McMillan, Acquanette (Netta)
From: Bautista, Glory
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2022 5:35 PM
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Subject: rezone religious land for affordable housing
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Hi Mayor and City Council,
I am writing in support of the proposal to rezone religious land in Pasadena for affordable housing. I am writing in hopes you will support this effort.
I live in East Pasadena in a beautiful home, on a very quiet street. However driving around Pasadena, I am reminded that not everyone gets this same privilege. I wish for that, and so am joining in support of this proposal in hopes it will make some change.
I can imagine these kinds of proposals are very complicated. I also know that with every proposal there are political negotiations one has to make. I fear that unless these aspects and particularities are given attention, the zoning amendment will pass but be unpractical to carry out. Pasadena needs more affordable housing. And this proposal has the potential to respond to this need. Please consider the letter from Making Housing and Community Happen (MHCH) which addresses the factors that need addressing in order for this proposal to be adequate.
Thank you,
Glory
Rev. Glory Neail Bautista, BCC | she/her/hers (What's this?) ACPE Certified Educator
Methodist Hospital of Southern California
300 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
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05/23/2022
Item 18
1 McMillan, Acquanette (Netta)
From: Angel Cheng
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2022 8:53 PM
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Subject: Rezone religious land for affordable housing
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Dear Mayor and City Council,
I am one of the pastors at First Baptist Church of Pasadena, and I support the proposal to rezone religious land in Pasadena for affordable housing.
There are ways that this zoning amendment can be written that will assure that it will work and actually produce affordable housing, and there are ways that it can be written that will assure that it will not work. For example, if the amendment allows for sufficient density at each site, then projects will be financially feasible, and the zoning amendment will work. But if it does not allow enough density at each site, then projects won't be financially feasible, and the zoning amendment will be virtually useless.
There are other factors, such as the process of approval for each project, that will have bearing on whether the zoning amendment will work or not.
Making Housing and Community Happen (MHCH) has addressed these factors in their letter, so I recommend that the council seriously consider what MHCH has proposed.
We desperately need more affordable housing in Pasadena. Please pass a zoning amendment that works to create more affordable housing.
Thank you.
Best regards,
Angel Cheng
05/23/2022
Item 18
1 McMillan, Acquanette (Netta)
From: Bert Newton
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2022 9:58 PM
To: PublicComment-AutoResponse
Cc: Jill Shook; Mario Morales
Subject: Item #18
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Dear Mark Jomsky,
Please find attached 15 letters signed by members of New Guiding Light Missionary Baptist Church in support of rezoning religious land for affordable housing.
Rev. Bert Newton
Making Housing and Community Happen
05/23/2022
Item 18
Date: 3/2/2022
Dear City Council,
I ask for your support of proposal to rezone
support of this innovative and much needed zone change because it congregational/institutional land for affordable housing. I am writing in will benefit the whole city, Wo desperately neod more affordable friends are being displaced, some moving to other states. housing in our community becausa it has become gentrified, and our churches in Pasadena would like to have affordable housing built on Churches would like to be part of the solution to this problem. Several we need this zoning changed as soon as possible! their property but cannot do so because of current zoning. That's why When affordable housing is built in Pasadena, preference is given to those who live or work here, or who have beon displaced because of soaring housing costs. That helps aleviate displacement and keeps our city diverse and vibrant
who are clamoring for affordable housing. Today I urge you to listen to the voice of the people in our community Sincerely,
Namo: RAYMOND GALBIZATH
contact info: Lay
Church affiliation:
NEw Guiding- Light
Dato: Much 1, 2077-
Dear City Council,
I ask for your support of proposal to rezone
support of this innovative and much needed zone change because it congregational/institutional land for affordable housing. I am writing in will benefit the whole city. We desperately need more affordable friends are being displaced, some moving to other states. housing in our community because it has become gentrified, and our Churches would like to be part of the solution to this problem. Several churches in Pasadena would like to have affordable housing built on their property but cannot do so because of current zoning. That's why we need this zoning changed as soon as possible!
those who live or work here, or who have been displaced because of When affordable housing is built in Pasadena, preference is given to soaring housing costs. That helps alleviate displacement and keeps our city diverse and vibrant who are clamoring for affordable housing. Today f urge you to listen to the voice of the people in our community Sincerely.
Name: _ CHANDKA GALBREATH
Contact info: L
Church affiliation:
NEal Guiding light.
Date: May 8,2027
Dear City Council,
I ask for your support of proposal to rezone
support of this innovative and much needed zone change because it congregational/institutional land for affordable housing. I am writing in will benefit the whole city. We desperately need more affordable friends are being displaced, some moving to other states. housing in our community because it has become gentrified, and our Churches would like to be part of the solution to this problem. Several churches in Pasadena would like to have affordable housing built on we need this zoning changed as soon as possible! their property but cannot do so because of current zoning. That's why those who live or work here, or who have been displaced because of When affordable housing is built in Pasadena, preference is given to soaring housing costs. That helps alleviate displacement and keeps our city diverse and vibrant.
Today I urge you to listen to the voice of the people in our community who are clamoring for affordable housing.
Sincerely.
Contact info:
Church affiliation:
Tes uiding Fight MBS.
Date: 5/08/22
Dear City Council,
I ask for your support of proposal to rezone
support of this innovative and much needed zone change because it congregational/institutional land for affordable housing, 1 am writing in will benefit the whole city. We desperately need more affordable housing in our community because it has become gentrified, and our friends are being displaced, some moving to other states.
Churches would like to be part of the solution to this problem, Several churches in Pasadena would lice to have affordable housing built on we need this zoning changed as soon as possible! their property but cannot do so because of cument zoning. That's why those who live or work here, orwho have been displaced because of When affordable housing is buit in Pasadena, preference is given to soaring housing costs. That helps alleviate displacement and keeps our city diverse and vibrant. who are clamoring for affordable housing. Today I urge you to listen to the voice of the people in our community Sincerely,
Name:DIANE LEE
Contact info: sa
Church affillation:
New Guiding Light
Dato: 5/8\22
Dear City Council,
I ask for your support of proposal to rezone
support of this innovative and much needed zone change because it congregational/institutional land for affordable housing. I am writing in will benefit the whole city. We desperately need more affordable housing in our community because it has become gentrified, and our friends are being displaced, some moving to other states. churches in Pasadena would like to have affordable housing built on Churches would like to be part of the solution to this problem. Several their property but cannot do so because of current zoning. That's why we need this zoning changed as soon as possible! When affordable housing is built in Pasadena, preference is given to those who live or work here, or who have been displaced because of soaring housing costs. That helps alleviate displacement and keeps our city diverse and vibrant Today I urge you to listen to the voice of the people in our community who are clamoring for affordable housing.
Sincerely.
Name: Patnara B Simms
Contact info see
Church affiliation:
New Guiding Laht
Missionary Baptist Church
Date 5/8/22
Dear City Council,
1 ask for your support of proposal to rezone
congregational/institutional land for affordable housing. I am writing in support of this innovative and much neoded zone change because it will benefit the whole city. We desperately need more affordable housing in our community because it has become gentrified, and our friends are being displaced, some moving to other states. churches in Pasadena would like to have affordable housing built on Churches would like to be part of the solution to this problem. Several we need this zoning changed as soon as possible! their property but cannot do so because of current zoning. That's why When affordable housing is built in Pasadena, preference is given to those who live or work here, or who have been displaced because of soaring housing costs. That helps alleviate displacement and keaps our city diverse and vibrant Today urge you to listen to the voice of the people in our community who are clamoring for affordable housing.
Sincerely.
Nano. Nyra Simms
Contact info:
Church affiliation:
New Gurding Light
Mssionary Baphst Church
Date: 5/7/22
Dear City Council,
I ask for your support of proposal to rezone
support of this innovative and much neaded zone change because it congregational/institutional land for affordable housing. I am writing in housing in our community because it has become gentrified, and our will benefit the whole city, We desperately need more affordable friends are being displaced, some moving to other states. churches in Pasadena would like to have affordable housing built on Churches would like to be part of the solution to this problem. Several their property but cannot do so because of current zoning. That's why we need this zoning changed as soon as possible! those who live or work here, or who have been displaced because of When affordable housing is built in Pasadena, preference is given to soaring housing costs. That helps alleviate displacement and keeps our city diverse and vibrant who are clamoring for affordable housing. Today I urge you to listen to the voice of the people in our community Sincerely.
Name: Betty BLACK
Contact info:
Church affiliation:
new Ludrip Right
Date:.. 22
Dear City Council,
I ask for your support of proposal to razone
congregational/institutional land for affordable housing. I am writing in support of this innovative and much needed zone change because it housing In our community because it has become gentrified, and our will benefit the whole city. We desperately need more affordable friends are being displaced, some moving to other states. churches in Pasadena would like to have affordable housing built on Churches would like to be part of the solution to this problem. Several we need this zoning changed as scon as possible! their property but cannot do so because of current zoning. That's why those who live or work here, or who have been displaced because of When affordable housing is built in Pasadena, preference is given to soaring housing costs. That helps alleviate displacement and keeps our city diverse and vibrant. who are clamoring for affordable housing. Today I urge you to listen to the voice of the people in our community Sincerely.
Name: Shavown Gardiner Car
Contact info:
Church affiliation:
Abundant Harvest lift
Date: 5-8-22
Dear City Council,
I ask for your support of proposal to rezone
support of this innovative and much neoded zone change because it congregational/institutional land for affordable housing. I am writing in housing In our community because it has become gentrified, and our will benefit the whole city, We desperately need more affordable friends are being displaced, some moving to other states. churches in Pasadena would like to have affordable housing built on Churches would like to be part of the solution to this problem, Several their property but cannot do so because of current zoning. That's why we need this zoning changed as soon as possible!
those who live or work here, or who have been displaced because of When affordable housing is buit in Pasadona, preference is given to soaring housing costs. That helps alleviate displacement and keeps our city diverse and vibrant Today I urge you to listen to the voice of the people in our community who are clamoring for affordable housing, Sincerely,
Name: Leslie Nichas
Contact info:
Church affiliation:
New Guiding Light Missomay
Baptist chuch
Date: S/8/zz
Dear City Council,
I ask for your support of proposal to rezone
congregational/institutional land for affordable housing. I am writing in support of this innovative and much needed zone change because it will benefit the whole city. We desperately need more affordable friends are being displaced, some moving to other states. housing in our community because it has become gentrified, and our churches in Pasadena would like to have affordable housing built on Churches would like to be part of the solution to this problem. Several wa need this zoning changed as soon as possible! their property but cannot do so because of current zoning. That's why those who live or work here, or who have been displaced because of When affordable housing is buit in Pasadena, preference is given to soaring housing costs. That helps alleviate displacament and keeps our city diverse and vibrant Today l urge you to listen to the voice of the people in our community who are clamoring for affordable housing.
Sincerely,
Name: Chant Wiser
Contact info:
Church affiliation:
New Guidingliqu
Date: 8- may. 2022
Dear City Council,
I ask for your support of proposal to rezone
support of this innovative and much needed zone change because it congregational/institutional land for affordable housing. I am writing in will benefit the whole city. We desperately need more affordable housing In our community because it has become gentrified, and our friends are being displaced, some moving to other states.
Churches would like to be part of the solution to this problem. Several churches in Pasadena would like to have affordable housing built on their property but cannot do so because of current zoning. That's why we need this zoning changed as soon as possible! When affordable housing is built in Pasadena, preference is given to those who live or work here, or who have been displaced because of our city diverse and vibrant soaring housing costs. That helps alleviate displacement and keeps who are clamoring for affordable housing. Today I urge you to listen to the voice of the people in our community Sincerely,
Name: Staet LEsTER
Contact info:
Church affiliation:
New Guating Lizar missianet
Brooss ChicA
5/8 12022
Date:
Dear City Council,
I ask for your support of proposal to razone
support of this innovative and much needed zone change because it congregational/institutional land for affordable housing. I am writing in housing in our community because it has become gentrified, and our will benefit the whole city. We desperately need more affordable friends are being displaced, some moving to other states.
Churches would like to be part of the solution to this problem. Several churches in Pasadena would like to have affordabie housing built on their property but cannot do so because of current zoning. That's why we need this zoning changed as soon as possible! those who live or work here, orwho have been displaced because of When affordable housing is buit in Pasadena, preference is given to our city diverse and vibrant soaring housing costs. That helps alleviate displacement and keeps who are clamoring for affordable housing. Today I urge you to listen to the voice of the people in our community Sincerely,
ReGina Jones
Name:
Contact info:
Church affiliation:
News Guiding Light M.B.C.
Dato: 5-8-22
Dear City Council,
I ask for your support of proposal to rezone
support of this innovative and much needed zone change because it congregational/institutional land for affordable housing. I am writing in will benefit the whole city. We desperately need more affordabla housing in our community because it has become gentrified, and our friends are being displaced, some moving to other states.
Churches would like to be part of the solution to this problem. Several churches in Pasadena would like to have affordable housing built on their property but cannot do so because of current zoning. That's why wo need this zoning changed as soon as possible! those who live or work here, or who have been displaced because of When affordable housing is built in Pasadena, preference is given to soaring housing costs. That helps alleviate displacement and keeps our city diverse and vibrant.
Today I urge you to listen to the voice of the people in our community who are clamoring for affordable housing.
Sincerely.
Name: Mataxia Williams
Contact info:
Church affiliation:
New Cool Gilt Batet
Date: 5.8-23
Dear City Council,
I ask for your support of proposal to rezone
congregational/institutional land for affordable housing. I am writing in support of this innovative and much needed zone change because it will benefit the whole city. We desperately need more affordable housing in our community because it has become gentrified, and our friends are being displaced, some moving to other states.
Churches would like to be part of the solution to this problem. Several churches in Pasadena would like to have affordable housing built on their property but cannot do so because of current zoning. That's why we need this zoning changed as soon as possible!
When affordable housing is built in Pasadena, preference is given to those who live or work here, or who have been displaced because of soaring housing costs. That helps alleviate displacement and keeps our city diverse and vibrant.
Today I urge you to listen to the voice of the people in our community who are clamoring for affordable housing.
Sincerely,
Wanda Band
Contact info:
Church affiliation:
04-08-2022
Dato:
Dear City Council,
I ask for your support of proposal to rezone
congregational/institutional land for affordable housing. I am writing in support of this innovative and much needed zone change because it will benefit the whole city. We desperately need more affordable housing in our community because it has become gentrified, and our friends are being displaced, some moving to other states.
Churches would like to be part of the solution to this problem. Several churches in Pasadena would like to have affordable housing built on their property but cannot do so because of current zoning. That's why we need this zoning changed as soon as possible!
When affordable housing is built in Pasadena, preference is given to those who live or work here, or who have been displaced because of soaring housing costs. That helps alleviate displacement and keeps our city diverse and vibrant.
Today l urge you to listen to the voice of the people in our community who are clamoring for affordable housing.
Sincerely,
Mellé Anda
Name:
Contact info:
Church affiliation:
NOL PARTIt
McMillan, Acquanette (Netta)
From: Gretchen
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2022 10:31 PM
To: PublicComment-AutoResponse
Subject: Rezone religious land for affordable housing
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Dear Mayor and City Council
I attend First Baptist Church of Pasadena, and I support the proposal to rezone religious land in Pasadena for affordable housing.
There are ways that this zoning amendment can be written that will assure that it will work and actually produce affordable housing, and there are ways that it can be written that will assure that it will not work. For example, if the amendment allows for sufficient density at each site, then projects will be financially feasible, and the zoning amendment will work. But if it does not allow enough density at each site, then projects won't be financially feasible, and the zoning amendment will be virtually useless.
There are other factors, such as the process of approval for each project, that will have bearing on whether the zoning amendment will work or not.
Making Housing and Community Happen (MHCH) has addressed these factors in their letter, so I recommend that the council seriously consider what MHCH has proposed.
We desperately need more affordable housing in Pasadena. Please pass a zoning amendment that works to create more affordable housing.
Thank you.
Gretchen
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05/23/2022
Item 18
McMillan, Acquanette (Netta)
From: Rene J. Scheys
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2022 6:18 AM
To: PublicComment-AutoResponse
Subject: Rezone religious land for affordable housing
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Dear Mayor and City Council,
I am a resident of lasadena, I attend First Baptist Church of Pasadena, and I support the proposal to rezone religious land in Pasadena for affordable housing. There are ways that this zoning amendment can be written that will assure that it will work and actually produce affordable housing, and there are ways that it can be written that will assure that it will not work. For example, if the amendment allows for sufficient density at each site, then projects will be financially feasible, and the zoning amendment will work. But if it does not allow enough density at each site, then projects won't be financially feasible, and the zoning amendment will be virtually useless. There are other factors, such as the process of approval for each project, that will have bearing on whether the zoning amendment will work or not. Making Housing and Community Happen (MHCH) has addressed these factors in their letter, so I recommend that the council seriously consider what MHCH has proposed. We desperately need more affordable housing in Pasadena. Please pass a zoning amendment that works to create more affordable housing.
Thank you.
Rene Scheys
05/23/2022
Item 18
McMillan, Acquanette (Netta)
From: Iris and Jason Chen
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2022 10:01 AM
To: PublicComment-AutoResponse
Subject: Rezone religious land for affordable housing
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Dear Mayor and City Council,
I attend First Baptist Church of Pasadena, and I support the proposal to rezone religious land in Pasadena for affordable housing. As a resident of this community, I see the need to care for all our members, particularly the houseless. We desperately need more affordable housing in our city.
There are ways that this zoning amendment can be written that will assure that it will work and actually produce affordable housing, and there are ways that it can be written that will assure that it will not work. For example, if the amendment allows for sufficient density at each site, then projects will be financially feasible, and the zoning amendment will work. But if it does not allow enough density at each site, then projects won't be financially feasible, and the zoning amendment will be virtually useless. There are other factors, such as the process of approval for each project, that will have bearing on whether the zoning amendment will work or not. Making Housing and Community Happen (MHCH) has addressed these factors in their letter, so I recommend that the council seriously consider what MHCH has proposed.
We need more creative solutions and action to support the most vulnerable in our community. Please pass a zoning amendment that works to create more affordable housing. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Iris Chen
05/23/2022
Item 18
McMillan, Acquanette (Netta)
From: Jochen Strack
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2022 10:13 AM
To: PublicComment-AutoResponse
Subject: Supporting affordable housing on church land
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Honorable members of Pasadena City Council,
Thank you very much to the Mayor for setting up a housing task force, and to my district representative John Kennedy for his strong support for affordable housing for many years.
I would kindly like to ask the City Council to allow more affordable housing on church land. I am a nurse and given the housing prices now I can no longer afford to by a home in Pasadena. Therefore I continue to rent but the rents here are driving many people like myself out.
I worked with homeless people and people below the poverty level in Pasadena as a nurse practitioner. I have witnessed the great importance of stable housing on people's lives and contribution to our city.
Thank you for your kind considerations!
Sincerely,
Jochen Strack
Pasadena
05/23/2022
Item 18
McMillan, Acquanette (Netta)
From: Erica Romero
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2022 1:23 PM
To: PublicComment-AutoResponse
Subject: Rezone Religious Land for Affordable Housing
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Dear Mayor and City Council,
I support the proposal to rezone religious land in Pasadena for affordable housing.
I attend Church in Pasadena and with so much need for affordable housing, it only makes sense for churches such as ours to be able to share that land and space wisely.
There are ways that this zoning amendment can be written that will assure that it will work and actually produce affordable housing, and there are ways that it can be written that will assure that it will not work. For example, if the amendment allows for sufficient density at each site, then projects will be financially feasible, and the zoning amendment will work. But if it does not allow enough density at each site, then projects won't be financially feasible, and the zoning amendment will be virtually useless.
There are other factors, such as the process of approval for each project, that will have bearing on whether the zoning amendment will work or not.
Making Housing and Community Happen (MHCH) has addressed these factors in their letter, so I recommend that the council seriously consider what MHCH has proposed.
We desperately need more affordable housing in Pasadena. Please pass a zoning amendment that works to create more affordable housing.
This is a vitally important step, and Pasadena can be a leader in designing creative solutions to housing challenges; thereby providing for the needs of many families currently unhoused or who could end up in homelessness very soon.
Please take this consideration very seriously.
Many vulnerable people are depending on your thoughtful deliberation and bold votes.
Sincerely,
Erica Romero
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Erica Romero
Spiritual Director 05/23/2022
Item 18
1 Matthew 25/Mateo 25 So Cal, Board Member
Standing with and Defending the Vulnerable in the name of Jesus 2 McMillan, Acquanette (Netta)
From: Jason Ellis
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2022 2:21 PM
To: PublicComment-AutoResponse
Subject: Rezone religious land for affordable housing
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Dear Mayor and City Council
I attend First Baptist Church of Pasadena, and I support the proposal to rezone religious land in Pasadena for affordable housing.
There are ways that this zoning amendment can be written that will assure that it will work and actually produce affordable housing, and there are ways that it can be written that will assure that it will not work. For example, if the amendment allows for sufficient density at each site, then projects will be financially feasible, and the zoning amendment will work. But if it does not allow enough density at each site, then projects won't be financially feasible, and the zoning amendment will be virtually useless.
There are other factors, such as the process of approval for each project, that will have bearing on whether the zoning amendment will work or not.
Making Housing and Community Happen (MHCH) has addressed these factors in their letter, so I recommend that the council seriously consider what MHCH has proposed.
We desperately need more affordable housing in Pasadena. Please pass a zoning amendment that works to create more affordable housing.
Thank you!! I appreciate you taking the time to read this.
Jason Ellis
05/23/2022
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