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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND

THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MAY 11, 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 

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

CLOSED SESSION – 5:00 P.M.

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

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
        
Name of Case: Building a Better Pasadena, LLC v. City of Pasadena, et al.
        
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.: 26STCP01396 

C.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
         Property: 63 South Raymond Avenue (V), 36 South Fair Oaks Avenue (W), 48 South Fair Oaks Avenue (X), 55 South Raymond Avenue (Y) and 42 South Fair Oaks Avenue (Z) 
         Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
         Agency negotiator: Matthew Hawkesworth
         Negotiating parties: Negotiating Party: May Mikyung Han for Woorigah, Inc. (V) Kapil Adhikari for Himalayan Group, Inc. (W), Sataporn
         Wongthaicharoen for 9SIAM, LLC. (X), Amara E. Barroeta for ALRA 05, LLC. (Y) and Nghi Hue Duong for N & N Beauty Salon, LLC. (Z)
 

D.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
         Property: Property Location: 4800 Oak Grove Drive
         Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
         Agency negotiator: Matthew Hawkesworth
         Negotiating parties: Diana Chen – CalTech-Jet Propulsion Laboratory
 

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

F.      CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding significant exposure to potential litigation pursuant to
          Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): 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.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH LOS ANGELES TRUCK CENTERS LLC DBA VELOCITY
         VEHICLE GROUP FOR THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLE WARNING, SAFETY, AND WORK LIGHTING EQUIPMENT IN AN AMOUNT
         NOT-TO-EXCEED $323,080
(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 March 30, 2026, submitted by Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC in response to specifications for
         Vehicle Warning, Safety, and Work Lighting Equipment, authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year contract for an amount not-to-exceed of $323,080,
         which includes the base contract amount of $307,695 and a contingency of $15,385 to provide any necessary change orders; and

         (3)
     
Authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost amendments to the subject contract including durational extensions.

         STAFF REPORT

2.      ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 082331 FOR CREATION OF NINE AIR PARCELS FOR RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM
         PURPOSES AT 176 NORTH CATALINA AVENUE
(Public Works Dept.)

         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)
        
Find that the Final Map is not a project under Section 15268(b)(3) of the State of
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines as a
         ministerial action, and that
the project was previously determined Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 15332, Class 32,
         In-Fill Development Projects), and that no further CEQA approvals are required for the final tract map;

         (2)
        
Adopt a resolution to approve Final Tract Map No. 082331 for the creation of nine air parcels for residential condominium purposes; and
         (3)
        
Authorize the City Clerk to execute the Certificate on the Tract Map showing the City’s approval of said Map.
         Recommendation of the Hearing Officer: Final Tract Map No. 082331 (Attachment A of the agenda report), for the creation of nine air parcels for residential
         condominium purposes, was reviewed and approved in tentative form by the Subdivision Hearing Officer on June 19, 2019.  The exercise of the right granted must be
         commenced within three years, or by June 19, 2023.  The first submittal of the final map review was submitted in May 2022.
        
         STAFF REPORT

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

         RESOLUTION

3.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HOUALLA ENTERPRISES LTD., DBA METRO BUILDERS &
         ENGINEERS GROUP, LTD., FOR THE MODERNIZATION OF BUSCH GARDEN AND ROSEMONT SEWER PUMP STATIONS PROJECT FOR AN
         AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $3,794,453
(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
         California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Article 19, §15302, Replacement or Reconstruction, Class 2, (c), and that there are no features that
         distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances;

         (2)
        
Award contract to the lowest and best bid dated April 7, 2026 submitted by
Metro Builders & Engineers’ Group, Ltd., in response to the bid specifications for the
         Modernization of Busch Garden and Rosemont Sewer Pump Stations project, authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for a total not-to-exceed amount of $3,794,453
         which includes the base contract amount of $3,299,524
and a contingency of $494,929 to provide for unforeseen change orders; and

         (3)
        
Authorize the City Manager to approve within contract authority, amendments to the subject contract including durational extensions.


         STAFF REPORT

4.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH YES ENERGY, LLC FOR COST PRODUCTION MODELING
         SOFTWARE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,369,040 FOR UP TO FIVE 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(b); and

         (2)
        
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as the result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the
         Pasadena Municipal Code, with Yes Energy, LLC for Cost Production Modeling Software in an amount not-to-exceed $1,369,040 which includes a base
         contract amount of $748,989 for a three-year term, plus contingency in the amount of $46,000 for any additional services; and two optional one-year terms in
         the amounts of $283,124 and $290,927, respectively, subject to approval by the City Manager. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to
         City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services.


         STAFF REPORT

          TPA

5.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH J HARRIS INDUSTRIAL WATER TREATMENT, INC., TO FURNISH
         AND DELIVER REVERSE OSMOSIS, DEGASIFICATION AND ION EXCHANGE SYSTEM SUPPORT SERVICES FOR A GRAND TOTAL
         AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $413,931 FOR UP TO THREE YEARS
(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
         Public Resources Code Section 21065 and within the meaning of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b); and

         (2)
        
Award contract to lowest responsive and responsible bid dated February 20, 2026, submitted by J Harris Industrial Water Treatment Inc.
         (“J Harris”) to furnish and deliver reverse osmosis, degasification and ion exchange system support services at the Glenarm Power Plant and authorize the
         City Manager to enter into a three-year contract for an
amount not-to-exceed $413,931.

         STAFF REPORT

6.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH POWERFLEX SYSTEMS LLC FOR BACK-OFFICE SOFTWARE AND
        
OPERATIONS SUPPORT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR UP TO SEVEN YEARS FOR A GRAND TOTAL
         AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,896,995
(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 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required; and

         (2)
     
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as a result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code,
         with PowerFlex Systems LLC (“PowerFlex”) for Back-Office Software and Operations Support for Electric Vehicle (“EV”) Charging Infrastructure for up to seven years for a
         grand total amount not to exceed $1,896,995, which includes the base contract amount of $1,120,078 for five years, and the option for two additional one-year extensions
         at the discretion of the City Manager, for an amount not-to-exceed $776,917. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002 (F),
         contracts for professional or unique services.


         STAFF REPORT

          ATTACHMENT A

          TPA

7.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HYDROVIDA TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL WATER TREATMENT SERVICES
         FOR THE GLENARM POWER PLANT FOR A GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $322,500 FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS
(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 Public Resources
         Code Section 21065 and within the meaning of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b); and

         (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 Hydrovida to provide chemical water treatment services at the Glenarm Power Plant for three years with the option for two additional
         one-year extensions subject to the approval of the City Manager for an annual amount of $64,500 and a grand total amount not-to-exceed $322,500, which includes a
         base contract amount of $193,500.
Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services.

         STAFF REPORT

          TPA

8.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH KOPPL PIPELINE SERVICES, LLC TO PROVIDE WATER MAIN LINE
         STOPPING SERVICES FOR FIVE YEARS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,551,000
(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
         Public Resources Code Section 21065 and State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378;
         (2)
    Award contract to lowest and best bid dated December 12, 2025, submitted by Koppl Pipeline Services, LLC (“Koppl”) in response to the project plans and specifications for
         Water Main Line Stopping Services, authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year contract for an amount not-to-exceed $1,551,000, which includes the base contract
         amount of $1,410,000 and a contingency of $141,000 to provide for any necessary change orders; and
         (3)    Authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost amendments to the subject contract including durational extensions.

         STAFF REPORT

9.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MATT-CHLOR INC., TO PROVIDE CHLORINE EQUIPMENT PARTS,
         SERVICE, AND REPAIRS FOR FIVE YEARS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $465,751
(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 Public Resources
         Code Section 21065 and State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15378(b)(2);
         (2)    Award contract to lowest and best bid dated August 15, 2025, submitted by Matt-Chlor, Inc. (“Matt-Chlor”) in response to the project plans and specifications for
         Chlorine Equipment Parts, Service, and Repairs, authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year contract for an amount not-to-exceed $465,751, which includes the base
         contract amount of $423,410 and a contingency of $42,341 to provide for any necessary change orders; and
         (3)    Authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost amendments to the subject contracts including durational extensions.


         STAFF REPORT

10.    AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH 72 HOUR, LLC AND LOS ANGELES TRUCK CENTERS, LLC TO
         PURCHASE TWO PICKUP TRUCKS, ONE CRANE TRUCK, ONE VALVE TRUCK, ONE FLATBED TRUCK, AND THREE DUMP TRUCKS FOR A
         TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,939,410
(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 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required;
         (2)    Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with 72 Hour, LLC (“72 Hour”) for the purchase of one Electric Vehicle (“EV”) pickup truck for Pasadena
         Water and Power Department (“PWP”), in an amount not-to-exceed $107,800, which includes the base contract amount of $98,000 and a contingency of $9,800 to provide for
         any necessary change orders. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) (Contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies, or services);
         (3)    Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with 72 Hour for the purchase of one one-ton Internal Combustion Engine (“ICE”) pickup truck for PWP, in an amount
         not-to-exceed $96,250, which includes the base contract amount of $87,500 and a contingency of $8,750 to provide for any necessary change orders. Competitive price bidding is not required
         pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) (Contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies, or services);
         (4)    Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with 72 Hour for the purchase of one ICE crane truck for PWP, in an amount not-to-exceed $247,940, which includes the
         base contract amount of $225,400 and a contingency of $22,540 to provide for any necessary change orders. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section
         1002(H) (Contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies, or services);
         (5)
    Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with 72 Hour for the purchase of one ICE valve truck for PWP, in an amount not-to-exceed $249,700, which includes the base
         contract amount of $227,000 and a contingency of $22,700 to provide for any necessary change orders. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H)
         (Contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies, or services);
         (6)    Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC (“LA Truck”) for the purchase of one EV flatbed truck for PWP, in an amount
         not-to-exceed $235,180, which includes the base contract amount of $213,800 and a contingency of $21,380 to provide for any necessary change orders. Competitive price bidding is
         not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) (Contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies, or services);
         (7)    Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with LA Truck for the purchase of three CNG dump trucks for PWP, in an amount not-to-exceed $1,002,540, which includes the base
         contract amount of $911,400 and a contingency of $91,140 to provide for any necessary change orders. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H)
         (Contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies, or services);
         (8)    Grant the recommended contracts 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
         (9)    Authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost amendments to the subject contracts including durational extensions.


         STAFF REPORT

         ATTACHMENT A

11.    REJECT ALL BIDS FOR INDUSTRIAL STORAGE RACK SYSTEMS (Water & Power Dept.)

          Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)
        
Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to
         Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(5) (projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves) and Section 15270 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and

         (2)
        
Reject all bids received by March 12, 2026, in response to the Invitation for Bids for Industrial Storage System Racks.

         STAFF REPORT

12.    AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE YOUTH SERVICE CORPS (YSC) GRANT AWARD OF $1,500,000 FROM CALIFORNIA
         VOLUNTEERS AND TO ENTER INTO A SUBCONTRACT WITH PASADENA CITY COLLEGE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $250,000
         TO PROVIDE RECRUITMENT SERVICES AND CAREER COUNSELING
(Office of the City Manager)

         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 15060(c) and 15378(b);

         (2)
     
Authorize the City Manager to accept a grant award from the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement/California Volunteers for the
         Youth Service Corps (YSC) Program in the amount of $1,500,000 for the term April 13, 2026, through December 31, 2027; and

         (3)
     
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a subcontract with Pasadena City College (PCC) to provide recruitment, wrap-around services, and career
         counseling for the Youth Service Corps program in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 over the grant term.


         STAFF REPORT

13.    PUBLIC MEETING: FISCAL YEAR 2027 RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES, AND CHARGES (Finance Dept.)

          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)        
After conducting a public hearing on May 18, 2026, adopt the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges.

         STAFF REPORT

         ATTACHMENT A

14.    FINANCE COMMITTEE:
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES
         COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) TO ACCEPT METRO PROPOSITION C FULFILLMENT FUNDS
         FOR UNPROGRAMMED SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM-LOCAL (STP-L) IN THE AMOUNT OF $418,646 FOR THE TRAFFIC
         SIGNAL AT DEL MAR BOULEVARD AND KINNELOA AVENUE PROJECT AND AMEND THE FY 2026 CIP BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE $418,646
(Transportation Dept.)
          Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)
        
Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
         State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301
;

         (2)
        
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a funding agreement with Metro to receive Proposition C fulfillment funds for unprogrammed STP-L balance
         in the amount of $418,646 and execute any subsequent agreements regarding this grant award; and

         (3)
        
Amend the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget to recognize and appropriate $418,646 in STP-L
         Proposition C fulfillment funds to the Traffic Signal at Del Mar Boulevard and Kinneloa Avenue Project (75922).


         STAFF REPORT

15.    LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE: SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 2329 (FONG) – SURPLUS PROPERTY DISPOSITION –
         CITY OF PASADENA PROPOSED AMENDMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN LETTER OF SUPPORT
(Office of the City Manager)

         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)
        
Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is categorically not 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)
        
Take a position of support, if amended, of California Assembly Bill 2329 to clarify applicability to Pasadena properties, strengthen tenant protections,
         enable administrative cost recovery, and standardize procedures for valuation and property; and,

         (3)
        
Authorize the Mayor to send letters to the appropriate authorities stating the City’s position.

         STAFF REPORT

City Council 

16.    APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENTS, AND RESIGNATIONS 

APPOINTMENT OF JEFF CYRULEWSKI TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (Mayor Nomination) 

APPOINTMENT OF CARL FORD TO THE OLD PASADENA PARKING METER ZONE ADVISORY COMMISSION (At Large Nomination/Lessee/District 6) 

APPOINTMENT OF BETSY MITCHELL TO THE ROSE BOWL AQUATICS CENTER BOARD (City Nomination) 

REAPPOINTMENT OF HARVEY CORDNER TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026 (District 4 Nomination) 

REAPPOINTMENT OF ELLIE PODWAY TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026 (At Large Nomination/District 4) 

RESIGNATION OF CASEY JAGUSCH FROM THE ACCESSIBILITY & DISABILITY COMMISSION (District 2 Nomination) 

SUPPORTING MATERIAL

City Attorney 

City Clerk/Secretary 

17.    RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA 

Claim No.

Claimant

Claim Amount

2026 – 0261

Erin A. Hightower

$           10,000.00+

2026 – 0262

Pronto Insurance

               6,957.97

2026 – 0263

Vicente Rodriguez Rodriguez

             35,000.00+

2026 – 0264

Christina Terrazas

             10,000.00+

2026 – 0265

Mercury Insurance Company a/s/o Orlando Rodriguez

             10,000.00+

2026 – 0266

The Estate of Kenny Lau, by and through its successors-in-interest Yui Sang Lau and Wai Fan Chan, Yui Sang Lau, individually, and Wai Fan Chan, individually

             35,000.00+

2026 – 0267

Maria Sandoval Balvaneda

             10,000.00+

 

18.
PUBLIC HEARING SET  

May 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Consideration of a Delayed Effectuation Ordinance, for Certain Sites, as Permitted under the Abundant & Affordable Homes Near Transit Act (SB 79) 

May 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Appeal of the Design Commission’s Approval of an Application for Consolidated Design Review (DHP2026-00073), 600 N. Rosemead Boulevard  

May 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing and Adopt a Resolution for the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA)
          for the Benefit of 600 North Rosemead, LP (or an Affiliate) Located at 600 Rosemead Boulevard 

May 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing and Adopt a Resolution for the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA)
          for the Benefit of Colorado Crest, LP Located at 1756-1776 East Colorado Boulevard
 

June 8, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Adoption of the Pasadena 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan 

OLD BUSINESS: None

 

PUBLIC HEARING:

19.    CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: FISCAL YEAR 2027 CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET (Finance 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 Sections 15060(c) and 15378(b); and
         (2)
        
Receive public comment and continue this public hearing to each subsequent regular meeting of the City Council at 6:00 p.m., until June 15, 2026, or
         such other date as the City Council may determine, at which time the City Council will be asked to close the public hearing and adopt the FY 2027 Recommended Operating Budget.

         STAFF REPORT

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

         ATTACHMENT C

         ATTACHMENT D

         CORRESPONDENCE 05/04/2026 CC MEETING

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 

Housing, Homelessness and Planning Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee


20.   
APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S INVESTMENT POLICY (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 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in
         section 15378(b)(4) of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; and

         (2)
        
Approve the suggested amendment to the City’s Investment Policy as described in the agenda report.

         STAFF REPORT

         ATTACHMENT A

         CORRESPONDENCE

Municipal Services Committee

Public Safety Committee 

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

 City Manager 

City Council 

21.    CONDUCT AN APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR AN AT-LARGE MEMBER POSITION AND THE ALTERNATE TENANT MEMBER POSITION
         ON THE PASADENA RENTAL HOUSING BOARD (PRHB) TO FILL UNSCHEDULED VACANCIES FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE UNEXPIRED
         TERMS 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)
   
In accordance with Resolution No. 10120, conduct a consensus building process to facilitate appointments of an At-Large Member and the Alternate
         Tenant Member positions to fill unscheduled vacancies on the Pasadena Rental Housing Board, for the remainder of the unexpired terms, ending May 24, 2027.

          STAFF REPORT

        
ATTACHMENT A

        
ATTACHMENT B

        
CORRESPONDENCE 05/04/2026 CC MEETING

City Attorney

ORDINANCES                     

First Reading:   

22.    Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING SECTIONS 2.05.210 AND 2.05.220 OF
         TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.05 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL”

         STAFF REPORT

         ORDINANCE

23.    Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE 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”

          STAFF REPORT

         ORDINANCE

24.    Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 9 (PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE)
         BY ADDING ARTICLE XIV, CHAPTER 9.99, SECTIONS 9.99.010 to 9.99.080 TO THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO PRESERVING
         CITY REAL PROPERTY FOR CITY PURPOSES”

          STAFF REPORT

         ORDINANCE

Second Reading: None 

INFORMATION ITEM

 

BRIEF REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES/REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

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) 

May 19, 2026

June 16, 2026

July 21, 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, 2nd floor)
 

May 11, 2026 (Special meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)

May 18, 2026 (Special meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)

May 25, 2026 (To be cancelled) 

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, 2nd Floor) 

June 3, 2026

July 1, 2026

August 5, 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, 2nd Floor)
 

June 2, 2026

July 7, 2026

August 4, 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, 2nd Floor)
 

May 12, 2026

May 26, 2026

June 9, 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, 2nd Floor)
 

May 20, 2026

May 28, 2026 (Special meeting)

June 17, 2026

 

 

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES 

 

May 18, 2026 

May 25, 2026 (To be cancelled) 

June 1, 2026 (To be cancelled) 

June 8, 2026 

June 15, 2026 

June 22, 2026 

June 29, 2026 (To be cancelled)  

July 6, 2026 (To be cancelled) 

July 13, 2026 

July 20, 2026 

July 27, 2026 (To be cancelled) 

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING(S):  

May 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – (Continued Public Hearing) Fiscal Year 2027 City Manager’s Recommended Operating Budget 

May 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. –  Adoption of the Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges for Fiscal Year 2027 

May 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Approval of the Annual Action Plan (2026) and Related Funding Applications for the
Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs
 

May 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Consideration of a Delayed Effectuation Ordinance, for Certain Sites, as Permitted under the Abundant & Affordable Homes Near Transit Act (SB 79) 

May 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Appeal of the Design Commission’s Approval of an Application for Consolidated Design Review (DHP2026-00073), 600 N. Rosemead Boulevard  

May 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – TEFRA PH and Adopt a Resolution for the CMFA for the Benefit of 600 North Rosemead, LP (or an Affiliate) Located at 600 Rosemead Boulevard 

May 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – TEFRA PH and Adopt a Resolution for the CMFA for the Benefit of Colorado Crest, LP Located at 1756-1776 East Colorado Boulevard 

June 8, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Adoption of the Pasadena 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan



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