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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 3, 2024
Closed Session: 4:30 P.M.
Public Meeting: 5:30 P.M.
Public Hearing: 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: Pasadena Police Lieutenants Association

         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.      ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CALIFORNIA CLEAN ENERGY PLANNING PROGRAM FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY
         COMMISSION; AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND GENERAL MANAGER OF THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT, RESPECTIVELY, TO ENTER INTO AND ADMINISTER ANY
         RESULTING AGREEMENT (Water & Power Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3),
         and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required;
         (2)         Adopt a resolution authorizing the Pasadena Water and Power Department‘s (“PWP’s”) submission of a grant application for the California Clean Energy Planning Program (“CCEPP”) grant for an amount
         not-to-exceed $100,000 from the California Energy Commission (“CEC”);
         (3)         Authorize the City Manager as the authorized representative with signature authority to execute the CCEPP grant agreement with CEC for an amount not-to-exceed $100,000; and
         (4)         Designate the General Manager of PWP, or designee, as the authorized representative for all matters related to the application, administration, implementation, and any subsequent activities related to the
         administration of the grant agreement.

2.      ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2025 RECOMMENDED GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE (Finance Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and
         Charges); and
         (2)         Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 General Fee Schedule.

3.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR MARKETING, BRANDING AND PUBLIC RELATION SERVICES WITH ECHO FACTORY (Office of the City Manager)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is not a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(3) and 15378, and therefore
         is not subject to environmental review; and
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract as the result of the competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC), with Echo Factory in an amount
         not-to-exceed a grand total of $108,000 or 1 year, whichever occurs first. Authorize the City Manager to extend the contract for up to two additional one-year periods, if needed.

4.      APPROVAL OF KEY BUSINESS TERMS OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOAN AGREEMENT WITH HERITAGE HOUSING PARTNERS FOR A CITY LOAN IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
         $2,000,000 TO ACQUIRE AND REHABILITATE PROPERTY AT 2318 E. FOOTHILL BOULEVARD FOR OPERATION AS A TEN-UNIT AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT FOR TRANSITION
         AGE YOUTH AND AMENDMENTS TO THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2024 OPERATING BUDGET (Housing Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the proposed development of the 10-unit affordable housing project for transition age youth at 2318 E. Foothill Boulevard (the “Project”) is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the
         California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Administrative Code, Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, § 15332, Class 32 (In-Fill Development Projects), and Article 12.5, § 15194 (Affordable Housing Exemption);
         (2)      Approve certain key business terms, as described in the agenda report, of the proposed Affordable Housing Loan Agreement with Heritage Housing Partners in connection with the development of the
         Project;
         (3)      Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the staff recommendation, including a funding agreement with the County of Los Angeles for a grant in the amount of
         $1,000,000 which is designated to support the Project;
         (4)      Approve a budget amendment appropriating $1,000,000 from the Other Housing Funds Unappropriated Fund Balance (Fund 238) to the Housing Department’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Operating Budget for
         the Project; and
         (5)      Approve a budget amendment appropriating $1,000,000 in HOME-ARPA funds from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) Unappropriated Fund Balance (Fund 221) to the Housing
         Department’s FY 2024 Operating Budget for the Project.

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

         CORRESPONDENCE

         ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

5.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER A FORTY-MONTH OFFICE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH 199 S. LOS ROBLES, LLC, SAND 199 LOS ROBLES, LLC AND ROBLES SM, LLC FOR THE
         PREMISES LOCATED AT 199 S. LOS ROBLES AVENUE, SUITE #350, IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $774,147 FOR THE RENT STABILIZATION DEPARTMENT(Office of the City Manager)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the leasing of 199 S. Los Robles Avenue is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
          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 a lease agreement with 199 S. Los Robles, LLC, Sand 199 Los Robles, LLC and Robles SM, LLC in the amount not-to-exceed $774,147 for the office space located at
         199 S. Los Robles Avenue incorporating the terms and conditions generally described in the agenda report, and to execute any other related agreements necessary to effectuate the transaction, including non-
         substantial revisions.

6.      AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE THE PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $4,240,405 WITH GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY TO REPAIR GLENARM TURBINE 5 AND
         AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT (Water & Power Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the project in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities);
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to increase the purchase order, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services, with General Electric Company
         (dba GE Vernova Operations LLC) by $1,954,985 for emergency repair work to Glenarm Turbine 5 (“GT-5”), thereby increasing the purchase order not-to-exceed total amount from $2,285,420 to $4,240,405;
         (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; and
         (4)      Amend the Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Improvement Program (“CIP”) budget by increasing GT-5 Capital Equipment Replacements (3280) by $3,115,000 and decreasing CIP’s Emergency Generator (3223),
         GT-1 and GT-2 Capital Equipment Replacements (3182), and GT-3 and GT-4 Capital Equipment Replacements (3186) by like amount.

RESIGNATION OF XILIAN CHEN STAMMER FROM THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2024 (District 7 Nomination)

ACTION: ACCEPTED WITH REGRETS

REAPPOINTMENT OF LAUREN SIEGEL TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024 (District 1 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

REAPPOINTMENT OF CAROL POTTER TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024 (District 1 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

June 10, 2024 5:30 p.m. – Appeal of The Board of Zoning Appeals’ decision regarding Concept Design Review (DHP2024-00099) - 615 South Catalina Ave

ACTION: PUBLIC HEARING SET

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

ACTION: PUBLIC HEARING SET

July 15, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Zoning Code Amendments related to restaurants

ACTION: PUBLIC HEARING SET

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

ACTION: PUBLIC HEARING SET

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.)

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9.)     FISCAL YEAR 2025 RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES, AND CHARGES (Finance Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and
         Charges);
         (2)         Open the public hearing on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges; and
         (3)         Close the public hearing and adopt the FY 2025 Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges.

         ATTACHMENT A

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

10.    CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET
         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
         Sections 15060(c) and 15378(b);
         (2)         Open the public hearing for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Recommended Operating Budget; and
         (3)         Continue the public hearing to the regular meeting of the City Council at 5:30 p.m. on June 10, 2024, and such other date as the City Council may determine, at which time the City Council will be asked to
         close the public hearing and adopt the FY 2025 Recommended Operating Budget.

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

         ATTACHMENT C

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

         CORRESPONDENCE

         POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

         https://www.cityofpasadena.net/finance/operating-budgets/

ACTION: CONTINUED THE PUBLIC HEARING TO JUNE 10, 2024 AT 5:30 P.M.

11.    PUBLIC HEARING TO APPROVE RECOMMENDED WATER RATE ADJUSTMENTS (Water & Power Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the recommended adjustments to the water rates are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and
         Charges);
         (2)         Open a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the recommended water rate adjustments to the City of Pasadena (“City”) water rates, and implement the Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2025 through FY 2029 rate
         adjustments effective July 1 of each of these fiscal years, or as soon as practicable thereafter;
         (3)         Close the Public Hearing and approve the recommended water rate structure and rate adjustments; and
         (4)         Conduct first reading of an ordinance amending the Water Rate Ordinance, Chapter 13.20 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, implementing the changes to the water rates as determined at this public
         hearing and described in the agenda report. (To be discussed and considered concurrently with Item No. 14, including for public comment purposes.)

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

         CORRESPONDENCE

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

         CORRESPONDENCE

          POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

         ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION AMENDED TO DIRECT STAFF TO PURSUE THE WIFIA LOAN, AND FOR STAFF TO RETURN TO CITY COUNCIL WITH A DISCUSSION ON
         BUDGET BASED WATER RATES AND BILLING OPTIONS

12.    CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE TO TROOP WAY – DAYTON STREET BETWEEN FAIR OAKS AVENUE AND RAYMOND AVENUE (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the proposed street name change to Troop Way from Dayton Street between Fair Oaks Avenue and Raymond Avenue is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
         (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3), “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; as well as under Section 15301 as
         a minor alteration of an existing facility with no change in capacity; and
         (2)         Adopt a resolution changing the name of Dayton Street between Fair Oaks Avenue and Raymond Avenue to Troop Way; or
         (3)         Provide alternate direction.

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

         ATTACHMENT C

         ATTACHMENT D

         ATTACHMENT E

         CORRESPONDENCE

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

         CORRESPONDENCE

         ACTION: APPROVED A MOTION RESOLVING TO HONOR AND RECOGNIZE R&B MUSICAL GROUP, TROOP, IN A MEANINGFUL WAY, WITH STAFF DIRECTED TO REPORT BACK IN 90
         DAYS TO PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW BEST TO PROCEED WITH SUCH RECOGNITION

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.)

13.    ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE CITY OF PASADENA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN (Office of the City Manager)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is not a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(3) and 15378, and
         therefore is not subject to environmental review; and
         (2)         Accept and approve the City of Pasadena Economic Development Strategic Plan.

14. Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE WATER RATE ORDINANCE, TITLE 13, CHAPTER 13.20 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL
CODE” (To be discussed and considered concurrently with Item No. 11, including for public comment purposes.)

ORDINANCE

ACTION: INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS; CONDUCTED FIRST READING

15. Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 4, CHAPTER 4.100 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT THE MARCH
2024 CHARTER AMENDMENT PERTAINING TO ANNUAL LIGHT AND POWER FUND TRANSFER” (Introduced by Councilmember Hampton)

June 10, 2024 5:30 p.m. – Appeal of The Board of Zoning Appeals’ decision regarding Concept Design Review (DHP2024-00099) - 615 South Catalina Ave

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

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)

Claim No.	Claimant	Claim Amount
2024-0271	Harley Jackson	$ 483.23
2024-0272	Reneh Hayrapetians	10,000.00+
2024-0273	Hayley Elizabeth Carr	420.00
2024-0274	Lloyd Mosley	35,000.00+
2024-0275	Hue Lam	10,000.00
2024-0276	Terri Allison Gay	2,107.00
2024-0277	USAA Casualty Insurance Company a/s/o Annette Adams	4,551.64
2024-0278	Jesus Esparza and Patricia S Esparza as Trustees of The Esparza Trust Dated August 17, 1987	35,000.00+
2024-0279	Rebecca Sales	375.00
2024-0280	Los Angeles County MTA	35,000.00+
2024-0281	Antoinette Therese Boroudian	35,000.00+
2024-0282	Arturo Montes	230.00
2024-0283	Elite Express Inc.	35,000.00+