Pasadena
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| March 13, 2023 | Closed Session Item | A | A. PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO EXPAND ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE CITY OF PASADENA Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the proposed action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15060(c)(2),15060(c)(3), and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; and (2) Direct the City Manager to work with Los Angeles County to explore the feasibility of identifying appropriate properties in the City of Pasadena for possible co-location and joint occupation for purposes expanding essential health care and mental health outpatient services in the City. | March 13, 2023 Closed Session Item # A | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 640be254114d3cafb6b1bea2 |
| March 13, 2023 | Item | 1 | 1. CONTRACT AWARD TO PSOMAS; PACIFICA SERVICES INC., KPFF INC.; KOA CORPORATION; AND INTERWEST CONSULTING GROUP FOR ON-CALL PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,000,000 FOR EACH CONSULTANT (Public Works Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find the project proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 15061(b)(3), the General Rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into individual contracts, as the result of a competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Psomas; Pacifica Services Inc.; KPFF Inc., dba KPFF Consulting Engineers; KOA Corporation; and Interwest Consulting Group for On- Call Project Management Services for a total amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000 for each consultant over a four-year term. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services); and (3) Authorize the City Manager to extend the term of the contracts as necessary without increasing the not-to-exceed amount. ATTACHMENT A TPA | March 13, 2023 Item # 1 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 640be254114d3cafb6b1be98 |
| March 13, 2023 | Item | 10 | 10. FINANCE COMMITTEE: QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT – QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2022 Recommendation: The agenda report is for information only. ATTACHMENT A | March 13, 2023 Item # 10 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 640be254114d3cafb6b1be99 |
| March 13, 2023 | Item | 11 | 11. FINANCE COMMITTEE: AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2023 OPERATING BUDGET AND AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 31830 WITH THE FID GROUP DBA FRIENDS IN DEED WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE PROVISION OF MOTEL VOUCHERS (Housing Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the recommended actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061(b)(3), the “common sense” provision that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; (2) Amend the Housing Department’s Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget by transferring $100,000 from the unappropriated fund balance in the General Fund (101) to the Housing Department’s Other Housing Fund (238) for expenses associated with the provision of weather-activated motel vouchers to people experiencing homelessness as detailed in the background section of the agenda report; (3) Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 31830 with The FID Group, dba Friends In Deed, to increase the total contract value by up to $100,000 for emergency shelter services as detailed in the body of the agenda report. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services); and (4) To the extent the amendment could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, grant the contract an exemption pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. City Council | March 13, 2023 Item # 11 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 640be254114d3cafb6b1be97 |
| March 13, 2023 | Item | 12 | 12. RESIGNATIONS, APPOINTMENTS, & REAPPOINTMENTS APPOINTMENT OF LAUREN SIEGEL TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination) APPOINTMENT OF RACHEL STONE TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (District 7 Nomination) APPOINTMENT OF DAN STENZ TO THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (Hotel Nomination) APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL OCON TO THE PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD (District 5 Nomination) APPOINTMENT OF DION FERGUSON TO THE SENIOR COMMISSION (Pasadena Senior Center Nomination) City Attorney City Clerk/Secretary | March 13, 2023 Item # 12 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 640be254114d3cafb6b1be93 |
| March 13, 2023 | Item | 13 | 13. RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA Claim No. Claimant Claim Amount 2023-0232 Bob Hatch $ 2,241.90 2023-0233 Robert Brian Severson 406.00 2023-0234 Jamie Palumbo Not stated 2023-0235 Svetlana Brouke 25,000.00+ | March 13, 2023 Item # 13 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 640be254114d3cafb6b1be96 |
| March 13, 2023 | Item | 14 | 14. PUBLIC HEARING: SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (2022-2023) FOR HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT PROGRAM FUNDS Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council cancel the public hearing. | March 13, 2023 Item # 14 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 640be254114d3cafb6b1be9a |
| March 13, 2023 | Item | 15 | 15. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 731 EAST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD AS A LANDMARK Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15308, Class 8 of the CEAQ Guidelines pertaining to Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment and there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; (2) Find that the former drive-in market building at 731 East Washington Boulevard meets Criterion C as a landmark pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040.D.2.c because it is a rare, intact example of an early automobile-related drive-in market that was converted into an auto servicing garage early in its history. It is additionally significant as a distinctive example of the Art Deco architectural style, designed by prolific local architect Glenn Elwood Smith, whose work is of significance to the City; (3) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 731 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, California; (4) Authorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 731 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, California; and (5) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On January 17, 2023, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the former drive-in market building at 731 East Washington Boulevard as a Landmark under Criterion C of PMC Section 17.62.040. | March 13, 2023 Item # 15 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 640be254114d3cafb6b1be9d |
| March 13, 2023 | Item | 16 | 16. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF THE HARRY FITZGERALD BUILDING AT 489 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD AS A LANDMARK Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15308, Class 8 of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment and there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; (2) Find that the Harry Fitzgerald Building at 489 E. Colorado Boulevard meets Criterion C as a landmark pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040.D.2.c because it embodies the distinctive characteristics of the Georgian Revival and Neoclassical architectural styles and represents the work of local notable architectural firm Bennett & Haskell, whose work is of significance to the City; (3) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 489 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California; (4) Authorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 489 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California; and (5) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On January 17, 2023, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the Harry Fitzgerald Building at 489 E. Colorado Boulevard as a Landmark under Criterion C of PMC Section 17.62.040. | March 13, 2023 Item # 16 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 640be254114d3cafb6b1bea1 |
| March 13, 2023 | Item | 17 | 17. AMENDMENT TO THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2023 OPERATING BUDGET AND APPROVAL OF KEY TERMS OF AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT NO. 23,651 WITH HHP-FOOTHILL, LLC FOR DEVELOPMENT OF INTERIM HOUSING PROJECT AT 2322 E. FOOTHILL BOULEVARD FOR TRANSITION AGE YOUTH (Housing Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the proposed housing financing, acquisition and rehabilitation activity, as described in the agenda report, does not have a significant effect on the environment and has been determined to be categorically exempt under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301) and Class 26 (Acquisition of Housing) State CEQA Guidelines Section 15326; (2) Approve a budget amendment to increase the Housing Department’s Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget by a net amount of $729,500 in funding appropriations for the HHP Transition Age Youth Housing project consisting of a $1,000,000 increase in appropriations in the Home Investment Partnership Fund (HOME) and a $270,500 decrease of appropriations in the Inclusionary Housing Trust Funds; and (3) Approve certain key business terms, as described in the agenda report, of the proposed Amendment to Affordable Housing Loan Agreement No. 23,651 with HHP-Foothill, LLC, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the staff recommendation. Legislative Policy Committee | March 13, 2023 Item # 17 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 640be254114d3cafb6b1be9e |
| March 13, 2023 | Item | 18 | 18. APPROVAL OF THE FEDERAL & STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORMS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023 Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the proposed action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required; and (2) Approve the Federal Legislative Platform and the State Legislative Platform for calendar year 2023. Recommendation of the Legislative Policy Committee: At the March 7, 2023, meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee, the Committee approved the staff recommendations. Additionally, the Committee recommended amending both platforms to note that City Council declared a climate emergency on January 30, 2023 and set a goal to source 100% of Pasadena’s electricity from carbon free sources by 2030. Lastly, the Committee noted its intent to revisit the platforms later this year to discuss potential changes to the documents’ structure and tone to further support city priorities with unified, proactive advocacy. | March 13, 2023 Item # 18 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 640be254114d3cafb6b1bea3 |
| March 13, 2023 | Item | 19 | 19. INFORMATIONAL UPDATE ON THE PASADENA RENTAL HOUSING BOARD (PRHB) APPLICATION PROCESS Recommendation: The agenda report is for information only; no action is required. | March 13, 2023 Item # 19 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 640be254114d3cafb6b1bea6 |
| March 13, 2023 | Item | 2 | 2. CONTRACT AWARD TO CALIAGUA INC., TO FURNISH AND DELIVER LABOR, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR THE GARFIELD REPLACEMENT WELL ABOVE- GRADE IMPROVEMENTS 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 within the scope of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program that were adopted by the City Council on August 16, 2021, for the Garfield Replacement Well project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and that there have been no changes to the project, no changes with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken, and no new information of substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects, or otherwise trigger the need for subsequent or supplemental CEQA documentation; and (2) Accept the bid dated January 12, 2023, submitted by Caliagua Inc., in response to Specification WD-22-07 to furnish labor, equipment, and materials necessary to perform the Garfield Replacement Well Above-Grade Improvements; reject all other bids received; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Caliagua Inc., in an amount not-to- exceed $3,565,930, which includes the base amount of $3,215,930 and a contingency of $350,000 to provide for any necessary change orders. | March 13, 2023 Item # 2 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 640be254114d3cafb6b1be95 |
| March 13, 2023 | Item | 3 | 3. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH THREE YOUTH SERVICE PROVIDERS AND ONE PROGRAM EVALUATOR FOR THE PASADENA INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION PROJECT (Public Health Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the proposed action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into three contracts, as the result of a competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, for Pasadena Intervention and Prevention Project Client Supportive Services with the following organizations. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services: a. Flintridge Center for an amount not-to-exceed $90,000 through June 30, 2025; b. Harambee Christian Family Center, DBA Harambee Ministries for an amount not-to- exceed $90,000 through June 30, 2025; and c. Pasadena/Altadena Coalition of Transformative Leaders (“PACTL”) for an amount not-to- exceed $90,000 through June 30, 2025; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as the result of a competitive selection process specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Southern California Center for Nonprofit Management, DBA Center for Nonprofit Management for Program Evaluation Services for the Pasadena Intervention and Prevention Project for an amount not-to-exceed $150,000 through December 31, 2025. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services. ATTACHMENT A TPA | March 13, 2023 Item # 3 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 640be254114d3cafb6b1be94 |
| March 13, 2023 | Item | 4 | 4. AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE PURCHASE ORDER NO. 1231446 WITH LIVHOME INC., TO PROVIDE HOMEMAKER SERVICES FOR THE TRANSITIONAL AGE YOUTH (TAY) LINK AND GERIATRIC EMPOWERMENT MODEL (GEM) LINK PROGRAMS (Public Health 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), 15060(c)(3), and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; (2) Authorize the City Manager to increase Purchase Order No. 1231446 with LivHome Inc., by $60,000 from $74,999 to a revised amount of $134,999. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services); and (3) To the extent this action could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, it is recommended that the City Council grant the contract an exemption pursuant to P.M.C. Section 4.08.049 B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. ATTACHMENT A TPA | March 13, 2023 Item # 4 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 640be254114d3cafb6b1be9c |
| March 13, 2023 | Item | 5 | 5. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH MILSOFT UTILITY SOLUTIONS INC., FOR SOFTWARE, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE OUTAGE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $611,501 FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT (Water & Power Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the proposed action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required; (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Purchase Order (“PO”) Contract without competitive bidding pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services, with Milsoft Utility Solutions Inc. (“Milsoft”), to provide Software, Technical Support, and Maintenance for the Outage Management System (“OMS”) for the Water and Power Department (“PWP”) in an amount not-to-exceed $611,501 for five years; and (3) Grant the proposed PO an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. TPA | March 13, 2023 Item # 5 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 640be254114d3cafb6b1be9b |
| March 13, 2023 | Item | 6 | 6. AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NOS. 31950 AND 32010 WITH UNION STATION HOMELESS SERVICES TO EXTEND THE TERM AND ADD FUNDING FOR HOMELESS SERVICES PROGRAMS (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 Section 15061(b)(3), the “common sense” provision that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; (2) Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 31950 with Union Station Homeless Services to increase the contract value by $35,000 for a total not-to-exceed contract value of $168,728 through September 30, 2023; (3) Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32010 with Union Station Homeless Services to increase the contract value by $70,000 for a total not-to-exceed contract value of $1,250,514 through September 30, 2023; (4) Authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost amendments for Contract Nos. 31950 and 32010 which extend the term beyond September 30, 2023; and (5) To the extent the amendments to Contract Nos. 31950 and 32010 could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, grant the contracts an exemption pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services. TPA | March 13, 2023 Item # 6 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 640be254114d3cafb6b1be9f |
| March 13, 2023 | Item | 7 | 7. AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 25,558 WITH THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES TO PROVIDE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS TENANT-BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE (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 Section 15061(b)(3), the “General Rule” that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 25,558 with the City of Los Angeles to add $298,830 for a not-to-exceed total of $579,500 and extend the term through June 30, 2023, to support the continued provision of Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA)-funded rental assistance. | March 13, 2023 Item # 7 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 640be254114d3cafb6b1bea0 |
| March 13, 2023 | Item | 8 | 8. CONTRACT AWARD TO FS CONTRACTORS INC., FOR NORTH HILL AVENUE COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $850,805 (Public Works Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find the project proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities, and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and (2) Accept the bid dated November 30, 2022, submitted by FS Contractors Inc., in response to the project plans and specifications for North Hill Avenue Complete Streets Project, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $850,805, which includes the base contract amount of $709,004 and a contingency of $141,801 to provide for any necessary change orders. ATTACHMENT A | March 13, 2023 Item # 8 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 640be254114d3cafb6b1bea5 |
| March 13, 2023 | Item | 9 | 9. FINANCE COMMITTEE: RECOGNIZE AND APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,981 FROM THE BLACK GOLD COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SERVICES’ FISCAL YEAR 2023 OPERATING BUDGET (Libraries & Information Services 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), 15060(c)(3), and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; and (2) Recognize and appropriate $42,981 from the Black Gold Cooperative Library System to the Department of Libraries and Information Services’ Fiscal Year 2023 Operating Budget to support the Black Gold: Stronger Together Early Learning Hub Grant project. ATTACHMENT A | March 13, 2023 Item # 9 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 640be254114d3cafb6b1bea4 |