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PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCCIONES PARA COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS

AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Closed Session: 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

A.     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 Police Supervisor Association

        ACTION: DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

B.     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 Manager
         City Representative: Victor M. Gordo

C.     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 M. Gordo

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 Clerk
         City Representative: Victor M. Gordo

         ACTION: 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.)

1.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ANDERSON BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY FOR COPIER MAINTENANCE AND A CONTRACT WITH
         DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVICES INC., FOR COPIER LEASE SERVICES FOR THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
         IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $113,740 (Parks, Recreation & Community Services Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the action in the agenda report is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), the “Common-Sense”
         exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that have an effect on the environment;
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as the result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code,
         with Anderson Business Technology for Copier Maintenance and Supplies for the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department in an amount not-to-exceed $39,337
         for a period of five years, whichever occurs first, which includes the base contract amount of $34,206 and a contingency of $5,131 for any unforeseen maintenance costs.
         Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) for contracts for professional services; and
         (3)      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 De Lage Landen Financial Services Inc., for Copier Leases for the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department in an amount not-to-exceed $74,403
         for a period of five years, whichever occurs first, which includes the base contract amount of $70,860 and a contingency of $3,543. Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to
         City Charter Section 1002(F) for contracts for professional services.

         TPA

         ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

2.      PURCHASE ORDER AWARD TO NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS FOR AGRONOMIC FERTILIZER, SEED, AND HERBICIDE PRODUCTS FOR AN AMOUNT
         NOT-TO-EXCEED $325,145 (Parks, Recreation & Community Services Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the project described in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines in accordance with
         Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Class 1, Section 15031, Existing Facilities, and that there are no features that distinguish the project from others in the exempt class, and therefore,
         there are no unusual circumstances; and
         (2)      i) Accept the bid dated September 6, 2023 submitted by Nutrien AG Solutions in response to specifications for agronomic fertilizer, seed, and herbicide; ii) reject all other bids received;
         and iii) authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase order with Nutrien AG Solutions in an amount not-to-exceed $195,087 for a three-year period with the option for two additional
         one-year terms in the annual amount of $65,029 subject to the approval of the City Manager, for a maximum contract length of five years and a total contract amount of $325,145.

3.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH G&W ELECTRIC COMPANY FOR MEDIUM VOLTAGE DISTRIBUTION SWITCHES 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 July 24, 2023, submitted by G&W Electric Company (“G&W”) in response to the Specifications for the Medium Voltage Distribution Switches for the
         Water and Power Department (“PWP”); and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Purchase Order (“PO”) with G&W for a period of three years or an amount not-to-exceed $3,972,000,
         whichever occurs first, with the option for two additional one-year extensions or an amount not-to-exceed $1,680,000 each, whichever occurs first, at the discretion of the City Manager,
         for a maximum contract length of five years or a total amount not-to-exceed $7,332,000, whichever occurs first.

          ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

4.      AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CITY CONTRACT NO. 30455 WITH CELLCO PARTNERSHIP (DBA VERIZON WIRELESS), CITY CONTRACT NO. 30536
         WITH AT&T MOBILITY II LLC, AND CITY CONTRACT NO. 30422 WITH SPRINT SOLUTIONS INC., TO PROVIDE WIRELESS VOICE AND BROADBAND SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT (DoIT)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the recommended actions in the agenda report are 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 Contract No. 30455 with Cellco Partnership (dba Verizon Wireless) to increase the contract amount by $3,230,000
         thereby increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $2,620,000 to $5,850,000, and to extend the term of the contract through August 11, 2029, for City departments that rely
         on wireless services to meet the operational needs;
         (3)      Authorize the City Manager to extend the term on Contract No. 30536 with AT&T Mobility II LLC through August 11, 2029;
         (4)      Authorize the City Manager to extend the term on Contract No. 30422 with Sprint Solutions Inc., through August 11, 2029; and
         (5)      To the extent the increase to the contract above could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, it is recommended that the
         City Council grant this contract an exemption pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served.

5.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MSW CONSULTANTS FOR A RECYCLING COMPLIANCE TRACKING AND RECORDKEEPING
         SOFTWARE FOR CALRECYCLE SB 1383 COMPLIANCE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $183,150, FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS (Public Works 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; 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 MSW Consultants for recycling compliance tracking and record keeping software for a three-year contract not-to-exceed $100,650 (which includes a $9,150 contingency),
         with the option of two additional one-year extensions, in the amount of $41,250 annually (which includes a $3,750 contingency), subject to approval of the City Manager,
         for a maximum total contract length of five years an total contract amount of $183,150. Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(F) for contracts for professional services.

6.      AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH ROTORCRAFT SUPPORT INC., FOR PURCHASE OF AND INSTALLATION OF ONE WESCAM MX-10 EO/IR CAMERA
         SYSTEM FOR A TOTAL OF $496,000 (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)      Accept the bid dated September 11, 2023, submitted by Rotorcraft Support Inc., in response to specifications for one Wescam MX-10 camera purchase
         and helicopter installation; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not-to-exceed $496,000 which includes the base contract amount of $489,000 and a
         contingency of $7,000 to provide for any necessary change orders.

         TPA

        SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

       CORRESPONDENCE

        ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

APPOINTMENT OF CAROLINE PURVIS TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (Historic Highlands Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

8.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH BAKER TILLY US, LLP, FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES TO SUPPORT
         THE CHARTER STUDY TASK FORCE IN ITS REVIEW OF CITY GOVERNANCE ISSUES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $95,000
         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) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the
         “Common-Sense” exemption, which states that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
         (2)      Authorize the City Clerk to enter into a purchase order with Baker Tilly US, LLP, as a result of a competitive selection process as specified by Pasadena Municipal Code,
         Section 4.08.047, to provide professional consultant services to the Charter Study Task Force in its review of City Governance issues for an amount not-to-exceed $95,000.
         Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services.

ACTION: APPROVED AS SUBMITTED

9b. RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA

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.)

10.    CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: QUASI-JUDICIAL ACTION: APPEAL OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION’S APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR CONCEPT
         DESIGN REVIEW (DHP2022-00248) FOR A NEW THREE-TO FIVE-STORY MIXED-USE PROJECT INCLUDING 14,346 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE,
         263 RESIDENTIAL UNITS, SUBTERRANEAN PARKING, AND 4,033-SQUARE-FEET OF PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE OPEN SPACE AT 740-790 EAST GREEN STREET
         (Planning Dept.) (To be heard at 5:45 p.m.; or thereafter)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program (Attachments E1-E4 to the agenda report);
         (2)      Approve a Private Tree Removal to allow the removal of a 21.5-inch DBH Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese Elm) and a 30.6-inch DBH Ficus macrocarpa ‘Nitida’ (Indian laurel fig) tree;
         (3)      Find that the project will comply with the purposes of design review, the design-related goals and policies of the Land Use Element of the General Plan, and the
         Design Guidelines in the Central District Specific Plan (Attachment A of the agenda report); and
         (4)      Deny the appeal and approve the application for Concept Design Review subject to the conditions in Attachment B, of the agenda report, which shall be further reviewed by the
         Design Commission during Final Design Review.

         CORRESPONDENCE FROM 09/18/2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

        CORRESPONDENCE

        POWERPOINT - PRESENTED AT MEETING

         ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

11.    CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: CENTRAL DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE (Planning Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Adopt the Addendum to the 2015 Pasadena General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and find that the Addendum properly discloses only minor technical changes
         or additions to the EIR, and none of the conditions triggering a subsequent or supplemental EIR are present, as set forth in State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164;
         (2)      Make the Findings for Approval for the General Plan Land Use Map Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, and Zoning Text Amendment to adopt the
         Central District Specific Plan Update. The Zoning Text Amendment also includes technical changes in the previously adopted Lincoln Avenue, East Colorado, and
         South Fair Oaks Specific Plans for internal consistency;
         (3)      Adopt a resolution approving the General Plan Land Use Map Amendment;
         (4)      Adopt a resolution approving the recommended Central District Specific Plan; and
         (5)      Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for the Zoning Map and Text Amendment within 120 days, consistent with the provisions set forth in the agenda report.
         Recommendation of the Planning Commission: On June 28, 2023, by a vote of 8-0, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the proposed
         Central District Specific Plan (CDSP), as presented by staff, with recommended changes, outlined in Attachment A of the agenda report.

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.)

12.    MILITARY EQUIPMENT ANNUAL REPORT AND RENEWAL OF EXISTING MILITARY EQUIPMENT (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;
         (2)      Find that each type of military equipment identified in the Pasadena Police Department (PPD) June 2022 to June 2023 Annual Military Equipment Report has
         complied with the standards for approval set forth in the PPD Military Equipment Policy 711 and Government Code Section 7070 et seq.; and
         (3)      Approve the continued use of the currently authorized military equipment by renewing Ordinance no. 7395 pursuant to Government Code Section 7071(e)(1).

ORDINANCE

ACTION: INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAMPTON; CONDUCTED FIRST READING

14. ORAL REPORT: REVIEW OF SHOTSPOTTER
Recommendation: This matter is presented for information only; no action is required.

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)

October 17, 2023

November 14, 2023 (Special Meeting to Commence at 5:30 p.m.)

November 21, 2023 (To Be Cancelled)

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)

October 30, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – Application to Designate 656 South Oak Knoll Avenue as a Landmark

October 30, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – Application to Designate the Langford Residence at 627 South Euclid Avenue as a Landmark

October 30, 2023, 5:30 p.m. – Application to Designate 701 West Holly Street as a Landmark

September 18, 2023	City Council
September 18, 2023	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
September 25, 2023	City Council
September 25, 2023	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

Claim No.	Claimant	Claim Amount
2024-0073	Larry Bilbrew	$ 6,000.00
2024-0074	Erick Bryce	25,000.00+
2024-0075	Subro Claims, Inc o/b/o Geico Ins a/s/o Luz Zuluga	2,415.76
2024-0076	Mercury Insurance as Subrogee to Ruben Mendoza	5,383.96
2024-0077	Omar Lopez	Not stated
2024-0078	Larissa Victoria Carroll	750.00
2024-0079	Scott Lee Boettcher	10,000.00+
2024-0080	Brian Antonio Bonilla Sosa	25,000.00+
2024-0081 *ACTION: RECEIVED AND FILED*	CIG Insurance	10,000.00+