PROJECT ADDRESS
Eaton Wash Stormwater Capture Project3160 Del Mar Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91107
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The City of Pasadena proposes to construct and operate the Eaton Wash Stormwater Capture Project (project), which includes a stormwater capture, treatment, and infiltration facility on a vacant city-owned property east of the Eaton Wash Channel, developing passive park uses, a dog park, and a community garden within the project site, and constructing a pedestrian bridge over the channel connecting the new features east of Eaton Wash to Eaton Blanche Park.
The stormwater capture and treatment facility would intercept stormwater and dry-weather flow from the Eaton Wash Channel and divert it into a subterranean concrete basin. Construction is anticipated to begin in July 2027 and would last approximately 22 months. Most of Eaton Blanche Park is expected to remain open to the public during construction. The portion of the park proposed for the pedestrian bridge landing and access connections would be closed during construction of those features. Construction and maintenance of the Eaton Wash Project must adhere to all applicable local, State, and federal regulations and protocols.
Additional project information can be found at: bit.ly/EatonWashProject
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
An Initial Study was prepared and concluded that the project could have a potentially significant effect with respect to air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, noise, and tribal cultural resources; however, with inclusion of mitigation measures, these potential impacts would be reduced to a less than significant level. Therefore, the City has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration for public review..
SUBMITTING COMMENTS
The Notice of Intent and Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and technical reports can be viewed during regular business hours at the Planning Department, 175 Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, California 91101, Hastings Branch Library, 3325 E Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107, Lamanda Park Library, 140 S Altadena Dr, Pasadena, CA 91107 or online on the City of Pasadena’s Environmental Notices webpage at: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/planning/environmental-notices/
The City will consider all written comments regarding the potential environmental effects of the Project received during the public review period. Comments on the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration may be received in writing between Friday, April 10, 2026 and Monday, May 11, 2026. Written comments, including emails, must be submitted in writing by 5:00 P.M., May 11, 2026.
Please direct your written comments via email and/or postal service to:
Dawn Petschauer, M.S., Stormwater Program Administrator
City of Pasadena Department of Public Works
100 N Garfield Ave., Ste. N306
Pasadena, California 91101
Email: dpetschauer@cityofpasadena.net
DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW
MEETINGS AND HEARINGS
The Hearing Officer will conduct a public hearing to consider environmental determination. The hearing date, time, and location will be scheduled after the conclusion of the public review period.
CONTACT INFORMATION
CASE MANAGER: Dawn Petschauer, M.S., Department of Public WorksEMAIL: dpetschauer@cityofpasadena.net