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SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
(IN LIEU OF REGULAR MEETING)
SEPTEMBER 15, 2026
Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
Public Meeting: 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

A.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
         Name of Case: Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians – Kizh Nation v. City of Pasadena
         Case No.: LASC Case No. 26STCP02578

B. CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): 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 AMEND CONTRACT NO. 32112 WITH FEHR & PEERS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO PREPARE
         TECHNICAL TRANSPORTATION STUDIES, TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $100,000 TO A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $400,000,
         AND EXTEND THE CONTRACT THROUGH JUNE 25, 2027 (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 Guidelines Section 15378;
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32112 with Fehr & Peers to increase the contract amount by $100,000, thereby increasing the total
         not-to-exceed amount from $300,000 to $400,000 and extending the contract by eight months through June 25, 2027; and
         (3)         To the extent the amendments to Contract No. 32112 could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, grant an
         exemption pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. Competitive price bidding is not required
         pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services.

          TPA

2.      AuthorizE THE CITY MANAGER to Extend Contract No. 17409 with Outfront Decaux Street Furniture, LLC TO CONTINUE
         Bus Shelter MAINTENANCE AND ADVERTISING THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2028 (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
         Public Resources Code Section 21065 and within the meaning of State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378;
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager to extend Contract No. 17409 with Outfront Decaux Street Furniture, LLC through August 31, 2028 for an estimated annual
         revenue generation of up to $360,000 based on a monthly rate of $300 per shelter; and
         (3)         Grant the proposed extension and exemption from the competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance,
         pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City's best interests are served.

           TPA

3.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN PIPELINE SERVICES TO FURNISH LABOR AND
         MATERIALS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF DUCTILE IRON WATER MAINS IN VILLA STREET AND COLORADO BOULEVARD FOR AN AMOUNT
         NOT-TO-EXCEED $3,871,586 (Water & Power Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the proposed project referenced in the agenda report is statutorily and categorically exempt from environmental review under the California
         Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Public Resource Code Section 21080.21 and State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15302, and there are
         no features that distinguish the project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances, and no other exception to the exemption applies; and
         (2)         Award contract to lowest and best bid, dated July 21, 2026, submitted by American Pipeline Services in response to the bid specifications for Installation of
         Ductile Iron Water Mains in Villa Street and Colorado Boulevard, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for a term of 14 months for an amount
         not-to-exceed $3,871,586, which includes the base contract amount of $3,519,623 and a contingency of $351,963 to provide for any necessary change orders.

           ATTACHMENT A

4.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH BKF ENGINEERS, PSOMAS, AND TETRA TECH, INC., FOR ON-CALL
         SURVEY CONSULTING SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,000,000 FOR EACH CONSULTANT (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 Section 15378; and
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager to enter into individual contracts, as the result of a competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the
         Pasadena Municipal Code with BKF Engineers; Psomas; and Tetra Tech, Inc., for On-Call Survey Consulting Services for a total amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000
         for each consultant over a five-year term. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services).

          ATTACHMENT A

          TPA

5.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT – QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2026 (Finance Dept.)
         Recommendation: This report is for information. There is no staff recommendation for this item. The City Council may; however, take action relating to this
         item as it deems appropriate following consideration and discussion of the matter.

          ATTACHMENT A

6.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR $3,239,091 WITH THE CALIFORNIA
         EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION OPPORTUNITY ACT PROGRAM AND AMEND THE
         CITY MANAGER’S FY 2027 OPERATING BUDGET BY $808,267 TO RECOGNIZE AND APPROPRIATE THE FUNDS (City Manager-Career Services)
         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 execute a contract to receive funding in the amount of $3,239,091 for a two-year term to implement the Workforce
         Innovation Opportunity Act grant program and execute any related documents necessary to implement the program; and
         (3)         Amend the City Manager’s FY 2027 Operating Budget by recognizing revenues and appropriating $808,267 in the Workforce Innovation Opportunity
         Fund (Fund 681) and increase the personnel allocation by 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) limited-term grant-funded positions.

7.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS TO ACCEPT FEDERAL COMMUNITY PROJECT
         FUNDING OF $850,000 AND ENTER INTO A SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH PASADENA CITY COLLEGE TO USE FUNDS FOR A NEW
         FACILITY FOR JOBS CREATION TRAINING AND EDUCATION AND AMEND THE CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE FISCAL YEAR 2027 OPERATING BUDGET (City Manager’s Office)
         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 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for acceptance of $850,000 in Community
         Project Funding, and execute any subsequent agreements regarding this grant award;
         (3)         Authorize the City Manager to enter into a sub-recipient agreement, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other
         governmental entities, with Pasadena City College to use funds for a new facility for jobs creation training and education;
         (4)         Grant the proposed subrecipient agreement 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
         (5)         Amend the City Manager’s Office Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Operating Budget by recognizing revenue and appropriating $850,000 of federal Community Project Funding.

City Attorney

9.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A GRANT SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES CENTERS FOR ALCOHOL
         AND DRUG ABUSE (L.A. CADA) TO EXECUTE SUBCONTRACTS AND OPERATE PASADENA’S HOME DIVERSION PROGRAM FOR AN AMOUNT
         NOT-TO-EXCEED $3,677,869 FOR A SERVICE PERIOD UP TO THREE YEARS, FROM OCTOBER 1, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028
         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 enter into a Grant Subrecipient Agreement, following a competitive selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal
         Code Section 4.08.047, with Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. Cada) to execute subcontracts and operate Pasadena’s HOME Diversion
         Program for an amount not-to-exceed $3,677,869 for a service period of up to three years, from October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. 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 agreement including durational extensions.

September 29, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Consideration of the Recommended General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Adoption, Zoning Map Amendment,
Zoning Text Amendment and Proposed Environmental Determination

October 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Hold Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing and Adopt a Resolution for the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) for the Benefit of 2K Colorado, LP

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.)

Economic Development and Technology Committee

11.    PROPOSED PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS TO ESTABLISH A PILOT MICROENTERPRISE HOME KITCHEN OPERATIONS
          (MEHKO) PROGRAM (Public Health Dept.)
          Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the proposed project referenced in the agenda report is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
         State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) “Common Sense” exemption and categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities), and
         there are no features that distinguish the project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are not unusual circumstances, and no other exception to the exemption applies; and
         (2)         Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance within 60 days amending Title 8 of the Pasadena Municipal Code to establish a pilot Microenterprise
         Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO) Program for two years.

12.    Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT TO EXCEED $104,000,000
         AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF PASADENA ELECTRIC REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, 2026A SERIES, PAYABLE OUT OF
         THE LIGHT AND POWER FUND, AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A TWELFTH SUPPLEMENT TO ELECTRIC REVENUE
         BOND FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH” (Introduced by Councilmember Hampton)

13. Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 2, ARTICLE I, CHAPTER 2.05, SECTION 2.05.060, AND CHAPTER 2.28,
SECTION 2.28.050 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO HOLD REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON TUESDAYS” (Introduced by Councilmember Cole )

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)

October 20, 2026

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

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)

November 4, 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, 2^nd Floor)

November 3, 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, 2^nd Floor)

September 28, 2026 (To be cancelled – City Council meetings are moving to Tuesdays)

September 29, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Approve the Submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance & Evaluation Report (2025 Program Year) for Projects Funded From Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant & Home Investment Partnership Act

October 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – Hold Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing and Adopt a Resolution for the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) for the Benefit of 2K Colorado, LP

Claim No.	Claimant	Claim Amount
2027 - 0049	AT&T Services, Inc.	$ 6,151.92
2027 – 0050	Nancy La Scala	35,000.00+
2027 – 0051	Gayla Burnside Gordon	1,948.48
2027 – 0052	Jalen Michael Spicer	8,081.91
2027 – 0053	John and Anne David	5,040.74
2027 – 0054	Arman Ter-Grigoryan	35,000.00+
2027 – 0055	Erica Webster	35,000.00+
2027 – 0056	Drake Buchanan	35,000.00+
2027 – 0057	Duplicate to Claim No. 2027-0054	N/A
2027 – 0058	Tyrone Anthony Cafarchia	850.00
2027 – 0059	United Restaurants LLC	6,000.00
2027 – 0060	Nashat Metri	35,000.00+