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PUBLIC COMMENT
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES PARA COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JULY 15, 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
CLOSED SESSION
– 4:30 P.M.
A.
A.
CITY
COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case:
McCullough, A. v. City of Pasadena
Los Angeles County Superior
Court Case No. 21STCV21530
B.
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: In re National Prescription Opiate
Litigation
USDC (N. Dist. Ohio) Case No.: 1:17-md-2894, MDL No. 2804
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.)
City Manager/Executive
Director
1.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH JAYCOX CONSTRUCTION CNG FOR INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE REPAIR
SERVICES FOR CNG FUELING STATION
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$1,380,005 FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS (Public Works
Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the
action proposed in the agenda report is categorically exempt from environmental
review pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301 – Existing
Facilities, and there are no features
that distinguish the project
from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual
circumstances; and
(2)
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a
three-year contract with Jaycox Construction CNG (Jaycox CNG) in response to the
specifications for Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair for CNG Fueling Station,
for an amount not-to-exceed
$828,003, which includes the base contract amount of $720,003 and a contingency
of $108,000 to provide for unanticipated or additional as needed parts and
service needs, with the
option of two additional
one-year extensions, in the annual amount of $276,001 which includes the base
extension contract of $240,001 and a contingency of $36,000 at the discretion of
the City Manager, for a
maximum total contract length
of five years and a grand total contract amount of $1,380,005, whichever occurs
first.
2.
APPROVE FINAL
TRACT MAP NO. 083877 FOR CREATION OF NINE AIR PARCELS FOR RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES AT 569 AND 571 LINCOLN AVENUE
(Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the project
referenced in the agenda report was previous determined Categorically Exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 15332, Class 32, In-Fill
Development Projects),
and that this is an exempt
action independently under Section 15268 of the State CEQA Guidelines as a
ministerial action;
(2)
Adopt a resolution to approve Final Tract Map No.
083877 for the creation of nine 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. 083877 (Attachment A of
the agenda report),
for the creation of nine air parcels for residential condominium purposes, was
reviewed and approved
in tentative form by the
Subdivision Hearing Officer on October 7, 2022.
The exercise of the right granted must be commenced within three years, or by
October 7,
2025.
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
RESOLUTION
3.
AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO.
31704 WITH DATA TICKET INC., TO INCREASE
THE CONTRACT NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $650,000 TO $2,886,665
(Transportation Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that
this
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);
(2)
Authorize the
City Manager to amend contract number 31704 with Data Ticket Inc., to increase
the contract not-to-exceed amount by $650,000, to $2,886,665; and
(3)
Grant the
proposed contract amendment with Data Ticket Inc., 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.
TPA
4.
ADOPT THE SALARY RESOLUTIONS FOR NON-REPRESENTED
NON-MANAGEMENT, NON-REPRESENTED MANAGEMENT AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
(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)
Adopt the Non-Represented Non-Management Salary
Resolution;
(3)
Adopt the Non-Represented Management Salary
Resolution; and
(4)
Adopt the Executive Management Salary Resolution.
ATTACHMENT A
- NON-REP NON-MGMT SALARY RESOLUTION
ATTACHMENT B -
NON-REP MGMT SALARY RESOLUTION
ATTACHMENT C -
EXECUTIVE MGMT SALARY RESOLUTION
City Council
5.
RESIGNATIONS, APPOINTMENTS, AND REAPPOINTMENTS
RESIGNATION OF
DANIEL BAY FROM THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION
(District 7
Nomination)
APPOINTMENT OF
INGRID SOTELO ARANA TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
(Pasadena City
College Nomination)
APPOINTMENT OF
EVAN TSANG TO THE FIRE & POLICE RETIREMENT BOARD
(At Large
Nomination/District 4)
City Attorney
6. AUTHORIZE
THE CITY ATTORNEY TO AMEND CITY CONTRACT NO. 32286 WITH RICHARD ROSENTHAL,
Ph.D., FOR INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR SERVICES, TO INCREASE THE NOT-
TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $90,000 AND TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM BY SIX MONTHS
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;
(2)
Authorize the
City Attorney to amend City Contract No. 32286 with Richard Rosenthal, Ph.D.,
for independent police auditor services, to increase the contract amount by
$90,000, and to extend the contract
term by six months; and
(3)
To the extent
this could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive
Selection Process, it is recommended that the City Council grant the contract an
exemption pursuant to Pasadena
Municipal Code (PMC) Section
4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served.
City Clerk/Secretary
7a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 10, 2024 |
|
June 10, 2024 |
Successor Agency to the Pasadena
Community Development Commission |
7b.
RECEIVE AND
FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA
Claim No. |
Claimant |
Claim Amount |
2025-0003 |
Teresa S. Peterson |
$
254.52 |
2025-0004 |
Xiaohong Lu |
35,000.00+ |
OLD BUSINESS:
None
8.
ADOPT A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA CONFIRMING THE AWARD OF
ITS ELECTRIC REVENUE/REFUNDING BONDS 2024A SERIES
(Finance 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 State CEQA Guidelines Section 21065
and within the meaning
Sections 15060(c) and 15378(b);
and
(2)
Adopt a
resolution confirming the award of the City of Pasadena Electric
Revenue/Refunding Bonds, 2024A Series.
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
RESOLUTION
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.)
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.
SUNNYSLOPE AVENUE TO ITS EAST
TERMINUS – 2915 EAST COLORADO BLVD., AND NORTH SUNNYSLOPE AVE.
(Planning Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Adopt the
Mitigated Negative Declaration in Attachment C and Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program in Attachment D (of the agenda report);
(2)
Adopt the
Findings in Attachment A and approve Conditional Use Permit No. 6926, with
conditions of approval in Attachment B (of the agenda report);
(3)
Adopt a
Resolution of Intention to vacate Nina Street from Sunnyslope Avenue to its
Eastern terminus;
(4)
Set a public
hearing for Monday, August 26, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. to consider the proposed
street vacation prior to the adoption of the Resolution Ordering the Vacation in
accordance with the requirements
and recommendations contained
in the agenda report and subject to conditions in the agenda report; and
(5)
Direct the City
Clerk to publish and post a Notice of Hearing in accordance with the
requirements of the Streets and Highways Code Sections 8320, et seq.
Recommendation of the
Planning Commission:
On May 8,
2024, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider Conditional Use
Permit No. 6926 to establish an auto dealership (Pasadena
Rusnak Porsche) and to vacate
the eastern terminus of Nina Street. Following deliberation, the Planning
Commission recommended that the City Council:
·
Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program with a 7-0 vote;
·
Approve the street vacation and transfer of ownership to a private owner with a
7-0 vote; and
·
Approve the Minor
Variance to allow a reduced corner setback along Sunnyslope Avenue with a 6-1
vote.
The majority of the Planning Commission determined
that the project did not comply with the East Colorado Specific Plan (2003).
Specifically, that the project was not consistent with the intent of the
specific plan in
that it does not create a
pedestrian oriented environment, particularly with the placement of parking in
front of the building, and does not provide a defined street edge with a
continuous building wall and questioned
why the trellis structure could
not wrap the corner and extend further along Sunnyslope Avenue. The Commission
was also concerned that the design of the building was a company prototype that
was not unique to
Pasadena. They recognized that
Rusnak was an important business in the community, and they were in a difficult
position to adhere to Porsche corporate design standards while being responsive
to the code
requirements and design
comments provided on the project. The Commission recommended that the City
Council:
•
Deny the Conditional Use Permit to allow the
establishment of a vehicle sales and leasing land use with a 5-2 vote; and
•
Deny the Conditional Use Permit to allow new
construction over 25,000 square feet with a 4-3 vote.
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT C
ATTACHMENT D
ATTACHMENT E
ATTACHMENT F
ATTACHMENT G
CORRESPONDENCE
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVD AFTER
POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
RESOLUTION
11.
APPROVE
ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS FOR
RESTAURANTS TO: 1) ALLOW WALK-UP WINDOWS BY-RIGHT; 2) CREATE AN ADMINISTRATIVE
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROCESS FOR
THE ON-SITE SALE OF ALCOHOL;
AND 3) ALLOW OUTDOOR DINING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
(Planning Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the proposed
amendments in the agenda report are exempt from environmental review pursuant to
the guidelines of the State California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15305
(Class 5 - Minor
Alterations in Land Use
Limitations);
(2)
Adopt the Findings for the
Zoning Code Amendments in Attachment A of the agenda report;
(3)
Approve the Zoning Code
Amendments as outlined in the agenda report;
(4)
Adopt Outdoor Dining on Private
Property Design Guidelines in Attachment B of the agenda report; and
(5)
Direct the City Attorney to
prepare an ordinance for the Zoning Code Amendment within 90 days consistent
with the provisions set forth in the agenda report.
Recommendation of the
Economic Development & Technology Committee:
On May
21, 2024 the Economic Development & Technology Committee (EDTech) recommend the
City Council approve the
proposed Zoning Code Amendments
as recommended by staff and the Planning Commission.
Recommendation of the
Planning Commission:
On
April 24, 2024, the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve the
proposed Zoning Code Amendments as recommended by staff, with two
changes:
1.
Walk-up Windows
- Amend Zoning Code definition of “Restaurants with Walk-up Window” to include
the service of beverages, in addition to food; and
2.
Outdoor Dining
– Parking lot dining within 50 feet of any abutting residential use shall
require the approval of a Minor Conditional Use Permit (CUP). This shall not
apply to properties within the Central
District Specific Plan.
The
Commission also recommended that decision letters for administrative reviews,
including decisions by the Director of Planning & Community Development
(Director), be posted on the City’s website, for the
purpose of increased
transparency. Staff agrees with this recommendation and will implement it.
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT C
ATTACHMENT D
SUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIAL RECEIVD AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
THE WINDOW LOCATION TO RESERVE
THE CITY'S RIGHT TO DETERMINE THE BEST LOCATION FOR PLACING THE WALK-UP WINDOW
(WITH AN EMPHASIS TO PROTECT ADJACENT
RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD)
12. APPROVE ZONING CODE
AMENDMENTS: 1) PROJECT ENTITLEMENT TIME LIMITS AND EXTENSIONS; AND 2)
MISCELLANEOUS UPDATES
(Planning
Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the proposed amendments in the agenda report are exempt from
environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the State California
Environmental Quality Act, Section 15305 (Class 5 - Minor
Alterations in Land Use
Limitations);
(2)
Adopt the Findings for the Zoning Code Amendments in
Attachment A of the agenda repot;
(3)
Approve the Zoning Code Amendments as outlined in the agenda report and in
Attachment B of the agenda report; and
(4)
Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for the Zoning Code Amendment
within 90 days consistent with the provisions set forth in the agenda report.
Recommendation of the
Planning Commission:
On April 24, 2024. the Planning Commission voted to recommend the City Council
approve the proposed Zoning Code Amendments as recommended by staff,
with recommended changes as
listed below:
1)
Reflective Materials
– Require an Administrative Minor Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for materials
that are reflective. Use industry standards for staff to identify when a
material is considered reflective;
and
2)
Effect of Zoning Code Amendments on Projects in Progress
– Projects with legislative or quasi-judicial approval shall be processed under
the rules in effect when the project is deemed complete.
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT C
SUPPLEMENTAL
MATERIAL RECEIVD AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
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
Municipal Services Committee
Public Safety Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
City Council
City Attorney
13.
DIRECT THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9.36 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL
CODE, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “NOISE RESTRICTIONS
ORDINANCE” AND PROVIDE
DIRECTION REGARDING CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION OF FURTHER AMENDMENTS
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);
(2)
Direct the City
Attorney to prepare and return within 60 days with an ordinance amending Chapter
9.36 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, the Noise Restrictions Ordinance, as
further described in the Agenda
Report; and
(3)
Refer to the
appropriate City Council standing committee for discussion and consideration
regarding the scope of any further amendments to be made to Chapter 9.36 of the
Pasadena Municipal Code, the
Noise Restrictions Ordinance.
POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING
ORDINANCES
Second Reading:
14. Adopt
“AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 4, CHAPTER 4.08 OF THE PASADENA
MUNICIPAL CODE, THE PURCHASING ORDINANCE”
(Introduced by Councilmember
Hampton)
ORDINANCE
15. Adopt
“AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 6.18 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ESTABLISH A HEARING OFFICER FORM OF ADJUDICATION FOR VICIOUS,
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS, AND
PUBLIC NUISANCE DOG HEARINGS”
(Introduced by Councilmember Hampton)
ORDINANCE
INFORMATION ITEM
16.
INFORMATIONAL ITEM – ANNUAL REPORT BY
INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
(Office of the City
Attorney/City Prosecutor)
Recommendation:
The
agenda report is provided for informational purposes only; no action is required
at this time.
ATTACHMENT A
POWER POINT PRESENTATION
- PRESENTED AT THE MEETING
BRIEF REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES/REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
July 22, 2024
July 24, 2024 (Special Joint Meeting with LAC Supervisor
Barger at 3:00 p.m.)
July 29, 2024 (To be cancelled)
August 5, 2024 (To be cancelled)
August 12, 2024 (To be cancelled)
August 19, 2024
August 26, 2024
September 2, 2024 (To be cancelled)
September 9, 2024
September 16, 2024
September 23, 2024
September 30, 2024
October 7, 2024
October 14, 2024 (To be cancelled)
October 21, 2024
October 28, 2024
November 4, 20224 (To be cancelled)
November 18, 2024
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS: None scheduled at this time.
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, 2nd floor)
August 20, 2024
September 17, 2024
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(Chair Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Tyron Hampton, Felicia Williams)
July 22, 2024 (Special Meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)
August 12, 2024 (To be Cancelled)
August 26, 2024 (Special Meeting
to commence at 3:00 p.m.)
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
(Chair Vice Mayor 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)
July 30,
2024 (Special Meeting)
August 6, 2024
September 3, 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, 2nd Floor)
August 13, 2024 (To Be Cancelled)
August 27, 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, 2nd
Floor)
August 21, 2024
September 18, 2024