About the Office of the City Manager

The Office of the City Manager provides oversight and direction to ensure that all departments are responding to City Council goals, applying policy consistently, identifying key issues that need Council direction, keeping abreast of the changing needs of the community, and planning the services, programs and projects that will ensure Pasadena maintains its status and character as a great community in which to live, work and play.

Michael J. Beck, City Manager

Mr. Beck was appointed to the position of City Manager by unanimous vote of the City Council and assumed his duties on October 1, 2008.  As City Manager he is the Chief Administrative Officer of the City and is charged with supervising, coordinating, and administering the various functions of the City.  He has direct responsibility for all departments, divisions, and offices of the City with the exception of the City Attorney/Prosecutor and City Clerk which are separately appointed by the City Council. Go to Bio >>

Julie Gutierrez, Assistant City Manager

Ms. Gutierrez serves as liaison between the City Manager’s Office and the departments of public works, transportation, finance, human resources, and water and power. In addition she is responsible for tracking legislative issues and is the staff liaison to the City Council’s Legislative Policy Committee and provides coordination of City Council agenda reports between the City Manager’s Office and the City Clerk’s Office. Go to Bio >>

Steve Mermell, Assistant City Manager

Mr. Mermell serves as liaison between the City Manager’s Office and the departments of housing, human services and recreation, libraries and information services, planning and development, public health, fire, and police.  He also coordinates joint-efforts between the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Unified School District.  In addition he serves as the staff liaison to the City Council’s Public Safety Committee and provides coordination of City council agenda reports between the City Manager’s Office and the City Clerk’s Office. Go to Bio >>