Year: 2015

PASADENA, Calif.—The Pasadena City Council on June 1, 2015 adopted the City’s Level 2 Water Supply Shortage Plan requiring additional mandatory water restrictions for residents and businesses effective immediately due to the severe drought in California. The Council action to adopt the Level 2 Plan: Bans outdoor watering on Thursdays. Outdoor watering is now allowed only on two days per week, Tuesdays and Saturdays, before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m. Adopts a 28-percent water conservation goal citywide that aligns Pasadena with mandated reductions... continue reading »"Level 2 Water Shortage Plan Adopted 2 Day Only Outdoor Watering"

A three-part ceremony laced with light-hearted laughter saw the dissolution of one City Council and the swearing in of the next at Pasadena City Hall Monday afternoon and evening. Bill Bogaard became a private citizen once again, as did Vice Mayor Jacque Robinson. Mayor Terry Tornek was officially sworn in as Pasadena’s new Mayor, along with incoming Tyron Hampton and re-elected Margaret McAustin, Gene Masuda, and Steve Madison as Councilmembers. As the Council’s first business, Councilmember Gene Masuda was unanimously elected... continue reading »"Mayor Terry Tornek and City Councilmembers Sworn Into Office; Councilmember Gene Masuda Elected Vice-Mayor"