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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND

THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Closed Session: 3:45 P.M.
Public Meeting: 4:30 P.M.
Public Hearings: 5:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

 

CLOSED SESSION – 3:45 P.M.

 

A.       SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
  pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

 
Property: 1383 Prime Court
  Under negotiation: Price and terms

  Agency negotiator: Miguel Márquez

  Negotiating Party: Daniel Freedman
 

ACTION:  DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

  B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
          
Name of Case:
DC Lake Holdings, LLC v. City of Pasadena
           LASC Case No.: 19STCP04588

            ACTION:  DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

  C.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Anticipated litigation significant exposure to potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (one case)

            ACTION:  DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

PUBLIC MEETING – 4:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS

NOTE TO PUBLIC:  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.      AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION ROUND 4 FUNDING WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUSINESS, CONSUMER SERVICES AND HOUSING AGENCY
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 per 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 submittal of an application to apply for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 4 funding for eligible programs and activities that serve people experiencing homelessness; and 
(3)
     
Authorize the City Manager to certify or execute, and the City Clerk to attest, the application and all other documents, agreements and amendments related to the application and subsequent State award.

STAFF REPORT 

 ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

  2.      ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES FOR WATER AND POWER PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TO SUPERSEDE A
           PRIOR RESOLUTION

           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 designating the General Manager and Assistant General Manager of the Water and Power Department as primary and alternate Authorized/Designated Representatives, or any title variation thereof, for any
           and all mandated or voluntary Water and Power programs that require compliance with laws and regulations, and supersede a prior resolution.


          STAFF REPORT

          ATTACHMENT A

          RESOLUTION

            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

  3.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A FIBER LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
           Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
           (1)     
Find that the following proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) (Existing Facilities); and 
           (2)     
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year fiber lease agreement with the California Institute of Technology for use of City fiber, resulting in up to $94,521 in revenue to the City, with the option for the City Manager to
           extend the agreement for one five-year period at an amount of up to an additional $94,521 in revenue.

             STAFF REPORT

             ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

  4.      CONTRACT AWARD TO SELECT ELECTRIC, INC., FOR Intelligent transportation system phase I – parking guidance system, federal-aid project number hplul – 5064 (092) FOR AN
           AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $577
,273
           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, existing
           facilities,
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 October 12, 2022, submitted by Select Electric, Inc., in response to the project plans and specifications for Intelligent Transportation System Phase I – Parking Guidance System, reject all other bids
           received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $577
,273, which includes the base contract amount of $524,794
and a contingency of $52,479 to provide for any necessary change
           orders.

 STAFF REPORT

ATTACHMENT A


ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

  5.      PURCHASE ORDER AWARD TO JAM SERVICES, INC., FOR PROCUREMENT OF ADA-COMPLIANT AUDIBLE PEDESTRIAN PUSH BUTTONS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $131,020
           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, existing
           facilities, 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 August 29, 2022, submitted by Jam Services, Inc., in response to the project specifications for Procurement of ADA Audible Pedestrian Push Buttons; reject all other bids received; and, authorize the City
           Manager to enter into a contract
not-to-exceed $131,020,
which includes the base contract amount of $119,109 and a contingency of $11,911 to provide for any necessary change orders.

           STAFF REPORT

            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

  6.      CONTRACT AWARD TO CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY FOR TITLE AND ESCROW SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $100,000
           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 State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), 15378, and as
           such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; and

           (2)
     
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as a result of the competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Chicago Title Company for title and escrow services for
           a two-year term not-to-exceed $40,000, with the option of three additional one-year extensions combined options not-to-exceed $60,000, subject to the approval of the City Manager, for a total contract length of five years or until
           $100,000 is expended, whichever comes first.
Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services.

           STAFF REPORT

             ATTACHMENT A

            TPA


            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

  7.      APPROVAL OF PASADENA FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION SALARY SCHEDULE
           Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
           (1)
     
Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption); and
           (2)
     
Approve a salary schedule for Pasadena and the Pasadena Fire Management Association effective December 19, 2022.

            STAFF REPORT

            ATTACHMENT 1


            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

  8.      CONTRACT AWARDS TO CPS; CAROLINA CARO; ZIKSANA CONSULTING AND CENTER FOR NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT FOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-
           EXCEED $840,000

           Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
           (1)
     
Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption);
           (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 Cooperative Personnel Services (CPS) for Training and
           Development Services for a total amount not-to-exceed $350,000 over a five-year term with the option to extend the contract by two optional one-year extension periods. The value of each optional one-year extension period is not-to-
           exceed $70,000;

           (3)
     
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 Carolina Caro for Training and Development Services for
           a total amount not-to-exceed $150,000 over a five-year term with the option to extend the contract by two optional one-year extension periods. The value of each optional one-year extension period is not-to-exceed $30,000;
          
(4)      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 Ziksana Consulting for Training and Development
           Services for a total amount not-to-exceed $50,000 over a five-year term with the option to extend the contract by two optional one-year extension periods. The value of each optional one-year extension period is not-to-exceed
           $10,000; and

           (5)
     
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 Center for Nonprofit for Training and Development
           Services for a total amount not-to-exceed $50,000 over a five-year term with the option to extend the contract by two optional one-year extension periods. The value of each optional one-year extension period is not-to-exceed
           $10,000.

           STAFF REPORT

           ATTACHMENT A

           TPA


            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

  9.      AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN OFFICE LEASE RENEWAL WITH PASADENA’S DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PASADENA LIBRARIES & INFORMATION SYSTEMS AT 221 E. WALNUT STREET
           SUITES 199, 210, AND 229 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,773,485

           Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
           (1)
     
Find that the leasing of 221 E. Walnut Street, Suites 199, 210 and 229 is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301
           (Existing Facilities); there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and

           (2)
     
Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease amendment for the office space located at 221 E. Walnut Street, Suites 199, 210 and 229 incorporating the terms and conditions generally described in the agenda report, and to
           execute any other related agreements necessary to effectuate the transaction including non-substantial revisions.

           STAFF REPORT

           TPA


            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

  10.    INFORMATIONAL ITEM: PASADENA LOCAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO THE MONKEYPOX (MPX) VIRUS
           Recommendation
:
The agenda report is for information only; no City Council action is required at this time.

           STAFF REPORT

            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

   11.    ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION EXEMPTING THE SALE OF THE REAL PROPERTY AT 1383 PRIME COURT
           FROM THE SURPLUS LAND ACT
 

            Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission:

            (1)
     
Find that adopting the proposed Resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption) and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15312 (surplus
            government property sales); and
 

            (2)
     
Adopt a resolution finding that real property owned by the Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission located in the City of Pasadena at 1383 Prime Court, and identified as
            APN 5848-028-900, is exempt from the Surplus Land Act, and taking related actions.

            STAFF REPORT

            RESOLUTION
 

            SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

            CORRESPONDENCE


            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

  12.    TWO CONTRACT AWARDS: 1) THE PROPERTY SCIENCES GROUP, INC., AND 2) NORRIS REALTY ADVISORS FOR COMMERCIAL APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR A COMBINED TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-
            EXCEED $125,000

            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 State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), 15378, and as
            such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project;

            (2)
     
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional contract, as a result of competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with The Property Sciences Group, Inc., for
            commercial appraisal services for a two-year term not-to-exceed a combined commercial appraisal services amount of $50,000, with three additional one-year extensions not-to-exceed a combined commercial appraisal services
            amount of $75,000, subject to the approval of the City Manager, for a maximum total contract length of five years or until the combined budgeted commercial appraisal services amount of $125,000 is expended, whichever comes
            first (all contract amounts are subject to be reduced, without notice, based upon actual expenditures to the other contract for the same services); and

            (3)
     
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional contract (to be designated as a back-up vendor to provide required services in the event that The Property Sciences Group, Inc., is unable to deliver requested services   
            within a reasonable time frame), as a result of competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Norris Realty Advisors,
for commercial appraisal services for a two-year term not-to-
            exceed a combined commercial appraisal services amount of $50,000, with three additional one-year extensions not-to-exceed a combined commercial appraisal services amount of $75,000, subject to the approval of the City
            Manager, for a maximum total contract length of five years or until the combined budgeted commercial appraisal services amount of $125,000 is expended, whichever comes first (
all contract amounts are subject to be reduced,
            without notice, based upon actual expenditures to the other contract for the same services).
 

             STAFF REPORT

             ATTACHMENT A

             TPA


            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

  13.    CONTRACT AWARD TO THE PROPERTY SCIENCES GROUP, INC., FOR RESIDENTIAL APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $75,000
            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 State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), 15378, and as
            such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; and

            (2)
     
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as a result of competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with the Property Sciences Group, Inc., for residential appraisal
            services for a two-year term not to exceed $30,000, with the option of three additional one-year extensions not-to-exceed $45,000, subject to the approval of the City Manager, for a maximum total contract length of five years, or until
            $75,000 is expended, whichever comes first.
 


           
STAFF REPORT

            ATTACHMENT A

            TPA


            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

  14.    CONTRACT AWARD TO OVERLAND, PACIFIC & CUTLER, LLC FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $100,000
            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 State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), 15378, and as
            such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; and

            (2)
       
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional contract, as a result of competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Overland, Pacific & Cutler, LLC for Right-of-
            Way Services for a two years not-to-exceed $40,000, with three optional one-year extensions not-to-exceed $60,000, subject to the approval of the City Manager, for a maximum total contract length of five years or until $100,000 is
            expended, whichever comes first.
Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services. 

             STAFF REPORT

             ATTACHMENT A

             TPA


            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

  15     APPROVAL OF THE KEY BUSINESS TERMS OF A DEVELOPMENT AND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL COMMUNITY RENAISSANCE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN AFFORDABLE
            HOUSING PROJECT FOR SENIORS ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 280 RAMONA STREET

            Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
            (1)   
Acknowledge that the Design Commission found that the proposed housing development project, as described in the agenda report, is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15332,
            (Class 32) “in-fill development projects” and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances;

            (2)   
Find that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment, pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), as set forth in the attachment of the agenda report, Environmental
            Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact;

            (3)    Find that the provision of affordable housing for seniors on City-owned property serves a public purpose;
            (4)   
Approve the key business terms, as described in the agenda report, of the proposed Development and Lease Agreement with National Community Renaissance of California; and
            (5)   
Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the staff recommendation.

             STAFF REPORT

             ATTACHMENT A

             ATTACHMENT B

  
             SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

            CORRESPONDENCE


            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

  16.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT WITH AME BUILDERS, INC., DBA AME ROOFING (NO. 32245) FOR ALLENDALE LIBRARY ROOF REPLACEMENT AND RETROFIT FOR AN INCREASE OF   
            $147,647 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $446,487 AND AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET

           Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
            (1)
     
Find 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, are not subject to environmental review;

            (2)
     
Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32245 with AME Builders, Inc., dba AME Roofing by $147,647 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $446,487. It is further recommended, to the extent this might be viewed as
            a separate project which should be competitively bid, the City Council exempt this transaction from competitive bidding based on this action serving the best interest of the City; and

            (3)
     
Amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvement Program Budget by appropriating $200,000 in Charter Capital Fund to the Allendale Library Roof Replacement and Retrofit (71903) project.

            STAFF REPORT
 

            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

  17.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: APPROPRIATE $150,000 TO THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2023 OPERATING BUDGET AND AMEND CONTRACT NO. 31272 WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOUSING
            RIGHTS CENTER FOR TENANT-LANDLORD COUNSELING SERVICES

            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 per Section 15061(b)(3), the “common sense” provision that CEQA only applies to
            projects that may have an effect on the environment;

            (2)
     
Amend the Housing Department’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Operating Budget by appropriating $150,000 from the unappropriated fund balance of the Other Housing Fund (238);
            (3)
     
Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 31272 with Southern California Housing Rights Center to increase the total contract value by $150,000 through June 30, 2024 for a not-to-exceed amount of $322,000 for
            continued tenant/landlord related services; and

            (4)
     
To the extent the amendments could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, grant the contract an exemption pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 4.08.049(B),
            contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. This transaction is exempt from competitive bidding per PMC Section 4.08.030 and City Charter Section 1002(F) based on contracts for professional or unique services.

             STAFF REPORT

            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

  18.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT – QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,2022
            Recommendation
:
The agenda report is for information only; no action is required at this time.

             STAFF REPORT

            ATTACHMENT A


            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

  19.    MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A POWER SALES CONTRACT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY (“SCPPA”) FOR SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC
            ENERGY AND BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE FROM SAPPHIRE SOLAR, LLC FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT

            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); and
            (2)
       
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Southern California Public Power Authority (“SCPPA”) without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) (Contracts with other
            governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies, or services), for the purchase of renewable energy and capacity from Sapphire
Solar, LLC that includes daily delivery of a maximum of 39 megawatts (“MW”) of
            solar photovoltaic energy and up to four hours of dispatchable battery energy storage not-to-exceed 19.67 MW during a 20-year contract term beginning December 31, 2026; and

            (3)
       
Grant the proposed contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(A)(3) Contracts with other governmental entities.

           
STAFF REPORT

            CORRESPONDENCE


            SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

            CORRESPONDENCE


            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

City Council

 

  20.    RESIGNATIONS, APPOINTMENTS, & REAPPOINTMENTS 

RESIGNATION OF VALINDA BOWENS FROM THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (District 3 Nomination) 

ACTION:  ACEPTED WITH REGRETS

RESIGNATION OF JASON LYON FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 12, 2022 (District 7 Nomination) 

SUPPORTING MATERIAL

ACTION:  ACEPTED WITH REGRETS

APPOINTMENT OF STEPHANIE NAVA-ANGELES TO THE NORTHWEST COMMISSION (District 5 Nomination)

ACTION:  APPROVED

APPOINTMENT OF DARIN BEAMAN TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (Rose Villa-Oakdale Landmark District Nomination)

ACTION:  APPROVED 

City Attorney 

City Clerk/Secretary 

  21a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

September 29, 2022

City Council

October 3, 2022

City Council

October 3, 2022

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

October 10, 2022

City Council

October 10, 2022

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

October 17, 2022

City Council

October 17, 2022

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

              ACTION:  APPROVED AS SUBMITTED

  21b.
RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA

Claim No.

Claimant

Claim Amount

2023-0125

Andrew Mello

$          1,012.29

2023-0126

SubroClaims, Inc. o/b/o Geico Insurance a/s/o David Soetojo

            1,937.33

2023-0127

Mercury Insurance a/s/o Kimberly Potter

          10,000.00+

2023-0128

Kimberly Potter

          25,000.00+

2023-0129

Mercury Insurance

            3,577.86

2023-0130

Tony Harris

            7,000.00

2023-0131

Jane Rickert

            1,848.51

2023-0132

Erik Santana

          25,000.00+

2023-0133

David King Sinatra

          25,000.00+

2023-0134

Ruben Assatourian

            2,991.23

2023-0135

USAA a/s/o Brian Gilman

            3,616.78

2023-0136

Steven Belzer

          25,000.00+

ACTION:  RECEIVED AND FILED



 21c.
  PUBLIC HEARINGS SET     

        December 5, 2022, 5:00 p.m.
Application to Designate a Two-Story Single-Family Residence at 781 S. Grand Avenue as a Landmark 

       
ACTION:  PUBLIC HEARING SET

        December 5, 2022, 5:00 p.m. Application to Designate the Mount Olive Lutheran Church At 1118 North Allen Avenue as a Landmark

        ACTION:  PUBLIC HEARING SET

        December 5, 2022, 5:00 p.m. Application to Designate the James L. Lee Residence at 673 South Los Robles as a Landmark

        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.)

 

  22.    PUBLIC HEARING: SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUNDS
            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 per Section 15061(b)(3), the “common sense” provision that CEQA only applies to      
            projects that may have an effect on the environment;

            (2)
     
Approve the submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) of a Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan (2022-2023) as described in the agenda report for the reprogramming of
            $1,416,073 in HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) entitlement funds; and

            (3)
     
Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest, the grant applications, certifications, and any and all other documents deemed necessary by HUD to obtain the allocation of the aforementioned federal
            entitlement funds.
   
            STAFF REPORT

             POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

             ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

 
23.    PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS’ DECISION REGARDING A DETERMINATION THAT AN APPLICATION FOR CONCEPT DESIGN REVIEW IS INCOMPLETE FOR A PROJECT    
           AT  141 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE

           Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
           (1)
     
Uphold the Board of Zoning Appeals’ decision and the determination that the Concept Design Review application is incomplete.

            STAFF REPORT

            ATTACHMENT A

            ATTACHMENT B

            ATTACHMENT C

            ATTACHMENT D

            ATTACHMENT E


            SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

            CORRESPONDENCE


            POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

 

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: 

  24.    ADOPTION OF THE REVISED 2022 EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT POLICY (To be heard at 4:30 p.m., or thereafter)
            Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
            (1)     
Find that the proposed Revised Early Child Development Policy is not a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378; 
            (2)
     
Adopt the Revised 2022 Early Child Development Policy attached to the agenda report; and
            (3)     
Direct the City Manager to return during the first quarter of 2023 with recommendations for the implementation of key initial activities and areas of recommendation contained within the Revised 2022 Early Child Development
            Policy.

           STAFF REPORT

            ATTACHMENT A

            CORRESPONDENCE


             POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

            ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

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: None 

Second Reading: None 

INFORMATION ITEM: None

BRIEF REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES/REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

CLOSED SESSION – CONTINUED

 

D.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
         and CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
         Employee Title and Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney/City Prosecutor

         City Representative: Victor Gordo

        ACTION:  DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

E.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
         and CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
         Employee Title and Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk
         Ci
ty Representative: Victor Gordo

        ACTION:  DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME


F.     
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
         Agency Designated Representatives: Miguel Márquez and Tiffany Jacobs-Quinn
         Employee Organization: Pasadena Fire Management Association

        ACTION:  DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

 

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)

November 15, 2022 (special meeting to commence at 4:30 p.m.)

December 20, 2022

January 17, 2023

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Tyron Hampton, 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)

November 14, 2022 (special meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)

November 28, 2022 (to be cancelled)

December 12, 2022 (to be cancelled)

 

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Madison, Gene Masuda, Jess Rivas) 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)

 November 22, 2022 (to be cancelled)

December 27, 2022

January 24, 2023

 

MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Andy Wilson, Tyron Hampton, Justin Jones, 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)

 November 22, 2022 (to be cancelled)

December 13, 2022 (to be cancelled)

December 27, 2022 (to be cancelled)

 

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Tyron Hampton, Justin Jones, 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)

 November 16, 2022

December 21, 2022

January 18, 2023

   

 

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

 

 

November 21, 2022 

November 28, 2022 (To be cancelled) 

December 5, 2022 

December 12, 2022 (City Council organizational meeting) 

December 19 (To be cancelled) 

December 26 (To be cancelled) 

January 2, 2023 (To be cancelled) 

January 9, 2023 

January 16, 2023 (To be cancelled) 

January 23, 2023 

January 30, 2023 

February 6, 2023 

February 13, 2023 (To be cancelled)  

February 20, 2023 (To be cancelled)

February 27, 2023

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:   

November 21, 2022, 5:00 p.m. – Planned Development # 39 (Affinity Project) – 465-577 South Arroyo Parkway 

December 5, 2022, 5:00 p.m. Accept and Approve the City of Pasadena’s 2022 Public Health Goals Report on Water Quality 

December 5, 2022, 5:00 p.m. Application to Designate a Two-Story Single-Family Residence at 781 S. Grand Avenue as a Landmark 

December 5, 2022, 5:00 p.m. Application to Designate the Mount Olive Lutheran Church At 1118 North Allen Avenue as a Landmark

 

December 5, 2022, 5:00 p.m. Application to Designate the James L. Lee Residence at 673 South Los Robles as a Landmark

 

COMMISSION VACANCIES