Pasadena council approves block of ordinances, greenlights multiple contract renewals and CIP first reading
March 03, 2026 | Pasadena, Harris County, Texas
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The Pasadena City Council approved a package of final‑reading ordinances and a set of resolutions during its March 3 meeting, advancing a range of capital and operational contracts while placing a proposed capital improvement plan (CIP) on the city’s first‑reading schedule.
During the meeting the city secretary read a group of final‑reading ordinances identified as Ordinance 2026‑32 through Ordinance 2026‑41. Council voted to approve the block after brief discussion; the roll call recorded two opposing votes on specific items but the package passed overall.
Council also considered and advanced several first‑reading items, including Ordinance 2026‑42, which would adopt the proposed CIP as the city’s official capital plan for fiscal year 2026. City staff additionally presented multiple contract approvals at first reading: a telemedicine services agreement with a vendor for sworn officer wellness screening (listed at $124,740), a HUD environmental assessment contract with Kimberly Horn & Associates for Elaine Avenue paving and drainage improvements (appropriation listed as $24,000 from the general fund), and one‑year renewal options for pavement marking and mosquito control services.
Councilman Heredia said he would abstain from any payments to LJA (resolution page 406) and voiced particular concern about two ordinances (noted in the record as Ordinances 20‑40 and 20‑41), saying he had not received the requested RFQs and therefore could not support those items at that time. The abstention and the request for additional procurement documentation were recorded in the meeting transcript.
Other routine motions carried by voice vote. The council approved progress payments and finance resolutions after motions from Councilman Guerrero; personnel changes were approved, and the mayor and council recognized newly hired city employees introduced by HR staff.
What’s next: the CIP and the first‑reading contracts will return to council for further action after any additional staff reporting and compliance checks required by procurement rules. Councilmembers who requested outstanding procurement documents indicated they would withhold support on specific contracts pending receipt of that information.
Votes and notable contract figures disclosed in the meeting record:
- Telemedicine wellness‑screening contract: $124,740 (first reading)
- HUD environmental assessment for Elaine Avenue paving/drainage: $24,000 (first reading)
- Multiple one‑year contract extensions (pavement marking; mosquito control; liquid pool chemicals; demolition services; supply contracts for body armor) — amounts not specified in the first‑reading summary.
The council concluded the ordinances and resolutions portion of its agenda and moved to accept in‑kind donations and memoranda of understanding later in the meeting.
During the meeting the city secretary read a group of final‑reading ordinances identified as Ordinance 2026‑32 through Ordinance 2026‑41. Council voted to approve the block after brief discussion; the roll call recorded two opposing votes on specific items but the package passed overall.
Council also considered and advanced several first‑reading items, including Ordinance 2026‑42, which would adopt the proposed CIP as the city’s official capital plan for fiscal year 2026. City staff additionally presented multiple contract approvals at first reading: a telemedicine services agreement with a vendor for sworn officer wellness screening (listed at $124,740), a HUD environmental assessment contract with Kimberly Horn & Associates for Elaine Avenue paving and drainage improvements (appropriation listed as $24,000 from the general fund), and one‑year renewal options for pavement marking and mosquito control services.
Councilman Heredia said he would abstain from any payments to LJA (resolution page 406) and voiced particular concern about two ordinances (noted in the record as Ordinances 20‑40 and 20‑41), saying he had not received the requested RFQs and therefore could not support those items at that time. The abstention and the request for additional procurement documentation were recorded in the meeting transcript.
Other routine motions carried by voice vote. The council approved progress payments and finance resolutions after motions from Councilman Guerrero; personnel changes were approved, and the mayor and council recognized newly hired city employees introduced by HR staff.
What’s next: the CIP and the first‑reading contracts will return to council for further action after any additional staff reporting and compliance checks required by procurement rules. Councilmembers who requested outstanding procurement documents indicated they would withhold support on specific contracts pending receipt of that information.
Votes and notable contract figures disclosed in the meeting record:
- Telemedicine wellness‑screening contract: $124,740 (first reading)
- HUD environmental assessment for Elaine Avenue paving/drainage: $24,000 (first reading)
- Multiple one‑year contract extensions (pavement marking; mosquito control; liquid pool chemicals; demolition services; supply contracts for body armor) — amounts not specified in the first‑reading summary.
The council concluded the ordinances and resolutions portion of its agenda and moved to accept in‑kind donations and memoranda of understanding later in the meeting.
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