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Staff said the skate park’s above‑ground components require specialized installation and that the original vendor (Spahn Ranch) and other companies have reported staffing or capability challenges. The city has procured the damaged piece but is working to arrange qualified installation. Staff said risk management is involved because the hole is a liability while the park remains open. Commissioners were told there is a plan and an estimate to replace the above‑ground equipment with concrete features; staff cited a roughly $300,000 price estimate for concrete replacement.

Options discussed included temporarily closing the park or removing damaged equipment until a vendor can complete repairs. Staff said they will continue to pursue vendors, coordinate with the original installer and keep the commission updated; commissioners asked staff to involve skate park users and local skate‑community stakeholders in future planning for long‑term replacement.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","South Pasadena Community Services Commission 05 19 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Staff reported a hole in the skate park half‑pipe, difficulty finding qualified vendors for above‑ground equipment, and a $300,000 estimate to replace the facility with a concrete park; staff purchased the damaged piece and is pursuing repair and vendor options.","taxTitle","South Pasadena City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",70853,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6213537,"Commission seeks clarity on stables operator obligations, housing and capital funds ahead of September operator presentation",341,5191000,5532000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3676482-6b0d6b4828bbca72d41bafebc3008815&start=5191&end=5532","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3676482-6b0d6b4828bbca72d41bafebc3008815/thumbnail_5191000.jpg","/articles/6213537/South-Pasadena-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Commission-seeks-clarity-on-stables-operator-obligations-housing-and-capital-funds-ahead-of-September-operator-presentation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6213537-ceb62de93cc2e77954584b6f5fbc53b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448386&Signature=UQGeCGxVxB8yFU0KrMamY4AM4cKN-d-AvGt6Qj3~oUbd2dR8kiUbcrpE0BYIlhADtQwDeZY4LzUnSLlNUdd69vrAJWH4GtTS0HMV999E3ogv2bb9YGQS7knMwskpmfBTZ2Q3KqmSn4UCnpfOkagPFKeBUhOaTqM3B97cS2zZGkfJ9KpA50GJbCOII3EpT50aHTNzSpNH4dlCUh2WdR5bx2WWXEqD2nLrHJsdWwcee7wMbnB5GryAKS-NKbtesgNC9J-GBbNynOHAu3fP6X4lfu6OHpkARuSuaMJBV2RT0xBvj-zMR~aqSBUaXGwn6kedyURrdCcdpK7bATH2i5N0pw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Community Services Commission requested staff help shape a September presentation by the Arroyo Seco Stables operator and asked for specific information about the operator’s lease obligations, community outreach commitments and financial reporting.

Community Services staff asked commissioners to submit questions by email; Commissioners said they will press the operator about youth services, YMCA and school district engagement, whether a caretaker’s occupancy is recorded as rent in financial statements, and the status of capital improvement funds for the caretaker house. Staff said the lease provides for a caretaker who lives onsite as an employee of the operator and that there is no monetary rent exchange in that arrangement. Staff also said rental fee receipts and a capital improvement line item (CIF) are recorded as separate line items within the general fund.

Commissioners flagged concerns about apparent zero rent in reported financials for the house, whether capital funds intended for the house are being held in a capital fund account, and whether community obligations in the lease are being met. Staff said the current operator’s lease runs through 2029 and that a market analysis of operator fees and rent would be part of negotiations closer to lease renewal. The commission asked staff to assemble questions and return with operator financials for the September presentation.","Commissioners asked staff to gather and forward detailed questions for a planned September presentation by the Arroyo Seco Stables operator, including whether the operator is meeting lease obligations for youth programming and how rental and capital funds are recorded.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6213542,"Resident asks about lead testing after Altadena fires; staff says no tests yet, will research county guidance",421,150000,571000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3676482-6b0d6b4828bbca72d41bafebc3008815&start=150&end=571","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3676482-6b0d6b4828bbca72d41bafebc3008815/thumbnail_150000.jpg","/articles/6213542/South-Pasadena-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Resident-asks-about-lead-testing-after-Altadena-fires-staff-says-no-tests-yet-will-research-county-guidance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6213542-74c32f092d3180835f3dbdc25c9ea6db/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448386&Signature=mwYw~JwLBPqP6D7Vi79mbG6R0pQnRAh~izsZs3Metsv3wB~~T7T8WU~7b4oVDQTbftcbFg8WAa4D9XmbO2GEDyScouXmg7TsYPZfBLTUAtFGVc~er42ybWGKCAeGVoiBMlhFhioeKiiUFayQ8aCn4KQAI7ugLWY91VJwxqs0mK8PCrzZ0k7cj0JK~nXJaxUtvRfheUKmSmvB7ruhR1eD6BrkJcFeoHjs1MgugVPKYOQ~OLkLI2WpfWrDoOTFTuyGuuRQolOb0vfGilbjr2WvgiEqC78YhigduNMSMEda0MJ9FM~9bI-FbnJHspmkGkC87YSACca5CQeycqWZ38rUQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A South Pasadena resident raised questions at the start of the Community Services Commission meeting about whether park sand was being tested for lead and other contaminants following fires in Altadena, citing practices in neighboring cities.

The resident, identified in the public comment queue as a South Pasadena resident, said she had learned of surrounding cities’ testing and expressed concern about simply adding clean sand on top of contaminated material. She asked whether any South Pasadena parks, such as Orange Grove, had undergone testing and how the public would be informed of results.

Community Services staff replied that the city has not tested park sand following the recent fires and that the city generally follows guidance from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Melissa Snyder told the commission there had been no LA County recommendation to test at the time and that the city had in some places placed new sand on top of existing material. Commissioners asked staff to research county actions and return with any updates; staff agreed to research from now until the next meeting and share any updates from the county with the commission.

No testing results or remediation plans were announced at the meeting.","A South Pasadena resident asked whether sand in city parks has been tested for lead after regional fires; staff said the city has not tested and will research guidance from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and report back to the commission.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6213547,"Commission supports youth survey, staff to help refine outreach and report back",2206,2983000,5189000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3676482-6b0d6b4828bbca72d41bafebc3008815&start=2983&end=5189","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3676482-6b0d6b4828bbca72d41bafebc3008815/thumbnail_2983000.jpg","/articles/6213547/South-Pasadena-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/Commission-supports-youth-survey-staff-to-help-refine-outreach-and-report-back","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6213547-7e9018d03cae829be4b162010437dfc5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448386&Signature=YNgp0jj1TEwMOUHsN0S29Vvs1WumBAmnh43HJ0pQFcuP7qyvzpudg7GL4uBODGacjBOdGjn8oDk4PZI8rY5kumddAZgC3Z9kFh5fKYRTMawTGFqRCMZ0192WVbzd1eDRttUHnv1cLqgKdrjPSH8h7Rz5BR5j9TI~JJvWcj9Ft1lsHT6w7WWn5ADAt7LnmJVuQvUllNGVA1dEI38i1RxD5a4M5GQfvucO938RbRXQB8wJtv4F~c3CL18RVHdz-NCpOx-1BpGjFRi2x3KnhNEp6DYsTM35hnJ2qYs3hmPpKpLxvLflFx6j18Gvh30-9bHSOS~9r1evRyg3QjwgIDfWlQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The South Pasadena Community Services Commission agreed Monday to support a staff‑backed effort to survey young residents about gaps in the city’s youth programming and return findings to the commission for follow‑up.

Program specialist Jordan and Community Services Deputy Director Melissa Snyder told commissioners the department already runs Camp Med, counselor‑in‑training and seasonal classes but has identified potential gaps for preteens and teens, particularly ages 12‑14. Commissioner Moore, who the commission designated to gather youth perspectives, said she drafted a Google Form to collect input and recommended combining an online survey with one or more in‑person meetings to refine results.

Staff offered to work with Moore to condense and distribute the survey through city social media, the city website, library and school district channels; Snyder said staff can assist with outreach and later present aggregated findings. Commissioners suggested keeping the initial survey short, using “check‑all‑that‑apply” and multiple distribution methods (school bulletins, QR codes at the library, PTSA emails). Commissioner Field recommended asking simple awareness questions (e.g., “Did you know the city offers programs?”) to identify outreach gaps.

No action vote was required. Staff agreed to refine the survey with Commissioner Moore, explore distribution through the school district and bring a follow‑up report in fall 2025.","The Community Services Commission backed a staff‑assisted plan to survey local youth about programming gaps; Commissioner Moore will lead outreach with staff support and a follow‑up report is expected in fall 2025.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6213552,"South Pasadena commission questions Metro-funded smart restroom planned for Heritage Park",2026,706000,2732000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3676482-6b0d6b4828bbca72d41bafebc3008815&start=706&end=2732","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3676482-6b0d6b4828bbca72d41bafebc3008815/thumbnail_706000.jpg","/articles/6213552/South-Pasadena-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/South-Pasadena-commission-questions-Metro-funded-smart-restroom-planned-for-Heritage-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6213552-dbc5c103111118bbaaabc8b7e0efe710/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448386&Signature=H8QisSqOSk6I1l8QVYqiGDYzDrhwr~cXSLpTAWsr5mAL8ND6nlbIP4MEfiuttXTw7y7CN1rLNtFyrFll597-fIhuAfPvq37KDAoGFmhdd8v5wGdiZSZABk4LOV4YFdUm2ma4DJy~CcFyIkaFi4UhOGpl8iXR4Gjyjk24fiDQ6fMYCVxPT6AxM0pABabrwA2qcOzJtDLzOqCv-cUJha4b0cevDVSct-oPkvO2n9L6TBZOv3nxZOglG37VUDE~IQEo~u91~l2Ep2bVAegutOQwOoYZgDLehnFmXRQn8nJ3~ldZzk5oXpJiJH0eSvl3N7YcpDmxlBLOhCIWxDyqJC9~kg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","South Pasadena officials discussed a Metro-funded “Throne Labs” smart restroom planned for Heritage Park on Monday, with staff saying installation is tentatively targeted for July 2025 and Metro will cover delivery, installation and operation through at least mid‑ to late‑2028.

The unit, presented to the commission by Community Services Deputy Director Melissa Snyder, is solar‑powered, touchless and app‑accessed. Snyder said Metro is funding the facility as part of a regional effort ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics and that operating costs to the city after Metro’s partnership could range from $4,250 to $9,000 per month depending on service levels.

Commissioners raised concerns about how the installation reached City Council without prior commission review, how the unit’s location would interact with Metro security camera coverage and daily maintenance truck access, and whether the restroom would primarily serve commuters, farmers market patrons or people living unsheltered near the station. Commissioner Lai said she was surprised the item “had not come before the commission for discussion,” and questioned whether the facility would “mainly serve the unhoused that are getting off the train.” Commissioner Weinberger asked what success criteria Metro would use; Snyder said Metro collects usage data through the app and offers user ratings and maintenance requests.

Staff said Metro must place the unit where it is within range of Metro security cameras, accessible to the cleaning truck and out of heavy tree canopy because the restroom is solar powered. Snyder said staff will develop a site plan for council approval and return alternatives to Metro for consideration. Commissioners asked staff to provide the commission an awareness email when department items are scheduled for council so commissioners can provide public comment if desired.

There was no vote by the commission on the installation. Commissioners discussed asking the city manager for guidance on when staff presentations to council should be routed to the commission for advisory input. Snyder said Metro is responsible for removal and that the city may remove the unit at any time if it becomes an eyesore or nuisance. No removal cost or removal‑timing commitments from Metro were provided at the meeting.

Commissioners also requested a post‑installation review (suggested for fall 2025) so the commission can evaluate how the unit is being used and whether it meets community expectations.","City staff briefed the Community Services Commission on a Metro-funded “Throne Labs” smart restroom approved May 7 by the City Council for Heritage Park; commissioners asked for more community input, placement alternatives, and written site plans before installation.","actionData","errors"]

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