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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
DECEMBER 13, 2010 

Closed Sessions 5:00 P.M.
Public Meeting 7:00 P.M.
Public Hearings 7:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249 

A.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Case Name: Risis v. City of Pasadena
Case No.: LASC GC 044351 

B.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)      Case Name: Jhae (Super Liquor) v. City of Pasadena
Case No: LASC BC413887 

C.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)Case Name: Solomon and Katherine Roshodesh v. City of Pasadena, Pasadena Police Department, et al
Case Number: BC 428715 

D.        CITY COUNCIL CONSULTATION WITH THE CITY ATTORNEY regarding matters posing a threat to security of public buildings pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 

E.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Mary Ellen Schubel, Julie A. Gutierrez, and Michael J. Beck
Employee Organization: Pasadena Management Association 

F.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property:  2920 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena
Agency Negotiator: Michael J. Beck, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Los Angeles County Flood Control District, Dayna Rotham 

G.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)

            Case Name: Pasadenans for a Livable City and Pasadena Heritage v. City of Pasadena and Pasadena City Council; Real Parties in Interest:  Pasadena Office, LLC, IDS Real Estate Group; and Does 1 to 5
Case No.: Los Angeles Superior Court No. BS 124250
 

H.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957

            Title: City Manager
 

 

 

1.         AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CONENGR CORPORATION TO PROVIDE LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR UTILITY STREET REPAIRS FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT, SPECIFICATION WD-10-02           
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, existing facilities;
(2)       Accept the bid dated November 3, 2010, submitted by Conengr Corporation, in response to Specification WD-10-02 to provide labor and materials for utility street repairs for the Water and Power Department;
(3)       Reject all other bids; and
(4)       Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Conengr Corporation, for an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 or a one-year term, whichever comes first, with an option for three additional one-year terms of $1,000,000 each year. 

663k

2.         AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) FOR THE PROPOSITION A DISCRETIONARY INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM           
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the execution of the Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Grant Program Memorandum of Understanding with Metro is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and
(2)       Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Metro for the Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Grant Program for funding generated by reporting Pasadena Area Rapid Transit System data for Fiscal Year 2008; and further authorize the City Manager to enter into future MOUs for data reported in Fiscal Year 2009 and Fiscal Year 2010.  The City is eligible to receive $322,454 from the Proposition A Discretionary Incentive Grant Program funds for data reported in Fiscal Year 2008; and an invoice for these funds must be submitted to Metro by June 30, 2011. 

558k

3.         AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH CBS OUTDOOR FOR BUS SHELTERS
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that an extension of the current contract with CBS Outdoor for bus shelters is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3);
(2)       Competitive bidding is not required, pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services.  Grant the proposed contract an exemption from the competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance, pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served; and
(3)       Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with CBS Outdoor for five years with an estimated annual revenue generation of $360,000, based on a monthly rate of $300 per shelter. 

1036k

4.        CONTRACT AWARD TO EVERLAST BUILDERS, INC., FOR THE PAINTING OF STREET LIGHT POLES, TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLES, AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT IN THE OLD PASADENA AND SOUTH LAKE AVENUE DISTRICTS, AND THE PAINTING OF BICYCLE RACKS IN THE SOUTH LAKE AVENUE DISTRICT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $208,000
Recommendation:
(1)       Find the proposed projects to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in accordance with Section 15301, Class 1, subsection (c) of the Resources Agency of California Guidelines, minor alterations involving negligible expansion or no use beyond that previously existing, pursuant to the findings of the Secretary of the Resources Agency; and
(2)       Accept the bid dated November 10, 2010, submitted by Everlast Builders, Inc., in response to the Specifications for the Painting of Street Light Poles, Traffic Signal Poles, and Traffic Signal Equipment in the Old Pasadena and South Lake Avenue Districts, and the Painting of Bicycle Racks in the South Lake Avenue District, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract as is required for an amount not to exceed $208,000.      

885k

5.         EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC., FOR UP TO THREE MONTHS FOR SECURITY AT PARKS, CITY YARDS AND PARKING STRUCTURES FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $60,000
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the extension of Contract No. 18,970-2 with Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc. is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and
(2)       Authorize the City Manager to extend Contract No. 18,970-2 with Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc., on a month-to-month basis for a maximum of three months and not to exceed amount of $60,000.  

597k

6.         MODIFICATION OF TERMS OF CITY FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR HUDSON OAKS AFFORDABLE SENIOR RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT AT 1267 NORTH HUDSON AVENUE
Recommendation: Modify the terms of funding assistance for the Hudson Oaks housing project by eliminating the reduction in City financial assistance based on the receipt of County of Los Angeles “Industry” funds, thereby allowing the project to receive the full allocation of $4,456,350 in City housing funding assistance that has been appropriated for the project. 

695k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 158k

7.         AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT TO PARAVION TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $155,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A GIS/GPS BASED MOVING MAP SYSTEM FOR A POLICE HELICOPTER           
Recommendation: Authorize the issuance of a purchase order contract to Paravion Technology Incorporated, in an amount not to exceed $155,000 for the purchase of an Augmented Reality helicopter mapping system.  Competitive bidding is not required, pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(C), contracts for labor, materials, supplies, or services available from only one vendor. 

506k

8.         PREPARATION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PASADENA PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT WHOLESALE FOOD INSPECTIONS
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council direct the City Attorney to prepare and present within 30 days an ordinance authorizing the Pasadena Public Health Department to conduct inspections of wholesale food operations in a manner consistent with California Health and Safety Code – Food Sanitation Act, Sections 11950-112055 and the Sherman Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law (California Health and Safety Code). 

459k

9.         ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REQUEST TO THE CALPERS BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION FOR AN EMPLOYMENT EXTENSION UNDER CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(H) FOR THE TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT OF MICHAEL E. KORPAL
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the request to the CALPERS Board of Administration for an employment extension, per the California Government Code Section 21221(H), for the temporary employment of Deputy Police Chief (CSW Retiree), Michael E. Korpal. 

679k

10.      ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: FIVE YEAR EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT NO. 18,398 WITH THE OLD PASADENA MANAGEMENT DISTRICT, FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE SCHOOLHOUSE, DELACEY, AND MARRIOT GARAGES           
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that an extension of the current contract with the Old Pasadena Management District for garage management is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, existing facilities;
(2)       Find that competitive bidding is not required, pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services.  Grant the proposed contract an exemption from the competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance, pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served; and
(3)       Authorize the City Manager to extend for five years the existing agreement with the Old Pasadena Management District, for the management of the Schoolhouse, Delacey, and Marriot parking garages to December 31, 2015, in an amount not to exceed $134,712 the first year.  Subsequent years will be tied to the Consumer Price Index, for the Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County area of all urban consumers, for the most recent 12-month period. 

724k

11.      FINANCE COMMITTEE­: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER GRANTING NON-EXCLUSIVE VEHICLE TOWING FRANCHISES AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
Recommendation:
(1)       Adopt a resolution to consider the granting of non-exclusive vehicle towing franchises to the following firms:
            ·     Masters Automotive Tow Services of Pasadena
            ·     A-Car Auto of Pasadena
            ·     Freddie Mac Towing Inc. of El Monte
            ·     J & M Towing of Alhambra
(2)       Set a public hearing for January 10, 2011, at 7:30 p.m., to consider granting these franchises; and
(3)       Direct the City Clerk to publish the resolution at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City not less than ten days prior to the 
            date set for the hearing. 

833k

12.      FINANCE COMMITTEE­: QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT – QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2010
Recommendation: The report is for information only. 

959k

QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT 4629k

13.      FINANCE COMMITTEE­: AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2011 ADOPTED BUDGET
Recommendation: Amend the Fiscal Year 2011 Adopted Budget as detailed in the Proposed Budget Amendments section of the agenda report, which includes the addition of 3.07 Full Time Equivalent Positions (FTEs). 

1934k

14.      FINANCE COMMITTEE­: APPROVAL OF A JOURNAL VOUCHER TRANSFERRING $8,036,000 FROM THE 1999 PENSION OBLIGATION DEBT SERVICE FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND NON-DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TO COVER THE REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PURSUANT TO CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT NO. 18,550 BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND THE FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Recommendation: Approve a journal voucher transferring $8,036,000 from the 1999 Pension Obligation Debt Service Fund to the General Fund
Non-Departmental budget and appropriating said amount to account 8043-101-952100, to cover the required supplemental contribution to the Fire and Police Retirement System, pursuant to Contribution Agreement No. 18,550 between the City of Pasadena and the Fire and Police retirement System. 

587k

15.      FINANCE COMMITTEE­: APPROVAL OF A JOURNAL VOUCHER APPROPRIATING $1,429,752 FROM THE REFUSE FUND, AND AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER WITH BOERNER TRUCK CENTER FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIVE CRANE CARRIER SIDE LOADER REFUSE TRUCKS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,429,752
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the 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)       Approve a journal voucher recognizing and appropriating $1,429,752 from the unappropriated Refuse Fund balance to the Department of Public Works’ Residential Solid Waste Operations operating budget (account 8505-406-764120); and
(3)       Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Boerner Truck Center, in an amount not to exceed $1,429,752 for the purchase of five Crane Carrier side loader refuse trucks. 

921k

City Attorney 

16.      REVISION OF DESIGNATED CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO FILE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution updating those who will be required to file conflict of interest statements as pertaining to positions within various City departments. 

392k

RESOLUTION 364k
APPENDIX A 1425k
APPENDIX B 3334k

City Council

17.      REAPPOINTMENT OF DOUGLAS F. TESSITOR, CITY OF GLENDORA, AS CITY OF PASADENA REPRESENTATIVE TO THE METRO GOLD LINE FOOTHILL EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY SERVING AT THE PLEASURE OF THE COUNCIL FOR A TERM OF 4 YEARS, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2011 (Mayor Bogaard)

18.      APPOINTMENT OF TAMIKA FARR TO THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (District 1 Nomination) 

City Clerk/Secretary 

19.      RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 11,265	Farmers’ Insurance Group as subrogee for Guido Gutierrez	$      1,856.69
Claim No. 11,266	Alexander (Mike) Babcock	960.00
Claim No. 11,267	Michael G. Wilson	Not Stated
Claim No. 11,268	George E. Rittenhouse	Not Stated
Claim No. 11,269	Ricardo Ortiz	3,000.00
Claim No. 11,270	Ellen Suh	2,138.16
Claim No. 11,271	Allison Alanis	450.00
Claim No. 11,272	Charles E. Couchman IV	265.00

20.      PUBLIC HEARING SET             

January 10, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – Consider the Granting of Non-Exclusive Vehicle Towing Franchises

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

21.      RESERVATION OF MAXIMUM FUNDING SUBSIDY FOR HERITAGE SQUARE AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT           
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Pasadena Community Development Commission (Commission) reserve housing funds in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 to assist the proposed development of the Heritage Square site with an affordable rental housing complex of approximately 70 units for very low income senior citizens.  This action does not commit the Commission to approve a project or expend funds. 

1124k

Finance Committee 

22.      JOINT ACTION: FISCAL YEAR JUNE 30, 2010 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS
Recommendation: It is recommended that the following audit reports for the year ending June 30, 2010 be received by the City Council and/or Pasadena Community Development Commission:
           A.   Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
           B.   Single Audit Report on Federal Awards
           C.   Pasadena Community Development Commission Annual Financial Report
           D.   Management Letter – City of Pasadena
           E.   Pasadena Center Operating Company Basic Financial Statements
           F.   Rose Bowl Operating Company Basic Financial Statements
           G.   Pasadena Fire and Police Retirement System Report and Audited Financial Statements and Required Supplemental Information
           H.   Air Quality Improvement Fund Financial and Compliance Report
           I.     Independent Accountant’s Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to Appropriation Limit Worksheets
          J.    Independent Accountant’s Report on Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to Employee Deductions for the Internal Revenue Code Section 457
                 Deferred Compensation Program
          K.   The Auditors Communications with the City’s Audit and Finance Committees
          L.    Other Post Employment Benefits Actuarial Study 

1263k

ATTACHMENT A 25715k
ATTACHMENT B 689k
ATTACHMENT C 2206k
ATTACHMENT D 581k
ATTACHMENT E1240k
ATTACHMENT F 2362k
ATTACHMENT G 193k
ATTACHMENT H 346k
ATTACHMENT I 90k
ATTACHMENT J 82k
ATTACHMENT K 197k
ATTACHMENT L 1235k

23.      ROSE BOWL ADMISSIONS TAX, GRANDSTAND SEAT SURCHARGE AND GRANDSTAND PERMIT APPLICATION ANNUAL ADJUSTMENTS

            Recommendation: Approve scheduled rate increases for Grandstand Permit Application, Rose Bowl Admission Tax, and New Year’s Day Related Business Grandstand Seat Surcharge as set forth in the agenda report, effective February 1, 2012.

431k
 

24.      CONTRACTING AND BUILDING TRADES BUSINESS LICENSE TAX REBATE

            Recommendation: Approve an abatement credit for two years to the contractors’ license fees under the Contracting and Building Trades Business License Ordinance 5.16.180 in the amount of 30 percent for the first year and an additional 30 percent in the second year.  It is recommended that after the two year abatement period, staff will conduct an evaluation of its General Engineering, General Contractor, and Specialty Contractor and Other Building Tradesman license fees and compare them to other jurisdictions to determine a recommendation by May 2013. 

834k

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

25.      PUBLIC HEARING: STREET NAME CHANGE – MERCANTILE PLACE EAST OF RAYMOND AVENUE TO PLOTKIN ALLEY
Recommendation:
(1)    Find that the proposed street name change from Mercantile Place east of Raymond Avenue to Plotkin Alley is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3), general rule that CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; and
(2)    Adopt a resolution changing the name of the portion of Mercantile Place east of Raymond Avenue to Plotkin Alley. 

794k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 385k

26.      PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 2606 DEODAR CIRCLE AS A LANDMARK
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15308, Class 8, actions by regulatory agencies for protection of the environment;
(2)       Find that the single-family house at 2606 Deodar Circle is significant under Criterion C for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040) because it is a locally significant example of the Cotswold Cottage style, a sub-type of the English Revival architectural style of the early twentieth century with elements of the Arts and Crafts and the Colonial Revival styles; because its design is a work of local architects Sylvanus Marston, Garrett Van Pelt, and Stephen Maybury; and because it retains a high level of integrity;
(3)       Adopt the resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 2606 Deodar Circle, Pasadena, California;
(4)       Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 2606 Deodar Circle, Pasadena, California; and
(5)       Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On November 1, 2010, at a public hearing, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 2606 Deodar Circle as a landmark under Criterion C of PMC Section 17.62.040. 

1229k

ATTACHMENT A 916k
ATTACHMENT B 10074k
ATTACHMENT C 2034k

27.      PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF A ZONE CHANGE TO DESIGNATE A LANDMARK DISTRICT OVERLAY FOR THE WESTON-BUNGALOWCRAFT LANDMARK DISTRICT (LD-18)
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the application for a zone change to create a landmark district is categorically exempt from environmental review, pursuant to the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15308, Class 8, actions by regulatory agencies for protection of the environment;
(2)       Acknowledge the determination of the Historic Preservation Commission that the proposed Weston-Bungalowcraft Landmark District (Attachment A of the agenda report) meets the criteria for designation as a landmark district (Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040.F) and the determination of the Planning Commission that the proposed district is consistent with the General Plan (Objective 6 of the Land Use Element, to “promote preservation of historically and architecturally significant buildings and revitalization of traditional neighborhoods”), and the purposes of the zoning ordinance (PMC Section 17.04.030, to “preserve the character and quality of residential neighborhoods”);
(3)       Acknowledge that signatures from property owners in support of the landmark overlay district petition exceed the 51 percent requirement in PMC Section 17.62.070.D;
(4)       Find that the number of contributing properties in the proposed Weston-Bungalowcraft Landmark District exceeds the 60 percent threshold in the zoning code, and that the district represents a grouping of properties of citywide importance;
(5)       Find the proposed Weston-Bungalowcraft Landmark District meets the criteria for designation as a landmark district, and approve the landmark district designation and the zoning map overlay for the Weston-Bungalowcraft Landmark District, LD-18; and
(6)       Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance within 60 days, amending the official zoning map of the City of Pasadena established by PMC Section 17.20.020 to designate the landmark district with the LD-18 overlay zone.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: At a public hearing on June 21, 2010, the Historic Preservation Commission determined that the proposed Weston-Bungalowcraft Landmark District meets the criteria for designation in PMC Section 17.62.040 and unanimously recommended approval of the designation.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: At a public hearing on September 8, 2010, the Planning Commission found that the proposed zone change to create a landmark district is consistent with the General Plan and the purposes of the zoning code, certified the final petition with the signatures from at least 51 percent of the property owners, and voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve designation of the Weston-Bungalowcraft Landmark District. 

1253k

ATTACHMENTS A THRU C 1455k
ATTACHMENT D 5659k

28.      PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 808 SOUTH SAN RAFAEL AVENUE AS A HISTORIC MONUMENT
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15308, Class 8, actions by regulatory agencies for protection of the environment;
(2)       Find that the single-family house at 808 South San Rafael Avenue (Young House) is significant under Criterion C for designation as a historic monument (Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040.B.1) because it is a regionally significant example of the Spanish Colonial Revival architectural style of the early twentieth century; because it is a work of the distinguished architect George Washington Smith; and because it retains integrity;
(3)       Approve the designation of the property at 808 South San Rafael Avenue as a historic monument;
(4)       Adopt the resolution approving a Declaration of Historic Monument Designation for 808 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, California;
(5)       Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Historic Monument Designation for 808 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, California; and
(6)       Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On Monday, July 19, 2010, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 808 South San Rafael Avenue as a historic monument under Criterion C of PMC Section 17.62.040.B.1. 

1179k

ATTACHMENTS A & B 9601k
VICINITY MAP TO ATTACHMENT A 444k
ATTACHMENT C 2156k

29.      JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL OF A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2010-2011 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN TO INCREASE FUNDING TO THE LA PINTORESCA TEEN EDUCATION CENTER PROJECT
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and the Pasadena Community Development Commission, following the joint public hearing, adopt a resolution approving the submission, to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), of a Substantial Amendment to the 2010-2011 Action Plan, as described in the agenda report. 

1457k

30.      JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL OF A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2008-2009 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and the Pasadena Community Development Commission, following the joint public hearing, adopt a resolution approving the submission, to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), of a Substantial Amendment to the 2008-2009 Annual Action Plan, as described in the agenda report.         

 3224k

31.      JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL OF A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2010-2015 CONSOLIDATED PLAN TO UPDATE THE RESIDENTIAL ANTI-DISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 104(D) OF THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974 PERTAINING TO HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS ASSISTED WITH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) FEDERAL FUNDS
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and the Pasadena Community Development Commission, following the joint public hearing, adopt a resolution approving the submission, to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), of a Substantial Amendment to the 2010-2015 Consolidated Plan, as described in the agenda report.         

2122k

32.      PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 5209 AND OTHER LAND USE ENTITLEMENTS, PRIVATE TREE REMOVAL, FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE COLORADO AT LAKE MIXED-USE PROJECT AT 880-940 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD WITH SHARED PARKING AT 2 NORTH LAKE AVENUE           
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council, at the close of the public hearing, take the following actions:
(1)       Adopt the resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and adopting environmental findings in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the Colorado at Lake Project;
(2)       Adopt the resolution adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Alternative 3 – Hotel Option Project;
(3)       Approve the Findings of Fact (Attachment A of the agenda report), with the Conditions of Approval (Attachment B of the agenda report), the Scope of Development (Attachment C of the agenda report), and the Compliance with the General Plan and Specific Plan (Attachment D of the agenda report) for the Alternative 3 – Hotel Option Project;
(4)       Approve the Conditional Use Permit for a new non-residential project that exceeds 25,000 square feet (Attachment A of the agenda report);
(5)       Approve the Conditional Use Permit to establish a Lodging (Hotel) Use in the CD-5 zoning district;
(6)       Approve the Minor Conditional Use Permit for a new project that exceeds 15,000 square feet in the Transit-Oriented District (Attachment A of the agenda report);
(7)       Approve the Minor Conditional Use Permit for Shared Parking (Attachment A of the agenda report);
(8)       Approve the Minor Conditional Use Permit for Tandem Parking (Attachment A of the agenda report);
(9)       Approve the Minor Conditional Use Permit for Valet Parking (Attachment A of the agenda report);
(10)     Approve the Variance for a reduction in the number of required loading spaces (Attachment A of the agenda report);
(11)     Approve the Variance for the reductions in the required dimensional requirements for loading spaces (Attachment A of the agenda report); and
(12)     Approve the Private Tree Removal Application (Attachment A of the agenda report). 

3313k

RESOLUTION FEIR PART 1 5592k
RESOLUTION FEIR PART 2 5467k

RESOLUTION OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS 801k

ATTACHMENTS A & B 6578k
ATTACHMENTS C THRU F 1547k
ATTACHMENTS G & H 2965k
ATTACHMENT I

EIR   http://ww2.cityofpasadena.net/planning/environmental/CUP_5209/CUP_5209.asp

            ELEVATIONS PART 1 3350k
ELEVATIONS PART 2 5348k

CORRESPONDENCE 1979k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 752k

City Manager 

33.      AMEND PROJECT DESCRIPTION FOR THE SOUTH ACCESS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE TO THE SIERRA MADRE VILLA LIGHT RAIL STATION IN THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2011 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to amend the project description for the South Access Pedestrian Bridge to the Sierra Madre Villa Light Rail Station project in the FY 2011 Capital Improvement Program, to the South Access Pedestrian Corridor Improvements from Colorado Boulevard to the Sierra Madre Villa Light Rail Station. 

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ATTACHMENT A 2302k

34.      A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA CONFIRMING THE AWARD OF ITS WATER REVENUE BONDS, ISSUE OF 2010, 2010A SERIES (TAXABLE BUILD AMERICA BONDS-DIRECT PAYMENT) AND 2010B SERIES (TAX-EXEMPT)           
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution confirming the award of the City’s Water Revenue Bonds, 2010A Series, Taxable Build America Bonds, and Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, 2010B Series. 

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EXHIBITS A & B WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY.

First Reading: 

35.      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 ESTABLISH FIXED RATES FOR UNMETERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, AND TO ESTABLISH NET ENERGY METERING RATES FOR ELIGIBLE CUSTOMER-GENERATORS” 

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Second Reading: 

36.      Adopt “A SECOND EXTENSION OF INTERIM, UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. 7180 OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 17 (THE ZONING CODE) TO AUTHORIZE A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION FOR CERTAIN PLANNING PERMITS AND LAND-USE ENTITLEMENTS WITH EXPIRED TIME EXTENSIONS” (Introduced by Councilmember Holden) 

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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 5:30 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 (Council Conference Room, 2^nd Floor)

January 5, 2011

February 2, 2011

March 2, 2011

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 S249 (City Hall Council Chambers, 2^nd floor)

December 13, 2010

December 27, 2010 (To be Cancelled)

January 10, 2011

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 S039 (Fair Oaks Conference Room, Basement)

December 15, 2010 (To be cancelled)

January 19, 2011

February 16, 2011

MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Margaret McAustin, Bill Bogaard, Terry Tornek)
Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (Council Chambers, 2^nd Floor)

December 14, 2010

December 28, 2010

January 11, 2011

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Haderlein, Steve Madison, Margaret McAustin, Jacque Robinson)
Meets the first Monday and third Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S038 (City Hall Grand Conference Room, Basement)

January 3, 2011 (To be cancelled)

January 17, 2011 (To be cancelled)

February 21, 2011