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Eye on San Gabriel
Week of September 1, 2010
More than 300 attend U. S. – China Real Estate Summit, ‘Real Estate without Borders,’ at Hilton
More than 300 attended Thursday’s U. S. China Real Estate Summit, cosponsored by USC and chaired by Mayor Albert Huang. The event drew wide media attention, including substantial coverage in the Pasadena Star-News, San Marino Tribune, and Chinese language media.
San Gabriel was well represented. In addition to Mayor Albert Huang, Vice Mayor David Gutierrez and Councilmembers Juli Costanzo, Kevin Sawkins, and Mario De La Torre were in attendance. City Manager Steve Preston and Police Chief David Lawton rounded out the City’s delegation.
Planning Division staff member Fang Zhou Zhou staffed the City’s booth, providing San Gabriel packets to interested parties. In addition to a full court presence, the City provided small gifts for dignitaries attending the multi-day event, which closed with a performance at the Mission Playhouse and trips to the Silicon Valley and other destinations. The event featured a variety of speakers, including Rep. Judy Chu, D-El Monte, Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Pasadena, Ed Roski Jr., chairman of Majestic Realty, and state Controller John Chiang. To read the Star-News account, click on the link below:
http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_15908426#ixzz0yEN3SFjB.
Grants, reimbursements fund critical needs;
SGPD secures $20,000 for online crime reporting
The San Gabriel Police Department learned Tuesday that it has secured a $20,695 grant through the Department of Justice’s JAG program, to further develop the City’s online crime reporting capabilities. Congratulations go to the Police Department, with thanks to Congressman Adam Schiff and his staff for their support of San Gabriel’s grant request.
The Planning Division of the Community Development Department is putting the finishing touches on a grant request that, if approved, could bring more than $100,000 to the City for the update of its development codes under a new State program, Prop. 84 Planning Grants, that helps fund initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of new development.
Finally, in a separate development Tuesday, Fire Chief Joe Nestor reports that the City will be receiving $37,656 in reimbursements for participating in the multi-agency response to the recent Crown fire. Each of these efforts contributes to maintaining San Gabriel’s health by seeking outside sources of funding for new initiatives that the City would otherwise be unable to pursue.
San Gabriel valuation growth makes ‘Top 10’
Along with South Pasadena, San Marino and Temple City, San Gabriel once again made the list of the top ten cities in Los Angeles County for growth in assessed valuation of property, according to a report released by the County Assessor. Leading cities in the County were:
1.
Arcadia (+4.4%)
6.
Walnut (+2.0%)
2.
Temple City (+2.9%)
7.
Redondo Beach (+1.8%)
3.
San Marino (+2.4%)
8.
Claremont (+1.8%)
4.
Rancho Palos Verdes (+2.0%)
9.
South Pasadena (+1.8%)
5.
Hidden Hills (+2.0%)
10.
San Gabriel (+1.4%)
Two years ago we tied for third highest valuation growth rate, and are pleased to make the top 10 again. By contrast, 56 of the County’s 89 cities actually LOST valuation, by as much as -12.1% (Palmdale) and -14.4% (Lancaster).And Antelope Valley communities weren’t the only losers: Downey, Compton, Inglewood and La Habra Heights lost 6 to 7 percent as well. Seven of the top 10 valuation increases were located in the San Gabriel Valley. To read the report yourself, point your browser to:
Around City Hall
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Council, CRA to consider logo, wayfinding strategy
On Tuesday, September 7th at 7:30 pm, the City Council and San Gabriel Redevelopment Agency will consider adopting a new City logo and tagline for City stationery and signage use. The proposed design, the result of a community-wide effort to develop marketing and wayfinding options, appears at left.
In addition, wayfinding signage plans to help motorists and pedestrians navigate districts and destinations will also be presented for approval. This new visual identity creation for the City is part of the Economic Development Division’s marketing program to boost sales for local businesses.
For more information, please click on the link below to view the flyer or contact Acting Economic Development Manager Robin Scherr at rscherr@sgch.org or at 626.308.2806, ext. 5123:
SAN GABRIEL GOES GREEN
Proposed design guideline amendments to build ‘greener,’ more sustainable city
The City’s Planning and Design Review Commissions are recommending that Council consider amendments to the City’s design guidelines that would help build a greener, more sustainable community. The two Commissions recommended that new sustainability principles be added including:
With these guidelines, staff and the Design Review Commission will have greater flexibility to approve alternative green materials for construction and rehabilitation projects. For more information, contact Planning Manager Carol D. Barrett, FAICP, 626.308.2806, ext. 4624, cbarrett@sgch.org.
News In Brief
SGUSD seeks volunteers for advisory committee
SGUSD is looking for volunteers to serve on the District Budget Advisory Committee. Applications are only being accepted until Monday, September 12, 2010 at 4:15 p.m. If you are interested, please click on the link below for all the details:
Fiesta celebration this weekend
San Gabriel’s Mission District will still be bustling over the Labor Day weekend with the Mission’s 239th Fiesta celebration. The Fiesta begins Friday, September 3rd at 6:00 p.m. For all the details of hours and schedule of events, go to http://sangabrielmission.org/parish-news/mission-fiesta/.
San Gabriel’s Centennial 2013 celebration
Committees are forming to help plan San Gabriel’s Centennial Celebration in 2013. You can join the action by contacting Administration at 626.308.2805, or by contacting Centennial Co-Chair Kevin Sawkins at ksawkins@sgch.org. The Centennial is a joint project of the San Gabriel Historical Association and the City of San Gabriel in conjunction with our local schools, library, and a host of community organizations.
Quick hits
COUNCIL CALENDAR
- Tuesday, September 7 – 6:00 p.m. Organizational Performance Review/Strategic Planning Study Session, 7:30 p.m. City Council Meeting, followed by Labor Negotiations Closed Session
- Tuesday, September 21 – 5:00 p.m. Police Facility & 6:00 p.m. Public Works Study Sessions, 7:30 p.m. City Council Meeting
- Tuesday, October 5 – 7:30 p.m. City Council Meeting
- Tuesday, October 19 – 6:00 p.m. San Gabriel Streetscape Master Plan Study Session, 7:30 p.m. City Council Meeting
- Tuesday, November 2 – 6:00 p.m. Communications Task Force Study Session, 7:30 p.m. City Council Meeting
- Tuesday, November 16 – 6:00 p.m. San Gabriel Community Foundation Study Session, 7:30 p.m. City Council Meeting
