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AGENDA THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION

April 9, 2019

MEMBERS Edgar Gutierrez, Vice Chair - District 1

Aaron Milam, Chair - District 2 Treasure Sheppard - District 3 Jonathan Fuhrman - District 4

Vacant - District 5 Mark Mastromatteo - District 6 Eileen Williamson - District 7 Jennifer Vanore - At Large

Rob Shepherd - Mayor Appointed

STAFF Ara Maloyan, Director of Public Works

Brenda Harvey-Williams, Director of Human Services and Recreation Charles Peretz, Administrator Parks and Natural Resources

Stacy Houser, Commission Staff Liaison

MISSION STATEMENT

The purpose of the commission is to advise the City Council on all matters concerning recreation, recreational use and programs, and all related features of "dedicated parkland," as defined and designated in chapter 3.23 of the Pasadena Municipal Code and of 'parks,' as defined and designated in section 3.24020 (f)

of the Pasadena Municipal Code.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, listening assistive devices are available from the Human Services & Recreation Department with a 24-hour advance notice.

Please call Ali Everett (626) 744-4782 to request use of a listening device.

Language translation services are available for this meeting by calling (626) 744-4452 at least 24 hours in advance.

Habra servicio de interpretaci6n disponible para estas juntas llamando al 626-744-4452 por lo menos con 24 horas de anticipaci6n.

Public meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. Items on the agenda may not be called in order listed.

Agendas and supporting documents are available on the Internet at http://ww2.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Recreation and Parks Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Human Services and

Recreation Department Counter, at City Hall, 100 N. Garfield, Room N255, during normal business hours.

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL (5 Minutes)

CITY OF PASADENA RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the SPECIAL MEETING of the Recreation and Parks Commission will be held on:

Tuesday, April 9, 2019 6:00 p.m.

City Yards - Second Floor 233 West Mountain Street

Pasadena, CA.91103

Ill. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (5 Minutes)

• RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING- March 5, 2019

IV. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

A. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

V. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA and Items over which the Commission has advisory authority (3 Minute Limit per Speaker)

VI. ACTION ITEMS

VII. INFORMATION ITEMS AND STAFF REPORTS

A. COMMEMORATIVE STATUE IN AREA HAT THE ROSE BOWL FOR THE 1999 TEAM USA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS (15 Minutes)

B. HUMAN SERVICES AND RECREATION MONTHLY REPORT (10 Minutes)

VIII. COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION (10 Minutes)

A. COMMENTS

B. COMMITTEE REPORTS (15 Minutes)

MAINTENANCE SAFETY COMMITTEE - AARON MILAM URBAN FORESTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE - TREASURE SHEPPARD RECREATION PROGRAMS - EILEEN WILLIAMSON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM/REVENUE COMMITTEE- (CHAIR VACANT) ARROYO COMMITTEE - (CHAIR VACANT) ACCCESSIBILITY AND DSIABIL TY COMMITTEE· TREASURE SHEPPARD RECREATION AND PARKS FOUNDATION COMMITTEE-JONATHAN FUHRMAN

IX. ADJOURNMENT (1 Minute)

%~~ Chair Aaron Milam

Posting Statement:

I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Agenda was posted in its entirety on both the Council Chamber Bulletin Board, Room S249, the Information Kiosk in the rotunda area at City Hall, 100 North Garfield Avenue, and a copy given to the Information Services Department, Main Library, for posting this day of April 5, by 6:30 p.m.; and all documentation included in the package of information provided to the Commission Members is available on line at http://ww2.citvofpasadena.neUcommissions/and that copies were delivered, and/or notice accepted by telephone not less than 24 hours prior to the meeting, to each member of the Recreation and Parks Commission.

Stacy Houser, D. P.A., Staff Liaison

Any documents distributed to a majority of the Recreation and Parks Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available at the Department of Human Services and Recreation Counter at City Hall located in Room N255 during normal business hours.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Parks and Natural Resources at (626) 744-4321 or (626) 7 44-4371. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The recording of this meeting will be available upon request 72 hours following the meeting. To obtain a copy please contact the Commission Staff Liaison, Stacy Houser, D.P.A, at 626-744-4452 or [email protected]

Items on the agenda may not be called in the order listed

III.

MINUTES

Regular Meeting March 5, 2019

CALL TO ORDER

CITY OF PASADENA

RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION

Regular Meeting

MINUTES Tuesday, March 5, 2019

6:00 p.m.

City Yards - Second Floor

233 W. Mountain

Pasadena, CA

Chair Milam called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Commission Members Present: Chair Aaron Milam, Rob Shepherd, Treasure Sheppard, Jennifer Vanore and Eileen Will iamson.

Commission Members Excused: Jonathan Fuhrman, Vice Chair Edgar Gutierrez, and Mark Mastromatteo

Staff Present: Totress Beasley, Phyllis Hallowell, Brenda Harvey-Williams, Rosa Laveaga, Ara Maloyan, Kris Markarian, Hayden Melbourn, Wallace Nash, and Charles Peretz.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Commissioner Vanore moved to approve the Minutes of the January 15, 2019 Regular Meeting. Commissioner Rob Shepherd seconded the motion and the motion passed with no abstentions.

COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR:

- PARK ASSIGNMENTS: Chair Milam asked for volunteers to fill the openings of the available park assignments.

The changes were as follows:

Villa Park - Commissioner Treasure Sheppard McDonald Park - Commissioner Jennifer Vanore La Pintoresca - Commissioner Rob Shepherd Washington Park - Chair Aaron Milam.

Chair Milam noted they will revisit the park assignments once a District 5 Commissioner is appointed.

Recreation & Parks Commission Meeting Minutes 3-5-19

• COMMISSIONER PARK INSPECTIONS

Commissioner Milam asked that park inspections be submitted prior to the draft of the Annual Work Plan review in May.

PUBLIC COMMENT • ON MA TIERS NOT ON THE AGENDA and items over which the Commission has advisory Authority:

There were no public comments regarding matters not on the Agenda and items over which the Commission has advisory authority.

ACTION ITEMS

- RECOMMENDED FY2020-2024 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

Phyllis Hallowell Management Analyst, Public Works Finance and Management Services, gave a PowerPoint presentation of the City Manager's recommended FY20 Parks and Landscaping Section and Arroyo Project Section of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget. In addition, she introduced staff members present, Wallace Nash, Management Analyst; Kris Markarian, City Engineer; and Hayden Melbourn, Principle Engineer. She noted they will be presenting the CIP Budget at four different Commission meetings. Following the four Commission meetings they will present the CIP Budget to City Council for adoption.

During and following Ms. Hallowell's presentation, the Commissioners posed questions and staff responded accordingly.

Commissioner Williams moved to approve the CIP budget as presented, Commissioner Treasure Sheppard seconded the motion, and the motion unanimously passed.

INFORMATION ITEMS AND STAFF REPORTS

- LAMANDA PARK LIBRARY POCKET PARK DESIGN

Rosa Laveaga, Public Works Supervisor and Landscape Architect gave PowerPoint Presentation with an update on the status of the Lamanda Park Library Pocket Park Project, and summarized the design and layout. She included in her presentation the site plan and various phases, design, construction and permits of the project. Ms. Laveaga introduced the Lamanda Library Branch Manager Mr. Mike Shae.

Following Ms. Laveaga's presentation the Commissioners posed questions and staff responded accordingly.

• PICKLEBALL PROJECT UPDATE

Hayden Melbourn, Public Works Capital Project Manager, gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Pickleball project update. He noted the last update the Commission received was in July 2018 and that Council took action in December 2018 to allocate $400,000 for the design and construction of the project.

Commissioner Williamson noted her concern regarding the parking issue, staff responded. Chair Milam recommended a call to Edison be made regarding the parking issue and to see if the current lease could be amended to include additional land.

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Recreation & Parks Commission Meeting Minutes 3-5-19

• QUARTERLY REPORTS (October 1st -December 31st) PARKS & NATURAL RESOURCES

Charles Peretz Public Works Parks & Natural Resources Administrator, highlighted some of the improvements completed in the Parks and noted the status of the Capital projects listed in the report.

Questions and suggestions were posed by the Commissioners and Staff responded accordingly.

· HUMAN SERVICES AND RECREATION MONTHLY REPORT

Brenda HaNey Williams, Director of Human SeNices and Recreation, gave a report and update on the recreation activities, as well as provided the spring summer book of activities being offered at various parks. In addition, she noted scholarships will be offered to City of Pasadena income qualified residents for the Summer Day Camp program.

Questions, comments and ·suggestions were made by the Commissioners and Staff responded accordingly.

COMMENTS FROM THE COMMISSION

·COMMENTS

There were no comments from the Commissioners.

• COMMITTEE REPORTS

MAINTENANCE SAFETY COMMITTEE - NO REPORT URBAN FORESTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE • NO REPORT RECREATION PROGRAMS - NO REPORT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM/REVENUE COMMITTEE • REPORT ARROYO COMMITTEE - NO REPORT ACCCESSIBILITY AND DISABIL TY COMMITTEE· NO REPORT RECREATION AND PARKS FOUNDATION COMMITTEE- NO REPORT

ADJOURNMENT

Commissioner Williamson moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. and Commissioner Sheppard seconded the motion, the motion passed unanimously.

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Recreation and Parks Commission Committee Assignments

Revised: March 28, 2019

Standing Committees

Arroyo (4) Chair (Vacant) Jennifer Van ore Treasure Sheppard Mark Mastromatteo

Recreation Programs (4) Eileen Williamson- Chair Edgar Gutierrez Aaron Milam Jonathan Fuhrman

Maintenance and Safety I ADA (4) Aaron Milam - Chair Rob Shepherd Jennifer Vanore Treasure Sheppard

CIP I Revenue (4) Chair (Vacant) Edgar Gutierrez Eileen Williamson Jonathan Fuhrman

AD Hoc Committees Commission Priorities ( )

Other Committees I Organizations

Urban Forestry Advisory Committee (2) Treasure Sheppard Mark Mastromatteo

Recreation and Parks Foundation (3) Jonathan Fuhrman Treasure Sheppard Jennifer Van ore

Accessibility & Disability Committee Commission (1 with 1 alternate) Treasure Sheppard Vacant (alternate)

VII.

INFORMATION ITEMS AND STAFF

REPORTS

A.

Commemorative Statue in Area H at the Rose Bowl for the 1999 Team USA

Women's World Cup Champions

April 9, 2019

TO: City of Pasadena Recreation and Parks Commission

FROM: Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC)

SUBJECT: Commemorative Statue in Area H at the Rose Bowl for the 1999 Team USA Women's World Cup Champions

RECOMMENDATION:

This item is informational only and the RBOC requests informational review by the Commission.

BACKGROUND:

To continue its commemoration of the near-century of heritage and diversity at the Rose Bowl Stadium, and in preparation for celebrating its Centennial birthday in 2022, Rose Bowl Legacy Connections, the 501 c3 non-profit organization that supports the protection , preservation and enhancement of the Rose Bowl Stadium, has secured philanthropic gifts and pledges to support the creation and installation of its next celebratory statue, representing the 1999 Team USA Women's World Cup Champions, as a historical marker that 'transcends and celebrates an important moment in Rose Bowl history.

On March 11 , 2019, the City Council unanimously approved the historical monument and its prominent location in Area H to achieve the critical goal of being installed on or before the 201

h anniversary of the match on July 10, 2019. At the recommendation of the RBOC, and the direction of City Council, Staff is presenting as an informational item to the Commission.

1999 Team USA Women 's World Cup Champions Statue

The Rose Bowl Stadium has become synonymous with iconic leadership and inspirational moments, entertainers, coaches and athletes. Without a doubt, the 1999 Team USA Women's World Cup Championship was one of the all-time historic moments remembered not just at the Stadium, but around the country as one of the watershed moments for female athletics in this country.

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The 20th anniversary of the historic, inspirational match is quickly approaching on July 10,2019.

Staff has been working with United States Soccer and members of the 1999 Championship team on th is project. To date, U.S. Soccer, its current and former executives, and members of the 1999 team (including Brandi Chastain) , have supported and approved of all renderings and the elements associated with the project.

Key supporters of the project include United States Soccer, AYSO Region 13, and private philanthropists in the Pasadena area.

Location. Design, Orientation. and Size of the 1999 Team USA Statue

Based on the recommendation of the RBOC and the approval of City Council on March 11 , 2019, the statue of the 1999 Team USA Women's World Cup Champions will be located on the northwestern border of Area H, close to the Rose Bowl Stadium.

Location Citing: For a map and photographs of the RBOC's approved location of the 1999 Team USA statue , please see Attachment A.

This location will allow visitors to associate the moment with the Rose Bowl, due to the vista of the iconic stadium marquee sign, as well as be visible and present as an educational and inspirational marker for youth soccer and youth athletes during the high frequency of community sports in Area H, including AYSO soccer. It will also be placed in proximity to the new, popular Central Arroyo Seco Community Recreation Loop, which was completed in Area H in August 2018 and was funded by Legacy Connections for public enjoyment.

The RBOC and Staff also investigated several potential locations within the RBOC Area, both inside and outside of the venue's fence line, before determining that the current recommended location in Area H was the best spot to initiate public appreciation of the subject. The Area H location is also exposed to thousands of young athletes each year, including those playing soccer, which will continue to share in the inspirational and motivational impact of the moment from the 1999 match.

Design and Size: The statue will feature the inspirational , celebratory moment of Brandi Chastain, moments after her game-winning penalty kick that won the championship for Team USA, with a bronze relief of the team running behind her to celebrate the victory.

The 1999 Team USA statue, inclusive of the relief wall behind the main image of Brandi Chastain, will be similar in stature to the height of the Jackie Robinson statue, which is slightly larger than life-size (approximately 7' 2" tall) . A custom in-ground base that is secured beneath the walking surface of a re-designed rose garden area which will surround the marker, allowing for educational access for visitors.

It will be compatible with the surroundings and the existing Area H uses and will not have an effect on the surrounding environmental area, nor will it impact the use of public

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spaces. Additionally, it does not create liability or public funding issues and is compatible with zoning codes.

Educational Rails: Informational reader rails will be included in the project and located adjacent to the sculpture in order to highlight the accomplishments of the statue subject matter, educate visitors, and appropriately recognize the donors to the project. The reader rails will support the comprehensive public education about the subject matter. Donor acknowledgement will be done tastefully and modestly and will not detract from the overall presentation of the statue and/or the surroundings.

Site Plan

For a preliminary statue rendering of the 1999 Team USA statue, as well as the site plan for the surrounding area, please see Attachment B.

The site for the statue required the prominence of the transformational moment for future generations while being respectful of the park in which it will become an integral part of. The proposed orientation of the statue and team will be facing southeast on Area H, towards the many youth athletic fields. In the background, the famous Rose Bowl Stadium and marquee sign will allow an appropriate vista and photographic opportunity.

The area around the statue will be provide both hard and soft scape to enhance the statue area with an effort to allow pictures of and with the statue without trampling the softscape.

Compatibilitv. Impact. and Safety

The 1999 Team USA statue will be appropriate and compatible with existing uses in the aforementioned northwestern location of Area H and will integrate with the surrounding environment and re-designed landscaping elements of the recently-completed Central Arroyo Seco Community Recreation Loop. It will not adversely impact the use of the public spaces, youth soccer fields, nor does it create liability or public funding issues.

The aesthetic merit of the statue will show a high level of quality, synonymous with prior Rose Bowl Stadium projects. It will be aesthetically pleasing and does not create any maintenance issues.

Any associated future maintenance costs will be the sole responsibility of Legacy Connections.

The statue will be safe to passersby, curious spectators (especially children), and the environment including motor and recreational traffic. Sharp projecting elements, loose

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parts, and other potential hazards, which create liabi lity and safety issues, will not be included.

The Artist of the 1999 Team USA Statue

The artist of the 1999 Team USA statue will be Mr. Brian Hanlon, of Hanlon Sculpture Studios, located in New Jersey. In addition to performing the successful sculpting and installation of the Jackie Robinson statue at the Stadium in 2017, Hanlon Sculpture Studio has also performed over 300 successful installations of bronze and granite sculptures and has worked with college and professional sports organizations, municipalities, churches, public safety departments, and individuals. They are also the official sculptor of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

For Mr. Hanlon's biography, please see Attachment C.

Professional Opinion of Sculptor Brian Hanlon

"After further consultation , reflection and multiple visits to the Stadium grounds, I feel strongly that the conceived placement for the 1999 Team USA statue in Area H is most appropriate. As one of the most iconic and inspirational moments in the athletic history of the United States, this moment will be even further exposed to youth and families , thus extending the already positive impact it has had on American sports. It is the most artistically deserving location, as the Rose Bowl vista will appropriately supplement the statue's educational location and provide appropriate photographic opportunities for visitors. Other locations were explored and based on my knowledge of the Rose Bowl campus, it is my professional opinion that the 1999 Team USA statue be located on the northwestern side of Area H."

ENVIRONMENT AL

The actions proposed herein are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"). The installation of the statue and landscaping improvements are exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 , which exempts from environmental review minor alterations of existing public structures that involve negligible or no expansion of the use, as well as maintenance of existing landscaping. The alterations contemplated on the northwest location in Area H, near the exercise equipment of the newly-completed Central Arroyo Seco Community Recreation Loop near the stadium's main gate - Gate A - involve renovation and improvement of existing landscaped area and the placement of one statute. These improvements will not expand the use of the area.

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NEXT STEPS

The project has been well-received by members of the 1999 USA team, U.S. Soccer administrators and administrators of AYSO. The RBOC approved the statue and recommended it for City Council review on February 7, 2019 at a public, monthly meeting. The City Council subsequently reviewed and approved the statue location and process at its meeting on March 11, 2019. City Council directed the RBOC to present the project as an information item to the Commission given timing, and in lieu of the artwork development process and Commission review specified for non-city sponsored monuments.

Following the respected informational review by the Recreation and Parks Commission , the RBOC intends to present as an information item to the Arts and Culture Commission on April 10, 2019.

Respectfully Submitted,

f A {J----' Darryl Dunn, General Manager, RBOC

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ATTACHMENT A-APPROVED STATUE LOCATION

• 1999 Team USA Women's Wot1d Cup Statue Location

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Location for 1999

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Narrative

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ATTACHMENT C - Biography- Brian Hanlon, Hanlon Sculpture Studio

Brian Hanlon is a classically trained master sculptor and founder of Hanlon Sculpture Studio. With over 300 public and private art pieces and installations since 1986, Hanlon is a world-renowned artist from Toms River, New Jersey, specializing in bronze statues. He is the official sculptor for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and has received national awards and commendations for his liturgical, civic and athletic sculptures.

In creating his work, Hanlon's goal is to educate others about the subject and inspire them to achieve greatness. Hanlon's work translates seamlessly across all genres from liturgical to civic, public safety, and athletics because of his desire to learn and create meaningful, thought provoking works of art.

Hanlon took graduate level courses towards a Master of Sculpture degree at Boston University from 1988-90. Because of his advanced knowledge and skill, Hanlon left school early to work as a sculptor full-time. Prior to attending Boston University, Hanlon completed a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education at Monmouth University in 1988.

For more information , visit the Hanlon Sculpture Studio website at www.HanlonSculpture.com

VII.

INFORMATION ITEMS AND STAFF

REPORTS

B.

Human Services and Recreation Monthly Report

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... ~ PAfADENA HUMAN SERVICES & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

DATE: April 2, 2019

TO: Recreation and Parks Commission

FROM: Brenda E. Harvey-Williams, Director

SUBJECT: Director's Report

Spring Activities and Leagues

We currently have 3, 193 participants enrolled in spring activities and leagues. Our most activity is the co-ed Villa-Parke Youth Soccer League with 1,601 registered participants. In addition, the girls' soccer league has 250 registered. Games are ongoing and the championships will take place in July. Youth basketball and volleyball are still enrolling participants with games starting mid-April.

Classes for seniors, including chair aerobics and dance fitness continue to be popular with an average of 50 seniors registered in each class. New youth classes at Robinson Park this session include: Zumbini Music and Dance for ages 0-4, arts, crafts with the Armory Center for the Arts, ballet folklorico and hip-hop dance.

During PUSD's spring break (3/18 - 3/22), 103 school-aged children joined our Spring Adventures camp at Victory and Robinson Parks. Programming included sports instruction, fitness games, dance, arts and crafts, enrichment activities, cooking and local field trips. We also held a youth basketball camp at Victory Park and a new, evening youth volleyball camp which had a total of 39 participants. After school programming will continue through May 30, the last day of the school year.

California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) Conference

Six HSRD staff members recently returned from the annual CPRS Conference, a three day intensive training and professional development conference and one of the largest park and recreation conferences in the nation. HSRD staff member Ali Everett, Accessibility Issues Coordinator, presented two educational sessions: "Everything You Want to Know About Service Animals" and "The Business of Inclusion: Putting Theory into Practice."

In addition to attending and presenting at the conference, HSRD was also awarded a prestigious CPRS Award of Excellence in Marketing and Communications, Digital

Media, Video for its innovative and informative series, "Recreation Rundown," done in partnership with Pasadena Media. This is the second year in a row that HSRD has received this top honor for innovative digital marketing.

Passport to Fun! Summer Day Camp Scholarship Program

The initial application period for the Passport to Fun! Summer Day Camp Scholarship Program concluded on March 22. We received 68 applications and 61 met program eligibility requirements. Limited scholarships are available to qualified applicants aged 12 and under who live in Pasadena and/or attend a PUSD school. Scholarships are awarded on a first come, first served basis until funding is exhausted and cover 50 percent of registration fees.

Summer Programming

Six full-day summer camps and nine partial day specialty camps are planned from June 10 through August 2. Full day camps will return to the Arroyo Seco, Robinson, Victory, Villa, La Pintoresca and Washington Parks. Specialty, partial-day camps include sports camp, soccer camps, non-contact boxing and Lego building camps. In addition, Teen Summer will take place at the La Pintoresca Teen Center. Designed for ages 11-17, and taking place noon - 7 pm, Teen Summer is a dynamic place for teens to socialize, learn and have fun and includes: field trips, swimming, sports, arts and crafts, cooking, enrichment classes and team building.

Regular, seasonal programming for tiny tots, teens, adults and seniors will continue throughout the summer.

Aquatics programming will return to Robinson Park, Villa-Parke, Blair and Pasadena High School pools from June 10 through August 8. Lessons are available for seven swim proficiency levels (tiny tots through shark). All lessons are 45 minutes in duration, four days per week. The Department has applied for grant funding for swim lesson scholarship from the LA84 Foundation . New to the aquatics program this year are parent and me group swim lessons and adult shallow water aerobics. Recreation swim will also be offered at all pools.

Upcoming Events

Youth Basketball Clinic Saturday, April 6 Washington Middle School Gym $15 for residents/$30 non-residents

Develop basketball fundamentals and compete in 1-on-1, 3-on-3 and 5-on-5 play, free throw and 3-point competitions. Players learn teamwork, sportsmanship and develop confidence in their game in a fun and supportive environment.

Egg Bowl Saturday, April 20, 11 am - 3 pm Rose Bowl Stadium

Now in its fifth year, Pasadena's most popular egg hunt, Egg Bowl, will take place at the historic Rose Bowl stadium. More than 6,000 people are expected to attend. Free rides to and from Egg Bowl will be offered on Pasadena Transit Route 51 buses from 7 am to 4pm.

Villa-Parke Semi-Annual Spring Boxing Show Saturday, May 18, 1 pm - 6 pm Villa-Parke Community Center

Top amateur boxers participate in exhibition matches. Watch local youth Olympic hopefuls exhibit their skills, and senior boxers aged 50+ show how the physical and mental discipline developed through boxing brings life-long benefits.

Senior Ta lent Show Thursday, May 16, 2 pm - 4 pm Jackie Robinson Community Center

Local seniors showcase their talents-signing, dancing, recitation, bands-at this fun annual event sponsored by the Pasadena/Altadena Chapter of Links Inc.

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