The Pasadena City Council on Monday unanimously voted to appoint Jessica Rivas to fill the District 5 seat vacated by Mayor Victor Gordo. The council passed the motion after Rivas, Michael Warner, Martha Shenkenberg and Patrick Amsbry made their cases for the ... More »
The City Council on Monday is scheduled to hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to a development agreement on a project that has fallen far short of its local hiring and local participation quotas. Lincoln Properties is building 10 West Walnut, a 210,0... More »
The City Council’s Finance Committee on Wednesday unanimously approved amendments to the city’s general operating budget. Several one-time savings passed by the committee include: $1.89 million in construction and demolition program deposit forfeitures. For... More »
[UPDATED] The City Council’s Finance Committee unanimously voted to restore a full-time liaison to the mayor’s office and add a management analyst staffing position for the new Civilian Police Oversight Commission (CPOC). “Historically, the Mayor and each City... More »
There’s good news for people looking to rehabilitate their homes. The city is offering two Zoom meetings on its Home Enhancement Loan Program (HELP). Interested homeowners can attend the meetings at noon Feb. 24 and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 25. As part of the program, h... More »
[UPDATED] The city began the formal process of seeking an Independent Police Auditor (IPA) to advise the newly-created 11-member Community Police Oversight Commission on Wednesday. Eligible firms or individuals are encouraged to review the Request for Proposal... More »
State Sen. Anthony Portantino (D-La Cañada Flintridge) has introduced legislation that would require elementary schools to screen students for dyslexia. Senate Bill 237 would require the state Board of Education, beginning in the 2022-23 school year, to provi... More »
The City Council on Thursday will conduct its second meeting of the week when it convenes to appoint a new representative for District 5. The seat, which has been held by former Councilmember Victor Gordo, became vacant after Gordo was elected mayor in the Nov... More »
On Monday, Pasadena’s city council dug deep in a study session to better understand the differences and similarities between a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) transportation analysis and the city’s own local mobility plans. Vehicle Miles Traveled, ... More »
The Pasadena City Council on Monday adopted the city’s recommended federal and state legislative platforms for the coming year. The city’s political platforms were first presented to the City Council’s Legislative Policy Committee. The platforms are prepared e... More »
In a recent memo to City Manager Steve Mermell, Planning Director David Reyes provided an update on three housing bills signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and how they impact Pasadena. “Numerous new laws have been passed by the state Legislature and signed by the Gov... More »
The City Council’s weekly consent calendar typically contains several items up for consideration that can be passed with a sweep motion and a single vote. That will not be the case at Monday’s council meeting. This week, there is just one item on Monday’s con... More »
