Issue No. 10 | March 8, 2024

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Message from the City Manager, Daniel Jordan


Greetings City of La Cañada Flintridge residents,


As the days get longer and the weather warms up, we're excited to share some general City updates and news from our Parks and Recreation Department that will help you embrace the season of renewal and wellness.


This spring, our Community Center and YMCA of the Foothills are buzzing with activity. From fitness classes to youth camps, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Keep an eye on their event calendars for upcoming classes and family-friendly activities.


Whether you're looking to get active, make new friends, or simply enjoy the beauty of the season, there's something here in LCF for you.


As always, should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us via phone, email or by visiting City Hall.


With Deep Gratitude,

Daniel Jordan, Ph.D.

City Manager

Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting

March 13

Council Chambers

6 p.m.

Planning Commission Meeting

March 14

Council Chambers

6 p.m.

Regular City Council Meeting

March 19

Council Chambers

6 p.m.

Public Works & Traffic Commission Meeting

March 20

Council Chambers

6 p.m.

Design Commission Meeting

March 21

Council Chambers

8 a.m.

Public Safety Commission Meeting

March 25

Council Chambers

6 p.m.

Planning Commission Meeting

March 28

Council Chambers

6 p.m.

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LCF Trails Council


Have you heard of the La Cañada Flintridge Trails Council? This nonprofit, volunteer organization was established in 1974 and is dedicated to developing, preserving, promoting and maintaining the local and regional trail systems.


The LCF Trails Council works closely with the County of Los Angeles and the City of La Cañada Flintridge to keep our beautiful trails open, accessible and enjoyable.


Learn more by visiting LCFTrails.org.

La Cañada Flintridge and Pasadena Humane Society Canvassing Initiative


The City of La Cañada Flintridge is pleased to announce the start of its new canvassing initiative in collaboration with the City’s contracted animal control agency, the Pasadena Humane Society.


Representatives from the Pasadena Humane Society have been visiting neighborhoods across LCF to assist residents in obtaining and renewing their dog licenses.


This initiative aims to promote responsible pet ownership, ensure compliance with local ordinances regarding licensing and promote a safer environment for both pets and residents.


For more information, visit PasadenaHumane.org/services/licensing.

La Cañada Flintridge Seeks Applications for Youth Council



The City of La Cañada Flintridge is seeking applications for its Youth Council, the official advisory board representing the voice of the youth in the City consisting of nine members ages 14-19 years old.


An application must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 15, via email to the City Clerk at [email protected]. Applications can be obtained online by visiting CityOfLCF.org/City-Clerk/Commissions-Boards-Committees.


For more information on the program, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (818) 790-8880 or visit CityOfLCF.org.

Question of the Month

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

How many miles make up the trails of La Cañada Flintridge?

Submit your answers below:
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Meet Senior Management Analyst, Kristin Cook!


Kristin joined the City of La Cañada Flintridge team in 2022 and has almost 25 years of experience in local government as well as 5 years in the hospital/university setting.


She is responsible for LCF's parks and recreation activities, including park and field permits, Lanterman Auditorium reservations and recreational partnerships with the Community Center and YMCA.

Thank you for all you do for our City, Kristin!

Community Center of La Cañada Flintridge


The La Cañada Flintridge Community Center offers camps and several recreational classes, such as dance, fitness, ping pong, yoga and more for LCF residents.


To view the Community Center’s offerings and calendar, visit CCLCF.org.

Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA of the Foothills


YMCA of the Foothills strives to organize and conduct programs to enrich the quality of attendees' lives spiritually, mentally, physically and socially.


Our local YMCA offers aquatics, pickleball, youth camps and more for residents of all ages! View the YMCA’s programs by visiting YMCAFoothills.org.

Alert LCF


We love keeping our residents safe, and the Alert LCF Emergency Communications System allows us to send out emergency notifications about imminent threats to life and property in specific impacted areas.


LCF residents can be notified by:

• Landline or mobile phone

• Text messages

• Email


To learn more about alerts and to sign up for the free notification system, visit CityOfLCF.org/alerts.

Housing: Zone Change


Did you know as part of the implementation of the Housing Element, LCF adopted a Zone Change to rezone all identified parcels outside of and within the Downtown Village Specific Plan?


This Zone Change will help to increase density, implement objective design standards and reduce development standards to more easily develop housing. 


For more information, please visit CityofLCF.org/General-Plan.

Housing: Entitlement Permits


La Cañada Flintridge created a webpage on post entitlement permits for housing, an optional type of building permit for new housing projects as part of California Assembly Bill 2234.


Post Entitlement permits are for housing projects that create additional dwelling units and do not apply to additions or alterations to existing residences or to commercial permits.  


Visit CityofLCF.org/Housing for instructions and resources for residents applying for a “Post-Entitlement Phase” building permit, materials needed for submittal, the timeline for permit approval and more. 

Home Security 101


Did you know that many burglars use similar break-in methods? Be in the know to stay safe.


  1. Most home burglaries occur Mon-Fri, or on weekends if the homeowner is on vacation
  2. Suspects may use the "knock-knock" method — knock and if there is no answer, go to the back and smash a window to gain entry
  3. Typically, one or more vehicle(s) is/are involved. High-end luxury vehicles that linger should be reported.
  4. Set up notifications on your devices whenever possible to be alerted of loss of connection, which can signal suspicious activity


For more home burglary prevention tips, visit CityOfLCF.org/Home-Burglary-Prevention.