Join us for a community meeting on October 7, 2023 to provide input in proposed amendments to the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance that address substantial remodel evictions. This meeting is available to attend in person and virtually!
9/22/23
If you walk, cycle, take transit, drive, live, or work in South Pasadena…We want to hear from you!
Two Los Angeles County Metro grants have been awarded to the City, and they are dedicated to improving the major thoroughfares of Fremont Avenue, Fair Oaks Avenue, and Huntington Drive. The City has onboarded Toole Design Group, a consultant that will conduct the early planning and design process.
A crucial element in the early phases of this project, is the input from our community. Your feedback, ideas, and suggestions will help shape the future of what these major thoroughfares will look like.
📣Get involved by joining us at the following input opportunities and open studio sessions. We look forward to hearing from you!
9/20/23
Join Upper San Gabriel Valley MWD for an IN PERSON Workshop at the Upper District Headquarters in Monrovia on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 9:00am. The “Gardening for Shade and Other Landscaping Challenges” Workshop is free but advanced registration is required. Please make sure to sign up here.
One of the more challenging landscape situations is designing for a dry shade garden, especially if you want color. Join the workshop to learn more about:
Use what you learn from this class to plan your dry shade garden with City rebates for drought tolerant plants and drip irrigation.
Having difficulty navigating this event? Email questions to: Classes@TurfTransformation.com. Be sure to include the date of the class in your email so your questions can be directed to the correct party. For more information about this event, please visit upperdistrict.org/water-smart-workshops/
Coastal Cleanup Day is California’s largest volunteer event and allows anyone in California to make a change by helping the environment. When the trash we toss makes its way to the ocean, it harms wildlife and threatens physical habitats. It’s time to clean it up! Join the California Coastal Commission for the 39th California Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 23 from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
To find your nearest cleanup site, visit CoastalCleanupDay.org and check out the map of all sites throughout California. You’ll find a series of pins on the map for each cleanup site, each containing the information you’ll need for that site.
If you are unable to attend the event but would like to donate and support the California Coastal Cleanup Day, visit this link. If you’d like to purchase tee shirts, prints, tote bags, or other items that help support the cause, visit this link. For any questions, email coast4u@coastal.ca.gov.
The South Pasadena ban on gas-powered leaf blowers is in full effect and enforcement efforts are underway. The City’s Community Improvement Officer has issued over 100 warning letters and dozens of notices of violation. City staff continue to provide education and outreach on alternative equipment with in-person demonstrations.
This time – we’re coming to you! On Monday, September 18, keep an eye out for the American Green Zone Alliance rolling down your street with various models of electric equipment. We’ll stop by to say hello to your gardener and show them the kinds of equipment that are available and compliant within South Pasadena.
Folks will also learn how to apply for one of two incentive programs that are available for gardeners. For more information on South Pasadena’s ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, resources available for new electric equipment, and how to report a violation, visit: http://www.SouthPasadenaCA.gov/LeafBlowers.
Are you interested in volunteering at the South Pasadena Nature Park?
Join the Friends of the Nature Park for a Volunteer Day on September 16 to plant, remove weeds and litter, build paths, and enjoy the beautiful park!
Where: 100 block of Pasadena Avenue, east of York Street Bridge
(Entrance is marked with a plaque on the rock wall, street parking available on Pasadena Ave.)
When: Saturday, September 16, 2023
Nature Park volunteers should:
Volunteer Days are usually held on the third Saturday of the month from 9am to 12pm. Visit www.weedingwildsuburbia.com/nature-park to learn more about this four-acre habitat park and how you can be involved in keeping it beautiful.
The City of South Pasadena is developing a draft ordinance that addresses the issue of substantial remodel evictions. We currently have a no-fault just cause eviction moratorium and want to hear from you on this matter.
If you need an extension beyond September 17 or have any questions, please contact Leah Demarest at ldemarest@southpasadenaca.gov or (626) 372-8755.
The flyer can be found below in three different languages:
For more information click here.
South Pasadena Residents will receive a FREE Water Conservation Kit for completing the eSGV Free Home Assessment. *While supplies last.
Efficient San Gabriel Valley (eSGV) free Home Energy Efficiency Assessments are no-cost assessments that can be done in person or virtually and are meant to provide residents with information and resources to implement energy efficiency upgrades within their homes. Residents will receive a personalized report for their home, including short-term and long-term water conservation and energy efficiency measures. All residents are encouraged to sign up – this program is open to both homeowners and renters! Each South Pasadena residence that participates will receive a FREE Water Conservation Kit including a custom South Pasadena bucket, a moisture meter, a hose nozzle, a hose timer, faucet aerators, toilet tank banks, leak detector tablets, and more resources to assist in implementing the recommended water conservation measures! The Kit is offered while supplies last so hurry and sign up today!
Looking to upgrade your high-polluting vehicle for something a little cleaner? South Coast AQMD’s Replace Your Ride program will pay you to do it! Eligible participants in the current program can receive up to $9,500 per voucher to purchase a newer more fuel-efficient vehicle at reduced cost, in exchange for retiring their older gas or diesel-powered vehicle. Not enough? The program recently received additional funding and the voucher amount is expected to increase to $12,000 later this fall.
Applicants can also choose to scrap their older vehicle in exchange for a voucher that can be used for an electric bike, car sharing, or public transportation passes.
To be eligible for the program, applicants must:
For a full list of requirements and to apply for free, please visit ReplaceYourRide.com and select the Get Started tab. If you are interested in applying or determining your eligibility, call (844) 797-2223 for further information.
Join the Metropolitan Water District on Tuesday, September 12 for a free virtual Design Garden Workshop. Start time is 6:00 PM. The class is free, but advanced registration is required. Please make sure to sign up here.
In this class, you will learn how to identify critical steps for successfully designing a watershed-wise landscape. Topics include:
On the day of the event, you can click HERE to join. Zoom may ask you to re-enter your name and email.
Use what you learn from this class to plan your drought tolerant garden. Be sure to take advantage of the City’s water conservation rebates (including drought tolerant plants!) and MWD’s turf replacement rebate to help make your garden dreams a reality!
Having difficulty navigating this event? Email questions to: Classes@TurfTransformation.com. Be sure to include the date of the class in your email so your questions can be directed to the correct party. For more information about this event, please visit upperdistrict.org/water-smart-workshops/
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