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PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCCIONES PARA COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS

AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JUNE 17 2024
Closed Session: 4:30 P.M.
Public Meeting: 5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
         Agency Designated Representatives: Miguel Márquez and Tiffany Jacobs-Quinn
         Employee Organization: Non-Rep Non-Management, Non-Rep Management, and Non-Rep Executive Management

        ACTION: ITEM NOT DISCUSSED

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 SOUTHWEST PIPELINE & TRENCHLESS CORP., FOR fISCAL YEAR (Fy) 24-25 sewer relining and point repairs
         project FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $2,337,600 (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) Guidelines in accordance with 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 enter into a contract with Southwest Pipeline & Trenchless Corp., for the FY 24-25 Sewer Relining and Point Repairs Project for an amount not-to-exceed $2,337,600 which
         includes the base contract amount of $2,226,250 and a contingency of $111,350 to provide for any necessary change orders.

2.      ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE SAN RAFAEL TREATMENT WETLANDS AND STORM WATER CAPTURE PROJECT AND APPROVE PROJECT DESIGN PLANS
         (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find on the basis of the whole record before it (including the initial study and any comments received), that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment and
         that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the lead agency’s independent judgement and analysis; and therefore adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Arroyo Seco Water Reuse Project pursuant to
         the California Environmental Quality Act, and adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and
         (2)      Approve the San Rafael Treatment Wetlands and Storm Water Capture Project reflected in the Project Design Plan attached in the agenda report.

3.      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 (FY) 2023/2024 PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $3,901,453 (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) Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section
         15301, Class 1, and Section 15303, Class 3, and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with All American Asphalt for the Annual Citywide Street Resurfacing and ADA Improvement Program, FY 2023/2024 Project for an amount not-to-exceed
         $3,901,453 which includes the base contract amount of $3,392,568 and a contingency of $508,885 to provide for any necessary change orders.

4.      ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING LEAD DETENTION OFFICER CLASSIFICATION AND ESTABLISHING THE SALARY FOR THE CLASSIFICATION (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 Lead Detention Officer Classification and Establishing the Salary for the Classification.

RESOLUTION

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

5.      ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RECREATION SERVICES SPECIALIST II CLASSIFICATION AND ESTABLISHING THE SALARY FOR THE CLASSIFICATION (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 Recreation Services Specialist II Classification and Establishing the Salary for the Classification.

RESOLUTION

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

6.      AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2024 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET (Finance 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) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA only
         applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
         (2)        Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Adopted Operating Budget as detailed in the agenda report by a net expense of $2,455,000.

7.      APPROVE CORRECTION OF THE NAME OF THE CONTRACTING PARTY FOR ONE REPLACEMENT PASADENA DIAL-A-RIDE ZERO-EMISSION BUS FROM ENDERA MOTORS, LLC TO
         CoachWest Luxury And Performance Motorcars Inc. (Transportation Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find the 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; and
         (2)      Approve a name change of the contracting party for the purchase of one replacement Pasadena Dial-A-Ride zero-emission bus from Endera Motors, LLC to CoachWest Luxury And Performance Motorcars,
         Inc.

8.      APPROVE MEASURE M MULTI-YEAR SUBREGIONAL PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR (FY) 27 AND FY28 LIST OF PROPOSED PROJECTS (Transportation Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the following 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),
         “Common Sense” exemption; and
         (2)      Approve the proposed list of projects referenced in Attachment A of the agenda report to be reviewed by the Arroyo Verdugo Communities Joint Powers Authority (AVCJPA) Technical Advisory Committee
         before submittal to the AVCJPA Governing Board for final adoption and submittal to Metro as part of the FY27 – 28 Measure M Multi-year Subregional Plan (MSP) and request for funding.
         Recommendation of the Transportation Advisory Committee: On May 30, 2024, the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) recommended that the City council approve the Measure M MSP FY27 and
         FY28 list of projects.

ATTACHMENT A

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

11.    MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT (“CONTRACT”) WITH CALWIND RESOURCES, INCORPORATED
         FOR RENEWABLE WIND ENERGY FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $47,100,000 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 15061(b)(3) “Common Sense” exemption;
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager, to enter into a contract, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services, with CalWind Resources, Incorporated
         (“CalWind”) for the purchase of renewable energy and capacity that includes daily delivery from a wind turbine facility named Wind Resource II Project (“Project”) of a maximum of 20 megawatts (“MW”) of wind
         energy during a 10-year contract term beginning May 1, 2025, for a total amount not-to-exceed $47,100,000; and
         (3)      It is further recommended that the City Council 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.
         Recommendation of the Municipal Services Committee: On June 11, 2024, with one member absent, the Municipal Services Committee (“MSC”) unanimously approved the staff recommendation to the City
         Council.

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

12.    MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN ENERGY STORAGE CONTRACT WITH GLENARM BESS, LLC A SPECIAL PURPOSE ENTITY
         CREATED BY EPC ENERGY INC., FOR BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $55,310,000 FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT (Water & Power Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the recommended actions in the agenda report do not constitute a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15004(b)
         4) and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required;
         (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 Glenarm BESS, LLC a Special
         Purpose Entity created by EPC Energy Inc., (“EPCE”) for the design and future purchase of 25 megawatts (“MW”) of dispatchable storage capacity for up to four hours at a time, from the Glenarm Battery Energy
         Storage System (“Glenarm BESS”), for a service rate of $12.18/kW-month over a 15-year delivery term estimated to begin January 1, 2027, and with a total contract price not-to-exceed $55,310,000 which
         includes the base contract amount of $54,810,000 over the 15-year contract term and a $500,000 contingency amount for any necessary change orders. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City
         Charter Section 1002(F) for contracts for professional or unique services; and
         (3)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a License Agreement with Glenarm BESS, LLC for its use of the land on which the Glenarm BESS will be installed; the term of the License Agreement would coincide
         with that of the abovementioned contract.

         ATTACHMENT

         TPA

        SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

         CORRESPONDENCE

         ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

RESIGNATION OF STEPHANIE NAVA-ANGELES FROM THE NORTHWEST COMMISSION (District 5 Nomination)

CORRESPONDENCE PART 2

ACTION: ACCEPTED WITH REGRETS

APPOINTMENT OF TYLER WERRIN TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024 (District 2 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

APPOINTMENT OF JEFF CYRULEWSKI TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024 (District 2 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

APPOINTMENT OF PAUL VERNON TO THE COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024 (District 2 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

APPOINTMENT OF TEDDY BEDJAKIAN TO THE COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024 (District 4 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

REAPPOINTMENT OF VANESSA F. RODRIGUEZ TO THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024 (District 5 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

14.    AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CITYWIDE CONTRACT WITH MATRIX IMAGING PRODUCTS INC., TO PROVIDE DOCUMENT DIGITIZING AND SCANNING SERVICES FOR
         CITY RECORDS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $308,000 FOR A TWO-YEAR PERIOD; WITH TWO OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $154,000 FOR EACH YEAR,
         FOR A TOTAL FOUR-YEAR CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $616,000, OR FOUR YEARS WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST (Office of the City Clerk)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)    Find that the proposed contract 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; and
         (2)    Authorize the City Manager to enter into a citywide contract with Matrix Imaging Products Inc., as a result of a competitive selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code, Section 4.08.047, to
         provide document digitizing and scanning services for City records for multiple City departments, in an amount not-to-exceed $308,000 for a two-year period; with two one-year optional extensions of $154,000
         each year, for a total contract not-to-exceed amount of $616,000 or four years, whichever occurs first. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or
         unique services.

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.)

16.    REQUEST FROM THE FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ON A PROPOSED CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT MEASURE RELATED TO
         SECTION 1502 – RETIREMENT BOARD, AND IF APPROVED, TO DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE THE NECESSARY RESOLUTIONS TO SUBMIT A CITY CHARTER AMENDMENT MEASURE FOR
         VOTER CONSIDERATION AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION (FPRS Board)
         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)      Direct staff to prepare and return with a resolution required to place a Charter amendment measure for Section 1502, Retirement Board, regarding the election of Fire and Police Trustees to the Retirement
         Board of the Pasadena Fire & Police Retirement System, as detailed in the agenda report, on the General Municipal Election of the City of Pasadena on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

17.    PRESENTATION OF PASADENA RENTAL HOUSING BOARD ON RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO PASADENA FAIR AND EQUITABLE HOUSING CHARTER AMENDMENT (ARTICLE XVIII) AND
         POTENTIAL DIRECTION TO CITY STAFF TO PREPARE NECESSARY RESOLUTIONS TO AMEND THE CITY CHARTER (Rent Stabilization 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)         Receive and file the Pasadena Rental Housing Board’s report on recommended amendments to the Pasadena Fair & Equitable Charter Amendment (Article XVIII); and
         (3)         Direct staff to prepare and return with necessary resolutions, subject to City Council approval, of any changes to City Charter Article XVIII, as detailed in the agenda report, or any variation as directed by
         Council, on the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election ballot in the City of Pasadena.

          CORRESPONDENCE PART 3

         POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

        ACTION: APPROVED PASADENA RENTAL HOUSING BOARD (PRHB) RECOMMENDATIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS BY RENT STABILIZATION DEPARTMENT STAFF, AMENDED TO
         REQUIRE A 2/3 MAJORITY VOTE OF THE PRHB TO APPROVE THE REMOVAL OF A PRHB MEMBER FROM THE BOARD PRIOR TO FORWARDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR
         CONSIDERATION AND FINAL ACTION

18. Adopt “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 2, ARTICLE 2, CHAPTERS 2.40, 2.265, AND 2.275 TO CENTRALIZE THE CITY’S RISK MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS
WITHIN THE CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE” (Introduced by Councilmember Hampton )

19. Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 4, CHAPTER 4.52, SECTION 4.52.020 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SANITATION SEWER USE
RATES” (Introduced by Councilmember Lyon)

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)

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)

July 15, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Regarding Conditional Use Permit #6926 – 2915 East Colorado Blvd.

July 15, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Zoning Code Amendment related to Project Entitlement Time Limit and Extensions, and Miscellaneous Updates

June 3, 2024	City Council
June 3, 2024	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

Claim No.	Claimant	Claim Amount
2024-0293	The Hartford Ins. ASO Kustomer Kinetics Inc.	$ 6,771.39
2024-0294	Marti Mackey	35,000.00+
2024-0295	Gaby Furno	35,000.00+
2024-0296	Kelly Ann Usuriello	35,000.00+
2024-0297	Rosa Villalobos	35,000.00+