Lawndalian the
l: En espagñinoa 11!
¡Vea la pa
Summer 2015 • Vol. 21 • No 2 • www.lawndalecity.org • (310) 973-3200
Illegal Fireworks Are Prohibited in Lawndale The City of Lawndale, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department will be out in force this Fourth of July season to curb the use of illegal fireworks in Lawndale. Illegal fireworks are any fireworks that do not bear the California Fire Marshal “Safe and Sane” designation. Safe and Sane fireworks can only be used in Lawndale from noon on July 4th through 1 a.m. on July 5th. Any firework that shoots up in the air or explodes is illegal anywhere and at any time in the City of Lawndale. Fireworks are also prohibited in all City parks.
THE FOLLOWING FIREWORKS ARE PROHIBITED:
Violations of these laws will be strictly enforced and are punishable by up to a $1,000 fine plus penalties and assessments from the courts. If you know of areas in your neighborhood where illegal fireworks are used each year, please notify the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at (310) 219-2750 or contact the Municipal Services Department at (310) 973-3220 for additional information.
3rd Annual Lawndale
2015 City of Lawndale October: Halloween Haunt
and
BLUES jazz
Special Events Calendar
Music Festival
Thursday, October 31 - 4 p.m. - Lawndale Civic Center Plaza
November: Angel Tree Lighting
Saturday, September 26 at 1:00 p.m. Jane Addams Park
November 30 - 4 p.m. - Lawndale Civic Center Plaza
All events, unless otherwise noted, held at the Lawndale Civic Center Plaza located at the intersection of W. 147th Street and Burin Avenue one block west of Hawthorne Boulevard. The following street closures will be in effect on September 26, October 31 and November 30, 2015, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m: • W. 147th Street from Hawthorne Boulevard to Burin Avenue • Burin Avenue from De Oro Lane to City Hall south parking terminus Mark your calendars and join us for all of these super events. All events are free! Food items will be available for purchase.
Bands Scheduled to Perform: • Lawndale Blues Boys (Blues/Rock) • J. Boykin (Smooth Jazz) • Awesome Blue (Blues/Rock) • Floyd and the Flyboys (Blues) • Big Daddy T Blues Band (Blues) Band performance times to be J. Boykin determined at a later date. Mark your calendars and join us for this fantastic free event. Food items will be available for purchase.
Saturday, July 4, 2015 - Independence Day and Monday, September 7, 2015 - Labor Day Harold E. Hofmann Community Center - Closed
Hopper Park - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
City Hall Offices and all other departments closed on Labor Day.
Recreation Facility Hours (Jane Addams, William Green, Rogers/ Anderson Parks and Bollinger Gym) 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Public Works Department NEWS The Public Works Department is located at 4722 Manhattan Beach Blvd. and can be reached by calling (310) 973-3260, Monday through Thursday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Spring Capital Improvements Program Update The Public Works Department is pleased to provide you with this quarterly update of the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The program covers street, concrete and traffic improvements (including sidewalk, curb and gutter), parks, and city facilities improvements. Many projects are currently under construction or are in the planning and design phases.
Current Projects Citywide Traffic Signal Improvements: The City received a $1.5 million Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority Measure R Grant to improve several traffic signals in the community that are outdated. The signal upgrades will facilitate traffic, bicycle, and pedestrian movements within the City’s transportation network. Some of the traffic signal improvements will include the following elements: full-traffic actuated operation; bicycle and pedestrian use accommodations; timing plans for signals and new controllers, cabinets, conduits, wiring, and detection loops where needed and at a number of the following locations: Manhattan Beach Boulevard at Freeman Avenue; Rosecrans Avenue at Jefferson Avenue; Rosecrans Avenue at Ramona Avenue; Rosecrans Avenue at Firmona Avenue; Inglewood Avenue at W. 147th Street (both intersections); Inglewood Avenue at W. 152nd Street; Artesia Boulevard at Inglewood Avenue; Artesia Boulevard at Kingsdale Avenue; Artesia Boulevard at Grevillea Avenue; Prairie Avenue at W. 164th Street; Prairie Avenue at Manhattan Beach Boulevard; Prairie Avenue at W. 154th Street; Prairie Avenue at W. 147th Street; Prairie Avenue at Rosecrans Avenue; Marine Avenue at Firmona Avenue; Marine Avenue at Mansel Avenue; and Marine Avenue at Freeman Avenue. Construction is expected to be completed in July.
COMPLETED PROJECTS: Roadway Improvements: Two projects were in construction in January 2015 to rehabilitate several streets. The roadway improvements were divided into two separate projects given their different funding sources. The general items of work for the two projects will include cold milling the existing asphalt pavement at variable depths; placement of an asphalt concrete overlay; reconstruction of curb ramps to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements; reconstruction of some driveways; sidewalks, curbs and gutters; and other supplementary work. One project included street and roadway improvements to the following street segments: W. 156th Street from Condon Avenue to Hawthorne Boulevard W. 153rd Place from Condon Avenue to Mansel Avenue With the State officially in a drought, Rixford Avenue from Manhattan Beach Boulevard frontage Californians are urged to cut water use to end of cul-de-sac by 20 percent. The City of Lawndale This project was funded with Community Development Block Grant offers the following conservation tips: (CDBG) Federal Government Housing and Urban Development Use sprinklers or hoses during off-peak hours (the early (HUD) Section 3 Grant and Proposition C funds. The project morning or evening) to reduce evaporation and interference broke ground in November and was completed in January. from wind. Check the sprinkler system frequently and adjust A second project included street and roadway improvements to sprinklers to avoid watering homes, sidewalks and streets. the following street segments in the City: Run only full loads of clothes in washers and dishwashers. Burin Avenue from W. 145th Street to Marine Avenue Avoid flushing toilets unnecessarily; dispose of tissues, in W. 169th Street from Hawthorne Boulevard to sects and other similar waste in the trash instead. W. 170th Street D on’t leave the water running when washing dishes, brushing Freeman Avenue from W. 166th Street to your teeth or shaving. Redondo Beach Boulevard Fix leaking faucets and save up to 20 gallons of water a day. Condon Avenue from Rosecrans Avenue to W. 147th Street Wash produce in sink or pan that is partially filled with water st W. 171 Street from Hawthorne Boulevard to instead of running from the tap. Freeman Avenue Store drinking water in the refrigerator rather than letting the Firmona Avenue from Manhattan Beach Boulevard to tap run to get a cold glass of water. Artesia Boulevard Use a broom instead of a hose to clean your driveway or sideConstruction for this project began in December 2014 and was walk and save up to 150 gallons of water each time. recently completed in February. This project was funded with Proposition C and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit For fish tank owners, use the water drained from the fish tank Authority Measure R funds. for plants. The water is rich in nitrogen and phosphorus, providing a free and effective fertilizer.
Water Conservation Urged Due to Drought
Page 2 Heart of the South Bay
Hogan Park Expansion Project Underway A number of years ago, public meetings and input was sought from area residents that has resulted in a new and improved park that is being constructed on Osage Avenue between 167th and 168th Streets. Now that project funding has been restored, former Hogan Tot Lot park is being renovated into a new larger park, Hogan Park, with additional amenities is taking shape and it will include removal and disposal of existing playground equipment and footings, existing sand and rubber surfaces, park lights, and irrigation system. The new park will include placement of new play equipment, rubber surfacing, creation of a street cul-de-sac, construction of a one-story park facility with an office and restrooms. In addition, the installation of concrete ramps and related accessory work as required for a full and complete park is taking place as this newsletter in being written. The project was bid publicly and the City received nine (9) bids for the construction project. The City Council awarded the contract in February 2015 and the ground-breaking ceremony took place in March 2015. The project is expected to be completed in June/July and is scheduled to be dedicated to public use at a date to be determined.
Spotlight on Public Works for 1st Quarter 2015
Recycling Programs and News Free SHARPS Collection Containers and USED MOTOR OIL and FILTER Recycling Containers
The City of Lawndale Public Works Department is distributing free SHARPS containers to the community while supplies last. Provided by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, these containers provide a safe and simple way to dispose of home-generated sharps waste, which by law, cannot be thrown in the trash. “SHARPS” is the term used to describe any item that is capable of puncturing the skin such as needles and lancets. Medical sharps are used in many homes to administer medications, such as allergy shots and insulin and to monitor physical states such as blood sugar levels.
Do you change your own motor oil and filter?
If so, be sure to recycle the used oil and filter. Pouring used motor oil on the ground can quickly pollute large amounts of water. One gallon of motor oil can contaminate one million gallons of fresh water. That is one year’s supply of water for 50 people! The City of Lawndale Public Works Department is distributing oil and filter recycling containers at no charge to the community while supplies last.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT PRODUCTION STATISTICS:
You can pick up either of these containers at the City of Lawndale Public Works Yard located at 4722 Manhattan Beach Blvd. on a Monday through Thursday basis between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The containers can then be taken for disposal to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center or to Hyperion S.A.F.E. Collection Center at 7660 W. Imperial Hwy., Gate B, Playa Del Rey on Saturdays and/or Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. year-round.
Completed Service Requests: (January – March)
Free Bulky Item Pick-up
Stop Sign Replacement Project: The stop-sign replacement project has been completed in the City. The Public Works Crews replaced faded or damaged stop signs. The new stop signs are reflective and have an anti-graffiti film and will aid drivers during the evening hours, reducing the time spent for graffiti removal. The crew is now replacing street sweeping signs throughout the City.
Total Completed Service Requests: . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,497 Residential Graffiti Removals:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Commercial Graffiti Removals:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 889 Pothole Repairs:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Miscellaneous Requests:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Permits Issued by Public Works:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Reports Completed and Filed: L A Metro Prop C Quarterly Report – Inglewood Corridor Project easure R Monthly & Quarterly Reports – Inglewood/405 Fwy On-ramp M
Monthly Department Training and Meeting Participation:
Single family residents are eligible for four free bulky-item pickups per year, with a maximum of four items per pick-up. Residents of multifamily properties can receive one free pickup per year with up to four items. Before you set your bulky items at the curb for pick-up, please call Republic Services for a FREE disposal appointment at (800) 299-4898. If you don’t call and make a pickup appointment, your items will not get picked up.
Mandatory Commercial Recycling
State law (AB341) requires mandatory recycling for businesses that produce four cubic yards or more of trash per week and multi-family properties with five units or more. Be sure you are in compliance by calling Republic Services at (800) 299-4898 to review your account.
Los Angeles Permit Group – Monthly South Bay Cities Council of Governments – Monthly Waste Removal & Recycling Franchise Management – Monthly Public Works Crew Safety Training – Monthly Capital Improvement Projects – Biweekly City View – Permit Program Back issues can be accessed online at www.lawndalecity.org, Quick Links, Lawndalian. OPRA – Service Request Program Regional Water Quality Board Technical Advisory Committee – Monthly
Have You Missed a Lawndalian?
www.lawndalecity.org Page 3
Community Services Department NEWS
Class and Program Registration Information
The Community Services Department is located in the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center located at 14700 Burin Avenue and can be reached by calling (310) 973-3270 during normal operating hours. See back cover for center hours.
Registrations for the following classes and programs are currently underway, and being accepted exclusively at the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center at the second floor reception desk. Walk-in program registration hours and acceptable forms of payment are as follows: • Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Cash, personal checks, money orders, cashier’s checks, credit and debit (Visa, MasterCard and Discover) cards. • Monday - Thursday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. – Credit and debit (Visa, MasterCard and Discover) cards only. • Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Credit and debit (Visa, MasterCard and Discover) cards only. • Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. – Credit and debit (Visa, MasterCard and Discover) cards only. Registration for classes and programs can also be completed 24/7 online from the City’s website at . Please be aware that there is www.lawndalecity.org, Government, Departments, Community Services, a service charge when registering for programs online. More registration and program information can be obtained by contacting the Community Services Department at (310) 973-3270 during normal operating hours.
Summer Activities, Classes and Programs Have fun in the kitchen!
Cooking Instruction Act. # Class Name
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Fee
Location Instructor
3180
Lil’ Sprouts Preschool Class Session I
July 7 – July 28
Tuesday
3:00 to 5:00
2-5
$120
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
3181
Lil’ Sprouts Preschool Class Session II
August 4 – August 25
Tuesday
3:00 to 5:00
2-5
$120
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
3184
Lil’ Sprouts Preschool Class Session I
July 9 – July 30
Thursday
3:00 to 5:00
2-5
$120
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
3185
Lil’ Sprouts Preschool Class Session II
August 6 – August 27
Thursday
3:00 to 5:00
2-5
$120
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
3188
Lil’ Sprouts Mommy and Me Class Session I
July 10 – July 31
Friday
8:00 to 11:00
2-5
$120
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
3189
Lil’ Sprouts Mommy and Me Class Session II
August 7 – August 28
Friday
8:00 to 11:00
2-5
$120
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
3182
8 Hour Core Cooking Class Session I
July 7 – July 28
Tuesday
5:00 to 7:00
5-13
$120
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
3183
8 Hour Core Cooking Class Session II
August 4 – August 25
Tuesday
5:00 to 7:00
5-13
$120
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
3186
8 Hour Core Cooking Class Session I
July 9 – July 30
Thursday
5:00 to 7:00
10-17
$120
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
3187
8 Hour Core Cooking Class Session II
August 6 – August 27
Thursday
5:00 to 7:00
10-17
$120
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
3190
AYF Teen Elite Cooking Club
July 11 – August 1
Saturday
10:00 to 1:00
10-17
$160
CC MER B J. Sonnier
3216
AYF Teen Elite Cooking Club
August 8 – August 29
Saturday
10:00 to 1:00
10-17
$160
CC MER B J. Sonnier
Fire up the grill!
Summer Cooking CAMPS Act. # Class Name
Dates
Day
3194
Summer Cooking Camp
July 6 – July 9
3202
Summer Cooking Camp
3195
Summer Cooking Camp
3203
Summer Cooking Camp
Page 4 The people are the City!
Time
Ages
Fee
Location Instructor
Mon - Thur 8:00 to 11:00
5-13
$175
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
July 6 – July 9
Mon - Thur 11:00 to 2:00
5-13
$175
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
July 13 – July 16
Mon - Thur 8:00 to 11:00
5-13
$175
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
July 13 – July 16
Mon - Thur 11:00 to 2:00
5-13
$175
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
Summer Cooking CAMPS (Continued) Act. # Class Name
Dates
Day
Ages
Fee
Location Instructor
3196
Summer Cooking Camp
July 20 – July 23
Mon - Thur 8:00 to 11:00
Time
5-13
$175
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
3204
Summer Cooking Camp
July 20 – July 23
Mon - Thur 11:00 to 2:00
5-13
$175
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
3197
Summer Cooking Camp
July 27 – July 30
Mon - Thur 8:00 to 11:00
5-13
$175
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
3205
Summer Cooking Camp
July 27 – July 30
Mon - Thur 11:00 to 2:00
5-13
$175
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
3198
Summer Cooking Camp
August 3 – August 6
Mon - Thur 8:00 to 11:00
5-13
$175
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
3206
Summer Cooking Camp
August 3 – August 6
Mon - Thur 11:00 to 2:00
5-13
$175
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
3199
Summer Cooking Camp
Aug. 10 – Aug. 13
Mon - Thur 8:00 to 11:00
5-13
$175
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
3200
Summer Cooking Camp
Aug. 17 – Aug. 20
Mon - Thur 8:00 to 11:00
5-13
$175
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
3207
Summer Cooking Camp
Aug. 10 – Aug. 13
Mon - Thur 11:00 to 2:00
5-13
$175
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
3208
Summer Cooking Camp
Aug. 17 – Aug. 20
Mon - Thur 11:00 to 2:00
5-13
$175
CC MR 2
J. Sonnier
Learn to dance!
Dance (cultural) Act. # Class Name
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Fee
Location Instructor
3143
Mexican Folkloric (Beginners) Session I
July 6 – July 29
Mon/Wed
6:00 to 7:00
4+
$35
CC DR
M. Alvarez
3144
Mexican Folkloric (Beginners) Session II
August 3 – August 26
Mon/Wed
6:00 to 7:00
4+
$35
CC DR
M. Alvarez
3145
Mexican Folkloric (Intermediate) Session I
July 6 – July 29
Mon/Wed
7:00 to 8:00
7+
$35
CC DR
M. Alvarez
3146
Mexican Folkloric (Intermediate) Session II
August 3 – August 26
Mon/Wed
7:00 to 8:00
7+
$35
CC DR
M. Alvarez
3155
Multicultural Line Dance – Session I June 22 – July 27**
Monday
6:00 to 7:30
15+
$25
CC MER B R. Cook
3156
Multicultural Line Dance – Session II August 3 – August 31
Monday
6:00 to 7:30
15+
$25
CC MER B R. Cook
3158
Multicultural Line Dance – Session I June 27 – August 1*
Saturday
11:00 to 12:30
15+
$25
CC DR
R. Cook
3157
Multicultural Line Dance – Session II August 8 – Sept. 5
Saturday
11:00 to 12:30
15+
$25
CC DR
R. Cook
*No class on July 4. **No class on July 6. Learn to do it right!
Dance (Performance) Instructor: Orange County Dance Productions (OCDP) Act. # Class Name
Dates
Day
Time
June 30 – Sept. 1**
Ages
Fee
Location
Instructor
3147
Princess Ballet
Tuesday
4:45 to 5:30
3-6
CC DR
OCDP
Fairy Tap, Jazz and Ballet Combo June 30 – Sept. 1**
$79*
3148
Tuesday
5:35 to 6:20
3-6
$79
CC DR
OCDP
3149
Beginning Ballet and Creative Movement
June 30 – Sept. 1**
Tuesday
6:25 to 7:10
4-6
$79
CC DR
OCDP
3150
Beginning Ballet
June 30 – Sept. 1**
Tuesday
7:15 to 8:00
6-10
$79
CC DR
OCDP
3153
Children’s Musical Theater
Thursday
4:10 to 4:55
4-7
$79
CC DR
OCDP
3152
Tap, Jazz and Ballet Combo
Thursday
5:00 to 5:45
3-5
$79
CC DR
OCDP
3151
Ballet, Jazz and Tap Combo Level II July 2 – Sept. 3***
Thursday
5:50 to 6:35
4-7
$79
CC DR
OCDP
3154
Hip Hop Jazz
Thursday
6:40 to 7:25
6-11
$79
CC DR
OCDP
July 2 – Sept. 3*** July 2 – Sept. 3*** July 2 – Sept. 3***
* $10 materials fee due to instructor at first class meeting for princess supplies.
Cash only please.
Dance (Fitness) Act. # Class Name
Dates
**No class July 28. ***No class July 30. Enjoy fun workouts!
Day
Time
Ages
Fee
Location Instructor
3169
Zumba/Zumba Toning – Session I June 23 – July 28*
Tuesday
6:30 to 7:45
15+
$40
CC MR 1
L. Natale
3170
Zumba/Zumba Toning – Session II August 4 – Sept. 1
Tuesday
6:30 to 7:45
15+
$40
CC MR 1
L. Natale
*No class on June 30.
Heart of the South Bay Page 5
New Class!
Family Education Act. # Class Name
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Fee
Location
Instructor
CC CR
C. Vega
CC CR
C. Vega
3168
Make It Happen With Care* Parenting & Disciplining Children with Care
June 22 – Aug. 25
Monday
6:00 to 8:00
Any
$75 # $60 $
3167
Make It Happen With Care* Parenting & Disciplining Children with Care
June 27 – Sept. 5***
Saturday
11:00 to 1:00
Any
$75 # $60 $
***No class on July 4. *Parent orientation on Saturday, June 20, at 11:00 a.m.# ** $50 materials fee due to instructor at first class meeting. Cash only please. Per couple cost.
$ Single participant cost.
Game Room for Teens and Adults
Activities for teens include ping pong, foosball, Xbox, checkers, chess and hang out time. Teens interested in bringing their Have own Xbox games must have them approved by staff before use. Activities for adults include ping pong, foosball, checkers and chess. Act. # Class Name N/A N/A
Open Game Room*
Open Game Room*
fun!
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Fee
Location
Instructor
Ongoing
Tuesday
8:00 to 3:30
18+
$0
CC MR 1
None
Ongoing
Thursday
8:00 to 3:30
18+
$0
CC MR 1
None
*Subject to change without notice for summer activities. Get in shape, stay in shape!
Gymnastics and Dance Act. # Class Name
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
3130
Gym Babies
July 7 – Sept. 8**
Tuesday
3:30 to 4:15
1y, 8m -3
$67
CC MER A Just Dance
3129
Gym Babies
July 9 – Sept. 3***
Thursday
3:30 to 4:15
1y, 8m -3
$67
CC MER A Just Dance
3128
Gym Babies
July 11 – Sept. 5 #
Saturday
10:30 to 11:15
1y, 8m -3
$67
CC MER A Just Dance
3133
Gym Kids
July 7 – Sept. 8**
Tuesday
4:30 to 5:30
4-7
$67*
CC MER A Just Dance
3132
Gym Kids
4-7
July 9 – Sept. 3***
3131
Gym Kids
July 11 – Sept. 5 #
3134
Gym Juniors (Beginner)
July 7 – Sept. 8**
3136
Gym Juniors (Beginner)
July 9 – Sept. 3***
3135
Gym Juniors (Beginner)
July 11 – Sept. 5 #
3138
Gym Juniors (Advanced)
July 7 – Sept. 8**
3137
Gym Juniors (Advanced)
3140
JDC Dancers
**No class Aug. 25 and Sept. 1. ***
July 9 – Sept. 3***
July 9 – Sept. 10***
Thursday
4:30 to 5:30
Saturday
11:30 to 12:30
4-7
Tuesday
5:30 to 6:30
8-13
Thursday
5:30 to 6:30
8-13
Saturday
12:30 to 1:30
8-13
Tuesday
6:30 to 7:30
8-13
Thursday
6:30 to 7:30
8-13
Thursday
4:00 to 5:00
6-13
Fee
$67*
$67* $67*
$67*
$67* $67*
$67*
$70*
Location
Instructor
CC MER A Just Dance CC MER A Just Dance CC MER A Just Dance CC MER A Just Dance CC MER A Just Dance CC MER A Just Dance CC MER A Just Dance CC MER B Just Dance
*
No class Aug. 27. # No class Aug. 29. $10 materials fee for T-shirt due to instructor at first class meeting. Cash only please.
Martial Arts
Learn to discipline yourself!
Act. # Class Name
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Fee
Location
Instructor
3159
Little Dragons A – Session I
June 22 – July 20
Monday
5:00 to 5:45
5-11
$25*
CC MR
J. Duncan
3160
Little Dragons A – Session II
July 27 – August 31
Monday
5:00 to 5:45
5-11
CC MR
J. Duncan
3162
Little Dragons B – Session I
June 24 – July 22
Wednesday 5:00 to 5:45
5-11
CC MR
J. Duncan
3161
Little Dragons B – Session II
July 29 – September 2 Wednesday 5:00 to 5:45
5-11
CC MR
J. Duncan
3164
Little Dragons C – Session I
June 22 - July 22
Mon/Wed
5:00 to 5:45
5-11
CC MR
J. Duncan
3163
Little Dragons C – Session II
July 27 – September 2 Mon/Wed
5:00 to 5:45
5-11
CC MR
J. Duncan
3165
Soo Bahk Do, Korean Karate – Session I
June 22 – July 22
Mon/Wed
6:00 to 7:00
11+
CC MR
J. Duncan
3166
Soo Bahk Do, Korean Karate – Session II
July 27 – September 2 Mon/Wed
6:00 to 7:00
11+
CC MR
J. Duncan
* $35 for uniform ordered from instructor; see instructor for details. Page 6 www.lawndalecity.org
$30* $25*
$30* $40* $44*
$40* $44*
Optional Federation Membership Fee of $79; Optional testing every other session for $10.
Polish your talent!
Music Instruction Note: Students must have their own guitar for each class. Act. # Class Name
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Fee
Location
3141
Youth Guitar
June 23 – August 11
Tuesday
4:00 to 5:00
8-13
$70
CC MER B P. Ellis
Instructor
3142
Adult/Teen Guitar
June 23 – August 11
Tuesday
5:00 to 6:00
14+
$70
CC MER B P. Ellis
Act. # Class Name
Dates
Day
Time
Ages
Fee
Location
3139
July 7 – September 8*
Tuesday
6:00 to 7:00
7-16
$70
CC MER B Just Dance
Time
Vocal Instruction Vocal Instruction II
Instructor
*No class on August 25 and September 1. YOGA Act. # Class Name
Dates
Day
Ages
Fee
Location
Instructor
3171
Primal Yoga Flow – Level ½* Session I
June 24 – July 29
Wednesday 7:00 to 8:00
15+
$69
CC MR 1
Just Dance
3179
Primal Yoga Flow – Level ½* Session II
August 5 – Sept. 2
Wednesday 7:00 to 8:00
15+
$69
CC MR 1
Just Dance
*Please bring a yoga mat, water bottle and towel to all classes.
We Have a Great Place for Events
Class Locations Legend Location
Room Name
Location
CC MR
Community Center Meeting Room (Full)
2nd Floor
CC MR 1
Community Center Meeting Room 1
2nd Floor
CC MR 2
Community Center Meeting Room 2
2nd Floor
CC DR
Community Center Dance Room
2nd Floor
CC CL
Community Center Computer Lab
2nd Floor
CC CR
Community Center Conference Room
2nd Floor
CC MER
Community Center Main Event Room
3rd Floor
CC MER A Community Center Main Event Room A
3rd Floor
CC MER B Community Center Main Event Room B
3rd Floor
CC KT
Community Center Kitchen
3rd Floor
BG
Bollinger Gymnasium
WRP
Will Rogers Park
WGP
William Green Park
4040 W. 154th St. 4161 W. Manhattan Beach Blvd. 4558 W. 168th St.
Larch Avenue Park Coming in 2016! On March 7, 2011, the City Council approved the purchase of a 1.5 acre property located on Larch Avenue just south of W. 147th Street with the intention of developing the land into a park. Soon after the land was purchased, a conceptual design was created which was the result of several public outreach workshops in which extensive community input was received. Subsequently, the City received $4 million in California State Proposition 84 grant funding to develop the land into a park. We thank all of the residents who have participated in the public outreach events. Your participation has helped the City design a park that the children can enjoy and one that everyone will be proud of. Property preparation activities are being completed; construction is expected to begin this summer. The park is expected to be opened to the public in the spring of 2016.
The Harold E. Hofmann Community Center has four state-of-the-art rooms, two with full amenities, available for reservation for private functions such as: birthday parties, baby showers, wedding receptions, business meetings, family gatherings, formal dining events, etc. Whatever event you are having, the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center has a room that is made just for your event. The following spaces are available for reservation for large and small groups: Full Main Event Room – 3,700 Square Feet Half Main Event Room – 1,850 Square Feet Main Event Room Kitchen – 800 Square Feet Full Meeting Room – 1,780 Square Feet Half Meeting Room – 890 Square Feet
Main Event Room
Meeting Room
For more details, such as room availability and pricing, visit the City’s website at www.lawndalecity.org, and go to Government, Departments, Community Services, Facilities Rental and click on the Facility Rental and Deposit Fee Schedule to get all of the room and pricing details. After visiting the website, if you still have questions, please contact the Community Services Department at (310) 973-3270.
Kids, Cool Off at Jane Addams Park This Summer! The wading pool at Jane Addams Park will be open this summer each Monday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. beginning July 1 through August 21. The pool is designed for young children 2 to 6 years of age and adult supervision, preferably parental supervision, is required. Bathing suits and swim diapers specifically designed for pools are required as well. Traditional baby diapers are not allowed in the pool at any time. Please prevent unnecessary sunburns and bring your own sunscreen.
The people are the City! Page 7
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department News The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Lawndale Service Center is located at 15331 Prairie Avenue and can be reached by calling (310) 219-2750.
Municipal Services Department NEWS The Municipal Services Department is located at 14616 Grevillea Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260, and is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Staff is also available seven days a week by calling (310) 973-3220 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cell Phone Safety Tips
Water Conservation Tips
Cellular telephones are popular targets for criminals. When people are walking on a public street talking on their telephones, they are so occupied with their telephone call that they are not paying attention to people around them. This can make them an easy target for a criminal. Suspects have been known to take advantage of this inattention and steal the victim’s cell phone before the victim can even react. Here are some tips to reduce the chances of being a victim: Conceal your telephone. When you are not using your phone, have it in your pocket, or in a phone case. If you need to make a call while walking on a public street, pay attention to your surroundings. When you have completed your call, put the telephone away. Do not text or carry the telephone in your hands for long periods of time. Send your text, then secure your phone out of sight. These are just a few suggestions intended to lessen the likelihood of you becoming a target of would be criminals and becoming a victim of theft.
As you are probably aware, on April 1, 2015, California Governor Jerry Brown issued Executive Order B-29-15 to impose restrictions to achieve a 25 % reduction in potable urban water usage through February 28, 2016. Currently, under these emergency conservation regulations, it is prohibited for anyone to use potable water for the following: 1) to wash down driveways and/or sidewalks; 2) to allow irrigation run-off; 3) to use a hose without a shutoff nozzle; 4) to use water in decorative water features that do not re-circulate the water’ and 5) to use outdoor irrigation during any 48 hour period following measurable precipitation.
Community Development Department News The Community Development Department is located inside of City Hall and can be reached by calling (310) 219-2750, or visiting on a Monday through Friday basis between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Business License Requirements for Rental of Residential Units: If you are a property owner in the City of Lawndale and you engage in the rental of residential units, it is a requirement that a business license be obtained prior to renting to any tenants. Business licenses are charged on an annual basis. Fees are based on the total number of units that will be rented as part of your residential rental business. Residential rental businesses pay a one time application fee of $75 plus a charge of $24 annually per unit. Fees are exempt for owner occupied units plus one additional unit that is on the property. Additionally, the application fee of $75 is waived for properties that have five (5) or less units. Business license applications can be obtained from the Finance Department at City Hall, Monday-Thursday from 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. For more information please contact the Finance Department at (310) 973-3246.
Page 8 Heart of the South Bay
In addition to saving money on your utility bill, here are some tips that you can use at home to help do your part in conserving even more water: Use your dishwasher. Dishwashers typically use less water versus washing dishes by hand. Take shorter showers. Shortening your shower by one or two minutes will save up to 150 gallons of water per month. Turn off the water while brushing your teeth. This can save up to four gallons per minute. Fix leaky toilets. While a leaky toilet may be out of sight and out of mind, it is one of the biggest water wasters inside your home. Estimated daily savings is between 30-50 gallons per day. Water your landscape one or two days per week versus five days per week and minimize evaporation by watering during the early morning hours. This can save you up to 85 gallons per week.
?
For more information on water conservation, visit www.bewaterwise.com
Did You Know…
that it is unlawful to have a yard/garage sale without a city-issued permit?
Prior to conducting any yard or garage sale within the City, you must first obtain a permit from the City of Lawndale Finance Department. A $3 yard sale permit is required for a one-day sale once every three months. A two-day yard sale permit can be obtained for $6. Please be reminded that yard sale signs MAY NOT be placed upon any City property.
Yard sale permits may be purchased at the City’s Finance Department located inside City Hall on Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information regarding yard sale regulations, please contact the Municipal Services Department.
1 Quarterly Beautification Home Awards st
The City’s Beautification Committee has awarded the first quarter Beautification Home Awards to the following homes: 1st Quarter Recipients (January - March): Southeast Quadrant: 4157 W. 163rd Street Southwest Quadrant: 4447 W. 171st Street Northeast Quadrant: 15623 Freeman Avenue Northwest Quadrant: 4575 W. 147th Street
If you would like to nominate a beautiful home or business in your neighborhood for consideration, please contact the Municipal Services Department at (310) 973-3220.
Los Angeles County Library News The Lawndale Library is located at 14615 Burin Avenue and is open for business on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Thursday and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact the library at (310) 676-0177 or visit online at www.colapublib.org/libs/lawndale or see our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/LawndaleLibrary.
Ongoing Monthly Programs Adult Computer Classes Spanish Story Time Garden Work Days for Teens Family Story Time Friends of the Library Book Club Family Place Play Dates
1st & 3rd Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. Every Friday at 4:00 p.m. Every Saturday at 2:00 p.m.** 2nd Thursday at 10:30 a.m. 1st & 3rd Friday at 11:00 a.m.*
General Plan Safety Element Update and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Making Plans For Safety The City of Lawndale is taking steps right now to protect our community from earthquakes and other hazards, to prepare for emergencies, and to provide adequate fire and police services. The City has been awarded a grant through the State of California Disaster Recovery Initiative Program to bring its safety plans up to date. Ultimately, this effort will help Lawndale become a safer and more resilient community.
* No Program on July 3. ** No Program on July 4. Follow Los Angeles County Library on:
Lawndale Residents May Qualify for a Measure CL Tax Exemption On November 6, 2012, Los Angeles County voters in the Lawndale, Hawthorne, Wiseburn, Lennox and Centinela Valley school districts approved Measure CL, a Local Classrooms Funding Authority parcel tax intended to generate approximately $11 million per year. Residents who own a single family house or condominium in Lawndale may be eligible for a Measure CL tax exemption if you fall into the category of a senior citizen over age 65 or if you qualify for a disability exemption. The deadline to file for an exemption is June 30 of each year. However, you do not have to reapply each year once you begin receiving the exemption. Exemption applications are available at each elementary school district office, Lawndale City Hall, Wiseburn Library and Lennox Senior Center. Additional information on Measure CL and the exemptions can be found at the following web site: http://lcfaparceltax.org.
Lawndale Certified Farmer’s Market Did you know that Lawndale has its own certified Farmer’s Market? Why travel when you can buy your organic fruits and vegetables right here in Lawndale from friendly farmers for reasonable prices? When you purchase food at Lawndale’s Certified Farmer’s Market, you are supporting “green” and “healthy” living. The Lawndale Certified Farmer’s Market operates each and every Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lawndale Civic Center Plaza located at 14615/14717 Burin Avenue near the intersection of Burin Avenue and 147th Street, just one block west of Hawthorne Boulevard. The Lawndale Farmer’s Market also provides good food prepared right on the spot while you wait. If you are interested in good food and good company, visit Lawndale’s Certified Farmer’s Market on any Wednesday.
Efforts currently underway include updating or preparing the following: Safety Element: As part of the City’s General Plan, the Safety Element provides long-range planning for community safety. It guides the provision of fire and police services. It also identifies potential hazards such as fire, earthquakes, flooding, and hazardous materials, and guides City decision-making to minimize risks from these hazards. Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP): The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan will analyze the community’s risk from natural hazards, coordinate available resources, and provide a set of action items that can help reduce risk and future losses over the long term. It is expected to include education and outreach programs, partnerships, and other risk reduction activities. Emergency Operations Plan: The Emergency Operations Plan guides how the City government responds to community emergencies, as well as how it prepares staff to respond. It is designed to ensure coordination with other agencies that are involved in emergency response. It also specifies how the City will communicate with residents during emergencies. Soft Story and Unreinforced Masonry Structures Map: The City is conducting a survey of Lawndale’s buildings to identify and create a map of unreinforced masonry and soft-story buildings, which may be vulnerable to earthquakes. The LHMP will be discussed at the July 6 City Council meeting. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber.
www.lawndalecity.org Page 9
COMMUNITY NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 2015 Outstanding Older American Award Recipient Each year, the County of Los Angeles Commission for Older Adults requests nominations of outstanding older adults in the five Los Angeles County supervisory districts. The purpose of the award is to reward older adults for their volunteerism in the communities in which they serve. This year, the City of Lawndale’s recipient is John Andersen. Mr. Andersen has lived in the South Bay his entire life and has been married to his wife Marilyn since 1958. He enjoys participating in many activities such as exercising at the gym and traveling. Mr. Andersen’s passion for travel has led him to be a volunteer for the City of Lawndale’s Senior Travel Club. He has been a dedicated volunteer in Lawndale for 11 years. Mr. Andersen spends numerous hours ensuring that the club operates smoothly so it is enjoyable for the seniors. As President of the Lawndale Travel Club he uses his free time planning excursions for the seniors, booking transportation, and creating activities that will promote lifelong learning. Mr. Andersen’s thoughtful approach to finding the perfect tour, festival, or stage play helps keep seniors active and healthy. Congratulations, Mr. Andersen, the City of Lawndale is a better place because of the work you have done.
2015 Rotary Club Deputy and Firefighter of the Year On April 16, 2015, the Lawndale Rotary Club held their annual “Firefighter and Deputy of the Year” luncheon at the Harold E. Hofmann Community Center in Lawndale. Attended by Rotarians, community and business members, and the Lawndale City Council, this yearly award highlights a deputy and firefighter who currently work in the City of Lawndale. This year’s honorees, Deputy Robert Maas from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, South Los Angeles Station/Lawndale Service Center, and Los Angeles County Fire Captain Robert Smith, Fire Station 21, were duly recognized and honored for the excellence they have provided to our city throughout the year. If you happen to see these public servants out and about in the community, be sure to tell them THANK YOU for the outstanding work they do in our community. CONGRATULATIONS, Deputy Maas and Fire Captain Smith for being selected Deputy and Firefighter of the Year by the Lawndale Rotary Club!
Page 10 www.lawndalecity.org
Rogers Middle School Helps to Divert 320 Tons of Trash from Landfills After months of sorting lunchtime waste, educational assemblies on waste reduction and being quizzed on “trashy” trivia, Grades of Green’s Trash Free Lunch Challenge finalist schools have been selected for the prestigious Los Angeles County-wide competition. 24 Los Angeles schools entered the Challenge in August to see which school could divert the most waste and best inspire their student body to take on lifelong waste reduction habits. Participating schools asked students to reduce trash by bringing reusable lunch containers and using lunchtime sorting stations to form habits that will protect the environment for years to come. As in past years, all of the participating schools exceeded all expectations. The Trash Free Lunch Challenge schools collectively surpassed the 100,000 th trash bag mile marker. Even more impressive, the schools educated nearly 11,000 students on waste reduction; that’s more students than any other previous Challenge year. To be considered as a finalist, each school filled out an end-ofyear application showing the number of trash bags diverted, the strategies they used to educate their campus community about waste reduction and the sustainability of their waste-reduction program. The finalist schools from the middle school category are: Cesar Chavez Middle School (Lynwood) El Segundo Middle School (El Segundo) Will Rogers Middle School (Lawndale) In April, members from Algalita Marine Research and Education, Trash for Teaching, Bag2Speak and other environmental experts sat on the Trash Free Lunch Challenge judging panel and toured each of the finalist schools to see each school’s waste reduction programs in action. The winning schools received education grants from Chevron to continue their environmental programs. Congratulations to all of the finalists.
Blood Drive Coming to Lawndale The City of Lawndale will host its American Red Cross Fall Blood Drive on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The American Red Cross blood mobile will be parked in front of City Hall, which is located at 14717 Burin Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260. Please help save lives! To schedule an appointment, please contact Shaundra Burnam at (310) 973-3200. For more information on the donation process, please visit the American Red Cross website at www.redcrossblood.org
Lawndalian the
l: o ñ a p s e n E
Verano 2015 • Vol. 21 • No 2 • www.lawndalecity.org • (310) 973-3200
Los Fuegos Artificiales Ilegales Estan Prohibidos En Lawndale La Ciudad de Lawndale, el Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Los Ángeles y el Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de Los Ángeles, estarán en servicio este 4 de julio para parar el uso de fuegos artificiales en Lawndale. Los fuegos artificiales ilegales son aquellos que no llevan la designación de “Seguros y Sanos” [Safe and Sane] del Jefe de Bomberos de California. Los fuegos artificiales seguros y sanos solo se pueden usar en Lawndale, desde el medio día del 4 de Julio hasta la 1 de la mañana del 5 de Julio. Cualquier fuego artificial que se dispare en el aire y explote, es ilegal en cualquier lugar y a cualquier hora, en la ciudad de Lawndale. Los fuegos artificiales también están prohibidos en cualquier parque de la ciudad.
LOS SIGUIENTES FUEGOS ARTIFICIALES ESTÁN PROHIBIDOS:
Las violaciones a estas leyes se aplicarán estrictamente y serán castigables por hasta $1,000 de multa más sanciones y recargos por parte de los tribunales. Si usted sabe de áreas en su vecindario donde se prendan fuegos ilegales cada año, favor de notificar al Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Los Ángeles al (310) 219-2750 o contacte al Departamento de Servicios Municipales al (310) 973-3220, para mayor información.
Calendario de Eventos Especiales Octubre: Halloween
3er Festival Anual de
BLUES jazz
y
Ciudad de Lawndale 2015
de Lawndale
Jueves 31 de Octubre a las 4 p.m. - Lawndale Civic Center Plaza
Noviembre: Iluminación del Árbol de Ángeles
Sábado 26 de septiembre a la 1:00 p.m. Parque Jane Addams
Noviembre 30 - 4 p.m. - Lawndale Civic Center Plaza
Todos los eventos, a menos que se notifique lo contrario, se llevan a cabo en Lawndale Civic Center Plaza ubicada en la intersección de la Calle 147 oeste y la Avenida Burin, a una cuadra al oeste del Bulevar Hawthorne. Las siguientes calles cerrarán el 26 de septiembre, el 31 de octubre y el 30 de noviembre del 2015, de las 2 p.m. a las 9 p.m.: • Calle 147 oeste, desde el Bulevar Hawthorne hasta la Avenida Burin • Avenida Burin desde De Oro Lane hasta el estacionamiento sur terminus del Ayuntamiento Marque sus calendarios y únase a nosotros para todos estos súper eventos. ¡Todos los eventos son gratis! Habrá alimentos disponibles para compra.
Los grupos musicales que están programados son: • Lawndale Blues Boys (Blues/Rock) • J. Boykin (Smooth Jazz) • Awesome Blue (Blues/Rock) • Floyd and the Flyboys (Blues) • Big Daddy T Blues Band (Blues) La hora en que se presentarán estos J. Boykin grupos, se determinará posteriormente. Marquen sus calendarios y acompáñenos en este fantástico evento gratuito. Habrá alimentos disponibles para compra.
Sábado 4 de julio del 2015 - Día de la Independencia Y lunes 7 de septiembre del 2015 - Día del Trabajo Harold E. Hofmann Community Center - Cerrado oficinas del ayuntamiento y todos los demás La departamentos estarán cerrados el Día del Trabajo.
Horas de instalaciones recreativas (Parques Jane Addams, William Green, Rogers/Anderson y el Gimnasio Bollinger) de 10:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.
Hopper Park – de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.
The people are the City! Page 11
Del Departamento de Obras Públicas El Departamento de Obras Públicas, se encuentra ubicado en el 4722 del Bulevar Manhattan Beach y se les puede contactar llamando al (310) 973-3260 de lunes a jueves entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 6:00 p.m.
Actualización del Programa de Mejoras Importantes de la Primavera El Departamento de Obras Públicas se complace en brindarle una actualización trimestral sobre el Programa de Mejoras Importantes (CIP por sus siglas en inglés). El programa cubre mejoras a las calles, concreto y mejoras al tráfico (incluyendo banquetas y coladeras), e instalaciones de la ciudad. Muchos proyectos se encuentran actualmente en construcción o están en la fase de planeación y diseño. Para una lista de mejoras actuales y proyectos completados, favor de ver la página 2.
En la página 3 se pueden encontrar más noticias sobre las obras públicas.
Se insta conservar el agua debido a la sequía Con el Estado, oficialmente en sequía, se insta a los Californianos a que recorten el agua en un 20 por ciento. La ciudad de Lawndale ofrece los siguientes consejos para ahorrar el agua: No use aspersores o mangueras durante las horas pico (hágalo temprano en la mañana o en la noche) para reducir la evaporación e interferencia con el viento. Revisar el sistema de aspersores frecuentemente y ajustar los aspersores para evitar regar las residencias, las banquetas y las calles. Ponga solamente cargas completas en la lavadora y en la lavavajillas. Evite jalarle al excusado innecesariamente; tire los pañuelos desechables, insectos y otra basura similar en los botes de basura. No deje corriendo el agua al lavar los platos, lavarse los dientes o rasurarse. Arregle cualquier fuga de las llaves del agua y ahorre hasta 20 galones de agua al día. Lave las verduras en el fregadero o en un recipiente que esté parcialmente lleno con agua, en lugar de con el agua corriente. Guarde el agua de beber en el refrigerador en lugar de dejar correr el agua para sacar un vaso de agua fría. Use una escoba en lugar de la manguera para limpiar su driveway o la banqueta y ahórrese hasta 150 galones de agua cada vez. Para quienes tienen acuarios, use el agua que saque del tanque, para regar sus plantas. El agua es rica en nitrógeno y fósforo brindando un fertilizador efectivo y gratuito.
Page 12 The people are the City!
NOTICIAS del Departamento de Servicios Comunitarios El Departamento de Servicios Comunitarios ahora está en el Centro Comunitario Harold E. Hofmann, ubicado en el 14700 de la Avenida Burin y se les puede contactar llamando al (310) 973-3270. Ver la contraportada para las horas hábiles del centro.
Información sobre Inscripción a Clases y Programas Ya se están llevando a cabo las inscripciones a las siguientes clases y programas, y se están recibiendo exclusivamente en el escritorio de recepción del segundo piso del Centro Comunitario Harold E. Hofmann. El horario de inscripción a los programas y las formas aceptables de pago son las siguientes: • Lunes - Jueves 7:30 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. - Efectivo, cheques personales, órdenes de pago, cheques de caja, tarjetas de crédito y de débito (Visa, MasterCard y Discover). • Lunes - Jueves de las 5:00 p.m. a las 7:30 p.m. - sólo con tarjetas de crédito y débito (Visa, MasterCard y Discover). • Los viernes, de 7:30 a.m. a 3:30 p.m. - sólo tarjetas de crédito y débito (Visa, MasterCard y Discover). • Sábados, de 10:00 a.m. a 1:30 p.m. - sólo tarjetas de crédito y débito (Visa, MasterCard y Discover). Las inscripciones a clases y programas también pueden hacerse en línea 24/7 desde el sitio web de la Ciudad en www.lawndalecity.org, . Gobierno, Departamentos, Servicios Comunitarios, Tome en cuenta que hay un cargo por el servicio al registrarse en línea. Para mayor información sobre inscripciones a los programas y clases, se puede obtener poniéndose en contacto con el Departamento de Servicios Comunitarios en el (310) 973-3270 durante las horas hábiles normales. Los programas, clases y actividades de verano, se pueden encontrar en las páginas 4-7.
¡Niños, refrésquense en el parque Jane Addams este verano! El chapoteadero en el parque Jane Addams estará abierto este verano de lunes a viernes de las 12:00 p.m. a las 4:00 p.m., comenzando desde el 1º de julio, hasta el 21 de agosto. Las piscinas están diseñadas para niños de 2 a 6 años de edad y se requiere supervisión de un adulto, preferentemente el padre o la madre. También se requieren trajes de baño y pañales diseñados específicamente para piscinas. Los pañales tradicionales no se permiten en la piscina en ningún momento. Por favor impida cualquier quemadura del sol y traiga su propio bloqueador solar.
¿Se le ha pasado algún Lawndalian?
Ediciones atrasadas pueden conseguirse en línea en www.lawndalecity.org, liga a, Lawndalian
Del Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Los Ángeles
Noticias Del Departamento de Servicios Municipales
El centro de Servicio de Lawndale, del Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Los Ángeles, se encuentra ubicado en el 15331 de la Avenida Prairie y se les puede localizar llamando al (310) 219-2750.
El Departamento de Servicios Municipales está ubicado en el 14616 de la Avenida Grevillea en Lawndale y está abierto de las 7:00 a.m. a las 6:00 p.m. El personal está disponible los siete días de la semana, llamando al (310) 973-3220 de las 7:00 a.m. a las 6:00 p.m.
Consejos de Seguridad de los Teléfonos Celulares Los teléfonos celulares con blancos muy populares entre los criminales. Cuando la gente camina por una calle pública hablando en sus celulares, están tan ocupados con su llamada telefónica, que no ponen atención a la gente que los rodea. Esto los hace un blanco fácil para un criminal. Se sabe que los sospechosos se aprovechan de esta falta de atención y le roban el teléfono celular a la víctima, antes de que ésta pueda reaccionar. He aquí algunos consejos para reducir las posibilidades de convertirse en una víctima: Esconda su teléfono. Cuando no esté usando su teléfono, guárdelo en su bolsillo o en un estuche de teléfono. Si necesita hacer una llamada mientras camina por una calle, ponga atención a sus alrededores. Al terminar su llamada, guarde el teléfono. No textée o tenga el teléfono en las manos por mucho tiempo. Mande su texto e inmediatamente guarde su teléfono. Estas son algunas sugerencias para reducir la probabilidad de convertirse en un blanco de un criminal y convertirse en una víctima de robo.
Noticias del Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario El Departamento de Desarrollo Comunitario está ubicado en el Ayuntamiento y se le puede localizar llamando al (310) 219-2750, o en persona, de lunes a viernes entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 6:00 p.m.
Se requiere licencia comercial para la renta de unidades residenciales: Si usted es dueño de una propiedad en la Ciudad de Lawndale, y renta unidades residenciales, se requiere que obtenga una licencia comercial antes de rentarle a cualquier inquilino. Las licencias comerciales se cobran anualmente. Las cuotas están basadas en el número de unidades que se rentarán como parte de su negocio de renta residencial. Los negocios de renta residencial pagan una cuota única de solicitud de $75 más el cargo anual de $24 por unidad. La cuota es exenta para las unidades ocupadas por el dueño más una unidad más que se encuentre en la misma propiedad. Además se perdona la cuota de solicitud de $75 para propiedades que tengan (5) o menos unidades. La solicitud para licencia comercial se puede obtener del Departamento de Finanzas en el Ayuntamiento de lunes a jueves, de 7:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Para mayor información contacte al Departamento de Finanzas al (310) 973-3246.
Consejos para la Conservación del Agua Como usted probablemente ya sabe, el 1º de abril de 2015, el Gobernador de California, Jerry Brown, expidió una orden ejecutiva B-29-15, para imponer restricciones para lograr un 25 % de reducción en el uso de agua potable urbana, hasta el 28 de febrero del 2016. Actualmente, bajo estos reglamentos de conservación de emergencia, se prohíbe a cualquier persona, usar agua potable para lo siguiente: 1) lavar los driveways y/o las banquetas; 2) permitir que el riego se escurra; 3) usar una manguera sin una boquilla que cierre el agua; 4) usar el agua en cuestiones decorativas que no recirculan el agua y 5) usar irrigación exterior durante cualquier período de 48 horas posteriores a cualquier precipitación mensurable. Además de ahorrar dinero en su cuenta de servicio, he aquí algunos consejos que puede usar en su casa para ayudarle a que usted contribuya con su parte de conservar aún más agua: Uso de su lavavajilllas. Las lavavajillas por lo general usan menos agua que lavando a mano. Dése duchas más cortas. El reducir el tiempo de sus duchas por 1 o 2 minutos, le ahorrará como 150 galones de agua al mes. Ciérrele al agua cuando se lave los dientes. Esto le puede ahorrar hasta cuatro galones por minuto. Arregle cualquier fuga en los excusados. Aunque no se vea la fuga de agua en un excusado o que se le olvide, es uno de los desperdicios de agua más grandes en su casa. Se calcula que los ahorros son entre 30 y 50 galones por día. Riegue su jardín una o dos veces por semana, en lugar de cinco días, y minimice la evaporación regando temprano en la mañana. Esto le puede ahorrar hasta 85 galones por semana.
?
Para mayor información sobre cómo ahorrar agua, visite www.bewaterwise.com
¿Sabía used…
que es ilegal tener una venta de yarda/garaje, sin un permiso expedido por la ciudad? Antes de realizar una venta de yarda o de garaje, en la ciudad, debe obtener un permiso del Departamento de Finanzas de la Ciudad de Lawndale. Se requiere un permiso de $3 por un día de venta, una vez cada tres meses. Se puede obtener un permiso de $6 por dos días de venta. Se les recuerda que los letreros de venta de yarda, NO SE PUEDEN colocar en ninguna propiedad de la Ciudad. Los permisos para venta de yarda pueden comprarse en el Departamento de Finanzas de la ciudad, ubicados en el Ayuntamiento, de lunes a jueves, de 7:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. Para mayor información acerca de los reglamentos de las ventas de yarda, por favor contacte al Departamento de Servicios Municipales.
Premios del Primer Trimestre de Embellecimiento de los Hogares
El comité de embellecimiento de la ciudad ha presentado los premios del primer trimestre. Vea la paginación 8 para la lista de ganadores.
Si quiere someter a consideración algún hogar o negocio bello en su vecindario, por favor contacte al Departamento de Servicios Municipales al (310) 973-3220.
Heart of the South Bay Page 13
Noticias de la Biblioteca del Condado de Los Ángeles La Biblioteca de Lawndale está ubicada en el 14615 de la Avenida Burin y está abierta al público los martes y miércoles de la 1 p.m. a las 8 p.m.; jueves y viernes de las 11 a.m. a las 6 p.m. y sábados de 10 a.m. a 5 p.m. Contacte la biblioteca llamando al (310) 676-0177 o visítenos en línea en www.colapublib.org/libs/lawndale o en nuestra página de Facebook en www.facebook.com/LawndaleLibrary
Programas Mensuales en Curso Clases de computación para adultos Cuentos en español Jardinería para adolescentes Historias en familia Club del Libro, Amigos de la Biblioteca Juegos en familia
1er & 3er miércoles a las 5:30 p.m. Cada jueves a las 4:00 p.m. Cada viernes a las 4:00 p.m. Cada sábado a las 2:00 p.m.** 2º jueves a las 10:30 a.m. 1er & 3er viernes a las 11:00 a.m.*
Actualización de Elementos al Plan de Seguridad General y Plan Local de Mitigación de Riesgos Planes de Seguridad Actualmente la Ciudad de Lawndale está dando los pasos necesarios para proteger a nuestra comunidad de terremotos y otros peligros, para prepararse para emergencias y brindar el servicio de bomberos y policía adecuados. Se le ha dado a la ciudad una subvención, a través del Programa de Iniciativa para la Recuperación de Desastres del Estado de California, para actualizar sus planes de seguridad. Finalmente este esfuerzo ayudará a tener una comunidad más segura y más fuerte.
* El 3 de julio no hay programas. ** El 4 de julio no hay programas.
Siga a la Biblioteca del Condado de Los Ángeles...
Los residentes de Lawndale pueden calificar para una exención de impuestos con la Medida CL El 6 de noviembre de 2012, los votantes del Condado de Los Ángeles en los distritos escolares de Lawndale, Hawthorne, Wiseburn, Lennox y Centinela Valley aprobaron la Medida CL, un impuesto de lotes de financiamiento de aulas locales destinado a generar aproximadamente $11 millones por año. Los residentes que son dueños de una casa unifamiliar o condominio en Lawndale pueden ser elegibles para una exención de impuestos de la Medida CL, si usted se encuentra dentro de la categoría de una persona mayor de 65 años o si usted califica para una exención por discapacidad. La fecha límite para solicitar una exención es el 30 de junio de cada año. Sin embargo, usted no tiene que volver a solicitar cada año una vez que comience a recibir la exención. Las solicitudes de exención están disponibles en cada oficina del distrito de la escuela primaria, el Ayuntamiento de Lawndale, Biblioteca Wiseburn y el Centro de Seniors Lennox. Puede encontrar información adicional sobre la Medida CL y las exenciones en el siguiente sitio web: http://lcfaparceltax.org.
Farmer’s Market Certificado de Lawndale ¿Sabía usted que Lawndale tiene su propio Farmer’s Market certificado? ¿Por qué ir lejos cuando puede comprar fruta y verdura orgánica aquí mismo, de granjeros amistosos, a precios razonables? Cuando compra alimentos en el Farmer’s Market de Lawndale, usted está contribuyendo a un medio ambiente responsable y a una vida saludable. El Farmer’s Market certificado de Lawndale opera todos los miércoles de 2:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m. en la Plaza del Centro Cívico de Lawndale ubicado en el 14615/14717 de la Avenida Burin, cerca de la intersección de la Avenida Burin y la Calle 147, a una cuadra al oeste del Bulevar Hawthorne. El Farmer’s Market de Lawndale también brinda buena comida preparada en el momento, mientras usted espera. Si le interesa la buena comida y la buena compañía, visite el Farmer’s Market Certificado de Lawndale, los miércoles.
Page 14 The people are the City!
Los esfuerzos que se están realizando actualmente, incluyen actualizar y prepararse para lo siguiente: Elemento de Seguridad: Como parte del Plan General de la Ciudad, el Elemento de Seguridad proporciona planificación a largo plazo para la seguridad de la comunidad. Guía la disposición de los servicios de policía y bomberos. También identifica riesgos posibles como incendios, terremotos, inundaciones, materiales peligrosos y guía la toma de decisiones de la ciudad para minimizar el riesgo de estos peligros. El plan local de Mitigación de Riesgos (LHMP por sus siglas en inglés): El Plan Local de Mitigación de Riesgos analizará los riesgos de la comunidad, de riesgos naturales, coordinará los recursos disponibles y proporcionará un conjunto de elementos de acción que puedan ayudar a reducir los riesgos y futuras pérdidas a largo plazo. Se espera que incluya la educación y programas de extensión, asociaciones, y otras actividades de reducción de riesgos. Plan de Operaciones de Emergencia: El Plan de Operaciones de Emergencia guía cómo responda el gobierno de la Ciudad a las emergencias de la comunidad, así como se prepare al personal para que responda. Está diseñado a asegurar la coordinación con otras agencias que estén envueltas en la respuesta a la emergencia. También especifica cómo se comunicará la Ciudad con los residentes durante las emergencias. Mapa de Pisos Débiles y Estructuras sin Refuerzo: La Ciudad está llevando a cabo una encuesta en los edificios de Lawndale, para identificar y crear un mapa de construcciones no reforzadas y edificios con pisos débiles que pudieran ser vulnerables a los terremotos. Se hablará sobre el LHMP, en la junta del Consejo de la Ciudad, el 6 de Julio. La junta comienza a las 6:30 p.m. en la Sala de Consejo del Ayuntamiento.
NOTICIAS Y AVISOS DE LA COMUNIDAD Receptor del Premio del Americano Mayor de Edad más Sobresaliente del 2015 Cada año, la Comisión Los Ángeles de Adultos Mayores, pide la nominación de adultos mayores en los cinco distritos supervisores del Condado de Los Ángeles. El propósito del premio es recompensar a adultos mayores por su servicio voluntario en las comunidades en las que participan. Este año, el recipiente de la Ciudad de Lawndale es John Andersen. El Sr. Andersen ha vivido en South Bay toda su vida y ha estado casado con su esposa Marilyn desde 1958. Disfruta de participar en muchas actividades como hacer ejercicio en el gimnasio y viajar. La pasión del Sr. Andersen por viajar lo ha llevado a ser voluntario para el Club Viajes para Seniors, de la Ciudad de Lawndale. Ha sido un voluntario dedicado en Lawndale, por 11 años. El Sr. Andersen pasa muchas horas asegurando que el club funcione sin problemas para que lo puedan disfrutar los seniors. Como Presidente del Club de Viajes de Lawndale, usa su tiempo libre planeando excursiones para seniors, haciendo las reservaciones para la transportación y creando actividades que promuevan el aprendizaje de por vida. El enfoque reflexivo que dedica el Sr. Andersen a encontrar un tour perfecto, un festival, o una obra teatral, ayuda a mantener a los seniors activos y saludables. Felicidades Sr. Andersen, la Ciudad de Lawndale es un mejor lugar por el trabajo que usted le ha dedicado.
Alguacil y Bombero del Año, del Club Rotario del 2015 El 16 de abril del 2015, el Club Rotario de Lawndale tuvo su almuerzo anual de “Bombero y Alguacil del Año”, en el Centro Comunitario Harold E. Hofmann de Lawndale. Asistieron los rotarios, la comunidad y los comerciantes y el Consejo de la Ciudad de Lawndale. Este evento anual, resalta al alguacil y al bombero quienes actualmente trabajan en la Ciudad de Lawndale. Los ganadores honrados este año, son el Alguacil Robert Maas del Departamento del Sheriff del Condado de Los Ángeles, de la estación de Los Ángeles / Centro de Servicio de Lawndale, y el Capitán Robert Smith, del Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de Los Ángeles, Estación 21, fueron reconocidos y honrados por la excelencia que han brindado a nuestra ciudad durante todo el año. Si se encuentran con estos servidores públicos en la comunidad, asegúrense de agradecerles por el sobresaliente trabajo que desempeñan en la comunidad. FELICIDADES, Alguacil Maas y Capitán de Bomberos Smith por ser seleccionados como el Alguacil y el Bombero del Año, por el Club Rotario!
Rogers Middle School ayuda a desviar 320 toneladas de basura de los vertederos Después de meses de clasificación de residuos de basura de almuerzo, juntas educativas sobre la reducción de basura y de ser interrogados sobre asuntos de trivia de basura, se han seleccionado las escuelas finalistas del Reto de Almuerzo sin Basura, de esta competencia prestigiosa de todo el condado de Los Ángeles. Entraron al reto 24 escuelas de Los Ángeles, en agosto para ver cuál es la que desviaba más basura y mejor inspiraba su cuerpo estudiantil a adoptar hábitos de reducción de basura para toda la vida. Las escuelas participantes pidieron a los estudiantes que redujeran la basura, trayendo envases reusables para el almuerzo y usando las estaciones de clasificación para formar hábitos que protegerán el ambiente por años por venir. Como en años pasados, todas las escuelas participantes excedieron sus expectativas. Las escuelas con el reto de Almuerzo sin Basura, sobrepasaron en conjunto la bolsa de basura 100,000, que marca un punto clave en este programa. Aún más impresionante es que las escuelas educaron a casi 11,000 estudiantes sobre la reducción de basura; más estudiantes que en cualquier reto de años anteriores. Para ser considerada como finalista, cada escuela llenó una solicitud al final del año, indicando el número de bolsas desviadas, las estrategias que usaron para educar a los estudiantes en cuanto a reducción de basura y la sostenibilidad de su programa de reducción de desechos. Las escuelas finalistas de las escuelas secundarias, son: Cesar Chavez Middle School (Lynwood) El Segundo Middle School (El Segundo) Will Rogers Middle School (Lawndale) En abril, miembros de Algalita Marine Research and Education, Trash for Teaching, Bag2Speak y otros expertos en el medioambiente, se sentaron en el panel de jueces del Reto de Almuerzo sin Basura y visitaron cada una de las escuelas para ver en acción su programa de reducción de desechos. Las escuelas ganadoras recibieron subsidios de educación de parte de Chevron, para continuar con sus programas del medioambiente. Felicidades a todos los finalistas.
Donación de Sangre viene a Lawndale La Ciudad de Lawndale patrocina su Donación de Sangre del Otoño, de la Cruz Roja Americana, el miércoles 15 de julio de 2015, de 12:00 p.m. a 6:00 p.m. El camión de donación de sangre de la Cruz Roja Americana, estará estacionado enfrente del Ayuntamiento, ubicado en el 14717 de la Avenida Burin, Lawndale, CA 90260. ¡Por favor ayúdenos a salvar vidas! Para hacer una cita, favor de contactar a Shaundra Burnam al (310) 973-3200. Para mayor información sobre el proceso de donación, favor de visitar el sitio web de la Cruz Roja Americana, en www.redcrossblood.org.
Heart of the South Bay Page 15
Lawndale City Hall: 14717 Burin Avenue - (310) 973-3200 Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7 am to 6 pm Lawndale Civic Center Plaza:
Intersection of W. 147 Street and Burin Avenue th
Harold E. Hofmann Community Center
14700 Burin Avenue Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7 am to 8 pm; Friday, 7 am to 4 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm. Closed on Sundays & City observed holidays.
Sheriff’s Service Center
15331 Prairie Avenue - (310) 219-2750 (Use 911 for emergency purposes)
F A S T F I N D
City of Lawndale 14717 Burin Avenue Lawndale, CA 90260
1310 W. Imperial Hwy., Los Angeles, CA 90044 - (323) 820-6700 (Use 911 for emergency purposes)
PAID
Permit No. 34 Torrance, CA
ECR-WSS
Sheriff’s Department / South LA Station
PRSRT-STD U.S. Postage
Attn: Postal Patron
Lawndale Fire Station #21
4312 W. 147th Street - (310) 679-1131 or (310) 676-4606 (Use 911 for emergency purposes)
Los Angeles County Help Line Telephone Number 2-1-1
County Library: 14615 Burin Avenue - (310) 676-0177
Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday, 1 to 8 pm; Thursday & Friday, 11 am to 6 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Planning & Building: 14717 Burin Avenue - (310) 973-3230
Building Permits - (310) 973-3230 Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7 am to 6 pm Building Inspector - (310) 973-3239 Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7 am to 9 am
Public Works Department: 4722 Manhattan Beach Blvd. - (310) 973-3260 Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7 am to 6 pm
Municipal Services Department: 14616 Grevillea Avenue General Info: (310) 973-3220; Parking Info: (310) 973-3223 Office Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7 am to 6 pm Patrol Hours: Monday - Sunday, 7 am to 6 pm Telephone Service: Monday - Sunday, 8 am to 6 pm Lawndale Historical Society Museum
14616 Grevillea Avenue - (310) 973-3205 Hours: Wednesdays, 1 to 4 pm and first Saturday of the month by request only
Community Center Annex
14616 ½ Grevillea Avenue - Reservation Facility Only.
Jane Addams Park (Supervised): 15114 Firmona Avenue - (310) 970-2188 Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 am to 8 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 10 am to 8 pm
Bollinger Gym (Supervised): 4040 W. 154th Street - (310) 973-3274 Hours: Monday - Friday, 6 to 10 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 10 am to 8 pm
William Green Park (Supervised): 4558 W. 168th Street - (310) 371-5273 Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 am to 8 pm; Thursday, 1 to 8 pm; Saturday & Sunday, 10 am to 8 pm
Rogers-Anderson Park (Supervised)
4161 W. Manhattan Beach Blvd. - (310) 970-2189 Hours: Monday - Friday, 10 am to 8 pm or Dusk*; Thursday, 1 to 8 pm or Dusk* Saturday & Sunday, 10 am to 8 pm or Dusk*
Hogan Park (Unsupervised)
4045 W. 167th Street - Under construction. Reopening in July.
Hopper Park (Unsupervised)
4418 W. 162nd Street - Hours: Monday - Sunday, 8 am to 8 pm or Dusk*
Lawndale Dog Park (Unsupervised): 14725 Larch Avenue Closed Permanently. Soon to be Larch Avenue Park.
Dan McKenzie Community Garden (Unsupervised)
4324 W. 160 th St. (Must be a registered gardener to enter) Hours: Monday - Sunday, Dawn to Dusk
Alondra Park (LA County Facility)
3850 W. Manhattan Beach Blvd. - (310) 217-8366 *Closes at 8 pm or Dusk. Whichever comes first.
Page 16 www.lawndalecity.org
www . l awn d a l e c i t y. o r g City Hall (310) 973-3200 Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles (310) 973-3214 Mayor Pro Tem Larry Rudolph (310) 973-3215 Councilmember James Osborne (310) 973-3216 Councilmember Pat Kearney (310) 973-3217 Councilmember Daniel Reid (310) 973-3218 City Clerk Bernadette Suarez (310) 973-3212 City Manager Stephen N. Mandoki (310) 973-3202 Animal Control Services (310) 973-3220 Building Inspections (310) 973-3230 Business License (310) 973-3246 Lawndale City TV (310) 973-3259 Chamber of Commerce (310) 679-3306 Code Enforcement (310) 973-3220 Community Development/Planning (310) 973-3230 Community Services (310) 973-3270 Emergency Preparedness (310) 973-3220 Employment Opportunities/Job Hotline (310) 973-3200 X 3209 Fire Department (310) 679-1131 Graffiti Removal Hotline (310) 973-3264 Lawndale Little League (310) 489-2266 Library (310) 676-0177 Neighborhood Watch (Sheriff’s Department) (310) 219-2750 Personnel (310) 973-3201 Post Office (310) 679-9804 Railroad Information (Public Utilities Commission) (213) 576-7000 Senior Services (310) 973-3270 Sheriff’s Department (310) 219-2750 Shopping Cart Retrieval Hotline (310) 973-3299 South Bay Center for Dispute Resolution (310) 376-7007 Trash Pickup and Street Matters (310) 973-3260
The LAWNDALIAN is published by the City of Lawndale and is distributed as a public service to the homes and businesses of the City. The City of Lawndale welcomes your comments, suggestions and questions regarding the LAWNDALIAN. Please call or write: Editor, Lawndalian | City of Lawndale | 14717 Burin Avenue Lawndale, CA 90260 (310) 973-3270