Housing, Homelessness and Planning Committee Meeting: September 14, 2026

The Pasadena Housing, Homelessness and Planning Committee met on September 14, 2026, and discussed homeless encampment policies, public safety, outreach, shelter capacity, and affordable housing. Staff compared ordinances in Glendale, Los Angeles, and Santa Ana with Pasadena’s existing rules and police, health, and fire department response programs. Members and public commenters debated enforcement, proposed school safety zones, available services, and the need for year-round shelter and housing. The committee approved without objection a motion asking staff to recommend additional tools, policies, laws, and resources to address community safety and quality-of-life concerns. Staff also reported plans to examine motel conversions, standalone shelters, and tiny-home villages, with further community and provider engagement anticipated.

The committee reviewed the 2025 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report covering CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds; staff recommended submitting it to HUD, and a motion was made to recommend the report’s acceptance and filing by the City Council. Staff said the action has no fiscal impact, but submitting the report is required to remain eligible for annual federal entitlement funding. Members also discussed Hillsides’ reported potential loss of approximately $400,000 in federal funding affecting 19 transitional-age-youth beds; no funding allocation or procurement decision was made. No contracts, vendor selections, or bid approvals were identified.