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The City of South Pasadena is working with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District (LACSD) to facilitate the urgent repair of a sewer pipeline on Mission Street at Garfield Avenue. This work will commence on Tuesday, October 3 through Friday, October 6, 2023.

Residents will not experience any direct disruption to sewer service due to this work. However, the intersection of Mission Street and Garfield Avenue will be partially closed from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. during this period. Thank you for understanding!

10/3/23

Strategic Planning is the opportunity for policymakers to define which policies, programs, projects, and issues are the City’s highest priorities during the coming year and what priorities the staff should be focusing on over and above normal operations of the City.

The City of South Pasadena has adopted a 2021-2026 Strategic Plan, and has been implementing the priorities and goals of the City Council and the community since Fall 2021. With over 50% of the goals completed, the agency looks to revisit the Strategic Plan, to solicit input from community members, and to review and adjust the priorities for the near future.

Get involved in this process by filling out a community survey by October 5, 2023! After filling out the survey, save the date to attend a Public Input Session that a Strategic Planning consultant will analyze solicited feedback from the community. To access the survey, click here.

10/3/23

“Get ready for a spooky showdown! 🎃👻 We’re hosting a citywide Halloween decor contest and we’re on the hunt for the best decorated business and residence. The lucky winners will receive a door or yard sign proclaiming them as the 2023 Halloween Decorating Contest winner. Show off your decorating skills and join the contest today! #HalloweenDecorContest #SpookySeason #2023Winners”

Winners will be announced on October 30!

How to enter:

• Post your décor & tag us on social media
• Or email us photos: socialmedia@southpasadenaca.gov

Get involved and join us at the City’s public meetings this month! Please note that some meetings are subject to change. Check out our City’s website calendar to stay updated!

10/2/23

Modeled after the thousands of other “open streets” or “ciclovia” events that have been organized around the world and across the United States, 626 Golden Streets temporarily opens stretches of roadway for people to walk, jog, skate, bike and more in the San Gabriel Valley. The event series is organized by ActiveSGV, an SGV-based non-profit organization dedicated to realizing a safer, more sustainable and equitable San Gabriel Valley.

There is no “right” way to experience 626 Golden Streets. Participants may join and depart the event route anywhere they wish. We only ask that you be considerate and courteous of others along the way, enjoy the event at your own pace, and check out the many local businesses, organizations, community groups and more who can be found along the event routes. 

Event Goals: 

1. Promote sustainable, active modes of transportation.
2. Encourage play, community connections, and exploration of the San Gabriel Valley’s diverse communities.
3. Improve the health of people of all incomes, abilities, and backgrounds.

We look forward to seeing you there!

9/30/23

Modeled after the thousands of other “Open Streets” or “Ciclovia” events that have been organized around the world and across the United States, 626 Golden Streets temporarily opens stretches of roadway for people to walk, jog, skate, bike and more in the San Gabriel Valley. The event series is organized by ActiveSGV, an SGV-based non-profit organization dedicated to realizing a safer, more sustainable and equitable San Gabriel Valley. Join us on October 29, 2023! To learn more, click here.

Small changes around your home can make a BIG impact when it comes to saving energy & money this summer. Try reducing the temperature on your water heater to reduce the heat lost from the water heater to the surrounding area (also known as standby losses).

Learn more ways to save energy with a FREE home assessment at sgvcog.org/esgv. South Pasadena Residents receive a free South Pasadena Conservation Kit when participating in the eSGV Free Home Assessment. *limit one per residence*

The Library and City are excited to partner with South Pasadena Beautiful to present a special program that is “All Things Trees”!

Join us in the Library Community Room (1115 El Centro Street) on Tuesday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. to hear arborist Richard McLeod’s presentation “Let’s Show the Trees Some Love”. City representatives Arpy Kasparian, Environmental Services & Sustainability Manager and Catrina Peguero, Public Works Operations Manager, will talk about the city’s long-standing Tree City U.S.A. recognition, and will be available to answer questions about city regulations regarding tree planting and trimming, and share tree rebate and resource information.

Finally, librarian Alexis Mendoza will introduce the Library’s interactive Library Park Tree Map and provide a sneak peek into “Sow South Pasadena”, a grant funded series of events and programs that will take place in the spring.

Questions? Contact 626-403-7350.

Join us on Monday, October 2, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers or Zoom to provide your input on strengths and opportunities for improvement in the South Pasadena Police Department. Visit our website calendar on www.southpasadenaca.gov for more details. We thank you in advance for your input, and look forward to seeing you at our public workshop!

9/26/23

Do your part to save water in the City of South Pasadena! On September 6, City Council approved continuing water restrictions and limiting outdoor watering to 2 days per week. Please refer to SouthPasadenaCA.gov/WaterConservation for your watering days (based on street address) and for more information. As a reminder, no outdoor watering is permitted between the hours of 9am and 5pm! Visit SouthPasadenaCA.gov/Rebates to learn more about incentives available to help South Pasadena residents save water.