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Please ask the City Clerk to distribute these letters for Agenda item A.
Thank you,
BMichael B. Bell
Broker Lie. #01164731
Sotheby's International Realty
Office: 626.796.4100
111/03/2025
ITEM A
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To the Honorable Members of the Pasadena City Council,
On behalf of the Huntington Health executive team, it is a privilege to submit this letter of introduction in support of Huntington's application and offer to purchase the block of homes adjacent to our campus. Our intent in proposing the acquisition and subsequent rehabilitation of these homes is to preserve and strengthen the legacy of medical care in Pasadena and the Greater San Gabriel Valley.
For over 125 years, Huntington Hospital has functioned as a vital resource for our community. Beyond remaining a cornerstone of healing and hope for patients and families, it has stood as a sanctuary during times of crisis - from the COVID-19 pandemic to the recent Eaton fire. Our commitment to the health and safety of Pasadena residents remains unwavering.
As part of our stewardship, we envision restoring and landscaping the homes in a manner that honors the architectural heritage and history of Pasadena. This effort is not only about preservation - it is about progress. We seek to create a sustainable future for our medical center and the people who make its mission possible.
A vital element of this proposal is the opportunity to address the pressing need for accessible and affordable housing for our frontline staff. Many of our dedicated physicians, nurses, technicians, and support personnel travel long distances each day, driven by their loyalty to Huntington and a deep commitment to sen/ing the Pasadena community. By rehabilitating and repurposing these homes, we aim to offer nearby housing options that ease commutes and improve overall quality of life. In addition to supporting those who serve, this initiative may also allow us to explore transitional care solutions, preserving hospital bed availability for patients in greatest need.
We respectfully ask for your support in this endeavor, which we believe serves the greater good of Pasadena. Thank you for your consideration and continued partnership in advancing the health and well-being of our community.
Sincerely,
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Interim President and Chief Clinical Officer
Jinhee Nguyen, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer
Wafaa Alrashid, MD
Chief of Medical Staff
Pasadena City Council Members
October 29,2025
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100 North GarfieldAve
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Dear Honorable Members of the Pasadena City Council,
On behalf of Huntington Health, I am writing to express our strong interest in being selected as the buyer for the ten Caltrans properties currently offered for sale by the City.
Our proposal, submitted on October 11, 2025, reflects our shared commitment to Pasadena's future and our belief that we can be exceptional long-term stewards of these historic homes.
As a 128-year-old Pasadena institution, Huntington Health has been deeply rooted in the well-being of this community. The health of our city depends on the care we provide each day, and that care depends on our physicians, nurses, and staff—many of whom struggle to find affordable housing near the hospital. The lack of attainable homes in Pasadena directly affects our ability to recruit and retain the healthcare professionals who sustain our mission. Addressing this issue is central to our proposal and aligns with the City's broader goals for inclusive and sustainable housing.
Our vision for the Caltrans homes is threefold: first, to preserve and respect the historic architecture that defines these properties; second, to renovate them for use as high-quality, affordable rental or ownership opportunities for Huntington employees; and third, to create a thoughtfully designed, campus-like setting with landscaped common areas that Integrate seamlessly into the surrounding neighborhood and the future redevelopment of the 710 corridor, Huntington Health has the financial capacity, long-term perspective, and environmental sensitivity to ensure that this project becomes an enduring part of Pasadena's housing legacy.
We value our ongoing partnership with the City—most recently on the development of the Kohl Medical Center—and we look forward to the opportunity to collaborate again on this meaningful community initiative. Thank you for your time, consideration, and continued commitment to our Pasadena community.
Sincerely,
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