AGENDA
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING NOTICE
JANUARY 27, 2026
PUBLIC MEETING 4:00 P.M.
MEMBERS
Justin Jones, Chair, District 3
Rick Cole, Councilmember, District 2
Tyron Hampton, Councilmember, District 1
Jason Lyon, Councilmember, District 7
STAFF
David Reyes, General Manager
Lisa Hosey, Assistant City Attorney
Betty Gao, Recording Secretary
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CITY OF PASADENA
REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
JANUARY 27, 2026
PUBLIC MEETING: 4:00 PM
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100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE, ROOM S249
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OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the Municipal Services Committee will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., to discuss matters on the attached agenda.
Justin Jones, Chair
Municipal Services Committee
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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
JANUARY 27, 2026
Public Meeting: 4:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena
City Hall 100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
The Municipal Services Committee may take action within its authority on any item listed on this agenda as it deems appropriate following consideration and discussion of the matter.
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Information only items contain no staff recommendations. The committee may, however, take action within its authority relating to informational items on the agenda as it deems appropriate following consideration and discussion of the matter.
1. JE
FFERSON PARK STORMWATER CAPTURE PROJECT
2. SEWER
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN
PUBLIC MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURN
NEW BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
1 ITEM #1
2 3
Jefferson Park Stormwater Capture Project- Update
January 27
, 2026
Proiect Description
The Jefferson Park Stormwater Capture Project is moving into its Feasibility Study phase, which will develop and refine a concept for future design consideration. This early work focuses on evaluating the technical, environmental, and operational elements needed to shape a viable project that can meet regulatory requirements while responding to community priorities. As envisioned, the project will divert both storm and dry-weather flows from the Sierra Bonita Drain into a subsurface infiltration gallery capable of storing and infiltrating roughly 3.5 acre-feet of runoff per storm and up to 38.5 acre-feet annually, with 100 percent of dry-weather flows captured and infiltrated into the Raymond Basin. Complementing the underground system a series of surface green infrastructure improvements will be considered, su ch as bioswales, vegetated infiltration basins, and drywells, that could slow, treat, and infiltrate surface flows while addressing priority pollutants like zinc, bacteria, and trash.
A critical component of the Project is its outreach and engagement program. The City will work closely with residents, community organizations, Council District 2, and park users to ensure the concept reflects neighborhood needs and aspirations while aligning with City, regulatory, and watershed-based goals. The City has contracted with a local outreach consultant to support this effort, who will develop a robust outreach and engagement strategy that includes a community needs assessment, pop up activities, an open house, and bilingual educational fact sheets and materials. This collaborative approach will help produce a community-driven concept that also supports regional importance, including the ability to manage elevated pollutant loads associated with post-Eaton Fire runoff, advancing a design shaped by both technical analysis and community direction.
Project Timeline and Funding
The project was approved in the FY 2026 CIP for the full pre-Design phase, which includes:
• Feasibility Study - $250,000 (Measure W Local Return funds) • Community Outreach - $191,000 (SCWP / Water Foundation grant) Pre-Design began December 2025 and is expected to be completed by August 2026.
Design and construction funding has not yet been secured; the goal of the pre-design process is to prepare a community-supported, competitive grant application for State, Federal, and Measure W Regional Program funding.
Conclusion
The Jefferson Park Stormwater Capture Project is a key component of Pasadena's strategy to meet MS4 Permit requirements and enhance water quality, while providing secondary benefits of increased local recharge and community enhancements. Its prioritization in the Storm Drain Master Plan reflects both regulatory necessity and the 4 Jefferson Park Stormwater Capture Project -Update
January 27, 2026
City's commitment to multi-benefit, community-driven projects. The Department of Public Works will continue to update the Municipal Services Committee as pre-design and outreach activities progress.
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Capture Project
Municipal Services Committee
January 27, 2026
Item #1
6 Municipal Permit Requirements
• Under the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
Sys
tem Permit (MS4), the City must:
> Manage dry-w eather and stormwater runoff
> Reduce pollutants conveyed to local waterways (LA
a
nd Rio Hondo River)
> Implement stormwater capture and infiltration
me
asures to meet Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMLDs)
or water quality limits
• Core responsibilities required under the MS4
Pe
rmit improve watershed and public health
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Storm Drain Master Plan and Watershed
Assessment (2022)
3 Pair stormwater improvements with enhanced recreation, expansion of trails, habitat restoration, groundwater recharge, advance nature-based solutions and public education
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R io Hondo Watershed Area
• 10 Priority 1 Projects to attain City-wide compliance > Positioned to secure Measure W, state and federal funding Storm Drain Master Plan and Watershed
Assessment (2022)
9 Jefferson Park Concept
Drainage Area = 567 acres
• 14.3% Pasadena (81.0
a
cres)
• 85.7% Unincorporated LA
C
ounty (485.7 acres)
Includes areas impacted
and downstream of the
Eaton Fire
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Jefferson Park Concept
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Jefferson Park Concept
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Project Funding
8 > Feasibility Study – Measure W Local Returns $250K
> Community Outreach – SCWP/Water Foundation $191K
13 Consultant Selection
• City awarded consultant
s
ervices contract approved by City
Manager on December 4, 2025
> Feasibility Study Development –
Craftwater Engineering
> Outreach Support – Dudek/Amigos de
Los Rios
• Both teams are local with offices in
P
asadena
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Project Timeline
• Pre- Design is scheduled to start December 2025
• Project website will be developed to house information f
or the public to promote transparency and inclusion
• Goal: develop a competitive grant application with
c
ommunity-driven concept to apply for design funding
10 Feasibility Study
Kick Off
(Jan 2025)
Draft Design
Concept
(March 2026)
Feasibility Study
Complete
(June 2026)
Design Funding
Application
(July 2026)
Community Outreach and Engagement Throughout
15 Questions?
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ITEM #2
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Department of Public Works
Sewer System
Management Plan
(SSMP)
Municipal Services Committee
January 27, 2026
Item #2
21 Department of Public Works
Presentation Purpose
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Department of Public Works
City’s Sewer Network Overview
3 > 328 miles of pipes
> 7,500 manholes
> 3 Lift stations
• Conveys untreated wastewater to Los Angeles
County Sanitation District’s trunk sewer system
through 92 separate connections
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What is an SSMP?
4 > Prevent sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs)
> Ens
ure proper system operation and
maintenance
> Protect public health and the environment
> Comply with State Water Resources Control
Board requirements
> Plan for long-term infrastructure needs
The SSMP is our blueprint for responsible, resilient, and transparent sewer system management
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Regulatory Background
• California State Water Resources Control
B
oard Statewide General Waste Discharge
Requirement (WDR) for Sanitary Sewer
Systems
• Order No. 2006-0
003-DWQ (2006)
• Order No. WQ 2022-01 03-DWQ (2022)
• The previously adopted SSMP was
p
resented and adopted by City Council
on December 10, 2019.
• An updated SSMP was a dopted by
Council on June 2, 2025 in compliance
with WDR 2022 regulations
• The SSMP is required to be updated every
6 years and must be approved by the
Agency’s governing board at a public
meeting
• The entire document is av
ailable to
the public through the City’s website
under Public Works Permitting >
Engineering Resources
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Department of Public Works
2025 VS. 2019 – What’s New?
6 Category 2019 SSMP 2025 Update Highlights
Spill Categories 3 categories 4 categories; includes small non- surface spills
Asset Management & GIS GIS Map of Assets Requires GIS Map and Monthly Updates
Climate Resilience Not included/required Includes system vulnerability and adaptation planning
Staff Training General O&M and SSMP training Expanded training for spill response and reporting
O&M Practices Annual cleaning, complaint-
based investigation
Structured, scheduled PM and
asset rehab
Public Outreach Included goals about FOG
education
Requires FOG
outreach/education
Audits & Updates 5-year update, 2-year audit 6-year update, 3-year audit, annual change log
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Enhanced O and M
7 2025 SSMP
> Televise ~250,000 feet/year (1/7 of
s
ystem)
> Inspect ~1,100 manholes/year
> Full condition rating of entire
s
ystem every 7 years
> Enables risk-b ased planning and
preventive maintenance
Thanks to City Council’s 2024 rate adoption, Public Works can now meet industry best practices—enabling a shift toward planned, proactive maintenance and improved collection system oversight 27 Department of Public Works
FOG Program
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Department of Public Works
New Rates at Work
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Department of Public Works
New Rates at Work (cont.)
Est. Project Cost = $5.25M
Scope:
Project provides for mechanical,
structural, and electrical
upgrades of the Busch Garden
and the Rosemont sewer pump
stations
*Expected to begin const. in FY 26
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Department of Public Works
Questions
Questions?
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