I hope you all had a fun, festive Fourth of July with your family and friends. There was an Independence Day celebration on July 4th at CVHS with a full display of fireworks, music, dancing and games for the kids with several food trucks. More than 3,000 people were there to celebrate with us. The display and event were organized by the Crescenta Valley Fireworks Association. Big thanks to the CV Chamber, CV Fireworks Association and all the volunteers for a wonderful event.

Crescenta Valley Town Council is asking the supervisor’s office to reconsider the proposal of removing the existing requirement for off street parking and potential changes to parking requirements for new multi-family housing. This proposed change to eliminate off street parking requirements for developers brings much concern to our community. The County has already implemented ordinances that address state senate bills in order to mitigate the housing shortage. Our residential streets are already feeling the impact of reduced parking requirements under the allowed ADU and JR. ADU where R-1 lots are allowed to house up to five dwelling units. It would be advisable for the County to give an opportunity to the ordinances already in place – SB 1818, SB 9, SB 10 and the up-zoning of commercial lots – and review their impact to our communities over time before implementing any further changes that destroy the integrity of existing communities and neighborhoods.

The beach bus is back! Enjoy summer the best way we know how by heading to the beach. Round trip tickets are just $3 for children and adults, plus a discounted rate of $1.50 for seniors and people with disabilities. Catch the beach bus close to home in Altadena, Castaic/West Ranch, Charter Oak/Duarte, La Crescenta/La Cañada Flintridge, Lancaster or Palmdale from now to Sept. 5 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays and Labor Day.

As COVID cases rise, it’s important that we go back to the basics when it comes to public health precautions. I do not believe we should implement a mandatory mask mandate, which further confuses and frustrates communities. With this pandemic two and a half years underway, residents know well what tactics are effective to protect themselves. Wearing a mask in crowded indoor settings and businesses, regular testing, sanitizing hands, opting to eat outdoors and getting vaccinated are all proven strategies. Be safe, be careful and we’ll all get through this wave together.

The Lions Club food drive fundraiser for the Bailey Center is on July 23 from noon to 4 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 2563 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta.

        The quarterly meeting of the CVTC Street/Road and Transportation Committee will be held via Zoom on July 26 at 7 p.m. The Zoom information and the agenda will be posted on the CVTC website.

         Let me once again warn the residents of our community that the dumping of bulky items is a violation of a county ordinance. Please keep our community clean and safe.

As always, I look forward to seeing you at our July 21 general meeting starting at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the La Crescenta Library, 2809 Foothill Blvd.

Please contact CVTC at contact@thecvcouncil.com.

Harry Leon, President
Crescenta Valley Town Council