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South Pasadena News and Updates

The City is seeking qualified, diverse candidates to serve on City commissions. Commissions serve as advisory bodies to review City policy issues and provide policy recommendations to the City Council. Requirements include being a South Pasadena resident and those who are registered to vote. Applications are available for download online (email: cityclerk@southpasadenaca.gov), and at the City Clerk’s Office, 1414 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030.

3/23/22

The annual Spring Eggstravaganza is back and in person at Garfield Park! This sought out event will be held on Saturday, April 16 from 12:00pm-2:00pm. Kids will have a chance to visit and take photos with a bunny, play games and enjoy inflatables, participate in arts & crafts, and participate in an egg hunt!

Pre-sale tickets are now available at $10/child and $16 the day of the event. By tickets by visiting Southpasadenaca.gov/events.

3/22/22

The Los Angeles Registrar-Recorder/ County Clerk announced the updated 2022 Election Administration Plan (EAP) on March 9, 2022. The EAP is available for public review and comment on LAVOTE.GOV/EAP. The RR/CC will hold two (2) public hearings for the public to provide feedback on the EAP. The first public hearing will take place Wednesday, March 23 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, and the second public hearing on Thursday, March 24 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

3/21/22

As a follow up item to the February 23, 2022 City Council Study Session, the City Manager’s office is soliciting additional feedback from the Community to ensure that the community is continuing to be involved in the process per the request of City Council. The last chance to fill out the survey will be today until 6pm.

This item will be returned to City Council on 4/6/22 for further discussion. If you have any questions please contact Mjerejian@southpasadenaca.gov or call (626) 403-7210.

3/21/22

Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Charge Ready Program has launched! By offering significant financial incentives and technical support, SCE’s Charge Ready program helps local governments, businesses, and property owners deploy the necessary infrastructure and equipment to support EV charging stations at their property. With greater ease and affordability, property owners, businesses, and public entities can now meet the growing demand for clean energy charging options from their customers, employees, communities, and/or tenants. Click here to learn more!

3/21/22

As a follow up item to the February 23, 2022 City Council Study Session, the City Manager’s office is soliciting additional feedback from the Community to ensure that the community is continuing to be involved in the process per the request of City Council. This item will be returned to City Council on 4/6/22 for further discussion. To access the survey, please click here. If you have any questions please contact Mjerejian@southpasadenaca.gov or call (626) 403-7210.

See here for the Study Session Agenda Item: https://www.southpasadenaca.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/28342/637807178858000000

3/17/22

On March 24th, 2022, Southern California Edison (SCE) will perform nighttime construction work to replace electrical transmission poles along Park Avenue from Mission Street to Hope Street. The work will require a partial street closure of Park Avenue and will be performed from 10pm to 6am.

SCE will distribute flyers to neighborhood residents notifying them of the construction activity and will post signs and message boards within the vicinity of the work for additional noticing. Temporary power outages may occur as a result of the work. Customers impacted by the power outage will be notified by SCE in advance. This maintenance work is to ensure the continuity of a safe, reliable electrical system which serves the City of South Pasadena. Upon the completion of the project, the overall reliability of the SCE grid system will improve, which will minimize future power outages.

3/17/22

Spring Break Camp Med is now accepting registration for all families.

Kids ages 5-12 will enjoy the week long break full of games, arts and crafts, sports, music and an in-house field trip.

Camp will run from March 28 – April 1, 7:30am-6:00pm at Orange Grove Park.

3/16/22

Supporters of South Pasadena’s float in the annual Rose Parade are being asked to make a donation for a yard sign that will be placed in front of homes and businesses.

The sign read: “Proud Supporter of OUR float. Thank You!

South Pasadena’s 2022 entry – “Sky’s the Limit” – earned the city the prestigious Founder Award in the last Rose Parade.

To order a sign, go to SPTOR.org or contact Wende Lee, a SPTOR board member, at wendelee323@gmail.com Donations can also be made at SPTOR, PO Box 3662, South Pasadena, CA 91031

3/15/22