Pasadena
| Date | Item Type | Item | Description | Info Location | County | City | Meeting Type | id |
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| May 13, 2024 | Item | 1 | 1. DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE WITHIN 60 DAYS AMENDING PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 2.40, 2.265, AND 2.275 TO CENTRALIZE THE CITY’S RISK MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE (Office of the City Manager) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report 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 centralizes the City’s Risk Management functions within the City Manager’s Office. | May 13, 2024 Item # 1 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 663eb8d8095aa6f45b5cd06e |
| May 13, 2024 | Item | 10 | 10. AMENDMENT TO RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION RULES AND REGULATIONS TO ALLOW CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR TO SERVE THREE CONSECUTIVE TERMS (PRCS Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find the action proposed in the agenda report is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Section 21065 and State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and (c)(3), and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and (2) At the request of the Recreation and Parks Commission, approve and file the proposed amendment to the Rules and Regulations for the Recreation and Parks Commission per Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) 2.100.080, as set forth in Attachment B of the agenda report, extending the number of terms the Chair and Vice Chair are allowed to serve consecutively from two to three years. | May 13, 2024 Item # 10 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 663eb8d8095aa6f45b5cd077 |
| May 13, 2024 | Item | 11 | 11. APPROVAL OF THE FEDERAL & STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORMS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2024 (Office of the City Manager) 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 Sections 15060(c) and 15378(b); and (2) Approve the Federal Legislative Platform and the State Legislative Platform for calendar year 2024. | May 13, 2024 Item # 11 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 663eb8d8095aa6f45b5cd078 |
| May 13, 2024 | Item | 12 | 12. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH NEWGEN STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR ELECTRIC COST-OF-SERVICE ANALYSIS AND RATE DESIGN SERVICES (“ELECTRIC RATE STUDY”) FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $258,042 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 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) Authorize the City Manager to enter a contract, as a result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with NewGen Strategies and Solutions, LLC (“NewGen”) for an amount not-to-exceed $258,042, which includes a base contract amount of $215,035 and a contingency of $43,007, to provide for any necessary change orders, for two years, with two optional one-year extensions, at no additional cost. Recommendation of the Municipal Services Committee: On April 23, 2024, with one member absent, the Municipal Services Committee (“MSC”) unanimously approved the staff recommendation to the City Council with clarification that a written authorization notice will be issued for each task/phase in the scope of work. | May 13, 2024 Item # 12 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 663eb8d8095aa6f45b5cd076 |
| May 13, 2024 | Item | 13 | 13. Conduct first reading of “AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA GRANTING NON- EXCLUSIVE POLICE TOWING FRANCHISES” (To be discussed and considered concurrently with Item No. 8, including for public comment purposes.) ORDINANCE | May 13, 2024 Item # 13 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 663eb8d8095aa6f45b5cd073 |
| May 13, 2024 | Item | 14 | 14. Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT TO EXCEED $125,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF PASADENA ELECTRIC REVENUE/REFUNDING BONDS, 2024A SERIES, PAYABLE OUT OF THE LIGHT AND POWER FUND, AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN ELEVENTH SUPPLEMENT TO ELECTRIC REVENUE BOND FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH” (To be discussed and considered concurrently with Item No. 5, including for public comment purposes.) ORDINANCE Second Reading: None INFORMATION ITEM | May 13, 2024 Item # 14 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 663eb8d8095aa6f45b5cd072 |
| May 13, 2024 | Item | 15 | 15. PROPOSAL FROM COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR FOR CHARTER AMENDMENT TO ALLOW INDEPENDENT POLICE AUDITOR TO HAVE INPUT IN SWORN POLICE OFFICER PERSONNEL MATTERS (City Attorney’s Office) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: This report is intended to provide information to the City Council regarding a proposed Charter Amendment from the Independent Police Auditor (IPA) and Community Police Oversight Commission (CPOC), to allow the IPA to have input in sworn police officer personnel matters. No formal action is required at this time, but the City Council may give direction to staff as desired. BRIEF REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES/REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS | May 13, 2024 Item # 15 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 663eb8d8095aa6f45b5cd071 |
| May 13, 2024 | Item | 2 | 2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO INCREASE PURCHASE ORDER NO. 1241231 WITH 72 HOUR LLC (DBA: CHEVROLET OF WATSONVILLE/NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP) BY $6,947 (Public Works Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that this action In the agenda report is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; (2) Authorize the City Manager to increase purchase order with 72 Hour LLC (72 Hour) for an additional $6,947 (includes 15% contingency) for the purchase of one Ford F-150 Lightning electric truck. Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors; and (3) Grant the proposed increase to the purchase order an exemption from the Competitive Selection Process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.49(B), Contracts for which the City’s best interest are served. | May 13, 2024 Item # 2 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 663eb8d8095aa6f45b5cd06f |
| May 13, 2024 | Item | 3 | 3. ADOPT ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (SB1) PROJECT LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 (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) Adopt a resolution approving of the Road Repair and Accountability Act (SB1) project list for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION | May 13, 2024 Item # 3 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 663eb8d8095aa6f45b5cd070 |
| May 13, 2024 | Item | 4 | 4. FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH ONE ARROYO FOUNDATION FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ARROYO SECO TRAIL PROJECT (Public Works 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; and (2) Authorize City Manager to enter into a reimbursement agreement with One Arroyo Foundation for the implementation of the Arroyo Seco Trail Project and reimbursement from One Arroyo Foundation in an amount up to $1,000,000 for project expenditures. | May 13, 2024 Item # 4 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 663eb8d8095aa6f45b5cd06c |
| May 13, 2024 | Item | 5 | 5. FINANCE COMMITTEE: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AND THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE ELECTRIC REVENUE/REFUNDING BONDS 2024A SERIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $125,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT (Office of the City Manager) 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) as defined in Section 21065 of CEQA and Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; (2) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the invitation of bids for the purchase of Electric Revenue/Refunding Bonds, 2024A Series of said city, approving a notice of intention to sell bonds, a preliminary official statement, a notice inviting bids, authorizing the publication of a notice of intention to sell bonds, and authorizing certain other actions in connection therewith; and (3) Conduct the first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT TO EXCEED $125,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF PASADENA ELECTRIC REVENUE/REFUNDING BONDS, 2024A SERIES, PAYABLE OUT OF THE LIGHT AND POWER FUND, AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN ELEVENTH SUPPLEMENT TO ELECTRIC REVENUE BOND FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH”. (To be discussed and considered concurrently with Item No. 14, including for public comment purposes.) | May 13, 2024 Item # 5 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 663eb8d8095aa6f45b5cd06d |
| May 13, 2024 | Item | 6 | 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 29, 2024 Special joint meeting of the City Council and Pasadena Unified School District | May 13, 2024 Item # 6 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 663eb8d8095aa6f45b5cd06b |
| May 13, 2024 | Item | 7 | 7. RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA Claim No. Claimant Claim Amount 2024-0262 Elisa Jacobs Nixon $ 517.50 2024-0263 Rene Zavala 852.83 2024-0264 Debbie Nickleberry 35,000.00+ 2024-0265 Ronald Yoder 35,000.00+ OLD BUSINESS: None | May 13, 2024 Item # 7 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 663eb8d8095aa6f45b5cd06a |
| May 13, 2024 | Item | 8 | 8. AWARD OF NON-EXCLUSIVE POLICE TOWING FRANCHISES AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION (Police Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda repot is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 21065 and within the meaning of Sections 15060(c) and 15378(b); and (2) Following a Public Hearing, (a) conduct first reading of an uncodified ordinance awarding non- exclusive police towing franchises to: A-Car Auto Repair Services; Henry's Towing and Recovery; M&M Action Towing; and Dickson Motor Services (b) authorize the City Manager to execute franchise agreements with these entities for a term of one year, with annual renewal options of up to four additional one-year terms, subject to the approval of the City Manager. (To be discussed and considered concurrently with Item No. 13, including for public comment purposes.) | May 13, 2024 Item # 8 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 663eb8d8095aa6f45b5cd074 |
| May 13, 2024 | Item | 9 | 9. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDED REFUSE COLLECTION RATE ADJUSTMENTS (Public Works Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is not a project as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Public Resources Code Sections 21065, 21080(b)(8) and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378, subd. (a) and (b)(4), and that even if it were a project, the proposed refuse fee increases are statutorily exempt pursuant to Section 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges) under State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, is not subject to environmental review; (2) Open a Public Hearing to receive public comment on the recommended Refuse Collection rate adjustments from FY 2025 through 2029; (3) Consider all protests against the proposed Refuse Collection rate adjustments; (4) Close the Public Hearing and approve the recommended Refuse Collection rate adjustments, or provide alternate direction; and (5) Adopt a resolution amending the General Fee Schedule to increase the Refuse Collection rates and add new rates as described in the agenda report to become effective on July 1, 2024, or as soon as practicable thereafter. | May 13, 2024 Item # 9 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 663eb8d8095aa6f45b5cd075 |