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PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM ON MARCH 17, 2020, THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR APRIL 12, 2021 AT 4:30 P.M. WILL TAKE PLACE SOLELY BY VIDEOCONFERENCE/TELECONFERENCE.

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EN VIRTUD DE LA ORDEN EJECUTIVA N-29-20 EMITIDA POR EL GOBERNADOR GABIN NEWSOM EL 17 DE MARZO DE 2020, LA REUNIÓN DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL DEL 12 DE ABRIL DE 2021 A LAS 4:30 P.M. TENDRÁ LUGAR ÚNICAMENTE POR VIDEOCONFERENCIA/TELECONFERENCIA.

Para facilitar la participación del público en reuniones realizadas únicamente por medios electrónicos, la Ciudad aceptará comentarios del público de la siguiente manera:

1. Durante la reunión, los miembros del público pueden hacer comentarios públicos en vivo presentando una tarjeta de oratoria antes del inicio del comentario sobre el artículo que se está tratando en el siguiente sitio web:

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

APRIL 12, 2021
Public Meeting: 4:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 074594 FOR CREATION OF EIGHT AIR PARCELS FOR RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES AT 704 SOUTH MARENGO AVENUE         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)      Adopt a resolution to approve Final Tract Map No. 074594 for the creation of eight air parcels for residential condominium purposes; and
(2)      Authorize the City Clerk to execute the Certificate on the map showing the City’s approval of said map.
Recommendation of the Hearing Officer: The subject tentative map was approved on July 19, 2017 by the Subdivision Hearing Officer. The exercise of the right granted must be commenced within three years, or by July 19, 2020.       

          792k

RESOLUTION 198k

ATTACHMENT A 291k

ATTACHMENT B 84k

2.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH UNION STATION HOMELESS SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $980,514 TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLDS WHO RECEIVE A MAINSTREAM HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER
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), the “common sense” provision that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
(2)    Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services, with Union Station Homeless Services for implementation of the Mainstream Voucher Program in an amount not-to-exceed $980,514;
(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; and
(4)    Authorize the City Manager to extend the term of the contract and increase the not-to-exceed amount up to $200,000 based on the receipt of additional federal funding.

          1273k

            TPA 76k

3.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC., (ESRI) FOR AN ENTERPRISE LICENSE AGREEMENT OF GIS SOFTWARE
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)      Find that the proposed contract is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3);
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., (ESRI) for an Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) of GIS software in an amount not-to-exceed $400,000 for a period of three years beginning July 1, 2021. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(C), contracts for labor, material, supplies, or services available from only one vendor; and
(3)      Grant the proposed contract an exemption from the competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance, Chapter 4.08 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, pursuant to Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served.

         1265k

          TPA 70k

4.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2021 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)      Find that the proposed actions are not “projects” as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21065 and Section 15378(b)(4) and (5) of the State       
          CEQA Guidelines and, as such, are not subject to environmental review; and
(2)      Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget as detailed in Attachment A of the agenda report.

         3564k

        ATTACHMENT A 598k

        ATTACHMENT B 517k

5.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
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; and
(2)    Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2021 General Fee Schedule as detailed in the background section of the agenda report, which is retroactive to February 19, 2019 as discussed in the resolution.

824k

          RESOLUTION 660k

         ATTACHMENT A 425k

 6.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: PARKING PROGRAM FINANCIAL UPDATE
         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 15061(b)(3);
        (2)      Reinstate collection of citation late fees to be effective July 1, 2021; and
        (3)      Reinstate collection of zoning parking credits to be effective July 1, 2021 and authorize Department of Transportation to work with the Finance Department to develop repayment plans for past owed
                  fees.
        

        ATTACHMENT A 2219k

        ATTACHMENT B 1520k

City Council 

7.      RESIGNATIONS, APPOINTMENTS, & REAPPOINTMENTS 

VACATE THE INCUMBENCY OF BRENDA MORALES FROM THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination) 

VACATE THE INCUMBENCY OF CHRISTINA BUDAI FROM THE NORTHWEST COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination) 

APPOINTMENT OF VANESSA F. RODRIGUEZ TO THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (District 5 Nomination) 

APPOINTMENT OF KATIE YOUNG TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (District 5 Nomination) 

APPOINTMENT OF PATRICIA BARAJAS TAVERA TO THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (At Large Nomination/District 5) 

City Attorney 

8.      CONTRACT AWARD TO THOMSON REUTERS FOR ONLINE LEGAL RESEARCH (WESTLAW)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)    Find that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3);  
(2)    Authorize the City Attorney and/or City Manager to enter into a contract with Thomson Reuters for online research for three years in an amount not-to-exceed $312,028.60.  Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services; 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.

575k

                TPA 172k

 City Clerk/Secretary 

9.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

10.    RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA        

11.    PUBLIC HEARINGS SET        

May 3, 2021, 4:30 P.M. - City Manager’s Recommended Fiscal Year 2022 – 2026 Capital Improvement Program Budget and Adoption of Fiscal Year 2022 – 2026 Capital Improvement Program Budget 

       May 17, 2021, 4:30 P.M. - Annual Adoption of the Schedule of Taxes, Fees,     and Charges  

               June 7, 2020, 4:30 P.M. - Approval of the Annual Action Plan (2021-2022) and Related Funding Applications for the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs 

 12.    PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S CANNABIS REGULATIONS
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to April 19, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. 

 Economic Development and Technology Committee 

 Finance Committee 

13.    PROPOSED ACTIONS TO ADDRESS MOUNTING ARREARAGES IN UTILITY BILL COLLECTION; AUTHORIZE ONE-TIME COVID-RELIEF BILL CREDIT FOR ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS; AND AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2021 WATER AND POWER FUND OPERATING BUDGETS
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)      Find that the proposed actions are not projects 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 documents pursuant to CEQA are required;
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to increase the maximum one-time per year electric bill relief for low income customers facing shut-off for non-payment from $100 to $200;
(3)      Authorize the resumption of late fees and service shut-offs for non-payment commencing as follows:
            a.    Resume assessment of all late fees and penalties on City-provided services including but not limited to municipal services (water, power, refuse) and applicable taxes effective July 1, 2021;
            b.    Resume utility shut-offs for non-payment, consistent with City/utility policies and procedures, effective September 7, 2021, for large and medium commercial and October 4, 2021, for small
                   commercial and residential customers as described in the agenda report; or as soon as practical thereafter consistent with applicable law and executive orders issued by the Governor; and
(4)      Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Operating Budget to appropriate $2,400,000 and $800,000 from the unappropriated fund balance in the Light and Power Operating Fund (401) and the Water
           Operating Fund (402), respectively, for increases in utility bad debt expenses.

3170k

         ATTACHMENT A 493k

        SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
   
        CORRESPONDENCE 117k

        POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee      

14.    RECOMMENDATION TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE WITHIN 60 DAYS TO REQUIRE DISPOSABLE ACCESSORY FOOD SERVICE WARE TO BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)      Find that the Disposable Food Service Ware Opt-In ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) and also under Section 15308 as an action by a regulatory agency (the City of Pasadena) for the protection of the environment; and
(2)      Direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance within 60 days consistent with the provisions set forth in the agenda report.
Recommendation of the Municipal Services Committee: At the January 26, 2021 Zero Waste Update, members of the public asked the City to develop an ordinance requiring restaurants and other food service providers to allow their customers to opt-out from automatically receiving accessory food service ware (i.e. utensils, napkins, straws, condiments, etc.) for take-out and delivery orders. As a result of the request, the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) requested that staff draft an ordinance that would require accessory food service ware to be available only upon request for takeout, delivery, and third-party delivery applications. At the March 23, 2021 MSC meeting, the Committee recommended moving the ordinance to the full City Council for approval.The intent of the proposed Accessory Food Service Ware ordinance is to require customers affirmatively request these accessories rather than giving out the items with all orders. The City and County of Los Angeles are also developing a similar ordinance with input from the California Restaurant Association. 

1290k

 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 2862k

CORRESPONDENCE PART 2

POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

Public Safety Committee 

 City Manager 

15.    COMMENTS TO STATE HISTORICAL RESOURCES COMMISSION ON THE NOMINATION OF THE PASADENA AVENUE HISTORIC DISTRICT FOR LISTING IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to forward a recommendation to the State Historical Resources Commission in support of the listing of the Pasadena Avenue Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places (prepared and submitted by Shannon L. Papin of Common Bond Preservation on behalf of Pasadena Heritage), with technical comments outlined in the agenda report, including the additional comment provided by the Historic Preservation Commission at its April 6, 2021 meeting.
Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: At a special meeting on April 6, 2021, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council support the listing of the Pasadena Avenue Historic District in the National Register of Historic Places, with technical comments outlined in the agenda report and the additional comment that the property at 160 W. State Street be noted as a work of architect Arthur S. Heineman and that he be included in the list and biographies of significant architects in the registration form.

1853k

ATTACHMENT A 113k

ATTACHMENT B 123k

ATTACHMENT C 7009k

 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 194k

POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

 City Council 

 First Reading:  None

 Second Reading:  None 

 16.    REPORT ON CITY PROCUREMENT- CALENDAR YEARS 2020 AND 2019
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive the report on City procurement for calendar years 2020 and 2019.

2179k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 102k

POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING