Untitled 1

To access staff reports, please download and install Adobe Reader at the link below

  http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

To comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices are available at all Pasadena City Council meetings.  
Assistive Listening headphones and neck loops can be checked out at the desk of the Sergeant-at-Arms, located inside the City Council Chambers.

          Language translation services are available for this meeting by calling
(626) 744-4124 at least 24 hours in advance.

       Habrá servicio de interpretación disponible para éstas juntas llamando al
(626) 744-4124 por lo menos con 24 horas de anticipación.

     Meetings are broadcast live on CHARTER CABLE Channel 3 and rebroadcast daily;
call (626)794-8585 for schedule.

PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCCIONES PARA COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS

AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
Public Meeting: 6:00 P.M.
Public Hearings: 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

A.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND COMPENSATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and CITY COUNCIL
         CONFERENCE with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
         Employee Title and Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk, Mark Jomsky
         City Representative: Victor M. Gordo

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
         Properties: 710 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA; 199 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, CA
         Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
         Agency negotiator: Miguel Márquez
         Negotiating parties: Sierra Atilano; Natalie Bazarevitsch/Kevin Duffy

        ACTION: ITEM NOT DISCUSSED

PUBLIC MEETING – 6:00 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 AECOM FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $700,000 FOR THREE YEARS WITH TWO OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR
         EXTENSIONS, TO PROVIDE GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES FOR THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (Planning Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the action proposed in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) “Common Sense” exemption
         that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
         (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 AECOM for General Plan
         implementation services in an amount not-to-exceed $700,000 for an initial three-year term, with two optional one-year extensions subject to City Manager approval; 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.

          TPA

         ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

2.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 32597 WITH STEP UP ON SECOND STREET INC., TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT BY $175,000 TO A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT
         OF $350,000 AND EXTEND THE TERM TO PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (Housing 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), “Common Sense”
         exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32597 with Step Up on Second Street Inc., to increase the contract amount by $175,000, thereby increasing the contract total to a not-to-exceed amount
         of $350,000, and extend the term 13 months to align with the grant period; and
         (3)         Authorize the City Manager to execute five additional amendments to the subject contract, each to extend the term for twelve months and to add funding not-to-exceed $175,000 each year as set forth in the
         agenda report.

         TPA

         ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

3.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 32093 WITH HATHAWAY-SYCAMORES CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES TO INCREASE THE FUNDING BY $68,553.48 TO A NOT-
         TO-EXCEED TOTAL OF $399,920.48 TO PROVIDE YOUTH EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES (Housing 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;
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32093 with Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services, dba The Sycamores, to increase the contract by $68,553.48, thereby increasing the grant
         total to a not-to-exceed amount of $399,920.48, and extend the term through June 30, 2026;
         (3)         Authorize the City Manager to execute no-cost amendments to Contract No. 32093 which extend the term beyond June 30, 2026; and
         (4)         To the extent the amendments to Contract No. 32093 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.

          TPA

         ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

4.      AMEND THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2025 OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING ITS COMPLEMENT OF UNBUDGETED CITY SERVICE WORKER POSITIONS IN THE
         MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE, SOLUTIONS, AND HIRING (MASH) PROGRAM BY 16 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENTS (FTE) (Housing Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the recommended 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)         Amend the Housing Department’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Operating Budget by increasing its complement of unbudgeted City Service Worker positions in the Municipal Assistance, Solutions, and Hiring
         (MASH) program by sixteen (16) FTEs to support upcoming City projects including water conservation, public works, and park maintenance efforts.

5.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ODYSSEY POWER CORPORATION FOR INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR SERVICES OF THE CITY’S
         UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) SYSTEM FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $394,140 (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 the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as CEQA only applies to projects that may
         have a significant effect on the environment;
         (2)         Award contract to lowest and best bid dated June 25, 2024 by Odyssey Power Corporation (Odyssey) in response to specifications for Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair Services of the City’s
         Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for a total amount not-to-exceed $394,140, which includes a base contract amount of $342,730 and a
         contingency of $51,410 for up to five years; and
         (3)         Authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost amendments to the subject contract including durational extensions.

6.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SUNWEST ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS INC., FOR FUEL ISLAND COMPLIANCE, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR FOR
         AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $458,850 (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, and there are no features
         that distinguish the project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances;
         (2)         Award contract to lowest and best bid dated June 28, 2024 submitted by SunWest Engineering Constructors Inc. (SunWest), in response to specifications for Fuel Island Compliance, Maintenance,
         and Repair, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $458,850, which includes the base contract amount of $399,000 and a contingency of $59,850 for up to five years or
         whichever occurs first; and
         (3)         Authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost amendments to the subject contract including durational extensions.

7.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 32224 WITH FALCON FUELS INC., FOR FURNISHING AND DELIVERING BULK UNLEADED GASOLINE AND RENEWABLE
         DIESEL FUEL, INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $1,919,431 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $10,454,431 (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 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 amend Contract No. 32224 for furnishing and delivering bulk unleaded gasoline and renewable diesel fuel with Falcon Fuels Inc., increasing the contract by $1,919,431 for a
         grand total amount not-to-exceed $10,454,431 consistent with the bid specifications for this project and subject to the same contract terms and conditions.

8.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 32710 WITH SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD TO REDUCE AWARD BY $86,179 TO AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-
         EXCEED $301,626 FOR REGIONAL EQUITY AND RECOVERY PARTNERSHIP GRANT (Office of the City Manager)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find the proposed action in the agenda report is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065 and within the meaning of
         State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c) and 15378(b),
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32710 with South Bay Workforce Investment Board (administrative entity for City of Inglewood) to reduce the contract amount by $86,179, thereby
         decreasing the grand total to a not-to-exceed amount of $301,626; and
         (3)         Amend the City Manager’s Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget by recognizing a reduction in revenue of $86,179 in the WIOA Fund (68111011-630100-47810).

9.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH RUSNAK/PASADENA TO LEASE 171 PARKING SPACES FROM THE CITY OF PASADENA IN THE DEL MAR STATION
         GARAGE FOR $130,815 FOR THE INITIAL ONE YEAR TERM (Transportation Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the action proposed 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 one-year contract with Rusnak/Pasadena to lease 171 parking spaces from the City in the Del Mar Station Garage to store excess retail vehicle inventory
         $130,815 for the initial one-year term; and
         (3)         Authorize the City Manager to extend the term of the contract for four additional one-year terms as detailed in the agenda report at the discretion of the City Manager.

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

          CORRESPONDENCE

         ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

10.    APPROVE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY/CITY PROSECUTOR (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)    Approve an employment agreement for City Attorney/City Prosecutor Michele Beal Bagneris to provide an increase to salary and the classification’s salary control rate. It is further recommended that the Mayor
         be authorized to sign the employment agreement to reflect City Council-approved changes.

APPOINTMENT OF DANIELLE HILL TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

REAPPOINTMENT OF GENE MASUDA AS CITY OF PASADENA NON-VOTING REPRESENTATIVE TO THE METRO GOLD LINE FOOTHILL EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY SERVING AT THE PLEASURE OF THE COUNCIL FOR A TERM OF 4 YEARS, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2025 (City Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

RESIGNATION OF RICK COLE FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 6, 2024 (District 5 Nomination)

ACTION: ACCEPTED WITH REGRETS

RESIGNATION OF PAUL VERNON FROM THE COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (District 2 Nomination)

December 16, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – Substantial Amendment to 2019 and 2024 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Funds

ACTION: PUBLIC HEARING SET

January 13, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals Decision Regarding Conditional Use Permit No. 7114, 55 S. Grand Avenue (Maxwell House) - Clubs, Lodges, Private Meeting Hall

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.)

13.    13.    DESIGNATION OF THE PASADENA ELKS LODGE NO. 672 BPOE BUILDING AT 400 WEST COLORADO BOULEVARD AS A LANDMARK (Planning Dept.)
          Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15308, Class 8 of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to
         Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment and there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances;
         (2)         Find that the Pasadena Elks Lodge No. 672 BPOE located at 400 West Colorado Boulevard meets Criterion C as a landmark pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040.D.2.c
         because it embodies the distinctive characteristics of a historic resource property type, period and architectural style and represents the work of an architect whose work is significant to the City;
         (3)         Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 400 West Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California;
         (4)         Authorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 400 West Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California; and
         (5)         Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
         Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On September 3, 2024, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the Pasadena Elks
         Lodge No. 672, BPOE located at 400 West Colorado Boulevard as a landmark under Criterion C of PMC Section 17.62.040.D.2. The Historic Preservation Commission staff report is included as Attachment H of
         the agenda report.

14.    APPROVAL OF THE LAMANDA PARK SPECIFIC PLAN (Planning Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Adopt the Addendum to the 2015 Pasadena General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and find that the Addendum properly discloses only minor technical changes or additions to the EIR, and none
         of the conditions triggering a subsequent or supplemental EIR are present, as set forth in State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164;
         (2)         Make the Findings for Approval for the General Plan Land Use Map Amendment, Specific Plan Adoption, Zoning Map Amendment, and Zoning Text Amendment to adopt the recommended Lamanda Park
         Specific Plan. The Zoning Text Amendment also includes technical changes in the previously adopted Lincoln Avenue, East Colorado, South Fair Oaks, and Central District Specific Plans for internal consistency;
         (3)         Adopt a resolution approving the General Plan Map Amendment;
         (4)         Adopt a resolution approving the recommended Lamanda Park Specific Plan; and
         (5)         Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for the Zoning Map and Text Amendment within 120 days consistent with the provisions set forth in the agenda report.
         Recommendation of the Planning Commission: On August 28, 2024, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the proposed Lamanda Park Specific Plan
         (LPSP), as presented by staff, with five recommended changes as outlined below:
             1)      Insert specific language to protect existing street trees throughout the Lamanda Park (included in plan).
             2)    Require new and improved projects to include pedestrian walkways from arterial streets to main building entrances (included in plan).
             3)    Incorporate additional pedestrian crosswalks along Colorado Boulevard (included in plan).
             4)    Incorporate a potential linear park along the former railroad right-of-way (included in plan).
             5)    Initiate pilot investments to be implemented and funded by the City within the first year of the Specific Plan’s adoption with a minimum budget allocation of $50,000. (not part of the specific plan document,
             Council can provide separate direction)
    The Commission also requested staff review options for pedestrian access from Walnut Street to the Home Depot entrance.

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

         ATTACHMENT C

         ATTACHMENT D

         ATTACHMENT E

         ATTACHMENT F

         ATTACHMENT G

         RESOLUTION - AMENDMENTS TO LAND USE ELEMENT

         RESOLUTION - 2024 LPSP

        SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

        CORRESPONDENCE

POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

         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.)

15.    Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 10.45, SECTION 10.45.225 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE
          PASADENA SOUTH LAKE METER ZONE”



         ORDINANCE

         ACTION: INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER LYON; CONDUCTED FIRST READING

16.     Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 10.40, SECTION 10.40.140 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
           PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN ALLEYS”



         ORDINANCE

         ACTION: INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS; CONDUCTED FIRST READING

17. Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE LIGHT AND POWER RATE ORDINANCE, TITLE 13, CHAPTER 13.04 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL
CODE” (Introduced by Councilmember Williams)

ORDINANCE

ACTION: Second reading was conducted, however, due to clerical error, the ordinance will return for first and second reading in the future.

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)

December 16, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – Substantial Amendment to 2019 and 2024 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Funds

October 21, 2024	City Council Special Meeting
October 21, 2024	City Council
October 21, 2024	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

Claim No.	Claimant	Claim Amount
2025-0080	Keleb Rudy	$ 10,000.00+
2025-0081	Marilyn Haywood	300.00
2025-0082	Bob Swensen	2,359.00
2025-0083	Stefan Pfeiffer	35,000.00+
2025-0084	Michelle Hannemann	35,000.00+
2025-0085	Philip Miles	472.06
2025-0086	Ashley Cobb	462.49
2025-0087	Diana Carolina Zelaya	1,049.32
2025-0088	Elyse Tascione	4,038.37
2025-0089	Jay John Wagener	1,440.00
2025-0090	Jeffrey Pool	2,450.00
2025-0091	Gianni Arteaga	1,400.00
2025-0092	Peixin Mo	475.50
2025-0093	Francois H. Chang	9,250.31
2025-0094	Octavio David Saenz de Maturana	503.94