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03/18/10 Opera Tales Returning To Fourth District Libraries

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01/12/10 County Provides New Funding For Rowland Heights Community Center Project At Pathfinder Park

11/03/09 Road Reconstruction And Resurfacing Project In Hacienda Heights Receives County Funding

05/20/09 Annual Taste Of The Heights Returns To Pathfinder Park

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Rowland Heights Accomplishments

2010

Providing Opera for Children at the Rowland Heights Library
The highly-acclaimed Opera Tales program returned to Fourth District County Libraries. Opera Tales is a LA Opera program that introduces children and families to the world of opera at local libraries. Supervisor Knabe established the partnership between the LA Opera and the County of Los Angeles Public Library, and provided funding to bring Opera Tales to libraries in the Fourth District
 

Providing Funding for Rowland Heights Community Center
A new community center in Rowland Heights moved another step closer to reality with approval by the Board of Supervisors to hire an architect to design the facility at Pathfinder Park. The action by the Board of Supervisors awarded a $1.2 million contract to Gonzalez Goodale Architects for design services, preparation of construction documents, and other related architectural services, including assistance during the bidding and construction phases. The funding comes from the Fourth District Capital Project Fund.

2009

Providing Opera for Children at the Rowland Heights Library

The highly-acclaimed Opera Tales program returned to Fourth District County Libraries. Opera Tales is a LA Opera program that introduces children and families to the world of opera at local libraries. Supervisor Knabe established the partnership between the LA Opera and the County of Los Angeles Public Library, and provided funding to bring Opera Tales to libraries in the Fourth District
 

Improving Fullerton Road in Rowland Heights

Fullerton Road in the unincorporated community of Rowland Heights will soon undergo improvements, Supervisor Don Knabe announced. The project is part of the County’s effort to provide improved infrastructure in its unincorporated areas. The $308,505 project will focus on the resurfacing of the roadway pavement; the reconstruction of curb and gutter, sidewalk, and driveways; and the construction of curb ramps.

Evaluating the Transit Needs in Rowland Heights
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a study to evaluate the transit needs of the unincorporated communities of Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, East Whittier and North Whittier, and recommend route or service changes to existing services or recommend new services.
 

Funding the Rowland Heights Railroad Safety Project

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors committed $12 million in funding towards the Nogales Street Railroad Grade Separation project in Rowland Heights. The project is designed to greatly improve vehicle, pedestrian, and rail safety by building a traffic overpass above the railroad tracks on the border between Rowland Heights and the City of Industry.

2008

Improving Gale Avenue in Hacienda Heights
The County has completed the construction of a roadway improvement project on Gale Avenue in the unincorporated community of Hacienda Heights. The $2,467,046 project focused on the resurfacing, reconstructing and slurry sealing of the roadway; the construction of a curb and gutter, sidewalk, curb ramps, cross gutters, alley intersections, storm drain, catch basins, and connector pipes; and the installation of new striping and pavement markings.
 

Authorizing Reward Payout In Beating of Rowland Unified School District Police Officer

The Board of Supervisors approved the payout of two $5,000 rewards for information that led to the conviction of four juveniles responsible for the beating of a Rowland Unified School District Police Officer at Jellick Elementary School in Rowland Heights.

Improving Harbor Boulevard
The County has completed the construction of a roadway improvement project on Harbor Boulevard in the City of La Habra Heights. The $904,880 project focused on resurfacing and reconstructing the roadway, the reconstruction of the curbs, gutters, sidewalks and curb ramps, the modification of traffic signals, and the installation of new striping and pavement markings.
 

New Fitness Center at Carolyn Rosas Park
Supervisor Knabe was on hand to dedicate the new Carolyn Rosas Fitness Center. The $2.3 million, 2,500 square foot addition will provide much needed space to support the park’s current programs. In addition, the new Fitness Center will allow the Department of Parks and Recreation to offer new programs at the park including: martial arts, wrestling, hula dancing, diet and exercise classes, yoga, badminton and Tai Chi. The new facility also includes additional office space and a new kitchen and snack area for the park.
 

New Marquee Sign for Rowland Heights
New "Community Message Boards", electronic marquee signs have been constructed in the unincorporated communities of Hacienda Heights and Rowland Heights. The new message boards will help enhance the dissemination of important County information to passing motorists in these communities. The Rowland Heights sign can be found on Colima Road just west of Nogales Street.

2007

Honoring Military Veterans
To honor the dedicated service of Hacienda Heights and Rowland Heights residents who are proudly serving in the United States Armed Forces, Supervisor Knabe and the San Gabriel Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce began displaying recognition banners along major streets in those communities. The “Heights Military Recognition Banner Program” seeks to honor active military personnel by having a banner in their name prominently displayed on utility and light poles in Hacienda Heights and Rowland Heights.

Increasing Motorist Safety with Radar Trailers
The County of Los Angeles purchased 10 new radar speed trailers for use by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) exclusively in the County’s unincorporated areas, including the Rowland Heights community.

New Graffiti Cleanup Services
Graffiti cleanup services will soon be offered in the communities of Rowland Heights and Hacienda Heights seven days a week after approval by Supervisor Knabe. Previously graffiti cleanup only occurred on weekdays. Crews are able to respond to individual service calls made to the County graffiti hotline as well as focus on cleanup near schools, parks and major intersections.

Improving Rowland Heights Park
Over $1.8 million in renovations and improvements are completed at Rowland Heights County Park. The extensive construction work included reproofing of the existing community building, resurfacing and repainting of the parking lot, replacement of drinking fountains and barbeque grills, additional security lighting and new sidewalks to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Improving Traffic Safety in Rowland Heights
Traffic regulation orders were approved that are designed to improve traffic safety in areas of Rowland Heights. The approval establishes one-way stop controls for northbound traffic on Abeto Avenue at Fidalgo Street and eastbound traffic on Fidalgo Street and Gallio Avenue.

Enforcing Nuisance Abatement in Rowland Heights
The County of Los Angeles filed a lawsuit in Superior Court seeking an injunction to enforce nuisance abatement on a homeowner in the unincorporated community of Rowland Heights. The County’s lawsuit will seek an injunction requiring that all of the nuisance conditions on the property be corrected.

Festival Demonstrates the Cultural Diversity of the Heights
Supervisor Knabe co-hosted the 4th Annual “Taste of The Heights” Festival at Pathfinder Park. The “Taste of The Heights”, which has been established as a featured annual event in Rowland Heights, and showcases fine food from local restaurants to demonstrate the cultural diversity of the Heights.

Schabarum Regional Park Undergoing Major Improvement Projects
Over $2.2 million in renovations and improvements are set to begin at Schabarum Regional County Park in Rowland Heights. This extensive construction at Schabarum includes three distinct projects: renovation of bridges, improvement of horse trails, and the installation new playground equipment.

2006

Supported a budget request for Fiscal Year 2006-2007 requesting the Sheriff reallocate departmental savings to pay for overtime patrol services during the summer of 2006 when party and gang calls typically increase within our unincorporated communities.

Carried motion to establish a budgetary reserve to specifically enhance sheriff deputy patrol coverage in County unincorporated communities (pending the Sheriff enhancing recruitment and hiring capabilities).
 

Pathfinder Park Playground Replacement Project.

Rowland Heights Park General Improvement Project – Refurbishment of buildings, parking lots, play areas, picnic areas, playgrounds and walkways.

Carolyn Rosas Park General Improvement Project – Building upgrades to existing, new playground equipment, refurbishments of parking lot, shade structures and walking paths.

Schabarum Regional Park Refurbishment Project – Repaving of parking lot, drainage improvements, add Summer Concerts platform and pathway lighting.

Bill Blevins Park Improvement Project – Add restroom building, drinking fountain and lighting improvements/irrigation and fencing.

Sponsored Taste of the Heights at Pathfinder Park.

2005

Operation Safe Community Festival at Rowland Heights Park.

Carried motion to add 100 new COPS (Community Oriented Policing) deputies to the Sheriff’s Department to service the County’s 1.1 million unincorporated residents.

Funded Town Sheriff Deputy to be the law enforcement community liaison for the unincorporated County areas of Rowland Heights.

Gloria Heer Park Playground Replacement Project.

Schabarum Regional Park Trail Project.

Sponsored Taste of the Heights at Pathfinder Park.

Sponsored Here Comes Santa at Rowland Heights Park.

Nogales Street Traffic Project – Installation of new traffic signals, striping, curbs, pavement markings at the intersections of Nogales Street and Northam Street.

Colima Road Traffic Project – Installation of new traffic signal, striping, and pavement markings at the intersection of Colima Road and Banida Avenue.

Colima Road Traffic Project – Installation of new left-turn signals on the north and south approaches at the intersections of Colima Road and Nausika Avenue, and Colima Road and Batson Avenue.

Fullerton Road Traffic Project – Installation of new traffic signal, striping, and pavement markings at the intersection of Fullerton Road and Sunrise Drive.

2004

Buckboard Days Community Festival at Rowland Heights Park.

Operation Safe Community Festival at Rowland Heights Park.

Taste of the Heights at Pathfinder Park.

Pathfinder Park Gazebo and Courtyard Expansion Project.

Pathfinder Park General Improvement Project.

Schabarum Regional Park Mitigation Project.

Sponsored Here Comes Santa at Rowland Heights Park.

Held forum to educate seniors on fraud, abuse, and estate planning.

2003

Buckboard Days Community Festival at Rowland Heights Park.

Operation Safe Community Festival at Rowland Heights Park.

Pathfinder Park Booster Pump Project.

Sponsored Here Comes Santa at Rowland Heights Park.

2002

Operation Safe Community Festival at Rowland Heights Park.

Buckboard Days Community Festival at Rowland Heights Park.

Pathfinder Park Improvement Project – Gazebo and courtyard expansion, parking lot, landscape upgrades, roadway safety improvements.

Sponsored Here Comes Santa at Rowland Heights Park.

2001

Sponsored Here Comes Santa at Rowland Heights Park.
 

Pathfinder Park Booster Pump Replacement Project – New booster pump and enclosure, irrigation upgrades including controllers.

2000

Sponsored Here Comes Santa at Rowland Heights Park.