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MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MEETING NOTICE
MAY 9, 2023
PUBLIC MEETING 4:00 P.M.
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Felicia Williams, Chair/Vice Mayor, District 2
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Jason Lyon, Councilmember, District 7
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MEETING AGENDA
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
MAY 9, 2023
Public Meeting: 4:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena
City Hall 100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. PO
WER INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN UPDATE
2. BUDGE
T WORKSHOP – FY 2024 RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET
a) WAT
ER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
b) TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURN
INFORMATION ONLY
1 ITEM #1
2 P ASADENA WATER AND POWER
MEMORANDUM
May 9, 2023
To: Municipal Services Committee
From: Sidney Jackson
General Manager
Subject: Power Integrated Resource Plan Update
BACKGROUND:
This report provides an informational update to the Municipal Services Committee (“MSC”) about the status of the Pasadena Water and Power (“PWP”) 2023 Power Integrated Resource Plan (“IRP”). This update is incremental, consistent and informs of additional activities that have occurred since the most recent MSC update on March 14, 2023.
The 2023 IRP focuses upon system planning needed to meet Pasadena’s energy future.
This includes addressing many varying goals related to reliability, cost impact, greenhouse gas reduction, and identification of carbon- free resource types. PWP is mandated to develop an IRP that serves as an electricity system planning document that lays out its resource needs, policy goals, physical and operational constraints, and proposed resource choices.
On January 30, 2023, the Pasadena City Council unanimously approved Resolution 9977 declaring a Climate Emergency and setting a policy goal to reach 100% carbon-f ree electricity by the end of 2030. Resolution 9977 further directs PWP to use the 2023 IRP process to plan multiple pathways to meet this goal, while optimizing affordability, rate equity, stability, and reliability.
SCENARIO DEVELOPMENT:
To establish distinct pathways, or Scenarios, to achieving carbon-free energy by the end of 2030, PWP has collected feedback and input from a variety of stakeholders and provided a progress update to the MSC on March 14, 2023. This update included details regarding the first four Stakeholder Technical Advisory Group (“STAG”) meetings that had been conducted, the modeling Scenarios and Sensitivity Tests, and a discussion of the Social Cost of Carbon (“SCC”).
The Scenarios presented on March 14, 2023, inclu de a Reference Case Scenario, Reference Case plus SCC Scenario, and three Scenarios to meet the 100% carbon-f ree electricity goal. The first 100% carbon- free by 2030 Scenario emphasi zes utility scale carbon-free resources , while the second focuses on local energy storage and other localized carbon- free generation. In a ddition, staff included information regarding an 3 additional Scenario design that incorporate s e merging technologies to determine how future technologies may assist PWP to meet the carbon-free goal.
In addition to the MSC update, PWP provided the same update to the Environmental Advisory Commission and hosted seven STAG meetings and two virtual meetings with the broader Pasadena community. Through this public engagement, PWP discussed and developed a variety of data assumptions and inputs to model as part of the IRP.
Additionally, several IRP modeling approaches have been discussed with the STAG, which have been instrumental in understanding the needs of various stakeholders and the community. STAG has provided valuable feedback and input regarding data assumptions and inputs to model as part of the IRP process, including environmental assumptions, fuel prices, resource types, costs of new resources, scenarios, and sensitivity tests.
PWP has continued to refine the 2023 IRP analysis and develop energy portfolio plans through valued public participation. The purpose of this process is to provide technical analysis and inform policy makers to aid in determining the best path forward using the most complete and accurate information available.
Different assumptions lead to the creation of different portfolios, or resource mixes .
Scenario analysis allows PWP to compare the ways in which least -cost, best-fit resource mixes could vary if co nditions change. All portfolios will be created to produce the least - cost resource mixes that best -fit reliability, energy, and environmental needs. Scenario analysis helps identify risks, opportunities, and inflection points, which leads to a more robust and flexible pathway analysis.
IRP SCENARIOS:
PWP has developed the following Scenarios to plan multiple approaches to transition to the carbon-free by 2030 goal while optimizing affordability, rate equity, stability, and reliability of electricity. In the Scenario descriptions below, PWP’s service territory is referred to as “internal,” whereas the grid outside of its territory is referred to as the “external” area. The IRP Scenarios include:
100% Carbon-Free by 2030 Scenario #1 (No Limit on Internal Resources) – In addition to all relevant regulatory requirements, PWP will look to meet 100% of hourly energy load with carbon-free resources. Different durations of battery storage can be used to meet capacity needs. The Scenario will demonstrate how best to optimize internal res ources inside the PWP territory without constraints . This will demonstrate the requirement of resources needed to meet PWP’s load every hour with carbon-free resources and serves as the foundation for what PWP could look to acquire, in practice. This may help identify the number, size, and scale of locations needed.
100% Carbon-Free by 2030 Scenario #2 (Maximum Limit on Internal Resources) – This Scenario will demonstrate how best to optimize internal resources insi de the PWP territory with maximum limits set on utility scale resources within Pasadena’s service territory, such as community solar, hydrogen- power fuel cells and energy storage . The maximum limits are based on the best available information and estimates for these 4 resource types. In other words, the model could elect to install up to the maximum amount of utility scale resources internally. If those limits are reached, the model will seek the next “best” resources to fulfill needs. This could potentially be residential or commercial solar or storage within PWP’s service territory, or carbon- free resources located external to PWP. Scenario #2 will inform PWP and help serve as a guide in the optimization of what resources would be the best-fit, least-cost if given the resources in Scenario #1 results are not available due to existing internal constraints.
100% Carbon-Free by 2030 Scenario #3 (Maximum Limit on Internal Resources and Doubled Distributed Resources) – This Scenario mirrors the carbon- free goals and internal resource availability described in Scenario #2 while doubling the amount of distributed solar and storage embedded in the load forecast. The load forecast represents PWP’s estimate of the natural effects of statewide trends. In this doubling case, PWP would add additional amounts of distributed solar and storage which looks at enhanced customer participation in distributed resources space as a pathway to achieving the carbon-free goal objectives. Enhanced customer adoption rates is a key enabling potential pathway, and public policy considerations may become a future consideration in the achievement of these objectives.
Reference Case Scenario – This Scenario demonstrates PWP’s ability to comply with all applicable State regulatory mandates. It also gives PWP a base case against which to compare other Scenarios in the final stages of the IRP process.
Reference Case Plus Social Cost of Carbon (“SCC”) Scenario – This Scenario begins with the assumptions of the Reference Case Scenario but adds in the estimated financial impact of carbon emissions upon society, translated to $/metric ton of carbon dioxide– an impact known as the SCC. PWP intends to the use the largest SCC as published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in its SCC report. Accounting for the SCC in the computer simulation of this Scenario has the effect of making carbon-emitting generators appear to be more costly to operate. As a result, the “ least-cost algorithm,” which is a standard tool for IRP simulations, would choose carbon-emitting resources less frequently, opting instead for non-carbon-emitting resources such as solar or wind and prompting the need for procurement of more clean energy resources.
Emerging Technologies Study Scenario – This is an additional Scenario that would evaluate the effects of new emerging technologies upon a single, given Scenario.
Emerging technologies is a general term referring to technologies that will be developed and may become available during the IRP Study Period (2023 through 2050). The electric industry understands that emerging technologies could represent opportunities to achieve its carbon-free goals at lower costs or greater rel iability and is committed to evaluating emerging technology in two ways . Overall, the depth of understanding on costs and operational parameters for more advanced technologies is developing over time. T here are certain operational parameters that would be helpful for PWP to achieve its carbon reduction goals. Specifically, l ess energy usage overall and less energy usage at peak load times, which could be enhanced by technological advancement ongoing in the industry in energy efficient, distributed resources and various demand response technologies.
5 PROPOSED SENSITIVITY TESTS:
In order to understand how the Scenarios perform under different stresses or prices under contingencies outside of PWP’s control, the Sensitivity Tests are to be applied to each of the Scenarios after the initial modeling is completed. These tests will help inform about the potential vulnerabilities or situations of the Scenarios and the incremental considerations that may need to be addressed. The proposed Sensitivity Tests include:
Extreme Weather Event – Heat Wave – This Sensitivity Test will test the Scenario against a persistent, record- setting heat affecting Pasadena, specifically, the region. Daily temperatures would be set between 90 degrees Fahrenheit (“F”) and 120 degrees F for four weeks consistently during the summer. It will test the ability of each portfolio to meet retail load and may help contextualize resource performance and load demands.
Goodrich Transfer Contingency – Partial Loss of Physical Connection to O utside Grid – This Sensitivity Test will test the Scenario against a substantial interruption of power flow to PWP’s service territory through its “City Gate,” known as Goodrich. This interruption shall be modeled as a loss of one 220- kV transmission line into Goodrich for one week during the summer and may help compare the value of internal versus external resources.
Price Fluctuations – Impacts of New Resource Price Changes – This Sensitivity Test will test the Scenarios using both the Low and High Price curves for new resource options as estimated by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to provide PWP with a band of possible prices in the future. This will be compared to the Reference Scenarios which will be run using the moderate price curve from NREL.
NEXT STEPS:
PWP is ready to begin execution and computerized modeling. PWP anticipates beginning the review of initial modeling findings, starting with the Reference Case, and will be discussing results with the various stakeholder groups as results become available. 6 Pasadena Water and Power
Municipal Service Committee
Power Integrated Resource Plan Update
May 9, 2023
Pasadena Water and Power, Power Supply
Pasadena Water and Power
IRP Progress and Development
• This update is incremental, consistent and informs of additional activities that have occurred since the most recent MSC update on March 14, 2023
• PWP has collected feedback and input from the Municipal Services Committee, Environmental Advisory Committee, Stakeholder Technical Advisory Group and the broader Pasadena Community
• PWP developed a variety of data assumptions and inputs to model as part of the IRP process, including:
> Environmental Assumptions
> Fuel Prices
> Resource Types
> Costs of New Resources
> Load Forecast
> Scenarios
> Sensitivity Tests
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Scenario Development
• Analysis of Scenarios will help plan multiple approaches to transition to the carbon-free by 2030 goal and to optimize affordability, rate equity, stability, and reliability of electricity while achieving this goal • Different assumptions lead to the creation of different portfolios, or resource mixes, under Scenarios
• Scenario analysis allows PWP to compare how best fit, least cost resource mixes could vary if things change
• All portfolios will be created to produce the least cost resource mixes that best fit reliability, energy, and environmental needs • Scenario analysis helps identify risks, opportunities, and inflection points, which leads to a more robust and flexible pathway to meet PWP’s goals 3 Pasadena Water and Power
Scenarios
• PWP has developed the following Scenarios to plan multiple approaches to transition to the carbon-free by 2030 goal and to optimize affordability, rate equity, stability, and reliability of electricity while achieving this goal:
1) 100% Carbon-Free by 2030 (CF2030) with no limits on internal resource
2) 100% Carbon-Free by 2030 with a maximum limit on internal resources
3) 100% Carbon-Free by 2030 with a maximum limit on internal resources and double distributed resources
4) Reference Case
5) Reference Case plus Social Cost of Carbon
6) Emerging Technologies Study Scenario
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CF2030 Scenario #1
• 100% Carbon-Free by 2030 with No Limit on Internal Resources > Explores sourcing Pasadena’s carbon-free energy needs without any predetermined constraints
> Allows the model to choose any number of internal resources, which are electrically located within the City of Pasadena with no constraints
Demonstrate the amount of resources needed to meet PWP’s load every hour with carbon-free resources
Serves as the foundation for what PWP could look to acquire, in practice
This will help to identify the number, size, and scale of locations needed
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CF2030 Scenario #2
• 100% Carbon-Free by 2030 with a Limit on Internal Resources > To demonstrate how best to optimize internal resources inside the PWP territory with limits
> This Scenario sets limits based on the best available information for the maximum amounts of these utility scale internal resources:
200 MW of 4-hour batteries, 5 MW of renewable hydrogen fuel cells, and 5 MW of community solar installed inside Pasadena
> If those limits are reached, the model will seek the next “best” resources to fulfill PWP’s needs
> Inform PWP and help serve as a guide to what resources would be the best fit, least cost if given resources in Scenario #1 results are not available due to existing internal constraints
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CF2030 Scenario #3
• 100% Carbon-Free by 2030 with a Limit on Internal Resources and Double Distributed Resources
> Same as Scenario #2 but doubles the amount of distributed solar and storage embedded in the load forecast
> Looks at enhanced customer participation in distributed resources space as a pathway to achieving CF2030 objectives
> Enhanced customer adoption rates is a key enabling potential pathway, and public policy considerations may become a future consideration in the achievement of these objectives
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Reference Case Scenario
• Reference Case
> Meets all California targets for renewable and carbon-free energy > Demonstrates PWP’s ability to comply with all applicable State regulatory mandates including Senate Bill 1020 (SB 1020) Clean Energy Standard of 90% by 2035, 95% by 2040, and 100% by 2045 > Provides PWP a base case against which to compare other Scenarios in the final stages of the IRP process
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Reference Case Plus SCC Scenario
• Reference Case plus Social Cost of Carbon (SCC)
> Begins with the assumptions of the SB 1020 case
> Selects resources based upon the estimated financial impact of carbon emissions upon society, translated to $/metric ton of CO2 An impact known as the Social Cost of Carbon, or SCC
Makes carbon producing resources operate less frequently as they look more expensive
> PWP will be using the largest SCC calculated by the Environmental Protection Agency
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Emerging Technologies Study Scenario
• Evaluate the effects of new emerging technologies upon a single, given Scenario
• Emerging Technologies could represent opportunities to achieve its carbon-free goals at lower costs or greater reliability, due to expected technology advancements throughout the study period
• Depth of understanding on costs and operational parameters for more advanced technologies is expected to mature and become
transparent through the study period
• There are certain operational parameters, however, that would be helpful for PWP to achieve its carbon reduction goals
> Less energy usage overall and less energy usage at peak load times > Could be enhanced by technological advancements in energy efficiency, distributed resources and various demand response technologies
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Sensitivity Tests
• Extreme Weather Event – Heat Wave
• Goodrich Transfer Contingency – Partial Loss of Physical Connection to Outside Grid
• Price Fluctuations – Impacts of Resource Price Changes > Test the Scenarios using the High price curves for new resource options as estimated by National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
> Test the Scenarios using Low price curves as estimated by NREL 11 12
ITEM #2a
13 Water and Power Department
FY 2024 Recommended
Operating Budget
Municipal Services Committee
May 9, 2023
Pasadena Water and Power
Power Fund
FY 2024 Recommended
Operating Budget
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FY 2023 Accomplishments – Power Fund
• Achieved Renewable Portfolio Standard of 40% (CY 2021) and forecasted to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions by 68% (CY 2022) below 1990 levels – exceed State mandates
• Minimized outage-related down time and maintained 95% generation availability at PWP’s 200-Megawatt power plant at Glenarm • Maintained APPA’s prestigious Reliable Public Power Provider (“RP3®“) “Platinum” designation for providing the highest degree of reliable and safe electric service
• Completed projects to support Power System initiatives Installed electric vehicle infrastructure to Del Mar Garage • Increase adoption of online services by utility customers • Continue to provide direct utility bill assistance for customers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
Pasadena Water and Power
FY 2024 Priorities – Power Fund
• Changing industry and market conditions
• Projected Retail Sales
7.5% increase in kWh from FY 2023 budget
o FY 2023 forecast is in line with FY 2024 budget
o Increasing due to electrification (EV and new construction) o Economic rebound to pre-pandemic levels
• Increasing Revenue Requirements
Energy costs and supply challenges
o IPP operational constraints
o Energy and fuel market volatility
o Higher infrastructure investment
• Initiate Comprehensive Power Cost of Service Study
• General Fund Transfer - $13.0 million
Support of $23.0 million in FY 2025
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Appropriations by Category – Power Fund
Pasadena Water and Power
Significant Changes from FY 2023 Budget –
Power Fund
Revenues (in millions) – Net increase of $41.5 million
* Increases in Retail Revenues:
- Projected sales increase in kWh by 7.5% = $11.7 million - Cost recovery of increase in purchase power from wholesale energy market = $25.8 million ** CAISO - California Independent System Operator
*** Participating Transmission Owners-Transmission Revenue Requirement 16 Pasadena Water and Power
Significant Changes from FY 2023 Budget –
Power Fund (cont’d)
Expenses (in millions) – Net increase of $32.7 million
Pasadena Water and Power
Changes to Energy, Fuel and Transmission
• Over 48% of Power Fund Operating Expenses
• Limited availability, volatile market prices
• Competing for long-term renewable contracts
• Increasing Retail sales 1,030,938 MWh (annual)
(In millions)
Major Category FY 2023
Budget
FY 2023
Forecast
FY 2024
Budget
Difference
(FY 2024
Budget to FY
2023
Forecast)
Purchased Power $55.6 $90.6 $84.0 ($6.6)
Fuel $9.1 $18.1 $14.4 ($3.7)
Transmission $28.7 $27.3 $25.8 ($1.5)
Total $93.4 $136.0 $124.2 ($11.8)
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Water Fund
FY 2024 Recommended
Operating Budget
Pasadena Water and Power
FY 2023 Accomplishments – Water Fund
• Maintained continuous delivery of high quality water to service area throughout unprecedented drought conditions
Implemented effective demand management to meet shortage conditions, including Level 2 Water Shortage Plan
Managed through Metropolitan Water District (“MWD”) shutdown of upstream pipeline
Continued aggressive implementation of foundational water conservation programs
• Continued Water System and Resources Plan Implementation Wadsworth water treatment plant near completion
Continuation of Sunset Complex, Arroyo Seco Canyon, Garfield Well, and distribution mains projects
• Management of Unidirectional Flushing and Gate Valve Exercising Program Cleaned approximately 25 miles of water mains - ensures required pressure, pipe velocity, fire flow criteria, and water quality is sustained Maintained approximately 2,000 gate valves
• Rate adjustments to fund programs and recover costs
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FY 2024 Priorities – Water Fund
• Continue to enhance local groundwater sustainability
Maximize groundwater replenishment opportunities, including programs with MWD and Raymond Basin partners, effective spreading grounds operations, and project development
• Ongoing need to conserve water
Continue to promote drought tolerant landscapes and overall water-use efficiency
Projected retail sales remain flat
• Continue repair and replacement of aging infrastructure/equipment • Recover increasing revenue requirements
Increasing purchased water costs
Higher infrastructure investment costs
• Water Cost of Service Study
Exploring rate restructure options
Pasadena Water and Power
Appropriations by Category – Water Fund
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Significant Changes from FY 2023 Budget –
Water Fund
Revenues (in millions) – Net increase of $2.7 million
Pasadena Water and Power
Significant Changes from FY 2023 Budget –
Water Fund (cont’d)
Expenses (in millions) – Net increase of $7.3 million
20 ITEM #2b
21 Department of Transportation
FY24 Recommended
Operating Budget
Municipal Services Committee
May 9, 2023
Department of Transportation
FY 2023 Accomplishments
• Parking Division
> Issued over 5,200 annual parking permits, 2,400
preferential permits, 31,115 temporary online
permits, and over 1,200 surface lot permits
> Restructured garage parking rates in Old
Pasadena, Civic Center, and at Del Mar station
• Transit Division
> Secured over $8 million in grants to begin
implementation of Zero Emission Bus Rollout plan
> Secured $700,000 for pilot project to provide
service to Mt. Wilson
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Department of Transportation
FY 2023 Accomplishments
• Mobility Planning, Engineering and
Operations Division
> Completed over 280 traffic investigations, over 150
traffic work orders, and reviewed over 300 traffic
control plans for construction, filming and events
> Secured over $2.5 million in grants for various
capital projects and traffic safety enhancements
• Administration Division
> Secured Metro approval of $181 million Measure R
MIP funding for nine capital projects over ten years
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4 Department Overview - Current
Total FTE 51.00
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5 Department Overview - Proposed
Total FTE 54.00
Department of Transportation
FY 2024 Operating Budget by Division
Parking
Division
47%Transit Services
41%
Mobility Eng &
Operations
8%
Multi Modal
Planning
2% Administration
2%
6 Division Budget*
Parking $20,780
Transit Services 18,088
Mobility Eng &
Operations
3,403
Multi Modal
Planning
920
Administration 810
Total $44,001
*in thousands
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7 Appropriations by Category
Expenses FY20
Actual
FY21
Actual
FY22
Actual
FY23
Adopted
FY24
Proposed
% Change
24-23
Personnel $6,203,271 $6,317,555 $6,276,514 $7,250,352 $8,457,558 16.7% Services & Supplies 22,161,793 20,288,945 19,663,024 21,905,502 24,241,692 10.7% Capital Outlay 2,222,439 1,367,905 19,079 - - 0.0%
Internal Services 2,321,215 2,347,111 2,462,050 2,598,272 2,893,699 11.4% Debt Service 670,597 328,253 276,300 355,462 997,420 180.6% Operating Transfer/
Expense
6,410,166 5,143,255 5,962,497 6,690,120 7,410,342 10.8% Non-Op Expense - 1,088,035 - - - 0.0%
Total $39,989,480 $36,881,060 $34,659,464 $38,799,708 $44,000,712 13.4% FTE 50.00 51.00 51.00 51.00 54.00 +3.00
Department of Transportation
Significant Changes by Category
• Personnel - addition of three positions,
wage increases, and PERS costs
• Services and supplies - increased expenses
for Transit and Parking related contracts
• Internal service - increases Citywide
• Debt service - variable interest rate on
bonds for Paseo garage
• Operating transfer - increase in transit
related revenue from sales tax measures
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Department of Transportation
FY 2024 Work Plan
• Parking Division
> Present Parking Strategic Plan to City Council
> Replace parking garage elevators
> Expand online features for Parking Office and
customers
• Transit Division
> Complete short-range transit plan
> Complete design of Transit Operations and
Maintenance Facility
> Restore Pasadena Transit service hours to pre-
COVID levels
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FY 2024 Work Plan
• Mobility Eng & Operations Division
> Complete construction of several capital projects
Cordova Street enhancements, S Lake Avenue Pedestrian enhancements, and Union Street Cycle Track
• Multi Modal Planning Division
> Implement Road Safety Campaign
> Initiate outreach and design efforts for Measure R
MIP funded projects
Pasadena Avenue/St. John roadway network
Avenue 64 Complete Streets program
• Administration Division
> Oversee Measure R MIP funds and related projects
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