Restaurants Coming Soon To South El Monte. South El Monte Concerts in the Park Series Continue. August National Night Out

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1 August 2017 South El Monte Concerts in the Park Series Continue National Night Out Thursday, August 3rd 5-8 p.m. Mary Van Dyke Park 1819 Central Avenue For more info., call (626) South El Monte s Summer Concerts Series will continue in August and conclude in September. The annual free outdoor concerts showcase a variety of musical entertainment and recreational activities for the community to enjoy. Join us for the remaining three concerts under the summer sky. Concerts will take place on alternating Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. The August concerts will be held at Mary Van Dyke Park, located at 1819 Central Avenue, and the last concert will be held at the front lawn of Dean L. Shively Middle School, located at 1431 Central Avenue. Upcoming Concerts Schedule: August 10 th Suave August 24 th Steel Rod September 7 th Soto Please bring your picnic blanket or low-back chair for seating. Also, don t forget to bring your appetite to the concerts; there will be a variety of vendors serving up delicious food. For more information, please call (626) Restaurants Coming Soon To South El Monte Stay Connected With Us Web cityofsouthelmonte.org Stay Tuned For Future Updates!

2 South El Monte City Council Mayor Gloria Olmos Mayor Pro Tem Angelica Garcia Councilmember Richard Angel Councilmember Hector Delgado Councilmember Joseph J. Gonzales City Council Meetings The City Council holds regular meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Agenda Meetings are held in the Council Chambers inside City Hall. Special meetings are convened at other times as announced. You may use your smartphone, ipad, or any mobile device to view the City Council meetings as the meeting is in progress by going to the City s website cityofsouthelmonte.org and clicking on the City Council agenda link. Upcoming City Council Meetings No City Council Meetings scheduled for the month of August. September 12 & 26, 2017 Upcoming Holiday Closure All City facilities will be closed on Monday, September 4, 2017 in observance of Labor Day.

3 City Facilities Subsidized Bus Passes for South El Monte Residents The City of South El Monte subsidizes 50% for select Metro and Foothill Transit monthly bus passes for residents. Proof of South El Monte residency (i.e. state identification card, utility bill) is required to obtain reduced monthly fare. Bus passes are available for purchase on the 25 th of each month through the 10 th of the following month at the Cashier s Window inside of City Hall at 1415 Santa Anita Avenue. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; closed on major holidays. A reduced Tap card (Senior, Disabled/Medicare, College/ Vocational, and Student K-12) must be obtained before the City can sell or electronically load a pass. To obtain a Tap card or for more information, visit or call the toll free number City Hall 1415 Santa Anita Avenue Monday-Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (626) Community Center 1530 Central Avenue Monday-Friday 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (626) Senior Center 1556 Central Avenue Monday -Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. * Until September 2nd (626) Metro Rates w/south El Monte Resident Subsidy Senior (62+) $20 $10 Disabled/ Medicare Senior/Disabled EZ $42 $21 Student (K-12) $24 $12 College/Vocational $43 $21.50 Foothill Transit Rates w/south El Monte Resident Subsidy Senior (62+) $22 $11 Disabled/Medicare Student (K-12) $33 $16.50 For additional information, please call City Hall at (626) Public Works Yard 1900 Central Avenue Monday-Thursday 6:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (626) Public Safety Center 1443 Santa Anita Avenue Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. (626) Aquatic Center 1500 Central Avenue Call for Summer Hours (626)

4 Important Numbers Sheriff's Temple Station (626 ) for Emergencies Fire Department (626) Hospital (626) Animal Control (SEAACA) (562) Vector Control (562) Utility Companies Electricity Edison Trash/Street Sweeping Athens Services Water San Gabriel Valley Water Company (626) Gas The Gas Company Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program Helps Residents With Home Repairs The Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program consists of a maximum loan amount of $57,000 for any qualified home in the City of South El Monte for home repairs. The loan is a 30 year, zero interest loan, that will not need to be repaid until the property transfers title or the 30 year term expires. Home repairs that are included in the program, but not limited to, are roof replacements, new windows, exterior painting, electrical repairs, plumbing, and health and safety repairs. To qualify, property owners must own and occupy their single-family property throughout the time of the loan. Homeowners also need to meet the established income limits. The current income limits for the Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program are: Household Income Limit 1 $48,650 2 $55,600 3 $62,550 4 $69,450 5 $75,050 6 $80,600 No Street Sweeping Services will take on Monday, September 4, 2017 in observance of Labor Day. For additional information, please call Athens Services at their toll free number or visit athensservices.com. 7 $86,150 8 $91,700 The Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program is funded by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). The income limits are subject to change by the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission. Interested homeowners can contact the Housing Division at (626) ext for further assistance.

5 Upcoming Yard Sale Dates Saturday, September 2nd & Sunday, September 3rd Thursday, August 3rd 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mary Van Dyke Park 1819 Central Avenue August 3rd Zootopia August 17th The Jungle Book August 31st August 3rd August 17th August 31st Moana Zootopia TheatJungle Movies begin dusk. Book Moana Following Saturdays August 12th & 26th September 9th & 23rd 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. South El Monte Community Center 1530 Central Avenue Free Admission For more information, call (626) Individual Vaccinations & Cost Vaccination Packs Series Available Dog & Cat Vaccinations Fecal Exams De-Worming Physical Exams Micro-Chipping Nail Trimming Prescription Flea Control Diagnostic Testing *Medical Waste Disposal Fee $3 South El Monte Library s New Expanded Hours Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday & Wednesday 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. / Thursday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information, call (626) Please bring all dogs on leashes and cats in carriers. For more information call or visit vetcarepetclinic.com

6 South El Monte Aquatic Center, 1500 Central Avenue Monday-Friday 1-3:15 p.m. / Tuesday & Thursday 7:15-9 p.m. Saturday 12-3 p.m. $1 kids (17 & under) / $1.50 adults (18+) For more information, call (626) Saturday August 5th September 9th Meet at 8:30 a.m. / Depart at 9:00 a.m. Community Center 1530 Central Avenue Join the City Council on a bike ride around the City. Please bring your bike and helmet to partake in a 8 mile bike ride. *A bike will be raffled conclusion of excursion. at the For more information, please call (626)

7 Upcoming the Senior Center Super Bingo (18+) Every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Bilingual Bingo Every Third Friday of the Month at 1:00 p.m. Senior Market Day Thurs, August 3rd at 8:30 a.m. IHSS Home Social Services Info Booth Tues., August 8th 9:30-11:00 a.m. Craft Class Mon., August 14th at 12:30 p.m. Hawaiian Dance by Club Latino de Sur El Monte Sun., August 20th Dance 1:00-5:00 p.m. $8 Pre-Sale $9 At the door Ice Cream Social & Bingo Wed., August 23rd at 12:30 p.m. California Lifeline Info. Booth Tues., August 29th 9:30-11:00 a.m. The City of South El Monte Senior Services Division serves well balanced meals, Monday through Friday (except on major holidays), in the Senior Center s dining hall located at 1556 Central Avenue. Special lunch events are often conducted in conjunction with holidays. Furthermore, the nutrition program has been expanded to Saturdays until September 2, The suggested donation for each meal is $2.25 for seniors (60+) and $5 for non-seniors (59 and under). Participants must register to participate in the lunch program. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday; and 10 a.m. on Saturdays. Lunch Schedule Mondays, Wednesdays, & 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays & 11:15 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Lunch menus are available at the Senior Center and on the City s website at cityofsouthelmonte.org under the Senior Services webpage. For more information, please call the Senior Center at (626) The Senior Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (until September 2, 2017). The South El Monte Senior Services Division will host its fifth annual Senior Prom themed The Great Gatsby, on Friday, August 25, 2017 at the Senior Center located at 1550 Central Avenue from 5 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, please call the South El Monte Senior Center at (626) The fun and memorable evening will feature live entertainment, a delicious dinner, dancing, and 50/50 raffles. Prom king and queen will be announced during the evening. Seniors (60+) may purchase their tickets for $10 at the Senior Center from Yochelle Rosas. Tickets are limited so purchase them early! The final day to purchase tickets is Friday, August 25th at 12 noon. Semi-formal is the dress code for this special occasion. For additional information, please call the Senior Center at (626)

8 Community Snapshots City of South El Monte 1415 Santa Anita Avenue South El Monte, CA RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER PRSRT. STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT #87 EL MONTE ECRWSS