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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 9, 2019 

Closed Session 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearing 7:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
 

A.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Jennifer Curtis and Steve Mermell
Employee Organizations: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Local 858

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Jennifer Curtis and Steve Mermell
Employee Organization: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) 

C.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Employee Title and Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
City Representative: Terry Tornek  

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SYSTEMS CONSULTING, INC., (“AESC”) FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAMS
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption or General Rule);
(2)      Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) Contracts for professional or unique services, with AESC for technical support on energy efficiency and electrification programs in an amount not-to-exceed $300,000 or two years, whichever comes first, with three optional one-year extensions of up to $150,000 each, subject to the approval of the City Manager. If these options are exercised the total contract amount would be up to $750,000; and
(3)      It is further recommended that the City Council grant the proposed contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (“PMC”) Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. 

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2.      ESTABLISH NEW CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES
Recommendation:
(1)        Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is not a “project” as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21065 and Section 15378(b)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, is not subject to environmental review; and
(2)      Adopt a resolution, establishing new classifications and setting salary control rates. 

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RESOLUTION 85k

3.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO PURCHASE ORDERS WITH WARREN-ANDERSON FORD DBA FRITTS FORD AND UAG CERRITOS 1 DBA PENSKE CHEVROLET OF CERRITOS IN AMOUNTS NOT-TO-EXCEED $225,500 AND $91,324, RESPECTIVELY, TO FURNISH AND DELIVER SIX VEHICLES FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT         Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the General Rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
(2)      Accept the bid dated May 20, 2019, submitted by Warren-Anderson Ford in response to the Specification to furnish and deliver three 2019 or newer 1-½-ton super cab trucks for the Water and Power Department, and authorize the issuance of a purchase order in an amount not-to-exceed $225,500;
(3)       Accept the bid dated June 4, 2019, submitted by Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos in response to the Specification to furnish and deliver three 2019 or newer ½ - ton pickup trucks, with tool boxes, for the Water and Power Department, reject all other bids received, and authorize the issuance of a purchase order in an amount not-to-exceed $91,324; and
(4)      Amend the Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget by appropriating $316,824 from the Power Capital Fund 411 to the Automotive Equipment Account 850510 in the Water and Power Department. 

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4.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH REBAS INCORPORATED, DBA TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING SOLUTIONS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $227,092 TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ONE HEAVY DUTY PROPANE-FUELED FORKLIFT
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the Common Sense Exemption (formerly the General Rule) that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
(2)    Accept the bid dated June 18, 2019, submitted by Rebas Incorporated, DBA Toyota Material Handling Solutions; reject all other bids received; authorize the issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $227,092 for one heavy duty propane-fueled forklift and the associated three-year warranty for the Water and Power Department; and
(2)      Amend the Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget by appropriating $147,610 from the Power Fund balance to the Power Capital Fund 411, and $79,482 from the Water Fund balance to the Water Capital Fund 412 in Automotive Equipment Account 850510 in the Water and Power Department. 

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City Council 

City Clerk/Secretary 

5.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

August 19, 2019 City Council August 19, 2019 Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

6.      RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 13,378	Rene Diamante	$           300.00
Claim No. 13,379	Rickie Thompson	50,000.00
Claim No. 13,380	New Horizon School Pasadena	1,550.00
Claim No. 13,381	The Atrium Group, LLC, c/o Chris Berman, Chief Operating Officer	25,000.00+
Claim No. 13,382	The Atrium Group, LLC, c/o Chris Berman, Chief Operating Officer	25,000.00+
Claim No. 13,383	Melvin Amador Nunez	2,148.20
Claim No. 13,384	Susan Lee Yu, Esq. representing Diego Gaona	25,000.00+
Claim No. 13,385	Elisa Duke	500.00

 

7.      CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEAL’S DECISION ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONCESSION PERMIT NO. 11879 LOCATED AT 127 AND 141 NORTH MADISON AVENUE
Recommendation:
(1)      Adopt the Environmental Determination that the proposed project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(9); Administrative Code, Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15332, Class 32, In-Fill Development Projects) and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class. Therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
(2)      Uphold the Board of Zoning Appeal’s decision and approve Affordable Housing Concession Permit No.11879. 

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ATTACHMENT A 309k

ATTACHMENT B 218k

ATTACHMENT C 7233k

ATTACHMENT D 1520k

ATTACHMENT E 445k

ATTACHMENT F 229k

ATTACHMENT G 38134k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 2439k

CORRESPONDENCE 636k

CORRESPONDENCE 8850k

TO REVIEW THE PRIOR PUBLIC HEARING INFORMATION, SEE ITEM 24 OF THE JULY 22, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING, LINK BELOW: 

http://ww2.cityofpasadena.net/councilagendas/2019%20Agendas/Jul_22_19/agendarecap.asp

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

8.      ADOPTION OF MANAGEMENT POLICIES FOR CITY-OWNED RENTAL HOUSING
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Economic Development and Technology Committee recommend to the City Council that it take the following actions:
(1)      Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the “general rule” that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to adopt policies for the management of City-owned rental housing properties as set forth in the agenda report, and as such policies may be modified by City Council. 

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ATTACHMENT A 167k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

City Manager 

City Council 

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:  None  

9.      ORAL PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY: “5 MINUTE BRIEFING” ON QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARINGS
Recommendation: This report is intended to provide information to the City Council, no action is required. 

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING