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SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR GLORIA OLMOS
MAYOR PRO TEM RUDY BOJORQUEZ
COUNCILMEMBER MANUEL ACOSTA
COUNCILMEMBER HECTOR DELGADO COUNCILMEMBER LARRY RODRIGUEZ
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
The City Council holds regular meeting on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Regular meetings start at 6:00 P.M.
Questions or Assistance
For additional information, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 579-6540 ext. 3280.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
No Meetings in August
To view Agendas or Agenda packets use the side QR Code, scroll down to the current and upcoming events section.
CITY MANAGER
RENE SALAS
CITY CLERK /
GENERAL SERVICES DIRECTOR
ADRIAN GARCIA
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
ARIANA DE LA CRUZ
FINANCE DIRECTOR
MASAMI HIGA
HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
IYOB TESSEMA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR GERARDO MARQUEZ
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
DAVID DE VRIES
CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS
ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN/GIRLSUpcoming meeting October 21st
COMMUNITY SERVICES - Meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 P.M.
HOMELESS – Meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 6:00 P.M.
PATRIOTIC - Meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:00 P.M
PLANNING - Meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:00 P.M
Agenda and Meeting Minutes are available on the City’s website at cityofsouthelmonte.org
CONNECT WITH US CITYOFSOUTHELMONTE.ORG
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition presented to the State of the City
SOUTH EL MONTE BUSINESS WORKSHOP SERIES
INTERNATIONAL TRADE BASICS
Learn how to...
Evaluate Import/Export for your business
Source products and opportunities
Create an effective FTZ certification roadmap
Understand the key terminology
Thursday, September 10, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
South El Monte City Hall 1415 Santa Anita Ave. South El Monte, CA 91733
Free, Lunch provided!
CITY YARD
OR AT EDSEM
For more information, contact the Office of Economic Development at the City of South El Monte: www.EDSEM.org, info@edSEM.org, or (626) 350-5667.
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
ANIMAL CONTROL (SEAACA)
COMMUNITY CENTER
SENIOR CENTER
(562) 803-3301
ANONYMOUS NARCOTICS TIP LINE (626) 292-3375
BUSINESS LICENSES (626) 332-5797
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (626) 443-0180
GREATER EL MONTE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (626) 579-7777
LAHSA (LOS ANGELES HOMELESS SERVICES AUTHORITY) MAKE A HOMELESS OUTREACH REQUEST AT LA-HOP.ORG OR DIAL 211
Presented by SBDC Advisor, Alain Chu
SCAN TO REGISTER
SOUTH EL MONTE SUMMER CLEAN UP WEEK
ATHENS SERVICES
ELIMINACIÓN DE CARBÓN Y CENIZAS
Deseche de forma segura el carbón y las cenizas para evitar incendios en los contenedores de residuos o los vehículos de recolección. Aquí le explicamos cómo preparar el carbón y las cenizas para su eliminación:
DEJE ENFRIAR
Cierre la tapa y las rejillas de ventilación de la parrilla para que las brasas y las cenizas se enfríen durante 48 horas antes de manipularlas. Para acelerar el proceso, vierta agua y revuelva con cuidado. No las prepare para su eliminación hasta que se hayan enfriado por completo.
ENVUELVA EN PAPEL DE ALUMINIO
Una vez que las brasas y las cenizas se hayan enfriado por completo, envuélvalas en papel de aluminio y considere colocarlas en un recipiente de metal no combustible (como una lata de café). Envolver las brasas y las cenizas frías en papel de aluminio puede ayudar a evitar posibles incendios o explosiones en la basura.
ELIMINACIÓN SEGURA
Coloque de forma segura las brasas y las cenizas envueltas en papel de aluminio en el contenedor de basura exterior. Deseche también el embalaje del carbón, que suele ser una bolsa de papel con recubrimiento interior de plástico, en el contenedor de basura.
Visite AthensServices.com/Charcoal para obtener más información sobre la eliminación adecuada de carbón y cenizas
INCENDIOS CAUSADOS POR BATERÍAS EN CAMIONES DE BASURA Y ELIMINACIÓN DE BATERÍAS
EVITE colocar las baterías en la basura para reducir el riesgo de incendio en los camiones de basura. Debido a los materiales en las baterías y a la mezcla de fluidos de la basura, esto puede generar incendios en el camión de basura. Le rogamos que no deseche las baterías en la basura. En cambio, puede desecharlas en un evento
se consideran residuos peligrosos y no deben colocarse en ningún contenedor de Athens.
• Los centros SAFE (Solventes, Automotriz, Inflamables, Electrónica) y los eventos locales de Residuos Peligrosos del Hogar (HHW) están equipados para manejar de manera segura todos los tipos de bombillas. • Siempre revise las pautas locales para conocer el horario actual y los artículos aceptados en su centro SAFE más cercano.
Las baterías son un residuo peligroso y, por lo tanto, se pueden desechar en un evento de recolección de residuos electrónicos
Este verano, trabajaremos juntos de reducir los desechos, prevenir la contaminación y proteger nuestras calles, parques y medio ambiente. Nos entusiasma compartir consejos de sostenibilidad enfocados en el verano para mantener nuestros vecindarios limpios y sostenibles durante toda la temporada. A medida que empieza a hacer más calor,
CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN & GIRLS COMMISSION PRESENTS
WOMEN’S WOMEN’S
GALA
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MOVIES IN THE PARK
Nat ional Night Out is an annual communitybuilding campaign t hat promotes police /community par tnerships and camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer.
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a night of fun and community building.
BACKPACK GIVEAWAY AT 6:00 PM CHILD MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE BACKPACK. *WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
MOVIE
PARKS & RECREATION DIVISION
The Parks and Recreation Division enriches the quality of lives for our community through the variety of events and programs they provide.
COMMUNITY CENTER
1530 CENTRAL AVE. • (626) 579-2043
MONDAY-FRIDAY • 1:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS
• ADULT SPORTS
• AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
• PARK & FACILITY RENTALS
• SEASONAL DAY CAMPS
• FITNESS CLASSES
• SPECIAL EVENTS
• YOUTH & RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS
*Programs, events, and fees are subject to change.
CONNECT WITH US SEM_PARKSANDREC
SOUTH EL MONTE
YOUTH BASKETBALL YOUTH BASKETBALL BA E A CO-ED LEAGUE
SCAN THE QR CODE TO SIGN UP FOR EMAIL NOTIFICATIONS SCAN THE QR CODE TO VISIT OUR NEW PARKS & RECREATION SITE.
RESIDENTS: AUGUST 31, 2026 - OCTOBER 16, 2026
FEE: $60 PER PARTICIPANT (SIBLING DISCOUNT AVAILABLE)
NON-RESIDENTS: SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 - OCTOBER 17, 2026
FEE: $90 PER PARTICIPANT REGISTER ONLINE AT https://bit.ly/SemRec or scan the QR code.
After
School Programs
Recreation Swim
Last Day 8/21
Monday - Friday 1:00 PM - 3:15 PM
$1 50 for Adults
$1 00 for ages 17 & under
Lap Swim (Ages 14+) Last Day 8/21
Mondays Wednesdays & Fridays
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM $1 00 per person
Senior Water Aerobics (Ages 55+) Last Day 8/28
Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Free!
Aqua Fitness (Ages 16+)
Last Day 8/26
Mondays & Wednesdays 7:15 PM - 8:00 PM
Lessons
ly/SemRec
F a l l W r e a t h
T u e s d a y 9 / 1
5 : 4 5 P M - 6 : 4 5 P M
F a l l P a i n t & S i p
T u e s d a y 9 / 1 5
5 : 4 5 P M - 7 : 1 5 P M
T e r r a c o t t a P o t
P a i n t i n g
T u e s d a y 9 / 2 9
5 : 4 5 P M - 6 : 4 5 P M
V i s i t h t t p s : / / b i t . l y / S e m R e c
o r s c a n t h e
F e e : $ 5 C l a s s M a t e r i a l F e e
SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION
The Senior Services Division provides community based senior programs to enhance the quality of life, independence, and well-being of South El Monte citizens age 55 and older.
SENIOR CENTER
1556 CENTRAL AVE. • (626) 448-0131
MONDAY-FRIDAY
CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS
• NUTRITION PROGRAM (AGES 60+)
• TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
• SOCIAL WORKER
• SOCIAL/EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
• HEALTH/WELLNESS PROGRAMS
• EXCURSIONS
*Programs and events are subject to change, rescheduling or cancellation without notice.
Must be registered at the Senior Center to participate in any programming and events.
REGISTRATION DAYS AND HOURS
FOR NEW/RENEWAL SENIOR CENTER PARTICIPANTS:
MONDAY - FRIDAY
8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. & 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
CLUB MEETINGS & CASH BINGO
3L CLUB • AUGUST: 4, 6, 18, 20
1:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
CLUB LATINO •
1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Senior Center will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026, in observance of Independence Day Holiday.
$3 00 Suggested Voluntary Meal Contribution for Seniors (60+) A $7 00 Fee for Non-Seniors (59 and under) to be purchased after 11:45 a m Meals are Available on a First-Come, First Served Basis.
*Subject to change. Visit the Senior Services webpage for updates.
CALL 626-448-0131. LUNCH WILL BE SERVED AT 11:30 A.M. EV ERY S ATURD AY
