South El Monte News - June 2025

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SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR GLORIA OLMOS

MAYOR PRO TEM HECTOR DELGADO

COUNCILMEMBER MANUEL ACOSTA

COUNCILMEMBER RUDY BOJORQUEZ

COUNCILMEMBER LARRY RODRIGUEZ

CITY

COUNCIL MEETINGS

The City Council holds regular meeting on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Regular meetings start at 6:00 P.M.

Questions or Assistance

For additional information, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 579-6540 ext. 3280.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

June 3 & 17

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 SERVICES DIRECTOR

ARIANA DE LA CRUZ

FINANCE DIRECTOR

MASAMI HIGA

HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR

IYOB TESSEMA

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

DANILO BATSON

INTERIM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

GERARDO MARQUEZ

CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS

ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN/GIRLSMeets Quarterly / Upcoming Meeting July 16

COMMUNITY SERVICESMeets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 P.M.

PATRIOTIC - Meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:00 P.M

PLANNING - Meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:00 P.M

Agenda and Meeting Minutes are available on the City’s website at cityofsouthelmonte.org

CONNECT WITH US

CITYOFSOUTHELMONTE.ORG

SIGN UP FOR NOTIFICATIONS NOTIFY ME AT CITYOFSOUTHELMONTE.

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS

Certificate of recognition presented to
Deputy Joshua R. Rodriguez for his service to the City of South El Monte.
Certificate of Recognition presented to Deputy Kingsley K. Obichere for his service to the City of South El Monte.
City of South El Monte Proclamation on Recycling and Organics Separation in honor of Earth Day 2025.
Proclamation proclaiming May 4, 2025 - May 10, 2025 as Professional Municipal Clerks’ Week.
Proclamation presented to Valle Lindo School District teachers and administration proclaiming May 5, 2025 – May 9, 2025 Teacher Appreciation Week.
Certificate of Recognition presented to the New Temple Elementary Science Olympiad Team for their outstanding achievement in earning the gold medal at the Los Angeles Regional Science Olympiad’s Elementary Tournament.

J U N E E V E N T S J U N E E V E N T S

FOR CHILDREN

SMARTY PANTS STORYTIME*

FRIDAYS, JUNE 20 & 27, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Let’s get ready for school! Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement while learning school readiness skills and having fun For ages 2 – 5 with a parent or caregiver

STEAM SUMMER FUN!

SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Register for the Summer Discovery Program to celebrate reading and explore STEAM concepts through books and fun activities For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver

WHAT’S DENSITY?

SATURDAY, JUNE 14 , 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Learn the science behind density with a fun experiment and enjoy our newest collection of science books For ages 5-12 with a parent or caregiver

WATER EXPLORATION FOR BABIES & TODDLERS*

SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Join us and enjoy a variety of multisensory water stations while bonding with your little explorer For ages 18 months - 5 years and their parent or caregiver Children will cool off with an ice cream popsicle and other snacks Refreshments were generously donated by the Friends of the South El Monte Library *Parents and guardians: Please be aware that refreshments will be served at this program A list of ingredients will be provided

CROCHET WORKSHOP FOR KIDS: LEVEL 1

WEDNESDAYS, JUNE 4, 11, 18, & 25, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Would you like to learn how to crochet? Join our 4-week learning workshop! Each week, we will learn new techniques and build upon your skills All materials are provided Registration required and must be able to attend all sessions For ages 6-12

SOUTH EL MONTE LIBRARY

1430 N CENTRAL AVE

SUNDAY & MONDAY : CLOSED

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY : 12 PM - 8 PM

THURSDAY - SATURDAY : 10 AM - 6 PM

FOR TEENS

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Join us in making special buttons with messages of freedom justice and positive changes we want for our communities! Juneteenth is a holiday, celebrated annually on June 19, that remembers the day in 1865 when word came to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, that they were free – two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 For Ages 12-18

FOR ADULTS

TISSUE PAPER ART

THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 10 AM - 11 AM

Create and color a one-of -a-kind postcard with tissue paper, water, and a brush Then send it to someone you love For Adults

*This program is part of Smart Start at the Library, LA County Library s collection of programs and services for early learners ages 0 - 5 and their caregivers

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

(626)

• LASD.ORG/TEMPLE 911 FOR LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES OR IN-PROGRESS CRIMES

HOMELESS RESOURCES

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

CLEAN THEM

FIREWORKS SAFETY

Fireworks are symbolic of Fourth of July celebrations. Bright, colorful and fun to watch, fireworks can be very dangerous.

Even fireworks labeled “Safe and Sane” can severely burn or kill you. In fact, 90% of all fireworksrelated injuries are caused by legal fireworks. Instead, the Los Angeles County Fire Department encourages everyone to leave it to the professionals and visit a fireworks show

If you plan on using “Safe and Sane” fireworks, learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from fireworks-related injuries.

Illegal Fireworks

Any item that explodes, rises in the air, moves about the ground or is not approved and labeled “Safe and Sane” by the State Fire Marshal, is illegal in California. Below are examples of illegal fireworks that are not to be used:

Safe and sane fireworks

Discover more safety topics at: fire.lacounty.gov

facebook.com/LACoFD instagram.com/lacountyfd twitter.com/LACoFD

Mother & Daughter

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

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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 (AGES 60+)

• TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

• SOCIAL WORKER

• SOCIAL/EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

• HEALTH/WELLNESS PROGRAMS

• EXCURSIONS

*Programs and events are subject to change, rescheduling or cancellation without notice.

Must be registered at the Senior Center to participate in any programming and events.

Scan QR Code for Senior Services Webpage.

REGISTRATION DAYS AND HOURS

FOR NEW/RENEWAL SENIOR CENTER PARTICIPANTS:

MONDAY – FRIDAY

8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

THE CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE RECOGNIZED SENIOR SERVICES

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