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AMENDED
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MARCH 9, 2026
Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
Public Meeting: 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
The City Council may take
action on any item listed on this agenda as it deems appropriate following consideration and discussion of the matter.
CLOSED
SESSION
– 5:00 P.M.
A.
City Council Conference
Regarding Public Employee Employment pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) and 54957.6
Position: City Manager
Agency Designated Representative: Victor M.
Gordo
B.
CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One potential case C.
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding significant exposure to potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): One potential case D.
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 LASC Case No. 25STCV31621
PUBLIC MEETING – 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND CEREMONIAL
MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public comment will be limited to a total of
20 minutes
at the beginning of the meeting and will continue
at the conclusion of the meeting, if necessary. Comments are limited to 3 minutes
each, and the Mayor may limit this time if reasonable under the circumstances.
The City Council may not discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda, except that members of the City Council or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising public testimony rights (Government Code Section 54954.2).
CONSENT CALENDAR
(The Consent Calendar consists of routine items which will be approved by one motion and one vote unless removed for separate discussion. There will be one opportunity for public comment on all consent items. Comments are limited to 3 minutes each, and the Mayor may limit this time if reasonable under the circumstances.)
City Manager/Executive
Director
1. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GEOCON WEST, INC., FOR MATERIALS TESTING AND SPECIAL INSPECTION SERVICES
FOR THE
CENTRAL LIBRARY SEISMIC RETROFIT AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $335,950
(Public Works
Dept.)
Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find the contract
proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 15061(b)(3),
the “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and that there are no features
that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
(2)
Authorize the City
Manager to enter into a contract, as the result of a competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code with
Geocon West,
Inc., for Materials Testing and Special Inspection Services for the Central Library Seismic Retrofit and Renovations project for a total amount not-to exceed
$335,950, which includes a base
contract of $285,950 and a contingency of $50,000 to provide for any necessary additional services. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter
Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services).
ATTACHMENT A
TPA
2. AUTHORIZE
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AURO PHYSIOTHERAPY AND WELLNESS
FOR INJURY PREVENTION SERVICES
FOR THE PASADENA FIRE
DEPARTMENT FOR UP TO SIX YEARS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $881,238 (Office of the City Manager)
Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the proposed action in the agenda report
is exempt from CEQA per section 15061(b)(3), the “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA only applies to
projects that may have an
effect on the environment; and
(2)
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract,
as the result of the competitive selection process, as specified by Section
4.08.047 of the Pasadena
Municipal Code, with Auro
Physiotherapy and Wellness for Injury Prevention Services for the Pasadena Fire Department in an amount not-to-exceed $881,238 which
includes a three-year base
contract amount of $440,619 and the option for three additional one-year extensions, at the discretion of the City Manager, in the grand total amount of $881,238. Competitive
price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services.
TPA
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH Outsource Utility contractor, llc FOR Path two 35kv cable
replacement project FOR UP TO
two YEARS for A GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $4,493,521 (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) and Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction); 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 October 20, 2025, submitted by Outsource Utility Contractor, LLC (“Outsource”) in response to the project plans and specifications for Path Two
35kV Cable Replacement Project Construction, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for up to two years for a grand total amount not-to-exceed
$4,493,521, which includes the base contract amount of $4,085,019 and a contingency of $408,502 to provide for any necessary change orders.
4. AMEND THE
VOLUNTARY COLLECTION AGREEMENT (VCA) WITH AIRBNB TO INCLUDE THE COLLECTION OF
TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT ASSESSMENT
(Office of the City Manager)
Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the
action proposed in the agenda report is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15273
(Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges); and
(2)
Authorize the City
Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement with Airbnb to collect the Tourism Business Improvement District Assessments
(TBID) on behalf of Pasadena
residents who rent their residences to others using the Airbnb platform.
City Council
5. APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENTS, AND RESIGNATIONS
APPOINTMENT OF ANGELLA
MARTINEZ TO THE ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION
(District 1 Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL
HURLEY TO THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY BOARD
(District 6 Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF TARA NEWMAN
TO THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY BOARD EFFECTIVE MARCH 18, 2026 (Mayor Nomination)
RESIGNATION OF GABRIELA PEREZ
FROM THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN
(District 4 Nomination)
RESIGNATION OF BETSY MITCHELL FROM THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION (District 2 Nomination
)
City Attorney
City Clerk/Secretary
6a.
RECEIVE AND
FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA
Claim No.
Claimant
Claim Amount
2026 – 0220
Liana Mkrtchyan
$
35,000.00+
2026 – 0221
Virginia Thompson
4,913.35
2026 – 0222
CSAA
10,000.00+
2026 – 0223
Maria Regina Argueta
5,000.00
2026 – 0224
Geoff Waugaman
1,202.74
2026 – 0225
Ryan Brewer
35,000.00+
2026 – 0226
AAA
Not stated
6b.
PUBLIC HEARINGS SET
March 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. –
Substantial Amendment to 2025 Annual Action Plan for Home Investment Partnership Act
March 23, 2026,
6:00 p.m. –
Appeal of the
Design Commission’s Approval of an Application for Concept Design Review (DHP2024-00261), 511 S. Oak Knoll Avenue
April 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m. –
Approval of Public Housing Agency Annual Plan (2026) for Submittal to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
OLD BUSINESS:
None
PUBLIC HEARING:
7. QUASI-JUDICIAL ACTION
:
APPEAL OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS’ QUASI-JUDICIAL
DECISION TO
APPROVE MINOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT #7318 TO ESTABLISH A
SAFE PARKING LAND USE AT AN EXISTING RELIGIOUS FACILITY (ALL SAINTS CHURCH) AT 202 NORTH EUCLID AVENUE
(Planning Dept.)
Recommendation
:
It is recommended that
the City Council:
(1)
Find that the action
proposed in the agenda report is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines
Sections 15301 (Class 1,
Existing Facilities),
15303 (Class 3,
Small Structures), and 15311 (Class 11, Accessory Structures); and there are no features that
distinguish the project from
others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances or exceptions to the exemptions; and
(2)
Adopt the findings in
Attachment A of the agenda report to uphold the Board of Zoning Appeals’ decision and approve Minor Conditional Use Permit #7318, with the conditions in Attachment B of the agenda
report.
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT C
CORRESPONDENCE PART 1
CORRESPONDENCE PART 2
Video 1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5M3_NLeijI
Video 2
CORRESPONDENCE PART 3
CORRESPONDENCE PART 4
CORRESPONDENCE PART 5
CORRESPONDENCE PART 6
CORRESPONDENCE PART 7
CORRESPONDENCE PART 8
CORRESPONDENCE PART 9
CORRESPONDENCE PART 10
CORRESPONDENCE PART 11
CORRESPONCENCE PART 12
CORRESPONDENCE PART 13
CORRESPONDENCE PART 14
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
PART 1
CORRESPONDENCE
PART 2
Video
CORRESPONDENCE
PART 3
POWER POINT PRESENTATION
- PRESENTED BY
STAFF AT THE
MEETING
MULTIPLE AGENDA ITEM COMMENT
(There will be one opportunity for public comment for those speakers who wish to
speak
on more than one item of business on the agenda, excluding public hearings.
Comments are limited to 3 minutes each, and the Mayor may limit this time if reasonable under the circumstances.)
REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Economic Development and Technology Committee
Finance Committee
Housing, Homelessness and Planning Committee
Legislative Policy Committee
Municipal Services Committee
Public Safety Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
City Manager
8. CONTINUATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP ON ISSUES INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, DISCUSSION OF CITY BUDGET,
CITY COUNCIL BUDGET
PRIORITIES, CRITERIA FOR PRIORITIZATION, MID-YEAR
ADJUSTMENT PROTOCOLS, AND OTHER MATTERS IDENTIFIED BY
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
(Office of the City
Manager
)
Recommendation
:
The workshop presentation to be presented at the meeting is
for information only. The City Council may; however, take action relating to this item as it deems
appropriate following consideration and discussion of the matter .
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
City Council
City Attorney
ORDINANCES
First
Reading
: None
Second Reading
:
None
INFORMATION ITEM
BRIEF REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES/REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
March 16, 2026 (To be cancelled)
March 18, 2026 (Special Joint Meeting with Board of
Supervisor Kathyrn Barger and the City Council at 3:00 p.m.) March 23, 2026
March 30, 2026
April 6, 2026 (To be cancelled)
April 13, 2026
April 20, 2026 (Special Joint Meeting of the Pasadena
Unified School District and the City Council at 6:00 p.m.) April 27, 2026 (To be cancelled)
May 4, 2026
May 11, 2026
May 18, 2026
May 25, 2026 (To be cancelled)
June 1, 2026 (To be cancelled)
June 8, 2026
June 15, 2026
June 22, 2026
June 29, 2026 (To be cancelled)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING(S)
:
March 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. –
Substantial
Amendment to 2025 Annual Action Plan for Home Investment Partnership Act March 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. –
(Continued Public Hearing)
Recommended Electric
Rate Adjustments
March 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. –
Appeal of the Design
Commission’s Approval of an Application for Concept Design Review (DHP2024-00261), 511 S. Oak Knoll Avenue
April 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m. –
Approval of Public
Housing Agency Annual Plan (2026) for Submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
(Chair Tyron Hampton, Jason Lyon, Steve Madison, Jess Rivas) Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2
nd
floor)
March 17, 2026
April 21, 2026
May 19, 2026
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(Chair Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Rick Cole, Tyron Hampton, Gene Masuda) Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m., 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2
nd
floor)
March 9, 2026 (To be Cancelled)
March 23, 2026 (Special meeting to commence at 3:00
p.m.)
April 13, 2026 (Special meeting to commence at 3:00
p.m.)
HOUSING,
HOMELESSNESS AND PLANNING COMMITTEE
(Chair
Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Rick Cole, Justin Jones, Jason Lyon) Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2
nd
Floor)
April 1, 2026
May 6, 2026
June 3, 2026
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
(Chair Steve Madison, Gene Masuda, Jess
Rivas) Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2 nd
Floor)
April 7, 2026
May 5, 2026
June 2, 2026
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
(Chair Justin Jones, Rick Cole, Tyron
Hampton, Jason Lyon) Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2
nd
Floor)
March 10, 2026
March 24, 2026
April 14, 2026
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
(Chair Vice Mayor Jess Rivas, Tyron
Hampton, Justin Jones, Steve Madison) Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall
Council Chamber, 2
nd
Floor)
March 18, 2026
April 15, 2026
May 20, 2026
COMMISSION VACANCIES