City Hall Scoop

The Regular Planning Commission meeting tonight (September 13) at 6:30 p.m. will consider the proposed mixed-use project at 1020 El Centro Street (former school district site).

In-Person: 1424 Mission St.

Zoom Meeting ID: 835 3043 9651

9/13/22

The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) has extended a Flex Alert for today, Thursday, September 8, 2022. The hours of the Flex Alert have been extended to the hours of 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

We are once again asking everyone to do their part by conserving energy throughout the day, especially during the Flex Alert hours of 3 p.m. to 10 p.m., to help prevent the possibility of rotating outages.  To stay up to date and follow grid conditions in real-time visit caiso.com.

9/08/22

City Hall and all facilities will have limited availability between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, due to an employee event.

Please refer to the city’s website or mobile app as an additional resource for information and to submit any service requests.

Thank you for your understanding.

9/08/22

The City is excited to share that our Open House event is going to be on October 2, 2022 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM in front of South Pasadena City Hall (1414 Mission Street) Join us for a Citywide event filled with music, giveaways, tours, and the chance to meet the South Pasadena City team. We look forward to seeing all of our community attend and encourage you all to share the word with your neighbors!

The event will be held on Mission Street between Fair Oaks Avenue and Fremont Avenue. For more information, please contact us at (626) 403-7380 or visit southpasadenaca.gov/events.

9/7/22

The City is aware of various power outage issues occurring as the state and much of the West is enduring an historically long and record-breaking heat wave, straining the grid from high electricity use. We are looking to address the issue, and encourage residents to check SoCal Edison for continuous updates.

The California Independent System Operator (ISO) has issued an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) 2, effective today from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The emergency alert has been declared to help the grid secure more supplies and urge market participants to lower demand on the system.

A Flex Alert is also in effect again for today, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. to help alleviate grid stress and avoid rotating power outages.
When the Flex Alert conservation period is in effect, consumers are urged to:

• Set their thermostat to 78 degrees
• Avoid using the oven, dishwasher, washer and dryer
• Turn off unnecessary lights
• To be as comfortable as possible during the Flex Alert hours, consumers are also
  encouraged to manage electricity use by taking these steps before 4 p.m. today:
   Pre-cool your home by lowering the thermostat as low as 72 degrees
   Use major appliances, like dishwashers, washers and dryers, and ovens
   Adjust blinds and drapes to cover windows
  

9/7/22

The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) has declared an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) 2 and could soon elevate the alert to an EEA 3, indicating that rotating outages may begin shortly. Rotating outages, should they occur, typically last about one hour and take place across the state regardless of energy provider.

We encourage people to take action by:

•            Turn off your air conditioning or set your thermostat to 78 degrees.
•            Close doors and windows and adjust window shades.
•            Keep your refrigerator and freezer closed.
•            Shut off and unplug appliances.
•            Run your laptop on battery until after 9 p.m.

9/6/22

Join the Library Board of Trustees on Thursday, September 7, for a meeting!

The agenda will include:

• Library and Library Park Health and Safety

• Summer 2022 Outcomes Survey Results

• Library Strategic Plan Update

• Library Operations Update

The meeting will be available in our hybrid in-person/virtual format. To access the full agenda, visit our website’s Library Board of Trustees page!

Are you interested in replacing your water-intensive grass with a water-wise alternative? Join Metropolitan Water District for a FREE Webinar: Goodbye Grass on Saturday, September 10, from 10 am to 11 am. Learn how to remove turf without the use of chemicals and how to successfully apply for the turf replacement rebate through Metropolitan Water District. 

During this webinar, you will learn more about rebates available to Metropolitan Water District (MWD) customers. In South Pasadena, the City also has a series of rebates available for our residents, such as Water Efficient Plants or Native Tree rebates. The City also co-funds MWD rebates to incentivize residents to take advantage of water-saving practices. Visit the City rebate website to learn more.

 View this introductory training video about California Native Plants Landscaping. This class is free, but registration is required. Click on the flyer above or this link to register for the webinar. 

The California Independent System Operator has once again issued a statewide Flex Alert, a call for voluntary electricity conservation today from 4pm-9pm. Let’s do our part to help conserve energy and help protect the state’s energy grid!

9/1/22

Join the Library Board of Trustees tonight for a Special Meeting! The meeting is available in a hybrid in-person and virtual format. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Bequest to the South Pasadena Library for Capital Improvements to the Children’s Wing. For access to the full agenda, click here.

8/30/22