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CITY OF PASADENA
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 26, 2009
CLOSED SESSION 5:00 P.M.
PUBLIC MEETING 6:30 P.M.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the City Council will be held on Monday, January 26, 2009, at the City Hall Council Chamber, 100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249, Pasadena, CA. The special meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. to discuss Closed Session Items A and B on the attached agenda. The public meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the items on the attached agenda.
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Bill Bogaard, Mayor
City of Pasadena
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and the Bulletin Board in the rotunda area, City Hall, 100 North Garfield Avenue, and a copy was
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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
& PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
JANUARY 26, 2009
Closed Sessions 5:00 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearings 7:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSIONS (To be heard at 5:00 p.m., and/or at the conclusion of the meeting)
A. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.6
City Representatives: Karyn S. Ezell and Arthur Chavez
Employee Organizations: International Union of Operating Engineers,
Local 501; Pasadena Association of Clerical and Technical Employees,
LIUNA Local 777; Pasadena Police Officers Association; Pasadena Fire
Fighters Association; Service Employees International Union, Local 347; and
various unrepresented employees.
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Locations: 841 East Washington Boulevard and 1371 Prime Court
Agency Negotiators: Michael J. Beck, Richard Bruckner, Lola Osborne
Negotiating Parties: Gagik and Jacqueline Buickians
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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 10 (below) "Public Comment (continued)". Please limit
comments to 3 minutes each.
3. 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) AWARD OF A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT TO LIFE ASSIST, INC., FOR
THE PROVISION OF MISCELLANEOUS MEDICAL SUPPLIES IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $450,000
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Accept the bid dated December 15, 2008, submitted by Life Assist,
Inc., in response to specifications for the provision of miscellaneous
medical supplies;
(2) Reject all other bids;
(3) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order contract to Life Assist,
Inc., for a period of three years or until an amount of $450,000 is
expended, whichever occurs first; and
(4) Authorize the City Manager to extend the purchase order contract
up to two additional one-year periods, not to exceed $150,000 per year
provided all other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
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(2) RESOLUTION APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT NO. 078-N
TO ADMINISTERING AGENCY STATE AGREEMENT FOR
FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. 07-5064R FOR THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
INSTALLATION AT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD AND CATALINA
AVENUE, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. STPLHSR 5064(046)
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Adopt a resolution approving Program Supplement No. 078-N to
Administering Agency State Agreement for Federal Aid Program
No. 07-5064 between the City of Pasadena and the State of California,
for State Reimbursement for the Traffic Signal Installation at
Washington Boulevard and Catalina Avenue, Federal-Aid Project
No. STPLHSR-5064(046); and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute Program Supplement
No. 078-N for the Traffic Signal Installation at Washington Boulevard
and Catalina Avenue.
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(3) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TMAD,
TAYLOR & GAINES FOR FUNDAMENTAL LEED COMMISSIONING
SERVICES FOR THE WATER AND POWER YARDS OFFICE
BUILDING/WAREHOUSE AND NEW OPERATIONS
FACILITY/EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC)
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract with TMAD, TAYLOR & GAINES, to provide LEED
Fundamental Commissioning Services for the Water and Power Yards
Office Building/Warehouse Renovation and New Operations
Facility/Emergency Operations Center in an amount not to exceed
$69,660 pursuant to Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional
or unique services.
819k
B. City Attorney
(1) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING UPDATED
GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE TAXPAYER
PROTECTION ACT (PASADENA CITY CHARTER, ARTICLE XVII)
Recommendation of City Attorney: Adopt a resolution establishing
updated guidelines for the implementation of the Taxpayer Protection
Act ("TPA," Pasadena City Charter, Article XVII), in the form attached to
the agenda report.
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C. City Clerk/Secretary
(1) Approval of Minutes
January 8 (Special City Council Workshop)
January 12, 2009 (City Council)
January 12, 2009 (Community Development Commission)
January 12, 2009 (Pasadena Public Financing Authority)
January 19, 2009 (City Council)
January 19, 2009 (Community Development Commission)
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 10,772 James E. Siepler, Attorney for $25,000.00+
PMB Pasadena LLC
Claim No. 10,773 Edvart Nazarian 945.82
Claim No. 10,774 Minnie E. Scott 6,500.00
Claim No. 10,775 Janine Saraf and Ted Saraf 319.07
Claim No. 10,776 Sheree Haygood and 2,384.04
Reauxdan Starr
Claim No. 10,777 Christian B. Mendez 375.00+
Claim No. 10,778 Kylie Ghim 243.47
4. OLD BUSINESS: None
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
(1) PUBLIC HEARING: HISTORIC PRESERVATION CODE
AMENDMENTS (See Item 6.A., 7:30 p.m.)
B. Finance Committee
(1) ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING FISCAL YEAR 2009 GENERAL
FEE SCHEDULE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT SERVICES
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution amending the
Fiscal Year 2009 General Fee Schedule for the Public Health
Department to increase food establishment inspection and plan check
fees; establish three new fees for market-competitive services (Imogam
Rabies Vaccine, Private Sector Drug Screening Tests, Nine-Month DUI
Classes); and increase the Market-competitive Urine Analysis
(Substance Abuse Program) fee.
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(2) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
APPROVING THE SUBSTITUTION OF THE CREDIT FACILITY FOR
THE PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY VARIABLE RATE
DEMAND LEASE REVENUE BONDS (ROSE BOWL REFINANCING
AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS), SERIES 2006 AND APPROVING
THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT, AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SUBLEASE, AND OTHER
RELATED DOCUMENTS AND APPROVAL OF OTHER ACTIONS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH (See related Item 5.B.3.)
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution approving the
substitution of the credit facility for the Pasadena Public Financing
Authority Variable Rate Demand Lease Revenue Bonds (Rose Bowl
Refinancing and Improvement Projects), Series 2006 and approving the
execution and delivery of the Reimbursement Agreement, Amendment
No. 1 to Sublease, and other related documents and approval of other
actions in connection therewith.
1483k
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT PART 1 5589k
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT PART 2 6628k
AMENDMENT TO SUBLEASE 715k
(3) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE PASADENA PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY APPROVING THE SUBSTITUTION OF THE
CREDIT FACILITY OF ITS VARIABLE RATE DEMAND LEASE
REVENUE BONDS (ROSE BOWL REFINANCING AND
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS), SERIES 2006 AND APPROVING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT, AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO SUBLEASE, AND OTHER
RELATED DOCUMENTS AND APPROVAL OF OTHER ACTIONS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH (See related Item 5.B.2.)
Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer: Adopt a resolution of
the Pasadena Public Financing Authority approving the substitution of
the credit facility for its Variable Rate Demand Lease Revenue Bonds
(Rose Bowl Refinancing and Improvement Projects), Series 2006 and
approving the execution and delivery of the Reimbursement Agreement,
Amendment No. 1 to Sublease, and other related documents and
approval of other actions in connection therewith.
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REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT PART 1 5522k
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT PART 2 6565k
AMENDMENT TO SUBLEASE 697k
(4) SECOND QUARTER BUDGET UPDATE
Recommendation of City Manager: This report is for information only;
no City Council action is required.
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C. Legislative Policy Committee
(1) 2009 FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORMS
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve the Federal and State
Legislative Platforms for 2009.
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D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:30 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: HISTORIC PRESERVATION CODE AMENDMENTS
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that, after the public
hearing, the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed code amendments are categorically exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061,
general rule that CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for
causing a significant effect on the environment;
(2) Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption with the County
Recorder;
(3) Find that the proposed amendments are in conformance with the goals,
policies, and objectives of the General Plan;
(4) Find that the proposed amendments would not be detrimental to the
public interest, health, safety, convenience, or general welfare of the City;
(5) Approve the proposed Zoning Code amendments described in the
agenda report and included in Attachment A of the agenda report; and
(6) Direct the City Attorney's Office to prepare an ordinance codifying these
amendments and return within 60 days for first reading.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On
November 19, 2007, the Historic Preservation Commission unanimously
recommended approval of the policy changes and technical corrections in
these code amendments. On October 20, 2008, it recommended approval of
the amendments to the historic property contract (Mills Act) program with a
request for a mechanism to allow exceptions on a case-by-case basis for
properties with an assessed value greater than $1.5 million. The
Commission also recommended that non-contributing properties proposed for
rehabilitation that will then qualify as contributing buildings be eligible for
historic property contracts. The Commission's recommendations have been
incorporated into the staff recommendation for these amendments.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: On February 13, 2008, the
Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the policy
changes and technical corrections in these code amendments with a
recommendation that the call-for-review procedure be reconsidered during
the update of the General Plan. On November 11, 2008, it unanimously
recommended approval of the amendments to the historic property contract
program with a recommendation that, in the future, staff analyze removing the
cap on the number of contracts and/or the total loss of annual revenue and
investigate the adoption of an application fee for historic property contracts
and other ways to cover the costs associated with the program. Staff is
working on said analysis, but this is not a part of these amendments. The
decision of whether to adopt a fee will be considered with the fiscal year 2010
fee schedule update in spring 2009.
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
(1) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MONTH BY MONTH
CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH FIRST TRANSIT FOR THE
OPERATION OF THE PASADENA AREA RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM
(ARTS) AND PASADENA DIAL-A-RIDE FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2009
THROUGH JULY 30, 2009
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the execution of a
month to month contract extension with First Transit to continue
operation of the Pasadena Area Rapid Transit System (ARTS) and
Pasadena Dial-A-Ride for a period up to six months from February 1,
2009 through July 30, 2009 for an amount not to exceed $2,279,900
($379,983 per month).
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(2) REVIEW OF FINAL ART PLAN FOR THE PASADENA CENTER
PUBLIC ART PROGRAM FOR EXTERIOR ART COMMISSIONS
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Find that the process for selection of public art at the Pasadena
Center Operating Company (PCOC) was followed in conformance with
the Capital Improvement Program Public Art Guidelines;
(2) In consideration of the dissatisfaction expressed by the PCOC
Board with the exterior artworks developed as a result of that process,
refer this matter back to staff and the Arts and Culture Commission for
consideration of alternatives; and
(3) Provide authority to staff and the Arts and Culture Commission to
develop an amended artist selection process appropriate for the unique
challenges of this particular site.
Recommendation of Arts and Culture Commission: At the
December 10, 2008 meeting, the Commission reviewed and confirmed
the implementation of the selection process and moved to recommend
to City Council approval of the two exterior final art concepts for the
Pasadena Center Public Art Program.
Recommendation of Pasadena Center Operating Company (PCOC):
At the May 28, 2008 Board of Directors meeting, the following motion
was unanimously approved (with one abstention):
"That the Pasadena Center Operating Company Board of Directors
strongly opposes the placement of any public artwork or other
permanent fixtures on, or to, the Grand Plaza in front of the Civic
Auditorium, Conference Center and/or Exhibit Hall/Ballroom. The
plaza shall be kept free and clear from any such obstruction in
recognition of the fact that the open plaza area was specifically
designed to integrate the architecture of the new facilities with that
of the historically significant Civic Auditorium and is, in itself, a work
of art and a planned architectural element."
An additional motion was unanimously carried (with one abstention):
"That the Pasadena Center Operating Company has made no
budgetary provisions for maintenance of the public art and
therefore, the Board of Directors recommends that the Pasadena
Arts Commission accept full financial responsibility for the cost of
all maintenance and repair of any and all public art pieces in
perpetuity selected by the Arts Commission and placed on property
under the control of the Pasadena Center Operating Company."
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ATTACHMENT A 3805k
ATTACHMENTS B & C 3250k
ATTACHMENT D 2381k
ATTACHMENT E 5268k
ATTACHMENT F 303k
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE 412k
(3) STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS
Recommendation of City Manager: This is an informational report on
the strategic planning process and no City Council action is required.
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EXHIBIT A 4115k
EXHIBITS B & C 1900k
B. City Council
(1) APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD D. NORTON TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION (Mayor Nomination)
8. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading: None
B. Second Reading: None
9. INFORMATION ITEM
A. PRESENTATION ON SR-710 TUNNEL TECHNICAL STUDY (To be heard
at 7:00 p.m.)
PRESENTATION 3043k
10. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
11. CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)
12. ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
(Chair Victor Gordo,Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.,
Pasadena City Hall,
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 (Council Conference Room, 2nd
Floor)
February 4, 2009
March 4, 2009
April 1, 2009
FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Sidney F. Tyler, Victor Gordo,
Steve Haderlein,
Chris Holden)
Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:00
p.m., 100 N. Garfield Avenue,
Room S038 (City Hall Grand Conference Room, Basement)
January 26, 2009
February 9, 2009
February 23, 2009
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Bill Bogaard,
Margaret McAustin,
Sidney F. Tyler)
Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m.,
Pasadena City Hall,
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 (Council Conference Room, 2nd
Floor)
January 21, 2009 (To be cancelled)
February 18, 2009
March 18, 2009
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Margaret McAustin,
Victor Gordo,
Sidney F. Tyler)
Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Pasadena
City Hall,
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 (Council Conference Room, 2nd
Floor)
January 27, 2009
February 24, 2009
March 24, 2009
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Haderlein, Steve
Madison, Margaret McAustin,
Jacque Robinson)
Meets the first Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Pasadena
City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue,
Room S038 (City Hall Grand Conference Room, Basement)
February 2, 2009
March 2, 2009
April 6, 2009
January 29, 2009 (Joint meeting with
Supervisor Antonovich, 8:00 a.m., City Hall Grand
Conference Room S038)
February 2, 2009
February 9, 2009
February 16, 2009 (To be cancelled)
February 23, 2009
March 2, 2009
March 9, 2009 (To be cancelled)
March 16, 2009
March 23, 2009
March 30, 2009
April 6, 2009
April 13, 2009
April 20, 2009 (To be cancelled)
April 27, 2009
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
February 2, 2009, 7:30 p.m. - SB 1045 Extending Redevelopment Time Limits
February 2, 2009, 7:30 p.m. - Proposed Telecommunication Facility and Equipment Standards and Amendments to Wireless Regulations
February 2, 2009, 7:30 p.m. - Designation of 726 Rio Grande Street as a Landmark
March 2, 2009, 7:30 p.m. - Public Hearing to Consider Approval of the Public Housing Agency Five Year Plan (2009-2013) and the Public Housing Agency Annual Plan (2009)
COMMISSION VACANCIES 341k