LIVING INPICORIVERA

RESIDENTS’ GUIDE WELCOMEto the City of Pico Rivera Contents

On behalf of the City Council, City Staff, residents and businesses, Welcome to the City of Pico Rivera.

This guide has been developed to assist you with obtaining City services and to familiarize you with the many outstanding programs that we have for youth, adults and seniors. We hope you will take advantage of the many programs and award winning public facilities that we have right here in the City of Pico Rivera.

As you drive through our City, you will notice the progress that is being made. Over the past few years, the City has been working hard to ensure a bright 2 Pico Rivera City Services and promising future for many generations to enjoy. The City concluded a multi-year Parks Renovation Alphabetical Listing of Services Project, a project that saw four of the City’s major 4 parks get overhauled with state of the art landscaping and sports fields. A new library will be completed 16 Award-Winning Programs later in 2013. This library will serve as the City’s main branch and be nearly three times the size of its 18 Area Schools & Local Universities predecessor. Along with our state of the art facilities, public safety has always been a top priority with City 20 City Government Administration. Because of this, Pico Rivera is one of the safest cities in Southern . 22 Pico Rivera At A Glance We hope this guide will help residents new and old, discover the City of Pico Rivera and the many 24 Trash Collection and Recycling resources and programs that are offered here in the City. We look forward to serving you and hope to 25 Numbers of Interest see you and your family at one of several community events held throughout the year. 26 Map of Libraries, Parks and Recreational Facilities

Ronald M. Bates, Ph.D. City Manager Pico Rivera City Services LIBRARIES Area code 562 Pico Rivera, 9001 E. Mines Ave. 942-7394 unless otherwise indicated Rivera, 7828 S. Serapis Ave. 949-5485 City Hall 6615 Passons Boulevard PARKS P.O. Box 1016, Pico Rivera, CA 90660-1016 Obregon Park, 3298 S. Sandoval Ave. 801-4430 www.pico-rivera.org Pico Park, 9528 Beverly Blvd. 801-4470 Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Pio Pico Playground, 4211 Columbia St. 801-4471 Monday through Friday. Closed alternating Fridays. Rio Hondo Park, 8421 San Luis Potosi Pl. 801-4931 Rio Vista Park, 8751 Coffman-Pico Rd. 942-2240 City Hall Receptionist 942-2000 Fax 949-7506 Rivera Park, 9530 Shade Ln. 801-4454 Smith Park, 6016 Rosemead Blvd. 942-7004 Emergency 911 Streamland Park, 3539 Durfee Ave. 801-4430 Fire Department (non-emergency) 860-5524 Veterans & Ladies Auxiliary Park, Sheriff’s Station (non-emergency) 949-2421 9325 Garth Gardner Ln. 801-4430 Business Assistance 801-4360 Pico Rivera Municipal Golf Course, 3260 Fairway Dr. 692-9933 Business Licenses 801-4320 Pico Rivera Youth Center, 4632 Orange St. 801-4469 Cable Television (Time Warner) (888) 892-2253 CTV 3 City Cable Channel 801-4217 Post Office (Main), 6320 Passons Blvd. (800) 275-8777 Centre for the Arts 801-4300 Public Information Office 801-4217 Chamber of Commerce 949-2473 Public Safety/Parking Enforcement 801-4413 City Clerk 801-4389 Public Works Department 801-4415 City Council 801-4371 Parks & Recreation Department, 6767 Passons Blvd. 801-4430 City Manager 801-4379 Senior Center, 9200 Mines Ave. 948-4844 Code Enforcement (Neighborhood Improvement) 801-4332 Southeast Area Animal Control Authority 803-3301 Dial-A-Ride (323) 721-5666 Edison Co. (800) 655-4555 Dog Licenses 801-4320 Southern California Gas Co. (800) 427-2200 El Rancho Unified School District 942-1500 Friends of the Pico Rivera Libraries Book Center 942-0258 WATER Montebello Unified School District (323) 887-7900 City of Pico Rivera Water Department 801-4316 Neighborhood Outreach 801-4217 Pico Water District 692-3756 Neighborhood Watch 949-2421 San Gabriel Valley Water Co. 699-1041 Pico Rivera History and Heritage Museum 949-7100 NASA Services Inc. (Trash Collection) 888-888-0388

2 Pico Rivera Residents’ Guide Pico Rivera Residents’ Guide 3 Animal Control 803-3301 To report loose dogs, noise created by dogs or cats, or other animal control concerns

Appointments: Boards and Commissions 801-4390 For information about appointments to Boards and Commissions

Athletic Fields See parks Alphabetical Listing Area code 562 of Services unless otherwise indicated

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Abandoned Vehicles (Call to report) If on public streets, call Pico Rivera Sheriff’s Station 949-2421 If on private property, call Public Safety Department 801-4413

Absentee Voting/Voter Registration City Clerk’s Office (Local elections) 801-4389 B L.A. County Registrar 466-1310 Bid Information 801-4399 Abuse Hotline For information on bid schedules, requirements, and pricing Child Abuse (800) 540-4000 Bonds 801-4392 Elder Abuse (213) 351-5401 Inquiries regarding assessment, redevelopment and municipal bonds Women & Children’s Crisis Shelter Hotline 945-3937 Building Permit Requirements 801-4360 Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities For information on building codes and plans City Clerk’s Office 801-4389 Parks & Recreation Department 801-4430 Business License/Permit 801-4321 For information on obtaining a business license or permit Accidents 911 Bus Schedules Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Programs Schedules for MTA routes are available at City Hall and libraries L.A. Center for Alcohol & Drug Abuse 906-2676 Dial-A-Ride (323) 721-5666 Southern California Alcohol & Drug Programs 923-4545 MTA (323) 466-3876 Montebello Bus Line (323) 887-4545

4 Pico Rivera Residents’ Guide Pico Rivera Residents’ Guide 5 Churches First Bilingual Baptist Church 942-7038 Hope Community Church 948-1881 Lord’s Vineyard Fellowship 949-6550 Peace Lutheran Church of Pico Rivera 949-5203 Pico Rivera Friends Church 692-6991 Pico Rivera United Methodist 654-1926 Rivera First Baptist Church 949-1423 Rivera Foursquare Church 949-3113 St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal 949-5228 St. Francis Xavier 699-8527 St. Hilary 942-7300 St. Mariana de Paredes 949-8240 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 801-1106

City Council 801-4371

City Manager 801-4379

Community Gardens 801-4470

Community Organizations Christmas Basket Committee 948-1257 C Thrift Store (Tuesdays & Thursdays) 948-1257 Cable Television Consumer Affairs CTV 3 City Channel 801-4217 County Office (213) 974-1452 Time Warner Cable (888) 892-2253 Verizon FiOS (877) 611-6512 Counseling Services AT&T U-Verse (800) 288-2020 The Whole Child 692-0383

Centre for the Arts 801-4300 Consolidated Youth Services 949-2800 Art classes and gallery exhibits Catholic Charities 949-0937 Chamber of Commerce 949-2473 For general information and a listing of businesses in Pico Rivera

Child Care Programs Parks & Recreation Department 801-4430

Child and Youth Crisis Services Women & Children’s Crisis Shelter Hotline 945-3939 Intercommunity Child Guidance Center 692-0383

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Department of Motor Vehicles (800) 777-0133

Disabled & Handicapped Services Southern California Rehabilitation Services 862-6531 Intercommunity Blind Center 945-8771 Community Advocates for People’s Choice 693-8826

Disaster Assistance American Red Cross 945-3944

Dog Licenses 801-4319 E Dumping 801-4415

Report illegal dumping in storm drains, catch basins or waterways Elections (Pico Rivera local elections) City Clerk 801-4389

Elections (other than Pico Rivera local elections) County Registrar/Recorder 466-1323

El Rancho Unified School District 801-5218

Emergency Food Resources Catholic Charities Food Pantry 949-0937

Employment EDD 946-2237/929-9107 (Employment Development Department, Partners for Progress) F

Fire Department Emergency 911 Non-Emergency (323) 881-2411 Station Locations: 9209 Slauson Ave. 949-4840 4864 Durfee Ave. 699-3268 7300 Paramount Blvd. 942-1015

Food Resources Meals on Wheels 698-2750 Congregate Meals for Seniors (60+ yrs.) 948-4844

8 Pico Rivera Residents’ Guide Pico Rivera Residents’ Guide 9 G Garage Sales 801-4332

Gas Leaks Southern California Gas Company (800) 427-2200

Golf Course 692-9933 Pico Rivera Golf Course, 3260 Fairway Dr.

Graffiti Removal 801-4460 24-hour message line

H Health Services American Cancer Society - Long Beach 437-0791 Red Cross CPR Classes - Whittier 945-3944 L Libraries Historical Pico Rivera Library, 9001 Mines Ave. 942-7394 Pico Rivera History & Heritage Society 949-7100 Rivera Library, 7828 Serapis Ave. 949-5485 Friends of the Libraries Book Center 942-0258 Home Rehabilitation Financial Assistance Information 801-4347 M Housing Complaints Fair Housing Council of the San Gabriel Valley (626) 579-6868 Meals on Wheels - Norwalk 929-5543 Pico Rivera Housing Agency 801-4347 Medical Services Beverly Hospital, 309 West Beverly Blvd., Montebello (323) 726-1222 Downey Regional Medical Center, 1500 Brookshire Ave., Downey 904-5000 Presbyterian Inter-Community Hospital 12401 Washington Blvd., Whittier 698-0811 N Neighborhood Watch 949-2421

Newspapers Pico Rivera Profile 801-4217 Whittier Daily News 698-0955

10 Pico Rivera Residents’ Guide Pico Rivera Residents’ Guide 11 Parks & Recreation Department 801-4430

Parks & Recreation Facilities Centre for the Arts 801-4300 Pico Park Community Center 801-4470 & Rio Hondo Community REC Center 801-4931 O Rio Vista Park 942-2240 Ordinances Rivera Park 801-4454 Information about City Ordinances 801-4389 Senior Center 948-4844 Smith Park 801-4424

P Recycling Paramedics Recycling Division 801-4388 Emergency 911 NASA Services Inc. 888-888-0388 Non-Emergency 868-0411

Parking Tickets/Citations S City Issued 801-4413 Schools (Public) - For listing of schools, see pages 18 & 19 Sheriff Issued 949-2421 El Rancho Unified School District 942-1500 Montebello Unified School District (323) 887-7900 Parks See list on page 13 Senior Center 948-4844 Post Office (800) 275-8777 6320 Passons Blvd. (Main Post Office) Sheriff’s Station 9240 Slauson Ave. () Emergency 911 9160 Whittier Blvd. (Crossroads Plaza Station) Non-Emergency 949-2421

Profile Social Security (800) 772-1213

Monthly Community Newsletter 801-4217 PARKS Street Lights (Repair or Outages) Public Information Office 801-4217 Southern California Edison (800) 611-1911

Public Safety Street Sweeping 801-4413 WeTip (800) 782-7463 Streets will be swept on all holidays falling on a designated sweep day. Sheriff’s Station 949-2421 Parking restrictions apply regardless of rain. Public Safety Division 801-4413 Swimming (Seasonal Hours) Smith Park Pool Office 801-4426 R Rabies Clinics 801-4319

REACH Program 801-4430

12 Pico Rivera Residents’ Guide Pico Rivera Residents’ Guide 13 T Taxes L.A. County Assessor (213) 974-3211 Property Tax Postponement (Sacramento) (800) 952-5661 Social Security (800) 772-1213 Franchise Tax Board (800) 852-5711

Traffic Signal Malfunction Sheriff’s Station 949-2421

Trash Collection NASA Services Inc. (888) 888-0388

U V Unsafe Living Conditions Veteran Services Unsafe Structure Conditions 801-4360 Veteran’s Council 695-1558 Unsafe Health Conditions 345-6830

Utilities W Electricity Southern California Edison Company (800) 655-4555 Walking Crew After School Care 801-4430 Natural Gas Southern California Gas Company (800) 427-2200 Water (Payments) Water City Water Department 801-4320 City Water Department 801-4316 Pico Water District 692-3756 Pico Water District 692-3756 San Gabriel Valley Water Co. 699-1041 San Gabriel Valley Water Company 699-1041 We Tip (800) 782-7463 Trash NASA Services Inc. (888) 888-0388 Welfare Services Television L.A. County Dept. of Public Social Services Time Warner Cable (888) 892-2253 (East L.A. Office) (323) 727-4571 Verizon FiOS (877) 611-6512 AT&T U-Verse (800) 288-2020 Y Youth Sports Programs 801-4430

14 Pico Rivera Residents’ Guide Pico Rivera Residents’ Guide 15 Award-Winning Programs Pico Rivera is proud to boast a variety of award-winning community programs. The following is a list of some of the most popular:

Reach Program REACH (Recreation and Education Accelerating Children’s Hopes) is a free after-school program operated by the City of Pico Rivera Parks & Recreation Department in collaboration with the El Rancho School District.

Operated on elementary school campuses, REACH is held Monday – Friday from 3-6 p.m. Participants enjoy a safe, nurturing environment, Aquatics Program a nutritious snack, art-based activities, literacy and academic enrich- Pico Rivera’s state-of-the-art swim program is committed to increasing ment. REACH develops children’s social, personal, communication and both parent and child’s enjoyment of the water and knowledge of water team building skills through creative programming art and recreational safety. All Learn-to-Swim classes include activities that help improve the activities. learning process.

Playful Cities USA KaBOOM! a national non-profit organization dedicated to saving play for America’s children selected the City of Pico Rivera as a Playful City USA. This award is given to cities and towns that make play a priority and use innovative programs to get children active, playing and healthy. Pico Rivera joins 150 other cities throughout the United States given this prestigious honor.

Senior Services Pico Rivera Senior Services serves more than 128,000 seniors and family caregivers each year, providing information, education and services that promote independence, dignity, and quality of life for adults 50 years and older.

Operating from a multi-purpose center, services include technology, preventative health screenings, nutrition programs, recreational classes, caregiver support group, and information and referrals.

Marketing & Community Information This unit develops and delivers quality marketing programs which promote business and the department’s mission to promote healthy life- styles. Department services are publicized through various promotional methods including online media and print marketing.

16 Pico Rivera Residents’ Guide Pico Rivera Residents’ Guide 17 Area Schools & Local Universities Area code 562 unless otherwise indicated

Private Schools St. Hilary - 5401 S. Citronell Ave. 942-7361 St. Mariana de Paredes - 7911 Buhman St. 949-1234 Armenian Mesrobian School - 8420 Beverly Rd. 699-2057

Childcare/Preschool Elementary Schools Cumorah Jr. Academy 692-1165 Birney - 8501 Orange Ave. 801-5153 Maizeland Child Care Center 801-5117 Durfee - 4220 S. Durfee Ave. 801-5070 MAOF Child Care Center 949-3189 Magee - 8200 Serapis Ave. 801-5000 Peace Christian Preschool 949-3210 Montebello Gardens - 4700 Pine St. 463-5191 Small World Preschool 949-5044 North Ranchito - 8837 E. Olympic Blvd. 801-5031 Rio Vista - 8809 Coffman-Pico Rd. 801-5049 Local Colleges and Universities Rivera - 7250 Citronell Ave. 801-5095 Cerritos College 860-2451 South Ranchito - 5241 S. Passons Blvd. 801-5177 Rio Hondo College 692-0921 Valencia - 9241 E. Cosgrove St. 801-5079 Whittier College 907-4200 UCLA (310) 825-4321 Middle Schools USC (213) 740-2311 Burke - 8101 Orange Ave. 801-5059 Cal State Fullerton (657) 278-2011 North Park - 4450 S. Durfee Ave. 801-5137 Cal State Long Beach 985-4111 Rivera - 7200 Citronell Ave. 801-5088 Cal State Dominguez Hills (310) 243-3696 East LA College (323) 265-8650 High Schools El Rancho High School - 6501 S. Passons Blvd. 801-5355 Salazar Continuation - 9115 Balfour St. 801-5021 El Rancho Education Center - 9515 Haney St. 801-5009

18 Pico Rivera Residents’ Guide Pico Rivera Residents’ Guide 19 City Government

The City of Pico Rivera operates under a Council/Manager form of government. The five-member City Three other positions are appointed by the City Council acts as the City’s chief policy-making body. Every two years, Councilmembers are elected at large Council: City Attorney, City Clerk, and City by the citizens of Pico Rivera to serve four-year, overlapping terms. The Mayor, selected by the Council, is Treasurer. The City Attorney is responsible its presiding officer and serves a one-year term. In the Mayor’s absence, the Mayor Pro Tem assumes his or for representing an advising the City in legal her responsibilities. matters. The City Clerk conducts City elec- tions, is the custodian of the City’s records and A City Manager is appointed by the City Council. The City Manager ensures that the City’s policies are publicizes hearings and bids. The City Treasurer implemented and supervises the City’s employees through the various department heads. is responsible for investing and safeguarding all financial assets, accurate financial reporting, and the review and approval of all checks issued.

Advisory boards, made up of individuals ap- pointed by the Council, provide guidance in determining how to meet the City’s needs and include the Planning Commission and the Community Resources Advisory Commission.

Pico Rivera is a contract city served by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for law enforcement services, including helicopter patrol. The City also contracts with the Los An- geles County Fire Department for fire protection and paramedic emergency services, and the Los Angeles County Library System, to operate the two community libraries.

Most other municipal services are provided directly by the City of Pico Rivera, such as Building, Planning, Recreation, Public Works and Engineering.

For more information about city government and services, contact the Public Information Of- fice at 801-4217 or write to City Hall, P.O. Box 1016, Pico Rivera, California 90660. Informa- tion can also be obtained on the city website at www.pico-rivera.org.

20 Pico Rivera Residents’ Guide Pico Rivera Residents’ Guide 21 From 1954 to 1968, the city’s economy Pico Rivera centered on a Ford Motor Company plant. Later, B-2 Stealth bombers produced at a glance by the Northrop-Grumman Corporation replaced the production of automobiles. The closure The communities of Pico and Rivera trace their beginnings to the of the Northrop-Grumman facility in 2001 paved the way for the 1870’s when the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe and the Union Pacific redevelopment of this prime, 200-acre site with shopping and industrial railroads completed rail lines through the area. Between the two centers. This attracted sought-after retailers, provided new, diversified communities lay sprawling acres of citrus, avocado, and walnut groves. employment prospects, and created sound and secure revenue streams During the first four decades of the 20th century, these two country for the future. towns grew slowly in an agricultural atmosphere.

Located in southeast Los Angeles County, Pico Rivera is within easy Following the end of World War II, the sudden demand for housing reach of five key Southern California freeways- the 5, 60, 105, 605, attracted subdividers to this peaceful locale. In the early 1950’s, large and 710- making it an ideal location for commerce and for residents parcels of land were purchased and cleared and the development of tract who commute to work. Its close proximity to LAX, Ontario and John homes began. In addition, schools, churches and commercial enterprises Wayne Airports provides Pico Rivera businesses with convenient access were rapidly established. to domestic and international air transportation.

By the mid-1950s, leaders from both communities were voicing strong In Pico Rivera, community pride and spirit run deep and residents share support for incorporating the two towns into one city. In an election on in the excitement of the City’s positive transformation. Volunteerism January 7, 1958, incorporation was favored by 56 percent of the voters. rates continue to soar. Thousands of citizens, both young and old, A Council-Manager form of government was approved, the “Pico participate in a comprehensive annual calendar of unique and Rivera” name for the city was confirmed and five citizens were chosen to innovative community events and programs. Our residents enjoy serve as members of the first City Council. outstanding amenities that include eight major parks, an olympic size swimming center, golf course, skateboard park, senior center, and two libraries.

Today, the city of Pico Rivera is still busy building for the future. The new retail, commercial and industrial developments have changed the look and feel of this vibrant, close-knit community. The multi-million dollar investments by national and international companies are helping Pico Rivera become the driving force behind regional economic growth.

22 Pico Rivera Residents’ Guide Pico Rivera Residents’ Guide 23 Numbers of Interest Welcome to Pico Rivera!

Population...... 63,400 Number of Households...... 17,109 Average Family Size...... 4 Median Age...... 34 Median Household Income...... $57,796 Median Home Price...... $363,590 Homeownership Rate...... 68.9%

Distance from Pico Rivera to: Trash Collection No. of Miles LAX...... 31 andRecycling Ontario Airport...... 30 John Wayne Airport (Orange County...... 25 For a detailed schedule of trash collection days, please call NASA Services Port of Los Angeles...... 18 at 888-888-0388. Port of Long Beach...... 16

Trash Collection Holidays ...... 13 New Year’s Day ...... 15 Memorial Day Disneyland...... 17 Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

Trash Collection will resume the day after the holidays, rain or shine. For information regarding recycling programs call 801-4388.

24 Pico Rivera Residents’ Guide Pico Rivera Residents’ Guide 25 1234567 Map of Libraries, Parks and Recreational Facilities

1 Rivera Park 2 Department of Parks & Recreation 3 Pico Park Community Center 4 Pico Rivera Golf Club 5 Obregon Park 6 Streamland Park 7 Pio Pico Playground 8 Pico Rivera Youth Center 9 Rio Hondo Park Community Center 10 Rio Vista Park 11 Smith Park 12 Senior Center/Centre for the Arts 13 Pico Rivera Historical Museum 14 Veterans & Ladies Auxiliary Park 15 Rivera Library 16 Pico Rivera Library

60 Pomona Fwy

Bradgate Dr. Columbia St. 6 Rooks 5 4 Rd. Sandoval Ave. Ibsen St. Fairway 7 San Gabriel Beverly Blvd. River Pkwy.

3 San Luis Potosi Pl. Beverly Rd. 9 Fir St. 14 8 Whittier Blvd. Durfee Ave. Orange St. 16 Rosemead Blvd. Rosemead Mines Ave. 11 12 Coffman & 10 2 Pico Rd. Blvd. Passons Washington Blvd.

13 Slauson Ave.

15 Shade Ln.

1 Serapis Ave. Telegraph Rd.

5 Santa Ana Fwy Klinedale/Orange Ave.

N 605 San Gabriel River Fwy 605 San Gabriel River Paramount Blvd. Paramount Blvd. Lakewood

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