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                                        IT DOES NOT REFLECT THE OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF THE COUNCIL WHICH WILL BE REFLECTED IN THE OFFICIAL MINUTES.        

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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
APRIL 3, 2017 

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 WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Jennifer Curtis and Steve Mermell
Employee Organization: Pasadena Fire Management Association (PFMA) 

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location:  78 North Marengo Avenue
Agency Negotiator:  Steve Mermell
Negotiating Party:  Jesse Stein
Under Negotiation:  Price and terms of Payment  

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      APPROVAL OF AMENDED AND RESTATED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND THE PASADENA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION – APRIL 3, 2017 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is not a “project” as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21065 and Section 15378(b)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines and, as such, is not subject to environmental review; and
(2)      Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Pasadena (City) and the Pasadena Police Officers Association for the term of April 3, 2017 through June 30, 2018. 

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ATTACHMENT 1 4737k

2.      CONTRACT AWARD TO ALTA PLANNING AND DESIGN FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO CONDUCT SAFETY OUTREACH AND UPDATE THE SUGGESTED ROUTES TO SCHOOL MAPS FOR THE SAFER STREETS PASADENA – SCHOOL AREA SAFETY PROGRAM
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that acceptance of this grant is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
(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 Alta Planning and Design for an amount not-to-exceed $143,000 for consultant services to conduct safety outreach and update the Suggested Routes to School Maps for the Safer Streets Pasadena – School Area Safety Program. 

335k

ATTACHMENT A 35k

TPA 95k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

City Council 

3.      APPOINTMENT OF DAVID WILLIAMS TO THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination) 

City Clerk/Secretary 

4.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

March 20, 2017	City Council
March 20, 2017	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

5.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 12,829	Heather Nye	$           235.00
Claim No. 12,830	Yelisabeta Cole	Not stated
Claim No. 12,831	California Institute of Technology	4,388.25
Claim No. 12,832	Law Offices of Richard A. Fisher representing Inri Coba, a minor, by and through his mother and guardian, Karla Cabrera	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,833	Shield Global Partners, LLC	5,050.00
Claim No. 12,834	Unicraft Properties, LLC by its attorney of record, John A. Peterson	Not stated
Claim No. 12,835	Rosslyn Lawson	600.00

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS SET           

April 24, 2017, 7:00 p.m. – Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Issuance of Not-to-Exceed $22,000,000 of Educational Facilities Revenue Notes by the Illinois Finance Authority for the Purpose of Financing the Acquisition and Renovation of Facilities by Pacific Oaks Education Corporation

April 24, 2017, 7:00 p.m. – Zoning Code Amendment Regulating Residential Short -Term Rentals

May 8, 2017, 7:00 p.m. – Appeal of the Board of Zoning Appeals’ Decision on Modification to Expressive Use Permit No. 3537 regarding the Property Located at 490 East Union Street

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

7.      PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TENANT PROTECTION ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 9.75, PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
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), the General Rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2)    Direct the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the Tenant Protection Ordinance (Chapter 9.75, Pasadena Municipal Code) in accordance with the proposed modifications contained in the agenda report, and return within 60 days. 

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ATTACHMENTS A & B 545k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 233k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

8.      AMENDMENT TO PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 8, CHAPTER 8.52, CITY TREES AND TREE PROTECTION ORDINANCE
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the recommended actions to safeguard City trees is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 5, Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule); and
(2)      Direct the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Title 8, Chapter 8.52, the City of Pasadena City Trees and Tree Protection Ordinance (TPO) as described in the agenda report.
Recommendation of the Urban Forestry Advisory Committee: On February 8, 2017, the Urban Forestry Advisory Committee unanimously supported the Department of Public Works’ recommendation to amend the PMC to strengthen the City’s Tree Protection Ordinance. 

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ATTACHMENTS 1 & 2 970k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 260k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

Public Safety Committee 

9.      CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS’ DECISION ON TIME EXTENSION FOR VARIANCE NO. 11738 REGARDING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 167 EAST WALNUT STREET
Recommendation:   
(1)      Find that an Initial Study with a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted for the project by the Hearing Officer at a public hearing on June 6, 2012, and that there are no changes to the project, changed circumstances or new information that would trigger further environmental review; and
(2)      Uphold the Hearing Officer’s decision and approve Time Extension for Variance No. 11738. 

505k

ATTACHMENTS A & B 282k

ATTACHMENT C 1797k

ATTACHMENTS D & E 1294k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION (TIMELINE) - PRESENTED AT MEETING

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

10.    PUBLIC HEARING: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUBSIDY REPORT PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 53083 FOR A GROUND
LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND KHP III PASADENA LLC (KHP)
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that on August 15, 2016, the City Council adopted findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) certifying an Environmental Impact Report, adopted a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approved the YWCA/KHP Hotel Project, and that there are no changes to the Project, changed circumstances, or new information which would trigger further environmental review; and
(2)      Adopt a motion accepting and approving the Economic Development Subsidy Report pursuant to Government Code Section 53083 for a Ground Lease Agreement by and between City of Pasadena and KHP III Pasadena LLC. 

575k

ATTACHMENTS A & B 898k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 3660k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

City Manager 

11.    FORMALIZATION OF THE ARROYO VERDUGO SUBREGION STEERING COMMITTEE INTO A JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY WITH THE CITIES OF BURBANK, GLENDALE, LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, SOUTH PASADENA, AND COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE PURPOSES OF COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND OTHER PURPOSES
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15320 (Changes in Organization of Local Agencies);
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into an “Arroyo Verdugo Communities Joint Powers Authority” Agreement in substantially the form attached to the agenda report with final form approved by the City Attorney’s Office; and
(3)      Appoint a Representative and Alternate Representative to the Authority’s Governing Board. 

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ATTACHMENT - ARROYO VERDUGO COMMUNITIES 1416k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

City Council 

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:  None