Councilmember Justin L. Jones |
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May 18, 2024
Greetings Neighbors,
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, Bike Month and AANHPI Heritage Month. Be sure to check-out the events and happenings across the city! The Partnership for Children, Youth and Families will host a Mental Health and Wellness Rally & Resource Fair rally on the steps of Pasadena’s City Hall today, May 18 at 1:00 p.m.
At the upcoming Pasadena City Council meeting on Monday, May 20, two public hearings will take place - one regarding the annual action plan and related funding applications for Housing Department grant programs, and continuation of the public hearing to June 3 relating to a proposed street name change to Troop Way. In addition, a public meeting on an Amendment to the Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges for fiscal year 2025. Please click here for the agenda.
Share any comments, ideas and/or recommendations for consideration via the public engagement form, or share your questions and input with my office.
In this newsletter, you will find information on:
- Mental Health and Wellness Rally & Resource Fair
- E-Bike Expo
- Accessible Housing Town Hall
- Sensory Art & Water Play
- Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Home Enhancement Loan Program (HELP)
- Parent Cafe: Building yourself up one block at a time
- Arroyo Notification - Just Like Heaven Music Festival
- Message from the Fire Marshal
- City Manager's Weekly Newsletter
- Older Americans Month event at Victory park
- USC PAM - Free Admission for the month of May
- District 3 Community Meeting Recording - April 30
- Storm Damage Repairs Continue on Two Sections of Angeles Crest Highway
- Off the Shelf May/June 2024
- Microsurfacing Schedule
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Video: opening of the public hearing on the City’s Operating Budget
- Join The Ripple Effect: Celebrate Water Awareness Month in May
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Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) Fraud Alert/Alerta de fraude
- Water Rates Community Meetings
- Pasadena Water & Power Issues Notice of Public Hearing (June 3rd) for Water Rate Structure and Adjustments
- Pasadena Water & Power (PWP) Unveils Online “Bill Estimator”
- PWP Water Rates Virtual Community Meeting April 2024—Recording
- Educational workshop video on the new rental housing laws
- Dena Juneteenth, June 15
- Memorial Day Commemoration
- Revised Notice of Public Meeting on an Amendment to the Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges for fiscal year 2025
- Public Hearing by the City Council Relating to the Approval of the Annual Action Plan (2024-2025)
- Amplify: Reconnecting Communities' Oral History Project and Survey
- Family Fun Day
- Spring/Sumer Recreation Guide
- Brenner Park Playground Improvement Project
- Pasadena Paramedic Subscription Service
Warmly,
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Councilmember
Justin L. Jones
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Water Rates, Accessible Housing Town Hall,
resources, updates and more!
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Pasadena Mental Health and Wellness Rally & Resource Fair
Pasadena City Hall Steps
Saturday, May 18, 2024
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Rally from 1:30-2:15 p.m.
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Expo E-Bike domingo 19 de mayo
Las bicicletas eléctricas están haciendo que andar en bicicleta sea más accesible para más personas en los USA y en todo el mundo. Hacen que andar en bicicleta sea una opción de transporte aún más viable, son más eficientes y menos costosos que un automóvil eléctrico, la calidad y disponibilidad de los principales fabricantes de bicicletas ha mejorado en los últimos años y ¡son muy divertidos!
Si está pensando en adquirir una bicicleta eléctrica, o incluso si no, esta es una gran oportunidad para probar bicicletas eléctricas en seis tiendas de bicicletas locales: Around the Cycle, Incycle Bicycles, Open Trails E-bikes, Pasadena Cyclery, Trek Pasadena y Velo Pasadena, todo en un solo lugar.
¡Ven a probar bicicletas eléctricas gratis!
Este evento es parte del #PasadenaBikeMonth hecho posible por el Departamento de Transporte de la Ciudad de Pasadena, Day One, y la Coalición de Calles Completas de Pasadena. Los detalles de todos los eventos se encuentran en bit.ly/PasadenaBikeMonth
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E-Bike Expo Sunday May 19
Electric bicycles are making bicycling more accessible to more people in the US and around the world. They make bicycling an even more viable transportation option, they’re more efficient and less expensive than an electric car, the quality and availability from all the major bike manufacturers has improved in recent years, and they’re a lot of fun!
If you’re thinking about getting an e-bike, or even if you’re not, this is a great opportunity to try out e-bikes from six local bike shops: Around the Cycle, Incycle Bicycles, Open Trails E-bikes, Pasadena Cyclery, Trek Pasadena, and Velo Pasadena, all in one location.
Come test ride e-bikes for free!
This event is part of #PasadenaBikeMonth made possible by the City of Pasadena Dept. of Transportation, Day One, and the Pasadena Complete Streets Coalition. Details for all events are at bit.ly/PasadenaBikeMonth.
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The City of Pasadena Accessibility and Disability Commission is hosting a Town Hall Meeting to hear from the Community about accommodations that would help create accessible housing of all types, including Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The input provided at this meeting will be used by the Commission as they create an Accessible Housing Guide for community use.
The Commission looks forward to hearing from people with disabilities, their family members, caregivers, service providers, or anyone with ideas on improving accessibility for all.
Date: Thursday, May 30, 2024
Time: 7-9 PM
Location: City of Pasadena Council Chambers, 100 N. Garfield Ave., Room S249
Join Virtually:
Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
+1 669 444 9171 US
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
Webinar ID: 161 482 446
If you are not available to join the meeting in-person or virtually, you can still provide your thoughts by completing this brief survey.
For more information or to request a disability-related accommodation, please call (626) 744-3829 or e-mail sgoldman@cityofpasadena.net.
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Sensory Art & Water Play
Saturdays, May 25, June 22 and July 20
10:30 - 11:30am
Jefferson Branch Library
1500 E. Villa St.
To register contact: Marie Plug
MPlug@CityofPasadena.net
(626) 744-4027
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Celebrating Asian American &
Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Chinese Tea Brewing and Tasting:
Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with this special event at the Jackie Robinson Community Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave., on Friday, May 24 at 1-3 p.m. Participants will taste 4 gong-fu style brewed teas provided by Callisto Tea House and enjoy presentations on the history, brewing techniques, and benefits of tea. Open on a first come, first serve basis to the first 50 participants in attendance. For more information, call (626) 744-7300.
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Home Enhancement Loan Program (HELP)
Virtual Community Workshop
June 5, 2024 at 6:00 pm
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Parent Cafe:
Building yourself up one block at a time.
Thursday, June 6
5-7:30pm
Pacific Clinics Early Head Start
136 W. Peoria St.
To register, visit: Bit.y/LINK or
call (626) 744-6386
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ARROYO NOTIFICATION
JUST LIKE HEAVEN MUSIC FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, MAY 18TH, 2024
Event Details
Event Name: Just Like Heaven Music Festival
Event Date(s): Saturday, May 18th, 2024
Location: Brookside Golf Course
Event Hours:
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sound Checks Sporadically
10:00 AM Parking Lots Open
11:00 AM Shuttle Operations Begin from Old Town Pasadena
12:00 PM VIP and GA Doors Open on Brookside Golf Course
11:00 PM Event & Amplified Sound Concludes Saturday
Est. Attendance: 35,000+
This event will include a full bowl closure to recreational users and bicycle traffic beginning at 3:00 AM on Saturday, May 18th, and concluding at 12:00 AM. Streets will remain open for one lane of vehicle traffic.
The Equestrian Trail will remain open at all times.
The concerts will have the typical impacts on the nearby neighborhoods including traffic and noise. The noise level will be high, as expected, for the concerts and enhanced amplified music will take place from approximately 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM on Saturday, May 18th. Sound checks are also expected to occur sporadically on Friday, May 17th between 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM, including the event day on Saturday sporadically from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Due to the load-in, event operations, and load-out, please note that Brookside Golf Course lighting will be on throughout much of the night from Thursday, May 16th - Monday, May 20th.
To receive assistance on Saturday, May 18th, please contact the Rose Bowl Event Day Resident Hotline at the number below.
Resident Hotline: (626) 397-4141
For more information about this event please visit us online at www.rosebowlstadium.com
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MESSAGE FROM THE FIRE MARSHAL
It is vital that Pasadena residents and property owners are vigilant against dry, poorly maintained vegetation which creates an extreme fire danger to their homes. Well-placed, well-maintained vegetation beautifies and controls erosion in residential neighborhoods. Poorly maintained vegetation can be a volatile fuel for fast-spreading wildfire – an invitation to disaster.
Property owners and residents can help protect their homes by joining in partnership with their neighbors and the City to ensure compliance with the City’s Hazardous Vegetation Ordinance. The goals are to maintain trees and vegetation that beautify and benefit a property, and to remove hazardous vegetation that provides a volatile fuel supply for wildfire. These preventive measures are very important for every resident of Pasadena, where the fire season is throughout the year.
The Pasadena Fire Department wants to work with you to create the most fire-safe community possible. Please join us by completing your brush clearance and ornamental vegetation maintenance. For additional information, please contact the Pasadena Fire Department at (626)744-4668, or visit our website at CityOfPasadena.net/Fire.
FIRE PREVENTION PARTNERSHIP
A working partnership between property owners, their neighbors and the City of Pasadena is the best defense against disastrous fires. Pasadena’s Hazardous Vegetation Ordinance is designed to minimize fire danger by controlling the density and location of flammable vegetation. The ordinance does not recommend indiscriminate clearing of native chaparral and other vegetation that plays an important role in erosion control. Fire hazard reduction can be achieved if all members of the Fire Prevention Partnership do their part.
The ordinance requires property owners to:
Remove all dead trees and keep grasses and weeds mowed within 100 feet of any building (including those on adjacent property), and within 10 feet of any roadway used for vehicular travel. This does not apply to ornamental shrubbery, trees or cultivated ground cover.
Grasses and other vegetation located more than 30 feet from any building and less than 18 inches in height may be maintained where necessary to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. Large trees and shrubs in that area should be 18 feet apart.
Remove leafy foliage, dead wood, combustible groundcover, twigs or branches within three (3) feet of the ground from mature trees located within 100 feet of any building or within 10 feet of any roadway used for vehicular travel.
Remove dead limbs, branches and other combustible matter from trees or other growing vegetation adjacent to or overhanging any structure.
Maintain five (5) feet of vertical clearance between roof surfaces and any overhanging portions of trees.
Remove any portion of a tree that extends within 10 feet of a chimney or stovepipe.
Trim and maintain all vegetation away from curbline up to a height of 13.5 feet to accommodate emergency vehicles.
These minimum standards are established to manage both fire and erosion hazards and to protect lives and property. Pasadena Fire Department personnel may require greater protection levels in high danger areas.
ENFORCEMENT
The goal of the Pasadena Fire Department is to establish a fire-safe community through voluntary compliance of informed property owners and residents. Fire Inspectors assess properties to determine hazard levels. Owners of property on which a hazardous vegetation condition exists are required to correct the problem. If a property owner does not comply with the ordinance, a contractor will be hired to complete the necessary work. Inspection and administration fees will be charged and the cost of correcting the hazard will be recovered as stated in the ordinance.
Enforcement involves several steps (PMC 14.29 Flammable Vegetation):
A. The Fire Department shall inspect, upon such schedule as its resources permit, those properties on which flammable vegetation is present or on which the possible presence of flammable vegetation may pose a potential fire hazard to persons or property.
B. A fee in the amount of $190.00 is charged to each property inspected. This fee will be waived if there are no violations found during the inspection. If violations are found, the fee will be waived if the property owner corrects the problem within thirty (30) days.
C. In the event that the violations identified to the property owner are not abated within the allotted time period, the property owner shall be charged a reinspection fee of $810.00 (in addition to the initial inspection fee of $190.00). These fees compensate the City for time spent on the inspections, including evidentiary photography, inspector follow up, additional documentation, and processing of misdemeanor charges if necessary.
D. Should more than two (2) reinspections of a parcel be necessitated by the failure of the property owner to comply with the provisions of this chapter, an additional fee of $386.00 will be assessed foreach such additional inspection. (Ord. 6444 § 2 (part), 1991)
ALL FEES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
REFER TO PASADENA FIRE DEPARTMENT WEBSITE FOR CURRENT INSPECTION FEES
EMERGENCY ENFORCEMENT
The Flammable Vegetation Ordinance provides that emergency action may be taken where the Fire Chief or designee determines that the condition of a structure or property poses an immediate hazard to life or property.
In such cases, efforts will be made to contact the property owner to request voluntary removal of the hazard at least 24 hours before abatement work is done.
THE PASADENA FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDUCTS HAZARDOUS VEGETATION INSPECTIONS ANNUALLY BEGINNING ON MAY 1ST.
Fire Zone Map:
For additional information, call:
CITY OF PASADENA
FIRE DEPARTMENT
215 N. Marengo Ave., #195
Pasadena, CA 91101-1530
Phone: 626-744-4668
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The web-based, City Manager's Weekly Newsletter is now live.
The City Manager’s Weekly newsletter provides information on departmental programs and services as well as upcoming events. The newsletter is also used to expand upon any issues which may have been raised during previous City Council meetings.
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Pasadena Celebrates
Older Americans Month
The City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, Senior Commission, and Pasadena Village will host the City’s third annual celebration of Older Americans Month on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Victory Park, 2575 Paloma St. The free event will highlight Pasadena’s array of resources for older adults and offer giveaways, food, presentations and much more! The event will begin with remarks from several public officials. Registration, more information, and a list of exhibitors is available here.
Stay connected to the City of Pasadena! Visit us online at CityOfPasadena.net; follow us on Twitter at @PasadenaGov, and Instagram and Facebook at @CityOfPasadena; or call the City Service Center Monday through Friday during business hours at (626) 744-7311.
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USC Pacific Asia Museum
offers FREE ADMISSION for the Month of May in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month.
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District 3 Community Meeting Recording
April 30. 2024
Grabación de la reunión comunitaria del Distrito 3
30 de abril de 2024
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Storm Damage Repairs Continue on Two Sections of Angeles Crest Highway
Angeles National Forest- The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces storm damage repairs to two segments of State Route 2 (Angeles Crest Highway, SR-2) in Angeles National Forest will continue with highway closures in place.
Segment 1:
The section of SR-2 from just north of Mt. Wilson Red Box Road to just south of Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road has been closed since March of 2023. This segment may remain closed through July to complete repairs to a slope drapery protection system.
The detour to access Angeles Crest Highway north of Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road has been Angeles Crest Highway to Angeles Forest Highway to Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road back to Angeles Crest Highway. However, Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road is owned and maintained by the County of Los Angeles. Check https://dpw.lacounty.gov/roadclosures/ for road closures and lane restrictions before using Upper Big Tujunga Canyon Road as a detour route.
Segment 2:
The section of SR-2 from Islip Saddle to Vincent Gulch has been closed since November of 2022. Work here was discontinued over the winter due to hazardous road conditions. Work will resume after Memorial Day weekend and includes construction of retaining walls and slope repair at two locations within the closure. This section is expected to remain closed into fall.
Caltrans appreciates the patience and cooperation of the public as they continue to repair Angeles Crest Highway and make it safe and accessible to the public. Go to https://twitter.com/CaltransDist7 for updates.
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City of Pasadena Microsurfacing Schedule
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Below is the video of the presentation for the opening of the public hearing on the City’s Operating Budget: |
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Join The Ripple Effect: Celebrate Water Awareness Month in May
PASADENA, Calif.— During the month of May, Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) joins utilities across the nation in celebrating Water Awareness Month, an annual outreach campaign to raise awareness about the value of one of Southern California’s most precious natural resources: water. Throughout the month, PWP is highlighting water sustainability and resilience in the community with educational events, tours, and workshops.
Water Awareness Month is also part of PWP’s The Ripple Effect campaign, which includes inviting the community to become local water stewards for Pasadena and the region. All events are free and open to the public.
Garden Show and Tell
Now - Friday, May 31
Members of the community are encouraged to share photos and information on their garden's transformations from thirsty turf to drought-tolerant beauty. Every week, a garden will be selected and featured on PWP’s website and social media channels as the Garden of the Week. Must be a PWP customer to enter. Participants will receive a free native plant while supplies last. To participate, please visit PWPweb.com/TheRippleEffect and click on the Garden Show and Tell tile.
Landscape Transformation Workshop (Virtual)
Wednesday, May 22, 6-8 p.m.
PWP will be hosting workshops, both virtual and in person, throughout the month of May. Topics covered will include turf replacement, native plants, and efficient irrigation. For workshop dates and information, please visit PWPweb.com/TheRippleEffect.
“Water is Life” Art Contest
Submissions due Friday, May 31
All K-12 students attending school in Pasadena are encouraged to submit artwork for the annual “Water is Life” contest, sponsored by PWP and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. Each year, participating students submit artwork portraying a water-wise theme, along with a short message about water conservation. All entries must be submitted by May 31, 2024, via email or mail. Visit PWPweb.com/ArtContest to learn more.
Self-Guided Walking Tour of PWP-Sponsored Community Demonstration Gardens
Follow a self-guided tour map of unique gardens that demonstrate the beauty and diversity of drought-tolerant, native plant landscapes. Learn about water efficient landscaping and water capture features like hügels, berms and swales, dry streams, and rain barrels. A digital map is available online at PWPweb.com/TheRippleEffect.
For more information about these events, Pasadena’s water supply, infrastructure, conservation resources and programs, visit PWPweb.com/TheRippleEffect.
About Pasadena Water and Power
Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) provides electricity to more than 65,000 customers within Pasadena. PWP delivers water to nearly 38,000 households and businesses in Pasadena and adjacent communities in the San Gabriel Valley. As a community-owned utility, PWP is a not-for-profit public service owned and operated by the City of Pasadena for the benefit of its customers and the community. Its priorities are reliability, responsiveness to customers, competitive rates, and environmental stewardship.
Stay connected to the City of Pasadena! Visit us online at CityOfPasadena.net; follow us on Twitter at @PasadenaGov, and Instagram and Facebook at @CityOfPasadena; or call the City Service Center Monday through Friday during business hours at (626) 744-7311.
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Fraud Alert
People posing as Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) employees are trying to enter homes claiming to need to test water. Legitimate employees carry a City badge, will be wearing a City uniform, and will not ask to enter your home.
If you encounter fraud, call the Pasadena non-emergency police line at (626) 744-4241, or PWP at (626) 744-4005. For more information on how to protect yourself from fraud, visit PWPweb.com/Fraud.
Alerta de fraude
personas que se hacen pasar por empleados de Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) están intentando ingresar a casas afirmando que necesitan analizar el agua. Los empleados legítimos llevan una insignia identificacion de la Ciudad, usarán un uniforme de la Ciudad y no pedirán entrar a su casa.
Si se encuentra con fraude, llame a la línea de policía que no es de emergencia de Pasadena al (626) 744-4241. Puede comunicarse con el centro de llamadas de PWP al (626) 744-4005, o en PWPweb.com/Fraud.
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Pasadena Water and Power Issues Notice of Public Hearing
for Water Rate Structure and Adjustments
Public Hearing Scheduled for Monday, June 3
PASADENA, Calif.—Pasadena City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 3, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. to consider the adoption of adjustments to the existing water rates and rate structure. The public is encouraged to participate. Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) mailed a public hearing notice to water customers. The notice includes a recommended rate structure redesign and adjustment information as well as details regarding the public hearing.
PWP is committed to providing reliable and high-quality water to the community and is proposing the water rate adjustments to help cover rising operating costs and provide funding for critical improvements to water infrastructure.
Individual customer bill impacts will vary based on customer type, water meter size, and amount of water used. To help customers estimate potential impacts the proposed adjustments may have on their water bill, PWP developed an online “bill estimator,” which is a simplified version of all billing inputs (actual bills may vary). The intent is to provide customers with a general sense of how their household budgets might be impacted based on individual projections of their water use. The bill estimator also shows the changes proposed to be effective for sewer and refuse services from the City of Pasadena Public Works Department.
Upcoming Community meetings regarding the PWP water rate adjustments will be held:
Thursday, May 23 at 2 p.m.
Robinson Park Recreation Center, 1081 N. Fair Oaks Avenue
Public Hearing:
Monday, June 3 at 5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
For more information on water rate adjustments and the upcoming public hearing, or to use PWP’s new bill estimator tool, please visit the PWPweb.com/WaterRateDesign.
Stay connected to the City of Pasadena! Visit us online at CityOfPasadena.net; follow us on Twitter at @PasadenaGov, and Instagram and Facebook at @CityOfPasadena; or call the City Service Center Monday through Friday during business hours at (626) 744-7311.
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Pasadena Water and Power is proposing adjustments to how and how much we charge for water. Proposed new rates are simplified and promote water conservation while allowing for investments in key infrastructure to sustain a resilient water system. Learn more at PWPweb.com/WaterRateDesign.
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Pasadena Water & Power (PWP) Unveils Online “Bill Estimator”
Ahead of Proposed Water Rates Adjustments
To help customers estimate potential impacts the proposed adjustments may have on their water bill, PWP developed an online “bill estimator,” which is a simplified version of all billing inputs (actual bills may vary). The intent is to provide customers with a general sense of how their budgets might be impacted based on individual projections of their water use. The bill estimator also shows the changes proposed to be effective for sewer and refuse services from the City of Pasadena Public Works Department.
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PWP Water Rates Virtual Community Meeting April 2024—Recording
Pasadena Water and Power is recommending adjusting how and what we charge for water. Watch this virtual community meeting held on April 24, 2024 for information on why the proposed adjustments are needed, and how they may affect you and your neighbors. For more information, visit PWPweb.com/WaterRateDesign.
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Explore the latest educational videos on the new rental housing laws.
This workshop video is designed to help you understand how to navigate Measure H-Pasadena Fair and Equitable Housing Charter Amendment.
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Community Classes and Workshops for
Older Adults.
Classes take place at 9:30 am on the first Wednesday of each moth at the Jackie Robinson Community Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103
Classes are taught by Independence at Home, a SCAN Community Service.
Open to ages 50+.
For more information, call (626) 744-7300.
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Dena Juneteenth
"Let Freedom Ring"
Saturday, June 15
Metropolitan Baptist Church
2283 N. fair Oaks Ave, 91001
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Pasadena Memorial Day Commemoration to Honor Fallen Heroes
The City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Veterans Day Committee will honor the sacrifice of our fallen heroes at the Pasadena Memorial Day Commemoration on Monday, May 27, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Memorial Park, 85 E. Holly St.
The ceremony will include the reading of 320 names of the men and women from Pasadena who lost their lives during World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and other conflicts. The Condor Squadron will perform a missing man formation flyover, paying tribute to those who did not return from the battle. As a final homage to the fallen, the event will conclude with funeral honors performed by the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, symbolizing the respect and gratitude owed to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
The event is open to the public, and all community members are invited to join in remembrance and reflection during this solemn ceremony.
This event is sponsored by the City of Pasadena Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Department, The Rose Bowl Stadium, and the Pasadena Management Association.
To request materials in alternative formats or other accommodations, please contact (626) 744-7311. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.
Stay connected to the City of Pasadena! Visit us online at www.CityOfPasadena.net; follow us on Twitter at @PasadenaGov, and Instagram and Facebook at @CityOfPasadena; or call the City Service Center Monday through Friday during business hours at (626) 744-7311.
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REVISED NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Notice is hereby given that a public meeting on an Amendment to the Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges for fiscal year 2025 will be held by the Pasadena City Council at the time and place listed below:
DATE: May 20, 2024
TIME: 5:30 P.M.
PLACE: City Hall, Council Chambers
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S-249
Pasadena, CA 91101
Public Information: All interested persons may submit correspondence to correspondence@cityofpasadena.net prior to the start of the meeting. During the meeting and prior to the close of the public hearing, members of the public may provide live public comment. Please refer to the agenda when posted for instructions on how to provide
live public comment.
This Amendment increases certain taxes, fees, and charges, excluding New Year's Day revenues and Admission Tax, listed on the Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges (last adopted by the City Council on May 22, 2023) by the CPI (3.3570%) for Fiscal Year 2025 beginning July I, 2024. This includes all taxes, licenses, and a number of certain
permits which are billed or assessed and collected throughout the year when due. The estimated revenue increase to the General Fund is $155,500 and $264,200 to the Non-General Funds. The existing amount or rate and the proposed amount or rate and the associated activity are listed below, after the related notice of public hearing.
REVISED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing on an Amendment to Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges for fiscal year 2025 will be held by the Pasadena City Council at the time and place listed below:
DATE: June 3, 2024
TIME: 5:30 P.M.
PLACE: City Hall, Council Chambers
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S-249
Pasadena, CA 91 IO I
Please refer to the City Council agenda for instructions on how to view
a live stream of the meeting. The meeting agenda will be posted at:
http://ww2.cityofpasadena.net/councilagendas/counci1 agenda.asp
Public Information: All interested persons may submit correspondence to correspondence@cityofpasadena.net prior to the start of the meeting. During the meeting and prior to the close of the public hearing, members of the public may provide live public comment. Please refer to the agenda when posted for instructions on how to provide
live public comment.
This Amendment increases certain taxes, fees, and charges, excluding New Year's Day revenues and Admission Tax, listed on the Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges (last adopted by the City Council on May 22, 2023) by the CPI (3.3570%) for Fiscal Year 2025 beginning July 1, 2024. This includes all taxes, licenses, and a number of certain
permits which are billed or assessed and collected throughout the year when due. The estimated revenue increase to the General Fund is $155,500 and $264,200 to the Non-General Funds. The existing amount or rate and the proposed amount or rate and the associated activity are listed as follows:
ADA: To request a disability-related modification or accommodation necessary to facilitate meeting participation, please contact the City Clerk's Office as soon as possible at (626) 7 44-4124 or cityclerk@cityo[pasadena.net.
Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.
Copies of the Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges, as well as supporting documentation, will be available on the City's website https://www.cityofpasadena.net/finance/general-fund/fees-tax-schedules/. Written comments may be sent to the Finance Director, at the Department of Finance, 3rd floor, 100 N. Garfield Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101.
(626) 744-4355.
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CITY OF PASADENA ANNOUNCES 710 RECONNECTING COMMUNITIES’ ORAL HISTORY PROJECT AND SURVEY
An Initiative Capturing Stories Shaped by The State Route 710 (SR 710) Freeway Construction
PASADENA, Calif.— The City of Pasadena has begun the oral history component of the Historic Project for the City’s 710 Stub Master Plan. The oral history portion, one of three parts, aims to capture and acknowledge the diverse stories of community members displaced by the SR 710 Freeway (710) construction project.
In order for Caltrans to create the path for the planned 710 in the 1960s and the 1970s, thousands of residents, local businesses, and community institutions were displaced through the eminent domain process.
Former residents and family members of those personally impacted by the 710 construction are invited to share their experience via an online oral history survey, which includes a Community Input Tool. The tool and survey are designed to capture data, stories, and lived experiences in an engaging manner. These stories and perspectives are important to compiling a comprehensive narrative of experiences from residents who were impacted by the construction of the 710. The City is committed to the inclusivity of its diverse community and understands that every story will contribute to the rich tapestry of the Historic Project’s oral history.
The online survey will open for submissions on Monday, April 29, and will close on Sunday, June 30, 2024. The survey is available in a variety of languages including English, Japanese, and Spanish. It will cover a wide range of topics including, but not limited to:
· Family and personal experiences with the SR 710 Freeway Construction
· Historical significance of the freeway construction on the Pasadena community
· Environmental, social, and economic impacts of the construction project
The information collected in the survey will be analyzed and used to select candidates for preliminary interviews conducted by an experienced historian. Please visit Bit.ly/OralHistoryInput to get started.
Be the storyteller of your experience or of your family’s and contribute to this important collective effort. Alternatively, you may contact our team by phone from Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at (626) 405-4848 to request a printed copy of the survey or to speak with the City's consultant working on this project. A voicemail recording will be available 24/7 if the public reaches us outside the hours mentioned above.
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Family Fun Day
Saturday, May 25
11 -3p.m.
La Pintoresca Park
45 E. Washington Blvd.
Enjoy arts and crafts, tiny tot area, bubble zone, free food, bingo, skateboarding expo, and much more!
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Spring/Summer 2024 Recreation Program Guide
Join low-cost programs and FREE festive events!
La guía del programa de recreación primavera/verano 2024
¡Únase a programas de bajo costo y eventos festivos GRATIS!
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The Brenner Park Playground Improvement Project provides for the planning and design of new playground play structures, and the installation of a new rubberized play surface for increased safety and ADA compliance.
The existing playground equipment at Brenner Park was installed in 2009. The equipment has since become obsolete and has less play value than the new equipment installed at other parks. The replacement of the play equipment will provide a play environment of consistent quality with those recently installed at McDonald Park, Desiderio Park, and the new Playhouse Village Park. In addition, the new rubberized play surface will increase and enhance ADA accessibility and compliance.
en español:
El Proyecto de mejora del patio de juegos de Brenner Park prevé la planificación y el diseño de nuevas estructuras de juego en el parque infantil y la instalación de una nueva superficie de juego de caucho para mayor seguridad y cumplimiento de la ADA.
El equipo de juegos existente en Brenner Park se instaló en 2009. Desde entonces, el equipo se ha vuelto obsoleto y tiene menos valor de juego que el nuevo equipo instalado en otros parques. El reemplazo del equipo de juego proporcionará un ambiente de juego de calidad consistente con los instalados recientemente en McDonald Park, Desiderio Park y el nuevo Playhouse Village Park. Además, la nueva superficie de juego de goma aumentará y mejorará la accesibilidad y el cumplimiento de la ADA.
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Pasadena Paramedic Subscription Service
The Pasadena Paramedic Subscription Program is a voluntary membership program for paramedic services and emergency ambulance transportation. Every dollar received by the program is used to enhance emergency medical services to the community and to improve our local paramedic system.
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City Service Center
"One Call to City Hall"
(626) 744-7311
Call Center Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Visit the website and download the CSC App!
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Contact the District 3 Office
Comuníquese con la Oficina del Distrito 3
Call us at/Llamenos al (626) 744-4738
Crime (non-emergency)
If this is an emergency, call 9-1-1
For non-emergencies, call (626) 744-4241
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Lisa Barrios
District Liaison
626-744-4738
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FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINKS:
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CITY OF PASADENA
100 North Garfield Avenue
Suite S228 Pasadena,
California 91101
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