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PUBLIC COMMENT 
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES PARA COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND 
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE 
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
Public Meeting: 6:00 P.M.
Public Hearing: 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
Note to public: Please see separate Closed Session Special Meeting agenda scheduled to begin at 4:00 p.m.
	
	CLOSED SESSION 
	– 5:00 P.M.
A.    
CITY 
COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code 
Section 54956.8
         Properties: 710 N. Fair Oaks 
Ave., Pasadena, CA
         Under negotiation: Price and 
terms of payment
         Agency negotiator: Miguel 
Márquez
         Negotiating parties: Sierra 
Atilano 
B.    
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL 
PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
         Property: 434-470 North Lake 
Avenue 
         Under negotiation: Price and 
terms 
         Agency negotiator: Miguel 
Márquez
         Negotiating Parties: Bridge 
Housing, City Ventures, Community Builders Group (CBG), Cypress Equity 
Investments (CEI), Fidelis Advisors, Holos Communities & Heritage Housing 
Partners, LA
         Family Housing, Mercy Housing, 
The Olson Company, Urban Coalition, USA Properties, West Hollywood Community 
Housing Corporation
C.     
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 Fire Fighters 
Association (PFFA)
D.     CITY 
COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (pursuant to Government Code 
Section 54956.8)
         Property: 78 N. Marengo Avenue 
(APNs 5723-026-902, 5723-026-903 and 5723-026-900)
         Agency negotiator: Miguel 
Márquez
         Negotiating parties: Michael 
Coolidge of HRI Properties
         Under negotiation: Price and 
Terms of Payment
	
	PUBLIC MEETING – 6:00 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.     
AUTHORIZE THE CITY 
MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NOS. 31386 AND 31392 WITH UNION STATION HOMELESS 
SERVICES TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNTS BY $80,000 AND
         $100,000 RESPECTIVELY, THEREBY 
INCREASING THE GRAND TOTALS TO NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNTS OF $1,077,555.19 AND 
$1,409,997.27 RESPECTIVELY, FOR THE PROVISION OF
         RAPID REHOUSING AND MOTEL-BASED 
SHELTER 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 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. 31386 with Union Station Homeless Services to 
increase the contract value by $80,000 thereby increasing the contract value to 
a not-to-exceed amount
         of $1,077,555.19 for the 
provision of rapid rehousing services;
         (3)        
Authorize the City 
Manager to amend Contract No. 31392 with Union Station Homeless Services to 
increase the contract value by $100,000 thereby increasing the contract value to 
a not-to-exceed amount
         of $1,409,997.27 for the 
provision of motel-based shelter services; 
         (4)        
Authorize the City 
Manager to approve no-cost amendments to Contract Nos. 31386 and 31392 which 
extend the term beyond June 30, 2025; and
         (5)        
To the extent the 
amendments to Contract Nos. 31386 and 31392 could be considered separate 
procurements subject to the Competitive Selection Process, grant exemptions 
pursuant to Pasadena
         Municipal Code (PMC) Section 
4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. 
Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 
1002(F) contracts for professional or
         unique services.
2.      
AUTHORIZE THE 
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE VERDUGO FIRE COMMUNICATION DISPATCH SERVICE 
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF BURBANK, GLENDALE, AND
         PASADENA AND THE CITY OF SAN 
GABRIEL (Fire 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)        
Authorize the City 
Manager to execute the Verdugo Fire Communications Dispatch Service Agreement 
between the Cities of Burbank, Glendale, and Pasadena and the City of San 
Gabriel to contract
         dispatching services. Neither 
competitive bidding nor competitive selection are required pursuant to City 
Charter Section 1002(H) and Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049.A3.
 
        
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3.      
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH IMPEX TECHNOLOGIES 
INC., FOR NUTANIX SERVER NODES FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $879,914
         FOR THE WATER AND POWER 
DEPARTMENT (Water & Power Dept.)
         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)        
Find that the 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)        
Award contract to the lowest and 
best bid dated August 21, 2024, submitted by Impex Technologies Inc. (“Impex”), 
in response to the project plans and specifications for Nutanix service nodes, 
authorize the
         City Manager to enter into a 
five-year contract for an amount not-to-exceed $879,914, which includes the base 
contract amount of $838,013 and a contingency of $41,901 
to provide for any necessary change
         orders; and
          (3)        
Authorize the City 
Manager to approve no-cost amendments to the subject contract, including 
durational extensions. 
        
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4.      
ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING TWO NEW 
CLASSIFICATIONS AND UPDATING THE SALARIES OF NINE EXISTING CLASSIFICATIONS 
REPRESENTED BY PMA, AFSCME, AND/OR
         NON-REPRESENTED (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 Two New 
Classifications and Updating the Salaries of Nine Existing Classifications 
Represented by PMA, AFSCME, and/or Non-Represented.
       
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          RESOLUTION
5.      
ADOPT A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE SALARIES OF FOUR 
EXISTING CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY LIUNA (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 Updating the Salaries of Four 
Existing Classifications Represented by LIUNA.
        
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         RESOLUTION
6.     
ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR A CITYWIDE 
SALARY SCHEDULE (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 for 
a Citywide salary schedule.
7.     
ADOPT A SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF 
PASADENA AND THE PASADENA FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION TO ESTABLISH A POLICY FOR 
FIRE CAPTAINS WORKING
         DOWN AS ENGINEERS
(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 Side 
Letter of Agreement between the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Fire Fighters 
Association to Establish a Policy for Fire Captains working down as Engineers.
8.      
AUTHORIZE 
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT FOR THE ANNUAL CITYWIDE STREET RESURFACING 
AND ADA IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
         FISCAL YEAR 2025 PROJECT FOR AN 
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED 
$8,878,032
(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; and 
         (2)        
Authorize the City Manager to 
award contract to lowest and best bid dated November 21, 2024 submitted by All 
American Asphalt in response to the plans and specifications for the Annual 
Citywide Street
         Resurfacing and ADA Improvement 
Program, FY 2025 Project, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a 
contract for an amount not-to-exceed $8,878,032 which includes the base contract 
amount of
         $7,720,028 and a contingency of 
$1,158,004 to provide for any necessary change orders. 
9.     
APPROVE FINAL 
TRACT MAP NO. 084287 FOR CREATION OF 17 AIR PARCELS FOR RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM 
PURPOSES AT 139 SOUTH OAK KNOLL AVENUE 
(Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)        
Find that 
the underlying project was previously determined 
Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 
15332, Class 32, In-Fill Development Projects), and that no further
         CEQA approvals are required for 
the final tract map, and that the final tract map approval is independently 
exempt under Section 15268(b) of the State CEQA Guidelines as a ministerial 
action;
         (2)        
Adopt a resolution to approve Final Tract Map No. 
084287 for the creation of 17 air 
parcels for residential condominium purposes; and
         (3)        
Authorize the City 
Clerk to execute the Certificate on the Tract Map showing the City’s approval of 
said Map.
         Recommendation of the 
Hearing Officer: 
Final Tract Map 
No. 084287 (Attachment A of the agenda report), 
for the creation of 17 air parcels for residential condominium purposes, was 
reviewed and approved
         in tentative form by the 
Subdivision Hearing Officer on December 6, 2023. 
The exercise of the right granted must be commenced within three years, or by
December 6, 
2026. The applicant submitted the final map
         to the City for review in March 
2024. 
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         ATTACHMENT A
         ATTACHMENT B
         RESOLUTION
10.   
FINANCE COMMITTEE: 
AUTHORIZE THE CITY 
MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A FUND TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY 
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR THE SAFE,
         CLEAN WATER PROGRAM 
(Public Works 
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(b)(4) of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document 
pursuant to CEQA is required; and
        
(2)        
Authorize City Manager to enter into a Fund Transfer Agreement 
with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to receive annual Safe, Clean 
Water Program funding for water quality projects and
         programs.
11.   
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
AUTHORIZE 
THE CITY MANAGER 
TO ENTER A THIRTY-SIX 
MONTH OFFICE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH 199 S. LOS ROBLES, LLC., SAND 199 LOS ROBLES, 
LLC. AND
         ROBLES SM, LLC. FOR THE 
PREMISES LOCATED AT 199 S. LOS ROBLES AVE., SUITE #405, IN AN AMOUNT 
NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,242,578 FOR THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT 
AND AMEND
         THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT’S FISCAL 
YEAR 2025 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $709,488 FROM THE GENERAL FUND’S 
UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE
(Office of the City
          Manager)
         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)        
Find that the leasing 
of 199 S. Los Robles Avenue is categorically exempt from the California 
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Section 
15301 (Existing Facilities)
          there are no features 
that distinguish this project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, 
there are no unusual circumstances; 
         (2)        
Authorize the City Manager to enter a lease agreement 
with 199 S. Los Robles, LLC., Sand 199 Los Robles, LLC. and Robles SM, LLC., in 
an amount not-to-exceed 
$702,578 
for the office space located
         at 199 S. Los Robles Avenue 
incorporating the terms and conditions generally described in the agenda report, 
and to execute any other related agreements necessary to effectuate the 
transaction, including non-
         ubstantial revisions; and
         (3)        
Amend the 
Housing Department’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Operating Budget by appropriating 
$709,488 from the General Fund’s unappropriated fund balance for lease costs of 
$169,488 and for tenant
         improvements, relocation, and 
moving costs of $540,000.
City Council
12.   
APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENTS, AND RESIGNATIONS
APPOINTMENT OF 
GLORIA ANDRADE TO THE NORTHWEST COMMISSION 
(District 3 
Nomination)
APPOINTMENT OF 
JOEL BRYANT TO THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY BOARD 
(District 3 
Nomination)
APPOINTMENT OF 
PHILIP BURNS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION 
(District 5 
Nomination)
RESIGNATION OF 
UZOAMAKA RENEE OGBODO FROM THE NORTHWEST COMMISSION 
(District 7 
Nomination)
RESIGNATION OF KIM 
SANTELL FROM THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN 
(District 4 
Nomination)
RESIGNATION OF DAN 
STENZ FROM THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD 
(Hotel Nomination)
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City Attorney
13.   
ADOPT A RESOLUTION REVISING DESIGNATED CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO 
FILE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS
         
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)        
Find that the
action proposed in the agenda report is not a 
“project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 
State CEQA Guidelines Section 21065 and within the meaning of
         Section 15378(b); and
         (2)        
Adopt a resolution 
updating those employees, commissioners, board members and consultants who will 
be required to file conflict of interest statements as pertaining to positions 
within various City
         departments, commissions and 
boards.
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APPENDIX A
        
APPENDIX B
        
RESOLUTION
14.   
REVISIONS TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS 
REGARDING DATE AND TIME OF REGULAR MEETINGS FOR THE COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT 
ADVISORY COMMISSION 
         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)        
Find that the
action proposed in the agenda report is not a 
“project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 
State CEQA Guidelines Section 21065 and within the meaning of
         Section 15378(b); and
         (2)        
Approve the 
proposed amendment to the Rules and Regulations of the Community Police 
Oversight Advisory Commission to change regular meetings from the first Thursday 
of the month to the second
         Thursday of the month.
         Advisory 
Commission/Board Recommendation:
Approve an amendment to Article VI Section 1 of 
the Rules 
and Regulations of the Community Police 
Oversight Commission to have regular meetings be held
         on the second Thursday of every 
month at 6:00 PM.
         
        
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ATTACHMENT A
        
ATTACHMENT B
City Clerk/Secretary
15a. 
RECEIVE AND 
FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA
| 
		 
		Claim No.  | 
		
		 
		Claimant  | 
		
		 
		Claim Amount  | 
	
| 
		 
  | 
		
		 Meagan F. Hoer  | 
		
		 $           
		5,378.08  | 
	
| 
		 
  | 
		
		 Dennis Wong  | 
		
		              
		1,236.10  | 
	
| 
		 
  | 
		
		 21st Century Casualty Company a/s/o 
		Suren Sumian  | 
		
		              
		5,243.61  | 
	
| 
		 
  | 
		
		 Bruce David Bueckert  | 
		
		                 
		555.00  | 
	
| 
		 
  | 
		
		 Nora Galdamez  | 
		
		            
		35,000.00+  | 
	
| 
		 
  | 
		
		 Subro Claims Inc., obo Geico Ins., a/s/o Pavel 
		Rodriguez and Kathryn Hinchee-Rodriguez  | 
		
		              
		6,125.79  | 
	
| 
		 
  | 
		
		 Lisa Perez  | 
		
		              
		6,248.59  | 
	
| 
		 
  | 
		
		 Matthew Dow Gomez  | 
		
		            
		35,000.00+  | 
	
| 
		 
  | 
		
		 Audrey Looise Bland  | 
		
		            
		10,000.00+  | 
	
| 
		 
  | 
		
		 John Gonzales  | 
		
		            
		35,000.00+  | 
	
15b.
PUBLIC HEARINGS SET
January 
13, 2025, 6:00 p.m. 
– Fuller Theological Seminary – Master Plan Amendment
February 3, 2025, 6:00 p.m. 
– Appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals Decision Regarding Conditional Use Permit 
No. 7114, 55 S. Grand Avenue (Maxwell House) - Clubs, Lodges, Private Meeting 
Hall
	
	OLD BUSINESS: 
	None
	
	PUBLIC HEARING:
	(Comments are limited to 3 minutes each, and the Mayor may limit this time 
	if reasonable under the circumstances. There will be one opportunity for 
	public comment for those speakers who wish to speak on more than one public 
	hearing.)
         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” exemption that CEQA only 
applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment;
        
(2)        
Approve the submission to the U.S. Department of 
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) of a Substantial Amendment to the 2019 
Annual Action Plan as described in the agenda report for the
         reallocation of $256,365 in 
non-committed HOME Partnership Act (HOME-ARPA) funds made available through the 
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); and
        
(3)        
Approve the submission to the U.S. Department of 
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) of a Substantial Amendment to the 2024 
Annual Action Plan as described in the agenda report to reprogram
         $680,000 in unspent Community 
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
	
	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.)
	
	REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Economic Development and Technology Committee
Finance Committee
Legislative Policy Committee
17.    
DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PASADENA MUNICIPAL 
CODE CHAPTER 2.45 
TO REQUIRE TRAINING FOR ALL ADVISORY BODIES CREATED BY
         CITY COUNCIL AND TO ESTABLISH 
FIRM LIMITS ON COMMISSIONER TERMS (Office 
of the City Manager)
         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)        
Find 
that the 
action 
proposed in the agenda report is 
covered 
by 
the “Common Sense” exemption set forth 
in 
State CEQA 
Guidelines 
Section 
15061(b)(c) 
as CEQA only applies 
to projects 
that 
may have 
a
         significant effect on 
the 
environment;
         (2)        
Direct
the 
City Attorney 
to prepare 
and return with an ordinance within 60 
days to amend 
the 
Pasadena 
Municipal 
Code Chapter 2.45 
to require training 
specified 
by the 
City Council 
for 
all advisory bodies
         created by City Council; and
         (3)        
Direct 
the 
City Attorney to prepare and 
return 
with an ordinance 
within 
60 days 
to 
amend 
the 
Pasadena 
Municipal Code, Chapter 2.45 to establish firm limits on all 
Commissioner and Operating Company
         Board terms as City Council 
shall direct with a possible mechanism for City Council to act to approve 
holdover terms as well as phasing in of firm term limits to ensure an orderly 
transition given the large number of
         Commissioners serving beyond 
their appointed terms.
Municipal Services Committee
Public Safety Committee
	
	RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
City Manager
City Council
18.    AUTHORIZE THE CITY 
ATTORNEY TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH OIR GROUP LLC FOR INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR 
SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $175,000 
         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)        
Find that the action 
proposed in the agenda report is not a “project” subject to the California 
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 21065 
and within the meaning of
         Section 15378(b); and
         (2)        
Authorize the City 
Attorney to enter into a contract, as the result of the competitive selection 
process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with 
OIR Group LLC for
         independent police auditor 
services in an amount not-to-exceed $175,000 for a period of one year. 
Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 
1002(F), contracts for professional or
         unique services.
         
Advisory Commission/City Council Committee 
Recommendation: 
The City Council Ad Hoc Committee for the selection of the Independent Police 
Auditor (IPA), which includes Councilmembers Hampton,
         Jones, Lyon, and Masuda, 
unanimously recommends that OIR Group LLC, led by Teresa Magula, be selected as 
the IPA. The Community Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) IPA Selection Ad Hoc 
Committee,
         comprised of Chair Jones, Vice 
Chair Argento, and Commissioners Ibañez and Verrett, also endorsed this 
recommendation. 
19.   
APPOINTMENT OF AN ALTERNATE TENANT MEMBER TO 
SERVE ON THE PASADENA RENTAL HOUSING BOARD (PRHB) FOR THE REMAINING UNEXPIRED 
TERM DUE TO AN
         UNSCHEDULED VACANCY (TERM 
ENDING MAY 24, 2027) (Office of the City Clerk)
         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)        
Find that the proposed 
action in the agenda report is exempt from review pursuant to the California 
Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines § 
15061(b)(3), the
         “Common Sense” exemption that 
CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the 
environment; 
         (2)        
Consider the 
qualifications and submitted application materials provided by the following 
four applicants that were certified by the City Clerk’s Office pursuant to the 
requirements and provisions detailed in
         City Charter, Article XVIII:
| 
		 
		Applicants  | 
		
		 
		Submitted  | 
		
		 Date 
		Qualified  | 
		
		 
		District  | 
	
| 
		 Varouge 
		Mesrobian  | 
		
		 12/02/2024  | 
		
		 12/02/2024  | 
		
		 6  | 
	
| 
		 Louis 
		Rigolosi  | 
		
		 12/02/2024  | 
		
		 12/02/2024  | 
		
		 7  | 
	
| 
		 Christine 
		Rodriguez  | 
		
		 12/02/2024  | 
		
		 12/03/2024  | 
		
		 5  | 
	
| 
		 Simon 
		Ybarra  | 
		
		 10/31/2024  | 
		
		 10/31/2024  | 
		
		 3  | 
	
         remainder of the unexpired 
term, ending May 24, 2027; and
         
(4)        
Refer the 
appointment and selection process for the Pasadena Rental Housing Board to the 
Legislative Policy Committee for review and recommendation on possible 
modifications to the appointment
         process for future vacancies, 
both scheduled and unscheduled, occurring on the Board.
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         ATTACHMENT A
         
 
ATTACHMENT B
        
 
 
City Attorney
	
	ORDINANCES 
	                    
	
First Reading:
20.   
Conduct first reading of “AN 
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 13, CHAPTER 13.04 OF THE 
PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, THE LIGHT AND POWER RATE
         ORDINANCE TO REMOVE DIRECT 
ACCESS AND RELATED TARIFFS AND TO AMEND LONG-TERM CONTRACT PROVISIONS”
Second Reading:
21.   
Adopt “AN 
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE LIGHT AND POWER RATE 
ORDINANCE, TITLE 13, CHAPTER 13.04 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL
         CODE” [CORRECTED] 
(Introduced by 
Councilmember Hampton )
	
	INFORMATION ITEM
	
	BRIEF REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES/REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
	
	ADJOURNMENT
 
SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND 
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair Tyron Hampton, Jason Lyon, Steve Madison, 
Jess Rivas) Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m., Pasadena City 
Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2nd 
floor)
December 17, 2024 (Cancelled)
January 21, 2025 (To be cancelled)
February 18, 2025
FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Rick Cole, Tyron 
Hampton, Gene Masuda)
December 
16, 2024 (Special meeting scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m.)
December 
23, 2024 (To be cancelled)
January 
13, 2025
 
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)
January 
7, 2025 (To be cancelled)
February 
4, 2025
March 4, 
2025
 
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE 
(Chair 
Justin Jones, Rick Cole, Tyron Hampton, 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)
December 
24, 2024 (To be cancelled)
January 14, 2025
January 28, 2025
 
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)
January 
15, 2025
February 
19, 2025
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
December 23, 2024 (To be cancelled)
December 30, 2024 (To be cancelled)
January 6, 2025 (To be cancelled)
January 13, 2025
January 20, 2025 (To be cancelled)
January 27, 2025
February 3, 2025
February 10, 2025
February 17, 2025 (To be cancelled)
February 24, 2025
March 3, 2025
March 10, 2025
March 17, 2025
March 24, 2025
March 31, 2025 (To be cancelled)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING: 
January 13, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Fuller Theological Seminary – Master Plan Amendment
February 
3, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Appeal of Board of Zoning 
Appeals Decision Regarding Conditional Use Permit No. 
7114, 55 S. Grand Avenue (Maxwell House) - Clubs, 
Lodges, Private Meeting Hall