CITY OF PASADENA
City Council Meeting Minutes
March 21, 2022 - 4:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chamber
The meeting was convened and held virtually by videoconference/teleconference.
OPENING:
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers:
Staff:
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mayor Gordo called the meeting to order at 5:37 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember Williams.
Mayor Victor M. Gordo
Vice Mayor Andy Wilson (Absent)
Councilmember Tyron Hampton
Councilmember John J. Kennedy
Councilmember Steve Madison
Councilmember Gene Masuda
Councilmember Jessica Rivas
Councilmember Felicia Williams
Interim City Manager Cynthia Kurtz
City Attorney/City Prosecutor Michele Beal Bagneris
City Clerk Mark Jomsky
Jane Ward, representing Showing Up for Racial Justice, spoke on her organization's Chapter and their work on racial and economic justice.
The following individuals advocated for the City Council to hold in person meetings; for the termination of Pasadena Police Officers (Dumaguindin, Serrano, Newlen and/or Griffin) involved in the shooting of Anthony McClain and Kendric McDade; expressed concerns with the Pasadena Police Department and their policing practices; and spoke on the need to address accountability and transparency within the Pasadena Police Department:
Michael Williams, Pasadena resident
Jasmine Richards Abdullah, representing Black Lives
Matter(BLM) - Pasadena
Adriana Bautista. BLM - Pasadena
Brittney Pollock, Sherman Oaks resident
Kaveh Naeeni, Pasadena resident
Kareena K., representing BLM - Los Angeles
Heavenly Hughes, representing My TRIBE Rise
Allen Shay, Pasadena resident
CEREMONIAL MATTERS Councilmember Madison spoke on the passing of Russel I. Kully, and Dorothy (Jolly) Urner, prominent members of the Pasadena community. Mr. Kully was a former Pasadena resident and board member with Westridge School and Descanso Gardens, and Senior Warden at All Saints Church. Ms. Urner was. a long-time Lower School Director at Polytechnic School, Junior Warden of the Vestry at All Saints Church, board member of the Pasadena Child Health Foundation, and Committee member of the Pasadena Library's One Council Minutes 1 03/21/2022
City One Story. Councilmember Madison requested that the meeting be adjourned in their memory.
Public Comment on Multiple The following individuals provided comment on multiple Consent Consent Calendar Items Calendar items:
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Sarah Briuer Boland, Hollywood resident
Brittney Pollock, Sherman Oaks resident
Kareena K., representing BLM - Los Angeles
Michael Williams, Pasadena resident
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH
72 HOUR LLC (DBA: CHEVROLET OF WATSONVILLE /
NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP) FOR THE PURCHASE OF A
FIRE DEPARTMENT BATTALION CHIEF MOBILE INCIDENT
COMMAND VEHICLE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$203,745
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15061 (b)(3), the General Rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a purchase order with 72 Hour LLC for the purchase of one Fire Department Battalion Chief Mobile Incident Command Vehicle in an amount not to-exceed $203,745. Neither Competitive Bidding nor Competitive Selection are required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) and Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(A)(3), contracts with other governmental entities.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BLACK
O'DOWD AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO
EXCEED $115,170 FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR PASADENA
WATERANDPOWERLOCKERROOMREMODEL
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action 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) Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a contract, as the result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section
4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Black O'Dowd and Associates, Inc., for Design Services for Pasadena Water and Power ("PWP") Locker Room Remodel in an amount not-to-exceed
$115,170, which includes the base contract amount of $104,700 and a contingency of $10,470 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). (Contract No. 32212)
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Item discussed separately AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTS
WITH AURIGA CORPORATION, KEWO ENGINEERING
CORPORATION, MESA ASSOCIATES INC., AND STANTEC
CONSUL TING SERVICES INC., TO PROVIDE GENERAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND OTHER ROUTINE WORK FOR
THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT FOR A COMBINED
TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $7,175,000, FOR ALL FIVE
CONTRACTS TOGETHER, IF ALL TIME EXTENSIONS ARE
EXERCISED OVER FIVE YEARS
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AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 32172 WITH
CELPLAN TECHNOLOGIES INC., FOR THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF SECURITY EQUIPMENT AT ROBINSON
PARK, LA PINTORESCA PARK, AND THE JACKIE ROBINSON
COMMUNITY CENTER BY $473,245 FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $588,788
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed contract is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3);
(2) Authorize the Interim City Manager to amend Contract No. 32172 with CelPlan Technologies, Inc., for the purchase and installation of security equipment, thereby increasing the total not-to exceed amount by $473,245 from $115,443 to $588,788, and extending the term through April 30, 2024; and (Contract No. 32172- 1)
(3) To the extent this could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, it is recommended that the City Council grant the contract an exemption pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 4.08.049(8), contracts for which the City's best interests are served.
ENTER INTO A FUND TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH LOS
ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT TO ACCEPT
COMPETITIVE SAFE, CLEAN WATER FUNDS
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action is not a "project" 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, is not subject to environmental review; and
(2) Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a fund transfer agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to receive $4,771,551 in Measure W- Safe, Clean, Water Program funds. (Contract No. 23,640)
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RESIGNATIONS,
APPOINTMENTS, &
REAPPOINTMENTS
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CONTRACT AWARD TO AME BUILDERS, INC., DBA AME
ROOFING FOR ALLENDALE LIBRARY ROOF REPLACEMENT
AND RETROFIT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $298,840
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find the contract proposed herein to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section15301, 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) i) Accept the bid dated November 18, 2021, submitted by AME Builders, Inc., dba AME Roofing in response to the project plans and specifications for the Allendale Library Roof Replacement and Retrofit Project, ii) reject all other bids received, and iii) authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $298,840, which includes the base contract amount of $259,860 and a contingency of $38,980 to provide for any necessary change orders. (Contract No. 32245)
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER
INTO AN AUTOMATIC AID AGREEMENT FOR EXCHANGE OF
FIRE PROTECTION, SPECIALIZED, RESCUE AND EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES
AND THE CITIES OF: BURBANK, GLENDALE AND PASADENA
(THE TRI-CITIES)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
( 1) Find that the proposed action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15060 (c)(2), 15060 (c)(3), and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines and, as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; and (2) Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute the Automatic Aid Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and The Tri-Cities which outlines the procedures for carrying out and exchanging Automatic Aid responses for fire protection, specialized, rescue and emergency medical services. (Contract No. 23,637)
APPOINTMENT OF BRENDA HARVEY-WILLIAMS TO THE
GAMBLE HOUSE ADVISORY BOARD (City Nomination)
APPOINTMENT OF CRAIG WASHINGTON TO THE ROSE BOWL
OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (Tournament of Roses
Nomination)
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE TO ALLOW
THE CITY COUNCIL, ALL OF ITS SUBORDINATE BODIES, AND
ALL OF ITS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION BOARDS AND THEIR
SUBORDINATE BODIES, TO MEET REMOTELY PURSUANT TO
THE BROWN ACT
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
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(1) Find that this action is exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3}, the "common sense" exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; and (2) Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of the City Council, all City subordinate bodies, and all City non-profit corporation Boards and their subordinate bodies, for the period March 21, 2022 to April 20, 2022. (Resolution No. 9902)
Mayor Gordo reported that following recent Ad Hoc Committee meetings on Council Meetings, it was determined that Public Comments on Matters not on the Agenda will be moved to the end of meetings on a trial basis in order to allow the City Council to complete its business in a timely manner; and that it's the staff and City Council's intent to return to in-person meetings as soon as possible.
Councilmember Kennedy expressed his concern with moving the Public Comments on Matters not on the Agenda to the end of the meeting.
COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION: APPROVAL
OF RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE CONDUCT OF
BUSINESS OF MEETINGS OF THE COMMUNITY POLICE
OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action 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) Approve of Rules and Regulations for the conduct of business of meetings of the Community Police Oversight Commission
ADVISORY COMMISSION/BOARD/CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDATION:
On January 13, 2022 the Community Police Oversight Commission unanimously adopted Rules and Regulations, included in Attachment I of the agenda report, for the conduct of the Commission's business.
The following individuals advocated for the City's Community Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) investigate the officer involved shooting of Anthony McClain, and provided comments on the matter:
Nicole King, Pasadena resident
Heavenly Hughes, Altadena resident
February 28, 2022
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CLAIMS RECEIVED
PUBLIC HEARING SET
MOTION
PUBLIC HEARING:
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Claim No. 13,840 Kevin Devera
Claim No. 13,841 Shirley Lee Weddle
Claim No. 13,842 Vasken Satamian
Claim No. 13,843 Maribel Arcive
Claim No. 13,844 Peter Laudeman
$ 300.00
750.00
113.30
850.00
2,000.00
April 11, 2022, 5:00 p.m. - Environmental (SCEA) Document Only - 86 South Fair Oaks Avenue
Councilmember Hampton encouraged the public to go to the City's website and complete the City Manager Recruitment Survey to provide input on the recruitment of the new City Manager. He asked the City Clerk to place the link to the survey on the City Council's agendas.
In response to Councilmember Hampton's comments related to a Pasadena Police Officer's Driving Under the Influence (DUI) incident that occurred in 2020, Interim City Manager Kurtz reported that the leadership at the time reviewed the matter, actions were taken, however, the matter is a personnel issue, and therefore she is not able to speak on the actions taken by management.
ln response to Councilmember Kennedy's inquiry related to new developments, process, and the Pasadena Police Officer's DUI incident that occurred in 2020, Mayor Gordo stated that Michele Beal Bagneris, City Attorney/City Prosecutor, will provide information on the matter in her weekly memo to the City Council.
Councilmember Rivas asked the City Attorney to provide information on any criminal charges related to this particular incident.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by Councilmember Rivas, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 3 (Authorization to Enter into Separate Contracts with Auriga Corporation, Kewo Engineering Corporation, Mesa Associates Inc., and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.), which was discussed separately at the end of the meeting:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda,
Rivas, Williams, Mayor Gordo
None
Vice Mayor Wilson
None
PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION
COMMISSION'S DECISION OF AN APPLICATION TO
DESIGNATE THE PROPERTY AT 801 SOUTH SAN RAFAEL
AVENUE AS A LANDMARK
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
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(1) Find that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15308 Class 8 of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment and there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class and, therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; (2) Find that the house at 801 South San Rafael Avenue meets Criterion "B" for designation as a landmark pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040, because it is associated with the life of a person that is significant in the history of the City. It is associated with former prominent resident, John Van de Kamp; (3) Adopt the resolution attached to the agenda report approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 801 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, California;
(4) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation attached to the agenda report for 801 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, California; and
(5) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, opened the public hearing; reported that 23 copies of the public hearing notice were posted and 72 copies of the public hearing notice were mailed on February 28, 2022. He also reported that 19 letters in support of the City designating the property at 801 South San Rafael Avenue as a Landmark, and five letters expressing concerns with the staff recommendation, which were distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public hearing record for this item.
David Reyes, Director of Planning and Community Development, provided introductory comments, and Kevin Johnson, Principal Planner, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the item; and responded to questions.
Councilmember Kennedy expressed some concerns as to why the City's Historic Preservation Commission unanimously agreed that the property at 691 La Loma Road (John Van de Kamp's childhood home) did not fit in the parameters for historic designation. He also expressed serious reservations that the property at 801 South San Rafael Avenue meets the qualifications for Landmark Designation.
Sue Mossman and Andrew Salimian, representing Pasadena
Heritage (ApplicanUAppellant), presented a PowerPoint presentation stating the basis of nomination for Landmark Designation, information on the Van de Kamp family history, and Mr. Van de Kamp, and advocated for Landmark Designation of the property at 801 South San Rafael Avenue; and responded to questions.
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approve the staff recommendation for Landmark Designation at 801 South San Rafael Avenue; and responded to questions.
Councilmember Madison stated that he will make a decision on the matter based on the evidence presented and provided for today's discussion, regardless of his contribution to non-profit organizations in the City, including Pasadena Heritage, noting that such contributions have no connection to this matter. He spoke on the need for Vice Mayor Wilson to have an opportunity to address claims made against him in his absence by the homeowners' representatives.
Councilmember Madison advocated for staff to re-notice the public hearing at a future City Council meeting agreed upon by both the applicant/appellant and property owners. He asked staff to determine if the ownership group, which is reported as a Limited Liability Company, has changed members since its incorporation; and expressed concerns and skepticism with statements that the property is a "family home" when members of the This Old House, LLC are occupying the property.
Deborah Rachlin Ross, representing This Old House, LLC, stated that that she was a managing member when the property of 801 S. San Rafael Avenue became an LLC.
Rian Barrett, representing Pasadena-Foothills Realtors, spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation, including the designation of the property of 801 S. San Rafael Avenue as a Landmark.
Councilmember Kennedy spoke in opposition to re-noticing the public hearing for a future City Council meeting.
Councilmember Williams spoke in favor of staff re-noticing the public hearing to provide staff time to determine ownership/members of the This Old House, LLC, due to the representatives of the property claiming members of the City Council are biased related to the matter.
Councilmember Rivas stated that she believes the matter of bias is moot as Councilmember Madison has addressed the matter, and Vice Mayor Wilson is absent and will not be voting, and therefore, does not support re-noticing the public hearing for a future City Council meeting.
Michele Beal Bagneris, City Attorney/City Prosecutor, provided information on the City Council's ability to issue subpoenas; and responded to questions.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Madison, seconded by Councilmember Hampton, to re-notice the public hearing to a date and time in coordination with the applicant/appellant and property owner:
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AYES: Councilmembers Madison, Williams, Mayor Gordo
NOES: Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Masuda, Rivas
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Wilson
ABSTAIN: None
(MOTION FAILED)
It was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by
Councilmember Rivas, to close the public hearing:
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Masuda, Rivas,
Williams, Mayor Gordo
NOES: Councilmember Madison
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Wilson
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Gordo spoke in support of the staff recommendation and spoke on the many contributions and significant accomplishments of John Van de Kamp to the City of Pasadena and the State of California.
Councilmember Williams spoke on the importance of preserving the City's historic resources, and acknowledging the City's history. She spoke on the need for the City to address the issue raised by the Realtors Association comments that property owners should be made aware during the time of purchasing a property, if said property is eligible for Landmark designation; and advocated for the City to fund a citywide Historic Resources survey.
Councilmember Hampton echoed comments related to John Van de Kamp and his accomplishments, stated that the City has named a public bridge after Mr. Van de Kamp; and expressed concerns with the Landmark Designation of a private property that is not supported by the owner.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Kennedy, seconded by Councilmember Hampton, to uphold the unanimous decision by the Historic Preservation Commission and deny the staff recommendation:
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Masuda, Rivas
NOES: Councilmembers Madison, Williams, Mayor Gordo
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Wilson
ABSTAIN: None
(MOTION FAILED)
Following the vote, Michele Beal Bagneris, City Attorney/City Prosecutor, reported that as a result of the failed motion, and barring any further motions, the lower body decision of the Historic Preservation Commission stands to deny the Landmark Designation, and the matter is concluded; and responded to questions. 9 03/21/2022
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FROM OFFICERS AND
DEPARTMENTS
Advisory Bodies
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Theresa Fuentes, Assistant City Attorney, provided information on the City Council's process related to California Environmental Quality Act and land-use decisions and procedures, and responded to questions.
FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS ON A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH
KAMP GLOBAL INC., FOR THE PRESENTATION OF UP TO TWO
STADIUM CONCERTS IN JUNE OF 2022
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the license agreement proposed herein is categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings); and
(2) Make the findings set forth in the agenda report and required by Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 3.32.270.A to authorize the Rose Bowl Operating Company to host displacement event nos. 21 and 22 for the year 2022. (Contract No. 23,641}
At the request of Councilmember Hampton, Darryl Dunn, General Manager of the Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC), confirmed that all of RBOC neighborhood protections that are in place during concerts will continue to be in place for this proposed action, including additional contracting to address the bass sound levels and impacts to adjacent neighborhoods.
It was moved by Councilmember Kennedy, seconded by
Councilmember Madison, to approve the Rose Bowl Operating Company's recommendation:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda
Rivas, Williams, Mayor Gordo
None
Vice Mayor Wilson
None
Adoption of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA,
CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE WATER RATE ORDINANCE,
TITLE 13, CHAPTER 13.20 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL
CODE" (Introduced by Councilmember Hampton} (Ordinance No. 7387)
City Clerk Jomsky reported that one letter expressing concerns with the staff recommendation was received by the City Clerk's office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record for this item.
The following individuals expressed concerns with the staff recommendation and provided comments:
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Ken Kules, Pasadena resident
David Cutter, Pasadena resident
Councilmember Kennedy stated the following for the record, "I'd like to find out if my comments, City Attorney, are appropriate for this meeting. But I need to at least share the two questions, I think, before you can opine whether I am appropriate in asking the question. My understanding, is that notwithstanding the existing water ordinance language that is being proposed to be amended, Pasadena has collected over $14,000,000 in revenue through the Capital Improvement Charge in the twenty years since the CIC was introduced to pay for capital costs for non-potable water projects in the Arroyo Seco Canyon. Both of which are water supply projects. Is that correct? Is that an appropriate question for me to ask at this juncture?" "The next question: is there a legal impediment to City Council continuing that practice without amending the water ordinance? That's in reference to my first question."
In response to Councilmember Kennedy's inquiry related to water supply projects in the Arroyo Seco Canyon, Interim City Manager Kurtz responded that staff will provide the information at a future date.
Shari Thomas, Assistant General Manager of Water and Power, spoke on the difficulty of providing a dollar figure in terms of funds collected by the Capital Improvement Charge (CIC), specific to the Arroyo Seco Canyon project, however, she confirmed that there is a portion of those funds that is used for the project; and responded to questions.
Following discussion, the above ordinance was adopted, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda,
Rivas, Williams, Mayor Gordo
None
Vice Mayor Wilson
None
Adoption of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE)
OF THE CITY OF PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT
THE LINCOLN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE, AND
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ESTABLISHED BY THE
ZONING CODE, CHAPTER 17 .20, SECTION 17 .20.020 TO
MODIFY THE BOUNDARIES OF THE LINCOLN AVENUE
SPECIFIC PLAN, REDESIGNATE ZONES WITHIN THE SPECIFIC
PLAN AREA, AND REDESIGNATE ZONES FOR PARCELS
LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA" (Introduced
by Councilmember Hampton) (Ordinance No. 7388)
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DISCUSSED
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The above ordinance was adopted, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda,
Rivas, Williams, Mayor Gordo
None
Vice Mayor Wilson
None
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO SEPARATE CONTRACTS
WITH AURIGA CORPORATION, KEWO ENGINEERING
CORPORATION, MESA ASSOCIATES INC., AND STANTEC
CONSUL TING SERVICES INC., TO PROVIDE GENERAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AND OTHER ROUTINE WORK FOR
THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT FOR A COMBINED
TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $7,175,000, FOR ALL FIVE
CONTRACTS TOGETHER, IF ALL TIME EXTENSIONS ARE
EXERCISED OVER FIVE YEARS
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action 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;
(2) Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into contracts, as the result of a competitive selection process as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with the contractors listed hereunder.
Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F)(contracts for professional or unique services):
a. Auriga Corporation ("Auriga") for general engineering services in an amount not-to-exceed $425,000 or a period of two years, whichever occurs first, with the option for three additional extensions of one year each or an amount not-to-exceed $225,000, whichever occurs first, at the discretion of the Interim City Manager, for a maximum contract length of five years or a total amount not-to-exceed $1,100,000; (Contract No. 32140)
b. Kewo Engineering Corporation ("Kewo") for general engineering services in an amount not-to-exceed $675,000 or a period of two years, whichever occurs first, with the option for three additional extensions of one year each or an amount not-to-exceed $350,000, whichever occurs first, at the discretion of the Interim City Manager, for a maximum contract length of five years or a total amount not-to exceed $1,725,000: (Contract No. 32142)
c. Mesa Associates Inc., ("Mesa") for general engineering services in an amount not-to-exceed $725,000 or a period of two years, whichever occurs first, with the option for three additional extensions of one year each or an amount not-to-exceed $375,000, whichever occurs first, at the discretion of the Interim City Manager, for a maximum contract length of five years or a total amount not-to exceed $1,850,000; and (Contract No. 32143)
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d. Stantec Consulting Services Inc., ("Stantec") in an amount not-to exceed $1,000,000 or a period of two years, whichever occurs first, with the option for three additional extensions of one year each or an amount not-to-exceed $500,000, whichever occurs first, at the discretion of the Interim City Manager, for a maximum contract length of five years or a total amount not-to-exceed $2,500,000. (Contract No. 32144)
It was moved by Councilmember Kennedy, seconded by
Councilmember Hampton, to approve the staff recommendation:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda,
Rivas, Williams, Mayor Gordo
None
Vice Mayor Wilson
None
Councilmember Hampton asked staff to provide information on the City's preparation and protection from cyber-attacks on the City's utility computer network and facilities, and asked that the response be included in the City Manager's Weekly Newsletter.
Mayor Gordo responded that he has asked staff to research the City's actions to prepare for any cyber-attacks on the City's utility network and facilities, and will work with the Interim City Manager and City Attorney to discuss the best method to provide a response.
Councilmember Williams asked staff to provide available information in the City Manager's Weekly Newsletter on any
resources/assistance existing in the City, Los Angeles County, and state that residents can utilize to help with increasing gas prices and inflation.
On order of the Mayor, the meeting recessed at 8:37 p.m. to discuss the following closed session. (Absent: Vice Mayor Wilson)
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Properties: 36 South Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Agency negotiator: Cynthia Kurtz
Negotiating parties: Kapil Adhikari for Himalayan Group Inc., a California corporation
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Position: City Manager
The above closed session items were discussed, with no reportable action at th is time.
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On order of the Mayor, the meeting of the City Council adjourned at 9:18 p. . in memory of Mr. Russel I. Kully, and Ms. Dorothy (Jolly) Urner, rominent member of the Pasadena community.
Vic or M. Gordo,
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