CascadesThe Monterey Park Volume XII, No. VII Citywide News for Business, Community and Education September 2014 Town Hall Meeting and City Hall Open House Sept. 13 On Saturday, Sept. 13, at 10:00 am, the City’s future. The event is expected to a town-hall-style meeting will be held last approximately three hours. Attendees at City Hall (320 W. Newmark Avenue) will receive a free “Shop MPK” reusable welcoming all residents to come speak with bag, and refreshments will be served. For elected officials and staff regarding City more information contact the recreation services, economic development projects, department at 626-307-1388 park improvements, special events, and Monterey Park’s first decorated traffic control Property Maintenance Still Important box has been completed at the northwest corner of Garfield Avenue and Pomona Blvd. Local artists are encouraged to participate During Droughts in this beautification program to decorate • Artificial grass the city’s utility/traffic boxes. For more • Redesigning the front lawn to reflect a information, visit the city website and search new appreciation for drought resistant for “utility box beautification” or contact the and/or native plants that will assist in the recreation dept. at 626-307-1388. reduction of water consumption, especially during the Summer months • Change the type or amount of ground cover to include vines, shrubs or trees to MPK Night improve the curb appeal for the home. The City’s Planning Division has a list of Market Scheduled The Code Enforcement Division in their property’s appearance. approved drought resistant and native plant Monterey Park has noticed a substantial materials that can replace your front lawn. for Friday, increase in property owners neglecting the The aim of Code Enforcement is not The Planning Division can also assist with appearance of their properties. Most notably to issue Notices or Citations. The goal is identification of alternate plant material and September 19th is the increase of yellow lawns. Yellow lawns to achieve voluntary compliance with the design. Artificial grass requires Planning are only days away from dry and dead grass. City’s Property Maintenance Code, MPMC approval, with the submittal of a site plan, a The MPK Night Market is returning to Barnes There is also an increase of the lack of ground 9.54.030, and maintain property values in sample of the artificial grass and professional Park (350 S. McPherrin Avenue) on Friday, cover and additional bare dirt areas in front the City. Attractive neighborhoods express installation. The internet is a good source of September 19th, beginning at 5:30pm, and yards. In the month of July 2014, the Code a positive attribute of a City’s Health. information regarding native and drought- running until 10:30pm. The event will again Enforcement Division issued 114 Notices Yellow, dead lawns express a lack of pride tolerant specimens. feature a wide variety of food trucks and of Violation to property owners, mostly of ownership and lead to blighted conditions. booths with Asian food, Barbecue, Italian for property maintenance issues involving The good news is that there are alternatives The Code Enforcement Division Cuisine, etc., plus desserts and beverages. yellow, dry, dead and bare dirt lawns. During that the City recommends during the present understands the difficult position the drought Other elements of the event will include an Art the same month, 51 Administrative Citations drought condition to help ease the alleged has created. However, property maintenance Walk, game booths, shopping opportunities, were issued, the majority of which were burden of maintaining a healthy green lawn. standards will remain intact and enforced and a beer and wine garden. Entertainment for private property landscape violations. These Residents might consider the following: in order to preserve the property values the event is still being finalized- information figures do not reflect the number of personal and attractive neighborhoods in the City of will be available on the www.mpknightmarket. contacts made by Code Enforcement Officers • Drought resistant and/or native plants Monterey Park. com website, which will also contain verbally advising property owners to improve and drip irrigation information on convenient parking near the park. Patrons are also encouraged to car pool, ride bikes (a bike valet is available). Paramedic Ambulance Membership Covers 中文版第22頁 Families and Businesses Español Pagina 22 reasonable cost of $50 per year. To become a member, obtain an application from the City of Monterey Park’s The average cost of an ambulance bill is Website at http://www.montereypark.ca.gov. $1,650. The cost can be higher based on the Then go to the Fire Department, Emergency medication, tools, and equipment used. A Medical Services Division, Paramedic non-transport or patient assessment call, is Ambulance Membership Program page. Or not covered by some health insurance plans simply call 626-307-1262 and request an PAID and costs an average of $254 and higher. application to be mailed to you. ECRWSS PERMIT# 97 PRSRT. STD U.S. POSTAGE MONTEREY PARK The Fire Department’s Paramedic Monterey Park businesses can also sign Ambulance Membership Program runs up for this service to cover the employer and Does your health insurance cover 9-1-1 from October 1st to September 30th and employees. For Monterey Park businesses Emergency Ambulance Transport calls or covers you and your family members who located in-town, the cost is $50 per 10 non-transport Patient Assessment Calls? regularly live in your home. You can sign employees with the maximum rate set at $750 Or perhaps your health insurance doesn’t up for membership and pay on an annual per year for 141 employees or more. The cover 100% of your medical costs for basis or you can choose to make installment Business Paramedic Ambulance Membership these calls? You can save these “out of payments of $8.33 every two months when program year operates July 1 through June 30 pocket” expenses by joining the Paramedic placed on your City of Monterey Park and covers all employees for emergency calls Ambulance Membership Program at a very Water/Trash bill. during the business' normal operating hours. Postal Customer Monterey Park, CA 91754-91755 Park, CA Monterey September 11 Patriot Day The public is invited to attend a Patriot place at 8:30 a.m. and feature a moment Day remembrance ceremony on Thursday, of silence at as well as placement of a September 11 on the city hall front lawn. wreath by members of the police and fire Monterey Park’s event, to coincide with departments. The Mayor and City Council the U.S. Patriot Day and National Day invite members of the community to join City of Monterey Park 320 Newmark Ave. W. 91754 Monterey Park, CA of Service and Remembrance, will take in the ceremony. Page 2 Citywide News for Business, Community and Education September 2014 CITY OFFICIALS Water Conservation Ordinance WATER ORDINANCE 5. Requires inspection of indoor Anthony Wong, Mayor The City of Monterey Park has plumbing and faucets for leaks and Hans Liang, Mayor Pro Tem adopted an ordinance that requires making repairs as soon as possible Peter Chan, Council Member residents and businesses to conserve 6. Prohibits using water to clean, fill, Mitchell Ing, Council Member water in response to the statewide or maintain levels in any decorative Teresa Real Sebastian, Council Member drought. The ordinance has been in fountain or pond unless water flows effect since March 1, 2010. Specifically, through a recycling system Vincent D. Chang, City Clerk the ordinance: 7. Prohibits restaurants from serving Joseph Leon, City Treasurer drinking water unless requested by 1. Prohibits washing down sidewalk, the customer Paul Talbot, City Manager walkway, driveway, parking area or Mark Hensley, City Attorney other paved surface VIOLATIONS 2. Prohibits washing car, boat, trailer, During a one-year period, a written or other mobile equipment except warning will be provided for the at a commercial car wash, using only first and second violation. The third CITY COUNCIL, COMMISSIONS, reclaimed water, or by using a bucket violation will result in a $25 fine, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS MEETING or a water-hose equipped with an fourth and subsequent violations will SCHEDULE automatic shutoff nozzle be enforced at the discretion of the city 3. Prohibits watering lawn or plants to include a fine as high as $1,000. CITY COUNCIL between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m., of any one day Please contact the Water City Hall Council Chambers 4. Requires inspection of hoses, faucets Department at 626-307-1293 if you or sprinklers for leaks and making have any questions or would like more COMMISSION ON AGING repairs as soon as possible information. 3rd Monday, 11:00 a.m. Langley Senior Center, 400 W. Emerson Ave. BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT City Hall Frequently Used ADVISORY COMMITTEE City Hall Hours Quarterly, 3rd Thursday, 3:30 p.m. Phone Numbers Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. City Hall Room 266 Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mayor and City Council 626-307-1465 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION COMMISSION City Manager 626-307-1255 2nd Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. City Clerk 626-307-1362 Service Club House, 440 S. McPherrin Ave. City Treasurer 626-307-1488 City Events Calendar Animal Control 626-307-1217 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Aquatics/ Rec. Classes 626-307-1388 September 1 Labor Day Holiday, City Hall Closed. 1st &3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Building Division 626-307-1300 City Hall Council Chambers Business License 626-307-1338 September 3 Regular City Council Mtg., 7 p.m., Code Enforcement 626-307-1415 City Hall Council Chamber.