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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JANUARY 31, 2011 

Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearing 7:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249 

CLOSED SESSIONS - 5:30 P.M. 
(To be heard at 5:30 p.m., and/or at the conclusion of the meeting
)

 A.        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 
 

B.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

            Agency Designated Representatives: Mary Ellen Schubel, Arthur Chavez, and Michael J. Beck

            Employee Organization: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 18

 

C.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
            Title: City Manager
 

PUBLIC MEETING - 6:30 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. Please limit comments to 3 minutes each.

 

CONSENT CALENDAR
(The Consent Calendar consists of routine items which will be approved by one motion and one vote unless removed for separate discussion)

 1.         AUTHORIZE THE APPLICATION FOR A $150,000 GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, BUREAU OF
             RECLAMATION, FOR PREPARATION OF THE RECYCLED WATER PROJECT FEASIBILITY STUDY

             Recommendation
:
             (1)        Find that preparation of the
Recycled Water Project Feasibility Study (Study) is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
             (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15262, feasibility and planning studies;

             (2)        Adopt a resolution to authorize the General Manager of Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) to apply for a grant from the United States
             Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) for preparation of the Study;
             (3)        Designate the General Manager of PWP with signature authority for contract documents pursuant to this grant; and
             (4)        Authorize PWP to enter into a funding agreement for the preparation of the Study in an amount not to exceed $150,000 with USBR.

             652k 

2.         CONTRACT AWARD TO SANCON ENGINEERING FOR 2010 SEWER RELINING FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $516,000            Recommendation:
(1)       Acknowledge the project to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Class 1, Section 15301, minor alterations of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination; and
(2)       Accept the bid dated December 15, 2010, submitted by Sancon Engineering for the 2010 Sewer Relining, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not to exceed $516,000. 

847k

3.         AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 20,283 WITH YAKAR FOR THE MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIR – 2009 PHASE II TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT FROM $186,000 TO $236,000
Recommendation
:
(1)       Acknowledge that on January 26, 2010, the project was found to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in Section 15301(c), existing facilities, of the California Code of Regulations Title 14, Chapter 3.  This exemption includes minor alterations involving negligible expansion of use beyond that previously existing, and there are no changed circumstances or new information which would require further environmental review; and
(2)       Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 20,283 with Yakar, to increase the contract by $50,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $236,000 for additional work as part of the Miscellaneous Concrete Repair – 2009 Phase II project. 

566k

4.         AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE (LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE AREAS I, II, III, AND IV) TO MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $270,000 PER YEAR            Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the project, Citywide Landscape Maintenance, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, existing facilities, and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption for the project with the Los Angeles County Clerk; and
(2)       Accept the bid for Citywide Landscape Maintenance (Landscape Maintenance Areas I, II, III, and IV, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Merchants Landscape Services, Inc., for a period of three years for an amount not to exceed $810,000, with two additional one-year extensions, each not to exceed $270,000 per year. 

681k

5.         AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER STREET TREE PLAN FOR THE FREEWAY SIDES OF CORSON AND MAPLE STREETS TO ALLOW FOR QUERCUS SPP, OAK SPECIES, IN LIEU OF THE MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA, MAGNOLIA
Recommendation
:
(1)       Find that tree planting is categorically exempt under California’s Administrative Code Chapter 14, Title 3, Section 15061(b)(3); and            (2)       Amend the Master Street Tree Plan on Corson Street and Maple Street on the freeway sides, to allow for Quercus spp, Oak Species, in lieu of the Magnolia grandiflora, Magnolia tree.
Recommendation of Urban Forestry Advisory Committee: On November 10, 2010, the Urban Forestry Advisory Committee (UFAC) voted to reject the staff recommendation to amend the Master Street Tree Plan on Corson Street and Maple Street on the freeway sides, which would allow for the planting of the Quercus spp, Oak Species, in lieu of the Magnolia grandiflora, Magnolia tree; and instead supported a recommendation presented by a UFAC member to allow the Podocarpus gracilior, Fern Pine, in lieu of the Magnolia grandiflora, Magnolia tree.  The vote was three to two, with the two dissenting committee members supporting the staff recommendation of Quercus spp, Oak Species.
Recommendation of Design Commission: On April 26, 2010, the Design Commission voted unanimously to support the staff recommendation and UFAC in the choice of the Quercus spp, Oak Species, which includes the following: Quercus agrifolia, Coast Live Oak; Quercus engelmannii, Engelmann Oak; Quercus suber, Cork Oak; Quercus virginiana, Southern Live Oak; and additionally any other Oak species can be planted, such as the Quercus lobata, Valley Oak.  On December 13, 2010, the Design Commission again voted unanimously to support the staff recommendation to amend the Master Street Tree Plan on Corson Street and Maple Street on the freeway sides, to allow for Quercus spp, Oak Species, in lieu of the Magnolia grandiflora, Magnolia tree.

920 k                                     

6          FINANCE COMMITTEE: TERMINATION OF CURRENT CONTRACT WITH MAYER HOFFMAN McCANN P.C. AND EXPEDITE ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR A NEW AUDIT FIRM
Recommendation
: Authorize the City Manager to terminate the contract with Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C., consistent with Section 9.17 of the current contract; and direct staff to expedite issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a new audit firm. 

540k

QUALITY CONTROL REVIEW REPORT Part 1 6185k
QUALITY CONTROL REVIEW REPORT Part 2 6987k
QUALITY CONTROL REVIEW REPORT Part 3 6621k
QUALITY CONTROL REVIEW REPORT Part 4 6647k
QUALITY CONTROL REVIEW REPORT Part 5 5406k

7.         LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE: 2011 FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORMS
Recommendation
: Approve the Federal and State Legislative Platforms for 2011.

 7201k

City Clerk/Secretary 

8.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES          

January 10, 2011  (City Council)

January 10, 2011  (Community Development Commission)

January 17, 2011  (City Council)

January 17, 2011  (Community Development Commission)

January 18, 2011  (City Council)

January 18, 2011  (Community Development Commission)

 9.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA        

Claim No. 11,297

Christopher Flores

25,000.00+

Claim No. 11,298

Paris Phifer

1,707.00

Claim No. 11,299

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority

25,000.00+

Claim No. 11,300

Rebecca Lopez

2,230.35

Claim No. 11,301

Edward W. Engs

620.00

Claim No. 11,302

Rita K. Ellis

7,500.00

Claim No. 11,303

Rene Moreno

125.00

Claim No. 11,304

Patricia Moritz and C.J. Bonura

684.00

 

OLD BUSINESS:  None   

 

REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

10.      ADOPT THE WATER INTEGRATED RESOURCES PLAN
Recommendation
:
(1)       Find that the Water Integrated Resources Plan (WIRP) is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15262, feasibility and planning studies; and
(2)       Adopt the WIRP (Attachment A of the agenda report) prepared by the consultant, Camp, Dresser and McKee, Inc.            Recommendation of Municipal Services Committee: On January 25, 2011, the Municipal Services Committee concurred with staff’s recommendation.
Recommendation of Environmental Advisory Commission: On January 18, 2011, the Environmental Advisory Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the WIRP.


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COLOR PAGES 3 & 4 OF AGENDA REPORT

ATTACHMENT A 4255k


APPENDIX A 65k
APPENDIX B 90k
APPENDIX C 1846k
APPENDIX D 129k
APPENDIX E 3541k
APPENDIX F 80k
APPENDIX G 154k
APPENDIX H 195k
APPENDIX I 67k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 779k

Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

PUBLIC HEARING:  7:30 P.M.    

 11.      PUBLIC HEARING: VALLEY HUNT CLUB  MASTER PLAN, 520 SOUTH ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD (PLN2003-00334)            Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council, at the close of the public hearing, take the following actions:
(1)       Approve the finding of the Initial Study (Attachment C of the agenda report) that the Valley Hunt Club Master Plan has less than significant effects on the environment, and adopt the Negative Declaration prepared for the project (Attachment D of the agenda report);
(2)       Approve the findings that the proposed Valley Hunt Club Master Plan is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan and consistent with the PS (Public/Semi-Public) Zone District (Attachment A of the agenda report);
(3)       Approve the tree removal finding (Attachment A of the of the agenda report) that the proposed Master Plan includes a landscape plan to provide the full tree replacement ratio on-site, as required by the Tree Protection Ordinance, for the removal of four protected trees (Master Plan Exhibits L1.01 and A2.02), and approve the request;
(4)       Approve the proposed Valley Hunt Club Master Plan (Attachment E of the agenda report), which includes the temporary establishment of club-related parking in a leased parcel within the I-710 Freeway right-of-way at the end of the Palmetto Drive cul-de-sac, subject to conditions of approval (Master Plan Attachment A) and development standards (Master Plan Attachment B;
(5)       Approve the attached resolution establishing the Valley Hunt Club Master Development Plan at 520 South Orange Grove Boulevard; and
(6)       Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination with the Los Angeles County Recorder (Attachment G of the agenda report).            Recommendation of Planning Commission: On December 8, 2010, the Planning Commission reviewed the Valley Hunt Club Master Plan and recommended approval of the Master Plan, including text changes to establish a 15-foot setback for Building 1, continue to explore options with the applicant for the realignment of tennis court 7, and accept the compromise option with the neighbor at 570 South Orange Grove Boulevard (Building Option 5) as part of the Master Plan.
Recommendation of Design Commission: On November 8, 2010, the Design Commission reviewed the Valley Hunt Club Master Plan.  The members of the Commission offered advisory comments addressing setbacks, building heights, building footprints, and tree protection.  The Club made additional adjustments to the project description to address issues sensitive to the surrounding residents and property owners.  The full comments and staff responses are provided in Attachment B of the agenda report.
 

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ATTACHMENTS A and B 1186k
ATTACHMENT C Part 1 5716k
ATTACHMENT C Part 2 6612k
ATTACHMENT D 373k
ATTACHMENT E Part 1 2810k
ATTACHMENT E Part 2 3498k
ATTACHMENT F 262k
ATTACHMENT G 435k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 256k

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

City Council 

12.      RESIGNATION OF KELLY LEWIS FROM THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY (District 1 Nomination) 

82k

ORDINANCES                      

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:  None 

INFORMATION ITEM

13.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: ROSE BOWL RENOVATION PROJECT FINANCING UPDATE
Recommendation
: Receive and file the report.

 744k

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

February 2, 2011 (Cancelled)

February 9, 2011 (Tentative special meeting)

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, 2nd floor)

January 31, 2011 (Special meeting)

February 14, 2011(Cancelled)

February 28, 2011

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Bill Bogaard, Steve Madison, Jacque Robinson)
Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S039 (Fair Oaks Conference Room, Basement)

February 23, 2011

March 23, 2011

April 27, 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, 2nd Floor)

February 8, 2011

February 22, 2011

March 8, 2011 (To be cancelled)

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Haderlein, Steve Madison, Margaret McAustin, Jacque Robinson)
Meets the first 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)

February 7, 2011

February 21, 2011(To be cancelled)

March 7, 2011 (To be cancelled)

 

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

 

February 7, 2011

February 14, 2011 (To be cancelled)

February 15, 2011 (Joint Meeting with Pasadena Unified School District

City Hall Council Chamber, Room S249)

February 21, 2011 (To be cancelled)

February 28, 2011

March 7, 2011 (To be cancelled)

March 14, 2011

March 21, 2011

March 28, 2011

April 4, 2011

April 11, 2011 (Council Workshop on Strategic Planning

Pasadena Conference Center, 300 East Green Street, 8:00 a.m.)

April 18, 2011 (To be cancelled)

April 25, 2011

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:

March 14, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – Lower Hastings Ranch Zoning Code Amendment

April 4, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – Approval and Submittal of the Public Housing Agency Annual Plan (2011) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

COMMISSION VACANCIES 295k