EWS NWest Pasadena Residents’ Association Pasadena, California established 1962a Winter 2005 Pasadena Conference Center Expansion:

If we Build it, Will they Come? by Cheryl Auger

here seem to be two major The Mayor, responding to the Tissues plaguing the proposed Brookings Institution report, requested convention center. One is the the city revisit past assumptions regard- recently published Brookings Institution ing projections for the proposed report. The report cited a glut of convention center. Many convention exhibition space nationally and a centers try to remain competitive by declining demand for convention and offering deep discounts or city spon- trade show space. The report also stated Pasadena Civic Auditorium 1980, sored amenities such as publicly that returns to cities from convention Inset 1932 financed hotels. Spending city money business are often far short of projec- it be “more bold and modern” to to expand the convention center, only tions. The second issue is the design contrast with the 1932 auditorium and to then spend additional city money to concept that was reviewed at a special stand on its own as a work of art. Either make it attractive may not make sense. Design Commission meeting late way, the Pasadena Center Operating Roger Smith, the PCOC CEO, January. The meeting left open ques- Company (PCOC) won’t let any argues that the Brookings Institution tions about the appropriateness of the disagreements slow its document only refers proposed design. Should the expansion attempt to start this project. Our recent to larger convention of the Pasadena Conference Center be It is scheduled to appear construction efforts centers and that designed in a “nostalgic” style or should before Council around support the concerns Pasadena’s convention April 11th. (Check the of Pasadena Heritage center would be more ALSO IN THIS ISSUE council agenda if you are and the Design appropriately compared Ambassador Campus Update ...... 3 interested in attending.) Commissioners. with local competitors President’s Message ...... 4 A larger question is such as Long Beach, Looking to Make a Difference? ...... 5 whether expanding the convention Palm Springs and San Diego. The total Reengagement in the PUSD ...... 6 center is even worth doing. In January cost of $65 to $68 million would be Maranatha High School 2005, the Brookings Institution report- offset by the $1.6 million bed tax that Seeking CUP ...... 6 WPRA & the Arroyo Seco Lose a ed the following: the city expects to collect per year. The Friend — Richard Flanagan Davis . . . . .7 • Since 1993, the convention center tax has to be used within the year it’s West Pasadena Residents marketplace is declining with slim received. (Note: a 5% loan over ten Respond to NFL Survey ...... 8 likelihood of a turnaround. years for $68 million costs roughly $8.8 NFL Survey Results ...... 9 • Convention center space has million per year to repay the debt). Mr. Transportation Update ...... 11 increased by nearly 50% since 1990. Smith prefers to use the Convention New ARTS Service for SW Pasadena . .12 • 44 new or expanded convention Sports and Leisure (CSL) organization Weekly Neighborhood E-Newsletter . . .12 centers are currently being planned for guidance and future projections. Let your City Representatives know . . .12 nationwide. The PCOC will conduct the economic ARTS Bus Route 70 ...... 13 • Despite dedicated tax dollars to pay analysis to show how the convention Thank You to Our Donors ...... 14 off tax bonds, many convention centers center in Pasadena will be profitable. Board of Directors / Phone Numbers . . .16 operate at a loss. The Pasadena Center Operating continued on page 3

Pasadena the site deserves. The PCOC believes direction in a few short weeks. It is that Design Commission has over- unclear if the Mayor’s financial analysis Conference Center stepped its role as a reviewing agency by will be completed by that time. It’s also unclear whether changes will be made Continued from front page suggesting a specific redesign. Some Design Commissioners felt they have to the concept design, as requested by Company, the Design Commission, been treated as “an annoying hindrance the design commission and suggested Pasadena Heritage and the City to the project.” by Pasadena Heritage. If the project is Council are the players in the design Our recent construction efforts sup- approved, bids will be solicited in the controversy. The PCOC supports the port the concerns of Pasadena Heritage Spring and construction will start in current design by architect Curt and the Design Commissioners. There November, beginning with the parking Fentress which boasts flanking two- has been such a large amount of lot along Marengo. story entrance lobbies, a new parking construction in our city over the last It is unknown whether the Council structure, a 24,000 square foot plus several years but few, if any, of these will enable the PCOC to proceed or ballroom and a 60,000 foot subter- new buildings would be considered wait to revise the current design. Now ranean exhibit space that is dividable. architectural masterpieces. In addition, is the time for us all to become The Design Commission finds the there has been a public outcry to raise informed on the finances of small Fentress plan to be imitative of the our standards rather than accept convention centers, consider the type Civic Auditorium and recommended a mediocrity in design. Others ask why of public process a city project of this more modern approach. Pasadena the new design does not encourage size should follow and determine what Heritage has attended many meetings pedestrian traffic from the nearby Gold type of building should occupy that and offered input throughout the Line, furthering City goals to increase space. In the meantime, information is process, but remains concerned that the pedestrian access by offering “gates” available on the WPRA web site design needs further exploration. It is from the West. (www.wpra.net) and Council Member certainly more respectful of the Civic City residents will now have to wait Steve Madison would probably Auditorium than the last round, but it and see what unfolds. The City appreciate your feedback. I is not the great design solution which Council will be asked to decide the best

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Ambassador Campus

Update by Mike Vogler

West Campus – Citizen advocacy a success With help from WPRA, Save South Orange Grove (SSOG) has fulfilled its goal of ensuring that the former Ambassador College property West Campus will not become a massive housing development: the Ambassador Auditorium has been saved without a penny of taxpayer dollars, with the being elevated many feet above the three things are requested: California Symphony kicking off its street. This is not only inconsistent 1. The City utilize its discretionary first season of performances; land use with the Specific Plan, but will create authority within the Planned of most of the West Campus is to “concrete canyons” which are incom- Development Code to ensure that the remain educational, due to its purchase patible with the character of Old project is appropriate and complimenta- by Maranatha High School; and five Pasadena. ry, in both size and scale, to the Old historic homes on Orange Grove north Pasadena Historic District and that of Development must fit our of Del Mar will be preserved due to the the surrounding historic neighborhoods. community creation of the Ross Grove Landmark 2. Should the City enter into any Allowable heights and number of units District. Development Agreement with the permitted by the Central District developer, that Agreement be made East Campus – Developer Specific Plan are maximums, NOT available to the public, for public com- seeks change in land use entitlements. Under a Planned ment, prior to approval by the City. designed by citizens Development Application, a developer 3. That the City Council require the With the purchase of the former East is not constrained by the limits within developer to produce, for public view- Campus by Sares-Regis, citizens may the zoning code and could build a pro- ing, a three-dimensional model of the soon find a massive housing project ject much larger than allowed by the proposed development prior to approval rising up in west/central Pasadena, one Central District Specific Plan, if of the project by the City Council. which will define our city for genera- approved by the City Council. This is tions to come. With a proposed 832 what Sares-Regis is proposing to do. Citizens must stay engaged units on little more than 11 acres, However, a Planned Development cuts Contact your City Council Member, Sares-Regis is proposing the largest both ways. The City can use its discre- Mayor and City Staff to request that housing project ever built in Pasadena. tionary authority (contained within the City ensure transparency and guar- Of particular concern is the fact that the Planed Development Code) to antee a fair process for the community. this project is in the heart of the Old reduce a project below what is being This project will dramatically define Pasadena Historic District, where proposed in order to ensure that the the future of Old Pasadena for future seldom do the quaint, century old development fits Old Pasadena and generations. Don’t let an Orange brick buildings exceed two stories. the surrounding historic neighbor- County developer such as Sares-Regis Sares-Regis is proposing structures up hoods. Citizens are urged to implore tell you and our City what Pasadena is to 60ft in height, a full 20ft higher the Council to use this opportunity to to become. Make your voice heard! than the 40ft height maximum ensure that the project fits Pasadena. Check the WPRA website for new allowed under the new adopted On January 10th, SSOG appeared developments. I Central District Specific Plan. before the City Council to request Additionally, the developer seeks to that, as the project moves forward, the Mike Vogler is the Executive Director exceed the allowable density of 60 process by which it gets entitled be Save South Orange Grove and a Board units per acre by as many as 23 units in fully transparent to the community. member of WPRA. some places, with the entire project In order to ensure that transparency,

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President’s Message

City Council has scheduled a meeting campus of the World Wide Church on February 28th with the Of God. The project, comprised of Transportation Advisory Commission 11.94 acres, is described as a master (TAC) to discuss what measures planned development of an “urban should be undertaken to effectively mixed-use village” that will extend alleviate our continuing problem across three city blocks from Green David Romney with traffic congestion. Whether talk Street to Del Mar Boulevard and PRA has scored significant will be translated into action remains Pasadena Avenue to De Lacey Wvictories in recent months. a long lingering, open, question. But Avenue. The “caps” on residential the opportunity to implement TAC’s In one of the blocks Sares-Regis and commercial development in the recommendations is a golden one that proposes 69.7 units per acre for an Central District have been reinstated. WPRA strongly urges not be lost. area zoned for 16 dwelling units per The City also has imposed a substan- Parks and open space also remain acre. In the other two blocks Sares- tial fee to fund parks and open space problematic. In September 2004 the Regis proposes slightly less than 60 and recently has shown active interest City Council adopted a fee of $19,743 units per acre for areas zoned for in their acquisition. per dwelling unit. Upon challenge by 60 units per acre, but does not At the same time, only marginal Sares-Regis and other developers, the account for the higher traffic to be progress has been made on many fee temporarily has been reduced to generated by the 30,000 square feet fronts. A major reason for it is that $10,977.00 per dwelling unit (e.g., In of ground floor retail/commercial. our City’s decision-making process, September 2005 the fee will return to The massive scale and density of in many instances, has been mired in the original amount of $19,743 per the project has the capacity to over- bureaucracy rather than invigorated dwelling unit). whelm its surroundings with adverse by the intended rigorous process of Regardless of the amount of the impacts including, among others, examination of policy and its imple- fee, it is evident that too many years lack of parks and open space to mentation. Accordingly, WPRA will have passed without collecting an accommodate the new residents and be re-doubling its effort in the adequate fee to cover the acquisition traffic congestion resulting from such months to come to assure our neigh- costs of parks and open space in high density. bors, and the residents of the City as terms of current “real time” cost of The project is subject to review a whole, have full and fair opportuni- acquisition. It therefore seems appar- through the Environmental Impact ty to examine what the City is doing ent that, if the City of Pasadena is to Report (EIR) process. The current and why. The stakes are high – as have parks and other open space suf- schedule calls for a scoping meeting evidenced by the following: ficient to meet its need, the only to determine the scope of the EIR alternative available will be to supple- some time between March – June “Updated” General Plan & Accompanying EIR ment the park fee with a tax or bond 2005. Comments on the EIR will be The City Council adopted an of some kind imposed upon all accepted between July – August “updated” General Plan based on an residents. Because of its concern that 2005; with response to comments to Environmental Impact Report (EIR) acquisition of parks and open space is occur in September 2005. Thereafter approved even though its glaring vital to the health and growth of our the planning commission and the deficiencies concerning adverse community WPRA is monitoring city council will hold public hearings impacts – particularly those involving this situation. Stay tuned. during October – November 2005. WPRA will monitor the process to traffic congestion and parks and open Sares-Regis Project assure inclusion in the EIR of essen- space – had not been addressed as The Sares-Regis developer has tial facts relating to adverse impacts the highest priorities of the 1994 submitted a plan to put 832 dwelling and alternatives for their mitigation. General Plan being “updated.” units and 30,000 square feet of In an apparent attempt to do what ground floor retail/commercial on NFL/Rose Bowl already should have been done, the what formerly was known as the east The City has issued its draft

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President’s Message, continued

Environmental Impact Report (EIR) from the Rose Bowl Operating Our Strength Is Our for the National Football League’s Committee (RBOC) and the City, Membership (NFL’s) proposed use of the Rose Bowl. destroy the historic design and As can be seen, WPRA has its The NFL’s proposed use includes character of the Rose Bowl, greatly hands full. We can do little as re-construction of the Rose Bowl diminish access to the environs of the individuals. Yet we constitute a with addition of thousands of square Rose Bowl for residents who use the powerful force collectively. Your feet of retail space, the NFL’s use of Arroyo for sports, recreational activi- participation and continuing the Rose Bowl on Sundays during the ties and picnics, and introduce financial support during the coming regular NFL season and the play-offs, further traffic congestion to an area year will be vital to our continuing if any, and the NFL’s use of the already heavily congested by traffic. success – and we thank you for re-construction for its own purposes In light of the results of WPRA’s joining with us to make Pasadena during days when football is not survey of its members, it’s apparent the unique gem of a City that it is! being played. that great care must be taken to The NFL proposal has been touted assure the NFL does not become the Sincerely, as a way of saving the Rose Bowl by “tail that wags the dog.” Over the David T. Romney assuring an income stream sufficient coming months WPRA will WPRA, President I to renovate it to modern needs. continue to investigate and evaluate On the other side of the ledger is the NFL’s proposal to assure it is concern the NFL’s proposal will wrest compatible with the needs of our effective control of the Rose Bowl neighborhood and City. Looking to Make a Difference?

ould you like to make a you. Staying on top of issues, con- you to get it all done. Your commit- Wdifference in our community? tributing expertise and considered ment of time or expertise can make a Do you have a special interest that fits opinions, analyzing policy decisions huge difference. with the WPRA’s mission? Would and documents, representing commu- Can you help? Do you want to make a you like to influence public policy? nity interests before agencies and difference? You can! Just call the WPRA or The WPRA needs your help! commissions, and communicating send an email to [email protected] The WPRA has no paid staff. with the public are among the ways the to find out how. We need your help – can All work is done by members and WPRA gets things done – but it takes we count on you? I directors, and we can’t do it without time and interest from people like

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Reengagement in the PUSD

By Mike Vogler

sk staff members of any and the Reform Plan has been all to send our dollars year, after year, Aorganization why they but forgotten. after year. operate the way they do and To make matters worse, the PUSD The prospects for a public school- the likely answer is “Because that’s the recently announced there will be no of-choice in West Pasadena are looking way we’ve always done it.” Nowhere Measure Y dollars for San Rafael bleak. The District either appears is this more true than in the Pasadena Elementary School and that there are unconcerned about West Pasadena Unified School District, which is not enough Measure Y dollars to com- families, or is unwilling to take the steps why the voters overwhelmingly plete the construction already begun at necessary to attract West Pasadena approved Measure DD (by 75%), the Linda Vista Elementary School. As a families back to the public schools. “School Accountability Reform Plan,” result, San Rafael will not get the much Either way, we all lose. in November 2000. needed modernization it requires to be What is necessary is the reengage- Under the Plan, the School a functional elementary school, and ment of West Pasadena residents in the Governance Reform Task Force called Linda Vista is boarded up, vacant, and Pasadena Unified School District. for substantial reform in the areas may never reopen. Each and every one of us must demand of Student Achievement, Public The long term consequences of the accountability for how our tax dollars Engagement, Financial Management, District’s actions, combined with are spent, and how our schools are District Operations, School Safety, declining enrollment, could mean that being run. School Choice and the Role of the in the future West Pasadena will have But this alone is not enough. It’s Governing Board. Yet some of the most no public elementary school, despite also necessary that the District reach critical recommendations proposed by the tens of millions of dollars we will be out and reengage West Pasadena the Task Force to improve the quality sending to the District in early April residents. I of our public schools have been when our property tax payments are ignored by the Board of Education due, and to which we will continue Maranatha High School Seeking CUP

By Fred Zepeda aranatha High School The existing athletic facilities, maintain the landscaping and other M(MHS) is seeking a including a sports field (on top of a open areas. The school grounds will Conditional Use Permit for 322 space parking garage), a softball continue to be open and retain their the operation of a High School on field, a sports complex including a park-like atmosphere. Though there portions of the former Ambassador gym, locker rooms, weight room and will be security, no fences or walls will College Campus on Pasadena. The an indoor swimming pool will be be built around the school. The school will be housed in the existing reused. campus will be a “closed” campus, buildings, no new buildings will be Founded in 1965, MHS has been meaning students are not allowed off constructed and no existing buildings the only inter-denominational, college the grounds during the school day. will be torn down. prep Christian high school in the San The school will operate its first The former Men’s Dormitory Gabriel Valley. The current enrollment academic year in 2005/2006, but Building will serve as the school’s is 450 students, and the school is hopes to move to the new campus main classroom building, which will requesting an increase on their CUP to as soon as feasible after approvals undergo interior renovations to 650 students. have been gained, and the interior accommodate classrooms. Since MHS bought the property in renovation of the classroom building is The Student Center Building will May 2004, little change has been seen complete. house a library, science and computer on the campus. MHS hired the exist- The school’s athletic activities will labs, student center and cafeteria. ing landscape staff and continues to include baseball, football, golf, soccer, continued on page 11 6

WPRA & the Arroyo Seco Lose a Friend Richard Flanagan Davis 1934 - 2004

ichard Flanagan Davis, a Rbeloved friend and colleague of WPRA and supporter of the Lower Arroyo Seco, passed away peace- fully at home on December 20, 2004, surrounded by his loving family, cherished dogs, and favorite music. Richard had steadfastly endured his final journey with terminal brain cancer, only to be struck down by complications suffered in a care facility, following a fractured vertebra. A 28-year resident on the Arroyo Seco in Pasadena, Richard was actively involved in his community, serving on the WPRA Board of Directors for the past several years. Over the years, he Richard stayed engaged and took on life his death he wanted to return as a generously gave both his time and his with continuing good cheer and a desire hawk. People had tried to dissuade money for betterment of our commu- to do what he could do to help others. him, but he expressed great admiration nity through his work with various He was actively participating in com- for the hawks, and often watched them organizations. In his personal life, he was munity affairs, speaking at various City soaring over the Arroyo. On the day of an avid archer, backpacker, and music meetings only weeks before his death. lover. Richard was often seen walking his Most of us knew Richard after he had dogs in the Lower Arroyo and joining in retired from his professional life. He the roving archers’ functions. had earned a political science degree Richard was a strong and tireless advo- from Loyola University, worked in the cate for preserving the natural beauty of power industry, and continued to serve the Arroyo Seco. He was a co-founder of as a consultant to energy companies. his death, shortly after the mortuary People For The Arroyo, and was instru- Born on October 23, 1934, in Los had taken Richard’s body away, a hawk mental in galvanizing community inter- Angeles to Frank C. Davis and Evelene came and roosted in the oak tree just est in protecting the Arroyo in its natur- Flanagan Davis, Richard is survived by above their house. Linda captured this al state, helping to organize a “silent his wife of 14 years, Linda Zinn Davis, picture of the hawk, and everyone is walk” in the Arroyo to protest the and leaves behind four children: Keith comforted by knowing that Richard proposed bicycle path. Some years later, Davis (wife Julia); Guiliana Menefee will continue to watch over his family, on behalf of WPRA, Richard was a (husband Joey); Adelia Huth; and the community and especially the founding member and Co-Chair of the Rachel England (husband Travis); and Arroyo Seco that he loved so much. Coalition for the Protection of the Arroyo eight grandchildren. Note: In lieu of flowers, Richard’s Seco, participating in endless meetings Richard will be sorely missed by all family has requested that remembrance and review sessions to analyze and his loved ones and friends. A memori- gifts be made to Union Station, the challenge the City of Pasadena’s Arroyo al service in his honor was held early Pasadena Humane Society, or Seco Master Plan, always pushing for in January, where over 300 people Neighborhood Church. A gift has been preservation and protection of the entire celebrated his life. made in memory of Richard Davis to Arroyo Seco. Linda shared a wonderful story with the WPRA Neighborhood Protection Even when he knew the end was near, us: Richard had always said that, after Fund. I

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West Pasadena Residents Respond to NFL Survey By Vince Farhat

ast summer, the Rose Bowl may be submitted in writing until Bowl for the NFL. LOperating Company approved March 21, and orally at all public 65% said that an NFL team would a new $400 million proposal to hearings or meetings considering these not be compatible with the Rose Bowl renovate the Rose Bowl stadium to documents. and its surrounding neighborhoods, house a National Football League To better understand what issues to 29% said it would be and 6% had no (NFL) team. The proposal would address in the EIR process, the WPRA opinion. The survey also asked resi- expand the historic stadium by nearly mailed a two-page NFL survey to dents to rank the relative importance one million square feet, and add two approximately 8,200 households in of certain issues pertaining to hosting four-level towers with 200 luxury the 91105 and 91103 zip codes. an NFL team: 95% rated traffic as an suites. A new ground-level plaza would WPRA received 1,200 surveys. 1,006 “important” or “very important” issue, feature a museum, retail store, and respondents identified their zip codes; and 90% said the availability of the possibly a restaurant. Other proposed of those, about 60% live in 91105 and Arroyo to other users is important or changes include two open-air con- 40% in 91103. very important. courses that would ring the Rose A majority of West Pasadena resi- WPRA has not taken a formal posi- Bowl’s middle and upper sections. dents responding to the survey oppose tion regarding the possibility of an The new design serves as the project bringing an NFL franchise to a rebuilt NFL team at the Rose Bowl, because description for a just-released environ- Rose Bowl. When asked their personal the NFL has not made a business pro- mental impact report (EIR). Last fall, view of this issue, 59% of respondents posal to the City Council. However, the City hosted two workshops to oppose the NFL at the Rose Bowl and WPRA will continue to monitor the identify environmental and historic 10% are in favor. 29% would support City’s negotiations with the NFL, and preservation issues to be studied in the the NFL only if there is a demonstrat- will carefully review and comment on draft EIR, which was released on ed net financial benefit to the City and the draft EIR. In the meantime, we February 4, to be followed by a 45-day if use of the Arroyo Seco for other invite and welcome your comments public comment period. The Planning activities is not adversely affected. and views on this important issue. I Commission is scheduled to review the When asked if financial issues affect EIR sometime in May. (For the latest their view, 55% of respondents Editors Note: On Thursday, March 10, information on the status of the draft opposed an NFL presence, regardless at 6:00 p.m., the Transportation EIR, please visit the City’s website at of whether it can be shown to be a Advisory Commission will hold a public www.cityofpasadena.net.) The 470- financial benefit for the City or the hearing on the draft EIR for NFL at the page EIR offers a comprehensive look Rose Bowl stadium. 38% would likely Rose Bowl. The Commission will take at the effects rebuilding the 83-year-old support the bid if a financial benefit public comment on traffic and trans- stadium would have on the surround- could be realized, and 4% want an portation issues. The location of the ing environment, and finds “significant NFL team regardless of the financial meeting is still to be determined. For unavoidable impacts” in the areas of issues. 81% of respondents do not more information please call the traffic congestion, noise and historic want Pasadena to spend any public Department of Transportation at preservation. Comments on the EIR funds to improve or prepare the Rose (626) 744-6470.

Residents Invited to Comment on NFL at the Rose Bowl

Pasadena Heritage will host a public information meeting on Saturday, March 5, at 9:00 a.m., at the Travis Auditorium, located on the Fuller Seminary campus. For more information, please call Pasadena Heritage at (626) 441-6333.

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Transportation Update By Vince Farhat

ARTS Bus operate Monday through Friday from ing TAC’s recommendation that the Service Comes 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 City publish an annual “Report Card” to West p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The western termi- for traffic and traffic-calming. Pasadena nus of the route is Melrose and The Council agenda, along with downloadable reports, can be When the Gold Line opened in July Colorado Boulevard, with coverage found on the City’s website at 2003, the City of Pasadena began on South Orange Grove Boulevard www.cityofpasadena.net. In addition, receiving requests from residents for from Colorado Boulevard to the Pasadena Public Library, KPAS expanded shuttle bus service to the Columbia Street, and connection to Channel 55 and the Pasadena Unified Gold Line. In Summer 2003, the the Fillmore Station. School District have joined together to WPRA conducted a survey that The WPRA thanks the City for provide access to streaming media showed a strong interest by West expanding ARTS service to our neigh- content over the Internet, so Pasadena Pasadena residents in having a shuttle borhood, and we urge West Pasadena residents can watch Council meetings connection to the Gold Line’s Fillmore residents to try this new shuttle bus as live on the City’s website. I Station. a new alternative for getting to the In October 2004, the Transportation Gold Line. Editor’s Note: Vince Farhat works for the Advisory Commission (TAC) reviewed City Council to Hold Joint Department of Justice as an Assistant proposed service improvements for the Meeting with TAC United States Attorney. He serves as Pasadena Area Rapid Transit System On February 28, the Pasadena City West Pasadena’s representative on the (ARTS). Among the service improve- Council will host a joint meeting with Transportation Advisory Commission. ments was a new ARTS bus for West the TAC. The meeting will be held at Vince has been on the WPRA Board of Pasadena. TAC voted to recommend 8:00 p.m. in the Pasadena Senior Directors since 1997, and served as the proposed service improvements, Center Multi-Purpose Room, located President from 2001 to 2003. which the City Council unanimously at 85 East Holly Street. The Council approved in November 2004. and TAC will discuss the City’s imple- Pasadena’s new ARTS Route 70 is mentation of the transportation strate- expected to be up and running on gies set forth in the recently-adopted February 21. The new route will General Plan Mobility Element, includ- Maranatha High School Seeking CUP Continued from page 6 softball, swimming, diving, track and • No school parking on residential • The traffic plan shall be monitored volleyball. streets; with no field lights after and enforced by MHS, with a The CUP is expected to call for a 9:00 pm on weeknights; one-year review of compliance with number of conditions on the use, • All pick up and drop off activities conditions. I which are expected to include: shall be on the site in the existing • A maximum enrollment of 650 parking facility, with carpooling students; incentives given to student drivers. • Re-striping of Del Mar at Pasadena • Prior to the start of each semester Avenue to include two northbound the school shall distribute infor- left turn lanes; mation to student families on carpooling;

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New ARTS Service for Southwest Pasadena Joyce Y. Amerson Director of Transportation

he Department of The development of the Route 70 options. The Department actively TTransportation is pleased to was a direct result of the interest supports the principle that Pasadena announce the implementation expressed by Southwest residents to be can be a City where people can of a new Pasadena Area Rapid Transit able to use the ARTS service to circulate without cars, and these service System (ARTS) route in Southwest connect to the Gold Line. The improvements will further this goal. Pasadena. Effective February 21, 2004 Department worked with the Please continue to let us know how the new Route 70 will connect Transportation Advisory Commission we can best meet your transportation Southwest Pasadena residents to the to secure City Council approval for needs. I Fillmore Metro Gold Line Station this new route and other service Monday through Friday during the changes to the ARTS service that will morning and afternoon commute provide residents with increased service hours. Weekly Neighborhood E-Newsletter

he WPRA publishes a week- West Pasadena, including NFL at the and you can un-subscribe at any Tly e-mail “Neighborhood Rose Bowl and future development time. To receive the Neighborhood Update” informing residents of the Ambassador College property. Update, please send an e-mail to of upcoming civic and cultural events The e-mail Neighborhood Update WPRA at: [email protected]. in Pasadena. We also provide regular is a free service offered by WPRA. All Thank you for supporting WPRA. I updates on important issues facing e-mail addresses are kept confidential, Let your City Representatives know how you feel about issues

Write to your Council Member and Mayor at P.O. Box 7115, Pasadena, CA 91109-7215, or contact them by phone or email below:

Contact Phone E-mail Mayor Bill Bogaard 626-744-4311 [email protected] Council Member Steve Madison 626-744-4739 [email protected] Council Member Syd Tyler 626-441-4802 [email protected] Council Member Paul Little 626-744-4742 [email protected] Council Member Joyce Streator 626-744-4444 [email protected] Council Member Chris Holden 626-744-4738 [email protected] Council Member Victor Gordo 626-744-4741 [email protected] Council Member Steve Haderlein 626-744-4740 [email protected] City Manager Cynthia Kurtz 626-744-4222 [email protected]

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Thank You Platinum Donors February 2005 Reid and Katherine Allen Bob Gillespie John and Carolyn Naber Susan Jennifer Booth Mr. & Mrs. David Lara Andrew & Martha Nasser Judith B. Brandt Dorothy R. Lindsey Audrey O’Kelley & James Fahlgren Edward & Alicia Clark Dr. Calandra & John Lindsey James Plotkin Gary & Norma Cowles Ethan & Joanne Lipsig Ed & Callae Rounds Robert J. DeBlasis Charles & Carolyn Miller Patricia Shanks Betsy, Vince & Will Farhat Joan Moseley Eldon J. Teper Lauren M. Frankel Marian Crawford Moule Paul & Liz Walker Thomas Gertmenian Elizabeth Moule & Stefanos Polyzoides Fred Zepeda Benefactors February 2005 Mr. & Mrs. Larry Abelson Anne M. Dougherty Stuart Landau & David Farah George R. Rossman Darrell & Maggie Agler Steve & Janet Elkins Mrs. Pauline W. Ledeen Anne & Jim Rothenberg Paul & Allison Alanis Robert L. & Carmen Farmer John & Patricia Locke John and Thelma Rotonde Cheryl Auger & Chris Peck Michael & Terrie Farrand Donald & Elaine Lomas Jan & Joyce Sakonju Bruce A. Bailey Mitsuko & Dave Felton Judith & Paul MacCready Timothy Sales & Denice Waters David A. Bailey Janet S. & Robert M. Fitzgerald Thelma & C. J. MacGregor Elizabeth Loucks Samson Andrea & Habib Balian Clarence & Anne Fleming Robert Macklin & Merrilee Arthur & Ann Schneider William J. Barney Clifford E. Ford Fellows Leonard Searle Mrs. Doris Barton James B. & Jane Fox Baldwin W. & Doreen Marchack Gerald & Donna Secundy Dan & Laura-Johnson Beal Richard & Mary Alice Frank Ms. Virginia M. Martens Susan & Bruce Seidel Ms. Annaly Bennett & Jared Willis & Anita Freeman Dorothy & John Mattiessen Thomas Seifert & Diane Crawford Ryan & Asma George Laura A. Matz Philibosian Vera Benson Don and Meg Gertmenian Richard & Rosemary McDonald Linda & John Seiter David & Cherry Bianchi Patricia Giermann Kevin & Stacey McFarlane The Shakespeare Club Bill and Claire Bogaard Dr. Richard C. Gilman Delford B. McGee Anthony & Iris Shaw John & Mary Borovika Dave Goodwin & Frances Teng Mr. & Mrs. Steve Morrison Mr. & Mrs. James R. Shoch, III Judith & Richard Bressler Betty L. Gorman Rob & Charmean Neithart Betty and Norri Sirri Claire & Brad Brian Martin & Mildred Gould Martin Nicholson & Laja Luchus Smith, Jr. John J. Bucklin Mr. & Mrs. Michael Groff Holland Phillip K. Sotel Patricia Callan Mic Hansen & Len Evans Mr. & Mrs. H. Eugene Noll Robert & Judy Spare Blaine Cavena S. M. Hansen Mr. & Mrs. Donald J. Nores Sarah and Charles Steidel Charles & Janet Chillingworth Noel Hanson Marcia & Ed Nunnery Dick & Ginny Stever Gus and Judith Christopoulos Elaine and James Hawkes Mr. & Mrs. I. Gordon Odell Walt and Dottie Sumner Sabra M. Clark Jonel C. & Lois A. Hill Dennis and Linda O’Leary Edmund Sutro Donald & Sally Clark Hillsides Ramon G. & Juanita O’Marah Dawn Suttle Angelica & Dave Clark Thomas & Marian Hirsch Organizational Effectiveness Grp. Patricia S. Sutton Edward E. & Alicia Clark Priscilla & Gary Hoecker Mark H. Ouchi Kathleen M. Sweeney & K. Susan and David Codiga Wm. P. & Maureen Ron Paler & Michael Loya Whiting Michael J. Connell Hollingsworth Diana Peterson-More Vicky & Lenora Thomas Robert Cooke Philip & Susan Holmes Cornelius & Marjore Pings John A. Tolbert Herbert & Francine Cooper Robert & Emilie Hoyt Sandra and Denis Portaro Jo Ann Turovsky & Emily George Corey & Eugene Randolph Huteson John Pratte Bernstein Schlueter Jean E. Johnson Diana Raney Charlene & Paul Vert Mary Anne Cunningham Kelly Jones & Michael Murray Robert and Janice Raney James and Robin Walther Dr. & Mrs. Wilber D. Currier Marilyn Key Bob Rassini Pam & Fred Wasson George & Kathryn Dawley Brian King & Alexandra Patsavas Dr. Robert & Shelly Reisch Michael R. Whalen Robin Stever de Barrantes Ms. Judith S. Klump John & Susan Reitnouer Rita Jane Whitney John & Elena DeMarco Susan & Doug Kranwinkle Brent & Carla Riggs William and Rebecca Woods Dolores Diaz-Carrey Sidney H. & Hiroko Kunitake Mark Roevekamp Bob & Leslie Zasa Louise O. Dougherty Edward & Eleen Kutch David & Mary Dee Romney

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Thank You Patrons February 2005 Paul W. Allen Wendy Currier Fritz & Betty Hutcheson Teri Schwartz Eldridge Armstrong & Donna George G. & Kathryn Dawley T. Jeyaranjan Myrl & Joan Scott Williams Isabelito F. DeGuzman Laila Karne, M.D. David Simkins & Laura Smith Mr. & Mrs. W. Jeff Arnett Anthony S. Dmohowski Jim & Jean Keatley Robin Stever Lourdes Baird Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Dunn Mr. & Mrs. K. E. Khalaf Kelly Stumpus Geoffrey Baum & Lisa Gallawy Richard & Barbara Ealy Janet Kobrin Lorranie E. Supple Mrs. Marvel Bennetesen Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Ellison Lee Kuhn Mr. & Mrs. Henry J. Tenaglia Mr. & Mrs. Gerald K. Bergman Calvin Eng Young D. Lee Virginia & Thomas Trowbridge Mrs. William E. Bloomer Mr. & Mrs. Falardeau Karen & Steven LuKanic Mr. & Mrs. David Ullman John & Janet Bowmer Beverly E. Fitzgerald Lois & Christopher Madison Bill & Jaine Urban Kathryn E. Breidenthal Charles R. Freeark Dr. & Mrs. Frank M. McCarthy John & Andrea Van de Kamp Frank M. Brooks, Jr. Dr. & Mrs. Donald B. William F. McDonald Timothy & Janet Walker Jo Anne & George Burr Freshwater Mel & Marcia Means Nancy E. Warner, M.D. Rita M. Casaretto James B. Gamboa Mrs. Louisa N. Miller Mr. & Mrs. Chuck Waterman Robert & Joan Cathcart Mr. & Mrs. Larry Garcia Mr. & Mrs. John Mills Byron & Christina Webster Don J. Chavez Dennis & Susi Gertmenian Charles G. Morse Peter J. Wong & Patricia Kinaga Mr. Michael Checca & Bob & Esmeralda Gibson Kay & Steve Onderdonk JamesWyatt Margaret Leong Merton & Barbara Goddard Marjorie Peterson Dr. & Mrs. Dale W. Zeh Dawn Herbuveaux Cobb James Gordon Robert L. Powell Mr. & Mrs. Enrique R. Michael & Diane Cornwell Leslie Clarke Gray William & Carrie Rabkin Zermeno Mr. & Mrs. Joseph H. Meg Hickman Peter Riddall Coulombe Jimmy & Suzanne Holder Mr. Michael Sanchez Chet Crane (Maranatha HS) Amanda & Winter Horton Dean Schneider WPRA Neighborhood Protection Fund February 2005 $500 and Above Patrcia Callan Priscilla & Gary Hoecker Mr. & Mrs. Peter Rosich Doris K. Hilton Blaine Cavena Nancy & Fred Johnson BobRossini Mary Alice & Richard Frank Susan & David Codiga Jean E. Johnson Siobhan Samples Dorothy R. Lindsey Mary Coquillard Mary Lou Judson Elizabeth Samson Marian Crawford Moule Ken Colborn Spencer Karpf Dorothy Scully Mary Coquillard Sharon & Michael Kelley Donna & Gerald Secundy $250 and Above J. K. Crowell Janet Kobrin Norri & Betty Sirri Susan Booth Nadine Danz Ms. Kay Kochenderfer Maria Sol Caro Edward E. Clark Emilie Davidson & Robert Hoyt Stuart Landau Robin Stever Warren Clark Richard Davis & Linda Zinn John & Susan Leisner Betty Lee Stickell Beverly Jeffries George C. Dawley Celia Lemon Patricia & Sherlyn Staffor Charles & Carolyn Miller Gene & Deanna Detchemendy Mary Levenick John Kelly Stumpus Cornelius & Marjorie Pings Athony S. Dmohowski Sara Lippincott Robert H. Summers David Simkins & Laura Smith Louise O. Dougherty Ethan & Joanne Lipsig Lorraine Supple Marylynn Warren & Neil Clark Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Dunn Patricia & John Locke Patricia S. Sutton Sherry Maxwell Du Pont Marvine & Bob Malouf John & Lee Taylor $100 and Above Charles Duvall Baldwin W. Marchack Vicky Thomas Larry & Mary Abelson Carol Anne Econn Marlow V. Marrs Sharilun & Robert Thorell Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Ellen & Charles Eidson Phillip & Lois Matthews John Tolbert Anderson Vince & Betsy Farhat Adolfo Mendez Lonee & Charles Urtuzuastegui Habib F. & Toni Balian Clifford E. Ford Thomas & Toby McGill Jean B. Vail Sandra & Dan Bane Will & Anita Freeman Rieko & Wayne McMillan Nancy E. Warner, M.D. Sally Barngrove Garth Gilpen Mei-Lee Ney Carl D. Winberg, M.D. Mrs. Doris Barton James & Donna Gordon Mr. & Mrs. H. Eugene Noll Amnon & Frances Yariv Robert Beart, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Donald E. Grannis Marcia & Ed Nunnery Bob & Leslie Zasa Helen M. Benedict Don & Anna Greathouse Delores Olambiwonnu & Lucy Adolfo & Isabel Mendez Mrs. Marvel L. Bennetsen Mic Hansen McLeggon Rick & Sharon DeHerder Mrs. William E. Bloomer James & Elaine Hawkes John Pratte Michael Boruszewski John & Betty Henno Mr. & Mrs. M. R. Quinn John & Janet Bowmer Marian & Tom Hirsch Susan & JohnReitnouer

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WEST PASADENA Non-Profit Org. RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION U.S. POSTAGE Post Office Box 50252 PAID Pasadena,CA Pasadena, CA 91115-0252 Permit #1105 WPRA Message Line: (626) 441-1388 Visit our website @ www.wpra.net

DATE SAVE THE May 4, 2005 WPRA Annual Meeting at Maranatha High School

Board of Directors 2004 - 2005

Officers: President David Romney 626-403-0242 Vice-President Joan Hearst 626-796-4057 Director of Communications Cheryl Auger 626-799-6465 Director of Membership Dorothy Lindsey 323-256-4972 Treasurer Judith S. Klump 626-403-7022 Secretary Audrey O'Kelley 626-441-3783 Immediate Past President Vince Farhat 626-441-1388

For more information about our committees, please contact:

Seated: Mike Vogler, David Romney, Leslie Clarke Gray. Middle row: Cheryl Auger, Newsletter & Advertising: Cheryl Auger 626-799-6465 Vince Farhat, Marilyn Randolph, Geoff Baum. Back row: Mary Dee Romney, John Membership: Dorothy Lindsey 323-256-4972 Martin, Richard Davis, Priscilla Taylor, Joan Hearst, John Van de Kamp, Charles McKenney, James Hawkes. Not Pictured: Blaine Cavena, Judith Klump, Dorothy Traffic & Transportation: Carolyn Naber 626-795-7675 Lindsey, Audrey O'Kelley, Pat Shanks, Fred Zepeda. Vince Farhat 626-441-1388 Ambassador Board Members: Sares-Regis Project: Fred Zepeda 626-578-7505 Geoffrey Baum Carolyn Naber John Van de Kamp Citywide Development: Audrey O'Kelley 626-441-3783 Blaine Cavena Marilyn Randolph Michael Vogler NFL Committee: Cheryl Auger 626-799-6465 Leslie Clarke Gray Mary Dee Romney Fred Zepeda James Hawkes Pat Shanks WEST PASADENA RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION John Martin Priscilla Taylor Post Office Box 50252 • Pasadena, CA 91115-0252 WPRA Message Line: (626) 441-1388

The West Pasadena Residents’ Association is a Non-Profit Public Benefit Corporation.