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PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS

INSTRUCCIONES PARA COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS

AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL, AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JUNE 09, 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

Teleconference Location:
The FIDI Hotel
Conference Room
11 Stone Street|
New York, NY 10004

A.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
         Property: 199 S. Los Robles, Suite #550, Pasadena, CA
         Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
         Agency negotiator: Miguel Márquez
         Negotiating parties: Natalie Bazarevitsch

        ACTION: ITEM DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

B.    CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
         Name of Case: Anderson, et al. v. City of Pasadena, et al.
         USDC Case No.: 2:21-cv-04290-JAK-GJS

        ACTION: ITEM DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

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

ACTION: ITEM NOT DISCUSSED

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 JUDGE NETTING, INC., FOR THE BROOKSIDE GOLF COURSE INSTALLATION OF CANTILEVER NETTING PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT
         NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,869,010 (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)         Award contract to lowest and best bid dated May 27, 2025 submitted by Judge Netting, Inc., in response to the plans and specifications for the Brookside Golf Course Installation of Cantilever Netting project and authorize the
         City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $1,869,010 which includes the base contract amount of $1,557,508 and a contingency of $311,502 to provide for any necessary change orders.

2.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A THIRTY-TWO-MONTH OFFICE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH 199 S. LOS ROBLES, LLC., SAND 199 LOS ROBLES, LLC. AND ROBLES SM, LLC. FOR THE
         PREMISES LOCATED AT 199 S. LOS ROBLES AVE. SUITE #550, IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $583,489 FOR WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT OFFICES (Office of the City Manager)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
         (1)      Find that the leasing of 199 S. Los Robles 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 for others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
         (2)      Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with 199 S. Los Robles, LLC., Sand 199 Los Robles, LLC. and Robles SM, LLC. in the amount not-to-exceed $583,489 for office space located at 199 S. Los Robles
         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.

3.      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.

4.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2025 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);
         and
         (2)         Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Operating Budget as detailed in the agenda report by a net revenue of $4,025,675.

5. FINANCE COMMITTEE: QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT – QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2025 (Finance Dept.)
Recommendation: The agenda report is provided for information only; no action is required at this time.

6.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: JOINT ACTION ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 INVESTMENT POLICY AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY (Finance Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and the Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission:
         (1)         Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in Section 21065 of CEQA and Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as
         such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; and
         (2)         Adopt the City Treasurer’s recommended Investment Policy and Investment Strategy for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (FY 2025-2026).

7. FINANCE COMMITTEE: FISCAL YEAR JUNE 30, 2024, SINGLE AUDIT REPORT (Finance Dept.)
Recommendation: The agenda report is provided for information only; no action is required at this time.

8.      LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE: SUPPORT FOR AB 476 (M. GONZÁLEZ): METAL THEFT (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 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)         Support Assembly Bill 746 (M. González) – Metal Theft, and any subsequent related legislation; and
         (3)         Authorize the Mayor to send letters to the appropriate authorities stating the City of Pasadena’s position.

APPOINTMENT OF JASON LYON AS THE CITY OF PASADENA'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE FOOTHILL TRANSIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS (City Nomination)

ACTION: NOT APPROVED

APPOINTMENT OF RICK COLE TO THE FIRE & POLICE RETIREMENT BOARD EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (City Council Nomination)
ACTION: APPROVED

REAPPOINTMENT OF DAVID EADS TO THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (Tournament of Roses Nomination)
ACTION: APPROVED

REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN NABER TO THE ROSE BOWL AQUATICS CENTER BOARD (City Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

REAPPOINTMENT OF BRENDA HARVEY-WILLIAMS TO THE GAMBLE HOUSE ADVISORY BOARD (City Nomination)

ACTION: APPROVED

RESIGNATION OF NADINE ISAACS FROM THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination)

11.    11.   CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET (Finance Dept.)
         Recommendation: Receive public comment and continue the public hearing to each subsequent meeting of the City Council at 6:00 p.m., until June 16, 2025, or such other date as the City Council may determine, and at which time
         the City Council will be asked to close the public hearing and formally adopt the FY 2026 City Manager’s Recommended Operating Budget.

         ATTACHMENT A

         ATTACHMENT B

         CORRESPONDENCE -- 05/19/2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

         CORRESPONDENCE -- 06/02/2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

         CORRESPONDENCE

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.)

12.    APPROVAL OF THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT’S 2025 WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN (Water & Power 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 Section 21080(b)(4) of CEQA and Section 15269 (Emergency Projects) of the State
         CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; and
         (2)         Approve the annual update of the Wildfire Mitigation plan for 2025 for the Water and Power Department (“PWP”) as required by the California Public Utilities Code (“PUC”) Section 8387.

13 Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADOPTING THE TENANT PROTECTIONS OF THE ELLIS ACT, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 7060 ET SEQ.”

ORDINANCE

ACTION: INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER MADISON; CONDUCTED FIRST READING

14. Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 13.04 TO REMOVE STRANDED INVESTMENT CHARGE AND RESERVES AND
INCLUDE A RESERVE FOR WORKING CAPITAL” (Introduced by Councilmember Lyon)

5.

15.     EATON FIRE REPORT (City Departments)
          Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
          (1)    Consider updates from 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).

16.    HOMELESSNESS IN PASADENA 2024-2025: RESULTS OF THE 2024 ANNUAL COUNT AND 2025 POINT IN TIME COUNT (Housing Dept.)
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
          (1)    Consider updates from 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).

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)

June 09, 2025 (Special meeting to commence at 2:00 p.m. and special joint meeting of the Finance Committee and/or City Council to commence at 3:30 p.m.)

July 14, 2025 (Special meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)

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)

June 16, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Approve an Application to Amend the Bungalow Heaven Conservation Plan

July 14, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Substantial Amendment to 2024 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Act

July 14, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Renewal of the Old Pasadena Management District Property and Business Improvement (PBID)

Claim No.	Claimant	Claim Amount
2025-0284	Douglas Frost	$ 2,740.00
2025-0285	Silviano Montero	35,000.00+
2025-0286	Christine Reiter	Not stated
2025-0287	Jesus Fernando Beltran	10,000.00+
2025-0288	Young E. Kim	4,000.00
2025-0289	Juan Carino	1,055.84