City Council, School Board to Address Eaton Fire Recovery Efforts

Pasadena city government and school district officials will meet next week to coordinate recovery efforts stemming from the Eaton Fire, which has affected both city infrastructure and school operations.

The Pasadena City Council and Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education will hold a special joint meeting on Monday, May 12, at 6:15 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber to discuss pressing issues facing the community, with the fire recovery taking center stage.

The five-item agenda indicates officials will discuss their “partnership, coordinated response, and recovery efforts related to the Eaton Fire” as item 2.

The joint session will provide updates on the partnership between the City and PUSD regarding the joint use of Jefferson Campus.

Item 4 will cover affordable housing initiatives for PUSD teachers and staff. This discussion will include an overview of funding available from Measures R and EE, as well as consideration of how state legislation AB 2295 and SB 35 might impact teacher housing possibilities.

The special meeting comes as the City and School District continue efforts to strengthen collaboration on issues affecting both institutions.

Public comment will be permitted but limited to agenda items only.

Community members wishing to attend can find free street parking around City Hall beginning at 5 p.m. Free childcare will be provided for those attending in person on the 2nd floor in Room S222.

For those unable to attend, the proceedings will be broadcast live on Charter Cable Channel 3 and rebroadcast daily. Residents can call (626) 794-8585 for the rebroadcast schedule.

The agenda is online by clicking here.