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MEETING AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PASADENA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, AND THE PASADENA
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
NOVEMBER 10, 2026

Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
Public Meeting: 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 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.
          Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.: 25STCV06276; Lead Case No. 25STCV00731
 

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

C.     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.      APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND
         MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2026 - JUNE 30, 2029
(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)
     
Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Pasadena (City) and the American Federation of State,
         County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.  

         STAFF REPORT

         ATTACHMENT A

2.
      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 33232 WITH JJ KANE ASSOCIATES INC., AND INCREASE THE NOT-TO-EXCEED
         AMOUNT TO $700,000 FOR AUCTIONEERING SERVICES
(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 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 amend Contract No. 33232 with JJ Kane Associates, Inc., doing business as JJ Kane Auctions (JJ Kane) for Auctioneer Services increasing the contract amount by $450,000, thereby
         increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $250,000 to $700,000; Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services;

         (3)
     
Authorize the City Manager to salvage property of a reasonable value in excess of $25,000 for the duration of this contract with JJ Kane; and
         (4)
     
Grant the proposed amendment an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to the Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served.

         STAFF REPORT

           TPA

3.
      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC DBA SC COMMERCIAL LLC FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FLEET LUBRICANTS
         AND OILS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $550,000
(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 August 4, 2026, submitted by Pilot Travel Centers LLC DBA SC Commercial LLC in response to the bid specifications for the Supply and Delivery of Fleet Lubricants and
         Oils, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year contract for a total not-to-exceed amount of $550,000 which includes the base contract amount of $500,000 and a contingency of $50,000 to provide any necessary
         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 HR GREEN PACIFIC, INC., FOR ON-CALL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ENTITLEMENT CASE ASSESSMENT AND
         MANAGEMENT
SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,500,000
(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 Public Resources Code Section 21065 and within the meaning
         of State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378;

         (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 HR Green Pacific, Inc., for On-Call
         Telecommunications Facilities Entitlement Case Assessment and Management Services for a total amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000 over a five-year term. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter
         Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services); and

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

         STAFF REPORT

         ATTACHMENT A

         TPA

5.
      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 32005 WITH GPS INSIGHT, LLC FOR CITYWIDE VEHICLE GPS TRACKING SYSTEM SERVICES TO EXTEND THE TERM FOR TWELVE
         MONTHS AND INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $205,692 THEREBY INCREASING THE GRAND TOTAL TO $1,062,744
(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)
     
Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32005 with GPS Insight, LLC to extend the contract term by twelve months, from November 30, 2026 through November 29, 2027, and increase the contract amount by
         $205,692, including a contingency of $34,282, thereby increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $857,052 to $1,062,744. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for
         professional or unique services; and

         (3)
     
Grant the proposed amendment an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to the Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served.
        
         STAFF REPORT

         TPA

6.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH H&H AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE FOR FLEET AUTOMOTIVE AND TRUCK REPLACEMENT PARTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-         TO-EXCEED $1,100,000 (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 August 24, 2026, submitted by H&H Auto Parts Wholesale in response to the bid specifications for Fleet Automotive and Truck Replacement Parts, and authorize the City
         Manager to enter into a five-year contract for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,100,000, which includes the base contract amount of $1,000,000 and a contingency of $100,000 to provide any necessary change orders; and

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

         STAFF REPORT

7.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: APPROVE AUTHORIZING RESOLUTION FOR FOUR APPLICATIONS FOR THE STATEWIDE PARK DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION GRANT PROGRAM (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)
     
Adopt a resolution approving the submission of the applications among other things to the California Department of Parks and Recreation under the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program
         (SPP); and

         (3)
     
Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary
         for the completion of the Grant Scope.
        
         STAFF REPORT

         RESOLUTION

8.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms required to accept
         Low Carbon Transit Operations Program FUND allocation from California Department of Transportation and appropriate $147,351 to the PASADENA DIAL-A-RIDE FLEET
         MODERNIZATION – zERO EMISSION CIP project
(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 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)
     
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms required to accept Low Carbon Transit Operations Program grant fund allocation from California
         Department of Transportation; and

         (3)
     
Amend the Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvement Program to appropriate $147,351 in Low Carbon Transit Operation Program funds to the Pasadena Dial-A-Ride Fleet Modernization – Zero Emission CIP Project.

         STAFF REPORT

         RESOLUTION


9.
      FINANCE COMMITTEE: ANNUAL ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES, AND CHARGES RELATED TO NEW YEAR’S DAY AND THE ROSE BOWL GAME (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)
     
Approve the scheduled rate increases effective February 1, 2027, for the Grandstand Permit Application, the Rose Bowl Admission Tax, and for the New Year’s Day Related Business Grandstand Seat Surcharge as set
         forth in the body of the agenda report.


         STAFF REPORT

         ATTACHMENT A  

10.
    FINANCE COMMITTEE:
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 33343 WITH FRAME GROUP LLC AND INCREASE THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT TO $1,750,000 FOR DISASTER
         RECOVERY CONSULTING SERVICES AND AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 NON-DEPARTMENTAL OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $300,000 IN THE GENERAL FUND (101)
(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 Public Resources Code Section 21065 and within the meaning of State CEQA
         Guidelines Section 15378;

         (2)
     
Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 33343 with Frame Group LLC (Frame) increasing the contract amount by $300,000 thereby increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $1,450,000 to $1,750,000;
         Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services;

         (3)
     
Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Non-Departmental Operating Budget by appropriating $300,000 from the unappropriated fund balance of the General Fund (101) to support the anticipated cost of services;
         (4)
     
Authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost amendments to the subject contract including durational extensions; and
         (5)
     
To the extent the amendment to Contract No. 33343 could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, grant an exemption pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section
         4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. 

         STAFF REPORT

         TPA


11.
    PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE:
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO execute AN AGREEMENT FOR $389,958 IN GRANT FUNDS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH)
         FOR THREE YEARS AND RECOGNIZE and appropriate $129,986 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT
         (BHSA) – POPULATION BASED PREVENTION PROGRAM
(Public Health Dept.)
         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:  
         (1)
     
Find that the proposed actions in the agenda report are 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 execute an agreement with the California Department of Public Health to accept and administer $389,958 in BHSA grant funding to expand coordination with behavioral health partners
         services through June 30, 2029; and

         (3)
     
Amend the Fiscal Year 2027 Public Health Department operating budget by recognizing and appropriating $129,986 in the Health Fund (203) and increase the personnel allocation by 0.75 full-time equivalent (“FTE”)
          limited term grant-funded position.

         STAFF REPORT

City Council 

12.    APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENTS, AND RESIGNATIONS

         RECOGNIZE VACANCY CREATED ON THE FOOTHILL TRANSIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH CONCLUSION OF VICTOR GORDO'S (CITY MEMBER) SERVICE ON THE BOARD AND APPOINTMENT OF
         RICK COLE AS THE CITY OF PASADENA'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE FOOTHILL TRANSIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS
(City Nomination) 

        
APPOINTMENT OF ASHER JONAS SMITH TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination) 

City Attorney 

City Clerk/Secretary 

13a.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

January 26, 2026

Pasadena Public Financing Authority

February 9, 2026

Pasadena Public Financing Authority

October 20, 2026

City Council

October 20, 2026

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

October 26, 2026

City Council Special Meeting

October 27, 2026

City Council

October 27, 2026

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

October 31, 2026

City Council Special Meeting

November 1, 2026

City Council Special Meeting

November 2, 2026

City Council Special Meeting

November 3, 2026

City Council

November 3, 2026

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

 

13b.  RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA 

Claim No.

Claimant

Claim Amount

2027 – 0095

Kidspace Children’s Museum

$             7,750.00

2027 – 0096

Daniel Carrilo

               5,000.00

2027 – 0097

Felicia Reanne Robinson

               8,000.00

2027 – 0098

Everado Vargas Castillo

               6,990.63

2027 – 0099

James Robert Evans

               9,500.00

2027 – 0100

William Liu

             35,000.00+

2027 – 0101

Brian Liang

               1,500.00

2027 – 0102

CSM, LLP o/b/o USAA a/s/o Arwen Johnson

               3,907.27

2027 – 0103

Jaklin Romine

             35,000.00+

2027 – 0104

Robin Marchese

               2,419.56

 

OLD BUSINESS: None

 

PUBLIC HEARING:

 14.   QUASI-JUDICIAL ACTION: APPEAL OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS’ QUASI-JUDICIAL DECISION TO APPROVE SINGLE-FAMILY COMPATIBILITY PERMIT NO. 7377 TO ALLOW A NEW 4,955
         SQUARE-FOOT, TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 3140 EAST CALIFORNIA BOULEVARD
(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, Small Structures); and that there are no features that
         distinguish the project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances, and no other exceptions to the exemption apply; and

         (2)     
Adopt the findings in Attachment A of the agenda report, to uphold the Board of Zoning Appeals’ decision and approve Single Family Compatibility Permit No. 7377, 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

         CORRESPONDENCE

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 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

City Manager


15.    JOINT ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INSTALLMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT, INDENTURE OF
         TRUST, A WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE AND INNOVATION ACT (“WIFIA”) LOAN AGREEMENT, AND A WIFIA LOAN TERM SHEET WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUANCE BY THE PASADENA PUBLIC
         FINANCING AUTHORITY OF NOTES IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $111,050,791 AND OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO, AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
         AMEND CONTRACT WITH PFM FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC FOR A NEW TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED $350,000
         ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INSTALLMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT, INDENTURE OF TRUST, A WIFIA LOAN AGREEMENT, AND A WIFIA LOAN TERM SHEET WITH RESPECT TO
         THE ISSUANCE OF NOTES IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $111,050,791 AND OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO
(W&P 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;
         (2)
     
Adopt a resolution approving an Installment Purchase Agreement, Indenture of Trust, a WIFIA Loan Agreement, and WIFIA Loan Term Sheet with respect to the issuance by the Pasadena Public Financing Authority of
         Notes in an aggregate principal amount not-to-exceed $111,050,791 and other matters pertaining thereto; and

         (3)
     
Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32211 with PFM Financial Advisors LLC (“PFM”) to increase the contract amount by $100,000 to support the expanded WIFIA loan advisory services for a total not-to-         exceed amount of $350,000.
         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Pasadena Public Finance Authority:
         (1)
     
Adopt a resolution approving an Installment Purchase Agreement, Indenture of Trust, a WIFIA Loan Agreement, and WIFIA Loan Term Sheet with respect to the issuance of Notes in an aggregate principal amount not-to-
         exceed $111,050,791 and other matters pertaining thereto.

STAFF REPORT

ATTACHMENT A

ATTACHMENT B

ATTACHMENT C

RESOLUTION - PPFA

          RESOLUTION - CC

16.    AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CLEAN ENERGY FUELS CORP., FOR PHASE 1 DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES FOR THE HYDROGEN FUELING STATION
         PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $6,884,770 AND AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF A MEASURE R MIP FUNDING REQUEST
(Public Works and Transportation Depts.)
         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)
     
Find that the Hydrogen Fueling Station Project at 159 S. Kinneloa Avenue, including the design-build contract proposed in the agenda report, is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
         pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.25(b)(7), which exempts qualifying public projects to construct infrastructure or facilities to refuel zero-emission public transit buses; and certify that the project will be
         completed by a skilled and trained workforce pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.25(f);

         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as a result of the competitive best-value selection process and as specified by Section 4.08.136 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Clean Energy Fuels Corp., in a
         form approved by the City Attorney, for Phase I final design, permitting, preconstruction, and specifically authorized early procurement services for an amount not-to-exceed $6,884,770, including a City-controlled contingency of
         $625,888. Phase II construction, commissioning, operations and maintenance, and related services will require separate City Council authorization. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F),
         contracts for professional or unique services;

         (3)
     
Authorize the City Manager to submit the Hydrogen Fueling Facility Project to Metro on behalf of the City of Pasadena, requesting Measure R Mobility Improvement Project (MIP) funding from the unappropriated balance
         awarded to the City of Pasadena in-lieu of the California Boulevard Grade Separation Project; and

         (4)
     
Direct staff to return to the City Council before authorizing Phase II with the final capital funding plan, the remaining contract authorization, the baseline schedule, and the forecasted operations, maintenance, and
         hydrogen-supply costs.

         STAFF REPORT

         ATTACHMENT A

         TPA

17.    ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE FIRST PUBLIC HYDROGEN AUTHORITY JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AGREEMENT FOR ACCESS TO RENEWABLE
         HYDROGEN FUEL PROGRAMS
(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 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)
     
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement to join the First Public Hydrogen Authority, a California Joint Powers Authority, as a Member. 

          STAFF REPORT

        
RESOLUTION

City Council 

18.      CONSIDERATION OF A CALL FOR REVIEW REQUEST OF A HEARING OFFICER’S DECISION TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS REGARDING MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL
            USE PERMIT NO. 2506 FOR PACIFIC OAKS EDUCATION CORP AT 714 WEST CALIFORNIA BOULEVARD RELATED TO AN EXISTING DAY-CARE CENTER
(Councilmember Madison)

          SUPPORTING DOCUMENT

City Attorney 

ORDINANCES                     

First Reading: None 

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 fourth Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.,
Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2nd floor) 

November 23, 2026

December 28, 2026 (To be cancelled)

January 25, 2027 

FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Rick Cole, Tyron Hampton, Gene Masuda) Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.,
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2nd floor) 

November 10, 2026 (Special meeting to start at 3:00pm)

November 24, 2026 (To be cancelled)

December 8, 2026 (To be cancelled) 

HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE (Chair Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Rick Cole, Justin Jones, Jason Lyon) Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.,
and the fourth Wednesday reserved as a special meeting date, as needed at 5:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2nd Floor) 

November 9, 2026 (Special meeting)

November 11, 2026 (To be cancelled)

December 9, 2026 

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Madison, Gene Masuda, Jess Rivas) Meets the first Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall,
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2nd Floor)
 

December 7, 2026 (To be cancelled)

January 4, 2027

February 1, 2027 

MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Justin Jones, Rick Cole, Tyron Hampton, Jason Lyon) Meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m.,
Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2nd Floor)
 

November 18, 2026

December 2, 2026

December 16, 2026 

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Vice Mayor Jess Rivas, Tyron Hampton, Justin Jones, Steve Madison) Planning to meet regularly the second Monday of each month at 5:00 p.m.,
Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2nd Floor)
 

November 9, 2026 (Special meeting)

November 18, 2026

December 16, 2026

 

 

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES 

November 17, 2026 

November 24, 2026 

December 1, 2026 (Closed Session Meeting Only)  

December 7, 2026 (Special City Council Organization Meeting)  

December 8, 2026 (To be cancelled)  

December 15, 2026 

December 22, 2026 (To be cancelled)  

December 29, 2026 (To be cancelled)  

January 5, 2027 

January 12, 2027 

January 19, 2027 

January 26, 2027 

February 2, 2027 

February 9, 2027 

February 16, 2027 

February 23, 2027 

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING(S): None Scheduled at this time.

COMMISSION VACANCIES