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PUBLIC COMMENT
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES PARA COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Dinner Recess: 4:30 P.M.
Public Meeting: 5:30 P.M.
Public Hearing: 5:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
DINNER RECESS
– 4:30 P.M.
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).
SPECIAL ITEM
A.
UPDATE ON THE WORK OF THE TRANSITION TEAM AND
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR THE 2022 CITY OF PASADENA EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT POLICY Recommendation
:
This report is intended to provide information to the City Council; no action is required.
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT C
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. AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 32185
WITH DANIEL DAVIDSON WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR HOMELESS COUNT CONSULTING
SERVICES
(Housing Dept.)
Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the
recommended actions in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061(b)(3), the “Common-Sense” exemption that
CEQA only applies to projects
that may have an effect on the environment;
(2)
Authorize the
City Manager to amend Contract No. 32185 with Dan Davidson to increase the total contract value by $16,560 for a not-to-exceed amount of $46,560 for consulting services associated with the 2024 Point-in
Time Homeless Count;
(3)
Authorize the
City Manager to further amend Contract No. 32185 to increase the total contract value by an additional $16,560 for a revised not-to-exceed total of $63,120 and extend the term through June 30, 2025 for
consulting services associated
with the 2025 Point-in-Time Homeless Count;
(4)
Authorize the City Manager to
further amend Contract No. 32185 to increase the total contract value by an additional $16,560, for a revised not-to-exceed total of $79,680 and extend the term through June 30, 2026 for
consulting services associated with the 2026 Point-in-Time Homeless Count; and (5)
To the extent these contract amendments could be
considered separate procurements subject to the Competitive Bidding and Competitive Selection process, grant an exemption from the Competitive Selection process
pursuant to Pasadena Municipal
Code (PMC) 4.08.409(B), contracts for which the City’s best interest are served; it is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) based on contracts professional or
unique services.
TPA
2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO TWO
CONTRACTS WITH SMARTRISE ELEVATOR SERVICE INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $2,142,142 FOR ELEVATOR MODERNIZATION AND
MAINTENANCE IN SIX CITY-OWNED
GARAGES
(Transportation
Dept.)
Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that
the recommended actions in the agenda report
are exempt from
the
California
Environmental
Quality
Act (CEQA)
pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section
15061(b)(3), the “Common-Sense” exemption that
CEQA only applies to projects
which may have an effect on the environment;
(2)
Accept the bid
dated September 12, 2023, submitted by Smartrise Elevator in response to the specifications for elevator modernization in six City-owned garages, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract for
elevator modernization for a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,042,782, which includes a fifteen percent contingency; and
(3)
Accept the bid
dated September 12, 2023, submitted by Smartrise Elevator in response to the specifications for elevator modernization in six City-owned garages, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager
to enter into a five-year
contract for elevator maintenance for a total not-to-exceed amount of $99,360, which includes a fifteen percent contingency.
3. AUTHORIZATION TO
ENTER INTO A SERVICE CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $219,468 WITH ARGO CHEMICAL INC.,
TO FURNISH AND DELIVER AMMONIUM HYDROXIDE FOR THE GLENARM POWER PLANT
(Water and Power 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”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1 – Existing Facilities), and that
there are no features that
distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and as such, there are no unusual circumstances; and
(2)
A
ccept the bid dated August 14, 2023, submitted by
Argo Chemical Inc., in response to
Specification for Furnishing and Delivering of Ammonium Hydroxide for Glenarm Power Plant (“Plant”); reject all other bids received; and authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract with Argo Chemical Inc., for a period of five years or not to exceed $156,764, whichever comes first, with two optional one-year extensions of $31,352 for each year, subject to
approval by the City Manager;
for a total value of $219,468.
4. AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT AWARD FOR SECURITY
GUARD SERVICES FOR CALTRANS PROPERTIES WITH AMERICAN GLOBAL SECURITY INC., FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $237,500
(Housing
Dept.)
Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the
recommended 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” exemption that
CEQA only applies to projects
that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2)
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a
professional services contract, and to execute all related documents and amendments, with American Global Security Inc., for an amount not-to-exceed $237,500. Proposed contract
term is monthly for up to one
(1) year. Contract is recommended as the result of a competitive selection process as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code; competitive price bidding is not required pursuant
to City Charter Section 1002(F)
(contracts for professional or unique services).
ATTACHMENT A
TPA
5. AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT AWARD FOR PROPERTY
INSPECTION SERVICES WITH SCOTLAND YARD HOME INSPECTIONS FOR INSPECTION OF
CALTRANS PROPERTIES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-
EXCEED $262,500
(Housing Dept.)
Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the
recommended actions in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act
("CEQA")
pursuant
to
State
CEQA
Guidelines
per
Section
15061(b)(3), the “Common-Sense” exemption
that CEQA only applies to
projects that may have an effect on the environment; and (2)
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a
professional services contract, and to execute all related documents and amendments, with Scotland Yard Home Inspections for an amount not-to-exceed $262,500. Proposed
contract is for a six-month
contract term. Contract is recommended as the result of a competitive selection process as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code; competitive price bidding is not required
pursuant to City Charter
Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services).
ATTACHMENT A
TPA
6. AUTHORIZE THREE CONTRACT AWARDS FOR BROKER
LISTING SERVICES FOR CALTRANS PROPERTIES WITH: 1) COMPASS (FORMERLY DEASY PENNER PODLEY), 2) BEAUTIFUL PASADENA HOMES
INC., DBA DAVE KNIGHT REAL
ESTATE TEAM, AND 3) SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL FOR A COMBINED TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,387,260
(Housing Dept.)
Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the
recommended actions in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act
("CEQA")
pursuant
to
State
CEQA
Guidelines
per
Section
15061(b)(3), the “Common-Sense” exemption
that CEQA only applies to
projects that may have an effect on the environment;
(2)
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a
professional service contract and to execute all related documents and amendments, with Compass (Formerly Deasy Penner Podley) to provide broker listing services for the
marketing, listing, and sale of
five (5) residential properties for a one-year term. The total contract amount is not-to-exceed $462,420. Contract is recommended as the result of a competitive selection process as specified by
Section 4.08.047 of the
Pasadena Municipal Code; competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services); (3)
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a
professional service contract and to execute all related documents and amendments, with Beautiful Pasadena Homes Inc., DBA the Dave Knight Real Estate Team to provide
broker listing services for the
marketing, listing, and sale of up to five (5) residential properties for a one-year term. The total contract amount is not-to-exceed $462,420. Contract is recommended as the result of a competitive
selection process as specified
by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code; competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services);
(4)
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a
professional service contract and to execute all related documents and amendments, with Sotheby’s International Realty to provide broker listing services for the marketing, listing,
and sale of five (5)
residential properties for a one-year term. The total contract amount is not-to-exceed $462,420. Contract is recommended as the result of a competitive selection process as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code;
competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services); and (5)
Authorize the City
Manager or his designee to enter into any amendments to the contracts as may be necessary to effectuate the transactions, including increases in the contract amount that may result from increases in the
market sale prices of the
properties.
REVISED
ATTACHMENT A
TPA
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
City Council
City Attorney
City Clerk/Secretary
7a.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 2, 2023
City Council
October 2, 2023
Successor Agency to the Pasadena
Community Development Commission
October 9, 2023
City Council
October 9, 2023
Successor Agency to the Pasadena
Community Development Commission
7b.
RECEIVE AND
FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA
Claim No.
Claimant
Claim Amount
2024-0087
Keon Prewitt
$
3,260.00
2024-0088
Hook Up Towing
720.00
2024-0089
Hakop Jack Aivazian
4,995.63
2024-0090
Sonia Elizabeth Martinez
450.00
2024-0091
Eleanor Dote
25,000.00+
OLD BUSINESS:
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
(Comments are limited to 3 minutes each, and the Mayor may limit this time if reasonable under the circumstances. There will be one opportunity for public comment for those speakers who wish to speak on more than one public hearing.)
8. DESIGNATION OF THE PRIMARY RESIDENCE AT 656 SOUTH OAK KNOLL 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 primary residence at 656 South Oak Knoll 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 Vernacular Hipped Cottage architectural style;
(3)
Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 656 South Oak Knoll Avenue, Pasadena, California;
(4)
Authorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 656 South Oak Knoll 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 August 15, 2023, the Historic
Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the primary residence at 656 South Oak Knoll Avenue as a Landmark under Criterion C of PMC Section 17.62.040.D.2.
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT C
ATTACHMENT D
ATTACHMENT E
RESOLUTION
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
9. DESIGNATION OF THE LANGFORD RESIDENCE AT 627 SOUTH EUCLID 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 Langford Residence at 627 South Euclid 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 Queen Anne architectural style;
(3)
Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 627 South Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, California;
(4)
Authorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 627 South Euclid 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 August 15, 2023, the Historic
Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the Langford Residence at 627 South Euclid Avenue as a Landmark under Criterion C of PMC Section 17.62.040.D.2.
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ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT C
ATTACHMENT D
ATTACHMENT E
RESOLUTION
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
10. DESIGNATION OF THE RESIDENCE AT 701 WEST HOLLY STREET 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 State CEQA Guidelines 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 residence at 701 West Holly Street 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 French
Norman architectural style and represents the work of locally significant architectural firm Postle & Postle;
(3)
Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 701 West Holly Street, Pasadena, California;
(4)
Authorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 701 West Holly Street, 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 September 5, 2023, the Historic
Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the residence at 701 West Holly Street as a Landmark under Criterion C of PMC Section 17.62.040.D.2.
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT
C
ATTACHMENT D
ATTACHMENT E
RESOLUTION
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
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.)
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
11. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ALLEGRA CONSULTING INC., FOR THE CITYWIDE HISTORIC REPORT ON THE 710
DISPLACEMENT PLANNING
PROJECT
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 the result of a
competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Allegra Consulting Inc.,
for the SR 710 Northern
Stub Project in an amount
not-to-exceed
$200,000 f
or
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
(3)
Authorize the
City Manager to extend the three-year contract for up to two additional one-year periods.
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ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT C
POWERPOINT
- PRESENTED AT MEETING
City Council
City Attorney
ORDINANCES
First
Reading
: None
Second Reading
:
None
INFORMATION ITEM:
None
BRIEF REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES/REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
CLOSED SESSION
A.
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND COMPENSATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Employee Title and Unrepresented Employee: City Manager City Representative: Victor M. Gordo
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)
November 14, 2023 (Special Meeting to Commence at
5:30 p.m.)
November 21, 2023 (To Be Cancelled)
December 12, 2023 (Special Meeting to Commence at
5:30 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)
November 13, 2023 (Special Meeting to Commence at
3:00 p.m.)
November 27, 2023 (To be Cancelled)
December 11, 2023
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)
November 7, 2023
December 5, 2023
January 2, 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)
November 14, 2023
November 28, 2023 (To Be Cancelled)
December 12, 2023
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)
November 15, 2023
December 20, 2023
January 17, 2024
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
November 6, 2023
November 13, 2023
November 20, 2023
November 27, 2023 (To be cancelled)
December 4, 2023
December 11, 2023
December 18. 2023 (To be cancelled)
December 25, 2023 (To be cancelled)
January 1, 2024 (To be cancelled)
January 8, 2024
January 15, 2024 (To be cancelled)
January 22, 2024
January 29, 2024
February 5, 2024
February 12, 2024 (To be cancelled)
February 19, 2024 (To be cancelled)
February 26, 2024
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS
:
None scheduled at this time
COMMISSION VACANCIES