OtherTabled285 East Walnut Street (Central Library), Pasadena, CA

Central Library Seismic Retrofit and Renovations — Phase 2

Pasadena

Description

The $177.5 million Phase 2 contract amendment was tabled two weeks so the council can review a written local hire and procurement plan before approving.

Impact summary

The historic library's retrofit stays on track for 2028, with local job creation as the sticking point.

Applicant

Name: PCL Construction Services, Inc.
Address: 285 East Walnut Street (Central Library), Pasadena, CA

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · City Council

Tabled6–2

Last discussed Feb 9, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Feb 9, 2026Tabled 6–2

City Council Meeting: - Feb 9, 2026

The $177.5 million Phase 2 contract amendment was tabled two weeks so the council can review a written local hire and procurement plan before approving.

Related issues (1)

Central Library seismic retrofit construction contract

The city hired Geocon West for up to $335,950 to do materials testing and inspections for the Central Library seismic retrofit — a step toward reopening the library, expected around 2028.

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