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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

MAY 8, 2023
Closed Session: 4:30 P.M.
Public Meeting: 5:30 P.M.
Public Hearings: 5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

A. A. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

Employee Organization: Pasadena Management Association (PMA)

ACTION: ITEM DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

B. B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

Agency Designated Representatives: Miguel Márquez and Tiffany Jacobs-Quinn
Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

ACTION: ITEM DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

C. C. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

Employee Organizations: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 858 (AFSCME); International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 18 (IBEW); International Union of
            Operating Engineers, Local 501 (IUOE); Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 777 (LIUNA); Pasadena Fire Fighters Association, Local 809 (PFFA); Pasadena Firefighters Management
            Association (PFMA); Pasadena Management Association (PMA); Pasadena Police Officers Association (PPOA); Service Employees International Union, Local 721 (SEIU); Executive Management; Non-
            Represented Management; and Non-Represented Non-Management

            ACTION: ITEM DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

D.         CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
            Property: 4800 Oak Grove Drive, Pasadena, CA
            Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
            Agency negotiator: Miguel Márquez
            Negotiating parties: Jennifer Mertz

            ACTION: ITEM DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

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.      ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR LOCAL HOUSING TRUST FUND PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS (Housing Dept.
         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” provision that CEQA
         only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
        (2)    Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City to submit a grant application to the State of California under the Local Housing Trust Fund (“LHTF”) Program for a housing project at 280 Romana Street that is proposed to provide
         affordable rental housing for seniors; and
         (3)    Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve any documents in connection with the LHTF grant application or, in the event that the City receives an award, any LHTF grant contract documents that may be required by the
         State.

2.      PURCHASE ORDER TO MERIDIAN RAPID DEFENSE GROUP, LLC FOR ANTI-TERRORISM VEHICLE BARRIERS NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $83,340 (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 general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that may have an effect
         on the environment; and
         (2)      Accept the bid from Meridian Rapid Defense Group, LLC (DBA Meridian Rental Group) received on March 30, 2023 and authorize a purchase order with Meridian Rapid Defense Group for 8 Anti-Terrorism Vehicle Barriers,
         trailer, accessories, and training for department personnel for an amount not-to-exceed $83,340.

4.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH BTAC UNITED ACQUISITION HOLDING COMPANY DBA: BAKER & TAYLOR, LLC; BRODART CO; AND MIDWEST TAPE, LLC; TO PROVIDE LIBRARY
         BOOKS AND AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS TO THE PASADENA PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM (Library & Info. Services 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)      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 Library Books and Audiovisual
         Materials. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Article X, Section 1002 (F), Contracts for professional or unique services:
         a.    BTAC United Acquisition Holding Company dba Baker & Taylor, LLC (“BTAC”) for the provision of books and cataloging/processing services for the grand total not-to-exceed $2,250,000 over a five-year period with the option for
         three additional one-year terms in the annual amount $450,000; and an additional 10% contingency ($45,000) annually to provide for any necessary change orders, subject to the approval of the City Manager, for a maximum total
         contract amount of $3,735,000.
         b.    Brodart Co. for the provision of books and cataloging/processing services for the grand total not-to-exceed $1,250,000 over a five-year period with the option for three additional one-year terms in the annual amount $250,000; and
         an additional 10% contingency ($25,000) annually to provide for any necessary change orders, subject to the approval of the City Manager, for a maximum total contract amount of $2,075,000.
         c.    Midwest Tape, LLC for the provision of audiovisual materials and cataloging/processing services for the grand total not-to-exceed $500,000 over a five-year period with the option for three additional one-year terms in the annual
         amount $100,000; and an additional 10% contingency ($10,000) annually to provide for any necessary change orders, subject to the approval of the City Manager, for a maximum total contract amount of $830,000.

5.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH BIRDI SYSTEMS INC., FOR FACILITY SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT (Water & Power
         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)      Accept the bid dated February 17, 2023 submitted by Birdi Systems Inc. (“Birdi”), in response to the Specifications to “Furnish and Deliver Facility Surveillance Equipment and Supplies” for the Water & Power Department
         (“PWP”); and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Purchase Order (“PO”) Contract with Birdi for three years or an amount not-to-exceed $270,000, whichever occurs first, with the option for one additional one-year extension or an
         amount not-to-exceed $90,000, whichever occurs first, at the discretion of the City Manager, for a maximum contract length of four years or a total amount not-to-exceed $360,000.

6.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH VICON ENTERPRISE INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OIL CONTAINMENT SYSTEM at the VILLA SUBSTATION FOR THE WATER AND POWER
         DEPARTMENT (Water & Power Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find the proposed action in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(b) (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 March 7, 2023, submitted by Vicon Enterprise Inc., ("Vicon"), in response to the specifications for the construction of an oil containment system at the Villa Substation for the Water and Power Department
         (“PWP”); and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Vicon for an amount not-to-exceed $603,750 or for a period of two years, whichever occurs first.

7.      CONTRACT AWARD TO JYD INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED, DBA AARON INDUSTRIAL RECYCLING TO PURCHASE AND REMOVE SCRAP METAL FOR A TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUE OF $1,225,625 FOR THE
         WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT (Water and Power Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is not considered a “project” per Section 21065 of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and is therefore not subject to CEQA review pursuant to Sections 15060(c)         (2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; and
         (2)      Accept the bid dated January 11, 2023, submitted by JYD Industries Incorporated, DBA Aaron Industrial Recycling, in response to the Bid Specifications for Scrap Metals Purchase and Removal for the Water and Power
         Department (“PWP”), reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for a total estimated revenue of $1,225,625, which includes a three-year initial contract term and two optional one-year
         extensions, subject to the approval of the City Manager.

8.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO TWO AGREEMENTS WITH CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES FOR PROPOSED SOUNDWALLS AT VARIOUS
         LOCATIONS ALONG INTERSTATE 210, BETWEEN FAIR OAKS AVENUE AND WILSON AVENUE (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Acknowledge that the proposed project in the agenda report is determined by the California Department of Transportation to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and categorically
         excluded from the National Environmental Policy Act pursuant to a Categorical Exemption/Programmatic Categorical Exclusion Determination Form initially authorized in 2006, with multiple re-validations through 2020, and find the
         proposed agreements in the agenda report to be categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1, Existing Facilities); and
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to execute two agreements with California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), for maintenance responsibilities within Caltrans’ and City’s rights-of-way respectively for proposed soundwalls at
         various locations along Interstate 210 (I-210) between Fair Oaks Avenue and Wilson Avenue.

9.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT APPROPRIATIONS (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)      Approve the proposed amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Operating Budget as detailed in the background section of the agenda report.

          ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

          ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

10.    PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: 2022 REPORT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH STATE-MANDATED FIRE INSPECTIONS (Fire Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the commonsense exemption; and
         (2)      Adopt a resolution acknowledging receipt of the Pasadena Fire Department’s report on its level of compliance with state-mandated annual fire inspections as required by Senate Bill 1205 and California Health and Safety Code
         Section 13146.4.

         ATTACHMENT A

         RESOLUTION

        ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

RESIGNATION OF RYAN BELL FROM THE NORTHWEST COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination)

ACTION: ACCEPTED WITH REGRETS

APPOINTMENT OF ALAN CLELLAND TO THE PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD (District 4 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

REAPPOINTMENT OF CASEY JAGUSCH TO THE ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (District 2 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

REAPPOINTMENT OF JULIANNA DELGADO TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (District 2 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

REAPPOINTMENT OF BETSY MITCHELL TO THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (District 2 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

REAPPOINTMENT OF TAKAKO SUZUKI TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (District 6 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

REAPPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM R. FRANCIS TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (District 6 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

REAPPOINTMENT OF MAURA HARRINGTON ROGGERO TO THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (District 6 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

REAPPOINTMENT OF SANDY GREENSTEIN TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (District 6 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

REAPPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL R. ALBRECHT TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (District 6 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

REAPPOINTMENT OF LESLIE ROSENTHAL TO THE LIBRARY COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (District 6 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

REAPPOINTMENT OF IMRAN CHAUDHRY TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (District 7 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

REAPPOINTMENT OF CHARLOTTE LACEY TO THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (District 7 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

REAPPOINTMENT OF LAWRENCE LURVEY TO THE COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (District 7 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

REAPPOINTMENT OF LUCINDA OVER TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (District 7 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

REAPPOINTMENT OF CHELSEA MASON TO THE SENIOR COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (District 7 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

REAPPOINTMENT OF GLENN CAMHI TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (District 7 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN S. MILLER TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (Prospect Historic District Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

12.    AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH FLINTRIDGE CENTER FOR ASSISTANCE WITH IMPLEMENTATION OF JUSTICE REINVESTMENT INITIATIVE GRANT FOR AN AMOUNT
         NOT-TO-EXCEED $350,000 FOR THREE YEARS
         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 21065 of CEQA and State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)         (3) and 15378(b)(5); and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project;
         (2)      Authorize the City Attorney to execute a Justice Reinvestment Initiative Grant Subrecipient Agreement with Flintridge Center for an amount not-to-exceed $350,000 for a period of three (3) years for case manager assistance with
         connecting criminal defendants with resources and programs in an effort to reduce recidivism; and
         (3)      It is further recommended that the City Council grant the proposed contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best
         interests are served.

ACTION: APPROVED AS SUBMITTED

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

13c. PUBLIC HEARING SET

        June 5, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – Substantial Amendment to Annual Action Plan (2022-2023) for Home Investment Partnership Act Program Funds and Community Development Block Grant Program Funds

        ACTION: PUBLIC HEARING SET

PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(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.    CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2024 – 2028 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)    Find that the proposed actions in the agenda report 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;
         (2)    Find the “Columbia Street Multimodal Improvements” project consistent with the General Plan as detailed in the agenda report; and
         (3)    Adopt by resolution the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 – 2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget as summarized in Exhibit A contained in the resolution and any changes passed by a motion of the City Council at the May
         8, 2023, meeting.
         Advisory Commission Recommendations:
         Recreation and Parks Commission: On March 7, 2023, the Recreation and Parks Commission voted unanimously to support the Parks and Landscaping and Arroyo Projects sections of the Recommended FY 2024 – 2028 CIP
         Budget.
         Northwest Commission: On March 14, 2023, the Northwest Commission voted unanimously to support the projects located completely or partially in Northwest Pasadena in the Recommended FY 2024 – 2028 CIP Budget.
         Transportation Advisory Commission: On March 23, 2023, the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) voted unanimously to support the Streets and Streetscapes and Transportation sections of the Recommended FY 2024 –
         2028 CIP Budget.
         Planning Commission: On March 22, 2023, the Planning Commission found 11 of the recommended new projects in the Electric Systems, and the Parks and Landscaping sections of the Recommended FY 24 CIP budget to be
         consistent with the General Plan. On April 12, 2023, the Planning Commission with a vote of 5 to 3 found 13 of the 14 remaining new projects to be consistent with the General Plan with the following two revisions:
             1.    Arroyo Link Walking and Biking Path project – Consistent if the study provides equal consideration for cars, pedestrians, and bicycles; and,
             2.    Hydrogen Fueling Station project – Consistent if the study provides the source of hydrogen (creation, sourcing, and transportation).
         The Planning Commission did not find the Columbia Street Multimodal Improvements project to be consistent with the General Plan.

            ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

15.    OPENING OF THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET (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;
           (2)      Open the public hearing for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Recommended Operating Budget; and
           (3)      Continue this public hearing to the regular meeting of the City Council at 5:30 p.m. on June 5, 2023, and such other date as the City Council may determine, at which time the City Council will be asked to close the public hearing
           and adopt the FY 2024 Recommended Operating Budget.

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.)

16.    IMPLEMENT LEVEL 1 WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE PLAN AS DESCRIBED IN PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE (“PMC”) TITLE 13, CHAPTER 13.10; AND LIFT THE TEMPORARY 15 PERCENT VOLUNTARY WATER-         USE REDUCTION TARGET (Water and Power Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the action recommended in the agenda report is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15307 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for the
         Protection of Natural Resources) 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)      Adopt implementation of the Level 1 Water Supply Shortage Plan pursuant to Pasadena’s Water Waste Prohibitions and Water Supply Shortage Plans Ordinance (PMC Chapter 13.10) and lift the temporary 15 percent voluntary
         water-use reduction target.

          MEMO



        CORRESPONDENCE

        SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

            CORRESPONDENCE

            POWER POINT PRESENTATION -PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

        ACTION: MAINTAIN LEVEL 2 WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE PLAN AND THE 15% VOLUNTARY WATER-USE REDUCTION TARGET WITH MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE WATER POLICY;
                          AND DIRECTION TO STAFF TO CONDUCT PUBLIC EDUCATION ON TREE CARE

17.    AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A REVISED 15-YEAR POWER SALES AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY FOR GEOTHERMAL ENERGY FROM CALPINE GEYSERS, LLC
         FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT (Water & Power 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 State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption [formerly the General
         Rule]); and
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager, to enter into a revised 15-year Power Sales Agreement (“PSA”) with Southern California Public Power Authority (“SCPPA”) for the purchase of geothermal energy and capacity from Calpine Geysers,
         LLC in an amount not-to-exceed 25 megawatts (“MW”) for 15 years beginning in January 2027 for a total not-to-exceed contract value of $312,075,000; 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.

ACTION: PROVISIONALLY APPROVED THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION, SUBJECT TO A CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION BRIEFING NEXT WEEK

18.    ADVANCEMENT OF FUNDS FOR THE INITIATION OF THE PASADENA RENTAL HOUSING BOARD (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)      Approve the advancement of funds from the General Fund, up to an initial amount of $500,000 for start-up costs related to the initiation of the Pasadena Rental Housing Board.

19. Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 4, CHAPTER 100, SECTION 4.100.020 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT
2020 CHARTER AMENDMENT PERTAINING TO ANNUAL LIGHT AND POWER FUND TRANSFER”

ORDINANCE

ACTION: INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAMPTON; CONDUCTED FIRST READING

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 first Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (Council Chamber, 2^nd Floor)

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)

May 15, 2023 (Special joint Public Safety Committee/City Council meeting at 6:30 p.m.)

May 15, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – Continued Public Hearing - Block 5 Maintenance Assessment District Increase

May 15, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – Application to Designate 420 South Greenwood as a Landmark

May 22, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – Approval of the Annual Action Plan (2023-2024) and Related Funding Application for the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant

June 5, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – Substantial Amendment to Annual Action Plan (2022-2023) for Home Investment Partnership Act Program Funds and Community Development Block Grant Program Funds

March 20, 2023	Special joint meeting of the City Council and Pasadena Unified School District
March 27, 2023	City Council
March 27, 2023	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission (CORRECTED)
March 29, 2023	Special joint meeting with Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger (cancelled)
April 3, 2023	City Council
April 3, 2023	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
April 10, 2023	City Council
April 10, 2023	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
April 17, 2023	City Council
April 17, 2023	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
April 19, 2023	City Council

Claim No.	Claimant	Claim Amount
2023-0282	Dimitri Noelle Ramos	$ 2,608.26
2023-0283	Austin Wong	Not stated
2023-0284	Victor Martin Riehl	9,527.40
2023-0285	Connie Burkhart Reddy	3,120.22
2023-0286	Pauline DerMesrobian Yacoubian	25,000.00+
2023-0287	Safeway Insurance Company	3,913,04
2023-0288	Miao Zhang	175.00
2023-0289	Brandon Kyle	1,279.78
2023-0290	KuYen Tsao	7,275.00
2023-0291	AT&T	180.36
2023-0292	Armen Besnelian	2,971.34
2023-0293	Gregory Shahoian	10,000.00