South El Monte News

BRINGING NEWS, PEOPLE AND EVENTS TO THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE

IN THIS ISSUE

NIGHT MARKET PG. 2

COMMUNITY SNAPSHOTS PG. 7

SENIOR SERVICES PG. 10

5K TURKEY DASH & 1K TROT PG. 12

MEET AND CONVERSE WITH SOUTH EL MONTE DEPUTIES AT AN EVENING WITH A COP EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 28

City leaders and officials invite our community members to join them and the South El Monte Sheriff’s Team for An Evening with a Cop event. The event will take place on Thursday, September 28 from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at Dunkin’, 1955 Durfee Avenue., Suite E, South El Monte.

The Evening with the Cop events are designed for our community members to meet and interact with the deputies that who serve and protect South El Monte citizens and to foster positive relationships.

The majority of law enforcement contact with the public is during a time of emergency or other crisis. During those situations, they are not the most effective time to build relationships. Evening with a Cop aims to break down barriers by providing community members the opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the South El Monte Sheriff’s Team in a relaxed setting. The event is informal with no speeches, presentations or agendas. Free pizza, donuts and coffee will be provided. For additional information, please call (626) 579-2043.

All City facilities will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2023 , in observance of Labor Day.

COMMUNITY BIKE RIDES EXTENDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND JOIN US ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 & OCTOBER 7

The City’s seasonal monthly community bike rides have been such a hit that they’ve been extended till October. Join us while you can on Saturday, September 9 and October 7 for fun 8-mile community bike rides around South El Monte! Bicyclists meet at 8:30 am at the South El Monte Community Center, 1530 Central Ave., and depart at 9 am. Light refreshments are provided at the beginning and end of bike ride. A Free bike raffle is held at the conclusion of each ride. Please be advised that the bike rides are recommended for ages 10 and older. For more information, please call the Community Center at

HOLIDAY CLOSURE

City of South El Monte 1415 Santa Anita Ave. South El Monte, CA 91733 Residential Customer PRSRT. STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #87 EL MONTE EDDM ECRWSS

SEPTEMBER 2023

SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR GLORIA OLMOS

MAYOR PRO TEM RICHARD ANGEL

COUNCILMEMBER MANUEL ACOSTA

COUNCILMEMBER RUDY BOJORQUEZ

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

SEPTEMBER 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

DONNA G. SCHWARTZ

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

GUILLERMO ARREOLA

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR

ARIANA DE LA CRUZ

FINANCE DIRECTOR

MASAMI HIGA

CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS

ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN/GIRLS -

Meets Quarterly / Upcoming Meeting

October 18 at 6:00 p.m.

COMMUNITY SERVICES - 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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FOOD VENDORS - RAFFLES - YARD GAMES S E M P A R K S A N D R E C THANK YOU ASSEMBLYMEMBER LISA CALDERON FOR AWARDING THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE $200,000 TO BE USED AT NEW TEMPLE PARK FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS!

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

SOUTH EL MONTE NEWS • SEPTEMBER 2023 03 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 City Clerk Human Resources Finance Building & Safety Housing Community Development Planning Economic Development Code Enforcement Public Works/Engineering Parking Enforcement CITY YARD 1900 CENTRAL AVENUE • (626) 444-3158 MONDAY - THURSDAY • 7:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS COMMUNITY CENTER 1530 CENTRAL AVENUE • (626) 579-2043 MONDAY - FRIDAY • 1:00 P.M - 9:00 P.M. CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS SENIOR CENTER 1556 CENTRAL AVENUE • (626) 448-0131 MONDAY - THURSDAY • 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. FRIDAY • 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS 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

RESOURCES LAHSA (LOS ANGELES HOMELESS SERVICES AUTHORITY) MAKE A HOMELESS OUTREACH REQUEST AT LA-HOP.ORG OR DIAL 211

HOMELESS

ANIMAL CONTROL (SEAACA) (562) 803-3301 ANONYMOUS NARCOTICS TIP LINE (626) 292-3375 BUSINESS LICENSES (626) 403-7258 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

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

UTILITY COMPANIES

BULKY ITEM PICK UPS

This service is for City of South El Monte residents within City limits. This service excludes multifamily properties (i.e., trailer home communities, 3+ units).

Athens Services provides residential customers three (3) bulky item pick ups per year. Bulky items are large items that do not fit in your trash bin such as couches, mattresses, furniture appliances, and green waste.

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS

Athens Services will pick up the following bulky items: dryers/washing machines, furniture, mattresses, refrigerators, rugs, tree trunks, and water heaters.

NOT ACCEPTABLE ITEMS

Automobile parts, construction debris, and hazardous waste will not be picked up as part of the bulky item pick ups by Athens Services. Also, these items are not allowed in your waste containers.

HOW TO SCHEDULE A BULKY ITEM PICK UP

Requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance of your normal collection day by contacting Athens Services at (855) 557-1007 or online at athensservices.com/bulky-item-pickup to ensure pick up.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:

Collection service will not operate on these holidays:

• New Year’s Day

• Memorial Day

• Independence Day

• Labor Day

• Thanksgiving Day

• Christmas

If your regular collection day falls on or after one of these holidays, pick up will be delayed one day.

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions, please call Athens Services at (888) 336-6100, during their normal business hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm and Saturday from 8am - 12pm.

STREET SWEEPING HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Street sweeping services will not take place on the following upcoming holidays in 2023:

• Labor Day (First Monday of September)

• Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday of November)

• Christmas Day (December 25th)

If your regular street sweeping day falls on one of the holidays listed above, your street will not be swept that day. Streets that are not swept due to holidays are not rescheduled but are skipped until the next regular sweep day. There is no make-up schedule for street sweeping.

Please be advised, that Public Safety Officers patrol and enforce other parking regulations (i.e., red zones, blue zones/handicap, sidewalk, etc.) on non-street sweeping days and holidays.

QUESTIONS

For additional information, visit our City website at www.cityofsouthelmonte.org/315/Street-Sweeping or call the Customer Care Hotline at (626) 242-1666.

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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

SOUTH EL MONTE NEWS • SEPTEMBER 2023 05 S E P T E M B E R 2 8 T H 6 P M - 7 : 3 0 P M S E M P A R K S A N D R E C An Evening

Cop T H U R S D A Y FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 626-579-2043 P l e a s e j o i n t h e C i t y o f S o u t h E l M o n t e a n d o u r S h e r i f f ’ s T e a m f o r a n e v e n i n g o f c o n v e r s a t i o n A s k q u e s t i o n s , t e l l u s a b o u t y o u r n e i g h b o r h o o d o r s h a r e y o u r c o n c e r n s G e t t o k n o w y o u r l o c a l d e p u t y s h e r i f f s w h i l e s h a r i n g w h a t m a t t e r s t o y o u F r e e p i z z a , d o n u t s , a n d c o f f e e w i l l b e p r o v i d e d AT DUNKIN' THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE INVITES YOU TO 1955 Durfee Ave. Suite E South El Monte CAR & BIKE SHOW Oktoberfest SUNDAY, October 29, 2023 SAVE THE DATE 10915 Michael Hunt Drive, South El Monte (626) 758-1094 Epiphany MUSIC ~ VENDORS ~ FOOD ~ BEER GARDEN MORE INFORMATION OMING SOON! FOLLOW US @EPIPHANYCATHOLICSCHOOL 10AM-4PM

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CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS

Certificates of Recognition were presented to the South El Monte Little Miss Bruins Softball Team for placing 1st in the District Tournament of Champions (TOC) and 2nd in All-Stars. Certificates of Recognition were presented to the South El Monte Minor Girls Bruins Softball Team for placing 1st in the Tournament of Champions (TOC) and 2nd in All-Stars.

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Certificates of Recognition were presented to the South El Monte Junior Girls Bruins Softball Team for placing 3rd in the State Championships and placing 1st in the Tournament of Champions (TOC) District 18.

COMMUNITY SNAPSHOTS

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PARKS & RECREATION DIVISION

COMMUNITY CENTER

• ADULT SPORTS

• AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

• AQUATIC PROGRAMS

• PARK & FACILITY RENTALS

• SEASONAL DAY CAMPS

• SPECIAL EVENTS

• YOUTH & RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS

*Programs, events, and fees are subject to change.

CONNECT WITH US SEM_PARKSANDREC

Parks and Recreation Division enriches the quality of lives for our community through the variety of events and programs they provide.

The

CENTRAL AVE. • (626) 579-2043

• 1:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. CLOSED

MAJOR HOLIDAYS

1530

MONDAY-FRIDAY

08 SOUTH EL MONTE NEWS • SEPTEMBER 2023 S E M P A R K S A N D R E C R E C R E A T I O N S W I M L A P S W I M ( A G E S 1 4 + ) S E N I O R W A T E R A E R O B I C S Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10:15 a m - 12:15 p m $1 00 per person Ages 55 + Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:30 a m - 10:15 a m Free! 1 5 0 0 C E N T R A L A V E S O U T H E L M O N T E A Q U A T I C C E N T E R C I T Y O F S O U T H E L M O N T E C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E S D E P A R T M E N T Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 6:00 p m - 8:00 p m Saturday 12:00 p m - 3:00 p m $1.50 for adults $1.00 for ages 17 and under F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N , P L E A S E C A L L T H E A Q U A T I C C E N T E R A T 6 2 6 - 4 4 2 - 0 5 6 9 O R T H E C O M M U N I T Y C E N T E R A T 6 2 6 - 5 7 9 - 2 0 4 3 *TIMES AND FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE A Q U A T I C P R O G R A M H O U R S

SOUTH EL MONTE NEWS • SEPTEMBER 2023 09 T H E B A B Y L A B City of South El Monte Community Services Department For more information, please call 626-579-2043 Registration is now open! Program begins September 6th! South El Monte Community Center 1530 Central Ave from 1:00 p m - 8:30 p m Space is limited and is on first-come, first-served basis Fee: $10/month per child *Must bring proof of child's age Classes are held at the South El Monte Mini Center 1824 Central Ave Positive Tots Play & Learn Under 2 Years Old (6 months - 23 months) Mondays & Wednesdays (10:30 a m - 11:30 a m ) Support growth, build self-esteem and encourage communication skills with classes that build strength through play Under 4 Years Old (24 months - 48 months) Mondays & Wednesdays (9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.) Teaches kids the skills they’ll need to start Preschool and Kindergarten with plenty of time for play and creativity sem parksandrec *Program is subject to change or cancellation at any time Registration begins at 9:00 AM Contest begins at 10:00 AM Ages 12 & Under Ages 13 & Over Best Trick Category sem parksandrec SKATE JAM FALL CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 SOUTH EL MONTE SKATE PARK, 1530 CENTRAL AVE. Join the fun at South El Monte's Skate Competition! Prizes will be awarded in each category age group Don t miss this opportunity to show off your stuff! All participants must comply with Skate Park rules and regulations and wear all necessary safety equipment 23 SEPT FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 626-579-2043. Skateboard giveaway while supplies last EVENT SPONSORED BY: F I R E S T A T I O N 9 0 F I R E S T A T I O N 9 0 J O I N U S F O R A F R E E P A N C A K E B R E A K F A S T , F I R E S A F E T Y D E M O S , T O U R O F F I R E S T A T I O N V E H I C L E S A N D G A M E S A P P R E C I A T I O N D A Y C I T Y O F S O U T H E L M O N T E C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E S D E P A R T M E N T F O R M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N , P L E A S E C A L L 6 2 6 - 5 7 9 - 2 0 4 3 S E M P A R K S A N D R E C VOLUNTEER COACHES SOUTH EL MONTE CO-ED LEAGUE YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATION INFORMATION GRADES AND DIVISIONS Pee Wee: Kinder - 2nd C Division: 3rd - 4th B Division: 5th - 6th A Division: 7th -8th WE ARE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER BASKETBALL COACHES FOR THE 2023 - 2024 YOUTH BASKETBALL SEASON INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS MUST COMPLETE A VOLUNTEER APPLICATION AND PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK City of South El Monte Community Services Department RESIDENTS: BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 5 2023 FEE: $60 (SIBLING DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTS) NON-RESIDENTS: BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 18 2023 FEE: $90 REGISTER AT THE SOUTH EL MONTE COMMUNITY CENTER 1530 CENTRAL AVE MONDAY - FRIDAY FROM 1:00 PM - 8:30 PM *PROOF OF GRADE LEVEL AND SOUTH EL MONTE RESIDENCY IS REQUIRED FOR FEE Space is limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis! Last day to register is Friday, October 13, 2023 For more information, please call 626-579-2043. SEM PARKSANDREC

SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION

SENIOR CENTER

1556 CENTRAL AVE. • (626) 448-0131

MONDAY-THURSDAY • 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

FRIDAY • 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS

• NUTRITION PROGRAM

• TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

• SOCIAL/EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

• HEALTH/WELLNESS PROGRAMS

• EXCURSIONS

*Programs, events, and fees are subject to change.

ACTIVITIES & MORE

SENIOR GUITAR CLASS

CRAFT CLASS

WED., SEPTEMBER 13 · 10:15 A.M. - 11:15 A.M.

LOW-COST HAIRCUTS

TUES., SEPTEMBER 26 · 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

NOTARY SERVICES

WED., OCTOBER 4 · 9:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. FREE FOR SENIORS (55+)

3L CLUB EXCURSION

VIEJAS CASINO

MON., SEPTEMBER 25

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MONDAYS · 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.

FOR MORE INFO. CONTACT CHAYO GONZALES AT (626)

CLUB MEETINGS &

3L CLUB • SEPT.: 5, 7, 19, 21 12:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. CLUB LATINO • SEPT.: 12, 14, 26, 28 12:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.

DEPART: 8:00 A.M. RETURN 7:30 P.M. FEE: $20 PER MEMBER $25 PER NON-MEMBER

534-7891.

CASH BINGO

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Scan QR code for registration link

Fee:

Online Registration

$10 per participant

SEM PARKSANDREC

18, 2023 SOUTH EL MONTE CITY HALL 1415 SANTA ANITA AVE. 1K RACE 8:30 AM | 5K RACE 9:30 AM

In-Person Registration South El Monte Community Center 1530 Central Ave. Monday - Friday from 1:00 PM - 8:30 PM Resident Fee:

NOVEMBER

TTURKEY URKEY DASH & DASH & 1K TROT 1K TROT 55K K

$5.00 Non-Resident Fee: $10.00

SATURDAY R E G I S T E R B E G I N N I N G S E P T E M B E R 1 1 , 2 0 2 3 CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT E V E N T D A Y R E G I S T R A T I O N S T A R T I N G A T 7 : 3 0 A M F R E E T - S H I R T W I T H P R E - R E G I S T R A T I O N B E F O R E N O V E M B E R 3 R D . FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 626-579-2043.

*Must bring proof of South El Monte Residency for Fee