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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 30, 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).

A. UPDATE ON THE WORK OF THE TRANSITION TEAM AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE 2022 CITY OF PASADENA EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Recommendation: This report is intended to provide information to the City Council; no action is required.

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. 32185 WITH DANIEL DAVIDSON WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR HOMELESS COUNT CONSULTING SERVICES (Housing Dept.)
         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. 32185 with Dan Davidson to increase the total contract value by $16,560 for a not-to-exceed amount of $46,560 for consulting services associated with the 2024 Point-in
         Time Homeless Count;
        (3)      Authorize the City Manager to further amend Contract No. 32185 to increase the total contract value by an additional $16,560 for a revised not-to-exceed total of $63,120 and extend the term through June 30, 2025 for
         consulting services associated with the 2025 Point-in-Time Homeless Count;
         (4)      Authorize the City Manager to further amend Contract No. 32185 to increase the total contract value by an additional $16,560, for a revised not-to-exceed total of $79,680 and extend the term through June 30, 2026 for
         consulting services associated with the 2026 Point-in-Time Homeless Count; and
         (5)      To the extent these contract amendments could be considered separate procurements subject to the Competitive Bidding and Competitive Selection process, grant an exemption from the Competitive Selection process
         pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) 4.08.409(B), contracts for which the City’s best interest are served; it is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) based on contracts professional or
         unique services.



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2.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO TWO CONTRACTS WITH SMARTRISE ELEVATOR SERVICE INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $2,142,142 FOR ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION AND
         MAINTENANCE IN SIX CITY-OWNED GARAGES (Transportation Dept.)
         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 which may have an effect on the environment;
         (2)      Accept the bid dated September 12, 2023, submitted by Smartrise Elevator in response to the specifications for elevator modernization in six City-owned garages, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager
         to enter into a contract for elevator modernization for a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,042,782, which includes a fifteen percent contingency; and
         (3)      Accept the bid dated September 12, 2023, submitted by Smartrise Elevator in response to the specifications for elevator modernization in six City-owned garages, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager
         to enter into a five-year contract for elevator maintenance for a total not-to-exceed amount of $99,360, which includes a fifteen percent contingency.

3.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $219,468 WITH ARGO CHEMICAL INC., TO FURNISH AND DELIVER AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE FOR THE GLENARM POWER
         PLANT (Water and Power 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 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities), and that
         there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and as such, there are no unusual circumstances; and
         (2)      Accept the bid dated August 14, 2023, submitted by Argo Chemical Inc., in response to Specification for Furnishing and Delivering of Ammonium Hydroxide for Glenarm Power Plant (“Plant”); reject all other bids received; and
         authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Argo Chemical Inc., for a period of five years or not to exceed $156,764, whichever comes first, with two optional one-year extensions of $31,352 for each year, subject to
         approval by the City Manager; for a total value of $219,468.

4.      AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT AWARD FOR SECURITY GUARD SERVICES FOR CALTRANS PROPERTIES WITH AMERICAN GLOBAL SECURITY INC., FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $237,500 (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” exemption that
         CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services contract, and to execute all related documents and amendments, with American Global Security Inc., for an amount not-to-exceed $237,500. Proposed contract
         term is monthly for up to one (1) year. Contract is recommended as the result of a competitive selection process as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code; competitive price bidding is not required pursuant
         to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services).

5.      AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROPERTY INSPECTION SERVICES WITH SCOTLAND YARD HOME INSPECTIONS FOR INSPECTION OF CALTRANS PROPERTIES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-
         EXCEED $262,500 (Housing Dept.)
         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; and
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services contract, and to execute all related documents and amendments, with Scotland Yard Home Inspections for an amount not-to-exceed $262,500. Proposed
         contract is for a six-month contract term. Contract is recommended as the result of a competitive selection process as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code; competitive price bidding is not required
         pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services).

6.      AUTHORIZE THREE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR BROKER LISTING SERVICES FOR CALTRANS PROPERTIES WITH: 1) COMPASS (FORMERLY DEASY PENNER PODLEY), 2) BEAUTIFUL PASADENA HOMES
         INC., DBA DAVE KNIGHT REAL ESTATE TEAM, AND 3) SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL FOR A COMBINED TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,387,260 (Housing Dept.)
         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 enter into a professional service contract and to execute all related documents and amendments, with Compass (Formerly Deasy Penner Podley) to provide broker listing services for the
         marketing, listing, and sale of five (5) residential properties for a one-year term. The total contract amount is not-to-exceed $462,420. Contract is recommended as the result of a competitive selection process as specified by
         Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code; competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services);
          (3)         Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional service contract and to execute all related documents and amendments, with Beautiful Pasadena Homes Inc., DBA the Dave Knight Real Estate Team to provide
         broker listing services for the marketing, listing, and sale of up to five (5) residential properties for a one-year term. The total contract amount is not-to-exceed $462,420. Contract is recommended as the result of a competitive
         selection process as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code; competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services);
         (4)         Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional service contract and to execute all related documents and amendments, with Sotheby’s International Realty to provide broker listing services for the marketing, listing,
         and sale of five (5) residential properties for a one-year term. The total contract amount is not-to-exceed $462,420. Contract is recommended as the result of a competitive selection process as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the
         Pasadena Municipal Code; competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services); and
          (5)         Authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into any amendments to the contracts as may be necessary to effectuate the transactions, including increases in the contract amount that may result from increases in the
         market sale prices of the properties.

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City Council

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.)

8.       DESIGNATION OF THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE AT 656 SOUTH OAK KNOLL AVENUE AS A LANDMARK (Planning Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)      Find that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15308, Class 8 of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to Actions by Regulatory
Agencies for Protection of the Environment and there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances;
(2)      Find that the primary residence at 656 South Oak Knoll Avenue meets Criterion C as a landmark pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040.D.2 because it embodies the distinctive characteristics of
the Vernacular Hipped Cottage architectural style;
(3)      Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 656 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, California;
(4)      Authorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 656 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, California; and
(5)      Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On August 15, 2023, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the primary residence at 656 South Oak Knoll Avenue as a Landmark under Criterion C of PMC Section 17.62.040.D.2.

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9.        DESIGNATION OF THE LANGFORD RESIDENCE AT 627 SOUTH EUCLID AVENUE AS A LANDMARK (Planning Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)      Find that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15308, Class 8 of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to Actions by Regulatory
Agencies for Protection of the Environment and there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances;
(2)      Find that the Langford Residence at 627 South Euclid Avenue meets Criterion C as a landmark pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040.D.2 because it embodies the distinctive characteristics of the
Queen Anne architectural style;
(3)      Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 627 South Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, California;
(4)      Authorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 627 South Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, California; and
(5)      Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On August 15, 2023, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the Langford Residence at 627 South Euclid Avenue as a Landmark under Criterion C of PMC Section 17.62.040.D.2.

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10.     DESIGNATION OF THE RESIDENCE AT 701 WEST HOLLY STREET AS A LANDMARK (Planning Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)      Find that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15308, Class 8 of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to
Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment and there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances;
(2)      Find that the residence at 701 West Holly Street meets Criterion C as a landmark pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040.D.2 because it embodies the distinctive characteristics of the French
Norman architectural style and represents the work of locally significant architectural firm Postle & Postle;
(3)      Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 701 West Holly Street, Pasadena, California;
(4)      Authorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 701 West Holly Street, Pasadena, California; and
(5)      Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On September 5, 2023, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the residence at 701 West Holly Street as a Landmark under Criterion C of PMC Section 17.62.040.D.2.

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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.)

11.    AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ALLEGRA CONSULTING INC., FOR THE CITYWIDE HISTORIC REPORT ON THE 710 DISPLACEMENT PLANNING
         PROJECT
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) “Common-Sense” exemption;
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as the result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Allegra Consulting Inc., for the SR 710 Northern
         Stub Project in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000 for a period of three years. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services); and
         (3)         Authorize the City Manager to extend the three-year contract for up to two additional one-year periods.

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        POWERPOINT - PRESENTED AT MEETING

A.
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND COMPENSATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

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)

October 2, 2023	City Council
October 2, 2023	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
October 9, 2023	City Council
October 9, 2023	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

Claim No.	Claimant	Claim Amount
2024-0087	Keon Prewitt	$ 3,260.00
2024-0088	Hook Up Towing	720.00
2024-0089	Hakop Jack Aivazian	4,995.63
2024-0090	Sonia Elizabeth Martinez	450.00
2024-0091	Eleanor Dote	25,000.00+