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May 1, 2007

Dear Member,

At the recent City Council meeting our four elected City Council Members, (appointed Councilmember Jones recused himself from the vote as advised by counsel), denied the request to rezone to smaller lots for 9792 Stanford, thereby enforcing our existing 15,000 square feet lot size. We appreciate the City Council’s decision to maintain the integrity and unique character of our neighborhood.

We would like to thank all of you who wrote letters, attended the meeting and spoke at the public hearing.  There were many residents who spoke eloquently and passionately in favor of preserving our existing zoning laws.

The City of Garden Grove invites you to attend the Annual Police Memorial Service, Thursday, May 17th, 5:00 to 6:00pm 11301 Acacia Parkway, to Honor the five Garden Grove Police Officers who have been killed in the line of duty. Call Sgt. Joe Gallardo at 741-5814 for questions.

Water Rate Increase proposed: Public Hearing set for Tuesday, May 29th, 6:30pm at Community Meeting Center 11300 Stanford Avenue. The average residential bill is for $24 per month and would increase to  $36 per month, representing a 50% increase.  The increase includes an automatic annual increase of 5% annually. The reasons sited are aging infrastructure, increased new regulations imposed by State and Federal agencies, and higher costs for fuel, labor, construction and materials as well as the additional costs for imported water.  Please attend to give your input.

The Central Garden Grove Neighborhood Association is planning our annual neighborhood meeting.  Cggna will be providing updated information on issues in our area.  Enjoy a hotdog and conversation.  The meeting is set for Saturday, July 14th, 10am till noon, at 12421 Loraleen Street in the Armstrong Backyard.  City Councilmember Mark Rosen will give us an update on the proposed Super Wal-Mart, the possibility of creating separate city council districts and changing from a General Law to a Charter Law city.  We plan to have a Police Representative give us a report on the effect of the increased enforcement for illegal fireworks usage on July 4th and new city citations with fines of up to $500. for violators.  Please bring a chair.

Thoughtfully,

Robin Marcario, Chair

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