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LA REUNIÓN ESPECIAL DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL DEL 14 DE MARZO DE 2022 A LAS 4:00 P.M. TENDRÁ LUGAR ÚNICAMENTE POR VIDEOCONFERENCIA/TELECONFERENCIA.  

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tratando en el siguiente sitio web: 

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 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.

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SPECIAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION,
AND THE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN TRUSTEES

MARCH 14, 2022
Closed Session: 4:00 P.M.
Public Meeting: 4:45 P.M.
Public Hearings: 5:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

 

CLOSED SESSION – 4:00 P.M.

 

A.      CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

 Property:  710 N Transportation Corridor (property description on Page 10)

 Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment

 Agency negotiator: Cynthia Kurtz
 Negotiating Party: Caltrans

ACTION:  DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)

Name of Case: Marcussen v. American Golf Corp., City of Pasadena and Rose Bowl Operating Co.

LASC Case No.: 21STCV24423

ACTION:  DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

 

C.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)

Name of Case: Ramirez v. Scott, American Golf Corp., and City of Pasadena

LASC Case No.: 19STCV27378

ACTION:  DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

 

D.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Cynthia Kurtz and Alex Souto
Employee Organization: Pasadena Management Association


SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE


ACTION:   DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

 

E.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Cynthia Kurtz and Alex Souto
Employee Organization: Pasadena Police Officers Association


SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE


ACTION:  DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION

 

PUBLIC MEETING – 4:45 P.M.
ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

NOTE TO PUBLIC – PURSUANT TO BROWN ACT SPECIAL MEETING REQUIREMENTS, PUBLIC COMMENT IS LIMITED TO ITEMS ON THIS SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA

 

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.)

 City Manager/Executive Director

 1.        CONTRACT AWARD TO CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING, INC., FOR Union Street Two-Way Protected Bikeway (Cycle Track), FEDERAL AID
            PROJECT ATPCML-5064(089)
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT
-TO-EXCEED $7,685,000

            Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
            (1)       
Find the project proposed herein to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Section 15301 Existing Facilities and
            Section 15061(b)(3), the common sense exemption (formerly general rule), 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)
       
i) Accept the bid dated February 10, 2022, submitted by California Professional Engineering, Inc., in response to the project plans and specifications for Union Street Two-Way Protected Bikeway
            (Cycle Track) project, ii) reject all other bids received on November 30, 2021 and February 10, 2022, and iii) authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not
-to-exceed $7,685,000,
            which includes the base contract amount of $6,988,000 and a contingency of $697,000 to provide for any necessary change orders.


            STAFF REPORT 1749k

 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

           CORRESPONDENCE

         
         
 ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION
 

2.      CONTRACT AWARD TO IDS GROUP, INC., FOR ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR SEISMIC RETROFIT OF PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING AT CITY YARDS FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $279,400

Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:

(1)        Find the project proposed herein to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 5, 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; and

(2)        Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as a result of a competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with IDS Group, Inc., for
engineering and design services for Seismic Retrofit of the Public Works Building at the City Yard for a total amount not-to-exceed $279,400
which includes the base contract amount of $242,952 and a
contingency of $36,448 to provide for any necessary additional services.


STAFF REPORT 1339k

ATTACHMENT A 50k

TPA 74k

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

3.      RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AUTHORIZING STATE OF CALIFORNIA CANNABIS EQUITY ACT GRANT FUNDING
Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
       
Find that the action proposed herein is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule); and
(2)        Authorize the Director of Planning & Community Development to execute by electronic signature on behalf of the City of Pasadena an agreement with the Governor’s Office of Business and
 Economic Development for a $75,000 grant to conduct a cannabis equity assessment and assist the development of a local equity program.


STAFF REPORT 828k

RESOLUTION  360k

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

 

4.      ADOPTION OF SALARY RESOLUTIONS FOR NON-REPRESENTED NON-MANAGEMENT, NON-REPRESENTED MANAGEMENT, AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES

Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:

(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;
(2)      Adopt the Non-Represented Non-Management Salary Resolution;
(3)      Adopt the Non-Represented Management Salary Resolution; and
(4)     Adopt the Executive Management Salary Resolution.


STAFF REPORT1660k

RESOLUTION - NON-REP NON-MGMT 1904k

RESOLUTION - NON-REP MGMT 2147k

RESOLUTION - EXECUTIVE MGMT 5101k

             ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION
 

5.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2022 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) 2022 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget as detailed in Attachment A of the agenda report.

STAFF REPORT 2864k

ATTACHMENT A 456K

            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

 

6.      AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH THOMCO CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR VILLA PARKE COMMUNITY CENTER IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (NO. 32,037) FOR AN INCREASED
OF $640,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $3,620,000

Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
     
Find that the proposed action of amending an existing contract is not a “project” 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, is not subject to environmental review; and

(2)      Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32,037 with Thomco Construction, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $640,000 for a total amount not-to-exceed $3,620,000.

STAFF REPORT 1172k

             ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

 

7.      CONTRACT AWARD TO ACT 1 CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR WASHINGTON PARK COMMUNITY HOUSE AND RESTROOM PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $2,640,000

Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:

(1)        Find the contract proposed herein to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3,
pertaining to new construction or conversion of small structures, 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)        i) Accept the bid dated February 2, 2022, submitted by Act 1 Construction, Inc., in response to the plans and specifications for the Washington Park Community House and Restroom project,
ii) reject all other bids received, and iii) authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $2,640,000, which includes the base contract amount of $2,295,774 and a
contingency of $344,226 to provide for any necessary change orders.


STAFF REPORT 1766k

ATTACHMENT A  768k

             ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

8.        FINANCE COMMITTEE:  PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN FUND EXCHANGE WITH THE CITY OF HIDDEN HILLS
           Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
           (1)
     
Find this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3);
           (2)
     
Neither Competitive Bidding nor Competitive Selection are required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) and Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(A)(3), contracts with other
           governmental entities;
           (3)
     
Authorize the City Manager to execute a one-time agreement with the City of Hidden Hills to exchange $87,845 of Pasadena’s General Fund dollars currently dedicated for transit services
           for $117,127 of Hidden Hills Proposition A Local Return dollars to be used for Proposition A eligible transit operations, programs and projects in Pasadena;

           (4)
     
Appropriate $87,845 from the General Fund portion of the available fund balance in Fund 209 to account 20924043-811400 for the City’s portion of the fund exchange;
           (5)
     
Increase revenue by $117,127 in account 20824035-657400 for the City of Hidden Hill’s portion of the fund exchange; and
           (6)
     
Transfer $87,845 from the available fund balance in Fund 208 into the fund balance for Fund 209 for the City’s receiving fund to reimburse the donating fund and authorize staff to make
           necessary adjustments to the budget.

            STAFF REPORT 978k

         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

 
9.      FINANCE COMMITTEE:  QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT – QUARTER ENDING December 31, 2021
          Recommendation:
The agenda report is for information only.

        STAFF REPORT 2137k

        ATTACHMENT A 1932k

        ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

 
10.     FINANCE COMMITTEE: Approval of Business Terms of the SECOND AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT, LOAN and lease Agreement NO. 23,370 wITH
          BRIDGE HOUSING INC., including additional CITY Funding in an Amount not-to-exceed $2,000,000 for the development of the heritage square
          south permanent supportive housing project FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS SENIORS at 710 N. Fair Oaks Avenue

          Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
          (1)
       
Affirm the May 11, 2020, finding of the the City Council that the project discussed herein is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
           Public Resources Code
  §21080(b)(9); and California Code of Regulation, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, State CEQA Guidelines §15332, Class 32, In-Fill Development Projects, that there were no
          features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class and, therefore, there were no unusual circumstances, and affirm that there is no new information or changed circumstances that
          would require further environmental review;

          (2)
       
Approve a budget amendment appropriating $2,000,000 from the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund unappropriated fund balance to fund the proposed City loan through
          the Housing Department’s Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget for the Heritage Square South Project;

          (3)
       
Approve the business terms of a Second Amendment to Development, Loan and Lease Agreement with BRIDGE Housing Inc., for the development of the Heritage Square South Project,
           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.

          STAFF REPORT 1262k

         
ATTACHMENT A 75K

          ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION
 

11.    MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE:  AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PARKING CONCEPTS, INC., FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF
          THE PLAZA LAS FUENTES VALET PARKING SERVICES FOR THE WESTIN HOTEL IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$2,336,214
FOR A THREE-YEAR TERM
          Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
          (1)
     
Find that this action is exempt under 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)
     
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as the result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Parking Concepts Inc.,
          for the management and operation of the Plaza Las Fuentes valet parking services for the Westin Hotel in an amount
not-to-exceed $2,336,214 for three-years, which includes the base contract
          amount of $707,944 and a contingency of $70,794 per year to provide for any necessary change orders; and

          (3)
     
Authorize the City Manager to extend the term of the contract for two additional one-year terms as detailed in the report at the discretion of the City Manager. 

         STAFF REPORT 958k

         ATTACHMENT A 42k

         TPA 74K

         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION
 

City Council 

12.    RESIGNATIONS, APPOINTMENTS, & REAPPOINTMENTS 

RESIGNATION OF TERRY MADIGAN FROM THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (Tournament of Roses Nomination) 

        SUPPORTING MATERIAL 241k

ACTION:  ACCEPTED WITH REGRETS

APPOINTMENT OF C. SCOTT BOONE TO THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (At Large Nomination/District 2) 

ACTION:  APPROVED

APPOINTMENT OF JANE HADERLEIN TO THE SENIOR COMMISSION (Mayor Nomination) 

ACTION:  APPROVED

APPOINTMENT OF JOHN B. HOWE TO THE SOUTH LAKE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION (At Large Nomination/District 7) 

ACTION:  APPROVED

APPOINTMENT OF TARA L. NEWMAN TO THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (Mayor Nomination) 

ACTION:  APPROVED

City Attorney 

City Clerk/Secretary 

13a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

January 10, 2022

457 Deferred Compensation Plan Trustees

February 14, 2022

City Council

February 14, 2022

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

February 21, 2022

City Council

February 21, 2022

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

 ACTION:  APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
 

13b. RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA 

Claim No. 13,829

Rogers/Beltran LLP, representing Gyu Hyeon Lee

$                 25,000.00+

Claim No. 13,830

Downtown LA Law representing Armen Kajberouni

              1,000,000.00

Claim No. 13,831

Mercury Insurance as subrogee of Michael Liang

                    4,852.89

Claim No. 13,832

Paul DeJoseph C/O Beven & Brock Linda Bailey Property Manager

                    2,225.00

Claim No. 13,833

Fiona Wills

                    1,136.87

Claim No. 13,834

Carmen Lopez

                       500.00

Claim No. 13,835

Pacific Bell Telephone Company, DBA AT&T California (“AT&T”)

                    3,056.97

Claim No. 13,836

Mercury Insurance Company as subrogee of Leonard Laguna

                    2,291.69

Claim No. 13,837

First Group America/First Student

                       266.25

Claim No. 13,838

Chad Ryan Kroll

                  Not stated

Claim No. 13,839

Mercury Insurance as subrogee of Grace Ahn Baca

                    1,746.62

 ACTION:  RECEIVED AND FILED
 

13c.  PUBLIC HEARING SET

March 21, 2022, 5:00 p.m. – Landmark Designation for the property located at 801 South San Rafael Avenue

 ACTION:  PUBLIC HEARING SET
 

PUBLIC HEARING:
(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.)

14.    PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDED WATER RATE ADJUSTMENTS (See related Item No. 18)
          Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
          (1)
     
Find that the recommended adjustments to the water rates are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15273
          (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges);

          (2)
     
Open a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the recommended adjustments to the City of Pasadena (“City”) water rates:
         
            a.       
Increase the Commodity Charge to provide additional annual revenue of approximately $1.5 to $2.0 million, and increase the Distribution and Customer Charge (“D&C”) to provide
                                 additional annual revenue of $1.0 million, to be effective April 1, 2022 or as soon as practicable thereafter;

                      b.
       
Increase the Commodity Charge to provide additional annual revenue of approximately $1.8 million, the D&C to provide additional annual revenue of $1.0 million, and the
                                 Capital Improvement Charge (“CIC”) to provide additional annual revenue of $1.0 million, to be effective January 1, 2023 or as soon as practicable thereafter; and

                     
c.       
Amend the description of the CIC in the Water Rate Ordinance to eliminate reference to the “Water Distribution System” and add reference to the CIC rate to be applicable to
                                 all Water System capital expenditures; and

          (3)
     
Following the close of the Public Hearing, approve the aforementioned recommended water rate adjustments; and
          (4)
     
Direct the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the Water Rate Ordinance (“Ordinance”) implementing the changes to the water rates described in the agenda report.

          STAFF REPORT 2993k

          ATTACHMENT A 65k

          ATTACHMENT B 993k

          ATTACHMENT C 581k

          ATTACHMENT D 225k

          ATTACHMENT E 791k

          ATTACHMENT F 2691k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

          CORRESPONDENCE


         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION
 

15.     PUBLIC HEARING: QUASI-JUDICIAL ACTION - APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #6921 FOR APPROVAL OF A COMMERCIAL
          CANNABIS RETAILER AT 827 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD SUBMITTED BY INTEGRAL ASSOCIATES DENA. LLC AND HARVEST OF PASADENA, LLC AND (ZENT2021-00109
)
          Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         
(1)      Find that the proposed Conditional Use Permit: Cannabis Retailer application is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
          (Public Resources Code §21080(b)(9)); and the State Guidelines for the Implementation of CEQA (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, §15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities,
          and §15303, Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class; therefore, there are no unusual
          circumstances. This exemption applies to the operation and permitting of uses in existing structures where there is negligible or no expansion of use; and

          (2)
     
Uphold the Planning Commission’s decision approving Sweetflower Pasadena, LLC  “Conditional Use Permit: Cannabis Retailer” application (CUP #6921) subject to the Findings
          contained in Attachment A and the Conditions of Approval contained in Attachment B of the agenda report.         

          STAFF REPORT 3303k

  ATTACHMENT A 124k

 ATTACHMENT B 344k

 ATTACHMENT C 344k

  ATTACHMENT D 786k

 ATTACHMENT E 3340k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE


ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION
 

16.    PUBLIC HEARING: GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DIAGRAM AMENDMENT FOR LINCOLN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN (See related Item No. 19)
          Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
          (1)
       
Find that the project is consistent with the analysis in the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan Update Addendum to the 2015 Pasadena General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR),
          along with the EIR, and find that the Addendum properly discloses only minor technical changes or additions to the EIR, and none of the conditions triggering a subsequent or supplemental EIR are present,
          as set forth in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15164;
  
          (2)
       
Make the Findings for Approval for the General Plan Map Amendment of the Land Use Diagram; and
          (3)
       
Adopt a resolution approving the General Plan Map Amendment.       

          STAFF REPORT 1211k

          RESOLUTION  435k

ATTACHMENT A 545k

ATTACHMENT B 3522k

ATTACHMENT C  2628k

ATTACHMENT D 73030k

CORRESPONDENCE  FROM 02/07/2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3426k

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION
 

17.     PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS’ DECISION ON HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT #6838 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
          1820 LINDA VISTA AVENUE

          Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
          (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 §21080(b)(9); Administrative Code, Title 14, Chapter 3, §15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities); and

          (2)
       
Approve Hillside Development Permit #6838, with the required Findings in Attachment A and Conditions in Attachment B of the agenda report.

          STAFF REPORT  4685k

ATTACHMENT A 123k

ATTACHMENT B 146k

ATTACHMENT C 1608k

ATTACHMENT D 845k

ATTACHMENT E 38324k

ATTACHMENT F 34k

ATTACHMENT G 15128k

ATTACHMENT H 15116k

ATTACHMENT I  5997k

ATTACHMENT J 6315k

ATTACHMENT K 585k

ATTACHMENT L 484k

ATTACHMENT M 6488k

ATTACHMENT N  24190k

ATTACHMENT O 454k

ATTACHMENT P 5544k

ATTACHMENT Q 1007k

ATTACHMENT R 405k

ATTACHMENT S 115k

ATTACHMENT T  8769k

CORRESPONDENCE 33k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 5306k


CORRESPONDENCE PART 2 18130k

CORRESPONDENCE PART 3

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION, AMENDED TO INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL 2 FOOT SETBACK FOR THE PORTION OF THE STRUCTURE CLOSEST TO
                 THE APPELLANT'S PROPERTY, AND TO ADD LANDSCAPING BETWEEN THE TWO PROPERTIES
 

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.)

 

OLD BUSINESS:  None

 

REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

 City Manager 

City Council 

ORDINANCES                    

First Reading:   

18.    Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE WATER RATE ORDINANCE, TITLE 13, CHAPTER 13.20 OF
         THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE”
(See related Item 14)

         STAFF REPORT 574k

         ORDINANCE  2195K

ACTION:  INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAMPTON; CONDUCTED FIRST READING

19.    Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE) OF THE CITY OF PASADENA MUNICIPAL
          CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE LINCOLN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ESTABLISHED BY THE ZONING CODE, CHAPTER 17.20,
          SECTION 17.20.020 TO MODIFY THE BOUNDARIES OF THE LINCOLN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN, REDESIGNATE ZONES WITHIN THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA, AND REDESIGNATE
          ZONES FOR PARCELS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA”
(See related Item 16)

        
STAFF REPORT 458k

          ORDINANCE 5946k

          CORRESPONDENCE  FROM 02/07/2022 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3426k

ACTION:  INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAMPTON; CONDUCTED FIRST READING


Second Reading:  

20.    ADOPTION OF “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 8.66 TO TITLE 8 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED “ORGANICS
          RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL GENERATORS, HAULERS, TREATMENT FACILITIES, EDIBLE FOOD GENERATORS AND RECOVERY
          ORGANIZATIONS”
(Introduced by Councilmember Madison)

            STAFF REPORT 573

           ORDINANCE 8763k

          ACTION:  ADOPTED

INFORMATION ITEM

 

BRIEF REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES/REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

 

CLOSED SESSION – CONT.

 

Description of 710 N Transportation Corridor (Item A above) 

  For the purpose of this real property negotiation, the 710 N Transportation corridor is identified as three segments of Caltrans owned property, 1) the ditch, 2) the “wishbone” connection of Pasadena Avenue and St John Avenue, and   
 3) the existing sidewalk on the east side of Pasadena Ave from Bellefontaine Ave to Columbia Street.

 The Ditch
 
The ditch is identified as the Caltrans right-of-way generally bound by Union Street to the north, Pasadena Avenue to the east, California Boulevard to the south and St John Avenue and Havendale Drive to the west. This area includes  
 four bridge structures, Union Street, Colorado Blvd, Green Street and Del Mar Blvd. This area does not include the two parcels with residential and institutional tenants immediately north of California Boulevard. The ditch area is
 depicted on the attached map titled “Relinquishment Area – California Blvd to Union St” 

The Wishbone
 
The wishbone is comprised of the roadway and sidewalk connection of Pasadena Avenue and St John Ave generally between Bellefontaine Street on the north and Wigmore Drive on the south. It includes the existing roadway, 
 sidewalk, landscaping and unimproved areas of the transportation network associated with the following Caltrans owned property:

Caltrans Parcel Number

Existing Sidewalk/Transportation Network Associated with APN

41596

5719-006-901

48218

5719-024-910

48219

5719-024-904

48220

5719-024-901 / 5719-024-902

48223

5719-005-907

48224

5719-005-905

The existing sidewalk on the east side of Pasadena Ave from Bellefontaine Ave to Columbia Street
 
The existing sidewalk, driveways and landscaping extending up to 8-feet east of the Pasadena Ave roadway within the transportation network from Bellefontaine Street to Columbia Avenue along the following Caltrans owned property:

Caltrans Parcel Number

Existing Sidewalk/Transportation Network Associated with APN

48217

5719-024-909

48216

5719-024-908

48214

5719-024-907

48204

5719-023-900

48203

5719-023-901

48202

5719-023-902

48201

5719-023-903

48200

5719-023-904

48198

5719-023-905

48194

5719-020-904

48179

5719-012-901

48178

5719-012-903

48177

5719-012-904

48176

5719-012-905

48175

5719-012-906

48174

5719-012-907

48173

5719-012-908

48172

5719-012-909

48171

5719-012-910

48170

5317-003-904

47776

5317-003-903

48168

5317-003-902

48163

5317-003-900

The wishbone area and the existing sidewalk on the east side of Pasadena Ave from Bellefontaine Ave to Columbia Street is depicted on the attached drawings entitled 710 Project – Caltrans Jurisdiction Map City of Pasadena (2 sheets).

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

    

      

SCHEDULED

COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES

 

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, 2nd Floor)

March 15, 2022

April 19, 2022 (To be cancelled)

April 27, 2022 (Special meeting) 

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, 2nd floor)

March 14, 2022 (Special meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)

March 28, 2022 (To be cancelled)

April 11, 2022 (Special 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)

March 22, 2022 (Special meeting to commence at 2:00 p.m.)

April 26, 2022

May 24, 2022

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, 2nd Floor)

March 22, 2022

April 12, 2022

April 26, 2022

 

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Tyron Hampton, John J. Kennedy, Steve Madison) Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (Council Chamber, 2nd Floor)

March 16, 2022

April 20, 2022

May 18, 2022

 

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

  

March 21, 2022 

March 28, 2022 (To be cancelled) 

March 30, 2022 (Special Joint Meeting with L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger)

April 4, 2022 

April 11, 2022 

April 18, 2022 (To be cancelled) 

April 25, 2022 

May 2, 2022 

May 9, 2022 

May 16, 2022 

May 23, 2022 

May 30, 2022 (To be cancelled)  

June 6, 2022 (To be cancelled) 

June 13, 2022 

June 20, 2022 

June 27, 2022 

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING:  

March 21, 2022, 5:00 p.m. – Landmark Designation for the property located at 801 South San Rafael Avenue 

April 4, 2022, 5:00 p.m. – Submittal of Public Housing Agency Annual Plan (2022) to the U.S. Department Of Housing and Urban Development

 

April 25, 2022, 5:00 p.m. Renewal of the South Lake Avenue Property and Business Improvement District (SLA PBID)

 

COMMISSION VACANCIES 90k