City of Pasadena, CA

What City of Pasadena, CA does

The City of Pasadena is a chartered municipal government in Los Angeles County, California, founded in 1874 and serving approximately 140,000 residents through a full-service local government structure. It delivers core municipal services including public safety (police and fire), water and electric utilities through its municipally-owned Pasadena Water & Power department, public transit via Pasadena Transit, parks and recreation, libraries, planning and zoning, code enforcement, permitting, and senior and human services. Pasadena also owns and operates iconic civic assets including the Rose Bowl stadium (under joint management with the Rose Bowl Operating Company) and supports the Pasadena Convention Center through the Pasadena Center Operating Company. The city participates in regional joint powers authorities for airport and transit operations.

The city's technology stack is anchored by a recently deployed KloudGin Single Face of Work platform unifying field service, enterprise asset management, and construction work management, replacing legacy silo applications. Supporting digital channels include a primary municipal web portal, a mobile app, the City Service Center contact operation, an Open Data Portal, and integrations with Google Calendar, Google Maps, Google Translate, and Zoom for public meetings. Pasadena's revenue is generated through property and sales taxes, Pasadena Water & Power utility receipts, fees and permits (business licenses, alarm permits, parking permits, animal licenses), Rose Bowl stadium operations, and dedicated stormwater funding from the Safe Clean Water Program (Measure W), which allocates approximately $280 million annually to stormwater infrastructure. Pasadena also collects parmedic subscription membership fees at $89 per year as of 2026 and has set a local minimum wage of $18.57 per hour effective July 1, 2026.

Recent strategic activity includes January 2025 Eaton Fire response damaging city reservoirs and pump stations, a November 2025 lawsuit to enforce UCLA's Rose Bowl lease through 2043, a February 2026 KloudGin platform deployment, and a May 2026 $30 million Rose Bowl south end renovation creating the South Field Club. The city won the 2021 Government Technology Top 10 Digital Cities Survey award and operates roughly 1,001–5,000 employees across departments.

Name

City of Pasadena, CA

Legal name

City of Pasadena

Website

https://cityofpasadena.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The City of Pasadena is a chartered municipal government in Los Angeles County, California, serving approximately 140,000 residents with full-service local government including public safety, water and electric utility services, transit, parks, permitting, and Rose Bowl stadium operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (924), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Refuse Systems (4953), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Public Works Departments (Streets, Bridges, Stormwater, Fleet, Maintenance) (BPAIALAD), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN), Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Urban & Regional Planning (Land Use, Zoning, Master Planning) (BPAIANAD), City/Municipal Public Health Departments (HLAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public utilities
• City permits licensing
• Public safety services
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Murfreesboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property and Sales Taxes: Primary municipal revenue from property taxes and sales taxes collected from residents and businesses within Pasadena
2. Pasadena Water and Power Utility: Revenue from municipal water and electricity utility services to residents and businesses
3. Fees and Permits: Various fees including business licenses, alarm permits, animal licenses, parking permits, and other municipal service fees
4. Rose Bowl Stadium Operations: Revenue from stadium operations, ticket sales, concessions, and parking at Rose Bowl stadium hosting UCLA football and special events
5. Safe Clean Water Program (Measure W): Stormwater program funded by Measure W allocating approximately $280 million annually for stormwater infrastructure projects

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The City of Pasadena, CA is a municipal government entity that provides a broad range of public services to its residents, businesses, and visitors. Its core offerings include public utilities (water, power, and refuse collection), public safety services (police and fire), permitting and licensing, public works and infrastructure maintenance, parks and recreation programs, community development, and legislative/civic administration. The city operates under a council-manager form of government delivering services within city limits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pasadena Water and Power Municipal utility service providing water and electricity to residential and commercial customers within Pasadena city limits.
• Pasadena Police Department Services Public safety and law enforcement services for the residents and visitors of Pasadena.
• Pasadena Fire Department Services Fire suppression, emergency medical response, and fire prevention services for the Pasadena community.
• Permit Center Services Issuance of building, planning, and business permits for construction, development, and business operations within Pasadena.
• Refuse and Recycling Collection Residential and commercial solid waste, recycling, and green waste collection services managed by the city.
• Parks and Recreation Programs Operation of city parks, recreational facilities, sports leagues, and community programs for Pasadena residents.
• Public Library Services Public library lending, programming, and information services operated by the City of Pasadena.
• Public Works and Street Maintenance Maintenance of city streets, sidewalks, storm drains, and public infrastructure within Pasadena.
• City Clerk and Legislative Services Management of city council meetings, public records, elections administration, and official municipal documents.
• Planning and Community Development Long-range planning, zoning administration, and community development activities for the city of Pasadena.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KloudGincoreTechnology or Integration · 3 February 2026KloudGin provides its unified Single Face of Work platform to Pasadena for integrating field service, enterprise asset management, and construction work management, replacing legacy disconnected applications with modern operational technology. CEO Vikram Takru stated the wins reflect a broader shift as cities consolidate dozens of disconnected applications onto modern operational platforms.
• Burbank Airport AuthorityminorOthersBurbank Airport Authority operating Hollywood Burbank Airport, in which Pasadena participates as a joint powers authority member
• Gold Line Transit Authority (Foothill Gold Line)minorOthersFoothill Gold Line transit authority building and operating the light rail extension, with Pasadena as a member jurisdiction
• Pasadena Center Operating CompanycoreOthersManages the Pasadena Convention Center and Visitors Bureau, promoting tourism and conventions for Pasadena
• Pasadena Community Access CorporationminorOthersOperates KPAS public access television channel for Pasadena community programming
• Pasadena Unified School DistrictminorOthersLocal education agency serving K-12 students in Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra Madre
• Rose Bowl Operating CompanycoreOthersManages Rose Bowl stadium operations; Pasadena and Rose Bowl Operating Co. jointly filed injunction to enforce UCLA stadium lease through 2043

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pasadenagov
• Facebookfacebook.com/cityofpasadena
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/city-of-pasadena

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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