Facts about RV, camper storage in San Gabriel

Residents have called City Hall about a flyer that claims City staff members are targeting property owners

and forcing them to remove their trailers and RVs. The flyer appears to have been circulated by a citizen

who was contacted by the City following another citizen’s complaint.

The City’s Neighborhood Improvement Services (NIS) wants residents to know:

NIS does not target owners of campers and trailers for enforcement;

The City addresses the storage of campers and trailers strictly on a complaint basis, based on existing

City ordinances; and

The City’s ordinances set standards as to when and where campers and trailers can be stored. These

ordinances have been on the books for many years, and current enforcement practices are no different

than those in previous years.

San Gabriel residents have the right to call in violations of municipal codes and to be assured that staff will

investigate those complaints in a timely manner.

If you have questions or concerns about the storage of campers and trailers, or would like to learn more

about what city codes permit, contact NIS Manager Clayton Anderson, at 626.308.2806, ext .4636 or

canderson@sgch.org.

Mayor Costanzo to deliver State of the City address

During a business forum at 12 p.m. next Wed., March 5, Mayor Juli Costanzo will

present the State of the City Address to inform the community on the most relevant

issues facing San Gabriel and plans in the works for the business community.

The luncheon hosted by the San Gabriel Small Business Council will be held at the

Hilton San Gabriel. Single seats are available for $20 a person, and eight table

sponsorships are available for $200 each.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Richard Nichols at

mrdnichols28@yahoo.com or 626.576.8901. See the attached sponsorship form.

THE COUNCIL WEEKLY CITY OF SAN GABRIEL | WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2014

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Budget & CIP public session set next Tuesday

The fourth public session of this budget and capital improvement program season will be held 5:30 p.m.

next Tuesday, March 4 in Conference Room A at City Hall. During the meeting, the City Council, staff and

community members will have the opportunity to share information, ideas, and concerns, as well as to offer

any additional recommendations or changes leading into the development of the City’s 2014-15 Annual

Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

The Annual Budget and CIP has traditionally been one of the Council’s strongest priorities for the

community. The Council encourages community involvement and participation.

For more information, visit the City’s website or contact Finance Director Tom Marston at 626.308.2812,

ext. 4610 or tmarston@sgch.org.

Remember to pick up your Centennial banners

On behalf of the Centennial Committee, the City would like to extend another big

thank you to those who participated in the Centennial Banner Program and to

remind those who purchased banner(s) to pick them up from Public Works, 121

W. Mission Road, open from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For more information or to make an appointment for pick up, contact Public Works

at 626.308.2825.

EYE ON SAN GABRIEL

NEWS FROM CITY HALL

Construction temporarily closes Mission Road

Beginning this week through the middle of March, sewer construction along Junipero Serra Drive and

Mission Road will prohibit northbound left turns from W. Mission Road onto westbound Mission Road

and westbound left turns from Junipero Serra Drive to W. Mission Road. Detour signs will be in place to

guide motorists around the work zone.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we continue to improve infrastructure in our city.

For more information, contact the City’s ACE Project Coordinator Bruce Mattern at 626.308.2806 or

bmattern@sgch.org. See the attached map of the affected area.

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Free sandbags offered to San Gabriel residents

With significant rainfall forecast later this week, the City is offering free sandbags for San Gabriel residents

(max. 10 per resident). The sandbags are available for pickup at the City Yard, 121 W. Mission Road,

weekdays from 6:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. with shortened hours until 3 p.m. on Friday. Sandbags will be available

after hours at the South Fire Station, 1303 S. Del Mar.

For more information, contact Public Works at 626.308.2825.

Saturday passport services to be available

Beginning April 5, Parks and Recreation will offer passport

services by appointment only from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the first

Saturday of each month. The department will continue to offer

passport services to walk in customers during the week from

Tuesday – Thursday. Passport service hours are as follows:

Tuesday 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

1st Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (beginning April 5,

by appointment only)

The usual waiting time to receive a passport is 4 – 6 weeks. Passports must be renewed every 10 years for

adults and every 5 years for children.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Parks and Recreation at 626.308.2875.

Pasadena Civic Ballet presents ‘Peter Pan’

Journey across the London skyline to Neverland with

Peter, Wendy and Tinker Bell. Pasadena Civic Ballet

presents its new original production of the children’s

classic Peter Pan at 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday,

March 1; and at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday, March

2.

Spectacular animated sets, magical aerial artistry

and over 150 dancers bring this tale of fantasy and

flight to life.

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Pasadena Civic ballet at 626.792.0873 or visit

www.pcballet.com.

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GRAND OPENING RIBBON CUTTING, GROWING TREE EDUCATION

Thursday, March 6 | 4:30 - 6 p.m. | Growing Tree Education, 254 S. Santa Anita (San Gabriel Mission High

School campus)

Growing Tree Education is a program of after-school tutoring, test preparation and mentorship. The ribbon

cutting will be at 5 p.m. Following, there will be a fundraising after party at Mission 261. There will be wine and exotic tea tastings along with prepared foods. Suggested donation is $20. RSVP to the after party by Friday, February 28.

Contacts: Gary Wat, gary.growingtree@gmail.com; or

Sandy Rosco, rosco_sandy@yahoo.com.

SEF-A-PALOOZA, SAN GABRIEL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Saturday, March 22 | 6 p.m. | San Gabriel Country Club, 350 E. Hermosa Dr.

SEF-A-Palooza is SEF’s annual fundraising gala to help support all schools in the San Gabriel Unified School District. Take the opportunity to be a part of this year’s gala by investing your talents or making a

donation. RSVP by Friday, February 28. The cost is $100 per person. See the attached RSVP/donation

form or visit https://seffor8schools.org/sef-a-palooza/.

Contact: Audrey Ponce, audreyponce@yahoo.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS

IN THE COMMUNITY

SAN GABRIEL UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT offers a dual immersion Spanish program for children in

Kindergarten. For more information, contact Dr. Maya Pérez at 626.451.5400. See the attached flyer.

FRIENDS OF SAN GABRIEL LIBRARY helps support most of the programs and events at the San

Gabriel Library. Through your membership, Friends can continue to purchase books, periodicals,

musicals, CDs and DVDs to the library. See the attached membership form.

SAN GABRIEL MISSION HIGH SCHOOL is an all-girls four-year college preparatory parish high school

in San Gabriel. It has achieved International Baccalaureate World School status, and students will be

able to participate in the program beginning August 15, 2014.

For more information, visit www.sgmhs.org or see the attached press release. Anyone interested in

attending SGMHS can contact Jessica Calderon in the Office of Admissions at 626.282.3181 or

jcalderon@sgmhs.org.

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STUDY SESSIONS

Tue, March 4 – 5:30 p.m., Revenue Enhancement Roundtable*, City Hall, Conference Room A Tue, March 18 – 5:30 p.m., Community Development Department – Future Plans; 6:30 p.m. Mission Playhouse Strategic Planning, City Hall, Conference Room A

Sat, March 22 – 8:30 a.m., Strategic Planning Summit, Location to be determined *Community wide public participation opportunity; read more on p. 2.

REGULAR MEETINGS

Tue, March 4 – 7:30 p.m., City Council Meeting, City Hall, Council Chamber

Tue, March 18 – 7:30 p.m., City Council Meeting, City Hall, Council Chamber

Mon, March 3 – 7 p.m., Parks & Recreation Commission, City Hall, Council Chamber Mon, March 10 – 6:30 p.m., Planning Commission, City Hall, Council Chamber

Mon, March 24 – 7 p.m., Design Review Commission, City Hall, Conference Room A

The City is recruiting for the following positions:

Deputy City Clerk

Firefighter / Paramedic – Continuous Examination

If you are interested in applying for any of the above positions, download and complete the City’s

employment application. For more information, contact Human Resources at 626.308.2800 or visit the

City’s website.

For questions about The Council Weekly, contact Public Information Officer Jessica Hsu at jhsu@sgch.org.

CITY COUNCIL

CALENDAR

COMMISSIONS

COMING UP

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

OPEN RECRUITMENT

STATEOF THE

CITYMAYOR JULI COSTANZO

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATIONPlease mail completed form to San Gabriel Small Business Council, 320 W. Las Tunas, San Gabriel, CA 91776.

Single seats are $20 per person. Eight (8) table sponsorships are available for $200 each.Checks made payable to San Gabriel Small Business Council.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Richard Nichols at mrdnichols28@yahoo.com or 626.576.8901.

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Company: ________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________

_____ seats at $20 each = ______

_____ tables at $200 each = ______

SAN GABRIEL SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL

WED. MAR. 5 | 12 P.M. | HILTON SAN GABRIELBUSINESS FORUM LUNCHEON

Alameda Corridor–East Construction Authority

*CONSTRUCTION ALERT: 2/24/14-4/4/14*

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC LANE AND ROAD CLOSURES ON MISSION RD., W. MISSION RD., JUNIPERO SERRA DR.

AND CLARY AVE. TO INSTALL SEWER LINES

PHASE I: From Monday, February 24, 2014 to Friday, March 14, 2014, northbound and southbound traffic lanes on W. Mission Rd. will be closed to vehicular traffic at Mission Rd./Junipero Serra Dr. Eastbound and westbound lanes on Mission Rd. and Junipero Serra Dr. will remain open.

PHASE II: From Friday, March 14, 2014 to Friday, April 4, 2014, southbound traffic lanes on Junipero Serra Dr. between Clary Ave. and Mission Rd. will be closed to vehicular traffic. Northbound traffic lanes on Junipero Serra Dr. will remain open. Motorists should use Broadway and Mission Dr. as detours.

Local access will be maintained at all times. Motorists and pedestrians are encouraged to obey posted signs and exercise caution.

Rev 5/16/13

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 the most up-to-date information or questions, please call or visit: (888) ACE-1426 (Available 24/7) or www.theaceproject.org

In case of an emergency, please contact 9-1-1 Thank you for your patience and cooperation...At ACE, it’s Safety First!

Rev 2/21/14

PHASE I (FEB. 24 - MAR. 14) PHASE II (MAR. 14 - APR. 4)

DETOUR ROUTE

FRIENDS OF THE SAN GABRIEL LIBRARY 500 SO. DEL MAR AVE.

SAN GABRIEL, CALIFORNIA 91776 Tax ID # 95-4701156 Dear Friends, Does it seem to you that the days slip by faster and faster? Perhaps it is a function of age. All I know is that the days seems to fly by and here it is- a New Year! It seemed that , no sooner had we enjoyed the festivities of our Chinese New Year celebrations than it was time to prepare for the Summer Reading Program. 2013’s theme was “Reading Is Delicious” and 1,100 of our young people agreed!! This is the highest participation we have ever had. Many thanks to Grace and Lisa for great programs. In fact, from mid-June through August , 2013, your Library held 88 different events that catered to all ages of patrons. Your Friends of the Library provided help and/or funding for many of these events. The Friends also purchased the banner, which has been displayed on Las Tunas Drive, advertising the Library’s co-sponsorship of the “One City, One Book, One Read” event that is ongoing. Your Library and Friends have been active in other City sponsored Centennial events as well. This summer 0f 2013, the Friends, in conjunction with the Library, offered an exciting new adventure to our patrons- the opportunity to learn to write a memoir/journal of their lives. It was called “Share Your Story”. The classes gave the participants the knowledge and the tools to either learn the skills necessary to write or hone the skills they already had. The participants wanted to leave a history of their lives and times to their families and were appreciative of the knowledge they gained. A writing class was offered to the K- grade children in November. This class was geared to the ages of the participants. The stories and artwork produced were remarkable! This class will be offered to our older youth in the spring. We also want to take this opportunity to thank the Gabrielino High School service club members who were such a wonderful help throughout the whole year. We could not have done it without you all! Of course, we could not continue to fund these things if not for your generous support. Through your membership in the Friends of the Library, we can continue to purchase periodicals, 3 newspapers, add books and music to our collections and purchase new DVDs to add to our great rental library. Please also consider donating your used books, purchasing a new book as a gift to the Library or to honor someone, renting a DVD, and continue patronizing our on-going Book Sale. All these will help to fund many programs for all ages of patrons. Your membership also has the virtue of being tax-deductible! Thank you, Pam Petievich and Irene Chapman, Co-Presidents Please fill out this form, detach from the letter, and either bring it in or mail it with your check, made payable to the Friends of the Library, to the San Gabriel Library at the above address. Thank you. NAME________________________________________________ PHONE_________________________________ ADDRESS___________________________________________________________ APT_____ CITY_________________________________________ STATE___________ ZIP___________________________ LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION: FRIEND- $10 FAMILY- $25 PATRON - $50 BENEFACTOR- $100 LIFE MEMBER- $1,000 MY MEMBERSHIP LEVEL _________ ADDITIONAL DONATION , IF ANY _________ TOTAL DONATION __________ All memberships are tax-deductible as allowed by law. No goods or services have been provided for this donation.

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PRESS RELEASE WORLD SCHOOL AUTHORIZATION

February , 2014

Bringing an International Education to San Gabriel

San Gabriel Mission High School achieves International Baccalaureate World School status San Gabriel Mission High School has become the newest member of an ever growing global community of 4,633 schools offering the International Baccalaureate in 144 different countries.

Students will be able to take the International Baccalaureate, Diploma Programme at the school, with the first cohort commencing their studies on August 15, 2014.

The IB has a positive impact on students, schools and their wider communities with learning going well beyond the classroom. Its unique and innovative approach to learning means both students and teachers are genuinely engaged with the programs and benefit from being a part of an unparalleled global network. Students are able to participate in international conferences and educators work with their peers internationally to ensure that the IB remains at the cutting edge of international education.

School Principal Jamie Collins says:

“We wanted to offer our young women a more holistic education which will instil in them the skills, knowledge, and outlook to succeed in the century, both in their local community and in the wider world. At the same time, we wanted give our teachers the opportunity to be a part of an international network of experts leading the field in education. We are delighted to become an IB World School and we look forward to reaping the many benefits of the programme. It is all the more exciting, since San Gabriel Mission High School is the first all-girls Catholic school in California to be able to offer the Diploma Programme. We are looking forward to students from the Greater Los Angeles region pursuing a world class education at San Gabriel Mission High School.”

Drew Deutsch, Director, IB America, International Baccalaureate says:

“The IB is recognized across the world for its innovative approach to education. We strongly believe that it is important to place an equal focus on academics and other, transferrable skills, in order to best prepare students for success beyond San Gabriel Mission High School.

“That San Gabriel Mission High School has now successfully completed the authorization process and can now start offering the IB marks an exciting time for San Gabriel Mission High School and more importantly, for the students who will benefit from an IB education.”

Ashley Lanuza, one of the first students to be accepted into the initial cohort says “I’m ecstatic to be a part of the IB Diploma Programme. I look forward to growing as a student in the context of knowledge, creativity, activism, and everything that makes a person a remarkable individual in society.”

Anyone interested in attending San Gabriel Mission High School, should call Jessica Calderon in the Office of Admissions 626-282-3181 or email jcalderon@sgmhs.org

ENDS

San Gabriel Mission High School www.sgmhs.org

Notes to Editors

For press information, contact:

Jamie Collins, Principal @sgmhs.

626-282-3181 ext. 114 Karla Callejas, Assistant Principal, IB Coordinator @sgmhs.

626-282-3181 ext. 217 About San Gabriel Mission High School San Gabriel Mission High School is an all-girls four-year college preparatory parish high school that is fully accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA), the Western Association of Schools and colleges (WASC), and the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA). Located in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Mission offers a college preparatory and International Baccalaureate, Diploma Programme to young women of diverse ethnic backgrounds. The school, celebrating more than 60 years, is located on the historical grounds of the fourth Mission of California, founded in 1771 by the Franciscan padres. San Gabriel Mission High School is affiliated with the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose and the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

For further information about San Gabriel Mission High School please visit .sgmhs. .

About the International Baccalaureate

The International Baccalaureate is a not-for profit foundation, which offers four high quality and challenging educational programmes for a worldwide community of schools. For over 40 years, IB programmes have gained a reputation for their high academic standards, for preparing students for life in a globalised 21st century, and for helping to develop the citizens who will create a better, more peaceful world. Founded in 1968, currently there are over 1 million IB students at 3,521 schools in 144 countries across the world.

For information about the number of IB World Schools and programmes offered in the United States, please visit: ://ibo.org/facts/schoolstats/progsbycountry.

For further information about the International Baccalaureate please visit .ibo. .

San Gabriel Educational Foundation Cordially invites you to…

March 22, 2014 6pmat the San Gabriel Country Club

350 E Hermosa Dr 91775

Our Annual Celebration in Support of

All SGUSD StudentsSaturday,

Sponsored by the Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel

Saturday, March 22nd, 2014 At the San Gabriel Country Club

Name Phone:

Company:

Street Address:

E-mail:

Please reserve regular ticket(s) at $100 each for a total of: $Become a SEFpalYes! We’d like to underwrite event expenses with a cash donation of:

$25 $50 $100 Other: $I cannot attend SEF-A-Palooza, but I would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to SEF

Please contact me regarding corporate matching funds $Charge my:

Visa Mastercard Online (sef4schools.org) Please attach copy of receipt. Check # (Payable to “SEF”): Payment total: $

Card number: Expiration: /

Name on card: Security code:

Signature:Please return in enclosed envelope by February 28th. • Business casual attire encouraged • For more information, please contact SEF at

626-451-5465 • www.sef4schools.com • Approximately $40 of each SEF-A-Palooza ticket is tax-deductible.

Donor Contact Information Donor Name:

Phone: Fax:

Street Address: Suite:

City: ( San Gabriel) ZIP:

Name you’d like recognized (if different):

Email:

http://

Sponsorship Packages All sponsorship packages include recognition in printed materials and media. Additional benefits as follows:

Event Sponsor $25,000+ Prominent recognition on event signage • Full color 2-page spread ad in event program • Logo on website • Table for 10 with VIP Premier Seating • VIP parking • 20 drink tickets

Valedictorian $10,000–$24,999 Full-page color graphic ad in event program • Logo on website • 10 event tickets • 10 drink tickets

Salutatorian $5,000–$9,999 Full-page b/w/grayscale ad in event program • 6 event tickets

Honor Roll $2,500–4,999 Half-page b/w/grayscale ad in event program • 4 event tickets

Class President $1,000–$2,499 Quarter-page text-only ad (up to 200 characters) in event program • 2 event tickets

Pride and Spirit $300–$999 2 event tickets

Auction Item Donation Item Name: Item Value: $

Enticing description for our bidders:

Event Program Advertising Ads are b/w/grayscale unless otherwise indicated. For questions about ad artwork or to submit print-ready .pdf files of artwork, email: graphics@sef4schools.org. Business cards: Attach and return with this form before February 28th. Measurements are width x height, sample page available at sef4schools.org/sefapalooza.

Quarter page text only (4.5” x 1.5”) . . $50 Business card 1/3 page (4.5” x 2.5”) . . . . . . .$75 Half page (4.5” x 3.75”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$150 Full page B/W (4.5” x 7.5”). . . . . . . . . . . . . $250 Full page color (5.5” x 8.5”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500 2-page color spread (5.5” x 8.5”) . . . . . . . . $1000

Become a SEFpal Yes! We’d like to underwrite event expenses with a cash donation of: $25 $50 $100 $150 Other: $

Payment Information Charge my: Paypal (sef4schools.org/sefapalooza) Please attach copy of receipt

MasterCard Visa Check enclosed (Payable to SEF or San Gabriel Educational Foundation.)

Card Number: Expiration Date: / Security code:

Name on card: Signature:Please mail the top copy of this form, artwork and PayPal receipt (if used) to the address below by February 28th.

SEF-APALOOZA 2014 Chair Contact Feel free to contact our event chair directly:Audrey Ponce (626) 825-6325 audreyponce@yahoo.com

Sponsorship $

Advertising $

SEFpal $

Total $

P.O. Box 1175 San Gabriel, CA 91778

www.sef4schools.org info@sef4schools.org

Phone: (626) 451-5465 Fax: (626) 451-5481

Remember: Your donation is tax deductable!The San Gabriel Educational Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Tax ID# 95-4023144

2014 Sponsorship and Donation InformationPlease mail the top copy of this form to the address below by February 28th.

Office use only

Category:

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