La Cañada Flintridge City Council Announces New City Manager

At their May 16, 2023, regular meeting, the City of La Cañada Flintridge City Council unanimously approved an employment agreement with Dr. Daniel Jordan to become the City’s seventh City Manager effective June 14, 2023. Jordan will take over the role from retiring City Manager Mark Alexander, whose last day will be June 13, 2023.

Spring Into Wellness Program

The City of La Cañada Flintridge Parks and Recreation Commission will host a multi-week recreational activity to

promote active living on Saturdays from 8:30 to 10:30 AM (check-in begins 15 minutes prior) at Memorial Park. In partnership with the YMCA of the Foothills, the classes combine high-energy and low-impact fun for all ages.

ActiveLCF App, Coming Summer 2023

ActiveLCF is a new, interactive recreation software that gives users access to a simplified reservation system for parks, athletics fields, and facilities, all without having to visit City Hall. Accounts have already been created for existing users to access their current permits.

With ActiveLCF, residents can:

• view facility availability,
• learn about reservation requirements, fees and insurance,
• submit a reservation request, and
• make payments.

For more information and to access how-to guides, visit cityoflcf.org/activelcf or email activelcf@lcf.ca.gov.

Summer Beach Bus

On Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from June 3 to September 4, LCF residents can take the Beach Bus to Santa Monica Beach.

To ensure your seating availability, make your reservation at www.LAGoBus.com up to ten days in advance, but no later than 10 AM one day prior to your trip.

Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult and riders are encouraged to assemble at the bus stop ten minutes prior to departure. Riders who miss the bus will need to find their own

transportation back and service is subject to change due to weather and road conditions.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3MuXxLa.

Age-Friendly Project Team

Did you know that LCF has an Age-Friendly Project Team?

This 11-member volunteer group holds monthly meetings to discuss and develop a five-year Master Plan to make the community more accessible, welcoming, and responsive to citizens of all ages and abilities.

For more detailed updates and opportunities for involvement in the program, sign up for the Age-Friendly Community Project Email Distribution List at cityoflcf.org

Fire Prevention

In LA County, fire season is year-round. Residents are encouraged to take steps to protect their homes by creating and maintaining defensible space around their properties. Steps include:

• Remove vegetation that is dead or in contact with structures
• Keep grass mowed to a maximum height of three inches
• Store combustible materials, such as propane tanks, away from your home
• Install irrigation systems where possible to maintain moisture content in soil
• Use stones or inorganic mulch and native plants with low wood content, like cacti and succulents, to serve as a potential fire break and beautify your home

For more tips on building defensible space, download the Ready! Set! Go! guide from the LA County Fire Department at Fire.LACounty.gov/RSG.

Visit CityofLCF.org/alerts to sign up for real-time emergency communications from AlertLCF.

Pet Leash Reminder

The City reminds residents that all dogs are required to stay on a leash while in public, including at City parks and on trails.

Leashes are required to be no longer than six feet and dogs must remain in the full control of their owner.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/41nEyJ8.