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West Pasadena Residents' Association
Neighborhood Update
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Saturday, June 8, 2013
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Founded in 1962, the WPRA is dedicated to maintaining the character of our communities and enhancing the quality of life in West Pasadena.
Editor
Chuck Hudson
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City Council and commission meetings
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City Council
6:30 pm
City Hall
Council Chambers
100 N. Garfield Ave.
On the agenda: An informational review of a proposal by RTKL Associates for Paseo Colorado to demolish the existing Macy's and adjacent commercial buildings to the north, construct a new 6-story, 175-room hotel and 2-story commercial building, and build a new vehicular ramp to the underground parking areas off of Green Street (for the hotel). In addition, the project proposes smaller modifications to the Paseo Colorado including realigning existing tenant spaces and relocating existing stairways, escalators and bridges. The total net increase in building square footage for the project is less than 2,000 square feet. Other changes are also proposed for the cinema entrance area and the Garfield promenade. No changes are proposed for the residential portion of the Paseo Colorado.
Historic Preservation Commission
6 pm
Hale Building
175 N. Garfield Ave
On the agenda: Report on the La Loma Bridge retrofitting/restoration project from the Design Advisory Committee.
Design Commission
6 pm
Hale Building
175 N. Garfield Ave.
Planning Commission 6:30 pm City Hall Council Chambers 100 N. Garfield Ave. On the agenda: General Plan consistency findings
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WPRA notes
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- What has happened: California Gov. Jerry Brown has ordered an independent, system-wide review of Caltrans. The review was ostensibly triggered by a reorganization of various transportation-related departments into one agency. However, Caltrans has recently also come under scrutiny for its management of construction of the $6.4 billion Bay Bridge following reports of broken and suspect bolts on the bridge.
- What you can do: Help us capitalize on this opportunity by sending a message to both Gov. Brown and acting State Secretary of the Business, Transportation & Housing Agency Brian Kelly. Let them know that you applaud this investigation of Caltrans and that we, in Los Angeles County, also have questions and concerns about Caltrans' handling of the 710 Freeway tunnel project.
For more background, email suggestions, and how to send your message
Neighborhood Update co-editor is "Woman of the year"
Members of the Woman's Civic League honored Ann Erdman, current WPRA Neighborhood Update co-editor and former City of Pasadena Public Information Officer, at its "Woman of the Year" luncheon this past week. The WPRA congratulates Ann, who said of the event: "It was just wonderful! Such an honor and very humbling."
The News, WPRA style
View the latest issue of The News, the WPRA quarterly magazine.
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The Pasadena City Council and the Rose Bowl Operating Committee invites you to an open house on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Rose Bowl Stadium to celebrate the completion of the stadium's Pavilion (an expanded version of the original press box). A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be conducted at Noon. Please enter through Gate F and follow the signs. PPD conducts motorcycle safety program to reduce related deaths and injuriesThe Pasadena Police Department will conduct a specialized motorcycle safety enforcement operation on Sunday, June 9. Officers will look for violations by motorcyclists and motorists alike in areas where multiple motorcycle crashes have occurred. City plans General Plan information meetings in JuneTwo public General Plan community information meetings focusing on the Land Use and Mobility elements will be held in June (see below for dates). City staff will present the direction given by the City Council to study changes to the General Plan. Planners will share the background on what an environmental impact report (EIR) typically studies, describe how a General Plan EIR is different from other kinds of EIRs, and share news of future opportunities to provide input during the environmental review process. Although these meetings are not part of the environmental review process, staff will record any initial thoughts on subjects the environmental impact report should study. The meetings are scheduled for:
- Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m., at Pasadena City College's Circadian Room, Building CC, at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd.
- Thursday, June 27, 6:30 p.m., at Pasadena Presbyterian Church's Gamble Lounge, 585 E. Colorado Blvd.
GPUAC June-July meetings cancelled
The General Plan Update Advisory Committee has cancelled its meetings previously scheduled for Thursday, June 21, July 4 and July 18. The GPUAC is charged with guiding the city's General Plan community outreach program and making sure diverse views are woven into the vital document.You're invited to a special double celebration this year as the Pasadena Museum of History and the City team up for "Happy Birthday Pasadena: Celebrating Bridges" on Saturday, June 22 from 1-5 p.m. The event marks Pasadena's 127th birthday and the 100th anniversary of the iconic, beloved Colorado Street Bridge.
City advises celebrating citizens to enjoy the Fourth safely, legallyThe Pasadena Fire and Police departments remind all that the best way to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with family and friends is by attending professional fireworks shows such as Americafest at the Rose Bowl Stadium. Sale or possession of fireworks is illegal in Pasadena. Violators are subject to confiscation and impound of vehicles; up to one year in jail and fines up to $50,000. Call (626) 744-4241 to report illegal use of fireworks. Due to the high potential for fire hazards and injuries, police and fire personnel will be present at checkpoints around the Rose Bowl Stadium to seize all fireworks and arrest offenders. Council approves PH-sponsored landmarksPasadena City Council on June 3 designated two new Pasadena Landmarks: the Everett Phipps Babcock house, 855 Rosalind Road, and Monticello Manor, 221 S Marengo. In both cases, Pasadena Heritage aided property owners in securing landmark status by helping prepare nomination forms and speaking in support at public hearings. City recognizes contributions to historic preservation The City of Pasadena presented its 10th Annual Preservation awards on May 30. The program, run by the City's Historic Preservation Commission and the City's Planning Department, recognizes positive contributions to historic preservation in Pasadena by acknowledging property owners, designers/architects and contractors for their exceptional restoration or rehabilitation projects. The following are the award winners for each of the six categories: - Rehabilitation: The Henry Ware House, 460 Bellefontaine
- Preservation: Urban Homestead, 631 Cypress
- Education: Pasadena Digital History Collaboration
- Residential restoration: The Merwin House, 267 W. State Street
- Commercial restoration - 599 E. Colorado, American Express Travel & Lifestyle Services
- Adaptive use - 234 E. Colorado, BJ's Restaurants
Rose Bowl renovation update
Find out what's going on with the Rose Bowl Stadium renovation.
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Editor's top news picks
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Council to focus on the City's water quality
"The City Council, during its June 10 meeting, is expected to focus its attention on water quality for the City of Pasadena, through equipment improvement." Pasadena Now Unemployment drops statewide and in Pasadena"Unemployment dipped in California in April from 9.4% to 9%, according to the California Employment Development Department. The local economy saw a similar trend, with Pasadena dropping from 7.6% to 7% from March to April." Pasadena PatchThere would be no Pasadena without Tom Elliot"Without Dr. Thomas Balch Elliott, you wouldn't be reading this, as there would be no community named Pasadena. Elliott was born in 1824 in New York State, descended from New England pioneers. When he was born, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams were still living." Pasadena Star-NewsGran Fondo Giro d'Italia bicycle race returns to Pasadena"A 104-year-old Italian tradition rolled through the San Gabriel Valley on two wheels Sunday as about 1,000 bicyclists from throughout the region took part in the second incarnation of the Gran Fondo Giro d'Italia Los Angeles-Pasadena." Pasadena Star-News
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The WPRA needs you ...
If you'd like to serve your community and do it with a group of your neighbors who are equally dedicated, the WPRA encourages you to join your neighborhood residents' association. 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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Joseph Stoddard's watercolors: The WPRA wishes to express its appreciation to local artist Joseph Stoddard, who has generously allowed us to display his watercolors in our quarterly magazine, WPRA News, on the WPRA website and in this publication. To explore Mr. Stoddard's work, visit josephstoddard.com.
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