Pasadena council approves package of ordinances and resolutions; three councilmembers vote against EDC appointments amid transparency concerns

The City of Pasadena City Council on Feb. 18 unanimously approved a package of ordinances and resolutions that included equipment purchases, maintenance contracts, public-safety agreements, street-reconstruction grant applications and annual grant applications for police and parks programs. Several council members recorded opposing votes on appointments to advisory boards, citing lack of transparency around a recent convention-center project.

Among the ordinances adopted were authorization for the purchase of a FEMA Type 1 mobile emergency command trailer; a $71,380.80 annual maintenance contract with Aviate Incorporated for the city phone and answering system; a fence replacement contract through an interlocal with Kim Nill & Associates, LLC; a radio service agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. totaling $69,755.57; and an asphalt purchase order of $499,970 with R.B. Everett & Company. The council also approved a parks-and-recreation grant acceptance…