Did you know that Mayor Evelyn Zneimer is engaging with the community every month? Join us tomorrow at our Business Resources Workshop, where Mayor Zneimer will introduce the team and presenting partners. We invite all South Pasadena businesses to RSVP by emailing business@southpasadenaca.gov.
3/18/24
This Saint Patrick’s Day, instead of just wearing green, try “going green”. Check out these eco-friendly tips from our Sustainability Division 🍀
Looking for a relaxing way to start your Saturday?
Immerse yourself in nature and join South Pas Active on Saturday, March 16th for a bike ride from Garfield Park to the Nature Park, where Friends of the Nature Park and South Pasadena Beautiful will provide education on native species. Help plant in the park or take a plant home! Free snacks and drinks will be provided back at Garfield Park along with a fun nature-based craft hosted by The Hive. Afterward, feel free to hang out, make friends, and let your children play and enjoy the outdoors. For more information and to RSVP, visit SouthPasActive.org/Projects/Community-events. See you there!
3/14/24
Our Economic Development team has received great feedback from the businesses on the kinds of resources you would like to see! We are excited to announce an upcoming Business Resources Workshop next week, on March 19, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers (1424 Mission Street). Join us for a morning of learning and networking with our partner agencies. You will hear presentations on resources available now for finances, hiring, and growing your business. We look forward to seeing you there! To RSVP, please email business@southpasadenaca.gov.
3/12/2024
The City of South Pasadena Community Development Department is conducting a department assessment, and we are interested in your feedback. The information provided will help us make improvements to how we deliver service to our customers and residents. You can use the QR Code to access our brief survey or click here. For more information please call the South Pasadena Community Development Department at (626) 403-7220.
We at the City of South Pasadena are delighted to welcome the month of Ramadan and send our warmest wishes to all who celebrate! May this month bring an abundance of light and joy into your life.
3/10/24
CNG, also known as compressed natural gas, is an alternative to gasoline or diesel fuel. While CNG is not the cleanest energy source out there, it is safer than gasoline and diesel and can contribute to reducing harmful emissions. The natural gas used to create CNG is the same gas you use in your home for heating and cooking and has become more popular with commercial vehicles including some City vehicles.
In 2009, the City constructed a time-fill CNG station which allowed for overnight refueling of the City’s fleet of CNG vehicles. In 2019, the City received a grant in the amount of $130,000 from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) to upgrade the station and improve operational efficiency. These upgrades included installation of a new compressor unit and increasing electric capacity. The completion of this project provided optimum operation for both the CNG Fueling Station and the EV Charging Station to work together. It also provided critical support for both the Public Works fleet and the Transit Division Senior Bus program. This grant was instrumental in helping the City increase the benefits of CNG to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gases.
The City continues to upgrade its energy and fuel sources implementing cleaner and greener energy solutions that align with the City’s electrification and decarbonization goals. In 2020, with grant funds from MSRC once again ($50,000), the City purchased two electric vehicles to be used primarily for all employee commutes and City/community events. As part of this grant, an electric vehicle charger was also installed at City Hall to support these vehicles.
The City has a long way to go in its electrification and decarbonization goals – next up, expanding EV charging infrastructure and electrifying the City fleet!
3/6/24
Your opinion is important to us! We invite you to participate in our community survey to help shape this year’s fiscal budget. Your feedback will be invaluable in helping us make informed decisions that align with the needs and expectations of our community. The survey will be closing on May 14th, so we kindly request you to take a moment to share your thoughts with us. To participate, please click the here.
3/5/24
Our Economic Development team has received great feedback from the businesses on the kinds of resources you would like to see! We are excited to announce an upcoming Business Resources Workshop on March 19, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers (1424 Mission Street). Join us for a morning of learning and networking with our partner agencies. You will hear presentations on resources available now for finances, hiring, and growing your business. We look forward to seeing you there! To RSVP, please email business@southpasadenaca.gov.
3/5/24
Join us on March 19th at 7 pm in the Library Community Room at 115 El Centro St for an enlightening discussion with John Fleming, Ph.D., Senior Scientist at the Center for Biological Diversity’s Climate Law Institute. Together, let’s delve into the urgent need for deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions to prevent catastrophic damage to our planet. With 75% of global emissions coming from fossil fuels, it’s time to prioritize action. Don’t miss out on this crucial conversation!
3/5/24
City Hall Scoop 