O FF I CE OF TH E C I TY M ANAGER

To the Honorable City Council of the City of Pasadena

Mayor and Councilmembers:

November 14, 2019

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

1. Pasadena Named as a Top Ranked City in the 2019 Digital Cities Survey:

C ENTER FOR DIG ITA L GOVERNMEN T

DIGITAL CITIES

SURVEY

Phillip Leclair, Chief Information Officer for the Depru1ment of Information Technology, shares a press release from the Center for Digital Government naming Pasadena as one of the "Top Ten" digital cities in the nation by The Center for Digital Government. This is the fifth time Pasadena has been recognized as a technologically progressive and innovative city

2 o 1 9 w 1 NNE R when compared to other cities of similar population size. Enhancements to citizen engagement and communications, use of dashboards and data in City operations, cyber security investments, and prutnerships with the tech community and other institutions for innovation projects were highlighted in the survey results.

The top cities will be honored at a special awards ceremony during the National League of Cities annual conference in San Antonio, Texas on November 21, 2019. Pasadena ranked fifth in the 20 19 survey for cities with a population between 125,000- 249,999. Contact Phillip Leclair at 626-744-3784 for more information about the award and visit the Center for Digital Government website for complete survey results http://bit.ly/CDG-Digita1Cities20 19.

City Hall

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Mailing Address: PO. Box 7115 • Pttsadentt91109-7215

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To the Honorable City Counci l November 14,2019 Page 12

2. Landscape Beautification Program -Submission Period:

Ara Maloyan, Director of Public Works, and the Parks and Natmal Resources Division, are pleased to announce the opening of the fall 2019 - project request submission period for the Landscape Beautification Progran1. This progran1 fmmalizes the process by which requests for landscape improvements in City parks and other City Maintained landscapes are received and processed by the City.

Landscape beautification projects are aimed at improving the aesthetics of public parks, medians and other landscaped areas maintained by the Department of Public Works Parks and Natural Resources Division. Typically these projects include irrigation renovations, new plant material, and the use of mulch or decomposed granite.

We encourage interested members of the public to submit project suggestions by completing and submitting the application fonn which is found on the Parks and Natural Resources Division webpage: https://www.cityofpasadena.net/public-works/parks-and-natural-resources/landscape-beautifcation/ Project requests submitted during this time will be considered for the 2020 calendar year. The deadline to submit project ideas is December 13. If you have questions, please call Jason Vega at (626) 744-7358.

3. Tree Removal List:

The attached list from Ara Maloyan, Director of Public Works, highlights pending removals of dead, dying and hazardous trees on a non-emergency basis throughout Pasadena, as well as trees recently removed on an emergency basis. The Parks & Natural Resources Division has posted the non­emergency removals and notified pertinent residents consistent with the City's Tree Removal Policy.

Residents are encouraged to call the Parks & Natural Resources Division at (626) 744-7311 to learn more about the City's tree maintenance and/or planting efforts or to report a problem with the urban forest.

4. Legal Advertisements and Public Notices:

I have attached a memorandum from Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, which provides this week's submission of upcoming legal advertisements and public notices set for publication. In addition, the webpage for posting public notices and advetiisements has been updated with the attached information and can be accessed from the City's home webpage at www.cityofpasadena.net. If you require additional detailed information on these legal advertising and public notices, please contact Mr. Jomsky at (626) 744-4709.

Assistant City Manager

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ARROYO SECO WESTDRIVE N A LIVE OAK (QUAG)

363 E VILLAST N A WHITE ALDER (ALRH)

363 E VILLAST N A WHITE ALDER (ALRH)

ARROYO SECO tiiLLSIDE N A CANARV ISLAND PINE (PICA)

ARROYO SECO HILLSIDE N A CANARY ISlAND PINE (PICA)

ARROYO SECO HILLSIDE N A CANARY ISlANO PINE (PICA)

ARROYO SECO HILLSIDE N A CANARY ISLAND PINE (PICA)

ARROYO SECO HILLSIDE N A CANARY ISLAND PINE (PICA)

3680 CARTWRIGHT ST N A AMERICAN SWEET GUM IUSn

360 N ARROYO BLVD N A WESTERN SYCAMORE CPLRAI

SIERRA MADRE ISLAND N A DEODAR CEDAR fCEDEl

275 S RAYMOND AVE N A

1075 TOPEKAST F 1 CAMPHOR TREE (CICAI

22115 E ORANGE GROVE BLVD F 1 LIVE OAK fOUAG)

3167 .ALAMEOAST F 1 CHINESE ELM CUlPA)

780 CALDERWOOD LN F 2 GLOSSY PRIVET fliLU)

1471 EVILLAST F 1 CARROTWOOD (CUAN}

1144 N GARfiELD AVE s 4 INCENSE CEDAR (CA0E1}

1497 N RAYMOND AVE F 2 BOTTLE TREE CBRPO}

302 EVILLAST F 1 CAROLINA LAUREL CHERRY IPRCAI

1706 N ARROYO BLVD s 3 JACARANDA (JAMI}

1800 N ARROYO BLVD N A CHINESE ElM CULPA)

1800 NARROYOBLVD N A CHINESE ELM (ULPA)

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REMOVE AS SOON AS POSSIBlE. TREE WAS ALREADY FAILED. BUT STILL HAS A 27 • 1 SECTJON STlt.L STANDING AND HANGING OVERlRAIL

23 • 5 DEAD TREE NEXT TO PRE SCHOOL

17 • 5 OEADT~NEXTTOP~SCHOOL

16. 1 DEAD mEE ADJACENENT TO 4 OTHER DEAD TREES CtOSE TO SIDEWALK

26. 1 DEAD TREE AOJACEMENT TO 4 OlliER DEAD TREES CLOSE TO SIDEWALK

18 • 1 DEAD TREE ADJACEMENT TO 4 OTHER DEAD TREES CLOSE TO SIDEWALK

11 • 1 DEAD mEE ADJACEMENT TO 4 OTHER DEAD TREES CLOSE TO SIDEWALK

20" 1 DEAD TREE ADJACEMENT TO 4 OTHER DEAD TREES CLOSE TO SIDEWALK

17 • 4 REMOVE DEAD TREE NEXT TO ADA RAMP

SYCAMORE TREE SHOULD BE REMOVED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE DUE TO THE LARGE DEAD TRlMIIK AND BRANCHES THE LOCATION WHERE THE TREE IS

35" 1 lOCATED IS HlGHL Y USED FOR LARGE EVENTS

LARGE DEODAR TREE REA HlGHlY USED ROAD AND ElEMENTARY SCHOOL 32 • 4 DRIVEWAY

73 • 6 CAVITY AT THE BASE OF THE TREE IN A HIGH USE AREA

49" 2 DEAD TREE. DROUGHT RELATED STRESS REMOVAL RECOMMENDED.

~OF CAHOPV IS DEAD WOOD BORERS. SCAFFOLD DECAY. PLANTS IN ROOT 31 • 4 ZONE. REMOVAL RECOMMENDED.

3 • 4 DEAD TREE NO VISIBLE CAUSAL AGENTS. REMOVAL RECOMMENDED.

2 • 4 DEAD TREE. NO VISIBLE CAUSAL AGENTS REMOVAL RECOMMENDED

95~ OF CANOPY IS DEAD. CONKS IN ROOT ZONE AND AT BtlTTRESS. REMOVAl 25 • 2 RECOMMENCED.

31 • J DEAD TREE. DROUGHT STRESS. TERMITES. DECAY REMOVAL RECOMMENDED

23" 1 BUTTRESS DECAY OPPOSITE UNNATURAL LEAN. REMOVAL RECOMMENDED

18 • 5 DEAD TREE. INTERNAL DECAY. TERMITES. BORERS. REMOVAl RECOMMENDED.

14 • 1 DEAD TREE. SCAFFOLD DECAY, DROUGHT STRESS. REMOVAL RECOMMENDED.

3 CHINESE ELMS J"TO Ill" DBH lOCATED AT ntE SHELDON RESERVOIR WITH INTERNAL DECAY. CAVITIES. TRUNK WOUNOS. CRACKS & SPliTS. REMOVAl

9 • 1 RECOMMENDED.

3 CHINESE ELMS J"TO Ill" DBHLOCATEOATTHE SHELDON RESERVOIR WITH INTERNAL DECAY. CAVITIES. TRLINK WOUNDS. CRACKS & SPLITS REMOVAl

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T~E REMOVAL PENOING

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EMERGENCY REMOVAL

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TREE REMOVAL PENOING

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• Add!-. u.. ~ Dill! IDisl ~ CDIIIIIIIntiiA Ill 3 CHINESE ELMS l"TO Ill" DBH LOCATED AT THE Sl£lDON RESERVOIR WITH INTERNAL DECAY. CAVITIES. TRUNK WOUNDS. CRACKS & SPUTS. REMOVAL

I BOO N ARROYO Bl\ID N A CHINESE ELM (UlPA) J • ' RECOWIENDED. TREE REMOVAL PENDING

1843 LUNDY AVE F ' INCENSI: CEllAR (CADEll 24" ' DEAD TREE. DROUGHT RElATED STRESS. REMOVAL RECOMMENDED. TREE REMOVAL PENDING

DEAD TREE.HYPOXY\.ON CANKER DISEASE. SOil COMPACTION FROM CONSTRUCTlON EOOP AND STORAGE OF MATERIALS IN ROOT XONE. REMOVAL

1DB1 NFAIR OAKS N A LONOON PlANE Cf'lACl 24 • 3 RECour.e«<ED TREE REMOVAL PENDING DEAD TREE. TREE HAS BEEN EXCESSML Y LINE Cl..EARED WITH NUMEROUS POOR

1025 N CHESTER AVE F 1 LIVE OAK IOUAG) 35" 2 PRUNING CUTS AND STUBS. REMOVAL RECOMMENDED. TREE REMOVAl PENOING

BUTTRESS DECAY, CAVITY AT BUTTRESS. RUST DISEASE, TERMITES, REMOVAL 1145 TROPICAL AVE F 1 AMERICAN SWEET GUM lUST) 24 • 4 RECOMMENDED. TREE REMOVAL PENDING

SPARSE CANOPY, SPUTS ON MUL TIPt.E SlOES OF TRUNK, SUSPECTED ROOT ROT 201 N ORANGE GROVE BLVD R 1 BLUE GUMIEUGll 55" 6 REMOVAL RECOMMENDED. TREE REMOVAL PENDING

ROOT ROT SUSPECTED. CONKS IN ROOT ZONE. SPARSE CANOPY. POTENTIAL FOR 201 N ORANGE GROVE BLW R 3 BLUE GOM{EUGll 45" 6 ROOT FAILURE. REMOVAL RECOMMENDED. TREE REMOVAL PENDING

920 N RAYMOND AVE F 1 ARIZONA ASH CFRVEl 24 • 3 DEAD TREE. CONKS IN TRUNK ANO ROOT ZONE. REMOVAL RECOMMENOEO. TREE REMOVAL PENDING DEAD TREE. SUSPECTED ROOT ROT, CONKS IN ROOT ZOHE. REMOVAL

920 N RAYMOND AVE F 2 BOTll.E TREE (8RP0l 18 • 3 RECOMMENCED TREE RaiOVAL PENDING

1217 ARMADA DR F 1 SAWTOOTH ZEU<OVA CZESEl 13 • 1 DEAD TREE. NO VISIBLE CAUSAL AGENTS. REMOVAL RECOMMENDED. TREE REMOVAL PENDING DEAD TREE. INSUFFICIENT WATER DURING DROUGHT AND HGH TENPS. REMOVAL

500 GLENCT R 3 INCEHSI: CEDAR (CADEll J • 6 RE~D. TREE REMOVAL PENDING DEAD TREE. INSUFFICIENT WATER DURING DROUGHT AND HGH TEMPS. REMOVAL

500 GLENCT s 3 INCEHSE CEDAR ICAOE1l 3 • 6 RECOMMElaD. TREE REMOVAL PENDING

GWINN PARK N A COAST REDWOOD (SESE) 16 • 4 DEAD TREE. DROUGHT RElATED STRESS. REMOVAL RECOMMENDED. TREE REMOVAL PENDING DEAD TREE.EXCESSIVE PARKWAY IRRtGATION, BLACK AND SPONGY ROOTS, ROOT

1105 N HOLUSTOH AVE F ' LIVE OAK (QUAG) 7 • 2 ROT SUSPECTED REMOVAL RECOMMENDED TREE REMOVAL PENDING DEAD TREE. TRUNK GIRDLE FROM TREE TIE. LOWER TRUNK IS BOTTLENECKED.

1105 N HOLLISTON AVE F 2 LIVE OAK (OUAGI 5 • 2 REMOVAL RECOI&IENOED. TREE REMOVAL PENDING

DEAD TREE. SCAFFOLD DECAY FROM UNE CLEARANCE CUTS, CONKS IN TRUNK. 941 N RAYMOND AVE F 1 BOTTLE TREE (BRPOI 14 • 3 REMOVAL REcma.IENOED. TREE REMOVAL PENDING

ot:AI.J TREt. WOOD I:IORI:RS IN UNHEIIl£D WOUND AND IN TRUNK. 1165 E ORANGE GROVE BLW F 1 LIVE OAK (OUAGl 30" 5 REMOVAL RECOMMENDED. TREE REMOVAL PENDING

SCAFFALD FAILURE HAS COMPROMSED INTEGRITY OF TRUMC: REMOVAL 200 ARROYOTER F 3 BRUSH CHERRY (EUPA) ..... 6 REcor.e.IENDEO. TREE REMOVAL PENDING

171 S LOS ROBLES AVE F 1 iouEENSUIND PITTOSPORUM (PIRH: 6 • 6 DEAD TREE. DROUGHT RELATED STRESS. REMOVAL RECONMENOED. TREE REMOVAL PENDING INTERNAl DECAY, CAVITIES, TERYTES, EXFOliATING BARK. REMOVAL

11100 ARDENRD F 2 CAROB (CEgzl 35" 7 RECOLIMENOED. TREE REMOVAL PENDING ROOT ROT SUSPECTED. CONKS THROUGHOUT ROOT ZONE. SCAFFOlD CA\IITIES.

11100 ARDEHRD F 3 CAROB (CESll) 30" 7 TERMITES. ReMOVAl RECONMENOEO TREE REMOVAL PENDING DEAD TREE. DRQUGKJY AND COAFACTED SOIL, DROUGHT RELATED STRESS.

I~ H MARENGO AVE F 2 BRUSH CHERRY (EUPA) zz· 1 REMOVAL RECOI&IENOEO. TREE REMOVAL PENDING MUL TIPI.E CAVITIES IN TRLINK OF PALM 61FT FROM GROUND LEVEL REMOVAL

1622 N GARFJaD AVE s 4 MEXICAN FAN PAU.I (WAROI 111 • ' RECOMMEHOEO TREE REMOVAL PENDING DEAD TREE. CONKS AT BUTTRESS. ROOT ROT SUSPECTED. REMOVAL

2246 OUOLEYST F 1 SAWTOOTH ZELKOVA (ZESEl 14 • 4 RECOMMENDED. TREE REMOVAL PENDING DEAD TREE. CONKS AT ROOT CROWN, CRACKS AT INClUOEO BARK. REMOVAL

2237 OUOLEYST F ' SAWTOOTH ZELKOVA (ZESE) 9 • 4 RE~DED TREE REMOVAl PENDING

1040 LINCOLN AVE s 5 HOLLY OAK (OUIL) 4 • 4 DEAD TREE SPLmiNG TRUNK WOUND WITH DECAY REMOVAL RECOMMENDED. TREE REMOVAL PENDING TEAROOWN FAILURE IN TRUNK. TREE IS BEYOND REPAIR REMOVAL

247 SVINEDOAVE F 1 CHINESE ELM (Ul.PA) 27 • 4 RECOMMEMlED TREE REMOVAL PENDING

TO:

FROM:

DATE:

RE:

OFFI C E OF THE CITY CLERK

MEMORANDUM

Honorable Mayor and City ~'d:.cil

Mark Jomsky, City Clerk~

November 14, 2019

Legal Advertisements and Public Notices

Attached , please find this week's submission of upcoming legal advertisements and public notices set for publication.

In addition , the webpage for posting public notices and advertisement has been updated with the attached information, and can be accessed from the City's home webpage: www.cityofpasadena.net (see illustration below)

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NOTICE TO VOTERS OF DATE AFTER WHICH NO ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST AN INITIATIVE PETITION BALLOT MEASURE TO ALLOW OPERATION OF CANNABIS BUSINESSES THAT PREVIOUSLY OPERATED ILLEGALLY, IN

VIOLATION OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE PASADENA CITY CLERK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Primary Municipal Election is to be held in the City of Pasadena on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at which there will be submitted to the voters the following measure:

An Initiative to Allow Operation of Cannabis Businesses That Previously Operated Illegally, In Violation of the Pasadena Municipal Code- Shall an ordinance be adopted to allow cannabis businesses that previously operated illegally to: operate without a permit required of legal cannabis businesses; sell cannabis near sensitive uses such as churches, parks, libraries, and residential zones; and increase the number of such businesses beyond the limits adopted by the voters until 2025? Yes No

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Article 4, Chapter 3, Division 9 of the Elections Code of the State of California, the legislative body of the City, or any member or members thereof authorized by the body, or any individual voter or bona fide association of citizens, or any combination of voters and associations, may file a written argument, not to exceed 300 words in length, accompanied by the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument, for or against the initiative measure.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that, based upon the time reasonably necessary to prepare and print the arguments and sample ballots for the election, the City Clerk and the County Elections Office have fixed December 13, 2019, during normal City Clerk office hours, as posted , as the date after which no arguments for or against the measure may be submitted to the City Clerk for printing and distribution to the voters as provided in Article 4. Arguments shall be submitted to the City Clerk, accompanied by the printed name(s) and signatures(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument, at the City Clerk's Office, 100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S228, Pasadena, California 91109. Arguments may be changed or withdrawn during normal business hours (7:30 a.m. -5:30 p.m.) until and including the date fixed by the City Clerk.

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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the City Council has determined that rebuttal arguments, as submitted by the authors of the opposing direct arguments, may be filed with the City Clerk, accompanied by the printed name(s) and signature(s) of the author(s) submitting it, or if submitted on behalf of an organization, the name of the organization, and the printed name and signature of at least one of its principal officers who is the author of the argument, not more than 10 days (December 23, 2019) after the final date for filing direct arguments.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that any measure, impartial analysis or direct argument filed under the authority of the California Elections Code will be available for public examination in the City Clerk's Office for not less than 10 calendar days from the deadline for the filing of the arguments and impartial analysis. Any rebuttal arguments filed under the authority of the California Elections Code will be available for public examination in the City Clerk's Office for not less than 10 calendar days from the deadline for filing rebuttal arguments.

Mark Jomsky City Clerk Dated: November 12, 2019 Posted: November 12, 2019 Published: November 14, 2019 Pasadena Journal Pasadena Weekly

NOTICE INVITING BIDS

FOR

PLUMBING SUPPLIES

Bids will be received electronically through Planet Bids (www.p lanetbids.com). A bid received after the time set for t he bid opening shall not be considered. Bidders are requi red to submit (upload) all items listed in the BIDDER'S CHECKLIST including acknowledgement of all addendums. Bids will be received prior toll/26/2019 3:00PM, and will be opened online at that time. The bids shall be clearly titled:

PLUMBING SUPPLIES

Copies of the Specifications may be obtained by mail or in person from the Purchasing Division, 100 N. Garfield Ave., Room S-349, Pasadena, CA 91109, Telephone No. (626) 744-6755.

Refer to the Specifications for complete details and bidding requirements. The Specification and this Notice shall be considered a part of any contract made pursuant thereunder.

DATED: NOVEMBER 14, 2019 Steve Mermell City Manager