Pasadena
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| March 23, 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: Camacho, A., et. al. v. City of Pasadena, et. al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24NNCV04351 | March 23, 2026 Closed Session Item # A | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac43787878302ed9bef7e3d |
| March 23, 2026 | Closed Session Item | B | B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE regarding public employee employment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) and 54957.6 Position: City Manager Agency Designated Representative: Victor M. Gordo | March 23, 2026 Closed Session Item # B | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac43787878302ed9bef7e3f |
| March 23, 2026 | Closed Session Item | C | C. CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One potential case | March 23, 2026 Closed Session Item # C | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac43787878302ed9bef7e3e |
| March 23, 2026 | Closed Session Item | D | D. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding significant exposure to potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): One potential case | March 23, 2026 Closed Session Item # D | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac43787878302ed9bef7e3c |
| March 23, 2026 | Item | 1 | 1. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH MARK THOMAS & COMPANY, INC., FOR COLUMBIA STREET MULTIMODAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT, PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING AND FINAL DESIGN SERVICES FUNDED THROUGH MEASURE R MOBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (MIP) FUNDS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,209,789 (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); and (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., as the result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, for Columbia Street Multimodal Improvements Project Conceptual Development, Preliminary Engineering and Final Design Services funded through Measure R Mobility Improvement Project (MIP) funds in the amount not-to-exceed $1,209,789 which includes the base contract amount of $436,875 to develop conceptual and preliminary design (Phase 1), the option for additional services to deliver final design including Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) in the amount of $662,933 (Phase 2), and a contingency amount of $109,981 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). | March 23, 2026 Item # 1 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac43787878302ed9bef7e2e |
| March 23, 2026 | Item | 2 | 2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN GLOBAL SECURITY, INC. (“AGS”) FOR SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR A GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $3,579,455 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 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 American Global Security, Inc. for Security Guard Services 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 $715,891 and a grand total amount not-to-exceed $3,579,455, which includes the base contract amount of $3,254,050 and a contingency of $325,405 to provide for any necessary change orders. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services. TPA | March 23, 2026 Item # 2 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac43787878302ed9bef7e30 |
| March 23, 2026 | Item | 3 | 3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 32093 WITH HATHAWAY-SYCAMORES CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES TO INCREASE THE FUNDING BY $79,952 TO A NOT-TO-EXCEED TOTAL OF $479,873 TO PROVIDE YOUTH EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES (Housing Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the recommended actions in the agenda report are 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 an effect on the environment; (2) Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32093 with Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services, dba The Sycamores, to increase the contract by $79,952.26 thereby increasing the grant total to a not-to-exceed amount of $479,872.74, and extend the term through June 30, 2028; (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute no-cost amendments to Contract No. 32093 which extend the term beyond June 30, 2028; and (4) To the extent the amendments to Contract No. 32093 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. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services. | March 23, 2026 Item # 3 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac43787878302ed9bef7e33 |
| March 23, 2026 | Item | 4 | 4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH CRAFTWATER ENGINEERING; TETRA TECH, INC.; PACIFIC ADVANCED CIVIL ENGINEERING, INC.; DUDEK; AND GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR ON-CALL STORMWATER ENGINEERING AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SUPPORT SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,500,000 FOR EACH CONSULTANT (Public Work Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find the authorization of contracts proposed 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 individual contracts, as the result of a competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code with Craftwater Engineering; Tetra Tech, Inc.; Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc.; Dudek; and Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. for On-Call Stormwater Engineering and Regulatory Compliance Support Services for a total amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000 for each consultant over a three-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 term of the contracts as necessary without increasing the not-to-exceed amount. TPA | March 23, 2026 Item # 4 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac43787878302ed9bef7e38 |
| March 23, 2026 | Item | 5 | 5. FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $432,959 FOR THE CALIFORNIA CLEANUP AND EMPLOYMENT PATHWAY GRANT AND AMEND THE DEPARTMENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET BY RECOGNIZING REVENUE AND APPROPRIATING $432,959 IN THE GENERAL FUND (Housing Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the recommended actions in the agenda report are 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 an effect on the environment; (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a grant agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the acceptance of the California Cleanup and Employment Pathway (CCEP) grant in the amount of $432,959 to improve public spaces and expand workforce opportunities in the MASH Division; (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest, all related documents, agreements, and amendments; and (4) Amend the Housing Department’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Operating Budget by recognizing revenue and appropriating $432,959 in the General Fund (101) for the CCEP grant. | March 23, 2026 Item # 5 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac43787878302ed9bef7e3b |
| March 23, 2026 | Item | 6 | 6. FINANCE COMMITTEE: AMEND THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2026 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $28,897 IN THE GENERAL FUND AND $309,697 IN THE GENERAL FUND PROJECTS FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT VEHICLES FOR THE MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE, SOLUTIONS, AND HIRING (MASH) PROGRAM (Housing 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 State CEQA Guidelines Section 21065 and within the meaning of Section 15378(b); and (2) Amend the Housing Department’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Operating Budget by appropriating $28,897 in the General Fund (101) and $309,697 in the General Fund Projects Fund (105) for the purchase of replacement vehicles for the Municipal Assistance, Solutions and Hiring (MASH) program. | March 23, 2026 Item # 6 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac43787878302ed9bef7e37 |
| March 23, 2026 | Item | 7 | 7. FINANCE COMMITTEE: QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT - QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2025 (Finance Dept.) Recommendation: The agenda report is submitted for information only. The City Council may, however, take action relating to this item as it deems appropriate following consideration and discussion of the matter. | March 23, 2026 Item # 7 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac43787878302ed9bef7e34 |
| March 23, 2026 | Item | 8 | 8. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: 2025 REPORT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH STATE-MANDATED FIRE INSPECTIONS (Fire 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 15061 (b)(3), the “Common Sense” exemption; and (2) Adopt a resolution acknowledging receipt of the Pasadena Fire Department’s report on its level of compliance with state-mandated annual fire inspections as required by Senate Bill 1205 and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4. | March 23, 2026 Item # 8 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac43787878302ed9bef7e40 |
| March 23, 2026 | Item | 9 | 9. APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENTS, AND RESIGNATIONS REAPPOINTMENT OF PETER J. BOYLE TO THE FIRE & POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2026 (At Large Nomination/District 7) City Attorney City Clerk/Secretary | March 23, 2026 Item # 9 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac43787878302ed9bef7e41 |
| March 23, 2026 | Item | 10 | 10a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 2, 2026 City Council Special Meeting February 2, 2026 City Council February 2, 2026 Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission February 9, 2026 City Council February 9, 2026 Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission February 16, 2026 City Council February 16, 2026 Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission February 18, 2026 City Council Special Meeting 10b. RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA Claim No. Claimant Claim Amount 2026 - 0227 ATT $ 10,000.00+ 2026 - 0228 Mercury Insurance a/s/o Josefina 3,527.98 Rangel 2026 - 0229 Christina Maldonado 35,000.00+ 2026 - 0230 Christopher Elliott 10,000.00+ OLD BUSINESS: None | March 23, 2026 Item # 10 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac43787878302ed9bef7e35 |
| March 23, 2026 | Item | 11 | 11. CONDUCT A TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA) PUBLIC 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 (Finance Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to April 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. | March 23, 2026 Item # 11 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac43787878302ed9bef7e36 |
| March 23, 2026 | Item | 12 | 12. CONDUCT A TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA) PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY (CMFA) FOR THE BENEFIT OF COLORADO GRAND OAKS LP, APARTMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 2155-2193 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD (Finance Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to April 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. | March 23, 2026 Item # 12 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac43787878302ed9bef7e3a |
| March 23, 2026 | Item | 13 | 13. CONDUCT A TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA) PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY (CMFA) FOR THE BENEFIT OF 600 NORTH ROSEMEAD, LP (Finance Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to April 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. | March 23, 2026 Item # 13 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac43787878302ed9bef7e39 |
| March 23, 2026 | Item | 14 | 14. APPROVAL OF SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2025 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT FUNDS (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) Approve the submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development of a Substantial Amendment to the 2025 Annual Action Plan as described in the report for a grant allocation increase of $512,416 in non-committed HOME Partnership Act funds; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate staff recommendation. | March 23, 2026 Item # 14 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac43787878302ed9bef7e32 |
| March 23, 2026 | Item | 15 | 15. QUASI-JUDICIAL ACTION: APPEAL OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION’S DECISION TO APPROVE AN APPLICATION FOR CONCEPT DESIGN REVIEW (DHP2024-00261) FOR A NEW FOUR-STORY, 56,019 SQUARE-FOOT 46-UNIT MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT WITH ONE LEVEL OF SUBTERRANEAN PARKING AT 511 S. OAK KNOLL AVENUE (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 the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15332 (Class 32, In-Fill Development Projects), and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class and, therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; (2) Adopt the findings in Attachment A of the agenda report that the project will comply with the purposes of design review, the design-related goals and policies of the Land Use Element of the General Plan, and the Design Guidelines in the Central District Specific Plan and that the removal of the two protected trees meets finding #6 of Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 8.52.075.A (Tree Protection Ordinance); and (3) Deny the appeal and approve the applications for Concept Design Review and Private Tree Removal subject to the conditions in Attachment B of the agenda report, which shall be further reviewed by the Design Commission during Final Design Review. | March 23, 2026 Item # 15 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac43787878302ed9bef7e31 |
| March 23, 2026 | Item | 16 | 16. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FOR RECOMMENDED ELECTRIC RATE ADJUSTMENTS AND ELECTRIC UTILITY RATE RESOLUTION (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 for the project; (2) Close the public hearing regarding the recommended electric rate adjustments and amendments to the Light and Power Rate Ordinance, Title 13, Chapter 13.04 of the Pasadena Municipal Code (“PMC”); (3) Adopt the Electric Utility Rate Resolution with proposed electric rate adjustments and pricing schedules; and (4) Conduct a first reading to amend the Light and Power Rate Ordinance, Title 13, Chapter 13.04 of the Pasadena Municipal Code. (To be discussed and considered concurrently with Item No. 17, including for public comment purposes.) RESOLUTION 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 City Council City Attorney ORDINANCES First Reading: 17. Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE LIGHT AND POWER RATE ORDINANCE, TITLE 13, CHAPTER 13.04 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE” (To be discussed and considered concurrently with Item No. 16, including for public comment purposes.) ORDINANCE 18. Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADDING PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 9, ARTICLE XIII, CHAPTER 100 TO ADOPT AN ANTI-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT AND CREATE A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION FOR AGGRIEVED INDIVIDUALS” ORDINANCE 19. Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE), CHAPTER 61 (PERMIT APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL), SECTION 17.61.030 (DESIGN REVIEW) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING SECTION 17.50.165 (OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR HIGH-DENSITY HOUSING) TO CHAPTER 17.50 (STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES) TO THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR HIGH-DENSITY HOUSING AND MODIFY THE DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS FOR SUCH PROJECTS” ORDINANCE Second Reading: None INFORMATION ITEM | March 23, 2026 Item # 16 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac43787878302ed9bef7e2f |
| March 23, 2026 | Item | 20 | 20. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION TO MITIGATE THE IMPACTS OF FEDERAL CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT OVERREACH ON CITY RESOURCES, PROPERTY, AND COMMUNITY SAFETY (Office of the City Manager) Recommendation: This agenda item is presented for information only. The City Council may, however, take action relating to this item as it deems appropriate following consideration and discussion of the matter. | March 23, 2026 Item # 20 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac43787878302ed9bef7e42 |