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Mountain View News Saturday, April 19, 2025


San Marino Upcoming 
Events & Programming

Supervisors Back Art-
Centered Fire Recovery 

in Altadena and Civic Art

Pasadena Public Art 
Walking Tour Updates

Coffee with the City Manager

 Join us for Coffee with the City Manager on Tuesday, April 22, 
from 9 AM to 10 AM at Starbucks (2265 Huntington Dr). This is 
a great opportunity to meet with the City Manager, ask questions, 
and discuss city matters in an informal setting. Stop by, enjoy a 
cup of coffee, and connect with your community!

Library Card Design Contest – Deadline Extended to April 19!

 Show off your creativity and design the next Crowell Public 
Library card! Open to all ages 5 and up—enter for a chance to 
have your artwork featured. Create a design using the template 
provided on the submission form, which can be found online at 
www.SanMarinoCA.gov/DesignContest. Questions? Call the 
Library at (626) 300-0777 ext. 529.

Smarter Living Series: Finding Strength and Peace in Change

Wednesday, April 23 at 1 PM, Community Center, MPR 3

 Join Maggie Thomas, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 
over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, to discover 
how to reframe challenges as stepping stones toward growth and 
fulfillment. Learn practical strategies and inspiring insights to 
embrace new opportunities and create a meaningful path forward 
at any stage of life. Registration is not required.

Board Game Café/Starry Soirée Mashup

Thursday, April 24 at 3 PM, Barth Community Room

**New date** Young adults ages 11-17 are invited to celebrate 
Astronomy month with an elevated Board Game Café. This 
café-turned-soirée will offer astronomy-themed DIY crafts like 
stardust slime, moon phase garlands and a friendly competition 
of space trivia, plus the usual favorite tabletop games from the 
monthly BGC. Snacks and drinks will be provided. This program 
is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Registration is not 
required.

Coffee, Tea, and Chat

Friday, April 25 from 10 AM – 12 PM, Thornton Conference Room

 Connect with your neighbors to learn more about the community 
and its traditions. This program is presented in Mandarin by 
the United Charity Foundation for ages 18+. Registration is not 
required.

Earth Day Kite Making

Friday, April 25 from 4 – 6 PM, Lacy Park

Cost: R: $12 / NR: $14 (non-refundable)

 Celebrate Earth Day with us in a fun, family friendly way! 
Families will make and decorate their very own kite using 
provided materials, creating a colorful masterpiece that is ready to 
soar. Once your kite is complete, you’ll launch it in the Lacy Park 
field and watch it dance with the wind. This activity is a wonderful 
way to connect with nature, embrace the joy of the outdoors, and 
commemorate Earth Day. Registration is required.

Lift Station Improvement Project

 The City issued a Notice to Proceed to CWS Systems, the contractor 
for the Lift Station Improvement Project, beginning April 14th. 
This project will upgrade the City’s three sewer lift stations, located 
on Orlando, Avondale, and Monterey road respectively, to ensure 
a high-functioning wastewater collection system. Residents in the 
impacted area will receive notices with information on the project 
timeline and impacts to the area during construction. The project 
will begin by upgrading the lift station located on the 900 block of 
Orlando Place. Residents driving in this area are advised of traffic 
control measures that will be in place during construction, and 
should exercise good judgement and safe driving practices.

Parks & Public Works Recent Happenings

 Over the past week, Parks and Public Works maintenance staff 
worked on the following tasks: removing fallen tree branches and 
other debris from the public right-of-way; replacing streetlight 
bulbs and street signs; performing minor trimming of tree 
limbs and vegetation; and repairing pavement and concrete; 
and completing minor repairs at City facilities. Public Works 
maintenance staff also completed the installation of approximately 
80 street pole banners for the San Marino Schools Foundation 
along Huntington Drive Residents who wish to report non-
emergency issues in the public right-of-way or City streets may do 
so via the San Marino Service Request Center.

Summer Issue of the Community Services Guide

 Check out the latest Community Services Guide to see all of our 
Summer offerings and get details on upcoming events, classes, and 
lectures. Registration begins on May 5 for residents and May 12 
for non-residents. Visit: sanmarinoca.gov, click on Government 
then click on Community Services Recreation.

Meetings

Public Safety Commission

Monday, April 21 at 6:00 PM; City Hall Council Chambers and 
Zoom (Public Access)

Planning Commission Meeting

Wednesday, April 23 at 6:00 PM; City Hall Council Chambers and 
Zoom (Public Access)

City Council Meeting

Friday, April 25 at 8:30 AM; City Hall Council Chambers and 
Zoom (Public Access)

 Director of Planning & 
Community Development, 
Jennifer Paige, and the Cultural 
Affairs Division announced 
Thursday the release of the 
redesigned Public Art Walking 
Tour Brochure and invite the 
public to explore the City’s 
dynamic Public Art Collection.

 This updated publication 
features eight self-guided tours 
showcasing a wide range of 
permanent, publicly accessible 
artworks designed to enhance 
the built environment and 
enrich local communities. Each 
tour takes approximately one 
hour to complete—whether 
on foot or by bicycle—and 
highlights works by renowned 
international and local artists 
across diverse media and 
aesthetic styles.

 Originally launched in 2007, 
the Public Art Walking Tour 
publication aims to introduce 
both residents and visitors to 
the rich variety of aesthetic 
creations that communicate 
and define the City’s distinctive 
character. From monumental 
and interactive sculptures to 
artist-designed benches and 
fountains, video installations, 
and light projections—
Pasadena’s Public Art Collection 
reflects prime examples of 
modern and contemporary art 
movements.

 “We invite you to explore 
the Public Art Collection as it 
guides you through Pasadena’s 
streets, revealing inspiring 
stories, history, and creative 
interventions at every turn.”

 The Public Art Walking Tour 
Brochure can be downloaded 
from the Cultural Affairs 
Division website or by visiting: 
bit.ly/PasPublicArtTours

 The City of Pasadena established 
its Public Art Program in the late 
1980s, requiring that 1percent 
of the building valuation from 
new private developments and 
municipal construction projects 
be allocated to the development 
of public art. With a strong 
foundation of community 
collaboration, Pasadena’s public 
art thrives on partnerships 
between public and private 
entities, incorporating 
community voices into the 
planning process. The resulting 
artworks are site-specific, 
publicly accessible, and enrich 
the quality of life for all.

 With over 175 permanent 
artworks, Pasadena’s Public 
Art Collection is diverse, 
multicultural, and reflective of 
the City’s values and identity, 
featuring exceptional works 
by both local and nationally 
acclaimed artists. For more 
information about the City’s 
Public Art Collection, visit: 
CityOfPasadena.net/Public-Art 
or contact Corey Dunlap, Public 
Art Coordinator, Planning 
& Community Development 
Department: cdunlap@
cityofpasadena.net, (626) 744-
7547.

 
The Los Angeles County 
Board of Supervisors 
unanimously approved a 
motion this week introduced 
by Supervisor Kathryn 
Barger and co-authored by 
Supervisor Hilda L. Solis 
to invest in supporting 
art-centered fire recovery 
initiatives in Altadena. 

 The motion allocates $50,000 
from Supervisor Barger’s 
Fifth District discretionary 
fund to help restore and 
preserve the cultural fabric of 
Altadena, which was deeply 
impacted by the recent 
Eaton Fire. The funding will 
support initiatives including 
conservation clinics, fire 
recovery preservation kits, 
and resources for artists and 
community members whose 
creative works and personal 
collections were damaged by 
the fire.

 “As we celebrate two decades 
of civic art in our county, 
it’s important that we also 
use the power of art to help 
communities heal,” said Los 
Angeles County Board of 
Supervisors Chair Kathryn 
Barger. “Altadena is a vibrant, 
arts-rich community that has 
endured profound loss from 
the Eaton Fire. I’m committed 
to preserving the spirit of our 
community and ensuring 
art remains a cornerstone 
in its recovery. I’m proud to 
invest in efforts that not only 
conserve what was lost but 
also uplift and inspire hope 
through creativity.”

 The motion directs the 
LA County Department 
of Arts & Culture to listen 
to the community and use 
what they learn to help 
guide recovery efforts. The 
department will also support 
other county departments 
to help ensure Altadena’s 
unique arts, culture, and 
identity are part of the 
rebuilding process.

 “As Los Angeles County 
continues to move towards 
recovery after the January 
wildfires, it’s important 
that we uplift the resilient 
vibrancy and spirit of our 
communities through 
engagement in the arts,” 
said Chair Pro Tem and 
Supervisor for the First 
District, Hilda L. Solis. “Art 
provides healing, and on 
the 20th anniversary of the 
Department of Arts and 
Culture’s Civic Art Division, 
we not only celebrate their 
incredible/meaningful 
work across the County, but 
spotlight how civic art can 
transform a neighborhood 
and its community, and 
serve as an embodiment 
of resilience and strength. 
I’m especially excited to 
see our County Library’s 
Civic Art Passport program 
spotlighted, and know this 
is a powerful, local way to 
ensure the arts preserve 
history, and inspire our 
residents across the county.”

 The motion also celebrates 
20 years of LA County’s 
Civic Art Program and 
spotlights LA County 
Library’s “Passport to Civic 
Art” program–launched in 
April as the county honors 
Arts Month–and encourages 
county departments to 
collaborate with the LA 
County Department of 
Arts & Culture’s Civic Art 
Division on best practices for 
maintaining civic artworks.

 City officials announced 
Wednesday that three seats 
on the Pasadena Community 
Police Oversight Commission 
will be open, and that they 
are asking community-based 
organizations to nominate 
individuals to serve as 
commissioners.

 According to a statement, 
in October 2020, the City 
Council established a 
Community Police Oversight 
Commission (CPOC) by 
ordinance. The purpose of 
the commission is to enhance, 
develop and strengthen 

 community-police relations 
and review and make 
recommendations regarding 
the ongoing operations of the 
Pasadena Police Department 
to the chief of police, city 
manager and/or City Council.

 The CPOC is composed of 11 
members, with the Mayor and 
each City Council member 
nominating one (for a total 
of eight) and three members 
nominated from community-
based organizations. The term 
for the three community-
based organization members 
expires on June 30, 2025, at 
which point the City Council 
will appoint three members 
nominated by community-
based organizations. The 
City encourages interested 
members of the public to apply 
for the three community-
based organization seats, with 
those appointed receiving 
three-year terms set to expire 
on June 30, 2028.

 Those interested in serving 
as a community-based 
organization commission 
member should submit an 
application. Applications 
received by 5:30 p.m. on 
Monday, May 12, 2025, will be 
forwarded to the City Council 
for consideration. Please note 
that individuals applying 
for these community-
based organization seats 
must have the endorsement 
of a community-based 
organization and submit the 
supplemental application with 
this information by the May 
12, deadline.

 No later than 90 days 
after appointment to 
the commission, new 
commissioners must 
participate in a ride-along 
with the Pasadena Police 
Department, and receive 
30 hours of training in 
relevant subject matter areas. 
Further information about 
the qualifications, training 
requirements, and duties of 
commissioners can be found 
in the Pasadena Municipal 
Code, Chapter 2.60.

 For questions or additional 
information, please contact 
the City Attorney’s Office 
Oversight Commission 
Support Division at (626) 
744-7888 or CPOC@
cityofpasadena.net.

Police Oversight 
Commission Seats Open

PWP Celebrates Water 
Awareness Month in May

 

 During the month of May, 
Pasadena Water and Power 
(“PWP”) joins utilities 
nationwide in celebrating Water 
Awareness Month, an annual 
outreach campaign to raise 
awareness about the value of 
one of Southern California’s 
most precious natural resources: 
water. Throughout May, PWP is 
highlighting water sustainability 
and resilience in the community 
with educational events, tours, 
and contests. All events are 
free and open to the public and 
can be found at PWPweb.com/
TheRippleEffect.

 Water Awareness Month is also 
part of PWP’s The Ripple Effect 
campaign, which invites the 
community to embrace their 
role as local water stewards for 
Pasadena and the surrounding 
region.

Garden Show and Tell

Monday, April 28 through 
Friday, June 13

Community members are 
encouraged to share photos 
and information on their 
garden’s transformations from 
thirsty turf to drought-tolerant 
beauty. Every week, a garden 
will be selected and featured on 
PWP’s website and social media 
channels as the Garden of the 
Week. Must be a PWP customer 
to enter. Participants will 
receive a free native plant, while 
supplies last. To participate, visit 
PWPweb.com/TheRippleEffect 
and click “Garden Show and 
Tell” tile. 

Pop-In to Win at Pasadena 
Farmers Markets

Saturday, May 3, from 8 a.m.to 
Noon

Victory Park Farmers Market, 
2900 Block of North Sierra 
Madre Blvd

Tuesday, May 6, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 
p.m.

Villa Parke Farmers Market, 363 
E Villa Street

Join PWP staff for a chance to 
learn about water-saving tools 
and resources.

Water Town Hall (virtual)

Wednesday, May 7, from 6 p.m. 
to7:30 p.m.

Via Zoom

Learn about your water: where 
it comes from, what it takes to 
deliver it, and how we ensure 
sustainable and reliable delivery 
of safe, high-quality water into 
the future.

This is a virtual event. Visit 
PWPweb.com/Events for more 
information.

Monk Hill Water Facility Tour

Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. 
to11 a.m.

Address provided upon RSVP

Join PWP for a tour of the Monk 
Hill Water Facility. Participants 
will have an opportunity to learn 
about the history of Monk Hill 
and its role in Pasadena’s water 
supply. PWP staff will provide a 
guided tour of the facility, giving 
the community an opportunity 
to learn about water treatment, 
storage, and delivery. RSVP 
required. Visit PWPweb.com/
Events to register

Preschool Storytime with a 
Water Treatment Operator

Tuesday, May 13, from 10 a.m. 
to 11 a.m.

Jefferson Branch Library,1500 E 
Villa St

Join us for a water-themed 
story time filled with stories, 
songs, crafts, and fun with our 
PWP crew! For ages 3 to 5 and 
their caregivers. See a water 
distribution demonstration and 
enjoy a water wise craft.

“Being Water Wise Is…” Art 
Contest

Submissions due Friday, May 30

All K-12 students who reside 
in PWP’s service territory 
are encouraged to submit 
artwork for the annual “Being 
Water Wise Is…” contest, 
sponsored by PWP and the 
Metropolitan Water District 
of Southern California. Each 
year, participating students 
submit artwork portraying a 
water-wise theme, along with 
a short message about water 
conservation. All entries must 
be submitted with the required 
forms by May 30, 2025, via email 
to PWPCommunications@
CityOfPasadena.net. Visit 
PWPweb.com/ArtContest for 
complete details.

 Self-Guided Walking Tour of 
PWP-Sponsored Community 
Demonstration Gardens

Follow a self-guided tour map of 
unique gardens that demonstrate 
the beauty and diversity of 
drought-tolerant, native plant 
landscapes. Learn about water 
efficient landscaping and water 
capture features like hügels, 
berms and swales, dry streams, 
and rain barrels. A digital map 
is available online at PWPweb.
com/TheRippleEffect.

 For more information about 
Water Awareness Month 
events, Pasadena’s water supply, 
infrastructure, and conservation 
resources and programs, visit 
PWPweb.com/TheRippleEffect.


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