The Pasadena Hearing Officer will review three regular cases and one minor case in a public hearing at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2. These cases include proposals for new customer parking lots, residential condominiums, and rebuilt drive-thrus. Members of the com... More »
Councilman John Kennedy told Pasadena Now on Friday that has stepped down as chair of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee (PSC). Kennedy formally resigned on Nov. 23 in a letter to Mayor-elect Victor Gordo that read, “I am immediately retiring from the ... More »
During a City Council review of Pasadena’s affordable housing policies and production, Mayor-elect Victor Gordo on Monday called for the formation of a housing commission early next year. “I think we need to be bold as we look to the future of affordable hous... More »
The Pasadena City Council on Monday unanimously approved the submittal of an application for $1,220,949 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Community Development Block Grant CV Round 3 Program Year 2020-2021 (CD... More »
Pasadena officials Monday indicated they had no immediate plans for the city to enforce an L.A. County Public Health Department order that bans outdoor dining at restaurants as a means of combating a surge in COVID-19 cases – though that could change down the ... More »
After acquiring the building under eminent domain 10 years ago for $8.3 million, the City Council on Monday took a forward step in finally solidifying a project for the city’s historically significant but long neglected YWCA building. On Monday, the City Counc... More »
In March, a California Affordable Housing Needs Report, published by the California Housing Partnership, suggested there was a drastic need for more affordable housing in California. Over the past few months, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated that need. On... More »
The City Council will deliberate on an amendment to the Tournament of Roses Association’s Master License Agreement (MLA) for 2020-21. The amendment would excuse and release both parties of responsibilities under the MLA. The agreement requires payments relate... More »
The consent calendar of Monday’s City Council agenda is jam-packed with items. The consent calendar is a multi-item portion of the City Council agenda that can be passed in its entirety with a sweep motion. Councilmembers have the option of pulling certain ite... More »
The City Council on Monday is expected to vote to allow the city manager to enter into exclusive negotiations with HRI Properties to develop a housing project at the dilapidated YWCA site. The developer is proposing a 179-room hotel with 165 rooms in a new 83,... More »
Fitch Credit Ratings and Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings have both affirmed “AA+” bond and credit ratings for Pasadena Water and Power, according to city officials. PWP officials recently submitted financial information for credit evaluation in anticipation... More »
The Pasadena Police Department is now another step closer to the 21st Century when it comes to technology. That step was taken Wednesday, when the City Council’s Public Safety Committee unanimously recommended the city spend almost $3.6 million on two new comp... More »
