Mountain Views News, Pasadena Edition [Sierra Madre] Saturday, May 5, 2018

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SOUTH PASADENA - SAN MARINO

Mountain Views-News Saturday, May 5, 2018 

Talk: What Can We Do 
About Global Warming

South Pasadena Public 
Works Says Water 
Discoloration Temporary

'Most Likely to Succeed' 
Screening and Discussion

 
Informed individuals are 
well aware of climate change 
from the countless reports 
continually appearing in 
the media. What is less 
well known is the state of 
progress in dealing with 
its mitigation. On Tuesday 
evening, May 22 at Crowell 
Public Library, USC 
Professor Emeritus Thomas 
Flood will present a program 
that summarizes the changes 
necessary to head off the 
most serious consequences 
that will likely occur if 
society continues on the path 
of “business as usual.” These 
changes include: a shift to 
renewable technologies 
as the exclusive sources of 
energy; abandonment of the 
internal combustion engine 
with all transportation 
and machinery driven 
by renewable electricity; 
reversal of deforestation; 
and revision of agricultural 
practices. The scientific and 
technological knowledge 
exists to accomplish most of 
these goals. Climate change 
mitigation is not all-or-
nothing. If we cannot get 
to 100% renewables right 
away, it is still extremely 
important to get to 50 or 
60% as soon as possible. The 
change to renewable energy 
can be accomplished as a net 
positive for society. 

 After receiving his 
doctorate in Chemistry at 
MIT, Professor Thomas 
Flood spent most of his forty 
years at USC conducting 
research on how metal-
containing molecules react 
with hydrocarbons. The 
work had direct relevance 
to fossil fuels and led to his 
interest in energy sources 
and the effects of their use 
on the environment and 
on climate. Professor Flood 
has presented courses 
at USC on atmospheric 
chemistry and pollution, 
conventional and renewable 
energy sources, and global 
warming and climate 
change. He has participated 
in Al Gore’s Climate Reality 
Project Leadership Training 
program, the Citizens 
Climate Lobby, the Sierra 
Club, and the Union of 
Concerned Scientists. Since 
retiring in 2012, he has given 
lectures on climate change, 
renewable energy and 
sustainable transportation 
for UCLA Extension, the 
Emeriti College at USC, 
and for various community 
organizations in the greater 
LA area. 

 It is very clear that if we 
ignore the global warming, 
it will likely lead to wide-
ranging destructive and 
expensive consequences. 
Learn more when Crowell 
Library presents Professor 
Thomas Flood on Tuesday, 
May 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the 
Barth Community Room.

 
The South Pasadena 
Public Works Department 
has recently responded to 
several customer reports of 
cloudy and discolored water 
in certain areas of the City. 
Although the water may 
appear different, it is safe 
to drink. Testing shows the 
water meets United States 
Environmental Protection 
Agency (USEPA) and State 
Water Resources Control 
Board, Division of Drinking 
Water (DDW) standards. 
The quality changes are the 
result of water chemistry 
from various sources 
blending in a reaction with 
the city’s water mains and 
residential pipes. This is 
a temporary condition 
resulting from a new water 
blending requirement to 
comply with new State 
regulations regarding 
1,2,3-Trichloropropane 
(123-TCP). The issue will be 
resolved later this year when 
blending will no longer be 
required.

 The water clarity delivered 
to customers is dependent on 
the source blend of surface 
water and groundwater. 
The reports of cloudy and 
discolored water are a 
result of the introduction of 
Metropolitan Water District 
(MWD) surface water into 
the City’s water distribution 
system. Both surface water 
and groundwater supplies 
are approved water sources 
that meet or exceed State 
and Federal drinking water 
standards. However, the 
chemistry of water supply 
from the different sources 
and the reaction with the 
City’s water mains and 
residential pipes, can result 
in visual changes, including 
cloudiness or discoloration.

 Some areas of the City 
are more impacted than 
others as a result of low 
flow and infrastructure 
design. The effects are also 
predominately experienced 
by dwellings with old 
galvanized piping, especially 
apartment units where 
water tends to stagnant in 
the pipes. The Public Works 
Department hand delivered 
letters to impacted residents 
and has been meeting with 
property owners in impacted 
areas. Residents are being 
asked to flush their water 
for a few minutes to alleviate 
the discoloration. The Water 
Division has also increased 
flushing of the system in 
impacted areas to help 
mitigate these conditions. 

 Testing at the reservoirs 
and pump station track 
water quality on a 
continuous basis and weekly 
samples are obtained from 
predetermined locations 
that are representative of 
the entire water system. 
All reports indicate the 
City’s water quality is well 
within the safety standards 
established by the State. 

 Discolored or cloudy water 
can be reported to the Public 
Works Department, Water 
Division, at (626) 403-7240.


Thomas Flood

 

 Join the South Pasadena 
Public Library today for a 
screening, from noon to 2 
p.m.,of the award-winning 
education Documentary 
“Most Likely to Succeed,” 
followed by a community 
discussion with educators. 

 The East Meets West 
Parenting Education 
Club (EMWPEC), in 
collaboration with South 
Pasadena Public Library 
and the South Pasadena 
Chinese American Club 
will host a screening 
of the award winning 
documentary, “Most Likely 
To Succeed”, directed by 
Greg Whiteley and produced 
by Ted Dintersmith. The 
documentary presents a 
different perspective of what 
schools could be and a new 
approach on transforming 
an outdated American 
education system to prepare 
the next generation to face 
a high-tech society and 
innovative economy. 

 A panel discussion will 
follow the discussion, 
featuring Ron Gunnoe, M.A. 
Education and Dr. Lawrence 
Fritz, Dean of Graduate 
Studies & Research Professor 
of Biology at Cal State LA. 

 This event is free to the 
public, but please RSVP 
at www.tinyurl.com/
EMWPEC-film. 

 Learn more about the film 
at

 The Library Community 
Room is located 1115 
El Centro Street South 
Pasadena. 

 Free parking is available 
after 12 p.m. in the Mission-
Meridian Parking Garage 
at 805 Meridian Avenue., 
adjacent to the Gold Line 
Station. 

Draft Local Hazard Mitigation 

Plan Available For Review

 The City of South Pasadena is currently in the process of updating 
its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). This plan helps 
prepare the City by reviewing the hazards and risks associated 
with its facilities related to natural and human caused disasters. 
The LHMP has been reviewed by both the City’s Public Safety 
Commission and the Planning Commission. In addition to these 
bodies, the document is also available for public review by the 
City’s residents. 

 Please got to southpasadenaca.gov to view the plan. If you are 
interested in making a comment on the LHMP, please email them 
to Acting Captain Robert Bartl of the South Pasadena Police 
Department at: rbartl@southpasadenaca.gov. The Public Review 
periods closes on Saturday, June 2.


San Marino Fourth of July 
Event Pre-sale Wristbands

 
The community of San 
Marino is invited to attend the 
City’s annual Fourth of July 
event on Wednesday, July 4 
at Lacy Park. The celebration 
will include food booths, 
a fun zone, a community 
parade, entertainment, and a 
fireworks display at 9 p.m. All 
guests will need a wristband 
to enter the park.

 The Virginia Road entrance 
to Lacy Park will open at 7 
a.m. No one will be allowed 
to enter via St. Albans Road 
until 3 p.m. Guests may 
reserve areas using blankets 
and chairs; no stakes or ropes 
will be permitted.

 Pre-sale wristbands will 
be available to San Marino 
residents for $5 each. Proof 
of residency is required 
and residents must present 
an identification card with 
their address or a utility bill. 
Pre-sale wristbands will be 
available for non-residents 
for $15 each. Children ages 2 
years and under are free.

Wristbands can be purchased 
Monday, June 11 through 
Tuesday, July 3 at the 
Recreation Department, 
Monday through Thursday 
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at 
City Hall, Monday through 
Thursday from 7 a.m. to 2 
p.m. and Friday from 7 to 11 
a.m. Wristband sales begin 
at Crowell Public Library on 
Monday, June 18, Monday 
through Thursday from 10 
a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and 
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 
p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 
p.m. Wristbands purchased 
on Wednesday, July 4 are 
$20 each, regardless of 
residency. Children 2 years 
and under are free. For more 
information, call (626) 943-
2627.

 The Rotary Club of San 
Marino will present its 
Annual Fourth of July Parade. 
Children on decorated bikes 
accompanied by an adult are 
invited to participate. Bikes 
parade in a special section at 
the front and no registration 
is needed. Bands are also 
welcome. If you would like to 
drive a vehicle in the parade, 
registration is required. For 
more information, call (626) 
440-1959.

Movies in 
the Park

 The South Pasadena 
Community Services 
Department is screening 
two movies at Garfield Park 
this summer:

June 22 - Despicable Me 3

August 10 - Coco

Attendees are encouraged to 
bring blankets and low seat 
lawn chairs.

 Movies begin 8:15pm (dusk)

Garfield Park

625 1/2 Stratford Avenue

For more information, 
please contact the Recreation 
Office - 626-403-7380

Schedule a 
Bulky Item 
Pick-up

 A free bulky item pick-
up day in San Marino is 
scheduled for Saturday, July 
14. Please call the City’s trash 
hauler, Athens Services, to 
make an appointment if 
you have bulky items you 
would like removed. Athens 
customer service number is 
(888) 336-6100.

 “Bulky” items are those that 
are oversized or overweight, 
such as stoves, refrigerators 
(Freon free), water heaters, 
washing machines, 
furniture, sofas, mattresses, 
box springs and large rugs.

 For more information visit: 
ci.san-marino.ca.us. 

Student Art Exhibit

 Be part of our 
#BeKindToAnimals Student 
Art Exhibit! Kids 14 and under 
can submit art for the exhibit 
on May 7. Go southpasadenaca.
gov for a flyer with instructions. 

 All artwork must be delivered 
to Children Services, South 
Pasadena Public Library 1100 
Oxley Street, South Pasadena. 
Artwork must arrive at the 
library by today.

 Co-sponsored by the Animal 
Commission of the City 
of South Pasadena – Local 
Government.