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THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR OCTOBER 4, 2021 AT 4:30 P.M. WILL TAKE PLACE SOLELY BY VIDEOCONFERENCE/TELECONFERENCE.

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In order to facilitate public participation at meetings held solely by electronic means, the City will accept public comment in the following manner:

1. During the meeting, members of the public may provide live public comment by submitting a speaker card prior to the start of public comment on that item, at the following webpage:

If a public comment speaker wishes to speak on more than one agenda item, please indicate so on the online form (multiple item speakers will be handled according to the process posted on the agenda and as specified in the City Council meeting policy). Public comments are limited to 3 minutes each, and the Mayor and City Council may limit this time if reasonable under the circumstances.

2. Speaker Card Help Line: If a public comment speaker needs assistance in completing a speaker card, please call the City Clerk’s Office at: (626) 744-4124. Help line will open 30 minutes prior to the posted start time of the meeting.

After submitting a public speaker card, join the virtual meeting after the published start time with a computer, other electronic device, or by telephone. The same name or telephone number on the Speaker Card should be used for the virtual meeting in order to locate and unmute the speaker. Your phone call to the City Council meeting will be recorded as part of the City Council meeting. By staying on the line and making public comment during the City Council meeting, you are agreeing to have your phone call recorded.

3. Members of the public may submit correspondence of any length prior to the start of the meeting, at the following email address:

Correspondence will be forwarded to the City Council prior to the start of the meeting, posted online, and made part of the legislative record for the item.

TO HEAR A LIVE SPANISH TRANSLATION OF THE MEETING (LISTEN ONLY), PLEASE DIAL-IN 10 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE MEETING (4:20 P.M.):

IF YOU NEED A REASONABLE MODIFICATION OR ACCOMMODATION PURSUANT TO THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

BECAUSE YOU ARE UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE ELECTRONICALLY AS SET FORTH ABOVE, CONTACT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE

AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AT (626) 744-4124 OR CITYCLERK@CITYOFPASADENA.NET.

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LA REUNIÓN DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL DEL 4 DE OCTUBRE DE 2021 A LAS 4:30 P.M. TENDRÁ LUGAR ÚNICAMENTE POR VIDEOCONFERENCIA/TELECONFERENCIA.

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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:

Si un orador de comentario público desea hablar sobre más de un artículo del orden del día, le solicitamos que lo indique en el formulario en línea (los oradores sobre artículos múltiples se manejarán según el proceso publicado en la agenda y lo especificado en la política sobre las reuniones el Consejo Municipal). Los comentarios públicos se limitan a 3 minutos cada uno y el Alcalde y el Consejo Municipal pueden limitar este tiempo si lo consideran razonable para las circunstancias.

2. Línea de ayuda de la tarjeta de oratoria pública: Si un orador de comentario
   público necesita asistencia para completar su tarjeta, puede llamar a la Oficina del
     Secretario de la Ciudad al (626) 744-4124. La línea de ayuda abrirá 30 minutos
     antes del inicio de la reunión.

     Después de presentar una tarjeta de oratoria pública, únase a la reunión virtual a la hora de inicio publicada con una computadora, otro dispositivo electrónico o por
     teléfono. Debe usar el mismo nombre o número de teléfono de la tarjeta de oratoria para la reunión virtual de modo que se pueda ubicar y habilitar el audio para el
     orador. Su llamada telefónica a la reunión del Concejo Municipal se grabará como parte de la reunión del Concejo Municipal. Al permanecer en la línea y hacer
   comentarios públicos durante la reunión del Concejo Municipal, está aceptando que se grabe su llamada telefónica.

Número para ingresar a la reunión por teléfono: 1-669-900-6833, ID de la reunión: 161 482 446

3. Los miembros del público pueden enviar correspondencia de cualquier longitud antes del inicio de la reunión a la siguiente dirección de correo electrónico:

La correspondencia se enviará al Consejo Municipal antes del inicio de la reunión, se publicará en línea, y se incorporará al registro legislativo sobre el artículo.

PARA ACCEDER A UNA TRADUCCIÓN EN VIVO DE LA REUNIÓN EN ESPAÑOL (SOLO AUDIO), LLAME 10 MINUTOS ANTES DEL INICIO DE LA REUNIÓN (4:20 PM) AL

SI NECESITA UNA ADAPTACIÓN O MODIFICACIÓN RAZONABLE EN VIRTUD DE LA LEY DE ESTADOUNIDENSES CON DISCAPACIDAD

PORQUE NO PUEDE PARTICIPAR EN FORMA ELECTRÓNICA SEGÚN LO DESCRITO ANTERIORMENTE, COMUNÍQUESE CON LA OFICINA DE LA SECRETARÍA MUNICIPAL

AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
|PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Public Meeting: 4:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

PUBLIC MEETING – 4:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public comment will be limited to a total of 20 minutes at the beginning of the meeting and will continue at the conclusion of the meeting, if necessary. Comments are limited to 3 minutes each, and the Mayor may limit this time if reasonable under the circumstances. The City Council may not discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda, except that members of the City Council or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising public testimony rights (Government Code Section 54954.2).

CONSENT CALENDAR

(The Consent Calendar consists of routine items which will be approved by one motion and one vote unless removed for separate discussion. There will be one opportunity for public comment on all consent items. Comments are limited to 3 minutes each, and the Mayor may limit this time if reasonable under the circumstances.)

1.    PURCHASE ORDER TO MERIDIAN RAPID DEFENSE GROUP, LLC FOR ANTI-TERRORISM VEHICLE BARRIERS NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $82,952
        Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
       (1)      Find that the project proposed in the agenda report is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA applies only to
        projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment;
        (2)    Authorize a purchase order with Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC (DBA Meridian Rental Group) for 8 Anti-Terrorism Vehicle Barriers, trailer, and a hauler for an amount not-to-exceed $82,952.
        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)    It is further recommended that the City Council grant the proposed purchase 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.

2220k

        TPA 86k

        SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

      CORRESPONDENCE

2.     AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT (LASD) FOR SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR
        ROSE PARADE AND ROSE BOWL GAME ACTIVITIES
        Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)      Find the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(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 enter into a contract, not-to-exceed $1,900,000 per year, with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for supplemental law enforcement services for the Rose
        Parade and the Rose Bowl Game, for a period of five years not-to-exceed $9,500,000; and
        (3)   The proposed contract is exempt from competitive bidding and competitive selection pursuant to City Charter, Section 1002(H), and Pasadena Municipal Code, Section 4.08.049(A)(3), contracts
        with other government entities.

888k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE

3.     AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH DENIKA KING AND GINA ACUNA FOR FILM MONITORING SERVICES FOR THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
        DEPARTMENT, CULTURAL AFFAIRS DIVISION
        Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)      Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule);
        (2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for Film Monitoring Services following a competitive selection process, pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.047 for an amount
        not-to-exceed $120,000 or a two-year period, whichever occurs first, with Denika King; and
        (3)    Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for Film Monitoring Services following a competitive selection process, pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.047, for an amount
        not-to-exceed $120,000 or a two-year period, whichever occurs first, with Gina Acuna.

938k

ATTACHMENT A 64k

TPA 173k

4.     LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LETTER TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CITIZENS REDISTRICTING COMMISSION, ADVOCATING FOR THE
        PRESERVATION OF THE TRI-CITY COMMUNITIES OF PASADENA, BURBANK AND GLENDALE WITHIN COUNTY SUPERVISORIAL DISTRICT 5 DURING THE 2021 REDISTRICTING
        PROCESS
        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) the general rule that CEQA only applies to
        projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
        (2)    Authorize the Mayor to sign letters to the Los Angeles County Citizens Redistricting Commission advocating for the preservation of the tri-city communities of Pasadena, Burbank and Glendale
        within their County Supervisorial District 5 during the 2021 redistricting process.
        Recommendation of the Legislative Policy Committee: On September 28, 2021, the Legislative Policy Committee unanimously recommended to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter to the Los
        Angeles County Citizens Redistricting Commission, advocating for the preservation of the tri-city communities of Pasadena, Burbank and Glendale within County Supervisorial District 5 during the
        2021 redistricting process.

1572k

ATTACHMENT 1 747k

5.     MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA ARREARAGE PAYMENT PROGRAM AND A RESOLUTION APPROVING
        PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA WATER AND WASTEWATER ARREARAGE PAYMENT PROGRAM
        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) (Common Sense Exemption);
        (2)      Adopt a resolution approving participation in the California Arrearage Payment Program; and
        (3)      Adopt a resolution approving participation in the California Water and Wastewater Arrearage Payment Program.

1623k

RESOLUTION - ARREARAGE PAYMENT PROGRAM 841k

RESOLUTION - WATER AND WASTEWATER ARREARAGE PAYMENT PROGRAM 563k

6.     CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW THE CITY COUNCIL, ALL OF ITS SUBORDINATE BODIES, AND ALL OF ITS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION BOARDS AND THEIR
        SUBORDINATES BODIES, TO MEET REMOTELY PURSUANT TO THE BROWN ACT AS AMENDED BY ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 361
        Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)      Find that this action is exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the “common sense”
        exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment;
        (2)      Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of the City Council, all City subordinate bodies, and all City non-profit corporation
        Boards and their subordinate bodies, for the period October 4 – November 3, 2021.

924k

RESOLUTION 680k

PUBLIC HEARING: None
(Comments are limited to 3 minutes each, and the Mayor may limit this time if reasonable under the circumstances. There will be one opportunity for public comment for those speakers who wish to speak on more than one public hearing.)

MULTIPLE AGENDA ITEM COMMENT
(There will be one opportunity for public comment for those speakers who wish to speak on more than one item of business on the agenda, excluding public hearings. Comments are limited to 3 minutes each, and the Mayor may limit this time if reasonable under the circumstances.)

8.     APPROVE AND ADOPT THE 2020 WATER SYSTEM AND RESOURCES PLAN
        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 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies; and
        (2)    Approve and adopt the 2020 Water System and Resources Plan.
        Recommendation of the Municipal Services Committee: On September 28, 2021, the Municipal Services Committee (“MSC”) unanimously recommended the 2020 Water System and Resources
        Plan be adopted by the City Council. The MSC also recommended that Pasadena Water and Power Department (“PWP”) work closely with the Raymond Basin Management Board (“RBMB”) in
        developing policies, programs, and projects that address the safe-yield (amount of water that can be withdrawn from the basin without producing an adverse effect) and measures that would help the
        basin levels stabilize and recover. PWP should provide updates to MSC every six months on progress achieved with Raymond Basin activities.

3668k

        ATTACHMENT 1 56058k

        ATTACHMENT 2 478k

        ATTACHMENT 3 2927k

        SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

      CORRESPONDENCE PART 1 16383k

      CORRESPONDENCE PART 2 10979k

      POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

9.     AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH SHOTSPOTTER TO PURCHASE A SHOTSPOTTER SUBSCRIPTION IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $640,000 OVER A
        THREE YEAR PERIOD
        Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)    Find that the proposed contract is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378; as the activity
        will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment;
        (2)    Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Operating Budget by appropriating $220,000 from unappropriated fund balance in the Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund 201;
        (3)    Authorize a purchase order with ShotSpotter for the purchase of a subscription to the ShotSpotter system which includes the necessary equipment, service initiation, onboarding and annual
        subscription fees in an amount not-to-exceed $640,000 over a period of three years. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(f), for contracts for professional and
        unique services; and
        (4)    It is further recommended that the City Council grant the proposed contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B)
        contracts for with the City’s best interests are served.

        1276k

        TPA 87k

        CORRESPONDENCE FROM PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE - SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 4838k

        CORRESPONDENCE FROM CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 3700k

      SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

      CORRESPONDENCE 15292k

      POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

10.    CONSIDERATION OF DIRECTION RELATED TO GAS-POWERED LEAF BLOWING MACHINES
         Recommendation: It is recommended, that following a staff presentation and City Council discussion, the City Council either:
         (1)      Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to amend Title 9 (Public Peace, Morals and Welfare) of the Pasadena Municipal Code to prohibit the use of gas-powered leaf blowing
         machines within Pasadena;
         (2)      Refer the matter to the Public Safety Committee for further consideration;
         (3)      Provide City staff with direction on the matter; or
        (4)      Take no action.

1569k

         ATTACHMENT A 71k

         ATTACHMENT B 25024k

         ATTACHMENT C 943k

         ATTACHMENT D 3440k

         CORRESPONDENCE 455k

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

       CORRESPONDENCE PART 1 8948k

       CORRESPONDENCE PART 2 11481k

11.    Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADDING SECTION 2.05.230 (NO CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMIT) TO TITLE 2 (ORGANIZATION AND
         ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE i (cITY cOUNCIL AND ITS ADJUNCT RESPONSIBILITIES), CHAPTER 2.05 (CITY COUNCIL) TO THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE”

1755k

         ORDINANCE 280k

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

       CORRESPONDENCE 2704k

12.    PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW OF A NEW 112-UNIT SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 280 RAMONA ST / 279 EAST HOLLY STREET
         Recommendation: This report is intended to provide information to the City Council; no action is required.

2850k

         ATTACHMENT A 755k

         ATTACHMENT B 81k

         ATTACHMENT C 44229k

         CORRESPONDENCE FROM CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 2143k

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

       CORRESPONDENCE 219k

A.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
         Name of Case: Pasadena Tournament of Roses v. City of Pasadena
         US Court of Appeals, 9^th Circuit, Case No. 21-55856

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE with Labor Negotiator pursuant to
         Government Code Section 54957.6
         City Representative: Victor Gordo
         Position: City Manager

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair Tyron Hampton, Steve Madison, Jess Rivas, 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, 2^nd Floor)

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

October 25, 2021 (Special Finance/Audit Committee meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Madison, Mayor Victor M. Gordo, 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)

MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Andy Wilson, Tyron Hampton, Jess Rivas, Felicia Williams)
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, 2^nd Floor)

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Tyron Hampton, John J. Kennedy, Steve Madison)
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, 2^nd Floor)

October 18, 2021, 4:30 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: Appeal of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ Decision on Conditional Use Permit No. 6816 Regarding the Property Located at 1827 East Villa Street

October 18, 2021, 5:00 p.m. - Appeal of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ Decision on Hillside Development Permit No. 6838 Regarding the Property Located at 1820 Linda Vista Avenue

September 20, 2021	City Council
September 20, 2021	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

Claim No. 13,766	Michael Higgins	$ 25,000.00+
Claim No. 13,767	Clerkin, Sinclair & Mahfouz, LLP, representing United Services Automobile Association (A Reciprocal Inter-Insurance Exchange) as subrogee for Todmund Cole	3,773.43
Claim No. 13,768	Dan Streeter, Jr., Esq, representing Adam Vena	25,000.00+
Claim No. 13,769	Kemper Services Group as subrogee for Silvia Carolina Posada Vargas	6,809.63
Claim No. 13,770	Shahan Der Ohannesian / Lee’s Hoaie House	2,200.00
Claim No. 13,771	Steven Brahy	175.00
Claim No. 13,772	Dr. Rehana Hethumuni	3,500.00