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Serving Cerritos and ten other surrounding communities • June 12, 2020 • Vol 34, No. 45 • loscerritosnews.net

NO-BID BILLBOARD CONTRACT TRIES TO SLIP ITS WAY THROUGH NORWALK PLANNING COMMISSION

GARDENS CASINO HOSTS COMMUNITY FOOD GIVEAWAY BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION LETTER CORROBORATES ALLEGATIONS OF RACISM AT WHITNEY HIGH

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BY BRIAN HEWS Three weeks ago, Hews Media Group reported on Santa Fe Springs city officials involved in a questionable deal to hand a profitable billboard contract deal to one company, rather than the independent billboard company, Bulletin Displays, who did all the hard work to get the message boards approved by the state.

The dispute awaits an arbitration case, due to be heard very soon.

Just days after that story ran, another local billboard company informed HMG that they had similar problems with the same officials.

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SOME CALIFORNIA CASINOS COULD OPEN TODAY

THE GARDENS CASINO partnered with AFSCME 36 and the L.A. Regional Food Bank to provide food to those who have been impacted by COVID-19. Photo by T. McDuff.

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF Beginning bright and early on Wednesday, June 10, the Gardens Casino opened up their parking lot to host a drive-thru community food giveaway.

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FARMERS TO FAMILIES DONATE 50 TONS OF FOOD

BY BRIAN HEWS Hews Media Group has obtained a letter sent to California Cardroom owners indicating that the California Gambling Control Commission (Commission), with guidance from the Department of Health, has issued reopening guidelines for cardrooms and casinos with a notification of intent to release the emergency regulations related to the COVID-19 closures.

According to the letter, the Commission “worked with multiple agencies” to finalize the guidelines released for the industry, with that, Gov. Newsom recommended an effective opening date of June 12, 2020.

But the guidelines do not allow for a complete reopening of cardrooms across the state.

The letter stated, “a cardroom cannot reopen until 1) the county which the cardroom resides has provided certification that it has met criteria set forth by the California Department of Public Health, 2) the county’s attestation has been approved by the State, and 3) See CASINOS page 14

Six weeks ago, the New York Times was quoting sources that farmers were dumping as many as 3.7 million gallons of milk each day and that a single east coast chicken processor was smashing 750,000 unhatched eggs every week. Meanwhile, millions of Americans were unemployed searching for their next meal.

Thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and distributor Rich Chicks, the problem is being resolved locally with

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HAWAIIAN GARDENS EXTENDS FISCAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION

more than 50 tons of food going to local non-profit organizations. The first 3,500 boxes of chicken, pork and cheese products weighing approximately ten pounds each were distributed from The Grand Event Center, in Long Beach.

The USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box program is planning to spend $3 billion this year to prevent food going to waste that normally gets consumed at K-12 schools, restaurants and hotels, many of which have been closed due to the pandemic crisis.

The City of Hawaiian Gardens issued an Emergency Order Wednesday, June 10, 2020 – its fourth since the coronavirus order extends the previous order’s fiscal emergency declaration; allows City Hall to begin a gradual reopening process; details the protective measures that City Facilities must adhere to when they reopen; eases restrictions on restaurants and retail shops to allow for temporary outdoor operations; and suspends enforcement of advertising banner regulations.

City Manager Ernie Hernandez, in his role as the Director of Emergency Services for the City, issued this Order in keeping with guidance and emergency declarations from federal, state and local authorities.

The fiscal emergency declaration is based on estimates and shows that the City will lose more than $4.2 million in revenues for the 2019/20 fiscal year 21.1% of the City's projected total for the fiscal year In adddition, the city will lose $4.1

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JIM CHOURA, (left) owner of The Grand with Don Rodriguez, CEO of Rich Chicks in front of the refrigerated truck filled with 50 tons of food ready to distribute to Long Beach families. Photo by T. McDuff.

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF

Hews Media Group has exclusively obtained a letter from the Whitney High School Black Alumni Association which corroborates the racist online posts of a Whitney student, first reported by HMG on Friday June 5.

The June 5 article, which was supported by a number of Facebooks posts by former Whitney students alleging racism, also found that the racism issues are endemic at the award-winning school located in Cerritos, California, part of the ABC Unified School District.

The letter was addressed to Whitney Principal John Briquelet, Assistant Principal Larry Natividad, ABC

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JUNE 12, 2020

Cerritos College Opens California’s First College Housing Project to Tackle Student Houselessness STAFF REPORT Cerritos College announced the official grand opening of The Village – California’s first community college housing development exclusively for students facing houselessness.

Located just blocks away from the campus, the project features seven modern townhomes with a mix of free and affordable rental options that will house students between the ages of 18-25 years old.

The Village is part of the Cerritos College Board of Trustee’s vision and commitment to address student success by meeting students’ basic needs, including issues of poverty such as housing and food insecurity.

In 2016, the District entered into a partnership with Jovenes, Inc., a Los Angeles nonprofit that assists houseless and displaced young adults, to develop an innovative housing model with transitional homes and wrap-around support services exclusively for houseless students.

The College also received support for the project from The City of Norwalk, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn (4th District), and the Los Angeles Houseless Services Authority.

Houselessness is a persistent problem across California’s 115 community college campuses.

According to the 2019 #RealCollege Survey Report conducted by the Hope Lab: Nearly one in five community college students experience houselessness.

More than half of Cerritos College students who responded to the survey

faced housing insecurity and had difficulty paying rent or a mortgage.

Students who experience houselessness and food insecurity also find it difficult to manage personal and financial responsibilities and navigate the demands of college life.

46% of Cerritos College respondents experienced food insecurity within 30 days prior to taking the survey.

16% of Cerritos College respondents utilized Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Only 6% of houseless students utilized housing benefits.

15% of Cerritos College respondents experienced houselessness in the previous year.

Data from the #RealCollege Survey identified specific Cerritos College student groups as high risk for facing houselessness. Foster youth, African American/Black, Native American, Southwest Asian, Pacific Islander, Asian American, and undocumented students are particularly more vulnerable than other student groups, according to the report.

Cerritos College has a long history of supporting disproportionately impacted student populations, providing robust service programs and resources. The College established a Falcon Basic Needs Taskforce that seeks to improve students’ ability to access food and housing services; LINC for former foster youth, Puente, UMOJA Success Program, and UndocuAlly for undocumented students, to name some.

“Meeting the basic needs of our students is a major priority for the

LOCATED just blocks away from the campus, the project features seven modern townhomes with a mix of free and affordable rental options that will house students between the ages of 18-25 years old. It is California’s first community college housing development exclusively for students facing houselessness.

District, which includes housing students who face houselessness,” said Cerritos College Board President Marisa Perez.

“The Village housing project is one of the many steps we have taken to serve one of our most vulnerable student populations.

The Village provides students with a secure environment so they can become self-reliant while finishing their educational goals.”

“We believe the collaboration model we used to develop the Village housing project can be widely replicated across the state to solve the issue of student housing for community college students facing houselessness. We are proud to have worked alongside such great partners to provide a unique and innovative project that will serve our houseless students,” said President/Superintendent Dr. Jose

Fierro. “Our goal with The Village is to provide a safe haven to students who are housing insecure until they graduate and transition into their own self-supported space. When students don’t have to worry about where they are going to sleep at night, they can focus on their studies and improve their grades.”

“I applaud the innovative, historic work at Cerritos College to provide safe and secure housing for houseless students on campus,” said Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley. “Now, more than ever, is the time for our colleges to rise to the occasion, serve as centers of strength in their communities and find creative ways to support our students most in need as we adapt to challenging times. Cerritos

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JUNE 12, 2020

CERRITOS COUNCILMAN YOKOYAMA HOLDS VIGIL FOR PEACE

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF Cerritos City Councilman Frank Yokoyama organized a vigil for peace and justice at the Cerritos Civic Center, Friday evening, June 5th.

Over 400 are residents came to the event and set up a flower tribute to not only George Floyd, but others who were victims of police violence The vigil was a combination event dedicated to George Floyd, who was ruthlessly murdered in front of people by Minneapolis police officer, and a tribute to Black Lives Matter.

“I am proud to be unified with my sister the Honorable Artesia Councilmember Melissa Ramoso and my brother the Honorable Former Cerritos Mayor Mark Pulido in a stand for solidarity with our Black Sisters and Brothers against police brutality, injustice, and institutionalized racism in America.,” said Yokoyama, "I believe all people of conscience have a moral imperative to stand up, organize and fight for what is right.”

The evening began with recitations from Asha, Ayanna and Acacia Greenidge of what it means to be a young child in this current chaos. The most poignant was delivered by six year old Acacia, which began “I thought the police were good, I thought I was safe…”

Yokoyama remarked how proud he was of the City of Cerritos for coming together and embracing the diversity of the community and recognizing Black residents with the annual Martin Luther

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King ceremony. “But we are all here tonight because we all understand that more needs to be done.” In his remarks, Yokoyama, not being able to hold back his emotion, quoted Martin Luther King Jr by saying “Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.”

Yokoyama went on to say that he believed that everyone in attendance had chosen to walk in the light of creative altruism – being charged with the mission of finding unique ways to selflessly serve others. “I’m humbled that you have all come this evening to this vigil for George Floyd and all of those that lost their lives without reason.”

Sunflowers were passed out, candles were lit in remembrance and 8 minutes and 46 seconds were held in silence and personal reflection.

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VIGIL: (l-r) Cerritos Councilman Frank Yokoyama addresses the crowd. Also attending was Artesia Councilmember Melissa Ramoso, and former Cerritos Mayor Mark Pulido.

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BY BRIAN HEWS Disneyland has been closed since mid-March to help stem the spread of the coronavirus, and now they are preparing to reopen July 17 using a phased in approach just in time to celebrate the park’s 65th anniversary.

The popular Downtown Disney shopping district is set to reopen July 9, with Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel planning to open July 23.

The announcement comes as many parts of the country are experiencing a rise in coronavirus cases. Arizona which opened up in May is seeing a 100% increase in cases, and Alabama which opened up in May has seen 200% increase; California is still increasing in cases.

Capacity at Disneyland will be limited when the park reopens, and guests will be asked to make reservations in advance, Walt Disney Co. said in a statement.

The Disneyland Resort will reopen with some important updates to promote physical distancing, including: Park Reservations: Because theme park capacity will be significantly limited to comply with governmental requirements and promote physical distancing, Disney will manage attendance through a new theme park reservation system that will require all Guests, including Annual Passholders, to obtain a reservation for park entry in advance. Theme park reservations will be subject to availability.

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JUNE 12, 2020

OP/ED: SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS FUNDING - CERRITOS MEETING BETWEEN ABC AND COUNCIL ‘DOES NOT GO WELL’ It’s no secret that Cerritos Mayor Solanki and Mayor pro tem Chuong Vo want to cut the crossing guard expense from the Cerritos budget.

Cerritos residents know when the Council majority turns to Republican, the crossing guard debate will begin once again.

Did you notice during Cerritos City Council meetings when Hu, Pulido and Yokoyama were the majority, there was no chance that talk about cutting the crossing guards would get on the agenda?

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Elections have consequences, and so do Brown Act violations appointments.

Solanki has always made his intentions clear. In his clear sign of disdain for the guards, Vo voted not to cut a deputy from the Cerritos Station, as presented by Captain Minh Dinh, while complaining about the crossing guard expense.

The deputy would not have affected the police presence in Cerritos and saved Cerritos $500,000, yet Vo voted no to cut the deputy and yes to attempt to cut the crossing guard expense.

Now they have another expense cutting

ally in [the questionably] appointed City Councilman Bruce Barrows.

Under the State’s Education Code, ABC is under no obligation to pay for the crossing guards in Cerritos, which cost $466,000 annually.

Solanki, Vo - and now Barrows – know that, yet they insist on politically motivated meetings with the ABC, pandering to their base, trying to pressure ABC during a pandemic, while having zero negotiating leverage.

Talk about Trump tactics.

And they had yet another meeting this past Friday, wasting the time of Superintendent Dr. Mary Sieu, President of the Board Olga Rios, and Board Member Ernie Nishi. Mayor Solanki and Barrows attended.

Vo was originally scheduled to be at the meeting, but Barrows is now on the Council, and everyone in Cerritos knows what that means.

So Solanki and Barrows sat there trying to cut the expense, somehow keeping a straight face during the meeting because the elephant in the room is Cerritos' huge reserves, over $107 million.

Dr. Olga Rios told Hews Media Group, “The meeting did not go well. I think that paying for crossing guards is absolutely the responsibility of the City. Cerritos should prioritize the safety of their most precious and vulnerable residents - children.

Paying for crossing guards demonstrates their willingness to actively participate in the partnership required to best serve students. I am proud that up to this point, they have.”

“Risking the safety of students should not be at the top of the list, or on the list at all, when evaluating budget cuts. How do you put a price on the safety of children?

“Cerritos should continue to support and ensure children get to school safely, so that we can take up the charge of educating them once they enter our schools. I am so disappointed that Cerritos is even considering cutting crossing guards.”

ABC Superintendent Dr. Mary Sieu told HMG, “We recognize that our cities and school districts are experiencing major budget deficits in California this year. We also value the safety of our students and families in our schools. We hope that the City continues to maintain the crossing

guard program to ensure the safety of our students and their families as they walk to school.”

Cerritos resident and activist Matthew Scammahorn asked, “Why would a program which keeps our kids safe, and is just 0.3% of the city’s entire budget, be one of the first programs on the chopping block?”

Scammahorn continued, “California state law currently holds that the city is ultimately responsible for keeping our kids safe outside of school grounds—thus, the city is responsible for any costs associated with lawsuits related to injuries or deaths of our kids walking to and from school.

One lawsuit like this may cost the city much more than the cost of paying for our crossing guards.”

Scammahorn has started a petition on Change.org that residents can sign showing their support of Cerritos paying for the crossing guards.

HMG sent in requests for comment to Mayor Solanki, Vo, and Barrows without response.

Lifelong Cerritos Resident Speaks Out About the Crossing Guard Debate

BY MATTHEW SCAMMAHORN During the school year, one of the most visible fixtures of our community are the crossing guards who help keep our kids safe walking to and from school. On June 25th, 2020, the Cerritos City Council may decide to cut our crossing guards for good.

I went to Leal Elementary, Tetzlaff Middle School, and Cerritos High, where I graduated in 2018.

At each school I attended, I witnessed and experienced the danger that our students face every day from careless drivers.

In fact, a child walking to ABCUSD elementary school was tragically killed due to a careless driver in 2008.

Stories like this will likely become

more commonplace if the Cerritos City Council decides to cut crossing guards.

Not only do crossing guards keep our kids safe, but they also help our kids become more aware of traffic rules and regulations.

Studies have shown that students who attend schools with crossing guards have more knowledge of traffic rules and are more likely to look both ways before crossing the street. Several studies have also shown that crossing guards play a larger social role in our kids’ lives, keeping an eye on any bullying or potential kidnappings which may occur, acting as a trusted community figure in the absence of parental supervision.

The city council members who support

cutting crossing guards in the name of budget cuts do have a genuine concern— budget cuts related to the COVID-19 pandemic pose a challenge to communities everywhere.

However, why would a program which keeps our kids safe, and is just 0.3% of the city’s entire budget, be one of the first programs on the chopping block?

In addition, California state law currently holds that the city is ultimately responsible for keeping our kids safe outside of school grounds—thus, the city is responsible for any costs associated with lawsuits related to injuries or deaths of our kids walking to and from school.

One lawsuit like this may cost the city much more than the cost of paying for our

crossing guards.

To all residents who care about our kids’ safety and want to keep our crossing guards: please send letters to the Cerritos City Council demanding that they prioritize keeping our kids safe, and please join the June 25th City Council meeting online and make a public comment.

One of the greatest sources of pride for Cerritos has been its schools and our student’s safety is fundamental to this.

To Mayor Solanki, Mayor Pro Tem Vo, and Councilmember Barrows, I ask you this: how many of our kids' lives will it take for you to finally vote to restore our crossing guard service once gone?

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TO DATE, Southland Credit Union has donated over $18,000, and more than 2,400 meals to first responders, with plans to expand the program to more first responder organizations.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers are serving on the frontlines of the virus, putting their own health at risk to protect the health of so many others.

Many of these first responders are Southland Credit Union Members who work at hospitals and medical centers in the communities surrounding the credit union’s branch locations in Orange County and Los Angeles County.

To date, Southland Credit Union has donated over $18,000, and more than 2,400 meals to first responders, with plans to expand the program to more first responder organizations.

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VILLAGE from page 2 College’s efforts to establish this new housing development, coupled with the collaborative support of local community partners throughout the process, serves as a model to our system.”

“Houselessness among community college students is a huge problem, especially here in LA County, but for too long it was overlooked by policy makers because it didn’t fit the preconceived notion of what ‘houselessness’ looks like. Cerritos College is now leading the way with this innovative model for providing housing for community college students so they can focus on getting their education and building their future. I hope that community colleges across the county follow their lead,” said Supervisor Hahn.

Jovenes, Inc. will serve as the lead housing service provider for The Village.

It will provide day-to-day management, resident selection, on-site supervision, case management, and maintenance.

Jovenes, Inc. will also offer services to help students complete their educational goals. The service provider will receive referrals from Cerritos College staff and departments, such as Financial Aid, EOPS, and the Guardian Scholars Program, and provide recommendations for alternative housing options when The Village units are at capacity.

“Jovenes, Inc. is proud and excited to open The Village with Cerritos College. We believe that by providing housing for houseless students, we can help them achieve their dreams of higher education. Jovenes is committed to expanding- our support for students experiencing houselessness, and The Village demonstrates a new model of how colleges and housing providers can partner together to create housing opportunities that help students succeed,”

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said Andrea Marchetti, Executive Director, Jovenes, Inc. For more information about The Village, contact Jovenes at CerritosPN@ jovenesinc.org.

DRIVE from page 1 when the Casino shut down, displacing over 2,000 employees. Hours for city employees have also been reduced in numerous labor forces within City. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union, AFSCME Local 36, wanted to step up and help out. It took a mere two weeks to get everything organized. The casino donated snacks and beverages, and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon’s office (D-Lakewood) sponsored lunch for all volunteers.

This is one of the biggest food distributions, to date, that has been organized in the Gateway Cities area.

Each vehicle received a 10lb bag of potatoes, and three 20lb boxes of food. One box contained a variety of vegetables and fruits; one had meat and poultry and the third box contained dairy products. The organizers were prepared to distribute to 1,200 families.

Keith Sharp, General Counsel for Gardens Casino told HMG,” We are very pleased to be part of this food giveaway along with the LA Regional Food Bank and the City of Hawaiian Gardens City Officials to do what we can to give a little relief to our community which has been devastated by the pandemic.” Sharp added that the line of vehicles had been stretched around the Casino, which really shows the need.”This is tremendous, and kudos to all of our partners in this. I am more impressed than I thought I would be! This is quite the production.”

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DURING TUMULTUOUS TIMES TWO ARTESIA BUSINESSES ADAPT TO SURVIVE

BY LAURIE HANSON Nestled in the heart of Little India Village shopping center in Artesia is Saffron Spot, a specialty ice cream and snack bar, near to Highglow Jewelers.

Both businesses are navigating COVID19 and the protests each in their own way.

“These are unprecedented times for everyone and we all want to be safe, so we thought it was best to close temporarily,” said Saffron Spot owner Smita Vasant who has seen nothing like the pandemic or protests in her 15 years of doing business.

Saffron Spot was closed for nearly two months with seven employees out of work. During that time, Vasant said business was not so good. They were operating at 10 percent of their normal for this time of year, and she had to dip into her savings to remain open.

“Everything has changed,” said Vasant. “As you know, ice cream is typically a seasonal business, and this [typically] is the busiest time of the year for us with weddings, events and just customers coming into the store.”

With COVID-19 and the protests, Saffron Spot was only open part-time days and fully closed in the evenings.

“The whole area has been eerily quiet, and customers were not venturing out,” said Vassant. “In all these years, I’ve seen nothing like these two recent events.”

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HAPPY TO BE BACK are Saffron Spot employees (left to right) Dhruv Desai, Maria Gonzales and Beatrice Dengadillo with owner Smita Vasant. The specialty ice cream and snack bar recently resumed regular hours under COVID-19 guidelines since the protests. Photo by Laurie Hanson.

“People were just getting comfortable with stepping out after COVID-19 and once again now are staying home,” she said. “It’s not due to protestors but due to the situation potentially getting violent and out of control with damage to property. As small business owners, we struggle to compete in the marketplace, and 2020 has been a major setback that we hope we can recover from.”

Saffron Spot fully reopened on June 9, and Vassant was able to bring back her employees. She said she’s really fortunate to have them as they looked forward to coming back and resuming their lives.

Now her immediate dream to see the business back functioning to its busy state with customers once again lining up outside waiting to get in. But Vassant hopes in the long run to regain her catering events, though that may have to wait until next year when times are safer.

Also looking for better times is Highglow Jewelers in Artesia.

According to Marketing and Purchasing Vice President Krutika Pranav, the 45year-old business has lately been at a standstill.

“We were unable to allow customers into the showroom and had barely reopened when we had to close again

due to the protests,” she said. Having to shut down their showroom is especially difficult since customers wish to see and handle jewelry before purchasing.

“The safety of our customers and our employees is our top priority, added Pranav. “All surfaces are sanitized on a regular basis, and the jewelry is steam cleaned after each showing.”

Once reopening, their showroom will resume hygiene procedures including temperature checks, frequent hand washing, hand sanitizers for customers upon entry, face masks required, social distancing and sneeze guards, according to Pranav.

Going forward, Highglow Jewelers hopes to reconnect with the community and rebuild customer connections as this is what they miss the most, said Pranav.

She added, “We hope collectively local businesses and the City of Artesia will work together to enhance security and implement policies that are business friendly.”

For more information about Highglow Jewelers, please visit their website at www.highglow.com or call 877-556-6113. For more information about Saffron Spot, please visit their website at www.saffronspot.com or call 562-809-4554.

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The county issued protocols for this re-opening included social distancing by patrons which has substantially reduced the capacity or these establishments, some up to sixty percent.

In an effort to aid restaurant operators, the La Mirada City Council approved outdoor dining for restaurants at their regularly scheduled meeting June 9th.

The City discussed guidelines for outdoor dining which will be sent to the planning department and will be released to restaurant owners very soon.

The Council adopted interim regulations that will allow operators to increase their dine-in seating by providing supplemental patron seating immediately outside of their restaurants on adjacent sidewalks, walkways and parking lot areas.

In an informal survey restaurant operators responded favorable to additional outdoor seating.

The purpose of the Council’s discussion Tuesday evening was to establish regulations that would allow existing restaurants to temporarily expand dining areas through conditional outdoor seating.

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Catherine Grant Wieder LOCATED in the heart of Bellflower, the ambitious project will feature 14,500 square feet of restaurant and retail space.

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF A developer has taken the location on the corner of Bellflower Boulevard and Cedar Street and will build a center called Belle Fleur.

The project will feature 14,500 new square feet of restaurant and retail space encompassed by California native style landscaping.

The site is set on 14 acres of prime with immediate access to the 91

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Located in the heart of Bellflower, Belle Fleur Centre joins the new trade areas including SteelCraft, Dunkin Donuts, In-n-Out Burger and Howard CDM Headquarters.

Belle Fleur Centre has been named and designed to celebrate the history of Bellflower, creating a neighborhood shopping destination where the community can gather.

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(BPT)-Hardscaping products, including segmental retaining wall units (SRWs) and interlocking concrete pavers, are a landscape's best friend. Landscape professionals know that hardscapes are the backbone of a great design. Homeowners, too, shouldn't be afraid to explore do-ityourself landscape features using hardscape materials.

According to the National Association of Landscape Professionals, hardscaping trends for 2020 include geometric patterned designs as well as materials with sleek, modern lines. Luckily, design options abound as hardscapes come in a variety of sizes, shapes, textures and colors that work well with other materials such as natural stone or crushed rock mulch.

Hardscapes are popular because they outlast materials such as timbers for retaining walls or asphalt for driveway surfaces, says Scott Arnold, general manager of Villa Landscapes in St. Paul, Minnesota. "Hardscape surfaces are durable and low maintenance," Arnold says. "For example, when a client wants to replace a wood deck, we suggest a raised paving stone patio created with retaining wall units and pavers as a solution. In addition to traditional uses, such as fixing grade problems and preventing erosion, retaining wall systems also can be used to build outdoor features such as fireplaces and raised planters. Or they can be employed to solve unique landscaping problems."

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Made of colors and textures that mimic and complement natural stone, hardscaping products work well with other materials, like crushed stone, flagstone steppers and natural boulders. A Wisconsin homeowner needed retaining walls for slopes and a paving stone patio as well as natural steps and boulders in the surrounding garden. Using retaining wall units, paving stones and natural stone, Villa's design

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The versatility of hardscaping products and materials makes them ideal for a variety of landscaping applications. Hardscaping products, such as segmental retaining walls and concrete pavers, let homeowners shape their yards, while adding color and increasing usable space. Hardscaping materials, such as rock and stone mulch, add the finishing touches that dress up a yard and make it look

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LAKEWOOD CITY HALL TO REOPEN JUNE 15 Lakewood City Hall is re-opening to the public on Monday, June 15. The city will be adhering to the L.A. County Public Health requirements to ensure the safety of visitors and employees.

To drop off a water or trash payment, residents can use the box located outside the Clark Avenue entrance, which is checked throughout the day by city staff. And most city services can still be carried out very effectively over the phone or online.

City phone numbers and online services are available at www.lakewoodcity.org/ ServiceGuide.

Those who wish to come into City Hall for in-person assistance, here is the city's temporary check-in process.

ENTER/EXIT Visitors should park in the lot off Civic Center Way and use the northeast doors to enter and exit the building. The doors facing the Clark Avenue parking lot and the doors near the Recreation and Community Services Department are closed to visitors.

CHECK-IN PROCESS Staff will ask for yvisitor's name, cell number or email address, and the nature of your visit. This information will be entered into a new online reservation system that will alert the appropriate department that you are in line. Visitors will be asked to wait in the designated waiting area, or they can return to their car to wait. When the department is ready visitors will receive a text message or email.

HEALTH SCREENING Visitors must pass a brief health screening process, which includes: temperature check, face covering, use hand sanitizer For families, we are only allowing 1 person from their group inside, unless there is a childcare issue. In that case, children may accompany their parent or guardian.

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The Disneyland announcement did not detail what health and safety measures guests would be asked to undertake.

The company said that guests at Florida’s Walt Disney World, which is set to begin July 11, will undergo temperature checks and wear masks.

“Upon reopening, certain theme parks, hotels, restaurants and other locations may be limited in capacity and subject to restricted availability or even closure based on guidance from health experts and government officials. Furthermore, certain attractions, experiences, services and amenities will be modified, have limited availability or remain closed.”

“Additionally, select attractions and certain experiences that draw large group gatherings—such as parades and nighttime spectaculars—will return at a later date.

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SEN. ARCHULETA AND SUP. HAHN PARTICIPATE IN PROTEST California State Senator Bob Archuleta walks with L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn during a march in honor of George Floyd from Rowland Heights to Hacienda Heights, on Saturday, June 6, 2020. It was one of many protests against police brutality and injustice in America held across the country.

"I joined in a march on Saturday to honor the life of George Floyd and protest police brutality, said Archuleta, "I fully support and appreciate Governor Newsom’s promise to work with the California Legislative Black Caucus and the California Legislative Latino Caucus, of which I am a member, to create and pass meaningful legislation that addresses systemic racism that has far too long had a polarizing grip on our communities Black lives matter."

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Former president of the Cerritos United Soccer Club, Ben Prado, passes away

BY LOREN KOPFF @LORENKOPFF ON TWITTER Ben Prado, a mainstay fixture of the Cerritos United Soccer Club for over 20 years, suddenly passed away due to an unexpected heart attack the morning of May 16. He was 67 years old.

According to his son Santino, Prado had told his wife, Ileana, the day before that he wasn’t feeling great and was going to take a nap. Soon after, he had the heart attack and after calling 911, Ileana Prado began to perform CPR. When the fire department personnel showed up, they were able to get a very slight pulse before Prado was taken to the Intensive Care Unit at Lakewood Regional Medical

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Prado was the club president of the CUSC from 2005 until recently.

Now, Santino Prado, will be stepping in as interim president. Prado was also president and tournament director of the Cerritos United Premier Cup. He got involved in the club when he was coaching Santino Prado, who graduated from Whitney High in 1999.

When he was in college, Prado would coach his other son, Adrian in the early 2000’s until he had graduated from Cerritos High in 2003. After he graduated, Ben became the president of the CUSC. “Throughout that time there, he really worked to kind of help the kids in the community, along with other communities as well, to just really try to grow as human beings, to become the best versions of themselves through hard work,� Santino Prado said. “This is where it was different from a lot of other clubs and even other coaches I played for. I remember him telling us if we didn’t have the grades, we weren’t going to play, and that’s unusual for club.�

Prado was a former Marine and was old school in the way he coached. Santino Prado added that his dad always taught them that what you thought you could do, both physically and mentally, there was always another level that you could take it to if you allowed yourself to get there.

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been close to 40 comments. “One of the things my dad always wanted to do is try to get more involved with the community,� Santino Prado said. “We were always fighting to get fields and opportunities to use everything here and play in Cerritos.�

The CUSC was the first soccer club in Cerritos. It opened in 1969 and at the time, was known as the Green Giants. Some of the notable names to have played for the CUSC are Lawrence Lozano, Jorge Salcedo, the head coach for the UCLA men’s soccer team and Steve Shak. Once the COVID-19 situation passes and the club is back running, the Cerritos United Premier Cup will be dedicated to Ben Prado.

“We’re hoping this year, even for teams, to have some sort of patch or something to commemorate his passing,�

Santino Prado said. “We really do strive to help these players achieve more than just the recreational level. If they do have talents, to really foster them to help them get some sort of next level education, college, or pursue whatever path they can, and to make the most of their talent.�

A friend who wrote the introduction on the gofundme page [https://www. gofundme.com/f/remembering-benprado] stated, "Ben was a family man in every sense of the word. He and Ileana were married for 44 years and he loved spending every moment of every day

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They would recount his dependable presence and humorous coaching stories that undoubtedly led to values to live by that included discipline, hard work, and determination - lessons that will live on through those that knew him.

Even in his passing he continues to inspire his family and his community to strive for bigger and better things. As a Veteran who served in the Marines, he was a leader who was fearless and never wavered in his beliefs, goals, and love for life. He showed us what it meant to be bold and unstoppable. He taught by example and we will never forget the values he has instilled."

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Continued from page 1 “The Food Box program nationally is distributing fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy liquids and solids, cooked pork and chicken,” stated Neil Kinney, president of Gardena-based Rich Chicks.

With six plants nationwide, Rich Chicks has been the principal supplier.

Dan D’Sa, vice president of The Grand Event Center, coordinated the local distribution with non-profit organizations such as Meals on Wheels, Boys and Girls Club, ChildNet and the Long Beach Education Foundation.

During the pandemic, The Grand has been giving back to the community by partnering with Sumer Temple of Don Temple Enterprises to distribute free food, including 1,200 meals given to the Long Beach Police Department this past May. Temple said that donations have also been made to the Long Beach Rescue Mission, the AIDS Food Store and the Community Action Team.

Owner of The Grand, Jim Choura told HMG that one-third of the distribution began Thursday, June 4th, at noon - the first of three planned events that are scheduled to take place, “We will distribute one box of food to each family, ten pounds of chicken and fresh cheese. Many of these kids were receiving free breakfast and lunch, but when the Boys and Girls Club had to close down to feed essential workers, we wanted other families to still receive healthy food.”

“We want to make sure that our boys and girls know they are not alone,” Don Rodriquez, CEO for the Boys and Girls Club, “We want to not only take care of the kids, but we want to take care of the entire family.” Rodriquez says they have given out 1,500 meal during the pandemic, “We won’t turn anyone away.”

CONGREGATION MEMBERS of The Secret Place Church gather to assemble boxes of healthy snacks and canned food for Bellflower residents.

BY TAMMYE MCDUFF The Secret Place Church has been quietly serving the Bellflower community during the pandemic with food boxes and hot meals. Since the lockdown began back in March, the Church has held numerous food distributions at a local business in the former K-Mart parking lot.

With a strong social media presence, the Church has been feeding up to 200 people on a weekly basis, “There is a need in the community and we are trying to meet that need,” said one congregation

member,”The Church has literally saved my life and whatever I can do to serve, I will do.”

Moses Ali, business owner of Townrent-a-Car in Bellflower and member of the Ismaili community stated “Pastor Troy would frequent my business and we became friends, when he needed a place to hold a food giveaway, I offered my parking lot and facility to his church.”

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Continued from page 1 million in revenues for the 2020/21 fiscal year - a loss of 20.1% of the previously projected total for the year Finally the city will dip into reserves to the tune of $3.9 million for the 2019/20 fiscal year - 26% of the City's current General Fund Reserves “The City is reeling from the financial impacts of COVID-19. Through the leadership of the City Council, we

BILLBOARD

Continued from page 1 During the process, the owner of Bulletin, Mark Kudler was refused a records request by top Santa Fe Officials, which would have revealed early on that mega-billboard company Outdoor Associates was the “other” company.

Kudler had an exclusive on the deal, yet Santa Fe Springs officials, with Outdoor Associates right behind them, managed to throw the deal into arbitration.

The owner of Outdoor is Glenn Emanuel, who is represented by attorney Michael Tidus, both veterans in the industry who know how to navigate through city staff and paperwork.

And now they have access and the ear of certain Norwalk officials.

Tidus and Emanuel are involved in a billboard deal with the city of Norwalk, for some reason operating under a different company called Evergreen Media.

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will assess this financial crisis in a comprehensive manner with priority given to essential services and preserving the City’s progress and identity,” said Hernandez. “For now, we are pleased to start the process of returning to normalcy by welcoming residents back to City Hall. I want to assure everyone that we are doing so very carefully and with extensive safety measures in place. The health of our residents and staff is our top priority, so we will strictly adhere to the measures we’ve put in place.”

Reopening dates for other City facilities will occur as soon as they

can be equipped with the proper safety mechanisms and will be at the City Manager’s discretion. The Order also allows for the distribution of temporary outdoor operating permits for restaurants and retail businesses in the City, and suspends enforcement of some of the City’s current regulations on advertising banners.

“We want to do everything that we can to help our businesses reopen as fully as possible while still observing safety regulations,” said Jesse Alvarado, Mayor of Hawaiian Gardens. “State and County regulations cut the number of

people that may be in one business at a time. These temporary permits will allow restaurants and retailers to move some of their tables or merchandise outdoors and advertise accordingly, so they can serve more people and hopefully earn more income.”

You may read the full text of the Order on the City's website. If you have questions about the City’s response to COVID-19, please visit the City’s dedicated COVID-19 webpage or call (562) 420-2641 ext. 225.

Evergreen is a Limited Liability Company, and was registered in Delaware according to documents on the California Secretary of State’s website, but “converted” to California registration on Dec. 30, 2019, right during the Norwalk billboard process.

Evergreen first appeared at the November 13, 2019 Norwalk Planning Commission meeting to pitch their deal, but, hearing that some commissioners and residents wanted to send out the deal for a bid, asked to table the item for a later meeting.

It came back on November 20 and the same complaint emerged about the project not going out to bid, so it was tabled once again by staff to “gather more information.”

No meetings were scheduled after November. Then the March elections resulted in new appointments to the commission.

Just two months later, Evergreen is back on the planning commission agenda knocking on the door and trying to land the billboard agreement.

HMG has obtained tonight’s Norwalk

Planning Commission staff reportrelated to recommending a development agreement for the billboard on Firestone Blvd.

It is a no-bid contract, and staff is recommending that the planning commission should approve the agreement and send it on to City Council.

The recipient in Evergreen Media, LLC. There are questions as to why staff recommended approval when other planning commissioners and residents wanted to see an open bidding process.

And under state law it should be sent out to bid.

“I was for the bidding process when I was a commissioner, and I am still for it,” said Scott Collins, “who knows if they are giving us the best deal?”

The revenue deal for the city is in fixed payment increments, with payments of $150,000 in years 1-3; $175,000 in years 4-5; $200,000 in years 6-10; $225,000 in years 11-15; $250 in years 16-20; and $300,000 in years 21-30.

There are several other billboard companies in the area, including Bulletin

Displays, that can accommodate the development agreement, which is not a static document, but Bulletin did not have a chance to bid as no RFP was sent out.

Making the agreement even more questionable is the fixed payment schedule, which does not take into account upswings in advertising rates and increased revenues.

Often times the billboard company will negotiate revenue percentages given to the city.

Sending the contract out to bid would have, according to industry experts, produced a gross revenue bid, which accounts for upswings in the market.

Revenue increases and payments to the city increase, yet staff decided on the fixed schedule without bidding the contract out.

HMG has learned that Luis Navas, Councilman Rick Ramirez’ Commissioner, is for the bidding process.

Other commissioners could not be reached for comment.

LA PALMA-CERRITOS AAUW ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

BY EDNA ETHINGTON Due to COVID 19, the La Palma-Cerritos Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) canceled the meetings and activities planned for the months of March, April, May and June in 2020.

The AAUW plans to continue to award scholarships each year to outstanding women students at Cerritos College who plan to continue their education at a fouryear college or university. Persons who wish to donate funds for these Academic Awards at Cerritos College can contact Awards Chairperson Carol Marsh at 714995-6141.

Since large group meetings are not allowed, President Harriet Moses conducted a vote by way of e-mails to all members to elect board members for 2020-2021.

Harriet announced in May that members approved the slate of officers that was presented by the nominating committee on April 6, 2020, with 50% + approval from members.

Congratulations to the elected members.

The Board members are: President, Beverly Zwick, President -Elect, Open; Co VP’s Program, Karen Cox, Nancy Kawamura, and Mary Ann Quinn; Co-VP’s Membership, Joan Flax and Diane Merrick; Co VP’s AAUW Fund, Esther Aronson and Thea Siegel; Secretary, Christine Taxier; and Treasurer, Marilyn Forsstrom.

Persons who wish to join the La Palma-Cerritos AAUW can contact current Membership VP Sue Solomon for more information, until the end of June 2020, at 562-493-3787. As of July 1, 2020, contact Co-Membership VP’s, Joan Flax at 562860-0642 or Diane Merrick at 562-5944129 for membership information.

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LETTER

Continued from page 1 Superintendent Dr. Mary Sieu, Director of Schools Dr. Crechena Wise, ABC Board President Dr. Olga Rios, and all ABC School Board members.

The association wrote, “We are writing to you because it has recently come to our attention that there have been multiple incidents of hate speech towards African Americans by members of the Whitney student body over the last week or so.

“As Black alumni of Whitney High School, this news brings us great pain and disappointment, particularly given the similar experiences so many of us had during our time at the school.”

The wording of the letter became increasingly serious, alleging that some Whitney faculty and staff are racists and that it is systematic and aimed at disenfranchising African American students.

“Hearing more stories from Black alumni and current students concerning micro-aggressions and micro-assaults committed by students and faculty, there are several instances of systematic disenfranchisement that have directly impacted the academic achievement, attrition, and graduation rates of African American students at Whitney High School.”

“This seems to not be a few isolated incidents but rather an issue with the school culture that must be changed.”

The Black Alumni not only alleged the racism was embedded in the culture of Whitney, they also asserted that faculty and staff tolerated and offered no help or counseling.

“Many times we struggled to have a safe place to express our feelings and our outrage at racist interactions. We are left to discuss it amongst our small group or maybe seek out someone who we hoped to be an ally amongst the faculty.”

The alumni then proposed a partnership with Whitney and the ABCUSD, “We need to ensure there is accountability for past grievances. However, as a collectivewe want to be part of a positive change.

Through our partnership, we hope to guide these conversations and use our collective experiences as the super minority at Whitney to provide context for the Black student experience.”

The association then requested the ABCUSD “inform us” on several questions aimed at ascertaining how Whitney is handling discrimination and racism.

The questions included: 1. How often is diversity and inclusion training provided to WHS faculty?

2. What extensive training did the WHS faculty receive in the wake of the mock slavery simulation provided to the 8th grade students?

3. What policies, guidelines, and disciplinary actions are in place for students and/or faculty that utilize social media to spread messages of racism and hate?

4. What discipline did the students receive who were involved in the two recent incidents of hate speech?

5. What steps are WHS taking to make sure their Black students feel supported and protected?

6. What curriculum is implemented and being used to teach Black history and anti-bias curriculum?

7. Why has WHS not come out with a statement on their social media accounts and an email to the student body in direct support of the Black community and denouncing hateful rhetoric and behavior?

8. What is WHS introducing to its

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curriculum to enrich its students about Black culture?

9. What ongoing analyses of disciplinary action and educational outcome disparities for minority students are being conducted?

The association asserted that they “wanted to be a part of the change.”

“In true Whitney spirit, we want to be difference makers. We would offer the following: 1. Meeting with Principal [John] Briquelet and Dr. [Crechena] Wise to address our concerns.

2. Assist WHS in establishing an Black Alumni group to help support its African American student body.

3. Participation in WHS career day events.

4. Participate in a discussion with the students who engaged in hate speech regarding the lessons they could learn from their actions.

5. Participation in a WHS diversity committee to enhance a culture of acceptance and inclusion.

6. While being sensitive to the experiences of every student, past and present, creating a culture of empathy, equity, and inclusion would benefit every student at Whitney as a whole.

7. Addressing the anti-Black culture at Whitney would also encompass providing a space for equity and inclusion for the Latinx population, as well as students in the LGBTQIA community.”

The letter finished, “Hate speech, discrimination, and prejudice has no place in our society, and certainly no place in our schools. Thank you for allowing us this opportunity to voice our concerns.

We look forward to having our questions answered and ensuring that Whitney High School is a safe place for everyone.”

The letter was signed by 24 Whitney alumni, with graduation dates ranging from 1986 to 2019.

Dr. Olga Rios, President of the ABCUSD Board, told HMG, ““I agree that hate speech, discrimination and prejudice have no place in our schools.

At ABC we want the best for ALL of our students regardless of race, economic standing, and gender and will continue to work to bring about positive change.”

Former Board President and current Trustee Area 7 Boardmember Chris Apodaca commented, “I’m proud of our students and alumni who have chosen to share these traumatic, evil experiences.

Their courage to come forward will serve as a catalyst for change in our schools and community. There is no place in our district for bigotry or discrimination of any kind. It is my hope that the dialogue will continue guided by a mutual understanding and respect. As usual, anyone who needs to speak to their Boardmember can reach me on my personal cell at (714)-244-7368.”

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CITY OF LA MIRADA APPROVES BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21, RETAINS KEY SERVICES STAFF REPORT June 11, 2020 City of La Mirada Approves Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21 and Retains Key Services At its June 9 meeting, the La Mirada City Council adopted the budget for Fiscal Year 2020-21. The budget for the new fiscal year, which begins July 1, includes a modified program due to the COVID19 pandemic.

The approved budget also reflects the City’s commitment to providing programs and services that will continue to enhance the quality of life for La Mirada residents.

General fund budget revenues are conservatively estimated to be $31.2 million. General fund operating expenditures are projected to be $33 million. The City will use General fund reserves to bridge any budget gap.

The Public Health Orders issued by the State and County to help control the spread of the coronavirus has impacted the City’s Theatre and Community Services programming due to limitations on large gatherings and social distancing requirements. As a result, the City’s General Fund operating revenues will be lower from the suspension of normal programs.

“The economic downturn created by the COVID-19 pandemic has caused fiscal challenges for cities across the nation,” says City Manager Jeff Boynton.

“The City of La Mirada remains dedicated to exploring cost-effective

Revenues are conservatively estimated to be $31.2 million.

Operating expenditures are projected to be $33 million.

means of providing key services to the community.”

Public Safety is budgeted at $10 million and Public Works is budgeted at $7.5 million. The remaining $15.5 million is for City Administration, Community Development, Community Services, and the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Maintaining the City’s infrastructure remains among the City’s top priorities.

Slightly more than $10 million is included in the Capital Improvement Projects Fund. Capital Improvement Projects for this fiscal year include Phase 6 of residential street improvements, which will begin in the fall and will be completed in two separate segments. Improvements for this project include pavement rehabilitation, replacement of damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk, upgrades to existing and placement of new handicap curb access ramps, slurry seal of recently repaved streets, and storm drain repairs.

Other projects include Gymnasium air conditioning, maintenance building at Regional Park, neighborhood slurry seal projects, painting of the historic buildings at Neff Park, and various other facility repairs.

The City has a long-standing commitment to financial accountability and prudent fiscal practices. The City’s budget can be viewed by visiting cityoflamirada.org.

For more information, contact City Hall at (562) 943-0131.

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Continued from page 1 the county has permitted the cardroom to open per County Public Health rules.

The criteria include a review of local epidemiological data including cases per 100,000 population, rate of test positivity, local preparedness to support a health care surge, vulnerable populations, contact tracing, and testing.

But ultimately the ability to reopen will come from each county’s Department of Health, and with the state dragging their feet that could take another few weeks.

California Cities Gaming Authority Chair and Gardena Mayor Tasha Cerda was not happy with the Commission’s plan, “I think the rules and regulations the Gambling Control Commission are trying to implement are too strict. Public safety is definitely a priority, but the rules and guidelines seem like they are geared to slow the game down and not encourage patrons to play at California cardrooms.

Whereas tribes have already opened for business and appear not to be adhering to many of these rules. Also, the guidelines do not differentiate from small, medium or large cardrooms. One size does not fit all.

The California Cities Gaming Authority has been advocating for our small and medium cardrooms. These are mom and pop businesses, and they hurting, along with their employees and vendors.

They should have been opened when the Governor allowed the restaurants to open.

We want our cardrooms open now.”

In late May, six card clubs sent a reopening proposal to Newsom; that included the Gardens Casino in Hawaiian Gardens, the Bicycle Club in Bell Gardens, the Commerce Casino in Commerce, Hollywood Park in Inglewood, Hustler, and Crystal Casinos.

The clubs proposed a comprehensive 20-page Health and Sanitation program developed after consulting all available information and guidance from the CDC and state and local public health agencies and in collaboration with medical experts from UCLA and USC. The plan included: • Frequent cleaning and sanitizing of all areas with increased focus on high touch areas including the chairs and gaming tables with those areas wiped with a sanitizing wipe before and after each player sits down.

• Enhanced air filtration to filter out virus particulates.

• Hand sanitizers and disinfecting wipes will be required prior to entering and upon exiting a gaming table and all tables will be wiped when a player exits.

• Signage regarding the proper health precautions reminding everyone to wash/sanitize their hands and practice physical distancing including elevators; markers will designate where to stand when queueing.

• Cards, chips and other gaming equipment will be cleaned and sanitized or disposed of when they are returned from a gaming table and employees will sanitize shared gaming areas on a regular and frequent basis.

• All administrative areas will follow the health and sanitizing protocols.

• Physical barriers will be utilized in areas where six feet of social distancing is not feasible. Valet services, transportation services and banquet services have been suspended. Food and beverage services will follow the state’s guidelines for restaurants.

• Finally, all employees will be trained on the mandatory cleaning and sanitizing protocols, on the proper donning, use and disposal of PPE, and

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how to recognize and report any concerns regarding individuals who may be exhibiting symptoms.

The plan could have been the impetus for Newsom to grant a reopening date, which will be a boost to the state’s economy and could not come any sooner for the casinos, cardrooms, cities, and employees who work for those organizations.

Juan Garza, Bellflower Mayor and executive director of the California Cities for Self Reliance that advocates for L.A. County casinos told HMG-LCCN, “We are grateful for Governor Newsom’s vote of confidence that our cardrooms in Los Angeles County can re-open safely. We are working closely with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to safely get our over 10,000 hard-working employees in Los Angeles County back to work, and to safely re-start these local economic engines that benefit our member cities and so many other cities in our region.”

The March closures cost over 10,000 jobs and millions in tax revenue and philanthropic dollars in the L.A. area.

According to a study by the California Gaming Association, card rooms statewide generated $1.6 billion in wages and benefits, accounted for over 32,000 jobs and $500 million in state and local taxes, and contributed more than $2 billion in economic benefits.

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In Hawaiian Gardens alone, the Gardens Casino contributes over $1 million per month, 74% of the city’s revenue; the city of Bell Gardens generates approximately $13 million from their partnership with the Bicycle Hotel & Casino, which is 44% of the General Fund; Commerce City Manager Edgar Cisneros recently told HMG-LCCN that the Commerce Casino generates over $2 million per month for the city.

The City of Gardena is losing approximately $800,000 in direct revenue from its card room and $10,000 a month in sales tax revenue. In Inglewood, the city is losing $500,000 a month in revenue generated from Hollywood Park Casino.

Keith Sharp, general counsel for the Gardens Casino was optimistic about reopening soon, “Governor Newsom again exhibited his strong leadership throughout this pandemic by issuing a comprehensive and thoughtful set of card room reopening guidelines. The health and sanitation plan developed and submitted by the LA County card rooms aligns with these guidelines and we are hopeful that LA County will permit our card rooms to now reopen. We are fully prepared to do so and to resume supporting our local communities which have been so severely devastated by the financial losses caused by this pandemic.”

CERRITOS LIBRARY LAUNCHES SIDEWALK SERVICE STAFF REPORT Cerritos Library has launched a Sidewalk Service for cardholders. The pick-up service is available now and is offered Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The service meets the health and safety requirements outlined in the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health Protocols for Libraries Opening for Curbside Pick-up.

Library patrons can call (562) 9161342 to place up to 10 items on hold, and will receive a phone call when their items are ready. Patrons will be asked to call the Library when they arrive, and the items will be brought out and placed on a table in front of the Library for pickup.

Patrons must be prepared to present their Cerritos Library card, California Driver’s License or California I.D. card to staff. Patrons are required to wear a cloth face covering when picking up items.

Staff is first processing item holds for patrons that were placed before the Library closed to the public.

Instructions on how to use the Sidewalk Service can be accessed on the Cerritos Library website at cerritoslibrary. us, under the “What’s New” section.

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To advertise call 562-407-3873 CITY OF COMMERCE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS CITYWIDE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Commerce will conduct a public hearing to consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding a Zone Text Amendment to repeal and replace Section 19.07.090 (Second Units) in its entirety with “Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units” to comply with the current California State regulations regarding the subject.

Said public hearing will be held before the Planning Commission of the City of Commerce in the Council Chambers, 5655 Jillson Street, Commerce, CA, on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents of the proposed Zone Text Amendment will be heard.

Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, by email at kvizcarra@ci.commerce.ca.us, or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to the public hearing.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION ADOPTION AND PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Hawaiian Gardens will conduct a Public Hearing to adopt a Resolution pertaining to the item listed below:

HEARING BODY: DATE OF HEARING: TIME OF HEARING: LOCATION OF HEARING:

Hawaiian Gardens City Council June 23, 2020 6:00 P.M., or soon thereafter.

City Council Chambers 21815 Pioneer Boulevard Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716

THE PLANNING COMMISSION (Published: Cerritos News, June 12, 2020)

PUBLIC HEARING

Published at CCN 6/12/20

FY 2020-21 LLAD No. HG-LLA1:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Cerritos City Council will conduct a public hearing at a regular meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. on the following matter:

REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION TO WAIVE FULL READING OF AND ADOPT A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CERRITOS AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021, APPROPRIATING THE FUNDS NECESSARY TO MEET THE EXPENDITURES SET FORTH THEREIN, AND APPROVING THE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 FOR THE CITY OF CERRITOS AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CERRITOS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY)

This public hearing will be conducted by teleconference via Zoom video communications, as authorized by State of California Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20. Members of the public may provide public comment by submitting an email to city_clerk@cerritos.us by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. You may also provide audio public comment by connecting to the teleconference meeting online or by telephone/mobile call, as noted below: Cerritos Zoom Meeting online link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81476227789 Cerritos Zoom Meeting call-in telephone number: (669) 900-6833 Cerritos Zoom Meeting ID: 814 7622 7789

The meeting will also air live on Cerritos TV3 and will be streamed over the City of Cerritos website at www.cerritos.us. A copy of the related staff report will be available for download from the website by 6:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the public hearing.

If you challenge the above mentioned item and related actions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence emailed to the Office of the City Clerk prior to, the public hearing.

Any person interested in this matter may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (562) 9161248 for additional information and/or participate in the teleconference public hearing.

Dated: June 12, 2020

/s/Vida Barone

Vida Barone, City Clerk/Treasurer

Published at LCCN 6/12/20 CITY OF COMMERCE CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Commerce will conduct a public hearing to consider a series of amendments to Chapter 5.61 (Commercial Cannabis Businesses). Proposed amendments include (but are not exclusive to) change to: 1. Title of city personnel and departments to reflect current titles. 2. Require renewal applications to be submitted 6090 days prior to expiration. 3. Make City Manager’s decisions appealable to City Council not Planning Commission. 4. Labor Peace Agreement requirements. 5. Noticing requirements for change in location requests. 6. Decision making body from City Council to City Manager for Change of Ownership Requests. 7. Codifying cannabis operational fees and the way which they are revised.

Said public hearing will be held before the City Council of the City of Commerce in the Council Chambers, 5655 Jillson Street, Commerce, CA, on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., at which time proponents and opponents will be heard.

Per Government Code Section 65009, if you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing.

THE CITY OF COMMERCE Edgar Cisneros City Manager Published at Commerce Community News 6/5/20

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The City of Hawaiian Gardens City Council will hold a public hearing on June 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 21815 Pioneer Blvd., Hawaiian Gardens, California, for ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the City of Hawaiian Gardens Consolidated Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District (LLAD) No. HG-LLA1 for Fiscal Year 2020-2021.

The Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 provides for the levy and collection of assessments by the City of Hawaiian Gardens to fund public improvements, maintenance and servicing landscaping and lighting for the District.

In accordance with the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, an annual engineer’s report has been prepared, and is ready for City Council approval. The engineer’s report proposes to maintain the previous year’s assessment without any increase.

INVITATION TO BE HEARD

**DUE TO THE EVOLVING SITUATION WITH THE COVID-19 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS AND HEALTH ORDERS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND L.A. COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, THE CITY OF HAWAIIAN GARDENS CITY COUNCIL MEETING SHALL ONLY BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC REMOTELY** The general public cannot attend the meeting in the Council Chambers due to various State and County orders and restrictions, including but not limited to social distancing requirements. The meeting can be viewed via various platforms as follows:

City of Hawaiian Gardens local cable/channel:

• ATT - 99

• FRONTIER - 16

• SPECTRUM – 36

Live Stream via City website at: www.hgcity.org

FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THIS PUBLIC HEARING ITEM, IT IS ADVISED TO SUBMIT USING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS: • Via E-Comment on the City of Hawaiian Gardens website. A person may leave a written comment to be read during the Public Hearing public comment section. A person wishing to speak telephonically MUST provide a phone number and will receive a call back during the Public Hearing public comment section of the meeting E-comments are preferred.

• Via Phone Voice Message for Call-Back: A person may also leave a voice message and provide name and phone number to receive a call back during the Public Hearing public comment section. Contact: 562.420-2641 ext. 240.

• All E-Comments and Phone Voice Messages must be submitted by no later than Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 6:00PM • Written correspondence may be delivered to the City Hall Drop Box and must be received by no later than 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting.

• Comments received via email prior before 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting will become part of the official meeting record. You must provide your full name, but please do not provide any other personal information (i.e. phone numbers, addresses, etc.) that you do not want to be published. Please send electronic comments to lcolombo@hgcity.org • Please reference the hearing title and date of hearing in any written correspondence.

Further information may be obtained by contacting the Hawaiian Gardens Community Development Department at (562) 420-2641. Si desea obtener más información, llame al Departamento de Desarrollo de la Comunidad al (562) 420-2641.

Joseph Colombo Community Development Director

Published: Los Cerritos News, June 12, 2020 Published at HGCN 6/12/20 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF BULK SALE (UCC Sec. 6105) Escrow No. 14380-JP NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a bulk sale is about to be made. The name(s), business address(es) to the Seller(s) are: WAH MAU ENTERPRISES, INC., 18345 PIONEER BLVD., ARTESIA, CA 90701 Doing Business as: NICE RESTAURANT BAKERY All other business name(s) and address(es) used by the Seller(s) within three years, as stated by the Seller(s), is/are: The name(s) and address of the Buyer(s) is/are: DINESH SHAH, OR ASSIGNEE, 18345 PIONEER BLVD., ARTESIA, CA 90701 The assets to be sold are described in general as: FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT, TRADE NAME, GOOD-WILL, LEASE, LEASEHOLD IMPROVE-MENTS AND COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE and are located at: 18345 PIONEER BLVD., ARTESIA, CA 90701 The bulk sale is intended to be consum-mated at the office of: ACT ONE ES-CROW, INC., 17316 EDWARDS RD, STE B160, CERRITOS, CA 90703 and the anticipated sale date is JUNE 30, 2020 The bulk sale is subject to California Uni-form Commercial Code Section 6106.2.

[If the sale is subject to Sec. 6106.2, the following information must be provided] The name and address of the person with whom claims may be filed is: ACT ONE ES-CROW, INC., 17316 EDWARDS RD, STE B160, CERRITOS, CA 90703 and the last date for filing claims shall be JUNE 29, 2020, which is the business day before the sale date specified above.

DATED: BUYER: DINESH SHAH LA2539397 LOS CERRITOS COMMUNI-TY NEWS 6/12/2020

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 20020077837 THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S) IS (ARE) DOING BUSINESS AS: APPLE DOG BAKERY BLVD., 11501 ROCHESTER CT., CERRITOS CA 90703 Registered Owner: YOON JU OH 11501 ROCHESTER CT., CERRITOS CA 90703. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED AS AN Individual. The date registrant started to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: 4/2020. I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). /S/ YOON JU OH. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Los Angeles on May 7, 2020. In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the of notice of the County Clerk, except, as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. Effective January 1, 2014, the Fictitious Business Name Statement must be accompanied by the affidavit of identity form. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or Common Law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). LCCN 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12

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