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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JUNE 11, 2012 

Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
 

A.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Julie Gutierrez and Michael J. Beck
Employee Organization: Pasadena Association of Clerical & Technical Employees, affiliated with the Laborer’s International Union of North America
(PACTE/LIUNA) Local 777 

B.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location:   1259 Linda Vista Avenue          
Agency Negotiators:  Michael J. Beck and Steve Mermell
Negotiating Party:  Dr. John Pappalardo
Under Negotiation:  Price and terms of payment 

A.         PRESENTATION BY HABIB BALIAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE METRO GOLD LINE FOOTHILL EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY,
             ON THE PROGRESS AND UPCOMING SCHEDULE OF THE GOLD LINE FOOTHILL EXTENSION PROJECT 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.          EXECUTION OF SIX PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENTS NOS. 0J03-0J08 TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE MASTER AGREEMENT NO. 00370S FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SIX TRAFFIC LIGHT SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM (TLSP) PROJECTS
Recommendation: 
(1)          Find that on February 2009, the projects proposed were found to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in Section 15301(C), Existing Facilities, of the California Code Regulations Title 14, Chapter 3;
(2)          Adopt a resolution approving six Program Supplement Agreements Nos. 0J03-0J08 to the Administering Agency-State Master Agreement No. 00370S; and
(3)          Authorize the City Manager to execute six Program Supplement Agreements Nos. 0J03-0J08 to the Administering Agency-State Master Agreement No. 00370S to allow obligation of funds from the State to the City for the construction of the Pasadena Traffic Light Synchronization Program (TLSP) Projects. 

571k

2.         AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT TO PHYSIO CONTROL, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIVE LIFEPAK-15 CARDIAC MONITOR/DEFIBRILLATORS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $132,056
Recommendation: 
(1)          Find that the recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule); and
(2)          Authorize the issuance of a purchase order contract, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(C), contracts for labor, materials, supplies or services available from only one vendor, to Physio Control, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $132,056 for the purchase of five Lifepak-15 cardiac monitor/defibrillators. 

177k

3.         LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE: SUPPORT FOR THE PREVENT ILLEGAL GUNS ACT OF 2012 (SB 1366)
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council express formal support for the Prevent Illegal Guns Act of 2012 (SB 1366) legislation and urge the California State legislators to pass the measure into law.
Recommendation of Legislative Policy Committee:  On May 24, 2012, this legislation was brought to the attention of the Legislative Policy Committee.  Following discussion, the Committee voted unanimously to forward this item to the full City Council for its consideration.  

101k

4.         FINANCE COMMITTEE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFINANCING OF THE POLICE HELICOPTER, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE SCHEDULE, ADDENDUM TO THE MASTER LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AN INTERNATIONAL REGISTRY SERVICES AGREEMENT AND ALL RELATED INSTRUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Recommendation: 
(1)          Adopt a resolution approving the refinancing with JPMorgan/Chase Bank the current police helicopter lease, authorizing the execution of all related instruments and documents in connection therewith; and
(2)          Authorize the City Manager or the Director of Finance to execute the documents on behalf of the City. 

124k

ATTACHMENT A Part 1 1552k
ATTACHMENT A Part 2 1802k

5.         FINANCE COMMITTEE: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REFINANCING OF THE INTERAGENCY COMMUNICATIONS INTEROPERABILITY SYSTEM (ICIS), AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGENCY LEASE SCHEDULE, ADDENDUM TO THE MASTER LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND ALL RELATED INSTRUMENTS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Recommendation: 
(1)          Adopt a resolution approving the refinancing with JPMorgan/Chase Bank the current ICIS 911 system lease, authorizing the execution of  all related instruments and documents in connection therewith; and
(2)          Authorize the City Manager or the Director of Finance to execute the documents on behalf of the City. 

116k

ATTACHMENT A Part 1 2843k
ATTACHMENT A Part 2 1617k

City Council 

6.         REAPPOINTMENT OF PALENCIA JEAN TURNER TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2012 (District 3 Nomination)  

7.         APPOINTMENT OF EUGENE BROOKS TO THE ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination) 

8.         DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE SUSPENDING ANNUAL COMPENSATION/STIPEND INCREASES FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance within 30 days suspending the annual compensation/stipend increases for the Mayor and City Council for Fiscal Year 2013.  

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City Clerk/Secretary 

9.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 11,677	William J. Toppi, Attorney for Violeta Romero, a minor	$25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,678	Mai Yang Lee	325.00
Claim No. 11,679	Caridad Hernandez	270.00
Claim No. 11,680	Angel Quintana	115.00
Claim No. 11,681	Pasadena Management Association, Sheri Stevenson, Emily Stadnicki, Neville Pereira, Thelma “Jean” Luter, Antonio Gardea, Ursula Schmidt, Maria Valenzuela	8,800,000.00

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

10.       AMENDMENTS TO THE LIGHT AND POWER RATE ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 13.04 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE POWER DISTRIBUTION RATES FOR ALL CUSTOMER GROUPS
Recommendation: 
(1)          Find that the proposed amendments to the Light and Power Rate Ordinance are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15273 (Rates, Tolls, Fares, and Charges);
(2)          Approve the recommended increase to the power distribution rates for all customer groups equally to generate an additional $3.75 million annually, thereby increasing the overall Power Fund operating revenues by 2.3%; and
(3)          Direct the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to Chapter 13.04 of the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) to increase the distribution charge to all customer groups. 

342k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 46k

Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

11.       PUBLIC HEARING:  Establishment of the south lake avenue property-based business improvement district             Recommendation:             It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)          Find that adopting a resolution establishing the South Lake Avenue Property-Based Business Improvement District is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15061(b)(3)(General Rule); and
(2)          Conduct a public hearing on the proposed establishment of the South Lake Avenue Property-Based Business Improvement District (PBID).
It is further recommended that upon closing of the public hearing, that the City Council:
(3)          Order the tabulation of all ballots received and not withdrawn, and request a report on the tabulation results as soon as possible.
Upon receipt of the report on the tabulation of ballots, if the results of said tabulation show that a majority protest does not exist, it is recommended that the City Council;
(4)          Adopt a final resolution “Establishing the South Lake Avenue Property-based Business Improvement District”, (Attachment 1 of the agenda report); and
(5)          Adopt the Baseline Services (Attachment 2 of the agenda report) and authorize the City Manager to enter into a financial agreement and baseline services contract. 

261k

ATTACHMENTS 1 & 2 361k

ATTACHMENT 3 Part 1 1479k
ATTACHMENT 3 Part 2 1436k

12.       CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: REVISED RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2013 OPERATING BUDGET
Recommendation: 
(1)          Close the public hearing and adopt by resolution the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Operating Budget as presented in the May 7, 2012 City Manager’s Recommended Budget and including changes presented to City Council on June 4, 2012;
(2)          Adopt a resolution determining the amount to be transferred from the Light and Power Fund to the General Fund for FY 2013; and
(3)          Direct the City Attorney, within 60 days, to complete amendments to Article VII of Title 2 of the Pasadena Municipal Code to incorporate the organizational changes required as a result of the adopted FY 2013 Budget.

129k

ATTACHMENTS A & B 503k

ATTACHMENT C 2271k

City Manager 

City Council 

First Reading:   

13.      Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING SECTION 8.60.210(E) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE SERVICE CHANGE FEE FOR SOLID WASTE CONTAINER SERVICE”  

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Second Reading:  None 

14.      OVERVIEW OF CITIZEN SURVEY 2012
Recommendation:  This item is provided for information only.   

 

SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair Victor Gordo, Steve Madison, Gene Masuda, Jacque Robinson)
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)

July 4, 2012 (To be cancelled)

August 1, 2012

September 5, 2012

FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Chris Holden, Victor Gordo, Margaret McAustin, Terry Tornek)
Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m., 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chamber, 2^nd floor)

June 11, 2012

June 25, 2012

July 9, 2012

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)

June 27, 2012

July 25, 2012

August 22, 2012

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 Chamber, 2^nd Floor)

June 12, 2012

June 26, 2012

July 10, 2012

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Madison, Gene Masuda, 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)

June 18, 2012

July 2, 2012 (To be cancelled)

July 16, 2012