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C;TY OF:T*'A Mayor Victor Gordo and Pasadena City Council 100 North Garfield Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91105
VIA EMAIL TO: [email protected]
March 22,2023
Dear Mayor Gordo and Council Members,
Crown City Billiards is a member in good standing of the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Yanez is a conscientious operator and runs a good business with a loyal clientele. He has worked very hard to attract young professionals, people from the neighborhood and people like myself who enjoy billiards in a fun, friendly and safe environment.
I live four blocks from Crown City Billiards and have never seen anything at all troublesome at the business since Mr. Yanez took ownership.
I served on the Board of the Bungalow Heaven Neighborhood Association (from 1989-2005) and on the Pasadena City Council (from 1995-2007) when it was Jerr/s Billiards. t do not recall ever getting a complaint or even a concern about the billiard parlor or its operating hours in either of those capacities.
We want to maintain locally owned small businesses in Pasadena, especially those that are unique and have a steady and loyal customer base. Crown City Billiards is such a business that contributes to the character of our city and the enjoyment of its customers. It is the last remaining billiard parlor in Pasadena and should be given every consideration.
Further, right now between Washington and Claremont on the east side of Lake the Big Lots store, Bonnie B's BBQ and the former check cashing business have closed recently. Making it impossible for Mr. Yanez to maintain his business as it has always been allowed could lead to another closure.
How do you revitalize an area when businesses that attract desirable customers to the area are closing? Please retain the non-conforming use and the hours associated with that designation and allow Crown City Billiards to remain open until lam.
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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44 North Mentor Avenue • Pasadena, California 91106-1745 626-795-3355 ph • 626-795-5603 fax • www.pasadena-chamberorg