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OPENING
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
CITY OF PASADENA
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER - S249
MAY 12, 2026 MEETING
The Chair called the meeting of the Municipal Services Committee to order at 5:08 p.m.
CouncilmemberJustin Jones, Chair
CouncilmemberTyron Hampton (Absent)
Councilmember Rick Cole
Councilmember Jason Lyon
Phillip Leclair, Acting Assistant City Manager
David Reyes, General Manager of Water and Power
Greg de Vinck, Director of Public Works
Joaquin Siques, Director of Transportation
Thanos Gauthier, Deputy Director of Public Works
Timothy Park, Budget Administrator
Lisa hlosey, Assistant City Attorney
Betty Gao, Recording Secretary
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PUBLIC COMMENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
NEW BUSINESS
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No one appeared for public comment on matters not on the agenda.
It was moved by Councilmember Cole, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to approve the minutes of April 14, 2026, as submitted. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Councilmember Hampton)
BUDGET WORKSHOP - FY 2027 RECOMMENDED OPERATING
BUDGET
a. TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
b. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
David Reyes, General Manager of Water and Power, provided introductory comments, and Joaquin Siques, Director of Transportation, presented a Powerpoint presentation on the item, including providing information on department's mission, Fiscal Year 2026
accomplishments, appropriations by category, parking enforcement revenue projections, enhancement requests, key performance indicators (KPIs), and FY 2026 work plan, and responded to questions.
In response to Councilmember Cole's inquiry related to operating expenses, Timothy Park, Budget Administrator, clarified the fleet depreciation costs fall under operating expenses, and responded to questions.
Councilmember Cole emphasized the importance of staff coordination on outreach and communication efforts on projects and programs in the City; and requested that staff provide an update on the Active Transportation Plan and parking enforcement revenue items at a future Committee meeting.
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Councilmember Lyon emphasized the importance of having a broader policy discussion regarding parking enforcement and its impact on residents with limited parking options.
Betty Gao, Recording Secretary, reported that 3 letters were received by the City Clerk's Office, which were distributed to the Committee, posted online, and made part of the record for this item.
The following individuals expressed concerns regarding body-worn camera purchases, unused bus shelters, red tight cameras, and/or provided other related comments on the matter:
Yadi, Pasadena resident
P.A. Brown, Pasadena resident
Humaira, Pasadena resident
Greg de Vinck, Director of Public Works, presented the Powerpoint presentation on the item, including providing information on the department's Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 accomplishments, expense summary, overview of funds, FY 2027 enhancement requests, pavement condition index (PCI), and FY 2027 work plan; and responded to questions.
Councilmember Lyon asked staff to provide additional information regarding data privacy implications and cameras installed on refuse collection vehicles.
Councilmember Cole asked staff to provide additional information regarding updated meaningful key performance indicators (KPIs) measurements for the Public Works Department.
In response to Chair Jane's inquiry on bulky item pickups, Thanos Gauthier, Deputy Director of Public Works, provided an overview on the City's bulky item pick-up process, and responded to questions.
The following individuals expressed concerns on data risks and/or provided other related comments on the matter:
Yadi, Pasadena resident
Humaira, Pasadena resident
In response to Chair Jones' inquiry regarding coordination between the Fire Department and Public Works Department on a potential parcel tax, Phillip Leclair, Acting Assistant City Manager, stated that a parcel tax is one of several funding sources being explored for street repaying and fire infrastructure improvements, and responded to questions.
Councilmember Cole emphasized the need to bring the topic of a potential parcel tax before the public and City Council as soon as possible to allow adequate time for community outreach, education, and discussion prior to any potential ballot measure consideration.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed
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ADJOURNMENT
1 On the order of the Chair, the meeting of the Municipal Services Committee was adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Councilp^fiber Jj^tiri Jones, Chair
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Betty Gab
Recording Secretary
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