CITY OF PASADENA
City Council Minutes
January 9, 2023 - 5:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chamber
Teleconference Location:
The Ritz-Carlton
Business Center
1 Ritz Carlton Drive
Kapalua, HI 96761
OPENING: Mayor Gordo called the regular meeting to order at 6:11 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember Masuda. (Absent:
None)
ROLL CALL: Mayor Victor M. Gordo
Councilmembers: Vice Mayor Felicia Williams (participated virtually) Councilmember Tyron Hampton (participated virtually)
Councilmember Justin Jones
Councilmember Jason Lyon
Councilmember Steve Madison
Councilmember Gene Masuda
Councilmember Jessica Rivas
Staff: City Manager Miguel Marquez
City Attorney/City Prosecutor Michele Beal Bagneris
City Clerk Mark Jomsky
CEREMONIAL MATTERS Chief Harris introduced and welcomed the new Sergeant-At-Arms, Sergeant Jack Rappuchi, and extended appreciation to Sergeant Douglas Hamblin for his service.
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Mayor Gordo thanked Sergeant Hamblin and welcomed Sergeant Rappuchi.
The following individuals advocated for the City Council to agendize the Pasadena 100 resolution on the January 23, 2023 City Council agenda, directing Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) to set a goal to have 100% carbon free energy by 2030; urging Pasadena City Council to provide clear leadership and guidance as part of the City's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) process, emphasizing clear policy goals to achieve 100% renewable energy to its customers by the year 2030; and spoke on the climate change emergency and the urgency to address these matter:
David Weeshoff, representing Pasadena Audubon Society
Skylar Gering, representing Pasadena 100
Sam Berndt, representing Pasadena 100
Lauren Cory, representing Pasadena 100
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Allen Shay , Pasadena resident, expressed concerns with how the City is utilizing bodycam and other video sources, which should be a key part of the investigation of critical incidences, such as in the Anthony McClain case; and asked that this matter be reviewed and discussed the City Council and staff.
The following individuals provided comments on the implementation of Measure H; spoke on community confusion regarding the measure; requested that the City use available resources to push out information to tenants and landlords; and thanked City Clerk and City Manager staff for their work on this important community issue:
Aeryn Levey, representing the Tenants Union and Affordable Pasadena,
Ryan Bell, Pasadena resident
Bert Newton, Pasadena resident, advocated for hybrid meeting options for public comment (in-person and virtual) at meetings of the City Council and other City legislative bodies.
Jill Shook, representing Making Housing & Community Happen (MHCH), expressed her appreciation for the return to in-person City Council meetings; advocated for hybrid meeting options for public comment; and suggested that the City consider allowing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) to be built above garages to allow for more housing in the City, as required by state law.
Anthony Manousos, representing MHCH, echoed the comments related to hybrid meeting participation; and spoke on the murder of Corina Monroy on December 28, 2022, a homeless individual living in her van, and advocated for the City to allow Safe Parking as a permitted use for religious institutions.
In response to public comment, Councilmember Hampton stated that a discussion regarding setting a City goal for 100% carbon free energy by 2030 will be heard at the January 24, 2023 Municipal Services Committee (MSC) meeting; stated his support to move forward expeditiously with regards to the Pasadena Rental Housing Board (PRHB) application process; and noted that the Economic Development and Technology Committee (EdTech) will be
discussing the issue of hybrid public participation at the January 25, 2023 special EdTech meeting [NOTE: meeting was rescheduled to January 31, 2023]; and wished everyone a happy new.
City Manager Marquez announced that on January 17, 2023, Sidney Jackson, the new General Manager of Water and Power, will start his tenure with the City, and anticipated that Mr. Jackson will provide tremendous value and experience to the [Zero Carbon] discussion.
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that it is anticipated that the City's resolution will very much align with the goals of Pasadena 100, and will also include policies adopted by other jurisdictions; with the information to be presented to MSC for public discussion, and following to the City Council for consideration.
Vice Mayor Williams reaffirmed that a full and complete discussion will occur at MSC, with staff working on charting the variances between the different resolutions, as well as how certain provisions will apply and impact Pasadena, with the overall goal focused on achieving the outcomes requested by the public; stating that the matter will be discussed at MSC on January 24, 2023.
Councilmember Madison spoke on the City's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) process and the Stakeholder Technical Advisory Group (STAG) working on the IRP, asking why this matter did not return to the City Council for direction on the reformation of the STAG.
Following information provided by the City Manager and Vice Mayor Williams on the STAG group, its reformation, and work being done with regard to the Zero Carbon goals included in the IRP portfolio, Councilmember Madison stated he was not contacted regarding the reformation of the STAG, noting the previous STAG included strong representatives from his district including some who were supportive of the Pasadena 100 resolution. He noted that Council Committees have no authority independent of the Council and stated the issue should have returned to the full City Council with information on the reformation of the STAG group.
Mayor Gordo asked staff to provide the record related to the direction/discussion on the reformation of the STAG group which was discussed at a previous City Council meeting; and commented on the City's and City Council's robust legislative record and actions to combat greenhouse gas emissions; stating he looks forward to the discussion at MSC and invited the community to participate in this important discussion.
Councilmember Masuda commented that Pasadena 100 has
reached out to him and stated he is pleased that the City is being proactive with its approach to the issue of 100% carbon free energy by 2030.
710 PLANNING WORKING GROUP/TASK FORCE
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 CEQA Section 21065 and State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
(2) Provide direction to staff regarding the creation of a 710 Working Group.
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Mayor Gordo provided introductory comments on the item, and David Reyes, acting Assistant City Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the item and responded to questions.
Councilmember Hampton spoke on community members and
families displaced by eminent domain measures related to the 710 freeway; the opportunity to repatriate the land, as well as to consider the impacts that prior decisions had on generational wealth and earnings lost by those displaced; asked that staff hire a historian in addition to a project manager for this important effort; and advocated that a portion of the working group include individuals and/or decedents of family members/relatives that have been impacted by eminent domain within the 710 corridor specifically, and/or within City boundaries generally.
Acting Assistant City Manager Reyes noted that staff is in the process of releasing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a historian.
Councilmember Madison spoke on the importance of the 710 planning process and the need to get it right; commented on the working group and asked that staff follow City Council's traditional model for the appointment process, with each Councilmember nominating one individual, with the Mayor nominating two individuals, and also to consider the possibility of "at-large" members, with nominations done publicly, as well as allowing the City Council collectively to vote on appointments, consistent with the Brown Act. He also noted the importance of assigning a dedicated project manager who is a member of the City staff, and who's job will be to focus solely on this issue so that the community and City Council will have a clear understanding of the process; and briefly commented on the Caltrans homes and the opportunity to
incorporate those properties in this 710 planning process.
Assistant City Manager Reyes stated that the process described by Councilmember Madison is consistent with staff's recommendation, noting the exception of the Mayor having four nominations in consultation with the City Manager. He stated the process will be transparent, with the full list of nominees to be submitted to the City Council for approval on a future City Council agenda.
Mayor Gordo stated that his nominations would be in consultation with the City Manager and staff, following a review of individuals nominated by each member of the City Council, to determine any areas where the group needs to be strengthened with experts (e.g. open space, housing, accounting, financial experts, etc.), noting that Council can always adjust the composition and/or the number of members of the 710 Planning Working Group/Task Force going forward.
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City Manager Marquez noted that along with a project manager, and in addition to the requisite level of executive oversight, a significant component of one of the Assistant City Manager position's workplan will include oversight of the project; and also noted the need for an outside consultant to assist the project manager and Task Force on moving this process forward.
In response to Councilmember Madison, Assistant City Manager Reyes spoke on Senate Bill (SB) 959 authored by State Senator Portantino, a bill that would allow Pasadena to purchase and sell unoccupied Caltrans homes at fair market value and use the proceeds to reinvest in affordable housing in Pasadena on a 3 to 1 ratio, with scheduled to return to the City Council to further discuss the Caltrans homes and make sure the Council and community are aware of where the resources are going and what opportunities exist.
Mayor Gordo stated that he would ask the City Manager and staff to return to the City Council with further information related to the Caltrans homes, stating he is more comfortable with bifurcating the two matters, but sill meeting the spirt of what has been expressed by Councilmember Madison and the public to have public involvement as the City considers possibilities for the Caltrans properties.
In response to Councilmember Madison's comments related to a dedicated staff position, Assistant City Manager Reyes noted that the City Manager's Office is in the process of retaining Point C to help with some strategic planning, noting that staff does not want to exclude the potential of having a limited term position, either through hiring a consultant or City Temporary Worker (CTW), commenting that the City Manager's office is looking at all options, but with the preference for an in-house position, so that staff has the ability to work with them more closely and across City departments.
Vice Mayor Williams expressed her support for the staff recommendation and for the Mayor and City Manager to manage that process; noted that a good addition to the working group Task Force would be an open space expert/landscape architecture; expressed her support on having an internal person tracking the process and possibly facilitating the meetings; emphasized the need for public meetings be interactive, more like charrettes-type structure (e.g. interaction and group discussions with the public); and requested that staff provide an update to the City Council when the staff person/project manager is identified; expressed support to hire a historian that will provide the context of what has happened in the area and what the City should consider; requested that staff provide ideas on how to deal with the Caltrans homes; and echoed Councilmember Madison's comments that the Caltrans project be expedited, stating this will help the City provide more housing opportunities.
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Councilmember Jones stated his support for Councilmember Hampton's request that those displaced by eminent domain be included as members of the working group, including possibly historic business/churches (e.g. First AEM Church); expressed support for adding a historian and asked that the historian look into whether fair market value was paid for the property or was the value depressed due to redlining or other discriminatory practices.
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, reported five letters in support of the City Council to direct staff to create a 710 working group/Task Force, and providing suggestions related to the makeup and framework of the group, were received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record.
The following individuals provided comments on the agenda item:
Jasmin Sh upper, representing the 710 Restorative Justice Pasadena Coalition
Tina Williams, representing the 710 Restorative Justice Pasadena Coalition
Kenyon Harbison, Pasadena resident
Bert Newton, representing Making Housing & Community
Happen (MHCH)
Anthony Manousos, representing MHCH
Jill Shook, representing MHCH
Councilmember Madison suggested amending the staff
recommendation, as follows:
• Each Councilmember allowed one nomination;
• Mayor allowed two nominations; and
• Four at-large appointments (nominations submitted by the City Council and the Mayor), with the at-large nominees to be considered/appointed at a public meeting.
Following discussion, Councilmember Hampton suggested that the changes to the staff recommendation also include that a minimum of two of the four at-large members be individuals and/or family members that have been directly impacted/affected by eminent domain within the 710 corridor or within city boundaries.
Mayor Gordo stated that the recommendation noted above is consistent with the initial staff recommendation; expressed that the intention of the staff recommendation is to have a well-rounded group that represents every part of the City; noting adjustments to the group can be made in the future; and stated that the City will report to Caltrans on a yearly basis with an update on the progress of the project.
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In response to questions by Councilmember Madison, acting Assistant City Manager Reyes and Mayor Gordo re-confirmed that the RFP for an historian is contemplated as part of this process.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Madison, seconded by Councilmember Hampton, to approve the staff recommendation, amended such that the composition of the working groupfTask Force reflect that each Councilmember would have one nomination, the Mayor would have two nominations, and that there be four at-large appointments nominated by either the Mayor or City Council, to be considered/appointed at a public meeting, and a minimum of two of the four at-large members be individuals directly affected and/or decedents of those directly affected by eminent domain (either within the city boundaries, or preferably within the 710 corridor):
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Jones, Lyon, Madison,
Masuda, Rivas, Vice Mayor Williams, Mayor Gordo
None
None
None
CONTRACT AWARD TO CENTRALSQUARE TECHNOLOGIES
LLC DBA SUPERION LLC FOR INTRUSION FALSE ALARM
PERMITTING AND COLLECTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
(Finance Dept.)
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) as defined in Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15060(c)(3), and 15378(b)(5) of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the action;
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year contract with CentralSquare Technologies LLC OBA Superion LLC for management services of intrusion alarm permitting and false alarm penalties, with a service fee of 15 percent of net collections.
Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services); and (Contract No. 32500)
(3) To the extent this action 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 P.M.C. Section 4.08.049(8), contracts for which the City's best interests are served.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH
ABCO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO PROVIDE A
DECONTAMINATION SHOWER TRAILER FOR AN AMOUNT
NOT-TO-EXCEED $95,080 (Fire Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
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(1) Find that the proposed actions in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) (General Rule); and (2) i) Accept the bid dated May 2, 2022, submitted by ABCO Development Corporation in response to specifications for a four-unit shower trailer; ii) reject all other bids received; and iii) authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase order for an amount not-to exceed $95,080.
CONTRACT AWARD TO BC DESIGN HAUS FOR THE DESIGN
AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SAFETY
MEDIA AND OUTREACH CAMPAIGN FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO
EXCEED $182,700 (Transportation Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the actions proposed in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 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 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 BC Design Haus, for a Citywide Traffic Safety Media and Outreach Campaign in an amount not-to-exceed $182,700 which includes the base contract amount of $147,700 and a contingency of $35,000 to provide for any necessary direct costs and/or change orders. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services. (Contract No. 32496)
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
AMERICAN POWER SYSTEMS LLC FOR THE REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT OF DC POWER EQUIPMENT AT THREE
PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS SITES FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $360,175 (Information Technology
Dept.)
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), the "common sense" provision that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Accept the bid dated October 31,2022 submitted by American Power Systems LLC in response to specifications for removal and replacement of DC power batteries and associated equipment; reject all other bids received; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not-to-exceed of $360,175, which includes the base contract amount of $327,431 and a ten-percent contingency to provide for any necessary change orders. (Contract No. 32502) 8 01/09/2023
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
ELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC INC., FOR FIBER OPTIC
SPLICING, TESTING, AND EMERGENCY TROUBLESHOOTING
FOR THE CITY'S FIBER OPTIC NETWORK (Information
Technology Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the 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" provision that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Accept the bid dated July 18, 2022, submitted by Elecnor Belco Electric Inc., in response to the specifications to the Furnish and Deliver, Splicing and Testing of Fiber Optic Cable Competitive Bid, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year contract with a total not-to-exceed amount of $498,284, which includes a base contract amount of $452,986 and a ten-percent contingency. (Contract No. 32501)
AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE PURCHASE ORDER WITH 72
HOUR LLC (OBA: CHEVROLET OF WATSONVILLE/NATIONAL
AUTO FLEET GROUP) BY $57,476 TO AMEND THE MODEL
YEAR PURCHASE OF FOUR ELECTRIC FORD F-150
LIGHTNING TRUCKS AND EIGHT FORD EXPLORER POLICE
INTERCEPTOR HYBRID SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FOR A
REVISED NOT-TO-EXCEED TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,292,759
(Public Works Dept.)
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 increase purchase order with 72 Hour LLC (72 Hour) for an additional $57,476 to amend the model year purchase of four Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks and eight Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Hybrid Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs), thereby increasing the combined purchase order not-to exceed total amount from $1,235,283 to $1,292,759; and
(3) 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.
REJECTION OF BIDS FOR CITYWIDE TREE AND STUMP
REMOVAL SERVICES (Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find the project (Contract for Citywide Tree and Stump Removal) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1 ), and that there are no features that 9 01/09/2023
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distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
(2) Reject all bids received on August 4, 2022, in response to the Notice Inviting Bids for Citywide Tree and Stump Removal Services.
CONTRACT AWARD TO SOUTH COAST EMERGENCY VEHICLE
SERVICE TO FURNISH PIERCE FIRE TRUCK OEM PARTS FOR
AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $495,000 FOR UP TO FIVE
YEARS (Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the action in the agenda report 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) Accept the bid dated December 2, 2022 submitted by South Coast Emergency Vehicle Service (South Coast Emergency), in response to the specifications for Pierce Certified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Parts; reject all other bids received; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for three years in an amount not-to-exceed $297,000 (which includes a $27,000 contingency), with the option for two additional one-year extensions, in the annual amount of $99,000 (which includes a $9,000 contingency) at the discretion of the City Manager, for a maximum total contract length offive years and a grand total contract amount of $495,000. (Contract No. 32497)
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH
CONSOLIDATED ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS INC., (DBA
CALIFORNIA ELECTRIC SUPPLY) TO FURNISH AND DELIVER
CONCRETE STREET LIGHT POLES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO
EXCEED $195,756 FOR THREE YEARS (Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required; and (2) Accept the bid dated October 18, 2022, submitted by Consolidated Electrical Distributors Inc., in response to project specifications for Concrete Street Light Pole Restocking 2022, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year contract not-to-exceed $195,759 (including a $17,196 contingency).
CONTRACT AWARD TO ORANGE COAST PETROLEUM
EQUIPMENT INCORPORATED TO FURNISH AND DELIVER
ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK REPLACEMENT AND
CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE FOUNDATION FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $339,492 (Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
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(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) Accept the bid dated November 7, 2022, submitted by Orange Coast Petroleum Equipment Incorporated (OCPE) in response to specifications to furnish and deliver aboveground storage tank replacement and construction of concrete foundation; reject all other bids received; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not-to-exceed $339,492, which includes the base contract amount of $295,210 and a contingency of $44,282 to provide for any necessary change orders. (Contract No. 32498)
AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 32054 WITH
FIRST TRANSIT INC., FOR PASADENA FIXED ROUTE AND
DIAL-A-RIDE TRANSIT SERVICES (Transportation Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3);
(2) Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32054, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Chart Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services, with First Transit Inc., to increase the five-year contract amount by $4,901,437, thereby increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $41,068,924 to $45,970,361, which includes the base contract amount of $45,068,981 and a contingency of $901,380 (2%); and
(3) To the extent this transaction could be considered a separate procurement grant the proposed contract amendment an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to the Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(8), contracts for which the City's best interests are served. (Contract No. 32054-1)
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS FOR
NURSING SUPPORT SERVICES WITH HEALTHCARE
STAFFING PROFESSIONALS INC., AND MAXIM HEALTHCARE
STAFFING INC., FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$2,000,000 (Public Health Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the recommended action in the agenda report is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project;
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as a result of a competitive selection process, as defined by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Healthcare Staffing Professionals Inc., for nursing support services in an amount not-to exceed $900,000 for a three-year term with two additional one-year 11 01/09/2023
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terms for $300,000 per year subject to approval by the City Manager for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000. Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services; and (Contract No. 32536)
(3) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as a result of a competitive selection process, as defined by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Maxim Healthcare Staffing Inc., for backup nursing support services in an amount not-to-exceed $300,000 for a three-year term with two optional one-year terms for $100,000 per year subject to approval by the City Manager for a total not-to-exceed amount of $500,000. Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services. (Contract No. 32537)
APPROVAL OF AMENDED MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND
THE PASADENA FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION FOR THE
TERM OF JANUARY 1, 2023 - DECEMBER 31, 2026
(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) Approve an Amended Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Pasadena (City) and the Pasadena Firefighters' Association (PFFA), for the term of January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2026. (Contract No. 23,756-1)
APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND THE PASADENA
FIREFIGHTERS' MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE TERM
OF JANUARY 1, 2023 - DECEMBER 31, 2026 (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) Approve an Amended Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Pasadena (City) and the Pasadena Firefighters' Management Association (PFMA), for the term of January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2026. (Contract No. 23,603-1)
RESIGNATION OF MONIQUE PREYER FROM THE NORTHWEST
COMMISSION (District 2 Nomination)
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RESIGNATION OF JENNIFER HIGGINBOTHAM FROM THE
RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION (At Large/District 7
Nomination)
APPOINTMENT OF JILL THOMPSON TO THE COMMISSION ON
THE STATUS OF WOMEN (District 3 Nomination)
APPOINTMENT OF UZOAMAKA RENEE OGBODO TO THE
NORTHWEST COMMISSION (District 7 Nomination)
November 14, 2022
November 21, 2022
November 28, 2022
December 5, 2022
December 12, 2022
December 15, 2022
December 19, 2022
December 26, 2022
January 2, 2023
Claim No.
2023-0146
2023-0147
2023-0148
2023-0149
2023-0150
2023-0151
2023-0152
2023-0153
2023-0154
2023-0155
2023-0156
2023-0157
2023-0158
2023-0159
2023-0160
2023-0161
2023-0162
2023-0163
2023-0164
2023-0165
2023-0166
13 Claimant
Federal Insurance
Company
Mary D. Van Hiel
Alieka Monet
Marcos-Townsend
Virginia Louise
Tuchscherer
Jemina Franco
Farmers Insurance
Exchange a/s/o
Salvador Villapando
Pasadena Playhouse
Gary Alan Livingston
Anthony Bullock
Annie Markarian
Seta Kevorkian
Angela Lee LeBlanc
Linda B. Angel
Jennifer Michele
Santillana
Jesus Marquez
Michael White
Jose Munoz
Jerry Machado
Francis C. Daniels
Jordan Graves
USAA
Claim Amount
$ 25,000.00+
400.00
9,176.00
10,000.00+
400.00
19,192.52
13,399.60
25,000.00+
900.00
25,000.00+
25,000.00+
430.00
10,000.00+
500.00
500.00
10,000.00
Not stated
25,000.00+
Not stated
80.00 25,000.00+
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PUBLIC HEARINGS SET
Vice Mayor Williams left
the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
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READING
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January 23, 2023, 5:00 p.m. January 30, 2023, 5:00 p.m. - Planned Development #40 - 444 North Fair Oaks Avenue and 425 North Raymond Avenue
January 23, 2023, 5:00 p.m. - Amendment to Fuller Theological Seminary Master Plan and Development Agreement No. 19378 - 270-282 North Los Robles Avenue
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, noted for the record the following corrections to the consent calendar: Item 16a: Minutes; December 15, 2022 City Council minutes, page 2, last paragraph, adding the name of Councilmember Lyon; and Item 16c: Public Hearing Set; updating the date of the public hearing to January 30, 2022 for the Planned Development #40 - 444 North Fair Oaks Avenue and 425 North Raymond Avenue.
It was moved by Councilmember Masuda, seconded by
Councilmember Lyon, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar:
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Jones, Lyon, Madison,
Masuda, Rivas, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Williams
ABSTAIN: None
Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
ESTABLISHED BY TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE), CHAPTER 17.20,
SECTION 17.20.020 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
CHANGE THE DESIGNATION FOR THE AREAS GENERALLY
LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH ARROYO PARKWAY
SOUTH OF EAST BELLEVUE DRIVE AND NORTH OF EAST
CALIFORNIA BOULEVARD THAT COMPRISE THE AFFINITY
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, AND AMENDING THE ZONING
CODE TO CREATE PD-39 AFFINITY PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT"
The above ordinance was offered for first reading by Councilmember Madison:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Jones,
Masuda, Rivas, Mayor Gordo
None
Vice Mayor Williams
None
Lyon, Madison,
INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON THE PASADENA RENTAL
HOUSING BOARD (PRHB) APPLICATION PROCESS, DRAFT
RULES OF APPOINTMENT, AND RELATED MATTERS
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed actions 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) (General Rule); and
(2) Receive and file the proposed rules and informational update regarding the PRHB application process, as presented in the agenda report.
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the item and responded to questions.
Following discussion on the interview or straight appointment component of the appointment process, Councilmember Lyon asked the City Council to consider further discussion around having public interviews; stating this board is different from any other city body and it has enormous authority; noting that one of the concerns regarding the measure was on accountability, stating he feels one way to ensure and advance accountability is to have a different selection process.
The following individuals provided comments on the agenda item:
Aeryn Levey, representing the Tenants Union and Affordable Pasadena,
Ryan Bell, Pasadena resident
Mayor Gordo spoke on the recommended appropriation and
anticipated budget, stating staff and the community should start factoring issues related to the anticipated budget and reimbursement matters.
Councilmember Rivas commented on information being
disseminated to the public regarding Measure H, suggesting that basic information that has already been shared in the City Manager's Newsletter should be further disseminated through the City's Public Information Officer (PIO), social media presence, or establishing a website to communicate information to the public, including the measure went into effect on December 22, 2022; staff is working on the application and appointment process for the Rental Housing Board, who is responsible for implementation and enforcement of the Charter Amendment; if community members need advice on how certain provisions apply to specific situations, one resource available is the Housing Rights Center; and that the City cannot provide legal advice; with the above information packaged in a way that can be easily disseminated to residents.
The City Manager shared that there is a dedicated page on the City's website for Measure H- Rent Control Charter Amendment, as well as posted information on the Pasadena Rental Housing Board. 15 01/09/2023
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The City Clerk shared contact information for the City Clerk's Office at (626) 7 44-4124 and the City Manager's Office at (626) 7 44-4333 and noted the webpage for the Charter Amendment (Measure H) is as follows: www.cityofpasadena.net/measure-h/.
In response to Councilmember Madison, City Clerk Jomsky noted that Attachment B of the agenda report will be the application solicitation for the appointment process to the Pasadena Rental Housing Board, which will be finalized and distributed the public.
On the order of the Mayor, and consensus of the City Council, the information was received and filed.
Councilmember Madison spoke on the success of the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game events held on January 2, 2023, and
acknowledged that this was the first New Years event for the newly hired City Manager Miguel Marquez and Jens Weiden, CEO of the RBOC, and congratulated both on a job well done. He also thanked the City and RBOC staff, the Police and Fire Departments, as well as public safety personal from supporting agencies, and Amy Wainscott, President of the Tournament of Roses (TOR) and TOR members; noting the success of the events, emerging from Covid, and achieving a greater sense of normalcy; and shared that Darrell Dunn was inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame and was honored at the Rose Bowl Game and at the Rose Parade.
Mayor Gordo also commented on the success of the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game events; thanked the Tournament of Roses, volunteers, and residents of Pasadena who support this event year after year; acknowledged and thanked City staff across all departments that support these events.
On order of the Mayor, the regular meeting of the City Council au~:1.pm ---
Victor M. Gordo, May
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