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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 2, 2026
Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
Public Meeting: 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

Note to public: Please see separate Closed Session Special Meeting agenda scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m.

    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: City of Pasadena v. Southern California Edison Company, et al.; Southern California Edison Company v. County of Los Angeles, et al.
         Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.: 25STCV06276; Lead Case No. 25STCV00731 

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
         Name of Case: Resnick, R. v. City of Pasadena
         Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 23AHCV02168 

C.     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 

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

E.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding significant exposure to potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): Two or more potential cases 

A.     PRESENTATION BY LANAE O’SHIELDS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, PROVIDING INFORMATION ON WILDFIRE REBUILDING RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS 

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA 

         CORRESPONDENCE

City Manager/Executive Director

1.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TRANSFLUID SERVICES, INC., FOR TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR OIL-FILLED
         EQUIPMENT FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS FOR A GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $822,300 (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
         15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities); 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 lowest and best bid dated November 6, 2025, submitted by Transfluid Services, Inc. (“Transfluid”) in response to the project plans and specifications for
         Utility Transformer and Other Oil-Filled Equipment Testing and Inspection Services, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for up to five years for a grand total
         amount not-to-exceed $822,300, which includes the option for two additional one-year extensions or an amount not-to-exceed $343,568, at the discretion of the City Manager.

        

2.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH INCHARGE ENERGY FOR CITY-OWNED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER PREVENTIVE
         MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR UP TO SIX YEARS FOR A GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $2,866,130 (Water & Power Dept.)
             Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Class 1, Section 15301,
          Existing Facilities, and that there are no features that distinguish the project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and 
         (2)      Award contract to lowest and best bid dated October 6, 2025, submitted by InCharge Energy (“InCharge”) in response to the project plans and specifications for
         City-owned Electric Vehicle (“EV”) Charger Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with InCharge for up to six years for a
         grand total amount not-to-exceed $2,866,130, which includes the option for three additional one-year extensions for an amount not-to-exceed $1,474,171, at the discretion of the City Manager.
   
        

3.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO UTILIZE AN ALTERNATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD FOR THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PROJECTS AT
         AVON RAMP AND ARROYO CHARGING DEPOT (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(b); and
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to utilize an alternative project delivery method, Design-Build, for the Avon Ramp and Arroyo Charing Depot EV Charging Station projects in accordance
         with Pasadena Municipal Code (“PMC”) Section 4.08.136 (Alternative Project Delivery).

        

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA 

         CORRESPONDENCE

4.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO UTILIZE AN ALTERNATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS AT
         FIVE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (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 Sections 15378(b); and
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to utilize the alternative project delivery method, Progressive Design-Build, for installation of solar energy systems at five municipal facility sites including
         Lamanda Park Branch Library, San Rafael Branch Library, Allendale Branch Library, Linda Vista Branch Library, City Maintenance Yards – Visitor Parking Lot and Utility Vehicle Parking Lot
         in accordance with Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 4.08.136 (Alternative project delivery).

         

          SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA 

          CORRESPONDENCE

City Council 

5.      APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENTS, AND RESIGNATIONS 

APPOINTMENT OF DR. LUISA ORTEGA TO THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (Mayor Nomination) 

RESIGNATION OF BARBARA PITTS FROM THE PASADENA RENTAL HOUSING BOARD (District 4/Tenant Nomination)

City Attorney 

City Clerk/Secretary 

6a.    APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
        

6b.    RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA 

7.      CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO RESCIND THE CLOSURE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING AND THE DEEMED DENIAL OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
         QUALITY ACT (CEQA) ACTION FOR FAILING TO ACHIEVE FIVE VOTES; REOPEN AND SET A CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2026 ON
         THE ALL SAINTS APPLICATION FOR A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (NO. 7318) TO ESTABLISH A SAFE PARKING LAND USE AT EXISTING RELIGIOUS FACILITY
          (ALL SAINTS CHURCH) AT 202 NORTH EUCLID AVENUE THAT TOOK PLACE AT THE NOVEMBER 17, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING; AND DIRECT STAFF TO RETURN
         WITH AN EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATION ON CLASS 1 – EXISTING FACILITIES AND CLASS 3 – SMALL STRUCTURES EXEMPTIONS UNDER THE STATE
         CEQA GUIDELINES AND THE APPLICABILITY OF THE STATUTORY EXEMPTION FOR CONTRACTS TO SERVE THE HOMELESSNESS SET FORTH IN PUBLIC RESOURCES
         CODE SECTION 21080.10 (Agendized by a vote of the City Council on January 26, 2026)

         CORRESPONDENCE

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA 

         CORRESPONDENCE

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Housing, Homelessness and Planning Committee 

8.      REPORT OUT FROM THE JANUARY 30, 2026, HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING ON POTENTIAL SITES FOR SAFE PARKING


Legislative Policy Committee 

9.      REQUEST FROM THE LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA RESCINDING
         RESOLUTION NO. 9396, AND APPROVING A VOLUNTARY FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9.88.050
         TO BE DISTRIBUTED BY THE CITY CLERK TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR PASADENA CITY COUNCIL OFFICE
         Recommendation of Legislative Policy Committee: 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 Public Resources Code (“PRC”) Section 21065 and within the meaning of
         California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines Section 15378(b); and
         (2)    Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena approving a voluntary Fair Campaign Practices Agreement pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC)
         Section 9.88.050 to be distributed by the City Clerk to all candidates for Pasadena City Council office.

ATTACHMENT A

ATTACHMENT B

ATTACHMENT C 

RESOLUTION

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

 City Manager 

City Council 

City Attorney 

 First Reading:   

10.    Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADDING CHAPTER 2.10 TO ARTICLE I OF TITLE 2 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL
         CODE REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL VACANCY APPOINTMENT PROCESS WHEN A VACANCY OCCURS IN A CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT SEAT WITH LESS
         THAN TWO YEARS REMAINING ON AN UNEXPIRED TERM”

        

         ORDINANCE

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) 

February 17, 2026 (To be cancelled)

February 26, 2026 (Special meeting)

March 17, 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, 2^nd floor) 

February 09, 2026 (Special meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)

February 23, 2026 (Special meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)

March 09, 2026 (Special meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.) 

HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE (Chair Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Rick Cole, Justin Jones, Jason Lyon) Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2^nd Floor) 

January 30, 2026 (Special meeting to commence at 1:30 p.m. – tentative first meeting date of the Committee, regular meeting schedule to be determined by the Committee)
 

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) 

February 03, 2026

March 03, 2026

April 07, 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) 

February 10, 2026

February 24, 2026

March 10, 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, 2^nd Floor) 

February 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

April 15, 2026

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES 

February 9, 2026 

February 16, 2026 (To be cancelled) 

February 23, 2026 

March 2, 2026 

March 9, 2026 

March 16, 2026 (Special Joint Pasadena Unified School District/City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m.) 

March 18, 2020 (Special Joint Board of Supervisor Kathyrn Barger/City Council meeting at 3:00 p.m.) 

March 23, 2026 

March 30, 2026 

April 6, 2026 (To be cancelled) 

April 13, 2026 

April 20, 2026 

April 27, 2026 (To be cancelled) 

May 4, 2026 

May 11, 2026 

May 18, 2026 

May 25, 2026 (To be cancelled) 

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

COMMISION VACANCIES