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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 25, 2019 

Closed Session Special Meeting 5:00 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
 

 

 

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE ENTERPRISE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH VERTEX U.S. HOLDINGS, INC., DBA ORCOM SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR CUSTOMER INFORMATION SYSTEM
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), (Genera Rule);
(2)      Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to amend Contract No. 17,296 with Vertex U.S. Holdings, Inc., DBA Orcom Solutions LLC (“Orcom”) without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(C), Contracts for labor, material, supplies, or services available from only one vendor, to extend Enterprise Customer Information System (“ECIS”) software licenses and support by an amount not-to-exceed $946,700, which includes a base contract amount of $921,700 and a contingency of $25,000; and
(3)      Grant the proposed contract an exemption from the competitive selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. 

868k

TPA 180k

2.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF BUILDING SECURITY MANAGEMENT ACCESS CONTROLS AT THE CITY HALL AND POLICE DEPARTMENT FACILITIES  
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed contract is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), General Rule; and
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as a result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Convergint Technologies LLC for the purchase and installation of building security management access controls at the City Hall and Police Department facilities for an amount not-to-exceed $785,911, which includes a ten percent contingency. 

747k

ATTACHMENT A 117k

TPA 268k

3.      AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND CONTRACTS FOR PARKING OPERATIONS INCLUDING OLD PASADENA MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, PARKING CONCEPTS, INC., AND MODERN PARKING, INC., FOR TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the extensions of Contract No. 18,934 with Modern Parking, Inc., (MPI); Contract No. 31188 with Parking Concepts, Inc., (PCI); and Contract No. 18,398 with the Old Pasadena Management District (OPMD) are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), General Rule;
(2)    Authorize the City Manager to extend Contract No. 18,934 with MPI for the management of the Holly Street, Del Mar, Paseo Subterranean, Los Robles, and Marengo garages through no later than January 31, 2022, for an additional contract amount of $6,251,132 as detailed in the Fiscal Impact section of the agenda report;
(3)      Authorize the City Manager to extend Contract No. 31188 with PCI for the management of the Schoolhouse, De Lacey, and Marriott parking garages through no later than January 31, 2022, for an additional contract amount of $4,034,975 as detailed in the Fiscal Impact section of the agenda report;
(4)      Authorize the City Manager to extend Contract No. 18,398 with OPMD for assistance with the management of the Schoolhouse, De Lacey, and Marriott parking garages through no later than January 31, 2022, for an additional contract amount as detailed in the Fiscal Impact section of the agenda report; and
(5)      To the extent these transactions could be considered separate procurements subject to competitive selection, grant the proposed contracts with MPI, PCI, and OPMD 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. 

1003k

TPA 522k

4.      AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 31434 WITH POINT C, LLC (POINT C) FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO CONDUCT A STATE ROUTE 710 NORTHERN STUB REPURPOSING TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section15061(b)(3), the General Rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 31434 with Point C, to increase the contract amount by $269,568, thereby increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $184,000 to $453,568 through December 31, 2020, for consultant services to conduct a SR 710 northern stub repurposing technical feasibility analysis; and
(3)      To the extent this could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, it is further recommended that the City Council grant the proposed contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection Process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (P.M.C.) Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. 

827k

TPA 212k

5.      APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 858 FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2019 – JUNE 30, 2022
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)      Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pasadena and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 858 for the term of July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2022. 

540k

ATTACHMENT - AFSCME MOU 14185k

6.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT – QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Recommendation: This report is for information only. 

1255k

ATTACHMENT A 5298k

7.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AMENDMENTS TO THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND OPERATING BUDGETS       
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the General Rule that CEQA only applies to projects that have an effect on the environment;
(2)      Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Capital Improvement Program Budget and authorize the appropriation of General Fund fund balance in the amount of $3,875,000 to fund the Police Computer-Aided Dispatch and Records Management System, Project 71168; and
(3)      Amend the FY 2020 Operating Budget and authorize the appropriation of General Fund fund balance in the amount of $5.0 million and transfer said funds to the General Liability Fund. 

704k

ATTACHMENT - GENERAL FUND FORECAST 266k

8.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: RECOGNITION AND APPROPRIATION OF THE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) PROGRAM MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING GRANT
Recommendation:
(1)    Find that acceptance of this grant is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Categorical Exemption Section 15323;
(2)      Amend the Police Department’s Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget by recognizing revenue and appropriating $5,940 in JAG Program grant funds awarded through the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) as detailed in the Fiscal Impact section of the agenda report; and
(3)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into any agreement required by the BSCC for acceptance of these funds. 

506k

9.      PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH STRYKER SALES CORPORATION TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY RESPONSE MONITORS/DEFIBRILLATORS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $100,000
Recommendation:
(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 Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the action; and
(2)      Accept the bid dated August 27, 2019, submitted by Stryker Sales Corporation in response to specifications for emergency response monitors/defibrillators, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year contract with Stryker Sales Corporation for an amount not-to-exceed $100,000. 

608k

TPA 164k

City Council 

10.    RESIGNATIONS, APPOINTMENTS, & REAPPOINTMENTS  

RESIGNATION OF DR. SONIA SINGLA FROM THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination) 97k

REAPPOINTMENT OF BETSY NATHANE TO THE URBAN FORESTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (City Nomination)

City Clerk/Secretary 

11.    APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

November 4, 2019 City Council November 4, 2019 Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission November 5, 2019 Special Meeting November 11, 2019 City Council November 11, 2019 Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

12.    RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 13,428	ClouseSpaniac Attorneys, representing J.S. Bicos Enterprises, Inc.; James S. Bicos Living Trust; James S. Bicos	Not stated
Claim No. 13,429	Reza Darvishi	$          134.67
Claim No. 13,430	Gabriela Arroyo	224.45

13.    PUBLIC HEARING SET 

         December 9, 2019, 7:00 p.m. - Consideration of an Extension of the Interim Urgency Ordinance of the City of Pasadena Temporarily Prohibiting Demolition and “Major Projects” Affecting Eligible, Undesignated Historic Resources  

14.    PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S CANNABIS REGULATIONS
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)    Find that the actions proposed in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), Common Sense Exemption; and 15301 (Existing Facilities); there are no features that distinguish this action from others in the exempt class, and there are no unique circumstances; and
(2)    Direct the City Attorney’s Office to prepare an ordinance to amend the Zoning Code to adopt the proposed City cannabis regulations with the findings as contained in attachment A of the agenda report. 

2199k

ATTACHMENTS A thru C 1090k

ATTACHMENT D 641k

ATTACHMENTS E1 thru E5 1386k

CORRESPONDENCE 7868k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 3420k

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

15.    APPROVAL OF THE KEY BUSINESS TERMS OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOAN AGREEMENT WITH THE SALVATION ARMY AND A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,000,000 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 66-UNIT PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROJECT AT 1000 E. WALNUT STREET
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the recommended actions do not constitute a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15004(b)(4) and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required;
(2)      Approve a budget amendment appropriating $1,000,000 from the Housing Successor Low Income Housing Asset Fund unappropriated fund balance to fund the proposed City loan through the Housing Department’s FY 2020 Operating Budget for The Salvation Army Hope Center project;
(3)      Approve the key business terms of an Affordable Housing Loan Agreement with the Salvation Army for the potential development of The Salvation Army Hope Center project at 1000 E. Walnut Street, as described in the agenda report; and
(4)      Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest, any and all documents necessary to effectuate the staff recommendation. 

1686k

ATTACHMENT A 187k

CORRESPONDENCE 163k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 555k

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

City Manager 

City Council 

First Reading:   

Second Reading:   

16.    Adopt “AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING DEMOLITION AND “MAJOR PROJECTS” AFFECTING ELIGIBLE, UNDESIGNATED HISTORIC RESOURCES” (Introduced by Councilmember Kennedy) 

329k

ORDINANCE 754k

17.    Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADOPTING TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, PARTS 1-12, INCORPORATING THE 2019 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE AND APPENDIX CHAPTERS C, D, H, I AND J; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE APPENDIX CHAPTERS H, J, AND V; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND APPENDIX CHAPTER 4 AND APPENDICES B THROUGH O; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; THE 2019 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE AND THE 2019 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE” (Introduced by Vice Mayor Hampton) 

485k

ORDINANCE 9448k