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REVISION TO AGENDA
PASADENA CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JANUARY 8, 2001
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room 247
NOTICE
IS GIVEN that Closed Session Item A on the Pasadena City
Council and Community Development Commission’s agenda for Monday,
January 8, 2001, is revised to read as follows:
A. CITY COUNCIL AND
COMMISSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8
I hereby certify that this revision to the Agenda
was posted in its entirety on the
Council Chamber Bulletin Board, Room 247, and
the Bulletin Board in the rotunda area
at City Hall, on this 5th day of January,
2001, at 5:30 p.m. and that copies were faxed
or delivered to each member of the
City Council, and faxed to the Main Library and each
local newspaper of general
circulation, radio or television station requesting notice in
writing, all of
which media recipients are identified on the distribution list set forth herein
below.
Distribution:
City Council
City Manager
City Attorney
Main Library
Los Angeles Times
Pasadena Star News
Pasadena Weekly
Pasadena Journal
La Opinion
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JANUARY 8, 2001
Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room 247
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSIONS
(To be heard at 5:30 p.m., and/or at the conclusion of the meeting)
A. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 730-790 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena
Negotiators: Richard Bruckner & Greg Robinson for City; Heritage Square
Investment, LP
Under Negotiation: Terms and conditions
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Properties: 734 S. Raymond Avenue, 240 S. Raymond Avenue, and 3360 E.
Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena
Negotiators: Richard Bruckner & Kirk Pelser for City; Rick Thorpe for the
Metropolitan Blue Line Authority
C. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING
PENDING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: DeJong, et al. V. Rose bowl Aquatics Center, City of
Pasadena, et al., Case No. BC241315
6:30 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING
1. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
2. 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 under Item 12 (below) "Public Comment (continued)". Please limit
comments to 3 minutes each.
3. OLD BUSINESS: None
4. CONSENT CALENDAR (The Consent Calendar consists of routine items which will be approved by one motion and one vote unless removed for separate discussion)
A. City Manager
(1) AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR DEMAND TREATMENT GRANT
FUNDS AND FACILITATE IMPLEMENTATION OF A DEMAND
TREATMENT PROJECT IN PASADENA
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing submittal of a grant application to
Join Together for Pasadena to implement a Demand Treatment! project;
and
(b) Authorize submittal of a letter of commitment from the Mayor for the
application.
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(2) AUTHORIZATION FOR SUBMITTAL OF RENEWAL APPLICATION
TO THE CALIFORNIA HEALTHY CITIES PROJECT AND ADOPTION
OF A RESOLUTION FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE
CALIFORNIA HEALTHY CITIES PROJECT FOR THE PERIOD
JANUARY 1, 2001 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2001
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Adopt a resolution supporting continued participation in the
California Healthy Cities for the period January 1, 2001 through
December 31, 2001; and
(b) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
California Healthy Cities and Communities to continue participation in
the California Healthy Cities Project and execute a license agreement
for the use of the program logo and related materials.
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(3) AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR A GRANT AND A LOAN FROM
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR THE
TRAFFIC SIGNAL LAMP CONVERSION AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACTS AS NECESSARY
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Adopt a resolution approving the filing of grant and loan
applications for funds to replace incandescent traffic signal lamps with
energy efficient light emitting diodes (LEDs).
(b) Authorize the Purchasing Administrator to issue a purchase order
in the amount not to exceed $135,000 to Synchronex to provide LEDs
for the subject project. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to
City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities
or their contractors.
(c) Grant the proposed contract with Synchronex an exemption from
the competitive selection process of the Affirmative Action in
Contracting Ordinance pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section
4.09.060, contracts for which the City's best interests are served.
(d) Amend the FY 2001 Capital Improvement Program to include this
new project, Traffic Signal Indication Energy Conservation.
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(4) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PERRY C.
THOMAS CONSTRUCTION, INC., TO PROVIDE LABOR AND
MATERIALS FOR WELL 58 PUMPING PLANT CONSTRUCTION FOR
THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT, SPECIFICATION
WD-99-02
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Accept the bid dated December 19, 2000, submitted by Perry C.
Thomas Construction, Inc., in response to Specification WD-99-02 for
providing labor and materials for Well 58 Pumping Plant Construction
for Pasadena Water and Power;
(b) Reject all other bids; and
(c) Authorize the General Manager of the Water and Power
Department to enter into such contract, not to exceed $502,696.70, as is
required.
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(5) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SPINIELLO
COMPANIES TO CLEAN AND CEMENT-MORTAR LINE CAST IRON
WATER MAINS FOR THE PASADENA WATER AND POWER
DEPARTMENT, SPECIFICATION WD-99-01
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Accept the bid dated December 6, 2000, submitted by Spiniello
Companies in response to Specification WD-99-01 for providing labor
and materials to clean and cement-mortar line cast iron water mains in
place;
(b) Reject all other bids; and
(c) Authorize the General Manager of the Water and Power
Department to enter into a contract for an amount not to exceed
$277,747.
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(6) AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER NOT TO
EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF $180,000 TO RECYCLE STREET
SWEEPINGS AND BULKY ITEMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2001 WITH AN
OPTION TO RENEW IT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Authorize the Purchasing Administrator to issue a purchase order
not to exceed the amount of $180,000 to Community Recycling and
Resource Recovery to recycle street sweepings and bulky items for a
period of one year with an option to renew it for an additional year
provided that prices, terms and conditions remain the same.
(b) Grant this contract a partial exemption (vendor outreach only) from
the Affirmative Action in Contracting Ordinance pursuant to Pasadena
Municipal Code Section 4.09.060(C), contracts for which the City's best
interests are served. The proposed contract is exempt from competitive
bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other
governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies, or
services.
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(7) AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A ONE-YEAR CONTRACT
EXTENSION WITH COMMUNITY ACTION EAP, A NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION, TO CONTINUE OPERATING THE CITY'S
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year extension of the
City's contract with Community Action EAP without competitive bidding,
pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or
unique services, to continue operating the City's Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) for an amount not to exceed $42,000.
(b) Grant the proposed extension an exemption from the competitive
selection process of the Affirmative Action in Contracting Ordinance,
pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.09.060(C), contracts
for which the City's best interests are served.
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(8) APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
IMPLEMENTING PASADENA CITY CHARTER SECTION 1509.15
SERVICE RETIREMENT: RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE SUB-SECTION (B)
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution implementing
Pasadena City Charter Section 1509.15(B) regarding the City's Fire and
Police Retirement System.
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(9) APPROVAL OF A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PASADENA, PASADENA PLAYHOUSE STATE THEATRE,
PASADENA PLAYHOUSE ASSOCIATES, AND OTHER RELATED
PARTIES
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council approve a Settlement Agreement between the City of
Pasadena, Pasadena Playhouse State Theatre (PPST), Pasadena
Playhouse Associates (PPA), and other related parties and authorize
the City Manager to sign said Agreement.
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B. City Attorney
(1) REVISION OF LIST OF DESIGNATED CITY OFFICIALS AND
EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO FILE CONFLICT OF INTEREST
STATEMENTS
Recommendation of City Attorney: Adopt a resolution updating
those who will be required to file conflict of interest statements. These
revisions reflect changes in positions, titles and duties which have
occurred since the last revision in December, 1998.
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C. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - September 23, 2000 (Special)
October 30, 2000
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 8669 Lillian Wilbert $ 233.00
Claim No. 8670 Jennifer Ann Zago Unknown
Claim No. 8671 Teadle Design 270.00
Claim No. 8672 Hsiao Pang Zee 1,073.53
Claim No. 8673 Chuck Thompson Unknown
Claim No. 8674 Elissa A. Lopez 915.66
Claim No. 8675 Kevin O'Callaghan 186.00
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Business Enterprise Committee
B. Deregulation Committee
C. Finance Committee
(1) AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PASADENA AND MBIA MUNISERVICES AND AUTHORIZATION TO
AMEND THE CITY'S UTILITY USER TAX ORDINANCE
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Approve an amendment to the contract between the City of
Pasadena and MBIA MuniServices (formerly Municipal Resource
Consultants); and
(b) Direct the City Attorney to update the City's Utility User Tax
Ordinance to reflect current technological advances.
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(2) FY 2000 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the
following audited reports for the year ending June 30, 2000 be received
by the City Council:
* Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
* Single Audit Reports
* Pasadena Community Development Commission Annual Financial
Report
* Pasadena Center Operating Company Annual Financial
Statements
* Pasadena Fire and Police Retirement System Report on Audited
Financial Statements and Required Supplemental Information
* Independent Auditors' Report on the Internal Control Over
Financial Reporting Based on an Audit of the City of Pasadena
General Purpose Financial Statements
* Independent Auditor's Report for Article XIIIB Appropriations
Limitation Verification
* Auditor's Management Letter
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D. Legislative Policy Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) APPOINTMENT OF RANDY SHULMAN TO THE CULTURAL
HERITAGE COMMISSION (At-large Appointment/District 7
Recommendation)
(2) APPOINTMENT OF THOMAS SIEFERT TO THE SANTA MONICA
MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Council
Appointment/District 6 Recommendation)
(3) APPOINTMENT OF DAVID R. GOODRICH TO THE 457 TRUST
ADMINISTRATOR COMMITTEE (Council Apointment/District 4
Recommendation)
(4) APPOINTMENT OF MERRILEE FELLOWS TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION (District 6 Appointment)
B. City Manager
(1) EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH NATURAL BUILDING
MAINTENANCE (NBM) CORPORATION FOR CITYWIDE
HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
extend Contract No. 16,544 with Natural Building Maintenance (NBM)
Corporation for a period of six months with inclusion of the Living Wage
Ordinance, pending negotiations between the Contractor and their
employee labor union.
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(2) CALTRANS FUNDING FOR REHABILITATION AND RENOVATION
OF PROPERTIES ALONG THE PROPOSED 710 FREEWAY ROUTE
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council take a position in support of the appropriation of additional
State funding for continued renovation of the historic Caltrans properties
along the proposed 710 Freeway route.
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8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - October 30, 2000
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading: None
B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
TITLE 17 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, THE REVISED
ZONING CODE, TO IMPLEMENT AMENDMENTS REGARDING
FILMING" (Introduced by Councilmember Little)
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(2) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA TO
DISESTABLISH THE OLD PASADENA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT" (Introduced by Councilmember Little)
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10. INFORMATION ITEMS:
A. UPDATE ON ELECTRIC POWER COSTS, PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION
(PUC) ACTION, GOVERNOR'S ANNOUNCED POWER PLAN, AND THE
IMPACT ON PASADENA CUSTOMERS (Oral Report)
11. COMMUNICATIONS: None
12. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
13. CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)
14. ADJOURNMENT