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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Dinner Recess: 4:30 P.M.
Public Meeting: 5:30 P.M.
Public Hearing: 5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

PUBLIC MEETING – 5:30 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.      CONTRACT AWARD TO SLOAN VAZQUEZ, INC,. DBA SLOAN VAZQUEZ MCAFEE FOR COMPLIANCE VERIFICATION REVIEW OF COMMERCIAL WASTE HAULERS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $204,525
          Public Works Dept.)
          Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find the proposed action in the agenda report is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3); and
         (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 Sloan Vazquez, Inc., to perform a compliance
                    verification review of the commercial waste franchise haulers for a contract period of three years in the total amount not-to-exceed $204,525. Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F),
                    contracts for professional or unique services.

TPA

2.      APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 083256 FOR SUBDIVISION OF THREE CITY-OWNED EXISTING PARCELS INTO TWO PARCELS, AT 685 EAST UNION STREET (Public Works Dept.)
          Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
          (1)      Adopt a resolution to approve Final Parcel Map No. 083256 for the subdivision of three City-owned existing parcels into two parcels;
          (2)      Accept the offer of dedication for public street purposes as shown on said map; and
          (3)      Authorize the City Clerk to execute the Certificate on the Map showing the City’s approval of said Map.
          Hearing Officer Recommendation: The subject Final Parcel Map No. 083256, for the combining of three existing parcels into two parcels at 685 East Union Street was reviewed and approved in tentative form by the Hearing Officer
          on November 4, 2020, to be recorded within three years, or by November 4, 2023. (Attachment A of the agenda report). The Final Map has been reviewed and approved by the City’s consultant surveyor. The Map is now ready for
         City Council’s approval prior to recordation in the Office of the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.

        ATTACHMENT A

        ATTACHMENT B

        RESOLUTION

3.      CONTRACT AWARD TO GOLDEN SUN ENTERPRISE, INC., FOR JEFFERSON SCHOOL PICKLEBALL COURTS PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $169,944 (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)      Find the contract proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, 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; and
        (2)     Accept the bid dated January 5, 2023, submitted by Golden Sun Enterprise, Inc., in response to the plans and specifications for the Jefferson School Pickleball Courts project, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City
                  Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $169,944, which includes the base contract amount of $147,777 and a contingency of $22,167 to provide for any necessary change orders.

ATTACHMENT A

4.      ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FOUR NEW CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES AND UPDATING SALARIES OF FIVE EXISTING CLASSIFICATIONS (Human Resources Dept.)
         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)    Adopt a Resolution Establishing Four New Classifications and Salaries and Updating Salaries of Five Existing Classifications.

RESOLUTION

5.      ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: APPROVAL OF IN-PERSON AND REMOTE PUBLIC COMMENT PARTICIPATION AT PUBLIC MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL, COUNCIL
         STANDING COMMITTEES, AND SPECIFIED CITY LEGISLATIVE BODIES THAT MEET IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER (Dept. of Information Technology)
         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 in-person and remote public comment participation at public meetings of the City Council, Economic Development and Technology Committee, Finance Committee, Legislative Policy Committee, Municipal Services
                  Committee, Public Safety Committee, Community Police Oversight Commission, Design Commission, and Planning Commission, for meetings that occur in the City Council Chamber, effective no earlier than February 27, 2023.

        CORRESPONDENCE

        SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

        CORRESPONDENCE

         POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

6.      RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO RENEW THE PASADENA TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PTBID)
         (Pasadena Center Operating Co.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)      Find that the Resolution of Intention proposed in the agenda report is categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption), there is no possibility
                   for causing a significant effect on the environment;
        (2)      Adopt a Resolution of Intention to renew the Pasadena Tourism Business Improvement District; and
        (3)      Set a public meeting on March 6, 2023, and a public hearing on March 27, 2023, 5:30 p.m. to renew the PTBID and the levy of assessments on lodging businesses.

        ATTACHMENT A

        ATTACHMENT B (RESOLUTION)

        CORRESPONDENCE

        SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

        CORRESPONDENCE

RESIGNATION OF MIREYA ASTURIAS JONES FROM THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination)

         RECOGNIZE VACANCY CREATED ON THE ARROYO VERDUGO COMMUNITIES JPA GOVERNING BOARD WITH CONCLUSION OF ANDY WILSON'S TERM ON THE PASADENA CITY COUNCIL AND
         APPOINTMENT OF JUSTIN JONES AS THE CITY OF PASADENA'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ARROYO VERDUGO COMMUNITIES JPA GOVERNING BOARD TO SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE CITY
         COUNCIL (City Nomination)

February 27, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – Zoning Code Amendment – Planned Development Regulations

March 13, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – Substantial Amendment to Annual Action Plan (2022-2023) for Home Investment Partnership Act Program funds

March 27, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – Renew the Pasadena Tourism Business Improvement District and the levy of assessments on lodging

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.)

9.      PUBLIC HEARING: MAYFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL MASTER PLAN - 405 SOUTH EUCLID AVENUE (Planning Dept.)
          Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the proposed Master Plan in the agenda report is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the State California Environmental Quality Act, Sections 15302 Replacement or Reconstruction and
                   15314: Minor Addition to Schools;
         (2)      Adopt the Findings (Attachment A of the agenda report) to approve the Mayfield Junior Master Plan with the Conditions of Approval in Attachment B of the agenda report; and
         (3)      Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena approving a 10-year, four-phase Master Plan for Mayfield Junior School.
        Recommendation of the Planning Commission: The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on December 7, 2022, received a staff recommendation, and took public comment. During the meeting, two members of the
        public spoke, expressing concerns over traffic and construction.
        During the meeting Planning Commissioners asked for additional clarification on phasing, attendance at the community meeting, and the development standards set by the proposed Master Plan. During deliberation Planning
        Commissioners discussed topics including transparency and communication to the neighborhood related to construction and the school revisiting onsite circulation related to school pickup and drop-off to minimize on-street traffic
        conflicts.
        Following deliberation, the Planning Commission, by a vote of 8-0, recommended that the City Council approve the staff recommendation, along with additional recommendations as outlined below
        (1)      A condition of approval requiring that the applicant further study the onsite circulation and ingress and egress to the underground parking garage to minimize on-street traffic conflict.
        (2)      A condition of approval that Mayfield Junior School notify residents of upcoming construction, within a 1000-foot radius of the school, and provide the approved Construction Staging and Traffic Management Plan, the hours of
                  construction, and a contact with the school to report issues and concerns related to construction. This information shall also be provided on the school’s website and newsletter.
       (3)     Modify Condition of Approval #24 to include Euclid Avenue; correcting a typo.
        (4)     A condition of approval recommending that the school endeavor, to the extent feasible, to overlap the phases to minimize construction time.

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.)

10.    CONTRACT AWARD TO GRUEN ASSOCIATES FOR PREPARATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT AND PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE CENTRAL LIBRARY SEISMIC RETROFIT AND
          RENOVATIONS PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $6,104,109 (Public Works Dept.)
          Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)     Find the contract 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 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 the result of a competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Gruen Associates for Preparation of the Environmental
                   Document and Professional Design Services for the Central Library Seismic Retrofit and Renovations project for a total amount not-to-exceed $6,104,109 which includes the base contract amount of $5,779,109 and a
                   contingency of $325,000 to provide for any necessary additional services. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services).

11.    Adopt “AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND FULLER SEMINARY TO
         IMPLEMENT FULLER SEMINARY’S MASTER PLAN” (Introduced by Councilmember Jones)

ORDINANCE

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair Tyron Hampton, Steve Madison, Jess Rivas, Jason Lyon) Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2^nd floor)

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

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Madison, Jason Lyon, 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)

MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Felicia Williams, Tyron Hampton, Justin Jones, Jason Lyon) 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, 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, 2^nd Floor)

February 23, 2023 (Mayor’s State of the City Address at Kaiser Permanente Medical School)

February 27, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – Zoning Code Amendment – Planned Development Regulations

March 13, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – Substantial Amendment to Annual Action Plan (2022-2023) for Home Investment Partnership Act Program funds

March 27, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – Renew the Pasadena Tourism Business Improvement District and the levy of assessments on lodging

Claim No.	Claimant	Claim Amount
2023-0188	Recovery Partners for Infinity Insurance	$ 9,022.86
2023-0189	Robyn C. Williams	600.00
2023-0190	Cesar Bertran	1,500.00
2023-0191	AAA a/s/o Francis Daniels	1,246.75
2023-0192	Anishka D’Souza	850.00
2023-0193	Jontue Drayton	9,000.00
2023-0194	State Farm	8,791.13
2023-0195	Duplicate to Claim No. 2023-0194
2023-0196	New Standard Equities	700.00