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SPECIAL MEETING 
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

JUNE 22, 2020
Public Meeting: 2:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

PUBLIC MEETING – 2:00 P.M. 
ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS

 

PUBLIC COMMENT LIMITED TO ITEMS ON THIS SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA AND WILL BE HEARD AT THE TIME THE ITEM IS CONSIDERED

 

CONSENT CALENDAR
(The Consent Calendar consists of routine items which will be approved by one motion and one vote unless removed for separate discussion.)

 City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      REJECTION OF BIDS TO FURNISH LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR ENTERPRISE BUILDING SECURITY MANAGEMENT, PHASE 2, SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS AT THE VILLA PARKE COMMUNITY CENTER AND LA PINTORESCA BRANCH LIBRARY
Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
      Find that the proposed action is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(5) (projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves) and Section 15270 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
(2)
      Reject the bids received on May 18, 2020 in response to the Notice Inviting Bids for Enterprise Building Security Management, Phase 2.

997k

2.      CONTRACT AWARD TO SELECT ELECTRIC INC., FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $210,000
Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
      Find the project proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1, minor alterations of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination, and find that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
(2)
      Accept the bid dated May 28, 2020, submitted by Select Electric Inc., in response to the project plans and specifications for Traffic Signal Improvements at Various Locations Project, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not-to-exceed $210,000, which includes the base contract amount of $174,903 and a contingency of $35,097 to provide for any necessary change orders.

1525k
 

3.      AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER WITH CB PROCUREMENT FOR PURCHASE OF STREET LIGHT MATERIALS FOR HIGH VOLTAGE SERIES STREET LIGHT CONVERSION - PHASE 1 PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $135,000
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
      Find the project proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Sections 15301 (Class 1 Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Class 2 Replacement or Reconstruction). There would be minor alterations of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination, and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
(2)
      Accept the bid dated May 27, 2020, submitted by CB Procurement, in response to project specifications for the purchase of Street Light Materials for South Arroyo Boulevard Lighting Conversion Project, reject all other bids, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not-to-exceed $135,000 which includes the base contract amount of $116,338 and a contingency of $18,662 to provide for any necessary change orders.

4597k

4.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH JCI JONES CHEMICALS, INC., TO FURNISH AND DELIVER 12.5% SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $41,895 PER YEAR
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
      Find that the proposed action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines and, as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required;
(2)
      Accept the bid dated April 7, 2020, submitted by JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc., (“JCI”) in response to Specification WD-20-02, to furnish and deliver 12.5% Sodium Hypochlorite for the Water and Power Department (“PWP”); reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase order with JCI for an amount not-to-exceed $41,895 for an initial term of one year; and
(3)
      Authorize the City Manager to extend the purchase order for four optional one-year terms each year not-to-exceed $41,895 per year, allowing for a unit price increase that shall not exceed the change in the rate of the current Producer Price Index (PPI). If the four additional one-year terms are exercised, the total purchase order amount is $209,475 for a maximum duration of five years.

         1550k

5.      REJECTION OF BIDS FOR POWER LINE CLEARANCE TREE TRIMMING SERVICES FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:

(1)      Find that the proposed actions are 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; and
(2)
      Reject all bids received on March 24 and March 26, 2020 in response to the Notice Inviting Bids for Tree Trimming Services for the Water and Power Department. 

202k

6.      APPROVE CONTRACT EXTENSION NO. 30173-2 WITH PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY & SPCA TO PROVIDE ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES FOR ONE YEAR AT A COST OF $1,625,887 AND RESTRUCTURE DOG LICENSE FEE
Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)    Find the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3). The Common Sense Exemption states that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;

(2)    Authorize the City Manager to extend the term of Contract No. 30173 with the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA for a period of one year with a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,625,887. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services;
(3)   
Grant the proposed contract extension an exemption from the competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served;
(4)    Authorize the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA to retain the first $80,000 of the animal licensing revenue and split the remainder with the City on a 50/50 basis in consideration of operating the animal licensing and canvassing program;
(5)    Direct the City Attorney to amend Chapter 6.16 of the PMC to eliminate dog license fee proration; and

(6)   Direct staff to amend the Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges to round down dog license fees to a whole dollar amount.

2015k

SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES, AND CHARGERS 755k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

7.      AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF CONTRACT NO. 31372 WITH TIBA PARKING SYSTEMS
 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
      Find that the increase in Contract No. 31372 with TIBA Parking Systems is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3);
(2)
      Authorize the City Manager to increase the not-to-exceed amount for Contract No. 31372 with TIBA Parking Systems for the installation of a new parking access and revenue control system in eight city-owned garages by $108,000, from $3,258,594 to $3,366,594, as detailed in the Fiscal Impact section of the agenda report; and
(3)
      To the extent this transaction could be considered a separate procurement subject to competitive selection, grant the proposed contract with TIBA an exemption from the Competitive Selection process set forth in the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served.

         2123k

8.      RECOGNIZE REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS OF $111,618 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING PROGRAM
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
      Find that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines and, as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required;
(2)
      Approve the submittal of a grant application for the Bureau of Justice Assistance Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program;
(3)
      Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest the grant application, certifications, and any and all other documents deemed necessary by the U.S. Department of Justice to obtain the allocation of the aforementioned federal funds; and
(4)
      Amend the Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget to recognize revenues in the amount of $111,618 and appropriate expenditures in the amount of $111,618.

         725k

           
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

           PUBLIC COMMENT

9.      APPROVAL OF COMMITMENT OF GENERAL FUND BALANCE FOR THE GENERAL FUND EMERGENCY CONTINGENCY COMMITMENT AND GENERAL FUND OPERATING RESERVE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
      Find that the recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and
2)
      Adopt a resolution approving the City of Pasadena General Fund Emergency Contingency commitment of $42,427,200 and General Fund Operating Reserve commitment of up to $12,692,400 (with the final amount to be determined upon conclusion of Fiscal Year 2020 financial statement preparation) from fund balance of the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2020.

1335k
 
RESOLUTION 653k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENT 89k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

City Council 

10.    RESIGNATIONS, APPOINTMENTS, & REAPPOINTMENTS 

RESIGNATION OF MIREYA ASTURIAS JONES FROM THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (District 6 Nomination) 

40k

City Attorney

11.            ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PASADENA TO JOIN PUBLIC RISK INNOVATION, SOLUTIONS, AND MANAGEMENT (PRISM) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021 GENERAL AND EXCESS MUNICIPAL LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378;
(2) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Pasadena (“City”) to join Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) for the City’s general and excess municipal liability insurance coverages effective July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021, if such option is determined to be in the City’s best interest; and
(3) Grant an exemption from the competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance, Pasadena Municipal Code Chapter 4.08, pursuant to Section 4.08.049(B) contracts which the City’s best interests are served. The proposed insurance coverages are exempt from the competitive bidding process pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services.


994k

RESOLUTION 240k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

City Clerk/Secretary 

12A.    RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA

Claim No. 13,542

David Hancock

  $          1,376.58

Claim No. 13,543

Kevin Brown

            20,000.00

Claim No. 13,544

Glendale Medical Center Adventist Health

            23,108.02

Claim No. 13,545

Law Office of Kevin S. Conlogue, representing Keith Anderson

     10,000,000.00

Claim No. 13,546

Law Office of Kevin S. Conlogue, representing Lorena McCaigue

     10,000,000.00

Claim No. 13,547

The Portasha Moore Law Firm, representing Andrew Urbina

          500,000.00

Claim No. 13,548

Theodore Philpot

                 173.22

Claim No. 13,549

Southern California Gas Company

            10,000.00+

 

12B.    PUBLIC HEARINGS SET 

July 20, 2020, 2:00 p.m. - Approval and Authorization of the Submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) of the 2020 Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Report  

July 20, 2020, 2:00 p.m. - Approval of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2020-2024), the Annual Action Plan (2020-2021) and Related Funding Applications for the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

City Manager 

13.    COVID-19 UPDATE FROM CITY MANAGER 

A.   ORAL REPORT ON UPDATED HEALTH ORDER

CLOSED SESSION

 A.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Properties: A) 55 S. Raymond Ave.; B) 65 S. Raymond Ave.; C) 36 S. Fair Oaks Ave.; D) 41 S. DeLacey Ave.; E) 48 S. Fair Oaks Ave.; F) 30 S. Fair Oaks Ave.; G) 42 S. Fair Oaks Ave.; H) 100 N. El Molino & 44 Madison Ave. Agency negotiator: Steve Mermell Negotiating parties: A) Amara Barroeta, dba Amara Chocolate & Coffee; B) Jo Wee, Ananya Chai, LLC, dba Fig Sprout; C) Uttam Adhikari, Kapil Adhikari, dba Himalayan Group; D) Yan Agaev, Linked Progress, Inc. dba White Horse; E) Chukiat Navasu, dba City Thai Restaurant; F) Dae Kyu, Insu Choi, Sena La, Indason Corp., dba Old Pasadena General Store; G) Nghi Hue Duong, N&N Beauty Salon, LLC; H) Jay Reisbaum, dba Laemmle Theaters  Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: APN: 5827-008-272, Parking lot (13,578 SF) west of 787 W. Woodbury Road, Altadena Agency negotiator: Steve Mermell Negotiating parties: Paul P. Locker, Locker Realty Management; 787 W. Woodbury Road, LLC Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment

C.    CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: 280 Ramona Street (APN 5723-018-910) and 78 N. Marengo Avenue (APNs 5723-026-902, 5723-026-903 and 5723-026-900) Agency negotiator: Steve Mermell Negotiating parties: Abode Communities; a joint venture of East to West Development Corporation and HDS Group, LLC; and National Community Renaissance of California Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment

 

ADJOURNMENT

SCHEDULED

COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair Victor Gordo, Tyron Hampton, Steve Madison, Andy Wilson) Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 (Council Conference Room, 2nd Floor)

July 21, 2020

August 18, 2020

September 15, 2020

FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Mayor Terry Tornek, Victor Gordo, John J. Kennedy, Margaret McAustin) Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m., 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2nd floor)

June 22, 2020 (To be cancelled)

June 25, 2020 (Special meeting to commence at 2:00 p.m.)

July 13, 2020 (To be determined)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Terry Tornek, Steve Madison, Gene Masuda) Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 (Fair Oaks Conference Room S039)

June 23, 2020 (Special meeting to commence at 2:00 p.m.)

July 28, 2020 (To be determined)

August 25, 2020 (To be cancelled)

MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Margaret McAustin, Tyron Hampton, Terry Tornek, Andy Wilson) Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (Council Chamber, 2nd Floor)

June 23, 2020

July 14, 2020 (To be cancelled)

July 28, 2020

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair John J. Kennedy, Tyron Hampton, Steve Madison, Terry Tornek) Meets the first Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m. and the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (Council Chamber, 2nd Floor)

June 24, 2020 (Special meeting to commence at 2:30 p.m.)

July 6, 2020 (To be cancelled)

July 15, 2020

 

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

 

June 29, 2020

July 6, 2020 (To be cancelled)

July 13, 2020 (To be cancelled)

July 20, 2020

July 27, 2020

August 3, 2020 (To be cancelled)

August 10, 2020 (To be cancelled)

August 17, 2020

August 24, 2020

August 31, 2020

September 7, 2020 (To be cancelled)

September 14, 2020

September 21, 2020

September 28, 2020 (To be cancelled)

October 5, 2020

October 12, 2020 (To be cancelled)

October 19, 2020

October 26, 2020

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING:

July 20, 2020, 2:00 p.m. - Approval and Authorization of the Submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) of the 2020 Analysis of Impediments (AI) to Fair Housing Report

July 20, 2020, 2:00 p.m. - Approval of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2020-2024), the Annual Action Plan (2020-2021) and Related Funding Applications for the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs

COMMISSION VACANCIES 37k