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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
DECEMBER 15, 2025

Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
Public Meeting: 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

Note to public: Please see separate Closed Session Special Meeting agenda scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m.

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
         Property Location: 3160 East Del Mar Boulevard, Suite 110 and 3160 East Del Mar Boulevard, Suite 100
         Agency Negotiator: Miguel Márquez, or designee
         Negotiating Parties: Sam Yourman & Jaryd Meenach – Quantum Real Estate Advisors for Exer (Suite 110) and Jeffrey Cain for AltaMed (Suite 100)
         Under Negotiation: Price and Terms

E.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code
         Section 54957.6
         Position: City Manager
         City Representative: Victor M. Gordo

F.      CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
         Name of Case: City of Pasadena v. The Regents of the University of California
         Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.: 25STCV31621

G. CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):One potential case

PUBLIC MEETING – 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public comment will be limited to a total of 20 minutes at the beginning of the meeting and will continue at the conclusion of the meeting, if necessary. Comments are limited to 3 minutes each, and the Mayor may limit this time if reasonable under the circumstances. The City Council may not discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda, except that members of the City Council or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising public testimony rights (Government Code Section 54954.2).

CONSENT CALENDAR
(The Consent Calendar consists of routine items which will be approved by one motion and one vote unless removed for separate discussion. There will be one opportunity for public comment on all consent items. Comments are limited to 3 minutes each, and the Mayor may limit this time if reasonable under the circumstances.)

1.      ADOPT A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE SALARY OF ONE EXISTING CLASSIFICATION REPRESENTED BY LIUNA (Human Resources Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) “Common Sense” exemption; and
         (2)         Adopt a Resolution updating the salary of one existing classification represented by LIUNA.

RESOLUTION

2.      ADOPT A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE SALARIES OF THREE EXISTING CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY PASADENA MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (PMA) AND
         PROVIDE A ONE-TIME LUMP SUM PAYMENT TO PASADENA FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION (PFFA) (Human Resources Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) “Common Sense” exemption; and
         (2)         Adopt a Resolution updating the salaries of three existing classifications represented by PMA and provide a one-time lump sum payment to PFFA.

RESOLUTION

3.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC., FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF TWELVE
         POLICE DISPATCH RADIO COMMUNICATION CONSOLES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,489,315 (DoIT)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the recommended actions in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3),
         the “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors,
         with Motorola Solutions Inc., for the purchase of twelve police dispatch radio communication consoles, installation, and training in an amount not to exceed $1,489,315, which includes the base
         contract amount and a ten percent contingency;
         (3)      Grant the recommended contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B) contracts
         for which the City’s best interests are served; and
         (4)      Authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost amendments to the subject contract including durational extensions and necessary change orders.

4.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CDW, LLC TO PURCHASE RUGGEDIZED CONVERTIBLE COMPUTERS FOR AN AMOUNT
         NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,507,109 (Police Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 21065 and within the meaning of Section 15378(b);
         and
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract as a result of the competitive bid process, as specified by the Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.045 with CDW, LLC (DBA CDW Government, LLC and CDW
         Government) for an amount not-to-exceed $1,507,109, which includes the base bid amount of $1,370,099 and a ten percent contingency of $137,009 to provide for any necessary change orders.

5.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $750,000 FOR THREE YEARS WITH WESTAIR GASES AND EQUIPMENT, INC.,
         TO FURNISH AND DELIVER CALIBRATION AND INDUSTRIAL GASES FOR THE BROADWAY AND GLENARM POWER PLANT (Water & Power Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 21065 and within the meaning of Section 15378(b);
         and
         (2)         Award contract to the lowest responsive bid dated July 3, 2025 submitted by WestAir Gases & Equipment Inc., to furnish and deliver calibration and industrial gases and authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year
         contract for an amount not-to-exceed $750,000, which includes a base contract amount of $663,000 and a contingency of $87,000 for additional purchases based on unit operation.

6.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $535,070 WITH OEM PARTS NETWORK, INC., TO FURNISH AND DELIVER FUEL
         NOZZLES FOR THE GAS TURBINE AT THE GLENARM POWER PLANT (Water & Power Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 21065 and within the meaning of Section 15378(b);
         and
         (2)         Award contract to the lowest responsive bid dated July 1, 2025 submitted by OEM Parts Network Inc., to furnish and deliver fuel nozzles and authorize the City Manager to enter into a one-year contract for an amount not-to-
         exceed $535,070, which includes the base contract amount of $486,427 and a contingency of $48,643.

7.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH RITE-WAY ROOF CORPORATION FOR ROOF REPLACEMENTS AT SANTA CATALINA LIBRARY, HASTINGS BRANCH LIBRARY,
         LAMANDA PARK BRANCH LIBRARY, AND FIRE STATION 36 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $694,800 (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find the contract proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities, and
         that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
         (2)     Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract as a result of the competitive bid process as specified by Section 4.08.045 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Rite-Way Roof Corporation for roof replacements at Santa
         Catalina Library, Hastings Branch Library, Lamanda Park Branch Library, and Fire Station 36 for an amount not-to-exceed $694,800 which includes the base contract amount of $579,000 and a contingency of $115,800 to provide
         for any necessary change orders.

8.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH D&R OFFICE WORKS, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF FURNITURE RELATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR HALE BUILDING
         INTERIOR REMODEL PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $270,000 (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the actions proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3) Article
         19, Section 15301, Class 1 - Existing Facilities and Section 15302, Class 2 - Replacement or Reconstruction, and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no
         unusual circumstances;
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with D&R Office Works, Inc. for the purchase of Furniture Related Products and Services in an amount not-to-exceed $270,000. Competitive price bidding is not required
         pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), Contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies or services; and
         (3)         Grant the proposed contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served.

9.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MICON CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE BRENNER PARK PLAYGROUND PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,037,398
         (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find the contract proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 – Existing Facilities, and
         that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract as a result of the competitive bid process as specified by Section 4.08.045 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Micon Construction, Inc., for the Brenner Park Playground
         project for an amount not-to-exceed $1,037,398 which includes the base contract amount of $864,498 and a contingency of $172,900 to provide for any necessary change orders.

10.    REJECT ALL BIDS FOR THE WALNUT STREET CORRIDOR SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)     Find the proposed action in the agenda report to be statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 18, Section 15270, Projects Which are Disapproved, and
         Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(5), projects that a public agency rejects or disapproves; and
         (2)     Reject all bids received on October 30, 2025 in response to the Notice Inviting Bids for the Walnut Street Corridor Signal Improvement Project.

11.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: APPROVE OPTIONS FOR UTILIZING THE SECTION 115 PENSION TRUST AND INITIATING A FRESH START WITH CALPERS (Finance Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in Section 21065 of CEQA and Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as
         such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; and
          (2)      Direct the City Manager or designee to execute the necessary documents with CalPERS and the City’s Section 115 Trust to make an additional discretionary payment (ADP) of $7 million to CalPERS in order to pay down the
         Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL) of the City’s Safety plan and initiate a Fresh Start for the Safety Plan as outlined in the agenda report.

RESIGNATION OF ARNOLD SIEGEL FROM THE PASADENA RENTAL HOUSING BOARD EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026 (At Large Nomination)

13.    APPROVE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CITY CLERK (Human Resources Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is not a “project” subject to the California Public Resources Code (“PRC”) Section 21065 and within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines
         Section 15378(b); and
         (2)      Approve a first amendment to the employment agreement for City Clerk Mark Jomsky to provide an increase to salary and the classification’s salary control rate, change the Management Time Off bank to a soft cap, with
         maximum Management Time Off leave bank to be set at 120 hours, and update the evaluation cycle dates. It is further recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign the first amendment to the employment agreement to reflect
         City Council-approved changes.

14.    APPROVE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY/CITY PROSECUTOR (Human Resources Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is not a “project” subject to the California Public Resources Code (“PRC”) Section 21065 and within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)
         Guidelines Section 15378(b); and
         (2)         Approve a first amendment to the employment agreement for City Attorney/City Prosecutor Michele Beal Bagneris to provide an increase to salary and the classification’s salary control rate and change the Management Time
         Off bank to a soft cap. It is further recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign the first amendment to the employment agreement to reflect City Council-approved changes.

16.    AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH ARIZONA MACHINERY LLC DBA STOTZ EQUIPMENT FOR JOHN DEERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
         MANUFACTURED PARTS, SERVICE AND REPAIR FOR LAWN CARE EQUIPMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $365,263 Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15060(C)(2), 15060(C)(3), and 15378 of the
         State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required;
         (2)         Award contract to lowest and best bid dated August 12, 2025, submitted by Arizona Machinery LLC dba Stotz Equipment, in response to specifications for John Deere Original Equipment Manufactured Parts, Service and
         Repair, authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year contract for an amount not-to-exceed of $365,263, which includes the base contract amount of $317,620 and a contingency of $47,643 to provide for any necessary change
         orders; and
         (3)         Authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost amendments to the subject contract including necessary change orders.

MULTIPLE AGENDA ITEM COMMENT
(There will be one opportunity for public comment for those speakers who wish to speak on more than one item of business on the agenda, excluding public hearings. Comments are limited to 3 minutes each, and the Mayor may limit this time if reasonable under the circumstances.)

17.    ADOPTION OF ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT AND CONSIDERATION TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE (Office of the City Manager)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)         Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065 and within the meaning of State CEQA
         Guidelines Section 15378(b);
         (2)         Adopt a policy statement on anti-discrimination that expresses the City’s intent to be a tolerant City that identifies protected characteristics in private employment, housing, education, and commerce; and
         (3)         Consider whether to direct the City Attorney to prepare and return with an ordinance for Anti-Discrimination in private employment, housing, education, or commerce within 90 days consistent with the provisions set forth in the
         Agenda Report.

18.    APPROVE THE OPTIMIZED STRATEGIC PLAN ESTABLISHING AN ACTION PLAN TO ACHIEVE THE GOALS SET FORTH BY CITY COUNCIL-ADOPTED RESOLUTION 9977 (Water & Power Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the action in the agenda report is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15262; and
         (2)         Adopt and approve Pasadena Water and Power’s (“PWP”) Optimized Strategic Plan (“OSP”), Attachment 1 of the agenda report, outlining actionable steps to meet the goals set forth by City Council-adopted Resolution
         9977.
         Recommendation of the Municipal Services Committee: On November 5, 2025, the Municipal Services Committee (“MSC”) recommended that the City Council adopt and approve PWP’s OSP, with five revisions:
         1.            Clarify that the goal of the OSP is to reach carbon-free on an hourly basis, supporting Resolution 9977;
         2.            Increase the goal for Additional Local Solar Resources from 50 Megawatts (“MW”) to 70 MW with at least 50 MW coming from PWP customers;
         3.            Include a timeline for incentives, initiatives, and an education campaign to increase the adoption of local solar;
         4.            Remove references to proposed changes to Net Energy Metering (“NEM”); and
         5.            Provide additional narrative regarding the viability of hydrogen as an emerging technology.
The recommended revisions provided by the MSC have been incorporated into the attached Optimized Strategic Plan. In addition to the changes to the OSP, the MSC also asked staff to return with a discussion on staffing and implementation; an increase to the maximum solar capacity from 150% to 200% of annual usage; consideration of Community Solar Projects within the Utility’s annual 5-Year Capital Improvement Program; and a discussion of programs funded by the Public Benefit Charge.

21. ANNUAL REPORT BY INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR (Office of the City Attorney/City Prosecutor)
Recommendation: This report is for information only. The City Council may; however, take action relating to this item as it deems appropriate following consideration and discussion of the matter.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair Tyron Hampton, Jason Lyon, Steve Madison, Jess Rivas) Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2^nd floor)

January 29, 2026 (Special meeting)

FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Rick Cole, Tyron Hampton, Gene Masuda) Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m., 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2^nd floor)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Madison, Gene Masuda, Jess Rivas) Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2^nd Floor)

MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Justin Jones, Rick Cole, Tyron Hampton, Jason Lyon) Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2^nd Floor)

January 12, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Proposed updates to the 2026 Public Housing Agency (PHA) Administrative Plan

Claim No.	Claimant	Claim Amount
2026-0135	Victoria Donikian	$ 10,000.00+
2026-0136	Danita Govea	35,000.00+
2026-0137	Hourig Baghdasarian	35,000.00+
2026-0138	Subro Claims obo GEICO a/s/o Jason Cain Hougaard	7,029.87