The Council Weekly Prepared by the City Manager s Office, City of San Gabriel WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2013

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1 The Council Weekly Prepared by the City Manager s Office, City of San Gabriel WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2013 TOP STORIES Celebrate S.G. s 19th annual National Night Out A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TRADITION ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 6 Residents in San Gabriel will have the opportunity to spend an outdoor evening with their neighbors during its annual National Night Out from 6:30 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6. Neighborhood Watch Groups will host block parties, cookouts and other activities. San Gabriel s National Night Out is an award winning and nationally recognized tradition. This will be the city s nineteenth year participating in the 30 th Annual National Night Out. The event is intended to send a message to criminals by letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. This past week, winners of the 2013 National Night Out banner raffle were selected. Congratulations to the 600 Block Pasqual Avenue, 300 Block Mount Vernon Drive, and 900 Block Abilene Street! For more information, please contact Crime Prevention Officer Stacy Gutierrez at Metro provides free bicycle safety course to S.G. San Gabriel has been selected as one of 30 communities in which Metro (the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority) will provide Need to Know Bicycle Safety Courses. The free class, coordinated through the Parks and Recreation Department, will be held from 12 p.m. 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 31 at the Recreation Center, 250 South Mission Drive. Classes will be taught by League-Certified Cycling Instructors and include an hour each of in-class instruction, parking lot skills and on-street bike riding. Space is limited to 12 participants per course and registration is on a first come, first served basis. Registration is now open at info@bikesgv.org. For more information, visit or contact Javier Hernandez, Program Director for Bike San Gabriel Valley, at or Tymeri Cuervo, Recreation Supervisor, at See the attached flyer for further details. Learn more at 1 Or call for more information

2 The Council Weekly ACE CONSTRUCTION ALERT RR X-ing on Walnut Grove closes 3 weeks in August Walnut Grove Ave. at the railroad crossing will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning Monday, August 5 through Friday, August 23, as part of the San Gabriel Trench Grade Separation Project. Most construction will occur weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m, and the roadway will reopen for north-south travel after 3 p.m. daily. Motorists should use San Gabriel Blvd., Mission Blvd., and Broadway as detours, but pedestrian access will be available at all times. Weekend work is not anticipated. For more information, please contact ACE at 888.ACE.1426 or visit See the attached flyers in English, Chinese and Spanish. EYE ON SAN GABRIEL News from San Gabriel City Hall COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NIS receives quarterly Code Effect Award from CACEO Last March, Neighborhood Improvement Services Officer Jorge Arellano began working with the property owner, Los Angeles County and Athens to clean up a blighted property (left) at South California Street. The overflowing junk and debris were removed, and the property underwent a remarkable transformation (right). The California Association of Code Enforcement Officials awarded the Neighborhood Improvement Services (NIS) Division with its quarterly Code Effect Award. Thank you to NIS for addressing visual blight and enhancing the quality of life in our community. For more information, please contact NIS Manager Clayton Anderson at , ext or canderson@sgch.org. Learn more at 2 Or call for more information

3 The Council Weekly CENTENNIAL CORNER Ode to the old pepper tree at the San Gabriel Mission Steve Salazar was a regular presenter and emcee at San Gabriel community events. He is remembered for his legendary toasts, inductions and oaths, and he often captured the history of San Gabriel in his verses and poems. Centennial Co-Chair Mary Cammarano came across several of Mr. Salazar s famous selections, and this one titled The Old Pepper Tree is a tribute to 204 year-old tree brought from Mexico and planted in 1790, according to records at the San Gabriel Mission. Near our beloved San Gabriel Mission This gnarled old pepper tree stood. It held a spot so dear to many With gracious, gallant fortitude. This ancient and historic landmark Had a distressing end one can surmise. The winter storm of nineteen ninety five Was the culprit for its demise. It came to us over two centuries ago And withstood Mother Nature s wrath, Standing bravely, arms outstretched Until that windy storm turned toward its path. Time alone took its toll On this dear and long time friend. It saddened folks in our town To hear about its tragic end. The memories will linger on As we remenisce of times long ago. It was a favorite meeting place And it s sad to see it go. Farewell old friend we ll miss you When near your path we ll trod We ll remember you as the old pepper tree That grew near the House of God. Steve Salazar, San Gabriel resident, 1964 Learn more at 3 Or call for more information

4 The Council Weekly CENTENNIAL CALENDAR AUGUST THEME Celebrate Our Community and Cultural Diversity August 6 6:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. National Night Out San Gabriel joins forces with communities nationwide for this event on crime and drug prevention. Information: August 23 6:30 p.m. One City, One Book, One Read: The Hobbit Community Read Mayor Juli Costanzo and other community leaders perform selected readings and skits from The Hobbit. See attached flyer. Grapevine Park Information SEPTEMBER THEME Living History August 30 September 1 San Gabriel Fiesta & Mission Tours This Labor Day weekend event features entertainment, international foods, games, bingo, rides, and historical and cultural festivities. Information parish.sangabrielmissionchurch.org OCTOBER THEME Health & Awareness October 5 San Gabriel Valley Medical Center Health Fair SGVMC s annual health fair provides residents opportunities to learn more about their healthcare options and receive free screenings and treatment. Special activities for kids are included. Information CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE Tell us about your history in SG The San Gabriel Historical Association is gathering information from the community to add to its collection of San Gabriel history. If you are interested in sharing your personal or family history in the city, including an oral history, written memories, and pictures, please provide them to Centennial Co-Chair Mary Cammarano at marycamm@sbcglobal.net. What would you send to the future? During San Gabriel s 100th birthday, the unearthed time capsule from 1963 revealed old newspapers and aerial maps, a vial with a handwritten message, and a handful of coins. In December, the City will bury a new time capsule to be opened in Share your ideas for the time capsule to centennial@sgch.org with the subject line Time Capsule Ideas. As you think of items, please keep in mind that a time capsule is intended to indicate what life was like at the time it was sealed. We re excited to hear what you think the San Gabriel community in the future would like to know about the present. Learn more at 4 Or call for more information

5 The Council Weekly BRIEFLY NOTED Attend a free writing workshop and share your SG story Friends of the Library presents free writing workshops for adults on August 6, 13 and 20, or August 7, 14, and 21. Come join this writing project to share your personal experiences living in San Gabriel. The instructor is Steve Booth, a Los Angeles-based author who will provide support and guidance. See the attached registration form for more details. San Gabriel Police Explorers will hold a fundraising event from 2 p.m. 9 p.m. on Friday, August 16 at Menchie s Frozen Yogurt, 9 East Main St., Alhambra % of all purchases will be donated to the Explorer Program. See the attached flyer for more information. San Gabriel Valley Music Theatre presents the musical comedy Nunsense! at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on August 17 and 24 at Cleaver Hall, 535 West Roses Rd. Tickets are $30 for the afternoon performance and $40 for the evening, which also includes a catered, pre-show dinner. For more information or to buy tickets, please contact the SGVMT at or sgvmtboxoffice@earthlink.net. See the attached flyer. COUNCIL CALENDAR Tuesday, August 6, 2013 No meeting due to National Night Out activities Tuesday, August 20, :00 p.m. Sewer User Fee Study Session, 7:30 p.m. City Council Meeting, City Hall, Council Chambers Tuesday, September 3, :30 p.m. City Council Meeting, City Hall, Council Chambers Tuesday, September 17, :30 p.m. City Council Meeting, City Hall, Council Chambers Tuesday, October 1, :30 p.m. City Council Meeting, City Hall, Council Chambers Tuesday, October 15, :30 p.m. City Council Meeting, City Hall, Council Chambers COMING UP: AT THE COMMISSIONS Monday, August 12, :30 p.m., Planning Commission, City Hall, Council Chambers Monday, August 26, :00 p.m., Design Review Commission, City Hall, Conference Room A Monday, September 9, :30 p.m., Planning Commission, City Hall, Council Chambers Monday, September 23, :00 p.m., Design Review Commission, City Hall, Conference Room A Monday, October 7, :00 p.m., Parks and Recreation Commission, City Hall, Conference Room A Monday, October 14, :30 p.m., Planning Commission, City Hall, Council Chambers Monday, October 28, :00 p.m., Design Review Commission, City Hall, Conference Room A We welcome your thoughts and opinions regarding The Council Weekly. Please contact Jessica Hsu, Public Information Officer, at jhsu@sgch.org or , ext Learn more at 5 Or call for more information

6 Bicycling on the Road Bicycle Safety Classes sponsored by Metro San Gabriel, CA: Need to Know Bicycle Safety Education Course Metro and Bike San Gabriel Valley is proud to offer a FREE bicycle safety education course for ages 18 and above. Each course includes, 1-hr of in-class instruction, 1-hr of parking lot practice, and a 1-hr bike ride. All participants will receive a FREE helmet, lights, bike maps and more. WHEN: Saturday, August 31, 2013 from 12pm - 3pm WHERE: San Gabriel Recreation Center, North Room, 250 South Mission Dr., San Gabriel, RSVP: Please the following information to info@bikesgv.org: - First & last name - address - Phone number - City and date requested Each course is limited to 12 people on a first come, first serve basis. Must bring a functioning bike to participate. For more info please visit Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

7 Alameda Corridor East Construction Authority **CONSTRUCTION ALERT** RAILROAD CROSSING ON WALNUT GROVE AVENUE CLOSED FOR 3 WEEKS FOR UTILITY RELOCATION WHAT Alameda Corridor-East Construction Authority (ACE) contractor, Walsh Construction, and subcontractor, Team Fishel, will close Walnut Grove Avenue at the railroad crossing to excavate and backfill underground fiber optic lines as part of the San Gabriel Trench Grade Separation Project. WHAT TO EXPECT/WHEN Northbound and southbound traffic lanes will be closed to vehicular traffic at the railroad crossing on Walnut Grove Avenue between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The roadway will reopen for northsouth travel after 3 p.m. daily. Motorists should use San Gabriel Boulevard as a detour (see map above). Pedestrian access will be available at all times. Construction is expected to begin on Monday, August 5, 2013 and continue through Friday, August 23, Most construction will occur weekdays between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Weekend work is not anticipated. Noise, dust and vibration will be monitored for compliance with applicable limits. Please check the ACE website at for the most up-todate information. RECOMMENDED DETOUR ROUTE From northbound Walnut Grove Avenue: Turn left onto Mission Road and proceed west toward San Gabriel Boulevard. Turn right onto San Gabriel Boulevard, proceed north, and turn right on Broadway. Turn left onto Walnut Grove Avenue and proceed north. From southbound Walnut Grove Avenue: Turn right onto Broadway and proceed west to San Gabriel Boulevard. Turn left onto San Gabriel Boulevard, proceed south, and turn left on Mission Road. Turn right onto Walnut Grove Avenue and proceed south. Para información o preguntas, por favor llame al teléfono directo o visite el sitio web en: 如有疑問或需要索取工程最新資料, 請致電輔助熱線或參閱工程網頁 For more information or questions, please call or visit: (888) ACE-1426 (Available 24/7) or In case of an emergency, please contact Walsh Construction can be reached at (510) (Chris Sheaffer) Rev 5/16/13 Thank you for your patience and cooperation...at ACE, it s Safety First! Rev 7/23/13

8 Alameda Corridor East Construction Authority ** 施工通知 ** 因搬遷地下光纖,WALNUT GROVE AVENUE 鐵道路口關閉 3 周 圖示 施工區域 繞行線路 施工內容 為配合圣蓋博地槽分隔項目的施工, 阿拉米達東區走廊建設管理局以及承建商 Walsh Construction 和 Team Fishel 將關閉 Walnut Grove Avenue 鐵路道口進行地下光纖開挖和搬遷 施工影響和施工時間 早上九點至下午三點,Walnut Grove Avenue 鐵路道口南北雙向車道將被關閉 下午三點之後, 車道將重新開放 建議機動車輛使用 San Gabriel Boulevard 作為臨時繞行通道 ( 請見上圖 ) 行人通行將不受影響 施工預計于 2013 年 8 月 5 日星期一開始, 持續至 8 月 23 日星期五 大部份作業將在工作日上午九點至下午三點進行, 估計不會有週末作業 施工人員會實時監測噪音 震動以及粉塵以確保符合法規 欲瞭解最新資訊, 請瀏覽 ACE 官方網站 建議繞行線路 Walnut Grove Avenue 往北車輛 : 請在 Mission Road 左轉并向西行駛至 San Gabriel Boulevard. 右轉向北行 驶, 并在 Broadway 右轉 繼續前行后在 Walnut Grove Avenue 左轉繼續往北行駛 Walnut Grove Avenue 往 南車輛 : 請在 Broadway 右轉并往西行駛至 San Gabriel Boulevard 后左轉, 并繼續往南行駛 在 Mission Road 左轉, 繼續前行後右轉至 Walnut Grove Avenue 并繼續向南行駛 Para información o preguntas, por favor llame al teléfono directo o visite el sitio web en: 如有疑問或需要索取工程最新資料, 請致電輔助熱線或參閱工程網頁 For more information or questions, please call or visit: (888) ACE-1426 (Available 24/7) or In case of an emergency, please contact Walsh Construction can be reached at (510) (Chris Sheaffer) Rev 5/16/13 Thank you for your patience and cooperation...at ACE, it s Safety First! Rev 7/23/13

9 * Alameda Corridor East Construction Authority **ALERTA DE CONSTRUCCION ** SE CERRARA EL CRUZE DE FERROCARRIL EN WALNUT GROVE AVENUE POR 3 SEMANAS PARA REUBICAR LAS UTILIDADES QUE El contratista de la Autoridad de Construcción Alameda-Este (ACE), su contratista Walsh Construction y su subcontratista, Team Fishel, cerrarán Walnut Grove Avenue en el cruce de ferrocarril para excavar y reubicar las líneas subterráneas de fibra óptica como parte del proyecto de Separación de Grado de la Zanja de San Gabriel. QUE PUEDE ESPERAR/CUANDO Los carriles de tráfico hacia el norte y el sur estarán cerrados al tráfico vehicular en el cruce de ferrocarril en Walnut Grove Avenue entre las 9 a.m. y las 3 p.m. Se volverá a abrir el camino para el recorrido de norte a sur después de las 3:00 p.m. Los automovilistas deben usar San Gabriel Boulevard como un desvío (Ver mapa arriba). Acceso peatonal estará disponible en todo momento. Se espera que la construcción comience en lunes, 05 de agosto de 2013 y continúe hasta el viernes, 23 de agosto de La mayoría de la construcción ocurrirá entre las 9 a.m y 3 p.m. No se anticipa trabajo durante el fin de semana. Ruido, polvo y vibraciones serán monitoreados para el cumplimiento de los límites aplicables. Por favor visite el sitio web ACE en para obtener la información más actualizada. RUTA DE DESVIO SUGERIDA Viniendo hacia el norte en Walnut Grove Avenue: gire a la izquierda en Mission Road y siga al oeste hacia San Gabriel Boulevard. Gire a la derecha en San Gabriel Boulevard, continúe hacia el norte y a la derecha en Broadway. Voltee a la izquierda en Walnut Grove Avenue y continúe hacia el norte. Viniendo desde el sur en Walnut Grove Avenue: gire a la derecha en Broadway y siga al oeste en San Gabriel Boulevard. Gire a la izquierda en San Gabriel Boulevard, continúe al sur y gire a la izquierda en Missión Road. Gire a la derecha en Walnut Grove Avenue y continúe al sur. Para información o preguntas, por favor llame al teléfono directo o visite el sitio web en: 如有疑問或需要索取工程最新資料, 請致電輔助熱線或參閱工程網頁 For more information or questions, please call or visit: (888) ACE-1426 (Available 24/7) or In case of an emergency, please contact Walsh Construction can be reached at (510) (Chris Sheaffer) Rev 5/16/13 Rev 7/23/13

10 One Book, One City, One Read PRESENTED BY SAN GABRIEL PUBLIC LIBRARY, GABRIELINO HIGH SCHOOL, & CITY OF SAN GABRIEL friday august 23 Hobbit The FREE COMMUNITY READ Selected readings and skits peformed by Mayor Juli Costanzo & other community leaders. 6:30 p.m. grapevine park san gabriel Including Picnic dinners from Autunno s or Alexandra s Table available for purchase Scenes from Gabrielino Summer Stock performances Orchestral presentations from local students SPECIAL THANKS TO ATHENS SERVICES FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT.

11 Friends of the Library San Gabriel Public Library 500 S. Del Mar Avenue San Gabriel, CA (626) San Gabriel Centennial The Friends of the Library will present free writing workshops for adults. Come and join us in this writing project to write and/or tell about your life experiences living in San Gabriel or other family experiences. Give the gift of memories, history, and life to your family. The instructor is Steven Booth, a Los Angeles area author. He will provide support and guidance as you write or tell your story. We have planned two writing classes as follows: Class #1 Days: Tuesdays, August 6, 13, and 20th Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m. Class #2 Days: Wednesdays, August 7, 14, and 21st Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m. The classes will be held at the San Gabriel Library in the Community Room on the 2nd floor. Writing supplies and related materials will be available. Please register early, as the seating is limited (see the registration form below) Registration Form Share Your Story Class Print Name: Address: City: Zip: Telephone: Please bring your registration form to the San Gabriel Library or mail it in to the above address. Thank you. I will be attending (check one): Class #1: Tuesdays, August 6, 13, and 20th Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m. Class #2: Wednesdays, August 7, 14, and 21st Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.

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