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OPENING
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
PUBLIC COMMENT
NEW BUSINESS
CITY OF PASADENA
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER - S249
MAY 26, 2026 MEETING
The Chair called the meeting of the Municipal Services Committee to order at 5:10 p.m.
CouncilmemberJustin Jones, Chair
Councilmember Tyron Hampton (Arrived at 5:11 p.m.)
Councitmember Rick Cole
Councilmember Jason Lyon
David Reyes, General Manager of Water and Power
Lynne Chaimowitz, Assistant General Manager of Water and Power Stacie Takeguchi, Assistant General Manager of Water and Power Lisa hlosey, Assistant City Attorney
Betty Gao, Recording Secretary
No one appeared for public comment on matters not on the agenda.
BUDGET WORKSHOP - FY 2027 RECOMMENDED OPERATING
BUDGET
a. ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY (RBOC)
b. WATER & POWER DEPARTMENT
Councilmember Hampton
arrived at 5:11 p.m.
David Reyes, General Manager of Water and Power, and Steve Haderlein, RBOC President, provided introductory comments, and Jens Weiden, Chief Executive Officer, and Mo Salama, Chief Financial Officer, jointly presented a Powerpoint presentation on the item, including providing information on Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 accomplishments, FY 2026 forecast, future target and planning, budget history, FY 2027 key issues and strategies; with all responding to questions.
In response to Councilmember Cole's inquiry on litigation costs, Lisa Hosey, Assistant City Attorney, stated that legal bills are confidential and are not discussed publicly.
Councilmember Hampton spoke on potential revenue-generating opportunities, including improvements to the driving range, and emphasized the importance of maintaining affordable access to City events for residents.
David Reyes, General Manager of Water and Power, provided introductory comments, and Lynne Chaimowitz, Assistant General Manager of Water and Power, presented a Powerpoint presented on the department's budget, including providing information on FY 2026 accomplishments, department's priorities, FY 2027 analysis, and FY 2027 enhancement requests; with both responding to questions.
Betty Gao, Recording Secretary, reported that one letter providing comments on the matter was received by the City Clerk's Office, which 01 05/26/2026
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was distributed to the Committee, posted online, and made part of the record for this item.
Councilmember Hampton requested staff to provide additional information on projected savings associated with the digital billing platform.
In response to Councilmember Cole's inquiry on the department's key performance indicators (KPIs), General Manager Reyes stated that staff is working with the City Manager's Office and will provide them at a future Committee meeting.
Councilmember Hampton thanked staff for their hard work and efforts on the budget presentation, as well as their work on water conservation initiatives and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure improvements.
Councilmember Lyon expressed appreciation for the department's Councilmember Hampton was mission statement and encouraged the continued exploration of the excused and left the meeting department's economic model, including the possibility of becoming a at 6:38 p.m. solar provider and installer.
Councilmember Cole voiced support of Councilmember Lyon's comments related to encouraging staff to continue to explore the ability to provide and install solar panels to its customers.
Chair Jones asked staff to return with additional information regarding the flexibility and potential uses of the Public Benefit Fund resources.
In response to Chair Jane's inquiry regarding emergency water storage, Stacie Takeguchi, Assistant General Manager of Water and Power, stated that staff continue to pursue funding opportunities and coordinate with regional partners on water storage and supply initiatives, and responded to questions.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
PUBLIC HEARING FOR CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF THE
PASADENA 2025 URBAN WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND
WATER SHORTAGE CONTINGENCY PLAN
On the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the above-mentioned item will be continued to a future Committee meeting. 02 05/26/2026
ADJOURMENT On the order of the Chair, the meeting of the Municipal Services Committee was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
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ATTEST:
Betty Gao
Recording Secretary
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