Pasadena
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| May 05, 2025 | Closed Session Item | A | A. CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)(one potential case) | May 05, 2025 Closed Session Item # A | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 68191bf0433a47b75993331f |
| May 05, 2025 | Item | 1 | 1. REJECT ALL BIDS SUBMITTED MARCH 25, 2025, IN RESPONSE TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR WEED AND BRUSH CLEARANCE SERVICES (PRCS 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 Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(5) (projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves) and Section 15270 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and https://ww2.cityofpasadena.net/2025 Agendas/May_05_25/Agenda.asp 1/9 5/2/25, 12:34 PM Untitled 1 (2) Reject all Bids received on March 25, 2025, in response to notice inviting bids for weed and brush clearance services. STAFF REPORT | May 05, 2025 Item # 1 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 68191bf0433a47b759933321 |
| May 05, 2025 | Item | 2 | 2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (SB1) PROJECT LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 (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) 2026. | May 05, 2025 Item # 2 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 68191bf0433a47b759933320 |
| May 05, 2025 | Item | 3 | 3. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH W. W. GRAINGER INCORPORATED TO FURNISH AND DELIVER PARTS, EQUIPMENT TOOLS, SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $575,000 (Public Works Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is covered by the “Common Sense” exemption set forth in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with W. W. Grainger, Incorporated to furnish and deliver Parts, Equipment, Tools, Supplies and Materials, in an amount not-to-exceed $575,000, which includes the base contract amount of $500,000 and a contingency of $75,000 to provide for any necessary change orders. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) Contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies or services; and (3) Grant the recommended contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section | May 05, 2025 Item # 3 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 68191bf0433a47b75993331e |
| May 05, 2025 | Item | 4 | 4.08.049(B) contract for which the City’s best interests are served. STAFF REPORT 4. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HD SUPPLY FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TO FURNISH AND DELIVER JANITORIAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,150,000 FOR FIVE YEARS (Public Works Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is covered by the “Common Sense” exemption set forth in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as the result of the competitive bidding process as specified by Section 4.08.045 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with HD Supply Facilities Maintenance to furnish and deliver janitorial materials and supplies in an amount not-to-exceed $1,150,000 which includes a contingency amount of $150,000 for five years. STAFF REPORT | May 05, 2025 Item # 4 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 68191bf0433a47b75993331b |
| May 05, 2025 | Item | 5 | 5. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 32390 WITH RICKY PICKENS AND THE TEAM OF VIOLENCE INTERRUPTERS TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $260,000 TO SUPPORT GANG OUTREACH AND VIOLENCE INTERRUPTION SERVICES THROUGH OCTOBER 2025 (Public Health Dept.) 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 Section 15378(b); (2) Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32390 with Ricky Pickens and the team of violence interrupters to increase the total not- to-exceed amount by $260,000 to support Gang Outreach and Violence Interruption Services through the end of October 2025; and (3) To the extent the amendment to Contract No. 32390 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. This transaction is exempt from competitive bidding per PMC Section 4.08.030 and City Charter Section 1002(F) based on contracts for professional or unique services. STAFF REPORT | May 05, 2025 Item # 5 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 68191bf0433a47b75993331a |
| May 05, 2025 | Item | 6 | 6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025 GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE TO REDUCE OR WAIVE VARIOUS FEES FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs) AND DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE WITHIN 60 DAYS TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REDUCE OR EXEMPT CERTAIN ADUs FROM CONSTRUCTION TAX AND RESIDENTIAL IMPACT FEES (Planning Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the recommended fee reductions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061(b)(3); (2) Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 General Fee Schedule to reduce or waive various Plan Check and Permit Fees for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) (Attachment A in the agenda report); and (3) Direct the City Attorney to prepare within 60 days an ordinance to amend Title 4 (Construction Tax) of the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) to reduce or exempt certain ADUs from the City’s construction tax and Residential Impact Fee (RIF). Recommendation of the Economic Development & Technology Committee: On March 18, 2025, the Economic Development & Technology Committee (EdTech) recommended the City Council approve the proposed fee reductions for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as recommended by staff. | May 05, 2025 Item # 6 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 68191bf0433a47b75993331c |
| May 05, 2025 | Item | 7 | 7. APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENTS, AND RESIGNATIONS APPOINTMENT OF ANA MARIA ALMARIO SOULRIVER TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 2 Nomination) APPOINTMENT OF JER-ADRIANNE “JUJU” LELLIOTT TO THE NORTHWEST COMMISSION (District 5 Nomination) APPOINTMENT OF COLIN BOGART TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination) APPOINTMENT OF JASON LYON TO THE BURBANK-GLENDALE-PASADENA AIRPORT AUTHORITY EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2025 (City Nomination) REAPPOINTMENT OF JANIE LYNN HEINRICH TO THE ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 6 Nomination) REAPPOINTMENT OF FELIX BREDEN TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 6 Nomination) REAPPOINTMENT OF ANN SCHEID TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 6 Nomination) REAPPOINTMENT OF DAVID DiCRISTOFARO TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 6 Nomination) REAPPOINTMENT OF ERIC HOGENSEN TO THE ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 7 Nomination) REAPPOINTMENT OF IMRAN CHAUDHRY TO CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 7 Nomination) REAPPOINTMENT OF TUNISIA OFFRAY TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 7 Nomination) REAPPOINTMENT OF JAMES DE PIETRO TO THE PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 7 Nomination) REAPPOINTMENT OF JENNIFER HIGGINBOTHAM TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 7 Nomination) REAPPOINTMENT OF LON BENDER TO THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (District 7 Nomination) REAPPOINTMENT OF CY WARREN ESTABROOK TO THE ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (Mayor Nomination) REAPPOINTMENT OF MARY MACHADO SCHAMMEL TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (Mayor Nomination) REAPPOINTMENT OF SUZANNE YORK TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (Mayor Nomination) REAPPOINTMENT OF JENNIFER THIBAULT TO THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (At Large Nomination/District 7) REAPPOINTMENT OF PATRICIA BARAJAS TAVERA TO THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (At Large Nomination/District 5) REAPPOINTMENT OF TYRON HAMPTON TO THE BURBANK-GLENDALE-PASADENA AIRPORT AUTHORITY EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2025 (City Nomination) REAPPOINTMENT OF ANDY WILSON TO THE BURBANK-GLENDALE-PASADENA AIRPORT AUTHORITY EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2025 (City Nomination) REAPPOINTMENT OF ALISON LASTER, PH.D. TO THE ROSE BOWL AQUATICS CENTER BOARD (City Nomination) REAPPOINTMENT OF SHERI BONNER TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (Agency Nomination) REAPPOINTMENT OF LISA WILSON TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (Agency Nomination) REAPPOINTMENT OF MARLON GONZALEZ TO THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (Hotel Nomination) REAPPOINTMENT OF JAMES COTTER TO THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 (Hotel Nomination) RESIGNATION OF ALFRED LOMAX CARR FROM THE NORTHWEST COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination) RESIGNATION OF MICHAEL ANTHONY CULLINS FROM THE NORTHWEST COMMISSION EFFECTIVE MAY 14, 2025 RESIGNATION OF SHANE RICHARD PATEMAN FROM THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (Hotel Nomination) | May 05, 2025 Item # 7 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 68191bf0433a47b75993331d |
| May 05, 2025 | Item | 8 | 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 7, 2025 City Council April 7, 2025 Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission April 14, 2025 City Council April 14, 2025 Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission 8a. RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA Claim No. Claimant Claim Amount 2025-0252 Carolyn Heather Halpern $ 316.80 2025-0253 Michael L. Reeves 3,600.00 2025-0254 Neoina Smith 35,000.00+ 2025-0255 Esperanza Ramirez 35,000.00+ 2025-0256 Andrei Paklev 35,000.00+ 2025-0257 Stephanie C. Handsome Not stated 2025-0258 Juan Adair Carino Eugenio Not stated 2025-0259 Marti Mackey 35,000.00+ 2025-0260 Marlena Schwenck 1,000.00 2025-0261 CSM, LLP o/b/o USAA a/s/o Scott 10,000.00+ Sheldon, Kieran Sheldon 2025-0262 Charbel Choucair 35,000.00+ 2025-0263 Peter Choucair 35,000.00+ 2025-0264 Johnnie Taylor 1,230.00 2025-0265 Elizabeth Cortez 10,000.00+ 2025-0266 Jennifer Lynn Avila 1,773.00 2025-0267 Westridge School for Girls 1,041.12 2025-0268 Greg Sahatjian 2,296.00 2025-0269 Gavin Baumgardner 35,000.00+ 8b. PUBLIC HEARINGS SET May 19, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Approval of the Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2025-2029) and the Annual Action Plan (2025) June 2, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Fiscal Year 2026 Recommended Schedule Taxes, Fees and Charges June 2, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Disapprove an Application to Designate the Roosevelt School at 315 N. Pasadena Ave., as a Landmark June 16, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Substantial Amendment to 2024 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Act June 16, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Approve an Application to Amend the Bungalow Heaven Conservation Plan July 14, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – Renewal of the Old Pasadena Management District Property and Business Improvement (PBID) OLD BUSINESS: None | May 05, 2025 Item # 8 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 68191bf0433a47b759933323 |
| May 05, 2025 | Item | 9 | 9. CALL FOR REVIEW OF THE ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION’S DECISION TO DISAPPROVE THE PROPOSED ARTIST AND CONCEPT ART PLAN FOR 2915 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD (PASADENA RUSNAK PORSCHE) (Planning Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the overall project was subject to environmental review per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). On July 15, 2024, the City Council adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the overall project and there are no changed circumstances or new information which would require further environmental review. In addition, the proposed onsite public artwork is categorically exempt from CEQA per Section 15303 (Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the Government Code; and (2) Adopt the findings in Attachment A of the agenda report to uphold Staff’s recommendation and approve the proposed Artist and Concept Art Plan, with the conditions in Attachment B of the agenda report. | May 05, 2025 Item # 9 | LA County | Pasadena | City Council | 68191bf0433a47b759933322 |