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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
APRIL 6, 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
ACTION: DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME
B.
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Miguel Márquez and Tiffany Jacobs-Quinn Employee Organization: Pasadena Police Officers Association ACTION:
NOT DISCUSSED
C.
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Miguel Márquez and Tiffany Jacobs-Quinn Employee Organization: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers ACTION: DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME
D.
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Miguel Márquez and Tiffany Jacobs-Quinn Employee Organization: Laborers International Union of North America ACTION: DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME
E.
CONSIDERATION OF
INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One potential case
ACTION: NOT DISCUSSED
F.
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding significant exposure to potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): One potential case ACTION: NOT DISCUSSED
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 AXIOM GROUP FOR ON-CALL PAVEMENT AND
CONCRETE WALKWAY REPAIRS
FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,020,938
(PRCS 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 19, Section 15301,
Class 1 – Existing Facilities, and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, here are no unusual
circumstances;
(2)
Authorize the City
Manager to award a contract to the lowest and best bid dated December 3, 2025 submitted by Axiom Group in response to on-call pavement and concrete walkway repairs for
Parks, Recreation and Community Services and authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year contract for an amount not-to-exceed $1,020,938 which includes the base
contract amount of $928,125 and a contingency of $92,813 to provide for any necessary change orders; and
(3)
Authorize the City
Manager to approve no-cost amendments to the subject contract.
ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION
2. ADOPT A
RESOLUTION FOR CITYWIDE SALARY SCHEDULES FOR
THE YEARS OF 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025
(Human Resources 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 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 for Citywide salary schedules for the years of 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
ATTACHMENT A
- City of Pasadena-Citywide Salary Schedule (CY 2021)
ATTACHMENT B
- City of Pasadena-Citywide Salary Schedule (CY 2022)
ATTACHMENT C
- City of Pasadena-Citywide Salary Schedule (CY 2023)
ATTACHMENT D
- City of Pasadena-Citywide Salary Schedule (CY 2024)
ATTACHMENT E
- City of Pasadena-Citywide Salary Schedule (CY 2025)
RESOLUTION
ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION
3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH ECO TOWING
AND RECOVERY, LLC FOR HEAVY DUTY
VEHICLE TOWING IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $984,375
(Public Works 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 Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15060(C)(2),
15060(C)(3), and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines ,and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required;
(2)
Award contract to
lowest and best bid dated February 2, 2026, submitted by Eco Towing and Recovery, LLC., in response to specifications for Heavy Duty Vehicle Towing, authorize
the City Manager to enter into a five-year contract for an amount not-to-exceed of $984,375, which includes the base contract
amount of $937,500 and a
contingency of $46,875 to provide any necessary change orders; and (3)
Authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost
amendments to the subject contract including necessary change orders.
ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION
City Council
4a.
RESIGNATION OF LOURDES GONZALEZ FROM THE
PASADENA RENTAL HOUSING BOARD EFFECTIVE APRIL 2, 2026
(At Large Nomination)
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED
AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
ACTION: ACCEPTED WITH REGRETS
City Attorney
City Clerk/Secretary
4b.
RECEIVE AND
FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA
Claim No.
Claimant
Claim Amount
2026 – 0236
Wawanesa Insurance a/s/o Tigran Araby
$
2,778.11
2026 – 0237
Ryan L. Brewer
35,000.00+
2026 – 0238
Jerardo Javier Sanchez
35,000.00+
2026 – 0239
Abigail Parsons
10,000.00+
ACTION: RECEIVED AND FILED
4c.
PUBLIC HEARINGS SET
April 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m. –
City Manager’s Recommended Fiscal year 2027 – 2031 Capital Improvement Budget May 4, 2026, 6:00 p.m. –
City Manager’s Recommended Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 ACTION: PUBLIC HEARINGS
SET
OLD BUSINESS:
5. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION TO MITIGATE
THE IMPACTS OF FEDERAL CIVIL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT OVERREACH ON
CITY RESOURCES, PROPERTY, AND
COMMUNITY SAFETY
(Office of the City Manager)
Recommendation
:
This
agenda item is presented 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.
ATTACHMENT A
CORRESPONDENCE
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
ACTION: INFORMATION
RECEIVED AND FILED WITH MOTION APPROVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO REVIEW CITY ZONING
WITH THE HOUSING,
HOMELESSNESS, AND PLANNING
COMMITTEE, REVAMP CITY WEBPAGE FOR EASE OF USE AND TRANSLATIONS, FACILITATE A
DISCUSSION
WITH CPOC AND PPD ON PROTOCOLS
AND PROCEDURES RELATED TO IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT, AUTHORIZE STAFF TO DISTRIBUTE INFORMATION SUCH AS "KNOW YOUR
RIGHTS" LITERATURE, APPLY PROTECTIONS TO PASADENA TRANSIT VEHICLES/BUSES AND DRAFT
NECESSARY ORDINANCES FOR CITY
COUNCIL CONSIDERATION.
PUBLIC HEARING:
6. CONDUCT A TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA) PUBLIC
HEARING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR THE CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
(CMFA) FOR THE BENEFIT OF 600 NORTH ROSEMEAD, LP
NOTE TO THE PUBLIC
:
The public hearing is cancelled and will
not be held.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
ACTION: PUBLIC HEARING CANCELLED
7. CONDUCT A TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA) PUBLIC
HEARING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR THE CALIFORNIA
MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY
(CMFA) FOR THE BENEFIT OF COLORADO CREST, LP LOCATED AT 1756-1776 EAST COLORADO
BOULEVARD
NOTE TO THE PUBLIC
:
The public hearing is cancelled and will
not be held.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
ACTION: PUBLIC HEARING CANCELLED
8. CONDUCT A TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA) PUBLIC
HEARING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR THE
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE
AUTHORITY (CMFA) FOR THE BENEFIT OF COLORADO GRAND OAKS LP, APARTMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 2155-2193 EAST
COLORADO BOULEVARD
NOTE TO THE PUBLIC
:
The public hearing is cancelled and will
not be held.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
ACTION: PUBLIC
HEARING CANCELLED
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
9. 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
POWER
POINT PRESENTATION
- PRESENTED BY STAFF AT THE MEETING
ACTION: INFORMATION
RECEIVED AND FILED
City Council
10. CONDUCT AN APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR ONE AT-LARGE MEMBER
POSITION ON THE PASADENA RENTAL HOUSING BOARD
(PRHB)
TO FILL AN UNSCHEDULED VACANCY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING MAY 24, 2027
Recommendation
:
It is
recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the
proposed action is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines
Section 21065 and within the meaning of Section 15378(b); and (2)
In accordance with Resolution No. 10120, conduct a
consensus building process and appoint one At-Large Member position on the Pasadena Rental Housing Board, for the remaining unexpired term due to an unscheduled vacancy, term ending May 24, 2027.
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
ACTION: APPOINTED
DAVID COHER TO SERVE AS AT-LARGE MEMBER FOR THE REMAINING UNEXPIRED TERM ENDING MAY 24, 2027.
City Attorney
ORDINANCES
First Reading
:
None
Second Reading
:
None
INFORMATION ITEM
BRIEF REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES/REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
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)
April 21, 2026
May 19, 2026
June 16, 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)
April 13, 2026 (Special meeting to commence at 3:00
p.m.)
April 20, 2026 (Special joint meeting of the Finance
Committee and/or City Council to commence at 2:00 p.m.) April 27, 2026 (To be cancelled)
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)
May 6, 2026
June 3, 2026
July 1, 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)
April 14, 2026
April 28, 2026
May 12, 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)
April 15, 2026
May 20, 2026
June 17, 2026
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
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)
July 6, 2026 (To be cancelled)
July 13, 2026
July 20, 2026
July 27, 2026 (To be cancelled)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING(S)
:
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
April 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m. –
City Manager’s Recommended Fiscal year 2027 – 2031 Capital Improvement Budget May 4, 2026, 6:00 p.m. –
City Manager’s Recommended Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 May 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. –
Amendment to the
Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges for Fiscal Year 2027
COMMISSION
VACANCIES