LISA KIM, Garden Grove City Manager (Tribune file photo)

Back-Patting and Nit-Picking Dept.: There’s been a predictable amount of grumbling about the pay increase given last week to City Manager Lisa Kim by the Garden Grove City Council.

Two points here: Lisa is doing a heck of a fine job and the city manager is on call 24/7, not to mention being responsible for “everything above and below ground” within city limits.

The City of Youth and Ambition has had two outstanding CM’s in a row – Scott Stiles (now sunning himself in Palm Springs) and Ms. Kim. Good leadership is gold. Holding on to it is worth the price.

On the other side of the ledger, the worst, most dangerous sign is the freeway onramp sign on Trask Avenue between Brookhurst and Magnolia streets.

It’s so faded you can’t even see the green background. Is it inviting to you to west or east? Can’t tell.
It’s long been a faint image of what it should be, but now it’s as faded as Greg Bonino’s chances of getting elected mayor of Minneapolis.

I realize the sign may be the responsibility of CalTrans, but that agency is notorious for its sluggish response to complaints and crises.

Little things like signs can mean a lot.

Those responsible could show they mean to do the right thing by quickly replacing that disastrous excuse for signage before we hear the wail of the ambulances.