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PUBLIC COMMENT
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES PARA COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS
CORRECTED
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JULY 21, 2025
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.
Property: 302 N. Garfield Ave.,
Pasadena, CA
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Agency negotiator: Miguel Márquez
Negotiating parties: David J. Shophet
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.)
City Manager/Executive
Director
1.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT
NO. 31758 WITH GLEN JOHN APRAMIAN MD, INC. FOR VARIOUS MEDICAL SERVICES TO
INCREASE THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $125,000
AND TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM
(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)
Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract
No. 31758 with Glen John Apramian MD, Inc. DBA St. George’s Medical Clinic by
$125,000, thereby increasing the total not-to exceed amount from $1,100,000 to
$1,225,000 and
to extend the contract term for
three months to continue to provide medical services; and
(3)
To the extent the amendment to Contract No.
31758 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. These transactions are exempt
from competitive bidding per PMC Section 4.08.030 and City Charter Section
1002(F) based on contracts for professional
or unique services.
2. ADOPT A
RESOLUTION ELIMINATING HOLIDAY PAY AND REVISING THE SALARIES FOR THE DEPUTY
POLICE CHIEF, DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF, AND POLICE COMMANDER 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 eliminating holiday pay and
revising the salaries for the Deputy Police Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, and Police
Commander classifications.
3.
AUTHORIZATION FOR SUBMITTAL OF GRANT
APPLICATION LETTER OF COMMITMENT AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION FOR THE HAZARD
MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM
(Planning &
Community
Development Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the actions proposed in the agenda report
are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3);
(2)
Adopt a
resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a letter of commitment for
submittal of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application.
4.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT WITH HCI ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING FOR CRIME SCENE CLEANUP
SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,777,750 FOR
THREE YEARS WITH THE OPTION OF
TWO ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS (PPD)
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 contract as a
result of the competitive bidding process with HCI
Environmental and Engineering, for crime scene cleanup services, in an
amount not-to-exceed a grand total of
$1,777,750 for three years,
which includes the option for two one-year extensions or an amount not-to-exceed
$355,550 annually, at the discretion of the City Manager.
5.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH AIRWAVE COMMUNICATIONS ENTERPRISES, FOR POLICE VEHICLE UPFITTING,
IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED THE GRAND TOTAL
OF $750,000 FOR THREE YEARS,
WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST (PPD)
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
as a result of the competitive bid process with Airwave Communications
Enterprises in an amount not-to-exceed the grand total of $750,000 for three
years, whichever occurs
first.
6.
REJECTION OF BIDS FOR GUARDRAIL PROGRAM
(Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is statutorily 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 all bids received on May 1, 2025 in response to the Notice Inviting Bids
for Guardrail Program.
7. AUTHORIZE
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SOUTHWEST PIPELINE AND TRENCHLESS
CORP FOR THE ANNUAL SEWER RELINING AND POINT REPAIRS FY 2026 PROJECT FOR
AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$2,906,000 (Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find the contract proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3,
Article 19, Class 1, §15301, 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)
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as the result of the
competitive bid process as stated by section 4.08.045 of the Pasadena Municipal
Code with
Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corp
in response to the
plans
and
specifications
for the Annual Sewer Relining and Point
Repairs FY 2026 project and
authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract for an
amount not-to-exceed
$2,906,000 which includes the base contract
amount of
$2,767,375 and a contingency of
$138,625 to provide for unforeseen change orders.
8.
adopt a resolution ORDERING the Summary Vacation of a Public UTILITY Easement
located at 650 CARROLL WAY (Public Works 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 15305, Class 5 (Minor Alterations in Land Use
Limitations);
(2)
Adopt a Resolution ordering the summary vacation of a
public utility easement located within the property at
650 Carroll Way;
and
(3)
Authorize the City Manager to execute any other documentation as may be required
to accomplish said summary vacation.
9.
AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR HOMELESS
HOUSING, ASSISTANCE AND PREVENTION ROUND 6 FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $677,599
(Housing Dept.)
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 submittal of an application, as part of the
Los Angeles County regional application, to the State of California for Homeless
Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 6 (“HHAP-6”) funding in the amount of
$677,599 for eligible programs
and activities that serve people experiencing homelessness; and
(3)
Authorize the City Manager to certify or execute, and the
City Clerk to attest, the application and all other documents, agreements and
amendments related to the application and subsequent HHAP-6 award.
10.
REPORT ON EMERGENCY REPAIR TO GAS TURBINE
3 (Water & Power Dept.)
Recommendation:
The agenda report is for information only as required by Pasadena Municipal Code
(“PMC”) Section 4.08.150 for any emergency purchase where the expenditure
exceeds $250,000.
11.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION TO THE
BURBANK-GLENDALE-PASADENA REGIONAL HOUSING
TRUST FOR FUNDING IN
AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$2,000,000 FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 231 N. HILL AVENUE
(Housing 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);
(2)
Authorize the City of Pasadena to apply for funding
from the Burbank Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust (“BGPRHT”) in an
amount not-to-exceed $2,000,000 for an affordable housing development located at
231 N.
Hill Avenue that will provide
affordable housing to transitional age youth aged 18 to 24 years; and
(3)
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to
execute, on behalf of the City, the BGPRHT funding application, along with any
associated funding documents and agreements, as well as any amendments thereto,
as required
for participation in the BGPRHT
funding program.
12.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
AMEND THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2026
OPERATING BUDGET BY RECOGNIZING AND APPROPRIATING $100,000 IN THE OTHER HOUSING
FUND;
AUTHORIZE
THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE AMOUNT OF $398,830 TO CONTINUE TO
PROVIDE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS
TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE
(Housing Dept.)
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)
Amend the Department
of Housing’s Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget by recognizing revenue and
appropriating $100,000 of
Housing
Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA)
funds in the Other Housing Fund (238)
for rental assistance;
(3)
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with the City of Los Angeles in the amount of $398,830 to continue to provide
HOPWA-funded rental assistance; and
(4)
Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City
Clerk to attest, all related documents, agreements, and amendments.
13. FINANCE COMMITTEE:
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
LOS ANGELES TRUCK CENTERS, LLC DBA VELOCITY VEHICLE GROUP TO PURCHASE NINE
BATTLE
MOTORS
LET2 ELECTRIC HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $5,116,060 AND
AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 PUBLIC WORKS OPERATING BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING
$2,340,000 FROM THE EPA CLEAN HEAVY-DUTY GRANT 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), pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections
15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378 of
the State CEQA Guidelines, and
as such, are not subject to environmental review;
(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 for labor, materials, supplies, or services,
with Los Angeles Truck Centers,
LLC dba Velocity Vehicle Group for the purchase of nine Battle Motors LET2
electric heavy-duty trucks in an amount not-to-exceed $5,116,060, which includes
the base contract amount of
$4,650,964 and a contingency of
$465,096 to provide for any necessary change orders;
(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;
(4) Amend the Fiscal Year
(FY) 2026 Public Works Operating Budget to recognize and appropriate $2,340,000
from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s Clean Heavy-Duty
Vehicles (CHDV) Grant
Program; and
(5) Authorize the City
Manager to approve no-cost amendments to the subject contract including
durational extensions.
14. FINANCE COMMITTEE:
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH DOKKEN ENGINEERING, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,637,058 FOR 1) PREPARATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT AND PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING (PHASE
1A) IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$781,185
AND 2)
PREPARATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES (PHASE 1B) IN AN AMOUNT
NOT-TO-EXCEED $855,873
FOR THE
SAN RAFAEL BRIDGE SEISMIC RETROFIT PROJECT, AND AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR
2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
(Public Works
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 California Public
Resource Code Section 21065 and within the meaning of State
CEQA Guidelines Section
15378(b);
(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 Dokken Engineering, Inc., for
preparation of the
environmental document and
preliminary engineering (Phase 1A), for a total amount not-to-exceed
$781,185,
which includes the base contract amount of $721,185 and a contingency of $60,000
to provide for any necessary change
orders. 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 amend the proposed contract
with Dokken Engineering, Inc., for
preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates (Phase 1B), in an amount
not-to-exceed $855,873,
which includes
the base
contract amount of $795,873 and
a contingency of $60,000 to provide for any necessary change orders,
upon completion of Phase 1A work and receipt of additional expenditure
authorization from the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans) for
Phase 1B of the project; and
(4)
Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by
appropriating $285,066 in Highway Bridge Program Funds and transferring $46,000
in General Fund from Colorado Street Bridge Barrier
Enhancements - Design Phase
(73324) to the San Rafael Bridge Seismic Retrofit (73946) project.
15. FINANCE COMMITTEE:
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON TO PERFORM SUBSTATION UPGRADE WORK FOR
AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$4,551,666, AND AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
FOR THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS
PROJECT
(Water & Power
Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the project in the agenda report is exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to the State
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or
Reconstruction) and that there are no features that distinguish this project
from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual
circumstances;
(2)
Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement,
without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(C), contracts
for labor, materials, supplies or services available from only one vendor, with
Southern
California Edison (“SCE”) to perform necessary substation upgrades for the
Pasadena Water and Power Department (“PWP”), in an amount not-to-exceed
$4,551,666 which includes the base contract amount of $4,137,878 and a
contingency of $413,788 to provide for any necessary change orders;
(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;
(4)
Authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost
amendments to the subject contract including durational extensions; and
(5) Amend the Fiscal Year
(“FY”) 2026 Capital Improvement Program Budget by appropriating $2,698,666 from
the Power Capital Fund to the Transmission System Enhancements (03195) project.
16. FINANCE COMMITTEE:
SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN
IMMIGRANT ASSISTANCE FUND AND AMEND THE CITY’S FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026 OPERATING
BUDGET BY $100,000 TO CONTRIBUTE SEED
FUNDING FOR THE FUND
(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)(c) as CEQA only applies to
projects that may have a significant effect
on the environment; and
(2)
Amend the City
Manager’s FY 2026 Operating Budget by appropriating $100,000 from the
unappropriated fund balance of the General Fund to support the establishment of
an Immigrant Assistance Fund.
17. FINANCE COMMITTEE:
AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 GENERAL FEE
SCHEDULE
(Public Health
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)
It is recommended
that the City Council adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026
General Fee Schedule by revising the Public Health Department fees (Fee Number
632). The fee is an hourly based rate for Plan
Check Consultation/Site
Evaluation within the Environmental Health Plan Check and Inspection category.
The proposed increase is from $166 to $224 to support costs recovery efforts and
to align with already existing adopted fees
within Environmental Health
that match this structure.
18. PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE:
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH LA CARE TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA ADVANCING AND
INNOVATING
MEDI-CAL (CAL-AIM) FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$991,128 FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS
(Public Health
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)
Authorize the City Manager to enter an agreement
with L.A. Care to accept and administer funds on behalf of the City of Pasadena
to implement maternal health improvement activities for the population eligible
for Medi-Cal.
City Council
19.
APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENTS, AND RESIGNATIONS
APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH CO TO
THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD
(Mayor/Property Owner Nomination)
RESIGNATION OF ALEX JABLONSKI
FROM THE ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION (District 1
Nomination)
City Attorney
20.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION FOR ONLINE LEGAL RESEARCH AND
PUBLICATIONS, AS WELL AS LEGAL BOOKS AND FORMS
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$591,158 OVER THREE YEARS
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)
Authorize the City
Attorney to enter into a contract, with West Publishing Corporation for online
research, publications, as well as legal books and forms, in an amount
not-to-exceed $591,158 over three years, including
contingency amount of $53,745.
Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F),
contracts for professional or unique services; and
(3)
Grant the proposed
contract an exemption from the competitive selection process pursuant to
Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.09(B), contracts for which the City’s best
interests served.
City Clerk/Secretary
21a.
RECEIVE AND
FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA
|
Claim No. |
Claimant |
Claim Amount |
|
2026-0010 |
Raymond Lloyd Case |
$
1,000.00 |
|
2026-0011 |
Geico |
10,000.00+ |
|
2026-0012 |
Edison International |
35,000.00+ |
|
2026-0013 |
Daisy Ramos |
2,000.00 |
|
2026-0014 |
Verl Lloyd Philliber Jr. |
35,000.00+ |
|
2026-0015 |
State Farm a/s/o Lorraine Steven Sais |
7,211.09 |
|
2026-0016 |
Mercury Insurance a/s/o Dan Li |
4,369.75 |
August 18, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Approval of the Substantial Amendment to the 2021 and 2024 Annual Action Plans for the Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Act Funds
OLD BUSINESS:
22.
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.
23.
HOMELESSNESS IN PASADENA 2024-2025: RESULTS OF THE 2024 ANNUAL COUNT AND 2025
POINT IN TIME COUNT
(Housing Dept.)
Recommendation:
There is no staff recommendation for this item. The City Council may, however,
take action relating to this item as it deems appropriate following
consideration and discussion of the matter.
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
Legislative Policy Committee
Municipal Services Committee
Public Safety Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
City Manager
24.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
PCL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT-RISK
PRECONSTRUCTION, DESIGN-ASSIST, AND
SELECTIVE DEMOLITION SERVICES
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $8,652,340 FOR THE CENTRAL LIBRARY SEISMIC RETROFIT
AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT (Public Works
Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find the contract proposed in the agenda report to be
categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, 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)
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract,
as a result of the competitive selection process, as specified by Section
4.08.136 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with PCL Construction Services, Inc.,
for
preconstruction and
design-assist services for the Central Library Seismic Retrofit and Renovations
project, for a total amount not-to-exceed $8,652,340, which includes a base
contract amount of $7,865,764 and a contingency of
$786,576 to provide for any
necessary additional services. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to
City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services).
25.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT
NO. 32526 WITH GRUEN ASSOCIATES BY $3,452,454 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$9,556,563 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
FOR THE
CENTRAL LIBRARY SEISMIC RETROFIT AND RENOVATIONS PROJECT
(Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find the contract proposed in
the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section
15061, Class 3, the “Common
Sense” exemption that CEQA only
applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on
the environment;
(2)
Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No.
32526 with Gruen
Associates by $3,452,454, increasing the not-to-exceed amount to $9,556,563 for
professional services for the Central Library Seismic Retrofit and
Renovations project; and
(3)
To the extent the transaction in the agenda report
could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection
Process, grant the proposed contract amendment with Gruen Associates an
exemption from
the Competitive Selection
Process set forth in the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance pursuant
to the Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts where the best
interests of the City are served.
City Council
City Attorney
26
Conduct first reading of “AN UNCODIFIED
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AUTHORIZING THE SETTING OF THE FISCAL YEAR
2025-26 TAX RATE FOR THE CITY’S GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
(CENTRAL LIBRARY PROJECT)
APPROVED BY THE VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION AND
REQUESTING AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO LEVY
A TAX ON ALL REAL PROPERTY IN
THE CITY OF PASADENA AS A VOTER APPROVED LEVY WITH RESPECT TO SAID BONDS”
Second Reading:
27.
Adopt “AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 14, CHAPTER 14.28, SECTION 14.28.500 OF
THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE MAP”
(Introduced by Councilmember Hampton)
28.
Adopt “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”
(Introduced by Councilmember Hampton)
INFORMATION ITEM
BRIEF REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES/REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING 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, 2nd floor)
August 19, 2025
September 16, 2025
October 21, 2025
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(Chair Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Rick Cole, Tyron Hampton, Gene Masuda)
July 21,
2025 (Special meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)
July 28,
2025 (To be cancelled)
August 11, 2025 (To be cancelled)
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, 2nd
Floor)
August 05,
2025
September
02, 2025
October 07,
2025
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, 2nd Floor)
July 22, 2025
August 12, 2025
August 26, 2025
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 (City Hall
Council Chamber, 2nd Floor)
August 20, 2025
September 17, 2025
October 15, 2025
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
July 28, 2025 (To be cancelled)
August 4, 2025 (To be cancelled)
August 11, 2025 (To be cancelled)
August 18, 2025
August 25, 2025
September 1, 2025 (To be cancelled)
September 8, 2025
September 15, 2025
September 22, 2025 (To be cancelled)
September 29, 2025
October 6, 2025
October 13, 2025 (To be cancelled)
October 20, 2025
October 27, 2025
November 3, 2025
November 10, 2025
November 17, 2025
November 24. 2025
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING(S):
August 18, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
– Approval of the Substantial Amendment to the 2021 and 2024 Annual Action Plans
for the Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Act
Funds