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The Central Garden Grove Neighborhood Association (CGGNA) is a non-profit organization of concerned residents, who seek to educate and encourage participation in the local affairs of Garden Grove, California.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:NEW OFFICERS: The newly
elected Board has met and elected an new slate of officers. The
are Robin Marcario, Chairperson; Cheryl Armstrong, Vice Chair; Ralph
Laudenslayer, Secretary and Russ McDonald, Treasurer.
NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING!
The Central Garden Grove Neighborhood Association hosted its' Annual Neighborhood Meeting at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Cheryl Armstrong's backyard, 12421 Lorleen Street, Garden Grove.
Ralph Laudenslayer and John Wildsmith were elected to the CGGNA Board replacing Janine Fowler and Harry Pearce.
After a very short business session, attendees heard remarks from State Senator Lou Correa, State Assemblyman Van Tran and City Councilman Mark Rosen. Also in attendance was City Councilman Bruce Broadwater, Mayor Bill Dalton, representatives from offices of Supervisor Janet Nguyen and Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez. In addition, Rosie Avila member of the Santa Ana School Board and candidate for U. S. Congress was present. Subjects ranged from the State budget mess to a new traffic signal at Gilbert and Lampson.
The formal part of the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 AM for a time of one-on-one with our representatives. Special thanks to Cheryl Armstrong and Tom Howard for use of their beautiful backyard and for cooking the hot dogs.
The official minutes of the meeting and some pictures of the event will be published here soon.
NEIGHBORHOOD
CONCERNS, ISSUES and
EVENTS:The Central Garden Grove Neighborhood Association hosted its' Annual Neighborhood Meeting at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Cheryl Armstrong's backyard, 12421 Lorleen Street, Garden Grove.
Ralph Laudenslayer and John Wildsmith were elected to the CGGNA Board replacing Janine Fowler and Harry Pearce.
After a very short business session, attendees heard remarks from State Senator Lou Correa, State Assemblyman Van Tran and City Councilman Mark Rosen. Also in attendance was City Councilman Bruce Broadwater, Mayor Bill Dalton, representatives from offices of Supervisor Janet Nguyen and Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez. In addition, Rosie Avila member of the Santa Ana School Board and candidate for U. S. Congress was present. Subjects ranged from the State budget mess to a new traffic signal at Gilbert and Lampson.
The formal part of the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 AM for a time of one-on-one with our representatives. Special thanks to Cheryl Armstrong and Tom Howard for use of their beautiful backyard and for cooking the hot dogs.
The official minutes of the meeting and some pictures of the event will be published here soon.
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Brookhurst Triangle: JPI Welcomes Your Input on the Brookhurst Triangle!
Brookhurst Triangle: JPI Welcomes Your Input on the Brookhurst Triangle!
Dear
Neighbor:
We would like to introduce you to a new housing opportunity for the Garden Grove community.
JPI is proposing to construct a 14-acre mixed-use living community near the corner of Garden
Grove Boulevard and Brookhurst Avenue. We strongly believe that this new community will
provide an increase in revenue sources for both the city and Garden Groves merchants. Brookhurst
Triangle will generate revenue for the city from property taxes, building permit fees and business license
fees.
One of our essential goals for Brookhurst Triangle is to engage the surrounding community in
the beginning stages of the project to assist us in design and architectural elements. Please join
us for an open house on Monday, June 30 between 5 and 8 p.m. at the Garden Grove
Community Building – Constitution Room, located at 11300 Stanford Avenue. We will
provide light refreshments for you to enjoy while you talk to project representatives and learn
more about Brookhurst Triangle and how you can help us to design the best possible addition to
Garden Grove.
We are committed to working with you to create what will be an important part of Garden
Grove’s future and we encourage you to be involved in this exciting process. Please return the
enclosed post card to let us know if you will be attending the meeting. If you are unable to
attend our open house, we are available to meet on an individual basis at a time and place which
is more convenient for you. If you should have any questions or would like to set up a meeting,
please feel free to call us at (714) 401-3450 or e-mail us at BrookhurstTriangleInfo@yahoo.com.
We look forward to seeing you on June 30.
We would like to introduce you to a new housing opportunity for the Garden Grove community.
JPI is proposing to construct a 14-acre mixed-use living community near the corner of Garden
Grove Boulevard and Brookhurst Avenue. We strongly believe that this new community will
provide an increase in revenue sources for both the city and Garden Groves merchants. Brookhurst
Triangle will generate revenue for the city from property taxes, building permit fees and business license
fees.
One of our essential goals for Brookhurst Triangle is to engage the surrounding community in
the beginning stages of the project to assist us in design and architectural elements. Please join
us for an open house on Monday, June 30 between 5 and 8 p.m. at the Garden Grove
Community Building – Constitution Room, located at 11300 Stanford Avenue. We will
provide light refreshments for you to enjoy while you talk to project representatives and learn
more about Brookhurst Triangle and how you can help us to design the best possible addition to
Garden Grove.
We are committed to working with you to create what will be an important part of Garden
Grove’s future and we encourage you to be involved in this exciting process. Please return the
enclosed post card to let us know if you will be attending the meeting. If you are unable to
attend our open house, we are available to meet on an individual basis at a time and place which
is more convenient for you. If you should have any questions or would like to set up a meeting,
please feel free to call us at (714) 401-3450 or e-mail us at BrookhurstTriangleInfo@yahoo.com.
We look forward to seeing you on June 30.
The City Council voted to enter a
negotiation agreement with JPI California Developement Services to
develop the Brookhurst Triangle. JPI was the highest bidder,
offering 35 million for the 13.9 acre site. The City will now
work out the details and pass on the ultimate developement plan.
In lieu of a park, the City will collect a 3.5 million fee from the
project.
Currently JPI is planning approximately 700 one, two and three bedroom apartment/condominiums in three sections. The buildings will be four stories with limited shopping.
Sincerely,
Vicki Green
Project Representative
Currently JPI is planning approximately 700 one, two and three bedroom apartment/condominiums in three sections. The buildings will be four stories with limited shopping.
Sincerely,
Vicki Green
Project Representative
Fireworks: Grand Jury Calls for a 3 Year Moratorium! / City Council, Wait and See
- Several City Council Members feel that the Grand Jury report is slanted and opt for a wait and see policy.
- The Orange County Grand Jury has just published a report addressing the sale of fireworks in Orange County. They have advised the suspension of the sales and use of fireworks for a three year period. The report is titled "Anatomy of Safe and Sane Fireworks in Orange County" It was released April 24, 2008. You can review the report at: http://www.ocgrandjury.org/pdfs/fireworks/fireworks.pdf (Be patient this is a slow download. It is 14 pages.)
- Russ McDonald, who is leading the effort to put the fireworks issue on the ballot, has a heart condition, atrial fibrillation. Consequently, he has withdrawn the petition effort for now.
City Council Meetings and Channel 3 Streaming on the City's Website:
- Garden Grove
City Council meetings can now be viewed live on the
City’s website at http://www.ci.garden-grove.ca.us/,
starting with the meeting on
Tuesday, October 9. Visitors will be able to see and hear the meeting
in its entirety as it takes place in the Council Chamber at the Garden
Grove Community Meeting Center, as well as view the agenda and staff
reports. If you missed a recent meeting, you can view it now in
its entirety or select a particular agenda item without having to watch
the entire meeting at http://gardengrove.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=3
- Garden Grove
Cable Channel 3 can now be viewed live on the
Internet from the City of Garden Grove website.
Viewers can now tune into their computer to watch Cable Channel 3 programs, including the award-winning, “This Week in Garden Grove,” the “5th Quarter,” and Garden Grove City Council meetings. - To access Cable Channel 3 from the City’s website, log onto the
City’s website, http://www.ci.garden-grove.ca.us,
and click on the “Channel 3” button from the left side menu, then click
on the Channel 3 logo.
MONTHLY NEWS LETTERS:
- 2008: January February March April May June
- For past news letters, please go to Achives
- 2007 Annual
Meeting Report
NEXT SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING: (Members and Guest are welcome)
- Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008 at 6:30PM
- To be announced
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