Mountain Views News, Combined Edition Saturday, May 20, 2023

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ALTADENA - SOUTH PASADENA - SAN MARINO

Mountain Views-News Saturday, May 20, 2023 

Supervisors Back New Bill 
to Invest Tax Revenues in 
Venues Like the Rose Bowl

San Marino Upcoming 
Events & Programming

Holden’s Bills Pass Assembly 
Committee on Appropriations 

 

 Assemblymember Chris 
Holden’s bills passed the 
Assembly Committee on 
Appropriations Thursday and 
are headed to the Assembly 
Floor. The bills include: AB 
41 –The Upward Mobility 
Act of 2022: boards and 
commissions: civil service: 
examinations: classifications, 
AB 43 – Greenhouse gas 
emissions: building materials: 
credit trading platform and 
compliance system, AB 249 – 
Water: school sites: lead testing: 
conservation, AB 252 – The 
College Athlete Protection Act, 
AB 262 – Children’s camps: 
regulation, AB 280 Segregated 
confinement, AB 299 – Hazing: 
educational institutions: civil 
liability, AB 304 – Domestic 
violence: probation, AB 323 
– Planning and land use: 
parcels: changes in use, AB 
610 – Youth Transit Pass Pilot 
Program: free youth transit 
passes, AB 647 – Grocery 
workers, AB 776 – Route 210, 
AB 1228 – Fast Food Restaurant 
Franchisors and Franchisees: 
joint liability, and AB 1244 – 
Private Security Services and 
Private Investigators: qualified 
managers.

 Currently, Assemblymember 
Holden’s bills in the Senate 
include: AB 289 –Mental Health 
Services: youth representation, 
AB 368 – College and Career 
Access Pathways partnerships, 
AB 1204 – Contractors, 
contracts: restrictions, AJR 1 – 
Republic of Arsakh, and ACR 
60 – San Diego State University 
Aztecs: March Madness.

 “My focus remains steady 
in meeting the needs of 
Californians and that is reflected 
through my legislation. The 
people come first. I’ll continue 
to remain a diligent leader 
and listener throughout this 
process,” said Assemblymember 
Chris Holden.

 AB 41 would build on the 
progress of AB 2748, introduced 
in 2022 to help bridge the digital 
divide and address accessibility, 
quality, and affordability.

 AB 43 would express the intent 
of the Legislature to enact an 
Embodied Carbon Trading 
System within the program 
created by AB 2446, or the 
Low Carbon Product Standard 
(LCPS), to facilitate a credit-
trading platform for building 
materials.

 AB 249 would require a 
community water system that 
serves a school site to test for 
lead in each of the school site’s 
potable water system outlets 
on or before January 1, 2027. 
If the lead level exceeds five 
parts per billion (ppb), this bill 
requires the local educational 
agency (LEA) or school to 
take immediate steps to make 
inoperable and shut down from 
use all fountains and faucets 
where the excess lead levels may 
exist, and ensures that a potable 
source of drinking water is 
provided for pupils.

 AB 252 would ensure that 
college athletes have specific 
rights that are defined, 
upheld, and protected by their 
institutions.

 AB 262 would direct 
the Department of Social 
Services (DSS) to lead a 
stakeholder group to develop 
recommendations through a 
report to the Legislature on 
future regulations that would 
protect children while attending 
day and overnight camps.

 AB 280 would allow California 
to join other states including 
New York and Colorado in 
ending solitary confinement for 
specific populations, and join 
the international community 
in recognizing that solitary 
confinement constitutes torture 
and put a limit on how long 
any individual can be held in 
isolation.

 AB 289 would include 
youth or youth mental health 
organizations in the list of 
stakeholder counties must 
confer with when developing 
their three year expenditure 
plans under the Mental Health 
Services Act.

 AB 299 would allow for civil 
action to be brought against an 
educational institution for an 
instance of hazing in which one 
or more students were involved 
if that educational institution 
knew or should have known of 
the dangerous hazing practices 
of an affiliated organization.

 AB 304 would restructure the 
oversight of the rehabilitation 
process domestic violence 
offenders must undergo, in 
an effort to reduce recidivism 
and increase overall education 
within the system – including 
among probation departments, 
courts, and program providers.

 AB 323 would protect 
homeownership pathways for 
low-income families.

 AB 368 would provide a 
pathway for more high school 
graduates to attend college.

 AB 610 would create the Student 
Transit Pass Pilot Program 
to fund the development and 
implementation of fare free 
transit passes to California 
students. The bill also requires 
a report on the program’s 
outcomes, including whether 
the program increased transit 
ridership among student 
users, to be submitted to the 
Legislature.

 AB 647 would require a 
successor grocery employer, 
upon change in control of a 
grocery establishment, to hire 
from the list for 120 days after 
the grocery establishment is 
fully operational and open to the 
public and retain each eligible 
grocery worker for at least 120 
days after their commencement 
date, except as specified.

 AB 776 would require the 
department, through the 
erection of highway signs and 
appropriate markers, to provide 
recognition of the historical 
and cultural importance of the 
California Indian tribes local 
to, or historically located in, the 
Counties of Los Angeles and 
San Bernardino.

 AB 1204 would work to ensure 
that contractors are abiding 
by labor laws and properly 
classifying employees.

 AB 1228 as it relates to a 
franchisor’s role in their 
franchisee’s compliance of 
employee rights, would make 
any agreement between 
franchisors and franchisees 
that waives the franchisor’s 
liability for such violations 
unenforceable and contrary to 
public policy.

 AB 1244 would require a 
qualified manager under the 
Private Investigator Act and the 
Private Security Services Act to 
hold a current and valid qualified 
manager’s certificate issued by 
the director, and would require 
the director to issue a qualified 
manager’s certificate to a person 
who meets the requirements of 
the act, as applicable. 

 AJR 1 would condemn the 
Azerbaijan’s blockade of Artsakh 
(Nagorno Karabakh) and call 
for the Biden Administration 
to take tangible action to 
hold Azerbajani government 
accountable for its flagrant 
violations of international 
human rights.

 ACR 60 would promote well-
deserved recognition for the 
outstanding accomplishments 
of the San Diego State Aztecs 
men’s basketball team this 
season.

 “My goal is always to service 
my community above all else. 
I believe these bills exemplify 
my due diligence in achieving 
that goal, by creating solutions 
to solve key issues, developing 
roadmaps for new innovations 
and improved functionality, 
and generating a pathway 
for equal opportunity. I will 
continue to work with my 
colleagues in the Legislature 
and Governor Newsom to fully 
implement these measures,” 
said Assemblymember Chris 
Holden.

 “We are listening and 
collaborating with Californians 
to provide solutions that work; 
for the good of the public and 
the planet,” said Holden.

Coffee & Crammin’

Monday-Wednesday, May 22-24 from 3:30 – 8:30 PM, Barth 
Community Room

 Drinks and study snacks will be provided for students in 
grades 9-12 using the Community Room to prepare for finals. 
Registration is not required. Note: the session on Monday, May 22 
will be held in the Thornton Conference Room.

San Marino Historical Society: Chuck Thornton

Monday, May 22 from 7 – 8 PM, Barth Community Room

 In its Speakers Series, the San Marino Historical Society presents 
quarterly history talks focusing on topics specially selected for 
our town. Join us to hear from Chuck Thornton! Thornton will 
show a film and speak about the Thornton Estate, a local historical 
landmark formerly known as the Katherine Emery Estate. His 
video presentation will take us on a journey of preservation and 
perseverance and chronicle the rich history of the house and 
the people who have lived there since its construction in 1928. 
Registration is not required.

Memorial Day Service

Monday, May 29 at 9 AM, Lacy Park

 Please join us as we pay tribute to the dedication and sacrifices 
the men and women of our Nation’s Armed Forces have made. 
The ceremony will include recognition of Veterans, special guest 
speakers, and patriotic music. The event is free and open to the 
public.

Free Admission to The Huntington for Veterans on Memorial 
Day

 Veterans and active duty service members are invited to visit The 
Huntington on Memorial Day (Monday, May 29) in celebration of 
their service. Complimentary admission extends to the veteran/
service member and up to three guests. Tickets will be available at 
the admission ticket windows onsite. Rain or shine. Please bring 
proof of military service or veteran affiliation. 

House Watch Program for Residents

 This program is designed to keep your home safe while you are 
away. Residents who request to be placed on house watch will 
have officers drive by your house several times a day, check the 
location for any unusual activity, and walk the location to check 
doors and windows while looking for any unauthorized activity. 
To participate in this program, contact the department by phone 
at (626) 300-0720 prior to leaving, or submit the online form. The 
cost for this service is $5 per day.

National Public Works Week

 The week of May 21-27 is recognized as National Public Works 
Week through the American Public Works Association (APWA). 
The theme of the week, “Connecting the World Through 
Public Works”, highlights how public works professionals help 
connect communities both physically, as well as through public 
service. The San Marino Public Works Department helps keep 
the community safe and strong through providing services 
related to infrastructure such as streets, sidewalks, public trees, 
traffic signals, parks and grounds, public buildings and spaces, 
emergency response, and wastewater and stormwater capture and 
treatment. Throughout next week, the City will use social media 
to highlight the Parks and Public Works Department’s activities 
and achievements in the community. DID YOU KNOW?

 Youth sports helps children build self-esteem, confidence and 
team building skills.

 Jr. TITAN Sports Camps offers children ages 6-12 an opportunity 
to try out a variety of sports including baseball, football, soccer, 
and tennis. Several sessions are offered this summer; these camps 
are one week long, Monday through Friday from 1- 4 PM at Lacy 
Park. For more information, check out the Summer Activity 
Guide at cityofsanmarino.org. 

Meetings

Library Board of Trustees

Monday, May 22 at 8:00 AM; City Hall Council Chambers and 
Zoom (Public Access)

Planning Commission Meeting

Wednesday, May 24 at 6:00 PM; City Hall Council Chambers and 
Zoom (Public Access)

City Council Meeting - CANCELED

Friday, May 26 at 8:30 AM

 
This week, the Los Angeles 
County Board of Supervisors 
unanimously approved a 
motion co-authored by 
Supervisors Kathryn Barger 
and Janice Hahn to back SB 
96, a legislative bill that would 
reinvest a portion of sales and 
use tax revenues generated by 
historic entertainment and 
sports venues – such as the Rose 
Bowl and Hollywood Bowl 
– back into those venues to 
upgrade their accessibility and 
infrastructure. 

 “I believe in investing in our 
vibrant historic venues to keep 
them refreshed and ready to 
serve anyone who attends a show, 
watches a game, or enjoys a live 
performance in our County,” 
said Supervisor Kathryn Barger. 
“Time and use take their toll on 
historic venues, so we need to be 
deliberate about keeping them 
well maintained, secure, and 
safe for all.”

 “We are lucky that Los 
Angeles County is home to 
so many beautiful historic 
venues, but we will lose them 
if we don’t invest in their 
preservation,” said Supervisor 
Janice Hahn. “Upkeep for these 
historic venues is expensive 
so this legislation could be a 
gamechanger.”

 Support for SB 96, called the 
Historic Venue Restoration and 
Resiliency Act, is widespread. 
City of Pasadena Mayor Victor 
Gordo reflected on how the bill 
could benefit the Rose Bowl and 
surrounding region.

 “SB 96 will undoubtedly create 
a positive impact to ensure 
infrastructure readiness and 
resolve at our historic sports 
and entertainment venues 
that showcase L.A. County 
and California to the world,” 
Gordo said. “Coupled with 
the evolution of the national 
stage college football and the 
advancement of UCLA Football 
into the Big Ten Conference, 
America’s Stadium will remain 
as a vibrant center to the sports 
and entertainment world. 
Supervisor Barger’s support 
of SB 96’s efforts allows us to 
continue putting the safety of 
our visitors first.”

 Leaders from venues have 
expressed their strong support 
for the legislation. 

 “Senate Bill 96 would 
help provide much-needed 
infrastructure support for the 
preservation and resiliency of 
our County’s and State’s historic 
live event and sporting venues,” 
said Rose Bowl Stadium CEO 
and General Manager Jens 
Weiden. “As detailed in the 
language of the Historic Venue 
Restoration and Resiliency Act, 
venues such as the Rose Bowl 
Stadium are located throughout 
Los Angeles County and this 
great State. They have served 
as economic engines for our 
cities, counties and State for 
generations.”

 Pasadena Public Health 
Department (PPHD) 
announced the recognition 
of Mental Health Awareness 
Month in May to bring attention 
to the importance of mental 
health and promote resources 
for well-being.

 Mental illness is a widespread 
issue that affects people 
of all ages, backgrounds 
and socioeconomic status. 
According to the National 
Alliance on Mental Illness, one 
in five U.S. adults and one in 
six children between the ages 
of six and 17 experience mental 
illness each year. 

 “For someone in need of help, 
raising awareness can be a 
turning point for acceptance, 
improved understanding and 
access to support,” said Manuel 
Carmona, acting public health 
director. “When someone shares 
a mental health concern with 
you, it is a critical opportunity 
to let them know it is okay to not 
be okay and help them connect 
to important resources.”

 PPHD encourages anyone 
who needs mental health 
support to seek help. Crisis 
counseling services are available 
to Pasadena residents including:

Pacific Clinics

Call (877) PC-CARES for 
emergency mental health 
services, Monday - Friday, 8:30 
a.m. - 5 p.m.

LA County Crisis Text Line

Text LA to 741741 for services 
available 24/7.

Los Angeles County 
Department of Mental Health 
(LACDMH) ACCESS Program

Call (800) 854-7771, available 
24/7. This serves as the main 
entry point to emergency 
mental health services in the 
county, including in Pasadena.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call 9-8-8 to access a 24/7 
national network of local crisis 
centers that provides free and 
confidential emotional support 
to people in suicidal crisis or 
emotional distress. 988 text 
messaging and online chat is 
also available.

 If you or a loved one is in 
immediate danger, call 9-1-1 and 
ask the operator for an officer 
trained in crisis intervention for 
a psychiatric emergency.

There are several specialized 
mental health assistance 
programs offering non-
emergency services in the 
greater Pasadena area. A list of 
local resources can be found in 
the Pasadena Emotional Health 
and Well-Being Resource 
Guide. Pasadena Unified School 
District (PUSD) offers families 
additional mental health 
resources through the Mental 
Health Services Department. 
Additionally, individuals are 
encouraged to contact their 
primary care provider or health 
insurance to access a list of 
providers in their insurance 
network.

 PPHD receives limited funding 
from LACDMH to support 
programs that link transitional-
age youth and older adults 
experiencing homelessness 
to community-based mental 
health services. The department 
is not currently funded to 
offer emergency mental health 
services or direct patient care.

For the Resource Guide 
or more information visit: 
cityofpasadena.net.

City Brings 
Attention to 
Importance of 
Mental Health


Monthly Food Distribution

Friday, June 2, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot at Pasadena 
Senior Center.

 Low-income adults 60 and older receive one free box of food and 
couples receive two. Each box includes foods that meet specific 
nutritional needs, such as cheese, canned fruits and vegetables, dry 
milk and related dairy products, cereals and other grain products, 
and more. Proof of income and California ID are required for first-
time recipients. Boxes are heavy, so bring a pull-behind personal 
cart to the parking lot between the Pasadena Senior Center and 
the Metro Gold Line station. Opening boxes on the premises is 
prohibited. For more information, visit: pasadenaseniorcenter.org 
and click on Resources, then Food Distribution Programs or call 
626-685-6732. 

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