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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
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.     CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (one potential case)

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
         Property: 434-470 North Lake Avenue
         Agency negotiator: Miguel Márquez
         Negotiating Party: County of Los Angeles
         Under negotiation: Price and terms 

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 Police Lieutenants Association

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND PASADENA POLICE SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION FOR THE TERM OF FEBRUARY 26, 2024 - JUNE 30, 2028
         (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;
         (2)         Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Pasadena (City) and the Pasadena Police Supervisors Association (PPSA), for the term of February 26, 2024, through June 30, 2028; and
         (3)         Adopt a Resolution authorizing tax deferral of member paid contributions to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) for Pasadena Police Supervisors Association (PPSA) employees with
         membership in CalPERS.  

          

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B  (RESOLUTION)

2.      ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PRE-TAX TREATMENT OF COST-SHARING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM PAID BY MEMBERS OF THE
         PASADENA POLICE SUPERVISORS ASSOCIATION, UNDER SECTION 414(H)2 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (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 to authorize the pre-tax treatment of cost-sharing contributions paid by members of the Pasadena Police Supervisors Association to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.
          
        

          RESOLUTION

3.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GALLUP INC., FOR EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SERVICES AND SURVEY FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $256,250
         (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)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as a result of a competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Gallup Inc., for Employee Engagement services and
         survey for a total amount not-to-exceed $167,750 over a three-year term with the option to extend the contract by two optional one-year extension periods. The value of each optional one-year extension period is not-to-exceed
         $44,250.

         

         ATTACHMENT A

TPA

4.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LINKEDIN CORPORATION FOR AN ONLINE EMPLOYEE TRAINING PLATFORM/LEARNING LIBRARY FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-
         EXCEED $141,615 (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)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as a result of a competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with LinkedIn Corporation (LinkedIn) for an online employee
         training platform/learning library for a total amount not-to-exceed $141,615 over a three-year term.

         

          ATTACHMENT A

          TPA

5.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FEHR AND PEERS FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO DEVELOP SAFE STREETS FOR ALL ACTION PLAN FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-       
         EXCEED $249,810 (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) in accordance with 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 contract, as the result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Fehr & Peers for consultant services to develop
         Safe Streets for All Action Plan by conducting an outreach campaign and updating the existing Local Roadway Safety Plan for a total not-to-exceed $249,810. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter
         Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services.

         

          TPA


          SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

          CORRESPONDENCE

6.      CONTRACT AWARD TO WILLIAMS PIPELINE CONTRACTORS INC., FOR INSTALLATION OF ZINC COATED DUCTILE IRON WATER MAINS IN BELLEFONTAINE STREET AND GLENARM STREET FOR AN
         AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $2,734,435 FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
         (Water & Power 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 Section 21080.21 and State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities)
         and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction);
         (2)         Accept the bid dated December 21, 2023, submitted by Williams Pipeline Contractors Inc., in response to Specifications WD-23-05 for installation of zinc coated ductile iron water mains in Bellefontaine Street and Glenarm
         Street; reject all other bids received; and
         (3)         Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Williams Pipeline Contractors Inc., for an amount not-to-exceed $2,734,435, which includes the base contract amount of $2,485,850 and a contingency of $248,585 to
         provide for any necessary change orders.

         

          ATTACHMENT A

7.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MORGAN STANLEY INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT ADVISORS LLC DBA HYAS GROUP FOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR SERVICES RELATED TO THE CITY’S
         DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $185,000 (Finance Dept.)
         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 the State of California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) that CEQA only
         applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as a result of a competitive selection process, as specified in Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Morgan Stanley Institutional Investment Advisors LLC
         DBA Hyas Group (Hyas Group) for financial advisor services related to the City’s Deferred Compensation Program in an amount not-to-exceed $185,000 for five years. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter
         Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services.

         

          ATTACHMENT A

          TPA
 
8.      AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A FUNDING APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR FAMILY HOMELESSNESS CHALLENGE GRANT ROUND 2 AND HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE AND
         PREVENTION ROUND 5 FUNDS; APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 32487 WITH DOOR OF HOPE SUBJECT TO AWARD OF STATE FUNDS (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 submittal of an application to the State of California for Family Homelessness Challenge Grant Round 2 (“FHC-2”) funding in conjunction with Door of Hope in the amount of $787,500 to serve families with minor
         children who are at imminent risk of homelessness; 
         (3)         Authorize the City Manager to certify or execute, and the City Clerk to attest, the application and all other documents, agreements and amendments related to the application and any subsequent Family Homelessness
         Challenge Grant Round 2 award;
         (4)         Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32487 with Door of Hope to administer the proposed project, should it be selected for FHC-2 funding, with a term of up to three years and in an amount no greater than what
         is awarded by the State. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services. To the extent that this grant funding is subject to City procurement requirements,
         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;
         (5)         Authorize the submittal of an application, as part of the Los Angeles County regional application, to the State of California for Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 5 (“HHAP-5”) funding in the amount of
         $799,522.60 for eligible programs and activities that serve people experiencing homelessness; and
         (6)         Authorize the City Manager to certify or execute, and the City Clerk to attest, the application and all other documents, agreements and amendments related to the application and subsequent HHAP-5 award.

         


9.      ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF AN AMENDED FIVE-YEAR PLAN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION 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” exemption that
         CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
         (2)      Adopt a Resolution authorizing an application and an amended five (5) year plan for the expenditure of the City’s grant award of Permanent Local Housing Allocation (“PLHA”) funding, as set forth in this report and its
         attachments, to provide and preserve affordable housing to Very Low, Low, Moderate, and Workforce Income households in Pasadena.

        

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

         ATTACHMENT C

         ATTACHMENT D

         ATTACHMENT E

         ATTACHMENT F 

10.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: AMENDMENT OF THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2024 OPERATING BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,903,121; APPROVAL OF KEY BUSINESS TERMS OF AFFORDABLE
         HOUSING LOAN AGREEMENT WITH DOOR OF HOPE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROJECT AT 724 NORTH MARENGO AVENUE TO SERVE UNHOUSED PERSONS AND
         FAMILIES (Housing Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the proposed housing financing and development activities, as described in the agenda report, do not have a significant effect on the environment and have been determined to be categorically exempt from the
         California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15301(e)(2) (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;
         (2)         Approve a budget amendment appropriating a total of $1,903,121 consisting of: a) $1,200,000 from the Inclusionary Housing Trust Fund unappropriated fund balance, b) $500,000 from the HOME Fund unappropriated fund
         balance, and c) $203,121 from the Housing Successor Fund unappropriated fund balance to the Housing Department’s FY 2024 Operating Budget to fund the proposed City loan for the Door of Hope Transitional Housing Project;
         (3)         Approve certain key business terms, as described in the agenda report, of the proposed Affordable Housing Loan Agreement with Door of Hope; and
         (4)         Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the staff recommendation.

         

           CORRESPONDENCE

           SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

           CORRESPONDENCE

11.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2024 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET (Finance 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)      Approve amending the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY 2024) Adopted Operating Budget as detailed in the agenda report by a net amount of $952,652 and increasing the Citywide total Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) by 7.0 permanent
         FTEs.

         

         ATTACHMENT A

12.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE CONTRACT NO. 31537 WITH AMERICAN RECLAMATION INC., BY $1,673,568 AND ADD TWO ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR OPTIONS TO PROVIDE
         MATERIAL RECOVERY PROCESSING (Public Works 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 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 increase contract amount with American Reclamation Inc., by $141,024 for the second one-year option from March 4, 2024 to March 4, 2025;
         (3)      Authorize the City Manager to add two additional one-year options from March 4, 2025 to March 4, 2027 in an amount by $766,272 for each of the one-year options; and
         (4)      To the extent this transaction could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, grant the proposed contract increase with American Reclamation Inc., an exemption from the
          Competitive Selection Process set forth in the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance pursuant to the Pasadena Municipal Code, Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City's best interests are served.

 

POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

13.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: RECOGNIZE AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,142 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SERVICES’ FISCAL YEAR 2024 OPERATING BUDGET
         (Library 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)      Recognize and appropriate $29,142 from the California State Library to the Department of Libraries and Information Services’ Fiscal year 2024 Operating Budget to support the Lunch at the Library Grant project.

        

         ATTACHMENT A

14.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS FOR THE RECEIPT OF LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM (LCTOP) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
          $4,434 FROM THE CITY OF MONTEBELLO (Transportation 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 that CEQA only
          applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
          (2)         Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements required to receive LCTOP grant funds in the amount of $4,434 from the City of Montebello; and
          (3)         Amend the Department of Transportation’s FY 2024 Operating Budget to receive and appropriate $4,434 as detailed in the fiscal impact section of the agenda report.

15.    MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: ADOPTION OF THE FINAL DRAFT PASADENA PEDESTRIAN TRANSPORTATION ACTION PLAN (Transportation Dept.)
         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), 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; and
         (2)         Adopt the Final Draft Pasadena Pedestrian Transportation Action Plan as a final document that provides an implementation plan for corridor-long safety improvements citywide. This will allow the City to advance concept
         plans and pursue the necessary grant funding to build elements in the Plan.
         Recommendation of the Transportation Advisory Commission: On September 22, 2022, the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) recommended that the City Council approve the Final Draft Pasadena Pedestrian
         Transportation Action Plan (PTAP). The TAC also provided input focused on the PTAP becoming an Action Plan that would concentrate on specific corridors. Subsequently, this item was recommended for approval by the City
         Council through Municipal Services Committee (MSC).
         Recommendation of the Municipal Services Committee: Department of Transportation (DOT) staff presented the PTAP to MSC as an informational only item on October 25, 2022. Committee members expressed concerns on
         the prioritization of the ten corridors, including, comments and questions on streets omitted from the prioritization list such as Orange Grove Boulevard, East Washington Boulevard, Allen Avenue, and California Boulevard. The
         Committee also requested staff to consider integrating the City’s Pedestrian Plan with the Bicycle Transportation Action Plan. Responses regarding the prioritization process and considerations for one integrated plan are included
         in this report.
         The Final Draft PTAP was unanimously recommended for approval by MSC to the City Council on February 13, 2024. As part of the recommendation, committee members added one corridor to the high priority corridor list and
         expanded the limits of two corridors on the high priority corridor list, to address concerns on corridors that experience a high number of pedestrian collisions. The action included the addition of California Boulevard from Fair Oaks
         Avenue to Lake Avenue, and the extension of Lake Avenue to Arden Road and the extension of Washington Boulevard to Sierra Bonita Avenue on the high priority corridor list.

         

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B


          SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

          CORRESPONDENCE

          CORRESPONDENCE PART 2

City Council 

16.    RESIGNATIONS, APPOINTMENTS, & REAPPOINTMENTS 

        APPOINTMENT OF KIM SANTELL TO THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (District 4 Nomination) 
       
        APPOINTMENT OF ERIC HOGENSEN TO THE ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION (District 7 Nomination)
 
        APPOINTMENT OF EILEEN WILLIAMSON TO THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (District 7 Nomination)

        APPOINTMENT OF MARLON GONZALEZ TO THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (Hotel Nomination) 

City Attorney 

17.    PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 2.365 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, INTERPRETING THE CITY COUNCIL’S ROLE IN THE CLAIM FOR DAMAGES PROCESS (City Attorney’s Office)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 15061(b)(3); and
         (2)      Direct the City Attorney to prepare and return within 60 days with an ordinance amending Chapter 2.365.080 of the Pasadena Municipal Code to interpret the City Council’s role in the claim for damages process.

City Clerk/Secretary 

18a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

18b.  RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA

 

19.    STREET NAME CHANGE – DAYTON STREET TO TROOP WAY, BETWEEN FAIR OAKS AVENUE AND RAYMOND AVENUE (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council cancel the public hearing, with staff to reschedule and notice the public hearing for a future date and time.

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

          CORRESPONDENCE

20.    APPEAL OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION’S APPROVAL OF A CONCEPT DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION FOR THE PROPERTY AT 141 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE (Planning Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council cancel the public hearing with the agreement of the appellant.


         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

          CORRESPONDENCE

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

21.    APPROPRIATE CONGRESSIONAL EARMARK INITIATIVE FUNDING FOR DINE OUT PASADENA PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.5M; AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
         WITH THE PASADENA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR DINE OUT PASADENA PROGRAM CO-ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES NOT-TO-EXCEED $1.325M; AND AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PLAYHOUSE
         VILLAGE ASSOCIATION FOR DINING PAVILION REMOVAL NOT-TO-EXCEED $150,000 (City Manager)
         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);
         (2)      Amend the City Manager’s Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget by recognizing and appropriating $1.5M in Congressional earmark initiative funding to administer the Dine Out Pasadena program;
         (3)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation (“PCF”) to co-administer the Dine Out Pasadena program not-to-exceed $1,325,000; and
         (4)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Playhouse Village Association (“PVA”) for outdoor dining pavilion scope of work not-to-exceed $150,000.

        

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

         ATTACHMENT C

        SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

        CORRESPONDENCE

        POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee

22.    AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A POWER SALES CONTRACT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY FOR SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY AND BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE
         FROM BONANZA SOLAR, LLC FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $512,228,000 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 exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15277 (Projects Located Outside California); and
          (2)      Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Southern California Public Power Authority (“SCPPA”) for the purchase of renewable energy and capacity from Bonanza Solar, LLC (“Bonanza Solar”)
          that includes daily delivery from a solar and storage facility (“Bonanza Project”) of a maximum of 105 megawatts (“MW”) of solar photovoltaic energy and up to four hours of dispatchable battery energy storage not-to-exceed 55 MW
          during a 20-year contract term beginning December 31, 2027, for an amount not-to-exceed $512,228,000; 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.
         Recommendation of the Municipal Services Committee: On February 13, 2024, the Municipal Services Committee (“MSC”) unanimously approved the Staff recommendation to the City Council. The MSC requested that the not-
          to-exceed contract value amount stated on the Agenda Report be amended to align with the associated presentation.

         

         POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

Public Safety Committee 

City Manager 

City Council 

City Attorney 

 First Reading: None 

Second Reading:

23.    Adoption 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” (Introduced by Councilmember Hampton)

        

         ORDINANCE

24.    Adoption 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” (Introduced by Councilmember Hampton)

       

         ORDINANCE 

SCHEDULED

COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES

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) 

March 19, 2024

April 16, 2024

May 21, 2024

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) 

February 26, 2024 (Special Meeting to Commence at 3:00 p.m.)

March 11, 2024 (Special Meeting to Commence at 3:00 p.m.)

March 25, 2024 (To be Cancelled)
 

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) 

February 28, 2024  - Special Meeting

March 5, 2024 – To Be Cancelled

April 2, 2024 

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) 

February 27, 2024

March 12, 2024

March 26, 2024


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) 

March 20, 2024

April 17, 2024

May 15, 2024

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

February 29, 2023 (Mayor’s State of the City Address)  

March 4, 2024 (To be cancelled) 

March 11, 2024 

March 18, 2024 (Special joint City Council meeting with LA County BofS at 4:00 p.m.) 

March 18, 2024 (Regular meeting) 

March 25, 2024 (Special joint City Council meeting with PUSD at 6:00 p.m.) 

April 1, 2024 (To be cancelled) 

April 8, 2024 

April 15, 2024 

April 22, 2024 (To be cancelled)

April 29, 2024 

May 6, 2024 

May 13, 2024 

May 20, 2024 

May 27, 2024 (To be cancelled) 

June 3, 2024 

June 10, 2024 

June 17, 2024 

June 24, 2024 (To be cancelled) 

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:  

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 

April 8, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Proposed Refuse Collection Fee Increases

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