The City's Fire Department, in partnership with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) and San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust (SGVRHT), held a ribbon cutting for Operation Stay Safe, a 30-unit tiny home village—the largest in San Gabriel Valley—and the first to be administrated by a municipal fire department in the state. This grant-funded program offers a stable environment with supportive wrap-around services that prioritize the safety, well-being, and health needs of people experiencing homelessness.

The air-conditioned units, which include a bed, desk, shelves, and other basic living amenities, are intended to provide temporary bridge-housing to enrolled participants for approximately three months before they are connected to more permanent housing options, allowing up to 120 unhoused individuals to be served in a year. In addition to basic living amenities, this tiny home village features communal restrooms, showers, a dog-run, laundry facilities, security staff and a common dining area, offering participants a sense of safety and community.

The City is proud to offer such an innovative program and be a leader in helping solve the region's homeless concerns. We thank all our partners, dignitaries, and community members who attended this event.  Special thanks go out to the SGVCOG and SGVRHT teams for their partnership and funding for this project.

Green thumbs rejoice! The City of Montebello plans to open a community garden on the north-east side of Grant Rea Park. Gardeners will have access to open planting space and the opportunity to collaborate on shared plots of land. Preparations for the garden are still underway and we'd like to hear your suggestions.

Share your ideas in person for this community garden:

Saturday, May 28, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Grant Rea Park (north-east side beyond the baseball fields)

For more information, please call (323) 902-7167 or email dcampos.lacgc@gmail.com.

May 15-21 is recognized as National Public Works Week, which celebrates the important role Public Works staff do to maintain and improve the systems and services that support healthy, safe, and comfortable communities. This year’s theme, “Ready and Resilient,” showcases the vibrant spirit Public Works demonstrates in keeping Montebello a great place to live and thrive.

Did you know that from April 2021 - April 2022 the Department of Public Works resolved over 5,000 reported issues through the My Montebello App? This included:

• 2,621 responses to illegal dumping and littering
• 969 cleanups of graffiti
• 558 requests for tree maintenance 
• 455 fixed potholes
• 350 property maintenance issues

Please download and use the My Montebello mobile phone app.  It's easy to use and available FREE for Android and iPhone users from any app store.

Montebello! Time is running out to visit the LA County Fair and we've partnered with them to offer residents a special discount. After a two-year absence due to COVID, the LA County Fair is open now through May 30. All your favorite rides, fair foods, cow milking exhibits, games and entertainment are back for a limited time. Take advantage of this exclusive discount any day the Fair is open in May.

🎫Purchase your tickets online with the code: MONTEBELLO22

Adults - $13.00 per person

Children - $8.00 per person

Passport to Savings - $4.00 per person

*Does not include convenience & handling fees

• May 25 - City Council Meeting
• May 26 - Farmers Market 
• May 28 - Community Garden Feedback Meeting
• May 30 - Memorial Day Event

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