Announcements

Pasadena’s Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban Takes Effect Next Month

Announcements
Beginning April 28, the use of gas-powered leaf blowers will be prohibited in the City of Pasadena. A new state law bans the sale of gas-powered leaf blowers by the start of 2024 to help achieve 100% zero emissions in California from small off-road engines (SOREs) by 2035. As part of SB 170, $27 million was available to sole proprietors and other small landscaping businesses to assist in the purchase of zero-emission SOREs, including leaf-blowing machines, lawnmowers and string trimmers. There is currently $17.2 million in... continue reading »"Pasadena’s Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban Takes Effect Next Month"

Caltrans Information on Pioneer Bridge/134 Freeway Barrier Project

Announcements, Projects & Reports
Caltrans hosted an in-person community meeting on March 12 about their construction project to improve the barriers on the Pioneer Bridge/134 freeway. Please click here to read the documents on the project provided by Caltrans. Residents can reach out to the contact listed below at any time during the project with any questions or concerns: Allison Colburn Public Information Officer, Caltrans (213) 200-8694 allison.colburn@dot.ca.gov

710 Stub Working Group Application Deadline Extended to February 17

Announcements
The deadline to apply for the 710 stub working group has been extended to February 17. If you want to be considered to be part of the community group that will help advise the City Council with high-level input on the vision, land use, transportation network, and related key policy topics for the 710 stub project area, fill out an application at this link and email it to smadison@cityofpasadena.net by the deadline.

City of Pasadena Commits to Achieving 100% Carbon Free Electricity by 2030

Announcements, Featured Stories
Pasadena is now committed to achieving 100% carbon free electricity by 2030. As far as I’m concerned, this is a unanimous mandate from the City Council, not a lofty, aspirational policy goal. If challenges such as the affordability of the new energy sources arise, we must find solutions and stay true to our commitment to go carbon free. If we need to subsidize low-income families, I'm all for that. If we need to look at different approaches to our rate... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Commits to Achieving 100% Carbon Free Electricity by 2030"

City of Pasadena Announces New Measure H Webpage and Rental Housing Board Application

Announcements, Featured Stories
Want to learn more about Measure H, the recent voter-approved rent control charter amendment? The City has established a new webpage on its website to keep the community informed about the Pasadena Fair and Equitable Housing Charter Amendment, which went into effect on December 22, 2022, and is now Article XVIII in the City Charter. The webpage provides an update on the background and implementation of the charter amendment, responsibilities of the future Rental Housing Board, and the proposed appointment... continue reading »"City of Pasadena Announces New Measure H Webpage and Rental Housing Board Application"

Apply for the 710 Stub Working Group

Announcements, Featured Stories
The application period for the City’s 710 Working Group is now open! It took more than half a century, but the enormous portion of West Pasadena–about 50 acres–known as the 710 “stub” has finally been relinquished to the City of Pasadena. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reconnect our city and re-envision what we want this historic space to be. If you want to be considered to be part of the community group that will help advise the City Council... continue reading »"Apply for the 710 Stub Working Group"

Long-Time District 6 Council Liaison Takako Suzuki Retires, Local Journalist Justin Chapman Appointed as Replacement

Announcements
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 20, 2022 PASADENA, Calif.—District 6 Councilmember Steve Madison has announced that District Liaison Takako Suzuki is retiring this month after 23 years of service. Local journalist Justin Chapman has been appointed to serve as the new District 6 city council liaison, effective Jan. 1, 2023. “Taka has been a terrific district liaison for West Pasadena and, like so many others, I’m very grateful for her 23 years of exemplary service. I wish her all the best in... continue reading »"Long-Time District 6 Council Liaison Takako Suzuki Retires, Local Journalist Justin Chapman Appointed as Replacement"

March 30, 2021 - Virtual Townhall Meeting: An Update on Public Safety

Announcements
Councilmember Steve Madison invites you to a VIRTUAL TOWN HALL MEETING: An Update on Public Safety with City of Pasadena Police Chief John Perez Area Commander Lt. Mario Ortiz Traffic Enforcement Officer Sgt. Anthony Rousso March 30, 2021 • 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Join the Webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87136517041 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16699006833,,87136517041# or +13462487799,,87136517041# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 900 6833 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 929 205... continue reading »"March 30, 2021 - Virtual Townhall Meeting: An Update on Public Safety"

Virtual Town Hall Meeting: Two Projects in The Lower Arroyo: November 10, 2020 • 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Announcements
Due to a late scheduling conflict, attendees will not be able to participate in the meeting though Channel 3 or Channel 99. All other means listed will be available. The meeting will be shown on KPAS/Channel 3 on Thursday, November 12th at 8 p.m. In addition to the scheduled topics, there will be a presentation on the One Arroyo Project. Please share this information with other interested parties. If you have questions, please call the District 6 Office at 626-744-4739... continue reading »"Virtual Town Hall Meeting: Two Projects in The Lower Arroyo: November 10, 2020 • 5:00 – 6:30 p.m."