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PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JULY 14, 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

A.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
         Property: 2160 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA
         Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
         Agency negotiator: Miguel Márquez
         Negotiating parties: Rodger Wright

B. CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)(one potential case)

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 TRANE U.S. INCORPORATED FOR ON-CALL HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR-CONDITIONING PRODUCTS, EQUIPMENT, RELATED
         PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $800,000 (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)    Find that the actions proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3) Article
         19, Section 15301, Class 1 – Existing Facilities and Section 15302, Class 2 – Replacement or Reconstruction, and that 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 contract with Trane U.S. Incorporated for on-call Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning Products, Equipment, Related Products and Services in an amount not-to-exceed $800,000.
         Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) (Contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies or services).

2.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE WILLIS CORPORATION, DBA VENTURA COUNTY OVERHEAD DOOR TO FURNISH, DELIVER AND INSTALL ROLLUP DOORS FOR
         AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $278,964 (Public Works Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the actions proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3) Article
         19, Section 15301, Class 1 – Existing Facilities and Section 15302, Class 2 – Replacement or Reconstruction, and that 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 contract, as the result of the competitive bidding process as specified by Section 4.08.045 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with The Willis Corporation, DBA Ventura County
         Overhead Door to provide labor, materials and equipment for rollup door installations and upgrades for an amount not-to-exceed $278,964 which includes the base contract amount of $265,680 and a contingency of $13,284 to
         provide for any necessary change orders.

3.      ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ONE NEW CLASSIFICATION AND UPDATING THE SALARIES OF FOUR EXISTING CLASSIFICATIONS REPRESENTED BY IBEW AND IUOE (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 four existing classifications represented by IBEW and IUOE.

4.      ADOPT A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE SALARY OF ONE EXISTING CLASSIFICATION REPRESENTED BY LIUNA (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 salary of one existing classification represented by LIUNA.

5.      ADOPT THE SALARY RESOLUTIONS FOR NON-REPRESENTED NON-MANAGEMENT, NON-REPRESENTED MANAGEMENT, AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES (Human Resources 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 CEQA guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) “Common Sense” exemption;
         (2)    Adopt the Non-Represented Non-Management Salary Resolution;
         (3)    Adopt the Non-Represented Management Salary Resolution; and
         (4)    Adopt the Executive Management Salary Resolution.

         ATTACHMENT A - NON-REP NON-MGMT SALARY RESOLUTION

         ATTACHMENT B  - NON-REP MGMT SALARY RESOLUTION

         ATTACHMENT C - EXECUTIVE MGMT SALARY RESOLUTION

6.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PACIFIC HYDROTECH CORPORATION FOR THE ALLEN RESERVOIR REPAIRS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $831,450 (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 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 the contract to the lowest and best bid dated May 22, 2025, submitted by Pacific Hydrotech Corporation (“Pacific Hydrotech”) in response to Project ID: 2025-IFB-LM-0058 for labor and materials for the Allen Reservoir
         Repairs, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $831,450 which includes the base contract amount of $723,000 and a contingency of $108,450 to provide for any necessary change
         orders.

7.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH UTILITY TREE SERVICE, LLC. FOR TREE TRIMMING, VEGETATION MANAGEMENT, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES FOR
         POWER LINE CLEARANCE FOR UP TO SIX YEARS FOR A GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $25,800,000 (Water & Power Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)    Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Class 1, Section 15301, Existing facilities, Subsection (h) which exempts maintenance of
         existing landscaping and that there are no features that distinguish the project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
         (2)    Award contract to lowest and best bid dated March 11, 2025, submitted by Utility Tree Service, LLC (“UTS”) in response to the project plans and specifications for Tree Trimming, Vegetation Management, and Emergency
         Response Services for Power Line Clearance, authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for up to six years for a grand total amount not-to-exceed $25,800,000, which includes the option for one additional one-year
         extension or an amount not-to-exceed $4,600,000, whichever occurs first, at the discretion of the City Manager

8.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BRAGG INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC., FOR CRANE SERVICES FOR POWER POLES AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR UP TO FIVE
         YEARS FOR A GRAND TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $750,000 (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; and
         (2)    Award contract to lowest and best bid dated March 31, 2025, submitted by Bragg Investment Company, Inc. (“Bragg Investment”), in response to the project plans and specifications for As Needed Crane Services for Power
         Poles and Electrical Equipment, authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for up to five years for a grand total amount not-to-exceed $750,000, which includes the option for two additional one-year extensions or an amount
         not-to-exceed $300,000, whichever occurs first, at the discretion of the City Manager.

9.      REJECT BID FOR FAIR OAKS AVENUE PAVEMENT STREET REPAIRS (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 Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(5) (projects which a public agency rejects or
         disapproves) and Section 15270 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
         (2)         Reject the bid received by May 21, 2025, in response to the Notice Inviting Bids for Fair Oaks Ave Pavement Street Repairs.

10.    LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE: SUPPORT FOR SB 627 (WIENER, ARREGUÍN, AND PÉREZ): LAW ENFORCEMENT: MASKS (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 Senate Bill 627 (Wiener, Arreguín, and Pérez) – Law Enforcement: Masks, and any subsequent related legislation; and
         (3)      Authorize the Mayor to send letters to the appropriate authorities stating Pasadena’s position.

11     LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE: SUPPORT FOR SB 805 (PÉREZ AND WIENER): CRIMES (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 Senate Bill 805 (Pérez and Wiener) – Crimes, and any subsequent related legislation; and
         (3)      Authorize the Mayor to send letters to the appropriate authorities stating Pasadena’s position.

ATTACHMENT A

12.    MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: UPDATE ON THE ELECTRIC RATE STUDY AND THE ENERGY RESOURCE PORTFOLIO (Water & Power Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)    Find that the proposed actions in the agenda report are statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies; and
         (2)    Direct staff to proceed with the rate study consistent with Municipal Services Committee (“MSC”) guidance to prepare a two-year rate plan using the cost assumptions up to 2029.
         Recommendation of the Municipal Services Committee: On June 24, 2025, the Municipal Services Committee provided guidance to prepare a two-year rate plan using the cost assumptions up to 2029. This consensus was
         based on discussion of draft financial results showing all the cost scenarios presented, until 2029, are not significantly different. MSC also reiterated that proposals would include rate increases as steadily as practical using all
         financial tools available, including the use of debt financing and cash balances.

CORRESPONDENCE

APPOINTMENT OF JEANINE HERNANDEZ TO THE SENIOR COMMISSION (District 4 Nomination)

APPOINTMENT OF ANTHONY W. ORLANDO TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination)

APPOINTMENT OF GREG KING TO THE URBAN FORESTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Pasadena Beautiful Nomination)

REAPPOINTMENT OF VALERIE STRUSKI TO THE ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination)

RESIGNATION OF THEODORE (TED) SMITH FROM THE NORTHWEST COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination)

15.    RENEW OLD PASADENA MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PROPERTY-BASED BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PBID) AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A BASELINE SERVICES
         AGREEMENT AND AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITHIN SUCH DISTRICT (Office of the City Manager)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)    Conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed renewal of the Old Pasadena Management District Property-Based Business Improvement District (PBID);
         (2)    Find that adopting a resolution renewing the Old Pasadena Management District Property-Based Business Improvement District is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15061(b)(3)
         “Common Sense” exemption; Upon closing of the Public Comment portion of the Public Hearing, that the City Council:
         (3)    Order the tabulation of all ballots received and not withdrawn, and request a report on the tabulation results as soon as possible.
         Upon receipt of the report on the tabulation of ballots, if the results of said tabulation show that a majority protest does not exist, it is recommended that the City Council:
         (4)    Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Baseline Services Agreement and Agreement for Services with PBID for a period of 10 years in the annual amount of $669,050;
         (5)    Appoint the Old Pasadena Management District (acting by and through its Board of Directors) as the owners’ association for the purpose of making recommendations to the City Council on expenditures derive from the
         assessment, property classifications, as applicable, and on the method and basis of levying assessments; and
         (6)    Adopt a final resolution “Renewing the Old Pasadena Management District Property-Based Business Improvement District.”

16.    APPROVE SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (Housing Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council cancel the public hearing.

17.    FISCAL YEAR 2026 SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES, AND CHARGES (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);
         (2)    Open the public hearing on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges; and
         (3)    Close the public hearing and adopt the FY 2026 Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges.

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.)

18.    DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE WITHIN 60 DAYS AMENDING SECTION 4.19 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE THE TRAFFIC REDUCTION AND
         TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FEE FOR EXISTING LAND USE CATEGORIES AND TO ADD NEW LAND USE CATEGORIES TO THE FEE STRUCTURE (Transportation Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)         Find that the actions proposed in the agenda report are 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 statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges);
         (2)         Amend Municipal Code Section 4.19.040(A)- Fees of Chapter 4.19 – Traffic Reduction and Transportation Improvement Fee (TR/TIF) to set the Fee at:
                a.    $5,202 to $5,722 per dwelling use of net new single-family residential,
                            i.    No fee for ADU under 800 SF, ADUs over 800 SF assessed a fee proportional to size of main dwelling,
                b.    $2,158 to $2,352 per dwelling use of net new multi-family residential,
                            i.    No fee for ADU under 800 SF, ADUs over 800 SF assessed a fee proportional to size of main dwelling,
                c.    $1.15 per square foot of net new light industrial use,
                d.    $11.89 per square foot of net new retail use, and
                e.    $7.57 per square foot of net new office use;
         (3)    Amend Municipal Code Section 4.19.040(A)- Fees of Chapter 4.19 to include the following land use categories to the TR/TIF fee:
                a.   $20.66 per square foot of net new medical office use,
                b.   $1.62 per square foot of net new hospital use,
                c.   $1,437 per room of net new lodging use, and
                d.   $5.15 per square foot of net new research and development use;
         (4)    Amend Municipal Code Section 4.19.060 to enumerate the list of transportation improvements funded through the fee as set forth in Attachment “A” of the agenda report; and
         (5)    Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance within 60 days amending Municipal Code Sections 4.19 as set forth above.
         TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
         Department of Transportation (DOT) staff presented the methodology and findings of the nexus study, as well as staff recommendations, to the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) on March 27, 2025 and at a
         special meeting on April 14, 2025. The TAC discussed the new proposed land use categories, and whether this may encourage or discourage the development of certain types of land uses in the City. The TAC approved the
         following motion: Support the fees as recommended, and urge council to consider if the reallocation of the fee categories may provide better outcomes on future development.

19.    AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ANIXTER, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF CABLES NECESSARY FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE POWER SUBTRANSMISSION LINES
         BETWEEN SANTA ANITA AND GLENARM RECEIVING STATIONS FOR A GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $40,952,000 (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; and
         (2)    Award contract to lowest and best bid dated April 17, 2025, submitted by Anixter, Inc. (“Anixter”) in response to the project plans and specifications for Path Two Cable Replacement: 1250 KCMIL Compact CU, 35kV Flat Strap
         Triplex Cable, authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for up to two years for a grand total amount not-to-exceed $40,952,000, which includes the base contract amount of $37,229,000 and a contingency of $3,723,000 to
         provide for any necessary change orders.

21. Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING SECTIONS 2.05.160, 2.05.170, 2.05.180, 2.05.190, AND 2.05.200 OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.05 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING COUNCIL COMMITTEES”

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, 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)

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Claim No.	Claimant	Claim Amount
2025-0307	Michelle Kezirian	$ 3,000.00
2025-0308	Mercury Insurance Co a/s/o Paul Geller	4,048.37
2025-0309	Sirun Martirosyan	35,000.00+
2025-0310	Ashot Martirosyan	35,000.00+
2025-0311	Artur Martirosyan	35,000.00+
2025-0312	Miguel Castaneda	2,500.00
2025-0313	Jimmy Diaz	35,000.00+
2025-0314	Heather Joy Warren	35,000.00+
2025-0315	Jonathan Savic	2,000.00
2026-0001	Duplicate to Claim No. 2025-0254
2026-0002	Silvia Perl	35,000.00+
2026-0003	Wayne Chow	50.00
2026-0004	Hudson Oaks Apt	35,000.00+
2026-0005	Spectrum Pacific West, LLC	35,000.00+
2026-0006	Matthew Henry Ackels	9,433.04
2026-0007	Arturo Rodriguez Castillo	35,000.00+
2026-0008	Avelina Rodriguez	35,000.00+
2026-0009	She Yi	Not stated