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PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCCIONES PARA COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS

AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 29, 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

A.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
         Agency Designated Representatives: Miguel Márquez and Tiffany Jacobs-Quinn
         Employee Organizations: Pasadena Fire Fighters Association (PFFA) and Pasadena Firefighters Management Association (PFMA)

         ACTION: ITEM 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 Manager
         City Representative: Victor M. Gordo

         ACTION: ITEM DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

C. CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): Two potential cases

ACTION: ITEM DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

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.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TKE ENGINEERING, INC., TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR UP TO SIX YEARS FOR AN
         AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $5,000,000 (Water & Power 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; and
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services contract as the result of a competitive selection process pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(F) and Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.047 with
         TKE Engineering, Inc., for an amount not-to-exceed $5,000,000 or six years, whichever comes first, to provide construction management and inspection services.

         ATTACHMENT A

         TPA

         ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

2.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTS WITH DUDEK AND MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL TO PROVIDE ON-CALL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR UP TO FOUR
         YEARS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $3,500,000 (Water & Power Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the proposed contract authorization is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) 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 to enter into a contract as the result of the competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Dudek to provide on-call environmental services
         for four years and in an amount not-to-exceed $1,750,000, which includes the base contract amount of $1,600,000 and a contingency of $150,000 to provide for any necessary change orders. Competitive price bidding is not
         required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) Contract for professional or unique services;
         (3)         Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as the result of the competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Michael Baker International to provide on-call
         environmental services for four years and in an amount not-to-exceed $1,750,000, which includes the base contract amount of $1,600,000 and a contingency of $150,000 to provide for any necessary change orders. Competitive
         price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) Contract for professional or unique services; and
         (4)         Authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost amendments to each contract including durational extensions.

          ATTACHMENT A

          TPA

         ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

3.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GENERAL PUMP COMPANY, INC., TO PROVIDE LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR WELL AND BOOSTER PUMP MAINTENANCE SERVICES
         FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $3,356,000 (Water & Power 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 State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) and 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; and
         (2)         Award contract to the lowest and best bid, dated August 7, 2025, by General Pump Company, Inc. (“General Pump”) in response to Project ID 2025-IFB-LM-0265 to provide labor and materials for well and booster pump
         maintenance services for the Water and Power Department, authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract in an amount not-to-exceed $3,356,000 for five years, or until funds are expended, whichever occurs first.

4.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PB LOADER CORPORATION FOR PURCHASE OF ONE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS LOAD KING STINGER 10-47 10-TON BOOM
         CRANE IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $446,849 (Public Works 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;
        (2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with PB Loader Corporation for the purchase of one (1) Load King Stinger 10-47 10-Ton Boom Crane in an amount not-to-exceed $446,849, which includes the basecontract
         amount of $406,226 and a contingency of $40,623 to provide for any necessary change orders. 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;
         (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 increase amendments to the subject contract including necessary change orders.

5.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GLEN JOHN APRAMIAN MD INC., FOR VARIOUS MEDICAL SERVICES FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
         $1,500,000 (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)         Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as a result of a competitive selection process, as specified in Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Glen John Apramian MD, Inc. DBA St. George’s
         Medical Clinic, for various medical services for a total amount not-to-exceed $900,000 over a three-year term with two one-year optional extension periods. The value of each optional one-year extension period is not-to-exceed
         $300,000. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services.

         ATTACHMENT A

         TPA

         ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

6.      PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE GRANT RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT AWARD AND AMEND
         THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET BY RECOGNIZING REVENUE AND APPROPRIATING $545,000 IN GRANT FUNDS (PPD)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the project proposed in the agenda report is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA applies only to projects that
         may have an effect on the environment;
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager to execute all grant-related documents pertaining to the State of California Office of Traffic Safety Grant (OTS) award in the amount of $545,000 and
         (3)         Amend the Police Department’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Operating Budget by recognizing revenue and appropriating $545,000 in the General Fund (101) as detailed in the Fiscal Impact Section of this report.

APPOINTMENT OF AARON JOHNSON TO THE ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY COMMISSION (Mayor Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

APPOINTMENT OF THIERRY AMBRAISSE TO THE DESIGN COMMISSION (At Large Nomination/District 7)

ACTION: APPROVED

APPOINTMENT OF BRIAN KNIGHT TO THE DESIGN COMMISSION (At Large Nomination/District 6)

ACTION: APPROVED

RESIGNATION OF EILEEN HSU FROM THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (Mayor Nomination)

ACTION: ACCEPTED WITH REGRETS

RESIGNATION OF ALEXANDER BOEKELHEIDE FROM THE PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD (Pasadena City College Nomination)

ACCEPTED WITH REGRETS

9.      PRESENTATION ON THE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S 10-YEAR OPERATIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PLAN (Fire Dept.)
          Recommendation: There is no staff recommendation for this item. The City Council may, however, take action relating to this item as it deems appropriate following consideration and discussion of the matter.

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

POWER POINT PRESENTATION

10.   APPROVE THE SUBMISSION OF THE DRAFT CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR) FOR PROJECTS FUNDED FROM COMMUNITY
         DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT, AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (Housing Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the recommended action in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061(b)(3), the “Common Sense” exemption that
         CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and
         (2)         After public hearing approve the submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for projects funded in the 2024 Program Year under
         the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and the HOME Investment Partnership Act programs which assist low to moderate income individuals and families and address community development,
         affordable housing and homelessness needs.

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

         ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

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.)

11. REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER MADISON FOR AN UPDATE ON PROGRESS MADE IN ESTABLISHING SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIPS WITH CITIES IN MEXICO, INCLUDING GUANAJUATO, MEXICO

12.    RECEIVE FINAL REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE COMMITTEE ON CITY COUNCILMEMBERS’ COMPENSATION REGARDING COMPENSATION, ALLOWANCES, AND BENEFITS FOR THE
         MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
         Recommendation: It is recommended by the Committee on City Councilmembers’ Compensation that the City Council:
         (1)    Find that the recommended actions 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)    Pursuant to City Charter Section 405 (COMPENSATION), receive the Final Report and Recommendations of the Committee on City Councilmembers’ Compensation, with the City Council to consider the following increases to
         City Council compensation:
                  (a)   Establish an annual Family Care Reimbursable Allowance in the amount of $18,000 for each Councilmember and the Mayor;
                  (b)   Establish a per term Office Setup, Operations and Security Reimbursable Allowance in the amount of $20,000 for each Councilmember and the Mayor;
                  (c)   Increase the annual General Expense Reimbursable Allowance for Councilmember from $3,600 to $6,000, and for the Mayor from $6,000 to $11,000, without restricting use for another category of expense; and
                  (d)   Increase the annual stipend for each Councilmember from $23,292 to $36,000 and for the Mayor from $34,932 to $54,000; and
         (3)    Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance within 60 days to incorporate adjustments to the compensation paid to each Councilmember and the Mayor by amounts not-to-exceed the recommendations of the Committee,
         subject to approval by not less than 2/3 majority vote of the City Council.

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

         ATTACHMENT C

         ACTION: APPROVED RECOMMENDATION #1; INFORMATION RECEIVED AND FILED; FULL REVIEW OF COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATION AND DISCUSSION TO OCCUR AT A FUTURE MEETING
                            (TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2025)

13. Adopt “AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA EXEMPTING QUALIFYING EATON FIRE REBUILDS FROM CONSTRUCTION TAX” (Introduced by Councilmember Hampton)

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)

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)

Claim No.	Claimant	Claim Amount
2026-0067	Patricia Ferrer	$ 3,146.90
2026-0068	Yi Zheng	35,000.00+
2026-0069	Ernest Arthur Ceda III	35,000.00+
2026-0070	State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins Co a/s/o Emily Beaghan	3,209.66
2026-0071	AAA- Interins Exchg of Automobile Club	2,278.79
2026-0072	Brian Birnie	269.03
2026-0073	Larry Stuppy	797.17
2026-0074	Mercury Insurance a/s/o Andrew Diaz Serrano	Not stated
2026-0075	Francisco Desiongco	35,000.00+
2026-0076	Mercury Insurance a/s/o Daniel Hess	10,000.00+
2026-0077	Maynor Benitez-Campos	35,000.00+
2026-0078	Randy K. Koval	45.00