02 04/25/2022
Councilmember Rivas asked for an explanation of the Police Department’s building renovation project.
Councilmember Kennedy asked about the resurfacing of the basketball courts at Brenner Park and discouraged closure of the courts unless it’s for the resurfacing.
Councilmember Williams asked staff to find creative ways to add pedestrian friendly street lights to existing cobra lighting light poles and to seek additional funding sources.
The Committee and City Council members discussed the installation of pickle ball courts at McDonald Park and McKinley School and the gopher problem and artificial turf installation at Hamilton Park. Chair Gordo suggested staff conduct outreach and work with Councilmember Masuda and the Mayor’s office when considering options for the turf installation.
Discussion was held regarding the status of the Sierra Madre Blvd. median improvement project. Councilmember Masuda suggested one department take the lead on the project and Mayor Gordo asked staff to prioritize this project after the budget process and to report back on the status.
Gloria Acevedo, Recording Secretary, reported receiving one letter providing comments on the item, distributed to the Committee and City Council, and posted online.
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING
Laura Rubio-Cornejo, Director of Transportation, provided introductory comments and Nader Asmar, Principal Engineer, provided a PowerPoint presentation and responded to questions.
Councilmember Williams requested an explanation on the gas tax being only 1% of the Capital Improvement Budget and suggested gathering input from the business community on public works projects, to properly notify business owners of scheduling timelines, and to consider input from this group.
Mayor Gordo asked about the North Fair Oaks reconfiguration traffic pedestrian improvements and asked staff to prioritize the El Molino corridor as portions of the road are uneven, there is high traffic and speeding, and it has high pedestrian traffic.
One public comment was provided in support of the enhancement project at the Pasadena Playhouse Village.
Brian Wallace representing the Pasadena Playhouse Village