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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JANUARY 25, 2010 

Closed Sessions 5:30 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
 

 A.      CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
          Agency Negotiator: Karyn Ezell
          Employee Organization: Pasadena Management Association 

B.       CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL B ANTICIPATED LITIGATION significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code 
 Section 54956.9(b): One potential 
 case           

1.       AUTHORIZE THE INCREASE OF PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT NO. 44091 FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF THREE PREFABRICATED
           BUILDINGS FOR ROBINSON PARK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,175
           Recommendation:
           (1)     Find that the project was subject to adequate environmental review in the Initial Study approved, and the Negative Declaration adopted, by the City Council, 
           November 4, 2002, for the Robinson
           Park Master Plan, and that there are no changed circumstances or new information which would require further environmental review; and
           (2)     Authorize the increase of Purchase Order No. 44091 to Design Space Modular Buildings, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $20,175 for a new total of
           $556,188.50 for the purchase of one
           prefabricated restroom building, one prefabricated restroom/concession building, and one prefabricated storage building for installation at Robinson Park, without
           competitive bidding, pursuant to City
           Charter, Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies, or services.  

            597k

2.        CONTRACT AWARD TO HARDY & HARPER, INC., FOR THE RESURFACING OF STREETS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS – 2009, FEDERAL ID NO. ESPL – 5064(061), FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $4,721,900
Recommendation:
(1)    Find that on May 27, 2009, the project proposed in the agenda report was found to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities, of the California Code of Regulations Title 14, Chapter 3.  This exemption includes minor alterations involving negligible expansion of use beyond that previously existing, and there are no changed circumstances or new information which would require further environmental review; and
(2)    Accept the bid dated December 23, 2009, submitted by Hardy & Harper, Inc., in response to the Project Specifications for the Resurfacing of Streets at Various Locations – 2009, Federal ID No. ESPL – 5064 (061), reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract as is required for an amount not to exceed $4,721,900. 

1143k

3.         AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE PURCHASE ORDER NO. 43443 WITH GENSLER BY $28,000 TO A NEW NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $128,000 FOR THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE OF THE LAND USE AND MOBILITY ELEMENTS
Recommendation:  Authorize the City Manager to increase Purchase Order No. 43443 with Gensler by $28,000 to a new not to exceed amount of $128,000 for the Community Outreach Program for the General Plan Update of the Land Use and Mobility Elements due to an increase in the scope and services provided.   

460k

4.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WLC ARCHITECTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO COMPLETE A NEEDS ANALYSIS FOR SEVEN EXISTING CITY OF PASADENA FIRE STATIONS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $79,200
Recommendation:
(1)    Find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Section 15306 in accordance with Section 21084 of the Public Resources Code; and
(2)    Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with WLC Architects for professional services to conduct a needs analysis of seven existing City of Pasadena fire stations in an amount not to exceed $79,200.     

936k

City Clerk/Secretary 

5.            APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 

6.             RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA                    

7.             PUBLIC HEARINGS SET                    

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

8.        2010 FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORMS
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council approve the Federal and State Legislative Platforms for 2010. 

542k

ATTACHMENTS 1 AND 2 6752k

9.        LOCAL TAXPAYER, PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION PROTECTION ACT
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution in support of the Local Taxpayer, Public Safety and Transportation Protection Act and its placement on the November 2010 Statewide Ballot. 

2963k

10.      ADVISORY BODIES MEMBERS IDENTIFICATION POLICY
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council adopt a policy whereby name tags are provided to appointees to City sponsored advisory bodies, as requested.  

607k

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

11.      PUBLIC HEARING:   CONSIDERATION OF SUPER LIQUOR’S REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONS OF OPERATION IMPOSED PURSUANT TO THE DEEMED APPROVED ORDINANCE
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the conditions of operation imposed on Super Liquor by the Code Enforcement Commission, as affirmed by the City Council on Super Liquor’s appeal, not be modified as requested.  However, clarifying language may be added to certain conditions by the City Council, as indicated in the body of the agenda report.   



ATTACHMENTS 1 AND 2 4265k

ATTACHMENT 3 2400k

CORRESPONDENCE 5237k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 638k

12.       PUBLIC HEARING:   AMENDMENT TO THE TREE PROTECTION ORDINANCE -  PRIVATE TREE REMOVALS
Recommendation: 
(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)    Find that the proposed amendments are in conformance with the goals, policies, and objectives of the General Plan and would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or general welfare of the City;
(3)    Approve the proposed amendments to the Tree Protection Ordinance (Title 8 and Title 17) as contained in the agenda report;
(4)    Authorize the City Manager to draft administrative guidelines consistent with the provisions set forth in the agenda report; and
(5)    Direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance and return within 60 days consistent with the provisions set forth in the agenda report.  
Recommendation of Planning Commission:  On November 11, 2009, the Planning Commission concurred with recommendations from the Design Commission and Urban Forestry Advisory Committee (UFAC) and recommended that the City Council approve staff’s recommendations for revisions to the Tree Protection Ordinance (TPO).  The Commission also proposed minor changes to the draft wording of the findings, and these changes are in the proposed amendments.    

2346k

ATTACHMENTS A THRU D 1427k

ATTACHMENT E 2242k

13.       PUBLIC HEARING:   APPEAL OF DECISION BY THE DESIGN COMMISSION REGARDING EVALUATION OF THE ARCHITECTURAL/HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF 499, 501, 503 & 523 SOUTH ARROYO PARKWAY (PLN2009-00106)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council, at the request of the appellant, continue the public hearing to February 22, 2010, at 7:30 p.m.  

 City Council 

14.       APPOINTMENT OF BARBARA REEVES NEAL TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION (District 7 Nomination) 

15.       APPOINTMENT OF CHRISTOPHER HIDDLESON TO THE SOUTH LAKE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION (At Large/District 7 Nomination)  

16.      RESIGNATION OF RICHARD BRUCKNER FROM THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (City Manager Nomination) 

17.      APPOINTMENT OF JULIE GUTIERREZ TO THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (City Manager Nomination) 

18.      RESIGNATION OF LEON ROISMAN FROM THE SOUTH LAKE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION (At Large/District 7 Nomination)  

58k

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:  None 

19.        PLAN OF ISSUANCE REQUIREMENT AND GUIDELINES FOR RECOVERY ZONE BONDS
             Recommendation:  This report is for information only. 

            1303k

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair Victor Gordo, Steve Madison, Jacque Robinson, Terry Tornek)

April 5, 2010


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