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OPENING
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
CITY OF PASADENA
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER - S249
JANUARY 27, 2026 MEETING
The Chair called the meeting of the Municipal Services Committee to order at 4:05 p.m.
CouncilmemberJustin Jones, Chair
CouncilmemberTyron Hampton (Arrived at 4:17 p.m.)
Councilmember Rick Cole
Councilmember Jason Lyon
Greg de Vinck, Director of Public Works Department
Brent Maue, City Engineer
Dawn Petschauer, Stormwater Program Administrator
Lisa Hosey, Assistant City Attorney
Christine Soo, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT
INFORMATIONAL ONLY
Councilmember Hampton
arrived at 4:17 p.m.
No one appeared for public comment on matters not on the agenda.
SEWER SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN
Greg de Vinck, Director of Public Works Department, provided introductory comments, and Brent Maue, City Engineer, summarized the staff memo as part of the Powerpoint presentation on the item, including providing information on the City's Sewer Network, regulatory background, fats, oils, and grease (FOG) Program, and rate adjustments; with both responding to questions.
In response to Chair Jane's inquiry on predictive data analysis, staff stated that inspection data may be incorporated into predictive technologies to help identify and prioritize areas for repair and will be shared with the Committee.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
JEFFERSON PARK STORMWATER CAPTURE PROJECT
Chair Jones stated a conflict of Greg de Vinck, Director of Public Works Department, provided interest, recused himself from introductory comments, and Dawn Petschauer, Stormwater Program the item, and left the meeting at Administrator, summarized the staff memo as part of the Powerpoint 4:32 p.m. presentation on the item, including providing information on permit requirements, Storm Drain Master Plan, Watershed Assessment, project concept, project funding, consultant selection, and project timeline; and responded to questions.
The following individuals raised concerns with the project location and timeline, neighborhood impact, financial impact, community outreach and input, and/or provided related comments on the matter:
Donna Sider, Pasadena resident
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Genette Foster, Pasadena resident
Ken Kules, resident not stated
Kerry French, Pasadena resident
Edith Tyebkhan, Pasadena resident
Christine Soo, Recording Secretary, reported that four letters of correspondence were received by the City Clerk's Office, which were distributed to the Committee, posted online, and made part of the record for this item.
In response to inquiries from public comments, Dawn Petschauer, Stormwater Program Administrator, provided information on targeted and Citywide outreach efforts, the current pre-design phrase, a general project timeline, upcoming geotechnical analysis, potential collaboration with Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) and other City departments, Measure W funding, operation and maintenance.
In response to Councilmember Cole's inquiry regarding groundwater recharge, Brent Maue, City Engineer, discussed factors affecting recharge potential, including infiltration rate, system sizing, and water quality, and responded to questions.
Councilmember Hampton asked staff to update the presentation posted online to reflect the Powerpoint presentation shown during the meeting, and to prioritize stormwater reuse and recharge to benefit residents. He also asked staff to consider construction planning; and to establish a Technical Advisory Committee (TAG) that includes a City resident member to promote transparency and public access to information.
Councilmember Lyon spoke on the importance of genuine, active community dialogue and engagement; and clarified that the properties belonging to the PUSD are governed by the state, a separate entity from the City.
Councilmember Cole expressed interest in the Jefferson Elementary school site, echoed Councilmember Hampton's remarks on the importance of groundwater recharge, advocated for continued genuine community dialogue and participation, and proposed to have a Citywide TAG and a neighborhood advisory committee.
Councilmember Hampton requested for a Citywide quarterly updates on the measure of the project.
Following discussion, on the order of the Acting Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed. •i"
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ADJOURNMENT
On the order of the Acting Chair, the meeting of the Municipal Sen/ices Committee was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
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