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OPENING:
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Vice Mayor Madison
arrived at 4:40 p.m.
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July 22, 2024-4:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chamber
Mayor Gordo called the regular meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. (Absent:
Councilmembers Jones, Williams)
On the order of the Mayor, the regular meeting recessed at 4:31 p.m. to discuss the following closed session item:
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 199 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, CA
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Agency negotiator: Miguel Marquez
Negotiating parties: Natalie Bazarevitsch/Kevin Duffy
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 710 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Agency negotiator: Miguel Marquez
Negotiating party: Sierra Atilano
The above closed session items were discussed, with no reportable action at this time.
On the order of the Mayor, the regular meeting reconvened at 5:32 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember Rivas.
APPROVAL OF A REQUEST BY COUNCILMEMBER JONES TO
PARTICIPATE REMOTELY DUE TO EMERGENCY
CIRCUMSTANCES
Councilmember Jones requested to participate remotely in the City Council meeting due to a family medical emergency pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(4).
It was moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by
Councilmember Hampton, to approve Councilmember Jones' request to participate remotely due to personal emergency provisions and requirements as stated in Government Code Section 54954.2(b)(4).
AYES: Councilmember Hampton, Lyon, Masuda,
Williams, Vice Mayor Madison, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Jones
ABSTAIN: None
Rivas,
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ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers:
Staff:
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Mayor Victor M. Gordo
Vice Mayor Steve Madison
Councilmember Tyron Hampton
Councilmember Justin Jones (participated virtually at 5:34 p.m.) Councilmember Jason Lyon
Councilmember Gene Masuda
Councilmember Jessica Rivas
Councilmember Felicia Williams
City Manager Miguel Marquez
City Attorney/City Prosecutor Michele Beal Bagneris
City Clerk Mark Jomsky
Mayor Gordo presented a certificate of commendation to the Neighbors Empowering Youth (NEY) organization, accepted by John Smith, founder of NEY, and Dr. Jake Lee, JPL researcher, serving as a mentor to the NEY robotics team. Dr. Lee noted the valuable impacts and opportunities offered by NEY, citing the students work and participation in the Robotics Competition Program.
Mayor Gordo introduced Valerie Struski, Vice Chair of the Accessibility & Disability Commission, and Sara Goldman, Accessibility Coordinator, who introduced the Robert Gorski Access Award recipient, Emily Sunez. Vice Chair Struski briefly spoke on Emily's background and her advocacy to empower those with disabilities and foster a more accessible and inclusive community. Emily Sunez thanked the City Council and the Accessibility Commission for the recognition and expressed gratitude to the City for its commitment and inclusivity work benefiting the disabled community. Councilmember Williams thanked Ms. Sunez for her advocacy and raising awareness of disabilities, including those that are not physically visible.
Mayor Gordo introduced Dr. Lawton Gray, principal of John Muir High School (JMhlS), who spoke on the accomplishments of students successfully completing the dual enrollment program, allowing them to earn an associate degree in addition to their high school diploma.
Mayor Gordo presented certificates of commendation to the following students: Asha Bailey, Lauren Gray, Mphatso Johnson, Zackery Parkins, Jae'da Reed, Jae'la Reed, and Londyn Sewell.
Mayor Gordo introduced Sergeant Glenn Thompson who briefly spoke on the Summer Rose Program, the benefits this program provides to participates, including the experience of working local government and law enforcement.
Councilmember Masuda requested that the meeting be adjourned in memory of Mitsugi Hino, a long-time civil engineer in the Public Works Department, and spoke on Mr. hlino's contributions to various projects throughout the City.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM OFFICERS AND
DEPARTMENTS
City Manager
ADOPT THE RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY AND CONDUCT FIRST
READING OF AN ORDINANCE, ORDERING THE SUBMISSION OF
A MEASURE INCURRING BONDED INDEBTEDNESS TO THE
VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 STATEWIDE GENERAL
ELECTION (Discussed and considered concurrently with Item No. 18, including for public comment purposes)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action and the proposed ballot measure in the agenda report are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) (the activities will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activities are not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3. State CEQA Guideline Section 15378(b)(4) excludes "government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities" from its definition of "project" when they "do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment." On its own, voter approval of the proposed bonds will not "commit" the City to issue bonds or construct the Project;
(2) Adopt the Resolution of Necessity determining necessity to issue bonds (Resolution No. 10069); and
(3) Conduct first reading of an ordinance ordering the submission of a General Obligation bond to Pasadena voters at the November 5, 2024 general election for the purpose of financing the cost of the earthquake retrofit, repair, and update of the Central Library.
Tim McDonald, Library and Information Services Director, provided information as part of a Powerpoint presentation on the proposed bond measure for the Central Library Retrofit and Repairs project, including the proposed ballot question, and responded to questions.
CityClerkJomsky reported that 10 letters in support of the City Council submitting the Pasadena Central Library Earthquake Retrofit and Building Repairs Project bond measure to voters, and/or providing comments on the matter, were received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted online, and made part of the public record for this item.
The following individuals spoke in support of the Pasadena Central Library Earthquake Retrofit and Building Repairs Project bond measure being placed on the November 5, 2024 election ballot:
Valeri Siegel, Pasadena resident
Kimberly Douglas, Pasadena resident
Robert Decker, Pasadena resident
Marlene Decker, Pasadena resident
Ken Chawkins, Pasadena resident
Arnold Siegel, Pasadena resident
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Adrienne Bass, Pasadena resident
Alien Shay, Pasadena resident
The following individuals expressed concerns with the costs of the proposed project, the process used to determine that a bond measure was the best way forward for this project, and/or suggested alternative options for lowering costs:
Jamie Garza, Pasadena resident
James Spencer Faia, Pasadena resident
George Brumner, Pasadena resident
Vice Mayor Madison expressed support for the proposed Central Library Project bond measure, citing the significant role the Central Library plays in the community, providing information services and a safe space for youth.
Councilmember Masuda acknowledged the extensive research and efforts staff and consultants conducted in trying to identify the best solution for repairing the Central Library, and expressed his support for placing the proposed bond measure on the ballot for voters.
Councilmember Williams expressed support for the proposed bond measure, noting that the Central Library was a vital resource in helping Pasadena students complete their schooling during the pandemic.
In response to public comment, Mayor Gordo stated that contrary to comments made, the alternative solutions for repairing the Central Library were presented and thoroughly reviewed by the Technical Oversight Committee for the Library project.
Councilmember Lyon noted that the Central Library is on the National Register of Historic Places and advocated to have additional political work done to collaborate with other constituencies to fund the proposed project. He expressed opposition to the resolution of necessity and the proposed bond measure, noting concerns of increased property taxes and City's fiscal responsibility in prioritizing how it allocates City funds and resources. He also advocated to amend the language of the ballot question to increase transparency with voters.
Councilmember Rivas echoed Councilmember Lyon's sentiments pertaining to the need for a more rigorous process to identify the best solution to repair the Central Library before landing on the bond measure.
Councilmember Jones emphasized the importance of the Central Library as a resource and benefit to the community, and strongly advocated for the City Council submitting the proposed bond measure to Pasadena voters.
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MOTION:
ORDINANCE - FIRST
READING
PUBLIC COMMENT ON
MATTERS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
Councilmember Jones left
the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
In response to Councilmember Lyon's concern for increased transparency in ballot question, the City Council declined to make changes to the proposed ballot question.
In response to Mayor Gordo's inquiry regarding terms of oversight, City Manager Marquez noted the different levels of oversight included with the proposed bond measures, including the appointment of a citizen's oversight committee to ensure appropriate uses of bond funds, subject to the passing of Proposition 5.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Hampton, to approve the staff recommendation, as presented.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Jones, Masuda, Williams,
Vice Mayor Madison, Mayor Gordo
Councilmembers Lyon, Rivas
None
None
Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA ORDERING THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSITION
INCURRING BONDED INDEBTEDNESS TO THE QUALIFIED
ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AT THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COST OF THE
EARTHQUAKE RETROFIT, REPAIR AND UPDATE OF THE
CENTRAL LIBRARY" (To be discussed and considered concurrently with Item No. 15, including for public comment purposes.) The ordinance above was introduced by Councilmember Williams.
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Jones, Masuda, Williams,
Vice Mayor Madison, Mayor Gordo
NOES: Councilmembers Lyon, Rivas
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Alien Shay, Pasadena resident, cited the recent shooting of Sonya Massey as a reason for the City to consider charter reform pertaining to police oversight as part of a ballot measure for the upcoming election.
Olden Denham, Pasadena resident, spoke on Anthony McClain and holding police officers accountable for their actions.
Donald Berry, Pasadena resident, spoke on the harsh brightness of the LED streetlights at Brookside Park, explaining how such lights cause pain for certain individuals with disabilities.
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Don Rodell, Pasadena resident, expressed concerns regarding parking tickets being issued near La Pintoresca Park and urged the City Council to re-evatuate the parking restrictions on both sides of the street.
Heavenly Hughes, My Tribe Rise, spoke on the shooting of Sonya Massey, noting that police violence occurs in Pasadena and across the nation.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH THE ALHAMBRA POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR
SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR
SPECIAL
EVENTS AT THE ROSE BOWL NOT-TO-EXCEED $500,000 OVER
FIVE YEARS (Police Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find the proposed action in the agenda report is covered by the "Common Sense" exemption set forth in State California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment;
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, not-to-exceed $500,000 for five years with the Alhambra Police Department for supplemental law enforcement services for special events at the Rose Bowl. Grant the recommended contract an exemption from the Competitive Bidding process pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other government entities (Contract No. 24,048); and
(3) Grant the recommended contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code, Section 4.08.049(A)(3), contracts with other government entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies or services.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND A CURRENT
CONTRACT (NO. 32051) WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT FOR SUPPLEMENTAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR MAJOR EVENTS OTHER THAN
NEW YEAR'S ACTIVITIES NOT-TO-EXCEED $3,800,000 OVER
FIVE YEARS WITH AN AMENDMENT INCREASE OF $800,000 FOR
THE REMAINING TWO YEARS OF THE CONTRACT (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 City Manager to amend contract 32050, to an amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000 per fiscal year for the final two years of the contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for supplemental law enforcement services for special events other than New Year's Activities, for a period of five years not-to-exceed Council Minutes607/22/2024
$3,800,000. The amount of the amendment is $400,000 per year for a total of $800,000. The proposed contract amendment is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities (Contract No. 32050-1); and (3) To the extent the recommended action may be considered a separate procurement, grant the recommended contract extension an exemption from Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code, Section 4.08.049(A)(3), contracts with other government entities.
Yadi, residence not stated, urged the City Council to review the equipment use-policies of other law enforcement agencies prior to allowing outside agency equipment to be used at City events.
In response to Councilmember hlampton's inquiry regarding the scope of services from outside agencies, Lieutenant Derek Locklin stated that the contracts are solely for proper personnel staffing for the events at the Rose Bowl, and clarified that outside equipment from these agencies will not be brought to the event. He stated that with large scale events and increased attendance at the Rose Bowl, the supplemental services help ensure public safety.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH THE MONTEREY PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR
SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR
SPECIAL EVENTS AT THE ROSE BOWL NOT-TO-EXCEED
$500,000 OVER FIVE YEARS (Police Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find the proposed action in the agenda report is covered by the "Common Sense" exemption set forth in State California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment;
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, not-to-exceed $500,000 for five years with the Monterey Park Police Department for supplemental law enforcement services for special events at the Rose Bowl. Grant the recommended contract an exemption from the Competitive Bidding process pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other government entities (Contract No. 24,049); and
(3) Grant the recommended contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code, Section 4.08.049(A)(3), contracts with other government entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies or services.
REJECTION OF BID FOR HALE BUILDING PHASE II PROJECT
(Public Works 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 Council Minutes707/22/2024
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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) Reject the sole bid received on May 2, 2024, in response to the Notice Inviting Bids for the Hale Building Phase II project.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO.
32675 WITH MLC CONSTRUCTORS INC., TO INCREASE THE
CONTRACT AMOUNT BY $90,758 FOR THE PREFABRICATED
STORAGE BUILDING AT FIRE STATION 33 FOR A REVISED
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $588,948 (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, Class 3, the "Common Sense" exemption that CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment;
(2) Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32675 with MLC Constructors Inc., to increase the contract amount by $90,758, which includes supplemental services of $70,758 and a contingency of $20,000 to provide for any necessary change orders, thereby increasing the grand total not-to-exceed amount to $588,948 for the prefabricated storage building at Fire Station 33 (Contract No. 32675- 1); and
(3) Grant the proposed contract amendment with MLC Constructors Inc., an exemption from the Competitive Bidding 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.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH H&H AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE FOR GENERAL MOTORS
BRAND REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-
EXCEED $825,000 FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS (Public Works Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is covered by the "Common Sense" exemption set forth in State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year contract with H&H Auto Parts Wholesale (H&H Auto) in response to the
specifications for General Motors Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Parts, for an amount not-to-exceed $495,000 which includes the base contract amount of $450,000 and a contingency of $45,000 to provide for any unanticipated or additional as needed parts, with the option for two additional one-year extensions, in the annual amount of $165,000 which includes the base contract amount of $150,000 and a Council Minutes807/22/2024
contingency of $15,000 at the discretion of the City Manager, for a maximum total contract length of five years and a grand total contract amount of $825,000, whichever occurs first. (P.O. per staff)
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH H&H AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE FOR FORD BRAND
REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$1,925,000 FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS (Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is covered by the "Common Sense" exemption set forth in State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year contract with H&H Auto Parts Wholesale (H&H Auto) in response to the
specifications for Ford Original Equipment Manufacturer Parts, for an amount not-to-exceed $1,155,000 which includes the base contract amount of $1,050,000 and a contingency of $105,000 to provide for any unanticipated or additional as needed parts, with the option for two additional one-year extensions, in the amount of $385,000 annually which includes the base contract amount of $350,000 and a contingency of $35,000 at the discretion of the City Manager, for a maximum total contract length of five years and a grand total contract amount of $1,925,000, whichever occurs first. (P.O. per staff)
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH ANIXTER INC., FOR ELECTRICAL UTILITY MEDIUM
VOLTAGE CABLES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$28,000,000 FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT (Water
& Power 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 State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; and (2) Award contract to lowest and best bid dated June 4, 2024, submitted by Anixter Inc., in response to specifications for Electrical Utility Medium Voltage Cables (4kV and above) and authorize the City Manager to enter into a five year contract for an amount not-to-exceed $20,000,000, whichever occurs first; with the option for two additional one-year extensions for $4,000,000 each, whichever occurs first, for a maximum contract amount not-to-exceed $28,000,000. (Contract No. 33000)
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE THE VERDUGO
FIRE COMMUNICATION DISPATCH SERVICE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITIES OF BURBANK, GLENDALE AND
PASADENA AND THE CITY OF WEST COVINA (Fire Dept.)
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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) Authorize the City Manager to approve the Verdugo Fire Communications Dispatch Sen/ice Agreement between the Cities of Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena and the City of West Covina to contract dispatching services. 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 agencies. (Contract No. 24,050)
AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE RECURRING
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR
DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS IN THE
UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF ALTADENA, KINNELOA,
CHAPMAN WOODS, AND EAST SAN GABRIEL IN FISCAL YEAR
2025 THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2027 (Transportation Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is covered by the "Common-Sense" exemption set forth in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15061 (b)(3) as CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the recurring service Agreement with the County of Los Angeles for the City of Pasadena to provide Pasadena Dial-A-Ride services to residents in the unincorporated areas of Altadena, Kinneloa, Chapman Woods, and East San Gabriel, for the period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027.
Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter 1002(H) (Contracts with other governmental entities), and competitive selection is not required pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section
4.08.049(A)(3), contracts with other governmental agencies. (Contract No. 24,051)
FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN ANY AND ALL AGREEMENTS WITH THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
THE LOCAL TRANSIT SYSTEM SUBCOMMITTEE ZERO
EMISSION VEHICLE CALL FOR PROJECTS TO RECEIVE
$5,000,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FOR THE LAUNCHING
PASADENA TRANSIT AND PASADENA DIAL-A-RIDE'S ZERO
EMISSION TRANSITION PROJECT AND AMEND THE FISCAL
YEAR 2025 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
(Transportation Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is covered by the "Common Sense" exemption set forth in the State California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) Council Minutes1007/22/2024
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as CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment;
(2) Authorize the City Manager to sign any and all agreements with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the Local Transit System Subcommittee Zero Emission Vehicle Call for Projects to receive $5,000,000 in grant funding for the Launching Pasadena Transit and Pasadena Dial-A-Ride's Zero Emission Transition project; and
(3) Amend the FY 2025 Capital Improvement Program Budget by appropriating $295,500 in Proposition A local transit funds (Fund 208) to the Purchase of Dial-A-Ride Vehicles (75086) project. (Budget Amendment No. 2025-02)
FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
AMEND CONTRACT NO. 9706-3 WITH NORTON SIMON MUSEUM
TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
CONTRACT BUDGET BY $171,144 THEREBY INCREASING THE
GRAND TOTAL TO $337,104, SUBJECT TO ANNUAL CONSUMER
PRICE INDEX INCREASE (PCRS 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), 1 5060(c)(3), and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required;
(2) Authorize the City Manager to amend contract No. 9706-3 with Norton Simon Museum, to increase the contract amount by $171,144 thereby increasing the grand total to $337,104, subject to annual Consumer Price Index (Contract No. 9706-4); and
(3) Amend the Parks, Recreation and Community Sen/ices
Department FY2025 Operating Budget by appropriating $171,144 from the unappropriated fund balance of the General Fund (101) to cover increased expenses related to landscape maintenance at Norton Simon Museum. (Budget Amendment No. 2025-03)
RESIGNATION OF ALICIA DHANIFU FROM THE COMMISSION ON
THE STATUS OF WOMEN EFFECTIVE JULY 30, 2024 (District 1 Nomination)
APPOINTMENT OF JOSHUA LEVINE GRATER TO THE HUMAN
SERVICES COMMISSION (Agency Nomination)
June 17, 2024
June 17, 2024
June 24, 2024
June 24, 2024
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Community Development Commission
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Successor Agency to the Pasadena
Community Development Commission
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CLAIMS RECEIVED AND
FILED
MOTION:
RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM OFFICERS AND
DEPARTMENTS
City Clerk/Advisory
Bodies
ORDINANCE - FIRST
READING
July 1,2024
July 1,2024
City Council
Successor Agency to the Pasadena
Community Development Commission
Claim No. Claimant
2025-0005 Anne Marie Garbarine
2025-0006 Viktoria Valentin
2025-0007 Cornerstone R/E Management
Inc./Kigen Nagamoto
Claim Amount
$250.00
Not stated
800.00
It was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by
Councilmember Lyon, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Councilmember Jones)
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS TO SUBMIT A CHARTER
AMENDMENT BALLOT MEASURE TO VOTERS AT THE
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RELATED
TO THE SELECTION OF FIRE AND POLICE TRUSTEES TO SERVE
ON THE PASADENA FIRE & POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
BOARD, AS PRESCRIBED IN SECTION 1502 OF THE PASADENA
CITY CHARTER (FPRS Board)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is not a project subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in Section 21065 and Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required; (2) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena calling a General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Pasadena, consolidated with the Statewide General Election held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting a ballot measure to amend the Pasadena City Charter related to the selection of Fire and Police Trustees to serve on the Pasadena Fire & Police Retirement System Board (Resolution No. 10070);
(3) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena setting priorities for the filing of written arguments pertaining to the ballot measure; and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the measure (Resolution No. 10071); and
(4) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for the measure. (Resolution No. 10072)
It was moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by
Councilmember Lyon, to approve the staff recommendation. (Motion unanimously approved.) (Absent: Councilmember Jones)
Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF
THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE LANGUAGE
CLARIFICATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES"
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RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM OFFICERS AND
DEPARTMENTS
City Clerk/Advisory
Bodies
Mayor Gordo stated that
he has a conflict of
interest, recused himself
from consideration of the
item, and left the dais at
8:17 p.m.
MOTION:
The ordinance above was introduced by Councilmember Hampton.
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Lyon, Masuda, Rivas,
Williams, Vice Mayor Madison, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Jones
ABSTAIN: None
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS TO SUBMIT A CHARTER
AMENDMENT BALLOT MEASURE TO VOTERS AT THE
NOVEMBER 5, 2024, GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION RELATED
TO AMENDMENTS TO THE PASADENA FAIR AND EQUITABLE
HOUSING CHARTER AMENDMENT, AS PRESCRIBED IN
ARTICLE XVIII, OF THE PASADENA CITY CHARTER (Rent
Stabilization 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 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in Section 21065 and Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required; (2) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena calling a General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Pasadena, consolidated with the Statewide General Election held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting a ballot measure to amend the Pasadena City Charter related to the Pasadena Fair and Equitable Housing Charter Amendment, as prescribed in Article XVIII, of the Pasadena City Charter (Resolution No. 10073);
(3) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena setting priorities for the filing of written arguments pertaining to the ballot measure; and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the measure (Resolution No. 10074); and
(4) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments for the measure. (Resolution No. 10075)
Helen Morales, Rent Stabilization Director, provided a Powerpoint presentation on the item and responded to questions.
Jesus Rojas, Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles, expressed concerns with the composition of board members on the Pasadena Rental Housing Board.
It was moved by Councilmember Lyon, seconded by Councilmember Hampton, to approve the staff recommendation. (Motion unanimously approved.) (Absent: Councilmember Jones, Mayor Gordo)
City Clerk Jomsky announced that the Special Joint Meeting with Katheryn Barger, Los Angles County Board Supervisor, will take place on Wednesday July 24, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. He also announced that a Special City Council meeting will be held on July 29, 2024, at 4:00 p.m.
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to finalize the remaining City ballot measure issues. Lastly, he announced that the nomination period is now open for those interested in running for Pasadena Unified School District, Seats 2, 4, or 6.
On order of the Vice Mayor, the regular meeting of the City Council adjou'rlped at 7:58 p.m. in memory of Mitsugi Hino.
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