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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 27, 2014 

Closed Session 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 SESSION - 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: 64 North Mar Vista Avenue Unit 125, Pasadena, CA

Agency Negotiators: Michael J. Beck and Steve Mermell
Negotiating Party: Oliver Losón
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment

B.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Manager
 

C.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
City Representative: Bill Bogaard

Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
 

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

 

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.         ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT NO. 096-N TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY – STATE AGREEMENT NO. 07-5064R, FOR NORTH FAIR OAKS AVENUE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. RPSTPLE 5064(080)
Recommendation:

(1)       Find the project proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Class 1, Section 15301, minor alterations of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination;
(2)       Authorize the City Manager to execute the Program Supplement Agreement for the North Fair Oaks Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project in the City of Pasadena; and
(3)       Adopt a resolution approving a Program Supplement Agreement to Administering Agency-State Agreement No. 07-5064R between the City of Pasadena and the State of California, for state reimbursement of costs for the North Fair Oaks Avenue Pedestrian Improvements, Federal-Aid Project No. RPSTPLE-5064(080), Program Supplement Agreement No. 096-N. 

158k

2.         CONTRACT AWARD TO MONET CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR RESTROOM REPLACEMENT AT GRANT PARK FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $526,000
Recommendation:
(1)       Acknowledge the project to be categorically exempt under Section 21084 of the Public Resources Code in accordance with Article 19, Section 15302 (Class 2), subsection (b) (replacement of a commercial structure with a new structure of substantially the same size, purpose, and capacity) pursuant to the findings of the Secretary of the Resources Agency; and
(2)       Accept the bid dated October 1, 2014, submitted by Monet Construction, Inc., in response to the Specifications for Restroom Replacement at Grant Park, and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract as is required for an amount not to exceed $526,000. 

203k

3.         FINANCE COMMITTEE: RECOGNIZE AND APPROPRIATE GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 TO THE HUMAN SERVICES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2015 OPERATING BUDGET TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER MEAL PROGRAMS                     Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA guidelines per Section 15061(b)(3);

(2)       Authorize the City Manager to enter into a 15 month grant agreement with the National League of Cities in support of CHAMPS (Cities Combating Hunger through Afterschool and Summer Meal Programs), an initiative to promote the development and implementation of afterschool and summer meal programs; and
(3)       Recognize revenue and appropriate grant funds to the General Fund (101) in the Human Services and Recreation Department’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Operating Budget (revenue account 7029-101-91511). 

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4.         FINANCE COMMITTEE: CONTRIBUTION OF $300,000 TO THE CITY OF PASADENA FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET – APPROPRIATION TO CENTRAL ARROYO SECO PROJECTS
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council approve a journal voucher amending the following three projects in the Fiscal Year 2015 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget:
(1)       Increase appropriations to the East Arroyo Neighborhood Connector Trail Improvements Project (77377) by $130,000;
(2)       Increase appropriations to the School Park Site Improvements (Linda Vista School Park play equipment) Project (78801) by $25,000; and
(3)       Increase appropriations to the Trail and Rubble Wall Restoration – Central Arroyo Project (77371) by $145,000.
(4)       It is further recommended that, should the City be successful in obtaining a $300,000 grant from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District for the Rose Bowl Pedestrian Loop Improvements Project, that the City Council identifies the required matching funds to complete the project. 

162k

City Council 

5.         APPOINTMENT OF LORENA YEPEZ HERNANDEZ TO THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (District 7 Nomination) 

City Clerk/Secretary 

6.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

September 29, 2014        

City Council

September 29, 2014        

 

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

7.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 12,270

Mitchel Moody

            $1,192.81

Claim No. 12,271

Mercury Insurance Attn: Cindy Ramirez

              4,589.42

Claim No. 12,272

Xu Yang

25,000.00+

Claim No. 12,273

Kenneth Thai

25,000.00+

Claim No. 12,274

Yung-Chun Lin

             3,735.00

Claim No. 12,275

Lenore Lee

             25,000.00+

Claim No. 12,276

HOA – 900 South Orange Grove Blvd.

       None stated

8.         PUBLIC HEARINGS SET             

November 17, 2014, 7:00 p.m. – Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Decision Regarding Conditional Use Permit No. 6072 for 260-400 East Colorado Boulevard

 

OLD BUSINESS:  None   

 

REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

9.         APPROPRIATION OF $1,100,000 IN FEDERAL HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT FUNDS IN FY 2015 OPERATING BUDGET OF HOUSING AND CAREER SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AN AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP PROJECT AT 1661 NORTH FAIR OAKS AVENUE
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council appropriate $1,100,000 in Federal Home Investment Partnership Act funds to Account No. 8167-221-684111-66-52060 for the 1661 North Fair Oaks Project and authorize staff to make the necessary adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2015 operating budget of the Housing and Career Services Department. 

159k

ATTACHMENT A 548k

10.       CHANGE OF METER RATE AND HOURS IN THE OLD PASADENA PARKING METER ZONE
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the increased meter rate is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and
(2)       Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance within 60 days amending Section 10.45.100 (Old Pasadena Parking Meter Zone District) of the Pasadena Municipal Code to reflect the new parking rates and hours of operation for the Old Pasadena Parking Meter Zone effective upon adoption.
Old Pasadena Meter Zone Advisory Commission Recommendation: On February 6, 2014, the Old Pasadena Parking Meter Zone Advisory Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the recommended rate change of $1.25 per hour on selected meters and extend meter hours to 2:00 A.M. on weekends (hours would extend from midnight on Friday to 2:00 A.M. on Saturday and from midnight on Saturday to 2:00 A.M. on Sunday). 

166k

ATTACHMENT A 461k

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

11.       NEW TRANSPORTATION PERFORMANCE MEASURES TO BE USED FOR TRANSPORTATION IMPACT ANALYSIS AND THRESHOLDS OF SIGNIFICANCE UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)            Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council continue this item to November 3, 2014. 

Public Safety Committee 

PUBLIC HEARINGS:  7:00 P.M.

12.       PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 1350 LINDA RIDGE ROAD AS A LANDMARK
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the designation of a historic resource 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 property at 1350 Linda Ridge Road meets Criterion “C” for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040) because it is a locally significant example of a Mid-Century Modern style house designed by architect Gregory Ain, and a locally significant example of a California Modern residential garden designed by landscape architect Garrett Eckbo, and retains a high level of integrity;
(3)       Approve the designation of the property at 1350 Linda Ridge Road as a landmark;
(4)       Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1350 Linda Ridge Road, Pasadena, California;
(5)       Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1350 Linda Ridge Road, Pasadena, California; and
(6)       Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Historic Preservation Commission Recommendation: At its regular meeting of August 19, 2014, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 1350 Linda Ridge Road as a landmark under Criteria “C” of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040.
 

528k

ATTACHMENT A 902k

ATTACHMENT B 2211k

ATTACHMENTS C & D 4928k

RESOLUTION 276k

13.       PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF THE HOUSE AT 2350 EAST ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD AS A LANDMARK
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the designation of a historic resource 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 house at 2350 East Orange Grove Boulevard is significant under Criterion “C” for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040) because it is an intact and highly artistic example of a Tudor Revival house;
(3)       Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 2350 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, California;
(4)       Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 2350 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, California; and
(5)       Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Historic Preservation Commission Recommendation: At its regular meeting of September 16, 2014, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the house at 2350 East Orange Grove Boulevard, including broken stone driveways and pathways and a perimeter site wall, as a landmark under Criterion “C” of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040.
 

403k

ATTACHMENT A 2778k

ATTACHMENT B 1523k

ATTACHMENTS C &D 3995k

RESOLUTION 74k

14.       PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF THE MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AT 833-861 SOUTH ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD AS A LANDMARK
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the designation of a historic resource 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 multi-family residential property at 833-861 South Orange Grove Boulevard is significant under Criterion “C” for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040) because it is an intact example of a mid-twentieth-century garden apartment complex;
(3)       Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 833-861 South Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, California;
(4)       Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 833-861 South Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, California; and
(5)       Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Historic Preservation Commission Recommendation: At its regular meeting of August 5, 2014, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the multi-family residential property at 833-861 South Orange Grove Boulevard as a landmark under Criterion “C” of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040. 

409k

ATTACHMENT A 2869k

ATTACHMENT B 13939k

ATTACHMENT C 114k

RESOLUTION 74k

15.       PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 377 ARROYO TERRACE AS A LANDMARK
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the designation of a historic resource 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 property at 377 Arroyo Terrace (Kenneth Newell Avery Studio) meets Criteria “A” and “C” for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040) because the building has a significant association with the context of the Arroyo Culture and is a locally significant example of a structure from the Arts and Crafts period built specifically for use as an art studio that retains its integrity;
(3)       Approve the designation of the property at 377 Arroyo Terrace as a landmark;
(4)       Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 377 Arroyo Terrace, Pasadena, California;
(5)       Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 377 Arroyo Terrace, Pasadena, California; and
(6)       Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Historic Preservation Commission Recommendation: At its regular meeting of August 5, 2014, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 377 Arroyo Terrace as a landmark under Criteria “A” and “C” of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040.
 

433k

ATTACHMENT A 530k

ATTACHMENT B 1425k

ATTACHMENTS C & D 4953k

RESOLUTION 125k

16.       CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE CHANGE FOR THE REUSE OF THE DESIDERIO ARMY RESERVE CENTER
Recommendation:
It is recommended that, following the public hearing, the City Council:
(1)       Adopt a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Reuse of the Desiderio Army Reserve Center (SCH #2013091086) (Attachment A of the agenda report) and adopt the CEQA Findings, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations;
(2)       Adopt the Land Use Findings for a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning of the site from West Gateway Specific Plan (WGSP-2) to Planned Development (Attachment B of the agenda report);
(3)       Adopt the Conditions of Approval for the Desiderio Planned Development (Attachment C of the agenda report);
(4)       Direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance within 60 days consistent with the provisions set forth in the agenda report, amending the zoning from West Gateway Specific Plan (WGSP-2) to Planned Development (PD) and adding the Desiderio Planned Development to the Zoning Code; and
(5)       Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination before Friday, October 31, 2014.
Planning Commission Recommendation: On September 10, 2014, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and recommended to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (5-2 vote), adopt the Findings for the Zoning Map Amendment (7-0 vote), and adopt the Conditions of Approval for the Planned Development with the addition of restrooms to the park (4-3 vote).
Historic Preservation Commission Recommendation: On May 20, 2014, the Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the Draft EIR for the Reuse of the Desiderio Army Reserve Center. The Commission supported the project and supported the adoption of a Statement of Overriding Considerations for the demolition of Desiderio Hall.
Recreation & Parks Commission Recommendation: On July 8, 2014, the Recreation and Parks Commission voted unanimously to support the design concept for Desiderio Neighborhood Park (Attachment D of the agenda report) with the request that a restroom be included in the final design plan. 

501k

http://www.cityofpasadena.net/Planning/Desiderio_Army_Reserve_Center/ (ATTACHMENT A)

ATTACHMENT B 152k

ATTACHMENT C 199k

ATTACHMENT D 4562k

ATTACHMENT E 1977k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL
RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 667k

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

City Manager 

17.       MODIFICATION OF PREFERENTIAL PARKING ORDINANCE
Recommendation:
(1)       Acknowledge that the proposed revisions to the Preferential Permit Parking Program are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) according to Section 15301, Existing Facilities, of the CEQA guidelines, and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption therefore with the Los Angeles County Clerk;
(2)       Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending Section 10.41 of the Pasadena Municipal Code to expand the application of the Preferential Permit Parking Program to residential streets with time limited parking restrictions, effective July 1, 2015;
(3)       Designate residential streets with time limited parking as preferential parking areas, effective July 1, 2015; and
(4)       Direct the Department of Transportation to revise the Procedures for Establishing Preferential Permit Parking to reflect the inclusion of preferential parking within the time limited parking in residential streets, effective July 1, 2015.
 

287k

ATTACHMENTS A & B 446k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL
RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE Part 1 1073k

CORRESPONDENCE Part 2 901k

City Council  

ORDINANCES                     

First Reading

18.       Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADDING CHAPTER 9.89 (ELECTRONIC FILING OF CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE INFORMATION) TO THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING ELECTRONIC AND PAPER METHODS OF FILIING CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS” 

65k

ORDINANCE 150k

Second Reading

19.       Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADDING CHAPTER 6.09 TO TITLE 6 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING ALL DOGS AND CATS WITHIN THE CITY TO BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED” (Introduced by Councilmember Madison) 

108k

ORDINANCE 265k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL
RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE Part 1 763k

CORRESPONDENCE Part 2 311k

INFORMATION ITEMS

 

BRIEF REPORTS /REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

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, 2nd Floor)

November 3, 2014

December 1, 2014

January 5, 2015

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 27, 2014

November 10, 2014 (To be cancelled)

November 24, 2014

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 26, 2014

December 24, 2014 (To be cancelled)

January 28, 2014

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 28, 2014

November 11, 2014

November 25, 2014

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)

November 17, 2014 (To be cancelled)

December 15, 2014

January 19, 2015 (To be cancelled)


FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

November 3, 2014

November 10, 2014 (To be cancelled)

November 17, 2014

November 24, 2014

December 1, 2014 (Special Closed Session Meeting)

December 8, 2014

December 15, 2014

December 22, 2014 (To be cancelled)

December 29, 2014 (To be cancelled)

January 5, 2015 (To be cancelled)

January 12, 2015

January 15, 2015 (Mayor’s State of the City Address @ Pasadena Playhouse)

January 19, 2015 (To be cancelled)

January 26, 2015

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:

November 3, 2014, 7:00 p.m. – Municipal Code Amendments: Adoption/Certification Authority of California Environmental Quality Act Reviews and Process on Appeals

November 17, 2014, 7:00 p.m. – Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Decision Regarding Conditional Use Permit #6072 for 260-400 East Colorado Boulevard

                                                                              COMMISSION VACANCIES 16k