Council District Map

The Situation

The Hahamongna Master Plan, approved in 2003, included the addition of two massive soccer fields and a parking lot in the middle of the flood basin at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, shattering a carefully crafted compromise about the future of the area.

The Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Commission and the Environmental Advisory Commission both asked the Pasadena City Council to review the plan in the light of an new environmental commitment by the City of Pasadena and new awareness of the critical importance of water resources due to the ongoing drought. Meanwhile Pasadena staff has continued its work to build the fields and parking lot.

After several delays, the issue was finally addressed by the full City Council on July 12, 2010. Forty speakers showed up to state their views. Many spoke eloquently about their love of Hahamongna and its natural values. Not one supported the addition of soccer fieds and a parking lot.

Councilmembers then weighed in. It was as if the right side of the Council table had turned off their hearing aids during the public discussion, as Haderlein, Madison, Gordo and Robinson fought hard to expand the grass and asphalt in the flood basin. Councilmembers Holden, McAustin, Tornek and Mayor Bogaard tried to preserve and protect the unique natural values of Hahamongna. In the end, the Council deadlocked on a proposal to eliminate both of the planned soccer fields and the parking lot, and by a split vote passed a motion to eliminate one of the fields. Staff was instructed to continue their work in planning and building the parking lot and one additional soccer field.

The Council discussion strengthened the resolve of those who love Hahamongna to take all necessary steps to block the remaining soccer field and parking lot.

Council Watch

Mayor Bogaard and the City Council need to hear from everyone who cares about Hahamongna. Make sure to contact the Mayor and your City Councilmember as well as their field representatives. The more direct and personal the communication, the better, but be sure to at least send an email right now.


Mayor Bill Bogaard

The mayor is elected citywide and respresents all the residents of Pasadena.

Mayor Bogaard has a strong record of support for Arroyo Seco improvements and for Green goals for the city.

Email Mayor Bogaard

100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S228

Pasadena, CA 91109

Phone (626) 744-4311

Fax (626) 744-3727

Email: bbogaard@cityofpasadena.net

District 1 - Jacque Robinson

This district covers much of Northwest Pasadena and includes the Hahamongna area.

Councilmember Robinson asked that the request of the Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory to reconsider the athletic fields at Hahamongna be put on the Council agenda, but caved in when the vote came to preserve the natural character of Hahamongna. It is reported that she may prefer athletic fields in neighborhoods.

Email Jacque Robinson

Field Representative: Tina Williams

100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S228

P.O. Box 7115

Pasadena, CA 91109-7215

Phone (626) 744-4444

Fax (626) 396-7300

Email: district1@cityofpasadena.net

District 2 - Margaret McAustin

District 2 covers Central Pasadena including the Bungalow Heaven neighborhood.

Councilmember McAusten has a planning background and chairs the Municipal Services Committee, which deals with water issues. Councilmember McAustin advocated protecting Hahamongna during the July 2011 discussion of proposed soccer fields in the flood basin.

Email Margaret McAustin

Field Representative: Margo Morales-Fuller

100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S228

P.O. Box 7115

Pasadena, CA 91109-7215

Phone (626) 744-4742

Email: mfuller@cityofpasadena.net


District 3 - Chris Holden

District 3 covers Northwest and Central Pasadena. Councilmember Holden was throughful and eloquent about preserving Hahamongna when the Council discussed the proposed soccer field and parking lot last summer, providing real leadership.

Email Chris Holden

Field Representative: Jacqueline McIntyre

100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S228

P.O. Box 7115

Pasadena, CA 91109-7215

Phone (626) 744-4738

Fax (626) 744-4774

Email jmcintyre@cityofpasadena.net


District 4 - Steve Haderlein

This district covers most of eastern Pasadena including some excellent sites for athletic fields.

Councilmember Haderlein was irritable and obstinate when the HWPAC request was brought to the Council and later called Hahamongna activists "pigs at a smorgasbord." He has chosen not to run for reelection in the March 2011 election.

Email Steve Haderlein

Field Representative: Rhonda L. Stone

100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S228

P.O. Box 7115

Pasadena, CA 91109-7215

Phone (626) 744-4740

Email: rstone@cityofpasadena.net


District 5 - Victor Gordo

This district includes parts of Northwest and Central Pasadena, including the Villa Parke neighborhood and part of Bungalow Heaven.

Email Victor Gordo

Field Representative: Vannia DeLaCuba

100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S228

P.O. Box 7115

Pasadena, CA 91109-7215

Phone (626) 744-4741 or (626) 831-8609

Fax (626) 398-1836

Email: vdelacuba@cityofpasadena.net


District 6 - Steve Madison

District 6 covers much of western Pasadena and the Arroyo Seco south of Hahamongna, including Linda Vista, San Rafael and downtown Pasadena. Mr. Madison is one of the two councilmember who cover the Arroyo Seco, but didn't show much concern for its environmental protection during the Council debate on the future soccer fields and parking lot in Hahamongna.

Email Steve Madison

Field Representative: Takako Suzuki

100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S228

P.O. Box 7115

Pasadena, CA 91109-7215

Phone (626) 744-4739

Email: smadison@cityofpasadena.net


District 7 - Terry Tornek

This district includes much of central and southern Pasadena.

Councilmember Tornek joined the Council last year, replacing Sid Tyler, who was a strong defender of the Arroyo. Mr. Tornek has a planning background and is sophisticated about planning issues. Councilmember Tornek took a strong stance for protecting Hahamongna last July.

Email Terry Tornek

Field Representative: Pam Thyret

100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S228

P.O. Box 7115

Pasadena, CA 91109-7215

Phone (626) 441-4802

Fax (626) 441-4806

Email: ttornek@cityofpasadena.net