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West Pasadena Residents' Association
Neighborhood Update
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Saturday, June 22, 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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Design Commission
6 pm
Hale Building
175 N. Garfield Ave.
On the agenda: a staff report about a proposed Lower Arroyo Seco archery ranges, permanent signage, natural barrier and target enclosures
Planning Commission - cancelled
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WPRA notes
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WPRA seeks solution to Avenue 64 traffic danger
Yet another serious accident occurred on Avenue 64 this past Monday evening, this time near the Burleigh Drive intersection. Although stop signs were erected a few years ago on Avenue 64, many think they only created a false sense of security. The main challenge to fixing the problem is that any solution requires agreement between Los Angeles and Pasadena: LA is on the west side of Avenue 64 and Pasadena on the east side. Worse, the boundary cuts across the intersection. After being alerted by area residents, the WPRA has asked Bob Holmes, board secretary, to coordinate the WPRA involvement. He will confer with area residents and public officials to help find a solution. Stand by for more.
Poll shows definite lack of enthusiasm for Alhambra's "710 Day"On July 10, the City of Alhambra is planning to hold a "710 Day" in support of the 710 Freeway extension plans. While many of us may be unable to attend the "celebration" (it's being held on a Wednesday afternoon), many registered their opposition to the freeway extension plan by answering a poll in the Alhambra Source. Of 243 votes, 14% were in favor of the celebration and "710 Day," compared with 76% who opposed the festival and the freeway expansion. The News, WPRA style
View the latest issue of The News, the WPRA quarterly magazine.
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Rose Bowl fire alarm testing
The Rose Bowl Stadium will perform fire alarm testing on Monday, June 24.
Phos-Chek application at Rose Bowl
About 14,000 gallons of Phos-Chek will be applied next week to the brush areas near Seco and the west southwest corner of the Rose Bowl as a preventive measure to mitigate potential fire hazards from the July 4th Americafest event. The main ingredients of Phos-Chek are phosphates and fertilizers, which also help revegetate areas after a fire is out.
Free e-waste collection and document shredding event
Residents and businesses can safely dispose of electronic waste and shred personal documents - at no cost - at the City's "Electronic Waste Collection Event" from 9 am to 3 pm, Saturday, June 22 at the Rose Bowl.
Celebrate Pasadena's 127th and the Colorado Street bridge's 100th
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 Colorado Street Bridge. Lather to share sales with Pasadena Community GardensOn Saturday, June 22, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., 25% of all product sales at Lather, 17 E. Colorado Blvd., will go to Pasadena Community Gardens (PCG). The funds will help PCG build a public community garden at 721 S. Pasadena Ave. Earlier this year, Lather, a Pasadena-based natural-ingredients beauty company, launched the partnership with PCG by hosting a "Giving Tree" fundraising promotion, which continues to October. PCG UPDATE: The approximately 55 Pasadena residents who are members of the community garden are now completing the site preparation and expect an early fall opening. City schedules General Plan information meeting
A public General Plan community information meeting focusing on the Land Use and Mobility elements will be held on Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Pasadena Presbyterian Church's Gamble Lounge, 585 E. Colorado Blvd. 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 the meeting is not part of the environmental review process, staff will record any initial thoughts on subjects the environmental impact report should study. Japanese garden open to public on Sunday, June 30Enjoy the peace of the historic 2-acre Storrier-Stearns Japanese "stroll garden" on the last Sunday of every month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In June, experts in the ancient art of origami will offer instructions for making the delicate folds that create paper treasures. Admission is $7.50 with reservations; $10 at the gate. For reservations send an email. The garden is located at 270 Arlington Dr. Tour the Rose Bowl Stadium ... at a discountInterested in exclusive behind-the-scenes access to various locations in the Rose Bowl Stadium including the UCLA locker room, the newly renovated Pavilion, the Court of Champions, official working press boxes, the actual playing field and more? Well, now you can get it. Stadium tours will be available at 10 a.m., Noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday starting on June 22. Prices are $17.50 for adults and $14.50 for children ages 5-12, seniors (age 65+) and military personnel (with an ID). To book your tour, call (626) 275-2714 or visit the tour website page. Get a $5 discount coupon. Print the coupon and take it with you to the stadium. The 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.
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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California Legislature approves $96.3B budget, sends more money to K-12 schools
"The Legislature passed California's massive state spending plan Friday amid sharp divisions over whether the compromise struck by Democrats and Gov. Jerry Brown will further the state's recovery or eventually return it to the multibillion-dollar deficits common during the recession." Pasadena Star-News
Our future is in good hands: knowledge is power
"On Saturday, May 25, 2013, before a crowd of over 900, the Quality of Life Center, Inc. "Bright Future Scholars" Leadership Development Program held its Graduation and Awards Luncheon at the Pasadena Convention Center." Pasadena/San Gabriel News Journal
Council to vote on neutering ordinance
"City Council is expected during its July 8 meeting to vote on an ordinance that would require nearly all dog and cat owners in Pasadena to have their pets spayed or neutered. With the backing of the Pasadena Humane Society, the proposed ordinance would also prohibit leaving dogs tethered outdoors and unattended, and instead require pets to be kept indoors, behind a fence or on a leash at all times." Pasadena Now
Metro Gold Line directors oppose Measure R amendments
"The Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority board of directors voted unanimously during their regularly scheduled meeting Wednesday night to oppose the Measure R Expenditure Plan and Measure R Ordinance Amendments as proposed by Metro." Pasadena Now
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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 ...
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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