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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 21, 2013
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
CLOSED SESSIONS - 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 LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2) (two potential
cases)
ACTION:
ONE ITEM DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME. ONE ITEM NOT
DISCUSSED
B.
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Kristi Recchia and Michael J. Beck
Employee Organization: American
Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 858
ACTION: DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME
C.
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Kristi Recchia and Michael J. Beck
Employee Organization: Service
Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721
ACTION: DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME
D.
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Kristi Recchia and Michael J. Beck
Employee Organization: Pasadena Fire
Fighters Association (PFFA) Local 809
ACTION: ITEM NOT DISCUSSED
PUBLIC MEETING - 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
A.
STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER CHRIS HOLDEN
CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION
- PRESENTED AT
MEETING
ACTION: PRESENTATION MADE; INFORMATION RECEIVED AND FILED
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.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS WITH THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) ASSOCIATED WITH THE
RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE METRO GOLD LINE
AT-GRADE CROSSING MOBILITY ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT
Recommendation:
(1) Find that the Metro Gold Line
At-Grade Crossing Mobility Enhancements Project is exempt from review,
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15301, existing facilities, and identified as an activity
listed in 23 CFR 771.117(c)(3); and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all agreements with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority (METRO) associated with the receipt of grant
funding and the implementation of the project.
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ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION
2.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OF GRANT
FUNDING AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
(ITS) PHASE III PROJECT
Recommendation:
(1) Find that the Intelligent
Transportation Systems (ITS) Phase III Project is exempt from review,
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15301, existing facilities, and identified as an activity
listed in 23 CFR 771.117(c)(3); and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to
execute all agreements with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority (METRO) associated with the receipt of grant
funding and the implementation of the project.
197k
ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION
City Clerk/Secretary
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 29, 2013 (City Council)
July 29, 2013
(Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development
August 5, 2013 (City
Council)
August 12, 2013 (City
Council)
August 19, 2013 (City
Council)
August 26, 2013 (City
Council)
September 2, 2013 (City
Council) |
ACTION: APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
4. RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA
Claim No. 12,026 |
Richard H. Bigby |
$ 380.00 |
Claim No. 12,027 |
Shereé Haygood |
2,500.00 |
Claim No. 12,028 |
Claudette Kenney |
89.98 |
Claim No. 12,029 |
Gloria Thomas |
2,500.00 |
Claim No. 12,030 |
Elke Lorraine Coffey |
1,066.07 |
Claim No. 12,031 |
Auto Club Enterprises/Afni as subrogee for Sofia Escalante |
2,820.58 |
Claim No. 12,032 |
Reyna V. Corral |
692.70 |
ACTION: RECEIVED AND FILED
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: 7:00 P.M.
5.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF THE LINCOLN AVENUE SPECIFIC
PLAN
Recommendation:
(1)
Adopt a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
prepared for the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan (SCH #2011091041) (Attachment
1 of the agenda report), adopting findings pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and adopting a mitigation monitoring
reporting program;
(2) Adopt a resolution setting forth the
Statement of Overriding Considerations;
(3) Adopt a resolution approving the
Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan (Attachment 2 of the agenda report), including
recommended changes in Attachment 3 of the agenda report;
(4) Direct the City Clerk to file a
Notice of Determination; and
(5) Recommend that the City Council
direct the City Attorney to prepare an implementation ordinance within 90
days.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: On August 14, 2013, the
Planning Commission concurred with the staff recommendation, and further
recommended that the Draft Specific Plan be amended to remove references to
redevelopment as a potential implementation tool. Staff concurs with
this recommendation, and Attachment 3 of the agenda report outlines the
recommended changes to the Draft Specific Plan.
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RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Part 1 1419k
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Part 2 1695k
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Part 3 1569k
RESOLUTION ADOPTING STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS 113k
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE LINCOLN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN 57k
ATTACHMENTS 1 & 2 (click
on link below)
http://cityofpasadena.net/Lincoln_Avenue_Specific_Plan.aspx
ATTACHMENT 3 239k
CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION
- PRESENTED AT
MEETING
ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION AS AMENDED
6.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:
DRAFT CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL
PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (2012-2013 PROGRAM YEAR) FOR PROJECTS
FUNDED FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS
GRANT (ESG), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) AND HUMAN SERVICES
ENDOWMENT FUND (HSEF) PROGRAMS
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City
Council continue the public hearing to November 4, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.
ACTION: CONTINUED THE PUBLIC HEARING TO NOVEMBER 4, 2013 AT 7:00
P.M.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
City Manager
7.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN
Recommendation:
(1)
Find that the recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15303,
15304, and 15311, Classes 1, 3, 4, and 11; and
(2) Approve the Public Art Master Plan.
Recommendation of Arts and Culture Commission: On April 10,
2013, the Arts and Culture Commission recommended that the City Council
approve the Public Art Master Plan.
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ATTACHMENTS A & B 1295k
ATTACHMENTS C thru F 609k
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE 50k
CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION
- PRESENTED AT
MEETING
ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION
8.
STRATEGIC
PLANNING RETREAT – NEXT STEPS
Recommendation:
(1) Receive the Strategic Planning
Retreat summary and direct staff to implement the objectives defined in the
Strategic Objectives Matrix; and
(2) Consider methods for continuing the
strategic planning process and provide direction to staff.
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ATTACHMENTS A & B 657k
CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION
- PRESENTED AT
MEETING
ACTION: ITEM DISCUSSED AND DIRECTION GIVEN TO STAFF TO RETURN WITH
A FUTURE WORKPLAN
City Council
ORDINANCES
First Reading: None
Second Reading: None
INFORMATION ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
(Chair Victor Gordo, Steve Madison, Gene Masuda, Jacque Robinson)November 4, 2013
December 2, 2013
January 6, 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, 2nd floor)
October 28, 2013
November 11, 2013 (To be cancelled)
November 25, 2013
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)
October 23, 2013
November 20, 2013 (Special meeting)
November 27, 2013 (To be cancelled)
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)
October 22, 2013
November 12, 2013
November 26, 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, 2nd
Floor)
October 21, 2013
November 18, 2013
December 16, 2013
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
October 28, 2013
November 4, 2013
November 11, 2013 (To be cancelled)
November 18, 2013
November 25, 2013
December 2, 2013 (To be cancelled)
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)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING:
November 4, 2013, 7:00 p.m. – Continued Public Hearing: Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (2012-2013 Program Year) for Projects Funded from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) and Human Services Endowment Fund (HSEF) Programs