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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 24, 2025
Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
Public Meeting: 6:00 P.M.
Public Hearing: 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249 

The City Council may take action on any item listed on this agenda as it deems appropriate following consideration and discussion of the matter.

A.       CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
           Regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
           Name of Case: Crutchfield, Shelby, White v. City of Pasadena
           Case No.: 24STCV12359

             ACTION: DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

B.       CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and
           CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
           Employee Title and Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney/City Prosecutor
           City Representative: Victor M. Gordo

           ACTION: NOT DISCUSSED 

C.       CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and
           CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
           Employee Title and Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk
           City Representative: Victor M. Gordo

           ACTION: NOT DISCUSSED 

D.       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

           ACTION: DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME 

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

          ACTION: NOT DISCUSSED 

F.       CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding significant exposure to potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): One potential case

           ACTION: NOT DISCUSSED 

 A.     INTRODUCTION/PRESENTATION BY ED REECE, 2025 PRESIDENT OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

         POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

         ACTION: PRESENTATION MADE; INFORMATION RECEIVED AND FILED 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PIPE TEC, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND CAPACITY
         UPGRADES FISCAL YEAR 2026 CLEAN AND CCTV PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $754,258 (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, Class 1, §15301,
          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 Pipe Tec, Inc.
         for the Annual Sewer System Improvements and Capacity Upgrades FY2026 Clean and CCTV project for an amount not-to-exceed $754,258 which includes the base contract amount of $685,689
         and a contingency of $68,569 to provide for any necessary change orders.

       

            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

2.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH PSOMAS; PARSONS TRANSPORTATION GROUP; TETRA TECH, INC.; DOKKEN ENGINEERING;
         AND KPFF CONSULTING ENGINEERS FOR ON-CALL CIVIL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,000,000 FOR EACH CONSULTANT (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 5, Section 15061(b)(3),
         the “Common Sense”
         exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in
         the exempt class and, therefore, there are no unusual circumstances;
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into individual contracts, as the result of a competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code with
         Psomas; Parsons Transportation Group, Inc.; Tetra Tech, Inc.; Dokken Engineering; and KPFF Consulting Engineers for On-Call Civil Engineering Services for a total amount not-to-exceed
         $1,000,000 for each consultant over a three-year term. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services); and
         (3)      Authorize the City Manager to extend the term of the contracts as necessary without increasing the not-to-exceed amount.

        

           ATTACHMENT A

            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

3.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SHADE STRUCTURES, INC., DBA USA SHADE & FABRIC STRUCTURES FOR
         MCDONALD PARK AND VICTORY PARK PLAYGROUND SHADE STRUCTURES PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,065,444 (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find the contracts 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;
        (2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Shade Structures, Inc. dba USA Shade & Fabric Structures for the McDonald Park and Victory Park Playground Shade Structures
         project for an amount not-to-exceed $1,065,444, which includes the base contract amount of $926,473 and a contingency of $138,971 to provide for any necessary change orders.
         Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other government agencies or their contractors for labor, materials, 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.

        

        ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

4.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CJ CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR ANNUAL ADA CITYWIDE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
         AND MISCELLANEOUS SIDEWALK REPAIR PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2026 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,000,000 (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that 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 CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. for the Annual ADA Citywide Sidewalk Improvements and Miscellaneous Sidewalk Repair Program FY 2026 for an amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000
         which includes the base contract amount of $744,500 and a contingency of $255,500 to provide for additional scope and any necessary change orders.

        

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

        ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

5.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ADDISON-MILLER INC. FOR ANNUAL ADA CITYWIDE SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT
         PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2026 FUNDED WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $500,000 (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that 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 Addison-Miller Inc.
         for Annual ADA Citywide Sidewalk Improvement Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funded with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for an amount not-to-exceed $500,000
         which includes the base contract amount of $341,750 and a contingency of $158,250 to provide for additional scope and any necessary change orders.

         

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B 

        ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

6.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR  PASADENA AVENUE AND
         ST. JOHN AVENUE ROADWAY NETWORK PROJECT CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT, PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AND FINAL DESIGN SERVICES FUNDED
         THROUGH MEASURE R MOBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (MIP) FUNDS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $4,848,630 (Transportation 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 with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., as the result of a competitive selection process, as specified by
         Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, for Pasadena Avenue and St. John Avenue Roadway Network Project Conceptual Development, Preliminary Engineering and
         Final Design Services funded through Measure R MIP funds in the amount not-to-exceed $4,848,630 which includes the base contract amount of $1,436,960 to develop conceptual
         and preliminary design (Phase 1), the option for additional services to deliver final design including Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) in the amount of $2,970,885 (Phase 2),
         and a contingency amount of $440,785 for any necessary change orders subject to City Manager approval. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F)
         (contracts for professional or unique services).

        

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B
          

  SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA       

  TPA


ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

7.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
         (CALTRANS) TO ACCEPT LOCAL HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) CYCLE 12 FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $610,110; $324,630 FOR THE
         INSTALLATION OF RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACONS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF VILLA STREET AT CHESTER AVENUE, ARROYO BOULEVARD
         AT SECO STREET, AND BELLEFONTAINE STREET AT FAIRMOUNT AVENUE; AND $285,480 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A ONE-HALF MILE BIKE FACILITY ON
         UNION STREET BETWEEN ARROYO PARKWAY AND ST. JOHN AVENUE (Transportation 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 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)      Authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into agreements with Caltrans to receive grant funding for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
         Cycle 12 grant in the amount of $610,110; $324,630 for the installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB); and $285,480 for the installation of a one-half mile
         bike facility on Union Street, and execute any subsequent agreements regarding these grant awards; and
         (3)      Amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget to recognize and appropriate $324,630 in HSIP Cycle 12 grant funds and transfer $86,870
         from the FY 2026 Department of Transportation General Fund Operating Budget to the Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Program FY2021-2028, and appropriate $285,480 in
         HSIP Cycle 12 grant funds and transfer $69,745 from the FY 2026 Department of Transportation General Fund Operating Budget to the Pasadena Bicycle Program (#75919) FY2026-2030.
   
        

            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE

8.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY
         CORRECTIONS FOR $2,000,000 AND RECOGNIZE AND APPROPRIATE $300,000 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT OPERATING
         BUDGET FOR THE PASADENA OUTREACH RESPONSE TEAM EXPANSION ("PORT-E") PROGRAM (Public Health Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the proposed actions in the agenda report are 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);
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the California Board of State and Community Corrections ("BSCC") to accept and administer $2,000,000 in
         Proposition 47 grant funds on behalf of the City of Pasadena to expand Pasadena Outreach Response Team ("PORT") services through June 30, 2029;
         (3)      Amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Public Health Department operating budget by recognizing and appropriating $300,000 in BSCC Proposition 47 grant funding;
         (4)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Huntington Health in an amount not-to-exceed $482,000 for clinical and nursing services through June 30, 2029,
         contingent on continued grant funding; and
         (5)      Grant the proposed contract an exemption from the competitive selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 4.08.049(B),
         contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. This transaction is exempt from competitive bidding per PMC Section 4.08.030 and City Charter Section 1002(F)
         based on contracts for professional or unique services.

        

            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

9.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE WITHIN 60 DAYS AMENDING CHAPTER 10.46 OF THE
         PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATING THE POLICE TOWING FRANCHISE PROCESS SYSTEM (Police Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the actions proposed in the agenda report are not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 21065; and
         (2)      Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance within 60 days that amends Chapter 10.46 of the Pasadena Municipal Code and updates the police towing franchise process as described in the agenda report.

        

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

           ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

10.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT – QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 (Finance Dept.)
         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.

        

         ATTACHMENT A

        ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

11.    MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CLEAN ENERGY PURCHASE CONTRACT FOR PREPAID
         RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SUPPORTING AGREEMENTS, INCLUSIVE OF FIVE LIMITED ASSIGNMENTS OF EXISTING RENEWABLE POWER PURCHASE
         AGREEMENTS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF COST SAVINGS (Water  & Power Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)    Find that the proposed action 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 for the project;
         (2)    Authorize the City Manager to enter into the following interrelated agreements (“Prepay Agreements”), in substantial form, for participation in a prepay renewable energy
         transaction that will create a discount for the City of Pasadena’s (“City”) Water and Power Department (“PWP”) in its purchase of certain renewable energy:
            a.    A Limited Assignment Agreement (“LAA”) for Antelope Big Sky Ranch Solar (“Antelope Big Sky Ranch LAA”) with the Southern California Public Power Authority (“SCPPA”),
                   assigning to SCPPA certain of the City’s rights and obligations to receive and pay for renewable energy and associated resources under the City’s Renewable Power Purchase Sale
                   Agreement (“Antelope Big Sky Ranch PPA”) with Antelope Big Sky Ranch, LLC;
            b.   A LAA for Summer Solar (“Summer Solar LAA”) with SCPPA, assigning to SCPPA certain of the City’s rights and obligations to receive and pay for renewable energy and
                   associated resources under the City’s Renewable Power Purchase Sale Agreement and Amendment (“Summer Solar PPA”) with Summer Solar, LLC;
            c.    A LAA for Columbia II Solar (“Columbia II Solar LAA”) with SCPPA, assigning to SCPPA certain of the City’s rights and obligations to receive and pay for renewable
                   energy and associated resources under the City’s Renewable Power Purchase Sale Agreement (“Columbia II Solar PPA”) with RE Columbia Two, LLC;
            d.    A LAA for Kingbird Solar A (“Kingbird A Solar LAA”), the City’s Renewable Power Purchase Agreement, assigning to SCPPA certain of the City’s rights and obligations
                   to receive and pay for renewable energy and associated resources (“Kingbird A Solar PPA”) with Kingbird Solar A, LLC;
            e.    A LAA for CalWind (“CalWind LAA”), the City’s Renewable Power Purchase Agreement, assigning to SCPPA certain of the City’s rights and obligations to receive and
                    pay for renewable energy and associated resources (“CalWind PPA”) with CalWind Resources, Inc. coming from their Wind Resource II facility;
            f.     A Clean Energy Purchase Contract (“CEPC”) with SCPPA by which SCPPA will sell to the PWP at discounted prices the prepaid renewable energy and associated resources
                   generated by the assigned Antelope Big Sky Ranch PPA, CalWind PPA, Columbia II Solar PPA, Kingbird A Solar PPA, and Summer Solar PPA (together, the “PPAs”) for a term of up to 30 years;
            g.    A Custodial Agreement with J. Aron & Company LLC (“J. Aron”) and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, or selected financial institution as selected by J. Aron,
                   as custodian, for a term equal to the CEPC’s term, to establish bank accounts for and administer payments to Antelope Big Sky Ranch Solar, CalWind, Columbia II Solar,
                   Kingbird A Solar, and Summer Solar in satisfaction of performance under their respective PPAs;
            h.    A Project Agreement with SCPPA by which SCPPA will administer this project and allocate administrative direct costs associated with the transaction to all
                   SCPPA project participants including PWP;
            i.      A Letter Agreement with SCPPA for a term equal to the terms of the Antelope Big Sky Ranch Solar, CalWind, Columbia II Solar, Kingbird A Solar, and Summer Solar
                   (together, the “LAAs”) providing that the parties may terminate the LAAs only upon certain specified events, such as Antelope Big Sky Ranch Solar, CalWind, Columbia II Solar,
                   Kingbird A Solar, or Summer Solar’s termination or suspension of performance under the assigned PPAs; and
         (3)    Authorize the City Manager to (a) execute and deliver the Prepay Agreements with any de minimis changes that, as determined by the City Attorney’s Office,
         do not substantially change the terms and conditions of the Prepay Agreements; (b) execute and deliver any related documents, such as amendments of any of the Prepay Agreements
         or any agreements necessary to carry out the transactions contemplated by the Prepay Agreements; and (c) take such actions as are necessary or advisable to implement and administer the Prepay Agreements.

 

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

City Council 


12.    APPROVE A THIRD AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CITY MANAGER
         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)      Approve a third amendment to the employment agreement for City Manager Miguel Márquez to provide an increase to salary and the classification’s salary control rate,
         increase the monthly auto allowance amount, and change the Management Time Off bank to a soft cap. It is further recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign the third amendment to
         the employment agreement to reflect City Council-approved changes.

         

         ATTACHMENT A

        ACTION:  APPROVED MAYOR'S RECOMMENDATION

13.    APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENTS, AND RESIGNATIONS

         REAPPOINTMENT OF RACHEL JANBEK AS CITY OF PASADENA REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL
         DISTRICT BOARD SERVING AT THE PLEASURE OF THE COUNCIL FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2026 (City Nomination) 

        ACTION:  APPROVED

RESIGNATION OF REMY DE LA PEZA FROM THE RECONNECTING COMMUNITIES 710 ADVISORY GROUP (At Large Nomination)

        

            ACTION:  ACCEPTED WITH REGRETS

City Attorney 

14.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS TO ACCEPT A CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 47, COHORT 5, GRANT
         IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,498,269 FOR PASADENA’S HOME DIVERSION PROGRAM AND TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE SCOPE OF WORK
         FOR THE GRANT, AMEND THE CITY ATTORNEY/CITY PROSECUTOR DEPARTMENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET AND ADD 1.0 LIMITED-TERM FTE (City Attorney/City Prosecutor’s Office)
         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);
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) for the acceptance of a Proposition 47, Cohort 5,
         grant for Pasadena’s HOME Diversion Program, and execute any subsequent agreements regarding this grant award;
         (3)         Amend the City Attorney/City Prosecutor Department’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Operating Budget by recognizing revenue and appropriating $4,498,269 in California Proposition 47,
         Cohort 5, grant funds and adding a 1.0 limited-term FTE Program Coordinator II position through June 30, 2029;
         (4)         Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Grant Subrecipient Agreement, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or
         unique services, with Illumination Foundation to execute subcontracts and operate Pasadena’s HOME Diversion Program for an amount not-to-exceed $3,677,869, which will be paid
         for by the grant, for a service period of three years, from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028; and
         (5)         Grant the proposed subrecipient agreement 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.

        

            SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

           TPA

           ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

City Clerk/Secretary 

15a.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

 
         ACTION:  APPROVED AS SUBMITTED

15b.  RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA 

 
        ACTION:  RECEIVED AND FILED

16.    ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (Planning Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the proposed Zoning Code Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), the “Common Sense” exemption,
         where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment;
         (2)      Make the Findings for Approval for the Zoning Code Text Amendment (Attachment A of the agenda report); and 
         (3)      Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for the Zoning Code Amendment within 90 days consistent with the provisions set forth in the agenda report.
         Recommendation of the Planning Commission: On October 8, 2025, the Planning Commission considered the proposed Zoning Code Amendment at a publicly noticed hearing
         (Attachment B of the agenda report) and unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the Zoning Code Amendment as presented by staff, with the following amendments: 
                1.    Refine the terms “Simple Form” and “Articulated Form” to describe proposed standards;
                2.    Include a range of permitted colors;
                3.    Require balconies on street-facing facades to project no more than two feet from a façade, have opaque railings, and high quality materials; and
                4.    Allow for an alternate design review process for sites above two acres in size.
        Staff is supportive of the Planning Commission recommendations.

ATTACHMENT A

ATTACHMENT B

ATTACHMENT C

ATTACHMENT D

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA       

CORRESPONDENCE


POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING


ACTION:  CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 8, 2025 AT 6:00PM
 

17.    CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: NORTH LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE (Planning Dept.)
         Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Adopt the Addendum to the 2015 Pasadena General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and find that the Addendum properly discloses only minor technical
         changes or additions to the EIR, and none of the conditions triggering a subsequent or supplemental EIR are present, as set forth in State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
         Guidelines Section 15164;
         (2)         Make the Findings for Approval for the General Plan Land Use Map Amendment, Specific Plan Adoption, Zoning Map Amendment, and Zoning Text Amendment
         (Attachment A of the agenda report) to adopt the recommended North Lake Specific Plan (Attachment B of the agenda report). The Zoning Text Amendment also includes technical changes
         in the previously adopted Central District and Lamanda Park Specific Plans for internal consistency;
         (3)         Adopt a resolution approving the General Plan Map Amendment;
         (4)         Adopt a resolution approving the recommended North Lake Specific Plan; and
         (5)         Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for the Zoning Map and Text Amendment within 120 days consistent with the provisions set forth in the agenda report.
         Recommendation of the Planning Commission: On September 10, 2025, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the proposed
         North Lake Specific Plan, as presented by staff, with three recommended changes below:
            1)      Change timeframe for Implementation Action PA-4 (Temporary Art Installations in Empty Storefronts) from ‘Medium-Term’ to ‘Short-Term’;
            2)      Amend the Land Use Categories for 701 and 709 N. Mentor Avenue (Low Density Residential [0-6 units per acre]) and 919 E. Orange Grove Boulevard (Medium Density Residential
            [0-16 units per acre]) to Medium-High Density Residential (0-32 units per acre).  Also, change the corresponding Zoning Districts from RS-6 (Single-Family Residential, six units per acre)
            and RM-16 (Multi-Family Residential, 16 units per acre) to RM-32 (Multi-Family Residential, 32 units per acre) and NL-RM-32 (Multi-Family Residential, 32 units per acre) (Attachment F,
            page 7 of the agenda report); and
            3)      Change the Zoning District for two properties outside but adjacent to the NLSP, 1311 and 1321 N. Mentor Avenue, from RM-12-PK-LD-1 (Residential Multi-family, two units per lot,
            Parking Overlay District, Landmark District 1 [Bungalow Heaven]) to RM-12-LD-1 (removing the PK overlay) (Attachment F of the agenda report).
         Staff is supportive of the Planning Commission recommendations.

        

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

         ATTACHMENT C

         ATTACHMENT D

         ATTACHMENT E

         ATTACHMENT F

         RESOLUTION - GENERAL PLAN   

         RESOLUTION - SPECIFIC PLAN

         CORRESPONDENCE        

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA       

CORRESPONDENCE


POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING


ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED

 Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

City Manager 

City Council 

City Attorney 

First Reading: None 

Second Reading: None 

SCHEDULED

COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES

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) 

December 16, 2025

January 20, 2026 (To be cancelled)

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) 

November 24, 2025 (Special meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)

December 08, 2025 (Special meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)

December 22, 2025 (To be cancelled)
 

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) 

December 02, 2025

January 06, 2026

February 03, 2026
 

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) 

November 25, 2025 (To be cancelled)

December 09, 2025

December 23, 2025
 

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Tyron Hampton, Justin Jones, Steve Madison) Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.,
Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2^nd Floor) 

December 17, 2025

January 21, 2026

February 18, 2026

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

December 1, 2025 (Special Meeting) 

December 8, 2025 (City Council Organizational meeting) 

December 15, 2025 

December 22, 2025 (To be cancelled) 

December 29, 2025 (To be cancelled) 

January 5, 2026 (To be cancelled)  

January 12, 2026 

January 19, 2026 (To be cancelled) 

January 26, 2026 

February 2, 2026 

February 9, 2026 

ebruary 16, 2026 (To be cancelled) 

February 23, 2026 

March 2, 2026 

March 9, 2026 

March 16, 2026 

March 23, 2026 

March 30, 2026 

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING(S): None scheduled at this time

COMMISSION VACANCIES