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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 18, 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 

Teleconference Location:
JW Marriott Hotel Seoul
Business Center
176 Sinbanpo-ro Seocho-gu
Seoul 06546 South Korea 

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) 

ACTION: DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

B.     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 Attorney/City Prosecutor
City Representative: Terry Tornek     

ACTION: DISCUSSED; NO REPORTABLE ACTION AT THIS TIME

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      ASSIGNMENT OF NON-EXCLUSIVE SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE FROM RECOLOGY LOS ANGELES TO ARACO ENTERPRISES, LLC., DBA ATHENS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and is exempt per Section 15061(b)(3); and
(2)      Direct the City Attorney to draft an amendment to Ordinance No. 7306 that approves the transfer and assignment of the non-exclusive solid waste franchise from Recology Los Angeles to the new owner, Araco Enterprises, LLC., dba Athens Environmental Services. 

258k

TPA 96k

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

2.      CONTRACT AWARD TO NORRED & ASSOCIATES FOR CITYWIDE SECURITY SERVICES FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $2,720,064
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that this action is exempt from 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; and
(2)      Accept the bid dated August 29, 2017, submitted by Norred & Associates (Norred) in response to specifications for citywide security services; reject all other bids; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Norred & Associates, in an amount not-to-exceed $2,720,064 for a three-year period, inclusive of Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases, and two one-year options in an amount not-to-exceed $906,688 annually, subject to the approval of the City Manager, for a maximum contract length of five years and a total contract amount of $4,533,440. 

273k

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

3.      RESOLUTION APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT NO. 07-5064F15, FOR INTERSECTIONS OF LAKE AVENUE/ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD, MOUNTAIN-SECO STREET/ LINCOLN AVENUE, AND LINCOLN AVENUE/FOREST AVENUE
Recommendation:
(1)      Find the project in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301, minor alterations of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination;
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to execute Program Supplement Agreement for Lake Avenue/Orange Grove Boulevard, Mountain-Seco Street/Lincoln Avenue, and Lincoln Avenue/Forest Avenue; and
(3)      Adopt a resolution approving Program Supplement Agreement No. 099-F to Administering Agency-State Agreement No. 07-5064F15 between the City of Pasadena and the State of California, for State reimbursement of costs for Lake Avenue/Orange Grove Boulevard, Mountain-Seco Street/Lincoln Avenue, and Lincoln Avenue/Forest Avenue, Federal-Aid Project No. HSIPL-5064(084).  

262k

RESOLUTION 1461k

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

4.      EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT NO. 18934 WITH MODERN PARKING, INC., FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE HOLLY STREET, DEL MAR STATION, PASEO SUBTERRANEAN, LOS ROBLES, AND MARENGO GARAGES
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the extension of Contract No. 18,934 with Modern Parking, Inc., (MPI) is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3);
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to extend Contract No. 18,934 with Modern Parking, Inc., for the management of the Holly Street, Del Mar Station, Paseo Subterranean, Los Robles, and Marengo garages through no later than January 31, 2018, for an additional contract amount of $770,000 as detailed in the Fiscal Impact section of the agenda report; and
(3)      To the extent this transaction could be considered a separate procurement subject to competitive selection, grant the proposed contract with MPI and exemption from the Competitive Bidding and Competitive Selection processes pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services, and Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. 

289k

TPA 78k

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

5.      APPROVAL OF SUBMISSION OF THE 2017 CONTINUUM OF CARE HOMELESS ASSISTANCE APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section15061(b)(3), the “General Rule” that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
(2)      Authorize the filing with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the 2017 Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance Application for a funding request in the amount of $3,330,856 for fifteen projects; and
(3)      Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest, the 2017 CoC Homeless Assistance Application and all other related documents, agreements and amendments. 

444k

ATTACHMENT A 127k

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

6.      ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PRE-TAX TREATMENT OF COST-SHARING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM PAID BY MEMBERS OF THE PASADENA FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION UNDER SECTION 414(H)(2) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
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)      Adopt a resolution to authorize the pre-tax treatment of cost-sharing contributions paid by members of Pasadena Fire Management Association (PFMA) to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System. 

188k

RESOLUTION 2015k

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

7.      APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND THE PASADENA FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2016 – JUNE 30, 2020
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 Fire Management Association (PFMA) for the term of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2020. 

285k

ATTACHMENT 1 - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 2943k

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

8.      MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: ASSEMBLY BILL (AB) 2514 ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM PROCUREMENT TARGETS AND POLICIES
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)      Find that it is not appropriate at this time to establish procurement targets for energy storage systems to be procured by Pasadena Water and Power (“PWP”) due to a lack of cost-effective, fully vetted, viable, and feasible options.
Recommendation of the Municipal Services Committee: The Municipal Services Committee recommended that the City Council approve these recommendations at its September 12, 2017 meeting.      

338k

 ATTACHMENTS 1 & 2 1760k   

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

City Council 

City Clerk/Secretary 

9.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

August 21, 2017 August 21, 2017

City Council Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

        ACTION: APPROVED AS SUBMITTED

10.      RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 12,947	Gregory Kalaitzian	$         1,341.12
Claim No. 12,948	Network Adjusters, Inc. (Allied World Assurance Company) as subrogee for Manuel Huerta Trucking, Inc.	3,712.50
Claim No. 12,949	Southern California Gas Company	Not stated
Claim No. 12,950	Azimi Law Firm, representing Concepcion Islas	Not stated
Claim No. 12,951	Bristol West Insurance as subrogee for Octavio Tlaxca-Jimenez	725.02
Claim No. 12,952	Margaret May Mar	9,994.07
Claim No. 12,953	Metz & Harrison, LLP representing Melissa Silva	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,954	Darlene Fletcher c/o Mark Trublood	18,900.00
Claim No. 12,955	Silvia Santillana	Not stated
Claim No. 12,956	Mercury Insurance as subrogee for Ricardo Bustos	Not stated
Claim No. 12,957	Law Offices of Alexander J.    Petale, representing Dominique Evans	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,958	Law Offices of Alexander J.  Petale, representing Darryl Johnson	25,000.00+

        ACTION: RECEIVED AND FILED

11.      PUBLIC HEARINGS SET            

September 25, 2017, 7:00 p.m. - Designation of 701 Linda Vista Avenue as a Landmark   September 25, 2017, 7:00 p.m. - Designation of 851 Fairfield Circle as a Landmark   October 2, 2017, 7:00 p.m. - Designation of 95 Tustin Road as a Landmark   October 2, 2017, 7:00 p.m. - Designation of 1500 Normandy Drive as a Historic Monument   October 2, 2017, 7:00 p.m. - Consideration of a Pasadena Municipal Code Amendment to Allow and Regulate Residential Short-Term Rental Units, including Permit Requirements and Operating Standards   October 16, 2017, 7:00 p.m. - Designation of Craftsman Heights as a Landmark District

         ACTION: PUBLIC HEARINGS SET

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

12.    ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL IN SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA WATERFIX AND CALIFORNIA ECO RESTORE
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that adopting a resolution in support of the California Waterfix project and the California Eco Restore is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) per State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule); and
(2)      Adopt a resolution in support of California WaterFix and California Eco Restore.
Recommendation of the Municipal Services Committee: On July 25, 2017, the Municipal Services Committee approved the recommended actions and requested that staff present additional information on alternatives to the City Council. 

1015k

RESOLUTION 4050k

CORRESPONDENCE 903k

 POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

13.    AMENDMENT TO THE PASADENA WATER AND POWER INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN (“2015 IRP UPDATE”) TO INCLUDE THE REPAIR OF GAS TURBINE UNIT 2 (“GT-2”)
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that approval of the proposed action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15262 and 15271; and
(2)      Approve and adopt an amendment to the 2015 IRP Update to include the repair of GT-2 as described in the agenda report.
Recommendation of the Municipal Services Committee: The Municipal Services Committee (“MSC”) recommended that the City Council approve these recommendations at its September 12, 2017 meeting. 

930k

ATTACHMENT 1 4629k

 POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Public Safety Committee 

14.    PUBLIC HEARING: DRAFT CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (2016-2017 PROGRAM YEAR) FOR PROJECTS FUNDED FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT, AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT         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); and
(2)      Approve the submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the 2016-2017 Program Year for projects funded under the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and the HOME Investment Partnership Act programs. 

361k

ATTACHMENT A 60k

ATTACHMENT B 1177k

 POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

ACTION: APPROVED STAFF RECOMMENDATION

City Manager 

City Council 

Advisory Bodies 

15.     ENDORSEMENT OF ROSE BOWL LEGACY CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN AND AUTHORIZATION TO FINALIZE NEGOTIATIONS WITH LEGACY CONNECTIONS DONOR FOR A LEAD GIFT (FIELD NAMING RECOGNITION) TO LEGACY’S ROSE BOWL CENTENNIAL CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Recommendation of the Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC):
(1)      Find that the actions proposed in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) and 15301 (Existing Facilities-Minor);
(2)      Endorse Legacy’s Capital Campaign to raise $40 million in support of capital improvement projects in preparation and support of the Stadium’s centennial birthday in 2022; and
(3)      Authorize the General Manager of the Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC) to finalize negotiations with a Legacy donor concerning a donation in the amount of $10 million as a lead gift (field naming recognition) to Legacy’s Rose Bowl Centennial Capital Campaign. 

556k

ATTACHMENTS A thru C 789k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 880k

 POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

ACTION: APPROVED ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY RECOMMENDATION

First Reading:   

16.    Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 4 (REVENUE AND FINANCE) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE TRAFFIC REDUCTION AND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FEE AND LIST OF IMPROVEMENTS” 

97k

ORDINANCE 6834k

ACTION: INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAMPTON; CONDUCTED FIRST READING

17.    Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO SINGLE FAMILY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS IN HILLSIDE OVERLAY DISTRICTS” 

101k

ORDINANCE 4564k

ACTION: INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAMPTON; CONDUCTED FIRST READING

Second Reading:   

18.    PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW OF A 72-UNIT MIXED-USE DENSITY BONUS PROJECT LOCATED AT 747 E. GREEN STREET
Recommendation: This report is for information only; no City Council action is required. 

1231k

ATTACHMENT A 17039k

 POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

 POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

ACTION: RECEIVED AND FILED

19.    PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW OF A NEW MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING AT 253 SOUTH LOS ROBLES AVENUE
Recommendation: This report is for information only; no City Council action is required. 

1195k

ATTACHMENT A 16362k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 3407k

 POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

ACTION: RECEIVED AND FILED