P O Box 1879, Garden Grove, CA 92842-1879
January 31, 2010
Dear Neighbors,
It is a New Year and we have new ideas to improve our community. Here is a rundown of the latest news and upcoming events.
A few Garden Grove community leaders have been chosen to lead in county and national positions. Former Mayor Kay Barr is now the Chair for the Orange County Water District Board. County Supervisor Janet Nguyen, a former City Councilmember, is now the Chair for the County Board of Supervisors. Garden Grove Traffic Commissioner Joseph Pak was nominated to serve on the National Council on Disability. We wish to extend our congratulations to them all!
Oral Communications: Thankfully, last November, the City Council decided to maintain the five-minute time allotment for residents to speak during public communications at City Council meetings. Our input is important to ensure democracy.
The last meeting for the proposed new park in the Brookhurst Triangle is scheduled for Tuesday,
February 2nd at 6:00 p.m. It will be held at Kiwanisland, which is located at 9840 Larson Ave, Garden Grove. We will be notified next October as to whether we have qualified for the state grant. In order to best prepare for the grant application, a professional park planner has been hired to prepare a conceptual design for the new park. Please contact Janet Pelayo at 714 741-5215 for additional information. Your participation is vital to incorporate your ideas into the park. Join us!
New trees for Garden Grove! Our Board Member Ralph Laudenslayer has led a joint nonprofit community organization effort to replace four floral crape myrtle trees along Bixby Avenue near Brookhurst Street. We are grateful for the support from the Living Spring Christian Fellowship, the Malibar Apartments and the Moose Lodge. The tree planting ceremony will be held on Arbor Day, which is Wednesday, March 10, 2010. (More details as to the time of day of this event will be provided in our next newsletter.) The city street tree division will be on hand to give their assistance as well as our local Channel 3 news coverage. Come join in the fun!
Fill out a community needs survey to let our city staff and city council know what you want for our city. Click on the survey at http://www.ci.garden-grove.ca.us/?q=commdev/neighborhoodimprovement
The Planning Commission has a vacancy. The Planning Commission is currently comprised of five men and one woman. The mayor appoints commissioners with City Council approval. The City Council is looking for an involved citizen who can attend meetings twice a month to study proposed development projects. The commission ensures that proposed developments meet the City's technical, environmental and aesthetic standards. The commission holds public hearings to check site plans to make sure they comply with City zoning regulations and the General plan for development. We encourage our members to apply. Contact City Clerk at 714 741-5040 or apply online at http://www.ci.garden-grove.ca.us/?q=citymanager/commissions
Respectfully,
Cheryl Armstrong
714 537-8468 Home
714 260-8468 Cell
Dear Neighbors,
It is a New Year and we have new ideas to improve our community. Here is a rundown of the latest news and upcoming events.
A few Garden Grove community leaders have been chosen to lead in county and national positions. Former Mayor Kay Barr is now the Chair for the Orange County Water District Board. County Supervisor Janet Nguyen, a former City Councilmember, is now the Chair for the County Board of Supervisors. Garden Grove Traffic Commissioner Joseph Pak was nominated to serve on the National Council on Disability. We wish to extend our congratulations to them all!
Oral Communications: Thankfully, last November, the City Council decided to maintain the five-minute time allotment for residents to speak during public communications at City Council meetings. Our input is important to ensure democracy.
The last meeting for the proposed new park in the Brookhurst Triangle is scheduled for Tuesday,
February 2nd at 6:00 p.m. It will be held at Kiwanisland, which is located at 9840 Larson Ave, Garden Grove. We will be notified next October as to whether we have qualified for the state grant. In order to best prepare for the grant application, a professional park planner has been hired to prepare a conceptual design for the new park. Please contact Janet Pelayo at 714 741-5215 for additional information. Your participation is vital to incorporate your ideas into the park. Join us!
New trees for Garden Grove! Our Board Member Ralph Laudenslayer has led a joint nonprofit community organization effort to replace four floral crape myrtle trees along Bixby Avenue near Brookhurst Street. We are grateful for the support from the Living Spring Christian Fellowship, the Malibar Apartments and the Moose Lodge. The tree planting ceremony will be held on Arbor Day, which is Wednesday, March 10, 2010. (More details as to the time of day of this event will be provided in our next newsletter.) The city street tree division will be on hand to give their assistance as well as our local Channel 3 news coverage. Come join in the fun!
Fill out a community needs survey to let our city staff and city council know what you want for our city. Click on the survey at http://www.ci.garden-grove.ca.us/?q=commdev/neighborhoodimprovement
The Planning Commission has a vacancy. The Planning Commission is currently comprised of five men and one woman. The mayor appoints commissioners with City Council approval. The City Council is looking for an involved citizen who can attend meetings twice a month to study proposed development projects. The commission ensures that proposed developments meet the City's technical, environmental and aesthetic standards. The commission holds public hearings to check site plans to make sure they comply with City zoning regulations and the General plan for development. We encourage our members to apply. Contact City Clerk at 714 741-5040 or apply online at http://www.ci.garden-grove.ca.us/?q=citymanager/commissions
Respectfully,
Cheryl Armstrong
714 537-8468 Home
714 260-8468 Cell