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INSTRUCCIONES PARA COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS

AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
Public Meeting: 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

Teleconference Location:
Hyatt Regency Mexico City
Business Center
Campos Eliseos No. 204
Polanco Chapultepec, Mexico City, MEX, 11560

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

Name of Case: City of Pasadena v. First Student Inc., et al.

Case No.: LASC 22STCV24392

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 Location: 217 S. Marengo Ave, #102 Pasadena, CA 91101
         Agency Negotiator: Márquez, Miguel
         Negotiating Party: Julie Hung
         Under Negotiation: Price and terms of Payment

        ACTION: ITEM DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

C.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
         Property Location: 1001 Rose Bowl Dr., Pasadena, CA 91103
         Agency Negotiator: Márquez, Miguel
         Negotiating Party: Vic Nol, Director, Venue Cities Relations, Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games 2028
         Under Negotiation: Price and terms of Payment

        ACTION: ITEM DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

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

A.     PRESENTATION FROM PASADENA CITY STAFF ON THE IMPACTS ON POWER DISTRIBUTION AND THE CITY’S RESPONSE DURING THE RECENT EXCESSIVE HEAT EVENT

          POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

ACTION: PRESENTATION MADE; INFORMATION RECEIVED AND FILED

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 FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT WITH ALBERTO PEREZ DBA WET VIEWS TO PROVIDE POOL MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT TWO CITY POOLS
         FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $804,939 (PRCS 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)         Award contract to lowest and best bid dated May 11, 2024 submitted by Alberto Perez dba Wet Views in response to the project plans and specifications for furnishing and delivering swimming pool
         maintenance and services, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year contract for an amount not-to-exceed $804,939 which includes the base contract amount of $731,763 and a contingency of
         $73,176 to provide for any change orders.

2.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH ZENNER USA INC., THIRKETTLE CORPORATION DBA AQUA-METRIC SALES COMPANY, AND FERGUSON
         ENTERPRISES, LLC., DBA FERGUSON WATERWORKS TO FURNISH AND DELIVER WATER METERS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $2,928,110 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 subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)
         and 15378, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required;
         (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 Zenner USA Inc., to furnish
         and deliver water meters for five years and in an amount not-to-exceed $1,144,206, which includes the base contract amount of $1,040,187 and a contingency of $104,019 to provide necessary change orders. The
         contract includes the option for two additional one-year extensions, or an amount not-to-exceed $245,187, whichever occurs first, at the discretion of the City Manager. Competitive price bidding is not required
         pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services;
         (3)         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 Thirkettle Corporation dba
         Aqua-Metric Sales Company to furnish and deliver water meters for five years and in an amount not-to-exceed $440,712, which includes the base contract amount of $400,648 and a contingency of $40,064 to
         provide necessary change orders. The contract includes the option for two additional one-year extensions, or an amount not-to-exceed $94,438, whichever occurs first, at the discretion of the City Manager.
         Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services; and
         (4)         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 Ferguson Enterprises, LLC
         dba Ferguson Waterworks to furnish and deliver water meters for five years and in an amount not-to-exceed $1,343,192, which includes the base contract amount of $1,222,084 and a contingency of $122,108 to
         provide necessary change orders. The contract includes the option for two additional one-year extensions, or an amount not-to-exceed $287,827, whichever occurs first, at the discretion of the City Manager.
         Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services.

3.      APPROVE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENTS WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CITY’S ACQUISITION OF SEVENTEEN (17) PROPERTIES
         LOCATED IN THE STATE ROUTE 710 RIGHT-OF-WAY IN PASADENA (Housing Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061(b)(3) “Common Sense” exemption;
         and
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute purchase and sale agreements, Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions, and any amendments thereto, between the State of California, Department
         of Transportation and the City of Pasadena for the purchase of seventeen (17) real properties in the City of Pasadena for an amount not-to-exceed $976,140 plus closing costs.

4. FINANCE COMMITTEE: QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT – QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 (Finance Dept.)
Recommendation: The agenda report is provided for information only; no action is required at this time.

5.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AMENDMENTS TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S AND PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGETS (Fire 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 and within the meaning of
         Section 15378(b);
         (2)         Amend the Public Health Department and the Fire Department’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Adopted Operating Budget as detailed in the agenda report by increasing revenues and appropriations by $955,080.

RESIGNATION OF MICHAEL OCON FROM THE PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD (District 5 Nomination)

ACTION: ACCEPTED WITH REGRETS

APPOINTMENT OF LIZ SCHILLER TO THE ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY COMMISSION (District 5 Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

Advisory Bodies

7.      DISPLACEMENT EVENT FINDINGS FOR FOUR CONCERTS IN 2025 (RBOC)
         Recommendation: The Board of Directors of the Rose Bowl Operating Company recommends that City Council:
         (1)         Find that the events proposed in the agenda report are categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Facilities for Public
         Gatherings); and
         (2)         Make the findings set forth in the agenda report and are required by Pasadena Municipal Code Section 3.32.270.A for the 22^nd, 23^rd, 24^th, and 25^th displacement events for 2025.

ATTACHMENT

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.)

9.      Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 3.32, SECTION 3.32.270A OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DELEGATE THE
         MAKING OF FINDINGS FOR DISPLACEMENT EVENTS TO THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS”

         ORDINANCE

          SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

          CORRESPONDENCE

        ACTION: INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAMPTON; CONDUCTED FIRST READING

10. Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 4, CHAPTER 4.08 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, THE PURCHASING ORDINANCE, TO ADOPT
PROCEDURES FOR USE OF ALTERNATIVE PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS”

         ORDINANCE

         ACTION: INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAMPTON; CONDUCTED FIRST READING

11.    Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 9, ARTICLE IX OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 9.85 TO

          ESTABLISH CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS”

         ORDINANCE

          SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

          CORRESPONDENCE

        ACTION: ORDINANCE FIRST READING FAILED

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)

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 Designation of the Property at 904 South Oakland Avenue as a Landmark

Claim No.	Claimant	Claim Amount
2025-0036	AT&T	$ 4,334.08
2025-0037	CONNECT/ Norma Gaona	Not stated
2025-0038	Mercury Insurance Company a/s/o Evan Astrowsky	2,576.48
2025-0039	Abbigail Kaniel	35,000.00+