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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MARCH 9, 2026
Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
Public Meeting: 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

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

   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

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 GEOCON WEST, INC., FOR MATERIALS TESTING AND SPECIAL INSPECTION SERVICES
         FOR THE CENTRAL LIBRARY SEISMIC RETROFIT AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $335,950 (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 5, Section 15061(b)(3), the “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment,
         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 the result of a competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal
         Code with Geocon West, Inc., for Materials Testing and Special Inspection Services for the Central Library Seismic Retrofit and Renovations project for a total amount not-to exceed
         $335,950, which includes a base contract of $285,950 and a contingency of $50,000 to provide for any necessary additional services. Competitive price bidding is not required
         pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services).

2.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AURO PHYSIOTHERAPY AND WELLNESS FOR INJURY PREVENTION SERVICES
         FOR THE PASADENA FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR UP TO SIX YEARS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $881,238 (Office of the City Manager)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is exempt from CEQA per section 15061(b)(3), the “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA only applies to
         projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as the result of the competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena
         Municipal Code, with Auro Physiotherapy and Wellness for Injury Prevention Services for the Pasadena Fire Department in an amount not-to-exceed $881,238 which
         includes a three-year base contract amount of $440,619 and the option for three additional one-year extensions, at the discretion of the City Manager, in the grand total
         amount of $881,238. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services.

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3.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH Outsource Utility contractor, llc FOR Path two 35kv cable
         replacement project FOR UP TO two YEARS for A GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $4,493,521 (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) and Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction); 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 October 20, 2025, submitted by Outsource Utility Contractor, LLC (“Outsource”) in response to the project plans and
         specifications for Path Two 35kV Cable Replacement Project Construction, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for up to two years for a grand total
         amount not-to-exceed $4,493,521, which includes the base contract amount of $4,085,019 and a contingency of $408,502 to provide for any necessary change orders.

4.      AMEND THE VOLUNTARY COLLECTION AGREEMENT (VCA) WITH AIRBNB TO INCLUDE THE COLLECTION OF TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
         DISTRICT ASSESSMENT (Office of the City Manager)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA
         Guidelines Section 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges); and
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement with Airbnb to collect the Tourism Business Improvement District Assessments
         (TBID) on behalf of Pasadena residents who rent their residences to others using the Airbnb platform.

APPOINTMENT OF ANGELLA MARTINEZ TO THE ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination)

REAPPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL HURLEY TO THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (District 6 Nomination)

REAPPOINTMENT OF TARA NEWMAN TO THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY BOARD EFFECTIVE MARCH 18, 2026 (Mayor Nomination)

RESIGNATION OF GABRIELA PEREZ FROM THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (District 4 Nomination)

RESIGNATION OF BETSY MITCHELL FROM THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION (District 2 Nomination)

March 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Appeal of the Design Commission’s Approval of an Application for Concept Design Review (DHP2024-00261), 511 S. Oak Knoll Avenue

April 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Approval of Public Housing Agency Annual Plan (2026) for Submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

7.      QUASI-JUDICIAL ACTION: APPEAL OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS’ QUASI-JUDICIAL DECISION TO APPROVE MINOR CONDITIONAL
         USE PERMIT #7318 TO ESTABLISH A SAFE PARKING LAND USE AT AN EXISTING RELIGIOUS FACILITY (ALL SAINTS CHURCH) AT 202 NORTH EUCLID AVENUE (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
         Sections 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities), 15303 (Class 3, Small Structures), and 15311 (Class 11, Accessory Structures); and there are no features that
         distinguish the project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances or exceptions to the exemptions; and
         (2)      Adopt the findings in Attachment A of the agenda report to uphold the Board of Zoning Appeals’ decision and approve Minor Conditional Use Permit #7318, with the conditions in
         Attachment B of the agenda report.

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.)

8.      CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP ON ISSUES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DISCUSSION OF CITY BUDGET,
         CITY COUNCIL BUDGET PRIORITIES, CRITERIA FOR PRIORITIZATION, MID-YEAR ADJUSTMENT PROTOCOLS, AND OTHER MATTERS IDENTIFIED BY
         MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL (Office of the City Manager)
         Recommendation: The workshop presentation to be presented at the meeting is for information only. The City Council may; however, take action relating to
         this item as it deems appropriate following consideration and discussion of the matter.

March 18, 2026 (Special Joint Meeting with Board of Supervisor Kathyrn Barger and the City Council at 3:00 p.m.)

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

March 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Substantial Amendment to 2025 Annual Action Plan for Home Investment Partnership Act

March 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – (Continued Public Hearing) Recommended Electric Rate Adjustments

March 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Appeal of the Design Commission’s Approval of an Application for Concept Design Review (DHP2024-00261), 511 S. Oak Knoll Avenue

April 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Approval of Public Housing Agency Annual Plan (2026) for Submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

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 4:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2^nd Floor)

Claim No.	Claimant	Claim Amount
2026 – 0220	Liana Mkrtchyan	$ 35,000.00+
2026 – 0221	Virginia Thompson	4,913.35
2026 – 0222	CSAA	10,000.00+
2026 – 0223	Maria Regina Argueta	5,000.00
2026 – 0224	Geoff Waugaman	1,202.74
2026 – 0225	Ryan Brewer	35,000.00+
2026 – 0226	AAA	Not stated