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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AUGUST 3, 2009
Dinner Recess 5:30 P.M. Public Meeting 6:30 P.M. Public Hearings 7:30 P.M. Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall 100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
5:30 P.M. DINNER RECESS
6:30 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING
1. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
2. 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 under Item 10 (below) "Public Comment (continued)". Please limit comments to 3 minutes each.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR (The Consent Calendar consists of routine items which will be approved by one motion and one vote unless removed for separate discussion)
A. City Manager
(1) CONTRACT AWARD TO CMV ELECTRIC, INC., FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON WASHINGTON BOULEVARD AND CATALINA AVENUE, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $140,000 Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Acknowledge the project to be categorically exempt under Section 21084 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1), subsection (c) of the Resources Agency of California Guidelines (minor alterations involving negligible expansion of use beyond that previously existing), pursuant to the findings of the Secretary of the Resources Agency; and (2) Accept the bid dated July 22, 2009, submitted by CMV Electric, Inc., in response to the Specifications for the Installation of a Traffic Signal on Washington Boulevard at Catalina Avenue; reject all other bids received; and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract as is required, for an amount not to exceed $140,000. 687k
(2) APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED VERDUGO FIRE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITIES OF BURBANK, GLENDALE AND PASADENA Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to execute the "Amended and Restated Verdugo Fire Communication System Agreement between the Cities of Burbank, Glendale and Pasadena". This agreement is not subject to competitive bidding because it is a contract with other governmental entities, City Charter Section1002(H). 1130k
B. City Clerk/Secretary
(1) Approval of Minutes
July 13, 2009 (City Council) July 13, 2009 (Community Development Commission) July 20, 2009 (City Council) July 20, 2009 (Community Development Commission)
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 10,918 Moises Vazquez, Attorney for $ 95,000.00 Maria Helena Valenzuela Claim No. 10,919 Ourfalian & Ourfalian, Attorneys at 25,000.00+ Law for Annouche Najarian Claim No. 10,920 William R. Gilmore, Attorney for 25,000.00+ Carmen Thompson Claim No. 10,921 Mercury Insurance Company as 2,165.87 Subrogee for Fernando A. Villar
(3) Public Hearings Set
August 17, 2009, 7:30 p.m. - TEFRA Hearing and Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena Approving the Issuance of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority Revenue Bonds (Polytechnic School), Series 2009, in an Aggregate Principal Amount Not to Exceed $25,000,000 for the Purpose of Financing the Acquisition, Construction, Improvement and Equipping of Existing and New School Facilities and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto
August 17, 2009, 7;30 p.m. - Application for Consolidated Design Review Regarding An Addition to, and Substantial Alteration of, An Existing Building at 3160 East Del Mar Boulevard for Use As An Urgent Care Facility
4. OLD BUSINESS: None
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
C. Legislative Policy Committee
D. Municipal Services Committee
(1) ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS FOR PURCHASES, SALES, EXCHANGES AND PARTICIPATE IN AUCTIONS OF CONGESTION REVENUE RIGHTS; AND ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CONGESTION REVENUE RIGHTS ENTITY AGREEMENTS, AS MAY BE MODIFIED PERIODICALLY WITH THE CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT SYSTEM OPERATOR Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Find that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the General Rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment. (2) Adopt a resolution authorizing the General Manager of the Water and Power Department (PWP) to enter into agreements for purchases, sales, exchanges, and participate in auctions of Congestion Revenue Rights (CRR); and enter into agreements including, but not limited to, CRR Entity Agreements, as may be modified periodically with the California Independent System Operator (CAISO).
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:30 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: CALL FOR REVIEW OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR INTERPRETATION (ZA 32), 217 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE (EDDIE=S MARKET) Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Acknowledge that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and (2) Overturn the Board of Zoning Appeals decision, and uphold the decision of the Zoning Administrator regarding Section 17.71.060(B) of the Zoning Code, that the nonconforming alcohol sales at 217 South Michigan Avenue (Eddie's Market) has been discontinued for more than 12 months and cannot be reestablished. 962k ATTACHMENT A 321k ATTACHMENT B 4641k ATTACHMENT C 297k
B. PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF THE 2009 ANNUAL CITY OF PASADENA SELF CERTIFICATION REPORT IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND THE 2009 LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089 Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Adopt a resolution finding the City in conformance with the Congestion Management Program (CMP) for the County of Los Angeles; (2) Adopt the 2009 Local Development Report in accordance with California Government Code Section 65089 (Attachment A of the agenda report); and (3) Direct staff to file the CMP Local Development Report with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority (Metro). 1000k
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
(1) PROPOSED ICE RINK FACILITY (To be heard at 7:00 p.m., or thereafter) Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that City Council: (1) Direct staff to return to City Council by December 31, 2009 with a negotiated long-term ground lease with Polar Ice Ventures that includes: (a) Construction of an ice skating facility with two sheets of ice substantially conforming to the plans developed by the City; (b) Public benefits program similar to that negotiated in the proposed Management Agreement; (c) First Source Local Hire Program and a commitment to provide an opportunity to those currently working at the ice rink in Pasadena; (d) Shift financial risk associated with construction and operation to Polar Ice Ventures; and (e) Exclusive partnership agreement between Polar Ice Ventures and the Los Angeles Kings. (2) Reject all bids received in response to the Request for Bids for construction of the Pasadena Ice Skating facility. Alternatively , if the City Council elects to move forward with the management agreement structure, staff recommends that the City Council: (1) Find that the project was subject to adequate environmental review in the Initial Study approved, and the Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted, by the City Council for the Pasadena Ice Skating Facility on August 8, 2005, and that there are no changed circumstances or new information which would require further environmental review; (2) Approve the proposed Management Agreement between the City and Polar Ice Enterprises Pasadena for the management of a new ice rink facility in substantially the form attached to the agenda report, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Management Agreement; (3) Adopt a resolution declaring the City's intention to reimburse itself from the proceeds of one or more tax-exempt financings for certain expenditures made, and/or to be made, in connection with the Pasadena Ice Skating Rink Facility; (4) Accept the bid dated April 1, 2009, submitted by Mallcraft, Inc., in response to the specifications for the construction of the Pasadena Ice Skating Facility; reject all other bids received; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract in an amount not to exceed $19,633,900, which includes the base bid of $17,849,000, plus an allowance of 10% to accommodate any contingencies; and (5) Authorize the City Manager to approve any other documents related to the construction of the new ice rink facility with the exception of any financing documents. 1449k ATTACHMENTS A thru C 3599k ATTACHMENT D 1298k ATTACHMENTS E and F 1625k ATTACHMENT G Part 1 6220k ATTACHMENT G Part 2 3190k CORRESPONDENCE 1780k SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE 1835k
B. City Council
8. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING THE LIGHT AND POWER RATE ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 13.04 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, TO INCREASE THE ELECTRIC UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BASIC BENEFIT" 641k
B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING SECTION 17.71.060(B) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO TERMINATION OF NONCONFORMING USES BY DISCONTINUANCE" (Introduced by Councilmember Holden) 648k
9. INFORMATION ITEMS: None
10. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
11. CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)
12. ADJOURNMENT SCHEDULED COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
(Chair Victor Gordo,
Steve Madison, Jacque Robinson, Terry Tornek)
Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.,
Pasadena City Hall,
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 (Council Conference Room, 2nd
Floor)
August 5, 2009
September 2, 2009
October 7, 2009
FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Chris Holden, Victor Gordo,
Steve Haderlein,
Margaret McAustin)
Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:00
p.m., 100 N. Garfield Avenue,
Room S038 (City Hall Grand Conference Room, Basement)
August 10, 2009
August 24, 2009
September 7, 2009 (To be Cancelled)
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Bill Bogaard, Steve Madison, Jacque Robinson)
Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 8:15 a.m.,
Pasadena City Hall,
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 (Council Conference Room, 2nd
Floor)
August 19, 2009 (To be Cancelled)
September 16, 2009
October 21, 2009
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Margaret McAustin, Bill Bogaard, Terry Tornek)
Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Pasadena
City Hall,
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 (Council Conference Room, 2nd
Floor)
August 25, 2009
September 22, 2009
October 27, 2009
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Haderlein, Steve
Madison, Margaret McAustin,
Jacque Robinson)
Meets the first Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Pasadena
City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue,
Room S038 (City Hall Grand
Conference Room, Basement)
August 3, 2009 (To be Cancelled)
August 17, 2009 (Special Meeting at 4:15 p.m. Grand
Conference Room, S038, City Hall,
Basement)
September 7, 2009 (To be Cancelled)
August 10, 2009
August 17, 2009
August 24, 2009 (To be cancelled)
August 31, 2009 (To be cancelled)
September 7, 2009 (To be cancelled)
September 14, 2009
September 21, 2009
September 28, 2009 (To be cancelled)
October 5, 2009
October 12, 2009
October 19, 2009
October 26, 2009
November 2, 2009
November 9, 2009 (To be cancelled)
November 16, 2009
November 23, 2009
November 30, 2009 (To be cancelled)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
August 17, 2009, 7:30 p.m.
- TEFRA Hearing and Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Pasadena Approving the Issuance of the California Statewide Communities
Development Authority
Revenue Bonds (Polytechnic School), Series 2009, in an Aggregate Principal
Amount Not to Exceed
$25,000,000 for the Purpose of Financing the Acquisition, Construction,
Improvement and Equipping
of Existing and New School Facilities and Certain Other Matters Relating Thereto
August 17, 2009, 7;30 p.m.
- Application for Consolidated Design Review Regarding An
Addition to,
and Substantial Alteration of, An Existing Building at 3160 East Del Mar
Boulevard for Use As An
Urgent Care Facility
COMMISSION VACANCIES
438k