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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AUGUST 17, 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

A.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
         Name of Case: Loftus, J. v. City of Pasadena
         Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24NNCV02693

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
         Name of Case: Alvarez, D. v. City of Pasadena, et al.
         USDC Case No. 2:25-cv-02490-MWF-PVC

C. 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.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HOUCHIN COMMUNITY BLOOD BANK FOR BLOOD AND BLOOD
         COMPONENTS FOR A TERM OF 12 MONTHS, WITH THE OPTION TO EXTEND UP TO 36 MONTHS, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $300,000 (Fire Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the project proposed in the agenda report is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Public Resources Code §21065
         and within the meaning of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378;
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a 12-month term contract, with the option to extend, up to 36 months with Houchin Community Blood Bank, without competitive
         bidding pursuant to City Chater Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services, to provide blood and blood components, for an amount not-to-exceed $300,000;
         (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.

2.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PAVECO CONSTRUCTION, INC., TO FURNISH LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR UTILITY
         AND MISCELLANEOUS STREET REPAIRS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $7,500,000 FOR UP TO THREE YEARS (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, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required; and
         (2)      Award contract to the lowest and best bid dated June 22, 2026, submitted by Paveco Construction, Inc., in response to the project plans and specifications for utility and
         miscellaneous street repairs, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $2,500,000, or for an initial term of up to one year, whichever
         occurs first, with the option for two additional one-year terms at $2,500,000 per year, at the discretion of the City Manager, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $7,500,000.

3.      ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES BUREAU
         OF RECLAMATION TO ACCEPT GRANT FUNDING FROM THE WATER AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $2,000,000
         TO IMPLEMENT THE ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT (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)      Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to accept the Water and Energy Efficiency Grant (“WEEG”) from the United States Bureau of Reclamation
         (“USBR”) in an amount up to $2,000,000 for the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (“AMI”) project, execute agreements with USBR to receive the grant funding, and administer
         grant agreements, amendments, and associated contract documents for this grant award.

ATTACHMENT A

RESOLUTION

4.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CANNON CORPORATION TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
         DON BENITO RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $618,782 FOR UP TO THREE YEARS (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 Public Resources
         Code Section 21065 and within the meaning of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378;
         (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 Cannon Corporation to provide engineering services for an amount not-to-exceed $618,782, or three years, whichever occurs first, which includes the base amount of $538,071
         and a contingency of $80,711 to provide for any necessary change orders. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(F),
         Contract for professional or unique services; and
         (3)      Authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost amendments to the subject contract including durational extensions.

5.      AUTHORIZE the CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH OpenGov Inc., for a budgeting software solution
         for an amount not-to-exceed $879,918 (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”) pursuant to Public Resources
         Code §21065 and within the meaning of State CEQA Guidelines §15378;
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three‑year contract with OpenGov, Inc., through July 31, 2029, for continued use of the Budgeting & Planning software
         solution, including subscriptions, configuration support, training, and maintenance, for an amount not‑to‑exceed $879,918. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to
         City Charter §1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services); and
         (3)      Grant the recommended contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code §4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served.

6.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO RETROACTIVELY EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 31228 WITH BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. FOR TWELVE MONTHS (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;
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to retroactively extend Contract No. 31228 with Bank of America, N.A. for twelve months for a contract period of May 17, 2019 through May 16, 2027,
         for banking services within the current not-to-exceed contract amount of $659,260 ;
         (3)      Authorize the City Manager or Director of Finance to execute all associated bank documents and necessary agreements; and
         (4)      Grant the proposed contract extension an exemption from the Competitive Selection Process pursuant to the Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for
         which the City’s best interests are served.

APPOINTMENT OF CHRISTINE TARVER TO THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (District 4 Nomination)

APPOINTMENT OF DR. MICHAEL BOUCHARD TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination)

8a.    APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OF CLAUDIA DE ANDA TO SERVE AS THE ALTERNATE TENANT MEMBER ON THE PASADENA RENTAL HOUSING
         BOARD (PRHB) FILLING AN UNSCHEDULED VACANCY, TERM ENDING MAY 24, 2027
         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 State CEQA
         Guidelines Section 21065 and within the meaning of Section 15378(b); and
         (2)      Appoint Claudia De Anda to serve as Alternate Tenant Member to fill an unscheduled vacancy on the Pasadena Rental Housing Board, for the remainder of the unexpired term, ending May 24, 2027.

9.      DESIGNATION OF THE ARBOLEDA DRIVE LANDMARK DISTRICT AND A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH THE ARBOLEDA DRIVE
         (LD-29) LANDMARK OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the designation of a historic resource and zoning map amendment to establish a landmark overlay zoning district are categorically exempt from environmental
         review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15308: Class 8, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment, and there
         are no features that distinguish the project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances, and no other exception to the exemption applies;
         (2)      Adopt the findings in Attachment A of the agenda report to find that the proposed Arboleda Drive Landmark District meets the criteria for designation as a Landmark District
         and to approve the proposed Zoning Map Amendment; and
         (3)      Adopt an ordinance to amend the official Zoning Map to establish the Arboleda Drive (LD-29) Landmark Overlay Zoning District.
         Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On March 3, 2026, the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) determined that the proposed Arboleda Drive
         Landmark District meets the criteria for designation and recommended, by a vote of 8-0, that the City Council adopt the environmental determination and landmark district designation.
         Recommendation of the Planning Commission: On June 10, 2026, the Planning Commission (PC) recommended, by a vote of 5-0, that the City Council adopt the environmental
         determination and approve the Zoning Map Amendment to establish the Arboleda Drive Landmark District (LD-29) Overlay Zoning District.
         (To be discussed and considered concurrently with Item No. 13, including for public comment purposes.)

10.     DESIGNATION OF THE MESITA ROAD LANDMARK DISTRICT AND A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT TO ESTABLISH THE MESITA ROAD (LD-30)
          LANDMARK OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
          Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
          (1)         Find that the designation of a historic resource and a zoning map amendment to establish a landmark overlay zoning district are categorically exempt from
          environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15308: Class 8, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the
          Environment, and there are no features that distinguish the project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances, and no other exception to the exemption applies;
          (2)         Adopt the findings in Attachment A of the agenda report to find that the proposed Mesita Road Landmark District meets the criteria for designation as a Landmark District
           and to approve the proposed Zoning Map Amendment; and
          (3)         Adopt an ordinance to amend the official Zoning Map to establish the Mesita Road (LD-30) Landmark Overlay Zoning District.
          Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On March 3, 2026, the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) determined that the proposed Mesita Road
          Landmark District meets the criteria for designation and recommended, by a vote of 8-0, that the City Council adopt the environmental determination and landmark district designation.
          Recommendation of the Planning Commission: On June 10, 2026, the Planning Commission (PC) recommended, by a vote of 5-0, that the City Council adopt the environmental
          determination and approve the Zoning Map Amendment to establish the Mesita Road Landmark District (LD-30) Overlay Zoning District.
          (To be discussed and considered concurrently with Item No.14, including for public comment purposes.)

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.    EXPANSION OF THE EATON FIRE REBUILD PERMIT FEE WAIVER PROGRAM TO INCLUDE PERMIT FEES FOR REPAIRS TO ELIGIBLE STANDING
         HOMES RELATED TO SMOKE, SOOT, ASH OR WATER DAMAGE (Planning Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the recommended fee reductions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines under the “Common Sense”
         exemption per Section 15061(b)(3). This exemption applies because the action involves only the waiver of City plan check and permit fees for eligible fire‑related repairs and does not
         authorize any physical construction activity beyond what previously existed;
         (2)         Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 General Fee Schedule to reduce or waive various Plan Check and Permit Fees for repairing eligible standing homes
         damaged in the Eaton Fire;
         (3)         Direct the City Attorney to prepare within 30 days an ordinance to amend Title 4 of the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) to exempt qualified repairs of eligible residential
         structures damaged by the Eaton Fire from the City’s fees for Construction Tax; and
         (4)         Direct staff to include the fees in the same recovery efforts being done for the existing program.
         Recommendation of the Economic Development & Technology Commission: On June 16, 2026, the Economic Development & Technology Committee (EDTech) recommended the
         City Council approve the proposed expansion of the fee reductions for standing homes with documented damage from the Eaton Fire as follows:
                 1.    Waive plan check and building permit fees collected into the Building Fund (204) and the General Fund (101) with a total estimated cost of $100,000.
         The reductions outlined above would apply to projects that meet all of the following (eligible sites):
                1.    Located Within a Mandatory Evacuation Order or Evacuation Warning: Area Eligibility would extend to standing homes within officially designated evacuation zones.
                2.    Owner‑Occupied at the Time of the Eaton Fire: The property must have been owner‑occupied as of January 7, 2025, consistent with the existing program.
                        For multi-family sites, only owner-occupied units are eligible for fee waivers.
                3.    Documented Fire‑Related Smoke or Ash Damage: Applicants must submit a professional report verifying fire‑related smoke or ash damage. Examples of acceptable documentation include:

·            Licensed contractor assessments;
·            Industrial hygienist or environmental testing reports;
·            HVAC contamination assessments;
·            Insurance adjuster findings; and
·            In some cases, dated photos showing condition of the area to be repaired ‘before’ and ‘after’ the fire may also be accepted.

4. Repairs Limited to Restoring Pre‑Fire Conditions: Fee waivers apply only to repairs necessary to restore the home to its pre‑fire condition. Elective remodels or expansions are not eligible.
Staff is supportive of the expanded program and proposed eligibility criteria for standing homes. Standing home repairs are generally smaller in scope than full rebuilds, requiring nominal permit fees or in some instances, such as soot removal, no city permits for the remediation. Based on the permits analyzed for Table 1 in the agenda report, staff anticipates average waived fees of $150 to $2,000 per property, depending on repair type and valuation. An itemized list of the fire repair permits is included as Attachment C (of the agenda report), which totals just over $51,000. Staff is proposing a total program budget of $100,000 for fee waivers for standing homes to be funded by the Building Fund. There is no cost to the General Fund for the proposed expanded fee waivers.

12.    CONSIDERATION OF SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 AND TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026, IN PLACE
         OF REGULAR MEETINGS ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2026, AND MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
         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)(c) as CEQA only
         applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment;
         (2)      Discuss and consider holding special meetings of the City Council on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, and Tuesday, September 29, 2026, in place of regular meetings on
         Monday, September 14, 2026, and Monday, September 28, 2026; and
         (3)      If supported by the City Council, direct City staff to proceed with the recommended special meeting schedule, incorporating outreach and notification to members of the public.

14.    First reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO ESTABLISH THE MESITA ROAD (LD-30) LANDMARK OVERLAY DISTRICT”
         (To be discussed and considered concurrently with Item No. 10, including for public comment purposes.)

ORDINANCE

15.    First reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE) OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
         MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE 2025 NORTH LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN IN CHAPTER 17.34 (NORTH LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN) AND AMEND THE OFFICIAL
         ZONING MAP TO MODIFY THE BOUNDARIES OF THE NORTH LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN, REDESIGNATE ZONES WITHIN THE NORTH LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
         AND AT 60 S. VIRGINIA AVENUE, 701 AND 709 N. MENTOR AVENUE, AND 1311 AND 1321 N. MENTOR AVENUE IN CHAPTER 17.20 (ZONING DISTRICTS, ALLOWABLE
         LAND USES, AND ZONE-SPECIFIC STANDARDS), SECTION 17.20.20 (ZONING MAP AND ZONING DISTRICTS), AND AMENDING ZONING CODE SECTIONS 17.30.030
         (2023 CENTRAL DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN - ALLOWABLE LAND USES) AND 17.30.080 (2023 CENTRAL DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN - OPEN SPACE) FOR CONSISTENCY”

16. First reading of “AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA GRANTING ASSIGNMENT OF A NON-EXCLUSIVE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
FRANCHISE FROM ROBERT M. ARSENIAN TO SOUTHLAND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC. AND AMENDING UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. 7396”

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)

September 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)

September 28, 2026

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, 2^nd Floor)

November 4, 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, 2^nd Floor)

November 3, 2026

MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Justin Jones, Rick Cole, Tyron Hampton, Jason Lyon) Meets the second and fourth 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)

September 22, 2026

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Vice Mayor Jess Rivas, Tyron Hampton, Justin Jones, Steve Madison) Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.,
Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2^nd Floor)

November 30, 2026 (To be cancelled)

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

July 13, 2026	City Council
July 13, 2026	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
July 20, 2026	City Council
July 20, 2026	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
July 27, 2026	City Council
July 27, 2026	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
August 3, 2026	City Council
August 3, 2026	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
August 10, 2026	City Council
August 10, 2026	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

Claim No.	Claimant	Claim Amount
2027 – 0021	Sandeep Ananthu	$ 3,400.00
2027 – 0022	Lena Khalatyan	835.77
2027 – 0023	Elizabeth Wolf	35,000.00+
2027 – 0024	Wendy Hwang	35,000.00+
2027 – 0025	Art’s Underwater Reef	71,889.89
2027 – 0026	Jose Ton	500.00
2027 – 0027	Jonathan Schmidt	10,000.00+
2027 – 0028	Shan Lin	2,000.00
2027 – 0029	Southern California Gas Company	1,785.00
2027 – 0030	Michele E. Akbari	1,300.00
2027 – 0031	Anna Marie Bueckert	1,379.10
2027 – 0032	Patrick Gumabao	1,355.87