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OPENING:
CLOSED SESSION
Councilmember Rivas
identified a potential
conflict of interest
regarding Closed Session
Item D, recused herself,
and left the meeting at
5:09 p.m.
CITY OF PASADENA
City Council Minutes
September 23, 2024 - 5:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chamber
Mayor Gordo called the regular meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. (Absent:
None)
On the order of the Mayor, the regular meeting recessed at 5:03 p.m. to discuss the following closed session item:
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding
pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Grays, C. v. Citv of Pasadena
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 21STCV40336
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding
pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Alien, V. v. City of Pasadena Police Department, et aL
USDC Case No. 2:23-cv-08816-MWF-PVC
Mayor Gordo reported that the two above closed session items, A and B, were not discussed.
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding
pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Garcia v. City of Pasadena, et al.
LASC Case No.: 22STCV19599
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding
pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Belzer v. Rodriguez, et al.
LASC Case No.: 23AHCV00157
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding
pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Mora, R. v. City of Pasadena
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCV25688
The above three closed session items, C, D, and E, were discussed, with no reportable action at this time.
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ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers:
Staff:
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON
MATTERS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
On the order of the Mayor, the regular meeting reconvened at 6:03 p.m.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember Jones. (Absent:
None)
Mayor Victor M. Gordo
Vice Mayor Steve Madison
Councilmember Tyron Hampton
Councilmember Justin Jones
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 Pasadena Senior Women's Basketball League and congratulated them on their recent participation in the San Diego Senior Games. Sarah Letts, representing the Pasadena Senior Women's Basketball League, thanked the City Council for their support, noted recent accomplishments of the team, and expressed gratitude to the City for allowing the League to practice at the Jackie Robinson Recreation Center. Annie Laskey, Pasadena Senior Center, also shared words of appreciation for the League and the City's support.
The following individuals spoke in support of campaign contribution limits, advocated for the City Council to reconsider adopting an ordinance to implement lower campaign contribution limits than established State limits, and/or provided related comments:
Sonja Berndt, Pasadena resident
Una Lee Jost, Pasadena resident
David Serri, Pasadena resident
Ellen Finkelpearl, Pasadena resident
Brandon Lamar, Pasadena resident
DelanoYarbrough, Pasadena resident
Denise Robb, Pasadena resident
Joel Sheldon, Pasadena resident, expressed concerns regarding the lack of available parking along Colorado Boulevard for the Relax the Back store, citing the extended red curb area.
Alien Shay, Pasadena resident, expressed concerns regarding the lack of Charter Amendments on the November ballot to address oversight issues in the Pasadena Police Department, and provided comments on the 710-corridor project houses.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager/ Executive
Director
Olden Denham, Pasadena resident, advocated for charter reform to implement more oversight of the Pasadena Police Department, and also urged the City Council to ensure the 710-corridor project is a fair endeavor and considerate of the individuals who gave up their homes.
Aleks Giragosian, Pasadena Armenian Festival Coalition, announced details for their upcoming Pasadena Armenian Festival and invited the City Council and community members to participate in the event.
Pam Hicks, Relax the Back store, expressed concerns regarding the lack of street curb parking in front of her store due to the red painted curb.
AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2025 ADOPTED OPERATING
BUDGET (Finance 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 State CEQA Guidelines Section 21065 and within the meaning of Section 15378(b);
(2) Approve amending the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY 2025) Adopted Operating Budget as detailed in the agenda report and increasing the Citywide total Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) by 3.3 permanent FTEs and 1.0 limited-term FTE (Budget Amendment No. 2025-07); and (3) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for acceptance of the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) and the Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant funds (in connection with Item #5 in the agenda report). (Contract No. 24,096)
FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO A METRO-APPROVED AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF SAN MARINO TO EXCHANGE $750,000 OF PASADENA'S
GENERAL FUND DOLLARS CURRENTLY DEDICATED TO
TRANSIT SERVICES FOR $1,000,000 OF THE CITY OF SAN
MARINO'S PROPOSITION A LOCAL RETURN DOLLARS
(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) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment;
(2) As allowed by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority Proposition A and Proposition C Local Return Guidelines, Authorize the City Manager to execute a one-time agreement with the City of San Marino to exchange $750,000 of Pasadena's General Fund dollars currently dedicated for transit services for $1,000,000 of San Marino's Proposition A Local Return dollars to be used for Proposition A eligible transit operations, Council Minutes309/23/2024
programs, and projects in Pasadena. 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 (Contract No. 24,097); (3) Appropriate $750,000 from the General Fund portion of the available fund balance in Transit Fund (209) for the City's portion of the fund exchange (Budget Amendment No. 2025-08);
(4) Increase revenue by $1,000,000 in Proposition A Local Return Fund (208) for the City of San Marino's portion of the fund exchange; and
(5) Transfer $750,000 from the available fund balance in Proposition A Local Return Fund (208) to Transit Fund (209) for the City's receiving fund to reimburse the donating fund and authorize staff to make necessary adjustments to the budget.
FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES
COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
IDENTIFYING ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES RELATED TO THE
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH HOLLYWOOD TO
PASADENA BUS RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT AND RECEIVE
REIMBURSEMENT OF UP TO $925,000 (Transportation Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is not a project that is 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;
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to identify the design and construction roles and responsibilities related to the North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Project and receive reimbursement of up to $925,000 through the life of the project (Contract No. 24,098); and
(3) Amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Department of Transportation Budget by increasing revenue and expenses to the General Fund Project Fund (105) by $348,000 for the Metro North Hollywood to Pasadena Bus Rapid Transit Project. (Budget Amendment No. 2025- 09)
FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS TO RECEIVE $2.5
MILLION IN CARBON REDUCTION PROGRAM FUNDING FOR
ZERO-EMISSION BUS PURCHASES AND AMEND THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET (Transportation Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the recommended actions in the agenda report is covered by the "Common Sense" exemption set forth in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) that CEQA only applies to projects Council Minutes409/23/2024
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which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment;
(2) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to enter into an agreement with Caltrans to receive grant funding from the Carbon Reduction Program in the amount of $2,500,000 forzero-emission bus purchases and execute any subsequent agreements regarding this grant award (Contract No. 24,099);
(3) Appoint the Director of Transportation as the City's designated agent for the on-going administration and management of all documentation required by Caltrans pursuant to the grant; and (4) Amend the City's FY2025 Capital Improvement Program Budget to recognize and appropriate $2,500,000 in grant funding for the Purchase of Replacement Transit Vehicles and Expansion Fixed-Route Transit Vehicles project (75085). (Budget Amendment No. 2025-10) FINANCE COMMITTEE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS FOR THE
RECEIPT OF $253,882 LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS
PROGRAM FUNDS AND AMEND THE CITY'S BUDGET TO
RECEIVE AND EXPEND FUNDS FOR ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES
AND BUS STOP ENHANCEMENTS (Transportation Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities (Class 1);
(2) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter into an agreement with California Department of Transportation to receive grant funding for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program for zero-emission vehicles and bus stop enhancements in the amount of $253,882 and execute any subsequent agreements regarding this grant award including the Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms required (Resolution No. 10087); and (3) Amend the FY 2025 Department of Transportation's Operating Budget by recognizing $253,882 of Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funding as detailed in the fiscal impact section. (Budget Amendment No. 11)
FINANCE COMMITTEE: APPROVE KEY BUSINESS TERMS OF AN
AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOAN AGREEMENT WITH HHP-
WALNUT, LLC FOR A SHORT-TERM CITY CONSTRUCTION LOAN
IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $3,250,000 IN BURBANK-
GLENDALE-PASADENA REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST FUNDS
FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT AT 1878 E. WALNUT
STREET AND AMENDMENTS TO THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT'S
FISCAL YEAR 2025 OPERATING BUDGET (Housing Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is not a "project" subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Council Minutes509/23/2024
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State CEQA Guidelines Section 21065 and within the meaning of Section 15378(b);
(2) Approve certain key business terms, as described in the agenda report, of the proposed Affordable Housing Loan Agreement with HHP- WALNUT, LLC in connection with the development of an affordable housing project at 1878 E. Walnut Street (the "Project"); (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the staff recommendation, including a funding agreement with the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust for a funding award in the amount of $3,250,000, which is designated to support the Project (Contract No. 24,100); and (4) Amend the Housing Department's Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Operating Budget by recognizing revenue and appropriating $3,250,000 in the Other Housing Funds (Fund 238). (Budget Amendment No. 2025-12)
FINANCE COMMITTEE: AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR
2025 GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE (Finance Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges); and
(2) Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 General Fee Schedule. (Resolution No. 10088)
FINANCE COMMITTEE: AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed actions in the agenda report are not "projects" as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21065 and Section 15378(b)(4) and (5) of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, are not subject to environmental review; and
(2) Amend the Fiscal Year 2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget as detailed in Attachment A of the agenda report. (Budget Amendment No. 2025-13) (Budget Amendment No. 2025-13a)
FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
TRANSFER TITLE OF A 2006 BIG TEX TRAILER TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA (Police Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is not a "project" subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 21065 and within the meaning of Section 15378(b); and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to transfer title of a 2006 Big Tex Trailer to the City of Arcadia pursuant to Municipal Code 4.04.080.
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Item discussed separately
City Council
RESIGNATIONS,
APPOINTMENTS, &
REAPPOINTMENTS
City Attorney
City CIerk/Secretary
CLAIMS RECEIVED AND
FILED
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH RECONVIEW LLC
FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MOBILE OBSERVATION TOWER FOR
AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $400,507 WHICH INCLUDES A
BASE AMOUNT OF $385,507 AND A CONTINGENCY OF $15,000
TO PROVIDE FOR ANY NECESSARY CHANGE ORDERS (Police
Dept.)
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BASED ON COMPETITIVE
SELECTION WITH INTER-CON SECURITY GROUP SYSTEMS INC.,
FOR SUPPLEMENTAL TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES AT THE
ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S ROSE PARADE FOR THREE YEARS IN AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $180,000 WITH TWO ONE-YEAR
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS FOR A TOTAL OF $300,000 FOR FIVE
YEARS (Police Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find the proposed action in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 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 contract, based on a competitive selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.047, with Inter-Con Security Systems Inc., for supplemental traffic control and security services at the annual New Year's Rose Parade for three years in an amount not-to-exceed $180,000 with the option of two one-year extensions, subject to the approval of the City Manager, for a total of $300,000 for five years. (Contract No. 33083)
RESIGNATION OF AARON MARKOWITZ FROM THE PASADENA
RENTAL HOUSING BOARD (Alternate Tenant Nomination)
2024 LOCAL AGENCY BIENNIAL NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO
THE PASADENA CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
Recommendation: This notice is required by law for information purposes only.
Claim No. Claimant
2025-0040 Victor C. Sanchez
2025-0041 Jairo Gamba
2025-0042 The Hartford Insurance/Sonia
Momjian
Claim Amount
$872.07
10,000.00+
10,000.00+
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2025-0043 Nathanael Jirair Verano5,000.00
Public Hearing Set
MOTION:
CONSENT ITEMS
DISCUSSED
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November 18, 2024, 6:00 p.m. - Approve the Designation of the Pasadena Elks Lodge No. 672 BPOE Buildnig at 400 West Colorado Boulevard as a Landmark
November 18, 2024, 6:00 p.m. - Approve the Designation of the Property at 904 South Oakland Avenue as a Landmark
City Clerk Jomsky reported that one letter in support of Item 6, short- term loan for the affordable housing project at 1878 E. Walnut Street, was received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted online, and made part of the public record for the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by
Councilmember Hampton, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 10, to be discussed separately. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: None)
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER
TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH RECONVIEW LLC
FOR THE PURCHASE OF A MOBILE OBSERVATION TOWER FOR
AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $400,507 WHICH INCLUDES A
BASE AMOUNT OF $385,507 AND A CONTINGENCY OF $15,000
TO PROVIDE FOR ANY NECESSARY CHANGE ORDERS (Police
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 CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase order with Reconview LLC as the lowest and best bidder, in response to specifications for a mobile observation tower in an amount not-to- exceed $400,507, which includes a base contract amount of $385,507 and a contingency of $15,000 to provide for any necessary change orders.
The following individuals expressed concerns related to the usage of public funds for the proposed purchase of a mobile observation tower for Rose Bowl events and/or provided various comments:
Yadi, Pasadena resident
Sonja Berndt, Pasadena resident
Alien Shay, Pasadena resident
Nina Chomsky, Linda Vista Allendale Association, requested clarification on the permanence and management of the proposed observation tower during events.
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MOTION:
PUBLIC HEARING
Councilmember Williams
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In response to Councilmember Hampton's inquiry regarding funding for the tower from RBOC and UASI grant funds, Jens Weiden, Rose Bowl CEO, reported that the RBOC Board has not yet discussed funding for the mobile observation tower, and noted that the item was not part of the capital budget for the current fiscal year.
Lieutenant Tim Bundy reported that the process of purchasing, receiving, and building the mobile observation tower must be completed by March 2025 in order to utilize the UASI funds. Lieutenant Bundy also confirmed that the mobile unit would be taken down and stored after each event.
Vice Mayor Madison emphasized the need for the Police Department and City Council to consider and adopt a use policy for the mobile observation tower, noting the draft policy circulated during the Public Safety Committee meeting was not part of the current staff report.
Councilmember Williams advocated to approve the use policy for the mobile observation tower prior to approving the purchase order.
Following discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Madison, seconded by Councilmember Masuda, to approve Consent Calendar Item 10.
Masuda, Rivas, Vice AYES: Councilmembers Jones, Lyon,
Mayor Madison, Mayor Gordo
NOES: Councilmember Williams
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Hampton
ABSENT: None.
APPROVE THE SUBMISSION OF THE DRAFT CONSOLIDATED
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (2023-2024
PROGRAM YEAR) FOR PROJECTS FUNDED FROM COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS
GRANT, AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (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 a significant effect on the environment; and
(2) Approve the submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for projects funded in the 2023 Program Year under the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and the HOME Investment Partnership Act programs which assist low to moderate income individuals and families and address community development, affordable housing and homelessness needs.
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MOTION:
MOTION:
RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM OFFICERS AND
DEPARTMENTS
City Manager
Councilmember Williams
returned to the dais at
7:28 p.m.
City Clerk Jomsky reported that the public hearing notice was published on September 5, 2024, in the Pasadena Independent, and noted that no correspondence was received by the City Clerk's Office for this item.
Bill Huang, Housing Director, provided brief a presentation on the item and responded to questions.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by Councilmember Masuda, to close the public hearing. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Councilmember Williams) It was moved by Councilmember Masuda, seconded by
Councilmember Hampton, to approve staff recommendation. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Councilmember Williams)
APPROVE THE SUBORDINATION OF CITY LOANS TO STATE
FINANCING FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE CENTENNIAL
PLACE HOUSING PROJECT AT 235 E. HOLLY STREET, TERMS
OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH ABODE
COMMUNITIES REGARDING THE OPERATION OF THE PROJECT
AND RELATED MATTERS, SUBMITTAL OF A CITY FUNDING
APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,650,000 TO THE BURBANK-
GLENDALE-PASADENA REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST, AND
PROGRAMMATIC TRANSITION TO OCCUPANCY FOR VERY
LOW- INCOME SENIORS (Housing Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is not a "project" subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 21065 and within the meaning of Section 15378(b);
(2) Approve the subordination of City loans to state financing for the rehabilitation of the Centennial Place project located at 235 E. Holly Street, Pasadena (Century 1&2 - Contract No. 24,103) (Century 3 - Contract No. 24,104) (HCD 1&2 - Contract No. 24,105) (HCD 3 - Contract No. 24,106);
(3) Approve the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding with Abode Communities regarding the operation of Centennial Place and related matters (Contract No. 24,102);
(4) Approve the submission of a funding application in the amount of $1,650,000 to the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Regional Housing Trust to assist the rehabilitation of Centennial Place; and (5) Approve the programmatic transition of Centennial Place to occupancy for very low-income seniors.
City Clerk Jomsky reported that one letter expressing concerns related to sewage flooding issues Centennial Place, and the building needing electrical and plumbing repairs, was received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted online, and made part of the public record for this item.
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MOTION:
ORDINANCES -
SECOND READING
Housing Director Huang presented a Powerpoint presentation on the item, provided a status update on the rehabilitation of the building, the transition of certain residents to other locations, the availability and use of state funding, and the status of existing City loans, and responded to questions.
City Manager Marquez also noted that while the proposed project replaced some permanent supportive housing with low-income housing, there are approximately 100 units of permanent supportive housing making its way through the development process.
In response to Councilmember Jones' inquiry regarding the relocation of current residents, Housing Director Huang confirmed that the City is working to prevent displacement of those residents from housing by collaborating with Abode and Union Station Homeless Services to identify better housing for the current residents and offer voluntary relocation during the building retrofit and repairs.
In response to Vice Mayor Madison's inquiry regarding the project, Housing Director Huang reported that if residents continue to remain in the building and they need intensive case management services, such services will continue to be provided by Union Station. Mr. Huang reported that all new tenants will be very low-income seniors, and stated that the project will consist of Section 8 housing participants.
Ed Layo, Pasadena resident, emphasized the need for electrical and plumbing upgrades for Centennial Place.
Sonja Berndt, Pasadena resident, expressed concerns that current tenants of Centennial Place will likely lose permanent supportive housing.
Mayor Gordo expressed concerns regarding the outstanding interest on the loans that have not been paid down by the property owner, advocated for a way for the City to actively monitor the progress of the repairs and improvements, and requested that the structure of the City's loans for the property be reviewed by a Council Committee (Finance Committee).
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to approve the staff
recommendation. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: None) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 3.32, SECTION
3.32.270A OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DELEGATE
THE MAKING OF FINDINGS FOR DISPLACEMENT EVENTS TO
THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY BOARD OF
DIRECTORS" (Ordinance No. 7433)
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The ordinance above was adopted by the following vote:
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
AYES: Councilmember Hampton, Jones, Lyon, Masuda, Rivas, Vice Mayor Madison, Mayor Gordo
NOES: Councilmember Williams
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 4, CHAPTER 4.08 OF THE
PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, THE PURCHASING ORDINANCE,
TO ADOPT PROCEDURES FOR USE OF ALTERNATIVE PROJECT
DELIVERY METHODS" (Ordinance No. 7434)
The ordinance above was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Hampton, Jones, Lyon, Masuda, Rivas, Williams, Vice Mayor Madison, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Councilmember Hampton expressed concerns and noted that the number of multi-family dwellings for sale in the City has gone up, noting the possible correlation with the rent control, and requested for the matter to be discussed either by the Economic Development and Technology Committee or for the City Manager consult with the Housing Department and provide information to the City Council.
Councilmember Jones expressed appreciation and gratitude for the City's firefighters for helping to combat many of the recent wildfires occurring across the state.
On qrSi{
adjourne|d at 8:21 p.m.
of the Mayor, the regular meeting of the City Council
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