WPRA presses Rec & Parks Commission to follow the Lower Arroyo Master Plan safety guidelines with respect to the Roving Archers
Pasadena governance
Pertaining to political and management issues addressed by the City Council, the commissions or City Staff
WPRA News Spring 2011
In this issue
A summary of Mayor Bill Bogaard’s State of the City address
Recap of 2011 WPRA recommendations and funding
Conserve water
City Hall update: City announces IDS Playhouse suit settlement – City Council and PUSD election results – Ambassador West and City Ventures – City budget and Council fills the pension gap – Successful lease renewal for Linda Vista Park
New City Planning Director, Vince Bertoni, encourages participation to build community consensus
About Vince Bertoni
Progress report for the Rose Bowl renovation
Pasadena’s west side plan update
The Durand home becomes the western part of Arlington Garden
President | Michael Udell |
Vice President | Bill Urban |
Secretary | Robert Holmes |
Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA News Winter 2011
In this issue
The history of Pasadena’s public parks
PUSD school consolidation – two elementary schools close
City Hall update – Army closes Desiderio Center – State pension shortfall impacts city budget – four land-use alternatives to the General Plan – Court ruling forces reconsideration of IDS Playhouse project – Ambassador West update – Pasadena honored for historic preservation – City Council approved new ice rink at the Pasadena Convention Center
Pasadena’s General Plan update and explanation
Col. Jabez Branbury’s home becomes the Tournament House rose garden
E-mail can help take a bite out of neighborhood crime
Rose Bowl renovation slated to begin Jan. 10
Planetary Society’s new headquarters at 85 South Grand Avenue
An open letter from San Rafael Elementary
President | Michael Udell |
Vice President | Bill Urban |
Secretary | Robert Holmes |
Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA News Fall 2010
In this issue
Chief Sanchez share thoughts and concerns – City swears in new chief
WPRA remembers Dorothy Lindsey
The best of times & the worst of times – editorial by Steve Madison
City Hall update: City to split planning and development department – Ambassador West update – IDS Playhouse project update, Dr. Eric Walsh is new public health director
Search for food and water draws coyotes
Hillside ordinance focuses on size, proximity and view
The Stuart home changes location in 1893
San Rafael welcomes new school year
President | Michael Udell |
Vice President | Bill Urban |
Secretary | Robert Holmes |
Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA opposes All Saint’s Church expansion
WPRA presses City Council as it opposes All Saint’s Church’s expansion in the Civic Center
WPRA News Summer 2010
In this issue
A city worth preserving: Pasadena’s first 100 years and the Birth of Pasadena Heritage
Recap of 2010 WPRA recommendations and support and funding
City Hall update: Phil Sanchez is Pasadena’s new police chief – City budget woes continue – City Council approves Rose Bowl renovation plan – General Plan update – Linda Vista traffic plan – 710 tunnel plan divides city officials
City Council approves the IDS Real Estate Group’s Playhouse Plaza project
San Rafael Elementary feature stories
Rose Bowl Operating Company invites the Pasadena community into the Rose Bowl to learn about the proposed renovations
Neighborhood safety update
President | Michael Udell |
Vice President | Bill Urban |
Secretary | Robert Holmes |
Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |
WPRA asks Planning Dept. approve RBOC’s request for CUP
WPRA asks Planning Dept. approve the Rose Bowl Operating Company’s request for a conditional use permit
WPRA commends decision to split Planning and Development Dept.
WPRA commends the decision to split the Planning and Development Department into two separate departments
WPRA presses City Council about Mayfair Manor, demands public process
WPRA presses City Council to approve Planning Commission’s conditions of approval for Mayfair Manor and demand public process
WPRA News Spring 2010
In this issue
City Ventures buys Ambassador West property for 15 million
City Hall Update: City employees furloughed as budget woes continue – City Council approves
Hahamongna Plan – Residents sue to stop Playhouse Plaza Project – New bicycle master plan
Pasadena Beautiful Foundation celebrates 50 years of service
San Rafael Elementary and WPRA sponsor student enrichment and technology programs
Editorial: Development and Design or Dilemma
La Loma Bridge – spanning the Arroyo for neoclassical art’s sake and its retrofit restart
President | Audrey O’Kelley |
Vice President | Mic Hansen |
Secretary | Dorothy Lindsey |
Treasurer | Blaine Cavena |