Pasadena public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Pasadena City Council will consider three ordinances that amend Chapter 24, Parks and Recreation, Section 24-13 Fees. One ordinance adds an $80.00 per‑session fee for karate classes, effective April 1, 2026. Two ordinances establish rental fees for the Vince Bayou Community Garden and the Burke Crenshaw Playground Pavilion, which become effective upon passage.

• Add $80.00 per session fee for karate classes (effective April 1, 2026).
• Set Vince Bayou Community Garden rental fees: $100 minimum for 4 hours, $150 maximum for 8 hours, $150 deposit.
• Set Burke Crenshaw Playground Pavilion rental fees: $150 minimum for 4 hours, $20 each additional hour, $75 deposit.

City Council

The City Council will discuss several infrastructure contracts and ordinances, including the acceptance of two Texas General Land Office grants for Red Bluff Terrace. The body will also consider updates to garage sale rules and new Parks and Recreation fees.

• Acceptance of two CDBG-DRRP grants totaling $11,000,000 for Red Bluff Terrace PH I and II
• Contract for 2026 Sidewalk Improvements with Brooks Concrete, Inc. for $1,126,550.00
• Contract with Core & Main LP for 231 Neptune meters for $678,068.52
• Proposed ordinance to allow one garage sale per address every four months
• New $80.00 per session fee for Karate Classes and new rental fees for Vince Bayou Community Garden

Planning Commission

The December 8, 2025, meeting of the Pasadena Planning Commission is canceled. The notice states there are no official items of business on the agenda.

City Council

The Pasadena City Council will hold a final reading of Ordinance 2025-216, with discussion of a possible amendment and a motion to table the item. Councilmembers will also consider an ordinance authorizing a $150,000 contract with Northstar Industries for pump‑repair services for the Wastewater Maintenance Department, funded from Account No. 30400‑7107. The contract follows BuyBoard Contract #770‑25 and includes $100,000 for FY26 and $50,000 for FY27.

• Ordinance 2025-216 – final reading, possible amendment and motion to table
• Discussion of disannexing a property (Item A) by Councilmember Heredia Sr.
• Resolution nominating Mr. Morris to a board (Item K) and clarification of qualifications
• Ordinance authorizing a $150,000 contract with Northstar Industries for wastewater pump repairs
• Contract uses BuyBoard Contract #770‑25; funds certified by City Controller, Account 30400‑7107

City Council

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts, including drainage improvements and water production resiliency. The body will also consider updates to food vendor regulations and garage sale ordinances.

• Contract for Shaver Street Paving & Drainage Improvements Phase II: $9,059,792.39
• Water Production Resiliency Program Phase I contract with W. W. Payton Corporation: $1,045,758.00
• CDBG-DRRP grants for Red Bluff Terrace PH I totaling $11,000,000.00
• Purchase of 231 Neptune meters from Core & Main LP: $678,068.52
• Ordinance to add Kirby Lake and Kirby Bend Subdivisions to the 25 M.P.H. Zone

Pasadena EDC

The Pasadena Economic Development Corporation will review a promotional expenditure for The Art of Soccer regarding the 2026 World Cup. The Board will also consider an additional appropriation for a sale and purchase agreement with Lyondell Chemical Company.

• Proposed appropriation of $3,108.35 for Lyondell Chemical Company (CIP# W062)
• Promotional expenditure for The Art of Soccer concerning the 2026 World Cup
• Design update presentation by Samuel Swart of Swart Architects
• Legal deliberation regarding a Design-Build agreement with Way-Tech, Inc.
• Approval of the 2026 Board Meeting Schedule

City Council

The City Council will consider a 3.0 percent base salary increase for non-classified civilian employees and police officers. The meeting also includes votes on several multi-million dollar infrastructure projects and public safety pay incentives.

• 3.0% cost of living increase for non-classified civilian employees and police officers
• Contract for Shaver Street Paving & Drainage Improvements Phase II for $9,059,792.39
• Acceptance of a $9,000,000.00 grant for Golden Acres and Vince Bayou WWTP Solids System Improvements
• Contract for Water Production Resiliency Program Phase I for $1,045,758.00
• Ordinance to add Kirby Lake and Kirby Bend Subdivisions to the 25 M.P.H. Zone

During the pre‑council meeting, members discussed Ordinance 2025‑216 and a potential amendment, and considered tabling the item. No votes or final actions were recorded. The meeting remained procedural with no substantive approvals or denials.

City Council

The Pasadena City Council will consider Ordinance No. 2025- to disannex a 2.554‑acre parcel owned by Techemet Real Estate LLP from the city limits. The disannexed land would be designated as part of an Industrial District under Texas Local Government Code Section 42.044. Approval is contingent on the execution of an Industrial District Agreement with the landowner or lessee.

• Disannexation of 2.554 acres owned by Techemet Real Estate LLP
• Designation of the parcel as an Industrial District per Texas Local Government Code §42.044
• Requirement that an Industrial District Agreement be executed with the owner/lessee
• Ordinance No. 2025- presented for first and final reading
• Council approval needed to change the city corporate boundary

Planning Commission

The Pasadena Planning Commission will consider a preliminary/final review and variance request for the John A. Campbell Little Farms Partial Replat No. 4. Commissioners will also adopt the 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar. The meeting includes approval of June 23, 2025 minutes and a public comment period.

• Review and consideration of variance request for John A. Campbell Little Farms Partial Replat No. 4
• Adoption of the 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar
• Approval of minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting

City Council

The Pasadena City Council will consider a $9,000,000 grant from the Texas General Land Office for wastewater‑treatment upgrades at Golden Acres and Vince Bayou plants. It will also vote on several contract change orders, including a $1,627,587.74 demolition and reconstruction of Fire Station No. 6. Additional items include pay‑scale adjustments for city employees and a new contract for police department HVAC controls.

• Contract change order: Boyer, Inc. – $9,500.00 for Preston/Fairmont Lift Station Rehabilitation (Ordinance 2024-103)
• Contract change order: DL Glover, Inc. – $101,771.60 for 2024 Citywide Sanitary Sewer Rehab (Ordinance 2024-093)
• Contract change order: Purcell Construction – $1,627,587.74 for demolition & reconstruction of Fire Station No. 6 (Ordinance 2024-112)
• Ordinance 2025-214 – $12‑month supply contract with Impact Promotional Services for public‑safety uniforms ($ amount not specified)
• Grant acceptance: $9,000,000 Texas General Land Office grant for Golden Acres and Vince Bayou WWTP solids system improvements

City Council

The Pasadena City Council will consider an ordinance to amend the existing lease agreement (Ordinance No. 96‑207) with Harris Health System for the Strawberry Health Center at 1001 East Shaw. The amendment would permit Harris Health System to make on‑site improvements, including a sink, privacy wall, room expansions, and radiology suite upgrades, at an estimated cost of $150,000, which Harris Health System will fund. All improvements must comply with the Texas ADA Elimination of Architectural Barriers program. Staff recommends Council approval of the amendment.

• Amendment to Lease Agreement (Ordinance No. 96‑207) with Harris Health System for Strawberry Health Center
• Authorized on‑site improvements estimated at $150,000, to be paid by Harris Health System
• Improvements include sink, privacy wall, additional rooms, radiology suite renovation, and ADA compliance upgrades
• Property size approximately 35,564 sq ft at 1001 East Shaw, Pasadena, TX 77506
• Council vote on the ordinance amendment during the regular meeting

Planning Commission

The Pasadena Planning Commission canceled its October 27, 2025 meeting because there were no official items of business on the agenda.

City Council

The Pasadena City Council will vote on several contract change orders for public works projects, with total payments of $1,462,840.55. It will also adopt multiple ordinances covering design services, professional services, and code updates. A finance resolution will ratify city‑issued checks for employee deductions. Additional items include approvals for employee benefits and public‑safety contracts.

• Christensen Building Group – $264,500.46 for Pasadena Police Annex Building (Ordinance 2023-247)
• D & W Contractors, Inc. – $617,451.17 for 2025 Asphalt Overlay Program (Ordinance 2025-111)
• Agility Engineering and Management, Inc. – up to $114,400.00 for HOME Program construction management (Ordinance 2025-196)
• Yearout Energy Services Company, LLC – $262,468.26 for Strawberry Park Ball Field Lights (Ordinance 2025-202)
• Ordinance 2025-200 – employee medical insurance premium contribution waiver for December 2025

City Council

The City Council is reviewing an ordinance to authorize spending for the Pasadena Public Library's FY2026 Summer Reading Program. The funds would provide incentives for children, teens, and adults to encourage literacy.

• Proposed expenditure of $6,000.00 for summer reading incentive giveaways
• Proposed prizes include a Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ ($199.99)
• Proposed prizes include a Fender Squier Telecaster Electric Guitar Kit ($199.99)
• Proposed prizes include a Step2 Best Chefs Kids Kitchen Playset ($109.99)

Planning Commission

The Pasadena Planning Commission announced that the October 13, 2025 meeting was canceled because there were no official items of business on the agenda. No decisions or discussions were scheduled.

Pasadena EDC

The Pasadena Economic Development Corporation will hold a public hearing to consider two Convention Center projects. The first is a contract with SER Construction Partners, LLC for infrastructure improvements totaling $6,535,056.26. The second is an agreement with IDS Engineering Group for engineering and surveying services up to $294,277.00 for Phase II of the same project. Participants may submit comments in person or in writing.

• Contract with SER Construction Partners, LLC for Convention Center Infrastructure Improvements Project (CIP #M026) – $6,223,863.10 plus 5% contingency $311,193.16, total $6,535,056.26
• Agreement with IDS Engineering Group for engineering and surveying services for Convention Center Infrastructure Improvements Phase II (CIP #D047) – not to exceed $294,277.00

Pasadena EDC

The Pasadena Economic Development Corporation will consider several contracts for infrastructure and economic services. This includes a public hearing on funding for Convention Center improvements and agreements for regional economic alliances.

• Contract with SER Construction Partners, LLC for Convention Center Infrastructure Improvements Project (CIP #M026) for $6,535,056.26
• Agreement with IDS Engineering Group for Convention Center Infrastructure Improvements Ph II (CIP #D047) not to exceed $294,277.00
• Agreement with Leadership Pasadena, Inc. for IMPACT Pasadena in the amount of $30,000.00
• Economic Development Service Agreement with Economic Alliance Houston Port Region for $45,000.00
• Promotional expenditure for The Art of Soccer regarding the 2026 World Cup

City Council

The City Council will adopt the 2024 editions of the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Existing Building Code, and related model codes, and will reauthorize building permit fees. The meeting also includes approval of several contract change orders, grant agreements, and property acquisition authorizations. Service awards for long‑term police and water‑billing employees will be presented.

• Adoption of 2024 International Building, Residential, Existing Building, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy Conservation, and Fire Codes with amendments and fee reauthorization (Permit Department)
• Ordinance 2025-184: Contract with Creacom, Inc. for 2025 Annual Traffic Mobility Improvements, appropriating $642,272.43 (Public Works)
• Contract change orders: Brooks Concrete $137,376.69 for 2025 sidewalk improvements; DL Glover $152,042.94 for Strawberry Rd sanitary sewer repair; Doughtie Construction $109,796.82 for Golden Acres WWTP screen improvements (Public Works)
• Grant approvals: $28,400 for Commercial Motor Vehicle Traffic Enforcement and $190,120 for Comprehensive Vehicular Traffic Enforcement, both with Texas Department of Transportation (Police Department)
• Acquisition of property at 0 Lilac Street for the Little Vince/Armand Bayou Separation Project, not to exceed $59,233.00 (Public Works)

City Council

The Pasadena City Council is set to approve an amendment to a design contract with HR Green, Inc. for the Vince Bayou WWTP Sludge Dewatering Systems Improvements Project. The additional funding of $219,000 is for construction phase services and observation, following the securing of funds through a Community Development Block Grant.

• Amendment to Ordinance 2024-165 for $219,000
• Contract with HR Green, Inc. for construction services
• Vince Bayou WWTP Sludge Dewatering Systems Improvements Project
• Funding from CDBG-DRRP grant
• Construction observation and funding assistance

Planning Commission

The September 22, 2025, meeting of the Pasadena Planning Commission has been officially canceled. The cancellation is due to a lack of official items of business on the agenda.

City Council

The Pasadena City Council will vote on three key ordinances: ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the upcoming annual budget, adopting the FY 2025‑2026 budget, and setting the 2025 property tax rate at $0.465586 per $100 valuation. The council will also approve contracts for a police gun‑range berm trap and an annual IT hardware purchase. Additional contract change orders and grant authorizations will be considered.

• Ordinance 2025-174 – Adopt the Annual Budget for FY 2025‑2026
• Ordinance 2025-173 – Ratify the property tax increase reflected in the budget
• Ordinance 2025-175 – Adopt a property tax rate of $0.465586 per $100 value
• Ordinance 2025-178 – Approve contract with Action Target, Inc. for Police gun‑range berm trap (GSA Contract No. GS07F0482Y)
• Approve annual contract with Dell Marketing L.P. for computer devices and hardware

City Council

The Pasadena City Council will vote on an ordinance that authorizes a contract with Creacom, Inc. for the 2025 Traffic Mobility Improvements (CIP #T021). The ordinance appropriates a total of $642,272.43 from General CIP Fund Account 190-33180, including a $30,584.40 (5%) contingency. An amendment to the CIP increases the project’s funding from $500,000 to $642,272.43 to cover the over‑budget bids.

• Ordinance authorizing contract with Creacom, Inc. for 2025 Traffic Mobility Improvements (CIP #T021)
• Appropriation of $642,272.43 from General CIP Fund Account 190-33180
• Inclusion of a 5% contingency amount of $30,584.40
• Amendment increasing project funding from $500,000 to $642,272.43
• Contract contingent on completion of required Form 1295 per House Bill 1295

City Council

The Pasadena City Council will vote on the 2026 fiscal year budget, a property tax rate of $0.465586/$100, and approve various contracts and purchases totaling over $1 million. The meeting also includes the presentation of the Police Department's re-accreditation certificate.

• Adoption of 2026 Fiscal Year Budget ($0.465586/$100 property tax rate)
• Police Department re-accreditation presentation
• Contract for Scott Self Contained Breathing Apparatus ($43,825)
• Purchase of 2026 Ford F450 truck ($111,339.05)
• Gun Range Berm Trap construction contract ($159,687.57)

Pasadena EDC

The Pasadena Economic Development Corporation will consider authorizing a service agreement with the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership. The board will also receive a design update from Swart Architects and discuss a Design-Build agreement with Way-Tech, Inc.

• Proposed $35,000 Economic Development Service Agreement with Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP)
• Design update presentation by Samuel Swart of Swart Architects
• Legal deliberation regarding a Design-Build agreement with Way-Tech, Inc.

City Council

The City Council will hold an open workshop to discuss the proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 and the 2025 tax rate. The budget period covers October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.

• Discussion of FY 2026 Proposed Operating Budget
• Discussion of 2025 Tax Rate
• Estimated No New Revenue Tax Rate of $0.465586
• Estimated yearly tax increase of $10.13 for average single family residences

City Council

The City Council is meeting to schedule a public hearing for the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. The hearing is set for September 2, 2025, to allow citizens to provide input on the budget covering October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2026 Budget scheduled for September 2, 2025
• Estimated No New Revenue Tax Rate for Tax Year 2025: $0.465586
• Estimated yearly tax increase of $10.13 for average single family residences

City Council

The City Council approved several items, including progress payments for multiple public works projects and Finance Resolution 2929. Personnel changes for regular and administrative staff were approved. Council members unanimously appointed Michael P. Jackson as the new Chief of Police. Additional ordinances authorizing grants and contracts for parks, fire stations, and field netting were also passed on first or final readings.

• Approved progress payments for six projects (A‑F) – unanimous
• Approved Finance Resolution 2929 – unanimous
• Approved Personnel Changes (A) and (C) – unanimous
• Approved mayoral appointment of Michael P. Jackson as Chief of Police – unanimous
• Passed Ordinance 2025‑125 to accept $5,000 ExxonMobil grant – unanimous
• Passed Ordinance 2025‑126 to accept $24,968 Texas Parks & Wildlife grant – unanimous
• Passed Ordinance 2025‑127 to renew Coastal Lease at El Jardin – unanimous (first reading)
• Passed Ordinance 2025‑128 to renovate Burke Crenshaw Park pedestrian bridge – unanimous (first reading)

City Council

The Pasadena City Council unanimously approved the mayoral appointment of Michael P. Jackson as Chief of Police. It also approved progress payments for six city projects, Finance Resolution 2929, and personnel changes for regular and administrative staff. Several ordinances were adopted, including acceptance of an ExxonMobil grant, a Texas Parks & Wildlife grant, renewal of the Coastal Lease at El Jardin, and contracts for park and fire‑station improvements.

• Approved Michael P. Jackson as Chief of Police (unanimous)
• Approved progress payments for six contracts (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Resolution 2929 (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Changes (A) and (C) (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2025-125 to accept $5,000 ExxonMobil grant (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2025-126 to accept $24,968 Texas Parks & Wildlife grant (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2025-127 to renew Coastal Lease at El Jardin (first reading, unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2025-128 to contract renovation of Burke Crenshaw Park bridge (first reading, unanimous)

City Council

The council suspended its rules to allow a coin toss to break the District B tie. Bianca Valerio was declared the winner of the toss. The council unanimously amended Resolution 2025-113 to name her as the elected councilmember and then unanimously adopted the amended resolution.

• Motion to suspend rules for casting lots – carried unanimously
• Coin toss conducted; Bianca Valerio declared winner
• Motion to amend Resolution 2025-113 to insert winner’s name – carried unanimous
• Motion to adopt Resolution 2025-113 as amended – carried unanimous

City Council

The council suspended its rules to allow a lot‑drawing to break the District B tie. A coin toss was held, and Bianca Valerio was declared the winner. The resolution was amended to insert her name and then adopted unanimously.

• Suspend rules for lot‑drawing – motion carried unanimously
• Conduct coin toss to break District B tie – Bianca Valerio declared winner
• Amend Resolution 2025-113 to insert winner’s name – motion carried unanimously
• Adopt Resolution 2025-113 as amended – motion carried unanimously

City Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the June 3 and May 20 meetings. It approved progress payments for sixteen city contracts, Finance Resolution 2928, and Personnel Changes (A). The council also passed first‑reading ordinances granting a pipeline franchise to Bluebonnet Pipeline LLC and authorizing several grant acceptances, and adopted eleven resolutions covering donations, a public hearing on the Crime Control budget, a bench dedication, the OPEB investment policy, and certification of the June 7 runoff election results.

• Approved June 3, 2025 Council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 20, 2025 Council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved progress payments for contracts A‑P (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Resolution 2928 (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Changes (A) (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2025-124 granting pipeline rights (first reading, unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-106 to hold public hearing on Crime Control budget (unanimous)
• Certified runoff election results with Resolution 2025-112 (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the Investment Policy for the Other Post‑Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust. It also adopted several donation resolutions, set a public hearing on the Crime Control budget, and approved progress payments for multiple city projects. All actions were passed unanimously.

• Resolution 2025-111 (OPEB Investment Policy) approved – unanimous
• Resolution 2025-108 (Chevron $20,000 donation) approved – unanimous
• Resolution 2025-107 (Hancock Pool Services $1,000 donation) approved – unanimous
• Resolution 2025-105 (Bingo prize donation $130) approved – unanimous
• Resolution 2025-106 (public hearing on Crime Control budget) approved – unanimous
• Ordinance 2025-124 (pipeline franchise) passed on first reading – unanimous
• Ordinance 2025-125 (ExxonMobil $5,000 grant) passed on first reading – unanimous
• Progress payments for contracts A‑P approved – unanimous

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved progress payments for ten contracts totaling $3,782,605.78. It also approved Finance Resolution 2926, Personnel Changes (A), and four ordinances (2025‑118 to 2025‑121) concerning a ballfield license and the abandonment or relocation of various easements. Several resolutions, including the adoption of the 2024 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, were also adopted unanimously.

• Approved progress payments for contracts A‑J totaling $3,782,605.78 (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Resolution 2926 (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Changes (A) (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2025‑118 revising Ballfield License Agreement (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2025‑119 abandoning a 0.0553‑acre utility easement (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2025‑120 abandoning a 15‑ft public road easement (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2025‑121 relocating a 0.1081‑acre drainage easement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑103 approving the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the May 6 and May 13 meetings. It also approved progress payments for ten city contracts, Finance Resolution 2926, and Personnel Changes (A). Additional actions included passing three easement ordinances, a ballfield license ordinance, and several resolutions for donations and a budget amendment for the Crime Control and Prevention District.

• Approved May 6, 2025 Council Meeting minutes – unanimous
• Approved May 13, 2025 Special Council Meeting minutes – unanimous
• Approved progress payments for contracts A‑J – unanimous
• Approved Finance Resolution 2926 – unanimous
• Approved Personnel Changes (A) – unanimous
• Passed Ordinance 2025‑118 (ballfield license agreement) – unanimous
• Passed Ordinance 2025‑119 (abandoning utility easement) – unanimous
• Passed Resolution 2025‑100 (budget amendment for Crime Control district) – unanimous

City Council

Councilmember Ybarra moved, and Councilmember Schoenbein seconded, a motion to adopt Resolution 2025-096. The council voted unanimously to pass the resolution, which certifies the May 3, 2025 general election results and orders a runoff election on June 7, 2025 for the mayor and districts A, B, and G. No other business was decided.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-096 certifying May 3 election results and scheduling June 7 runoff (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council moved, seconded, and unanimously approved Resolution 2025-096. The resolution certifies the results of the May 3, 2025 general election and orders a runoff election on June 7, 2025 for the mayor and districts A, B, and G. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-096 certifying May 3 election results and scheduling June 7 runoff (unanimous)

City Council

The Pasadena City Council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting, a series of progress payments for city contracts, and Finance Resolution 2925 (with Councilmember Dow abstaining). It also approved multiple ordinances, including a parking variance and a sign‑code amendment, and authorized a $3,684,800 grant for the Hurricane Beryl Hazard Mitigation program.

• Approved April 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved progress payments for contracts A‑M (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Resolution 2925 (unanimous; Dow abstained)
• Approved Personnel Changes (A) and (C) (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-115 – parking variance (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-116 – sign code amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-117 – joint elections agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-091 – $3,684,800 hurricane mitigation grant (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved all listed progress payments to contractors, adopted Finance Resolution 2925, and confirmed personnel changes. It also passed three ordinances, including a parking variance for 310 Beltway Green Blvd and updates to the sign code and joint election agreement. Additionally, the council approved multiple resolutions, notably authorizing a $3,684,800 grant application for the Water Production Resilience Program and a $1.1 million CDBG grant request.

• Approved progress payments to 13 contractors (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Resolution 2925 (unanimous, with one abstention)
• Approved Personnel Changes (A) and (C) (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2025-115 – parking variance for 310 Beltway Green Blvd (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2025-116 – amendment to Standard Sign Code (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2025-117 – joint elections agreement with Harris County (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-090 – $1,100,000 CDBG grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025-091 – $3,684,800 Hurricane Beryl mitigation grant application (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the minutes from the April 1 meeting and authorized several progress payments for city projects. It also passed Finance Resolution 2924, approved personnel changes, and appointed Lester G. Rorick to the Civil Service Commission. A series of ordinances were adopted, including contracts for transportation services, park pavilion fees, engineering services, and the $500,842 BodyWorn Camera system, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 1 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved progress payments for contracts A‑H (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Resolution 2924 (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Changes (A) and (C) (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Lester G. Rorick to Civil Service Commission (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2025-083 for transportation services contract (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2025-092 authorizing $500,842.20 BodyWorn Camera purchase (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2025-091 authorizing $208,828 purchase of two portable generators (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved a series of ordinances and resolutions, including the purchase of a body‑worn camera system. They also approved progress payments for nine city projects, Finance Resolution 2924, personnel changes for regular and administration staff, and the appointment of Lester G. Rorick to the Civil Service Commission. Additional ordinances adopted set fees for the Holly Bay Pavilion, renew insurance coverage, and contract services for engineering, water planning, and equipment.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-092 authorizing BodyWorn Camera System purchase ($2,504,211 total) (unanimous)
• Approved progress payments for contracts A‑I covering various infrastructure projects (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Resolution 2924 (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Changes (A) regular employees and (C) administration changes (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Lester G. Rorick to the Civil Service Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-083 contract with Pasadena ISD for Parks & Rec summer camp transportation (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-084 adding a rental fee for Holly Bay Pavilion effective April 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-088 contract with AKV Consulting Engineers for on‑call engineering services ($200,000) (unanimous)

City Council

Council members approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes, a series of progress payments for multiple contracts, and Finance Resolution 2923. They also passed several ordinances, including a $221,920 addition to the 2025 Annual Sidewalk Improvements project. The appointment of Joe Stepp to the Civil Service Commission was deferred. All votes were unanimous unless otherwise noted.

• Approved March 18, 2025 council minutes (unanimous)
• Approved progress payments for contracts A–K (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Resolution 2923 (unanimous; Dow abstained on pipeline/fencing item)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-067 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-068 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-069 adding $221,920 to sidewalk project (unanimous)
• Deferred appointment of Joe Stepp to Civil Service Commission
• Approved City Boards and Commissions Report (A) (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved progress payments for multiple projects, including a $665,000 payment for the Sycamore Water Plant improvement. Finance Resolution 2923 and several personnel changes were also approved unanimously. Ordinances 2025‑067, 2025‑068, and 2025‑069 were passed on second and final reading. The appointment of Joe Stepp to the Civil Service Commission was deferred by common consent.

• Approved progress payments for 11 projects, including $665,000 for water plant (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Resolution 2923 (unanimous; Councilmember Dow abstained on pipeline item)
• Approved Personnel Changes (A) for regular employees (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Changes (B) for finance department employees (unanimous)
• Approved City Boards and Commissions Report for Bella Heights subdivision (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2025‑067 adding $7,500 to Southmore Avenue Park design (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2025‑068 authorizing $25,000 for pool chemicals contract (unanimous)
• Passed Ordinance 2025‑069 amending sidewalk contract with $221,920 addition (unanimous)