Council Meeting - October 17, 2011

AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 17, 2011

Closed Session 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

CLOSED SESSION - 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
            Agency Designated Representatives: Mary Ellen Schubel and Michael J. Beck
            Employee Organizations: Unrepresented Management Top, Middle & Professional Employees; Unrepresented Technical &
            Administrative
            Employees;
            Unrepresented Confidential Clerical Employees, Non-Represented Employees; and Unrepresented Hourly Employees

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)

City Manager/Chief Executive Officer

1.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WILLDAN FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $356,000 TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE HAHAMONGNA MULTI-BENEFIT PROJECT AND FOR ASSISTANCE WITH ACQUIRING ALL NECESSARY REGULATORY PERMITS
Recommendation:
(1)          Find that the authorization to enter into a professional contract 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 contract with Willdan for an amount not to exceed $356,000, in the preparation of an EIR and for assistance with acquiring all necessary regulatory permits, for the Hahamongna Watershed Park Multi-Benefit Project and the Hahamongna Basin Multi-Use Project. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services.

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EXHIBIT 1 405k

EXHIBIT 2 1629k

EXHIBIT 3 395k

TPA 52k

2.         APPROVAL OF SUBMISSION OF THE 2011 CONTINUUM OF CARE HOMELESS ASSISTANCE APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Pasadena Community Development Commission (“Commission”) adopt a resolution:
(1)          Authorizing the filing with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the 2011 Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance Application for a funding request of $3,006,739 for thirteen projects; and
(2)          Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute, and the Secretary to attest, the 2011 CoC Homeless Assistance Application and all other related documents, agreements and amendments.
Recommendation of Community Development Committee: The Community Development Committee (CDC) is scheduled to discuss this item at its regular meeting on October 13, 2011. Staff will report orally to the Commission as to the CDC’s recommendation.

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3.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BADGER METER, INC., TO FURNISH AND DELIVER COLD WATER METERS FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,200,000 PER YEAR
Recommendation:
(1)          Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction); and
(2)          Accept the bid dated September 2, 2011 submitted by Badger Meter, Inc., in response to Specifications WD-11-01 to furnish and deliver cold water meters to the Water and Power Department (Department), reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order contract to Badger Meter, Inc., for $1,200,000 per year for two years with two optional one-year extensions of $1,200,000 per year.

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4.         A RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE-YEAR RUBBERIZED PAVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION AND AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY (CALRECYCLE)
Recommendation:
(1)          Adopt a resolution approving a Rubberized Pavement Grant Program between the City of Pasadena and the State of California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle); and
(2)          Authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary applications, contracts, agreements, amendments, and payment requests hereto for the purposes of securing grant funds and to implement and carry out the purposes specified in the grant application, on behalf of the City of Pasadena.

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City Council

5. REAPPOINTMENT OF FRED LOWE TO THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY (District 5 Nomination)

6. VACATION OF MARK DAVIS FROM THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY(Hotel Nomination)

City Clerk/Secretary

7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

September 26, 2011 (City Council)
September 26, 2011 (Community Development Commission)
October 3, 2011 (City Council)
October 3, 2011 (Community Development Commission)
October 10, 2011 (City Council)
October 10, 2011 (Community Development Commission)

8. RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA

Claim No. 11,466	Julian J. Fan	$25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,467	Lindiwe A. Stenberg	110.00
Claim No. 11,468	Pasadena Unified School District	Not Stated
Claim No. 11,469	Sharon Port	9,965.00
Claim No. 11,470	David Allen Wong	363.18
Claim No. 11,471	Nancy L. Bird	463.94
Claim No. 11,472	Demetris Ioannou	5,000.00
Claim No. 11,473	Myles Ingraham	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,474	Vanessa Brookman	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,475	Molly Wolveck	677.94
Claim No. 11,476	Alexander C. Pyper	Not Stated
Claim No. 11,477	Jeffrey and Gretchen Warren	Not Stated

OLD BUSINESS: None

REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Economic Development and Technology Committee

Finance Committee

Legislative Policy Committee

Municipal Services Committee

Public Safety Committee

Reports from Representatives

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:30 P.M.

9.         public hearing: Designation of 1125 Mesita Road as a Landmark
recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(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 house at 1125 Mesita Road meets landmark designation criterion B & C in Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040 because it is a locally significant representation of Mid-Century Modern residential architecture and design and is an important representation of work of architect Harold B. Zook. Zook designed the house for himself and lived there for 12 years; and it retains a high level of integrity;
(3)          Approve the designation of the property at 1125 Mesita Road as a landmark;
(4)          Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1125 Mesita Road, Pasadena, California;
(5)          Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1125 Mesita Road, 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, September 19, 2011, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 1125 Mesita Road as a landmark under criterion B and C of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040.

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ATTACHMENT A 259k

ATTACHMENT B 1590k

10.       public hearing: Designation of 1232 North Los Robles Avenue as a Landmark
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(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 property at 1232 North Los Robles Avenue is significant under criterion C for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040) because it is a locally significant example of an Arts and Crafts period house from the early twentieth century with Colonial Revival and Italian Revival features designed by David M. Renton and retains a substantial level of integrity;
(3)          Approve the designation of the property at 1232 North Los Robles Avenue as a landmark;
(4)          Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1232 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, California;
(5)     Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1232 North Los Robles 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, September 19, 2011, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 1232 North Los Robles Avenue as a landmark under criterion C of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040.

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ATTACHMENTS A and B 727k

ATTACHMENT C 4751k

11.       public hearing: Designation of 1621 North Los Robles Avenue as a Landmark
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(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 property at 1621 North Los Robles Avenue is significant under criterion C for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040) because it is a locally significant example of a transitional Arts and Crafts period house from the early twentieth century with Gothic Revival features and retains a high level of integrity;
(3)          Approve the designation of the property at 1621 North Los Robles Avenue as a landmark;
(4)          Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1621 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, California;
(5)          Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1621 North Los Robles 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, September 19, 2011, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 1621 North Los Robles Avenue as a landmark under criterion C of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040.

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attachments a and B 3290k

ATTACHMENT C 7446k

12.       public hearing: Designation of 901 South San Rafael Avenue as a MONUMENT
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(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 property at 901 South San Rafael Avenue is significant under criterion C for designation as a historic monument (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040) because it is an exceptional representation of Tudor Revival residential architecture and of the combined work of architect David Ogilvie, builder Peter Hall and landscape architect Katherine Bashford;
(3)     Approve the designation of the property at 901 South San Rafael Avenue as a historic monument;
(4)     Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Historic Monument Designation for 901 South San Rafael Avenue, Pasadena, California;
(5)          Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Historic Monument Designation for 901 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, September 19, 2011, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 901 South San Rafael Avenue as a historic monument under criterion C of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040.

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ATTACHMENT A 734k

ATTACHMENT B 2932k

ATTACHMENT C 6233k

ATTACHMENT D 115k

13. Continued Public Hearing: Appeal of Proposed Wireless Telecommunications Facility at Grand Avenue and California Boulevard (IE05372C)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to November 14, 2011, at 7:30 p.m.

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

City Manager

14. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROJECT PRIORITIES FOR THE DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council/Pasadena Community Development Commission (PCDC) approve the proposed list of redevelopment project priorities contained in the agenda report for the Downtown Redevelopment Project Area.

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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 309k

ORDINANCES

First Reading: None

Second Reading: None

INFORMATION ITEM

15. ANNUAL REPORT ON CITY PROCUREMENT – CALENDAR YEAR 2010
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive the annual report on City Procurement for calendar year 2010.

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ADJOURNMENT