EWS NWest Pasadena Residents’ Association Pasadena, California established 1962 aSpring 2011 WPRA schedules annual meeting and you’re invited! ou are cordially invited to attend School, which was founded in 1913. The the West Pasadena Residents’ Reserve the date music center was designed in 1909 by Association annual meeting on noted architect Frederick L. Roehrig as a Wednesday, May 18 in the Braun Music WPRA Annual Meeting private gymnasium and theater. Roehrig YCenter at Westridge School, 324 Madeline Dr. is also well known A reception, including food, beverages, Wednesday, May 18 See page 10 for designing the exhibitors and spirited conversation, begins for map Green Hotel and the at 5:30 pm. The program, which starts at Westridge School Tournament House, 6:30 pm, will include remarks by District 6 Braun Music Center which serves as the headquarters for the Councilmember Steve Madison, introduc- 324 Madeline Dr. Tournament of Roses. tion of the new planning director Vince Exhibitors will include (alphabeti- Bertoni, a presentation by City Manager Reception: 5:30 pm cally): Art Center College of Design, City Michael Beck, and a question-and-answer Program: 6:30 pm Ventures, Pasadena Community Gardens, session. Also, the WPRA will present its the Pasadena Police Department, the Rose annual community service awards and elect Bowl Operating Company and the WPRA. 2011-2012 officers and directors. planning to address the The business program will also include The theme of this year’s meeting is “The recovery that will surely come (right?). You election of the 2011-2012 WPRA officers city budget: Facing the fiscal music.” City may submit questions in advance of the and directors. leaders will discuss the challenges of handling meeting by sending an e-mail to questions@ The annual meeting is free of charge and open the city’s current fiscal crisis — the worst in wpra.net or visiting wpra.net. to the public. For more information, visit Pasadena (and beyond) since the 1930s — The meeting will be convened in the wpra.net. and provide insight into how the city is Braun Music Center at the Westridge State of the City: Pasadena continues to lead the way By Bill Bogaard New Planning director. Mayor, Pasadena Our new planning director, Vince Bertoni, was honored by the presence of so many began his duties on Feb. 28. Since then he residents and community leaders at the has met with many residents and organiza- 2011 State-of-the-City event held on tions, and looks forward to meeting many Jan. 20 in the ArcLight Cinemas at Paseo more. I hope you’ll join me in welcoming IColorado. The event’s theme was “Leading him and wishing him well as he helps guide the Way,” by which I refer to Pasadena’s Pasadena into the future. well-deserved reputation for planning, General Plan workshops. investment in our infrastructure, sustain- I encourage you to participate in another ability, arts and culture, architecture and series of General Plan workshops this spring, history. (A recording of the event is playing on at which you can learn more about the four KPAS — Channel 3 on Charter; Channel 99 plan alternatives for future land use and on AT&T U-Verse.) mobility patterns. Look for a survey in June In this article, I’ll continue on this asking for feedback on which alternative, or theme and report on topics that I believe combination of alternatives, you prefer. Your feedback will serve as the basis for a new Mayor Bogaard delivers the State-of-the-City address at are of particular interest to West Pasadena ArcLight Cinemas, Paseo Colorado. residents. Continued on page 12 1 WPRA in motion About us Recent actions Mission: Founded in 1962, the West Pasadena Residents’ Association is dedicated to The WPRA recently voted to: maintaining and enhancing the character of our community and the quality of life in Recommend approval of the Valley West Pasadena. The WPRA fulfills this mission by keeping you informed of current Hunt Club master plan issues, representing your interests and supporting the activities of others with whom we Encourage creation of a separate Parks share interests. and Recreation Department Area: The WPRA focuses on the area bounded by Colorado Boulevard on the north, Recommend extension of the Fair Oaks Avenue on the east, and the city limits on the south and west. entitlement for the Ambassador West project (South Orange Grove Blvd.) Funding: All WPRA activities are funded through membership dues and contribu- The WPRA also voted to donate: tions. The WPRA receives no public funding and has no paid employees. Since the $210 to San Rafael Elementary (to WPRA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public benefit corporation, membership contributions reupholster a bench) and donations are fully deductible to the extent permitted by law. $1,000 to Pasadena’s 125th party 2010 - 2011 Officers and Directors • President: Michael Udell ([email protected]) In memory: • Vice President: Bill Urban ([email protected]) Bill Jernigan • Treasurer: Blaine Cavena ([email protected]) illiam (Bill) Jernigan passed • Secretary: Robert Holmes ([email protected]) away on March 7, 2011. He was • Communications co-director: Chuck Hudson ([email protected]) a great friend and very involved with his community, most notably by • Communications co-director: Judy Klump ([email protected]) Wserving on the board of the West Pasadena • Land use and planning: Richard McDonald ([email protected]) Residents’ Association. • Education: Marilyn Randolph ([email protected]) Bill was born in Dunn, North Carolina, • Membership, Open Space Linda Zinn ([email protected]) on April 3, 1947. He attended the & Conservation: University of Oklahoma and completed his bachelors degree in business and trans- Geoffrey Baum Joan Hearst Audrey O’Kelley portation at Arizona State University. He James B. Boyle Jr. John Van de Kamp Priscilla Taylor was employed with Saia Motor Freight for Vince Farhat Laura Kaufman Fred Zepeda many years as a Business Development executive. WPRA website: wpra.net He is survived by his wife, Eleni Mikami Jernigan, stepson Connor Tapley, and two older children, Shannon Hobson and Evan Jernigan, from a prior marriage. Donations in Bill’s memory can be made to the West Los Angeles United Methodist Church. A winning combination! Boost your business and help the WPRA y advertising your business in this To view our rates, visit wpra.net (click on (except pages 1-3 or 16), placement of ads publication, you’ll accomplish two “Update and Newsletter” and then “WPRA within each edition is at the sole discretion very important things. First, you’ll Newsletter Advertising rates.”) of the WPRA editors. be helping yourself and your business. Each The rules. WPRA editors must approve Space reservation deadlines The Bquarter, the WPRA News can deliver your all ads prior to running, and we reserve the first business day of November (Winter message to 7,000 living rooms in ZIP codes right to refuse any ad for any reason. 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The event, which will spotlight our richly Dear Steve Madison and Carolyn Naber: Odiverse population, organizations and talents, includes: On behalf of the WPRA, I would like to thank you both for your efforts Continuous live music, dance, theatre and storytelling in the recent District 6 election. We are fortunate to have highly qualified Special entertainment, activities for children and families people like you to run for public office and advance the public discourse about A spectacular birthday cake from the chefs at Le Cordon important community topics. You both ran passionate campaigns and clearly Bleu School of Culinary Arts in Pasadena have West Pasadena’s best interest’s at heart. A food court representing a wide variety of delicious I can only imagine how many people you shook hands with and called cuisines prepared by local restaurants and sent e-mails to over the past several months. Asking friends, foes and complete strangers to support you and your vision — let alone asking them Signature cocktails created especially for “Happy for financial support — takes considerable courage and determination. I thank Birthday, Pasadena” you for displaying in abundance these admirable characteristics in your pursuit A silent auction to bid on unique baskets filled with to preserve our quality of life in West Pasadena. items to help you celebrate your own special birthdays I’m proud and feel very fortunate to live in an area in which neighbors actively participate in local politics, proof of which can be found in the For more information or to find out how you can help, visit multitude of campaign signs that line our streets during elections. In my first pasadenahistory.org or call (626) 577-1660. year as WPRA president, I’ve gained a better appreciation for how much can be accomplished at the local level when citizens actively participate in the process. ALSO IN THIS ISSUE Carolyn, I hope this experience inspires you to continue the meaningful Pasadena City Hall digest & update...............