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PUBLIC COMMENT
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES PARA COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JULY 31, 2023
Closed Session: 4:30 P.M.
Public Meeting: 5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
CLOSED SESSION
– 4:30 P.M.
A.
A.
CITY
COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case:
Young, K. v. City of Pasadena, et al.
Los Angeles County
Superior Court Case No. 21STCV28198
Property Location: 78 N. Marengo Ave.
(APNs 5723-026-902, 5723-026-903 & 5723-026-900
Agency Negotiator: Márquez, Miguel
Negotiating Party: Michael Coolidge of HRI Properties
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of Payment
C.
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: 64 N. Mar Vista Ave, #132
Pasadena, CA 91106
Agency Negotiator: Márquez, Miguel
Negotiating Party: Melissa Knox
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of Payment
D.
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: 64 N. Mar Vista Ave,
#138 Pasadena, CA 91106
Agency Negotiator: Márquez, Miguel
Negotiating Party: Ray Scott Phifer
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of Payment
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.)
City Manager/Executive Director
1.
AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO.
31708 WITH DIXON RESOURCES UNLIMITED FOR
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE PLAYHOUSE VILLAGE PARKING METER PROJECT FOR AN
ADDITIONAL
$12,000 AND TO EXTEND THE
AGREEMENT THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024
(Transportation Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the proposed action in the agenda report
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 for the project;
(2)
Approve an
amendment to contract no. 31708 with Dixon Resources Unlimited and authorize the
City Manager to increase the contract amount by $12,000, thereby increasing the
total not-to-exceed amount from $74,970 to
$86,970 and extend the contract
through June 30, 2024; and
(3)
To the extent
this transaction could be considered a separate procurement subject to the
Competitive Selection Process, grant the proposed contract amendment with Dixon
Resources Unlimited an exemption from the
Competitive Selection Process
set forth in the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance pursuant to the
Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best
interests are served.
2.
REJECTION OF BID FOR CAMERA PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION
(Police Dept.)
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 “Common-Sense” exemption
that CEQA applies only to projects that
may have an effect on the
environment;
and
(2)
Reject all bids dated
March 20, 2023, in response to specifications for one Wescam MX-10 camera
purchase and helicopter installation.
3.
APPROVAL OF FINAL
TRACT MAP NO. 083068 FOR CREATION OF SIX AIR PARCELS FOR RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM
PURPOSES AT 85 NORTH GRAND OAKS AVENUE
(Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Adopt a resolution to approve Final Tract Map No.
083068 for the creation of six air
parcels for residential condominium purposes; and
(2)
Authorize the City
Clerk to execute the Certificate on the Tract Map showing the City’s approval of
said Map.
Hearing Officer
Recommendation:
Final Tract Map
No. 083068, for the creation of six air parcels for residential condominium
purposes was reviewed and approved in tentative form by the Subdivision Hearing
Officer on May 18,
2022
(Attachment A of the agenda report). The exercise of the right granted must be
commenced within three years, or by
May 18, 2025.
4.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH
EBSCO INDUSTRIES INC.; MIDWEST TAPE, LLC; PROQUEST LP; AND CENGAGE LEARNING
INC., TO PROVIDE ELECTRONIC SERVICES AND
INFORMATION TO THE PASADENA
PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM (Library & Info.
Services)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the proposed action in the agenda report 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)
Authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts with the
following vendors, pursuant to the competitive selection process specified in
Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, for electronic resources
("eResources"). Competitive
pricing bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Article X Section
1002(F), Contracts for professional or unique services:
a.
Cengage Learning Inc., for the provision of eResources for a grand
total not-to-exceed $106,299 over a three-year period with the option for two
additional one-year terms in the annual amount of $35,433; and an additional
10% contingency ($3,543) annually over five years to provide for any necessary
change orders, subject to the approval of the City Manager, for a maximum total
contract amount of $194,880;
b.
EBSCO Industries Inc., for the provision
of eResources for a grand total not-to-exceed $74,878 over a three-year period
with the option for two additional one-year terms in the annual amount of
$25,835 and $26,295
respectively; and an additional contingency ($2,630) annually over five years to
provide for any necessary change orders, subject to the approval of the City
Manager, for a maximum total contract amount of $140,158;
c.
ProQuest LP for the provision of
eResources for a grand total not-to-exceed $68,488 over a three-year period with
the option for two additional one-year terms in the annual amount of $24,447 and
$25,364 respectively; and
an additional contingency ($2,536) annually over five years to provide for any
necessary change orders, subject to the approval of the City Manager, for a
maximum total contract amount of $130,979; and
d.
Midwest Tape, LLC for the provision of
eResources for a grand total not-to-exceed $120,000 over a three-year period
with the option for two additional one-year terms in the annual amount of
$40,000; and an additional 10%
contingency ($4,000) annually over five years to provide for any necessary
change orders, subject to the approval of the City Manager, for a maximum total
contract amount of $220,000.
5.
AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 31641 WITH
SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD TO EXTEND THE TERMS TO JUNE 30, 2025 TO
PROVIDE TRAINING-RELATED SERVICES (City
Manager’s Office)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the
recommended action in the agenda report is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section
15061(b)(3), the “Common-Sense” exemption
that
CEQA only applies to projects
that may have an effect on the environment;
(2)
Authorize the
City Manager to amend City Contract No. 31641 with South Bay Workforce
Development Board on the behalf of the City of Inglewood to extend the term for
a period of two years to June 30, 2025 for an amount
not-to-exceed $3,160,000 to
provide California Eligible Training Provider List and Individual Training
Account services; and
(3)
Grant the
proposed contract amendment exemption from the Competitive Selection process
pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the
City’s best interest are served.
6.
AMENDMENT TO FIBER LEASE REVENUE AGREEMENT NO.
23,591 WITH ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN (DoIT)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the
following proposed action in the agenda report is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section
15301(c) (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)
Authorize the City
Manager to amend fiber lease agreement no. 23,591 with Art Center College of
Design, to expand city-provided fiber services and increase license fees by
$17,000 for the remaining duration of the contract.
7.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
FIBER LEASE REVENUE AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY/JET
PROPULSION LABORATORY (DoIT)
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
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c) (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)
Authorize the City
Manager to enter into a fiber lease agreement with California Institute of
Technology/Jet Propulsion Laboratory for use of City fiber, resulting in
$794,774 in revenue to the City over the five-year term of the
agreement.
8.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH SUPPLYMATES NOT-TO-EXCEED
$366,388
(Police Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find the proposed
action in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the “Common-Sense”
exemption that CEQA only applies to
projects that may have the
potential for causing a significant an effect on the environment; and
(2)
a) Accept the bid
dated June 29, 2023, submitted by Supplymates in response to the specifications
for office supplies for the Police Department, b) authorize the issuance of a
purchase order with Supplymates in an amount
not-to-exceed $183,194 for a
period of two years, c) and authorize the City Manager to extend the agreement
for up to two additional one-year periods in the annual amount of $91,597 for a
total over four years of $366,388 without
further City Council approval
consistent with the terms of the specifications.
9.
ADOPT A
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THREE NEW CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES
AND UPDATING SALARIES OF THREE 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 Three New Classifications and Salaries and
Updating Salaries of Three Existing Classifications.
10.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
MOULE AND POLYZOIDES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR HIGH
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS NOT-TO-EXCEED
$288,000
(Planning Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the actions proposed in the agenda
report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to
State CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) “Common-Sense”
exemption;
(2)
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F),
contracts for professional or unique services, with Moule and Polyzoides for
services related to
development of objective
residential design standards in an amount not-to-exceed $288,000 over a one-year
term;
(3)
Grant the proposed contract an exemption from
the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section
4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served; and
(4)
Authorize the City Manager to extend the
contract for up to two additional one-year periods.
11.
APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND PASADENA MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE TERM OF
JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30, 2027 (Human Resources
Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the proposed action in the agenda report
herein is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant
to CEQA guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) “Common-Sense” exemption; and
(2)
Approve an
Amended Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Pasadena (City)
and the Pasadena Management Association (PMA), for the term of July 1, 2023
through June 30, 2027.
ATTACHMENT A (MOU)
12.
APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR
THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2023 - JUNE 30, 2027 (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)
Approve an
Amended Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Pasadena (City)
and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), for the term of July 1,
2023 through June 30, 2027.
ATTACHMENT A (MOU)
13.
AUTHORIZATION TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD TO RECEIVE
PRISON TO EMPLOYMENT 2.0 GRANT FUNDS
(Office of the City Manager)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the
proposed action in the agenda report 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;
(2)
Authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract between the City of Pasadena
(administrative entity for the Foothill Workforce Development Board) with the
South Bay Workforce Investment Board (administrative entity for
the City of Inglewood), for the
receipt of Prison to Employment 2.0 grant funds in the amount of $235,382 over a
32-month term (April 4, 2023 to December 31, 2025).
14.
AUTHORIZATION TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD TO RECEIVE
REGIONAL EQUITY AND RECOVERY PARTNERSHIP GRANT FUNDS
(Office of the
City Manager)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the
proposed action in the agenda report 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;
(2)
Authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract between the City of Pasadena
(administrative entity for the Foothill Workforce Development Board) with the
South Bay Workforce Investment Board (administrative entity for
the City of Inglewood), for the
receipt of Regional Equity and Recovery Partnership grant funds in the amount of
$387,805 over a 32-month term (April 20, 2023 to October 31, 2025); and
(3)
Amend the Fiscal
Year (FY) 2024 Operating Budget to recognize revenues and appropriate
expenditures in the amount of $387,805.
15.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT WITH HEATHER WILLIAMS DBA PREMIER FIRST RESPONDER PSYCHOLOGICAL
SERVICES TO PROVIDE COUNSELING SERVICES FOR FIRE PERSONNEL AS REQUIRED FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $150,000 (Fire Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the
proposed action in the agenda report 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 for the project; and
(2)
Authorize the City
Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $150,000 or five
years, whichever comes first, as the result of a competitive selection process
as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC), with
Heather Williams dba Premier First Responder Psychological Services to provide
first responder psychological counseling services. Competitive Bidding is not
required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or
unique services.
16.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
COMMITTEE:
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING SERVICES
WITH STREETSENSE CA LLC
(City Manager’s
Office)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is
not a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)
and State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(3) and 15378, and therefore, is not
subject to
environmental review; and
(2)
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional contract, as a result of
a competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena
Municipal Code (PMC), with Streetsense CA LLC for strategic
planning services for a
one-year term not-to-exceed
$176,920, subject to the approval of the City Manager.
17.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
CONTRACT AWARD TO
FS
CONTRACTORS INC., FOR OAK GROVE DISC
GOLF COURSE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $96,900
AND AMENDMENT
TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
(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 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;
(2)
Accept the bid
dated June 14, 2023 submitted by FS Contractors Inc., in response to the plans
and specifications
for the Oak Grove Disc Golf Course Improvements project,
reject all other bids received, and authorize the City
Manager to enter into a
contract for an amount not-to-exceed
$96,900, which includes the base contract amount of $84,250
and a contingency of $12,650 to provide for any
necessary change orders; and
(3)
Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Capital Improvement
Program Budget by appropriating $20,000 in Residential Impact Fee to the
Hahamongna Watershed Park – Disc Golf Improvements (77517) project.
18.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
ACCEPTANCE OF
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROGRAM GRANT FOR ACTIVATE ALLEN AVENUE QUICK BUILD
PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $164,181 AND AMENDMENT TO
THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
(Transportation Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find the action in the agenda report exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), “Common-Sense” exemption;
(2)
Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement
with the Southern California Association of Governments
(SCAG) to receive a $164,181 of Sustainable Communities Program for the
Enhancements to Metro L Line
Allen Station and execute any
subsequent agreements regarding this grant award; and
(3)
Amend the Fiscal
Year 2024 Capital Improvement Program Budget by appropriating $164,181 in 2018
Sustainable Communities Program Grant to the Enhancements to Metro L Line Allen
Station (75514) project.
19.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
AMENDMENTS TO
THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
(Finance Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the proposed action in the agenda report
is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and
15378 of the
State CEQA Guidelines, and as
such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required; and
(2)
Adopt a
resolution amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 General Fee Schedule.
20.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
AMENDMENTS TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FISCAL
YEAR 2024 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH
WESTERN EXTRICATION SPECIALISTS INC.
(Fire Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the
proposed action in the agenda report 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 for the project;
(2)
Amend the Fire Department’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Adopted Operating Budget
as detailed in the agenda report by increasing revenues by $4,036,724 and
appropriations by $3,786,400; and
(3)
Accept the bid dated
April 10, 2023 submitted by Western Extrication Specialists Inc., in response to
specifications for fire rescue equipment, and authorize the City Manager to
enter into contract for an amount not-to-exceed $160,000 (in connection with
Item #3 in the agenda report).
21.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
TO RECOGNIZE AND APPROPRIATE $636,070 IN STATE OF CALIFORNIA GRANT FUNDS TO THE
FISCAL YEAR 2024 PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT OPERATING BUDGET AND INCREASE THE
PERSONNEL ALLOCATION BY 7.0 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT (“FTE”) FOR THE BLACK INFANT
HEALTH (“BIH”) PROGRAM (Public
Health Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the
proposed action in the agenda report 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)
Authorize the City
Manager to amend an agreement with the County of Los Angeles to accept and
administer State of California grant funds on behalf of the City of Pasadena to
implement an expansion to the Black Infant Health (“BIH”) Program to the County
of Los Angeles Service Planning Area (“SPA”) 3 geographic area; and
(3)
Amend the Fiscal
Year 2024 Public Health Department Operating Budget by recognizing and
appropriating $636,070 in grant funds and increase the personnel allocation by
7.0 full-time equivalent (“FTE”) limited-term grant-funded positions.
22.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZATION TO
EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 21,193 WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
POWER AUTHORITY FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR THE WATER AND
POWER DEPARTMENT
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the proposed
action in the agenda report 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;
(2)
Authorize the City
Manager to amend Agreement No. 21,193 with Southern California Public Power
Authority (“SCPPA”), a Joint Powers Authority (“JPA”) of which Pasadena Water
and Power (“PWP”) is a member, thereby increasing the total not-to-exceed amount
by $700,000, from $300,000 to $1,000,000 for renewable resource options;
(3)
Find that 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; and
(4)
It is further
recommended that the City Council grant the proposed contract amendment 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.
POWERPOINT - PRESENTED AT MEETING
City Council
23. RESIGNATIONS,
APPOINTMENTS, & REAPPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENT OF JAMES DE PIETRO TO THE PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD (District 7 Nomination)
City Attorney
City Clerk/Secretary
24a.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
|
July 10, 2023 |
Joint meeting with City
Council and Los Angles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger |
|
July 10, 2023 |
|
|
July 10, 2023 |
Successor Agency to the Pasadena
Community Development Commission |
|
July 17, 2023 |
|
|
July 17, 2023 |
Successor Agency to the Pasadena
Community Development Commission |
|
July 24, 2023 |
|
|
July 24, 2023 |
Successor Agency to the Pasadena
Community Development Commission |
|
Claim No. |
Claimant |
Claim Amount |
|
2024-0009 |
Bette Jean Minoogian Willmon |
$
25,000.00+ |
|
2024-0010 |
Michael Willmon |
25,000.00+ |
|
2024-0011 |
Michael Patrick Burke |
10,000.00+ |
|
2024-0012 |
Takouhi Kazanjian |
900.00 |
|
2024-0013 |
Diego Machoso |
1,000.00 |
|
2024-0014 |
Jody Hawkins |
550.00 |
|
2024-0015 |
Sheri Elizabeth Lindsey |
950.43 |
|
2024-0016 |
Kalpana Popat Savla |
8,000.00 |
|
2024-0017 |
Victor M. Vasquez Reyes |
25,000.00+ |
|
2024-0018 |
Maria Guadalupe Blanco |
25,000.00+ |
|
2024-0019 |
Collean Taylor-Drennen |
25,000.00+ |
|
2024-0020 |
Jennifer Williams |
25,000.00+ |
|
2024-0021 |
Emily Theil |
2,000.00 |
|
2024-0022 |
Sally Follett |
25,000.00+ |
|
2024-0023 |
David Paul Warren |
445.06 |
24c.
PUBLIC HEARING SET
September 18, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
– Appeal of Design Commission Decision regarding 740-790 E. Green Street
(DHP2022-00248)
PUBLIC HEARING:
None
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:
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 Council
25.
Consideration of an action of the city council to take a position of Support for
H.R. 3681 (CHU): SAN
GABRIEL MOUNTAINS PROTECTION ACT, Expanding the Area Covered by
the San
Gabriel Mountains National Monument Designation and authorizing the mayor to
send a letter to president biden
(Mayor Gordo)
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
City Attorney
Advisory Bodies
INCREASING THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF THE CONTRACT FROM $74,999 TO $425,000
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 State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
“Common-Sense” exemption;
(2)
Approve a contract amendment with bhyv
Consulting from $74,999 to $425,000, and expanding the scope of services to be
provided by bhyv Consulting (Exhibit A to Resolution RHB-2023-04), as approved
by the Pasadena
Rental Housing Board at its
July 26, 2023 meeting;
(3)
Authorize the Chair of the Pasadena Rental
Housing Board to execute an amendment to the agreement with bhyv Consulting
after approval by the City Council, and direct services to be performed by bhyv
Consulting, acting on
behalf of the Board;
(4)
To the extent the proposed action is 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 in that
these are specialized services, and there is a need to proceed immediately.
Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section
1002(F), contracts for professional or unique
services; and
(5)
Amend the Pasadena Rental Housing Board’s
Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget by appropriating $425,000 in the Pasadena
Rental Housing Board Fund (689) for said services.
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
POWERPOINT - PRESENTED AT MEETING
27.
PASADENA RENTAL HOUSING BOARD: CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM
THE PASADENA RENTAL HOUSING BOARD TO THE PASADENA CITY COUNCIL TO RECOGNIZE AND
COMPENSATE
MEMBERS OF THE RENTAL HOUSING
BOARD AS EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
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 State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)
“Common-Sense” exemption;
(2)
Approve a request from the Pasadena Rental
Housing Board to the City Council to deem the members of the Board employees of
the City and to compensate said Board Members in accordance with City Charter
Article XVIII
(the "Charter Amendment") and
Pasadena Rental Housing Board Resolution RHB-2023-05;
(3)
Approve the Board’s action to require each
member of the Board to record the length of time spent preparing for and
participating in Board meetings, including ad hoc committee meetings;
(4)
Approve the Board’s action to require the Board
Chair to review each Board Member's record of time spent preparing for and
participating in said meetings prior to authorizing compensation for no more
than twenty (20) hours
per week;
(5)
Authorize the Pasadena Rental Housing Board to
compensate each Board Member from the Pasadena Rental Housing Board Fund (689)
advanced by the City Council until such time the Board adopts a budget, and sets
a
rental housing fee, to finance
the
Board
for its reasonable and necessary expenses in implementing the Charter Amendment;
and
(6)
Evaluate the above actions to address any issues and
determine if an alternative structure for compensation of the Pasadena Rental
Housing Board members would better serve the goals of the Charter Amendment no
later
than ninety (90) days after the
implementation of the above actions.
ATTACHMENT B
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
ORDINANCES
First Reading:
None
Second Reading:
None
INFORMATION ITEM:
None
BRIEF REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES/REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
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, 2nd
floor)
August
15, 2023 (To Be Cancelled)
August 24, 2023 (Special Meeting to Commence at 4:30
p.m.)
September 19, 2023
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(Chair Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Tyron Hampton, Felicia Williams)
August 14, 2023 (To Be Cancelled)
August 28, 2023 (Special Meeting to Commence at 3:00
p.m.)
September 11, 2023 (Special
Meeting to Commence at 3:00 p.m.)
LEGISLATIVE
POLICY COMMITTEE
(Chair Steve Madison, Jason Lyon, Gene Masuda, Jess Rivas)
Meets the first Tuesday of
each month at 4:30 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249
(Council Chamber, 2nd
Floor)
August 1, 2023
September 5, 2023
October 3, 2023
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, 2nd
Floor)
August 8, 2023 (To Be Cancelled)
August 22, 2023
September 12, 2023
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)
August 2, 2023 (Special Meeting to Commence at 4:30
p.m.)
August 16, 2023 (To Be Cancelled)
September 20, 2023
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATE
August 7, 2023 (To be cancelled)
August 14, 2023 (To be cancelled)
August 21, 2023
August 28, 2023
September 4, 2023 (To be cancelled)
September 11, 2023
September 18, 2023
September 25, 2023 (To be cancelled)
October 2, 2023
October 9, 2023 (To be cancelled)
October 16, 2023
October 23, 2023
October 30, 2023
November 6, 2023
November 13, 2023
November 20, 2023
November 27, 2023 (To be cancelled)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING:
September 18, 2023, 5:30 p.m.
– Appeal of Design Commission Decision regarding 740-790 E. Green Street
(DHP2022-00248)