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West Pasadena Residents' Association
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016
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Published weekly since 2000
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WELCOME
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Founded in 1962, the WPRA is dedicated to maintaining the character of our neighborhoods and enhancing the quality of life in southwest Pasadena.
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Send comments to
update@wpra.net
Justin Chapman
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Neighborhood Update
View past issues of this weekly WPRA eNewsletter, which is emailed each Saturday morning to more than 1,500 residents of Pasadena (and beyond).
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COMMUNITY MEETINGS
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NOTE: The following meeting dates, times and agenda items are accurate as of Saturday morning.
Click on the appropriate blue headline to ensure the meeting hasn't been cancelled or rescheduled.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
6:30 p.m.
City
Hall, Council Chambers, 100 N. Garfield Ave.
On the agenda:
- Los Angeles 2024 Olympic Exploratory Committee (Approve the hosting of up to seven Olympic soccer matches at the Rose Bowl and authorize the Mayor to submit a letter to the International Olympic Committee in order to express its commitment to work with the city of Los Angeles in an effort to bring the Olympics to Southern California in 2024).
- Support propositions 51, 54, 56, and 67, oppose propositions 57 and 65 for the November 2016 state election and support Measure M (Los Angeles County traffic improvement plan) and Measure A (safe, clean neighborhood parks and beaches measure).
- Public hearing on implementation of Level 1 Water Supply Shortage measures.
- Annexation of the city of Pasadena into the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District.
- Predevelopment plan review of the 2015-19 Rose Bowl Aquatic Center master plan.
4 p.m.
City Hall, Council Chambers, 100 N. Garfield Ave.
On the agenda:
Approve California Energy Commission Senate Bill 1368 Emission Performance Standards Compliance Filing for the Intermountain Power Project Repowering Project.
4 p.m.
Jackie Robinson Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
On the agenda:
Discuss color of detectable warnings in Pasadena; ADA and disability etiquette presentation.
Design Commission
6 p.m.
City Hall, Basement Training Room S018
On the agenda: Preliminary consultation of new Kaiser campus; Final design review of Platinum Pasadena.
6 p.m.
City Hall, Council Conference Room S246, 100 N. Garfield Ave.
On the agenda: The future of city election administration and an update on the 2017 election cycle.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
4 p.m.
300 E. Green St.
On the agenda: Not available.
6:30 p.m.
City Hall, Council Chambers, 100 N. Garfield Ave.
On the agenda:
Public hearing to bring consistency between the zoning code and the existing public art program guidelines for new private development; Time extension for Crown City Medical.
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Verbatim
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"There will come a time when we make a strong demand to [LA Mayor Eric Garcetti and Gov. Jerry Brown] to put a stake through the heart of the [710] tunnel."
- Steve Madison, District 6 City Councilmember
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WPRA'S POINT OF VIEW
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The public is invited to attend the regular WPRA board meetings, held at 6:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month (except August and December) in the Westridge School Community Room (unless otherwise noted), 324 Madeline Dr. Park in the State St. lot and walk north across campus to the Community Room.
WPRA seeks email newsletter editors
Do you have writing and editing skills and want to help inform your community? Contact Chuck Hudson at hudson@wpra.net to learn how to become a co-editor of WPRA's weekly Neighborhood Update email newsletter. It will only take a few hours a week (on your own schedule) in the month or two a year in which you'd serve. We'll train you.
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UPCOMING MAJOR ROSE BOWL STADIUM EVENTS
TRAFFIC, CROWD AND NOISE ALERTS
Today, Saturday, Sept. 24 - UCLA vs. Stanford
Event Hours:
11 a.m. Rose Bowl parking lots open
12:45 p.m. UCLA Fan Zone opens in Area H
3:30 p.m. Gates open for all patrons
5 p.m. Kickoff
Est. Attendance: 60,000+
Recreational activity will be closed eight hours prior to kickoff, beginning at 9 a.m.
The Equestrian Loop will remain open at all times. Similar to last year's season, there will be a brief use of pyrotechnics 30 minutes prior to kickoff as well as when the team runs onto the field and during the National Anthem. (Total pyrotechnics display may be heard for under 20 seconds). The Rose Bowl Operating Company provides staffing throughout the neighborhoods adjacent to the Rose Bowl Stadium to address any event day concerns as they occur. To receive assistance before, during or after the game, please contact the Rose Bowl Event Day Hotline at (626) 397-4141.
Event Location: Brookside Park and Rose Bowl Loop
Event Hours:
7 a.m. Parking lots I, J west & J east open; No charge (parking is open to both event attendees and recreational users)
7 - 8 a.m. Registration open
6 - 11 a.m. East Extension closures in effect
8 - 11 a.m. Street closures in effect
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Amplified sound
9 a.m. Walk begins
12 p.m. Event ends
Est. Attendance: 2,500
This event will involve street closures in the recreational loop including Arroyo Blvd.-East & West Extension north of Seco St.; On West Dr. between Seco St. and Washington Blvd.; On Salvia Canyon at West Dr. Seco St. will remain open at all times. Street closures will start at 8 a.m. and end by 11 a.m. to all vehicles and bikes. However, the recreational loop will remain open at all times to patrons for recreational activity. The Equestrian Loop will remain open at all times. For any resident questions or concerns, please contact the Human Services and Recreation Department Day Resident Hotline at (626) 344-0530.
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The Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden will be transformed into a unique open-air gallery when members of the Pasadena Society of Artists exhibit their art for an 'Art Fair in the Garden.' It is a rare opportunity to stroll the pathways, meet the artists and discover excellent works of art by award-winning artists for sale in the $200-$500 price range.
There will be wine and food from the sponsors: The Kitchen for Exploring Foods, Pagnol Boulanger and Jennie Cook's Catering. Music by The CalArts Japanese Ensemble will fill the air with the delicate sounds of the koto and flute. The $30 admission price and 30 percent of the proceeds from art sales will go to the garden to provide much needed funds for the ever-expanding programming of educational and cultural events at the garden. The event will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today, Saturday, Sept. 24, at 270 Arlington Dr. Make a reservation by clicking the headline.
Caltrans and Metro invite you to attend an informational workshop regarding the Analysis of Costs and Benefits for the State Route 710 North Study. The meeting will be held from
6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, at the Centro Maravilla Senior Center, 4716 E. Cesar Chavez Ave., Los Angeles.
The Pasadena Unified School District cordially invites the community to attend the 2016 State of Schools at McKinley School Gymnasium, 325 S. Oak Knoll Ave., from
5:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Join the Board of Education President Kimberly Kenne as she reflects on 2015 accomplishments, goals for 2016, and the Board's vision for PUSD Schools. Featuring Kim Baldonado, General Assignment Reporter, NBC4 Southern California. Free child care, 6 to 7:30 p.m. An Evening of Science and Technology (School-Age Children) will be hosted by Pasadena LEARNs. For event updates, parking details and to participate in the moderated discussion, click the headline.
Planning Department to host community meeting on mansionization
The city of Pasadena's Planning and Community Development Department will host a community meeting to present draft regulations regarding "mansionization" in the Hillside areas of Pasadena, and take public comments and feedback regarding the draft regulations. The meeting will be held from
6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, Church of the Nazarene, Gilmore North Hall, 3700 E. Sierra Madre Blvd.
Police Department to host community forum on homelessness
The Pasadena Police Department's Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Evaluation (HOPE) team and the City Prosecutor's Office are hosting "Managing the homeless population in your community," a public meeting to address transient issues affecting local businesses. Topics will include policing issues regarding transients and laws as well as assisting business owners with implementing effective strategies in dealing with transients. Light refreshments will be served. The meeting will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Victory Park, 2575 Paloma St. For further information please contact Officer D. Scott at dscott-jackson@cityofpasadena.net or (626) 720-7608.
Assemblyman Holden to host oversight hearing on funding local transportation
Assemblymember Chris Holden will host an oversight hearing to discuss and address timely transportation issues for the region and state.
The hearing is designed to bring stakeholders and the public together to lay the groundwork for solutions at both the local and statewide levels. Entitled "Funding Transportation: Let's Meet the Challenge," the meeting will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, Metro Board Room, 3rd Floor, One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles. State officials and other experts will discuss everything from fixing highways to save on vehicle maintenance to promoting public transportation to help meet our climate goals. Please RSVP to (626) 351-1917 by Sept. 20. You can also RSVP via email at Assemblymember.Holden@assembly.ca.gov.
Spend a day admiring hot rods, classic rides, awesome trucks, vintage motorcycles and antique fire trucks at the second annual Wheels on Fire Motor Classic Car Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 at Pasadena's Brookside Golf Club. Tickets are $5. Proceeds from the event benefit the Foundation that assists firefighters, their families and fire victims throughout California.
Applications now open for Assemblyman Holden's Young Legislator Program
High school seniors with at least a 2.5 unweighted GPA or higher who can attend a mandatory orientation meeting and commit to monthly Saturday meetings beginning in January 2017 are encouraged to apply for Assemblyman Chris Holden's Young Legislator's Program. Through the program, you will gain valuable leadership experience, impact your community, learn how ideas become laws, visit successful companies and visit the State Capitol. The application deadline is
Thursday, Oct. 20. For more information contact Terrence Williams at (626) 351-1917 or terrence.williams@asm.ca.gov. Mail your application to: 600 N. Rosemead Blvd., Suite 117 Pasadena, CA 91107-1917.
As part of the Fire Department's strategic planning process, which includes a focus on providing the best service possible for our residents, the department is asking residents to complete a confidential resident survey.
The survey measures opinions and perceptions to help the department understand the needs and/or challenges of the residential communities. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete and the results are completely confidential. Click the headline to complete the survey.
As part of the city's Parking Division research project, residents are being asked to fill out a short survey on the current parking policies in Pasadena. This is a great opportunity for residents to offer suggestions to the parking division. Click the headline to take the survey.
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THE EDITOR'S TOP NEWS PICKS
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In an effort to fortify opposition to a 710 Freeway extension, Pasadena City Councilman Steve Madison hosted a forum Thursday night that laid out alternatives to building the 4.9-mile tunnel Caltrans has proposed to construct between the end of the freeway and the 210/134 Freeway interchange. Madison's meeting also hinted at a stronger role to play for Pasadena City Hall." Pasadena Star-News
"The annual removal of sediment from the Devil's Gate Dam in Pasadena began last week on an interim basis as the county makes preparations for storm season. Los Angeles County will be hauling the sediment temporarily to Johnson Field while green waste will be taken to Scholl Canyon Landfill at a rate of no more than 10 trucks per day. About 3,000 cubic yards of sediment will be removed over the span of four weeks, a measure similar to previous projects on the basin completed in the summer/fall of 2015." Pasadena Now
"If the Olympics return to Los Angeles for a third time in 2024, Pasadena may once again share in the spotlight." Pasadena Star-News
"In a luncheon speech to the Rotary Club, Pasadena Mayor Terry Tornek called for a 'broad and deep discussion about the Arroyo' in the next year. 'I believe we must develop a vision for the entire Arroyo and examine new models for governance and operations in the Arroyo, Tornek said." Arroyo Seco Foundation Newsletter
"Military veterans set up post on Pasadena's Colorado Bridge for three days in effort to help prevent suicide and spread awareness about the epidemic that takes the lives of around 22 vets each day." Pasadena Now
"Mayor Terry Tornek announced Monday night that a coalition of the world's leading space science and astronomical institutions based in Pasadena are partnering to produce Astronomy Week next month, October 16 through 22." Pasadena Now
"City council approved the planting of 600 new trees between October and May as part of the first season of a three-year, $289,140 contract with West Coast Arborists." Pasadena Now
"The Gamble House, a living, untouched example of the Arts and Crafts Style, is celebrating 50-years since its owners donated the landmark estate for preservation." Pasadena Now
"Bonds being used to pay off the Rose Bowl's renovation plans has been given a good rating by Fitch Ratings, an international company known as one of the big three credit rating agencies." Pasadena Now
"Sometimes the smallest things we can do for our neighborhoods can have the biggest impact. Here are 101 urban interventions and ideas that show how even the tiniest changes can make our cities better places." Curbed.com
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Looking for other ways to entertain or educate yourself and your family?
For current events around the area, we encourage you to visit our local news outlets. Click on the publication title to visit that publication's events section (alphabetical order).
Attend WPRA board meetings each month Monthly WPRA board meeting dates and locations are on the WPRA website. Click on the headline above or visit our website and look under "Meetings and Events."
The WPRA needs you ... ... to serve your community and do it with a group of your neighbors who are equally dedicated. If you live within our service area, we'd welcome your help.
- Got the local news bug? Just curious about your city (and would like to share news with 1,000 or so of your closest friends), consider serving as a co-editor of Neighborhood Update. It will only take a few hours a week (on your own schedule) in the month or two a year in which you'd serve. We'll train you.
- We have lots of opportunities to serve on one of our many committees:
- Land use and planning
If you care about how we use our land
- Education
If you want to help save public education for West Pasadena
- Open space & conservation
If you care about preserving open space and conservation of land and resources
- Membership
If you'd like to help us continue to build our membership so we can do more
If you'd like to chat about ways we could help you become more involved or, more likely, more effective (by helping us), send an email to WPRA President. Tell him about your interests.
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To submit information for the Neighborhood Update, send it to update@wpra.net.
Joseph Stoddard's watercolors: The WPRA is grateful to local artist Joseph Stoddard, who has generously allowed us to display his watercolors in our quarterly newsletter, The (WPRA) News; on the WPRA website; and in this publication. To explore Mr. Stoddard's work, visit josephstoddard.com.
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