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PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCCIONES PARA COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS

AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
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

B.    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

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

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public comment will be limited to a total of 20 minutes at the beginning of the meeting and will continue at the conclusion of the meeting, if necessary. Comments are limited to 3 minutes each, and the Mayor may limit this time if reasonable under the circumstances. The City Council may not discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda, except that members of the City Council or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising public testimony rights (Government Code Section 54954.2).

CONSENT CALENDAR

(The Consent Calendar consists of routine items which will be approved by one motion and one vote unless removed for separate discussion. There will be one opportunity for public comment on all consent items. Comments are limited to 3 minutes each, and the Mayor may limit this time if reasonable under the circumstances.)

1.     AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CDW GOVERNMENT LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
         PRODUCTS, SOLUTIONS, AND SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $24,432,000 FOR UP TO NINE YEARS (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
         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 enter into a contract without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) contracts with other governmental entities
         or their contractors, with CDW Government LLC for the purchase of information technology products, solutions, and services, in an amount not-to-exceed $24,432,000
         through July 1, 2034, which includes the option for three additional two-year extensions at the discretion of the City Manager, and an overall annualized average of
         $2,714,667;
         (3) Grant the proposed contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection Process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which
         the City’s best interests are served;
         (4) Authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost amendments to the subject contract including durational extensions; and
         (5) Authorize the City Manager to extend Contract 31224 with CDW Government LLC to June 30, 2025, without increasing the authorized total not-to-exceed amount
         of the contract.

TPA

POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

2.    ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ONE NEW CLASSIFICATION AND UPDATING THE SALARIES OF SIX EXISTING CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY
        PMA, AFSCME AND IBEW (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 Represented by PMA, AFSCME, and IBEW.

RESOLUTION

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

2a. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A SIXTY-FOUR MONTH WAREHOUSE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH RIF-VINEDO, LLC., FOR THE PREMISES
       LOCATED AT 125 NORTH VINEDO AVENUE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $8,674,194 FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
       (Office of the City Manager)
       Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
       (1) Find that the leasing of 125 North Vinedo 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 enter into a sixty-four-month lease agreement with RIF-VINEDO, LLC., in the amount not-to-exceed $8,674,194 for the warehouse
       space located at 125 North Vinedo Avenue incorporating the terms and conditions generally described in the agenda report, and to execute any other related agreements
       necessary to effectuate the transaction, including non-substantial revisions.

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

3.     FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE TERM OF CONTRACT NO. 31568 WITH TRC ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC
        FOR SIX MONTHS TO CONDUCT QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTIONS FOR THE PASADENA TRANSIT AND PASADENA DIAL-A-RIDE FLEET (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 for
        the project;
        (2)   Authorize the City Manager to extend Contract No. 31568 with TRC Engineering Services, LLC for six months for a total contract period of January 1, 2020,
        through June 30, 2025, and allow for future contract term duration extensions, as needed, to conduct inspections of the Pasadena Transit and Pasadena Dial-A-Ride
        fleet within the current not-to-exceed contract amount of $130,085; and
        (3)   Grant the proposed contract extension 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.

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

4.     LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE: CONTRACT AWARD TO CAPITALEDGE ADVOCACY INC., FOR FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR
         $135,000 PER YEAR FOR FIVE YEARS (Office of the City Manager)
         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 a five-year contract renewal with CapitalEdge Advocacy Inc., for federal legislative advocacy services effective for $135,000 per year for five years
         for a not-to-exceed amount of $675,000. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services; and
         (3)    Exempt the proposed contract from the competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance, pursuant to PMC Section
         4.08.049(A)(4) legislative and lobbying services, and Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interest are served.

TPA

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

5.    LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE: SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 239 ESTABLISHING STATE-LED DISASTER HOUSING TASK FORCE
       (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;
       (2)   Support Assembly Bill 239 (AB239) to create a State-Led Disaster Housing Task Force; and
       (3)   Authorize the Mayor to send letters in support of AB239, as appropriate.

         ATTACHMENT A

        AMENDED RECOMMENDATION

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

          CORRESPONDENCE

         ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION, AMENDED TO SPECIFY THAT THE TASK FORCE INCLUDE REPRESENTATIVES FROM CITIES AND TOWNS IMPACTED BY THE WILDFIRES

City Council

City Attorney

City Clerk/Secretary

7.    CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: AN APPEAL OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS’ DECISION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #7114 TO
        ESTABLISH A CLUBS, LODGES, PRIVATE MEETING HALL LAND USE WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING (MAXWELL HOUSE) AT 55 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE
        (Planning Dept.)
        Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
            (1)   Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301
        (Class 1, Existing Facilities), and there are no features that distinguish the project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual
        circumstances; and
        (2)   Adopt the findings in Attachment A (of the agenda report) to uphold the Board of Zoning Appeals’ decision and approve Conditional Use Permit #7114, with the
        conditions in Attachment B (of the agenda report).

          ATTACHMENT A

          ATTACHMENT B

          ATTACHMENT C

          ATTACHMENT D

          ATTACHMENT E

          ATTACHMENT F

          ATTACHMENT G

          ATTACHMENT H

          ATTACHMENT I

          ATTACHMENT J

          ATTACHMENT K

         SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

          CORRESPONDENCE

         CORRESPONDENCE PART 2

POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

POWER POINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT THE MEETING

          ACTION: CONTINUED THE PUBLIC HEARING TO FEBRUARY 24, 2025 AT 6:00 P.M.

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

8.     PRESENTATION AND CONSIDERATION OF STAFF ANALYSIS ON OPTIONS FOR HOME ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING (Health Dept.)
        Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)    Consider the presentation by City staff and provide direction if desired by the City Council; and
        (2)    Find that, if direction is given to staff, it would not be a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Public
        Resources Code Section 21065 and within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b).

       POWER POINT PRESENTATION - REVISEDCity Council

        ACTION: PRESENTATION MADE; INFORMATION RECEIVED AND FILED.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair Tyron Hampton, Jason Lyon, Steve Madison, Jess Rivas) 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, Rick Cole, Tyron Hampton, Gene Masuda)
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 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 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2^nd Floor)

MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Justin Jones, Rick Cole, Tyron Hampton, 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 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2^nd Floor)

Claim No.	Claimant	Claim Amount
2025-0163	Mihaela Reyes	$ 5,000.00
2025-0164	Jean Elizabeth Gliebe Re	980.00
2025-0165	Pacific Lift	35,000.00+
2025-0166	Dianna Marie Perez	4,500.00