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PUBLIC COMMENT
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCCIONES PARA COMENTARIOS P�BLICOS
CITY
COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MARCH 3, 2025
Closed Session: 5:00 P.M.
Public Meeting: 6:00 P.M.
Public Hearing: 6:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
CLOSED SESSION
� 5:00 P.M.
A.
CITY
COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case:
Crutchfield et al v. City
of Pasadena
Case No.: 24STCV12359
B.
B.
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
N
ame
of Case:
Gordon v. City of Pasadena
Case
No.: 24STCV26720
PUBLIC MEETING � 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
SPECIAL ITEM(S)
A.
PRESENTATION
BY JULIE CLOWES, DIRECTOR OF SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA), LOS ANGELES
OFFICE, REGARDING DISASTER LOAN
AND ONE-ON-ONE BUSINESS SUPPORT
POWER POINT PRESENTATION
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PRESENTED AT THE MEETING
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).
POWER POINT PRESENTATION
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PRESENTED AT THE MEETING
CONSENT CALENDA
(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. ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE HEALTH OFFICER�S AMENDED DECLARATION OF LOCAL HEALTH
EMERGENCY DUE TO IMPACTS OF
CRITICAL FIRE EVENTS AND WINDSTORM
CONDITIONS IN THE CITY OF PASADENA
(Public Health Dept.)
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 state CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) �Common Sense� exemption; and
(2)
In accordance with Health and Safety Code section
101080, adopt a resolution ratifying the February 24, 2025, Health Officer amended declaration of a local
health emergency due to impacts of critical fire events and windstorm conditions in the City of Pasadena.
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
City Council
2. APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENTS, AND RESIGNATIONS
APPOINTMENT
OF GREG CUSTER TO THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (Tournament of Roses Nomination)
City Attorney
City Clerk/Secretary
3. REPORT ON ACTION BY NEWLY ELECTED
COUNCILMEMBER RICK COLE VACATING SEATS NOMINATED BY CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 ON THE
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION AND
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.45.050
Recommendation
:
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the agenda report.
ATTACHMENT A
4a.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 27, 2025
City Council
January 27, 2025
Successor
Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission 4b.
RECEIVE AND
FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA
Claim No.
Claimant
Claim Amount
2025-0188
Taira Suzuki
$
8,374.53
2025-0189
Kevin Kim
20.00 2025-0190
Anne McCall Schell
3,851.63
2025-0191
Irene Lopez
138.34
2025-0192
Lisa Kurkdjian
35,000.00+
2025-0193
Luis Avalos-Ulloa
35,000.00+
2025-0194
Subro Claims, inc. obo Ins aso Derrick Lamar
Scott
5,174.08
2025-0195
CSM OBO USAA ASO Vancura, James; Vancura Jenae
5,720.27
2025-0196
Nikhil Honrao
606.79
OLD BUSINESS:
None
PUBLIC HEARING:
5. QUASI-JUDICIAL ACTION
: AN
APPEAL OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS�
DECISION TO
APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #7114 TO
ESTABLISH A CLUBS, LODGES, PRIVATE
MEETING HALL LAND USE WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING (MAXWELL HOUSE) AT 55 SOUTH
GRAND AVENUE
(Planning Dept.)
Recommendation
:
It is
recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the action
proposed in the agenda report is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301
Class 1, Existing Facilities), and there
are no features that distinguish the project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
(2)
Adopt the findings in Attachment A (of the agenda
report) to uphold the Board of Zoning Appeals� decision and approve Conditional Use Permit #7114, with the
conditions in Attachment B (of the agenda
report).
ATTACHMENT A
ATTACHMENT B
ATTACHMENT C
ATTACHMENT D
ATTACHMENT E
ATTACHMENT F
ATTACHMENT G
ATTACHMENT H
ATTACHMENT I
ATTACHMENT J
ATTACHMENT K
CORRESPONDENCE FROM 2-10-2025
CORRESPONDENCE
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
CORRESPONDENCE
PART 2
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
6. APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE RIGHT OF ENTRY (ROE) PROGRAM REQUIRED FOR THE
PHASE 2 PRIVATE PROPERTY DEBRIS REMOVAL PROGRAM
(Planning Dept.)
Recommendation
:
It
is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Find that the action proposed
in the agenda report is not a project and otherwise exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (�CEQA�) pursuant
to
State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(5), 15269(c), and 15061(b)(3); (2)
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding, with the County of Los Angeles for administration of the Right of Entry (ROE) Program required for
the Phase 2 Private
Property Debris Removal Program; and
(3)
The proposed memorandum of understanding is exempt from competitive bidding, pursuant to City Charter, Section 1002 (H), and Pasadena Municipal Code, Section 4.08.049 (A)(3),
contracts with other government entities.
POWER POINT PRESENTATION
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PRESENTED AT THE MEETING
7. UPDATE � DEBRIS REMOVAL AND RECOVERY FOR EATON FIRE AND WINDSTORM Recommendation
:
It
is recommended that the City Council:
(1)
Consider updates from City staff and provide
direction if desired by the City Council; and
(2)
Find that, if
direction is given to staff, it would not be a �project� subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to California Public Resources
Code Section 21065 and within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b).
POWER POINT PRESENTATION
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PRESENTED AT THE MEETING
City Council
City Attorney
Advisory Bodies
8. RECOMMENDATION AND REQUEST BY THE PASADENA
RENTAL HOUSING BOARD TO ADOPT A TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY ORDINANCE FOR
EMERGENCY EVICTION DEFENSE FOR
TENANTS IMPACTED BY THE EATON FIRE
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE
ORDINANCES
First
Reading
:
None
Second
Reading
:
9. Adopt �
AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING AND ADDING VARIOUS SECTIONS TO TITLE 17, THE ZONING CODE, OF THE
PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO
ADAPTIVE REUSE OF EXISTING NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, INCLUDING CHANGES RELATED
TO PARKING AND VARIANCES FOR HISTORIC
RESOURCES AND MINOR CLEANUPS�
(Introduced by Councilmember Hampton)
ORDINANCE
EXHIBIT 1
CORRESPONDENCE
INFORMATION ITEM
10. INFORMATIONAL ITEM BY CITY ATTORNEY/CITY PROSECUTOR�S DEPARTMENT ON PASADENA
PRICE GOUGING COMPLAINTS
POWER POINT PRESENTATION
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PRESENTED AT THE MEETING
BRIEF REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES/REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
(Chair Tyron Hampton, Jason Lyon, Steve Madison, Jess Rivas) Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2
nd
floor)
March 18, 2025
April 15, 2025
May 20, 2025
FINANCE COMMITTEE
(Chair Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Rick Cole, Tyron Hampton, Gene Masuda) 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)
March 10,
2025 (Special meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)
March 24, 2025 (Special meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.) April 14, 2025 (Special meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)
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 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2 nd
Floor)
March 4, 2025
April 1, 2025
May 6, 2025
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
COMMITTEE
(Chair Justin Jones, Rick Cole, Tyron
Hampton, 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 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2
nd
Floor)
March 11, 2025
March 25, 2025
April 8, 2025
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 (City Hall
Council Chamber, 2
nd
Floor)
March 19, 2025
April 16, 2025
May 21, 2025
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
March 10, 2025 (To be
cancelled)
March 17, 2025
March 24, 2025
March 31, 2025 (To be cancelled)
April 7, 2025
April 14, 2025
April 16, 2025 (Special joint meeting with Board of
Supervisor Kathryn Barger at 8:30 a.m.)
April 21, 2025 (To be cancelled)
April 28, 2025
(Special joint meeting with Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education at 6:00 p.m.)
May 5, 2025
May 12, 2025
May 19. 2025
May 26, 2025 (To be cancelled)
June 2, 2025
June 9, 2025
June 16, 2025
June 23, 2025
June 30, 2025 (To be cancelled)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING(S)
:
None scheduled at this time
COMMISSION VACANCIES