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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AUGUST 31, 2026
Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
Public Meeting: 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

A.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
         Property Location: 434-470 North Lake Avenue
         Agency Negotiator: Matthew E. Hawkesworth, Interim City Manager, or designee
         Negotiating Parties: Holos Communities
         Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
         Agency Designated Representatives: Matthew Hawkesworth and Tiffany Jacobs-Quinn
         Employee Organization: Non-Rep Management and Executive Management

C.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
         Name of Case: Zhang and Miao v. City of Pasadena
         Los Angeles County Superior Case No.: 25NNCV06418

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
         LASC Case No. 25STCV31621 and Court of Appeals Court No. B353449

E. 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.)

City Manager/Executive Director

1.      ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE EATON WASH STORMWATER
         CAPTURE PROJECT AND APPROVE PROJECT DESIGN PLANS (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find on the basis of the whole record before it (including the Initial Study and any comments received), that there is no substantial evidence that the project,
         as mitigated, will have a significant effect on the environment and that the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the lead agency's independent judgment and analysis;
         and therefore adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigated Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Eaton Wash Stormwater Capture Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
         (2)         Approve the Eaton Wash Stormwater Capture Project reflected in the attachment Project Design Plans.

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

         ATTACHMENT C

         ATTACHMENT D

2.      MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE WITHIN 60 DAYS AMENDING CHAPTER 13.10 OF
         THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE NONFUNCTIONAL TURF WATERING REGULATIONS IN THE “DEFINITIONS” AND THE “PERMANENT WATER
         CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS” SECTIONS (Water & Power Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA
         Guidelines Section 15307 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for the Protection of Natural Resources) and there are no features that distinguish the action from others in the exempt
         classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances, and no other exception to the exemption applies; and
         (2)         Direct the City Attorney to prepare and return with an ordinance within 60 days that amends Chapter 13.10 of the Pasadena Municipal Code (“PMC”) to include nonfunctional
         turf watering regulations in the “Definitions” and the “Permanent Water Conservation Requirements” sections, as required by State Law and as described in the Agenda Report.
         Recommendation of the Municipal Services Committee: On August 25, 2026, the Municipal Services Committee considered the proposed actions and voted unanimously to
        approve staff’s recommendation.

3.      MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: APPROVAL OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE SOUTH LAKE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION AND
         PASADENA PLAYHOUSE PARKING METER ZONE ADVISORY COMMISSION (Transportation 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)         Approve the Rules and Regulations of the South Lake Parking Place Commission (SLPPC); and
         (3)         Approve the Rules and Regulations of the Pasadena Playhouse Parking Meter Zone Advisory Commission (PPPMZAC).

ATTACHMENT A

ATTACHMENT B

APPOINTMENT OF LORIS MEMIC TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION (District 7 Nomination)

APPOINTMENT OF PEDRO GIOVANNI ROSSEL TO THE COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (District 5 Nomination)

APPOINTMENT OF YOLANDA SEPULVEDA TO THE DESIGN COMMISSION (At Large Nomination/District 2)

REAPPOINTMENT OF TIMOTHY HEPBURN, CITY OF LA VERNE, AS CITY OF PASADENA REPRESENTATIVE TO THE METRO GOLD LINE FOOTHILL
EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY SERVING AT THE PLEASURE OF THE COUNCIL FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS (Mayor Gordo)

REAPPOINTMENT OF BILL RUH, CITY OF MONTCLAIR, AS CITY OF PASADENA ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE METRO GOLD LINE FOOTHILL
EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY SERVING AT THE PLEASURE OF THE COUNCIL FOR A TERM OF FOUR YEARS (Mayor Gordo

City Attorney

5.      PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: APPROVE THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE TRAINING AND ONBOARDING OF MEMBERS OF THE
         COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (City Attorney’s Office.)
         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)         Approve the Rules and Regulations for training and onboarding of members of the Community Police Oversight Commission (CPOC).
         Advisory Commission/Board/City Council Committee Recommendation: On March 12, 2026, the CPOC voted 7- 4 to adopt the Rules and Regulations pertaining
         to training and onboarding of members of the CPOC (Attachment A of the agenda report). On June 17, 2026, the Public Safety Committee voted unanimously (with one absence)
         to approve the proposed Rules and Regulations.

ATTACHMENT A

ATTACHMENT B

September 29, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Approve the Submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (2025 Program Year) for Projects Funded
From Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant & Home Investment Partnership Act

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.)

Finance Committee

7.      ADOPT A RESOLUTION AND CONDUCT THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE ELECTRIC REVENUE/REFUNDING
         BONDS 2026A SERIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT- TO-EXCEED $104,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (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 California Public Resources
         Code Section 21065 and within the meaning of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b);
         (2)         Adopt a Resolution authorizing the invitation of bids for the purchase of Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds, 2026A Series of said city, approving a notice of intention to
         sell bonds, a preliminary official statement, a notice inviting bids, authorizing the publication of a notice of intention to sell bonds, and authorizing certain other actions in connection therewith; and
         (3)         Conduct the first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT TO EXCEED $104,000,000
         AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF PASADENA ELECTRIC REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, 2026A SERIES, PAYABLE OUT OF THE LIGHT AND
         POWER FUND, AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TWELFTH SUPPLEMENT TO ELECTRIC REVENUE BOND FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT,
         AND CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH”.
         Recommendation of the Finance Committee: On August 24, 2026, the Finance Committee considered the proposed actions and voted unanimously to approve staff’s recommendation.
         (To be discussed and considered concurrently with Item No. 12, including for public comment purposes.)

City Manager

8.      DISCUSS AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON RESTRUCTURING CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
         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; and
         (2)         Discuss and provide guidance on restructuring City Council Committees including committee size, meeting times, meeting dates, and equitable member participation.

          ATTACHMENT A

9.      AMENDMENT TO PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.05.060 AND SECTION 2.28.050 TO HOLD REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON
         TUESDAYS AND SEPTEMBER 2026 SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETINGS
         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)     Conduct first reading of “An Ordinance of the City of Pasadena Amending Title 2, Chapter 2.05, Section 2.05.060 and Chapter 2.28, Section 2.28.050 of the Pasadena
         Municipal Code Chapter to hold regular meetings of the City Council on Tuesdays”; and
         (3)     Direct City staff to proceed with the recommended special meetings of City Council Committees for September 2026, incorporating outreach and notification to members of the public.
         (To be discussed and considered concurrently with Item No.13, including for public comment purposes.)

10. DISCUSSION REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING POLICY ISSUES, INCLUDING THE START TIME OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS, AND A POLICY
TO NOT START COMPLEX MATTERS AFTER 10:00 P.M. (Councilmember Lyon)

City Clerk

11.    ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADOPTING A REMOTE ACCESS DISRUPTION POLICY
         FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS IN COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE BILL 707 AND GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953.4
         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)         Adopt a resolution adopting a Remote Access Disruption Policy for City Council Meetings in compliance with Senate Bill 707 and Government Code Section 54953.4.

12.    Conduct the first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT TO
         EXCEED $104,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF PASADENA ELECTRIC REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, 2026A
         SERIES, PAYABLE OUT OF THE LIGHT AND POWER FUND, AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TWELFTH SUPPLEMENT
         TO ELECTRIC REVENUE BOND FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH”
          (To be discussed and considered concurrently with Item No. 7, including for public comment purposes.)

13.    Conduct the first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 2, ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 2.05, SECTION 2.05.060,
         AND CHAPTER 2.28, SECTION 2.28.050 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO HOLD REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON TUESDAYS”
         (To be discussed and considered concurrently with Item No. 9, including for public comment purposes.)

14.    Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 2, ARTICLES III AND IV TO UPDATE
         PROVISIONS REGARDING TERM LIMITS AND TRAINING OF MEMBERS OF ADVISORY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS OF
         OPERATING COMPANIES CREATED BY CITY COUNCIL” (Introduced by Councilmember Cole) (First reading conducted on June 22, 2026)

15.    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EMPLOYMENT ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, AND 2025 (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 Public Resources Code Section 21065 and within the meaning of
         California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines Section 15378(b); and
         (2)         Receive the Equal Opportunity in Employment Annual Report, which is submitted for information only.

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)

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)

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)

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 29, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Approve the Submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (2025 Program Year) for Projects Funded From Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant & Home Investment Partnership Act

August 17, 2026	City Council
August 17, 2026	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

Claim No.	Claimant	Claim Amount
2027 – 0041	John and Joan Fauvre	$ 1,316.08
2027 – 0042	Uros Raskovski	926.45
2027 – 0043	Nathan Kar	937.00
2027 – 0044	Brett D. Kenyon	2,500.00
2027 – 0045	Rene Horacio Gonzalez	35,000.00+
2027 – 0046	Patricia Duran	35,000.00+
2027 – 0047	Joseph Rock	35,000.00+
2027 – 0048	Ramon Garcia	2,900.00