May 18, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - Approval of the Annual Action Plan (2026) and Related Funding Applications for the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs

MOTION:

It was moved by Councilmember Cole, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar, including the remainder of the projects listed in Item 11, and with the exception of Items 3 and 10. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Councilmember Madison)

CONSENT ITEMS DISCUSSED SEPARATELY

AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO- WAY RADIO EQUIPMENT, PARTS, AND ACCESSORIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT- TO- EXCEED \(3,530,000 (DoIT)\)

• Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
• Find that the recommended actions in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the "Common Sense" exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
• Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors, with Motorola Solutions Inc., for the purchase of radio equipment, parts, and accessories, in an amount not-to-exceed \(3,530,000 through July 24, 2029;\)
• Grant the recommended contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B) contracts for which the City's best interests are served; and
• Authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost amendments to the subject contract including durational extensions and necessary change orders.
• The following individuals expressed opposition to the proposed contract, as well as concerns relating to surveillance and immigration enforcement:

Martha Ruffman, Pasadena resident Randall Heyn Lamb, Pasadena resident Teri Stein, Pasadena resident Humaira Afzal, Pasadena resident

Councilmember Madison arrived at 7:20 p.m.

Councilmember Cole expressed concerns regarding Motorola's position in law enforcement communication systems limiting competition in the market, the difficulty of switching to another provider, and potential ethical concerns in the procurement processes.