# Pasadena City Council Meeting: August 17, 2026

The Pasadena City Council meeting of August 17, 2026, included two procurement- or service-related actions. Council approved a Pasadena Fire Department partnership with Huntington Hospital to provide prehospital whole blood for emergency patients; staff said unused blood would be returned to the hospital, and noted that insurance reimbursement is currently limited. No contract value was stated. Council also advanced on first reading an uncodified ordinance assigning a non-exclusive solid-waste collection franchise from Robert M. Renian to Southland Environmental Services, Inc.; the roll-call vote was unanimous among members present. No dollar amount was provided for the franchise assignment. A public commenter described a proposed $238.5 billion international infrastructure and fusion framework, but the council took no action on it.

The council approved landmark-district designations and related zoning-map amendments for Arbalita Drive and Msa Road, and advanced a zoning ordinance related to the North Lake/central district plan on first reading. Members also agreed to a trial of Tuesday council meetings and requested preparation of an ordinance for possible permanent schedule changes. Public comments raised rental-housing fee authority, conditions at Caltrans-owned properties, and other community matters; no related procurement action was taken.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare, Public Safety
**Topics:** Emergency Response
**Published:** August 17, 2026

### Sources
- [Pasadena City Council Meeting: August 17, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQwwyCq5taQ) - Pasadena Media