Pasadena Settles Lawsuit With Jerry’s Billiards

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PASADENA — ColoradoBoulevard.net:

The City of Pasadena confirmed a settlement of litigation with the owner of Crown City Billiards (Jerry’s Billiards), that includes various restrictions, including the business agreeing to reduced hours of operation and additional commitments to address adjacent residential neighborhood concerns.

By News Desk

The owner of Jerry’s Billiards, located at 1312 North Lake Ave, had filed a lawsuit challenging the Pasadena City Council’s March 2023 determination that Jerry’s Billiards was required to close at 10:00 pm every day.

After considering the matter, and without admitting any fault or position in the litigation, the City Council agreed to a settlement.Jerry’s Billiards has agreed to implement important protections for the community that are required by the agreement.  Jerry’s Billiards has agreed to hours of operation of 11:00 am to 12:15 am (of the next day) on Sundays through Thursdays, and from 11:00 am to 1:00 am (of the next day) on Fridays and Saturdays.

In addition, in an effort to help address community concerns regarding safety and noise, Jerry’s has agreed to post a policy on its back door prohibiting patrons from loitering or making loud noise in the parking lot after 10:00 pm. Jerry’s has also agreed to keep the back door to the parking lot closed after 10:00 pm and to ensure that its patrons do not congregate in the parking lot area after 10:00 pm.

Vice Mayor Felicia Williams said:

I was disappointed with the decision so today I met with affected neighbors and I have asked Mayor Gordo to work with us on solutions that address key safety and quality of life measures that were not included in the settlement. We plan to bring these community-driven recommendations forward and I’m confident that working together we can improve neighborhood conditions.”

“The City has obtained important protections for the community with this settlement,” said Miguel Márquez, Pasadena City Manager.  “In light of the unique circumstance of the City being part-owner of the parking lot at Block 5, the City will take additional steps to enhance security at the premises to address the concerns raised by neighbors while keeping the area welcoming to businesses,” Márquez added.