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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 25, 2013 

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

Teleconference Location:
Private Residence
61 Beverly Park
Beverly Hills, CA 90210 

 A.       CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government
            Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
            Name of Case: Sacco v. City of Pasadena
            Case No.: GC 050282 

            ACTION:  NOT DISCUSSED

B.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section
            54956.8
            Property: Rose Bowl Stadium and surrounding parking areas
            Agency Negotiators: Darryl Dunn, Michael J. Beck, and Andrew Green
            Negotiating Parties: Tournament of Roses and University of California at       Los Angeles (UCLA)
            Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment  

            ACTION:  DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.         AUTHORIZATION TO REVISE SCOPE OF WORK ON CONTRACT WITH NOVINIUM, INC., FOR A CABLE REJUVENATION PROJECT FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)       Affirm that on November 4, 2013, the City Council found the project to be exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), and that the proposal does not constitute a substantial change in the project description, nor is there new information or changed circumstances that would trigger further environmental review; and
(2)       Authorize a change in the scope of work in the contract with Novinium, Inc., for cable rejuvenation from 34kV Line 13 to 34kV Line 14. 

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ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

2.         ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING NOMINATION OF COLORADO STREET BRIDGE AS A CALIFORNIA HISTORIC CIVIL ENGINEERING LANDMARK
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)       Adopt a resolution approving the nomination of Colorado Street Bridge as a California Historic Civil Engineering Landmark; and
(2)       Approve the proposed wording for a future bronze plaque from the Los Angeles Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers commemorating the Colorado Street Bridge’s designation as a California Historic Civil Engineering Landmark, and authorize it to be permanently mounted on the bridge in recognition of the bridge’s 100 years of service to the City of Pasadena. 

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ATTACHMENT A 595k

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

3.         ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: ESTABLISHMENT OF PASADENA LOCAL DEVELOPMENT AREA AS SUCCESSOR TO PASADENA ENTERPRISE ZONE
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)       Establish the Pasadena Local Development Area as successor to the Pasadena Enterprise Zone; and
(2)       Direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance, and return within 30 days, which amends Ordinance Nos. 7098 and 6691 replacing references to the Pasadena Enterprise Zone, with the Pasadena Local Development Area, and extends the local financial incentives provided to businesses in the Pasadena Enterprise Zone to businesses in the Pasadena Local Development Area. 

On October 7, 2013, City Council’s Economic Development and Technology Committee (EDTECH Committee) provided comments to staff that formed the basis for the recommendations conveyed in the agenda report.   

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ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

4.         FINANCE COMMITTEE: QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT – QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
Recommendation: This report is for information purposes only. 

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ATTACHMENT A Part 1 1151k
ATTACHMENT A Part 2  1825k

ACTION:  RECEIVED AND FILED

5.         LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2^ND BATTALION 23^RD MARINE REGIMENT
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution adopting the 2^nd Battalion 23^rd Marine Regiment.  

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CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

City Council 

City Clerk/Secretary 

6.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

September 30, 2013 City Council September 30, 2013 Successor Agency to the Pasadena  Community                                                Development Commission

            ACTION:  APPROVED AS SUBMITTED

7.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 12,056	Vernon B. Brown, Sr.	$ 1,316.05
Claim No. 12,057	Martin Bros. Plumbing & Sewer, Inc.	8,500.00
Claim No. 12,058	Verizon; CMR Claims TPA	549.89
Claim No. 12,059	Paul Carpenter	395.50
Claim No. 12,060	CSE-Civil Service Employees Ins	2,505.60
Claim No. 12,061	Amber Thompson	79.50

            ACTION:  RECEIVED AND FILED

8.         PUBLIC HEARING SET             

December 9, 2013, 7:00 p.m. – Adoption of a Zone Change to Designate a Landmark District Overlay for the Wotkyns-Richland Landmark District (LD-20)

            ACTION:  PUBLIC HEARING SET

9.         ROBINSON PARK RECREATION CENTER RENOVATION-REVISED SELECTION PROCESS FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that on October 28, 2002, the City Council approved the Robinson Park Master Plan and the Initial Study and Negative Declaration (ND) prepared for the Master Plan, that the scope of project construction has been reduced from that studied in the ND, but such changes do not constitute changed circumstances or new information which would trigger further environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
(2)       Concur with staff on the revised selection process for professional design services as recommended by the Robinson Park Recreation Center Renovation Project Steering Committee and as outlined in the agenda report.
Robinson Park Recreation Center Renovation Project Steering Committee Recommendation:  On October 22, 2013, the Robinson Park Recreation Center Renovation Project Steering Committee (Steering Committee) discussed potential modifications to the selection process including whether to separate the community engagement and outreach component from the Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFP) for Architectural and Engineering Services.   The Steering Committee voted 7 to 2 to keep the community engagement and outreach component within the RFP and subsequently worked with staff to revise the RFP to place greater emphasis on community engagement and outreach in the selection process.   The revised process outlined in the agenda report is the culmination of these efforts.  

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ATTACHMENTS 1 & 2 712k

ATTACHMENT 3 Part 1 1292k
ATTACHMENT 3 Part 2 1135k
ATTACHMENT 3 Part 3 1367k

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

10.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC., TO FURNISH AND DELIVER AN ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING SYSTEM
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)       Find that the proposed contract is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3);
(2)       Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc., to furnish and deliver software, hardware, and services for an Enterprise Resource Planning System in an amount not to exceed $3,434,400, which includes the base contract amount and fifteen percent for contingencies. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Article X, Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services;
(3)       Amend the Fiscal Year 2014 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget to increase the total estimated cost for the Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) Project, 71149, by $3,415,000 to $6,415,000;
(4)       Authorize the addition of six new at-will, limited-term full-time equivalent (FTE) positions to the Department of Information Technology FY2014 Operating Budget funded by the ERP Project, 71149 in the Project Management Fund (301), increasing the Department total FTE count from 63.50 to 69.50, and authorize staff to make the necessary adjustments to the budget; and
(5)       Establish the title and salary control rate of $115,000 for the ERP Project Manager and the title and salary control rate of $95,000 for the ERP Business Systems Analyst as at-will positions in the Non-Represented Management Salary Resolution. 

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ATTACHMENTS A thru F 950k

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Legislative Policy Committee 

11.      AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 6.20 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE REDUCING THE DISTANCE SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS AND IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS FOR THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS            Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)       Direct the City Attorney to draft, and return within 60 days, an amendment to Chapter 6.20 of the Pasadena Municipal Code modifying the requirements for the keeping of chickens in residentially zoned areas of the City such that:
        a.    The distance requirement for chicken enclosure be set at a distance of 35 feet from a dwelling house or structure;
        b.    An adequate enclosure or fence be required to contain chickens;
        c.     Owners are required to register with the Poundmaster (Humane Society) and submit a completed self-certification 
                checklist that verifies the owner conforms to the ordinance requirements; and
        d.    A registration fee be established for review and approval by the City Council.
(2)       Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3). 

205k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 433k

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED

12.      MANDATORY SPAY/NEUTER ORDINANCE FOR PIT BULL AND PIT BULL CROSS BREED DOGS            Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)       Direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance and return within 60 days mandating the spay/neuter of pit bull and pit bull cross breed dogs, excluding those that meet exclusion criteria;
(2)       Find that mandatory spay/neuter of pit bull and pit bull cross breed dogs is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3); and
(3)       Authorize the Mayor to send letters to State Legislators on behalf of the City of Pasadena advocating for the repeal of the preemption on dog breed ban ordinances that have been in place since 2005.
Legislative Policy Committee Recommendation: On October 23, 2013, the Department of Public Works presented an update to the Legislative Policy Committee regarding state law pertaining to dog breed specific legislation, possible legislative attempts at the state level to change the preemption on dog breed ban ordinances that have been in place since 2005, and available options to address specific dog breeds.

            Based on the discussion by the Committee, develop an ordinance using Riverside County’s recently adopted ordinance as a model, that would require owners of pit bulls and pit bull cross breed dogs to spay/neuter or receive exemptions allowing the dogs to maintain reproductive capabilities. The Committee also recommended staff to write a letter to the City’s state legislative representatives advocating for the repeal of the preemption on dog breed ban ordinances as ban equates to a loss of local control.

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EXHIBIT 1 363k

EXHIBIT 2 Part 1 1055k
EXHIBIT 2 Part 2 4910k

EXHIBIT 3 362k

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

ACTION:  APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

 

City Manager 

City Council 

13.      CONSIDERATION OF A CALL FOR REVIEW OF A PLANNING DIRECTOR DECISION TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS REGARDING TREE REMOVAL REQUEST NO. TR2013-00446 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 918 EAST GREEN STREET (PLN2013-00446) (Councilmember Tornek) 

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CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

ACTION:  CALLED FOR REVIEW

First Reading:           

14.       First reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADOPTING TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS INCORPORATING THE 2013 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE AND APPENDIX CHAPTERS C, D, H, I AND J; THE 2013 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE AND APPENDIX E, G AND H; THE 2013 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2013 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; THE 2013 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2013 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE; AND THE 2013 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE” 

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ORDINANCE 2987k

ACTION:  OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER GORDO; CONDUCTED FIRST READING

Second Reading:  None 

 

SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair Victor Gordo, Steve Madison, Gene Masuda, Jacque Robinson)
Meets the first Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 (Council Conference Room, 2^nd Floor)

December 2, 2013 (Special meeting at 4:00 p.m. in the Grand Conference Room, S038)

January 6, 2014 (To be cancelled)

February 3, 2014

FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Terry Tornek, Bill Bogaard, Victor Gordo, 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 Chamber, 2^nd floor)

November 25, 2013

December 9, 2013

December 23, 2013 (To be cancelled)

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)

November 27, 2013 (To be cancelled)

December 25, 2013 (To be cancelled)

January 22, 2013

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)

November 26, 2013 (Cancelled)

December 10, 2013

December 23, 2013

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Jacque Robinson, John J. Kennedy, Steve Madison, Gene Masuda)

Meets the third Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (Council Chamber, 2^nd Floor)

December 16, 2013

January 20, 2014 (To be cancelled)

February 17, 2013 (To be cancelled)

 

 

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

 

December 2, 2013 (Special meeting, Closed Session only)

December 9, 2013

December 16, 2013

December 23, 2013 (To be cancelled)

December 30, 2013 (To be cancelled)

January 6, 2014 (To be cancelled)

January 13, 2014

January 20, 2014 (To be cancelled)

January 27, 2014

February 3, 2014

February 10, 2014

February 17, 2014 (To be cancelled)

February 24, 2014 (Special Joint Meeting with Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education)

March 3, 2014

March 10, 2014

March 17, 2014

March 24, 2014

March 31, 2014 (To be cancelled)

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:

December 9, 2013, 7:00 p.m. – Adoption of a Zone Change to Designate a Landmark District Overlay for the Wotkyns-Richland Landmark District (LD-20)