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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
APRIL 13, 2026

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. 

CLOSED SESSION – 5:00 P.M.

A.      CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
         Name of Case: Yes In My Backyard, et al. v. Gavin Newsom, et al.
        
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.: 25STCP04761 

B.      CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
   
     Name of Case: Roullier v. City of Pasadena

         Los Angeles County Superior Case No
.: 23AHCV02520 

C.      CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
          Agency Designated Representatives: Miguel Márquez, Matthew Hawkesworth, and Tiffany Jacobs-Quinn
          Employee Organization: Pasadena Police Officers Association 

D.      CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE regarding public employee employment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) and 54957.6
          Position: City Manager
          Agency Designated Representative: Victor M. Gordo 

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

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
 

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.)

 City Manager/Executive Director 

1.     AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ACCO ENGINEERED SYSTEMS, INC,. TO PROVIDE INLET AIR CHILLER
        MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR A GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $450,954 FOR UP TO SIX YEARS
(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 Public Resources
        Code Section 21065 and within the meaning of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b); and

        (2)
      
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as a result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena
        Municipal Code, with
Acco Engineered Systems, Inc. (“Acco Engineered”) to provide inlet air chiller maintenance and inspection services at the Glenarm Power
        Plant for three years with the option for three additional one-year extensions subject to the approval of the City Manager for an annual amount of $
75,159 and
        a grand total amount not-to-exceed
$450,954, which includes a base contract amount of $409,956 and a contingency of $40,998. Competitive price bidding is not
        required pursuant to City Charter 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services.

Staff Report 

                TPA

 

2.     AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE POWER PLANT WITH KEWO
        ENGINEERING CORPORATION FOR A GRAND TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,260,000 AND WORLEY GROUP, INC., FOR A GRAND TOTAL
        NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,260,000 FOR UP TO SEVEN YEARS
(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);

        (2)
      
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as a result of the competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena
        Municipal Code, with Kewo Engineering Corporation (“Kewo”) to provide engineering services for the Power Plant for up to seven years for a grand total amount
        not-to-exceed $1,260,000, which includes the option for two additional one-year extensions or an amount not-to-exceed $360,000, whichever occurs first, at
        the discretion of the City Manager. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) Contract for professional or unique services;
        and

        (3)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as a result of the competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena
        Municipal Code, with Worley Group, Inc. (“Worley”) to provide engineering services for the Power Plant for up to seven years for a grand total amount
        not-to-exceed $1,260,000, which includes the option for two additional one-year extensions for an amount not-to-exceed $360,000, whichever occurs first, at
        the discretion of the City Manager. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) Contract for professional or unique services.

Staff Report

                TPA

 

3.     AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO-WAY
        RADIO EQUIPMENT, PARTS, AND ACCESSORIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $3,530,000
(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 radio equipment, parts, and accessories, in an amount not-to-exceed
        $3,530,000 through July 24, 2029;

        (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.

Staff Report

                TPA

4.     AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 32171 WITH JASON ADDISON SMITH CONSULTING, INC. (DBA JAS PACIFIC) AND
        CONTRACT NO. 32173 WITH J LEE ENGINEERING, INC., TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT FOR EACH CONTRACT BY $249,999
        TO $1,610,772 AND $1,629,555 FOR BUILDING AND FIRE PLAN REVIEW SERVICES
(Planning Dept.)
            Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)
      
Find that the action proposed in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines
        Section 15061(b)(3);

        (2)
      
Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32171 with Jason Addison Smith Consulting, Inc. (“JAS Pacific”) by increasing the contract amount by
        $249,999, thereby increasing the not-to-exceed amount from $1,360,773 to $1,610,772 for continued plan review services through the contract expiration of
        December 1, 2026;

        (3)
      
Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32173 with J Lee Engineering, Inc., by increasing the contract amount by $249,999, thereby increasing
        the not-to-exceed amount from $1,379,556 to $1,629,555 for continued plan review services through the contract expiration of December 6, 2026; and

        (4)
      
Find that Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services. To the extent
        this transaction could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, grant the proposed contract amendment an exemption
        from the Competitive Selection Process set forth in the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance pursuant to the Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B),
        contracts for which the City’s best interests are served.


Staff Report

                TPA

 

5.     AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 32968 WITH ECHO FACTORY, INC., INCREASING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT TO
        $348,000 FOR MARKETING, BRANDING AND PUBLIC RELATION SERVICES
(Office of the City Manager)

            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 Public Resources
        Code 21065 and within the meaning of the State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c) and 15378(b);

        (2)
          
Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32968 with Echo Factory, Inc., to increase the contract by $98,000 thereby increasing the grand
        total to a not-to-exceed amount of $348,000; and

        (3)
          
Find that Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services. To the extent
        this transaction could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, grant the proposed contract amendment an exemption
        from the Competitive Selection Process set forth in the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance pursuant to the Pasadena Municipal Code Section
        4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served.


Staff Report

                TPA


6.     AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ONYX PAVING COMPANY, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL CITYWIDE STREET
        RESURFACING AND ADA IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2026 PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$10,269,680 (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 California
        Code of Regulations, 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 stated by Section 4.08.045 of the Pasadena Municipal
        Code with Onyx Paving Company, Inc., for
the Annual Citywide Street Resurfacing and ADA Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2026 project for an amount
        not-to-exceed $10,269,680, which includes the base contract amount of $8,282,000
and a contingency of $1,987,680 to provide for additional paving scope and
        unforeseen change orders.


Staff Report


                ATTACHMENT A

 

7.     AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SMARTRISE ELEVATOR SERVICE INC., FOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE AND
        REPAIR SERVICES IN TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $875,325, FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS
(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; and
        (2)     Award contract to lowest and best bid dated February 18, 2026, submitted by SmartRise Elevator Service Inc., in response to specifications for Elevator
        Maintenance and Repair Services, authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year contract for an amount not-to-exceed of $525,195, which includes the
        base contract amount of $477,450 and a contingency of $47,745; and to exercise u
p to two optional one-year extensions, in the annual amount of $175,065,
        which includes a $15,915 contingency, for a maximum total term of five years and a grand total amount of $875,325.


 Staff Report

 8.    AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GRBCON, INC., FOR THE ANNUAL STORM DRAIN SYSTEM REPAIR
        AND IMPROVEMENTS FISCAL YEAR 2026 PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $780,844 (
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 California
        Code of Regulations, 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 stated by Section 4.08.045 of the Pasadena Municipal
        Code with GRBCon, Inc., for
the Annual Storm Drain System Repair and Improvements Fiscal Year 2026 project for an amount not-to-exceed $780,844, which
        includes the base contract amount of $650,703
and a contingency of $130,141 to provide for unforeseen change orders.


            Staff Report

9.     AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 30489-0 WITH HDR ENGINEERING, INC., BY $2,147,667 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT
        NOT-TO-EXCEED
$8,107,089 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE PASADENA TRANSIT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY
        PROJECT
(Public Works and Transportation Depts.)
            Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)      
Find the authorization to amend a contract for professional services 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 amend Contract No. 30489-0 with HDR Engineering, Inc., by $2,147,667, increasing the not-to-exceed amount to
        $8,107,089 for professional services for the Pasadena Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility project; and

        (3)
      
To the extent this transaction could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, grant the proposed contract
        amendment with HDR Engineering, Inc., an exemption from the Competitive Selection Process set forth in the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance
        pursuant to the Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts where the best interests of the City are served.


                Staff Report


                 TPA 

10.   AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC., FOR BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION
        ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE HYDROGEN FUELING STATION PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $316,800
       
(Public Works and Transportation Depts.)
           
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)
   
Find the contract 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, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or
        unique services,
with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., for Bidding and Construction Administration Services for the Hydrogen Fueling Station project for a total
        amount not-to-exceed $316,800, which includes a base contract of $288,000 and a contingency of $28,800 to provide for any necessary additional services; and

        (3)
      
Grant the proposed contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., an exemption from the Competitive Selection Process set forth in the Competitive
        Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance pursuant to the Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts where the best interests of the City are served.


                Staff Report
 

                TPA

11.   FINANCE COMMITTEE: APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (Public Works Dept.)
           
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)
      
Find that the proposed actions are not “projects” as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21065
        and Section 15378(b)(4) and (5) of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, are not subject to environmental review; and

        (2)
      
Approve Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget as detailed in Attachment A of the agenda report.

Staff Report

                ATTACHMENT A


                  

12.
   FINANCE COMMITTEE: AMEND FY 2026 OPERATING BUDGET OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION TO AWARD 2025 DISASTER RELIEF
        FUNDS FOR MICRO-ENTERPRISES
(Office of the City Manager)

            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 Public Resources
        Code 21065 and within the meaning of the State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c) and 15378(b);

        (2)
          
Authorize the Economic Development Division, City Manager’s Office, to oversee the Disaster Relief Funds for Micro-Enterprises program; and
       
(3)           Amend the Office of the City Manager’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Operating Budget by recognizing revenue and appropriating $125,500 in 2025 Disaster
         Relief Funds for the Micro-Enterprise Program.


Staff Report

 

13.   LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SEND A LETTER TO the STATE BOARD of FORESTRY COMMENTING ON
        ZONE ZERO
(Fire Dept.)
           
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)
          
Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is covered by the “Common Sense” exemption set forth in State CEQA Guidelines Section
        15061(b)(3) as CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and

         (2)
          
Authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection stating Pasadena’s position on Zone Zero that include
        Option 4 for vegetation management and Option 2 for tree management.


Staff Report


            CORRESPONDENCE from 2/3/2026 and 4/7/2026 Legislative Poliicy Committee Meeting

 

City Council 

14.   APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENTS, AND RESIGNATIONS 

        APPOINTMENT OF MATTHEW HAWKESWORTH TO SERVE AS INTERIM CITY MANAGER EFFECTIVE APRIL 17, 2026

        RESIGNATION OF BRANDON LAMAR FROM THE PASADENA RENTAL HOUSING BOARD
(Alternate Tenant Nomination)

 RESIGNATION OF BRENDA HARVEY-WILLIAMS FROM THE GAMBLE HOUSE ADVISORY BOARD EFFECTIVE APRIL 30, 2026 (City Nomination)


Staff Report

 

City Attorney 

City Clerk/Secretary 

15a.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

March 9, 2026

City Council Special Meeting

March 9, 2026

City Council

March 9, 2026

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

March 16, 2026

City Council

March 16, 2026

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

  

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

Claim No.

Claimant

Claim Amount

2026 – 0240

Paseo Pasadena Hotel Investment, LLC

$           35,000.00+

2026 – 0241

Diego Mendez Vega

             10,000.00+

2026 – 0242

Kevin Cao

               1,131.04

2026 – 0243

Steven Liu

               5,000.00

2026 – 0244

Wanita Cooper

             10,000.00+

2026 – 0245

Allstate Insurance

               2,763.82

2026 – 0246

Marcial Leyva Valdez

                  500.00

2026 – 0247

Gary Knighten

               1,715.70

 

15c. PUBLIC HEARING SET  

May 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Approval of the Annual Action Plan (2026) and Related Funding Applications for the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs 

OLD BUSINESS:

 16.   CONSIDERATION OF RECONNECTING PASADENA 710 VISION PLAN FOR THE RELINQUISHED 710 STUB PROPERTY
         Recommendation
: It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)      
Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is covered by the “Common Sense” exemption set forth in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
        as CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and

        (2)      
Review, discuss, and provide direction in the following areas:
        Immediate Next Steps:

        a.    
Transition the land use concepts from the Vision Plan to the Planning Department and initiate environmental analysis, entitlements, and regulatory requirements;
        b.    
Direct staff to continue to develop and recommend financing mechanisms for developing the 710 Stub area;
        c.    
Direct that the 710 Stub area become the City’s first sustainable, resilient and carbon neutral district;
        d.    
Initiate work on options for City Council consideration of a governance structure to guide the development of the area;
        Restorative Justice:

        e.    
Acknowledge past harms to former residents, businesses and institutions required to vacate the relinquishment and surrounding area to clear the path for
        the freeway construction;

        f.      
Consider and/or further research all targets, goals, and programs delineated in the Restorative Justice Framework of the Vision Plan report as part of
        consideration of a Citywide approach to restorative justice. This includes the draft definition of restorative justice, targets for affordable housing, the creation of
        a community oversight committee, a community benefits planning framework, policies for wealth generation through home and business ownership, business
        development support, workforce development, and other public benefits through Restorative Justice;

        Land Use:

        g.    
Set a goal of developing a minimum of 1,800 residential units in the relinquishment area. This will include a mix of units for ownership and rentals of
        varying affordability and size;

        Mobility, Access and Reconnection:

        h.    
To advance reconnection, accessibility, multi-modal and active transportation, and community safety, include the Boulevard and Paseos street and access
        concept as the working option to carry forward in the land use entitlement process (item “a” above);

        i.      
Direct staff to continue to work in partnership with Caltrans regarding the transition of the existing freeway-to-freeway to a local-to-freeway/freeway-to-local
        access system, as well as in the creation of Transit Mobility Hub on Caltrans property in the area immediately north of and connected to the relinquishment area;

        Other Items:

        j.      
Direct staff to continue to work with Caltrans to identify a new location for the stormwater facility located in the southern portion of the relinquishment area; and
        k.    
 Continue to grow existing partnerships – and seek new partnerships – with public, private, and non-profit agencies and entities that enhance the delivery of
        positive outcomes from the relinquishment area for the City of Pasadena and its residents and businesses.
        Recommendation of the Reconnecting Communities 710 Advisory Group: At their final meeting on March 18, 2026, the Reconnecting Communities 710 Advisory
        Group voted not to take a position on the Vision Plan. They instead chose to submit their own report to the City Council “…to highlight, supplement and make certain
        recommendations regarding the Vision Plan”. Please see Attachment C of the agenda report.


                      Staff Report
                    Cover Memo

                ATTACHMENT A

                ATTACHMENT B

                ATTACHMENT C

                ATTACHMENT D


                CORRESPONDENCE from March 30, 2026 City Council Meeting

                CORRESPONDENCE 

                SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

               
Supporting Material

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

 17.   HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS & PLANNING COMMITTEE: SUBMITTAL OF PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY ANNUAL PLAN (2026) TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
        OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(Housing Dept.)
        Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City of Pasadena (the “City”), as Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission, after
        a public hearing:

        (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)
      
Approve the City's Public Housing Agency Streamlined Annual Plan (2026), as attached to the agenda report, and authorize the City Manager to execute
        any and all documents regarding its submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.


Staff Report

                ATTACHMENT A     
          


18.   CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2027 - 2031 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET (Public Works Dept.)
        Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:

        (1)
      
Open the public hearing on the City Manager’s Recommended Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 - 2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget; and
        (2)
      
Continue the public hearing to May 4, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., as necessary, and thereafter at each subsequent meeting of the City Council until the City Council
        determines that the public hearing may close and then formally adopt the FY 2027 – 2031 CIP Budget.

Staff Report

               cover memo

                ATTACHMENT A

                ATTACHMENT B


                CORRESPONDENCE 

                SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

                CORRESPONDENCE FROM MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING

                CORRESPONDENCE

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.)

 

REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

 Economic Development and Technology Committee

 Finance Committee 

Housing, Homelessness and Planning Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

City Manager 

City Council 

City Attorney 

ORDINANCES                       

First Reading: None  

Second Reading: None 

INFORMATION ITEM

 

BRIEF REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES/REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

 

ADJOURNMENT


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, 2nd floor)

April 21, 2026
May 19, 2026
June 16, 2026

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, 2nd floor)

April 13, 2026 (Special meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)
April 20, 2026 (Special joint meeting of the Finance Committee and/or City Council to commence at 2:00 p.m.)
April 27, 2026 (To be cancelled)
 

HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE (Chair Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Rick Cole, Justin Jones, Jason Lyon) Meets the first Wednesday of each
month at 5:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2nd Floor)

May 6, 2026
June 3, 2026
July 1, 2026

 

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Madison, Gene Masuda, Jess Rivas) Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall,
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2nd Floor)

May 5, 2026
June 2, 2026
July 7, 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, 2nd Floor)
 

April 14, 2026 (Special meeting to commence at 5:00 p.m.)
April 28, 2026
May 12, 2026
 

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Vice Mayor Jess Rivas, 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, 2nd Floor)
 

April 15, 2026
May 20, 2026
June 17, 2026 



FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

April 20, 2026 

April 20, 2026 (Special Joint Meeting of the Pasadena Unified School District and the City Council at 6:00 p.m.) 

April 27, 2026 (To be cancelled) 

May 4, 2026 

May 11, 2026 

May 18, 2026 

May 25, 2026 (To be cancelled) 

June 1, 2026 (To be cancelled) 

June 8, 2026 

June 15, 2026 

June 22, 2026 

June 29, 2026 (To be cancelled)  

July 6, 2026 (To be cancelled) 

July 13, 2026 

July 20, 2026 

July 27, 2026 (To be cancelled) 

August 3, 2026 (To be cancelled) 

August 10, 2026 (To be cancelled)
 

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING(S):  

May 4, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – City Manager’s Recommended Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 

May 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Amendment to the Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges for Fiscal Year 2027 

May 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Approval of the Annual Action Plan (2026) and Related Funding Applications for the Community Development Block Grant, Home
Investment Partnership Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs


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