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PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCCIONES PARA COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS

AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND

THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
Public Meeting: 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
 

Note to public: Please see separate Closed Session Special Meeting agenda scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION – 5:00 P.M.

 A.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
         Name of Case: Belzer v. Rodriguez, et al.

         LASC Case No.: 23AHCV00157
  

        ACTION: ITEM DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME 

B.    
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
         Regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)

         Name of Case: Devis v. City of Pasadena

         Case No.: 19STCV13542; B339511
 

        ACTION: ITEM DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

C.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
         Name of Case: 615 S Catalina Ave LLC v. City of Pasadena, et al.

         Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24STCP02861
 

        ACTION: ITEM NOT DISCUSSED

D.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding significant exposure to potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): Los Angeles Regional Water
         Quality Control Board Claim No. 9589 0710 5270 0685 9022 69
 

        ACTION: ITEM DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

E.     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 Officers Association (PPOA)
 

        ACTION: ITEM DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

F.      CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
         Agency Designated Representatives: Miguel Márquez and Tiffany Jacobs-Quinn
         Employee Organization: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)


        ACTION: ITEM DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

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.)

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CJ CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INC., FOR CURB RAMP ADA IMPROVEMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS SIDEWALK        
         REPAIR PROGRAM
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT
-TO-EXCEED $730,000
(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”) pursuant to 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)
        
Award contract to lowest and best bid dated August 29, 2024 submitted by CJ Concrete Construction Inc., in response to the plans and specifications for the Curb Ramp ADA Improvements and
         Miscellaneous Sidewalk Repair Program, Fiscal Years 2024 and 2025 projects, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $730,000 which includes the base contract
         amount of $642,800 and a contingency of $87,200 to provide for any necessary change orders.

          STAFF REPORT

         ATTACHMENT A

         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION 

2.      ITEM PULLED FROM THE AGENDA

 

3.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SELECT ELECTRIC INC., FOR INSTALLATION OF a TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT DEL MAR BOULEVARD AND MICHIGAN    
         AVENUE
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT
-TO-EXCEED $675,274
(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) pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 –
         Existing Facilities, and Section 15303, Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, 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)
        
Award contract to lowest and best bid dated August 29, 2024 submitted by Select Electric Inc., in response to the project plans and specifications for the Installation of a Traffic Signal at Del Mar Boulevard
         and Michigan Avenue, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $675,274 which includes the base contract amount of $587,195 and a contingency of $88,079 to provide
         for any necessary change orders.

         STAFF REPORT
 

         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION 

4.      APPROVE FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 082787 FOR CREATION OF SIX AIR PARCELS FOR RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES AT 65 NORTH WILSON AVENUE (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)
        
Find that the project was previously determined Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 15303, Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and that
         no further CEQA approvals are required for the final tract map, and that the final tract map is not a project and exempt under Section 15268(b) of the State CEQA Guidelines as a ministerial action;

         (2)
        
Adopt a resolution to approve Final Tract Map No. 082787 for the creation of six air parcels for residential condominium purposes; and
         (3)
        
Authorize the City Clerk to execute the Certificate on the Tract Map showing the City’s approval of said Map.
         Hearing Officer Recommendation: Final Tract Map No. 082787 (Attachment A of the agenda report), for the creation of six air parcels for residential condominium purposes, was reviewed and approved in
         tentative form by the Subdivision Hearing Officer on December 18, 2019. The exercise of the right granted must be commenced within three years, or by December 18, 2022. The applicant submitted the final map
         to the City for review in April 2020.

        
STAFF REPORT

          ATTACHMENT A

ATTACHMENT B

         RESOLUTION 

         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION 

5.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CRAFTWATER ENGINEERING INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE EATON
         WASH STORMWATER CAPTURE PROJECT – DESIGN PHASE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $2,026,231
(Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)
        
Find that the proposed action in the agenda report does not constitute 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 enter into a contract, as the result of the competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Craftwater Engineering Inc.,
         for professional engineering and design services for the Eaton Wash Stormwater Capture Project – Design Phase in an amount not-to-exceed $2,026,231, which includes the base contract amount of $1,761,940
         and a contingency of $264,291 to provide for any necessary change orders. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services).


        
STAFF REPORT

ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

         TPA 

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

         CORRESPONDENCE


         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION 

6.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BLACK & VEATCH CORPORATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE
         BROOKSIDE PARK STORMWATER CAPTURE PROJECT – DESIGN PHASE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,791,557
(Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)
        
Find that the proposed action in the agenda report does not constitute 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 enter into a contract, as the result of the competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Black & Veatch Corporation
         for professional engineering and design services for the Brookside Park Stormwater Capture Project – Design Phase in an amount not-to-exceed $1,791,557, which includes the base contract amount of
         $1,557,875 and a contingency of $233,682 to provide for any necessary change orders. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique
         services).

         STAFF REPORT

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

         TPA
 

        ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION 

7.      REJECT THE BID DATED AUGUST 30, 2024, SUBMITTED BY ATI RESTORATION, LLC IN RESPONSE TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR CRIME SCENE CLEANUP SERVICES (Police Dept.)        
         Recommendation:
 It is recommended that the City Council:

         (1)
        
Find that the project proposed in the agenda report is exempt from 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
; and
         (2)
        
Reject the bid dated August 30, 2024, submitted by ATI Restoration, LLC in response to specifications for crime scene cleanup services.

         STAFF REPORT

       
         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION 

8.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT THE 2024 CONTINUUM OF CARE CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR
         $6,322,833 OF HOMELESS SERVICES FUNDING
(Housing Dept.)

         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)
        
Find that the recommended action in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061(b)(3), the “Common
        Sense” exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
        
(2)         Authorize the filing of the 2024 Continuum of Care (CoC) Consolidated Application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a funding request in the amount of $6,322,833
         for seventeen projects;

         (3)
        
Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest, the 2024 CoC Consolidated Application and all other related HUD documents, grant agreements and amendments;
         (4)
        
Authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts with the administering agency of two new projects, if selected for funding as detailed in page 2 of Attachment A (in the agenda report), with grant terms
         beginning in the 2025 calendar year and in amounts equal to what is awarded by HUD; and

         (5)
        
Authorize the City Manager to execute amendments to the contracts specified under Recommendation 4 for five consecutive years with additional funding annually, in amounts equal to what is awarded by
         HUD, as set forth in the agenda report.

     STAFF REPORT

ATTACHMENT A

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION 

9.      LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE: SUPPORT FOR THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING, HOMELESSNESS SOLUTIONS, AND PREVENTION NOW TRANSACTIONS AND
         TAX USE INITIATIVE (“MEASURE A”) ON THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 BALLOT
(Housing Dept.)
         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
         Section 15378(b)
;
         (2)
        
Support the Affordable Housing, Homelessness Solutions, and Prevention Now Transactions and Tax Use Initiative (“Measure A”), a half-cent sales tax that would fund homelessness services and
         affordable housing; and

         (3)
        
Authorize the Mayor to send letters in support of Measure A, as appropriate.

        STAFF REPORT

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

         ATTACHMENT C

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

         CORRESPONDENCE


         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION 

10.    MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.40.140 (STANDING IN ALLEYS) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL
         CODE TO PROVIDE LANGUAGE ALLOWING FOR ADDITIONAL PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN ALLEYS
(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 per Section 15061(b)(3), “Common Sense”
         exemption
; and
         (2)
        
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and return with an ordinance amending Section 10.40.140 of the Pasadena Municipal Code within 60 days to provide language that would allow the Department of
         Transportation to post additional parking restrictions in alleys consistent with the provisions set forth in the Agenda Report.

STAFF REPORT

          ATTACHMENT A

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

         CORRESPONDENCE


         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION 

11.    MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE TO
AMEND THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AN UPDATED METER RATE
         STRUCTURE FOR THE SOUTH LAKE PARKING METER ZONE, AND TO ADOPT A NEW RATE STRUCTURE FOR THE SHOPPERS LANE PARKING LOTS
(Transportation 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)
        
Direct the City Attorney to prepare and return with an ordinance within 60 days consistent with the provisions set forth in the Agenda Report amending Pasadena Municipal Code Chapter 10.45.225 (South
         Lake Parking Meter Zone) to:

                a.    Adopt an occupancy-based parking meter rate and authorize the Director of Transportation to adjust the base parking rate at no less than $1.00 per hour and no greater than $5.00 per hour as permitted by
                       posted parking regulations
.
                           
i.   
The rates shall be based on parking demand, with the goal of reaching occupancy by vehicles at the rate of 70 to 90 percent for parking meter spaces on each block at such times and hours that
                                  payment is required;

                         
ii.   
Rate changes will not occur more than once every six months;
                        
iii.   
As defined in the agenda report, adopt an escalated parking meter rate allowing the Director of Transportation to set the escalated parking rate to be up to two times the base meter rate for any
                                 parking beyond an initial base parking period; and

                        
iv.   
Beginning on July 1, 2025, and on each July 1, thereafter, the maximum rates shall be raised by an amount equal to the change in the consumer price index and rounded down to the nearest quarter of
                                 a dollar; and

        (3)
        
Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 General Fee Schedule to adopt new rates for the Shoppers Lane Parking Lots.
        Recommendation of the South Lake Parking Place Commission:
On March 23, 2023, the South Lake Parking Place Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the following
         changes to parking rates in the South Lake area, as further detailed in the body of the Agenda Report:

         South Lake Parking Meters – On-street

             ·      Adopt an occupancy-based parking rate structure similar to the one adopted for the Playhouse Parking Meter Zone.
             ·      Adopt an escalated parking rate.
             ·      Each fiscal year, raise the maximum rates by CPI.
        Shoppers Lane Parking Lots

             ·      Eliminate the 90-minute free period and replace with a validation program for merchants.
             ·      Adopt an occupancy-based parking rate structure for the lots.
             ·      Raise the daily maximum rate to $12.
             ·      Extend the hours of operation of the Shoppers Lane lots to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
             ·      Each fiscal year, raise the maximum rates by CPI.
     The SLPPC revisited and unanimously reaffirmed their recommend rate changes in May of 2024.

      STAFF REPORT

         ATTACHMENT A

         RESOLUTION


         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION 

City Council


12.    APPROVE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CITY MANAGER (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 a second amendment to the employment agreement for City Manager Miguel Márquez 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 second amendment to the employment agreement to reflect City Council-approved changes.

          STAFF REPORT

         ATTACHMENT A


         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION 

13.    RESIGNATIONS, APPOINTMENTS, & REAPPOINTMENTS 

         APPOINTMENT OF MALISSA BARNWELL-SCOTT, ED.D. TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION (District 5 Nomination)

         APPOINTMENT OF CHRISTIAN JONES TO THE NORTHWEST COMMISSION
(District 5 Nomination) 

         APPOINTMENT OF FELIX BREDEN TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION
(District 6 Nomination)

         APPOINTMENT OF LISA WILSON TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
(Agency Nomination)

         REAPPOINTMENT OF PAULA VERRETTE, M.D. TO THE COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
(District 6 Nomination)

         ACTION:  APPROVED

 City Attorney 

City Clerk/Secretary 

14a.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

July 29, 2024

City Council Special Meeting

July 29, 2024

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

August 5, 2024

City Council

August 5, 2024

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

August 12, 2024

City Council

August 12, 2024

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

August 19, 2024

City Council

August 19, 2024

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

August 26, 2024

City Council Special Meeting

August 26, 2024

City Council

August 26, 2024

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

September 2, 2024

City Council

September 2, 2024

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

September 9, 2024

City Council

September 9, 2024

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

September 16, 2024

City Council

September 16, 2024

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

September 23, 2024

City Council

September 23, 2024

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

September 30, 2024

City Council

September 30, 2024

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

October 7, 2024

City Council

October 7, 2024

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

October 14, 2024

City Council

October 14, 2024

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

           ACTION:  APPROVED AS SUBMITTED

14b.
  RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA 

Claim No.

Claimant

Claim Amount

2025-0047

Wendy Soo Hoo

$               5,000.00

2025-0048

Mercury Insurance as subrogee of Roderick Dolphin

              <35,000.00

2025-0049

Nicole King

                 2,200.00

2025-0050

Xiomara Der Sarkissian

               35,000.00+

2025-0051

Kafshi Bennett

               35,000.00+

2025-0052

Gina Acuna

               35,000.00+

2025-0053

Drive Insurance Company a/s/o Haiying Ouyang

               10,000.00+

2025-0054

LaTrina Brown

               35,000.00+

2025-0055

Jonathan Michael Ruane

                    323.63

2025-0056

Linda L. Lopez

                 1,847.00

2025-0057

Chris Demarco

                    532.87

2025-0058

Onni Paseo LLC

               Not stated

2025-0059

Robert Bolan

                    750.00

2025-0060

Mykail Smith

                    400.00

2025-0061

Jemirian Joseph

                    140.00

2025-0062

Andrew Hernandez c/o Interns Exchange of the Auto Club

                 3,817.08

2025-0063

Ellen Lum

                    800.00

2025-0064

Erica L. Freeman

                    100.00

2025-0065

Duplicate of 2025-0064

 

2025-0066

Jordan Modesti

                    362.00

2025-0067

Maki Shewfelt

                    250.00

2025-0068

Jacqueline Rochelle Williams

                    120.00

2025-0069

Armando Juarez

                    400.00

2025-0070

Thomas Keiser

                    147.00

2025-0071

Susan Jackson

                 1,287.00

2025-0072

Michael Steriacci

                      54.99

2025-0073

Tessa Dixon

               35,000.00+

2025-0074

Joe Herrera

                    666.41

 ACTION:  RECEIVED AND FILED

14c.  PUBLIC HEARING SET

 November 18, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – Approve the Lamanda Park Specific Plan 

ACTION:  PUBLIC HEARING SET

OLD BUSINESS: None

15.    RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION: PROPOSED OPTIONS TO RECOGNIZE RHYTHM AND BLUES (R&B) MUSIC GROUP TROOP (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)
        
Find that the proposed options in the agenda report to recognize Troop are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3), “Common Sense”
         exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that 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)        
Review and select amongst four proposed options to recognize rhythm and blues (R&B) music group, Troop; or
         (3)        
Provide alternate direction.
         Recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission
: On October 1, 2024, four proposed options were presented to the Recreation and Parks Commission along with relevant background
         information. The Commission unanimously supported Option ‘D’ to i
nstall a plaque on the exterior wall at the entrance to the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

          STAFF REPORT

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

         ATTACHMENT C

         ATTACHMENT D

         ATTACHMENT E

         ATTACHMENT F

         ATTACHMENT G

         ATTACHMENT H

         CORRESPONDENCE 

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

         CORRESPONDENCE


         POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO INSTALL A COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE AT THE CIVIC AUDITORIUM, AMENDED TO ADD A SECOND PLAQUE TO BE INSTALLED AT    
                            CENTRAL PARK, WITH THE APPROVAL PROCESS TO PROCEED THROUGH THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION

PUBLIC HEARING: None

 

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 

16.    SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 36, “ALLOWS FELONY CHARGES AND INCREASES SENTENCES FOR CERTAIN DRUG AND THEFT CRIMES” ON THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 STATE GENERAL
         ELECTION BALLOT
(Office of the City Manager
         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)
        
Support Proposition 36 on the November 5, 2024, state ballot.         

         STAFF REPORT

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

         CORRESPONDENCE FROM LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

         CORRESPONDENCE


         POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

         ACTION:  NO POSITION TAKEN

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

City Manager 

City Council 


17.    SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 3 “CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO MARRIAGE” ON THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 STATE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT
         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)
        
Support Proposition 3 on the November 5, 2024 state ballot.

STAFF REPORT

  
ATTACHMENT A 

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

         CORRESPONDENCE


         POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION TO SUPPORT PROPOSITION 3

City Attorney 

ORDINANCES                     

 First Reading:   

18.    Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF Title 17 (Zoning Code) OF The PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE to 1) ALLOW
         WALK-UP WINDOWS AT RESTAURANTS BY-RIGHT; 2) CREATE AN ADMINISTRATIVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROCESS FOR THE ON-SITE SALE OF ALCOHOL AT RESTAURANTS; 3)
         ESTABLISH REGULATIONS FOR OUTDOOR DINING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AT RESTAURANTS; 4) change time limits and extensions; 5) make clarifications and
         corrections; AND 6) CODIFY ZONING CODE INTERPRETATIONS”


        STAFF REPORT

         ORDINANCE
 

ACTION:  INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAMPTON; CONDUCTED FIRST READING

19.    Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA DELETING SECTIONS 9.36.130 AND 9.36.140 OF TITLE 9, CHAPTER 9.36 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
         REGARDING NOISE RESTRICTIONS”

          STAFF REPORT

         ORDINANCE

         ACTION:  INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER LYON; CONDUCTED FIRST READING

20.    Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 10.45, SECTION 10.45.220 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE
         PASADENA PLAYHOUSE PARKING METER ZONE”

          STAFF REPORT

          ATTACHMENT A

          ATTACHMENT B

          ORDINANCE


ACTION:  INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAMPTON; CONDUCTED FIRST READING

Second Reading: None

 

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) 

November 19, 2024

December 17, 2024

January 21, 2025

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)

October 28, 2024 (Special Meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)

November 11, 2024 (To be cancelled)

November 25, 2024 (Special Meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)
 

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) 

November 5, 2024 (To be cancelled)

December 3, 2024

January 7, 2025
 

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) 

October 22, 2024

November 12, 2024

November 26, 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) 

November 20, 2024

December 18, 2024

January 15, 2025

  

 

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

 

October 28, 2024 

November 4, 20224 (To be cancelled) 

November 11, 2024 (To be cancelled) 

November 18, 2024 

November 25, 2024 

December 2, 2024 (To be cancelled) 

December 9, 2024 (City Council Organizational meeting) 

December 16, 2024 

December 23, 2024 (To be cancelled) 

December 30, 2024 (To be cancelled) 

January 6, 2025 (To be cancelled) 

January 13, 2025 

January 20, 2025 (To be cancelled) 

January 27, 2025 

February 3, 2025 

February 10, 2025 

February 17, 2025 

February 24, 2025 

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:  

November 18, 2024, 6:00 p.m. Approve the Designation of the Pasadena Elks Lodge No. 672 BPOE Building at 400 West Colorado Boulevard as a Landmark 

November 18, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – Approve the Lamanda Park Specific Plan

COMMISSION VACANCIES