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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 22, 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 LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Case Name:  Magallon v. City of Pasadena
Case No.:  Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. GC048172 

B.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
Consideration of initiation of litigation:  One potential case 

C.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location:  64 North Mar Vista Avenue, Unit #232
Agency Negotiators:  Michael J. Beck and Steve Mermell
Negotiating Parties: Michelle Smallwood, Regina Hooks, and Herschel Ramsey 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.         ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR SUMMARY VACATION OF 15-FOOT WIDE PIECE OF LAND ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF NORTH LOS ROBLES AVENUE BETWEEN BUCKEYE STREET AND ASHTABULA STREET AT 750 NORTH LOS ROBLES AVENUE
Recommendation: 
(1)          Find that the summary vacation of a 15-foot wide piece of land along the east side of North Los Robles Avenue between Buckeye Street and Ashtabula Street is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article 19, Section 15305, Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations; and
(2)          Adopt a resolution summarily vacating the subject piece of land at 750 North Los Robles Avenue pursuant to Sections 8331, 8333, and 8334 of the California Streets and Highways Code. 

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2.         AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A MOBILE LICENSE PLATE READING SYSTEM FROM SENTRY CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC.
Recommendation: 
(1)          Find that the proposed action is exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3), general rule;
(2)          Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Sentry Control Systems, Inc., for the purchase of a Genetec mobile license plate reading system in an amount not to exceed $80,000.  The proposed purchase is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies or services;
(3)          Grant the proposed contract an exemption from the competitive bidding 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 interest are served; and
(4)          Recognize that a public purpose is served by exempting the proposed transfer from the provisions of the Surplus Equipment and Goods Ordinance, Pasadena Municipal Code, Chapter 4.04, Section 4.04.080. 

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3.         COMMENT TO STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER ON THE NOMINATIONS OF THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SANITARIUM HISTORIC DISTRICT AND THE MERWIN HOUSE FOR LISTING IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
Recommendation:  Authorize the transmittal of a letter (Attachment B of the agenda report) from the Mayor to the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) in support of the nominations of the Southern California Sanitarium Historic District and the Merwin House for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission:  On Monday, October 15, 2012, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve staff’s recommendation.  

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4.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH AMERON POLES C/O PACIFIC LIGHTING SALES, INC., FOR PURCHASE OF
CONCRETE STREET LIGHTING POLES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000
Recommendation: 
(1)          Find that the proposed contract is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3), general rule;
(2)          Find that the proposed purchase order contract is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter, Article X, Section 1002(C), contracts for labor, material, supplies, or services available from only one vendor, and is requested to be exempted from the Competitive Selection process on the basis of 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 purchase order contract with Ameron Poles c/o Pacific Lighting Sales, Inc., for the purchase of concrete street lighting poles for an amount not to exceed $150,000.  

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5.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SUPERIOR TECHNICAL RESOURCES, INC., FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STAFFING
SERVICES
Recommendation: 
(1)          Find that the proposed contract is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3), general rule;
(2)          Authorize the issuance of a purchase order contract with Superior Technical Resources, Inc., for Information Technology temporary staffing services in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for a one-year period commencing the date the contract is fully executed with two optional one-year extensions for an amount not to exceed of $500,000 each, subject to approval by the City Manager without further City Council consideration.  Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter, Article X, Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services; and
(3)          Authorize the placement of the next five highest ranked staffing firms, AppleOne Employment Services, Sierra Cybermetrics, Inc., Partners in Diversity, Inc., NTT Data, and ASK Staffing, Inc., on a pre-approved vendor list to provide as-needed Information Technology temporary services for the same initial one-year period as Superior Technical Resources, Inc., with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year periods.  In the event a contract to any one of these pre-approved vendors exceeds $74,999, staff will return to the City Council for authorization.  

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6.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT (LASD) FOR SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR NEW YEAR’S ACTIVITIES
Recommendation:  Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, not to exceed $900,000, with the County of Los Angeles for supplemental law enforcement services for New Year’s activities.  The proposed contract is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter, Section 1002(H), and Pasadena Municipal Code, Section 4.08.048(A)(3), contracts with other governmental entities. 

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City Council 

7.            APPOINTMENT OF ED WILSON TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION (Mayor Nomination/District 1) 

8.            APPOINTMENT OF TIM WENDLER TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 5 Nomination) 

9.            APPOINTMENT OF KIM CHAVARRIA TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination) 

10.         REAPPOINTMENT OF TAMERLIN J. GODLEY TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination) 

City Clerk/Secretary 

11.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

October 1, 2012 (City Council) October 1, 2012 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community                               Development Commission) October 8, 2012 (City Council) October 8, 2012 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community                              Development Commission)

12.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 11,781	Verleaner Dixon	$  Not Stated
Claim No. 11,782	Tony Harris	Not Stated
Claim No. 11,783	Charter Communications c/o Project Resources Group	2,404.64
Claim No. 11,784	Esther Lemos	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,785	Ruthee Goldkorn	4,000.00

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

13.       ITEM PULLED  

14.       LABORER’S INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA (LIUNA) PENSION FUND WITHDRAWAL LIABILITY
Recommendation: 
(1)          Approve the $3,373,620 lump sum payment to LIUNA National Pension Fund; and
(2)          Adopt a resolution approving and stating the terms of an internal borrowing of $3,373,620 from the Benefits Fund for payment of the withdrawal liability. 

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Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

15.       Continued Public Hearing:  Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (2011-2012 Program Year) For Projects Funded From Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Shelter Grant, Home Investment Partnership Act, and Human Services Endowment Fund Programs
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to October 29, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. 

16.       Continued Public Hearing:  Designation of 1313 North Hill Avenue as a Landmark
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council cancel the public hearing at the request of the applicant who has withdrawn the landmark designation application.    

17.       Continued Public Hearing:  Designation of 1383-1399 East Washington Boulevard and 1349-1365 north hill avenue as a Landmark
Recommendation: 
(1)          Find that this action 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 Hill and Washington Apartments building at 1383-1399 East Washington Boulevard and 1349-1365 North Hill Avenue meets landmark designation criterion C in Pasadena Municipal Code, Section 17.62.040(C) because it is a locally significant, intact example of a 1920’s era two-story vernacular masonry mixed-use building, designed by Architect B. Greg Horton; and
(3)          Postpone consideration of landmark designation until January, 2013 when it is anticipated that there will be a new property owner.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission:  On Monday, May 7, 2012, the Historic Preservation Commission found that the building at 1383-1399 East Washington Boulevard and 1349-1365 North Hill Avenue meets the criteria for designation as a Landmark and recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the building as a Landmark under criterion C of Pasadena Municipal Code, Section 17.62.040(C)(2)(c).   

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ATTACHMENTS A & B 5620k

CORRESPONDENCE 139k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

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City Council 

City Clerk 

18.       RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE CALLING OF THE REGULAR MARCH 5, 2013 PRIMARY NOMINATING ELECTION AND THE APRIL 16, 2013 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, IF NECESSARY; AND CONSOLIDATION OF THE PASADENA BOARD OF EDUCATION WITH SAID ELECTIONS; AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
(1)          A resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena calling for the holding of a District Primary Nominating Election on March 5, 2013 for members of the City Council in Districts 3, 5, and 7 of said City, and consolidating said Election with the Pasadena Unified School District Primary Nominating Election for Board of Education Districts 1, 3, 5, and 7, and calling for the holding, if necessary, of a General Municipal Election on April 16, 2013; and authorizing the City Clerk to enter into a contract with PUSD for the City Clerk to provide election services to the PUSD;
(2)          A resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena requesting the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County to permit the Registrar of Voters of said County to render specified services to said City relating to the conduct of a consolidated City of Pasadena and Pasadena Board of Education Primary Nominating Election to be held on March 5, 2013 and, if necessary, a General Municipal Election to be held on April 16, 2013; and
(3)          A resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena setting forth regulations relating to candidate statements for the March 5, 2013 Primary Nominating Election and the April 16, 2013 General Municipal Election. 

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19.       AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH MARTIN & CHAPMAN COMPANY FOR PROFESSIONAL ELECTION SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $390,000
Recommendation:
(1)       Authorize the City Clerk to enter into a contract with Martin & Chapman Company, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter, Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services) for professional election services and supplies for the March 5, 2013 consolidated City of Pasadena and Pasadena Unified School District Primary Nominating Election, and the April 16, 2013, General Municipal Election for an amount not to exceed $390,000.  
(2)       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.   

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First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:  None 

 20.     EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EMPLOYMENT ANNUAL REPORT JANUARY 1, 2011 – DECEMBER 31, 2011
Recommendation:  The Equal Opportunity in Employment Annual Report is submitted for information only.  This report is based on the calendar year 2011 and reflects all individuals employed in regular, full-time positions during the reporting period of January 1 through December 31, 2011. 

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21.      ANNUAL REPORT ON CITY PROCUREMENT – CALENDAR YEAR 2011
     Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council receive the annual report on City procurement for calendar year 2011. 

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