OPENING:
CLOSED SESSION
Councilmember Madison
stated a conflict of interest
with Closed Session Item
A, recused himself from
the matter, and left the
meeting at 4:37 p.m.
Councilmember Madison
returned to the meeting at
4:49 p.m.
Councilmember Hampton
arrived at 5:51 p.m.
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City Council Minutes
February 2, 2026-5:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chamber
Mayor Gordo called the regular meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. (Absent: Councilmember hlampton)
Councilmember Madison reported that he is participating remotely under the Government Code Section 54953.8.3 "just cause" provision on the basis of a contagious illness and stated that no one over the age of 18 is in the room with him.
On the order of the Mayor, the regular meeting recessed at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the following closed session items:
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Pasadena v. Southern California Edison Company, et a\.; Southern California Edison Company v.
County of Los Angeles, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.: 25STCV06276; Lead Case No. 25STCV00731
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Resnick, R. v. City of Pasadena
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 23AHCV02168
The above closed session items were discussed, with no reportable action at this time.
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
regarding significant exposure to potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): Two or more
potential cases
Only one of the two potential cases in the above closed session item was discussed, with no reportable action taken at this time.
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Pasadena v. The Regents of the
University of California
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ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers:
Staff:
SPECIAL ITEM
CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One potential case The above two closed session items were not discussed.
On the order of the Mayor, the regular meeting reconvened at 6:28 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember Hampton.
Mayor Victor M. Gordo
Vice Mayor Jessica Rivas
Councilmember Rick Cole
CouncilmemberTyron Hampton
Councilmember Justin Jones
Councilmember Jason Lyon
Councilmember Steve Madison (via teleconference)
Councilmember Gene Masuda
City Manager Miguel Marquez
City Attorney/City Prosecutor Michele Beal Bagneris
City Clerk Mark Jomsky
PRESENTATION BY LANAE O'SHIELDS, SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, PROVIDING INFORMATION ON
WILDFIRE REBUILDING RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE
PROGRAMS
Lanae O'Shields, Public Affairs Manager for SoCal Gas, and Curtis Fraizer, Senior Planning Manager, presented a Powerpoint presentation on SoCal Gas' efforts to help residents and business impacted by the 2025 wildfires rebuild and restore natural gas services. They provided information on the planning process for installing natural gas, customer assistance programs, wildfire rebuild initiatives, and energy efficiency financing.
Councilmember Cole suggested that the Municipal Services Committee look into a responsible and responsive approach to helping residents who may want to switch from natural gas to electric alternatives.
The following individuals provided comments relating to the health and environmental impacts of natural gas and advocated for electric alternatives:
Cynthia Cannady, Pasadena resident
Sandy Kranser, Pasadena resident
Rex Mayreis, Altadena resident
Robert Haw, Pasadena resident
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CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON
MATTERS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
Councilmember Madison
left the meeting at 7:01
p.m.
City Clerk Jomsky reported that the 4 letters providing comments on the matter were received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted online, and made part of the public record for this item.
On the order of the Mayor, by consensus of the City Council, the information was received and filed
Councilmember Jones requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Marguerite Bogar, sister of longtime Pasadena City employee and City Council friend, Beverly Bogar.
Councilmember Cole reported that the Convention Center has an exhibit called Ashes and Echoes, dedicated to the resilient sun/ivors of the Eaton Fire, and encouraged the public to visit the exhibit.
The following individuals spoke on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and/or advocated for the City to divest from specific companies:
Kate E., Pasadena resident
Professor Michelson, residence not stated
Rob Muthiah, Pasadena resident
Lucinda Wills, Pasadena resident
Randall Heyn-Lamb, Pasadena resident
Kaveh M. Naeeni, Pasadena resident
Erin Scott-Walsh, Pasadena resident
Kaveh Naeeni, Pasadena resident, expressed concerns regarding recent federal immigration activity targeting vulnerable communities in the City.
Les Hammer, Pasadena resident, provided comments illegal immigration.
Rene Gonzalez, Pasadena resident, advocated for solar panels and EV chargers to be installed at PUSD schools, suggesting Measure I and J funds be utilized to fund this initiative.
In response to public comment, Mayor Gordo denounced the federal government's activities and reaffirmed that the City does not work with federal immigration officers. He also noted that the City has already taken a position to denounce the ongoing violence in the Middle East.
Councilmember Cole noted the importance of recognizing violence in various parts of the world and advocated for universal human rights.
Councilmember Hampton requested that an update on the ethical investment policy be brought to the City Council.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager/ Executive
Director
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH TRANSFLUID SERVICES, INC., FOR TESTING
AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR OIL-FILLED EQUIPMENT
FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS FOR A GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-
TO-EXCEED $822,300 (Water & Power Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities); there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
(2) Award contract to lowest and best bid dated November 6,2025, submitted by Transfluid Services, Inc. ("Transfluid") in response to the project plans and specifications for Utility Transformer and Other Oil-Filled Equipment Testing and Inspection Services, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for up to five years for a grand total amount not-to-exceed $822,300, which includes the option for two additional one-year extensions or an amount not-to- exceed $343,568, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Contract No.33479)
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH INCHARGE ENERGY FOR CITY-OWNED
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR UP TO SIX YEARS FOR A GRAND
TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $2,866,130 (Water & Power
Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Class 1, Section 15301, Existing Facilities, and that there are no features that distinguish the project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual
circumstances; and
(2) Award contract to lowest and best bid dated October 6, 2025, submitted by InCharge Energy ("InCharge") in response to the project plans and specifications for City-owned Electric Vehicle ("EV") Charger Preventive Maintenance and Repair Services, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with InCharge for up to six years for a grand total amount not-to-exceed $2,866,130, which includes the option for three additional one-year extensions for an amount not-to-exceed $1,474,171, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Contract No. 33449)
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Item discussed separately
City Council
RESIGNATIONS,
APPOINTMENTS, &
REAPPOINTMENTS
City Clerk/ Secretary
MINUTES APPROVED
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO UTILIZE AN
ALTERNATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD FOR THE
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION PROJECTS AT
AVON RAMP AND ARROYO CHARGING DEPOT (Water & Power
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(b); and (2) Authorize the City Manager to utilize an alternative project delivery method, Design-Build, for the Avon Ramp and Arroyo Charging Depot EV Charging Station projects in accordance with Pasadena Municipal Code ("PMC") Section 4.08.136 (Alternative Project Delivery).
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO UTILIZE AN
ALTERNATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS AT FIVE
MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (Water & Power Dept.)
APPOINTMENT OF DR. LUISA ORTEGA TO THE COMMISSION
ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (Mayor Nomination)
RESIGNATION OF BARBARA PITTS FROM THE PASADENA
RENTAL HOUSING BOARD (District 4/Tenant Nomination)
December 8, 2025
December 8, 2025
December 15,2025
December 15, 2025
December 15, 2025
December 29, 2025
December 29, 2025
January 5,2026
January 5,2026
January 12, 2026
January 12, 2026
January 19,2026
January 19,2026
City Council
Successor Agency to the Pasadena
Community Development Commission
City Council Special Meeting
City Council
Successor Agency to the Pasadena
Community Development Commission
City Council
Successor Agency to the Pasadena
Community Development Commission
City Council
Successor Agency to the Pasadena
Community Development Commission
City Council
Successor Agency to the Pasadena
Community Development Commission
City Council
Successor Agency to the Pasadena
Community Development Commission
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CLAIMS RECEIVED AND
FILED
MOTION:
CONSENT ITEMS
DISCUSSED
SEPARATELY
Councilmember Madison
returned to the meeting at
7:16 p.m.
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Claim No. Claimant
2026-0172 Reyna Trevino Civitate
2026-0173 Julio Cesar Zavala
2026-0174 Carmina Guadalupe Magana
2026-0175 Arby Nahapetian
2026-0176 Christine Hao
2026-0177 Duplicate to Claim No. 2026-0176
2026-0178 Duplicate to Claim No. 2026-0081
2026-0179 The California Pool and Spa
Company LLC
2026-0180 Valerie Victoria Fisher
2026-0181 Ricardo Gonzalez Silva
2026-0182 Abigail Hernandez
2026-0183 Kemper Insurance a/s/o Edgar
Davtyan
2026-0184 Duplicate to Claim No. 2026-0176
2026-0185 Tevan Khudanyan
Claim Amount
$6,000.00
10,000.00+
35,000.00+
35,000.00+
200.00
N/A
N/A
35,000.00+
35,000.00+
35,000.00+
8,800.00
8,847.22
N/A
1,320.67
City Clerk Jomsky reported that one letter expressing concerns related to Item 3 regarding the current electric vehicle charging infrastructure and advocating for City to include Tesla in the RFP process, and four letters in support of the staff recommendations and providing comments on Item 4, were received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted online, and made part of the public record.
It was moved by Councilmember Masuda, seconded by
Councilmember Hampton, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 4.
AYES: Councilmembers Cole, Hampton, Jones, Lyon,
Masuda, Vice Mayor Rivas, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Madison
ABSTAIN: None
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO UTILIZE AN
ALTERNATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS AT FIVE
MUNICIPAL FACILITIES (Water & Power 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(b); and (2) Authorize the City Manager to utilize the alternative project delivery method, Progressive Design-Build, for installation of solar energy systems at five municipal facility sites including Lamanda Park Branch Library, San Rafael Branch Library, Allendale Branch Council Minutes602/02/2026
MOTION:
OLD BUSINESS
Library, Linda Vista Branch Library, City Maintenance Yards-Visitor Parking Lot and Utility Vehicle Parking Lot in accordance with Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 4.08.136 (Alternative project delivery).
Cynthia Cannady, Pasadena 100, expressed support for the item, including suggestions to improve the process.
Bert Newton, Pasadena resident, expressed support for the item and advocated for the City to conduct outreach to condo owners to install rooftop solar.
Russel Babbitz, Pasadena Group of the Sierra Club, provided comments in support of the item.
Rene Gonzalez, Pasadena resident, advocated for the City to work with Pasadena Unified School District to implement green energy initiatives.
Councilmember Hampton thanked City staff and the Municipal Services Committee for their work on this item.
It was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by
Councilmember Jones, to approve the staff recommendation.
AYES: Councilmembers Cole, hlampton, Jones, Lyon,
Madison, Masuda, Vice Mayor Rivas, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO RESCIND THE CLOSURE
OF THE PUBLIC HEARING AND THE DEEMED DENIAL OF THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) ACTION
FOR FAILING TO ACHIEVE FIVE VOTES; REOPEN AND SET A
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FOR FEBRUARY 23, 2026 ON
THE ALL SAINTS APPLICATION FOR A MINOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT (NO. 7318) TO ESTABLISH A SAFE PARKING
LAND USE AT EXISTING RELIGIOUS FACILITY (ALL SAINTS
CHURCH) AT 202 NORTH EUCLID AVENUE THAT TOOK PLACE
AT THE NOVEMBER 17, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING; AND
DIRECT STAFF TO RETURN WITH AN EVALUATION AND
RECOMMENDATION ON CLASS 1 - EXISTING FACILITIES AND
CLASS 3 - SMALL STRUCTURES EXEMPTIONS UNDER THE
STATE CEQA GUIDELINES AND THE APPLICABILITY OF THE
STATUTORY EXEMPTION FOR CONTRACTS TO SERVE THE
HOMELESSNESS SET FORTH IN PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE
SECTION 21080.10 (Agendized by a vote of the City Council on January 26, 2026)
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Councilmember Madison noted his absence at the November 17, 2025 meeting due to inclement weather that affected his work travel back to Pasadena and his ability to participate in this decision, and requested that the matter of Safe Parking at All Saints Church return to the full City Council.
Mayor Gordo inquired regarding the legal effect of a deemed denial of the CEQA exemption. Caroline Monroy, Assistant City Attorney, stated that under the municipal code, if the City Council fails to act on a CEQA action, a failure to affirmatively approve or certify a CEQA action shall be deemed a denial thereof, and that a failure to act and any action taken pursuant to CEQA shall be considered a decision that may be called for review or appealed. She added that for the purpose of a quasi-judicial process, the failure to take action on CEQA is considered a decision under the City's municipal code.
City Attorney Bagneris clarified that the item before the City Council at the moment would only be whether to approve a motion to rescind the closure of the public hearing and the deemed denial of CEQA, and to reopen and set a continued public hearing for a future City Council meeting. It should not be a discussion or decision on the merits of MCUP No. 7318 related to the All Saints Church application to establish a safe parking program.
Mayor Gordo reported that he has spoken with tenants of The Maryland, congregants, and representatives from All Saints Church regarding this matter. Councilmember Jones added that Mayor Gordo and himself also met with the residents of the central district during his weekly neighborhood meeting and briefly discussed neighborhood issues, traffic, and crime in the area.
Strefan Fauble, The Maryland HOA, spoke in opposition to the proposed action, and provided comments regarding an
encounter between an unhoused individual and a bystander.
The following individuals advocated for the safe parking matter to return to the City Council and/or provided comments relating to the nature of the safe parking program:
Erica Tamblyn, representing All Saints Church
Angela Strong, Pasadena resident
Reverend Mark Chase, All Saints Church
Sonja Berndt, Pasadena resident
Al Hughes, residence not stated
Pastor Sharon Richter, Trinity Lutheran Church
Cliff Wampter, Trinity Lutheran Church
Suzanne Lee, Pasadena resident
Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater, Pasadena resident
John Pelzer, residence not stated
John Amirkhan, residence not stated
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MOTION:
Randall Heyn Lamb, Pasadena resident
Jeffrey Galat, Pasadena resident
Mel Tillekertne, Shower of Hope
Professor Michelson, residence not stated
Kaveh Naeeni, For the People of Los Angeles
Nancy Schmieder, Trinity Lutheran Church
Bert Newton, Pasadena resident
Frances Hale, Trinity Lutheran Church
Hayley Block, San Gabriel Valley Consortium of
Homelessness
Sean Morrissey, Union Station Homeless Services
Savannah Dale, Pasadena resident
Stan Ferrar, The Montana HOA, expressed opposition to the City spending taxpayer dollars to further consider this issue, or defend a lawsuit should it be taken to the Superior Court if appealed.
Silvia Nardoni, The Maryland HOA, provided comments related to Roberts Rules of Order not superseding the Pasadena
Municipal Code.
City Clerk Jomsky reported that 5 letters in support of allowing a safe parking program at All Saints Church, 1 letter with 23 signatures in support of All Saints Church MCUP, and 1 letter in opposition to the proposed action, which were received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted online, and made part of the public record for this item.
Councilmember Hampton expressed concerns regarding potential legal implications from the matter and noted that he would "Abstain" when voting. He also noted that if the matter does move forward, he would then participate in the discussion, and consider the issue without bias as required in a quasi-judicial proceeding.
Mayor Gordo expressed concerns that bringing the matter back to the City Council could create a slippery slope with future legal implications. He emphasized the importance of adhering to the City Council's procedure, the provisions contained in the Pasadena Municipal Code, and the process for conducting City business.
Discussion ensued regarding the interpretation of the Pasadena Municipal Code, a deemed denied decision, and identifying a date for a proposed reopening and continuation of the public hearing.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Madison, seconded by Councilmember Masuda, to approve a motion to rescind the closure of the public hearing and the deemed denial of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) action for failing to achieve five votes; reopen and set a continued public hearing to Council Minutes902/02/2026
March 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. on the All Saints application for a Minor Conditional Use Permit (No. 7318) to establish a Safe Parking Land Use at Existing Religious Facility (All Saints Church) at 202 North Euclid Avenue that took place at the November 17, 2025 City Council meeting; and direct staff to return with an evaluation and recommendation on Class 1 - Existing Facilities and Class 3 - Small Structures exemption for contracts to serve the homelessness set forth in Public Resources Code Section 21080.10.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
.**
Councilmembers Cole, Lyon, Madison, Masuda, Vice
Mayor Rivas, Mayor Gordo
Councilmember Jones, Mayor Gordo**
None
Councilmember Hampton
**
**While initially voting "YES" on the motion, immediately following the vote and a brief discussion on the Mayor's motion to reconsider, Mayor Gordo stated for the record that he had intended to vote "no" on the motion, and that he mistakenly voted "yes". It was agreed by consensus of the City Council that the record should reflect that Mayor Gordo intended to vote "no", which is reflected in the recorded vote above.
REPORTS AND
COMMENTS FROM CITY
COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Homelessness,
Housing, and Planning
Committee
REPORT OUT FROM THE JANUARY 30, 2026, HOUSING,
HOMELESSNESS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING ON
POTENTIAL SITES FOR SAFE PARKING
Jennifer Paige, Planning Director, provided a brief recap from the Homelessness, Housing, and Planning Committee meeting, noting that the Committee directed City staff to proceed with initiating a code amendment for safe parking, with a focus on City-owned sites and sites owned by other government agencies that could be good candidates for safe parking.
Sonja Berndt, Pasadena resident, expressed support for safe parking programs and advocated for the City to identify more eligible sites for safe parking.
In response to Councilmember Hampton's inquiry regarding the master motel reuse plan and state/federal funding, Planning Director Paige reported that City staff is assessing the adaptive reuse aspect for motels, with a related item to be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a meeting in the near future. Councilmember Hampton requested an update on available funding for the master lease.
On the order of the Mayor, by consensus of the City Council, the report was received and filed.
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REQUEST FROM THE LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE TO
ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASADENA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 9396, AND
APPROVING A VOLUNTARY FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES
AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 9.88.050 TO BE DISTRIBUTED BY THE CITY CLERK
TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR PASADENA CITY COUNCIL OFFICE
Recommendation of Legislative Policy Committee: 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 Public Resources Code ("PRC") Section 21065 and within the meaning of California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines Section 15378(b); and
(2) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena approving a voluntary Fair Campaign Practices Agreement pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 9.88.050 to be distributed by the City Clerk to all candidates for Pasadena City Council office. (Resolution No. 10174)
Councilmember Madison provided background information on the item and noted the updates to be made to the City's voluntary fair campaign practices agreement.
The following individuals expressed support for the item and advocated for the proposed provision that would require written consent before supporters' names and locations are used in campaign materials:
Jennifer Thibault, Pasadena resident
Maria Castellan, Los Angeles resident
Councilmember Lyon inquired and requested City staff look into identifying the candidates who have signed the voluntary Fair Campaign Practices Agreement in all City materials listing candidates running for office. He suggested placing an asterisk next to the names of qualifying candidates that have voluntarily signed the agreement.
Councilmember Madison advocated to change the term "opponents" to "other qualified candidates" in the agreement to read in Section 2b "If all qualified candidates in my race and whose name appears on the ballot sign this agreement..." and in Section 2c "...without first giving written notice to all qualified candidates in my race and whose name appears on the ballot..."
City Clerk Jomsky also suggested revising the verbiage in the agreement regarding mass electronic mail to be consistent with the verbiage in the State Elections Code. Councilmembers Madison and Hampton agreed to amend the verbiage to read "...electronic mail Council Minutes1102/02/2026
(to 200 or more recipients) ..." instead of "(250 or more recipients) »
1 MOTION:
ORDINANCE - FIRST
READING
Councilmember Cole suggested including mass text messages be included in the list of campaigning materials.
Mayor Gordo expressed concerns that the proposed agreement would have the opposite effect and discourage candidates from signing and adhering to the agreement. He also noted that written consent for using supporters' names may potentially be burdensome and deter residents from expressing their support. He noted that in his experience, supporters will express if they do not want their information to be publicly listed.
Councilmember Lyon and Vice Mayor Rivas noted that having the written consent to use personal information may protect both candidates and suppori:ers.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by Councilmember Madison, to approve the staff recommendation, with amendments to change the term "opponents" to "other qualified candidates" in the agreement to read in Section 2b "If all qualified candidates in my race and whose name appears on the ballot sign this agreement...", and in Section 2c "...without first giving written notice to all qualified candidates in my race and whose name appears on the ballot...", and to amend the verbiage in 2b to read "...electronic mail (to 200 or more recipients) ..." AYES: Councilmembers Cole, Hampton, Jones, Lyon,
Madison, Masuda, Vice Mayor Rivas, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA ADDING CHAPTER 2.10 TO ARTICLE I OF TITLE 2
OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE CITY
COUNCIL VACANCY APPOINTMENT PROCESS WHEN A
VACANCY OCCURS IN A CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT SEAT WITH
LESS THAN TWO YEARS REMAINING ON AN UNEXPIRED
TERM"
The ordinance was introduced by Councilmember Hampton:
AYES: Councilmembers Cole, Hampton, Jones, Lyon,
Madison, Masuda, Vice Mayor Rivas, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ADJOURNMENT
City Clerk Jomsky reported that the nomination period for City Council Districts 3, 5 and 7 will open on February 9, 2026, and will continue through March 6, 2026. The City Clerk's Office will be hosting two candidate workshops on February 9, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. and on Wednesday, February 1 1, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
Mayor Gordo thanked the City Council for attending the recent State of the City event and the City staff for their roles in preparing and setting up the event.
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