CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026, AT 7:00 PM
AMEDEE O. "DICK" RICHARDS JR. COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1424 MISSION STREET, SOUTH PASADENA, CALIFORNIA 91030
NOTICE ON PUBLIC PARTICIPATION & ACCESSIBILITY
The South Pasadena City Council Meeting will be conducted in-person from the Amedee O. “Dick” Richards, Jr. Council Chambers, located at 1424 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030.
Public participation may be made as follows:
In-Person – Council Chambers, 1424 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030 Live Broadcast via the City website –
http://www.spectrumstream.com/streaming/south_pasadena/live.cfm Via Zoom – Meeting ID: 825 9999 2830
Written Public Comment – written comment must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting by emailing to [email protected] Via Phone–+1-669-900-6833 and entering the Zoom Meeting ID listed above.
Meeting may be viewed at:
1. Go to the Zoom website, https://zoom.us/join and enter the Zoom Meeting information; or
2. Click on the following unique Zoom meeting link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82599992830 or
3. By calling: +1-669-900-6833 and entering the Zoom Meeting ID listed above; and viewing the meeting via http://www.spectrumstream.com/streaming/south_pasadena/live.cfm
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Sheila Rossi
ROLL CALL: Mayor Sheila Rossi
Mayor Pro Tem Omari Ferguson
Councilmember Michael A. Cacciotti
Councilmember Jon Primuth
Councilmember Janet Braun
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Janet Braun
1 PUBLIC COMMENT GUIDELINES
The City Council welcomes public input. Members of the public may comment on a non-agenda subject under the jurisdiction of the City Council or on an agenda item. Members of the public will have three minutes to address the City Council, however, the Mayor and City Council may adjust the time allotted, as needed.
Public Comments received in writing will not be read aloud at the meeting, but will be part of the meeting record. Written public comments will be uploaded to the City website for public viewing under Additional Documents. When submitting a public comment, please make sure to include the following:
1) Name (optional), and
2) Agenda item you are submitting public comment on.
3) Submit by no later than 12:00 p.m., on the day of the City Council meeting. Correspondence received after this time will be distributed the following business day.
PLEASE NOTE: The Mayor may exercise the Chair's discretion, subject to the approval of the majority of the City Council, to adjust public comment time limit to less than three minutes, as needed.
Pursuant to State law, 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).
Staff may be asked to follow up on such items.
PRESENTATIONS
1. THROUGH THE DECADES LIBRARY CAMPAIGN
PRESENTATION PUBLIC COMMENT
2. PUBLIC COMMENT - GENERAL (NON-AGENDA
ITEMS) CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
3. REORDERING OF, ADDITIONS, OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR
Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered by the City Manager to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion unless a public comment has been received or Councilmember requests otherwise, in which case the item will be removed for s eparate consideration. Any motion relating to an ordinance or a resolution shall also waive the reading of the ordinance or resolution and include its introduction or adoption as appropriate.
4. CONSIDERATION OF THE APPROVAL OF PREPAID WARRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,233.23; GENERAL CITY WARRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,055,384.67; ONLINE PAYMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,323.23; VOIDS IN THE AMOUNT OF ($0); PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,263,265.98
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Warrants as presented.
2 5. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES FOR JULY 30, 2026 AND SEPTEMBER 2, 2026
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve the minutes of the July 30, 2026, and September 2, 2026, Regular City Council Meetings.
6. CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 8028 AMENDING PART II, SECTION 4(C) OF THE PERSONNEL RULES & REGULATIONS TO DELEGATE LIMITED
AUTHORITY TO THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE
AMENDMENTS TO CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8028 amending Part II, Section 4(C) of the City of South Pasadena Personnel Rules & Regulations delegating authority to the City Manager to approve, revise, and amend class specifications for existing City positions, subject to the limitations set forth in the amended Section 4(C).
7. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 8031 ADOPTING AN
UPDATED CITY CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 7879
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8031, adopting an updated Conflict of Interest Code for the City of South Pasadena and rescinding Resolution No. 7879.
8. CONSIDERATION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 8027 AMENDING THE CITY'S "TABLE OF ORGANIZATION" TO DELETE THREE (3) PART -TIME POLICE CADETS
AND ADD ONE FULL-TIME POLICE CLERK II POSITION
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 8027 amending the City’s "Table of Organization" to delete three (3) part -time Police Cadet positions and add one full-time Police Clerk II position for the Police Department.
9. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH AZTLAN ATHLETICS FOR
AUDIO, STAGING, AND LIGHTING SERVICES FOR CITY SPONSORED EVENTS IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $113,500
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with Aztlan Athletics for audio, staging, and lighting services for City sponsored events in the form approved by the City Attorney, with the option to extend the agreement for an additional two years, for a total contract amount not to exceed $113,500.
10. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
EMERGENCY SERVICES CONSULTING INTERNATIONAL TO PREPARE A COMMUNITY
RISK ASSESSMENT, STANDARDS OF COVER, AND STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $65,283
3 Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a professional services agreement with Emergency Services Consulting International in an amount not to exceed $65,283 to prepare a Community Risk Assessment, Standards of Cover, and Strategic Plan for the Fire Department.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in the form approved by the City Attorney.
11. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH WILLDAN ENGINEERING FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE NORTH SOUTH CORRIDOR INTELLIGENT
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DEPLOYMENT ON FAIR OAKS AVENUE PROJECT RABA01-5071 (024) IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $758,526
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Approve the selection of Willdan Engineering to provide Construction Management and Inspection services related to the North South Fair Oaks Corridor Intelligent Transportation Systems Deployment Project RABA01-5071 (024); and b. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement (Attachment No. 1), in final form approved by the City Attorney, with Willdan Engineering in an amount not-to-exceed $758,526 ($689,569 base fee, plus contingency in the amount of $68,957).
12. CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2421 AMENDING THE SOUTH PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CITY
LIBRARY RULES AND ESTABLISHING AN ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL PROCESS
FOR SUSPENSION OF LIBRARY VISITATION PRIVILEGES
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2421, included in this report as Attachment 1, amending the South Pasadena Municipal Code relating to the establishment and enforcement of library rules and establishing an administrative appeal process for the suspension of library visitation privileges.
13. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC., FOR MUNICIPAL STAFFING SERVICES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,500 FOR A NEW TOTAL NOT -TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $313,500, AND TO EXTEND THE AGREEMENT THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2026
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Robert Half International, Inc., to increase the compensation in the amount of $50,500 annually and for a new total not -to-exceed amount of $313,500, and extend the agreement through December 31, 2026; and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the contract.
4 14. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE FRESH SGV REGIONAL FOOD RECOVERY PROGRAM.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) for the City’s continued participation in the FRESH SGV Regional Food Recovery Program for the period November 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028; and
b. Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOA, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, and to approve minor, non- substantive revisions necessary to complete the agreement; and
c. Authorize expenditures totaling an estimated $22,500 over the term of the MOA from the Environmental Services Special Department, Fund Account Number 101- 6010- 6015-8020-000 for Fiscal Year 2026- 27 and Fiscal Year 2027- 28 is subject to the annual budget process and the cost-reconciliation provisions of the MOA.
15. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER WITH TRAFFIC AND PARKING CONTROL CO., LLC FOR FLASHING LED TRAFFIC SIGNS IN THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $89,941.48
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
a. Approve a purchase order with Traffic and Parking Control Co., LLC (TAPCO) in an amount not-to-exceed $89,941.48 for the purchase of 80 solar-powered flashing LED traffic sign assemblies, poles, and related mounting hardware through OMNIA Partners Contract No. 2020-200; and
b. Authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase order and all related documents, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
PUBLIC HEARING
16. CONTINUATION OF THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR A TRANSIT -ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVE PLAN PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 79 (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65912.155 ET SEQ.), TO A DATE UNCERTAIN
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the public hearing; and
2. Continue the public hearing concerning the proposed Transit-Oriented Development Alternative Plan Pursuant to Senate Bill 79 (Government Code Sections 65912.155 et seq.) and
3. Direct staff to republish the public hearing notice once a new hearing date is established.
ACTION/DISCUSSION
17. CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTION ON THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF
A CITY HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY, INCLUDING AUTHORIZATION FOR 5 THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE EVENT
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Provide direction to staff regarding whether the City should host and produce the 2026 Holiday Lighting Ceremony (Event);
2. Provide direction to staff regarding whether the City should rent or purchase an artificial holiday tree for the 2026 Event;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary agreements and related documents associated with the 2026 Event; and
4. Provide additional direction to staff, as applicable.
PUBLIC COMMENT - CONTINUED
18. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT - GENERAL
This time is reserved for speakers in the Public Comment queue not heard during the first 30 minutes of Item No. 2. No new speakers will be accepted at this time.
COMMUNICATIONS
19. COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
20. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
ADJOURNMENT
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
October 7, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting 7:00 P.M.
October 21, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting 7:00 P.M.
November 4, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting 7:00 P.M.
November 18, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting 7:00 P.M.
PUBLIC ACCESS TO AGENDA DOCUMENTS AND BROADCASTING OF MEETINGS City Council meeting agenda packets, any agenda related documents, and additional documents are available at City Hall and online for public viewing on the City’s website:
https://www.southpasadenaca.gov/Your-Government/Your-City-Council/City-Council-Agendas
Regular meetings are live streamed via the internet at:
http://www.spectrumstream.com/streaming/south_pasadena/live.cfm
AGENDA NOTIFICATION SUBSCRIPTION
If you wish to receive an agenda email notification please contact the City Clerk’s Division via email at [email protected] or call (626) 403-7230.
6 ACCOMMODATIONS
The City of South Pasadena wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public.
If special assistance is needed to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Division at (626) 403- 7230 or [email protected]. Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with disabilities.
Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will assist staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide access ibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102- 35.104 ADA Title II).
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING
I declare under penalty of perjury that I posted this notice of agenda for the meeting to be held on September 16, 2026, on the bulletin board in the courtyard of City Hall located at 1414 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030, and on the City, website as required by law, on the date listed below.
09/10/2026 /S/
Date Nikima Newsome, Chief City Clerk
7