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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JULY 22, 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
         Property: 199 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, CA
         Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
         Agency negotiator: Miguel Márquez
         Negotiating parties: Natalie Bazarevitsch/Kevin Duffy

ACTION: ITEM DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
         Property: 710 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA
         Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
         Agency negotiator: Miguel Márquez
         Negotiating party: Sierra Atilano

ACTION: ITEM DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

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 ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE ALHAMBRA POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR SPECIAL
         EVENTS AT THE ROSE BOWL NOT-TO-EXCEED $500,000 OVER FIVE YEARS (Police Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find the proposed action in the agenda report is covered by the “Common Sense” exemption set forth in State 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;
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, not-to-exceed $500,000 for five years with the Alhambra Police Department for supplemental law enforcement services for special events at the Rose
         Bowl. Grant the recommended contract an exemption from the Competitive Bidding process pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other government entities; and
         (3)      Grant the recommended contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code, Section 4.08.049(A)(3), contracts with other government entities or their
         contractors for labor, material, supplies or services.

2.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND A CURRENT CONTRACT (NO. 32051) WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
         SERVICES FOR MAJOR EVENTS OTHER THAN NEW YEAR’S ACTIVITIES NOT-TO-EXCEED $3,800,000 OVER FIVE YEARS WITH AN AMENDMENT INCREASE OF $800,000 FOR THE
         REMAINING TWO YEARS OF THE CONTRACT (Police Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the project proposed in the agenda report is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA applies
         only to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager to amend contract 32050, to an amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000 per fiscal year for the final two years of the contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for
         supplemental law enforcement services for special events other than New Year’s Activities, for a period of five years not-to-exceed $3,800,000. The amount of the amendment is $400,000 per year for a total of
         $800,000. The proposed contract amendment is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities; and
         (3)         To the extent the recommended action may be considered a separate procurement, grant the recommended contract extension an exemption from Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena
         Municipal Code, Section 4.08.049(A)(3), contracts with other government entities.

3.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE MONTEREY PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR SPECIAL
         EVENTS AT THE ROSE BOWL NOT-TO-EXCEED $500,000 OVER FIVE YEARS (Police Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find the proposed action in the agenda report is covered by the “Common Sense” exemption set forth in State 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;
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, not-to-exceed $500,000 for five years with the Monterey Park Police Department for supplemental law enforcement services for special events at the
         Rose Bowl. Grant the recommended contract an exemption from the Competitive Bidding process pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other government entities; and
         (3)         Grant the recommended contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code, Section 4.08.049(A)(3), contracts with other government entities or their
         contractors for labor, material, supplies or services.

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

4.      REJECTION OF BID FOR HALE BUILDING PHASE II PROJECT (Public Works 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)      Reject the sole bid received on May 2, 2024, in response to the Notice Inviting Bids for the Hale Building Phase II project.

5.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 32675 WITH MLC CONSTRUCTORS INC., TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $90,758 FOR THE PREFABRICATED
         STORAGE BUILDING AT FIRE STATION 33 FOR A REVISED TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $588,948 (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) in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15061, Class 3,
         the “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment;
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32675 with MLC Constructors Inc., to increase the contract amount by $90,758, which includes supplemental services of $70,758 and a contingency of
         $20,000 to provide for any necessary change orders, thereby increasing the grand total not-to-exceed amount to $588,948 for the prefabricated storage building at Fire Station 33; and
         (3)      Grant the proposed contract amendment with MLC Constructors Inc., an exemption from the Competitive Bidding Process set forth in the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance pursuant to the
         Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts where the best interests of the City are served.

6.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH H&H AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE FOR GENERAL MOTORS BRAND REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-
         EXCEED $825,000 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 covered by the “Common Sense” exemption set forth in State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as CEQA
         only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year contract with H&H Auto Parts Wholesale (H&H Auto) in response to the specifications for General Motors Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Parts,
         for an amount not-to-exceed $495,000 which includes the base contract amount of $450,000 and a contingency of $45,000 to provide for any unanticipated or additional as needed parts, with the option for two
         additional one-year extensions, in the annual amount of $165,000 which includes the base contract amount of $150,000 and a contingency of $15,000 at the discretion of the City Manager, for a maximum total
         contract length of five years and a grand total contract amount of $825,000, whichever occurs first.

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

7.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH H&H AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE FOR FORD BRAND REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
         $1,925,000 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 covered by the “Common Sense” exemption set forth in State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as CEQA
         only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year contract with H&H Auto Parts Wholesale (H&H Auto) in response to the specifications for Ford Original Equipment Manufacturer Parts,
          for an amount not-to-exceed $1,155,000 which includes the base contract amount of $1,050,000 and a contingency of $105,000 to provide for any unanticipated or additional as needed parts, with the option for
         two additional one-year extensions, in the amount of $385,000 annually which includes the base contract amount of $350,000 and a contingency of $35,000 at the discretion of the City Manager, for a maximum|
         total contract length of five years and a grand total contract amount of $1,925,000, whichever occurs first.

8.      AUTHORIZe THE city manager TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH Anixter INC., FOR Electrical Utility Medium Voltage Cables FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $28,000,000
         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 State CEQA Guidelines Sections
         15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; and
         (2)         Award contract to lowest and best bid dated June 4, 2024, submitted by Anixter Inc., in response to specifications for Electrical Utility Medium Voltage Cables (4kV and above) and authorize the City
         Manager to enter into a five year contract for an amount not-to-exceed $20,000,000, whichever occurs first; with the option for two additional one-year extensions for $4,000,000 each, whichever occurs first, for a
         maximum contract amount not-to-exceed $28,000,000.

9.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE VERDUGO FIRE COMMUNICATION DISPATCH SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF BURBANK, GLENDALE AND
          PASADENA AND THE CITY OF WEST COVINA (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 approve the Verdugo Fire Communications Dispatch Service Agreement between the Cities of Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena and the City of West Covina 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(A)(3), contracts with other
         governmental agencies.

10.    AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE RECURRING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS IN THE UNINCORPORATED
         AREAS OF ALTADENA, KINNELOA, CHAPMAN WOODS, AND EAST SAN GABRIEL IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2027 (Transportation 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 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15061(b)(3) as CEQA only applies to
        projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager to execute the recurring service Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the City of Pasadena to provide Pasadena Dial-A-Ride services to residents in the
         unincorporated areas of Altadena, Kinneloa, Chapman Woods, and East San Gabriel, for the period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter 1002(H) (Contracts
         with other governmental entities), and competitive selection is not required pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(A)(3), contracts with other governmental agencies.

12.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 9706-3 WITH NORTON SIMON MUSEUM TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
         CONTRACT BUDGET BY $171,144 THEREBY INCREASING THE GRAND TOTAL TO $337,104, SUBJECT TO ANNUAL CONSUMER PRICE INDEX INCREASE (PRCS 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;
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to amend contract No. 9706-3 with Norton Simon Museum, to increase the contract amount by $171,144 thereby increasing the grand total to $337,104, subject to annual
         Consumer Price Index; and
         (3)      Amend the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department FY2025 Operating Budget by appropriating $171,144 from the unappropriated fund balance of the General Fund (101) to cover increased
         expenses related to landscape maintenance at Norton Simon Museum.

RESIGNATION OF ALICIA DHANIFU FROM THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN EFFECTIVE JULY 30, 2024 (District 1 Nomination)

APPOINTMENT OF JOSHUA LEVINE GRATER TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION (Agency Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

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.)

15. ADOPT THE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY AND CONDUCT FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION OF A MEASURE INCURRING BONDED INDEBTEDNESS TO THE VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION (To be discussed and considered concurrently with Item No. 18, including for public comment purposes)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:

(1) Find that the proposed action and the proposed ballot measure in the agenda report are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) (the activities will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activities are not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3. State CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4) excludes “government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities” from its definition of “project” when they “do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment.” On its own, voter approval of the proposed bonds will not “commit” the City to issue bonds or construct the Project;

(2) Adopt the Resolution of Necessity determining necessity to issue bonds; and
(3) Conduct first reading of an ordinance ordering the submission of a General Obligation bond to Pasadena voters at the November 5, 2024 general election for the purpose of financing the cost of the earthquake retrofit, repair, and update of the Central Library.

          RESOLUTION

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

         CORRESPONDENCE

POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

16.    ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS TO SUBMIT A CHARTER AMENDMENT BALLOT MEASURE TO VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RELATED TO THE
         SELECTION OF FIRE AND POLICE TRUSTEES TO SERVE ON THE PASADENA FIRE & POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD, AS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 1502 OF THE PASADENA CITY
         CHARTER (FPRS Board)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is not a project subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in Section 21065 and Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and
         as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required;
         (2)      Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena calling a General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Pasadena, consolidated with the Statewide General Election held on Tuesday,
         November 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting a ballot measure to amend the Pasadena City Charter related to the selection of Fire and Police Trustees to serve on the Pasadena Fire & Police Retirement
         System Board;
         (3)      Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena setting priorities for the filing of written arguments pertaining to the ballot measure; and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial
         analysis of the measure; and
         (4)      Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for the measure.

17.    ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS TO SUBMIT A CHARTER AMENDMENT BALLOT MEASURE TO VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RELATED TO
         AMENDMENTS TO THE PASADENA FAIR AND EQUITABLE HOUSING CHARTER AMENDMENT, AS PRESCRIBED IN ARTICLE XVIII, OF THE PASADENA CITY CHARTER (Rent Stabilization 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 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in Section 21065 and Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines,
         and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required;
         (2)         Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena calling a General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Pasadena, consolidated with the Statewide General Election held on Tuesday,
         November 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting a ballot measure to amend the Pasadena City Charter related to the Pasadena Fair and Equitable Housing Charter Amendment, as prescribed in Article XVIII, of
         the Pasadena City Charter;
         (3)         Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena setting priorities for the filing of written arguments pertaining to the ballot measure; and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial
         analysis of the measure; and
         (4)         Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for the measure.

First Readings:

18.    Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ORDERING THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSITION INCURRING BONDED INDEBTEDNESS TO THE QUALIFIED
         ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COST OF THE
         EARTHQUAKE RETROFIT, REPAIR AND UPDATE OF THE CENTRAL LIBRARY” (To be discussed and considered concurrently with Item No. 15, including for public comment purposes.)

ORDINANCE

ACTION: INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS; CONDUCTED FIRST READING

19. Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE LANGUAGE
CLARIFICATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES”

ORDINANCE

ACTION: INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAMPTON; CONDUCTED FIRST READING

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 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, 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)

July 23, 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)

August 26, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Consideration of Proposed Street Vacation – Nina Street from Sunnyslope Avenue to its East Terminus

June 17, 2024	City Council
June 17, 2024	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
June 24, 2024	City Council
June 24, 2024	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
July 1, 2024	City Council
July 1, 2024	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

Claim No.	Claimant	Claim Amount
2025-0005	Anne Marie Garbarine	$ 250.00
2025-0006	Viktoria Valentin	Not Stated
2025-0007	Cornerstone R/E Management Inc./Kigen Nagamoto	800.00