Monday, June 16, 2025

Altadena Town Council To Hold Comprehensive Meeting Tuesday

Community leaders will hear multiple agency reports and committee updates during virtual session

The Altadena Town Council will convene Tuesday evening for a comprehensive agenda covering public safety updates, community services, and committee reports during their virtual meeting.

The meeting, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on June 17 and to be led by Chair Victoria Knapp, will feature two special presentations. Chief Daniel Berlant, State Fire Marshall, will address the council, along with a second presentation on Regional Planning from a presenter to be announced.

Public safety reports will come from Acting-Captain Ethan Marquez of the Altadena Sheriff’s Station, California Highway Patrol Officers Keller and Bay, and Los Angeles County Fire representative Maria Grycan. Community services updates will be provided by Colonel Avichal from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Altadena Library District Director Nikki Winslow for library services, Samuel Estrada for parks, Southern California Edison representatives Lorena Munoz and Jennifer Ocampo, and Universal Waste Sysyems Vice President Matt Blackburn.

Eight committee reports will cover various community issues. Land Use Committee Chair Diane Marcussen and Election Committee Chair Isis Moulden will present findings. Treasurer Milissa Marona chairs both the Legislative Committee and serves as Co-Chair of the Altadena Eaton Fire Recovery Fund Advisory Committee. Additional reports will come from Renters Protection and Recovery Committee Chair Darlene Greene, By-Laws Committee Chair Connor Cipolla, Communication Committee Chair Nic Arnzen, and Education Committee Member Isis Moulden.

Vice Chair Nic Arnzen will seek agenda approval, while Recording Secretary Kim Yu will present May 20 meeting minutes for approval. Three census tract representatives will provide neighborhood updates for Districts 4602, 4610, and 4611.

Residents can watch live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/PasadenaMediaCA. Public comments must be submitted by email to PublicComment@altadenatowncouncil.org no later than 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

Comments are limited to two minutes when read into the record, and the council does not respond during the meeting. Residents seeking responses must include contact information and census tract or street address for appropriate Councilmember follow-up.

The meeting begins with a flag salute led by She She Yancy, followed by roll call conducted by Recording Secretary Kim Yu.