City Council To Vote On $1.87 Million Contract For Cantilever Netting At Brookside Golf Course

The Pasadena City Council is set to approve a $1.87 million contract Monday with Judge Netting, Inc. to expand a cantilever netting system at Brookside Golf Course aimed at protecting pedestrians from stray golf balls.

The project builds on a successful 2023 pilot installation near West Drive and Salvia Canyon that intercepted an estimated 125 golf balls per month using Toptracer ball-tracking technology. Judge Netting, Inc. submitted the lowest bid on May 27, with the total contract amount of $1,869,010 including a base cost of $1,557,508 and a $311,502 contingency.

The project will install roughly 2,581 linear feet of netting across 25 locations along West Drive and Rosemont Avenue. According to city staff, no trees will be removed, and the netting will remain below the rim of the Arroyo to prevent obstructing views for neighboring properties.

Other agenda items include:

Office Lease: A $583,489 office lease agreement to accommodate staffing growth at the Water and Power Department, whose existing facilities have reached full capacity. The 32-month lease covers a 6,356-square-foot office suite at 199 S. Los Robles Ave.

Capital Improvements: Nearly $7.6 million in amendments to the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Program Budget for infrastructure, public safety, and utility needs. Key proposals include $4.7 million for emergency transmission and distribution system replacements from weather damage, including the Eaton Fire.

Operating Budget: More than $40 million in mid-year adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget. Pasadena Water and Power is requesting over $23.5 million in adjustments, including $4.6 million for increased natural gas purchases and $900,000 for water purchases during the Eaton Fire. The Fire Department seeks $1.6 million for emergency medical service operations and equipment. The City Attorney’s Office requests $2.2 million for outside legal services amid rising litigation.

Investment Reports: Quarterly investment report for the period ending March 31, 2025, and the City Treasurer’s Investment Policy and Strategy for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, with no policy changes from previous years.

Metal Theft: The City Council voted to support Assembly Bill 476, aimed at cracking down on copper wire thefts that have darkened city streets. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Mark Gonzalez, would impose tougher requirements on junk dealers and recyclers and require individuals selling copper to obtain a state license.