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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 

Closed Session 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 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.       CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
            Property:  245 Ramona Street, 207 North Garfield Avenue
            Agency Negotiators:  Michael J. Beck and Steve Mermell
            Negotiating Parties:  County of Los Angeles, Michele Vercoutere
            Under Negotiations:  Price and terms of payment 

PUBLIC MEETING - 6:30 P.M. 
ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS

A.       PRESENTATION ON REGIONAL HOMELESSNESS ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY SCOTT A. CHAMBERLAIN, DIRECTOR OF GRANTS & ADVOCACY, SAN GABRIEL VALLEY CONSORTIUM ON HOMELESSNESS 

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CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

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/Executive Director 

1.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH UNITED PUMPING SERVICES, INC., FOR PROVIDING HAZARDOUS WASTE
MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES FOR THE PASADENA WATER AND POWER YARDS

Recommendation

(1)
         Find that entering into a contract with United Pumping Service, Inc., is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15301, Class 1(b), existing facilities;
(2)
         Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with United Pumping Service, Inc., for providing Hazardous Waste Management and Emergency Response Services for the Pasadena City Yards in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for a period of five years with two optional one-year extensions for not to exceed $50,000 each, subject to approval of the City Manager; and
(3)
         Find that the proposed contract is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter, Article X, Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services. 

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2.         CONTRACT AWARD TO SULLY-MILLER CONTRACTING COMPANY FOR THE TRAFFIC LIGHT SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT (TLSP) INSTALLATION OF CLOSED-CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) CAMERAS AND EQUIPMENT AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $606,060
Recommendation

(1)
          Find the proposed project 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 alternations 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 July 25, 2012, submitted by Sully-Miller Contracting Company in response to the Specifications for the Traffic Light Synchronization Project (TLSP) Installation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Cameras and Equipment at Various Locations, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract as is required for an amount not to exceed $606,060. 

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3.         APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 066601, BEING THE CREATION OF 11 AIR PARCELS FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES ON ONE COMMON LAND LOT AT 151 SOUTH HUDSON AVENUE
Recommendation

(1)
          Adopt a resolution to approve Final Tract Map No. 066601; and
(2)
          Authorize the City Clerk to execute the certificate on the map showing the City’s approval of said map.
Recommendation of Hearing Officer
:  The subject tentative map was approved on November 15, 2007 by the Hearing Officer and exercise of the right granted was to be commenced within two years.  The original entitlement was valid until November 15, 2009.             

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4.         AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND FOR THE ARROYO SECO ADVENTURE CAMP PROGRAM
Recommendation

(1)
          Find that the authorization to apply for grants is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), general rule, and Section 15322, educational or training programs involving no physical changes; and
(2)
          Approve the City of Pasadena’s application and resolution to the State of California Natural Resources Agency, Department of Parks and Recreation, for the Habitat Conservation Fund Program in the amount of $200,000 to implement the Arroyo Seco Adventure Camp Program.
Recommendation of Recreation and Parks Commission
:  On September 11, 2012, the Recreation and Parks Commission recommended that the City Council endorse the City of Pasadena’s application to the State of California Resources Agency, Department of Parks and Recreation, for the Habitat Conservation Fund Program in the amount of $200,000 to implement the Arroyo Seco Adventure Camp Program.  

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5.         APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER NO. 52221 WITH GE PACKAGED POWER, INC., ISSUED UNDER EMERGENCY PURCHASE PROVISIONS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $376,500 FOR REPAIRS TO THE GAS TURBINE 3
Recommendation

(1)
          Find that contracting with GE Packaged Power, Inc., (GE) for the repair of the Gas Turbine 3 (GT-3) is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, existing facilities;
(2)
          Grant approval of Purchase Order No. 52221 with GE for $176,500 issued by the City Manager under the emergency purchase provisions of the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 4.08.150;
(3)
          Approve and authorize the City Manager to increase the Purchase Order No. 52221 by up to an additional $200,000 as may be needed to complete any additional repairs that may be recommended by GE; and
(4)
          It is further recommended that the City Council grant this contract an exemption from the competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance pursuant to PMC Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. 

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6.         FINANCE COMMITTEE: APPROVAL OF JOURNAL VOUCHER AMENDING PROJECTS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2013 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET AND OPERATING BUDGET
Recommendation

(1)       Approve a journal voucher with a net increase of $1,790,100 amending 17 projects in the Fiscal Year 2013 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget as detailed in the Proposed CIP Amendments section of the agenda report; and
(2)       Approve a journal voucher increase of $50,000 amending the Fiscal Year 2013 Operating Budget as detailed in the Proposed CIP and Operating Budget Amendments section of the agenda report.
 

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7.         FINANCE COMMITTEE: QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT, QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2012
Recommendation:  This report is for information purposes only. 

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QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT 3041k

8.         FINANCE COMMITTEE: JOINT ACTION:  2012-2013 INVESTMENT POLICY
Recommendation
: It is recommended that the City Council and the Pasadena Redevelopment Successor Agency adopt the City Treasurer’s Statement of Investment Policy and Investment Strategy for Fiscal Year 2012-2013. 

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City Council 

9.            REAPPOINTMENT OF CHRISTOPHER TODD BURNER TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 2 Nomination) 

City Clerk/Secretary 

10.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

September 10, 2012 (City Council)
September 10, 2012 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission)
September 17, 2012 (City Council)
September 17, 2012 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission)

11.      RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 11,754

Lazaro Esparza Jr.

$10,443.00

Claim No. 11,755

Johnny Ruezell Russell

1,000,000.00   

Claim No. 11,756

Steven Jones (President, Earlham Homeowners Association)

360.00

Claim No. 11,757

Francisco Javier Rupolo

25,000.00+

Claim No. 11,758

Edwin Escobar

Not Stated

Claim No. 11,759

Jesse Savage

1,000.00

Claim No. 11,760

Susan Singleton

272.00

Claim No. 11,761

Robin Howard

250.00

Claim No. 11,762

Kenneth M. Smith

Not Stated

Claim No. 11,763

Edward Patrick Sanchez

1,700.00

Claim No. 11,764

Morillo Construction, Inc.

3,681,019.12

Claim No. 11,765

Lawrence Irwin

2,494.27

 12.      PUBLIC HEARINGS SET             

October 15, 2012, 7:00 p.m. Approval to Submit Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (2011-2012 Program Year) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

 

OLD BUSINESS:  None   

 

REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

13.      CONTRACT AWARD TO T2 SYSTEMS, INC., FOR AN INTEGRATED PARKING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Recommendation

(1)
          Find that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), general rule;
(2)
          Appropriate $220,000 to Account No. 8114-407-774500, Old Pasadena Parking Fund and $220,000 to Account No. 8114-405-774213 Plaza Las Fuentes Parking Fund, adjust fund balances and/or retained earnings in the Old Pasadena Parking Fund and the Plaza Las Fuentes Parking Fund respectively, and authorize staff to make necessary adjustments to the budget;
(3)
          Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with T2 Systems for an integrated parking management system in an amount not to exceed $747,322 for a five-year term; and
(4)
          Find that the proposed contract is exempt from competitive bidding, pursuant to City Charter Article X, Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services.  

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14.       RESPONSE TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT 2011-2012
Recommendation
:  Authorize the Mayor to transmit the proposed responses which appear in the body of the agenda report to the Presiding Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, for those portions of the Civil Grand Jury’s Final Report 2011-2012, dealing with the City of Pasadena in order to comply with the statutory requirements when a Grand Jury Report is issued. 

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ATTACHMENT 1 111k

ATTACHMENT 2 Part 1 2085k
ATTACHMENT 2 Part 2 1891k
ATTACHMENT 2 Part 3 1396k
ATTACHMENT 2 Part 4 1958k

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

15.      AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A REPLACEMENT RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY
Recommendation

(1)
          Find that the proposed action is exempt from 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 the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA), a Joint Powers Authority, of which Pasadena is a member, for the purpose of performing due diligence on renewable resource options for an initial amount not to exceed $300,000.  The term and not to exceed amount of the contract shall extend until negotiations for renewable energy are completed or until the City Manager terminates the agreement with 180 days’ notice; and
(3)
          Find that competitive bidding is not required, pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental agencies or their contractors. 

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Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

PUBLIC HEARINGS:  None    

 

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

City Manager 

16.       A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA CONFIRMING THE AWARD OF ITS ELECTRIC REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, 2012A SERIES
Recommendation
:  It is recommended that the City Council of the City of Pasadena adopt a resolution confirming the award of its Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds, 2012A Series.  

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City Council 

ORDINANCES                     

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:   

17.     Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 17 (THE ZONING CODE) TO REVISE THE ZONING CREDIT PARKING PROGRAM TO INCLUDE THE SOUTH LAKE AREA” (Introduced by Vice Mayor McAustin)  

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INFORMATION ITEMS

18.      PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW OF AMERICAN GENERAL DESIGN PROJECT LOCATED AT 105 SOUTH LOS ROBLES AVENUE
Recommendation
:  This report is intended to provide information to the City Council, no action is required. 

3124k

19.      PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW OF THE LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Recommendation
:  This report is intended to provide information to the City Council, no action is required. 

1907k

ADJOURNMENT


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, 2nd Floor)

October 3, 2012

November 7, 2012

December 7, 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, 2nd floor)

September 24, 2012

October 8, 2012 (To be cancelled)

October 22, 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)

September 26, 2012

October 24, 2012

November 28, 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, 2nd Floor)

September 25, 2012 (Cancelled)

October 9, 2012

October 23, 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)

October 1, 2012

October 15, 2012

November 5, 2012

 

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

 

October 1, 2012

October 8, 2012 (To be cancelled)

October 15, 2012

October 22, 2012

October 29, 2012

November 5, 2012

November 12 (To be cancelled)

November 19, 2012

November 26, 2012 (To be cancelled)

December 3, 2012

December 10, 2012

December 17, 2012

December 24, 2012 (To be cancelled)

December 31, 2012 (To be cancelled)

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:

October 1, 2012, 7:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: Designation of 160 South Orange Grove Boulevard as a Landmark

October 1, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – Continued Public Hearing: Designation of 164-180 South Orange Grove Boulevard as a Landmark

October 1, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – Designation of 1383-1399 East Washington Boulevard as a Landmark

October 1, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – Designation of 1313 North Hill Avenue as a Landmark

October 15, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – Designation of 1365 South Oakland Avenue as a Landmark

October 15, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – Designation of 897 Summit Avenue as a Landmark

October 15, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – Designation of 310 Linda Vista Avenue as a Landmark

October 15, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – Designation of 781 Prospect Boulevard as a Historic Monument

October 15, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – Approval to Submit Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (2011-2012 Program Year) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development


                                                                                                                 COMMISSION VACANCIES 87k