CITY OF PASADENA
City Council Minutes
May 15, 2023-4:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chamber
Teleconference Location:
Yucaipa City Hall
34272 Yucaipa Blvd.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
The regular meeting was convened and held virtually by videoconference/teleconference.
OPENING:
CLOSED SESSION
Vice Mayor Williams left
the meeting at 4:48 p.m.
Councilmember Hampton
arrived at 5:00 p.m.
Mayor Gordo called the regular meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. (Absent: Councilmember Hampton)
On the order of the Mayor, the regular meeting recessed at 4:31 p.m. to discuss the following closed session:
As required by Brown Act provisions, Councilmember Rivas reported for the record that she is participating remotely underthe "just cause" provisions of the Brown Act, on the basis of childcare needs, and stated that no one over 18 years of age is in the room with her.
CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (one potential case) The above closed session item was discussed, with no reportable action at this time.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers:
Staff:
On the order of the Mayor, the regular meeting reconvened at 6:37 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember Hampton. (Absent: Vice Mayor Williams)
Mayor Victor M. Gordo
Vice Mayor Felicia Williams (Absent)
Councilmember Tyron Hampton
Councilmember Justin Jones
Councilmember Jason Lyon
Councilmember Steve Madison
Councilmember Gene Masuda
Councilmember Jessica Rivas (participated virtually)
City Manager Miguel Marquez
City Attorney/City Prosecutor Michele Beal Bagneris
City Clerk Mark Jomsky
As required by Brown Act provisions, CouncilmemberRivas reported for the record that she is participating remotely under the "just cause" provisions of the Brown Act, on the basis of childcare needs, and stated that no one over 18 years of age is in the room with her.
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CEREMONIAL MATTERS
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Mayor Gordo requested that the meeting be adjourned in the memory of Robert Joseph Adanto, provided a summary of Mr.
Adanto's personal and professional history, as well as his contributions to the City of Pasadena, and expressed condolences on behalf of the City Council to his children and grandchildren.
The following individuals spoke on the Anthony McClain officer involved shooting, the need to utilize bodycam footage and other video sources as part of the investigative process for critical incidents, the 01 R Report reviewing the shooting, advocated for accountability and transparency within the PPD, and/or a change to the City Charter to increase police oversight:
Jasmin Richards Abdullah, representing Black Lives Matter (BLM) - Pasadena
Allan Shay, Pasadena resident
Olden Denham, Pasadena resident
Adrians Bautista, representing BLM - Pasadena
Michael Williams, representing BLM - Pasadena
Heavenly Hughes, representing My TRIBE Rise
Raymond Monge, residence not stated, expressed concerns with the City Attorney/City Prosecutor position, which are held by the same person.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
BEECASSO LIVE BEE REMOVAL INC., FOR STINGING INSECT
AND LIVE BEE REMOVAL IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$365,000 (Public Works Dept.)
CONTRACT AWARD TO ELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC INC.,
FOR LAKE AVENUE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $3,051,251 (Public Works
Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find the contract proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1, and Section 15303, Class 3, and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
(2) Accept the bid dated March 2, 2023 submitted by Elecnor Belco Electric Inc., in response to the plans and specifications for the Lake Avenue Pedestrian Access Improvements project, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $3,051,251, which includes the base contract amount of $2,773,865 and a contingency of $277,386 to provide for any necessary change orders. (Contract No. 32619) Council Minutes205/15/2023
ADOPT RESOLUTION ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY
ACT OF 2017 (SB1) PROJECT LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024
(Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed actions in the agenda report are not "projects" as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21065 and Section 15378(b)(4) and (5) of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, are not subject to environmental review; and
(2) Adopt a resolution approving of the Road Repair and Accountability Act project list for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. (Resolution No.9992)
CONTRACT AWARDS TO GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES
INC.; CITY MANAGEMENT ADVISORS, LLC; TERI BLACK &
COMPANY, LLC AND WBCP INC., FOR EXECUTIVE
RECRUITMENT SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$1,800,000 (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); (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as a result of a competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Gallagher Benefit Services Inc. (Koff & Associates), for Executive Recruitment Sen/ices for a total amount not-to-exceed $270,000 over a three-year term with the option to extend the contract by two optional one-year extension periods. The value of each optional one-year extension period is not- to-exceed $90,000; (Contract No. 32621)
(3) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as a result of a competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with City Management Advisors, LLC (Peckham & McKenney) for Executive Recruitment Services for a total amount not-to-exceed $270,000 over a three-yearterm with the option to extend the contract by two optional one-year extension periods. The value of each optional one-year extension period is not- to-exceed $90,000; (Contract No. 32625)
(4) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as a result of a competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Teri Black & Company, LLC for Executive Recruitment Services for a total amount not-to-exceed $270,000 over a three-year term with the option to extend the contract by two optional one-year extension periods. The value of each optional one-year extension period is not-to-exceed $90,000; and (Contract No. 32622)
(5) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as a result of a competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with WBCP Inc., for Executive Council Minutes305/15/2023
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Recruitment Services for a total amount not-to-exceed $270,000 over a three-year term with the option to extend the contract by two optional one-year extension periods. The value of each optional one- year extension period is not-to-exceed $90,000. (Contract No. 32623)
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
HISTORIC RESOURCES GROUP FOR THE CITYWIDE HISTORIC
CONTEXT STATEMENT AND HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY
PROJECT (Planning Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense
Exemption);
(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 hlistoric Resources Group for the Citywide Historic Context Statement and Historic Resources Survey Project in an amount not-to-exceed $500,000 for a period of three years. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services); and (Contract No. 32620)
(3) Authorize the City Manager to extend the three-year contract for up to two additional one-year periods.
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE: CONTRACT AWARD TO
EMANUELS JONES AND ASSOCIATES FOR STATE
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES
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 for the project;
(2) Approve a five-year contract renewal with Emanuels Jones and Associates for State legislative advocacy services, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028 for an annual contract cost of $69,880 in the first year; $72,580 in the second year; $74,680 in the third year, $75,400 in the fourth year, and $76,000 in year five.
Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services; and (Contract No. 18,785-10)
(3) Exempt the proposed contract from the competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance, pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City's best interest are served.
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RESIGNATIONS,
APPOINTMENTS, &
REAPPOINTMENTS
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REAPPOINTMENT OF ANDREA TOTTEN TO THE
ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY COMMISSION EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2023 (District 1 Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF ALEX JABLONSKI TO THE ARTS AND
CULTURE COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (District 1
Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF RENEE MORGAN-HAMPTON TO THE
CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023
(District 3 Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF DAVID CUTTER TO THE
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2023 (District 3 Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL ANTHONY CULLINS TO THE
NORTHWEST COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (District 3 Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF HARVEY CORDNER TO THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023
(District 4 Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL WARMER TO THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023
(District 5 Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF RAUL IBANEZ TO THE COMMUNITY
POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023
(District 5 Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF IESHA SILER TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL
ADVISORY COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (District 5
Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF CINDY CLARK-SCHNUELLE TO THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1,
2023 (District 5 Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF KATIE YOUNG TO THE HUMAN
RELATIONS COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (District 5 Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF GLORIA MEDEL TO THE HUMAN
SERVICES COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (District 5
Nomination)
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CLAIMS RECEIVED
CONSENT ITEM
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REAPPOINTMENT OF LORENA YEPEZ HERNANDEZ TO THE
NORTHWEST COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (District 5 Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF STEPHANIE NAVA-ANGELES TO THE
NORTHWEST COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 (District 5 Nomination)
Claim No. Claimant
2023-0294 Alexander Aung
2023-0295 PPF OFF 100 WEST
WALNUT STREET LP
2023-0296 Karim Elkhouri
Claim Amount
$ 184.48
10,000.00+
580.49
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, reported one letter in support of the staff recommendation for Item 5 was received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record.
It was moved by Councilmember Masuda, seconded by
Councilmember Hampton, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 1 (Authorization to enter into a contract with Beecasso Live Bee Removal Inc...), which was discussed separately.
Lyon, Madison, AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Jones,
Masuda, Rivas, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Williams
ABSTAIN: None
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
BEECASSO LIVE BEE REMOVAL INC., FOR STINGING INSECT
AND LIVE BEE REMOVAL IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$365,000 (Public Works 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 State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption); and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as the result of a competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Beecasso Live Bee Removal Inc. (Beecasso), for Stinging Insect Removal for a three-year contract not-to-exceed $219,000; and authorize the City Manager to extend the contract for up to two additional one-year terms not-to- exceed an annual amount of $73,000 per year, subject to the approval of the City Manager, for a maximum total contract amount of $365,000 over a maximum contract length of five years.
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Section 1002(F) for contracts for professional services. (Contract No.32626)
In response to Councilmember Hampton concerns regarding the bee population, Tony Olmos, Public Works Director, stated that the Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation included humane live bee removal services. Councilmember Hampton requested a copy of the RFP from staff.
It was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by
Councilmember Masuda, to approve the staff recommendation:
Lyon, Madison, AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Jones,
Masuda, Rivas, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Williams
ABSTAIN: None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: BLOCK 5 MAINTENANCE
ASSESSMENT DISTRICT INCREASE
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to June 5, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.
It was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by
Councilmember Masuda, to continue the public hearing to June 5, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.:
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Jones, Lyon, Madison,
Masuda, Rivas, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Williams
ABSTAIN: None
DESIGNATION OF 420 SOUTH GREENWOOD AVENUE AS A
LANDMARK (Planning Dept.)
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 single-family residents at 420 South Greenwood Avenue meets Criterion C as a landmark pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040.D.2.c because it embodies the distinctive characteristics of a Dutch Colonial Revival style single-family residence of the post-World War I era; Council Minutes705/15/2023
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(3) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 420 South Greenwood Avenue, Pasadena,
California; (Resolution No. 9993)
(4) Authorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 420 South Greenwood 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 March 21, 2023, the Historic Preservation Commission
recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the single-family residence at 420 South Greenwood Avenue as a Landmark under Criterion C of PMC Section 17.62.040.
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, opened the public hearing; reported that the public hearing notice was posted and mailed on May 1, 2023; and that no correspondence was received regarding this item.
It was moved by Councilmember Lyon, seconded by Councilmember Hampton, to close the public hearing:
Lyon, Madison, AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Jones,
Masuda, Rivas, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Williams
ABSTAIN: None
It was moved by Councilmember Lyon, seconded by
Councilmember Hampton, to approve the staff recommendation:
Lyon, Madison, AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Jones,
Masuda, Rivas, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Williams
ABSTAIN: None
FISCAL YEAR 2024 RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE OF TAXES,
FEES, AND CHARGES (Finance Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges); and
(2) After conducting a public hearing on May 22, 2023, adopt the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges.
Matthew Hawkesworth, Director of Finance, introduced the agenda item, and responded to questions.
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Jill Shook, Pasadena, representing Making Housing and
Community Happen, spoke on Pasadena's Second Unit ADU
Program, advocated for reducing the ADD fees (e.g., permit fees) to make it a less expensive process and incentivize more affordable ADD housing.
Councilmember Hampton asked that staff bring forward the ADD fees as part of the ADD discussion at the Economic Development and Technology Committee meeting, including information on the Construction and Demolition (C&D) fees. Finance Director Hawkesworth clarified that the requested information would be provided as part of the General Fee Schedule review, since the current discussion is on the Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by Councilmember Masuda, to approve the staff
recommendation, with the notation that final approval/adoption of the Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges would occur after a public hearing is conducted on this item on May 22, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.:
Lyon, Madison, AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Jones,
Masuda, Rivas, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Williams
ABSTAIN: None
Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 4, CHAPTER 100,
SECTION 4.100.020 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
REFLECT 2020 CHARTER AMENDMENT PERTAINING TO
ANNUAL LIGHT AND POWER FUND TRANSFER" (Introduced by
Councilmember Hampton) (Ordinance No. 7412)
The above ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Jones, Lyon, Madison,
Masuda, Rivas, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Williams
ABSTAIN: None
PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW OF A 95-ROOM
RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY AT 825-861 EAST WALNUT
STREET (Planning Dept.)
Recommendation: The agenda report is intended to provide information to the City Council; no action is required.
It was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by
Councilmember Rivas, to receive and file the report:
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ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
Lyon, Madison, AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Jones,
Masuda, Rivas, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT; Vice Mayor Williams
ABSTAIN: None
On order of the Mayor, the regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 7:07 p.m., in memory of Robert Joseph Adanto. ',f
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