Pasadena
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| January 12, 2026 | Closed Session Item | A | A. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: California Apartment Association, et al. [Petitioners/Appellants] vs. City of Pasadena, et al. [Defendants/Respondents]; Affordable Pasadena, et al. [Intervenors/Respondents] Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCPO4376; California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate Dist. (Div. 7) Case No. B329883 | January 12, 2026 Closed Session Item # A | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4377e878302ed9bef57a5 |
| January 12, 2026 | Closed Session Item | B | B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: People of the State of California, by and through the City of Pasadena v. Chaoyang Tianma Enterprise (GROUP) Corp., et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.: 21GDCV00766 | January 12, 2026 Closed Session Item # B | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4377e878302ed9bef57a2 |
| January 12, 2026 | Closed Session Item | C | C. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Crutchfield, Shelby, White v. City of Pasadena Case No.: 24STCV12359 | January 12, 2026 Closed Session Item # C | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4377e878302ed9bef579f |
| January 12, 2026 | Closed Session Item | D | D. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: Miguel Márquez and Tiffany Jacobs-Quinn Employee Organization: Pasadena Police Officers Association | January 12, 2026 Closed Session Item # D | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4377e878302ed9bef57a7 |
| January 12, 2026 | Closed Session Item | E | E. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Pasadena Tenants Union, et al. v. City of Pasadena, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.: 25STCP01916 | January 12, 2026 Closed Session Item # E | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4377e878302ed9bef57a6 |
| January 12, 2026 | Closed Session Item | F | F. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Yes In My Back Yard et al. v. Gavin Newsom, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.: 25STCP04761 | January 12, 2026 Closed Session Item # F | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4377e878302ed9bef57a8 |
| January 12, 2026 | Item | 1 | 1. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC, INC., FOR INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PROJECTS AND TRAFFIC FLOW IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,825,289 (Public Works Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find the contract proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Class 1, §15301, Existing Facilities and Section 15302, Class 2 - Replacement or Reconstruction, and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract as a result of the competitive bid process as specified by Section 4.08.045 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., for the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Projects and Traffic Flow Improvements Within the Central Business District for an amount not-to-exceed $1,825,289 which includes the base contract amount of $1,659,354 and a contingency of $165,935 to provide for any necessary change orders. | January 12, 2026 Item # 1 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4377e878302ed9bef579e |
| January 12, 2026 | Item | 2 | 2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH BRAGG INVESTMENT COMPANY INC DBA COASTLINE EQUIPMENT FOR JOHN DEERE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, PARTS, SERVICE AND REPAIR IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $360,734 (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 July 25, 2025, submitted by Bragg Investment Company Inc dba Coastline Equipment, in response to specifications for John Deere Construction Equipment, Parts, Service and Repair, authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year contract for an amount not-to-exceed of $360,734, which includes the base contract amount of $327,940 and a contingency of $32,794 to provide for any necessary change orders; and authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost amendment to the subject contract including necessary change orders. | January 12, 2026 Item # 2 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4377e878302ed9bef579d |
| January 12, 2026 | Item | 3 | 3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH GREENFIELD LANDSCAPING INC., FOR CITYWIDE TREE WATERING FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $739,200 (Public Works Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that this 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) Award a contract to the second lowest responsive bid dated May 16, 2025, submitted by Greenfield Landscape and Maintenance Inc., in response to specifications for citywide tree watering, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $739,200 which includes the base contract amount of $672,000 and a contingency of $67,200 to provide for potential change orders. | January 12, 2026 Item # 3 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4377e878302ed9bef579c |
| January 12, 2026 | Item | 4 | 4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 32539 FOR CITY EMPLOYEE PARKING WITH ABM INDUSTRY GROUPS LLC TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $90,000, FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $333,000 (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 Guideline Section 15378(b); (2) Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32539 with ABM Industry Groups, LLC to provide 100 parking spaces for City Employees at the 245 Ramona Street Judicial Council of California parking facility, to increase the contract amount by $90,000 for an additional twelve-month term, thereby increasing the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $333,000; and (3) Find that Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services. To the extent this transaction could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, grant the proposed contract with ABM Industry Groups, LLC an exemption from the Competitive Selection Process set forth in the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance pursuant to the Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. TPA | January 12, 2026 Item # 4 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4377e878302ed9bef5799 |
| January 12, 2026 | Item | 5 | 5. APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO AN EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT WITH HOLOS INC., AND HERITAGE HOUSING PARTNERS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MIXED-USE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED ON CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY AT 434-470 NORTH LAKE AVENUE (Economic Development Division) 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 Public Resources Code Section 21065 and within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b); (2) Approve the terms of the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with Holos Inc., and Heritage Housing Partners as described in the Background section of the agenda report in connection with the development of a mixed-use affordable housing project on City-owned property at 434-470 North Lake Avenue; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest the ENA and related documents to effectuate the ENA. | January 12, 2026 Item # 5 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4377e878302ed9bef5798 |
| January 12, 2026 | Item | 6 | 6. FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FEHR & PEERS FOR THE CITYWIDE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN (ATP) FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $890,989 AND APPROPRIATE $712,791 OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA) GRANT FUNDS INTO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) BUDGET(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 State CEQA Guidelines Section 21065 and within the meaning of Section 15378(b); (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Fehr & Peers, as the result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, for the development of the Citywide Active Transportation Plan (ATP) funded through Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) funds and local match funds in the amount not-to-exceed $890,989 which includes the base contract amount of $809,990 and a contingency amount of $80,999 for any necessary change orders subject to City Manager approval. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services); (3) Authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost amendments to the subject contract including durational extensions; and (4) Amend the Department of Transportation’s (DOT’s) FY 2026 Operating Budget to recognize and appropriate $712,791 from FHWA SS4A grant funds and the local match of $178,198 is included in the DOT General Fund Operating Budget as detailed in the fiscal impact section of the agenda report. TPA | January 12, 2026 Item # 6 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4377e878302ed9bef579a |
| January 12, 2026 | Item | 7 | 7. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: 2025 LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN (LHMP) ADOPTION AND INTEGRATION (Fire Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3), the "Common Sense" exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and (2) Adopt a Resolution adopting the 2025 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) and amending the General Plan to incorporate the 2025 LHMP. | January 12, 2026 Item # 7 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4377e878302ed9bef579b |
| January 12, 2026 | Item | 8 | 8. APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENTS, AND RESIGNATIONS RESIGNATION OF THIERRY AMBRAISSE FROM THE DESIGN COMMISSION (At Large Nomination/District 7) City Attorney City Clerk/Secretary | January 12, 2026 Item # 8 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4377e878302ed9bef57ab |
| January 12, 2026 | Item | 9 | 9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA JUNE 2, 2026 PRIMARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN DISTRICTS 3, 5, AND 7; AND IF NECESSARY, THE CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION; AND THE CONSOLIDATION OF PASADENA’S PRIMARY AND GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS; AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS 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 Public Resources Code (“PRC”) Section 21065 and within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines Section 15378(b); (2) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena calling and giving notice for the holding of a Primary Municipal Election to be held on June 2, 2026 for members of the City Council in Districts 3, 5, and 7; and if necessary, the calling and giving notice for the holding of a General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026; (3) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles approve the consolidation of the June 2, 2026 Pasadena Primary Municipal Election, and if necessary, the November 3, 2026 Pasadena General Municipal Election with the Statewide Primary and General Elections, and direct the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk to administer said elections on behalf of the City of Pasadena; and (4) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena setting forth regulations relating to candidate statements for the June 2, 2026 Primary Municipal Election, and if necessary, the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election. RESOLUTION - SETTING REGULATIONS RESOLUTION - CONSOLIDATIONOF ELECTION RESOLUTION - CALLING MUNICIPAL ELECTION | January 12, 2026 Item # 9 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4377e878302ed9bef57aa |
| January 12, 2026 | Item | 10 | 10a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 17 2025 City Council November 17 2025 Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission November 24 2025 City Council November 24 2025 Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission 10b. RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA Claim No. Claimant Claim Amount 2026 - 0139 Yufeng Yang $ 7,000.00 2026 - 0140 Anastasia Elizabeth Hendricks 35,000.00+ 2026 - 0141 Zareh Boghosian 10,000.00+ 2026 - 0142 Lorraine Sue Lopez-Mares 10,000.00+ 2026 - 0143 Jill Druschke James 35,000.00+ 2026 - 0144 Cain Thomas Stephens Webb Not stated 2026 - 0145 Shelby Lynn Elston Not stated 2026 - 0146 George Armando Gonzalez 35,000.00+ 2026 - 0147 Sossie Kakilian 35,000.00+ 2026 - 0148 Carla Monique Garcia 35,000.00+ 2026 - 0149 Mercury Insurance a/s/o Nelson 8,806.46 Vidal 2026 - 0150 AAA 2,789.19 2026 - 0151 Duplicate of Claim No. 2026-0150 N/A 2026 - 0152 Rafi Jonathan Castillo 35,000.00+ 2026 - 0153 Tony Lenard Harris 1,200.00 2026 - 0154 Susan Isherwood 1,472.80 2026 - 0155 Caitlin Brown 1,133.92 2026 - 0156 Raffi Ayranian 1,144.88 2026 - 0157 John Pennington 4,937.00 2026 - 0158 Alfredo Josue de Santiago Celis 35.00 10c. PUBLIC HEARING SET January 26, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - Annual Recruitment and Vacancy Report OLD BUSINESS: | January 12, 2026 Item # 10 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4377e878302ed9bef57a1 |
| January 12, 2026 | Item | 11 | 11. LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE: ADOPTION OF ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT AND CONSIDERATION TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE (Office of the City Manager) 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); (2) Adopt a policy statement on anti-discrimination that expresses the City’s intent to be a tolerant City that identifies protected characteristics in private employment, housing, education, and commerce; and (3) Consider whether to direct the City Attorney to prepare and return with an ordinance for anti-discrimination in private employment, housing, education, and commerce within 90 days consistent with the provisions set forth in the Agenda Report. | January 12, 2026 Item # 11 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4377e878302ed9bef57a0 |
| January 12, 2026 | Item | 12 | 12. APPROVE THE PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN UPDATES (Housing Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City of Pasadena (the "City"), as Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission, after a public hearing: (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 15061(b)(3), the “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and (2) Approve certain updates to the City's Public Housing Agency Administrative Plan, as described in the agenda report. | January 12, 2026 Item # 12 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4377e878302ed9bef57a3 |
| January 12, 2026 | Item | 13 | 13. QUASI-JUDICIAL ACTION: CALL FOR REVIEW OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS’ QUASI-JUDICIAL DECISION TO APPROVE HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 7134 TO ALLOW A NEW 4,280 SQUARE-FOOT, TWO-LEVEL SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE ABOVE A PARTIALLY BELOW GRADE 2,685 SQUARE-FOOT SIX-CAR GARAGE AT 1530 SCENIC DRIVE (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, New Construction), and there are no features that distinguish the project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and (2) Adopt the findings in Attachment A of the agenda report to uphold the Board of Zoning Appeals’ decision and approve Hillside Development Permit No. 7134, with the conditions in Attachment B of the agenda report. | January 12, 2026 Item # 13 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4377e878302ed9bef57a4 |
| January 12, 2026 | Item | 14 | 14. APPROVAL OF THE MASTER STREET TREE PLAN AMENDMENTS (Public Works Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the proposed amendments to the Master Street Tree Plan are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15304 (Class 4) pertaining to Minor Alterations to Land such as new gardening or landscaping, Section 15301(Class 1) pertaining to Existing Facilities, and Section 15308 (Class 8) pertaining to actions for Protection of the Environment; and (2) Approve the amendments to the Master Street Tree Plan: a. Replace the designated tree species of Italian Cypress tree to Noble Laurel tree for Fairfield Circle; and b. Approve a General Amendment to allow the use of an Alternative Tree Species List under certain conditions in the interest of public safety and promotion of a diverse and resilient urban forest. Recommendation of the Municipal Services Committee: On October 28, 2025, the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve the amendment to the Master Street Tree Plan (MSTP) that would replace Italian Cypress tree with Noble Laurel tree on Fairfield Circle, and approve the MSTP General Amendment with the following comments and questions: · Provide greater emphasis on shade production and canopy equity within Guiding Principles section of the General Amendment document. · Clarify that the General Amendment document is a first step and limited in scope to tree species selection, but a broader effort, such as an Urban Forestry Master Plan is underway and will demonstrate the City’s commitment to long-term urban forest management. · Assess whether the Design Commission’s recommendations can be incorporated into the General Amendment document. · Assess what resources are needed for long-term urban forest management. · Review street tree recommendations from the City’s Updated Specific Plans and reconcile with implementation plan of the General Amendment document. · Tree planting should be prioritized in areas with less canopy coverage. · Amend fire-prone tree species throughout the City, not only within areas designated by CAL FIRE as fire hazard zones. Recommendation of the Urban Forestry Advisory Committee: On May 14, 2025, the Urban Forestry Advisory Committee (UFAC) voted unanimously to support staff’s recommendation to replace Italian Cypress tree with Noble Laurel tree along Fairfield Circle. On September 10, 2025, UFAC voted unanimously in support of the version of the Master Street Tree Plan Draft General Amendment as provided by staff. Recommendation of the Design Commission: On September 23, 2025, the Design Commission voted 3 in favor and 3 opposed to support staff’s recommendation to replace Italian Cypress tree with Noble Laurel tree along Fairfield Circle. The motion did not pass. On September 23, 2025, the Design Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council consider the following related to the Master Street Tree Plan Draft General Amendment: · Review additional studies to expand the consideration of additional species for inclusion in the Alternative Tree Species List along with appropriate reasoning to go along with it. · Approve a general amendment to prohibit planting fire-prone tree species in high-risk fire zone areas of the City, along with an appropriate buffer zone. · Analyze smaller localized geographic areas of Pasadena to refine the Alternative Tree Species List in order to guide tree planting in specific areas of the City. | January 12, 2026 Item # 14 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4377e878302ed9bef57a9 |