Councilmember Lyon returned to the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
City Clerk Jomsky reported that the public hearing notice was published on March 30, 2026 in the Pasadena Press and that 23 letters urging the City Council not to approve the proposed CIP budget until revisions are made to prioritize funding for carbon free projects as set forth in the City's optimized strategic plan, 2 letters expressing opposition to artificial turf at city parks and/or providing comments relating to health and environmental impacts, 1 letter expressing support of the proposed CIP and advocating for additional infrastructure projects to improve street safety and walkability, and 1 letter expressing opposition to an active intelligence center, were received by the City Clerk's office, distributed to the City Council, posted online, and made part of the public record.
Brent Maue, Deputy Director of Public Works, provided introductory comments for the item and presented a PowerPoint Presentation outlining the City's capital improvement projects.
Blair Miller, Pasadena resident, expressed concerns regarding the delays for street safety projects and advocated for quick build opportunities.
The following individuals advocated for the City to prioritize and increase funding for projects that will directly achieve the City's carbon free goals and/or provided related comments:
Sam Berndt, Pasadena resident
Sanford Krasner, Pasadena resident
Cynthia Cannady, Pasadena resident
Tom King, Pasadena resident
Shayne Smith, Pasadena resident
Councilmember Madison requested City staff to provide additional information clarifying the discrepancy between the 20 MW solar and the 75 MW storage goals identified in the optimized strategic plan and what is reflected in the proposed CIP.