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                                                                                AMENDED AGENDA

 

AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND

THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MAY 19, 2025
Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
Public Meeting: 6:00 P.M.
Public Hearings: 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

 Teleconference Location:
The Westin Maui Resort & Spa, Ka’anapali
Business Center
2365 Kaanapali Parkway Lahaina
Maui, HI 96761
 

CLOSED SESSION – 5:00 P.M.

A.      CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8

Properties:
1.
   180 Glenarm Street, Pasadena, CA
2.
   269 Palmetto Drive, Pasadena, CA
3.
   1175 Pasadena Avenue, Pasadena, CA
4.
   163 State Street, Pasadena, CA
5.
   236 Wigmore Drive, Pasadena, CA also known as 230 Wigmore Drive
6.
   215 Madeline Drive, Pasadena, CA
7.
   218 Madeline Drive, Pasadena, CA
8.
   888 Pasadena Avenue, Pasadena, CA
9.
   894/894-B Pasadena Avenue, Pasadena, CA
10.
  1112 Pasadena Avenue, Pasadena, CA
11.
  1200 Pasadena Avenue, Pasadena, CA
12.
  584 Saint John Avenue and 230/230-A California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA
13.
  696 Saint John Avenue, Pasadena, CA
14.
  734 Saint John Avenue, Pasadena, CA
15.
  180 State Street, Pasadena, CA
16.
  225 State Street, Pasadena, CA
17.
  237 State Street, Pasadena, CA
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment

Agency negotiator: Miguel Márquez
Negotiating parties: As determined through listing agreements with Michael Bell, broker with Sotheby’s International Realty; Michael Lloyd Slaughter, broker with Mutual Realty Consultants; and, William Podley, broker with Compass

 B.    CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
        Name of Case: Davenport, S. v. City of Pasadena
        Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.: 21STCV18268


C.    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 ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH E SOURCE COMPANIES, LLC., FOR ADVANCED METER INFRASTRUCTURE
        PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $
2,400,464
(Water & Power 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
        Resources Code Section 21065 and within the meaning of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)
; and
        (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 E Source Companies, LLC (“
E Source”) for Advanced Meter Infrastructure (“AMI”) Project Management Services for three years with the option for two
        additional one-year extensions subject to the approval of the City Manager for a total amount not-to-exceed $2,400,464, which includes the base contract amount of
        $2,087,360 and a contingency of $313,104 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.

STAFF REPORT 

ATTACHMENT A

TPA 

2.     AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH KLOUDGIN, INC., FOR ENTERPRISE ASSET MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FOR A
        TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,157,048 AND TMG UTILITY ADVISORY SERVICES, INC., F
OR IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES FOR A TOTAL
        NOT-TO-EXCEED $4,255,000
(Water & Power 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
        Resources 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 KloudGin, Inc. (“KloudGin”) for Enterprise Asset Management (“EAM”) software for five years for a total amount not-to-exceed $2,157,048, which
        includes the base contract amount of $1,875,694 and a contingency of $281,354 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; and

        (3)
          
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 TMG Utility Advisory Services, Inc. (“TMG”) for Enterprise Asset Management (“EAM”) implementation services for three years for a total
        amount not-to-exceed $4,255,000, which includes the base contract amount of $3,700,000 and a contingency of $555,000 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.


        STAFF REPORT 
   
        TPA 


3.     AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH FRIENDS IN DEED AND UNION STATION HOMELESS SERVICES WITH $481,000 OF
        FEDERAL RUSH DISASTER FUNDING IN EACH CONTRACT TO PROVIDE HOMELESS SERVICES
(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
        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 in the amount of $481,000, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts
        for professional or unique services, with The FID Group dba Friends In Deed for homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing, and emergency shelter services with a
        contract term concluding on January 31, 2028
;
        (3)
      
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract in the amount of $481,000, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts
        for professional or unique services, with Union Station Homeless Services for rapid rehousing services with a contract term concluding on January 31, 2028
; and
       
(4)       Grant the proposed contracts 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.


       
STAFF REPORT

 4.     AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE RECEIPT OF MEASURE A LOCAL
        SOLUTIONS FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $867,473 FOR 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 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 with the County of Los Angeles for the receipt of Fiscal Year 2026 Measure A Local Solutions Funds in
        the amount of $867,473
for the provision of rental assistance with a term ending June 30, 2026;
        (3)
      
Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to the subject contract with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000 and a term extension through
        June 30, 2027, subject to the availability of Fiscal Year 2027 Measure A Local Solutions Funds for the continued provision of rental assistance; and

        (4)
      
Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the subject contract with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000 and a term extension
        through June 30, 2028, subject to the availability of Fiscal Year 2028 Measure A Local Solutions Funds for the continued provision of rental assistance.

        STAFF REPORT


5.     ADOPT A RESOLUTION ELECTING TO BE SUBJECT OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT FOR MEMBERS OF THE
        NON-PERS ELECTED OFFICIALS GROUP, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING MEDICAL BENEFITS THROUGH THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’
        RETIREMENT SYSTEM (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 electing to be subject to the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Act (PEMHCA) for members of the Non-PERS Elected Officials
        group, for the purpose of receiving medical benefits through the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS).

STAFF REPORT 

RESOLUTION

 

6.     ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT A FUNDING AWARD THROUGH THE STATE AND LOCAL CYBERSECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (SLCGP) IN THE
        AMOUNT OF $225,000 FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
        REQUIRED BY THE STATE TO UTILIZE THE SLCGP FUNDS
(DoIT)
        Recommendation
: It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)
      
Find that the recommended action in the agenda report is 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)
      
Adopt a Resolution of the City of Pasadena City Council to accept a $225,000 competitive award from the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency
        Services (Cal OES) State and Local Cybersecurity Grant program to provide initial funding for enhancements to the City’s cybersecurity initiatives; and

        (3)
      
Authorize the City Manager and/or his designee to execute a Governing Body Resolution and any and all related program documents with Cal OES in connection
        with the City’s $225,000 SLCGP award.
 

        STAFF REPORT 

        RESOLUTION


7.     APPROVE FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 082169 FOR CREATION OF 49 AIR PARCELS FOR RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES AND ONE AIR PARCEL
        FOR COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES
AT 127-141 NORTH MADISON AVENUE
(Public Works Dept.)
        Recommendation
: It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)
      
Find that the project was previously determined Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 15332, Class 32, In-Fill
        Development Projects), and that no further CEQA approvals are required for the final tract map, and that the final tract map is not a project and exempt under
        Section 15268(b) of the State CEQA Guidelines as a ministerial action;

        (2)
      
Adopt a resolution to approve Final Tract Map No. 082169 for the creation of 49 air parcels for residential condominium purposes and one air parcel for
        commercial condominium purposes; and

        (3)
      
Authorize the City Clerk to execute the Certificate on the Tract Map showing the City’s approval of said Map.
         Recommendation of the Hearing Officer
: Final Tract Map No. 082169 (Attachment A of the agenda report), for the creation of 49 air parcels for residential
        condominium purposes and one air parcel for commercial condominium purposes, was reviewed and approved in tentative form by the Subdivision Hearing Officer
        on March 3, 2021
. The exercise of the right granted must be commenced within three years, or by March 3, 2024. The applicant submitted the final map to the City
        for review in January 2023.

STAFF REPORT 

ATTACHMENT A


ATTACHMENT B


RESOLUTION


8.     AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BEADOR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR THE EAST SIDE STORM DRAIN
        IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $728,300
(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 April 11, 2025 submitted by Beador Construction Company, Inc., in response to the plans and specifications for
        the East Side Storm Drain Improvements
project and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $728,300 which includes the
        base contract amount of $633,300 and a contingency of $95,000 to provide for any necessary change orders.

STAFF REPORT 


9.     ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO RENEW THE OLD PASADENA MANAGEMENT
        DISTRICT PROPERTY-BASED BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PBID), AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR JULY 14, 2025 AT 6:00PM

        (Office of the City Manager)

        Recommendation
: It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)
      
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; and

          (2)
      
Adopt a Resolution of Intention to renew the Old Pasadena Management District Property-Based Business Improvement District, and setting a Public Hearing
       for July 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm.


        STAFF REPORT 

        ATTACHMENT A


       
ATTACHMENT B

 
  
       
RESOLUTION


10.   FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE GRANT RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL
        JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT AWARD AND AMEND THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2025 OPERATING BUDGET BY RECOGNIZING REVENUE
        AND APPROPRIATING $34,390 IN GRANT FUNDS
(Police Dept.)
        Recommendation
: It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)
      
Find that the project proposed in the agenda report is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the
        ”Common Sense” exemption that CEQA applies only to projects that may have an effect on the environment
;
        (2)
      
Authorize the City Manager to execute all grant-related documents pertaining to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) award in the
        amount of $34,390; and

        (3)
      
Amend the Police Department’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Operating Budget by recognizing revenue and appropriating $34,390 in the General Fund (101) as
        detailed in the Fiscal Impact Section of the agenda report.

STAFF REPORT 



City Council
 

11.  APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENTS, AND RESIGNATIONS 

APPOINTMENT OF BRIDGID FENNELL TO THE LIBRARY COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 2 Nomination) 

APPOINTMENT OF BEGONYA DE SALVO TO THE PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 2 Nomination) 

APPOINTMENT OF RANDY McKENZIE TO THE NORTHWEST COMMISSION (District 4 Nomination) 

REAPPOINTMENT OF PAT AMSBRY TO THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (At Large/District 5 Nomination) 

REAPPOINTMENT OF AARON MILAM TO THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (District 2 Nomination) 

REAPPOINTMENT OF PATRICIA HERRERA TO THE ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 4 Nomination) 

REAPPOINTMENT OF ANNE MELLO TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 4 Nomination) 

REAPPOINTMENT OF CARLOS RIOS TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 4 Nomination) 

REAPPOINTMENT OF ROBERT CROOK TO THE ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 5 Nomination) 

REAPPOINTMENT OF JUDITH BLANTON TO THE LIBRARY COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 5 Nomination) 

REAPPOINTMENT OF PHILIP BURNS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 5 Nomination) 

REAPPOINTMENT OF MARI BERKEMEIER TO THE SENIOR COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 5 Nomination) 

REAPPOINTMENT OF DAVID CHIANG TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 5 Nomination) 

REAPPOINTMENT OF ALEXANDER BLISS TO THE PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 5 Nomination) 

REAPPOINTMENT OF ALEXANDER BOEKELHEIDE TO THE PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
(PCC Nomination) 

REAPPOINTMENT OF BETH LEYDEN TO THE PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (PUSD Nomination) 

REAPPOINTMENT OF MARK WATERSON TO THE SENIOR COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (Agency Nomination) 

REAPPOINTMENT OF KATIE BRANDON TO THE SENIOR COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (Agency Nomination) 

REAPPOINTMENT OF JONATHAN HORTON TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 2 Nomination) 

REAPPOINTMENT OF DANIEL YEN TO THE NORTHWEST COMMISSION (District 2 Nomination) 

REAPPOINTMENT OF RUBY QUALLSGRAY TO THE SENIOR COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 2 Nomination)

  

City Attorney 

City Clerk/Secretary 

12a.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

April 16, 2025

City Council Special Meeting

April 21, 2025

City Council

April 21, 2025

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

April 28, 2025

City Council Special Meeting

April 28, 2025

City Council

April 28, 2025

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

May 5, 2025

City Council

May 5, 2025

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

 

12b.  RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA 

Claim No.

Claimant

Claim Amount

2025-0270

Laurel Phelan

$             1,600.00

2025-0271

Huixian Wang

             35,000.00+

2025-0272

Shanrong Shao

             35,000.00+

2025-0273

Summer Huang

             35,000.00+

2025-0274

Edgar Moreno

             35,000.00+

2025-0275

Timothy White

               1,000.00

2025-0276

Kristie Geller

               5,000.00

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 13.  CONTINUED PUBLIC MEETING: FISCAL YEAR 2026 RECOMMENDED 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);
and

        (2)
          
After conducting a public hearing on June 2, 2025, adopt the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges.


        STAFF REPORT 


        ATTACHMENT A


       
POWERPOINT

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

 

14.   SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO 2024 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AND HOME INVESTMENT
        PARTNERSHIP ACT
(Housing Dept.)
        Recommendation
: It is recommended that the City Council cancel the public hearing, which will be noticed again to occur on June 16, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

 
 

15.   CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2026 CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET (Finance Dept.)
       
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to June 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.

       
STAFF REPORT 

        ATTACHMENT A

       
ATTACHMENT B

        CORRESPONDENCE

 

16.   APPROVAL OF THE FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN (2025-2029), THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (2025) AND RELATED FUNDING APPLICATIONS FOR
        THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT, AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAMS

        (Housing Dept.)

        Recommendation
: It is recommended that upon close of the public hearing the City Council take the following actions:
        (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;
        (2)           Approve the submission of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2025-2029) and the Annual Action Plan (2025) as part of the application to the U.S. Department
        of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for funding under the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME),
        and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs;

        (3)
          
Approve the submittal of a grant application for CDBG Program Year 2025 entitlement funds in the amount of $2,133,263, and the programming of
        program income in the amount of $166,137 for a total of $2,299,400 to be allocated towards CDBG program activities;

        (4)
          
Approve the submittal of a grant application HOME Program Year 2025 entitlement funds in the amount of $685,488 and the reprogramming of existing
        unspent HOME funds in the amount of $2,008,439 for a total of $2,693,927 to be allocated towards HOME program activities;

        (5)
          
Approve the submittal of a grant application for ESG Program Year 2025 entitlement funds in the amount of $189,807 and the reprogramming of existing
        unspent ESG funds in the amount of $716,828, which includes $581,250 of Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) disaster grant funding, for a total of $906,635
        to be allocated towards ESG program activities;

        (6)
          
Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest, the Five-Year Consolidation Plan (2025-2029), the Annual Action Plan (2025), the grant
        applications, certifications, and any and all other documents deemed necessary by HUD to obtain the allocation of the aforementioned federal entitlement funds; and
       
(7)           Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute administrative amendments (such as time extensions, policy revisions, and budget modification
        corrections) reflected in the Citizen Participation Plan attached to the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2025-2029).


        STAFF REPORT 

        ATTACHMENT A

 
        ATTACHMENT B

17.   ANNUAL RECRUITMENT AND VACANCY REPORT (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)
      
Receive and file the annual report on recruitment and vacancy rates.

 
        STAFF REPORT

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
 

18.   REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION TO IMPLEMENT/TAKE ACTION ON TWO RECENT CITY CHARTER APPROVED AMENDMENTS: 1) DIRECT THE
        CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE WITHIN 90 DAYS CODIFYING THE PROCESS FOR FILLING CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT VACANCIES BY
        APPOINTMENT; AND 2) DIRECT STAFF TO INITIATE THE PROCESS FOR CONVENING A COUNCIL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
(Office of the City Clerk)
        Recommendation
: It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)
      
Find that the proposed actions contained in the agenda report are exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in
        accordance with State CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3), the “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the
        environment;

        (2)
      
Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance within 90 days codifying the process to fill City Council District vacancies by appointment, and additionally
        referring this matter to the Legislative Policy Committee to assist City staff in developing the details of the ordinance, including provisions for a public outreach and
        community engagement plan when vacancies occur; and

        (3)
      
Direct staff to initiate the process for convening a Committee on City Councilmembers' Compensation pursuant to City Charter Section 405 (as outlined in the
        agenda report), approve the proposed City staff support model for the work of the Committee, a timeline for the application period and Committee appointments by
        the City Council, and direction to staff to return with information regarding the scope of the Committee’s compensation review.

        STAFF REPORT

        ATTACHMENT A

        ATTACHMENT B

        ATTACHMENT C

        ATTACHMENT D


Municipal Services Committee

Public Safety Committee
 

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

City Manager 

City Council 

City Attorney

City Clerk

19.   APPROVE THE COUNCIL DISTRICT NOMINATIONS OF THREE TENANT MEMBERS SERVING COUNCIL DISTRICTS 3, 5, AND 7; AND CONDUCT AN
        INTERVIEW AND APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR TWO AT-LARGE MEMBERS, AND IF NECESSARY, THE POSSIBLE APPOINTMENT OF AN ALTERNATE
        TENANT MEMBER, TO SERVE ON THE PASADENA RENTAL HOUSING BOARD (PRHB)

        Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
        (1)
   Find that the proposed actions contained in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with State
        CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3), the “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment;
        (2)
   Approve the Council District nominations of three Tenant Members representing Districts 3, 5, and 7, as follows:
         ·      
Allison Henry as Pasadena Rental Housing Board District 3 Tenant Member, for a four-year term ending on May 24, 2029;
       
 ·       Christine Rodriguez as Pasadena Rental Housing Board District 5 Tenant Member, for a four-year term ending on May 24, 2029;
         ·       Deborah Dunlop as Pasadena Rental Housing Board District 7 Tenant Member, for a four-year term ending on May 24, 2029; and
        (3)
  
Conduct an interview and appointment process to fill two At-Large Member positions to serve on the Pasadena Rental Housing Board, for four-year terms
        ending on May 24, 2029. Additionally, consider the possible appointment of an Alternate Tenant Member to fill an unscheduled vacancy, with the remaining term
        expiring of May 24, 2027.
 

        STAFF REPORT


           ATTACHMENT A

          ATTACHMENT B

ORDINANCES                       

 First Reading: 

20.   Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 1, SECTIONS 1.24.010, 1.25.010 AND 1.26.010 OF THE PASADENA
        MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ENFORCEMENT OF CITY ORDINANCES”

        STAFF REPORT

        ORDINANCE

Second Reading: None 

INFORMATION ITEM: None

 

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)

May 20, 2025

June 17, 2025

July 15, 2025


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, 2nd floor)
 

May 26, 2025 (To be cancelled)

June 09, 2025 (Special meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)

June 23, 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, 2nd Floor)
 

June 03, 2025

July 01, 2025

August 05, 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)

May 27, 2025

June 10, 2025

June 24, 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)
 

May 21, 2025

June 18, 2025

July 16, 2025



FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES 

May 26, 2025 (To be cancelled) 

June 2, 2025 

June 9, 2025 

June 16, 2025 

June 23, 2025 

June 30, 2025 (To be cancelled) 

July 7, 2025 (To be cancelled) 

July 14, 2025 

July 21, 2025 

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)

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING(S):  

June 2, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Fiscal Year 2026 Recommended Schedule Taxes, Fees and Charges 

June 2, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Disapprove an Application to Designate the Roosevelt School at 315 N. Pasadena Ave., as a Landmark 

June 9, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 City Manager’s Recommended Operating Budget 

June 16, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Substantial Amendment to 2024 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Act 

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

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

 

COMMISSION VACANCIES