Residents receiving Home Delivered Meals may now request an extra packed meal in preparation of City Services closure for Memorial Day. Residents may contact the Senior Center by noon Thursday May 21st to request an extra packed meal by calling the Senior Center at (626) 403-7360.
5/21/2020
Still stuck at home? How about showing your backyard some love? And your wallet, too! The City of South Pasadena offers several rebates to promote water conservation practices. You can receive a rebate for installing rotating sprinkler nozzles, converting your sprinkler system to drip irrigation, and for planting water efficient plants. Applications can be submitted online – no need to come in to City Hall! City staff are standing by to answer any and all of your rebate questions and to ensure that your rebates continue to be processed in a timely manner. Rebate applications and requirements can be found on the Environmental Programs webpage: www.SouthPasadenaCA.gov/environmentalprograms. If you have any questions regarding water conservation rebates, email environmentalprograms@southpasadenaca.gov or give us a call during business hours at (626) 403-7253 (Monday – Thursday, 7:30am – 6pm).
5/20/2020
When
LA County’s Health Officer Order does not require wearing face coverings while in the backyard or while on a solitary run or walk. County residents are required, however, to wear face coverings when in contact with other people who are not household members (whether you’re in a public or private space). So, if you’re on a solitary run or walk – and you see someone approaching – put on your face covering! And remember: face coverings are not a substitute for always practicing physical distancing & frequent hand washing.
Where
LA County’s Order is effective for all 10 million people who live in LA County. There is one circumstance, however, under which this may not be the case: when your local jurisdiction has a face covering order of their own.
A few of you have asked, “My city issued its own face covering order. Which order am I supposed to follow? The county’s or my city’s?” Where local jurisdictions have implemented face covering orders of their own, the stricter order will apply.
We urge you to contact your local jurisdiction by phone or online, to see if they’ve issued a face covering order of their own. If not, you’ll certainly want to abide by LA County’s Health Officer Order, in order to keep you and your loved ones safe.
For more information on how to stay safe during the COVID-19 emergency health crisis, visit:
Los Angeles County residents can also call 2-1-1
5/20/2020
Have you wondered whether or not you’ve mastered the art of wearing a face covering correctly?
Today, we highlight the very things your face covering should do when you’re wearing it correctly. Before we *cover* these, please note: you always want to wash your hands before handling your face covering. Ok, here we go! You know you’re wearing your face covering like a pro, if your mask:
Also, while wearing your face covering be careful not to touch your eyes, nose or mouth when removing your face covering. And you should wash your hands immediately after removing it.
And because many have run into the challenge of foggy glasses, while wearing face coverings, we offer you…
Tips for Avoiding Foggy Glasses When Wearing Your Face Covering:
If you still have questions on face coverings, read LA County’s Department of Public Health (DPH) Guidance on Face Coverings or visit their website.
Paul Riddle
Fire Chief
5/19/2020
Los Angeles County has allocated funding to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) to support hygiene services for those experiencing homelessness in member cities. South Pasadena will receive up to $9,443.33 in funds which will be used to install a port-a-potty and hand washing station at the War Memorial Building, a hand washing station at the Gold Line station, and to continue to provide the facilities that were installed in Library Park on March 20.
5/19/2020
The road to recovery is still full of risks, especially for our seniors 65 and older. As the risk of COVID-19 remains high, seniors are still #SaferAtHome.
The City of South Pasadena would like to remind all our seniors of the Home Delivered Meals program offered by the Senior Center. If you are interested in receiving this service, please call the Senior Center at 626-403-7360.
Shelia Pautsch
Community Services Director
5/18/2020
Scammers are now taking advantage of individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Do you know how to protect yourself against scam calls?
Learn how to identify scams and utilize strategies to protect yourself during these hectic times by joining WISE & Health Aging’s live chat on Wednesday, May 27, from 1 to 1:30PM.
Avoid the scare, be aware!
5/15/2020
Looking to join the conversation about the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP)? The development of the City’s CAP is moving forward into the next phase and we want your feedback! Join us in a virtual Zoom community meeting on May 28th at 6:00pm to review the preliminary greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction strategies and actions.
For anyone who cannot join in, the virtual meeting will be recorded and uploaded onto the CAP website where it can be viewed at any time. Comments and questions can also be submitted on the CAP website: www.southpasadenacap.rinconconsultants.com.
RSVP by May 27th 6:00pm, by emailing: EnvironmentalPrograms@SouthPasadenaCA.gov.
5/15/2020
The Library currently has almost 18,000 items checked out to customers, and has just extended the due dates on those items to July 1. Due to the County of Los Angeles Safer at Home order, library staff are working remotely and the book returns are still closed. We are asking customers to keep the items they have checked out at home a little longer. We know customers are eager to check out new materials and we look forward to launching a Library Takeout “curbside” pick-up service when it is safe to do so.
Cathy Billings
Library Director
5/14/2020
Staff from San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District recently were in the field distributing door-to-door literature in South Pasadena this week. The grassroots Bite Back Program is started by residents, supported by mosquito control and powered by local leader support. This neighborhood mosquito watch campaign is for residents who are tired of mosquito bites and are looking for long-term, pesticide-free solutions. Bite Back groups with families can include citizen science projects to enhance their experience.
Any neighborhood can start a Bite Back group, big or small. It starts with one 30-minute meeting with Bite Back outreach staff. Interested residents can contact outreach@sgvmosquito.org, call 626-214-0726, or visit www.BiteBackChampion.org.
5/14/2020
City Hall Scoop 