Northwest Commission

Meeting Information

Date	2nd Thursday of each month	Please click here for more agendas and meeting information
Time	6:30 PM
Place	Jackie Robinson Center 1020 N. Fair Oaks Avenue Pasadena, CA 91103

Contact Information

	Phone	626-744-4791
	Fax	626-396-7525
	Mailing Address	City of Pasadena 100 N. Garfield Attn: Northwest Programs Office
	Site Office	1020 N. Fair Oaks Ave Pasadena, CA 91103
	Staff Rep	Lola Osborne, Northwest Manager - northwest@cityofpasadena.net

Commission Members

Name	Nominating Authority	Term Expires
Michelle Richardson-Bailey (Parliamentarian) (Chair)	Mayor	6/30/13
Fernando Serrano	District 1	6/30/14
Tarek Shawky	District 1	6/30/14
Sheryl Turner	District 2	6/30/15
Bryant B. Lyles	District 3	6/30/13
Dr. Nicholas M. Benson	District 3	6/30/14
Allen Shay	District 4	6/30/15
Jose Noel Toro	District 5	6/30/14
Melissa Ertler	District 5	6/30/14
Annette Perry	District 6	6/30/11
Hoyt Hilsman	District 7	6/30/15

Description

The commission shall have the following functions:

A. Serve as a monitoring body for the Northwest community.

B. Work with the City Manager and staff on updating and revising the Northwest Community Plan.

C. Provide ongoing oversight on the implementation of the plan.

D. Provide periodic advice to the Council on Northwest issues.

E. Economic Development . Present an annual review of the implementation of the Plan's projects and programs to the City Council and the community.

Composition

11 members. Districts 1, 3 and 5 shall nominate 2 members. Districts 2, 4, 6 and 7 and the Mayor shall nominate 1 member. All nominations are subject to ratification by the City Council. In making appointments and filling vacancies, all Councilmembers and the Mayor shall ensure that the commission has a majority of representation from the Northwest community. Pasadena residency required. Members of the commission shall not be required to file annual statements of economic interest pursuant to the City's Conflict of Interest Code.

Term of Office

3 years, limited to two consecutive terms. A term of less than a full year shall not be considered a term. Terms expire on June 30th of applicable years. No member who has served 2 consecutive terms shall be eligible for reappointment to the commission prior to the passage of a 2 year interval. Any member of the Commission may be removed by the city council at its pleasure.

Last Updated: 02/26/13