Pasadena
| Date | Item Type | Item | Description | Info Location | County | City | Meeting Type | id |
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| November 18, 2025 | Closed Session Item | A | A. PRESENTATION BY STATE SENATOR SASHA RENÉE PÉREZ ON STATE OF THE STATE | November 18, 2025 Closed Session Item # A | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b5914848 |
| November 18, 2025 | Closed Session Item | B | B. CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4):One potential case | November 18, 2025 Closed Session Item # B | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b5914845 |
| November 18, 2025 | Closed Session Item | C | 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 SPECIAL ITEM | November 18, 2025 Closed Session Item # C | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b5914842 |
| November 18, 2025 | Item | 1 | 1. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DUDEK FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $339,652 FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO ASSIST IN PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN (Planning Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the proposed action contained in the agenda report is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") as defined in State CEQA Guidelines Section 21065 of CEQA and within the meaning of 15378; (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for Environmental Justice Element Consulting Services, following a competitive selection process, pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.047 with Dudek in an amount not-to-exceed $339,652 for an initial two-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 extend the contract for one additional one-year period. | November 18, 2025 Item # 1 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b591484b |
| November 18, 2025 | Item | 10 | 10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES October 27, 2025 City Council Special Meeting October 27, 2025 City Council October 27, 2025 Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission | November 18, 2025 Item # 10 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b5914840 |
| November 18, 2025 | Item | 11 | 11. RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA Claim No. Claimant Claim Amount 2026-0117 Isaiah D. Garrett $ 2026-0118 Joseph Tagorda 35,000.00+ 35,000.00+ OLD BUSINESS: | November 18, 2025 Item # 11 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b5914841 |
| November 18, 2025 | Item | 12 | 12. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TREE SERVICE KINGS, INC., FOR TREE TRIMMING, VEGETATION MANAGEMENT, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES FOR POWER LINE CLEARANCE FOR UP TO SIX YEARS FOR A GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT NOT- TO-EXCEED $24,415,000 (Water & Power Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the project is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Public Resources Code Section 21080(b) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15269 as an action necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency and is categorically exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Class 1, Section 15301, Existing Facilities and Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land, and that there are no features that distinguish the project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and (2) Award contract to lowest and best bid dated September 17, 2025, submitted by Tree Service Kings, Inc. (“TSK”) in response to the project plans and specifications for Tree Trimming, Vegetation Management, and Emergency Response Services for Power Line Clearance, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for up to six years for a grand total amount not-to-exceed $24,415,000, which includes the option for three additional one-year extensions or an amount not-to-exceed $13,272,000, at the discretion of the City Manager. | November 18, 2025 Item # 12 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b591483f |
| November 18, 2025 | Item | 13 | 13. APPROVE THE NORTH LAKE SPECIFIC PLAN (Planning Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to November 24, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. | November 18, 2025 Item # 13 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b591483e |
| November 18, 2025 | Item | 14 | 14. APPROVE THE DESIGNATION OF THE HERNLY HOUSE AT 1475 SCENIC DRIVE AS A LANDMARK (Planning Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15308, Class 8 of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment and there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; (2) Find that the Hernly House at 1475 Scenic Drive meets Criterion C as a landmark pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040.D.2.c because it embodies the distinctive characteristics of a locally significant property type, architectural style and period and represents the work of an architect whose work is of significance to the City. It is a locally significant example of a Mid-Century Modern style single-family development designed by locally significant architect Lawrence Test; (3) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1475 Scenic Drive, Pasadena, California; (4) Authorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1475 Scenic Drive, Pasadena, California; and (5) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On September 2, 2025, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the Hernly House at 1475 Scenic Drive as a landmark under Criterion C of PMC Section 17.62.040. | November 18, 2025 Item # 14 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b591483b |
| November 18, 2025 | Item | 15 | 15. APPROVE THE DESIGNATION OF THE RETAINING WALL AT 333, 353, AND 375 ANITA DRIVE AS A LANDMARK (Planning Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15308, Class 8 of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of 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; (2) Find that the front property line retaining wall at 333, 353 and 375 Anita Drive meets Criterion C as a landmark pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040.D.2.c because it possesses artistic values of significance to the City. The front property line retaining wall that extends across three properties is a unique and highly crafted landscape feature that references the original Tudor Revival design of the house at 353 Anita Drive (which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places) and demarcates the likely extent of the original property’s frontage along Anita Drive; (3) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for the retaining wall fronting 333, 353 and 375 Anita Drive, Pasadena, California; (4) Authorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Landmark Designation for the retaining wall fronting 333, 353 and 375 Anita Drive, Pasadena, California; and (5) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On July 15, 2025, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the retaining wall fronting 333, 353 and 375 Anita Drive as a Landmark under Criterion C of PMC Section 17.62.040. | November 18, 2025 Item # 15 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b591483a |
| November 18, 2025 | Item | 16 | 16. APPROVE THE DESIGNATION OF THE WELSH HOUSE AT 1220 WYNN ROAD AS A LANDMARK (Planning Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15308, Class 8 of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment and there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; (2) Find that the Welsh House at 1220 Wynn Road meets Criterion C as a landmark pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section | November 18, 2025 Item # 16 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b591483c |
| November 18, 2025 | Item | 17 | 17.62.040.D.2.c because it embodies the distinctive characteristics of the Mid-Century Modern architectural style designed by architect Harold B. Zook; (3) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1220 Wynn Road, Pasadena, California; (4) Authorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1220 Wynn Road, Pasadena, California; and (5) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On September 2, 2025, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the Welsh House at 1220 Wynn Road as a Landmark under Criterion C of PMC Section 17.62.040.D.2. | November 18, 2025 Item # 17 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b591483d |
| November 18, 2025 | Item | 2 | 2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPLY TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR GRANT FUNDING UNDER THE CALHOME PROGRAM (Housing Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (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 Section 15061(b)(3), the “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; (2) Adopt a Resolution of the City of Pasadena City Council approving the application submission to the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s CalHome program notice of funding availability for grant funding in the amount of $1,080,000 to provide financing for the rehabilitation and construction of accessory dwelling units; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest, a standard agreement, any amendments, and any and all other related documents deemed necessary to participate in the CalHome program, if selected for funding. RESOLUTION | November 18, 2025 Item # 2 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b5914849 |
| November 18, 2025 | Item | 3 | 3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BBB-CA, INC., DBA BLOCK BY BLOCK IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TOEXCEED $11,000,000 FOR FIVE YEARS FOR A PARKING FACILITIES SECURITY PROGRAM IN THE EIGHT CITY-OWNED AND MANAGED PARKING GARAGES FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM PLUS TWO OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS (Transportation Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the actions 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) 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 BBB-CA, INC., dba Block by Block for security in the eight City-owned and managed parking garages for an amount not-to-exceed $11,000,000 for five years, with a three year initial term and the option for two one-year extension periods, as outlined in the fiscal impact section of the agenda report, at the discretion of the City Manager. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services. | November 18, 2025 Item # 3 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b591484a |
| November 18, 2025 | Item | 4 | 4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BLUE ANGEL INTERNATIONAL, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF COVERED OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL WIRES FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,000,000 (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) Award a contract to lowest and best bid dated June 11, 2025, submitted by Blue Angel International, LLC (“Blue Angel”) in response to the specifications for Electrical Tree Wires, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for a grand total amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000, which includes the base contract amount of $600,000 for three years and the option for two additional one-year extensions or an amount not-to-exceed $400,000, at the discretion of the City Manager. | November 18, 2025 Item # 4 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b5914843 |
| November 18, 2025 | Item | 5 | 5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DOTY BROS EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR RAYMOND AVENUE UTILITY UNDERGROUNDING CIVIL CONSTRUCTION AND ELECTRIC SERVICE CONVERSION SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $21,403,255 (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 a contract to lowest and best bid dated June 19, 2025, submitted by Doty Bros. Equipment Company (“Doty Bros.”) in response to the project plans and specifications for Raymond Avenue Utility Undergrounding Civil Construction and Electric Service Conversion Services, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for up to three years for a grand total amount not-to-exceed $21,403,255, which includes the base contract amount of $19,457,505 and a contingency of $1,945,750 to provide for any necessary change orders. | November 18, 2025 Item # 5 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b5914844 |
| November 18, 2025 | Item | 6 | 6. REJECT ALL BIDS FOR AS-NEEDED ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER INSTALLATIONS AND CONSTRUCTION (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 August 7, 2025, in response to the Invitation for Bids for As-Needed Electric Vehicle (“EV”) Charger Installations and Construction. | November 18, 2025 Item # 6 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b5914847 |
| November 18, 2025 | Item | 7 | 7. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE SERVICE BUCKET TRUCKS WITH ELECTRIC BOOMS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,143,450 (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 Altec Industries, Inc., (“Altec”) for the purchase of three service bucket trucks with electric booms, for an amount not-to-exceed $1,143,450, which includes the base contract amount of $1,039,500 and a contingency of $103,950 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); and (3) 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. TPA | November 18, 2025 Item # 7 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b5914846 |
| November 18, 2025 | Item | 8 | 8. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH WEST COAST SAND & GRAVEL, INC., AND BLUE ANGEL INTERNATIONAL LLC TO PROVIDE ROCK AND BITUMINOUS MATERIALS FOR FIVE YEARS FOR A COMBINED TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $2,208,383 (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 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 West Coast Sand & Gravel, Inc., in response to the project plans and specifications for Rock and Bituminous Materials, authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year contract for an amount not-to-exceed $1,130,564, which includes the base contract amount of $1,027,785 and a contingency of $102,779 to provide for any necessary change orders; (3) Award contract to lowest and best bid dated August 18, 2025, submitted by Blue Angel International LLC in response to the project plans and specifications for Rock and Bituminous Materials, authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year contract for an amount not-to-exceed $1,077,819, which includes the base contract amount of $979,835 and a contingency of $97,984 to provide for any necessary change orders; and (4) Authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost amendments to the subject contracts including durational extensions. | November 18, 2025 Item # 8 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b5914838 |
| November 18, 2025 | Item | 9 | 9. MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: ADOPTION OF THE REVISED ENERGY AND CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY (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 State CEQA Guidelines Section 21065 and within the meaning of Section 15378(b); and (2) Adopt the revised Energy and Credit Risk Management Policy (“Policy”) for Pasadena Water and Power (“PWP”) wholesale energy transactions. Recommendation of the Municipal Services Committee: On October 28, 2025, the Municipal Services Committee provided guidance on two modifications to the policy that are presented in the agenda report. The transaction authorization for the Assistant General Manager of Power Supply was maintained at threemonths for duration and lead time. The reporting frequency was amended to state that the General Manger will report out annually in conjunction with reporting on power supply activities. The report will include the scope of activities covered in the current policy. Staff also clarified that the scope of the policy is related to power supply transactions that are short-term in nature, as reflected in the transaction authorization table for staff which is limited to be up-to two years. The policy is adopted in alignment with PWP’s priorities which are reliability, responsiveness to customers, reasonable rates and environmental stewardship. | November 18, 2025 Item # 9 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 691bb0d627600e17b5914839 |