Pasadena
| Date | Item Type | Item | Description | Info Location | County | City | Meeting Type | id |
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| April 08, 2024 | Closed Session Item | A | A. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Designated Representatives: Miguel Márquez and Tiffany Jacobs-Quinn Employee Organizations: Pasadena Police Officers Association (PPOA); Pasadena Police Lieutenants Association (PPLA) | April 08, 2024 Closed Session Item # A | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6610b2159aeb660467c9ff65 |
| April 08, 2024 | Closed Session Item | B | B. CITY CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (one potential case) | April 08, 2024 Closed Session Item # B | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6610b2159aeb660467c9ff64 |
| April 08, 2024 | Closed Session Item | C | C. CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (one potential case) | April 08, 2024 Closed Session Item # C | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6610b2159aeb660467c9ff63 |
| April 08, 2024 | Item | 1 | 1. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $1,000,000 FOR THREE YEARS WITH TWO OPTIONAL ONE-YEAR EXTENSIONS, TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR AND PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (Planning Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the action proposed herein are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services, with Michael Baker International, Inc. for environmental coordinator and planning services in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for an initial three-year term; (3) It is further recommended that the City Council grant the proposed contract 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; and (4) Authorize the City Manager to extend the contract for up to two additional one-year periods in the amount not to exceed $500,000 per year. TPA | April 08, 2024 Item # 1 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6610b2159aeb660467c9ff6c |
| April 08, 2024 | Item | 10 | 10. FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $379,354 WITH ENDERA MOTORS, LLC TO PURCHASE ONE REPLACEMENT PASADENA DIAL-A-RIDE ZERO-EMISSION BUS AND AMEND THE FY2024 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET TO FUND THE BUS PURCHASE (Transportation Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the purchase of Dial-A-Ride buses is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) “Common Sense” exemption. (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Endera Motors, LLC for one battery electric bus as a replacement Pasadena Dial-A-Ride bus in an amount not to exceed $379,354, which includes a base of contract $344,867 and a 10% contingency of $34,487. Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, materials, supplies or services; (3) Grant the proposed contract 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; and (4) Amend the Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Improvement Budget by appropriating $199,331 in Proposition A local transit funds (Fund 208) to the Purchase of Dial-A-Ride Vehicles (75086) project. TPA | April 08, 2024 Item # 10 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6610b2159aeb660467c9ff6f |
| April 08, 2024 | Item | 11 | 11. MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: SET A DATE OF JUNE 3, 2024, TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING FOR RECOMMENDED WATER RATE STRUCTURE AND RATE ADJUSTMENTS (Public Works 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) Set a public hearing for June 3, 2024, regarding proposed water rate structure and rate adjustments, to be effective beginning July 1, 2024, or as soon as practicable thereafter; and (3) Direct the Water and Power Department to mail notices of public hearing set for June 3, 2024, regarding proposed water rate structure and rate adjustments. MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: On March 26, 2024, with one member absent, the Municipal Services Committee (“MSC”) unanimously approved the staff recommendation to the City Council. | April 08, 2024 Item # 11 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6610b2159aeb660467c9ff70 |
| April 08, 2024 | Item | 12 | 12. RESIGNATIONS, APPOINTMENTS, & REAPPOINTMENTS APPOINTMENT OF JASON LYON TO THE FIRE & POLICE RETIREMENT BOARD (City Council Nomination) RESIGNATION OF LAURA LUNA FROM THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2024 (District 4 Nomination) City Attorney City Clerk/Secretary | April 08, 2024 Item # 12 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6610b2159aeb660467c9ff72 |
| April 08, 2024 | Item | 13 | 13. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE “CERTIFICATE OF THE CANVASS OF THE ELECTION RETURNS” AS PREPARED AND CERTIFIED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGISTRAR- RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK FOR THE PASADENA PRIMARY MUNICIPAL ELECTION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE MARCH 5, 2024 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the proposed action 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 for this action; and (2) Adopt a resolution accepting the “Certificate of the Canvass of the Election Returns” (Exhibit A to the resolution) as prepared and certified by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk for the Pasadena Primary Municipal Election, consolidated with the Presidential Primary Election held on March 5, 2024 declaring: (a) The following persons, receiving a majority of the votes cast, are elected to the following offices: Victor M. Gordo Office of Mayor of Pasadena 4 Year Term Tyron Hampton Member of the City Council, District 1 4 Year Term Rick Cole Member of the City Council, District 2 4 Year Term Gene Masuda Member of the City Council, District 4 4 Year Term Steve Madison Member of the City Council, District 6 4 Year Term Justin Jones Member of the City Council, District 3 2 Year Term (Unexpired term ending December 7, 2026) (b) That City Charter Amendment Measures R, S, and T, receiving a majority of the votes cast, are determined to have passed and are hereby adopted by a vote of the people. RESOLUTION | April 08, 2024 Item # 13 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6610b2159aeb660467c9ff71 |
| April 08, 2024 | Item | 2 | 2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) FOR RECEIPT OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) SECTION 5310 GRANT FUNDING OF $1,050,000 FOR THE PASADENA DIAL- A-RIDE AGING VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PROJECT (Transportation 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) that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all agreements with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) associated with the receipt of $1,050,000 in reimbursable Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant funding for implementation of the City of Pasadena Dial-A-Ride Aging Vehicle Replacement Project (75086). | April 08, 2024 Item # 2 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6610b2159aeb660467c9ff6b |
| April 08, 2024 | Item | 3 | 3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND CONTRACT 31,568 WITH TRC ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC TO CONDUCT QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTIONS FOR THE PASADENA TRANSIT AND DIAL-A- RIDE FLEET (Transportation 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 extend Contract 31,568 with TRC Engineering Services, LLC for six months for a total contract period of January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2024, to conduct inspections of the Pasadena Transit and Pasadena Dial-A-Ride fleet within the current not to exceed contract amount of $130,085; and (3) Grant the proposed contract extension 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 | April 08, 2024 Item # 3 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6610b2159aeb660467c9ff6a |
| April 08, 2024 | Item | 4 | 4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH WESTERN STEEL BUILDINGS, INC. FOR PURCHASE OF A PREFABRICATED STEEL HANGAR AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT HELIPORT FACILITY FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $229,970 (Public Works Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find the contract proposed herein to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 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; (2) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order contract to WSB Assets, Inc. dba Western Steel Buildings, Inc. for the procurement of a new prefabricated steel hangar at the Police Department Heliport facility for an amount not-to- exceed $229,970, which includes the base contract amount of $199,970 and a contingency of $30,000 to provide for any necessary change orders. | April 08, 2024 Item # 4 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6610b2159aeb660467c9ff67 |
| April 08, 2024 | Item | 5 | 5. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR THE DISTRIBUTED ELECTRICITY BACKUP ASSETS PROGRAM, BULK GRID ASSET ENHANCEMENTS FOR GRID RELIABILITY GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION (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 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; (2) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Pasadena Water and Power Department (PWP) submission of a grant application for the Distributed Electricity Backup Assets Program (“DEBA”), Bulk Grid Asset Enhancements for Grid Reliability Grant (“DEBA/Bulk Grid”) in an amount not-to-exceed $9,660,000 from the California Energy Commission (“CEC”); (3) Authorize the City Manager, or designee, as the authorized representative with signature authority to execute the DEBA/Bulk Grid Grant agreement with CEC in an amount not to exceed $9,660,000; and (4) Designate the General Manager of PWP, or designee, as the authorized representative for all matters related to the application, administration, implementation, and any subsequent activities related to the administration of the grant agreement. RESOLUTION | April 08, 2024 Item # 5 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6610b2159aeb660467c9ff66 |
| April 08, 2024 | Item | 6 | 6. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH BELTMANN GROUP INCORPORATED DBA: BELTMANN RELOCATION GROUP TO PROVIDE RELOCATION SERVICES OF CENTRAL LIBRARY COLLECTION FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $155,144 (Library 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; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Beltmann Group Incorporated dba: Beltmann Relocation Group (“BRG”) for an amount not-to-exceed $155,144 which includes a base contract amount of $141,040 and a contingency of $14,104, pursuant to the competitive selection process specified in Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, for relocation services. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Article X Section 1002(F), Contracts for professional or unique services. | April 08, 2024 Item # 6 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6610b2159aeb660467c9ff68 |
| April 08, 2024 | Item | 7 | 7. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH SELF-HELP CREDIT UNION OR ANY QUALIFIED LENDER TO MODIFY LOANS UNDER THE ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PROGRAM (Housing Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the recommended action is 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 a significant effect on the environment; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a memorandum of understanding with Self-Help Federal Credit Union, or any qualified lender for optional refinancing of accessory dwelling unit loans from the City, according to the terms and conditions set forth in this report. | April 08, 2024 Item # 7 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6610b2159aeb660467c9ff69 |
| April 08, 2024 | Item | 8 | 8. FINANCE COMMITTEE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PASADENA TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RECOGNIZE REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS OF $3,000,000 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET, TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY, FOR THE GAS AND WATER INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (Finance Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the action proposed herein are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)(Common Sense Exemption); (2) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City of Pasadena to enter into an agreement with the California Department of Water Resources Board (CDWR) to receive funds for Rose Bowl Gas and Water Infrastructure Improvements; (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the funding agreement, and all other documents deemed necessary by the CDWR related to funding the Gas and Water Infrastructure Improvements Project; and (4) Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Capital Improvement Program Budget by recognizing revenue and appropriating $3,000,000 to the Rose Bowl Major Improvement Project (FY 2020-2024) specifically for the Gas and Water Infrastructure Improvements. RESOLUTION | April 08, 2024 Item # 8 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6610b2159aeb660467c9ff6e |
| April 08, 2024 | Item | 9 | 9. FINANCE COMMITTEE: DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE WITHIN 60- DAYS AMENDING PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 4.08 TO INCREASE FORMAL AND INFORMAL PROCUREMENT LIMITS, AND RELATED CLEAN-UP CHANGES (Finance Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report herein is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061(b)(3)(Common Sense Exemption); and (2) Direct the City Attorney to prepare and return with an ordinance within 60 days that (a) sets the formal and informal procurement limits; and (b) updates and/or clarifies the Purchasing Ordinance as further described in this Agenda Report. | April 08, 2024 Item # 9 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 6610b2159aeb660467c9ff6d |