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McAustin reverses view, now opposes SR-710 tunnel options

Pasadena Councilmember Margaret McAustin, in a recent letter sent to her District 2 constituents, has stated her unequivocal opposition to the tunnel proposals for SR-710.

 

"I cannot and will not support a 710 tunnel going through Pasadena, the impacts on our residents, our businesses and our children are too great. When people voted in support of the freeway, they were misled into thinking it would make life better; I firmly believe it won't. It would be a disaster for Pasadena. In conclusion, in the best interests of Pasadena, I will oppose the 710 Tunnel."

 

McAustin had previously voted against a resolution, proposed by District 6 Councilmember Steve Madison, calling on the City to oppose LA Metro's tunnel plans. That original vote, opposed by Councilmembers McAustin, Jacque Robinson and Terry Tornek, failed to pass by one vote. 

 

PUSD starts process to evaluate sale/lease of San Rafael Elementary School campus

The Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education has approved the formation of a District Advisory Committee [often referred to as a 7-11 committee, which refers to the State requirement that it include no less than seven and no more than 11 members] to oversee a process that might lead to declaration of the San Rafael Elementary School campus as "surplus property." The committee's charge, according to the District, is to recommend whether the property should be declared surplus and, if so, whether it should be leased or sold. [Note: Last year seismic faults were discovered beneath the campus. Concerned parents have been working with the District to explore options for the school's future. These options include rebuilding the school on the current Nithsdale Road site or relocating it and its rapidly growing dual-language-immersion program, either to the nearby now shuttered Linda Vista Elementary campus or to another PUSD campus. The District has previously announced that the school will remain open, at its current site, through at least the 2014-15 school year.]

Free September events at Pasadena Senior Center

The environmental initial study for the General Plan is now available for review and comment. The City will hold four meetings to receive comments on the scope and content of the proposed environmental impact report (EIR). 

• Thursday, September 12, 6:30 p.m., Pasadena Presbyterian Church, South Hall, 585 E. Colorado Blvd.
• Saturday, September 14, 9 a.m., Pasadena City College, Circadian Room (Bldg. CC), 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Park in Lot 3 off of S. Hill Ave. ($2 parking charge)
• Wednesday, September 18, 4:30 p.m., Transportation Advisory Commission meeting, 221 E. Walnut St., Suite 210
• Wednesday, September 25, 6:30 p.m., Planning Commission meeting, City Hall Council Chambers,100 N. Garfield Ave.

City hosts e-waste recycling & document shredding event

Residents and businesses can safely dispose of electronic waste and have personal documents shredded at the City's electronic waste collection event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, September 14. The event, which is sponsored by the City's Department of Public Works, will take place at Parking Lot I near Brookside Park, 360 N. Arroyo Blvd., south of the Rose Bowl Stadium. E-waste includes computers, keyboards, printers, monitors, laptops, docking stations, scanners, shredders, fax machines, computer mice, telephones, televisions, flat screens, VCRs, DVD players, PDAs, cassette players, tape drives, stereos and household batteries. Residents and businesses can also request shredding of up to five small boxes of sensitive documents and files such as receipts, canceled checks, pre-approved credit applications, credit card statements, outdated tax returns, pre-printed envelopes and return address labels and business cards during the event. [Note: Only City of Pasadena e-waste collection events offer the paper-shredding service. The Los Angeles County and CLEANLA events do not include paper shredding.]

PH. PPL co-host lecture: "Designing new buildings in historic settings"
Pasadena Heritage and Pasadena Public Library will co-host an illustrated lecture, "Old + New: Designing New Buildings in Historic Settings," on Thursday, September 19, 7-8:30 p.m., in the Wright Auditorium, Pasadena Central Library, 285 E. Walnut St. Associate professor and author Steven W. Semes, of the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture, will provide his perspective and a comprehensive look at the critical question of how to design new buildings in historic places. Admission is free. Although reservations are not required, seating is limited to the first 190 attendees. Call (626) 441-6333. 

 

Rose Bowl Roundup Newsletter
Find out what's going on with the Rose Bowl Stadium: renovation, updates, the tours program, Legacy Campaign and more. 

Arroyo Seco Foundation says La Loma footbridge will block environmental rehab 

"The long-antici­pated $17 million La Loma Bridge rehabilitation project is finally set to move forward next year, but members of the environmental-preservation community are concerned that [a proposal to make permanent a temporary construction footbridge] ... may be a roadblock for the future restoration of the Arroyo Seco natural habitat." Pasadena Star-News

 

Vin Scully will be Rose Parade Grand Marshal 

"Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, an icon in American sports history and 'the voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers' for 64 years, was named Grand Marshal of the 2014 Tournament of Roses Parade." Pasadena Now

 

Red Cross, Kidspace host "family preparedness" fair on Saturday 

"The American Red Cross, Kidspace Children's Museum, the Pasadena Fire Department, and other community agencies and businesses are combining efforts to help families learn the importance of preparing for disasters. The event, on Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., will be held in Brookside Park and have a festival-type atmosphere with informational booths, demonstrations, and resources to help families prepare for emergencies." Pasadena Now

 

PCC to offer discounted public transportation for students

"Pasadena City College students can ride Metro buses and rail lines and Foothill Transit for $30 for the fall semester." Pasadena Patch

 

Center for the Arts unfolds new horizons at PCC

"Sliding glass doors open, revealing a pristine corridor lit through skylights three floors above that bustles with arts and music students moving to their next destination in the newly opened $33 million building." Pasadena City College Courier

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