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OPENING
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
PUBLIC COMMENT
NEW BUSINESS
CITY OF PASADENA
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
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CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER - S249
OCTOBER 28, 2025 MEETING
The Chair called the meeting of the Municipal Services Committee to order at 4:05 p.m.
CouncilmemberJustin Jones, Chair
Councilmember Tyron Hampton (Absent)
Councilmember Rick Cole
Councilmember Jason Lyon
David Reyes, General Manager of Water and Power
Greg de Vinck, Director of Public Works
Lynne Chaimowitz, Assistant General Manager of Water and Power Garrett Crawford, Public Works Administrator
Jack Miyamoto, Water Quality Manager
Michael King, Program Coordinator
Lisa hlosey, Assistant City Attorney
Betty Gao, Recording Secretary
Cynthia Cannady, representing Pasadena 100, expressed concerns with the expansion of the Magnolia Power Project Plant owned by Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA).
In response to public comment, General Manager Reyes stated that Pasadena Water and Power voted against the project's expansion.
Cecilia Abramson, Pasadena resident, urged the City to support climate emergency Resolution 9977 goals by exiting the Magnolia Power Project partnership and transitioning off of fossil fuels.
Simon Anuszczyk, Pasadena resident, expressed concerns with the Optimized Strategic Plan (OSP) not aligning with Resolution 9977's goal to source carbon free 100%.
ADOPTION OF THE REVISED ENERGY AND CREDIT RISK
MANAGEMENT POLICY
David Reyes, General Manager of Water and Power, and Lynne Chaimowitz, Assistant General Manager of Water and Power, summarized the agenda report as part of the Powerpoint presentation on the item, including providing information on policy framework, risk governance structure, revision background, policy updates, trading limits and authorizations, with both responding to questions.
Councilmember Cole spoke in support of staff's recommendation with the following amendments:
The Assistant General Manager to maintain three-month
authorization and limit oversight intervals instead of the proposed six-month extension; and
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The Committee to receive and review management energy and credit risk reports annually rather than as needed.
Councilmember Lyon praised and thanked staff for their hard work on the policy changes.
Cynthia Cannady, representing Pasadena 100, expressed concerns with the staff report and/or provided other related comments on the matter.
Following discussion, it was moved by CouncilmemberCole, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to approve the staff recommendations amended as detailed above, and forward the item to the City Council for consideration and further discussion. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Councilmember Hampton)
MASTER STREET TREE PLAN
02 Greg de Vinck, Director of Public Works, provided introductory comments, and Michael King, Program Coordinator, summarized the staff memo as part of the Powerpoint presentation on the item, including providing information on the City's street tree plan background, Fairfield Circle Amendment, general amendment, guiding principles, species diversity factors, and tree species list; with both responding to questions.
In response to Councilmember Cole's inquiry on shade and canopy, Garret Crawford, Public Works Administrator, stated that detailed canopy coverage will be included in a future urban forestry management plan following adoption of the general amendment, and responded to questions.
Councilmember Cole advocated for a resilient, climate conscious tree plan with additional resources as needed, and expressed frustration with the systemic disconnect between departments and consultant recommendations regarding tree species selection, noting that extensive planning and consultant work has not consistently resulted in the implementation of approved or recommended trees.
Councilmember Lyon shared positive experiences regarding Fairfield Circle Amendment and echoed Councilmember Cole's comments on strengthening coordination between planning and implementation, ensuring consistency of tree lists across departments, and prioritizing shade and canopy in tree planting. He requested that staff revise the general amendment language to reflect shade and canopy priorities and advocated for minimizing fire-prone tree species Citywide.
Chair Jones echoed Councilmembers Cole and Lyon's comments on interdepartmental collaboration and the importance of shade and canopy trees. He asked staff to return to the Committee with a plan and maps prioritizing shade and canopy tree expansion, particularly in hotter areas of the City.
Dr. Julianna Delgado, representing Design Commission, voiced concerns on the proposed general amendment and replacing healthy established trees.
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Lee Wallace, representing West Pasadena Residents' Association, asked the Committee to support efforts to address fire-prone areas surrounding the Arroyo Seco through tree planning and evacuation measures.
Alan Bair, Pasadena resident, advocated for greater tree species diversity Citywide, repurposing removed trees as mulch, and exploring solar canopies for shade and energy.
Yadi, Pasadena resident, voiced concerns regarding tree planting and called for clear City guidance on tree management and planning.
Following discussion, the Committee asked staff to amend the Master Street Tree Plan to:
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Emphasize shade and canopy trees throughout the City;
Acknowledge that the Master Street Tree Plan is part of a broader Urban Forestry Management Plan;
Plan for any additional resources needed throughout planning and implementation of the plan;
• Reconcile the Master Tree Plan with the City's specific plans; and
Consider fire-prone trees Citywide.
Following discussion, it was moved by CouncilmemberCole, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to approve the staff recommendations amended as detailed above, and forward the item to the City Council for consideration and further discussion. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Councilmember Hampton)
PREPAID RENEWABLE ENERGY TRANSACTION FOR COST
SAVINGS
David Reyes, General Manager of Water and Power, and Lynne Chaimowitz, Assistant General Manager of Water and Power, summarized the staff memo as part of the Powerpoint presentation on the item, including providing information on the Clean Energy Purchase Contract background, prepay renewable bond, Power Purchase Agreements, and risks and benefits; with both responding to questions.
General Manager Reyes acknowledged and thanked Lisa Mosey, Assistant City Attorney, for her hard work on the item.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
PUBLIC HEALTH GOALS
03 David Reyes, General Manager of Water and Power, and Jack Miyamoto, Water Quality Manager, summarized the staff memo as part of the Powerpoint presentation on the item, including providing information on background of the report, public health goals, cost of treatment, Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), and resources; and responded to questions.
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Councilmember Cole encouraged staff to develop a more proactive report outlining issues and corresponding solution steps beyond the standard reporting format.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
Chair Jones announced that an agenda item regarding the Committee's meeting start time will be scheduled at a future meeting.
On the order of the Chair, the meeting of the Municipal Services Committ^ v^as adjouj^cf)at 5:49 p.m.
CoLi/fcilrfiember^j^tili Jones, Chair
Muidioi^al Serviee^Committee
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ATTEST:
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Recording Secretary
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