responsibilities include: • Promoting and preserving public order. • Documenting and investigating any criminal activity. • Providing emergency response to all life threatening incidents. • Preventing Crime by Community Policing with the community it serves. • Ongoing education to citizens within the community with current crime prevention ideas and methods.
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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 INFORMATION LINE HOURS MONDAY-THURSDAY • 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS
VISIT OUR VIRTUAL RECREATION CENTER FOR: • RESOURCES • CLASSES • CONTESTS * PROGRAMS, EVENTS, & FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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City of South El Monte Community Services Department
July Virtual Pet Contest Pet Contest Categories Contest runs from July 5th to July 23rd. Winner will be announced on the City of South El Monte's Parks and Recreation Instagram page, @sem_parksandrec. Please visit cityofsouthelmonte.org to download an application and email it to nrodriguez@soelmonte.org along with a picture per category and/or video if entering the trick category. Must be a recent picture/video. *Must be a South El Monte resident to participate in contest. Deadline to submit entry is Friday, July 23, 2021.
SEM_PARKSANDREC For more information, please call 626-579-2043.
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Ages 18 & Over League Begins Wednesday, August 18, 2021 Season Length: 10 Weeks including playoffs Game Day/Times: Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 8:30 p.m.
Residents: July 12, 2021 - August 13, 2021 Non-Residents: July 26, 2021 - August 13, 2021 Fee: $300 per team and $60 refundable forfeit fee FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 626-579-2043.
Registration will be held at the South El Monte Community Center, 1530 Central Ave. Monday - Friday from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Proof of age is required at the time of registration. *Subject to change or cancellation due to Covid-19 guidelines at the time of program.
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South El Monte Aquatic Center
Now - August 20th THE SUMMER CAMP PROVIDES A SAFE AND ENRICHING ATMOSPHERE FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES K-8TH. THIS YEAR THE CAMP HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO OPERATE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHYSICAL DISTANCING AND SANITATION PROCEDURES PROVIDED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE CDC GUIDELINES.
RESIDENT FEE: $50/WEEK (SIBLING DISCOUNT AVAILABLE) NON-RESIDENTS FEE: $100/WEEK REGISTER AT THE SOUTH EL MONTE COMMUNITY CENTER, 1530 CENTRAL AVE. MONDAY - FRIDAY FROM 1 P.M. - 5 P.M. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF CHILD'S AGE/GRADE AND SOUTH EL MONTE RESIDENCY FOR FEE
WEEK 5: JULY 6TH - JULY 9TH WEEK 6: JULY 12TH - JULY 16TH WEEK 7: JULY 19TH - JULY 23RD WEEK 8: JULY 26TH - JULY 30TH WEEK 9: AUGUST 2ND - AUGUST 6TH WEEK 10: AUGUST 9TH - AUGUST 13TH WEEK 11: AUGUST 16TH - AUGUST 20TH
*SUMMER SCHOOL CURRICULUM ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE SEM_PARKSANDREC
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SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE PROGRAM MONDAY, JULY 12 & 26 • 9:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. SOUTH EL MONTE SENIOR CENTER • 1556 CENTRAL AVENUE, SOUTH EL MONTE
The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a low impact physical activity program proven to reduce pain and decrease stiffness. The sessions include gentle range-of-motion exercises that are suitable for every fitness level and ability. Led by a trained program leader, the exercises may be done either standing or sitting on a chair.
Must register to participate. Participants must wear face masks at all times. TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (626) 448-0131.
City of South El Monte Senior Services Division
(FOR SENIORS 60 AND OLDER ONLY)
JOIN US FOR SOME FRIENDLY GAMES OF BINGO! Wednesday, July 21 • 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
South El Monte Senior Center · 1556 Central Avenue · South El Monte
Join us for some fun games of Bingo!
Space is limited. Pre-registration is required; registration deadline: July 16. Participants will be screened upon arrival and are required to wear face masks at all times.
To pre-register or for more information, call (626) 448-0131.
SENIOR CENTER
1556 CENTRAL AVE. • (626) 448-0131 INFORMATION LINE HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY • 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS
The Senior Services Division would like to remind seniors that although the Senior Center remains closed due to COVID-19, they are offering the following services below to South El Monte residents 60 and older.
HOME-DELIVERED MEALS PROGRAM
TUESDAY - FRIDAY SUGGESTED, BUT NOT REQUIRED DONATION IS $10 PER WEEK. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED CALL (626) 448-0131 The Home Delivered Meals program provides meals to adults 60 and older who are “Safer at Home” due to COVID-19 and are unable to prepare meals for themselves. City staff delivers 7 meals once a week directly to the homes of seniors who reside in the City of South El Monte. There is no charge for eligible participants, but we appreciate your donation in any amount you can afford. If you are unable to donate, it will not affect your participation in our program.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (FREE)
MONDAY-FRIDAY • 8:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE 24 HOURS WITH TRANSPORTATION DISPATCHER. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (626) 448-0131. Transportation services are available to residents who are 60+ years of age or disabled (any age), Monday through Friday (except major holidays), from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This service transports participants within city limits and up to 15 miles outside South El Monte for medical appointments.