Are you or your gardener still using a gas-powered leaf blower?! Enforcement of the ordinance banning gas-powered leaf blowers is underway! Reports of violations are being collected and notices are being mailed out to violators. To report a violation, email LeafBlowers@SouthPasadenaCA.gov and include location, time, and any photos of the gas-powered leaf blowers in use.
Please visit SouthPasadenaCA.gov/LeafBlowers for more information on the ordinance, FAQs, upcoming events, and how your gardener can get a discount on an electric leaf blower!
A federal grant is providing the opportunity to upgrade traffic signals on Fair Oaks Avenue between Columbia Street and Huntington Drive. Concurrent with traffic signal improvements will be opportunities to improve curb ramps, sidewalks, and crosswalks to provide ADA compliance and improve pedestrian safety, median nose reconstruction where needed, and pedestrian detection devices along Fair Oaks Avenue.
Join us for a Community Workshop on May 18, 2023 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Library Community Room (1115 El Centro Street) to learn more about the project.
The community is invited to a giant yard sale at the War Memorial Building this month to raise funds for South Pasadena’s iconic self-built float! The two-day event will be held on Friday and Saturday, May 19 and 20. Items are needed for the sale and can be donated at the site May 16-18.
All sale items are donated by community members. Collectibles, tools, electronics, antiques, furniture, dishware, jewelry, children’s items and many other treasures! We hope to see you there. For more information, contact Fillingham at sftballsteve@aol.com.
The City of South Pasadena City Manager’s Office is working with each department on completing organizational assessments focused on service to the community, staffing level, workflows, policy review, as well as industry best practices and trends. These organizational assessments and actionable recommendations are presented to the City Council to make improvements to the level of service to the community.
Attend a meting to learn more about the assessment and provide input:
Monday, June 5, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. – in person and virtual.
City Council Chambers, City Hall, 1424 Mission Street.
Get involved in the City’s budget process by attending the following upcoming meetings! For more information, visit our City’s budget website by clicking here.
Signups are now being taken for the annual Golf Tournament benefitting the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses float. The fundraiser takes place June 17 at the 18-hole, 3-par Arroyo Seco Golf Course, 1055 Lohman Lane in South Pasadena. Registration begins at 7 a.m., with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Gofers all start at the same time at different holes.
The admission includes lunch, awards and a raffle drawing following the tournament. Teams play a best ball or “scramble” game, whereby the team advances based on the best shot made at each hole. At Hole #17, any player can pay a $10 entry fee to take a chance to win $10,000. The requirement is to make a hole-in-one shot. The prize is courtesy of Mamma’s Brick Oven Pizza & Pasta of South Pasadena.
Awards are for first- and second-place teams and for both men’s and women’s teams’ shots deemed closest to the hole at a designated hole. Singles are $90 each, and a foursome costs $300 if paid by June 15. The fee is $100 per player on the day of the event. To sign up, contact Alan Vlacich at avlacich@gmail.com. All proceeds go toward expenses incurred in building and decorating the city’s self-built float for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade that takes place every January.
South Pasadena, we’re ready to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month this Saturday with food, music, and an amazing lineup of cultural performances! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event at Garfield Park beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Save the date for two Community Budget Workshops on May 18, 2023! There will be one session in the morning and one in the evening to accommodate various schedules. In addition, the meeting will also be available to access on Zoom and in person at the City Council Chambers (1424 Mission Street).
We look forward to seeing you there and hearing your input on the FY 2023-2024 budget. For any questions, please contact the Finance Department by calling (626) 403-7250 or by emailing financedepartment@southpasadenca.gov.
Don’t forget to join us tomorrow at the South Pasadena Job Fair! Join us to learn about opportunities available in multiple industries such as medical, hospitality, retail, transportation, construction, and many more! We will see you there from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the South Pasadena Library Community Room (1115 El Centro Street)
Did you know that as the property owner, YOU are responsible for ensuring gas-powered leaf blowers are not used on your property? Residents will be fined if their gardener uses gas-powered leaf blowers. Make the switch today! For more information on the City’s leaf blower ordinance, visit www.SouthPasadenaCA.gov/LeafBlowers.
Incentive programs for landscapers are available!
On March 30th, South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) increased funding for the 2023 Commercial Lawn and Garden Equipment Incentive and Exchange (eL&G) Program. Discounts of up to 85% off electric equipment are available for commercial gardeners and landscapers, school districts, and non-profit organizations. Click the image or this link to learn more!
The Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) is a program set in place to assist small businesses and sole proprietors (or unincorporated businesses) in purchasing zero-emission equipment in California. This program helps businesses purchase electric equipment, including electric leaf blowers, at a discounted rate of UP TO 70% off! Learn more about how to participate in the California CORE incentive program by clicking this link or the image above.
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