Pasadena
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| April 14, 2025 | Closed Session Item | A | A. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Protich v. City of Pasadena, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.: 22AHCV01222 | April 14, 2025 Closed Session Item # A | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 67f9aa6e383f122e8887b378 |
| April 14, 2025 | Closed Session Item | B | B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Harrell, C. v. City of Pasadena Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No.: 20STCV06887 PUBLIC MEETING – 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS 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). CONSENT CALENDAR (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 | April 14, 2025 Closed Session Item # B | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 67f9aa6e383f122e8887b379 |
| April 14, 2025 | Item | 1 | 1. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BRAUN NORTHWEST INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE (3) 2026 NORTH STAR 171-1 AMBULANCES FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT- TO-EXCEED $1,406,939 (Fire Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the recommended actions in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061(b)(3), the “Common Sense” exemption 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 a contract with Braun Northwest Inc., for the purchase of three (3) 2026 North Star 171-1 Ambulances in an amount not-to-exceed $1,406,939. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to the City Charter Section, 1002(H) Contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, materials, supplies, or services; and (3) Grant the recommended 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. TPA | April 14, 2025 Item # 1 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 67f9aa6e383f122e8887b36c |
| April 14, 2025 | Item | 10 | 10. PRESENTATION ON 2024 YEAR-END REVIEW AND ONGOING WORK BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE DIRECTION REGARDING THE SAME 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). POLICE DEPARTMENT YEAR END REVIEW 2024 PPT RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS | April 14, 2025 Item # 10 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 67f9aa6e383f122e8887b375 |
| April 14, 2025 | Item | 11 | 11. CONSIDERATION OF A CALL FOR REVIEW REQUEST OF AN ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION DECISION REGARDING THE ARTIST AND CONCEPT ART PLAN FOR 2915 E. COLORADO BOULEVARD (RUSNAK PORSCHE) (Councilmember Masuda) | April 14, 2025 Item # 11 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 67f9aa6e383f122e8887b374 |
| April 14, 2025 | Item | 12 | 12. REPORT ON RENT RELIEF PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS IMPACTED BY THE EATON FIRE Recommendation: This item is for information only; no action is required at this time. CORRESPONDENCE BRIEF REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES/REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS | April 14, 2025 Item # 12 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 67f9aa6e383f122e8887b377 |
| April 14, 2025 | Item | 2 | 2. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SOUTH COAST FIRE EQUIPMENT INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) PIERCE ENFORCER TRIPLE COMBINATION PUMPERS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $2,909,297 (Fire Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the recommended actions in the agenda report are 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 an effect on the environment; (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with South Coast Fire Equipment, Inc., for the purchase of two (2) Pierce Enforcer Triple Combination Pumpers in an amount not-to-exceed $2,909,297. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to the City Charter Section, 1002(H) Contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, materials, supplies, or services; and (3) Grant the recommended 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. TPA | April 14, 2025 Item # 2 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 67f9aa6e383f122e8887b36e |
| April 14, 2025 | Item | 3 | 3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF EL MONTE FOR SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR NEW YEAR’S ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS (2025-2030) IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $650,000 (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 with the City of El Monte for supplemental law enforcement services for New Year’s activities and for Special Events for a period of five years (2025-2030) in an amount not- to-exceed $650,000. The proposed contract is exempt from competitive bidding and competitive selection pursuant to City Charter, Section 1002(H), and Pasadena Municipal Code, Section 4.08.049(A)(3), contracts with other government entities. | April 14, 2025 Item # 3 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 67f9aa6e383f122e8887b36d |
| April 14, 2025 | Item | 4 | 4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SELECT ELECTRIC, INC., FOR THE PASADENA TRANSIT SIGNAL PRIORITY PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $726,974 (Public Works Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find the contract proposed in the agenda report 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; and (2) Award contract to lowest and best bid dated March 18, 2025 submitted by Select Electric, Inc., in response to the project plans and specifications for the Pasadena Transit Signal Priority System project, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $726,974 which includes the base contract amount of $660,885 and a contingency of $66,089 to provide for any necessary change orders. | April 14, 2025 Item # 4 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 67f9aa6e383f122e8887b372 |
| April 14, 2025 | Item | 5 | 5. FINANCE COMMITTEE: AMEND THE FY 2025 CIP BUDGET TO ADD THE WASHINGTON PARK STORMWATER PROJECT AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FUND TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT TO ACCEPT $12,649,271 OF COMPETITIVE SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS (Public Works Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the proposed actions in the agenda report do not constitute 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) Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget to add the Washington Park Stormwater Capture Project and appropriate $12,649,271 in Measure W – Safe, Clean Water Program Region Infrastructure Program grant funds to this project; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Fund Transfer Agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to receive a total of $12,649,271 in Measure W – Safe, Clean Water Program Region Infrastructure Program grant funds. | April 14, 2025 Item # 5 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 67f9aa6e383f122e8887b371 |
| April 14, 2025 | Item | 6 | 6. FINANCE COMMITTEE: AMEND THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2025 OPERATING BUDGET BY RE-APPROPRIATING $1,403,121 FOR THE DOOR OF HOPE DAVID AND KATHERINE LEE HOME TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROJECT (Housing 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”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the “Common Sense” exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and (2) Amend the Department of Housing’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Operating Budget by re-appropriating $203,121 in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Trust Fund (237) and $1,200,000 in the Inclusionary Housing Trust Fund (239) for the Door of Hope David and Katherine Lee Home transitional housing project. | April 14, 2025 Item # 6 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 67f9aa6e383f122e8887b36f |
| April 14, 2025 | Item | 7 | 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 24, 2025 City Council March 24, 2025 Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission March 31, 2025 City Council March 31, 2025 Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission 7b. RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA Claim No. Claimant Claim Amount 2025-0247 Duplicate to Claim No. 2025-0146 2025-0248 Nationwide Insurance $ Company a/s/o Rosario 4,505.09 Clayson 2025-0249 Florina Farfan Ordonez 349,950.00 2025-0250 Serena Hernandez 9,000.00 2025-0251 Sara Mohammadigerani 96.00 7c. PUBLIC HEARINGS SET May 19, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Renewal of the Old Pasadena Management District Property and Business Improvement (PBID) June 16, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Approve an Application to Amend the Bungalow Heaven Conservation Plan | April 14, 2025 Item # 7 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 67f9aa6e383f122e8887b370 |
| April 14, 2025 | Item | 8 | 8. CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2026 - 2030 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET (Public Works Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Open the public hearing on the City Manager’s Recommended Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 - 2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget; and (2) Continue the public hearing to May 5, 2025 at 6:00 p.m., and as necessary thereafter at each subsequent meeting of the City Council until the City Council determines that the public hearing may close and then formally adopt the FY 2026 - 2030 CIP Budget. | April 14, 2025 Item # 8 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 67f9aa6e383f122e8887b376 |
| April 14, 2025 | Item | 9 | 9. SUBMITTAL OF PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY FIVE-YEAR PLAN (2025-2030) AND ANNUAL PLAN (2025) TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (Housing Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council (the “City”), as Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission, after a public hearing: (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 City's Public Housing Agency Five-Year Plan (2025-2030) and Annual Plan (2025), as attached to the agenda report, and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents regarding its submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. | April 14, 2025 Item # 9 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 67f9aa6e383f122e8887b373 |