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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
Public Meeting: 6:00 P.M.
Public Hearing: 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

A.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
          Name of Case: Grays, C. v. City of Pasadena|
          Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 21STCV40336

ACTION: ITEM NOT DISCUSSED

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
         Name of Case: Allen, V. v. City of Pasadena Police Department, et al. USDC Case No. 2:23-cv-08816-MWF-PVC

ACTION: ITEM NOT DISCUSSED

C.     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

D.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
         Name of Case: Garcia v. City of Pasadena, et al.
         LASC Case No.: 22STCV19599

ACTION: ITEM DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

E.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
         Name of Case: Mora, R. v. City of Pasadena
         Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCV25688

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.      AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET (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 the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 21065 and within the meaning of
         Section 15378(b);
         (2)         Approve amending the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY 2025) Adopted Operating Budget as detailed in the agenda report and increasing the Citywide total Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) by 3.3 permanent FTEs and
         1.0 limited-term FTE; and
         (3)         Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for acceptance of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) and the Project Safe
         Neighborhoods Grant funds (in connection with Item #5 in the agenda report).

2.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A METRO-APPROVED AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN MARINO TO EXCHANGE $750,000
         OF PASADENA’S GENERAL FUND DOLLARS CURRENTLY DEDICATED TO TRANSIT SERVICES FOR $1,000,000 OF THE CITY OF SAN MARINO’S PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN DOLLARS
         (Transportation 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 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as CEQA only
         applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment;
         (2)         As allowed by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Proposition A and Proposition C Local Return Guidelines, Authorize the City Manager to execute a one-time agreement with the
         City of San Marino to exchange $750,000 of Pasadena’s General Fund dollars currently dedicated for transit services for $1,000,000 of San Marino’s Proposition A Local Return dollars to be used for Proposition
         A eligible transit operations, programs, and projects in Pasadena. Neither Competitive Bidding nor Competitive Selection are required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) and Pasadena Municipal Code
         Section 4.08.049(A)(3), contracts with other governmental entities;
         (3)         Appropriate $750,000 from the General Fund portion of the available fund balance in Transit Fund (209) for the City’s portion of the fund exchange;
         (4)         Increase revenue by $1,000,000 in Proposition A Local Return Fund (208) for the City of San Marino’s portion of the fund exchange; and
         (5)         Transfer $750,000 from the available fund balance in Proposition A Local Return Fund (208) to Transit Fund (209) for the City’s receiving fund to reimburse the donating fund and authorize staff to make
         necessary adjustments to the budget.

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

3.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
         AUTHORITY identifying roles and responsibilities related to the design and construction of the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit
         Project and receive reimbursement of up to $925,000 (Transportation Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is not a project that is subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and State CEQA Guidelines
         Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required;
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to identify the design and construction roles and responsibilities related to
         the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Project and receive reimbursement of up to $925,000 through the life of the project; and
         (3)      Amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Transportation Budget by increasing revenue and expenses to the General Fund Project Fund (105) by $348,000 for the Metro North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus
         Rapid Transit Project.

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

4.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO enter into an agreement with Caltrans to receive $2.5 million in carbon reduction program funding
         for zero-emission bus purchases and amend the capital improvement program budget (Transportation Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the recommended actions 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 which
         have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment;
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into an agreement with Caltrans to receive grant funding from the Carbon Reduction Program in the amount of $2,500,000 for zero-emission bus
         purchases and execute any subsequent agreements regarding this grant award;
         (3)         Appoint the Director of Transportation as the City’s designated agent for the on-going administration and management of all documentation required by Caltrans pursuant to the grant; and
         (4)         Amend the City’s FY2025 Capital Improvement Program Budget to recognize and appropriate $2,500,000 in grant funding for the Purchase of Replacement Transit Vehicles and Expansion Fixed-Route
         Transit Vehicles project (75085).

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

5.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS FOR THE RECEIPT OF $253,882 LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS
         PROGRAM FUNDS AND AMEND THE CITY’S BUDGET TO RECEIVE AND EXPEND FUNDS FOR ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES AND BUS STOP ENHANCEMENTS (Transportation Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities
         (Class 1);
         (2)         Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into an agreement with California Department of Transportation to receive grant funding for the Low Carbon Transit Operations
         Program for zero-emission vehicles and bus stop enhancements in the amount of $253,882 and execute any subsequent agreements regarding this grant award including the Certifications and Assurances and
         Authorized Agent Forms required; and
          (3)         Amend the FY 2025 Department of Transportation’s Operating Budget by recognizing $253,882 of Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funding as detailed in the fiscal impact section.

          RESOLUTION

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

6.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: APPROVE KEY BUSINESS TERMS OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOAN AGREEMENT WITH HHP-WALNUT, LLC FOR A SHORT-TERM CITY CONSTRUCTION LOAN IN
         AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $3,250,000 IN BURBANK-GLENDALE-PASADENA REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST FUNDS FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 1878 E. WALNUT
         STREET AND AMENDMENTS TO THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2025 OPERATING BUDGET (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)         Approve certain key business terms, as described in the agenda report, of the proposed Affordable Housing Loan Agreement with HHP-WALNUT, LLC in connection with the development of an affordable
         housing project at 1878 E. Walnut Street (the “Project”);
         (3)         Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the staff recommendation, including a funding agreement with the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust
         for a funding award in the amount of $3,250,000, which is designated to support the Project; and
         (4)         Amend the Housing Department’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Operating Budget by recognizing revenue and appropriating $3,250,000 in the Other Housing Funds (Fund 238).

          SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

          CORRESPONDENCE

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

7.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE (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)         Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 General Fee Schedule.

8.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the proposed actions in the agenda report are not “projects” as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21065 and Section 15378(b)(4) and
         (5) of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, are not subject to environmental review; and
         (2)         Amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget as detailed in Attachment A of the agenda report.

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

9.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER TITLE OF A 2006 BIG TEX TRAILER TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA (Police 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); and
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager to transfer title of a 2006 Big Tex Trailer to the City of Arcadia pursuant to Municipal Code 4.04.080.

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

10.    PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH RECONVIEW LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MOBILE OBSERVATION TOWER
         FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $400,507 WHICH INCLUDES A BASE AMOUNT OF $385,507 AND A CONTINGENCY OF $15,000 TO PROVIDE FOR ANY NECESSARY CHANGE ORDERS
         Police 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; and
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase order with Reconview LLC as the lowest and best bidder, in response to specifications for a mobile observation tower in an amount not-to-exceed
         $400,507, which includes a base contract amount of $385,507 and a contingency of $15,000 to provide for any necessary change orders.

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

           CORRESPONDENCE

           SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (DRAFT POLICY)

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

11.    PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BASED ON COMPETITIVE SELECTION WITH INTER-CON SECURITY GROUP SYSTEMS INC.,
         FOR SUPPLEMENTAL TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES AT THE ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S ROSE PARADE FOR THREE YEARS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $180,000 WITH TWO ONE-YEAR
         OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS FOR A TOTAL OF $300,000 FOR FIVE YEARS (Police Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find the proposed action in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); the “Common Sense” exemption that
         CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
         (2)         Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, based on a competitive selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.047, with Inter-Con Security Systems Inc., for
         supplemental traffic control and security services at the annual New Year’s Rose Parade for three years in an amount not-to-exceed $180,000 with the option of two one-year extensions, subject to the approval of
         the City Manager, for a total of $300,000 for five years.

RESIGNATION OF AARON MARKOWITZ FROM THE PASADENA RENTAL HOUSING BOARD (Alternate Tenant Nomination)

13. 2024 LOCAL AGENCY BIENNIAL NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO THE PASADENA CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
Recommendation: This notice is required by law for information purposes only.

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

ACTION: PUBLIC HEARING SET

November 18, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – Approve the Designation of the Property at 904 South Oakland Avenue as a Landmark

ACTION: PUBLIC HEARING SET

PUBLIC HEARING:
(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.)

15.    APPROVE THE SUBMISSION OF THE DRAFT CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (2023-2024 PROGRAM YEAR) FOR PROJECTS FUNDED FROM
         COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT, AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (Housing Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council after Public Hearing:
         (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 a significant effect on the environment; and
         (2)         Approve the submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for projects funded in the 2023 Program Year under
         the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and the HOME Investment Partnership Act programs which assist low to moderate income individuals and families and address community
         development, affordable housing and homelessness needs.

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.)

City Manager

16.    APPROVE THE SUBORDINATION OF CITY LOANS TO STATE FINANCING FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE CENTENNIAL PLACE HOUSING PROJECT AT 235 E. HOLLY STREET,
         TERMS OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH ABODE COMMUNITIES REGARDING THE OPERATION OF THE PROJECT AND RELATED MATTERS, SUBMITTAL OF A CITY
         FUNDING APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,650,000 TO THE BURBANK-GLENDALE-PASADENA REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST, AND PROGRAMMATIC TRANSITION TO OCCUPANCY FOR
         VERY LOW- INCOME SENIORS (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)         Approve the subordination of City loans to state financing for the rehabilitation of the Centennial Place project located at 235 E. Holly Street, Pasadena;
         (3)         Approve the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding with Abode Communities regarding the operation of Centennial Place and related matters;
         (4)         Approve the submission of a funding application in the amount of $1,650,000 to the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust to assist the rehabilitation of Centennial Place; and
         (5)         Approve the programmatic transition of Centennial Place to occupancy for very low-income seniors.

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

          CORRESPONDENCE

         POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

City Council

17. Adopt “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 ” (Introduced by Councilmember Hampton )

18. Adopt “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” (Introduced by Councilmember Hampton )

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)

September 24, 2024

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
2025-0040	Victor C. Sanchez	$ 872.07
2025-0041	Jairo Gamba	10,000.00+
2025-0042	The Hartford Insurance/Sonia Momjian	10,000.00+
2025-0043	Nathanael Jirair Verano	5,000.00