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PUBLIC COMMENT
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES PARA COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JULY 10, 2023
Public Meeting: 5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
PUBLIC MEETING – 5:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public comment will be limited to a total of
20 minutes
at
the beginning of the meeting and will continue at the conclusion of the meeting, if necessary. Comments are limited to
3 minutes
each, and the Mayor may limit this time if reasonable under the circumstances.
The City Council may not discuss or take action on issues not on the meeting agenda, except that members of the City Council or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising public testimony rights (Government Code Section 54954.2).
CONSENT CALENDAR
(The Consent Calendar consists of routine items which will be approved by one motion and one vote unless removed for separate discussion. There will be one opportunity for public comment on all consent items. Comments are limited to 3 minutes each, and the Mayor may limit this time if reasonable under the circumstances.)
City Manager/Executive
Director
1. CONTRACT AWARD TO
TORO ENTERPRISES
INC.,
FOR ANNUAL CITYWIDE STREET
RESURFACING
AND ADA IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM,
FISCAL YEAR 2023 AND FISCAL YEAR 2024 COMBINED FOR
AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $8
,877,539
(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 May 18, 2023, submitted by Toro
Enterprises Inc., in response to the plans and specifications for Annual Citywide Street Resurfacing and ADA Improvement Program, FY2023 and FY2024, reject all other
bids received, and authorize
the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not -
to
-
exceed
$8,877,539, which includes the base contract amount and a contingency of $422,740 to provide for any necessary change orders.
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
2. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION FOR THE RECREATIONAL
TRAILS PROGRAM (RTP) GRANT FOR THE ARROYO CRITICAL LINKAGES PROJECT (PRCS Dept.)
Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Sections 15301, Existing Facilities, 15304 Minor Alterations to Land, and
15311 Accessory Structures, and that there are no features that distinguish the project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances;
(2)
Adopt a resolution authorizing the City submit a grant application for the Recreational Trails Program in the amount of $500,000 for the planning and construction of the One Arroyo Critical Linkages Project; and (3)
Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve any documents in connection with the RTP grant application or, in the event that the City receives an award, any RTP grant contract documents that may be required by the State of California.
RESOLUTION
3. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF PASADENA, SAN GABRIEL VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, 17 PUBLIC AGENCIES AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY
FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT FOR
ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COORDINATED INTEGRATED
MONITORING AND THE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS FOR
THE UPPER LOS ANGELES RIVER
WATERSHED FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $244,588
(Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) proposed in the agenda report to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Title 14 Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8, actions taken by regulatory agencies to
assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment; and
(2)
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between City of Pasadena, San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG), 17 other public agencies and Los Angeles County Flood Control
Division (LACFCD) regarding the
administration and cost sharing for implementing the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP) and the Watershed Management Program (WMP) for the Upper Los Angeles River (ULAR)
Watershed Management Area (WMA)
for an amount not-to-exceed $244,588.
ATTACHMENT A
4. AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER WITH TOTER, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF 7,000
ROTATIONAL MOLDED AUTOMATED REFUSE CONTAINERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO- EXCEED $375,000
FOR ONE YEAR
(Public Works
Dept.)
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 15061(b)(3) “Common-Sense” exemption; and
(2)
Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Toter,
LLC for the purchase of 7,000 rotational molded automated refuse containers for an amount not-to-exceed $375,000 as 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.
5. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SWIFT LEE OFFICE INC., FOR
PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AIR
OPERATIONS AIRCRAFT
HANGAR FOR AN AMOUNT
NOT-TO-EXCEED $232,500
(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) in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15061(b)(3), the
“Common-Sense”
exemption that CEQA applies
only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant 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 Swift Lee Office Inc., for Professional Architectural and
Design Services for the
Pasadena Police Department Air Operations Aircraft Hangar in an amount not-to-exceed $
232,500
,
which includes the base contract amount of $
202,175
and a contingency of $
30,325
to provide for any
necessary change orders.
Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (Contracts for Professional or Unique Services).
ATTACHMENT A
6. CONTRACT AWARD TO MLC CONSTRUCTORS INC., FOR
A PREFABRICATED
STORAGE BUILDING
AT FIRE STATION 33 FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $
498,190
(Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find the contract proposed
in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15311, Class 11 –
Accessory
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)
Accept the bid
dated
April 20
,
2023, submitted by MLC Constructors Inc., in response to the plans
and
specifications
for the Fire Station 33 Prefabricated
Storage Building
project
, reject all
other bids received, and authorize the
City Manager to enter into
a
contract for an amount not
-
to
-
exceed
$498,190,
which includes the base contract amount of $452,900
and a contingency of $45,290
to provide for any
necessary change orders.
7. AUTORIZATION TO AMEND PURCHASE ORDER NO. 1231124 WITH WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN INC., TO INCREASE AMOUNT BY $68,000 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $301,662 FOR THE
LEASE OF
MODULAR TRAILERS FOR TEMPORARY
RELOCATION OF FIRE STATION 31
(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) in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15061(b)(3), the “Common-Sense”
exemption that CEQA applies
only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment;
(2)
Authorize the City Manager to amend Purchase Order No.
1231124 with Williams Scotsman Inc., to increase amount by $68,000 for a total amount not-to-exceed $301,662 for the lease of modular trailers for temporary
relocation of Fire Station 31;
and
(3)
To the extent this transaction could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, grant the proposed contract amendment with Williams Scotsman Inc., 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 where the best interests of the City are served and City Charter Section
1002(C), contracts for labor,
material, supplies, or services available from only one vendor.
8. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN CITY’S RIGHT-OF-WAY ON NORTH
ALTADENA
DRIVE AND EAST WASHINGTON
BOULEVARD WITH THE CITY’S SHARE AMOUNT ESTIMATED AT $880,000 (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)
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Los Angeles County Department of Public Works for financial responsibilities within City’s right-of-way for the street improvements on North Altadena Drive and East Washington Boulevard with a
City’s share amount estimated at $880,000.
ATTACHMENT A
9. AUTHORIZATION TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT TO
PROVIDE INMATE MEALS FOR THE PASADENA CITY JAIL
(Police Dept.)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the project
proposed in the agenda report is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the
“Common-Sense”
exemption
that CEQA applies only to projects
that
may have an effect on the
environment
;
(2)
Authorize the
issuance of a five-year contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor,
materials, supplies or services in an amount not-to-exceed $125,000; and (3)
Grant the
proposed contract an exemption for the competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance, pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts with other
governmental agencies and
contracts for which the City’s best interests are served.
10. REJECTION OF BIDS FOR ALKEBU-LAN CULTURAL CENTER RESTROOM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find the action proposed in the agenda report to be
categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15061(b)(3), the “Common-Sense”
exemption that CEQA applies
only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment
;
and
(2)
Reject sole bid received on May 11, 2023, in response to the Notice Inviting Bids for the Alkebu-Lan Cultural Center Restroom Improvement project.
City Council
11. RESIGNATIONS, APPOINTMENTS, & REAPPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENT OF CAROL POTTER TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (District 1
Nomination)
APPOINTMENT OF
ALICIA DHANIFU TO THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (District 1
Nomination)
APPOINTMENT OF HEATHER ROBB TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION (At Large
Nomination/District 3)
City Attorney
12. AUTHORIZATION AMEND CITY CONTRACT NO. 32286 WITH RICHARD ROSENTHAL, PHD FOR
INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR SERVICES, TO INCREASE THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $150,000, AND
TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM BY
1 YEAR
Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the
proposed action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines,
and as such, no environmental
document pursuant to CEQA is required;
(2)
Authorize the
City Attorney to amend city contract no.32286 with Richard Rosenthal, PhD for independent police auditor services, to increase the contract amount by $150,000, and to extend the contract term by one year: and (3)
To the extent
this could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, it is recommended that the City Council grant the contract an exemption pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code
(PMC) Section 4.08.049(B),
contracts for which the City’s best interests are served.
Advisory Bodies
13. LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES FOOTBALL CLUB FOR ONE (1) SOCCER MATCH TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 11, 2023
Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Acknowledge that the Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC) Board of Directors found 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 Code (PMC) Section 3.32.270.A to authorize the RBOC to host displacement event number 25 for 2023.
City Clerk/Secretar
14a.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
June 5, 2023
City Council
June 5, 2023
Successor Agency to the Pasadena
Community Development Commission
June 12, 2023
City Council
June 12, 2023
Successor Agency to the Pasadena
Community Development Commission
June 19, 2023
City Council
June 19, 2023
Successor Agency to the Pasadena
Community Development Commission
June 26, 2023
City Council
June 26, 2023
Successor Agency to the Pasadena
Community Development Commission
July 3, 2023
City Council
July 3, 2023
Successor Agency to the Pasadena
Community Development Commission
14b.
RECEIVE AND
FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA
Claim No.
Claimant
Claim Amount
2023-0310
Traenae Latasha Jackson
$
25,000.00+
2023-0311
Avery Davis
25,000.00+
2023-0312
Andrew Chester
Not Stated
2023-0313
Amanda Ashley D-Alfonso
1,000.00
2023-0314
Wilma Lillian Plati
25,000.00+
2023-0315
Mireille Hamparian
500.00
2023-0316
Hamilton Metalcraft Inc.
9,977.00
2023-0317
Brian Rattliff
500.00
2023-0318
Mercury Insurance Company as subrogee of Otto
Marroquin
3,924.53
2023-0319
Teresa Dang
9,375.00
2023-0320
Malverick David
1,000.00
2023-0321
William Urban
1,123.00
2023-0322
Michael White
Not stated
2023-0323
Michael White
Not stated
2024-0001
JoMarie Jennings
25,000.00+
2024-0002
Devin M. Harmon
25,000.00+
2024-0003
Rubin Rezneck
10,000.00+
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
MULTIPLE AGENDA ITEM COMMENT
(There will be one opportunity for public comment for those speakers who wish to
speak
on more than one item of business on the agenda, excluding public hearings.
Comments are limited to 3 minutes each, and the Mayor may limit this time if reasonable under the circumstances.)
OLD BUSINESS:
None
REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Economic Development and Technology Committee
Finance Committee
Legislative Policy Committee
Municipal Services Committee
Public Safety Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
City Manager
City Council
City
Attorney
City
Advisory Bodies
15. BROOKSIDE GOLF COURSE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Adopt the Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Brookside Golf Course Improvement Project, and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination within five days; and
(2)
Grant financial
assistance of up to a $1,000,000 loan to the Rose Bowl Operating Company towards further development of the Brookside Golf Course Improvement Project.
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT C
CORRESPONDENCE
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
CORRESPONDENCE PART 2
POWERPOINT
- PRESENTED AT MEETING
ORDINANCES
First Reading
:
Second Reading
:
16. Adopt “AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF PASADENA EXTENDING CERTAIN LAND USE RELATED DEADLINES FOR
ENTITLEMENTS GRANTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH
Title 17 (Zoning
Code)
and Title 16 (Subdivisions)
”
(Introduced by Councilmember Hampton)
ORDINANCE
INFORMATION ITEM
BRIEF REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES/REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
CLOSED SESSION
A.
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(2): One potential case
B.
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (two cases)
Name of Cases: DC Lake Holdings, LLC v. City of
Pasadena
First case number: LASC Case No.: 19STCP04588
Second case number: LASC Case No.: 22STCP04461
ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
(Chair Tyron Hampton, Steve Madison, Jess Rivas, Jason Lyon) Meets the third
Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2
nd
floor)
July
18, 2023
August 15, 2023 (To Be Cancelled)
August 24, 2023 (Special Meeting to Commence at 4:30
p.m.)
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(Chair Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Tyron Hampton, Felicia Williams) Meets the second and
fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m., 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2
nd
floor)
July 10, 2023 (To Be Cancelled)
July 24, 2023 (Special Meeting to Commence at 3:00 p.m.) August 14, 2023 (To Be
Cancelled)
LEGISLATIVE
POLICY COMMITTEE
(Chair Steve Madison, Jason Lyon, Gene Masuda, Jess Rivas) Meets the first
Tuesday of each month at 4:30 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (Council Chamber, 2
nd
Floor)
August
1, 2023
September 5, 2023
October 3, 2023
MUNICIPAL
SERVICES COMMITTEE
(Chair Felicia Williams, Tyron Hampton, Justin Jones, Jason Lyon) Meets the second and fourth
Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (Council Chamber, 2
nd
Floor)
July 11, 2023 (To Be Cancelled)
July 25, 2023
August 8, 2023 (To Be
Cancelled)
PUBLIC SAFETY
COMMITTEE
(Chair Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Tyron Hampton, Justin Jones, Steve Madison) Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m.,
Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room
S249 (Council Chamber, 2
nd
Floor)
July 19, 2023
August 16, 2023
September 20, 2023
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
July 17, 2023
July 24, 2023
July 31, 2023
August 7, 2023 (To be cancelled)
August 14, 2023 (To be cancelled)
August 21, 2023
August 28, 2023
September 4, 2023 (To be cancelled)
September 11, 2023
September 18, 2023
September 25, 2023 (To be cancelled)
October 2, 2023
October 9, 2023 (To be cancelled)
October 16, 2023
October 23, 2023
October 30, 2023
November 6, 2023
November 13, 2023
November 20, 2023
November 27, 2023 (To be cancelled)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS
:
None
scheduled at this time.
COMMISSION VACANCIES