MEETING LOCATION: Calvary Presbyterian Church

AGENDA October 3, 2015 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast Social 9:00 – 12:00 p.m. Business Meeting

I. Vote on change to Bylaws

II. Speakers: "A Closer Look at the City's Finances" with Gary Pia, City Treasurer, David Batt, City Finance Director, and Carrie Adrian, Finance Committee

III. Approval of Minutes

IV. Results on vote to change Bylaws

V. BREAK AND ELECTION OF NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD

VI. New Business a. WISPPA Budget – Dollie, Betty b. Commission openings – Janet, Betty c. Important upcoming events – Betty d. Need volunteer(s) for goodies at next meeting

VII. Reports a. NREC Update – Kim Hughes b. Public Safety Commission – Janet Braun (Ellen Daigle, Mary Urquhart) c. City Council Liaison Committee Report –Betty (Nancy Wilms & Judi Barhydt) d. Website/Facebook - Betty

VIII. Results of board election and introduction of new board

IX. Membership Comments and/or Announcements

X. Future 2015 Meeting Dates at the Calvary Presbyterian Church:

November 7 No meeting in December

1 XI. Announcements - Please go to www.wisppa.org/key-upcoming-events for the latest listing of events and for more information on events listed below:

A Passion for Color – Seven Women Artists Hendricks Burgess Gallery September 10th through October 25th 1. Linda French 2. Lynn Gertenbach 3. Millie Greene 4. Corinne Hartley 5. Laurie Hendricks 6. Camille Przewodek 7. Peggi Kroll Roberts Since the days of cave paintings, humans have been creating art, and one element has been constant through the ages…women artists are severely under-acknowledged for their contributions, and under- represented in museums, and art galleries. 1504 Mission Street, South Pasadena (626) 441-1055

Annual Moon Festival celebration will be held on Saturday, October 3 at Library Park, in front of the South Pasadena Library Community Room at 1115 El Centro Street, from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m. Organized by the South Pasadena Chinese-American Club, the event is co-sponsored by the City of South Pasadena and the Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library.

Ability First Gourmet Festival of Fall Sunday, October 04, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cost: $300.00 Come relax and mingle with friends while sampling gourmet cuisine prepared by prominent local restaurants, and fine beverages by California vintners and brewers – all while supporting the AbilityFirst Lawrence L. Frank Center and Pasadena Work Center. Presented by AbilityFirst and UnionBank. This extravagant occasion will be hosted at the home of Mary and Bill Urquhart in South Pasadena.

ShopTalk Breakfast Organics/Food Scraps Recycling - It's the Law... Johnnie Perkins, Athens Services October 6, 8:00 pm - 9:30 am Mike and Anne's Restaurant 1040 Mission Street, South Pasadena $10 members/$15 non- members, incl. full breakfast.

Next City Council Meeting will be held on October 7th at 7:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 1424 MIssion Street. For the South Pasadena Event Calendar which includes Commission meeting dates and times.

Abilities Job Fair A job forum focused on veterans and persons with disabilities. Thursday, October 8 from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the War Memorial Bldg. 435 S. Fair Oaks, South Pasadena Please join the Institute for the Redesign of Learning Almansor Transition and Adult Services and the City of South Pasadena, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and the California Department of Rehabilitation for its First Annual "Abilities Job Fair."

Annual SPEF Golf Tournament is raising funds for The South Pasadena Athletics and Physical Education Friday, October 9. BBQ Lunch at 11:00 Shotgun Start at 1:00 at Brookside Golf Course 1133 N. Rosemont Ave. Pasadena. Lunch & On Course Refreshments, Appetizers & Bar Post Event.

Evil Twin Studios WARD 13 Haunted Attraction October 09, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Evil Twin Studios' 2015 haunted attraction will make nightmares come true at a new location in South Pasadena. This Halloween season, sanity comes to die at WARD 13. Cost: $15.00 - $17.00

The Restoration Concerts’ Series will present its Quartet in Residence, the New Hollywood String Quartet. Sunday, October 11, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. Cost: $20 Sponsored by the Friends of SoPas Library and South Pasadena Public Library South Pasadena Public Library Community Room 1115 El Centro St

Danny and The Deep Blue Sea Two Sundays - October 11th & 18th, 2015 @ 7:30pm Fremont Centre Theater Written by John Patrick Stanley. Directed by Ben Gilbert, starring Premstar Santana and Aaron Therol. Tickets $15, Students/Seniors $10. An explosive, deeply affecting study of alienation and the redemptive power of love

Candidates' Forum for November 3 Election for School Board Wednesday, October 14 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. SPCC and two other community organizations are co-sponsoring this Forum for the community. The three candidates for the two South Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education positions will answer questions in a panel moderated by the League of Women Voters Pasadena Area. SPUSD Board Room 1020 El. Centro.

2 "Coffee with a Cop" at Starbucks, 1318 Huntington Drive. Saturday, October 17 from 8 to 10 am This is your chance to ask questionsof and chat with South Pasadena Chief of Police Art Miller and other members of our fine police force.

Dumpster Day October 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents are invited to bring items to the corner of Mission Street and Arroyo Drive where Athens Services will be providing the dumpsters for all disposable items too bulky or heavy to place in regular trash containers. Examples of items that will be accepted include refrigerators, ovens, couches, tables, chairs, etc. Free of charge to South Pasadena residents with proof of residency.

Rialto Theater 90th Birthday Gala. Saturday, October 17th 2 Shows 5:30 and 8:30 sponsored by Friends of the Rialto ! Join us for Silent Movies and Live Entertainment on the stage of the historic Rialto Theatre, and support our advocacy efforts to bring the Rialto back to life! This evening will feature gourmet concessions, cocktails and a selection of exciting performances and short films with live accompaniment, true to the spirit of 1920s when the theatre first opened. Guests will also have a unique opportunity to explore this historic theatre, including private tours for VIP ticketholders. Friends of the Rialto will also showcase their multi-phased plan to revitalize the building to its original use, bringing a variety cinematic and live performing arts to the venue.

Blood Drive Tuesday, October 20th 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the South Pasadena Library Community Room 1115 El Centro. RSVP 626-676-6881 Walk-in's welcome. Sponsored by the City of South Pasadena and Huntington Hospital. Give a pint of blood and get a pint of ice cream at Baskin and Robbins or a slice of pizza at Mamma's.

Flu Shot Clinic Farmers' Market 10/22 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm or until supplies last! Free, courtesy of Huntington Memorial Hospital.

Halloween Spooktacular Friday, October 23, 2015 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. FREE Event! Annual Family Halloween Event with games, music, inflatables, photo booth, and food for purchase. Orange Grove Park, 815 Mission St,

Water-wise Landscape Workshop Sessions. Altadena Heritage Presents a unique three-part hands-on series showing how to transform an Altadena front lawn into a beautiful drought-tolerant garden. Oct 24. Debby Figoni will be using her own front yard as a classroom.

Fall Arts Crawl Saturday, October 24, 5 - 9 pm Visit the shops, restaurants, boutiques in South Pasadena for exhibitions, gallery openings, sales, open houses. Get a jump on your holiday shopping at this very popular "Neighborhood Night-on-the-Town"!

Box Art Preview Party & Fundraiser Sunday, October 25th from 3 to 6 P.M., The designs for South Pasadena's Box Art Project will be unveiled at the: “Create Our Own Masterpieces” where you can meet the 10 artists. Hosted by Doug & Cara Yokomizo, Carolyn & Craig Watson, and the WatsonDesignGroup, at the home of Doug & Cara Yokomizo. There will be sponsorship opportunities for each of the 10 boxes, a live auction, cocktails and live music.

South Pasadena City and School District Election - November 3. Register to vote by October 19th. Vote by Mail application period Oct. 5 - 27. Early voting beginning Oct. 5. Running for City Council: Marina Khubesrian, M.D., Richard Scnieder, M.D., and Mayor Bob Joe. Running for the School Board: Incumbent Joseph Loo, Dr. Suzie Abajian, and Jon Primuth. Also on the ballot, a measure to renew and increase the Library Special Tax which brings in almost $230,000 a year specifically for our Library.

League Day: National LWV Constitutional Amendment Study Thursday, November 5 from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by the League of Women Voters. Reservations are required for lunch at $25/person and for program seating. Call 626-798-0965 Pasadena Women's Club 160 N. Oakland, Pasadena.