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Pasadena governance

Pertaining to political and management issues addressed by the City Council, the commissions or City Staff

WPRA News Summer 2015

1 Jul 2015

In this issue

Historic votes and new voices opposing tunnels point to new transportation models

2015 elections usher in a new era at City Hall

La Loma Bridge will soon close for retrofit

Appeals court rejects Rose Bowl/NFL EIR suit

Briefs: Pedestrian improvements at Colorado and Fair Oaks – Drought, water-restrictions will impact public lands and trees – City adopts Level 2water shortage plan

City seeks “mansionization” answers and standards

Critical canyon water, Hahamongna sediment and Arroyo restoration projects move forward

The tide has turned for San Rafael Elementary

Arroyo Seco Arts & Music Festival at the Rose Bowl

The history of mustaches, cigars and pulpits: Robert Burdette in Pasadena

PresidentGeoffrey Baum
Vice PresidentSarah Gavit
SecretaryJustin Chapman
TreasurerBlaine Cavena

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Devil’s Gate Dam Sediment Removal “Big Dig” Pasadena Central District Pasadena City Council Pasadena drought & water contamination Pasadena governance Pasadena history Pasadena maintenance & utilities Pasadena mansionization Pasadena planning & development Pasadena social scene Pasadena traffic Pasadena Unified School District Rose Bowl San Rafael Elementary SR-710 tunnel proposal - closing the gap - DEIR & FEIS

WPRA urges the Mayor and Council to fight the SR-710 freeway tunnel alternative

4 Apr 2015

WPRA urges the Mayor and City Council to continue fighting the SR-710 freeway tunnel alternative proposed by Metro and Caltrans

Filed Under: Letters Tagged With: Pasadena City Council Pasadena governance Pasadena neighborhood associations Pasadena traffic SR-710 tunnel proposal - closing the gap - DEIR & FEIS

WPRA News Spring 2015

23 Mar 2015

In this issue

La Loma Bridge will close as it approaches its retrofit

Briefs: Council tries once more to oppose SR-710 tunnel – Working Group: tunnel option is not a preferred alternative

Caltrans and Metro release SR-710 DEIR – WPRA response team gets to work

Beetle threat may not be as great as first thought

City Council renews contract with Pasadena Roving Archers

Hahamongna sediment lawsuit proceeds

Seasonal rain disappoints and water supply continues to ebb

Opinion: Feds back efforts to restore Arroyo stream but the City must engage

Bill Bogaard’s 16 years as our first elected Mayor

Community hears about Rose Bowl plans and finances

The winter residence of Newton Claypool on Terrace Drive

PresidentGeoffrey Baum
Vice PresidentSarah Gavit
SecretaryJustin Chapman
TreasurerBlaine Cavena

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Devil’s Gate Dam Sediment Removal “Big Dig” Pasadena City Council Pasadena drought & water contamination Pasadena governance Pasadena history Pasadena maintenance & utilities Pasadena traffic Pasadena trees and open spaces Rose Bowl SR-710 tunnel proposal - closing the gap - DEIR & FEIS

WPRA opposes Council’s vote for Desiderio Park restroom

12 Sep 2014

WPRA opposed the City Council’s 4 to 3 vote to include a restroom for the Desiderio Park

Filed Under: Letters Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Desiderio Project Pasadena City Council Pasadena governance Pasadena maintenance & utilities Pasadena neighborhood associations

WPRA recommends modification of transportation metrics

20 Jul 2014

WPRA documents its concerns and recommendations regarding proposed modification of transportation metrics

Filed Under: Letters Tagged With: Pasadena City Council Pasadena governance Pasadena neighborhood associations Pasadena traffic

WPRA News Spring 2014

27 Mar 2014

In this issue

Opinion: Raising the alarm about Metro’s proposed 710 Freeway twin tunnels

Briefs: Ambassador Gardens meets inclusionary housing obligation on and off site – General Plan moves forward – PWP joins state and local leaders in calling for more water conservation in 2014

Mayor Bogaard’s State of the City report

Opinion: A plan for a restored Arroyo Seco

Once plentiful, Pasadena’s water supply is now scarce resource

County gives new life to 88-year-old Arroyo sewer lines

$525,000 La Casita renovation gets underway

Gardening at Garfield School

PresidentBill Urban
Vice PresidentCatherine Stringer
SecretaryRobert Holmes
TreasurerBlaine Cavena

Tagged With: Ambassador Campus Housing Development Arroyo Seco Devil’s Gate Dam Sediment Removal “Big Dig” Pasadena drought & water contamination Pasadena General Plan Pasadena governance Pasadena history Pasadena La Casita del Arroyo Pasadena maintenance & utilities Pasadena planning & development Pasadena social scene Pasadena trees and open spaces SR-710 tunnel proposal - closing the gap - DEIR & FEIS

WPRA opposes LA County Flood Control District’s plan to clean Devil’s Gate Dam

20 Jan 2014

To Los Angeles County Flood Control District – the WPRA opposes the LA County Flood Control District’s crash plan to clean out Devil’s Gate Dam

Filed Under: Letters Tagged With: Pasadena City Council Pasadena governance Pasadena neighborhood associations Pasadena trees and open spaces

WPRA advises Council about Devil’s Gate Dam sediment removal

20 Jan 2014

To Mayor Bill Bogaard – WPRA proposes recommendations to the City Council about the sediment removal at the Devil’s Gate Dam

Filed Under: Letters Tagged With: Devil’s Gate Dam Sediment Removal “Big Dig” Pasadena City Council Pasadena governance Pasadena neighborhood associations Pasadena trees and open spaces

WPRA supports the designation of So. Grand-Covington Place as a landmark district

1 Jan 2014

WPRA tells City Council that it supports the designation of So Grand-Covington Place as a landmark district

Filed Under: Letters Tagged With: Pasadena City Council Pasadena governance Pasadena mansionization Pasadena neighborhood associations Pasadena planning & development

WPRA promotes creating a Landmark District for So. Grand-Covington Place

12 Nov 2013

WPRA promotes creating a Landmark District for the South Grand-Covington Place area

Filed Under: Letters Tagged With: Pasadena City Council Pasadena governance Pasadena mansionization Pasadena neighborhood associations Pasadena planning & development

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