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Pasadena council approves park renaming, equipment purchase and slate of resolutions
Summary
On April 21 the Pasadena City Council approved a slate of ordinances and resolutions by voice vote, including a resolution to rename East Southmore Park to Roy Barrera Park, appointments to the Crime Control and Prevention District board, and a $1,594,979 heavy equipment purchase under HGAC contract HT06-20.
The Pasadena City Council on April 21 approved a package of ordinances and resolutions by voice vote that included a park renaming, multiple grant applications, donations and a major equipment purchase.
Among the actions, the council approved Resolution 2026-66, authorizing the renaming of East Southmore Park (2910 East Southmore Avenue) to Roy Barrera Park. During public comment Ed Ybarra (who introduced himself as the son of the honoree) asked the council to name a park after his father and the council briefly discussed the precise wording of the dedication; Councilwoman Van Houte suggested "Roy Barrera Athletic Complex" as an alternative subject to family approval. (Transcript contains inconsistent…
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