LINCOLN AVENUE PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE

The PAC advises the City Council on all matters relating to the implementation of the Lincoln Avenue Redevelopment Plan. PAC activities are governed by by-laws, which were amended on January 20, 1987, June 16, 1987 and June 25, 2003. As provided in these by-laws General Membership is limited to 25 members and consists of members in the following categories:

• Residential Owner/Occupants (6-members)

• Residential Tenants (1-members)

• Business Representatives (4-members)

• Organizational Representatives (2-members)

The objectives of the PAC are set forth in the Redevelopment Plan for the Lincoln Avenue Redevelopment Project Area. In carrying out the objectives, the by-laws require that the PAC maintain a fair representation from every segment of the Lincoln Avenue Project Area community to serve such areas as follows:

• Assist in community organizing in the formulation and implementation of the Redevelopment Plan and programs, which will carry out the revitalization activities identified in the Lincoln Corridor Plan.

• Prepare reports and recommendations to City agencies on the Redevelopment Plan.

• Serve as a model for community-involved redevelopment by assuring continuity and a strong leadership by the PAC in the design and implementation of the Redevelopment process.

• Serve as the formal means through which the Lincoln Corridor community members are involved in the planning, the development and execution of the Redevelopment Project to the fullest extent, and have clear and direct access to decision making in all stages of the planning process by reviewing and evaluating project activities and making advisory recommendations as necessary and appropriate.

• Consult and advise with City agencies concerning policy matters, which affect owner, residents and businesses in the Project Area, and which deal with the planning, provisions for replacement of residential, commercial or industrial facilities for those displaced by project activities.

• Coordinate and act as liaison between business associations, concerned neighborhood associations and City agencies.

• Assist and encourage all requests of the Lincoln Corridor community to participate in the PAC activities to revitalize the Lincoln Avenue Corridor.

• Provide and coordinate community comments and recommendations on program design and implementation activities to City agencies.

• Provide information on project design and implementation activities to the PAC, as well as to distribute information to residents, businesses and owners in the area.

• Assist in informing the public and businesses of grants, loans, rehabilitation programs and other financial assistance programs.

The Committee meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Cleveland Elementary School Library, 524 Palisade Street, Pasadena, CA 91103.

For additional information or for a current agenda please contact the Northwest Programs Office at (626) 744-6750.

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