FY 2027 PROPOSED ENHANCEMENTS
Personnel
# Department Fund PCN FTE Requested Classification Amount Offset Type Offset Justification One-Time / Ongoing
1 Information Technology 501 New 1.00 Senior Systems Engineer/ Administrator
226,607 To centralize utility cybersecurity responsibilities and meet growing compliance requirements for operational technology (OT). This ensures consistent security practices and risk management across the utility are aligned to the City's Enterprise Security Program. This role will handle OT cybersecurity tasks such as monitoring, risk tracking, compliance documentation, and incident response planning, while also coordinating security reviews and implementing basic OT system protections. This position will be fully funded by a transfer from the Water & Power Department.
Ongoing
Water and Power 401/402 Fund Balance (226,607) Use of Water & Power Fund Balances 2 Library 212 1980 0.50 Office Assistant $59,540 To prevent operational delays and improve service quality, the department requests increasing an existing 0.50 Office Assistant to 1.0 FTE. The position will ensure timely maintenance and asset tracking, streamline event setup and scheduling, and support a smooth reopening of Central Library and improve communication to staff regarding repairs and safety concerns.
Ongoing
Library 212 Fund Balance (59,540) Use of Library Services Fund Balance 101 New 0.80 Senior Project Manager 148,586
204 New 0.20 Senior Project Manager 37,147
Planning 101 Expense (148,586) Expense Offset - partial reallocation of qualified FTEs from Fund 101 to Funds 204 & 613 Planning 204 Revenue (37,147) Revenue Offset - General Maintenance Fee 301
208
407
New 0.90 Senior Communications Coordinator 179,689
101 New 0.10 Senior Communications Coordinator 19,965
Transportation Various Fund Balance (179,689) Use of Fund Balances (Funds 208 & 407); Partial allocation to Fund 301 Transportation 101 Expense (19,965) Expense Offset - Reduce Contractual Services 208 New 1.00 Community Service Rep I 89,176 To focus on overall transit, outreach, mobility options. The position will conduct hands-on outreach, register clients, deliver one-on-one and group travel training, and facilitate informational workshops. The role will also assist with data collection and support community events to promote mobility options and educate riders on technology and fare systems.
Ongoing
(limited term -
3 years)
208 New 1.00 Community Service Rep III 117,275 To focus more on Dial-a-Ride/related programs. The position will oversee quality assurance, analyze client feedback, and develop Key Performance Indicators. The position will also coordinate reporting, compliance, and special initiatives such as the recently awarded grant funded Mystery Rider Program and outreach for the 2028 Olympics.
Ongoing
(limited term -
3 years)
Transportation 208 Revenue (206,451) Grant Revenue (FTA Section 5310) - 90%; Partial allocation to Fund 208 - 10% Ongoing
To meet the growing communication needs of the department and support the City’s broader mobility goals. The Senior Communications Coordinator will be funded 10% by the General Fund, offset entirely by a reduction in contractual (Outreach) costs.
Transportation
5 Planning
To oversee reconnecting Pasadena 710 Project which will include management, development, and implementation of the specific pan and all other related code and policy adoption. This project is currently managed by the City Manager's Office and will be shifted to Planning Department next fiscal year and will require a dedicated staff.
Ongoing
Transportation
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FY 2027 PROPOSED ENHANCEMENTS
Personnel
# Department Fund PCN FTE Requested Classification Amount Offset Type Offset Justification One-Time / Ongoing
402 New 0.25 Engineer 45,886
412 New 0.75 Engineer 137,658
402 New 1.00 Administrative Intern 39,168
401 New 0.65 Senior Customer Service Rep 58,345
402 New 0.35 Senior Customer Service Rep 31,417
401 New 0.65 Systems Engineer/Admin 102,434
402 New 0.35 Systems Engineer/Admin 55,157
401 New 0.65 Management Analyst IV 99,544
402 New 0.35 Management Analyst IV 53,601
Water and Power 401 Fund Balance (260,323) Use of Power Fund Balance Water and Power 402 Fund Balance (362,886) Use of Water Fund Balance
10.50 TOTAL FTEs $ 1,501,193 TOTAL Personnel Requests (1,501,193)$ TOTAL Offsets
0.90 General Fund FTEs 0$ Net Cost - Personnel Requests
9.60 Other Funds FTEs
$ 168,551 General Fund Total
$ 1,332,642 Other Funds Total
6 OngoingTo help support the technology transition, infrastructure backlog and technology complexity; recognition of expanded duties.Water and Power
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FY 2027 PROPOSED ENHANCEMENTS
Non-Personnel
# Department Fund Cost Category Amount Offset Type Offset Justification One-Time / Ongoing
7 City Manager's Office 101 91 - Services & Supplies $ 30,500 To ensure compliance with a new ADA digital accessibility rules, effective April 24, 2026, the City has identified a service provider whose digital cloud-based solution will automatically and instantly transform existing PDF's posted on the City's website into full accessible documents without changing the files or website structures.
Ongoing
8 City Manager's Office 101 91 - Services & Supplies $ 60,000 To support nationwide media buys as part of the City’s Deep Tech campaign designed to attract technology companies to relocate to Pasadena. To date, the campaign has demonstrated strong performance at the regional level, generating approximately 3.2 million impressions across key Southern California markets, including Irvine, El Segundo, Burbank, and Downtown Los Angeles. The next phase of the campaign aims to expand into additional cities across the United States.
Ongoing
9 Fire 101 90 - Personnel $ 136,500 To backfill and train one position for 9-month enrollment in Paramedic School (1,090 hours) across Lecture/Labs, Hospital Based Clinicals, and the Field Internship; plus enrollment costs.
One-Time
406 91 - Services & Supplies $ 300,000 To purchase additional refuse containers related to customer requests and replenish available inventory.
One-Time
406 92 - Capital Outlay $ 3,928,276 To purchase 7 side loader refuse trucks. One-Time 406 91 - Services & Supplies $ 42,000 To purchase refuse fleet camera and installation - Residential One-Time 406 91 - Services & Supplies $ 18,000 To purchase refuse fleet camera and installation - Commercial One-Time 406 91 - Services & Supplies $ 105,000 Annual monitoring costs for refuse vehicle mounted cameras - Residential Ongoing 406 91 - Services & Supplies $ 45,000 Annual monitoring costs for refuse vehicle mounted cameras - Commercial Ongoing Public Works 406 Fund Balance $ (4,438,276) Use of Refuse Fund Balance 11 Public Works 216 92 - Capital Outlay $ 45,000 To purchase AQMD grant-funded vehicle for new Code Compliance Officer. One-Time 12 Public Works 216 92 - Capital Outlay $ 50,000 To purchase AQMD grant-funded vehicle for Stormwater Admin Program (2026 Chevy Equinox EV).
One-Time
Public Works 216 Fund Balance $ (95,000) Use of AQMD Fund Balance 13 Public Works 205 91 - Services & Supplies $ 15,000 To purchase safety equipment - Lumens Diesel Powered Light Tower. One-Time Public Works 205 Fund Balance $ (15,000) Use of Sewer Fund Balance 14 Public Works 210 91 - Services & Supplies $ 30,000 To purchase Bobcat attachments for increased efficiency with roadwork and paving.
The Bobcat was funded in FY 2025 and the roadway can utilize additional attachments.
One-Time
15 Public Works 210 91 - Services & Supplies $ 25,000 To increase the annual budget for asphalt and concrete disposal (current budget - $24,999). One-Time Public Works 210 Fund Balance $ (55,000) Use of Gas Tax Fund Balance 16 Public Works 503 92 - Capital Outlay $ 5,724,311 To increase the vehicle replacement target in FY 2027; increase budget from $4.7 million to $10.4 million.
One-Time
Public Works 503 Fund Balance $ (5,724,311) Use of Fleet Replacement Fund Balance 10 Public Works
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FY 2027 PROPOSED ENHANCEMENTS
Non-Personnel
# Department Fund Cost Category Amount Offset Type Offset Justification One-Time / Ongoing
17 Water and Power 402 91 - Services & Supplies $ 75,000 For a Rebate Program, per state regulations, requiring residential and commercial reductions in outdoor watering & turf grass transformation; looking at opportunities to expand programming in this area to support customers.
Ongoing
Water and Power 402 Fund Balance (75,000)$ Use of Water Fund Balance 18 PCAC 101 91 - Services & Supplies 15,000$ To ensure compliance with new ADA digital accessibility rules, effective April 24, 2026, for video content.
Ongoing
$ 10,644,587 TOTAL Non-Personnel Requests
(10,402,587)$ TOTAL Offsets
242,000 Net Cost - Non-Personnel Requests
$ 242,000 General Fund Total
One-Time $136,500
Ongoing $105,500
$ 10,402,587 Other Funds Total
One-Time $10,177,587
Ongoing $225,000
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