Mountain View News Saturday, September 19, 2026 

City ManagerRecruitment 
Relaunched 


The Pasadena City Councilannounced that they haverelaunched a nationwide 
recruitment for the next 
city manager. To lead 
this important executive 
search, the city council hasengaged the California-
based executive search 
firm, The Byers Group.
With more than 15 yearsof experience, The ByersGroup helps public, private,
nonprofit, and educational 
organizations recruit bestin-
class leaders who make 
a lasting impact within theclient organizations and 
communities they serve.

 The next city managerwill oversee a general fundbudget of $365 million 
and a total budget of 
approximately $1.5 billion,
including $446 million 
for capital improvement 
projects and $110 million 
in appropriations for 
the city’s three operatingcompanies — the Rose 
Bowl Operating Company,
the Pasadena Center 
Operating Company, andthe Pasadena CommunityAccess Corporation. As theCity’s Chief AdministrativeOfficer, the city managerwill lead 15 departmentsand approximately 2,200staff, partnering with andsupporting the city council 
on policy development 
while directing the dayto-
day administration of acomplex organization.

 The next city manager willengaged the community of 
roughly 140,000 residents.

 Applications are accepted 
now through Friday,
October 16. The most 
qualified candidates will 
be invited to participate ininterviews in late October 
and early November 
officials said.

 For more information 
visit: cityofpasadena.net. 

San Marino 
Measure U 
Town Hall 


San Marino residents are 
invited to attend a Town 
Hall regarding Measure U,
the proposed renewal ofSan Marino’s existing UtilityUsers Tax (UUT). Join thediscussion on Tuesday,
September 29, from 6:00 to

7:00 PM at the San Marino 
Community Center to learnmore about Measure U and 
its consideration by SanMarino voters. Mandarin 
interpretation will also beavailable on Zoom. Learn 
more at SanMarinoCA. 
gov/MeasureU. 
New Dodgers Dreamfields at Farnsworth Park


The Los Angeles DodgersFoundation (LADF), in 
partnership with the Countyof Los Angeles Departmentof Parks and Recreation (LACounty Parks), is supportingAltadena’s ongoing recovery 
with the development of two 
new Dodgers Dreamfields atCharles S. Farnsworth Park.

 A groundbreaking ceremonyfor the $1.4 million investment 
to fully restore two new DodgersDreamfields at Farnsworth Park 
in Altadena is scheduled for 
November 5. The ceremony 
will include a shovel dedication 
and a brief program from LADFleadership, representatives fromLA County Parks, and projectsponsors. The fields will be aninclusive spaces for local youthand families to gather.

 Officials said the addition of 
two new Dodgers Dreamfieldswill help address a significantfunding gap in park restorationafter the Eaton Fire caused the 
loss of facilities, rental spaces,
and program revenue. Charles

S. Farnsworth Park, a historicAltadena landmark, was amongthe most severely impacted sites.
With Loma Alta Park reopened 
and construction planning 
underway at Charles White 
Park, the upcoming work atCharles S. Farnsworth marks the 
next phase in restoring access tovital recreation and communityprogramming for Altadena 
families. Thus far, the project hasincluded community listeningsessions with local stakeholders,
including the CommunityCoalition for Altadena Recovery,
Central Altadena Little League,
and other community leaders,
to ensure that the project isinformed by the needs, priorities,
and aspirations of local residentsand families. 
“From the beginning, weknew our commitment to 
Altadena wouldn’t end with 

building Dodgers Dreamfieldsat Loma Alta Park,” said NicholMcKenzie-Whiteman, CEO 
of the Los Angeles DodgersFoundation. “Over the pastyear, we’ve continued to respondto what families needed most 
by bringing our Dodgers 
Dreamteam programming, 
which includes access to 
education and health resources 
for the community, supportingfood distributions, and creatingmoments of normalcy duringa very challenging time. Thetwo new Dodgers Dreamfieldsat Charles S. Farnsworth Park 
build on that work, creating asafe, welcoming space wherethe community can gather andflourish as it continues movingforward.”

 The 69th and 70th DodgersDreamfields will support 
baseball and softball 
programming for youth ages5–12, while also providing openrecreational access for youth andteens up to age 18. Upgradesinclude new irrigation systems,
improved playing surfaces,
fencing, shade structures, solar-
powered hexagonal scoreboardsreminiscent of those at UNIQLOField at Dodger Stadium, and 
a STEM Trail connecting theupper and lower fields throughtwo distinct journeys. Learningmoments will create an engagingoutdoor classroom that blends 
LADF’s Science of Baseball 
curriculum and the park’snatural environment. Together,
these enhancements will create 
a safe, high-quality recreational 
space and provide families with 
a revitalized gathering placewithin their own community.

 LADF builds and refurbishes 
baseball and softball fields 
through the Dodgers Dreamfields 
program, providing families 
with safe havens and points ofpride in their neighborhoods.
Through the program, LADF 

Barger Applauds Signing of

Wildfire Recovery Legislation 


Los Angeles County SupervisorKathryn Barger issued the 
following statement Tuesdayfollowing Governor Gavin 
Newsom’s signing of wildfire 
recovery legislation providingmore protections and financialrelief for survivors:

 “Today’s bill signings deliverimportant protections for Eaton 
Fire survivors who are still 
fighting to recover and rebuild.
I thank Governor Newsom and 
our state legislative partners forlistening to survivors and takingaction on the very real obstaclesthey continue to face.

 AB 1642 and AB 1795 are 
especially important because 
survivors need clear, enforceablestandards for addressing wildfiresmoke contamination—and we 
need those standards to hold 

insurance companies’ feet to the 
fire. Homeowners should not 
have to repeatedly prove that awildfire caused smoke damageor fight over what constitutesadequate remediation.

AB 1847, which I was proud 
to sponsor alongside MayorKaren Bass, extends emergency 
mortgage forbearance 
protections from 12 to 24 
months, giving survivors morebreathing room as they rebuild.
AB 1842 builds on that progressby establishing mortgage 
forbearance protections for 
homeowners impacted by futurefederally declared disasters.

 These laws are meaningfulprogress, but we must collectivelyremember that Eaton Fire 
survivors will need sustained 
support and accountability for 
years to come.” 

invests in and supports the 

design and construction of 

field improvements. Upon

completion, LA County Parks

and Recreation oversees ongoing

field operations, including 

maintenance, reservations, 

scheduling, permitting,

programming, and community 

use. Dodgers Dreamfields 

revitalizes green spaces to 

re-energize the community’s

involvement in baseball and 

softball, boost safety in local

parks, and provide a place where

neighbors can gather, exercise,

and play.
For more information visit: 

Dodgers.com/LADF 

Child 
Passenger

Safety Week

 During Child PassengerSafety Week, September 21though Sept. 27 the SouthPasadena Police Departmentencourages all parents andcaregivers to make sure theirchildren are riding safely byusing the correct car seats,
booster seats and properlyfitted seat belts.

 “When it comes to protecting 
our youngest passengers, 
there is no room for 
guesswork,” Police LieutenantShannon Robledo said. “Child 
Passenger Safety Week is agood reminder of how criticalit is to choose the right carseat and ensure it is installed 
properly.”

 According to the NationalHighway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA), 
nearly half of car seats 
(46 percent) are misused. 
Properly installed car seatshave been shown to reduce 
fatal injury crashes by 71percent for infants under ayear old and by 54 percent fortoddlers ages 1 through 4.

 Current California law 
requires all children under2 years old to ride in a rear-
facing car seat, unless thechild is 40 or more poundsor is 40 or more inches tall. 
Once a child reaches these 
milestones, all children underthe age of 8 years old are still 
required to be secured in acar seat or booster seat, inthe back seat. Children 8 and 
older, or who are at least 4 feet9 inches tall, may be securedby a booster seat, but at aminimum must be secured bya safety belt.

 As of January 1, 2027, AB435 requires children ages 8to 16 years old to pass all stepsof the “Five-Step Test”` before 
they can safely use a seat beltwithout a booster seat.

 For more traffic safetyinformation visit: gosafelyca. 
org. 

Tournament Announces 
2027 Float Awards Judges 


The Pasadena Tournament 
of Roses announced Thursdaythat Karen Marshall, Ania 
Norwood and Adam Schwerner 
are the distinguished judgesthat will determine the 2027 
Float Awards for the 138th Rose 
Parade on New Year’s Day.

 The three judges have 
experience in horticulture, floraldesign, creative direction andvisual storytelling. Their diversebackgrounds will help themrecognize the skill, creativityand artistry in the floats thatwill bring the 2027 theme,
“Welcome,” to life on ColoradoBoulevard in Pasadena.

 “We’re thrilled to welcome 
Adam, Ania and Karen as our2027 Float Awards judges,” 
said Terry Madigan, 2027 
Tournament of Roses President. 
“Their diverse professional 
experience and creative 
perspectives make for a strongteam, and we’re confident theywill bring a thoughtful eye to 
recognizing the extraordinaryartistry, craftsmanship and 
innovation behind this year’sfloats.

 Each year, the Float Awardshonor the outstanding work 

of the Rose Parade’s float 
designers, builders, decoratorsand volunteers. The panelchooses 24 awards that highlightexcellence in categories like FloatDesign, Floral Presentation 
and Entertainment Value. The 
top honor is the SweepstakesTrophy, given to the float thatshows the highest level of beautyin design, floral presentationand entertainment.

 The 2027 Float Awards will 
be announced January 1 onthe front steps of Tournament 
House in Pasadena.

 Karen Marshall (pictured leftis the Co-founder of Fleurs 
de Villes, the internationallyacclaimed floral show brand 
creating spectacular fresh floralexperiences that celebrate localfloral artistry and bring peopletogether through flowers. Ania 
Norwood (pictured middle)
has competed, taught, and 
presented at major floral events 
around the world, and her workhas appeared in internationalpublications.

 Adam Schwerner (picturedright) is the President and CEOof San Diego Botanic Garden. 
For more information visit: 
tournamentofroses.com. 

Pasadena Citywide ActiveTransportation Plan Outreach 

The City of Pasadena 
Department of Transportationannounced they are launching 
a comprehensive citywide 
community outreach and 
engagement effort to guide thedevelopment of the city’s ActiveTransportation Plan (ATP).

Engagement events will occurthroughout the city.

 The ATP will gather communityinput, to create a plan to 
advance key transportationimprovements, such as:

-Safer and more accessible 
sidewalks and pedestrian 
crossings 
-Improved bicycle and 
micromobility infrastructure
-Better walking and bikingconnections to public transit,
schools, parks, and other 
community destinations
-Traffic safety improvementsthat reduce serious injuries andfatalities for all road users 
-More accessible streets and 
pathways for people of all agesand abilities 
-Improved lighting, shade,
and other amenities that make 
walking and biking more 
comfortable 
-Projects and programs that 
encourage walking, biking, 
rolling, and transit use 
-Identification of priority 
projects and fundingopportunities for future activetransportation improvements

 To ensure broad and inclusive 
participation, the City will 
host multilingual communityengagement activities, including 
pop-up events, community 
workshops, youth-focused 
engagement, and surveys.
Engagement efforts will 
begin this month and will bedesigned to reach residents andstakeholders across Pasadena. 
Upcoming community outreachevents will take place at thefollowing:
Pasadena Chalk Festival at 
Brookside Park – Saturday,
September 26 10 a.m. at 480 N.
Arroyo Blvd.
Victory Park Farmers Market –
Saturday, October 3, 8:30 a.m. 
at 2900 block of North Sierra 
Madre Blvd 
Villa Park Farmers Market – 
Tuesday, October 6, 8:30 a.m. at363 E. Villa St. 
ArtNight Pasadena – Friday,
October 9, 6 p.m. at PasadenaMuseum of History, 470 W. 
Walnut St. 
Pasadena Latino Heritage 
Parade & Festival – Saturday,
October 10, 4 p.m. at PasadenaCity Hall, 100 N. Garfield Ave.

 For more information visit: 
cityofpasadena.net. 


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