Mountain Views News          Saturday, February 7, 2015

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Mountain View News Saturday, February 7, 2015


Restrictions 

on Recycling 
Centers to 
Take Effect

Police Seize Handguns, 
Make Three More Arrests

City Strikes 
Tentative 
Deal with 
Archers

 Just days after the city council 
met Monday Night to discuss 
recent gun related violence in 
the city, in which Police Chief 
Phillip Sanchez stated was 
related to gang rivalry, police 
say three more arrests were 
made involving weapons —
including a loaded handgun 
thrown outside a home.

 According to police, within a 
15-hour period, Wednesday, 
Pasadena police officers 
responded to two separate calls 
for service and locate suspects 
armed with handguns. The first 
incident occurred on at 1:30 
a.m. when residents reported 
shots fired in the area of 
Hammond Street and Summit 
Avenue. The first officers arrived 
within 58 seconds, although 
no shooting victims were 
identified. Additional officers 
searched the immediate area 
and observed a vehicle at Maple 
Street and Wilson Avenue fail 
to stop for a posted sign. The 
officers conducted a traffic 
stop and recovered a handgun 
throw from the vehicle. The 
investigation revealed the 
occupants had gang association 
and one person admitted to 
shooting the gun at Hammond 
and Summit. Two juveniles and 
one adult Hispanic male were 
arrested Police Lt. Tracey Ibarra 
said. 

 The second arrest occurred 
at 4:15 p.m. in the 100 block 
of Pepper Street. Police 
officers responded to a citizen’s 
complaint of gambling in the 
Pepper Cul-de-sac. As officers 
converged at the location, 
one member of the group ran. 
Officers pursued the individual 
who threw a loaded handgun 
into a residential patio. The 
suspect was apprehended 
without incident and the 
loaded handgun was recovered. 
Officers learned the adult Black 
male suspect was on probation 
for his conviction in July 2014 
of carrying a loaded firearm, 
Ibarra said 

She said Forty-eight hours 
earlier, Pasadena police 
officers responded to the 2800 
block of Colorado Boulevard 
regarding a retail theft. 
Officers responded quickly and 
observed the suspect vehicle 
driving away from the store. 
Officers conducted a traffic 
stop and discovered the suspect 
(adult Asian male) possessed a 
loaded handgun. The suspect 
was arrested without incident 
and he too had been previously 
convicted of possession of a 
handgun. 

During Monday night’s 
meeting, Sanchez said some of 
the violence was between a feud 
with the “Crips and Bloods.”

 Persons are encouraged to 
report suspicious activity by 
calling 9-1-1 for emergencies 
or 626-744-4241 for non-
emergencies. Individuals 
may also anonymously 
report criminal activity at 
“LACrimeStoppers.org” or 
“wetip.com”.

 The city council voted 
unanimously Monday night 
to make permanent, what 
was a moratorium on new 
recycling facilities, adding 
instead, new development 
and operational standards 
applicable to recycling 
facilities and to require 
existing and new facilities 
to obtain conditional use 
permits. The temporary 
moratorium was set to 
expire on March 11.

 The approved second 
reading of the ordinance 
was heard without any 
comments from the public.

 According to the 
ordinance, a facility must 
be located at least 200 feet 
from any, residential use, 
child day-care centers, large 
and small family day-care 
homes, park and recreation 
facility, public or private 
school, or religious facility 
(excluding temporary 
uses), that existed before 
the establishment of the 
recycling facility; and at 
least 100 feet from any 
public right-of-way. 

 The hours of operation 
are limited to 9:00 a.m. to 
4:00 p.m., Monday through 
Saturday although the 
hours can be extended to 
7:00 p.m. during Daylights 
Saving Time.

 Other mandates include 
that the site be free of litter 
and any other unsanitary 
materials and are cleaned of 
debris on a daily basis. The 
facility must also free from 
rodents at all times.

 Any recycling facility 
must also have a telephone 
number of the operator 
clearly displayed.

 Other requirements refer 
to signage, Identification 
of allowed materials and 
storage requirements 
among other things.

 Any recycling facilities 
considered non-
conforming must be 
brought into compliance, 
completely, by Nov. 1 or 
the facility will be removed 
according to the ordinance. 

 City Manager Michael 
Beck said the enhanced 
regulation will reduce 
community concern and 
potential public nuisance 
impacts associated with the 
facilities.

By Dean Lee

 At the end of a nearly five-hour 
discussion Monday night, the 
city council approved entering 
into an operating agreement 
with the Pasadena Roving 
Archers giving exclusive use of 
the lower Arroyo archery range 
to archers. But not before first 
taking issue with the group 
being out of compliancy with 
the Secretary of State’s Office 
and the amount of insurance 
coverage the organization 
should have —also at issue was 
finding an alternate site for 
archery in the city, something 
they took up as a separate vote. 

 Towards the end of the meeting, 
Councilmember Steve Madison 
referenced a document dated 
Jan. 23, saying the Pasadena 
Roving Archers had been 
suspended as a corporation by 
the Secretary of State. 

 “You are correct, much to my 
surprise, we are an all-volunteer 
organization, we had a new 
treasurer and secretary and the 
renewal notice was overlooked,” 
said Pasadena Roving Archers 
President Gary Spiers. “That is 
being corrected right now.”

 Before the vote, Vice Mayor 
Jacque Robinson said any 
agreement would be contingent 
on providing documentation. 

“I don’t know the reason for 
the discrepancy but we are not 
going to resolve it tonight and 
they’re not going to call anybody 
by tonight either,” she said. “I’m 
completely fine with making it 
contingent on that they present 
to the city staff the appropriate 
documentation for both the 
insurance and the nonprofit 
status.”

 The council discussed raising 
the insurance required from $1 
million to $10 million.

 Along with Robinson, 
Gene Masuda, Victor Gordo, 
John Kennedy and Margaret 
McAustin voted in favor of the 
agreement with the Pasadena 
Roving Archers and rules for 
archery. Mayor Bill Bogaard, 
Madison and Councilmember 
Terry Tornek voted against 
them. 

 Most of the comments, both 
in person and submitted in 
writing, favored the Pasadena 
Roving Archers. A number of 
them used movie references to 
make the point.

 “Please preserve the historic 
lower Arroyo archery range, 
the oldest field archery range 
in the country and historical 
site of the 1938 classic movie 
“The Adventured of Robin 
Hood” staring Errol Flynn,” said 
Armando Ramirez.

 Another resident used another 
popular movie to back moving 
archery out of the Arroyo, a 
recommendation made by the 
group Stewards of Public Lands.

 “I’m delighted that the Hunger 
Games has interested young 
people in a new sport,” said 
Christle Balvin. “But I agree 
that the lower Arroyo, used 
by neighbors for recreation, 
dog walking and equestrian 
activities may not be the best 
place for serious archery.”

 Tornek said they had no 
intention of evicting the archers 
from the Arroyo, “I think 
they’re historic presence and 
participation and the culture of 
the city... they have earned the 
right to be there.” 

 Tornek said he was concerned 
the archers will ultimately 
become victims of the own 
success suggesting the activity 
had intensified causing 
problems between dog walkers 
and archers.

 A second vote by the council 
passed 6 to 2, directing the 
city manager to work with 
the Pasadena Roving Archers 
and residents to pursue the 
identification of suitable 
additional alternate sites for 
archery.

 The agreement also removes an 
unofficial path which bisects the 
interior of the range, establishes 
a mandatory safety and training 
program and requirement for 
associated credentials, relocates 
roughly 150 linear feet of 
trail to relocate target 14 onto 
public property and maintain 
regulation shooting distances, 
establishes codification and 
posting of rules for use of 
the archery range and the 
installation of a natural barrier, 
consisting of rocks and plants to 
separate archery and other park 


Public To 
Share Input 
on City Trees

Restored City Historic 
Exhibition Hall To Open

 City residents, businesses 
and visitors are encouraged 
to complete a short online 
survey to help the Department 
of Public Works gauge public 
opinion on the importance of 
Pasadena’s urban forest. The 
10-question survey, www.
cityofpasadena. 

 net/publicworks/
urbanforestsurvey, will be 
available through Tuesday, 
Feb. 17, 2015.

 Public Works retained local 
environmental firm Dudek 
to update and consolidate 
Pasadena’s public tree 
management practices, tree 
protection guidelines and 
tree ordinance information 
into one document called the 
Urban Forest Management 
Plan (UFMP).

 The survey is an initial step 
in the development of the 
UFMP. Community input 
is instrumental in shaping 
Pasadena’s public tree polices 
and will be included as an 
essential component of the 
UFMP.

 Public Works and Dudek will 
present information on the 
UFMP components at 6 p.m. 
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, at 
the Urban Forestry Advisory 
Committee (UFAC) meeting 
held at City Yards, 233 W. 
Mountain St., Room 210-
220, second floor. The public 
will have the opportunity 
to provide feedback about 
public tree issues. The UFAC 
agenda will be posted online, 
www.cityofpasadena.net/
PublicWorks/Urban-Forestry-
Advisory-Committee, by 5 
p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015.

 
One of Pasadena’s oldest 
public event buildings will be 
officially brought back to life 
with a ribbon-cutting ceremony 
on Sunday at 6 p.m.

 The historic Pasadena Civic 
Auditorium Exhibition Hall – 
also known as Exhibit Hall “C” 
– will reopen after last serving as 
an exhibition hall and ballroom 
in 1976. The public is invited 
to attend the ribbon-cutting 
ceremony and the first event at 
the restored 17,000-square-foot 
hall in nearly 40 years.

 MUSE/IQUE, a musical 
“travelling party of smart 
fun,” kicks off its 2015 
Uncorked Series with “Liberty/
Conceived,” an unconventional 
orchestral tribute to Abraham 
Lincoln after the ribbon-cutting 
ceremony.

 Michael Ross, chief executive 
officer of the Pasadena Center 
Operating Company said “We 
are thrilled that an event of this 
stature and importance will re-
open the hall. This is the ideal 
location for what we know will 
be an exciting and exceptional 
experience for the audience and 
the performers alike.”

 Constructed in 1931 as part 
of the original Pasadena Civic 
Auditorium, the exhibit hall 
was used for conventions, 
dances and various exhibits. 
It was repurposed as home 
to the Pasadena Ice Skating 
Center in 1976. The hall sat idle, 
after the ice rink left in 2011, 
until undergoing the $900,000 
renovation over the past six 
months. 

 “We’re excited to bring back 
one of Pasadena’s original 
exhibition halls with all of its 
luster, glory and celebrated 
architecture,” Ross said. “The 
restored building now has 
modern amenities, which 
will give the city increased 
capacity for bigger and better 
trade shows, consumer shows, 
conventions, banquets and 
other events.”

 As a special educational 
service to the community, 
the public is invited to attend 
with unreserved seating, but 
reservations are required. 
To register, visit http://www.
visitpasadena.com/events/
historic-exhibit-hall-grand-
re-opening/. MUSE/IQUE 
members and ticket buyers will 
have preferred seating closest to 
the stage. Parking is available at 
the Civic Center’s underground 
structure off Marengo or Euclid 
avenues.

JPL to give Free Talk on 
Charting Climate Change

 During free Lectures at both 
Pasadena City College and 
JPL, “No Way Back: Charting 
Irreversible Climate Change 
Jason-3,” scientists will 
discuss, Jason-3 an Earth 
satellite designed to make 
observations of ocean 
topography and how it will 
serve as our eyes on sea level 
rise. Measuring global sea 
level once every 10 days, 
it will chart out the global 
rise of the oceans--a rise 
that is unlikely to subside 
or reverse for generations. 
Jason-3 will also measure 
the tilt of the ocean surface, 
providing oceanographers 
with information about 
ocean currents, and it will 
measure wind and waves, 
helping forecasters predict 
marine weather. It will even 
find local warm spots that 
can intensify hurricanes.

 “As humans drive Earth’s 
climate into a new regime, it 
is critical to keep our fingers 
on the pulse of the planet,” 
event organizers said. “Sea 
level rise is both a stark 
reminder of our impact on 
the climate and its impact 
on us. The oceans capture 
over 90 percent of the heat 
trapped by greenhouse gases, 
expanding as they warm. 
They also collect water from 
melting glaciers and ice 
sheets, making sea level rise 
a doubly important indicator 
of global warming. Sea level 
will continue to rise, but 
how fast?” The free lectures 
are Feb. 12 at JPL’s Theodore 
von Kármán Auditorium, 
and Feb. 13 at Pasadena City 
College; both at 7 p.m.

Pet of the 
Week


Jason-3

Learn How to Produce 
Your Own TV Show

 
Chocolate is a female 
10-month-old brown 
Pit Bull Terrier mix who 
enjoys attention, playtime, 
and going for walks. She 
is very sweet and interacts 
well with other dogs. The 
regular dog adoption fee 
is $125 which includes the 
spay or neuter surgery, 
microchip, vaccinations, 
and a free follow-up health 
check at a participating vet.

 New adopters will receive 
complimentary health and 
wellness exam from VCA 
Animal Hospitals, as well 
as a goody bag filled with 
information on how to care 
for your pet. 

 Call the Pasadena 
Humane Society & SPCA 
at 626.792.7151 or visit at 
361 S. Raymond Ave. in 
Pasadena. Adoption hours 
are 11-4 Sunday, 9-5 Tuesday 
–Friday, 9-4 Saturday. Pets 
may not be available for 
adoption and cannot be 
held for potential adopters 
from phone calls or email. 
Directions and photos of all 
pets can be found at www.
pasadenahumane.org.

 


 

 Mayor Bogaard and 
Councilmember Steve 
Madison invite the public to 
a special ceremony Sunday, 
honoring Betty and Charles 
“Kicker” McKenney for their 
contributions to Arlington 
Garden, Pasadena’s only 
dedicated public garden. The 
event is from 2-3:30 p.m. at 
Arlington Garden, located at the 
corner of Pasadena Avenue and 
Arlington Drive. Street parking 
is available on Arlington Drive.

 During the ceremony Mayor 
Bogaard and Councilmember 
Madison will unveil a plaque 
expressing the City’s gratitude 
for the McKenneys’ continuous 
and diligent work at the 
garden. Known as the “constant 
gardeners” of Arlington Garden, 
the McKenneys have been 
instrumental in helping the 
City transform the Caltrans-
owned lot into a colorful 
Mediterranean-style garden 
boasting thousands of drought-
tolerant trees and plants, vernal 
pools and bench areas for rest 
and relaxation.

 Arlington Garden was once the 
site of the Durand Estate from 
1904 to 1964. After the mansion 
and surrounding gardens 
fell into disrepair, Caltrans 
purchased the property in 1964 
to store heavy equipment for 
construction of the planned 710 
freeway expansion. The City 
currently leases the property 
from Caltrans, and since 2002 
has developed it into a beautiful 
Pasadena gem that once again 
catches the eyes of residents, 
visitors and passersby.

 New Citizen Journalism 
training starts Wednesday 
nights, learn how to report 
news using social media 
skills.

City to Hold 
Arlington 
Garden 
Recognition 
Ceremony

 With the opening of 
the new Pasadena Media 
studios at 150 S. Los Robles 
Ave, they are offering free 
television-training programs 
for producers. Plan to attend 
an orientation to discover 
the right classes for you. 
Producers’ Training teaches 
how to produce shows for 
The Arroyo Channel. Studio 
Production/ Equipment 
training is also offered to 
volunteer crew members. In 
addition, on-going training 
will soon be available in 
citizen journalism and 
digital film groups. Call the 
office (626) 794-8585 or go 
to PASADENAMEDIA.ORG 
and explore what Pasadena 
Media has to offer.

History of 
the Buffalo 
Soldiers

 In honor of Black History 
Month, Pasadena Museum 
of History will present a 
lecture in collaboration 
with the Altadena Senior 
Center. Trooper Ronald 
Jones will show a video 
and discuss the history of 
African-American Buffalo 
Soldiers and the 9th and 
10th Calvary Regiments. 
Jones is a member of the 
Greater LA Area Chapter, 
9th & 10th (Horse) Cavalry 
Association – Buffalo 
Soldiers. The event will 
take place Feb. 25, 2 p.m. to 
4p.m. at the Altadena Senior 
Center 560 E. Mariposa St., 
Altadena.

Class offerings days and nights weekly

Station Schedule 

Producers Training

Monday February 9, at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Studio Camera & Floor Manager

Tuesday February 10, at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Director Training

Tuesday February 10, at 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Pasadena Social Media Group (Outside org, open to the public) 

Tuesday February 10, at 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Citizen Journalism Training

Wednesday February 11, at 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.