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OPENING
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
PUBLIC COMMENT
INFORMATIONAL ONLY
CITY OF PASADENA
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER - S249
FEBRUARY 24, 2026 IVIEETING
The Chair called the meeting of the Municipal Services Committee to order at 4:15 p.m.
CouncilmemberJustin Jones, Chair
CouncilmemberTyron Hampton (Absent)
Councilmember Rick Cole
Councilmember Jason Lyon
Lynne Chaimowitz, Assistant General Manager of Water and Power Joaquin Siques, Director of Transportation
Greg de Vinck, Director of Public Works
Jon Hamblen, Parking Manager
Brent Maue, City Engineer
Lisa Hosey, Assistant City Attorney
Betty Gao, Recording Secretary
No one appeared for public comment on matters not on the agenda.
UPDATE ON PARKING FUNDS
Joaquin Siques, Director of Transportation, provided introductory comments, and Jan Hamblen, Parking Manager, summarized the staff memo as part of the Powerpoint presentation on the item, including providing information on off-street parking funds, expenses, and revenues, and on-street parking meter funds, with both responding to questions.
Councilmember Cole thanked staff for the presentation and suggested breaking large information items into smaller presentations in the future.
He also asked staff to provide additional information regarding the gross revenues generated by the parking meter contract and how those revenues are allocated.
Councilmember Lyon voiced frustrations with City rates remaining stagnant over many years, which has made current adjustments more difficult and emphasized the need for the City to stay current with rates going forward.
Councilmember Cole echoed Councilmember Lyon's remarks in support of incrementally adjusting rates over time to balance revenues and reserves.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
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ADJOURMENT
SIDEWALK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Lynne Chaimowitz, Assistant General Manager of Water and Power, and Greg de Vinck, Director of Public Works, 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 sidewalk program goals, current sidewalk repair framework, permit-related repairs, City Service Center (CSC) requests, sidewalk inventory, sidewalk repair challenges, and inspection program, with both responding to questions.
Councilmember Cole emphasized the importance of maintaining the basic functionality of sidewalks and advocated for a more holistic planning approach and an increased investment in the sidewalk program.
Councilmember Lyon spoke in support of staff restoring sidewalks to an adequate condition and remain current moving forward; and expressed concerns on the liability exposure and the long-term cost of deferred maintenance.
Chair Jones echoed Councilmember Cole and Lyon's remarks regarding maintaining sidewalks and spoke in support of equitable distribution of sidewalk maintenance, particularly in the City's Northwest region.
Councilmember Cole expressed appreciation for Chair Jones' leadership, in partnership with General Manager Reyes, in fostering a more proactive and strategic approach to the Committee's work.
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^K3]^urned^aT5:'40 p.m.
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