Pasadena
| Date | Item Type | Item | Description | Info Location | County | City | Meeting Type | id |
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| September 15, 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: Gabrieleno Band of Mission Indians - Kizh Nation v. City of Pasadena Case No.: LASC Case No. 26STCP02578 | September 15, 2026 Closed Session Item # A | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befce16 |
| September 15, 2026 | Closed Session Item | B | B. CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One potential case | September 15, 2026 Closed Session Item # B | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befce18 |
| September 15, 2026 | 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 | September 15, 2026 Closed Session Item # C | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befce17 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 1 | 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 | September 15, 2026 Item # 1 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befce1d |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 2 | 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 | September 15, 2026 Item # 2 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befce1a |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 3 | 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. | September 15, 2026 Item # 3 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befce19 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 4 | 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). | September 15, 2026 Item # 4 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befce1f |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 5 | 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. | September 15, 2026 Item # 5 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befce1e |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 6 | 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. | September 15, 2026 Item # 6 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befce20 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 7 | 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 Council | September 15, 2026 Item # 7 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befce21 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 8 | 8. APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENTS, AND RESIGNATIONS APPOINTMENT OF MARLENE DECKER TO THE LIBRARY COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination) City Attorney | September 15, 2026 Item # 8 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befce15 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 9 | 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. TPA City Clerk/Secretary | September 15, 2026 Item # 9 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befce14 |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 10 | 10a. RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA 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+ 10b. PUBLIC HEARINGS SET 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 OLD BUSINESS: None | September 15, 2026 Item # 10 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befce1c |
| September 15, 2026 | Item | 11 | 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. 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: None Second Reading: 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) ORDINANCE 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 ) ORDINANCE INFORMATION ITEM BRIEF REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES/REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS | September 15, 2026 Item # 11 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6ac4379d878302ed9befce1b |