Pasadena City Council Revives Proposed Homeless Parking Program

Council votes to hold public hearing on All Saints Church's plan to provide overnight parking for unhoused individuals.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 10:23am

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The Pasadena City Council voted to reschedule a public hearing on a proposed homeless parking program that did not have the votes to move forward in November. The program would use a parking lot utilized by All Saints Church to provide overnight parking for unhoused individuals. The majority of speakers during public comment urged the City Council to reconsider the safe parking application.

Why it matters

This decision by the Pasadena City Council reflects the ongoing debate around how to address homelessness in the city. The proposed program at All Saints Church is one approach to providing temporary shelter and services, but it has faced opposition from some council members concerned about potential CEQA implications.

The details

In November, the City Council did not have the five votes needed to find that the proposed parking program was exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which prevented the council from voting on the appeal of the decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals to approve the minor conditional-use permit. Councilmember Steve Madison requested a full City Council vote to reschedule a hearing on the program, which passed with Mayor Victor Gordo and Councilmembers Justin Jones and Tyron Hampton voting against it.

  • The Pasadena City Council voted on the proposal on February 2, 2026.
  • A public hearing on the All Saints Church parking program application is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6 p.m.

The players

Pasadena City Council

The governing body of the City of Pasadena, California that is responsible for making decisions on local issues, including the proposed homeless parking program.

All Saints Church

A church in Pasadena that has proposed using its parking lot to provide overnight parking for unhoused individuals as part of a safe parking program.

Victor Gordo

The Mayor of Pasadena who voted against approving a CEQA exemption finding in November and against rescheduling the public hearing.

Justin Jones

A Pasadena City Councilmember who voted against approving a CEQA exemption finding in November and against rescheduling the public hearing.

Tyron Hampton

A Pasadena City Councilmember who abstained from the vote to approve a CEQA exemption finding in November and voted against rescheduling the public hearing.

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What’s next

A public hearing on the All Saints Church parking program application is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6 p.m., where the City Council will reconsider the proposal.

The takeaway

The Pasadena City Council's decision to reschedule a public hearing on the proposed homeless parking program at All Saints Church reflects the ongoing debate around how to address homelessness in the city. While some council members have expressed concerns about potential CEQA implications, the majority of public comments urged the council to reconsider the application, highlighting the community's interest in finding solutions to support unhoused individuals.