AGENDA
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING NOTICE
FEBRUARY 10, 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
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Pasadena is dedicated to delivering exemplary municipal services, responsive to our entire community and consistent
with our history, culture and unique character.
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n compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices are available from the City Clerk’s Office with a 24-hour advance notice.
Please call (626) 744-4124 to request use of a listening device.
Language translation services are available for this meeting by calling (626) 744-4124 at least 24 hours in advance.
Habrá servicio de interpretación disponible para éstas juntas llamando al (626) 74
4-4124 por lo menos con 24 horas de anticipación.
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tems on the agenda may not be called in order listed.
Agendas and supporting documents are available on the Internet at http://ww5.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/city-council-municipal-services-committee/ Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Municipal Services Committee after distribution of the agenda packet will be posted online and listed as: “Supplemental Agenda Material Received after the Posting of the agenda”.
PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING FOR FEBRUARY 10, 2026, AT 4:00 P.M. WILL BE ACCEPTED IN- PERSON AND BY VIDEOCONFERENCE/TELECONFERENCE.
Link to City Meeting Policy:
cityofpasadena.net/CityCouncilMeetingPolicy
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O VIEW A LIVE STREAM OF THE MEETING:
http://pasadena.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?publish_id=9 AND
WWW.PASADENAMEDIA.ORG
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1. Whether participating in-person or virtually at the meeting, members of the public may provide public comment by submitting a speaker card prior to the start of public comment on that item, at the following webpage:
www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/public-comment/
If a public comment speaker wishes to speak on more than one agenda item, please indicate which items on the online form (multiple item speakers will be handled according to the process posted on the agenda and as specified in the City meeting policy). Public comments are limited to 3 minutes each, and the Chair and Committee may limit this time if reasonable under the circumstances.
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Participants’ phone calls to the Committee meeting will be recorded as part of the Committee meeting. By staying on the line and making public comment during the Committee meeting by phone, you are agreeing to have your phone call recorded. Following is the connectivity information for virtual participation:
Computer or electronic devices, join the meeting at: cityofpasadena.net/cczoom Telephone only dial-in: 1-669-900-6833, Meeting ID: 161 482 446
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orrespondence will be forwarded to the Committee prior to the start of the meeting, posted online, and made part of the legislative record for the item.
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F YOU NEED A REASONABLE MODIFICATION OR ACCOMMODATION PURSUANT TO THE
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
BECAUSE YOU ARE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE ELECTRONICALLY AS SET FORTH ABOVE, CONTACT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AT (626) 744-4124 OR [email protected].
CITY OF PASADENA
REGULAR MEETING OF
THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 10, 2026
PUBLIC MEETING: 4:00 PM
PASADENA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER
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, February 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., to discuss matters on the attached agenda.
Justin Jones, Chair
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unicipal Services Committee
I HEREBY CERTIFY that this agenda in its entirety, was posted on the Internet at https://www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/city-council-municipal-services-committee/ and on the Council Chamber Bulletin Board, Room S249, and the Bulletin Board in the rotunda area; City Hall, 100 North Garfield Avenue, this February 5, 2026, by 6:30 p.m. and that copies hereof were faxed, emailed or delivered to each member of the City Council and to each local newspaper of general circulation, radio or television station requesting notice in writing, all of which recipients are identified on the distribution herein below.
Derrick Airitam
DISTRIBUTION:
MSC Committee Members Central Library General Manager Pasadena Weekly City Council City Clerk Director of Planning and Permitting Pasadena Star-News City Manager Director of Public Works Los Angeles Times Pasadena Now City Attorney Public Information Officer La Opinion Pasadena Journal In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, listening assistive devices are available from the City Clerk's Office with a 24-hour advance notice.
Please call (626) 744-4124 to request use of a listening device. Language translation services may be requested with 24-hour advance notice.
Habra servicio de interpretacion disponible para estas juntas llamando al (626) 744-4124 por lo menos con 24 horas de anticipación.
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 10, 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 13, 2026 (Regular Meeting)
1. S
ET PUBLIC HEARING DATE – ELECTRIC RATE ADJUSTMENTS (Pasadena Water and Power)
INFORMATIONAL ONLY
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.
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ECHNOLOGY PROJECTS UPDATE (Pasadena Water and Power)
PUBLIC MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURN
NEW BUSINESS/ACTION ITEMS
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CITY OF PASADENA
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249
JANUARY 13, 2026 MEETING
OPENING The Chair called the meeting of the Municipal Services Committee to order at 4:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
Councilmember Justin Jones, Chair
Councilmember Tyron Hampton (Absent)
Councilmember Rick Cole
Councilmember Jason Lyon
David Reyes, General Manager of Water and Power
Gary Takara, Engineering Manager
Lisa Hosey, Assistant City Attorney
Betty Gao, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for public comment on matters not on the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilmember Lyon, seconded by Coun cilmember Cole, to approve the minutes of November 5, 2025, November 11, 2025 (cancelled meeting), November 25, 2025 (cancelled meeting), December 9, 2025, December 18, 2025 (cancelled meeting), and December 23, 2025 (cancelled meeting), as submitted. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Councilmember Hampton)
NEW BUSINESS SET A DATE OF FEBRU ARY 9, 2026, TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR RECOMMENDED ELECTRIC RATE ADJUSTMENTS
AND DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE TO PREPARE AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LIGHT AND POWER RATE
ORDINANCE AND ADPOT THE UTILITY RATE RESOLUTION
Chair Jones thanked staff and the City’s consultant for all their efforts and hard work on the item and expressed concerns regarding proposed residential rate allocations . He asked the City Attorney’s Office to provide additional information on the legal implementations of Proposition 26. He reported that the item would be agendized at a future Committee meeting for consideration and discussion.
Betty Gao, Recording Secretary, reported that four letters of correspondence was received by the City Clerk’s Office, which were distributed to the Committee, posted online, and made part of the record for this item.
Chair Jones stated for the record that Councilmember Hampton also expressed concerns related to the proposed residential rate s and impacts to Pasadena Water and Power customers.
It was moved by Councilmember Cole, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to postpone this topic for future discussion with legal advice discussion from the City Attorney’s Office. ( Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Councilmember Hampton)
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INFORMATIONAL ONLY RAYMOND GROUNDWATER BASIN UPDATE
David Reyes, General Manager of Water and Power, provided introductory comments, and Gary Takara, Engineering Manager , summarized the staff memo as part of the PowerPoint presentation on the item, including providing information on Raymond Basin Aquifer, groundwater levels, groundwater storage, upcoming opportunities to enhance the sustainability of groundwater , with both responding to questions.
Councilmember Cole raised concerns regarding local water sustainability and emphasized the need for a holistic approach to future water management.
In response to Councilmember Lyon’s inquiry on expediting legislative efforts, General Manager Reyes stated that staff will coordinate with the City Attorney’s Office and City Manager’s Office to develop draft legislative framework and determine the appropriate and expeditious path forward.
The following individuals raised concerns regarding Raymond Ba sin’s management and development, advocated for a community workshop, and/or provided other comments on the matter:
Tim Brick, Pasadena resident
Ken Kules, residence not stated
In response to public comment, General Manager Reyes stated that a workshop on Raymond Basin aquifer could be brought forward in the near future.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
On the order of the Chair, the meeting of the Municipal Services Committee was adjourned at 5:01 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
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Councilmember Justin Jones, Chair
Municipal Services Committee
ATTEST:
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Betty Gao
Recording Secretary
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