AGENDA LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE NOVEMBER 29, 2023
PUBLIC MEETING 4:30 P.M. MEMBERS Steve Madison, Chair, District 6 Gene Masuda, District 4 Jess Rivas, District 5 Jason Lyon, District 7 STAFF Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary MISSION STATEMENT The City of Pasadena is dedicated to delivering exemplary municipal services, responsive to our entire community and consistent with our history, culture and unique character. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices are available from the City Clerk’s Office with a 24-hour advance notice. Please call (626) 744-4124 to request use of a listening device.
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SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Public Meeting: 4:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
PUBLIC MEETING - 4:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT – LIMITED TO ITEMS ON THIS SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA AND WILL BE HEARD AT THE TIME THE ITEM IS
CONSIDERED
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 10, 2023 – Regular Meeting*
June 6, 2023 – Regular Meeting*
July 4, 2023 – Cancelled Meeting*
August 1, 2023 – Regular Meeting*
NEW BUSINESS
1. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS TO SUBMIT TWO CHARTER AMENDMENT BALLOT MEASURES TO VOTERS AT THE MARCH 5, 2024 PRIMARY
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO: 1) CODIFY CLERICAL CHANGES TO VARIOUS
SECTIONS IN THE CITY CHARTER AND UPDATE THE ACCOUNTING
METHODS RELATED TO THE TRANSFER FROM THE POWER FUND TO
THE GENERAL FUND; AND 2) TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES TO
ARTICLE X RELATED TO CONTRACTS, PURCHASES, AND
SETTLEMENT/CLAIMS; AND ADDITIONAL CONTRACT SELECTION AND
PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS
2. DRAFT LANGUAGE FOR ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
INFORMATION ONLY
3. BRIEFING BY DAVID JONES AND KYRA EMANUELS ROSS ON STATE
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
4. BRIEFING BY CHRIS GIGLIO ON FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
5. PAST AGENDAS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS*
a. Accessibility and Disability Commission – November 28, 2023 b. Arts & Culture Commission – November 8, 2023
c. Design Commission – November 14, 2023
d. Deferred Compensation Committee – November 7, 2023
e. Environmental Advisory Commission – November 14, 2023 f. Fire & Police Retirement System – November 15, 2023
g. Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee
h. Human Relations Commission – November 7, 2023
i. Human Services Commission – November 8, 2023
j. Library Commission – November 15, 2023
k. Pasadena Rental Housing Board – November 15, 2023
l. Planning Commission – November 8, 2023
m. Reconnecting Communities 710 Advisory Group – November 15.2023 n. Senior Commission – November 14, 2023
ADJOURN
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 10, 2023 – Regular Meeting*
June 6, 2023 – Regular Meeting*
July 4, 2023 – Cancelled Meeting
August 1, 2023 – Regular Meeting*
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CITY OF PASADENA
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER – ROOM S249
MAY 10, 2023
SPECIAL MEETING
OPENING The Chair called the special meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee to order at 4:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
Chair Steve Madison
Councilmember Gene Masuda
Councilmember Jess Rivas
Councilmember Jason Lyon
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Michele Beal Bagneris, City Attorney/City Prosecutor
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk
Jennifer Paige, Director of Planning and Community Development Matt Hawkesworth, Director of Finance
Tim McDonald, Acting Director of Libraries and Information Services Tim Wellman, Chief Assistant City Prosecutor
Jennifer Guess, Legislative Affairs Manager
Arlene Gallardo, Risk and Insurance Administrator
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary
NEW BUSINESS
CONTRACT AWARD TO EMANUELS JONES AND ASSOCIATES
FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager, introduced the item, provided a PowerPoint presentation, and responded to questions.
In response to Councilmember Rivas’ inquiry related to the staff recommendation to exempt the proposed contract from the competitive selection process, Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney, clarified that the recommendation for the exemption is due to a direct award serving the best interest of the city.
Chair Madison spoke in supportive of the contract due to the high level of service that is provided by Emanuels Jones and Associates and the importance of continuity when working in legislative advocacy.
Motion: Following discussion, i t was moved by Councilmember Masuda, seconded by Councilmember Lyon , to approve the staff
recommendation, and forward the item to the City Council for consideration. (Motion Unanimously carried) (Absent: None)
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DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF SB 252 (GONZALEZ); PUBLIC
RETIREMENT SYSTEMS; FOSSIL FUELS; DIVESTMENT
Jennifer Guess, Legislative Affairs Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the item, and responded to questions.
Motion: Following a brief discussion, i t was moved by Councilmember Rivas, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to support the California Senate Bill 252 (Gonzalez): Public Retirement Systems Fossil Fuels Divestment, and forward the item to the City Council for consideration. ( Motion Unanimously carried) (Absent: None)
DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF AJR 1 (HOLDEN); REPUBLIC OF
ARTSAKH
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager, summarized the staff memorandum as part of her oral presentation, and responded to questions.
Motion: Following a brief discussion, it was moved by Councilmembe r Lyon, seconded by Councilmember Masuda, to support the joint resolution AJR 1: Relative to the Republic of Artsakh, and forward the item to the City Council for consideration. ( Motion Unanimously carried ) (Absent:
None)
BUDGET WORKSHOP – FY 2024 RECOMMENDED OPERATING
BUDGET:
a. LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Tim McDonald, Acting Director of Libraries and Information Services, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the department’s accomplishments in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 and FY 2024 workplan, and responded to questions.
Councilmember Lyon asked staff to consider during the design and programming phase of the Central Library for future uses, including providing homelessness individuals in the community the use of a kitchen or showers.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
b. CITY CLERK’S OFFICE
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the department’s accomplishments in FY 2023, FY 2024 workplan, and responded to questions.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed
c. PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Jennifer Paige, Director of Planning and Community Development, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the department’s 03 05/10/2023
accomplishments in FY 2023 and, FY 2024 workplan, and responded to questions.
Councilmember Lyon asked staff to conduct outreach and/or marketing to the public to provide information on the Permit Center’s permitting improvements that include a faster permit process and online availability.
Chair Madison emphasized the importance of using city employees who are familiar with the City’s design and land-use regulations, instead of contracted plan checkers ; and suggested staff develop a n easy application process for residents who own electric vehicles to apply for permits to install higher voltage charging stations.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
d. CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Michele Beal Bagneris, City Attorney/City Prosecutor , presented a PowerPoint presentation on the department’s accomplishments in FY 2023, and FY 2024 workplan, and responded to questions.
Arlene Gallardo, Risk and Insurance Administrator, provided information on the FY 2023 excess general liability insurance premium, and responded to questions.
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney, provided information on the volume of civil cases the city litigates, the density of cases due to e - discovery, and responded to questions from the committee.
Councilmember Lyon asked staff to provide information on the increasing insurance premiums to determine if the increases are the result of market-based factors or the City’s risk profile shifting over time.
Chair Madison suggested that the Prosecution Division staff communicate with the Community Police Oversight Commission and Independent Police Auditor on best practices when the commission is interested in specific cases that are in progress with the City Attorney’s Office.
Tim Wellman, Chief Assistant City Prosecutor, provided information on the Homeless Court, and responded to questions from the committee.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
e. CITY COUNCIL
Matt Hawkesworth, Director of Finance, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the department’s accomplishments in FY 2023 and FY 2024 workplan, and responded to questions.
Following discussion, the committee requested staff provide information on the cost associated with City Council district mailers (i.e., postcards, 04 05/10/2023
flyers) and provide a monthly or quarterly report on expenditures per each City Council office.
Chair Madison suggested that the City Attorney’s Office provide a refresher training to the City Council on mailings to ensure compliance with the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
INFORMATION ONLY
BRIEFING BY DAVID JONES AND KYRA EMANUELS ROSS ON
STATE LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
Kyra Emanuels Ross and David Jones, State Legislative advocates for the City, provided information on the state and local legislative matters listed below, and responded to questions:
• Update on the May 2023 revision to the State budget;
• Information on various introduction of bills, including bills related to:
o SB-423, Extends and strengths SB-35, which streamlines and accelerates housing permits in areas that underperform their housing targets
o SB-4, Affordable Housing on Faith Lands Act
o AB-1486, Surplus lands; and
o AB-955, Controlled substances
Following discussion and on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
BRIEFING BY CHRIS GIGLIO ON FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE
MATTERS
Chris Giglio, Federal Legislative advocate for the City, provided information on the federal legislative matters listed below , and responded to questions:
• Update on the Federal budget;
• Update on Senator Feinstein’s return to Washington D.C. after an extended absence due to illness; and
• Update and discussion on the national debt limit.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
PAST AGENDAS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
a. Accessibility and Disability Commission – March 28, 2023 b. Arts & Culture Commission – March 8, 2023
c. Design Commission – March 14, 2023, March 28, 2023
d. Fire & Police Retirement System – March 15, 2023
e. Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee – March 28, 2023
f. Historic Preservation Commission – March 7, 2023, March 21, 2023
g. Human Relations Commission – February 7, 2023, March 7, 2023 h. Human Services Commission – March 8, 2023
i. Northwest Commission – March 14, 2023
j. Planning Commission – March 22, 2023
k. Recreation and Parks Commission – March 7, 2023
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l. Senior Commission – March 14, 2023
m. South Lake Parking Place Commission – March 23, 2023 n. Transportation Advisory Commission – March 23, 2023
Following a brief discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
REQUESTS FOR FUTURE
AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Rivas asked staff to provide information on the Brown Act, including updates at a future Committee meeting.
Councilmember Lyon asked staff to agendize the consideration of a comprehensive nondiscrimination ordinance related to provisions in the City on contracting, employment, and housing at a future Committee meeting.
ADJOURNMENT On the order of the Chair, the special meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee was adjourned at 6:57 p.m.
ATTEST:
____________________
Tamer Sabha
Recording Secretary
_________________________________
Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee
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CITY OF PASADENA
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER – ROOM S249
JUNE 6, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
OPENING Acting Chair Masuda called the regular meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee to order at 4:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
Chair Steve Madison (Absent)
Councilmember Gene Masuda (Acting Chair)
Councilmember Jess Rivas
Councilmember Jason Lyon
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Jennifer Guess, Legislative Affairs Manager
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary
INFORMATION ONLY
BRIEFING BY DAVID JONES AND KYRA EMANUELS ROSS ON
STATE LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
Kyra Emanuels Ross and David Jones, State Legislative advocates for the City, provided an update on state and local legislative matters listed below and responded to questions:
• State budget and Governor Newsom’s infrastructure permitting reform package; and
• Legislative bills being monitored, including:
o SB-423, Extends and strengths SB-35, which streamlines and accelerates housing permits in areas that
underperform their housing targets;
o SB-4, Affordable Housing on Faith Lands Act;
o AB-1486, Surplus lands;
o AB-1637, Local government: Internet websites and email addresses;
o SB-96, Historic Venue Restoration and Resiliency Act ; and
o SB-252, Public retirement systems: fossil fuels
divestment
.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
BRIEFING BY CHRIS GIGLIO ON FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE
MATTERS
Chris Giglio, Federal Legislative advocate for the City, provided an update on federal legislative matters listed below and responded to questions:
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• Debt limit deal between Congress and President Biden; and • Information on the action and discussion of the United States Congress related to policies and annual federal budget
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
2021 REPORT ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN PASADENA
Beverley Morgan-Sandoz, Immediate Past Chair of the Commission on the Status of Women, provided introductory comments , Eleanor Siebert, Ph.D, Professor Emerita and Former Provost of Mount Saint Mary’s University, and Maura Harrington Roggero, Commission er on the Status of Women Commission, presented a PowerPoint providing information on: a snapshot of Pasadena Women, Workforce Participation of Women, Women in Leadership Positions, Pasadena Women in Local Government, the impacts of COVID -19 on women, long-term challenges, and recommendations; with all responding to questions.
Councilmember Rivas spoke in support of the Commission of the Status of Women’s annual “ Herstory” event to encourage women to run for elected office at the local level; and made the following suggestions related to the Status of Women Commission’s report recommendations:
• Workforce Participation by Women; Recommendation 3: Asked staff to include salary information in the Equal Opportunity in Employment Annual Report published by the City; and
• Long-Term Challenges: Homelessness and Domestic Violence; Recommendation 8 : Recommended that the commission
contact the Police Department to discuss their data collection system.
Councilmember Lyon suggested that the commission research barriers to entry in elected office, including the power of incumbency as a structural barrier related to women in elected office , and the pay of elected officials as an equity issue for individuals of challenged economic means.
Christine Rodriguez, Pasadena resident, provided
recommendations for non-profit organizations that the Commission on the Status of Women could collaborate with to address issues discussed in the report.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
PAST AGENDAS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
a. Accessibility and Disability Commission – April 25, 2023, May 23, 2023
b. Arts & Culture Commission – April 6, 2023, May 10, 2023 c. Community Police Oversight Commission – April 6, 2023, May 4, 2023, May 18, 2023, June 1, 2023
d. Commission on the Status of Women – May 3, 2023
e. Deferred Compensation Committee – May 2, 2023
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f. Environmental Advisory Commission – April 11, 2023, May 9, 2023
g. Fire & Police Retirement System – May 17, 2023
h. Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee – May 23, 2023
i. Historic Preservation Commission – May 2, 2023, May 16, 2023 j. Human Relations Commission – April 4, 2023, May 2, 2023 k. Human Services Commission – April 12, 2023, May 10, 2023 l. Library Commission – April 19, 2023, May 17, 2023
m. Northwest Commission – April 11, 2023, May 9, 2023
n. Old Pasadena Parking Meter Zone Advisory Commission – February 23, 2023
o. Pasadena Rental Housing Board – May 24, 2023
p. Planning Commission – April 12, 2023, April 26, 2023, May 24, 2023
q. Recreation and Parks Commission – April 4, 2023, May 2, 2023, May 23, 2023
r. Senior Commission - April 11, 2023, May 9, 2023
s. South Lake Parking Place Commission – June 1, 2023
t. Transportation Advisory Commission – May 25, 2023
u. Urban Forestry Advisory Committee – April 19, 2023
Following a brief discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
ADJOURNMENT On the order of the Chair, the regular meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee was adjourned at 5:38 p.m.
ATTEST:
____________________
Tamer Sabha
Recording Secretary
_________________________________
Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee
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CITY OF PASADENA
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER – ROOM S249
JULY 4, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee, scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at 4:30 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on June 29, 2023, and posted by staff.
ATTEST:
____________________
Tamer Sabha
Recording Secretary
_________________________________
Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee
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CITY OF PASADENA
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER – ROOM S249
AUGUST 1, 2023
OPENING Councilmember Gene Masuda called the regular meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee to order at 4:44 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
Chair Steve Madison (Arrived 4:49 p.m.)
Councilmember Gene Masuda
Councilmember Jess Rivas
Councilmember Jason Lyon
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary
INFORMATION ONLY BRIEFING BY DAVID JONES AND KYRA EMANUELS ROSS ON
STATE LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
Kyra Emanuels Ross and David Jones, State Legislative advocates for the City, provided an update on the state and local legislative matters listed below and responded to questions:
• Sacramento's legislators are currently on summer recess break from July 14, 2023, through August 14, 2023;
• The California budget that was passed at the end of June which included various bills;
• Nine November ballot measures; and
• California Senate Bills: 252, 584, 423, and 734; and California Assembly Bills: 1082, 1607
Councilmember Lyon asked the State Legislative advocates to provide future updates on California Senate Bill 309: Correctional Facilities; Religious Accommodations.
Following discussion and on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
BRIEFING BY CHRIS GIGLIO ON FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE
MATTERS
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary, reported that one letter of correspondence providing comment on the matter was received, distributed to the Committee, posted online and made part of the record.
Yadi, Pasadena resident, advocated for the Committee to submit a letter of support for H.R. 3681 (IH) - San Gabriel Mountains Protection Act to President Biden.
Chris Giglio, Federal Legislative advocate for the City, provided additional information on HR3681, and responded to questions.
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Brenda Harvey -Williams, Assistant City Manager, reported that representatives from U.S. Congresswomen Judy Chu’s office recommended submitting a letter of support to President Biden by the end of July or early August; and responded to questions.
Following discussion, the Committee by consensus asked the Mayor’s Office send a letter of support for H.R. 3681 to President Biden.
Mr. Giglio, Federal Legislative advocate for the City provided an update on the following federal legislative matters listed below and/or answered questions on the following topics:
• Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act, reintroduced by Rep. Adam Schiff;
• Federal budget, debt limit and Senate budget
• Legislation related to reauthorization of federal aviation programs and farm bills
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
CALTRANS HOUSING SALES REGULATION
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager, asked the Committee to request information on the Caltrans housing sales regulations, which staff will provide at the next Committee meeting; and responded to questions.
Chair Madison and Councilmember Rivas spoke on the unoccupied homes for sale by Caltrans as possible transitional housing; and requested information on the process and timing of sale for the seventeen unoccupied 710 relinquished properties for sale.
Councilmember Lyon requested a list of the seventeen unoccupied 710 relinquished properties for sale in Pasadena.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
PAST AGENDAS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
a. Accessibility and Disability Commission – June 22, 2023, July 25, 2023
b. Arts & Culture Commission – June 14, 2023, July 12, 2023 c. Code Enforcement Commission – July 6, 2023
d. Commission on the Status of Women – May 31, 2023, July 5, 2023 e. Community Police Oversight Commission – June 1, 2023, July 6, 2023
f. Environmental Advisory Commission – June 13, 2023, July 11, 2023
g. Fire & Police Retirement System – July 19, 2023
h. Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee – June 27, 2023
i. Historic Preservation Commission – June 20, 2023, July 18, 2023 j. Human Relations Commission – June 20, 2023
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k. Human Services Commission – June 14, 2023
l. Library Commission – June 21, 2023
Councilmember Lyon spoke on the multitude of commissioners who are serving on Commissions/Committees substantially longer than the term limits provided by the City’s ordinance and r equested that the Committee review commission vacancies and reappointments; and advocated for a change in the applicable ordinances to remove term limits.
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney , provided information on the Commission term limits, and responded to questions.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
Councilmember Lyon asked staff to agendize the consideration of a comprehensive nondiscrimination ordinance related to provisions in the City on contracting, employment, and housing at a future Committee meeting.
ADJOURNMENT On the order of the Chair, the special meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee was adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
ATTEST:
____________________
Tamer Sabha
Recording Secretary
_________________________________
Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee
NEW BUSINESS
1. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS TO SUBMIT TWO CHARTER
AMENDMENT BALLOT MEASURES TO VOTERS AT THE MARCH
5, 2024 PRIMARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO: 1) CODIFY
CLERICAL CHANGES TO VARIOUS SECTIONS IN THE CITY
CHARTER AND UPDATE THE ACCOUNTING METHODS
RELATED TO THE TRANSFER FROM THE POWER FUND TO
THE GENERAL FUND; AND 2) TO MAKE TECHNICAL CHANGES
TO ARTICLE X RELATED TO CONTRACTS, PURCHASES, AND
SETTLEMENT/CLAIMS; AND ADDITIONAL CONTRACT
ELECTION AND PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS*
DATE:
TO:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
MEMORANDUM
October 23, 2023
Finance Committee
FROM: Tony Olmos, P.E., Director of Public wor/)7)·
SUBJECT: Alternate Project Delivery Methods
RECOMMENDATION:
This is an informational item.
BACKGROUND:
Attachment A
City of Pasadena's City Charter states that for contracts exceeding $75,000, " ... no contract for supplies, material, labor, or other valuable consideration, to be furnished to the City shall be authorized by the City Council except with the lowest and best bidder after competitive bidding ... " The City Charter also specifies that competitive bidding shall not be required for:
(A) Labor or services rendered by any City officer or employee, (B) Labor, material, supplies or services furnished by one City department to another City department, (C) Contracts for labor, material, supplies, or services available from only one vendor, (D) Contracts for labor, material, supplies, or services under $75,000 or less, (E) Contracts relating to the acquisition of real property, (F) Contracts for professional or unique services, (G) Contracts for labor, material, or supplies for actual emergency work, (H) Contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies, or services.
Section 4.08 (Competitive Bidding and Purchasing) of the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) includes additional bidding requirements that are consistent with the City Charter.
DISCUSSION:
City staff continues to work on delivering capital improvement projects in the most efficient and cost-effective manner and are always looking for way to improve the process. As a result, staff has internally discussed the possibility of using alternative
NEW BUSINESS
2. DRAFT LANGUAGE FOR ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY *
INFORMATION ITEMS
5. PAST AGENDAS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS *