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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MARCH 30, 2015 

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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Kristi Recchia and Michael J. Beck
Employee Organizations: Pasadena Police Officers Association (PPOA), Pasadena Police Sergeants Association (PPSA), and Non-Represented Management
        
           

B.    CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: 64 North Mar Vista Avenue, No. 104, Pasadena, California
Agency Negotiators: Michael J. Beck and Steve Mermell
Negotiating Party: Rachel Nehdar
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment 
 

C.    CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: 64 North Mar Vista Avenue, No. 111, Pasadena, California
Agency Negotiators: Michael J. Beck and Steve Mermell
Negotiating Party: Karl Hallie, Jr.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
 

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.     ITEM PULLED 

2.     AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 20,717 WITH PLACEWORKS (FORMALLY KNOWN AS THE PLANNING CENTER/DC&E), TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $86,000 FROM $738,722 TO $824,722 FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES RELATED TO THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE
Recommendation:
(1)   Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 20,717 with Placeworks (formally known as The Planning Center/DC&E), to increase the existing contract amount by $86,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $824,722 for professional consultant services related to the adoption of the General Plan Update and certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR); and
(2)   Extend the term of contract to December 31, 2016. 

152k

TPA 61k

3.     AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES (ESA), FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $432,033 TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL DISPLACEMENT EVENTS (MUSIC FESTIVAL) WITHIN THE ROSE BOWL AREA OF THE ARROYO SECO PUBLIC LANDS
Recommendation:

(1)   Find that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), general rule; and
(2)   Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Environmental Science Associates, for an amount not-to-exceed $432,033 for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for additional displacement events within the Rose Bowl area of the Arroyo Seco Public Lands.  Competitive bidding is not required, pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional services. 

166k

ATTACHMENT A 27k

TPA 131k

4.     LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE: AMENDMENT OF 2015 STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
Recommendation:

(1)   Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2)   Amend the 2015 state legislative platform to include support for legislation which will increase immunization rates, particularly in regard to children.
 

95k

ATTACHMENT A 911k

City Council 

5.       RESIGNATION OF ROBERTO MORENO FROM THE DESIGN COMMISSION (Mayor Nomination/District 6) 

          39k

City Attorney 

City Clerk/Secretary 

6.     APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

January 5, 2015

City Council

January 5, 2015

Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

7.      RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA 

Claim No. 12,377

Arthur Coleman

$     25,000.00+             

Claim No. 12,378

Law Office of Carol D. Kellogg representing Dora Guerra

25,000.00+

Claim No. 12,379

Allstate Insurance Company as subrogee for Edward Serrano

1,026.59

 

8.     PUBLIC HEARINGS SET          

May 11, 2015, 7:00 p.m. – Fiscal Year 2016 General Fee Schedule 

May 11, 2015, 7:00 p.m. – Fiscal Year 2016 Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges 

May 18, 2015, 7:00 p.m. – Fiscal Year 2016 Recommended Operating Budget

  

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 

PUBLIC HEARINGS:  7:00 P.M.    

9.     PUBLIC HEARING: EXTENSION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 7256 OF THE CITY OF PASADENA TEMPORARILY LIMITING DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION IN THE LOWER HASTINGS RANCH NEIGHBORHOOD
Recommendation:
(1)   Find that the proposed extension is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15262, because the interim ordinance does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and because the project involves only feasibility or planning studies for possible future actions which the City has not approved, adopted, or funded, and does not involve adoption of a plan that will have a legally binding effect on later activities;  
(2)   Find that there is a current and immediate threat to public health, safety, and welfare, pursuant to the standards and polices set forth in the General Plan, in that the proposed interim ordinance is necessary to preserve the established and potentially historic neighborhood character of the Neighborhood Overlay District, and that there has been a change in circumstances since the adoption of interim urgency Ordinance No. 6380, as discussed in Ordinance No. 7256, in that the homes in the Neighborhood Overlay District not only contribute to a consistent neighborhood character, but may also be eligible for designation for historic significance; and
(3)   Adopt an urgency ordinance extending Ordinance No. 7256 to March 4, 2016.
 

218k

ATTACHMENT A 339k

ATTACHMENT B 169k

10.   PUBLIC HEARING: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 34 – 100 WEST WALNUT PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (LINCOLN/PARSONS)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that, following a public hearing, the City Council:
(1)   Adopt a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2013071018) adopting findings, and adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program;
(2)   Adopt a resolution adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations for the project;
(3)   Adopt the Land Use Findings (Attachment A of the agenda report) for a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning of the site from CD-1 (Central District Specific Plan, Old Pasadena) to Planned Development;
(4)   Adopt the Land Use Findings (Attachment A of the agenda report) establishing Planned Development 34 – 100 West Walnut Planned Development with the Conditions of Approval in Attachment B of the agenda report;
(5)   Adopt the Findings (Attachment A of the agenda report) to approve a Development Agreement for the project;  
(6)   Conduct first reading of an ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment to change the zoning of the site from CD-1 (Central District Specific Plan, Old Pasadena) to Planned Development 34 – 100 West Walnut Planned Development;
(7)   Conduct first reading of an ordinance to approve a Development Agreement for the project; and
(8)   Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination before Friday, April 3, 2015.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: On February 25, 2015, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, and recommended to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR), adopt the Findings for the Zoning Map Amendment, adopt the Conditions of Approval for the Planned Development, and approve the Development Agreement for the project located at 100 West Walnut Avenue by unanimous (8-0) vote.
               The Planning Commission conducted public hearings on January 14, 2015 and February 25, 2015.  At the January 14, 2015 Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission received a staff report, opened the public hearing, discussed the project, and continued the public hearing to its next meeting.  Specifically, the Commission received information, and discussed the FEIR and proposed Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, the proposed Zone Change from CD-1 to PD 34, the Planned Development, and proposed Findings and Conditions of Approval.  In addition, the Commission received two letters regarding the project, one from the Applicant, and one from the Downtown Pasadena Neighborhood Association.  At the conclusion of the meeting, the Commission directed staff to review and analyze the letters, and continued the public hearing, pending completion of the proposed Development Agreement.
               At the February 25, 2015 Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission received a staff report, and discussed the project further, focusing the discussion on the proposed Development Agreement and deal points.  The motion to approve included four modifications to the project and the Development Agreement:    
        1)     Elimination of Condition of Approval No. 68 at the request of the Department of Transportation,
        2)     Elimination of Section 10.I. of the Development Agreement committing the applicant to satisfy the City’s Inclusionary Housing requirement through payment of the in-
                 lieu fee,
        3)     Specifying the length of the Development Agreement as a 15-year term with a 5-year option that is contingent upon the commencement of Phase 1 of the project, 
                 and
        4)     A clean-up of conflicting language regarding the Rose Bowl Event parking obligations. 

3494k

NOTE TO PUBLIC:  The Planned Development Zone Change document can be found as Exhibit A to Agenda Item 13 (see related item below).  The Development Agreement document can be found as Exhibit A to Agenda Item 14 (see related item below).

RESOLUTION CERTIFYING FINAL EIR PART 1 2054k
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING FINAL EIR PART 2 2482k
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING FINAL EIR PART 3 2582k

RESOLUTION ADOPTING OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS 122k

ATTACHMENT A 527k

ATTACHMENT B 3546k

ATTACHMENT C (click on link below)
http://CityofPasadena.net/Parsons.aspx

CORRESPONDENCE 39k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL
RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 80k

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

City Manager 

11.   ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE REPORT UPDATE
Recommendation:
The report provides an update regarding staff efforts to advance the recommendations of the 2012 Economic Development Strategic Plan and the 2012 Economic Development Task Force Report.  This is for information only, no City Council action is required.  

586k

City Council 

ORDINANCES                       

First Reading:  

12.   Conduct first reading of “AN EXTENSION OF THE INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA TEMPORARILY LIMITING SINGLE FAMILY HOME DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD OVERLAY DISTRICT IN ORDER TO PRESERVE THE POTENTIAL HISTORIC CHARACTER OF THE LOWER HASTINGS RANCH NEIGHBORHOOD” (See related Item No. 9) 

97k

ORDINANCE 207k

13.   Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 17.20.020 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION FOR THE AREA BOUNDED BY WEST WALNUT STREET, FAIR OAKS AVENUE, WEST UNION STREET, AND NORTH PASADENA AVENUE THAT COMPRISES THE 100 WEST WALNUT PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, AND AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (TITLE 17) TO CREATE PD-34 – 100 WEST WALNUT” (See related Item No. 10) 

79k

ORDINANCE 1019k

14.   Conduct first reading of “AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND PPF OFF 100 WEST WALNUT, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MIXED-USE OFFICE CAMPUS AND RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY IN THE AREA BOUNDED BY WEST WALNUT STREET, FAIR OAKS AVENUE, WEST UNION STREET AND NORTH PASADENA AVENUE” (See related Item No. 10)       

75k

ORDINANCE 3055k

Second Reading: 

15.   Adopt “AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA GRANTING ASSIGNMENT OF A NON-EXCLUSIVE SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE FROM CROWN DISPOSAL COMPANY TO RECOLOGY LOS ANGELES AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7222” (Introduced by Councilmember McAustin) 

77k

ORDINANCE 48k

INFORMATION ITEM

16.   PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW OF POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Recommendation:
This report is intended to provide information to the City Council; therefore, no action is required.       

300k

ATTACHMENT A 410k

ATTACHMENT B 9833k

BRIEF REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES/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)

April 6, 2015 (To be cancelled)

May 4, 2015

June 1, 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)

April 13, 2015

April 27, 2015

May 11, 2015

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)

April 22, 2015

May 27, 2015

June 24, 2015

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)

April 14, 2015

April 28, 2015

May 12, 2015

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)

April 20, 2015 (To be cancelled)

May 18, 2015

June 15, 2015

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

 

April 6, 2015 (To be cancelled)

April 13, 2015

April 20, 2015 (To be cancelled)

April 27, 2015

May 4, 2015 (Organizational Meeting of the City Council)

May 11, 2015

May 18, 2015

May 25, 2015 (To be cancelled)

June 1, 2015

June 8, 2015

June 15, 2015

June 22, 2015

June 29, 2015 (To be cancelled)

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:

April 13, 2015, 7:00 p.m. Fiscal Year 2016-2020 Recommended Capital Improvement Program Budget

May 11, 2015, 7:00 p.m. – Fiscal Year 2016 General Fee Schedule

May 11, 2015, 7:00 p.m. – Fiscal Year 2016 Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges

May 18, 2015, 7:00 p.m. – Fiscal Year 2016 Recommended Operating Budget

                                                                                                      COMMISSION VACANCIES 20k