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PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCCIONES PARA COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS

AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Closed Session: 4:30 P.M.
Public Meeting: 5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

A.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
         Name of Case: DC Lake Holdings, LLC v. City of Pasadena
         First LASC Case No.: 19STCP04588
         Second LASC Case No.: 22STCP04461

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
         Name of Case: Murphy v. City of Pasadena
         LASC Case No.: 21STLC07424

C.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding significant exposure to potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): One (1) case

D.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
         Property Locations: 299 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
         Agency Negotiator: Miguel Marquez
         Negotiating Party: Scott Unger
         Under Negotiation: Price and terms of Lease

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.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE DURATION OF CONTRACT NO. 32334 WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL INC., FOR THE DESIGN OF THE WALNUT STREET CORRIDOR SIGNAL
         IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (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 that may have an effect on the environment;
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager to extend Contract No. 32334 with Michael Baker International for one year, for a total contract period beginning from November 15, 2022, to November 15, 2024, for consulting services for the
         design and development of construction plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E) of the Walnut Street Corridor Project; and
         (3)         It is further recommended the City Council grant the proposed contract extension 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.

2.      ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ONE NEW CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY AND UPDATING THE SALARIES OF TWENTY EXISTING CLASSIFICATIONS (Human Resources Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) “Common Sense” exemption; and
         (2)         Adopt a Resolution Establishing One New Classification and Salary and Updating the Salaries of Twenty Existing Classifications.

3.      CONTRACT AWARD TO A&Y ASPHALT CONTRACTORS INC., TO FURNISH LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR UTILITY AND MISCELLANEOUS STREET REPAIRS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,500,000
         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 for this action;
         (2)      Accept the bid dated November 13, 2023, submitted by A&Y Asphalt Contractors Inc., ("A&Y") in response to Specifications WD-23-04; reject all other bids received; and
         (3)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with A&Y for an amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000 for an initial period of one year, whichever comes first, with an option for two additional one-year terms at $1,500,000 per
         year, at the discretion of the City Manager, for a maximum total amount not-to-exceed $4,500,000.

4.      AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 32329 WITH RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS INC., DBA RAFTELIS FOR WATER COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS AND RATE DESIGN SERVICES FOR AN
         AMENDED NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $211,708 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 for the project; and
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32329 with Raftelis Financial Consultants Inc., dba Raftelis (“Raftelis”) for Water Cost of Service Analysis (“COSA”) and rate design services from a not-to-exceed amount of
         $157,724 to $211,708 and extend the expiration to December 31, 2024. The total $53,984 amendment includes the base amendment of $46,943 and a 15% contingency of $7,041, to provide for any necessary change orders.

5.      REJECT ALL BIDS TO FURNISH AND DELIVER CONCRETE MATERIALS FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT (Water and Power Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(5) (projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves) and Section
         15270 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
         (2)         Reject all bids received on December 5, 2023, in response to the Notice Inviting Bids to Furnish and Deliver Concrete Materials.

6.      MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 8, 2024, FOR PROPOSED SEWER USE FEE RATE STRUCTURE AND RATE ADJUSTMENTS (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) Public Resources Code Section 21065 and Section 15378(b)(4), and that the proposed sewer
         use fee increases are statutorily exempt pursuant to Section 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges) under State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, is not subject to environmental review;
    (2)         Set a public hearing for April 8, 2024, regarding proposed Sewer Use Fee rate structure and rate adjustments; and
         (3)         Direct the Public Works Department to mail notices of public hearing set for April 8, 2024, regarding proposed Sewer Use Fee rate structure and rate adjustments.
         Recommendation of the Municipal Services Committee: On January 23, 2024, the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) voted unanimously to forward this item to the City Council to set the public hearing date. A committee
         member suggested that the proposed rate should be phased-in over the next five-years to allow customers to adjust to the overall proposed increase over time.

7.      MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 8, 2024, FOR PROPOSED REFUSE COLLECTION FEE INCREASES (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 as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Public Resources Code Section 21065 and Section 15378(b)(4) of the State CEQA
         Guidelines, and that the proposed refuse collection fee increases are statutorily exempt pursuant to Section 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges) of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, is not subject to environmental
         review;
     (2)      Set a public hearing on April 8, 2024, regarding proposed refuse collection fee increases; and
     (3)      Direct the Public Works Department to mail notice of public hearing set for April 8, 2024, regarding proposed refuse collection fee increases.
         Recommendation of the Municipal Services Committee: On January 23, 2024, the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) voted unanimously to forward this item to the City Council to set the public hearing date. A committee
         member suggested that the proposed rate increase for the residential 32, 60, and 100 gallon containers should be equal. The proposed monthly rate increases are $8.47, $8.75, and $5.62 respectively.

ATTACHMENT A

ATTACHMENT B

RESIGNATION OF JACQUE ROBINSON-BAISLEY FROM THE CHARTER STUDY TASK FORCE (At Large Nomination)

ACKNOWLEDGE THE VACANCY CREATED BY THE DEPARTURE OF MIKE OWEN FROM THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (Hotel Nomination)

APPOINTMENT OF DAVID DiCRISTOFARO TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination)

REAPPOINTMENT OF CYNTHIA KURTZ AS THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025 (City Nomination)

DESIGNATION OF COUNCILMEMBER FELICIA WILLIAMS TO SERVE AS THE CITY’S VOTING DELEGATE AT THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS (SCAG) ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO BE HELD ON MAY 2, 2024

         February 26, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Appeal of the Design Commission’s Approval of a Concept Design Review Application for the Property at 141 South Lake Ave

         March 11, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Substantial Amendment to Annual Action Plans and 5-Year Consolidated Plan for Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solution Grant

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.)

10. APPOINTMENT OF AN ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS GOVERNING BOARD (City Nomination)

11. Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING AND ADDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF Title 17 (Zoning Code) OF The PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) LAND USES”

12.    Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA amendING various SECTIONs of title 17 (zoning code) OF THE city of PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE
         CENTRAL DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN update including CHANGES PERTAINING TO RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LAND USES, modifying THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ESTABLISHED BY THE
         ZONING CODE (CHAPTER 17.20, SECTION 17.20.020) TO UPDATE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CENTRAL DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN, AND MAKING TECHNICAL CHANGES TO THE LINCOLN AVENUE, EAST
         COLORADO, AND SOUTH FAIR OAKS SPECIFIC PLANS FOR INTERNAL CONSISTENCY”

13. ORAL REPORT: PASADENA POLICE DEPARTMENT “YEAR IN REVIEW 2023” PRESENTATION
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 5:00 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)

February 26, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Street Name Change – Dayton Street to Troop Way – from Fair Oaks Avenue to Raymond Avenue

February 26, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Appeal of the Design Commission’s Approval of a Concept Design Review Application for the Property at 141 South Lake Ave

March 11, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Substantial Amendment to Annual Action Plans and 5-Year Consolidated Plan for Community Development Block Grant and Emergency Solution Grant

April 8, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Proposed Sewer Use Fee Rate Structure and Rate Adjustments

November 6, ~~2024~~ 2023	City Council
November 6, ~~2024~~ 2023	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
November 13, ~~2024~~ 2023	City Council – Special Meeting
November 13, ~~2024~~ 2023	City Council
November 13, ~~2024~~ 2023	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

Claim No.	Claimant	Claim Amount
2024-0160	Theo Apartments – CSCDA Community Improvement	$ 850.00
2024-0161	CCMSI	Not stated
2024-0162	Christina J. Maldonado	25,000.00+
2024-0163	Danielle Valencia	25,000.00+
2024-0164	Theodore Rouadi	25,000.00+
2024-0165	Ricci Bonwell	25,000.00+
2024-0166	David J. Jalate	25,000.00+
2024-0167	Jewell Williams	9,500.00
2024-0168	Arturo, Olga, Dayanna Martinez Sainz	25,000.00+
2024-0169	Mercury Insurance Company as subrogee of Laura Hall	10,000.00+
2024-0170	State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company a/s/o Elliot J. Ehlig	2,604.20
2024-0171	Michael Groff	475.00