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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE

PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, AND THE
PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY

OCTOBER 28, 2024
Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
Public Meeting: 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

 

CLOSED SESSION – 5:00 P.M.

A.      CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION 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 Attorney/City Prosecutor
         City Representative: Victor M. Gordo

          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: 434-470 North Lake Avenue
         Under negotiation: Price and terms
         Agency negotiator: Miguel Márquez

         Negotiating Parties: Bridge Housing, Camacho Commercial, City Ventures, Community Builders Group (CBG), Cypress Equity Investments (CEI), Fidelis Advisors, Holos Communities &    
         Heritage Housing Partners, LA Family Housing,

         Mercy Housing, The Olson Company, Urban Coalition, USA Properties, West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation

         ACTION: ITEM DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME 

PUBLIC MEETING – 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS

 

SPECIAL ITEMS

A.    
A.      PRESENTATION BY STATE SENATOR ANTHONY PORTANTINO ON STATE OF THE STATE
 

         ACTION: PRESENTATION MADE

B.     PRESENTATION BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER CHRIS HOLDEN ON THE STATE OF THE STATE (To be heard at 8:00 p.m., or thereafter) 

         ACTION: PRESENTATION MADE

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 AMEND CITY CONTRACT NO. 32191 WITH GOLDEN STAR TECHNOLOGY INC., TO INCREASE THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $250,000 AND TO
         EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM BY ONE YEAR FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF VIDEO CONFERENCING TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS
(DoIT)
         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. 32191 with Golden Star Technology Inc., to increase the contract amount by $250,000 thereby increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $361,167
         to $611,167 and to extend the contract term for one year, to December 31, 2025. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services; and

         (3)
        
To the extent this could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, it is recommended that the City Council grant the contract an exemption pursuant to Pasadena
         Municipal Code (PMC) Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served.

         STAFF REPORT

TPA

         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

2.     
AUTHORIZe the city manager TO ENTER INTO a CONTRACT WITH minsait advanced control systems INC., for supervisory control and data acquisition system
         support services for A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $745,000
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 not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3),
         and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required;

         (2)
     
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 Minsait Advanced Control|
         Systems Inc. (“ACS”), for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (“SCADA”) Support Services for the Water and Power Department in an amount not-to-exceed a grand total of $745,000 for five years,
         which includes the option for two additional one-year extensions or an amount not-to-exceed $310,000, whichever occurs first, at the discretion of the City Manager; and

         (3)
     
Grant the recommended 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

3.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTS WITH GEOSYNTEC CONSULTANTS INC., AND RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC TO PROVIDE ON-CALL
         HYDROGEOLOGICAL SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,750,000 PER CONTRACT 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;

         (2)
     
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract without competitive bidding pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(F) “Contract for professional or unique services” with Geosyntec Consultants Inc.
         (“Geosyntec”), for an amount not-to-exceed $1,750,000 or five years, whichever comes first, as the result of a competitive selection process, pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.047, to provide on-
         all hydrogeological services; and

         (3)
     
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract without competitive bidding pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(F) “Contract for professional or unique services” with Richard C. Slade & Associates
         LLC (“RCS”) for an amount not-to-exceed $1,750,000 or five years, whichever comes first, as the result of a competitive selection process, pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.047, to provide on-
         all hydrogeological services.

         STAFF REPORT

ATTACHMENT A

TPA

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

4.      AUTHORIZe the city manager TO amend contract NO. 32757 with G&W electric company to increase the contract amount by $4,000,000 for medium voltage
         distribution switches for a revised amount not-to-exceed $11,332,000 f
OR 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 State CEQA Guidelines Sections
         5060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; and

         (2)
     
Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract 32757 with G&W Electric Company (“G&W”) to increase the contract amount by $4,000,000, thereby increasing the grand total to a not-to-exceed amount of
         $11,332,000. The procurement complied with the Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.045 for Competitive Bidding.


          STAFF REPORT


         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

5.      AUTHORIZe the city manager TO amend contract NO. 31789 with BluSky Restoration contractors to increase the contract amount by $900,000 for asbestos
         abatement and remediation for a revised not-to-exceed amount of $1,600,000 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 not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 21065, 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3),
         and 15378, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project;

         (2)
     
Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 31789 with BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC (“BluSky”) to increase the contract amount by $900,000, thereby increasing the grand total to a not-to-       
         exceed amount of $1,600,000, which includes the option for two additional one-year extensions, or an amount not-to-exceed $500,000, whichever occurs first, at the discretion of the City Manager; and

         (3)
     
To the extent the amendment to Contract No. 31789 could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, grant the contract an exemption pursuant to Pasadena
         Municipal Code (PMC) Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. This transaction is exempt from competitive bidding per PMC Section 4.08.030 and City Charter Section 1002
         F) based on contracts for professional or unique services.

        STAFF REPORT

TPA

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

6.      ADOPT A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE SALARIES OF EIGHTEEN EXISTING CLASSIFICATIONS (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 Updating the Salaries of Eighteen Existing Classifications.

STAFF REPORT

RESOLUTION 

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

7.      ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ONE NEW CLASSIFICATION AND UPDATING THE SALARIES OF SIX EXISTING CLASSIFICATIONS (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 One New Classification and Updating the Salaries of Six Existing Classifications.

STAFF REPORT

RESOLUTION 

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

8.      ADOPT A SIDE LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND THE PASADENA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION TO ESTABLISH A MOUNTED EQUESTRIAN
         ENFORCEMENT UNIT
 
(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 Side Letter of Agreement between the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Police Officers Association to Establish a Mounted Enforcement Unit.

         STAFF REPORT

         ATTACHMENT A

         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

9.     
REJECT THE SOLE BID FOR 2023 OR NEWER FOUR-DOOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (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”) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15270, Projects Which Are Disapproved; and   
         (2)
        
Reject the sole bid received on September 12, 2024, in response to the Notice Inviting Bids for 2023 or Newer Four-Door Electric Vehicles for the Department of Transportation, Project ID: 2024-IFB-MS-
         607.

   
         STAFF REPORT

         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

10.   
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 32054 WITH FIRST TRANSIT INC., FOR FIXED ROUTE AND DIAL-A-RIDE TRANSIT SERVICES TO INCLUDE THE OPTIONAL
         SERVICE LEVEL FOR TWO ADDITIONAL ROUTES and increase THE contract amount BY $8,812,205 to a NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$75,905,467 (Transportation Dept.)

         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         1)
     
Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and
         15378
of the State CEQA Guidelines and, as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required
; 
         (2)
     
Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32054 with First Transit Inc., for fixed route and Dial-A-Ride transit services to include the Optional Service Level for two additional routes and increase the
         contract amount by $8,812,205 through June 30, 2028, to a not-to-exceed amount of
$75,905,467, which includes the base contract amount of $73,694,628 and a contingency of $2,210,839 (3%) to provide for any
         necessary change orders; and    

         (3)
     
To the extent the amendment to Contract No. 32054 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

ATTACHMENT A

TPA 

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

11.    AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 32227 WITH COMMLINE INC., FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE OUTFITTING, INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $483,000
         FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $733,000
(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), that CEQA only applies to projects that may have
         a significant effect on the environment;

         (2)
        
Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32227 for emergency vehicle outfitting with Commline Inc., increasing the contract by $483,000 for a grand total amount not-to-exceed $733,000 over
         original five-year term ending March 1, 2027, which is consistent with the bid specifications for the proposed project and subject to the same contract terms and conditions.

         STAFF REPORT

         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

12.    AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE EXISTING LEASE AGREEMENT (CONTRACT NO. 24,011) WITH 199 S. LOS ROBLES, LLC, SAND 199 LOS ROBLES, LLC AND ROBLES SM,
         LLC FOR THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 199 S. LOS ROBLES AVE., SUITE #550/580, INCREASING THE LEASE AMOUNT BY $32,015 OVER 36 MONTHS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-
         EXCEED $528,527 FOR RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION OFFICES
(Office of the City Manager)

         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)
        
Find that the leasing of 199 S. Los Robles Avenue is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities)
          there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and

         (2)
        
Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to lease agreement (Contract No. 24,011) with 199 S. Los Robles, LLC, Sand 199 Los Robles, LLC, and Robles SM, LLC, increasing the lease
         amount by $32,015 over 36 months for a total amount not-to-exceed $528,527 for the office space located at 199 S. Los Robles Avenue incorporating the terms and conditions generally described in agenda
         report, and to execute any other related agreements necessary to effectuate the transaction, including non-substantial revisions.


         STAFF REPORT

          MEMO

         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED

13.    FINANCE COMMITTEE
: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION TO ACCEPT SAFE STREETS AND
         ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) PLANNING AND DEMONSTRATION GRANT IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,556,520  
(Transportation Dept.)

         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)
        
Find that the actions in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); the “Common Sense” exemption;
         (2)
        
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Planning and Demonstration grant in the amount not-to-
         exceed $1,556,520
and execute any subsequent agreements regarding the grant award; and
         (3)
        
Amend the Department of Transportation’s FY 2025 operating budget to receive and appropriate $778,260 as detailed in the fiscal impact section of the agenda report.

         STAFF REPORT

         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

14.    FINANCE COMMITTEE
: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HOMEAWAY.COM INC., FOR THE COLLECTION OF TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX AND
         TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENT
(Finance Dept.)

         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)
        
Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and
         Charges); and

         (2)
        
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with HomeAway.com Inc. (HomeAway), to collect Transient Occupancy Taxes (TOT) and Tourism Business Improvement District Assessments (TBID)
         on behalf of Pasadena residents who rent their residences to others using the various HomeAway applications and platforms.


         STAFF REPORT

         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

15.    FINANCE COMMITTEE
: APPROVE THE COMMITMENT OF GENERAL FUND BALANCE FOR THE GENERAL FUND EMERGENCY CONTINGENCY COMMITMENT FOR $48,552,000 AND
         GENERAL FUND OPERATING RESERVE FOR $16,184,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024
(Finance Dept.)

         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)
        
Find that 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 15378(b), and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required; and

         (2)
        
Adopt a resolution approving the City of Pasadena General Fund Emergency Contingency commitment of $48,552,000 and General Fund Operating Reserve commitment of up to $16,184,000 (with the
         final amount to be determined upon conclusion of Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 financial statement preparation based solely on General Fund sub-fund 101) from fund balance of the General Fund for FY 2024.


         STAFF REPORT

         RESOLUTION

         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

16.    MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE:
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A POWER SALES AGREEMENT CONTRACT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER
         AUTHORITY FOR RENEWABLE SOLAR ENERGY FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $137,197,368 FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
(Water & Power Dept.)

         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)
        
Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) “Common Sense” exemption;
         (2)
        
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Southern California Public Power Authority (“SCPPA”) for the purchase of renewable energy that includes daily delivery of a maximum of 50
         megawatts (“MW”) from the Grace Orchard Solar Facility during a 20-year contract term beginning December 1, 2027, for a total amount not-to-exceed $137,197,368. Competitive price bidding is not required
         pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) (Contracts with other governmental entities), and competitive selection is not required pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(A)(3), contracts with other
         governmental entities; and

         (3)
        
Authorize Pasadena Water and Power’s (“PWP”) General Manager to execute documents pertaining to operational and administrative matters directly related to the contract.

         STAFF REPORT

          CORRESPONDENCE - 10/22/2024 MSC

        ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION


17.    MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 13.04 TO REMOVE DIRECT ACCESS
         PROVISIONS AND RELATED TARIFFS, AND AMENDING LONG-TERM CONTRACT PROVISIONS
(Water & Power Dept.)

         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)
     
Find that the proposed actions 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); and

         (2)
     
Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance and return within 60 days, amending the Pasadena Municipal Code (“PMC”) Chapter 13.04, the light and power rate ordinance to:
                 a.
   
Remove Sections 13.04.095 – Direct access service, 13.04.096 – Direct access transition charge, 13.04.097 – Direct access service charge; and
                 b.
   
Amend PMC Section 13.04.075 – Long-term contracts, to remove equity adjustments and associated provisions.

         STAFF REPORT

         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

18.    MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 13.04 TO INCREASE ELECTRIC
         UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM MONTHLY BENEFITS AND RELATED CHANGES
(Water & Power Dept.)

         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)
        
Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and
         Charges); and

         (2)
        
Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the Light and Power Rate Ordinance, Chapter 13.04, Sections 13.04.040 and 13.04.045 of the Pasadena Municipal Code implementing the
         changes to the Electric Utility Assistance Program as described in the agenda report.
(To be discussed and considered concurrently with Item No. 25, including for public comment purposes.)

          STAFF REPORT

         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

City Council 

19.    RESIGNATIONS, APPOINTMENTS, & REAPPOINTMENTS 

APPOINTMENT OF ALEXANDER BLISS TO THE PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD (District 5 Nomination) 

 ACTION:  APPROVED

City Attorney 

City Clerk/Secretary 

20a.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

August 28, 2023

Pasadena Public Financing Authority

           ACTION:  APPROVED AS SUBMITTED 

20b.  RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA 

Claim No.

Claimant

Claim Amount

2025-0075

Progressive

$        <10,000.00

2025-0076

Dennis Demesa

              3,000.00

2025-0077

Jiedong Guan

            10,000.00+

2025-0078

Marilyn Green

              3,100.00

2025-0079

Chandece Irene Hamilton

                 800.00

ACTION:  RECEIVED AND FILED

OLD BUSINESS: None

 

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 


21.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: JOINT ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY: ADOPT RESOLUTIONS APPROVING
         THE 2024A REFUNDING BUILD AMERICA BONDS
(Finance 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 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in Section 21065 of CEQA and Section 15378 of the State CEQA
         Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; and

         (2)
 
Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena approving the issuance of Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds in an amount not-to-exceed $130,000,000, including the execution and delivery of a
         third amendment to amended and restated lease, a fourth amendment to amended and restated sublease, bond purchase agreement, continuing disclosure agreement, preliminary official statement and final
         official statement in connection therewith, and authorizing the taking of certain actions relating thereto.

         Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Pasadena Public Financing Authority:
         (1)
 
Adopt a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Pasadena Public Financing Authority authorizing the issuance of lease revenue refunding bonds in an amount not-to-exceed $130,000,000 and the execution
         and delivery of a third amendment to amended and restated lease, a fourth amendment to amended and restated sublease, bond indenture, bond purchase agreement, preliminary official statement and final
         official statement in connection therewith, and authorizing the taking of certain actions relating thereto.


         STAFF REPORT

        
ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

         ATTACHMENT C

         ATTACHMENT D

         ATTACHMENT E

         ATTACHMENT F

         ATTACHMENT G

         ATTACHMENT H

         ATTACHMENT I

         RESOLUTION  CITY OF PASADENA LEASE REVENUE FUNDING BOND (REVISED)

         RESOLUTION  PPFA LEASE REVENUE FUNDING BOND

         POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

         ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

22.    INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON THE PASADENA WATER AND POWER’S OPTIMIZED STRATEGIC PLAN TO ESTABLISH A ROADMAP TO MEET THE GOALS SET FORTH BY CITY COUNCIL’S
         ADOPTED RESOLUTION 9977
(Water & Power Dept.)

         Recommendation:
The agenda report is intended to provide information to the City Council regarding the Optimized Strategic Plan (“OSP”); no action is required.

         STAFF REPORT

          POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

         ACTION:  PRESENTATION MADE; INFORMATION RECEIVED AND FILED

Public Safety Committee 

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

 City Manager 

23.    AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A GAMES AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES ORGANIZING COMMITTEE FOR THE 2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES (OCOG)
        
(Office of the City Manager)
         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 15272, “Olympic Games,” and
         categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15323, “Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings;”

         (2)
        
Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and enter into a Games Agreement with the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

          STAFF REPORT

           ATTACHMENT A

           ATTACHMENT B

           ATTACHMENT C


           SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

           CORRESPONDENCE
    

           POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING     

          ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION        

City Council 

24.    CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY RELATED TO THE
         PROPERTY INSURANCE MARKET, THE GOVERNOR, INSURANCE COMMISSIONER, AND THE CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO STRENGTHEN AND
         STABILIZE CALIFORNIA’S RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE MARKET, AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO TRANSMIT A LETTER TO APPROPRIATE STATE OFFICIALS
         REQUESTING THAT STEPS BE TAKEN TO STABILIZE THE PROPERTY INSURANCE MARKET
(Councilmember Hampton)

           RESOLUTION

          SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

           CORRESPONDENCE
      

          ACTION: RESOLUTION ADOPTED AS AMENDED WITH MATTER REFERRED TO LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE.

City Attorney 

ORDINANCES                     

First Reading:   

25.    Conduct first reading ofAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE LIGHT AND POWER RATE ORDINANCE, TITLE 13, CHAPTER 13.04 OF THE PASADENA
         MUNICIPAL CODE
(To be discussed and considered concurrently with Item No. 18, including for public comment purposes.)

          STAFF REPORT

         ORDINANCE


         ACTION:  INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER WILLIAMS; CONDUCTED FIRST READING

Second Reading:  

26.    Adopt “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”
(Introduced by Councilmember Hampton)

          STAFF REPORT

         ORDINANCE


         ACTION:  ADOPTED

27.    Adopt “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”
(Introduced by Councilmember Lyon)

          STAFF REPORT

         ORDINANCE   

ACTION:  ADOPTED

28.    Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 410.45, SECTION 10.45.220 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE PASADENA
         PLAYHOUSE PARKING METER ZONE”
(Introduced by Councilmember Hampton)

STAFF REPORT

ATTACHMENT A

ATTACHMENT B

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)

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)

November 12, 2024

November 26, 2024

December 10, 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

 

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