OPENING
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
PUBLIC COMMENT
INFORMATION ONLY
Councilmember Jones arrived
at 5:18 p.m.
CITY OF PASADENA
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER - S249
JULY 14, 2026 MEETING
Acting Chair Hampton called the meeting of the Municipal Services Committee to order at 5:05 p.m.
Councilmember Justin Jones, Chair (Arrived at 5:18 p.m.) CouncilmemberTyron Hampton
Councilmember Rick Cole
Councilmember Jason Lyon
David Reyes, General Manager of Water and Power
Joaquin Siques, Director of Transportation
Jenny Cristales-Cevallos, Deputy Director of Transportation Sebastian Hernandez, Principal Planner
Britt Card, Planner
Lisa Mosey, Assistant City Attorney
Betty Gao, Recording Secretary
Humaira, Pasadena resident, requested the Committee to agendize technology policies regarding body-worn cameras and cameras installed on refuse collection vehicles.
Yadi, Pasadena resident, requested the Committee to agendize Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design and expressed concerns with cameras installed on refuse collection vehicles.
In response to public comments, Acting Chair hlampton stated that body-worn cameras and light pollution policies will be agendize at a future Committee meeting.
METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT UPDATE BY CYNTHIA KURTZ
01 Cynthia Kurtz, representing Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California, t provided an oral update providing information on the State Water Project, Colorado River negotiations, Lake Mead, water conservation, tree rebates, water supply, storage and costs; and responded to questions.
The Committee thanked Cynthia Kurtz for her years of public service and her continued service representing the City on the Metropolitan Water District Board.
Councilmember Hampton requested a heat map with the locations of trees planted through the tree rebate program and expressed interest in exploring stormwater capture opportunities to support Raymond Groundwater Basin recharge.
Councilmember Lyon stated that if needed, the Committee is willing to provide advocacy support to MWD related to the Raymond
Groundwater Basin.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
NEW BUSINESS
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02 Councilmember Cole expressed support with staff exploring stormwater capture opportunities.
Chair Jones asked staff to provide updates on large water infrastructure projects (i.e. Delta Conveyance Project) on a quarterly basis or twice a year.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
It was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by
Councilmember Lyon, to approve the minutes of May 26, 2026, and June 9, 2026, as submitted. (Motion unanimously approved) PASADENA TRANSIT AND PASADENA DIAL-A-RIDE 2026 SHORT
RANGE TRANSIT PLAN ADOPTION
Joaquin Siques, Director of Transportation, provided introductory comments, and Britt Card, Transportation Planner, and Gary Hewitt (City consultant), Project Manager from Transportation Management and Design, jointly summarized the agenda report as part of the Powerpoint presentation on the item, including providing information on project timeline, demographic information, program evaluation, outreach efforts, customer survey results, transit plan goals and recommendations, and bus stop amenities; with all responding to questions.
Councilmember Hampton recommended prioritizing transit service improvements on routes serving areas with higher concentrations of households without access to vehicles; emphasized the need to balance rider amenities with maintaining bus stops for their intended transit purpose; and applauded staff for maintaining clean and safe transit services.
Councilmember Cole echoed Councilmember Hampton's remarks commending staff for maintaining clean and safe transit services. He emphasized prioritizing increased transit frequency especially for high traveled routes; conducting additional frequent rider surveys; and coordinating Citywide marketing efforts to promote transit and improving rider experience through rider-focused service and bus stop enhancements.
Councilmember Lyon emphasized the importance of maintaining a comprehensive transit network that provides travel options throughout the City; and expressed concerns regarding the use of rideshare providers for same day Dial-A-Ride service, including liability and accessibility considerations.
In response to Councilmember Lyon's inquiry regarding the City's operation of former Metro bus routes, Sebastian Hernandez, Principal Planner, responded that City operation provided better schedule coordination, improved service frequency, and reduced operating costs, and responded to additional questions.
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Chair Jones and Councilmember Hampton requested staff to explore opportunities to improve transit connections between Northwest Pasadena and Pasadena City College, including researching the use of Pasadena City College shuttle services.
The following individuals expressed concerns regarding transit ridership and bus stop shelters, and provided suggestions related to promoting transit information for City events, improving transit efficiency, and other related comments on the matter:
Humaira, Pasadena resident
P.A. Brown, Pasadena resident
Following discussion, the Committee requested an update on bus stop shelter efforts at a future Committee meeting; and asked staff to include public transit directions to City hosted events in their advertisement for such events.
Motion: Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cole, seconded by Councilmember Hampton, to approve the staff recommendation, amended to include direction to staff as detailed above, and forward the item to the City Council for further consideration and discussion. (Motion unanimously approved)
APPROVAL OF MEASURE M MULTI-YEAR SUBREGIONAL
PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2029 AND FISCAL YEAR 2030
PROPOSED PROJECT LIST
Councilmember Hampton was Jenny Cristales-Cevallos, Deputy Director of Transportation excused and left the meeting summarized the agenda report as part of the Powerpoint presentation at 7:14 p.m. on the item, including providing information on the Transportation Advisory Commission recommendations, Measure M, and funding breakdown; and responded to questions.
Councilmember Cole asked staff to agendize an update on traffic signals and pedestrian hybrid beacons (HAWKs) at a future Committee meeting.
Following a brief discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Cole, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to approve the staff
recommendation and forward the item to the City Council for further consideration and discussion. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent:
Councilmember Hampton)
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ADJOURNMENT On the order of the Chair, the meeting of the Municipal Services Committee was adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
Counciln^i/iberJ^tfn Jones, Chair
Municipal cervices Committee
ATTEST:
Betty Gac
Recording Secretary
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