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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JANUARY 25, 2016 

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 

A.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Position Title: City Manager
City Representative: Terry Tornek 

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Michael J. Beck and Jennifer Curtis
Employee Organization: Non-Represented Executive Management, Management, and Non-Management 

C.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957
Position Title and Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney/City Prosecutor
City Representative: Terry Tornek  

D.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Employee Title and Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk
City Representative: Terry Tornek 

 

A.     PUBLIC INPUT ON ESSENTIAL QUALITIES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT AND APPOINTMENT 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE RECURRING SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES TO RESIDENTS IN THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF ALTADENA, KINNELOA, CHAPMAN WOODS, AND EAST SAN GABRIEL
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the Agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Los Angeles County for Dial-A-Ride services for the period of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018, in an amount not-to-exceed $900,000 ($300,000 annually).

136k      

2.     APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU), LOCAL 721 FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2015 – JUNE 30, 2018   
Recommendation:   It is recommended that the City Council approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Pasadena (City) and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 721 for the term of July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2018. 

104k

ATTACHMENT 1 MOU 1654k

3.      ADOPTION OF THE NON-REPRESENTED MANAGEMENT SALARY RESOLUTION
Recommendation:   It is recommended that the City Council adopt the Non-Represented Management Salary Resolution. 

 180k

NON-REPRESENTED MANAGEMENT RESOLUTION 1264k

4.      ADOPTION OF THE NON-REPRESENTED EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND NON-REPRESENTED NON-MANAGEMENT SALARY RESOLUTIONS
Recommendation:   
(1)      Adopt the Non-Represented Executive Management salary resolution; and
(2)      Adopt the Non-Represented Non-Management Salary Resolution.   

74k

EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT RESOLUTION 663k

NON-REPRESENTED NON-MANAGEMENT RESOLUTION 1132k

5.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: ADOPTION OF A REIMBURSEMENT RESOLUTION RELATED TO THE WATER SYSTEM Recommendation:
(1)    Find that the proposed action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in Section 21065 of CEQA and Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; and
(2)    Adopt a resolution declaring its intention to reimburse itself from the proceeds of one or more tax-exempt financings for certain expenditures made and/or to be made in connection with the acquisition, construction, and equipping of certain capital improvements.   

160k

6.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH MAINTENANCE DESIGN GROUP (MDG) FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF THE PASADENA TRANSIT OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,813,087, AND APPROVE A JOURNAL VOUCHER APPROPRIATING $585,000 TO THE PROJECT
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;
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), Contracts for Professional or Unique Services, with Maintenance Design Group (MDG) for architectural and engineering services for the Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility (TOMF) project in an amount not-to-exceed $1,813,087; and
(3)      Approve a journal voucher appropriating $585,000 to the TOMF Project from the Traffic Reduction and Transportation Improvement Fee Fund (313). 

396k

ATTACHMENT A (REMOVED)

ATTACHMENTS B thru E 286k

7.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZATION TO CONSOLIDATE EXISTING PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACTS WITH SHI INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION FOR GPS TRACKING INTO ONE CITYWIDE CONTRACT WITH AN OPTION FOR ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENTAL PARTICIPATION FOR A COMBINED NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $707,880
Recommendation:
(1)        Find that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the General Rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
(2)        Authorize the City Manager to approve a citywide purchase order contract without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies or services, with SHI International Corporation for an amount not-to-exceed $707,880 over 3-year period, with an option for two one-year additional terms in an amount of $234,402 for each subsequent year at the discretion of the City Manager for a maximum total contract length of 5 years. This action will consolidate existing purchase order contracts for Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) tracking systems into one citywide contract, and will provide an option for additional departmental participation; and
(3)        Grant an exemption for this contract pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 4.08.049(B), where the best interests of the City are served by a direct award of a contract without competitive selection process.

151k

ATTACHMENT 1 76k

TPA 37k

City Council 

8.      REAPPOINTMENT OF GENE MASUDA TO THE METRO GOLD LINE PHASE II JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 6, 2016 (Council Nomination) 

9.      APPOINTMENT OF ROSEMARY TALIBA CARR TO THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (Mayor Nomination) 

10.    APPOINTMENT OF MARC REUSSER TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (Historic Highlands Nomination) 

City Clerk/Secretary 

11.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

December 7, 2015	City Council (Special Meeting)
December 7, 2015	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
December 14, 2015	City Council (Special Closed Session)
December 14, 2015	City Council
December 14, 2015	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
December 21, 2015	City Council
December 21, 2015	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
December 28, 2015	City Council
December 28, 2015	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
January 4, 2016	City Council
January 4, 2016	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

 12.      RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 12,557	Mercury Insurance Group as subrogee for Son Ly	$      10,000.00+
Claim No. 12,558	Stephanie Celine Lehman	75,000.00
Claim No. 12,559	Raffi Jankouzian	346.00
Claim No. 12,560	Joe Hough, Hough & Hough, L.C., representing Jean Houck	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,561	William C. Johnson	2,642.57
Claim No. 12,562	Bryan T. Capehart	952.06
Claim No. 12,563	Infinity Property Services for Warwick Condominium HOA	375.00
Claim No. 12,564	Pacific Bell/AT&T/Diane Mancini	Not stated
Claim No. 12,565	Panish Shea & Boyle LLP, representing Joy Thomas	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,566	Alexander Trosch	11,000.00
Claim No. 12,567	Republic Indemnity Company of California	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,568	Panish Shea & Boyle LLP, representing Jodette M. Octavio Thomas	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,569	Perry Law Firm and The Law Offices of Paul F. Cohen,  representing Joseph Rosenman	25,000.00+

 13.      PUBLIC HEARING SET 

February 1, 2016, 7:00 p.m. – Consideration of an Appeal of a Design Commission Decision to the City Council Regarding the Consolidated Design Review for the Demolition of a Potentially Historic House at 180 South Euclid Avenue (PLN2015-00545)

 

 

  

          

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance/Audit Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

14.    PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 805 SOUTH MADISON AVENUE AS A LANDMARK
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to February 1, 2016, at 7:00 p.m.  

15.    PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF THE HOUSE AT 2480 OSWEGO STREET AS A LANDMARK
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to February 1, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. 

16.    PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF A ZONE CHANGE TO DESIGNATE A LANDMARK DISTRICT OVERLAY FOR THE GREEN STREET VILLAGE LANDMARK DISTRICT (LD-23)
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to February 1, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. 

17.    PUBLIC HEARING: TEMPORARILY IMPLEMENT A LEVEL 4 WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE PLAN PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 13.10 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE IN PREPARATION FOR PLANNED SHUTDOWN OF IMPORTED WATER SUPPLY
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the determination of a water supply shortage and implementation of recommended Water Supply Shortage Plans and additional water conservation measures pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (“PMC”) Chapter 13.10 are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15307 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of Natural Resources);
(2)      Determine that the planned shutdown of imported water supplies from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (“MWD”) scheduled for February 29, 2016 through approximately March 9, 2016 constitutes a water supply shortage emergency condition, pursuant to PMC Section 13.10.015;
(3)      Determine that the temporary implementation of the Level 4 Water Supply Shortage Plan (PMC Section 13.10.052) water conservation measures commencing February 25, 2016 through the actual date that imported water supplies from MWD are restored is appropriate to address the water supply shortage emergency;
(4)      Determine that the additional water conservation measures adopted by the City Council on June 1, 2015 shall remain in effect;
(5)      Determine that the current Level 2 Water Supply Shortage Plan water conservation measures shall resume upon termination of the temporary Level 4 Water Supply Shortage Plan measures; and
(6)      Adopt implementation of the Level 4 Water Supply Shortage and other recommended measures by way of public proclamation (Attachment A to the agenda report) pursuant to Pasadena’s Water Waste Prohibitions and Water Supply Shortage Plan Ordinance (PMC Chapter 13.10). 

235k

ATTACHMENT A 128k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

18.    PUBLIC HEARING: TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE SOUTH FAIR OAKS SPECIFIC PLAN AND ZONING CODE SECTION 17.35.030 TO ALLOW HOSPITAL USES WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
Recommendation:
(1)        ­Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (Attachment A of the agenda report) under Section 15070 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines as the Initial Study prepared for the proposed amendment determined that there will not be a significant effect on the environment with the implementation of a mitigation measure related to paleontological resources;
(2)        Adopt the Findings of Consistency (Attachment B of the agenda report);
(3)        Adopt a resolution approving the text amendment to the South Fair Oaks Specific Plan to allow hospital uses with a conditional use permit; and
(4)        Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance within 60 days amending Title 17 of the Pasadena Municipal Code (Zoning Code), Section 17.35.030 (South Fair Oaks Specific Plan). 

561k

ATTACHMENT A Part 1 2390k
ATTACHMENT A Part 2 2267k

ATTACHMENTS B thru F 652k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

19.    PUBLIC HEARING: SECOND EXTENSION OF 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 Section 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 planned 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 policies 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 3, 2017 (See Item No. 24 below). 

528k

ATTACHMENTS A thru C 607k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

20.    PUBLIC HEARING: GENERAL PLAN ADOPTION FOLLOW-UP: VARIOUS ACTIONS RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GENERAL PLAN
Recommendation:
(1)        Find the proposed amendments are implementation measures of the General Plan, adopted by the City Council on August 18, 2015, that the City Council made findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and approved the General Plan; and there are no changed circumstances or new information which would trigger further environmental review;
(2)        Adopt the Findings of Consistency (Attachment A of the agenda report);
(3)        Approve the Zoning Map Amendments (Attachment B) as contained in the agenda report;
(4)        Adopt a resolution amending the General Plan Land Use Diagram (Attachment C of the agenda report); amending policy 4.13 related to Planned Developments, and amending certain specific plans to remove development capacities;
(5)        Approve the Zoning Code Amendments to Section 17.31.050, 17.32.090, and 17.32.100 of the Zoning Code to remove Development Capacities from the East Colorado Specific Plan and East Pasadena Specific Plan;
(6)      Approve the Zoning Code Amendments to Section 17.26.020.C [PD (Planned Development) District] of the Pasadena Municipal Code;
(7)      Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance within 60 days amending Title 17 of the Pasadena Municipal Code (Zoning Code), Sections 17.26.020.C [PD (Planned Development) District], 17.31.050 (East Colorado Specific Plan), and 17.32.090/17.32.100 (East Pasadena Specific Plan); and
(8)      Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance within 60 days amending the official Zoning Map of the City of Pasadena established by Section 17.20.020 of Title 17 of the Pasadena Municipal Code (Zoning Code) to implement the zone changes contained in the agenda report (Attachment B of the agenda report).
Recommendation of the Planning Commission: On December 9, 2015, the Planning Commission considered the staff recommendation to amend the Zoning Map, Land Use Diagram, Specific Plans, Land Use Element, and Zoning Code, along with the environmental determination, as described in the agenda report.   The Commission had discussions about each of the amendments and asked a number of questions to clarify the purpose and intent of the amendments.   At the conclusion of the public hearing the Commission voted unanimously to adopt the staff recommendation, to be forwarded to the City Council.  

         On January 13, 2016, the Planning Commission also considered an additional Zoning Code text amendment related to Planned Developments and land use consistency with specific plans.   The Commissioners discussed the proposed amendment and asked clarifying questions.   At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Commission voted unanimously to adopt the staff recommendation, to be forwarded to the City Council.  

623k

ATTACHMENTS A thru C 2270k

RESOLUTION 888k

City Manager 

21.    RECOMMENDED STRATEGY TO IMPLEMENT THE GENERAL PLAN
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to begin the process of updating the Zoning Code and Zoning Map, revise existing specific plans, and update the Citywide Design Guidelines based on the General Plan Implementation Strategy. 

739k

22.    COLORADO BOULEVARD INITIATIVE – ROAD DIET AND PILOT PARKLET PROPOSAL
Recommendation: Direct staff to proceed with the development and analysis of the Colorado Boulevard Initiative – Road Diet and Pilot Parklet Proposal, to include:
·          Completion  of the road diet street design;
·          The development of an approval procedure for parklets; and
·          The completion of any required CEQA analysis of the initiative       

365k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 125k

City Council 

Advisory Bodies 

23.    LICENSE AGREEMENTS WITH LIVE NATION FOR THE PRESENTATION OF CONCERTS TO BE HELD ON MAY 14, 2016 AND AUGUST 20 AND/OR 21, 2016
Recommendation of Rose Bowl Operating Company:
(1)    Find that the license agreements proposed in the agenda report are categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings);
(2)    Authorize the General Manager to negotiate and enter into license agreements with Live Nation for the presentation of up to three (3) concerts at the Rose Bowl to occur on May 14, 2016 and August 20 and/or 21, 2016;
(3)    Acknowledge that the General Manager will issue permits to Live Nation for the purposes of sound check on the day prior to each show between the hours of noon - 10:00 p.m. (intermittent), and on event days between the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.; 
(4)    Make the required finding, pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 3.32.270, to authorize the presentation of the proposed May 14, 2016 and August 20 and/or 21, 2016 concerts to be held at the Rose Bowl as additional Displacement Events;
(5)    Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Clerk within 5 days. 

202k

First Reading:   

24.      Conduct first reading of “A SECOND 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. 19) 

244k

ORDINANCE 364k

Second Reading:  None 

 

 

 

SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair Victor Gordo, Tyron Hampton, Steve Madison, Andy Wilson)
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)

January 27, 2016 (Special meeting to commence at 6:00 p.m., Council Chamber, Room S249)

February 1, 2016

March 7, 2016

FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Terry Tornek, Victor Gordo, John J. Kennedy, 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)

January 25, 2016

February 8, 2016

February 22, 2016

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Terry Tornek, Steve Madison)
Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 (Council Conference Room, 2nd Floor)

January 26, 2016

February 23, 2016

March 22, 2016

MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Margaret McAustin, Terry Tornek, Andy Wilson)
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)

January 26, 2016

February 9, 2016

February 23, 2016

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair John J. Kennedy, Tyron Hampton, 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)

February 2, 2016 (Special meeting to commence at 6:30 p.m.)

February 15, 2016 (To be cancelled)

March 21, 2016 (To be cancelled)