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March 2018
DISTRICT 3 NEWS
Vice Mayor John J Kennedy
Message From Vice Mayor Kennedy
Dear Friends and Neighbors
Pasadena and particularly District 3 is the place to
be We enjoy a rich culture wonderful diversity
world-class museums the iconic Central Library on
Walnut the exciting northern stretch of Old Town
along Colorado Boulevard buttoned between Lake
Avenue on the East and the 210 Freeway on the
West the splendid newest 69 units of senior
housing Heritage Square and the stupendous new
grocery experience VALLARTA Supermarket at
Orange Grove Boulevard and Fair Oaks Avenue
Additionally in the arena of development
City Council Meetings
the ParsonsLincoln Properties Project is moving
into full throttle Many jobs contracting
opportunities superb documenting historical
significance of the area via art is in the making to
produce a fine collection of residential retail and
Class A Office Space
Let me again take this opportunity to thank everyone
in the community for starting 2018 on a bold and
positive note This year so far has been a time to
reaffirm our commitment to one another and a time
of great celebrations We would like to thank you all
in your efforts to ensure that Pasadena remains a
world-class city
As we enter spring I encourage us all to continue
our commitment to our goals and our community
Letrsquos mark the introduction of the new season with
renewed fervor and passion Letrsquos enter each day
with new purpose to make a change in our own lives
and a difference within our communities
Many events will be taking place throughout
Pasadena this month - including those in celebration
of Womenrsquos History Month I encourage you all to
take part in these activities with your family friends
and neighbors
Please continue engaging in our community
celebrations attending our City Council and
community meetings and reaching out to my office
to address the many issues that are important in
Building One Pasadena
1 Working to create a respectful preservation and
development of the YWCA Julia Ann Morgan
Public Safety Committee
Finance Committee
City Managers Weekly Newsletter
City Budget
Share
Tweet
Forward
Latest Edition of In Focus
Public Meetings and Events
Pasadena Citizen Service Center
Vice Mayor Working for D3 and the Pasadena Community
To Join District 3 Mailing List
Building
2 Establishing appropriate civilian oversight of the
Pasadena Police Department
3 Promoting community involvement in establishing
road diets
4 Stabilizing the Cityrsquos finances while addressing
underfunded pension obligations
5 Bringing on board much needed ldquopocket parksrdquo
in the downtown areas of the District
6 Finishing the long overdue development of the
northeast corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and Orange
Grove Boulevard with a community focused project
and
7 Supporting the critically important work of the
Flintridge Center in helping the formerly
incarcerated secure success in every area of their
lives
All of us who comprise District 3 are to be
commended for demanding the very best for our
City Thank you for all that you do to make
Pasadena a world-class city
Respectfully
John J Kennedy
Mensaje del Vice Alcalde Kennedy
Queridos amigos y vecinos
Pasadena particularmente el distrito 3 es el lugar
para estar Gozamos de una riqueza cultural
maravillosa diversidad museos de clase mundial la
icoacutenica Libreriacutea Central en la calle Walnut el
excitante estrecho nortentildeo de la ciudad vieja a lo
largo del bulevar Colorado situada entre la avenida
Lake al este y la carretera 210 al oeste las
esplendidas 69 unidades de viviendas para
personas mayores de Heritage Square y la
estupenda nueva experiencia comestible la tienda
Vallarta Supermarkets entre el bulevar Orange
Grove y la avenida Fair Oaks
Adicionalmente en el aacuterea de desarrollos el
proyecto de las propiedades Parsons y Lincoln
siguen avanzando a toda marcha Muchos trabajos
oportunidades de contratos magnifica
documentacioacuten histoacuterica del aacuterea atreves de arte
estaacuten en desarrollo para producir una fina coleccioacuten
de espacios residenciales comerciales y oficinas
Deacutejenme otra vez tomar esta oportunidad para
agradecer a todos en la comunidad por comenzar el
2018 en una nota audaz y positiva En lo que a va
del antildeo ha sido un tiempo para reafirmar nuestro
compromiso con uno al otro y un tiempo de gran
celebracioacuten Queremos agradecer a todos por sus
esfuerzos para asegurar que Pasadena siga siendo
una ciudad de clase mundial
Conforme el comienzo de la primavera animo a
todos a continuar nuestra entrega a nuestras metas
y nuestra comunidad Marquemos la llegada de la
nueva temporada con fervor y pasioacuten renovada
Entremos cada diacutea con nuevo propoacutesito para
marcar la diferencia en nuestras vidas y una
diferencia dentro de nuestras comunidades
Varios eventos se tomaraacuten acabo por toda
Pasadena ndash incluyendo esos en celebracioacuten del
mes de la historia de la mujer Animo a todos a
tomar parte en estas actividades con sus familias
amigos y vecinos
Por favor continuacuteen tomando parte en nuestras
celebraciones comunitarias atendiendo las juntas
del consejo municipal y juntas comunitarias y
contactaacutendose con mi oficina para abogar los varios
temas importantes para construir Una Pasadena
1 Trabajar para crear una preservacioacuten
respetuosa y edificacioacuten del edificio YWCA Julia
Ann Morgan
2 Establecer una apropiada supervisioacuten civil del
departamento de policiacuteas de Pasadena
3 Promover la involucracioacuten comunitaria en el
establecimiento de una recanalizacioacuten de
carreteras
4 Estilizar las finanzas de la ciudad y encarar la
infrafinanciacioacuten de obligaciones pensionales
5 Incorporar los muy necesitados ldquoparques de
bolsillordquo en las aacutereas del centro de la ciudad
6 Completar el muy necesitado desarrollo en la
esquina noroeste de la avenida Fair Oaks y el
bulevar Orange Grove de un proyecto con
enfoque comunitario y
7 Apoyar el trabajo de importancia criacutetica del
Flintridge Center ayudando a los anteriormente
encarcelados obtener eacutexito en todas las aacutereas
de sus vidas
iexclTodos los que constituimos el distrito 3 hemos de
ser comendados por exigir lo mejor de nuestra
ciudad Gracias por todo lo que hacen para hacer a
Pasadena una ciudad de clase mundial
Respetuosamente
John J Kennedy
General Plan Update
The City of Pasadena is pleased to announce the
launch of lsquoOur Pasadena ndash Putting the Plan in
Motionrsquo This highly anticipated program is a major
step toward implementation of the Cityrsquos recently
updated General Plan which guides future growth
and development for the City
Our Pasadena continues the Cityrsquos emphasis on
public involvement and engages community
members at all stages of the program
The program will include numerous opportunities for
public participation and community input starting
with a series of educational community open houses
in March Staff from the Cityrsquos Planning and
Community Development Department will be on
hand at each open house to provide an introduction
to Our Pasadena and to address any questions
about the effort
Community Open houses will be held on the
following dates and locations
1 Thursday March 15th from 600 pm to 800
pm at the Pasadena Senior Center
2 Thursday March 29th from 600 pm to 800
pm at Victory Park Recreation Center
Additionally in late Spring 2018 the City will host
workshops in each of the eight Specific Plan
Areas that will allow people to gain a more detailed
understanding of the specific goals for each area
For more information about Our Pasadena and to
view the spring workshop schedulelocations click
here
Livable Orange Grove Boulevard is a project under
study by the Pasadena Department of
Transportation (DOT) to improve livability and safety
on Orange Grove Boulevard from Lake Avenue to
Sierra Madre Villa Avenue The goals of the project
are to
1 Improve the street environment for residents
by calming traffic
2 Reduce the number and severity of traffic
collisions along Orange Grove Boulevard
3 Celebrate the history of Orange Grove
Boulevard as a special iconic Pasadena
street
Livable Orange Grove Boulevard would involve the
restriping of traffic lanes from two in each direction
to one free-flow lane in each direction one two-way
left turn lane and one buffered bike lane in each
direction between Lake Avenue and Sierra Madre
Villa Avenue This type of road reconfiguration has
been shown to reduce crashes and fatalities reduce
speeding and increase the safety and number of
bicyclists Other pedestrian safety improvements
such as high-visibility crosswalks ADA-compliant
ramps and curb extensions are being studied as
well The project also includes urban design
elements that celebrate the streetrsquos history
The sections of Orange Grove Boulevard under
review are
Lake Avenue to Sierra Madre Villa This is the
section under study as Livable Orange Grove
Boulevard It has the lowest traffic volumes of the
boulevard (11000 - 16000 daily trips) If
implemented this section of Orange Grove
Boulevard would be restriped this summer
Lincoln Avenue to Lake Avenue In order to be
comprehensive and best use the traffic model being
developed DOT is conducting a traffic study on the
potential future effects of a reconfiguration on this
section which has somewhat higher traffic volumes
than the eastern section However no changes are
proposed at this time
The north-south section of Orange Grove Boulevard
(between Columbia Street and Lincoln Avenue) is
not under study by DOT
Resident meetings to discuss the project will take
place
Thursday March 22 from 630 pm to 800 pm at
Pasadena City CollegeFoothill Campus Multi-
Purpose Room
Wednesday March 28 from 630 pm to 800 pm at
Marshall Fundamental School Library Building
For more information click here
Disaster Preparedness
Natural disasters like earthquakes and wildfires as
well as other emergencies can occur at any time be
prepared for any emergency
For more information and additional resources click
here
Cannabis
As a result of the State of California legalizing
marijuana the City Council approved changes to
zoning codes to further strengthen the Cityrsquos ban on
marijuana dispensaries In December of 2017
marijuana proponents attempted to nullify the Cityrsquos
land use ordinance through a referendum Although
the initiative failed in view of the failed referendum
the City Council has proposed new ordinance to
regulate the sale and taxation of cannabis within the
City to be decided by the voters on the June ballot
The Council has decided to take the proposed
action given the potential for future initiatives by
cannabis proponents which could be lax and less
regulating of marijuana sales
If approved the ordinance would place stringent
requirements which businesses would need to
comply with before any cannabis establishments
would be approved by the City The ordinance
would establish three types of licenses for cannabis
ndash retail cultivation and lab testing The ordinance
would place a limit of six retailers four cultivation
facilities and four testing labs allowed within the City
at any given time Furthermore there would be a
limit of one retailer allowed per Council District
Cannabis retailers would be prohibited from being
within 1000 feet of other cannabis retailers as well
as prohibited from being within 600 feet of any
cannabis lab Also retailers would be barred from
being within 300 feet of residential zones and 600
feet parks K-12 schools churches child care
centers substance abuse centers andor libraries
For a draft map of possible cannabis locations by
district click here
For the further details regarding the proposed
ordinance click here
YES WE CAN 2017
In September of 2006 I had the good fortune of
meeting the artist Pascal Mpeck during the
Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative
Conference in Washington DC
Pascalrsquos art spoke to me and my goal to further
connect and strengthen the African Diaspora of the
United States of America with the continent where
all human life began Pascalrsquos series of paintings
rooted in the greater ldquoAfrican Experiencerdquo is a
visual representation of what I have envisioned a
platform of building bridges of educational
historical cultural spiritual and economic
enlightenment
Yes We Can affirms the importance of Africa on the
world stage culminating with the election of Barack
Hussein Obama as the first African American
President of the United States of America This
phenomenal piece of imaginative brilliance beckons
the world for additional progress as encapsulated in
the writings of Carl Sandburg ldquoThe Family of Manrdquo
the human family
It is my distinct honor to donate Yes We Can to the
City of Pasadena for the intellectual and visual
enrichment of all who visit the cherished halls of this
iconic institution Pasadenarsquos Central Library
To view the event click here
Heritage Square Site II
With the Citys recent completion of the Heritage
Square Senior Apartments on the north side of the
Heritage Square site it is now contemplating
construction of a signature development at
the northeast corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and
Orange Grove Boulevard The City purchased the
land over a period of a few years beginning in 2004
by using affordable housing dollars and needs to
provide affordable housing on-site unless the land is
sold The site is bounded by Orange Grove
Boulevard Fair Oaks Avenue and Wheeler Lane
Churchrsquos Chicken and the vacant historic Decker
House are currently on the site and both will be
removed as part of the site development
A questionnaire has been compiled so that I can be
informed of your preferences and concerns as it
relates to this project
To complete the questionnaire please click here
Public Safety Committee
I expressed my concern for accountability
improved police community relations
transparency and oversight at the Public Safety
Committee Meeting on March 5 2018
To read my complete remarks click here
Committee Information
Staff
Steve Mermell City Manager
smermellcityofpasadenanet
626-744-6936
Javan Rad Chief Assistant City Attorney
jradcityofpasadenanet
626-744-7251
Valerie Flores Recording Secretary
vflorescityofpasadenanet
626-744-7393
(Please contact the recording secretary for an
agenda)
Developments in District 3
To view current and future development projects in
District 3 click here
PWP is now accepting applications for its annual
Educational Scholarship with one high school senior
from Pasadena being chosen to receive a $5000
award towards college expenses The program is
open to students from both public and private
schools
Students must submit an application academic
transcript and write an essay on the topic of
sustainability Applicants must live within PWPrsquos
service territory be currently enrolled as a high
school senior in the City of Pasadena and provide
proof of acceptance for the 2018-19 school year at
an accredited two-year or four-year post-secondary
institution The deadline to submit an application
is Monday April 16 2018
For more information or to download the application
click here
District 3 Advisory Boards
Currently there is a vacancy on the Senior
Commission and soon to be more Arts amp Culture
Commission Parks amp Recreation Commission and
Planning Commission will have vacancies in the
coming months If you are interested in filling one of
the noted vacancies please reach out to our office
For more information about the Commissions and to
download the application please click here
Contact Us
Vice Mayor John J Kennedy
JohnJKennedycityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
District 3 Liaison Jana West
jwestcityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
100 North Garfield Avenue Suite S228
Pasadena California 91101
the ParsonsLincoln Properties Project is moving
into full throttle Many jobs contracting
opportunities superb documenting historical
significance of the area via art is in the making to
produce a fine collection of residential retail and
Class A Office Space
Let me again take this opportunity to thank everyone
in the community for starting 2018 on a bold and
positive note This year so far has been a time to
reaffirm our commitment to one another and a time
of great celebrations We would like to thank you all
in your efforts to ensure that Pasadena remains a
world-class city
As we enter spring I encourage us all to continue
our commitment to our goals and our community
Letrsquos mark the introduction of the new season with
renewed fervor and passion Letrsquos enter each day
with new purpose to make a change in our own lives
and a difference within our communities
Many events will be taking place throughout
Pasadena this month - including those in celebration
of Womenrsquos History Month I encourage you all to
take part in these activities with your family friends
and neighbors
Please continue engaging in our community
celebrations attending our City Council and
community meetings and reaching out to my office
to address the many issues that are important in
Building One Pasadena
1 Working to create a respectful preservation and
development of the YWCA Julia Ann Morgan
Public Safety Committee
Finance Committee
City Managers Weekly Newsletter
City Budget
Share
Tweet
Forward
Latest Edition of In Focus
Public Meetings and Events
Pasadena Citizen Service Center
Vice Mayor Working for D3 and the Pasadena Community
To Join District 3 Mailing List
Building
2 Establishing appropriate civilian oversight of the
Pasadena Police Department
3 Promoting community involvement in establishing
road diets
4 Stabilizing the Cityrsquos finances while addressing
underfunded pension obligations
5 Bringing on board much needed ldquopocket parksrdquo
in the downtown areas of the District
6 Finishing the long overdue development of the
northeast corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and Orange
Grove Boulevard with a community focused project
and
7 Supporting the critically important work of the
Flintridge Center in helping the formerly
incarcerated secure success in every area of their
lives
All of us who comprise District 3 are to be
commended for demanding the very best for our
City Thank you for all that you do to make
Pasadena a world-class city
Respectfully
John J Kennedy
Mensaje del Vice Alcalde Kennedy
Queridos amigos y vecinos
Pasadena particularmente el distrito 3 es el lugar
para estar Gozamos de una riqueza cultural
maravillosa diversidad museos de clase mundial la
icoacutenica Libreriacutea Central en la calle Walnut el
excitante estrecho nortentildeo de la ciudad vieja a lo
largo del bulevar Colorado situada entre la avenida
Lake al este y la carretera 210 al oeste las
esplendidas 69 unidades de viviendas para
personas mayores de Heritage Square y la
estupenda nueva experiencia comestible la tienda
Vallarta Supermarkets entre el bulevar Orange
Grove y la avenida Fair Oaks
Adicionalmente en el aacuterea de desarrollos el
proyecto de las propiedades Parsons y Lincoln
siguen avanzando a toda marcha Muchos trabajos
oportunidades de contratos magnifica
documentacioacuten histoacuterica del aacuterea atreves de arte
estaacuten en desarrollo para producir una fina coleccioacuten
de espacios residenciales comerciales y oficinas
Deacutejenme otra vez tomar esta oportunidad para
agradecer a todos en la comunidad por comenzar el
2018 en una nota audaz y positiva En lo que a va
del antildeo ha sido un tiempo para reafirmar nuestro
compromiso con uno al otro y un tiempo de gran
celebracioacuten Queremos agradecer a todos por sus
esfuerzos para asegurar que Pasadena siga siendo
una ciudad de clase mundial
Conforme el comienzo de la primavera animo a
todos a continuar nuestra entrega a nuestras metas
y nuestra comunidad Marquemos la llegada de la
nueva temporada con fervor y pasioacuten renovada
Entremos cada diacutea con nuevo propoacutesito para
marcar la diferencia en nuestras vidas y una
diferencia dentro de nuestras comunidades
Varios eventos se tomaraacuten acabo por toda
Pasadena ndash incluyendo esos en celebracioacuten del
mes de la historia de la mujer Animo a todos a
tomar parte en estas actividades con sus familias
amigos y vecinos
Por favor continuacuteen tomando parte en nuestras
celebraciones comunitarias atendiendo las juntas
del consejo municipal y juntas comunitarias y
contactaacutendose con mi oficina para abogar los varios
temas importantes para construir Una Pasadena
1 Trabajar para crear una preservacioacuten
respetuosa y edificacioacuten del edificio YWCA Julia
Ann Morgan
2 Establecer una apropiada supervisioacuten civil del
departamento de policiacuteas de Pasadena
3 Promover la involucracioacuten comunitaria en el
establecimiento de una recanalizacioacuten de
carreteras
4 Estilizar las finanzas de la ciudad y encarar la
infrafinanciacioacuten de obligaciones pensionales
5 Incorporar los muy necesitados ldquoparques de
bolsillordquo en las aacutereas del centro de la ciudad
6 Completar el muy necesitado desarrollo en la
esquina noroeste de la avenida Fair Oaks y el
bulevar Orange Grove de un proyecto con
enfoque comunitario y
7 Apoyar el trabajo de importancia criacutetica del
Flintridge Center ayudando a los anteriormente
encarcelados obtener eacutexito en todas las aacutereas
de sus vidas
iexclTodos los que constituimos el distrito 3 hemos de
ser comendados por exigir lo mejor de nuestra
ciudad Gracias por todo lo que hacen para hacer a
Pasadena una ciudad de clase mundial
Respetuosamente
John J Kennedy
General Plan Update
The City of Pasadena is pleased to announce the
launch of lsquoOur Pasadena ndash Putting the Plan in
Motionrsquo This highly anticipated program is a major
step toward implementation of the Cityrsquos recently
updated General Plan which guides future growth
and development for the City
Our Pasadena continues the Cityrsquos emphasis on
public involvement and engages community
members at all stages of the program
The program will include numerous opportunities for
public participation and community input starting
with a series of educational community open houses
in March Staff from the Cityrsquos Planning and
Community Development Department will be on
hand at each open house to provide an introduction
to Our Pasadena and to address any questions
about the effort
Community Open houses will be held on the
following dates and locations
1 Thursday March 15th from 600 pm to 800
pm at the Pasadena Senior Center
2 Thursday March 29th from 600 pm to 800
pm at Victory Park Recreation Center
Additionally in late Spring 2018 the City will host
workshops in each of the eight Specific Plan
Areas that will allow people to gain a more detailed
understanding of the specific goals for each area
For more information about Our Pasadena and to
view the spring workshop schedulelocations click
here
Livable Orange Grove Boulevard is a project under
study by the Pasadena Department of
Transportation (DOT) to improve livability and safety
on Orange Grove Boulevard from Lake Avenue to
Sierra Madre Villa Avenue The goals of the project
are to
1 Improve the street environment for residents
by calming traffic
2 Reduce the number and severity of traffic
collisions along Orange Grove Boulevard
3 Celebrate the history of Orange Grove
Boulevard as a special iconic Pasadena
street
Livable Orange Grove Boulevard would involve the
restriping of traffic lanes from two in each direction
to one free-flow lane in each direction one two-way
left turn lane and one buffered bike lane in each
direction between Lake Avenue and Sierra Madre
Villa Avenue This type of road reconfiguration has
been shown to reduce crashes and fatalities reduce
speeding and increase the safety and number of
bicyclists Other pedestrian safety improvements
such as high-visibility crosswalks ADA-compliant
ramps and curb extensions are being studied as
well The project also includes urban design
elements that celebrate the streetrsquos history
The sections of Orange Grove Boulevard under
review are
Lake Avenue to Sierra Madre Villa This is the
section under study as Livable Orange Grove
Boulevard It has the lowest traffic volumes of the
boulevard (11000 - 16000 daily trips) If
implemented this section of Orange Grove
Boulevard would be restriped this summer
Lincoln Avenue to Lake Avenue In order to be
comprehensive and best use the traffic model being
developed DOT is conducting a traffic study on the
potential future effects of a reconfiguration on this
section which has somewhat higher traffic volumes
than the eastern section However no changes are
proposed at this time
The north-south section of Orange Grove Boulevard
(between Columbia Street and Lincoln Avenue) is
not under study by DOT
Resident meetings to discuss the project will take
place
Thursday March 22 from 630 pm to 800 pm at
Pasadena City CollegeFoothill Campus Multi-
Purpose Room
Wednesday March 28 from 630 pm to 800 pm at
Marshall Fundamental School Library Building
For more information click here
Disaster Preparedness
Natural disasters like earthquakes and wildfires as
well as other emergencies can occur at any time be
prepared for any emergency
For more information and additional resources click
here
Cannabis
As a result of the State of California legalizing
marijuana the City Council approved changes to
zoning codes to further strengthen the Cityrsquos ban on
marijuana dispensaries In December of 2017
marijuana proponents attempted to nullify the Cityrsquos
land use ordinance through a referendum Although
the initiative failed in view of the failed referendum
the City Council has proposed new ordinance to
regulate the sale and taxation of cannabis within the
City to be decided by the voters on the June ballot
The Council has decided to take the proposed
action given the potential for future initiatives by
cannabis proponents which could be lax and less
regulating of marijuana sales
If approved the ordinance would place stringent
requirements which businesses would need to
comply with before any cannabis establishments
would be approved by the City The ordinance
would establish three types of licenses for cannabis
ndash retail cultivation and lab testing The ordinance
would place a limit of six retailers four cultivation
facilities and four testing labs allowed within the City
at any given time Furthermore there would be a
limit of one retailer allowed per Council District
Cannabis retailers would be prohibited from being
within 1000 feet of other cannabis retailers as well
as prohibited from being within 600 feet of any
cannabis lab Also retailers would be barred from
being within 300 feet of residential zones and 600
feet parks K-12 schools churches child care
centers substance abuse centers andor libraries
For a draft map of possible cannabis locations by
district click here
For the further details regarding the proposed
ordinance click here
YES WE CAN 2017
In September of 2006 I had the good fortune of
meeting the artist Pascal Mpeck during the
Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative
Conference in Washington DC
Pascalrsquos art spoke to me and my goal to further
connect and strengthen the African Diaspora of the
United States of America with the continent where
all human life began Pascalrsquos series of paintings
rooted in the greater ldquoAfrican Experiencerdquo is a
visual representation of what I have envisioned a
platform of building bridges of educational
historical cultural spiritual and economic
enlightenment
Yes We Can affirms the importance of Africa on the
world stage culminating with the election of Barack
Hussein Obama as the first African American
President of the United States of America This
phenomenal piece of imaginative brilliance beckons
the world for additional progress as encapsulated in
the writings of Carl Sandburg ldquoThe Family of Manrdquo
the human family
It is my distinct honor to donate Yes We Can to the
City of Pasadena for the intellectual and visual
enrichment of all who visit the cherished halls of this
iconic institution Pasadenarsquos Central Library
To view the event click here
Heritage Square Site II
With the Citys recent completion of the Heritage
Square Senior Apartments on the north side of the
Heritage Square site it is now contemplating
construction of a signature development at
the northeast corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and
Orange Grove Boulevard The City purchased the
land over a period of a few years beginning in 2004
by using affordable housing dollars and needs to
provide affordable housing on-site unless the land is
sold The site is bounded by Orange Grove
Boulevard Fair Oaks Avenue and Wheeler Lane
Churchrsquos Chicken and the vacant historic Decker
House are currently on the site and both will be
removed as part of the site development
A questionnaire has been compiled so that I can be
informed of your preferences and concerns as it
relates to this project
To complete the questionnaire please click here
Public Safety Committee
I expressed my concern for accountability
improved police community relations
transparency and oversight at the Public Safety
Committee Meeting on March 5 2018
To read my complete remarks click here
Committee Information
Staff
Steve Mermell City Manager
smermellcityofpasadenanet
626-744-6936
Javan Rad Chief Assistant City Attorney
jradcityofpasadenanet
626-744-7251
Valerie Flores Recording Secretary
vflorescityofpasadenanet
626-744-7393
(Please contact the recording secretary for an
agenda)
Developments in District 3
To view current and future development projects in
District 3 click here
PWP is now accepting applications for its annual
Educational Scholarship with one high school senior
from Pasadena being chosen to receive a $5000
award towards college expenses The program is
open to students from both public and private
schools
Students must submit an application academic
transcript and write an essay on the topic of
sustainability Applicants must live within PWPrsquos
service territory be currently enrolled as a high
school senior in the City of Pasadena and provide
proof of acceptance for the 2018-19 school year at
an accredited two-year or four-year post-secondary
institution The deadline to submit an application
is Monday April 16 2018
For more information or to download the application
click here
District 3 Advisory Boards
Currently there is a vacancy on the Senior
Commission and soon to be more Arts amp Culture
Commission Parks amp Recreation Commission and
Planning Commission will have vacancies in the
coming months If you are interested in filling one of
the noted vacancies please reach out to our office
For more information about the Commissions and to
download the application please click here
Contact Us
Vice Mayor John J Kennedy
JohnJKennedycityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
District 3 Liaison Jana West
jwestcityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
100 North Garfield Avenue Suite S228
Pasadena California 91101
Building
2 Establishing appropriate civilian oversight of the
Pasadena Police Department
3 Promoting community involvement in establishing
road diets
4 Stabilizing the Cityrsquos finances while addressing
underfunded pension obligations
5 Bringing on board much needed ldquopocket parksrdquo
in the downtown areas of the District
6 Finishing the long overdue development of the
northeast corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and Orange
Grove Boulevard with a community focused project
and
7 Supporting the critically important work of the
Flintridge Center in helping the formerly
incarcerated secure success in every area of their
lives
All of us who comprise District 3 are to be
commended for demanding the very best for our
City Thank you for all that you do to make
Pasadena a world-class city
Respectfully
John J Kennedy
Mensaje del Vice Alcalde Kennedy
Queridos amigos y vecinos
Pasadena particularmente el distrito 3 es el lugar
para estar Gozamos de una riqueza cultural
maravillosa diversidad museos de clase mundial la
icoacutenica Libreriacutea Central en la calle Walnut el
excitante estrecho nortentildeo de la ciudad vieja a lo
largo del bulevar Colorado situada entre la avenida
Lake al este y la carretera 210 al oeste las
esplendidas 69 unidades de viviendas para
personas mayores de Heritage Square y la
estupenda nueva experiencia comestible la tienda
Vallarta Supermarkets entre el bulevar Orange
Grove y la avenida Fair Oaks
Adicionalmente en el aacuterea de desarrollos el
proyecto de las propiedades Parsons y Lincoln
siguen avanzando a toda marcha Muchos trabajos
oportunidades de contratos magnifica
documentacioacuten histoacuterica del aacuterea atreves de arte
estaacuten en desarrollo para producir una fina coleccioacuten
de espacios residenciales comerciales y oficinas
Deacutejenme otra vez tomar esta oportunidad para
agradecer a todos en la comunidad por comenzar el
2018 en una nota audaz y positiva En lo que a va
del antildeo ha sido un tiempo para reafirmar nuestro
compromiso con uno al otro y un tiempo de gran
celebracioacuten Queremos agradecer a todos por sus
esfuerzos para asegurar que Pasadena siga siendo
una ciudad de clase mundial
Conforme el comienzo de la primavera animo a
todos a continuar nuestra entrega a nuestras metas
y nuestra comunidad Marquemos la llegada de la
nueva temporada con fervor y pasioacuten renovada
Entremos cada diacutea con nuevo propoacutesito para
marcar la diferencia en nuestras vidas y una
diferencia dentro de nuestras comunidades
Varios eventos se tomaraacuten acabo por toda
Pasadena ndash incluyendo esos en celebracioacuten del
mes de la historia de la mujer Animo a todos a
tomar parte en estas actividades con sus familias
amigos y vecinos
Por favor continuacuteen tomando parte en nuestras
celebraciones comunitarias atendiendo las juntas
del consejo municipal y juntas comunitarias y
contactaacutendose con mi oficina para abogar los varios
temas importantes para construir Una Pasadena
1 Trabajar para crear una preservacioacuten
respetuosa y edificacioacuten del edificio YWCA Julia
Ann Morgan
2 Establecer una apropiada supervisioacuten civil del
departamento de policiacuteas de Pasadena
3 Promover la involucracioacuten comunitaria en el
establecimiento de una recanalizacioacuten de
carreteras
4 Estilizar las finanzas de la ciudad y encarar la
infrafinanciacioacuten de obligaciones pensionales
5 Incorporar los muy necesitados ldquoparques de
bolsillordquo en las aacutereas del centro de la ciudad
6 Completar el muy necesitado desarrollo en la
esquina noroeste de la avenida Fair Oaks y el
bulevar Orange Grove de un proyecto con
enfoque comunitario y
7 Apoyar el trabajo de importancia criacutetica del
Flintridge Center ayudando a los anteriormente
encarcelados obtener eacutexito en todas las aacutereas
de sus vidas
iexclTodos los que constituimos el distrito 3 hemos de
ser comendados por exigir lo mejor de nuestra
ciudad Gracias por todo lo que hacen para hacer a
Pasadena una ciudad de clase mundial
Respetuosamente
John J Kennedy
General Plan Update
The City of Pasadena is pleased to announce the
launch of lsquoOur Pasadena ndash Putting the Plan in
Motionrsquo This highly anticipated program is a major
step toward implementation of the Cityrsquos recently
updated General Plan which guides future growth
and development for the City
Our Pasadena continues the Cityrsquos emphasis on
public involvement and engages community
members at all stages of the program
The program will include numerous opportunities for
public participation and community input starting
with a series of educational community open houses
in March Staff from the Cityrsquos Planning and
Community Development Department will be on
hand at each open house to provide an introduction
to Our Pasadena and to address any questions
about the effort
Community Open houses will be held on the
following dates and locations
1 Thursday March 15th from 600 pm to 800
pm at the Pasadena Senior Center
2 Thursday March 29th from 600 pm to 800
pm at Victory Park Recreation Center
Additionally in late Spring 2018 the City will host
workshops in each of the eight Specific Plan
Areas that will allow people to gain a more detailed
understanding of the specific goals for each area
For more information about Our Pasadena and to
view the spring workshop schedulelocations click
here
Livable Orange Grove Boulevard is a project under
study by the Pasadena Department of
Transportation (DOT) to improve livability and safety
on Orange Grove Boulevard from Lake Avenue to
Sierra Madre Villa Avenue The goals of the project
are to
1 Improve the street environment for residents
by calming traffic
2 Reduce the number and severity of traffic
collisions along Orange Grove Boulevard
3 Celebrate the history of Orange Grove
Boulevard as a special iconic Pasadena
street
Livable Orange Grove Boulevard would involve the
restriping of traffic lanes from two in each direction
to one free-flow lane in each direction one two-way
left turn lane and one buffered bike lane in each
direction between Lake Avenue and Sierra Madre
Villa Avenue This type of road reconfiguration has
been shown to reduce crashes and fatalities reduce
speeding and increase the safety and number of
bicyclists Other pedestrian safety improvements
such as high-visibility crosswalks ADA-compliant
ramps and curb extensions are being studied as
well The project also includes urban design
elements that celebrate the streetrsquos history
The sections of Orange Grove Boulevard under
review are
Lake Avenue to Sierra Madre Villa This is the
section under study as Livable Orange Grove
Boulevard It has the lowest traffic volumes of the
boulevard (11000 - 16000 daily trips) If
implemented this section of Orange Grove
Boulevard would be restriped this summer
Lincoln Avenue to Lake Avenue In order to be
comprehensive and best use the traffic model being
developed DOT is conducting a traffic study on the
potential future effects of a reconfiguration on this
section which has somewhat higher traffic volumes
than the eastern section However no changes are
proposed at this time
The north-south section of Orange Grove Boulevard
(between Columbia Street and Lincoln Avenue) is
not under study by DOT
Resident meetings to discuss the project will take
place
Thursday March 22 from 630 pm to 800 pm at
Pasadena City CollegeFoothill Campus Multi-
Purpose Room
Wednesday March 28 from 630 pm to 800 pm at
Marshall Fundamental School Library Building
For more information click here
Disaster Preparedness
Natural disasters like earthquakes and wildfires as
well as other emergencies can occur at any time be
prepared for any emergency
For more information and additional resources click
here
Cannabis
As a result of the State of California legalizing
marijuana the City Council approved changes to
zoning codes to further strengthen the Cityrsquos ban on
marijuana dispensaries In December of 2017
marijuana proponents attempted to nullify the Cityrsquos
land use ordinance through a referendum Although
the initiative failed in view of the failed referendum
the City Council has proposed new ordinance to
regulate the sale and taxation of cannabis within the
City to be decided by the voters on the June ballot
The Council has decided to take the proposed
action given the potential for future initiatives by
cannabis proponents which could be lax and less
regulating of marijuana sales
If approved the ordinance would place stringent
requirements which businesses would need to
comply with before any cannabis establishments
would be approved by the City The ordinance
would establish three types of licenses for cannabis
ndash retail cultivation and lab testing The ordinance
would place a limit of six retailers four cultivation
facilities and four testing labs allowed within the City
at any given time Furthermore there would be a
limit of one retailer allowed per Council District
Cannabis retailers would be prohibited from being
within 1000 feet of other cannabis retailers as well
as prohibited from being within 600 feet of any
cannabis lab Also retailers would be barred from
being within 300 feet of residential zones and 600
feet parks K-12 schools churches child care
centers substance abuse centers andor libraries
For a draft map of possible cannabis locations by
district click here
For the further details regarding the proposed
ordinance click here
YES WE CAN 2017
In September of 2006 I had the good fortune of
meeting the artist Pascal Mpeck during the
Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative
Conference in Washington DC
Pascalrsquos art spoke to me and my goal to further
connect and strengthen the African Diaspora of the
United States of America with the continent where
all human life began Pascalrsquos series of paintings
rooted in the greater ldquoAfrican Experiencerdquo is a
visual representation of what I have envisioned a
platform of building bridges of educational
historical cultural spiritual and economic
enlightenment
Yes We Can affirms the importance of Africa on the
world stage culminating with the election of Barack
Hussein Obama as the first African American
President of the United States of America This
phenomenal piece of imaginative brilliance beckons
the world for additional progress as encapsulated in
the writings of Carl Sandburg ldquoThe Family of Manrdquo
the human family
It is my distinct honor to donate Yes We Can to the
City of Pasadena for the intellectual and visual
enrichment of all who visit the cherished halls of this
iconic institution Pasadenarsquos Central Library
To view the event click here
Heritage Square Site II
With the Citys recent completion of the Heritage
Square Senior Apartments on the north side of the
Heritage Square site it is now contemplating
construction of a signature development at
the northeast corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and
Orange Grove Boulevard The City purchased the
land over a period of a few years beginning in 2004
by using affordable housing dollars and needs to
provide affordable housing on-site unless the land is
sold The site is bounded by Orange Grove
Boulevard Fair Oaks Avenue and Wheeler Lane
Churchrsquos Chicken and the vacant historic Decker
House are currently on the site and both will be
removed as part of the site development
A questionnaire has been compiled so that I can be
informed of your preferences and concerns as it
relates to this project
To complete the questionnaire please click here
Public Safety Committee
I expressed my concern for accountability
improved police community relations
transparency and oversight at the Public Safety
Committee Meeting on March 5 2018
To read my complete remarks click here
Committee Information
Staff
Steve Mermell City Manager
smermellcityofpasadenanet
626-744-6936
Javan Rad Chief Assistant City Attorney
jradcityofpasadenanet
626-744-7251
Valerie Flores Recording Secretary
vflorescityofpasadenanet
626-744-7393
(Please contact the recording secretary for an
agenda)
Developments in District 3
To view current and future development projects in
District 3 click here
PWP is now accepting applications for its annual
Educational Scholarship with one high school senior
from Pasadena being chosen to receive a $5000
award towards college expenses The program is
open to students from both public and private
schools
Students must submit an application academic
transcript and write an essay on the topic of
sustainability Applicants must live within PWPrsquos
service territory be currently enrolled as a high
school senior in the City of Pasadena and provide
proof of acceptance for the 2018-19 school year at
an accredited two-year or four-year post-secondary
institution The deadline to submit an application
is Monday April 16 2018
For more information or to download the application
click here
District 3 Advisory Boards
Currently there is a vacancy on the Senior
Commission and soon to be more Arts amp Culture
Commission Parks amp Recreation Commission and
Planning Commission will have vacancies in the
coming months If you are interested in filling one of
the noted vacancies please reach out to our office
For more information about the Commissions and to
download the application please click here
Contact Us
Vice Mayor John J Kennedy
JohnJKennedycityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
District 3 Liaison Jana West
jwestcityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
100 North Garfield Avenue Suite S228
Pasadena California 91101
Mensaje del Vice Alcalde Kennedy
Queridos amigos y vecinos
Pasadena particularmente el distrito 3 es el lugar
para estar Gozamos de una riqueza cultural
maravillosa diversidad museos de clase mundial la
icoacutenica Libreriacutea Central en la calle Walnut el
excitante estrecho nortentildeo de la ciudad vieja a lo
largo del bulevar Colorado situada entre la avenida
Lake al este y la carretera 210 al oeste las
esplendidas 69 unidades de viviendas para
personas mayores de Heritage Square y la
estupenda nueva experiencia comestible la tienda
Vallarta Supermarkets entre el bulevar Orange
Grove y la avenida Fair Oaks
Adicionalmente en el aacuterea de desarrollos el
proyecto de las propiedades Parsons y Lincoln
siguen avanzando a toda marcha Muchos trabajos
oportunidades de contratos magnifica
documentacioacuten histoacuterica del aacuterea atreves de arte
estaacuten en desarrollo para producir una fina coleccioacuten
de espacios residenciales comerciales y oficinas
Deacutejenme otra vez tomar esta oportunidad para
agradecer a todos en la comunidad por comenzar el
2018 en una nota audaz y positiva En lo que a va
del antildeo ha sido un tiempo para reafirmar nuestro
compromiso con uno al otro y un tiempo de gran
celebracioacuten Queremos agradecer a todos por sus
esfuerzos para asegurar que Pasadena siga siendo
una ciudad de clase mundial
Conforme el comienzo de la primavera animo a
todos a continuar nuestra entrega a nuestras metas
y nuestra comunidad Marquemos la llegada de la
nueva temporada con fervor y pasioacuten renovada
Entremos cada diacutea con nuevo propoacutesito para
marcar la diferencia en nuestras vidas y una
diferencia dentro de nuestras comunidades
Varios eventos se tomaraacuten acabo por toda
Pasadena ndash incluyendo esos en celebracioacuten del
mes de la historia de la mujer Animo a todos a
tomar parte en estas actividades con sus familias
amigos y vecinos
Por favor continuacuteen tomando parte en nuestras
celebraciones comunitarias atendiendo las juntas
del consejo municipal y juntas comunitarias y
contactaacutendose con mi oficina para abogar los varios
temas importantes para construir Una Pasadena
1 Trabajar para crear una preservacioacuten
respetuosa y edificacioacuten del edificio YWCA Julia
Ann Morgan
2 Establecer una apropiada supervisioacuten civil del
departamento de policiacuteas de Pasadena
3 Promover la involucracioacuten comunitaria en el
establecimiento de una recanalizacioacuten de
carreteras
4 Estilizar las finanzas de la ciudad y encarar la
infrafinanciacioacuten de obligaciones pensionales
5 Incorporar los muy necesitados ldquoparques de
bolsillordquo en las aacutereas del centro de la ciudad
6 Completar el muy necesitado desarrollo en la
esquina noroeste de la avenida Fair Oaks y el
bulevar Orange Grove de un proyecto con
enfoque comunitario y
7 Apoyar el trabajo de importancia criacutetica del
Flintridge Center ayudando a los anteriormente
encarcelados obtener eacutexito en todas las aacutereas
de sus vidas
iexclTodos los que constituimos el distrito 3 hemos de
ser comendados por exigir lo mejor de nuestra
ciudad Gracias por todo lo que hacen para hacer a
Pasadena una ciudad de clase mundial
Respetuosamente
John J Kennedy
General Plan Update
The City of Pasadena is pleased to announce the
launch of lsquoOur Pasadena ndash Putting the Plan in
Motionrsquo This highly anticipated program is a major
step toward implementation of the Cityrsquos recently
updated General Plan which guides future growth
and development for the City
Our Pasadena continues the Cityrsquos emphasis on
public involvement and engages community
members at all stages of the program
The program will include numerous opportunities for
public participation and community input starting
with a series of educational community open houses
in March Staff from the Cityrsquos Planning and
Community Development Department will be on
hand at each open house to provide an introduction
to Our Pasadena and to address any questions
about the effort
Community Open houses will be held on the
following dates and locations
1 Thursday March 15th from 600 pm to 800
pm at the Pasadena Senior Center
2 Thursday March 29th from 600 pm to 800
pm at Victory Park Recreation Center
Additionally in late Spring 2018 the City will host
workshops in each of the eight Specific Plan
Areas that will allow people to gain a more detailed
understanding of the specific goals for each area
For more information about Our Pasadena and to
view the spring workshop schedulelocations click
here
Livable Orange Grove Boulevard is a project under
study by the Pasadena Department of
Transportation (DOT) to improve livability and safety
on Orange Grove Boulevard from Lake Avenue to
Sierra Madre Villa Avenue The goals of the project
are to
1 Improve the street environment for residents
by calming traffic
2 Reduce the number and severity of traffic
collisions along Orange Grove Boulevard
3 Celebrate the history of Orange Grove
Boulevard as a special iconic Pasadena
street
Livable Orange Grove Boulevard would involve the
restriping of traffic lanes from two in each direction
to one free-flow lane in each direction one two-way
left turn lane and one buffered bike lane in each
direction between Lake Avenue and Sierra Madre
Villa Avenue This type of road reconfiguration has
been shown to reduce crashes and fatalities reduce
speeding and increase the safety and number of
bicyclists Other pedestrian safety improvements
such as high-visibility crosswalks ADA-compliant
ramps and curb extensions are being studied as
well The project also includes urban design
elements that celebrate the streetrsquos history
The sections of Orange Grove Boulevard under
review are
Lake Avenue to Sierra Madre Villa This is the
section under study as Livable Orange Grove
Boulevard It has the lowest traffic volumes of the
boulevard (11000 - 16000 daily trips) If
implemented this section of Orange Grove
Boulevard would be restriped this summer
Lincoln Avenue to Lake Avenue In order to be
comprehensive and best use the traffic model being
developed DOT is conducting a traffic study on the
potential future effects of a reconfiguration on this
section which has somewhat higher traffic volumes
than the eastern section However no changes are
proposed at this time
The north-south section of Orange Grove Boulevard
(between Columbia Street and Lincoln Avenue) is
not under study by DOT
Resident meetings to discuss the project will take
place
Thursday March 22 from 630 pm to 800 pm at
Pasadena City CollegeFoothill Campus Multi-
Purpose Room
Wednesday March 28 from 630 pm to 800 pm at
Marshall Fundamental School Library Building
For more information click here
Disaster Preparedness
Natural disasters like earthquakes and wildfires as
well as other emergencies can occur at any time be
prepared for any emergency
For more information and additional resources click
here
Cannabis
As a result of the State of California legalizing
marijuana the City Council approved changes to
zoning codes to further strengthen the Cityrsquos ban on
marijuana dispensaries In December of 2017
marijuana proponents attempted to nullify the Cityrsquos
land use ordinance through a referendum Although
the initiative failed in view of the failed referendum
the City Council has proposed new ordinance to
regulate the sale and taxation of cannabis within the
City to be decided by the voters on the June ballot
The Council has decided to take the proposed
action given the potential for future initiatives by
cannabis proponents which could be lax and less
regulating of marijuana sales
If approved the ordinance would place stringent
requirements which businesses would need to
comply with before any cannabis establishments
would be approved by the City The ordinance
would establish three types of licenses for cannabis
ndash retail cultivation and lab testing The ordinance
would place a limit of six retailers four cultivation
facilities and four testing labs allowed within the City
at any given time Furthermore there would be a
limit of one retailer allowed per Council District
Cannabis retailers would be prohibited from being
within 1000 feet of other cannabis retailers as well
as prohibited from being within 600 feet of any
cannabis lab Also retailers would be barred from
being within 300 feet of residential zones and 600
feet parks K-12 schools churches child care
centers substance abuse centers andor libraries
For a draft map of possible cannabis locations by
district click here
For the further details regarding the proposed
ordinance click here
YES WE CAN 2017
In September of 2006 I had the good fortune of
meeting the artist Pascal Mpeck during the
Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative
Conference in Washington DC
Pascalrsquos art spoke to me and my goal to further
connect and strengthen the African Diaspora of the
United States of America with the continent where
all human life began Pascalrsquos series of paintings
rooted in the greater ldquoAfrican Experiencerdquo is a
visual representation of what I have envisioned a
platform of building bridges of educational
historical cultural spiritual and economic
enlightenment
Yes We Can affirms the importance of Africa on the
world stage culminating with the election of Barack
Hussein Obama as the first African American
President of the United States of America This
phenomenal piece of imaginative brilliance beckons
the world for additional progress as encapsulated in
the writings of Carl Sandburg ldquoThe Family of Manrdquo
the human family
It is my distinct honor to donate Yes We Can to the
City of Pasadena for the intellectual and visual
enrichment of all who visit the cherished halls of this
iconic institution Pasadenarsquos Central Library
To view the event click here
Heritage Square Site II
With the Citys recent completion of the Heritage
Square Senior Apartments on the north side of the
Heritage Square site it is now contemplating
construction of a signature development at
the northeast corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and
Orange Grove Boulevard The City purchased the
land over a period of a few years beginning in 2004
by using affordable housing dollars and needs to
provide affordable housing on-site unless the land is
sold The site is bounded by Orange Grove
Boulevard Fair Oaks Avenue and Wheeler Lane
Churchrsquos Chicken and the vacant historic Decker
House are currently on the site and both will be
removed as part of the site development
A questionnaire has been compiled so that I can be
informed of your preferences and concerns as it
relates to this project
To complete the questionnaire please click here
Public Safety Committee
I expressed my concern for accountability
improved police community relations
transparency and oversight at the Public Safety
Committee Meeting on March 5 2018
To read my complete remarks click here
Committee Information
Staff
Steve Mermell City Manager
smermellcityofpasadenanet
626-744-6936
Javan Rad Chief Assistant City Attorney
jradcityofpasadenanet
626-744-7251
Valerie Flores Recording Secretary
vflorescityofpasadenanet
626-744-7393
(Please contact the recording secretary for an
agenda)
Developments in District 3
To view current and future development projects in
District 3 click here
PWP is now accepting applications for its annual
Educational Scholarship with one high school senior
from Pasadena being chosen to receive a $5000
award towards college expenses The program is
open to students from both public and private
schools
Students must submit an application academic
transcript and write an essay on the topic of
sustainability Applicants must live within PWPrsquos
service territory be currently enrolled as a high
school senior in the City of Pasadena and provide
proof of acceptance for the 2018-19 school year at
an accredited two-year or four-year post-secondary
institution The deadline to submit an application
is Monday April 16 2018
For more information or to download the application
click here
District 3 Advisory Boards
Currently there is a vacancy on the Senior
Commission and soon to be more Arts amp Culture
Commission Parks amp Recreation Commission and
Planning Commission will have vacancies in the
coming months If you are interested in filling one of
the noted vacancies please reach out to our office
For more information about the Commissions and to
download the application please click here
Contact Us
Vice Mayor John J Kennedy
JohnJKennedycityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
District 3 Liaison Jana West
jwestcityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
100 North Garfield Avenue Suite S228
Pasadena California 91101
una ciudad de clase mundial
Conforme el comienzo de la primavera animo a
todos a continuar nuestra entrega a nuestras metas
y nuestra comunidad Marquemos la llegada de la
nueva temporada con fervor y pasioacuten renovada
Entremos cada diacutea con nuevo propoacutesito para
marcar la diferencia en nuestras vidas y una
diferencia dentro de nuestras comunidades
Varios eventos se tomaraacuten acabo por toda
Pasadena ndash incluyendo esos en celebracioacuten del
mes de la historia de la mujer Animo a todos a
tomar parte en estas actividades con sus familias
amigos y vecinos
Por favor continuacuteen tomando parte en nuestras
celebraciones comunitarias atendiendo las juntas
del consejo municipal y juntas comunitarias y
contactaacutendose con mi oficina para abogar los varios
temas importantes para construir Una Pasadena
1 Trabajar para crear una preservacioacuten
respetuosa y edificacioacuten del edificio YWCA Julia
Ann Morgan
2 Establecer una apropiada supervisioacuten civil del
departamento de policiacuteas de Pasadena
3 Promover la involucracioacuten comunitaria en el
establecimiento de una recanalizacioacuten de
carreteras
4 Estilizar las finanzas de la ciudad y encarar la
infrafinanciacioacuten de obligaciones pensionales
5 Incorporar los muy necesitados ldquoparques de
bolsillordquo en las aacutereas del centro de la ciudad
6 Completar el muy necesitado desarrollo en la
esquina noroeste de la avenida Fair Oaks y el
bulevar Orange Grove de un proyecto con
enfoque comunitario y
7 Apoyar el trabajo de importancia criacutetica del
Flintridge Center ayudando a los anteriormente
encarcelados obtener eacutexito en todas las aacutereas
de sus vidas
iexclTodos los que constituimos el distrito 3 hemos de
ser comendados por exigir lo mejor de nuestra
ciudad Gracias por todo lo que hacen para hacer a
Pasadena una ciudad de clase mundial
Respetuosamente
John J Kennedy
General Plan Update
The City of Pasadena is pleased to announce the
launch of lsquoOur Pasadena ndash Putting the Plan in
Motionrsquo This highly anticipated program is a major
step toward implementation of the Cityrsquos recently
updated General Plan which guides future growth
and development for the City
Our Pasadena continues the Cityrsquos emphasis on
public involvement and engages community
members at all stages of the program
The program will include numerous opportunities for
public participation and community input starting
with a series of educational community open houses
in March Staff from the Cityrsquos Planning and
Community Development Department will be on
hand at each open house to provide an introduction
to Our Pasadena and to address any questions
about the effort
Community Open houses will be held on the
following dates and locations
1 Thursday March 15th from 600 pm to 800
pm at the Pasadena Senior Center
2 Thursday March 29th from 600 pm to 800
pm at Victory Park Recreation Center
Additionally in late Spring 2018 the City will host
workshops in each of the eight Specific Plan
Areas that will allow people to gain a more detailed
understanding of the specific goals for each area
For more information about Our Pasadena and to
view the spring workshop schedulelocations click
here
Livable Orange Grove Boulevard is a project under
study by the Pasadena Department of
Transportation (DOT) to improve livability and safety
on Orange Grove Boulevard from Lake Avenue to
Sierra Madre Villa Avenue The goals of the project
are to
1 Improve the street environment for residents
by calming traffic
2 Reduce the number and severity of traffic
collisions along Orange Grove Boulevard
3 Celebrate the history of Orange Grove
Boulevard as a special iconic Pasadena
street
Livable Orange Grove Boulevard would involve the
restriping of traffic lanes from two in each direction
to one free-flow lane in each direction one two-way
left turn lane and one buffered bike lane in each
direction between Lake Avenue and Sierra Madre
Villa Avenue This type of road reconfiguration has
been shown to reduce crashes and fatalities reduce
speeding and increase the safety and number of
bicyclists Other pedestrian safety improvements
such as high-visibility crosswalks ADA-compliant
ramps and curb extensions are being studied as
well The project also includes urban design
elements that celebrate the streetrsquos history
The sections of Orange Grove Boulevard under
review are
Lake Avenue to Sierra Madre Villa This is the
section under study as Livable Orange Grove
Boulevard It has the lowest traffic volumes of the
boulevard (11000 - 16000 daily trips) If
implemented this section of Orange Grove
Boulevard would be restriped this summer
Lincoln Avenue to Lake Avenue In order to be
comprehensive and best use the traffic model being
developed DOT is conducting a traffic study on the
potential future effects of a reconfiguration on this
section which has somewhat higher traffic volumes
than the eastern section However no changes are
proposed at this time
The north-south section of Orange Grove Boulevard
(between Columbia Street and Lincoln Avenue) is
not under study by DOT
Resident meetings to discuss the project will take
place
Thursday March 22 from 630 pm to 800 pm at
Pasadena City CollegeFoothill Campus Multi-
Purpose Room
Wednesday March 28 from 630 pm to 800 pm at
Marshall Fundamental School Library Building
For more information click here
Disaster Preparedness
Natural disasters like earthquakes and wildfires as
well as other emergencies can occur at any time be
prepared for any emergency
For more information and additional resources click
here
Cannabis
As a result of the State of California legalizing
marijuana the City Council approved changes to
zoning codes to further strengthen the Cityrsquos ban on
marijuana dispensaries In December of 2017
marijuana proponents attempted to nullify the Cityrsquos
land use ordinance through a referendum Although
the initiative failed in view of the failed referendum
the City Council has proposed new ordinance to
regulate the sale and taxation of cannabis within the
City to be decided by the voters on the June ballot
The Council has decided to take the proposed
action given the potential for future initiatives by
cannabis proponents which could be lax and less
regulating of marijuana sales
If approved the ordinance would place stringent
requirements which businesses would need to
comply with before any cannabis establishments
would be approved by the City The ordinance
would establish three types of licenses for cannabis
ndash retail cultivation and lab testing The ordinance
would place a limit of six retailers four cultivation
facilities and four testing labs allowed within the City
at any given time Furthermore there would be a
limit of one retailer allowed per Council District
Cannabis retailers would be prohibited from being
within 1000 feet of other cannabis retailers as well
as prohibited from being within 600 feet of any
cannabis lab Also retailers would be barred from
being within 300 feet of residential zones and 600
feet parks K-12 schools churches child care
centers substance abuse centers andor libraries
For a draft map of possible cannabis locations by
district click here
For the further details regarding the proposed
ordinance click here
YES WE CAN 2017
In September of 2006 I had the good fortune of
meeting the artist Pascal Mpeck during the
Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative
Conference in Washington DC
Pascalrsquos art spoke to me and my goal to further
connect and strengthen the African Diaspora of the
United States of America with the continent where
all human life began Pascalrsquos series of paintings
rooted in the greater ldquoAfrican Experiencerdquo is a
visual representation of what I have envisioned a
platform of building bridges of educational
historical cultural spiritual and economic
enlightenment
Yes We Can affirms the importance of Africa on the
world stage culminating with the election of Barack
Hussein Obama as the first African American
President of the United States of America This
phenomenal piece of imaginative brilliance beckons
the world for additional progress as encapsulated in
the writings of Carl Sandburg ldquoThe Family of Manrdquo
the human family
It is my distinct honor to donate Yes We Can to the
City of Pasadena for the intellectual and visual
enrichment of all who visit the cherished halls of this
iconic institution Pasadenarsquos Central Library
To view the event click here
Heritage Square Site II
With the Citys recent completion of the Heritage
Square Senior Apartments on the north side of the
Heritage Square site it is now contemplating
construction of a signature development at
the northeast corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and
Orange Grove Boulevard The City purchased the
land over a period of a few years beginning in 2004
by using affordable housing dollars and needs to
provide affordable housing on-site unless the land is
sold The site is bounded by Orange Grove
Boulevard Fair Oaks Avenue and Wheeler Lane
Churchrsquos Chicken and the vacant historic Decker
House are currently on the site and both will be
removed as part of the site development
A questionnaire has been compiled so that I can be
informed of your preferences and concerns as it
relates to this project
To complete the questionnaire please click here
Public Safety Committee
I expressed my concern for accountability
improved police community relations
transparency and oversight at the Public Safety
Committee Meeting on March 5 2018
To read my complete remarks click here
Committee Information
Staff
Steve Mermell City Manager
smermellcityofpasadenanet
626-744-6936
Javan Rad Chief Assistant City Attorney
jradcityofpasadenanet
626-744-7251
Valerie Flores Recording Secretary
vflorescityofpasadenanet
626-744-7393
(Please contact the recording secretary for an
agenda)
Developments in District 3
To view current and future development projects in
District 3 click here
PWP is now accepting applications for its annual
Educational Scholarship with one high school senior
from Pasadena being chosen to receive a $5000
award towards college expenses The program is
open to students from both public and private
schools
Students must submit an application academic
transcript and write an essay on the topic of
sustainability Applicants must live within PWPrsquos
service territory be currently enrolled as a high
school senior in the City of Pasadena and provide
proof of acceptance for the 2018-19 school year at
an accredited two-year or four-year post-secondary
institution The deadline to submit an application
is Monday April 16 2018
For more information or to download the application
click here
District 3 Advisory Boards
Currently there is a vacancy on the Senior
Commission and soon to be more Arts amp Culture
Commission Parks amp Recreation Commission and
Planning Commission will have vacancies in the
coming months If you are interested in filling one of
the noted vacancies please reach out to our office
For more information about the Commissions and to
download the application please click here
Contact Us
Vice Mayor John J Kennedy
JohnJKennedycityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
District 3 Liaison Jana West
jwestcityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
100 North Garfield Avenue Suite S228
Pasadena California 91101
bulevar Orange Grove de un proyecto con
enfoque comunitario y
7 Apoyar el trabajo de importancia criacutetica del
Flintridge Center ayudando a los anteriormente
encarcelados obtener eacutexito en todas las aacutereas
de sus vidas
iexclTodos los que constituimos el distrito 3 hemos de
ser comendados por exigir lo mejor de nuestra
ciudad Gracias por todo lo que hacen para hacer a
Pasadena una ciudad de clase mundial
Respetuosamente
John J Kennedy
General Plan Update
The City of Pasadena is pleased to announce the
launch of lsquoOur Pasadena ndash Putting the Plan in
Motionrsquo This highly anticipated program is a major
step toward implementation of the Cityrsquos recently
updated General Plan which guides future growth
and development for the City
Our Pasadena continues the Cityrsquos emphasis on
public involvement and engages community
members at all stages of the program
The program will include numerous opportunities for
public participation and community input starting
with a series of educational community open houses
in March Staff from the Cityrsquos Planning and
Community Development Department will be on
hand at each open house to provide an introduction
to Our Pasadena and to address any questions
about the effort
Community Open houses will be held on the
following dates and locations
1 Thursday March 15th from 600 pm to 800
pm at the Pasadena Senior Center
2 Thursday March 29th from 600 pm to 800
pm at Victory Park Recreation Center
Additionally in late Spring 2018 the City will host
workshops in each of the eight Specific Plan
Areas that will allow people to gain a more detailed
understanding of the specific goals for each area
For more information about Our Pasadena and to
view the spring workshop schedulelocations click
here
Livable Orange Grove Boulevard is a project under
study by the Pasadena Department of
Transportation (DOT) to improve livability and safety
on Orange Grove Boulevard from Lake Avenue to
Sierra Madre Villa Avenue The goals of the project
are to
1 Improve the street environment for residents
by calming traffic
2 Reduce the number and severity of traffic
collisions along Orange Grove Boulevard
3 Celebrate the history of Orange Grove
Boulevard as a special iconic Pasadena
street
Livable Orange Grove Boulevard would involve the
restriping of traffic lanes from two in each direction
to one free-flow lane in each direction one two-way
left turn lane and one buffered bike lane in each
direction between Lake Avenue and Sierra Madre
Villa Avenue This type of road reconfiguration has
been shown to reduce crashes and fatalities reduce
speeding and increase the safety and number of
bicyclists Other pedestrian safety improvements
such as high-visibility crosswalks ADA-compliant
ramps and curb extensions are being studied as
well The project also includes urban design
elements that celebrate the streetrsquos history
The sections of Orange Grove Boulevard under
review are
Lake Avenue to Sierra Madre Villa This is the
section under study as Livable Orange Grove
Boulevard It has the lowest traffic volumes of the
boulevard (11000 - 16000 daily trips) If
implemented this section of Orange Grove
Boulevard would be restriped this summer
Lincoln Avenue to Lake Avenue In order to be
comprehensive and best use the traffic model being
developed DOT is conducting a traffic study on the
potential future effects of a reconfiguration on this
section which has somewhat higher traffic volumes
than the eastern section However no changes are
proposed at this time
The north-south section of Orange Grove Boulevard
(between Columbia Street and Lincoln Avenue) is
not under study by DOT
Resident meetings to discuss the project will take
place
Thursday March 22 from 630 pm to 800 pm at
Pasadena City CollegeFoothill Campus Multi-
Purpose Room
Wednesday March 28 from 630 pm to 800 pm at
Marshall Fundamental School Library Building
For more information click here
Disaster Preparedness
Natural disasters like earthquakes and wildfires as
well as other emergencies can occur at any time be
prepared for any emergency
For more information and additional resources click
here
Cannabis
As a result of the State of California legalizing
marijuana the City Council approved changes to
zoning codes to further strengthen the Cityrsquos ban on
marijuana dispensaries In December of 2017
marijuana proponents attempted to nullify the Cityrsquos
land use ordinance through a referendum Although
the initiative failed in view of the failed referendum
the City Council has proposed new ordinance to
regulate the sale and taxation of cannabis within the
City to be decided by the voters on the June ballot
The Council has decided to take the proposed
action given the potential for future initiatives by
cannabis proponents which could be lax and less
regulating of marijuana sales
If approved the ordinance would place stringent
requirements which businesses would need to
comply with before any cannabis establishments
would be approved by the City The ordinance
would establish three types of licenses for cannabis
ndash retail cultivation and lab testing The ordinance
would place a limit of six retailers four cultivation
facilities and four testing labs allowed within the City
at any given time Furthermore there would be a
limit of one retailer allowed per Council District
Cannabis retailers would be prohibited from being
within 1000 feet of other cannabis retailers as well
as prohibited from being within 600 feet of any
cannabis lab Also retailers would be barred from
being within 300 feet of residential zones and 600
feet parks K-12 schools churches child care
centers substance abuse centers andor libraries
For a draft map of possible cannabis locations by
district click here
For the further details regarding the proposed
ordinance click here
YES WE CAN 2017
In September of 2006 I had the good fortune of
meeting the artist Pascal Mpeck during the
Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative
Conference in Washington DC
Pascalrsquos art spoke to me and my goal to further
connect and strengthen the African Diaspora of the
United States of America with the continent where
all human life began Pascalrsquos series of paintings
rooted in the greater ldquoAfrican Experiencerdquo is a
visual representation of what I have envisioned a
platform of building bridges of educational
historical cultural spiritual and economic
enlightenment
Yes We Can affirms the importance of Africa on the
world stage culminating with the election of Barack
Hussein Obama as the first African American
President of the United States of America This
phenomenal piece of imaginative brilliance beckons
the world for additional progress as encapsulated in
the writings of Carl Sandburg ldquoThe Family of Manrdquo
the human family
It is my distinct honor to donate Yes We Can to the
City of Pasadena for the intellectual and visual
enrichment of all who visit the cherished halls of this
iconic institution Pasadenarsquos Central Library
To view the event click here
Heritage Square Site II
With the Citys recent completion of the Heritage
Square Senior Apartments on the north side of the
Heritage Square site it is now contemplating
construction of a signature development at
the northeast corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and
Orange Grove Boulevard The City purchased the
land over a period of a few years beginning in 2004
by using affordable housing dollars and needs to
provide affordable housing on-site unless the land is
sold The site is bounded by Orange Grove
Boulevard Fair Oaks Avenue and Wheeler Lane
Churchrsquos Chicken and the vacant historic Decker
House are currently on the site and both will be
removed as part of the site development
A questionnaire has been compiled so that I can be
informed of your preferences and concerns as it
relates to this project
To complete the questionnaire please click here
Public Safety Committee
I expressed my concern for accountability
improved police community relations
transparency and oversight at the Public Safety
Committee Meeting on March 5 2018
To read my complete remarks click here
Committee Information
Staff
Steve Mermell City Manager
smermellcityofpasadenanet
626-744-6936
Javan Rad Chief Assistant City Attorney
jradcityofpasadenanet
626-744-7251
Valerie Flores Recording Secretary
vflorescityofpasadenanet
626-744-7393
(Please contact the recording secretary for an
agenda)
Developments in District 3
To view current and future development projects in
District 3 click here
PWP is now accepting applications for its annual
Educational Scholarship with one high school senior
from Pasadena being chosen to receive a $5000
award towards college expenses The program is
open to students from both public and private
schools
Students must submit an application academic
transcript and write an essay on the topic of
sustainability Applicants must live within PWPrsquos
service territory be currently enrolled as a high
school senior in the City of Pasadena and provide
proof of acceptance for the 2018-19 school year at
an accredited two-year or four-year post-secondary
institution The deadline to submit an application
is Monday April 16 2018
For more information or to download the application
click here
District 3 Advisory Boards
Currently there is a vacancy on the Senior
Commission and soon to be more Arts amp Culture
Commission Parks amp Recreation Commission and
Planning Commission will have vacancies in the
coming months If you are interested in filling one of
the noted vacancies please reach out to our office
For more information about the Commissions and to
download the application please click here
Contact Us
Vice Mayor John J Kennedy
JohnJKennedycityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
District 3 Liaison Jana West
jwestcityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
100 North Garfield Avenue Suite S228
Pasadena California 91101
with a series of educational community open houses
in March Staff from the Cityrsquos Planning and
Community Development Department will be on
hand at each open house to provide an introduction
to Our Pasadena and to address any questions
about the effort
Community Open houses will be held on the
following dates and locations
1 Thursday March 15th from 600 pm to 800
pm at the Pasadena Senior Center
2 Thursday March 29th from 600 pm to 800
pm at Victory Park Recreation Center
Additionally in late Spring 2018 the City will host
workshops in each of the eight Specific Plan
Areas that will allow people to gain a more detailed
understanding of the specific goals for each area
For more information about Our Pasadena and to
view the spring workshop schedulelocations click
here
Livable Orange Grove Boulevard is a project under
study by the Pasadena Department of
Transportation (DOT) to improve livability and safety
on Orange Grove Boulevard from Lake Avenue to
Sierra Madre Villa Avenue The goals of the project
are to
1 Improve the street environment for residents
by calming traffic
2 Reduce the number and severity of traffic
collisions along Orange Grove Boulevard
3 Celebrate the history of Orange Grove
Boulevard as a special iconic Pasadena
street
Livable Orange Grove Boulevard would involve the
restriping of traffic lanes from two in each direction
to one free-flow lane in each direction one two-way
left turn lane and one buffered bike lane in each
direction between Lake Avenue and Sierra Madre
Villa Avenue This type of road reconfiguration has
been shown to reduce crashes and fatalities reduce
speeding and increase the safety and number of
bicyclists Other pedestrian safety improvements
such as high-visibility crosswalks ADA-compliant
ramps and curb extensions are being studied as
well The project also includes urban design
elements that celebrate the streetrsquos history
The sections of Orange Grove Boulevard under
review are
Lake Avenue to Sierra Madre Villa This is the
section under study as Livable Orange Grove
Boulevard It has the lowest traffic volumes of the
boulevard (11000 - 16000 daily trips) If
implemented this section of Orange Grove
Boulevard would be restriped this summer
Lincoln Avenue to Lake Avenue In order to be
comprehensive and best use the traffic model being
developed DOT is conducting a traffic study on the
potential future effects of a reconfiguration on this
section which has somewhat higher traffic volumes
than the eastern section However no changes are
proposed at this time
The north-south section of Orange Grove Boulevard
(between Columbia Street and Lincoln Avenue) is
not under study by DOT
Resident meetings to discuss the project will take
place
Thursday March 22 from 630 pm to 800 pm at
Pasadena City CollegeFoothill Campus Multi-
Purpose Room
Wednesday March 28 from 630 pm to 800 pm at
Marshall Fundamental School Library Building
For more information click here
Disaster Preparedness
Natural disasters like earthquakes and wildfires as
well as other emergencies can occur at any time be
prepared for any emergency
For more information and additional resources click
here
Cannabis
As a result of the State of California legalizing
marijuana the City Council approved changes to
zoning codes to further strengthen the Cityrsquos ban on
marijuana dispensaries In December of 2017
marijuana proponents attempted to nullify the Cityrsquos
land use ordinance through a referendum Although
the initiative failed in view of the failed referendum
the City Council has proposed new ordinance to
regulate the sale and taxation of cannabis within the
City to be decided by the voters on the June ballot
The Council has decided to take the proposed
action given the potential for future initiatives by
cannabis proponents which could be lax and less
regulating of marijuana sales
If approved the ordinance would place stringent
requirements which businesses would need to
comply with before any cannabis establishments
would be approved by the City The ordinance
would establish three types of licenses for cannabis
ndash retail cultivation and lab testing The ordinance
would place a limit of six retailers four cultivation
facilities and four testing labs allowed within the City
at any given time Furthermore there would be a
limit of one retailer allowed per Council District
Cannabis retailers would be prohibited from being
within 1000 feet of other cannabis retailers as well
as prohibited from being within 600 feet of any
cannabis lab Also retailers would be barred from
being within 300 feet of residential zones and 600
feet parks K-12 schools churches child care
centers substance abuse centers andor libraries
For a draft map of possible cannabis locations by
district click here
For the further details regarding the proposed
ordinance click here
YES WE CAN 2017
In September of 2006 I had the good fortune of
meeting the artist Pascal Mpeck during the
Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative
Conference in Washington DC
Pascalrsquos art spoke to me and my goal to further
connect and strengthen the African Diaspora of the
United States of America with the continent where
all human life began Pascalrsquos series of paintings
rooted in the greater ldquoAfrican Experiencerdquo is a
visual representation of what I have envisioned a
platform of building bridges of educational
historical cultural spiritual and economic
enlightenment
Yes We Can affirms the importance of Africa on the
world stage culminating with the election of Barack
Hussein Obama as the first African American
President of the United States of America This
phenomenal piece of imaginative brilliance beckons
the world for additional progress as encapsulated in
the writings of Carl Sandburg ldquoThe Family of Manrdquo
the human family
It is my distinct honor to donate Yes We Can to the
City of Pasadena for the intellectual and visual
enrichment of all who visit the cherished halls of this
iconic institution Pasadenarsquos Central Library
To view the event click here
Heritage Square Site II
With the Citys recent completion of the Heritage
Square Senior Apartments on the north side of the
Heritage Square site it is now contemplating
construction of a signature development at
the northeast corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and
Orange Grove Boulevard The City purchased the
land over a period of a few years beginning in 2004
by using affordable housing dollars and needs to
provide affordable housing on-site unless the land is
sold The site is bounded by Orange Grove
Boulevard Fair Oaks Avenue and Wheeler Lane
Churchrsquos Chicken and the vacant historic Decker
House are currently on the site and both will be
removed as part of the site development
A questionnaire has been compiled so that I can be
informed of your preferences and concerns as it
relates to this project
To complete the questionnaire please click here
Public Safety Committee
I expressed my concern for accountability
improved police community relations
transparency and oversight at the Public Safety
Committee Meeting on March 5 2018
To read my complete remarks click here
Committee Information
Staff
Steve Mermell City Manager
smermellcityofpasadenanet
626-744-6936
Javan Rad Chief Assistant City Attorney
jradcityofpasadenanet
626-744-7251
Valerie Flores Recording Secretary
vflorescityofpasadenanet
626-744-7393
(Please contact the recording secretary for an
agenda)
Developments in District 3
To view current and future development projects in
District 3 click here
PWP is now accepting applications for its annual
Educational Scholarship with one high school senior
from Pasadena being chosen to receive a $5000
award towards college expenses The program is
open to students from both public and private
schools
Students must submit an application academic
transcript and write an essay on the topic of
sustainability Applicants must live within PWPrsquos
service territory be currently enrolled as a high
school senior in the City of Pasadena and provide
proof of acceptance for the 2018-19 school year at
an accredited two-year or four-year post-secondary
institution The deadline to submit an application
is Monday April 16 2018
For more information or to download the application
click here
District 3 Advisory Boards
Currently there is a vacancy on the Senior
Commission and soon to be more Arts amp Culture
Commission Parks amp Recreation Commission and
Planning Commission will have vacancies in the
coming months If you are interested in filling one of
the noted vacancies please reach out to our office
For more information about the Commissions and to
download the application please click here
Contact Us
Vice Mayor John J Kennedy
JohnJKennedycityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
District 3 Liaison Jana West
jwestcityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
100 North Garfield Avenue Suite S228
Pasadena California 91101
Livable Orange Grove Boulevard is a project under
study by the Pasadena Department of
Transportation (DOT) to improve livability and safety
on Orange Grove Boulevard from Lake Avenue to
Sierra Madre Villa Avenue The goals of the project
are to
1 Improve the street environment for residents
by calming traffic
2 Reduce the number and severity of traffic
collisions along Orange Grove Boulevard
3 Celebrate the history of Orange Grove
Boulevard as a special iconic Pasadena
street
Livable Orange Grove Boulevard would involve the
restriping of traffic lanes from two in each direction
to one free-flow lane in each direction one two-way
left turn lane and one buffered bike lane in each
direction between Lake Avenue and Sierra Madre
Villa Avenue This type of road reconfiguration has
been shown to reduce crashes and fatalities reduce
speeding and increase the safety and number of
bicyclists Other pedestrian safety improvements
such as high-visibility crosswalks ADA-compliant
ramps and curb extensions are being studied as
well The project also includes urban design
elements that celebrate the streetrsquos history
The sections of Orange Grove Boulevard under
review are
Lake Avenue to Sierra Madre Villa This is the
section under study as Livable Orange Grove
Boulevard It has the lowest traffic volumes of the
boulevard (11000 - 16000 daily trips) If
implemented this section of Orange Grove
Boulevard would be restriped this summer
Lincoln Avenue to Lake Avenue In order to be
comprehensive and best use the traffic model being
developed DOT is conducting a traffic study on the
potential future effects of a reconfiguration on this
section which has somewhat higher traffic volumes
than the eastern section However no changes are
proposed at this time
The north-south section of Orange Grove Boulevard
(between Columbia Street and Lincoln Avenue) is
not under study by DOT
Resident meetings to discuss the project will take
place
Thursday March 22 from 630 pm to 800 pm at
Pasadena City CollegeFoothill Campus Multi-
Purpose Room
Wednesday March 28 from 630 pm to 800 pm at
Marshall Fundamental School Library Building
For more information click here
Disaster Preparedness
Natural disasters like earthquakes and wildfires as
well as other emergencies can occur at any time be
prepared for any emergency
For more information and additional resources click
here
Cannabis
As a result of the State of California legalizing
marijuana the City Council approved changes to
zoning codes to further strengthen the Cityrsquos ban on
marijuana dispensaries In December of 2017
marijuana proponents attempted to nullify the Cityrsquos
land use ordinance through a referendum Although
the initiative failed in view of the failed referendum
the City Council has proposed new ordinance to
regulate the sale and taxation of cannabis within the
City to be decided by the voters on the June ballot
The Council has decided to take the proposed
action given the potential for future initiatives by
cannabis proponents which could be lax and less
regulating of marijuana sales
If approved the ordinance would place stringent
requirements which businesses would need to
comply with before any cannabis establishments
would be approved by the City The ordinance
would establish three types of licenses for cannabis
ndash retail cultivation and lab testing The ordinance
would place a limit of six retailers four cultivation
facilities and four testing labs allowed within the City
at any given time Furthermore there would be a
limit of one retailer allowed per Council District
Cannabis retailers would be prohibited from being
within 1000 feet of other cannabis retailers as well
as prohibited from being within 600 feet of any
cannabis lab Also retailers would be barred from
being within 300 feet of residential zones and 600
feet parks K-12 schools churches child care
centers substance abuse centers andor libraries
For a draft map of possible cannabis locations by
district click here
For the further details regarding the proposed
ordinance click here
YES WE CAN 2017
In September of 2006 I had the good fortune of
meeting the artist Pascal Mpeck during the
Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative
Conference in Washington DC
Pascalrsquos art spoke to me and my goal to further
connect and strengthen the African Diaspora of the
United States of America with the continent where
all human life began Pascalrsquos series of paintings
rooted in the greater ldquoAfrican Experiencerdquo is a
visual representation of what I have envisioned a
platform of building bridges of educational
historical cultural spiritual and economic
enlightenment
Yes We Can affirms the importance of Africa on the
world stage culminating with the election of Barack
Hussein Obama as the first African American
President of the United States of America This
phenomenal piece of imaginative brilliance beckons
the world for additional progress as encapsulated in
the writings of Carl Sandburg ldquoThe Family of Manrdquo
the human family
It is my distinct honor to donate Yes We Can to the
City of Pasadena for the intellectual and visual
enrichment of all who visit the cherished halls of this
iconic institution Pasadenarsquos Central Library
To view the event click here
Heritage Square Site II
With the Citys recent completion of the Heritage
Square Senior Apartments on the north side of the
Heritage Square site it is now contemplating
construction of a signature development at
the northeast corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and
Orange Grove Boulevard The City purchased the
land over a period of a few years beginning in 2004
by using affordable housing dollars and needs to
provide affordable housing on-site unless the land is
sold The site is bounded by Orange Grove
Boulevard Fair Oaks Avenue and Wheeler Lane
Churchrsquos Chicken and the vacant historic Decker
House are currently on the site and both will be
removed as part of the site development
A questionnaire has been compiled so that I can be
informed of your preferences and concerns as it
relates to this project
To complete the questionnaire please click here
Public Safety Committee
I expressed my concern for accountability
improved police community relations
transparency and oversight at the Public Safety
Committee Meeting on March 5 2018
To read my complete remarks click here
Committee Information
Staff
Steve Mermell City Manager
smermellcityofpasadenanet
626-744-6936
Javan Rad Chief Assistant City Attorney
jradcityofpasadenanet
626-744-7251
Valerie Flores Recording Secretary
vflorescityofpasadenanet
626-744-7393
(Please contact the recording secretary for an
agenda)
Developments in District 3
To view current and future development projects in
District 3 click here
PWP is now accepting applications for its annual
Educational Scholarship with one high school senior
from Pasadena being chosen to receive a $5000
award towards college expenses The program is
open to students from both public and private
schools
Students must submit an application academic
transcript and write an essay on the topic of
sustainability Applicants must live within PWPrsquos
service territory be currently enrolled as a high
school senior in the City of Pasadena and provide
proof of acceptance for the 2018-19 school year at
an accredited two-year or four-year post-secondary
institution The deadline to submit an application
is Monday April 16 2018
For more information or to download the application
click here
District 3 Advisory Boards
Currently there is a vacancy on the Senior
Commission and soon to be more Arts amp Culture
Commission Parks amp Recreation Commission and
Planning Commission will have vacancies in the
coming months If you are interested in filling one of
the noted vacancies please reach out to our office
For more information about the Commissions and to
download the application please click here
Contact Us
Vice Mayor John J Kennedy
JohnJKennedycityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
District 3 Liaison Jana West
jwestcityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
100 North Garfield Avenue Suite S228
Pasadena California 91101
implemented this section of Orange Grove
Boulevard would be restriped this summer
Lincoln Avenue to Lake Avenue In order to be
comprehensive and best use the traffic model being
developed DOT is conducting a traffic study on the
potential future effects of a reconfiguration on this
section which has somewhat higher traffic volumes
than the eastern section However no changes are
proposed at this time
The north-south section of Orange Grove Boulevard
(between Columbia Street and Lincoln Avenue) is
not under study by DOT
Resident meetings to discuss the project will take
place
Thursday March 22 from 630 pm to 800 pm at
Pasadena City CollegeFoothill Campus Multi-
Purpose Room
Wednesday March 28 from 630 pm to 800 pm at
Marshall Fundamental School Library Building
For more information click here
Disaster Preparedness
Natural disasters like earthquakes and wildfires as
well as other emergencies can occur at any time be
prepared for any emergency
For more information and additional resources click
here
Cannabis
As a result of the State of California legalizing
marijuana the City Council approved changes to
zoning codes to further strengthen the Cityrsquos ban on
marijuana dispensaries In December of 2017
marijuana proponents attempted to nullify the Cityrsquos
land use ordinance through a referendum Although
the initiative failed in view of the failed referendum
the City Council has proposed new ordinance to
regulate the sale and taxation of cannabis within the
City to be decided by the voters on the June ballot
The Council has decided to take the proposed
action given the potential for future initiatives by
cannabis proponents which could be lax and less
regulating of marijuana sales
If approved the ordinance would place stringent
requirements which businesses would need to
comply with before any cannabis establishments
would be approved by the City The ordinance
would establish three types of licenses for cannabis
ndash retail cultivation and lab testing The ordinance
would place a limit of six retailers four cultivation
facilities and four testing labs allowed within the City
at any given time Furthermore there would be a
limit of one retailer allowed per Council District
Cannabis retailers would be prohibited from being
within 1000 feet of other cannabis retailers as well
as prohibited from being within 600 feet of any
cannabis lab Also retailers would be barred from
being within 300 feet of residential zones and 600
feet parks K-12 schools churches child care
centers substance abuse centers andor libraries
For a draft map of possible cannabis locations by
district click here
For the further details regarding the proposed
ordinance click here
YES WE CAN 2017
In September of 2006 I had the good fortune of
meeting the artist Pascal Mpeck during the
Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative
Conference in Washington DC
Pascalrsquos art spoke to me and my goal to further
connect and strengthen the African Diaspora of the
United States of America with the continent where
all human life began Pascalrsquos series of paintings
rooted in the greater ldquoAfrican Experiencerdquo is a
visual representation of what I have envisioned a
platform of building bridges of educational
historical cultural spiritual and economic
enlightenment
Yes We Can affirms the importance of Africa on the
world stage culminating with the election of Barack
Hussein Obama as the first African American
President of the United States of America This
phenomenal piece of imaginative brilliance beckons
the world for additional progress as encapsulated in
the writings of Carl Sandburg ldquoThe Family of Manrdquo
the human family
It is my distinct honor to donate Yes We Can to the
City of Pasadena for the intellectual and visual
enrichment of all who visit the cherished halls of this
iconic institution Pasadenarsquos Central Library
To view the event click here
Heritage Square Site II
With the Citys recent completion of the Heritage
Square Senior Apartments on the north side of the
Heritage Square site it is now contemplating
construction of a signature development at
the northeast corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and
Orange Grove Boulevard The City purchased the
land over a period of a few years beginning in 2004
by using affordable housing dollars and needs to
provide affordable housing on-site unless the land is
sold The site is bounded by Orange Grove
Boulevard Fair Oaks Avenue and Wheeler Lane
Churchrsquos Chicken and the vacant historic Decker
House are currently on the site and both will be
removed as part of the site development
A questionnaire has been compiled so that I can be
informed of your preferences and concerns as it
relates to this project
To complete the questionnaire please click here
Public Safety Committee
I expressed my concern for accountability
improved police community relations
transparency and oversight at the Public Safety
Committee Meeting on March 5 2018
To read my complete remarks click here
Committee Information
Staff
Steve Mermell City Manager
smermellcityofpasadenanet
626-744-6936
Javan Rad Chief Assistant City Attorney
jradcityofpasadenanet
626-744-7251
Valerie Flores Recording Secretary
vflorescityofpasadenanet
626-744-7393
(Please contact the recording secretary for an
agenda)
Developments in District 3
To view current and future development projects in
District 3 click here
PWP is now accepting applications for its annual
Educational Scholarship with one high school senior
from Pasadena being chosen to receive a $5000
award towards college expenses The program is
open to students from both public and private
schools
Students must submit an application academic
transcript and write an essay on the topic of
sustainability Applicants must live within PWPrsquos
service territory be currently enrolled as a high
school senior in the City of Pasadena and provide
proof of acceptance for the 2018-19 school year at
an accredited two-year or four-year post-secondary
institution The deadline to submit an application
is Monday April 16 2018
For more information or to download the application
click here
District 3 Advisory Boards
Currently there is a vacancy on the Senior
Commission and soon to be more Arts amp Culture
Commission Parks amp Recreation Commission and
Planning Commission will have vacancies in the
coming months If you are interested in filling one of
the noted vacancies please reach out to our office
For more information about the Commissions and to
download the application please click here
Contact Us
Vice Mayor John J Kennedy
JohnJKennedycityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
District 3 Liaison Jana West
jwestcityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
100 North Garfield Avenue Suite S228
Pasadena California 91101
Cannabis
As a result of the State of California legalizing
marijuana the City Council approved changes to
zoning codes to further strengthen the Cityrsquos ban on
marijuana dispensaries In December of 2017
marijuana proponents attempted to nullify the Cityrsquos
land use ordinance through a referendum Although
the initiative failed in view of the failed referendum
the City Council has proposed new ordinance to
regulate the sale and taxation of cannabis within the
City to be decided by the voters on the June ballot
The Council has decided to take the proposed
action given the potential for future initiatives by
cannabis proponents which could be lax and less
regulating of marijuana sales
If approved the ordinance would place stringent
requirements which businesses would need to
comply with before any cannabis establishments
would be approved by the City The ordinance
would establish three types of licenses for cannabis
ndash retail cultivation and lab testing The ordinance
would place a limit of six retailers four cultivation
facilities and four testing labs allowed within the City
at any given time Furthermore there would be a
limit of one retailer allowed per Council District
Cannabis retailers would be prohibited from being
within 1000 feet of other cannabis retailers as well
as prohibited from being within 600 feet of any
cannabis lab Also retailers would be barred from
being within 300 feet of residential zones and 600
feet parks K-12 schools churches child care
centers substance abuse centers andor libraries
For a draft map of possible cannabis locations by
district click here
For the further details regarding the proposed
ordinance click here
YES WE CAN 2017
In September of 2006 I had the good fortune of
meeting the artist Pascal Mpeck during the
Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative
Conference in Washington DC
Pascalrsquos art spoke to me and my goal to further
connect and strengthen the African Diaspora of the
United States of America with the continent where
all human life began Pascalrsquos series of paintings
rooted in the greater ldquoAfrican Experiencerdquo is a
visual representation of what I have envisioned a
platform of building bridges of educational
historical cultural spiritual and economic
enlightenment
Yes We Can affirms the importance of Africa on the
world stage culminating with the election of Barack
Hussein Obama as the first African American
President of the United States of America This
phenomenal piece of imaginative brilliance beckons
the world for additional progress as encapsulated in
the writings of Carl Sandburg ldquoThe Family of Manrdquo
the human family
It is my distinct honor to donate Yes We Can to the
City of Pasadena for the intellectual and visual
enrichment of all who visit the cherished halls of this
iconic institution Pasadenarsquos Central Library
To view the event click here
Heritage Square Site II
With the Citys recent completion of the Heritage
Square Senior Apartments on the north side of the
Heritage Square site it is now contemplating
construction of a signature development at
the northeast corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and
Orange Grove Boulevard The City purchased the
land over a period of a few years beginning in 2004
by using affordable housing dollars and needs to
provide affordable housing on-site unless the land is
sold The site is bounded by Orange Grove
Boulevard Fair Oaks Avenue and Wheeler Lane
Churchrsquos Chicken and the vacant historic Decker
House are currently on the site and both will be
removed as part of the site development
A questionnaire has been compiled so that I can be
informed of your preferences and concerns as it
relates to this project
To complete the questionnaire please click here
Public Safety Committee
I expressed my concern for accountability
improved police community relations
transparency and oversight at the Public Safety
Committee Meeting on March 5 2018
To read my complete remarks click here
Committee Information
Staff
Steve Mermell City Manager
smermellcityofpasadenanet
626-744-6936
Javan Rad Chief Assistant City Attorney
jradcityofpasadenanet
626-744-7251
Valerie Flores Recording Secretary
vflorescityofpasadenanet
626-744-7393
(Please contact the recording secretary for an
agenda)
Developments in District 3
To view current and future development projects in
District 3 click here
PWP is now accepting applications for its annual
Educational Scholarship with one high school senior
from Pasadena being chosen to receive a $5000
award towards college expenses The program is
open to students from both public and private
schools
Students must submit an application academic
transcript and write an essay on the topic of
sustainability Applicants must live within PWPrsquos
service territory be currently enrolled as a high
school senior in the City of Pasadena and provide
proof of acceptance for the 2018-19 school year at
an accredited two-year or four-year post-secondary
institution The deadline to submit an application
is Monday April 16 2018
For more information or to download the application
click here
District 3 Advisory Boards
Currently there is a vacancy on the Senior
Commission and soon to be more Arts amp Culture
Commission Parks amp Recreation Commission and
Planning Commission will have vacancies in the
coming months If you are interested in filling one of
the noted vacancies please reach out to our office
For more information about the Commissions and to
download the application please click here
Contact Us
Vice Mayor John J Kennedy
JohnJKennedycityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
District 3 Liaison Jana West
jwestcityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
100 North Garfield Avenue Suite S228
Pasadena California 91101
district click here
For the further details regarding the proposed
ordinance click here
YES WE CAN 2017
In September of 2006 I had the good fortune of
meeting the artist Pascal Mpeck during the
Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative
Conference in Washington DC
Pascalrsquos art spoke to me and my goal to further
connect and strengthen the African Diaspora of the
United States of America with the continent where
all human life began Pascalrsquos series of paintings
rooted in the greater ldquoAfrican Experiencerdquo is a
visual representation of what I have envisioned a
platform of building bridges of educational
historical cultural spiritual and economic
enlightenment
Yes We Can affirms the importance of Africa on the
world stage culminating with the election of Barack
Hussein Obama as the first African American
President of the United States of America This
phenomenal piece of imaginative brilliance beckons
the world for additional progress as encapsulated in
the writings of Carl Sandburg ldquoThe Family of Manrdquo
the human family
It is my distinct honor to donate Yes We Can to the
City of Pasadena for the intellectual and visual
enrichment of all who visit the cherished halls of this
iconic institution Pasadenarsquos Central Library
To view the event click here
Heritage Square Site II
With the Citys recent completion of the Heritage
Square Senior Apartments on the north side of the
Heritage Square site it is now contemplating
construction of a signature development at
the northeast corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and
Orange Grove Boulevard The City purchased the
land over a period of a few years beginning in 2004
by using affordable housing dollars and needs to
provide affordable housing on-site unless the land is
sold The site is bounded by Orange Grove
Boulevard Fair Oaks Avenue and Wheeler Lane
Churchrsquos Chicken and the vacant historic Decker
House are currently on the site and both will be
removed as part of the site development
A questionnaire has been compiled so that I can be
informed of your preferences and concerns as it
relates to this project
To complete the questionnaire please click here
Public Safety Committee
I expressed my concern for accountability
improved police community relations
transparency and oversight at the Public Safety
Committee Meeting on March 5 2018
To read my complete remarks click here
Committee Information
Staff
Steve Mermell City Manager
smermellcityofpasadenanet
626-744-6936
Javan Rad Chief Assistant City Attorney
jradcityofpasadenanet
626-744-7251
Valerie Flores Recording Secretary
vflorescityofpasadenanet
626-744-7393
(Please contact the recording secretary for an
agenda)
Developments in District 3
To view current and future development projects in
District 3 click here
PWP is now accepting applications for its annual
Educational Scholarship with one high school senior
from Pasadena being chosen to receive a $5000
award towards college expenses The program is
open to students from both public and private
schools
Students must submit an application academic
transcript and write an essay on the topic of
sustainability Applicants must live within PWPrsquos
service territory be currently enrolled as a high
school senior in the City of Pasadena and provide
proof of acceptance for the 2018-19 school year at
an accredited two-year or four-year post-secondary
institution The deadline to submit an application
is Monday April 16 2018
For more information or to download the application
click here
District 3 Advisory Boards
Currently there is a vacancy on the Senior
Commission and soon to be more Arts amp Culture
Commission Parks amp Recreation Commission and
Planning Commission will have vacancies in the
coming months If you are interested in filling one of
the noted vacancies please reach out to our office
For more information about the Commissions and to
download the application please click here
Contact Us
Vice Mayor John J Kennedy
JohnJKennedycityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
District 3 Liaison Jana West
jwestcityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
100 North Garfield Avenue Suite S228
Pasadena California 91101
Yes We Can affirms the importance of Africa on the
world stage culminating with the election of Barack
Hussein Obama as the first African American
President of the United States of America This
phenomenal piece of imaginative brilliance beckons
the world for additional progress as encapsulated in
the writings of Carl Sandburg ldquoThe Family of Manrdquo
the human family
It is my distinct honor to donate Yes We Can to the
City of Pasadena for the intellectual and visual
enrichment of all who visit the cherished halls of this
iconic institution Pasadenarsquos Central Library
To view the event click here
Heritage Square Site II
With the Citys recent completion of the Heritage
Square Senior Apartments on the north side of the
Heritage Square site it is now contemplating
construction of a signature development at
the northeast corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and
Orange Grove Boulevard The City purchased the
land over a period of a few years beginning in 2004
by using affordable housing dollars and needs to
provide affordable housing on-site unless the land is
sold The site is bounded by Orange Grove
Boulevard Fair Oaks Avenue and Wheeler Lane
Churchrsquos Chicken and the vacant historic Decker
House are currently on the site and both will be
removed as part of the site development
A questionnaire has been compiled so that I can be
informed of your preferences and concerns as it
relates to this project
To complete the questionnaire please click here
Public Safety Committee
I expressed my concern for accountability
improved police community relations
transparency and oversight at the Public Safety
Committee Meeting on March 5 2018
To read my complete remarks click here
Committee Information
Staff
Steve Mermell City Manager
smermellcityofpasadenanet
626-744-6936
Javan Rad Chief Assistant City Attorney
jradcityofpasadenanet
626-744-7251
Valerie Flores Recording Secretary
vflorescityofpasadenanet
626-744-7393
(Please contact the recording secretary for an
agenda)
Developments in District 3
To view current and future development projects in
District 3 click here
PWP is now accepting applications for its annual
Educational Scholarship with one high school senior
from Pasadena being chosen to receive a $5000
award towards college expenses The program is
open to students from both public and private
schools
Students must submit an application academic
transcript and write an essay on the topic of
sustainability Applicants must live within PWPrsquos
service territory be currently enrolled as a high
school senior in the City of Pasadena and provide
proof of acceptance for the 2018-19 school year at
an accredited two-year or four-year post-secondary
institution The deadline to submit an application
is Monday April 16 2018
For more information or to download the application
click here
District 3 Advisory Boards
Currently there is a vacancy on the Senior
Commission and soon to be more Arts amp Culture
Commission Parks amp Recreation Commission and
Planning Commission will have vacancies in the
coming months If you are interested in filling one of
the noted vacancies please reach out to our office
For more information about the Commissions and to
download the application please click here
Contact Us
Vice Mayor John J Kennedy
JohnJKennedycityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
District 3 Liaison Jana West
jwestcityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
100 North Garfield Avenue Suite S228
Pasadena California 91101
Heritage Square Site II
With the Citys recent completion of the Heritage
Square Senior Apartments on the north side of the
Heritage Square site it is now contemplating
construction of a signature development at
the northeast corner of Fair Oaks Avenue and
Orange Grove Boulevard The City purchased the
land over a period of a few years beginning in 2004
by using affordable housing dollars and needs to
provide affordable housing on-site unless the land is
sold The site is bounded by Orange Grove
Boulevard Fair Oaks Avenue and Wheeler Lane
Churchrsquos Chicken and the vacant historic Decker
House are currently on the site and both will be
removed as part of the site development
A questionnaire has been compiled so that I can be
informed of your preferences and concerns as it
relates to this project
To complete the questionnaire please click here
Public Safety Committee
I expressed my concern for accountability
improved police community relations
transparency and oversight at the Public Safety
Committee Meeting on March 5 2018
To read my complete remarks click here
Committee Information
Staff
Steve Mermell City Manager
smermellcityofpasadenanet
626-744-6936
Javan Rad Chief Assistant City Attorney
jradcityofpasadenanet
626-744-7251
Valerie Flores Recording Secretary
vflorescityofpasadenanet
626-744-7393
(Please contact the recording secretary for an
agenda)
Developments in District 3
To view current and future development projects in
District 3 click here
PWP is now accepting applications for its annual
Educational Scholarship with one high school senior
from Pasadena being chosen to receive a $5000
award towards college expenses The program is
open to students from both public and private
schools
Students must submit an application academic
transcript and write an essay on the topic of
sustainability Applicants must live within PWPrsquos
service territory be currently enrolled as a high
school senior in the City of Pasadena and provide
proof of acceptance for the 2018-19 school year at
an accredited two-year or four-year post-secondary
institution The deadline to submit an application
is Monday April 16 2018
For more information or to download the application
click here
District 3 Advisory Boards
Currently there is a vacancy on the Senior
Commission and soon to be more Arts amp Culture
Commission Parks amp Recreation Commission and
Planning Commission will have vacancies in the
coming months If you are interested in filling one of
the noted vacancies please reach out to our office
For more information about the Commissions and to
download the application please click here
Contact Us
Vice Mayor John J Kennedy
JohnJKennedycityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
District 3 Liaison Jana West
jwestcityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
100 North Garfield Avenue Suite S228
Pasadena California 91101
provide affordable housing on-site unless the land is
sold The site is bounded by Orange Grove
Boulevard Fair Oaks Avenue and Wheeler Lane
Churchrsquos Chicken and the vacant historic Decker
House are currently on the site and both will be
removed as part of the site development
A questionnaire has been compiled so that I can be
informed of your preferences and concerns as it
relates to this project
To complete the questionnaire please click here
Public Safety Committee
I expressed my concern for accountability
improved police community relations
transparency and oversight at the Public Safety
Committee Meeting on March 5 2018
To read my complete remarks click here
Committee Information
Staff
Steve Mermell City Manager
smermellcityofpasadenanet
626-744-6936
Javan Rad Chief Assistant City Attorney
jradcityofpasadenanet
626-744-7251
Valerie Flores Recording Secretary
vflorescityofpasadenanet
626-744-7393
(Please contact the recording secretary for an
agenda)
Developments in District 3
To view current and future development projects in
District 3 click here
PWP is now accepting applications for its annual
Educational Scholarship with one high school senior
from Pasadena being chosen to receive a $5000
award towards college expenses The program is
open to students from both public and private
schools
Students must submit an application academic
transcript and write an essay on the topic of
sustainability Applicants must live within PWPrsquos
service territory be currently enrolled as a high
school senior in the City of Pasadena and provide
proof of acceptance for the 2018-19 school year at
an accredited two-year or four-year post-secondary
institution The deadline to submit an application
is Monday April 16 2018
For more information or to download the application
click here
District 3 Advisory Boards
Currently there is a vacancy on the Senior
Commission and soon to be more Arts amp Culture
Commission Parks amp Recreation Commission and
Planning Commission will have vacancies in the
coming months If you are interested in filling one of
the noted vacancies please reach out to our office
For more information about the Commissions and to
download the application please click here
Contact Us
Vice Mayor John J Kennedy
JohnJKennedycityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
District 3 Liaison Jana West
jwestcityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
100 North Garfield Avenue Suite S228
Pasadena California 91101
Valerie Flores Recording Secretary
vflorescityofpasadenanet
626-744-7393
(Please contact the recording secretary for an
agenda)
Developments in District 3
To view current and future development projects in
District 3 click here
PWP is now accepting applications for its annual
Educational Scholarship with one high school senior
from Pasadena being chosen to receive a $5000
award towards college expenses The program is
open to students from both public and private
schools
Students must submit an application academic
transcript and write an essay on the topic of
sustainability Applicants must live within PWPrsquos
service territory be currently enrolled as a high
school senior in the City of Pasadena and provide
proof of acceptance for the 2018-19 school year at
an accredited two-year or four-year post-secondary
institution The deadline to submit an application
is Monday April 16 2018
For more information or to download the application
click here
District 3 Advisory Boards
Currently there is a vacancy on the Senior
Commission and soon to be more Arts amp Culture
Commission Parks amp Recreation Commission and
Planning Commission will have vacancies in the
coming months If you are interested in filling one of
the noted vacancies please reach out to our office
For more information about the Commissions and to
download the application please click here
Contact Us
Vice Mayor John J Kennedy
JohnJKennedycityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
District 3 Liaison Jana West
jwestcityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
100 North Garfield Avenue Suite S228
Pasadena California 91101
For more information or to download the application
click here
District 3 Advisory Boards
Currently there is a vacancy on the Senior
Commission and soon to be more Arts amp Culture
Commission Parks amp Recreation Commission and
Planning Commission will have vacancies in the
coming months If you are interested in filling one of
the noted vacancies please reach out to our office
For more information about the Commissions and to
download the application please click here
Contact Us
Vice Mayor John J Kennedy
JohnJKennedycityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
District 3 Liaison Jana West
jwestcityofpasadenanet
(626) 744-4738
100 North Garfield Avenue Suite S228
Pasadena California 91101
