CITY OF PASADENA
City Council Minutes
September 19, 2022 - 4:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chamber
The regular meeting was convened and held virtually by videoconference/teleconference.
OPENING:
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers:
Staff:
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Mayor Gordo called the regular meeting to order at 4:37 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was led by Senator Anthony J. Portantino.
Mayor Victor M. Gordo
Vice Mayor Andy Wilson
Councilmember Tyron Hampton
CouncilmemberJohn J. Kennedy (in Memoriam)
Councilmember Steve Madison (Arrived at 4:42 p.m.)
Councilmember Gene Masuda
Councilmember Jessica Rivas
Councilmember Felicia Williams
City Manager Miguel Marquez
City Attorney/City Prosecutor Michele Beal Bagneris
City Clerk Mark Jomsky
Mayor Gordo presented a proclamation declaring October 2022 as "First Tee of Greater Pasadena Month," in the City of Pasadena.
Kathleen Turknette, First Tee Board Member, and Jens Weiden, provided information on First Tee of Greater Pasadena,
acknowledge Bob Baderian, Executive Director, and Mark Fritz, Director of Programs and Development, for their work and continued support of the program. Councilmember Madison expressed gratitude to the First Tee members for their work and contributions to the community.
PRESENTATION BY SENATOR ANTHONY J. PORTANTINO ON
THE STATE OF THE STATE
Senator Portantino welcomed the new City Manager to Pasadena and expressed his condolences to the family of the Honorable Councilmember John J. Kennedy on his untimely passing. He presented his State of the State to the City Council, providing a comprehensive update on a number of legislative actions and issues affecting the State and Pasadena. He also provided updates on: SB 918 Firearms; SB 906 School Safety: homicide threats; SB 932 bicycle and pedestrian plans and traffic calming plans; SB 1016 special education: fetal alcohol spectrum disorder eligibility, SB 1079 vehicles: sound-activated enforcement devices. Lastly, he spoke on the State's budget surplus and funding for education K-12, childcare facilities, special education needs, National Animation Museum project, and climate action projects. He congratulated the City on the 710 Stub relinquishment, and presented the City with a check to Council Minutes109/19/2022
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help finance affordable housing projects through a joint powers authority (JPA) made up of Pasadena, Glendale, and Burbank; and responded to questions.
Mayor Gordo thanked Senator Portantino on behalf of the City Council and the community for his support of Pasadena, and expressed gratitude to Dominic Correy, District Representative, for his great work in representing Mr. Portantino and for being active in the community.
Vice Mayor Wilson expressed concerns with the future of California, noting the decrease in population related to state taxes, remote work, and job migration. Vice Mayor also expressed his appreciation to Dominic Correy, District Representative.
In response to Councilmember Masuda comments regarding
allocated funds to Metro, Senator Portantino urged the City Council to write to the Metro Board members advocating for the extension of the Metro light rail to Claremont.
Councilmember Madison echoed the praises of Dominic Correy for his great community work and representation of Senator Portantino, spoke on the relinquished 710 Stub and thanked Senator Portantino for the important role he played in making this a reality for Pasadena.
PLANNING PROCESS FOR THE RELINQUISHED 710
PROPERTY
Recommendation: This report is for information only. No action is required at this time.
Mayor Gordo and City Manager Marquez provided introductory comments, and David Reyes, Acting Assistant City Manager, presented a Powerpoint presentation on the item, with all responding to questions.
Councilmember Madison spoke on the importance of the 710 property planning process and the need to get it right, and expressed the sooner the City can effectively realize the vision of the process the better, and asked the City Manager to consider a "special position" within the City Manager's Office to oversee the process.
Vice Mayor Wilson echoed Councilmember Madison's comments and asked staff to consider case studies and/or organization models of other City's that have similarly size projects, noting that the City of Pomona may be a good starting point for staff, and spoke on the potential use of the 710 stub area for a short-term opportunity such as a Tiny Village Shelter.
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Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, reported that one letter advocating for the City to use the 710 stub area to create a "Tiny Village" affordable housing area to shelter unhoused neighbors; one letter advocating for the City to research and provide reparations to those that were displaced by the freeway; and one letter expressing concerns with a proposed $60 million management building outside the 710 corridor that violates the terms of Measure R and LACMTA guidelines; were received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted online, and made part of the public record for the item.
The following individuals provided comments related to the item:
Anthony Manousos, representing Making Housing and
Community Happen
Alii Burnison, South Pasadena resident
Linda Wong, Pasadena resident
Sonja Berndt, Pasadena resident
Jill Shook, representing Making Housing and Community
Happen
Jasmin Shupper, representing Greenline Housing Foundation Tim Ivison, Pasadena resident
Christopher Sutton, Pasadena resident
Alien Shay, Pasadena resident
Mayor Gordo noted the importance of getting this process right, with the goal focused on how this area should look, feel, and integrate in with the rest of Pasadena.
Councilmember Hampton expresssed his support for the City Manager creating a "special position" to oversee the process/project; spoke on the importance of including the community in the process of determining the future plans for the area, and advocated for locating/identifying the individuals who were displaced via eminent domain and including them as part of the task force; and spoke in support of restoring what was once a single-family residential neighborhood for the black, brown and Japanese families.
Vice Mayor Wilson asked staff to provide in greater detail information on the process for establishing a task force; challenged staff and the City Manager to look for similar transformational projects and how they were structured and sequenced, and asked that staff circulate any available information/hyperlinks on similar transformational projects to the City Council.
Following discussion, David Reyes, Acting City Manager, stated that the next steps will involve staff bringing forward a separate report in greater detail regarding the options to consider for establishing a task force, and spoke on staff's research and work to identify similar projects and processes to use as a model for moving this project forward.
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matters not on the agenda
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On the order of the Mayor, and consensus of the City Council, the information was received and filed.
Sonja Berndt, Pasadena resident, spoke on the second round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds; advocated for community engagement and discussion regarding ARPA funding priorities to support the City's underserved and disproportionately impacted residents.
The following individuals spoke on the need for accountability and transparency within the Pasadena Police Department (PPD); advocated for the termination of all Pasadena Police Officers involved in the shooting of Anthony McClain; expressed concerns regarding the 2-year delay in completing the PPD's Administrative Review; and/or spoke on defunding the Police Department:
Alien Shay, Pasadena resident
Michael Williams, Pasadena resident
Adrians Bautista, representing Black Lives Matter - Pasadena Janee Lennox, representing Black Lives Matter- Los Angeles Olden Denham, Pasadena resident
Julia R, Los Angeles resident
Jill Shook, representing Making Housing and Community Happen, advocated for a public process for determining the use of the remaining ARPA funding; and advocated for ARPA funding to extend/increase the City's accessory dwelling unit (ADD) program.
Anthony Manousos, representing Making Housing and Community, advocated for accountability and transparency within the Pasadena Police Department (PPD); and expressed his appreciation to Councilmember Hampton for showing courage in calling for Police accountability; and advocated for a public engagement process for determining the use of the remaining ARPA funds, noting his concerns that the first round of spending did little to help those negatively impacted by the pandemic.
Heavenly Hughes, representing My Tribe Rise, spoke on the mission and vision of My Tribe Rise; requested a meeting with City Manager Marquez to discuss efforts to collaborate; advocated for accountability and transparency within the Pasadena Police Department; and expressed her appreciation to Councilmember Hampton for advocating for accountability within the PPD.
Councilmember Hampton spoke on the Anthony McClain incident; expressed disappointment regarding the ongoing delay with regard to PPD's Administrative Review, which has still not been completed, and asked for an update on the matter.
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In response to questions and the public comment, City Manager Marquez stated that PPD's Administrative Review is in the final stages; and stated he will touch basis with the Finance Director regarding ARPA funding to further review the next steps.
CONTRACT AWARD TO ELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC INC.,
FOR NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT ORANGE
GROVE BOULEVARD AND SUNNYSLOPE AVENUE FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $445,000
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find the project proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1, existing facilities, and Section 15303, Class 3, new construction or conversion of small structures, 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 August 25, 2022, submitted by Elecnor Belco Electric Inc., in response to the project plans and specifications for New Traffic Signal Installation at Orange Grove Boulevard and Sunnyslope Avenue project, ii) reject all other bids received, and iii) authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $445,000, which includes the base contract amount of $397,243 and a contingency of $47,757 to provide for any necessary change orders. (Contract No. 32387)
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
ANDERSON BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY FOR COPIER
MAINTENANCE AND A CONTRACT WITH DE LAGE LANDEN
FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR COPIER LEASE SERVICES FOR
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$501,076
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3), the General Rule that CEQA only applies to projects that have an effect on the environment;
(2) Authorize the 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 Anderson Business
Technology for Copier Maintenance and Supplies for the Police Department in an amount not-to-exceed $258,493 fora period of five years, which includes the base contract amount of $234,993 and a contingency of $23,500 to provide for any necessary change orders.
Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) for contracts for professional services; and (Contract No. 32396)
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(3) Authorize the 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 De Lage Landen Financial Services, Inc., for Copier Leases for the Police Department in an amount not-to-exceed $242,583 for a period of five years, which includes the base contract amount of $220,530 and a contingency of $22,053 to provide for any necessary change orders. Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) for contracts for professional services. (Contract No.32397) AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 31704 WITH
DATATICKET FOR A PARKING CITATION AND PERMIT
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
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;
(2) Authorize the City Manager to amend contract number 31704 with DataTicket to increase the contract amount by $660,000, which includes a 10% contingency of $60,000 thereby increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $1,576,665 to $2,236,665 through May 7, 2025; and (Contract No. 31704-1)
(3) To the extent this transaction could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, grant the proposed contract amendment with DataTicket 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 for which the City's best interests are served.
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A CITYWIDE
SALARY SCHEDULE
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 adopting a Citywide salary schedule. (Resolution No. 9949)
CONTRACT AWARD TO SPECTRASYSTEMS, INC., DBA
SPECTRATURF FOR PLAYGROUND SURFACE
REPLACEMENT AT VILLA PARKE AND BROOKSIDE PARK
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $206,980
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 Council Minutes609/19/2022
distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
(2) i) Accept the bid dated August 23, 2022, submitted by SPECTRASYSTEMS Inc., dba SPECTRATURF in response to the plans and specifications for the Playground Surface Replacement at Villa Parke and Brookside Park project, ii) reject all other bids received, and iii) authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $206,980, which includes the base contract amount of $176,907 and a contingency of $30,073 to provide for any necessary change orders. (Contract No. 32395)
REJECTION OF BID FOR SOUTH LAKE AVENUE PEDESTRIAN
ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS TO GOLD LINE STATION PROJECT
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(5)(project which a public agency rejects or disapproves) and Section 15270 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
(2) Reject the single bid received on August 25, 2022 in response to the project plans and specifications for South Lake Avenue Pedestrian Access Improvements to Gold Line Station Project.
AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 31641 WITH
SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD TO EXTEND
THE TERMS TO JUNE 30, 2023 TO PROVIDE TRAINING
RELATED SERVICES
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061(b)(3), the "common sense" provision that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
(2) Authorize the City Manager to amend City Contract No. 31641 with South Bay Workforce Development Board on the behalf of the City of Inglewood to extend the term for a period of one year to June 30, 2023 for an amount not-to-exceed $3,160,000 to provide California Eligible Training Provider List and Individual Training Account services. The remaining balance on the contract as of July 1, 2022 is $1,570,603; and (Contract No. 31641-4)
(3) Grant the proposed contract amendment exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City's best interest are served.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO FIBER LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the following proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (c) (Existing Facilities); and (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a fiber lease agreement with Level 3 Communications, LLC for use of City fiber, resulting in up to $100,440 in revenue to the City over the five-year term of the agreement, which includes two optional one-year extensions. (Contract No. 23,741)
PURCHASE ORDER AWARD TO UNITED SITE SERVICES OF
CALIFORNIA INC., FOR TEMPORARY FENCE RENTAL
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, Existing Facilities; and
(2) Accept the bid dated July 13, 2022, submitted by United Site Services of California Inc., in response to specifications for temporary fence rental; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase order with United Site Services of California Inc., for a three year term, with an annual not-to-exceed amount of $48,215 and a grand total not-to-exceed amount of $144,644, over the three year term. In addition, it is requested that the City Council approve two, optional one-year extensions in the annual amount of $48,215, each, to be exercised in the sole discretion of the City Manager, for a grand total not-to-exceed amount of $241,075 over the maximum five year term of the contract if all extensions are granted.
OFFICE LEASE AGREEMENT LOCATED AT 1055 EAST
COLORADO BOULEVARD
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the leasing of office space located at 1055 East Colorado Boulevard 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 from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute lease agreement for the office space located at 1055 East Colorado Boulevard, 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. (Contract No. 23,740)
AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A REVISED 2022 CONTINUUM OF
CARE CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION TO THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR
HOMELESS SERVICES FUNDING (REFLECTING AN INCREASE
IN FUNDING)
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Item discussed separately
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
CLAIMS RECEIVED
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061(b)(3), the "common sense" provision that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
(2) Authorize the filing of the revised 2022 Continuum of Care (CoC) Consolidated Application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a funding request in the amount of $4,861,988 for seventeen projects. City Council previously approved the application in the amount of $4,832,321 on September 12, 2022; (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest, the revised 2022 CoC Consolidated Application and all other related HUD documents, grant agreements and amendments; (4) Authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts with the administering agencies of four new projects, if selected for funding as detailed in page 2 of Attachment B(of the agenda report), with one-year grant terms beginning in the 2023 calendar year and in amounts equal to what is awarded by HDD; and
(5) Authorize the City Manager to execute amendments to the contracts specified under Recommendation 4 for five consecutive years as set forth in the agenda report.
LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH AEG FOR A SOCCER MATCH TO
BE HELD IN FEBRUARY 2023
RESIGNATIONS, APPOINTMENTS, & REAPPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENT OF DAVID CHIANG TO THE TRANSPORTATION
ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 5 Nomination)
APPOINTMENT OF LUCINDA OVER TO THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION (District 7 Nomination)
August 8,2022
Claim No.
2023-0102
2023-0103
2023-0104
2023-0105
2023-0106
2023-0107
2023-0108
Claimant
Hoda H. Hassan
Burrito Express
Joseph Hwang
Duplicate to Claim No.
2023-0104
Alexander Daniel
Hagentorn
Andrew Deutsch
Amy Brozowski
Claim Amount
$ 4,000.00
1,500.00
7,768.00
2,274.69
10,000.00
10,000.00+
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PUBLIC HEARING SET
CONSENT ITEM
DISCUSSED
SEPARATELY
City Advisory Bodv
October 3, 2022, 5:00 p.m. - Draft 2021-2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for projects funded from Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Home Investment Partnership Act
It was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by
Councilmember Williams, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar with the correction to the August 8, 2022 special meeting minutes to include a Councilmembers name; and with the exception of Item 12 (License Agreement with AEG...), which was removed from the agenda:
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Madison, Masuda, Rivas,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH AEG FOR A SOCCER MATCH TO
BE HELD IN FEBRUARY 2023
Recommendation of the Rose Bowl Operating Company: It is recommended that City Council:
(1) Find that the license agreement proposed in the agenda report is categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings), there are no features that distinguish this project from others in this exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances present; and
(2) Make the findings set forth in the agenda report and required by Pasadena Municipal Section (PMC) Section 3.32.270.Ato authorize the Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC) to host displacement event number 19 for 2023. (Contract No. 23,742)
Nina Chomsky, representing Linda Vista Annadale Association, commented on Finding No. 4 of the staff report, stating that the event does impose undue adverse impacts on the surrounding residential area; spoke on traffic, parking and public safety matters surrounding the July 30th soccer match, and asked that staff ensure there is proper traffic management for future events.
Jens Weiden, RBOC Chief Executive Office/General Manager, acknowledged Ms. Chomsky's comments; noted that the July 30th match was anticipated to have been much smaller, which created challenges surrounding staffing; noted that the Rose Bowl Board authorized a pay increase to ensure staffing levels for upcoming events; and reiterated the Rose Bowl's commitment to providing adequate funding and resources to mitigate and improve on the impacts to the surrounding neighborhoods.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Following brief comments, it was moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Vice Mayor Wilson, to approve the staff recommendation:
AYES: Councilmembers hlampton, Madison, Masuda, Rivas,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF THE NORMAN VILLA AT
73-87 1/2 NORTH CATALINA AVENUE AS A LANDMARK
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(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 Norman Villa at 73-87 V2 North Catalina Avenue meets Criterion C as a landmark pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040.D.2 because it embodies the distinctive characteristics of the Tudor Revival architectural style and of a multi-family garden apartment development;
(3) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 73-87 1/2 North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena, California; (Resolution No. 9950)
(4) Authorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 73-87 Vz North Catalina Avenue, Pasadena, California; and
(5) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On June 7, 2022, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the Norman Villa at 73-87 ^ North Catalina Avenue as a landmark under Criterion C of PMC Section 17.62.040.D.
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, opened the public hearing; reported that copies of the public hearing notice were mailed and posted on September 2, 2022.
Councilmember Rivas, expressed thanks to City staff, the Historic Preservation Commission, and the residents of Norma Villa.
It was moved by Councilmember Rivas, seconded by
Councilmember Hampton, to close the public hearing:
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AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Madison, Masuda, Rivas,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Gordo recognized Donna Gale, resident of the Norman Villa, for her participation in the Landmark process. Ms. Gale thanked Mayor Gordo and Councilmember Rivas for their support, and expressed her excitement for the landmark designation of the Norman Villa.
It was moved by Councilmember Rivas, seconded by
Councilmember Hampton, to approve the staff recommendation:
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Madison, Masuda, Rivas,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF THE ROBERT EARL
LANGDON, JR., RESIDENCE AT 1350 LA LOMA ROAD AS A
LANDMARK
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(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 Robert Earl Langdon, Jr., Residence at 1350 La Loma Road meets Criterion C as a landmark pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040.D.2 because it is a locally significant, intact example of the Mid-Century Modern property type and represents the work of Robert Earl Langdon, Jr., an architect whose work is of significance to the City and region;
(3) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1350 La Loma Road, Pasadena, California; (Resolution No. 9951)
(4) Authorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1350 La Loma Road, Pasadena, California; and (5) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On June 7, 2022, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the Robert Earl Langdon, Jr., Residence at 1350 La Loma Road as a landmark under Criterion C of PMC Section 17.62.040.D.
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Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, opened the public hearing; reported that copies of the public hearing notice were mailed and posted on September 2, 2022.
It was moved by Councilmember Madison, seconded by
Councilmember Hampton, to close the public hearing:
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Madison, Masuda, Rivas,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilmember Madison expressed gratitude to the homeowner and the Historic Preservation Commission for their support of this designation.
It was moved by Councilmember Madison, seconded by
Councilmember Williams, to approve the staff recommendation:
) AYES: Councilmembers hfampton, Madison, Masuda, Rivas, Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SUBMITTAL OF PROJECT LIST TO THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
(METRO) FOR CONSIDERATION OF MEASURE R MOBILITY
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (MIP) FUNDING IN LIEU OF THE
CALIFORNIA BOULEVARD GRADE SEPARATION PROJECT
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
Find that the following proposed action is exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and Authorize the Mayor to submit a project list to Metro on behalf of the City of Pasadena requesting Measure R Mobility Improvement Project (MIP) funding for projects within the City of Pasadena in lieu of the Metro L Line Grade Separation at California Boulevard.
Recommendation of the Municipal Services Committee: On
September 13, 2022, the Municipal Services Committee
unanimously approved a motion to accept the staff recommendation allowing this item to proceed to the City Council for consideration.
The Committee also directed staff to follow up with two additional items:
• Develop a work plan and identify potential funding for an Arroyo Link feasibility study which considers options to reduce the potential project costs.
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o The work plan and funding options will be presented as part of the annual Capital Improvement Program
development for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024.
Develop a work plan to identify walkability enhancements and identify potential funding sources for the Metro L Line at grade crossings of California Boulevard and Del Mar
Boulevard as well as the Metro L Line Fillmore Station and Del Mar Station.
o The work plan and funding options wilt be presented as part of the annual Capital Improvement Program
development for FY2024.
Recommendation of the Transportation Advisory Commission:
On August 24, 2022, the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAG) recommended that the City Council approve the Measure R Mobility Improvement Project (MIP) list (attached to the agenda report), for potential projects in lieu of the Metro L Line Grade Separation at California Boulevard.
City Manager Marquez and Laura Rubio Cornejo, Director of Transportation, provided introductory comments, and Joaquin Siques, Deputy Director of Transportation, presented a Powerpoint presentation on the item; and all responded to questions.
Vice Mayor Wilson, Chair of the Municipal Services Committee (MSC), summarized the Committee's discussion, highlighted the recommendations of MSC outlined in the agenda report, and noted the unanimous vote to move the matter to the City Council for consideration.
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, reported that correspondence from the September 13, 2022 Municipal Sen/ices Committee (MSC) meeting included forty-nine letters in support of various Measure R Mobility Projects; and asking the Committee to examine data for each specific project to determine the best and most impactful use of Measure R Funds. He also reported on correspondence received after September 13, 2022, including nineteen letters in support of including the Arroyo Link as part of the Measure R funding request to the design and building of the project; one letter providing information on the City's Measure R Mobility Improvement projects which including Metro Board guidelines for eligible projects; fifty-four letters expressing concerns with the City Council approving the proposed Measure R Mobility Improvement projects without the completion of a cost benefit analysis, and/or advocating for Measure R funds to be allocated to projects that will make a positive impact on the City's traffic flow, increase walkability, and help draw businesses and tourist to the City; one hundred and seven letters in support of various Measure R Mobility Projects including:
North/South Greenways, Continental crosswalks, Avenue 64, Pasadena Ave. & St. Johns Complete Streets programs, and/or the Arroyo Link project; nine letters in support of the "Wilson For All" Council Minutes1409/19/2022
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project that includes adding bike lanes and mid-block crosswalks to Wilson Avenue and/or throughout the City as part of the Greenways project; and one letter expressing concerns with increase of density and failing intersections in the City, with correspondence received by the City Clerk's Office having been distributed to the City Council, posted online, and made part of the public record.
The following individuals provided comments on the agenda item:
Topher Mathers, Pasadena resident
Marshall Yale, Pasadena resident
Gary Belling, representing Pasadena Complete Streets
Jonah Kanner, Pasadena resident
Lambda Moses, Pasadena resident
David Chiang, Pasadena resident
Margaret Trautner, Pasadena resident
Christopher Yeh, Pasadena resident
John Lathrop, Pasadena resident
Deborah Spector, Pasadena resident
Shaelyn Silverman, Pasadena resident
Christopher Sutton, Pasadena resident
Tim Ivison, Pasadena resident
Dan Huynh, Pasadena resident
Cynthia Cannady, Pasadena resident
Erika Foy, Pasadena resident
Michael Wolf, Pasadena resident
Pilar Reynaldo, Pasadena resident
Jill Shook, representing Making Housing and Community
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Nenetzin Rodriguez, representing Day One
Wes Reutimann, Pasadena resident
Blair Miller, representing Friends oftheArroyo Link
Colin Bogart, representing Friends oftheArroyo Link
Misch Anderson, representing Friends oftheArroyo Link
Liz Schiller, representing Friends of the Arroyo Link
Following discussion on the potential to include the Arroyo Link as part of the eleven priority projects, Councilmember Madison advocated for the recommendation to be amended to add the Arroyo Link as part of the proposed priority project list, modifying the list from eleven to twelve priority projects, update the Arroyo Link project appendix description in order to detail the phased approach to the implementation of the Arroyo Link, and as part of that description, include additional description on the pedestrian access and potential enhancement to the multimodal category.
Councilmember Williams asked staff to continue to report project metrics, highlighting the process and measures.
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Following discussion, Councilmember Madison, seconded by Vice Mayor Wilson to approve staff recommendation, with the
amendments noted above:
AYES: Councilmembers hlampton, Madison, Masuda, Rivas,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
ALLIANCE FOR COOPERATIVE ENERGY SERVICES (ACES)
LLC FOR MODELING AND CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE
2023 INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-
TO-EXCEED $427,200
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed contract authorization is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into contract, as the result of a competitive selection process pursuant to Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services (ACES) LLC for an amount not-to-exceed $427,200 for the development of the Pasadena Water and Power Department's (PWP's) 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to be performed over the contract term of four years. The not-to-exceed amount includes $277,200 for portfolio modeling and professional consulting services plus $150,000 for any related updates and services that may arise due to industry or regulatory updates. Competitive Bidding is not required under Charter Section 1002(F), Contracts for professional or unique services. (Contract No. 32386)
Recommendation of the Municipal Services Committee: On
September 13, 2022, the Municipal Services Committee approved the staff recommendation to enter into a contract with ACES. At the meeting, staff clarified that ACES have been contracting consultants on IRPs for utilities throughout the nation, including Pasadena's IRP update in 2021. Staff affirmed that ACES would be responsible for modeling and technical work, while policy direction on resources and renewable energy would be the prerogative of the City Council. PWP in-house staff will be managing outreach for the IRP process, and if further outreach assistance is needed, PWP will look to add a local vendor for those services.
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, reported that correspondence from the September 13, 2022 Municipal Services Committee meeting included seven letters expressing concerns with the staff recommendation to approve the contract with Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services (ACES). He also reported on correspondence received after September 13, 2022 including, Council Minutes1609/19/2022
eighteen letters in opposition to, or expressing concerns with, the staff recommendation, and/or advocating for a new process that will ensure bidding firms have recent experience and demonstrable expertise in modeling paths to 100% clean energy; one letter advocating for the City's contractor to be forward thinkers familiar with California matters such as transitioning to low cost electric vehicles and affordable utility bills; and one letter providing bibliographical information on Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services (ACES), with all correspondence received by the City Clerk's Office to have been distributed to the City Council, posted online and made part of the public record.
Jeffrey Kightlinger, Interim General Manager, provided introductory comments, and Robert Castro, Senior Executive Assistant, presented a Powerpoint presentation on the item; and all responded to questions.
Vice Mayor Wilson, Chair of the Municipal Services Committee (MSC), summarized the Committee's discussion at the September 13, 2022 meeting.
Councilmember Williams asked staff to review the makeup of the Stakeholder Technical Advisory Group (STAG) to ensure that the community continues to be represented, noting that past IRP STAG members have been comprised of Councitmembers, City
Commissioners, Chamber of Commerce members, educational representatives, senior representatives, and low-income representatives; stating she would like staff to use the previous/past process as a model when revisiting the potential to re-establish the group.
Mayor Gordo thanked those individuals who have volunteered to serve on the STAG, and requested that MSC and Water & Power staff work together to further review the composition and process of the STAG, to ensure that the different stakeholder groups are represented, with staff to return to the City Council on the STAG composition through a recommendation of the MSC.
The following individual provided comments and/or expressing concerns over choosing ACES as the contract recipient and asked the City Council to consider choosing a company with a history of renewable energy work experience:
Cynthia Cannady, Pasadena resident/IRP STAG member
Wes Reutimann, Pasadena resident
Colin Bogart, Pasadena resident
Claudia Funke, Pasadena resident
Rob Haw, representing Pasadena 100
Nenetzin Rodriquez, representing Day One
Anthony Manousos, Pasadena resident
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Sam Berndt, Pasadena resident/IRP STAG member
Jonah Kanner, Pasadena resident
Councilmember Rivas expressed her concerns that the Request for Proposal (RFP) process that did not lead the City to a firm with a strong track record as a leader of clean energy, stating the need to prioritize such experience in clean energy as an essential metric and to be incorporated as part of Water and Power's RFP process.
Councilmember Madison acknowledged the concerns of the public speakers and spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation, stating he feels there is a disconnect, noting that the City is home to institutional organizations such as California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), and Carnegie Observatories that have the foremost minds working to address climate change, stating that he feels that by hiring ACES, the City is not appreciating the urgency surrounding the climate change issue.
Representatives of ACES, Todd White, Jason Painter, Patrick Maguire, and Nette Brocks, provided a summary of ACES
background, business model, and portfolio strategy and modeling; and responded to questions.
Following discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Hampton to approve staff recommendation:
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Masuda, Williams, Vice
Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
NOES: Councilmembers Madison, Rivas
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ORAL REPORT: CITY ATTORNEY MINI-BRIEFING REGARDING
PUBLIC OFFICIALS' USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES
Recommendation: This report is for information only; no action is required at this time.
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney provided an oral report regarding public officials' use of social media pages,and responded to questions.
Councilmember Williams asked staff to return with a best practices report on use of social media for elected officials. Michele Beal Bagneris, City Attorney, noted that such information can be provided during the AB 1234 Ethics Training in October.
On the order of the Mayor, and consensus of the City Council, the information was received and filed.
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ORDINANCE - FIRST
READING
ORDINANCE - SECOND
READING
Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 4 (REVENUE AND FINANCE),
SECTIONS 4.17.050 AND 4.19.040 OF THE PASADENA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE TIME OF COLLECTION OF
THE RESIDENTIAL IMPACT FEE AND THE TRAFFIC
REDUCTION AND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FEE"
The above ordinance was offered by Councilmember Hampton:
AYES: Councilmembers hlampton, Madison, Masuda, Rivas,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Conduct first reading of "AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PASADENA GRANTING ASSIGNMENT OF A NON-
EXCLUSIVE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FRANCHISE FROM
DIRECT DISPOSAL TO CALIFORNIA WASTE SERVICES LLC
AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7396"
The above ordinance was offered by Councilmember Hampton:
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Madison, Masuda, Rivas,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
AMENDING TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND SAFETY), CHAPTER 8.80,
AND TITLE 14 (BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION), CHAPTER
14.28, OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PERMITTING THRESHOLDS"
(Introduced by Councilmember Hampton) (Ordinance No. 7400) The above ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
) AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Madison, Masuda, Rivas
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
AMENDING TITLE 4 (REVENUE AND FINANCE), CHAPTERS
4.44 AND 4.101 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO COLLECTION OF UNPAID TRANSIENT
OCCUPANCY TAXES AND TOURISM BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT MONIES" (Introduced by
Councilmember Hampton) (Ordinance No. 7401)
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The above ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Madison, Masuda, Rivas,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
ATTES/.
Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF PASADENA MUNICIPAL
CODE TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE) TO ALLOW AFFORDABLE
HOUSING ON RELIGIOUS FACILITY SITES" (Introduced by Vice Mayor Wilson) (Ordinance No.7402)
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, reported one letter in support of the ordinance regarding Affordable Housing on Religious Facility Sites and advocated for rezoning of school land, was received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record.
The above ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Madison, Masuda, Rivas,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
On the order of the Mayor, the regular meeting recessed at 10:38 p.m. to discuss the following closed sessions:
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Miguel Marquez and Alex Souto
Employee Organization: Pasadena Firefighters Association (PFFA)
The above closed session item was discussed, with no reportable action at this time.
On br^ler of the Maygr, the regular meeting of the City Council idjour/ie^l at 10:44 R(3ur/ie(l at 1'
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