(2) Authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection stating Pasadena's position on Zone Zero that include Option 4 for vegetation management and Option 2 for tree management.

City Clerk Jomsky reported that 16 letters expressing support for sending the proposed letter to the California Board of Forestry and/or providing related comments were received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted online, and made part of the public record for this item.

City Council

APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENTS, & RESIGNATIONS

APPOINTMENT OF MATTHEW HAWKESWORTH TO SERVE AS INTERIM CITY MANAGER EFFECTIVE APRIL 17, 2026

RESIGNATION OF BRANDON LAMAR FROM THE PASADENA RENTAL HOUSING BOARD (Alternate Tenant Nomination)

RESIGNATION OF BRENDA HARVEY-WILLIAMS FROM THE GAMBLE HOUSE ADVISORY BOARD EFFECTIVE APRIL 30, 2026 (City Nomination)

City Clerk Jomsky reported that 1 letter thanking Brandon Lamar for his service on the Pasadena Rental Housing Board and advocating for the City Council to consider more balance on the Board when making future appointments was received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted online, and made part of the public record for this resignation.

City Clerk/ Secretary

March 9, 2026City Council Special Meeting
March 9, 2026City Council
March 9, 2026Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
March 16,2026City Council
March 16,2026Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

MINUTES APPROVED

CLAIMS RECEIVED AND FILED

Claim No.ClaimantClaim Amount
2026-0240Paseo Pasadena Hotel Investment, LLC$ 35,000.00+
2026-0241Diego Mendez Vega10,000.00+
2026-0242Kevin Cao1,131.04
2026-0243Steven Liu5,000.00
2026-0244Wanita Cooper10,000.00+
2026-0245Allstate Insurance2,763.82
2026-0246Marcial Leyva Valdez500.00
2026-0247Gary Knighten1,715.70

Council Minutes

04/13/2026