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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND

THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MAY 6, 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

CLOSED SESSION – 4:30 P.M.

 

A.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding significant exposure to potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (one potential case)        

        
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 Locations: 391 S. Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105

         Agency Negotiator: Miguel Marquez
         Negotiating Party: David Eads, Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association
         Under Negotiation: Price and terms of Lease

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.)

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH END HOMELESSNESS CALIFORNIA INC., DBA SHOWER OF HOPE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $115,000 THROUGH OCTOBER
         1, 2024 FOR MOBILE SHOWER AND LAUNDRY UNIT OPERATION SERVICES
(Public Health 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)
       
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract as the result of a competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code with End Homelessness California Inc.,
         DBA Shower of Hope, for an amount not-to-exceed $115,000 through October 15, 2024 for mobile shower and laundry unit operation services. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section
         1002(F), Contracts for professional or unique services.
 

         STAFF REPORT 

         ATTACHMENT A


         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

2.      AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 31483 WITH ORACLE AMERICA INC., FOR SOFTWARE SUPPORT FOR AN AMENDED NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $9,028,478 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 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; and

         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to amend the Master Service Agreement Contract No. 31483, with Oracle America Inc. (“Oracle”), to continue to provide billing system software support, cloud hosting, home
         energy reports and purchase smart meter licensing; increase the contract amount from $3,965,000 to $9,028,478; and extend the contract expiration from September 1, 2024, to September 1, 2029.

STAFF REPORT 

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

3.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH Best Contracting services INC., FOR as-needed roof repair services FOR an amount not-to-exceed $1,200,000 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 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)
     
Accept the bid dated January 3, 2024, submitted by Best Contracting Services Inc., in response to the specifications for “As-Needed Roof Repair Services” for the Water and Power Department (“PWP”);
         and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Best Contracting Services Inc., for an amount not-to-exceed $800,000 or for a period of three years, whichever occurs first; with two optional one-year
         extensions or an amount not-to-exceed $200,000 each, whichever occurs first,
at the discretion of the City Manager, for a maximum contract length of five years or a maximum amount not-to-exceed $1,200,000.

          STAFF REPORT

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

4.      CONTRACT AWARD TO ROBERTSON’S READY MIX LTD TO FURNISH AND DELIVER CONCRETE MATERIALS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $3,055,000, IF ALL EXTENSIONS ARE
         EXERCISED, 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) per Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and
         15378 of the CEQA Guidelines; as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the action; and

         (2)
     
Accept the bid dated February 21, 2024, submitted by Robertson’s Ready Mix LTD (“Robertson’s”) in response to specifications for Project ID 2024-IFB-MS-000 to Furnish and Deliver Concrete Materials,
         and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Robertson’s for an amount not-to-exceed $1,909,375 for an initial term of five years, or until funds are expended, whichever occurs first; with three
         additional one-year extensions at $381,875 each, or until funds are expended, whichever occurs first. If the three optional one-year extensions are exercised, the total contract value would be $3,055,000 for a
         maximum duration of eight years.

STAFF REPORT 

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

5.      ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF ONE PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT LOCATED AT 995 S. FAIR OAKS AVE., PASADENA – (PROPERTY OWNER:
         PASADENA CA SENIOR PROPERTY, LLC)
(Water & Power Dept.)
         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)
     
Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 (Minor Alterations in
         Land Use Limitations); there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances;

         (2)
     
Adopt a Resolution ordering the summary vacation of one public service easement located at 995 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, APN: 5719-022-101 (“Property”); and
         (3)
     
Authorize the City Manager to execute any other documentation as may be required to accomplish said summary vacation.    

         STAFF REPORT

         EXHIBIT A

         RESOLUTION

         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

6.      6.     ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THREE NEW CLASSIFICATIONS AND SALARIES AND UPDATING THE SALARY OF FOUR EXISTING 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 Three New Classifications and Salaries and Updating the Salary of Four Existing Classification.

STAFF REPORT

RESOLUTION

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION
 

7.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA FOR PARAMEDIC EDUCATION FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $90,000
        
(Fire 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)     
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase order with Regents of the University of California for Paramedic Education for seven (7) City Service Worker Paramedic Interns, for an amount not-to-   
         exceed $90,000; and

         (3)     
Neither Competitive Bidding nor Competitive Selection are required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) and Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts may be exempted from the
         competitive selection process where a determination is made that the best interests of the City are served by a direct award of a contract without a competitive selection process.

STAFF REPORT

TPA 

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

8.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH COMPRESSED AIR SPECIALTIES INC., TO PROVIDE BREATHING AIR COMPRESSOR AND CARBON MONOXIDE MONITOR
         SYSTEMS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $286,131
(Fire Dept.)
         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)     
Accept the bid dated March 20, 2024 submitted by Compressed Air Specialties Inc., in response to specifications for Breathing Air Compressor and Carbon Monoxide Monitor Systems; authorize the City
         Manager to enter into a purchase order not-to-exceed $286,131.


         STAFF REPORT

         TPA


ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

9.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES (MES) INC., TO PROVIDE SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA)
         EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,800,000
(Fire Dept.)
         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)
     
Accept the bid dated March 18, 2024 submitted by Municipal Emergency Services (MES) Inc., in response to specifications for SCBA Equipment and Accessories, and authorize the City Manager to enter
         into a purchase order not-to-exceed $1,800,000.

         STAFF REPORT

         TPA


ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

10.    AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE DURATION OF CONTRACT NO. 31,446-1 WITH TACENERGY LLC FOR PURCHASES OF RENEWABLE DIESEL FUEL BY ONE YEAR, AND
         TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $200,000, FROM $800,000 TO $1,000,000
(Fire Dept.)
         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;

         (2)     
Authorize the City Manager to extend Contract No. 31,446-1 with TACenergy LLC for the purchase of renewable diesel fuel by one year, for a total contract period beginning from April 21, 2019, to April 21,
         2025, and to increase the total not-to-exceed amount by $200,000, from $800,000 to $1,000,000; and

         (3)     
To the extent the amendments to Contract No. 31,446-1 could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, grant an exemption pursuant to Pasadena Municipal
         Code (PMC) Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique
         services.

         STAFF REPORT

TPA

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

11.    AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HARDY & HARPER INC., FOR CALIFORNIA BOULEVARD SAFETY AND ACCESS ENHANCEMENT PROJECT AT St.
         John AVENUE AND PASADENA AVENUE
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT
-TO-EXCEED $1,732,800
(Public Works and Transportation Depts.)
         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 Hardy & Harper Inc., for the California Boulevard Safety and Access Enhancement Project at St. John Avenue and Pasadena Avenue for an amount
         not
-to-exceed $1,732,800 which includes the base contract amount of $1,444,000 and a contingency of $288,800 to provide for any necessary change orders.

STAFF REPORT

ATTACHMENT A 

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

12.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: FISCAL YEAR JUNE 30, 2023, SINGLE AUDIT REPORT AND SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM (SCW PROGRAM) AUDIT REPORT (Finance Dept.)
         Recommendation:
The agenda report is provided for information only; no action is required at this time.
         A.
  
Single Audit Report; and
         B.
  
Safe, Clean Water Program, (SCW Program) Financial Statements

       STAFF REPORT

        ATTACHMENT A

        ATTACHMENT B

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

13.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 4.100 TO CONFORM TO RECENT CHARTER
         AMENDMENT ADDRESSING THE ANNUAL POWER FUND TRANSFER TO THE GENERAL FUND
(Finance Dept.)
         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)
     
Find that the action proposed in the agenda repot is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061(b)(3) “Common Sense” exemption;
         and

         (2)
     
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and return with an ordinance within 60-days amending Chapter 4.100 of the Pasadena Municipal Code removing references to Net Income to conform to recent
         amendment to the Charter pertaining to the annual Power Fund transfer to the General Fund.
   
         STAFF REPORT
 

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

14.    PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH CNC TECHNOLOGIES, LLC FOR PURCHASE OF AND INSTALLATION OF THREE TRAKKABEAM TL360 SEARCHLIGHT AND
         GIMBALS FOR A TOTAL OF $383,685 AND AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING $98,685 FROM THE UNAPPROPRIATED FUND BALANCE IN THE
         FOOTHILL AIR SUPPORT TEAM FUND
(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)
     
Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Operating Budget by appropriating $98,685 from the unappropriated fund balance in the Foothill Air Support Team Fund; and
         (3)
     
Accept the bid dated February 29, 2024, submitted by CNC Technologies, LLC, in response to specifications for three helicopter searchlight systems and installation; and authorize the City Manager to enter
         into a total contract amount not-to-exceed $383,685 which includes sales tax.

STAFF REPORT

TPA 

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

15.    PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A NEW CONTRACT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE INC., FOR FIVE (5) YEARS NOT-TO-EXCEED $4,506,601 TO CONSOLIDATE
         CURRENT BODY WORN CAMERAS AND TASER PRODUCT AGREEMENTS, AND THREE (3) NEW AXON PRODUCTS AND UPGRADE BODY WORN CAMERA AND TASER DEVICES
(Police
         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); the “Common Sense”
         exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
 

         (2)
     
Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Axon Enterprise Inc. (Axon), to consolidate existing contracts, add products and upgrade devices at a cost not-to-exceed $4,506,601, including a 10
         contingency. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(f), for contracts for professional and unique services; and

         (3)
     
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.

         STAFF REPORT

         TPA


ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

City Council 

16.    RESIGNATIONS, APPOINTMENTS, & REAPPOINTMENTS 

APPOINTMENT OF JAMES COTTER TO THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (Hotel Nomination)

ACTION:  APPROVED

APPOINTMENT OF JOAN JULIA BRANIN TO THE LIBRARY COMMISSION (At Large Nomination/District 7) 

ACTION:  APPROVED

City Attorney 

City Clerk/Secretary 

17a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

April 8, 2024

City Council

April 8, 2024

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

April 15, 2024

City Council

April 15, 2024

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

April 22, 2024

City Council

April 22, 2024

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

 ACTION:  APPROVED AS SUBMITTED

17b.  RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA 

Claim No.

Claimant

Claim Amount

2024-0242

Horacio Cazares

$             35,000.00+

2024-0243

Gary Nueman

                      66.15

2024-0244

Sharmagne Leland-St. John

                 7,125.88

2024-0245

Antonio Lomeli

                 2,021.19

2024-0246

Sarah Gail Torres

               35,000.00+

2024-0247

Yalda Seace

                 7,759.03

2024-0248

Barry Lee Pyle

                    150.00

2024-0249

YuPing Huo

               35,000.00+

2024-0250

Wawanesa Insurance/Mario De Lao

               10,000.00+

2024-0251

Gary B. White

                    175.00

2024-0252

Duplicate to Claim No. 2024-0251

 

2024-0253

Keith Lickitwongse

                    450.00

2024-0254

Naomi Lee Volain

                 1,255.03

2024-0255

Russell Hudspeth

               Not stated

2024-0256

Daniel Kiczek

                 5.280.00

2024-0257

Swig

               10,000.00+

2024-0258

Mustafa Ipekcioglu

                    317.86

2024-0259

Peter Mitchell

               35,000.00+

2024-0260

Lorig Mushegain

                      51.00

2024-0261

Kristina Potter

               35,000.00+

 ACTION:  RECEIVED AND FILED

17c.  PUBLIC HEARING SET 

May 20, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Amendment to the Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges for fiscal year 2025 

ACTION:  PUBLIC HEARING SET

June 10, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Consideration of Adopting an Appropriations Limit, as defined in Article XIIIB of the Constitution of the State of California for the Fiscal Year 2025

ACTION:  PUBLIC HEARING SET

OLD BUSINESS:

18.    AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER WITH 72 HOUR LLC (DBA: CHEVROLET OF WATSONVILLE/NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP) FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $184,621 FOR THE
          PURCHASE OF THREE (3) FORD F-150 TRUCKS
(Police 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) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) the “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA only applies
         to projects that may have an impact on the environment;

         (2)
        
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Purchase Order, for Fiscal Year 2024, with 72 Hour, LLC (72 Hour) in the amount not-to-exceed $184,621 for the purchase of three (3) new Ford F-150 trucks;
         and

         (3)
        
Neither Competitive Bidding nor Competitive Selection are required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) and Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts may be exempted from the
         competitive selection process where a determination is made that the best interests of the city are served by a direct award of a contract without a competitive selection process.

STAFF REPORT

ATTACHMENT A

ATTACHMENT B

TPA

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE


POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION


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.)

 

19.    19.    OPENING OF THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET
         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 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 3, 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.       

         STAFF REPORT

          ATTACHMENT A

ATTACHMENT B

         ATTACHMENT C

          POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

          ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION, AND CONTINUED THE PUBLIC HEARING TO JUNE 3, 2024 AT 5:30 P.M.

20.    CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: TO APPROVE SEWER USE FEE RATE STRUCTURE AND RATE ADJUSTMENTS (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
          (1)
     
Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is not a project as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Public Resources Code Section 21065, 21080(b)(8) and State CEQA
         Guidelines Sections 15378(a) and (b)(4), and that even if it were a project, the proposed sewer use fee increases are statutorily exempt pursuant to Section 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges) under State
         CEQA Guidelines, and as such, is not subject to environmental review;

         (2)
     
Conduct a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the adjustments to the Sewer Use Fee rate structure proposed to be implement for the Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 through FY 2029 rates effective July 1,
         2024 or as soon as practicable thereafter;

         (3)
     
Consider all protests against the proposed Sewer Use Fee rate adjustments in accordance with Proposition 218;
         (4)
     
Close the Public Hearing and approve Revised Proposed Sewer Use Fee rate structure and rate adjustments or provide alternate direction; and
         (5)
     
Direct the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the Sewer Use Charge Ordinance (Ordinance) implementing the changes to the approved Sewer Use Fee rate structure and rate
         adjustment described in the agenda report.

        STAFF REPORT

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

         ATTACHMENT C

         ATTACHMENT D

         ATTACHMENT E 

         CORRESPONDENCE


         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

          CORRESPONDENCE  

         
POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING     

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION


21
.    CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDED REFUSE COLLECTION FEE INCREASES (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to May 13, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION
, AND CONTINUED THE PUBLIC HEARING TO MAY 13, 2024 AT 5:30 P.M.

22.    CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEARS 2025-2029 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)
        
Find that the proposed actions in the agenda report are not “projects” as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21065 and Section 15378(b)(4) and
         (5) of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, are not subject to environmental review;

         (2)
        
Find the “Lower Arroyo Road Enhancements – Feasibility Study” project consistent with the Genera Plan as detailed in the agenda report;
         (3)
        
Find the “Brookside Park Outdoor Basketball and Pickleball Courts – Planning and Design Phase” project consistent with the General Plan as detailed in the agenda report; and
         (4)
        
Adopt by resolution the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 – 2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget as summarized in Exhibit B contained in the resolution and any changes passed by a motion of the
         City Council at the May 6, 2024 meeting.

         Recommendation of the Recreation and Park Commission:
On March 5, 2024, the Recreation and Parks Commission voted unanimously to support the Parks and Landscaping and the Arroyo Projects
         sections of the Recommended FY 2025 – 2029 CIP Budget.

         Recommendation of the Northwest Commission:
On March 12, 2024, the Northwest Commission voted unanimously to support the projects located completely or partially in Northwest Pasadena in the
         Recommended FY 2025 – 2029 CIP Budget.

         Recommendation of the Transportation Advisory Commission:
On March 28, 2024, the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) voted unanimously
         to support the
Streets and Streetscapes and the Transportation sections of the Recommended FY 2025 – 2029 CIP Budget.

         Recommendation of the Planning Commission:
On March 27, 2024, the Planning Commission found 20 of the 22 recommended new projects in the Municipal Buildings and Facilities, Streets and
         Streetscapes, Transportation, Parks and Landscaping, Arroyo Projects, Electric System, and Water System sections of the Recommended FY 2025 CIP budget to be consistent with the General Plan. The
         Planning Commission made the following additional recommendations:

         1.
     
Lower Arroyo Parking Lot and Road Enhancements – Feasibility Study project: The Planning Commission did not find this project consistent with the General Plan based on General Plan Policies 2.1 and 2.2
         of the Green Space Parks and Recreation Element (Vote of 5 to 2). The majority of the Planning Commission felt that widening the road would disrupt the natural habitat, and thus, such alternations to the Arroyo is
         not in conformance with the General Plan.
        
Planning and Community Development Department staff came to a different conclusion. They found this project to be consistent with the following Green Space, Recreation, and Parks Element and Mobility
         Element of the General Plan as listed below:
         Green Space, Recreation, and Parks Element

         ·     
2.1 (Arroyo Seco Planning) to fully implement all master plans and design guidelines for the Arroyo;
         ·     
2.2 (Balance of Interest in the lower Arroyo Seco) by managing and maintaining the area to balance the natural habitat, recreational needs, and public safety; and
          Mobility Element

         ·    
1.32 Implement parking management and enforcement programs to protect residential and commercial areas from spill over parking impacts.
        
City staff recommends City Council find the Lower Arroyo Road Enhancements – Feasibility Study project consistent with the General Plan to allow staff to identify possible solutions to the existing safety issue. The
         current road does not allow two cars to pass safely, which creates a safety issue between pedestrians and motor vehicles. The project scope has been modified to remove parking lot enhancements.

         2.
     
Brookside Park Outdoor Basketball and Pickleball Courts – Planning and Design Phase project: The majority of the Planning Commission found this project consistent with the General Plan if the project is
         located in previously developed and underutilized concrete and asphalt areas within the Central Arroyo (Vote of 5 to 2). The Planning Commission felt that the City should mitigate losing green space.
        
Planning and Community Development Department staff came to a different conclusion. They found this project to be consistent with the following Green Space, Recreation, and Parks Element and Land Use
         Element of the General Plan as listed below:
         Green Space, Recreation, and Parks Element

         ·     
8.5 (Recreation Needs) by providing sports fields, recreation facilities, walking, jogging and hiking areas, and recreations programs in quantities and types that generally address the demands of Pasadena
         residents and those who work in Pasadena;

         ·     
14.2 (Sports and Athletics for Youth and Adults) by continuing to provide a wide range of outdoor and indoor activities for Pasadena residents;
         Land Use Element

         ·     
2.13 (Parks) to maintain existing and develop new parks and recreational facilities within walking distance of residents, supporting healthy lifestyles.
        
City staff recommends that the City Council find the Brookside Park Outdoor Basketball and Pickleball Courts - Planning and Design Phase project consistent with the General Plan to allow staff the flexibility to
         identify a suitable location for the basketball and pickleball courts. The placement of the courts will be determined based on community input and compatibility with other existing uses to ensure minimal impact to
         programming and operation of the park. Staff will prioritize the use of previously developed and underutilized concrete and asphalt areas within the Central Arroyo.
         3.
     
Street Paving/Maintenance – The Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend that the City Council give focused consideration to long-term cost effectiveness of the current level of spending on
         street maintenance with the view of developing a long-term strategy for addressing the deteriorating condition of our City streets. In addition, this study should include options to make our streets safer along with the
         utilization of environmentally sustainable materials.

         4.
     
Need for Greater Stormwater Recapture – The Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend that the City Council undertake, prior to next Fiscal Year’s CIP, a more thorough strategic study in
         collaboration with the Metropolitan Water District and other surrounding agencies, of a significantly expanded urban stormwater recapture plan.

         5.
     
Public Consensus on Complete Streets/Active Transportation Strategies – The Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend that the City Council, through the Department of Transportation,
         broaden the conversations of complete streets and active transportation strategies. They recommend that City staff should continue their active engagement work and look for even greater engagement of the
         community on the topics of mobility and complete streets citywide rather than on a project-by-project approach. Further the outreach should include a clear description of topics to be discussed (i.e., “the speed of
         traffic and safety of our streets”) to facilitate more public engagement on each topic.        

         STAFF REPORT

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

         ATTACHMENT C

         RESOLUTION

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

         CORRESPONDENCE


ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION 

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 Manager 

City Council 

City Attorney 

ORDINANCES                     

 First Reading: None 

Second Reading:  

23.    Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 2, ARTICLE VII, CHAPTER 2.365, SECTION 2.365.080 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE CLAIM
         FOR DAMAGES PROCESS”
(Introduced by Councilmember Hampton)

STAFF REPORT

ORDINANCE 

ACTION:  ADOPTED

INFORMATION ITEM

 

BRIEF REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES/REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

 

ADJOURNMENT


 

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) 

May 9, 2024 (Special Meeting-Budget)

May 21, 2024 (Special Meeting-Budget)

June 18, 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, 2nd floor)

May 6, 2024 (Special Meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)

May 13, 2024 (Special Meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)

May 27, 2024 (To be Cancelled)
 

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)

May 7, 2024

May 16, 2024 (Special Meeting)

June 4, 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)

May 14, 2024

May 28, 2024

June 11, 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) 

May 15, 2024

June 19, 2024

July 17, 2024

  



 

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

 

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) 

July 1, 2024 (To be cancelled) 

July 8, 2024 

July 15, 2024 

July 22, 2024  

July 29, 2024 (To be cancelled) 

August 5, 2024 (To be cancelled) 

August 12, 2024 (To be cancelled) 

August 19, 2024 

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:  

May 13, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Non-exclusive Police Towing Franchises 

May 13, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Continued Public Hearing on the Approval of Recommended Refuse Collection Fee Increases 

May 20, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Approval of the Annual Action Plan (2024-2025) and Related Funding Applications for the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs 

May 20, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Dayton Street Name Change to Troop Way 

May 20, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Amendment to the Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges for fiscal year 2025 (Public Meeting) 

June 3, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Recommended Water Rate Structure and Rate Adjustments 

June 3, 2024, 5:30 p.m. Amendment to the Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges for fiscal year 2025 (Public Hearing) 

June 10, 2024, 5:30 p.m. – Consideration of Adopting an Appropriations Limit, as defined in Article XIIIB of the Constitution of the State of California for Fiscal Year 2025

                                                                                                                  COMMISSION VACANCIES