Message from the New City Manager, Daniel Jordan!

Greetings City of La Cañada Flintridge residents,

As the City’s newly appointed city manager, I am thrilled to be back in this wonderful

community and organization. I am excited to meet you, to see you at community events, and

to collaborate as we work tirelessly to make La Cañada Flintridge the very best community it

can be.

As a lifelong area resident, I have deep roots in La Cañada Flintridge. I attended Saint Francis High School and previously served on the Board of Directors of a local school. My wife, Cynthia, and I have three sons and each of them has attended La Cañada schools. Moreover, this is now the third time I have worked for the City of La Cañada Flintridge.

I was first a Public Works Intern for one year in the early 1990s. After attending graduate school and working elsewhere in both the private and public sectors, I returned to LCF to become the City’s Director of Finance from 2008 to 2017. Most recently, I was the City Manager for the City of Duarte, and I now have the honor to serve this extraordinary community once again.

As your City Manager, I look forward to working with our City Council to carry out existing plans, bring new ideas and work in partnership with the community to preserve and enhance our City’s renowned quality of life. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you. I am eager to get to work!

With Deep Gratitude,

Daniel Jordan, Ph.D.

City Manager

Music in the Park: Jack Lantz Band

July 9

Memorial Park

6:00 PM

Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting

July 12

Council Chambers

6:00 PM

Planning Commission Meeting

July 13

Council Chambers

6:00 PM

Music in the Park: Live From Earth

July 16

Memorial Park

6:00 PM

Regular City Council Meeting

July 18

City Hall

6:00 PM

Public Works & Traffic Commission Meeting

July 19

Council Chambers

6:00 PM

Design Commission Meeting

July 20

Council Chambers

7:30 AM

Sheriff Luna's Disaster Preparedness Town Hall

July 20

LCHS Auditorium

5:00 PM

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FY 2023-24 Budget Adopted

At the June 20 meeting, the La Cañada Flintridge City Council adopted the Annual Budget & Financial Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24.

The City is in a strong financial position, evidenced by a $1,235,125 surplus of revenue over expenditures. Notably, the City’s General Fund, which supports essential community services, remained stable and experienced a 2.47% increase compared to estimates from FY 2022-23. This positive trend can be attributed to various factors such as sales tax, property tax and franchise fee revenues.

To view the City’s adopted budget, visit: https://bit.ly/3NMKTJz

Pickleball Program Update

As of July 1, the YMCA Joint Pickleball Program expanded to Monday-Friday from 9 AM-1 PM at the YMCA (1930 Foothill Boulevard).

While a YMCA membership is not required to participate, reservations are required and can be made up to a week in advance. To register for free, LCF residents can bring a recent utility bill to the front desk. Players must bring their own equipment.

To learn more about the pickleball program and make a reservation, visit: https://bit.ly/3Jq6q8f

GIS System Update

LCF's Deputy Director Arabo Parseghian and Esri's Sales Manager Mike Sumich and Account Manager Jesse Gonzalez highlighted the new GIS CIP system at the 24th Annual Complete Streets & Technology Conference.

This fully integrated system provides transparent information on future capital improvement projects to the public. This includes overviews of City projects, zoning information, and the Citizen Problem Reporter function, a configuration of Crowdsource Reporter allowing residents to submit non-emergency capital improvement requests.

This collaboration with Esri to create state-of-the-art software is part of the City's initiative to leverage GIS to enhance capital improvement projects. To access the La Cañada Flintridge Geospatial Hub, visit: https://bit.ly/3PLoJZF

Burglary Prevention

La Cañada Flintridge and Captain Hahnlein from the LA County Sheriff’s Department reminds residents of the following home burglary prevention reminders:

Install dead-bolt locks on all exterior doors
Keep all doors and windows locked, double-check second-floor windows
Leave outside lights on after dark or have outdoor lights controlled by a motion sensor
Ask neighbors to watch your home while you're away and report any suspicious activity
Notify CVLASD when you are away and request "Vacation Patrol Checks" for your home

Check out this video featuring Captain Hahnlein for more prevention tips and information: https://bit.ly/3HEnCXg

Question of the Month

We want to hear from you! We'll share the results in the next monthly bulletin.

The current sale tax in La Canada Flintridge is 9.5%. Of this 9.5%, what percentage does the City receive?

Submit your answer below.

1% goes to the City and the remaining 8.5% goes to the State and County agencies.

2.5% goes to the City and the remaining 7% goes to the State and County.

4.25 % goes to the City and the remaining 4.25 goes to the State and County agencies.

7.5% goes to the City and the remaining 2% goes to the State and County agencies.

Meet the New Deputy!

La Cañada Flintridge proudly welcomes Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's newest Deputy, John Hong.

Deputy Hong is a 17-year veteran of the LA County Sheriff’s Department, serving the Crescenta Valley Station for approximately six years with a majority of that time in La Cañada Flintridge.

Fun fact: Deputy Hong is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and an avid runner.

Join us in congratulating Deputy Hong!

ActiveLCF App, Coming Summer 2023

ActiveLCF is a new, interactive recreation software that gives users access to a simplified reservation system for parks, athletic fields and facilities all without having to visit City Hall. Accounts have already been created for existing users to access their current permits.

With ActiveLCF, residents can:

view facility availability,
learn about reservation requirements, fees and insurance,
submit a reservation request, and
make payments.

For more information and to view a video highlighting the new software, visit cityoflcf.org/activelcf

Summer Beach Bus

On Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from June 3 to September 4, LCF residents can take the Beach Bus to Santa Monica Beach.

To ensure your seating availability, make your reservation at www.LAGoBus.com up to ten days in advance, but no later than 10 AM one day prior to your trip.

Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and riders are encouraged to assemble at the bus stop ten minutes prior to departure. Riders who miss the bus will need to find their own

transportation back and service is subject to change due to weather and road conditions.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3MuXxLa.

Connect LCF

Did you know you can access many common LCF City Hall services online?

With ConnectLCF, our user-friendly online portal, there is no need for an in-person visit to apply for permits, pay invoices, process service requests or complete other routine tasks!

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/462ETmV.

Finance Fast Fact: Did you know the City's Finance Department's favorite activity is doing math?

All year, the department generates detailed budget reports, and economic assessments and works on long-term financial plans. They provide valuable insights to guide the city's strategic initiatives and ensure sustainable financial practices.

Living With Bears Presentation

Earlier this year, the City partnered with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide a virtual presentation entitled “Living with Black Bears in Southern California."

The hour-long session was a refresher course on living in close proximity to bears. To view the recorded presentation, visit: https://bit.ly/3D1hBB0.

Citizen Reporter App

Notice an issue with streetlights, roads, graffiti or other non-emergency matters?

La Cañada Flintridge residents can report non-emergency issues through the City's mobile-friendly Citizen Problem Reporter app. To learn more and download the app, visit https://bit.ly/3JUHByo.