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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JANUARY 12, 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

 Teleconference Location: 
Fairmont Orchid
1 North Kaniku Drive, Room B1110
Kohala Coast, HI 96743

 

The City Council may take action on any item listed on this agenda as it deems appropriate following consideration and discussion of the matt

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: California Apartment Association, et al. [Petitioners/Appellants]  vs. City of Pasadena, et al. [Defendants/Respondents]; Affordable
       Pasadena, et al.
[Intervenors/Respondents] Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCPO4376; California Court of Appeal, Second
       Appellate Dist. (Div. 7) Case No. B329883


        ACTION: MOTION TO AUTHORIZE SEEKING REVIEW OF THE COURT OF APPEAL DECISION TO THE CALIFORNIA SUPREME COURT
        APPROVED 6-0 (COLE, JONES, LYON, MADISON, MASUDA, RIVAS)

B.    CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
       Name of Case: People of the State of California, by and through the City of Pasadena v. Chaoyang Tianma Enterprise (GROUP) Corp., et al.

       
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.: 21GDCV00766 

ACTION: DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME 

C.    CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
       Name of Case: Crutchfield, Shelby, White v. City of Pasadena
       Case No.: 24STCV12359
 

ACTION: DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME 

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

ACTION: DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME 

E.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
        Name of Case: Pasadena Tenants Union, et al. v. City of Pasadena, et al.

        Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.: 25STCP01916

ACTION: NOT DISCUSSED

F.    CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
       Name of Case:
Yes In My Back Yard et al. v. Gavin Newsom, et al.

       Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.: 25STCP04761
 

ACTION: NOT DISCUSSED

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 ELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC, INC., FOR INTELLIGENT tRANSPORTATION
         sYSTEM Projects and Traffic Flow Improvements Within CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT
-TO-EXCEED $1,825,289
        
(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 Title 14,
        Chapter 3, Article 19, Class 1, §15301, Existing Facilities a
nd Section 15302, Class 2 – Replacement or Reconstruction, 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 specified by Section 4.08.045 of the Pasadena Municipal
        Code, with
Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., for the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Projects and Traffic Flow Improvements Within the Central Business District
        for an amount not-to-exceed $1,825,289 which includes the base contract amount of $1,659,354
and a contingency of $165,935 to provide for any necessary
        change orders.


        Staff Report

        ATTACHMENT A


         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

2.    
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH BRAGG INVESTMENT COMPANY INC DBA COASTLINE EQUIPMENT
        FOR JOHN DEERE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, PARTS, SERVICE AND REPAIR IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $360,734
(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;
       
(2)       Award contract to lowest and best bid dated July 25, 2025, submitted by Bragg Investment Company Inc dba Coastline Equipment, in response to
        specifications for John Deere Construction Equipment, Parts, Service and Repair, authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year contract for an amount
        not-to-exceed of $360,734, which includes the base contract amount of $327,940 and a contingency of $32,794 to provide for any necessary change orders;
        and authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost amendment to the subject contract including necessary change orders.

Staff Report

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

3.     AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH GREENFIELD LANDSCAPING INC., FOR CITYWIDE TREE
        WATERING FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $739,200
(Public Works Dept.)
        Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)
      
Find that this 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)
      
Award a contract to the second lowest responsive bid dated May 16, 2025, submitted by Greenfield Landscape and Maintenance Inc., in response to
        specifications for citywide tree watering, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $739,200 which includes the base
        contract amount of $672,000 and a contingency of $67,200 to provide for potential change orders.

 Staff Report

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA 

CORRESPONDENCE


ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

4.     AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 32539 FOR CITY EMPLOYEE PARKING WITH ABM INDUSTRY GROUPS LLC TO
        INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $90,000, FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $333,000
(Transportation 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 Guideline Section 15378(b);
        (2)
      
Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32539 with ABM Industry Groups, LLC to provide 100 parking spaces for City Employees at the
        245 Ramona Street Judicial Council of California parking facility, to increase the contract amount by $90,000 for an additional twelve-month term, thereby
        increasing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $333,000; 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 with ABM Industry
        Groups, LLC 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


ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

5.     APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT WITH HOLOS INC., AND HERITAGE HOUSING PARTNERS FOR THE
        DEVELOPMENT OF A MIXED-USE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED ON CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY AT 434-470 NORTH LAKE
        AVENUE
(Economic Development Division)
        Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)
      
Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is not a “project” subject to California Public Resources Code Section 21065 and within the meaning
        of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b);

        (2)
      
Approve the terms of the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with Holos Inc., and Heritage Housing Partners as described in the Background
        section of the agenda report in connection with the development of a mixed-use affordable housing project on City-owned property at 434-470 North Lake Avenue; and
       
(3)       Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest the ENA and related documents to effectuate the ENA.  

            Staff Report 

           SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA 

           CORRESPONDENCE


         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

6.     FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FEHR & PEERS FOR THE CITYWIDE ACTIVE
        TRANSPORTATION PLAN (ATP) FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $890,989
AND APPROPRIATE $712,791 OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY
        ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) GRANT FUNDS INTO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) BUDGET
(Transportation 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 with Fehr & Peers, as the result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section
        4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, for
the development of the Citywide Active Transportation Plan (ATP) funded through Federal Highway Administration
        (FHWA) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) funds and local match funds in the amount not-to-exceed $890,989 which includes the base contract amount of
        $809,990 and a contingency amount of $80,999 for any necessary change orders subject to City Manager approval. Competitive price bidding is not required
        pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services);

        (3)
      
Authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost amendments to the subject contract including durational extensions; and
        (4)
      
Amend the Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) FY 2026 Operating Budget to recognize and appropriate $712,791 from FHWA SS4A grant funds
        and the local match of $178,198 is included in the DOT General Fund Operating Budget as detailed in the fiscal impact section of the agenda report.

         Staff Report  

        TPA


       ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

7.     PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: 2025 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (LHMP) ADOPTION AND INTEGRATION (Fire Dept.)
        Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)
      
Find the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the
        "Common Sense" exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and

        (2)
      
Adopt a Resolution adopting the 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) and amending the General Plan to incorporate the 2025 LHMP.

         Staff Report

        ATTACHMENT A

        ATTACHMENT B

        RESOLUTION  

        ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION, AMENDED TO DIRECT STAFF TO CONDUCT A WORKSHOP ON THE LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN REVIEW AT THE CITY
                         COUNCIL WITHIN THE NEXT FOUR MONTHS, AND TO MAKE MINOR EDITS TO THE PLAN DOCUMENT

City Council

8.     APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENTS, AND RESIGNATIONS 

        RESIGNATION OF THIERRY AMBRAISSE FROM THE DESIGN COMMISSION (At Large Nomination/District 7)

    Supporting Material

        ACTION:  ACCEPTED WITH REGRETS

City Attorney 

City Clerk/Secretary 

9.     ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA JUNE 2, 2026 PRIMARY MUNICIPAL
        ELECTION FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN DISTRICTS 3, 5, AND 7; AND IF NECESSARY, THE CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE
        NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION; AND THE CONSOLIDATION OF PASADENA’S PRIMARY AND GENERAL MUNICIPAL
        ELECTIONS WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS; AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS

        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 Public Resources Code (“PRC”) Section 21065 and within
        the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines Section 15378(b);

        (2)
      
Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena calling and giving notice for the holding of a Primary Municipal Election to be held on
        June 2, 2026 for members of the City Council in Districts 3, 5, and 7; and if necessary, the calling and giving notice for the holding of a General Municipal
        Election on November 3, 2026;

        (3)
      
Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles approve the consolidation
        of the June 2, 2026 Pasadena Primary Municipal Election, and if necessary, the November 3, 2026 Pasadena General Municipal Election with the Statewide
        Primary and General Elections, and direct the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to administer said elections on behalf of the City of
        Pasadena; and

        (4)
      
Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena setting forth regulations relating to candidate statements for the June 2, 2026 Primary
        Municipal Election, and if necessary, the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election.

         Staff Report

        RESOLUTION - SETTING REGULATIONS

        RESOLUTION - CONSOLIDATIONOF ELECTION

        RESOLUTION - CALLING MUNICIPAL ELECTION

        ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

10a.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

November 17 2025

City Council

November 17 2025

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

November 24 2025

City Council

November 24 2025

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

         ACTION:  APPROVED AS SUBMITTED

10b.  RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA 

Claim No.

Claimant

Claim Amount

2026 – 0139

Yufeng Yang

$               7,000.00

2026 – 0140

Anastasia Elizabeth Hendricks

               35,000.00+

2026 – 0141

Zareh Boghosian

               10,000.00+

2026 – 0142

Lorraine Sue Lopez-Mares

               10,000.00+

2026 – 0143

Jill Druschke James

               35,000.00+

2026 – 0144

Cain Thomas Stephens Webb

               Not stated

2026 – 0145

Shelby Lynn Elston

               Not stated

2026 – 0146

George Armando Gonzalez

               35,000.00+

2026 – 0147

Sossie Kakilian

               35,000.00+

2026 – 0148

Carla Monique Garcia

               35,000.00+

2026 – 0149

Mercury Insurance a/s/o Nelson Vidal

                 8,806.46

2026 – 0150

AAA

                 2,789.19

2026 – 0151

Duplicate of Claim No. 2026-0150

                 N/A

2026 – 0152

Rafi Jonathan Castillo

               35,000.00+

2026 – 0153

Tony Lenard Harris

                 1,200.00

2026 – 0154

Susan Isherwood

                 1,472.80

2026 – 0155

Caitlin Brown

                 1,133.92

2026 – 0156

Raffi Ayranian

                 1,144.88

2026 – 0157

John Pennington

                 4,937.00

2026 – 0158

Alfredo Josue de Santiago Celis

                      35.00

         ACTION:  RECEIVED AND FILED

10c. PUBLIC HEARING SET 

        January 26, 2025, 6:00 p.m.Annual Recruitment and Vacancy Report 

         ACTION:  PUBLIC HEARING SET

OLD BUSINESS:

11.   LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE: ADOPTION OF ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT AND CONSIDERATION TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY
        TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE
(Office of the City Manager)
        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);

        (2)
          
Adopt a policy statement on anti-discrimination that expresses the City’s intent to be a tolerant City that identifies protected characteristics in
        private employment, housing, education, and commerce; and

        (3)
          
Consider whether to direct the City Attorney to prepare and return with an ordinance for anti-discrimination in private employment, housing,
        education, and commerce within 90 days consistent with the provisions set forth in the Agenda Report.

         Staff Report

        ATTACHMENT A

        CORRESPONDENCE

        SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA 

        CORRESPONDENCE


        CORRESPONDENCE PART 2

         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION, AMENDED TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW OPTIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT INCLUDING CONSIDERATION
                            GIVEN TO NUISANCE CITATIONS FOR VIOLATIONS

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

 

12.   APPROVE THE PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN UPDATES (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 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 certain updates to the City's Public Housing Agency Administrative Plan, as described in the agenda report.

         Staff Report

        ATTACHMENT A


         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

13.   QUASI-JUDICIAL ACTION: CALL FOR REVIEW OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS’ QUASI-JUDICIAL DECISION TO APPROVE HILLSIDE
        DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 7134 TO ALLOW A NEW 4,280 SQUARE-FOOT, TWO-LEVEL SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ABOVE A PARTIALLY
        BELOW GRADE 2,685 SQUARE-FOOT SIX-CAR GARAGE AT 1530 SCENIC DRIVE
(Planning Dept.)
        Recommendation
: It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)
      
Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303
        (Class 3, New Construction), and there are no features that distinguish the project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual
        circumstances; and

        (2)
      
Adopt the findings in Attachment A of the agenda report to uphold the Board of Zoning Appeals’ decision and approve Hillside Development Permit No. 7134,
        with the conditions in Attachment B of the agenda report.

         Staff Report

         ATTACHMENT A


         ATTACHMENT B

         ATTACHMENT C

         ATTACHMENT D

         ATTACHMENT E

         ATTACHMENT F

         ATTACHMENT G

         ATTACHMENT H

         ATTACHMENT I

         ATTACHMENT J

         ATTACHMENT K

         ATTACHMENT L

         ATTACHMENT M

         ATTACHMENT N

        SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA 

        CORRESPONDENCE


         POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED BY STAFF AT THE MEETING

         POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED BY APPLICANT AT THE MEETING


         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.)

 

REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

 Economic Development and Technology Committee

 Finance Committee

 Legislative Policy Committee

 Municipal Services Committee

14.   APPROVAL OF THE MASTER STREET TREE PLAN AMENDMENTS (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation
: It is recommended that the City Council:

        (1)
      
Find that the proposed amendments to the Master Street Tree Plan are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
        pursuant to Section 15304 (Class 4) pertaining to Minor Alterations to Land such as new gardening or landscaping, Section 15301(Class 1) pertaining to Existing
        Facilities, and Section 15308 (Class 8) pertaining to actions for Protection of the Environment; and

        (2)
      
Approve the amendments to the Master Street Tree Plan:

    1. Replace the designated tree species of Italian Cypress tree to Noble Laurel tree for Fairfield Circle; and
    2. Approve a General Amendment to allow the use of an Alternative Tree Species List under certain conditions in the interest of public safety and promotion of a diverse and resilient urban forest.

   Recommendation of the Municipal Services Committee: On October 28, 2025, the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) voted unanimously to recommend that
        the City Council approve the amendment to the Master Street Tree Plan (MSTP) that would replace Italian Cypress tree with Noble Laurel tree on Fairfield Circle,
        and approve the MSTP General Amendment with the following comments and questions:

        ·       Provide greater emphasis on shade production and canopy equity within Guiding Principles section of the General Amendment document.
       
·      Clarify that the General Amendment document is a first step and limited in scope to tree species selection, but a broader effort, such as an Urban Forestry
                Master Plan is underway and will demonstrate the City’s commitment to long-term urban forest management.

        ·       Assess whether the Design Commission’s recommendations can be incorporated into the General Amendment document.
        ·       Assess what resources are needed for long-term urban forest management.
        ·       Review street tree recommendations from the City’s Updated Specific Plans and reconcile with implementation plan of the General Amendment document.
       
·       Tree planting should be prioritized in areas with less canopy coverage.
        ·       Amend fire-prone tree species throughout the City, not only within areas designated by CAL FIRE as fire hazard zones.

 

        Recommendation of the Urban Forestry Advisory Committee:
On May 14, 2025, the Urban Forestry Advisory Committee (UFAC) voted unanimously to
        support staff’s recommendation to replace Italian Cypress tree with Noble Laurel tree along Fairfield Circle.
        On September 10, 2025, UFAC voted unanimously in support of the version of the Master Street Tree Plan Draft General Amendment as provided by staff.

        Recommendation of the Design Commission: On September 23, 2025, the Design Commission voted 3 in favor and 3 opposed to support staff’s
        recommendation to replace Italian Cypress tree with Noble Laurel tree along Fairfield Circle. The motion did not pass.
        On September 23, 2025, the Design Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council consider the following related to the Master Street Tree Plan
        Draft General Amendment:

        
·       Review additional studies to expand the consideration of additional species for inclusion in the Alternative Tree Species List along with appropriate
               reasoning to go along with it.
     
 ·       Approve a general amendment to prohibit planting fire-prone tree species in high-risk fire zone areas of the City, along with an appropriate buffer zone.
      
·       Analyze smaller localized geographic areas of Pasadena to refine the Alternative Tree Species List in order to guide tree planting in specific areas of the City.


        Staff Report


        ATTACHMENT A

        ATTACHMENT B

        ATTACHMENT C

        ATTACHMENT D

        ATTACHMENT E

        ATTACHMENT F

        ATTACHMENT G

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA 

         CORRESPONDENCE


         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION, INCORPORATING THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS, AND WITH STAFF TO RETURN WITH
                            A FORESTRY MASTER PLAN FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION, AND FOR STAFF TO ALSO CONSIDER WAYS TO INCREASE OAK TREE POPULATION THRESHOLDS IN THE CITY’S TREE CANOPY

 Public Safety Committee 

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

 City Manager

 City Council

 City Attorney

ORDINANCES                       

 

First Reading:   

15.   Conduct 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 UPDATE PERMIT THRESHOLDS, SIGNAGE AND AWNING REQUIREMENTS, OUTDOOR STORAGE, ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY
         DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS, TEMPORARY USE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS, NOTICE PROCEDURES AND AREAS WHERE ANIMAL GROOMING
         AND ANIMAL HOSPITAL USES ARE PERMITTED USES”

          Staff Report

          ORDINANCE

ACTION:  INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAMPTON; CONDUCTED FIRST READING

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, 2nd floor) 

January 20, 2026 (To be cancelled)

January 29, 2026 (Special meeting)

February 17, 2026 (To be cancelled)


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) 

January 12, 2026 (Special meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)

January 26, 2026 (Special meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)

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

 
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, 2nd 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, 2nd Floor)
 

January 13, 2026

January 27, 2026

February 10, 2026

 
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Mayor Victor M. Gordo, 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)
 

January 21, 2026

February 18, 2026

March 18, 2026

 

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES 

January 19, 2026 (To be cancelled) 

January 26, 2026 

February 2, 2026 

February 9, 2026 

February 16, 2026 (To be cancelled) 

February 23, 2026 

March 2, 2026 

March 9, 2026 

March 16, 2026 

March 23, 2026 

March 30, 2026 

April 6, 2025 (To be cancelled) 

April 13, 2025 

April 20, 2025 

April 27, 2025 (To be cancelled) 

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING(S):  

January 26, 2025, 6:00 p.m.Annual Recruitment and Vacancy Report

COMMISSION VACANCIES