Pasadena City Council Meeting: August 31, 2026

At the Pasadena City Council meeting on August 31, 2026, the council approved a stormwater-capture project after hearing questions about groundwater recharge, tree removal, construction impacts, and long-term maintenance. Staff said the project was at 90% design and described Measure W Safe Clean Water funding as a potential source for ongoing operations and maintenance; they cited a separate project’s award of more than $200,000 annually for five years. The council also approved an ordinance on first reading authorizing up to $14 million in city debt refinancing, which was described as generating $6.8 million in net interest savings. No vendor or construction contract award was identified. A council member noted that the Pasadena Equestrian Center RFP had been issued twice, but no related decision was taken.