AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JULY 12, 2010 

Closed Sessions 5:00 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearing 7:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249 

CLOSED SESSIONS - 5:00 P.M. 
(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
            Agency Negotiator: Karyn Ezell
            Employee Organization: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 858   

B.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property Location: Rose Bowl Stadium and surrounding parking areas
Agency Negotiators: Darryl Dunn, Michael J. Beck, Andy Green, and Dan Barrett
Negotiating Parties: Tournament of Roses and University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment 

C.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 39 South El Molino Avenue, Pasadena
Agency Negotiators: Michael J. Beck, Steve Mermell
Negotiating Parties: Pasadena Playhouse State Theater of California, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment 

D.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)            Name of Case: Pasadena Playhouse State Theater of California, Inc.
US Bankruptcy Court Case No.: 2:10-BK-28586 ER 

PUBLIC MEETING - 6:30 P.M. 
ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS

 

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 at the conclusion of the meeting, if necessary. Please limit comments to 3 minutes each.

 

CONSENT CALENDAR
(The Consent Calendar consists of routine items which will be approved by one motion and one vote unless removed for separate discussion)

1.         AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 17,712 WITH NESTOR TRAFFIC SYSTEMS TO REDUCE THE SCOPE OF THE AUTOMATED RED LIGHT CAMERA ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to amend Traffic Signal Violation Video-Monitoring Services Agreement No. 17,712 with American Traffic Solutions, Inc. (formerly Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc.), to incorporate the following changes in the Automated Red Light Camera (RLC) Enforcement Program:
(1)       Reduce monthly fees from $34,300 for seven (7) approaches to $21,000 per month (a decrease in the monthly per approach fee from $4,900 to $3,000); and
(2)       Extend the contract by approximately seven (7) months to a completion date of June 30, 2011. 

928k

2.         REJECTION OF THE BID FOR PROVIDING LABOR AND MATERIALS TO RENOVATE THE FOUNTAIN AT THE GLENARM PLANT
Recommendation: Reject the bid received on May 26, 2010, in response to Specifications LD-10-1 for providing labor and materials to renovate the fountain at the Glenarm Plant, and authorize the City Manager to issue a new call for bids. 

477k

3.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO TWO SEPARATE CONTRACTS WITH TRIMMING LAND COMPANY FOR HARDWOOD PRUNING AND PALM TREE PRUNING SERVICES           
Recommendation:
(1)       Find the project (Contracts for Tree Trimming Services) to be categorically exempt under Section 21084(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1984 (CEQA), in accordance with Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1), Subsection (h) of the Guidelines (maintenance of existing landscaping), and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption for the project with the Los Angeles County Clerk;
(2)       Accept the bid dated June 22, 2010, submitted by Trimming Land Company, in response to specifications for hardwood pruning services for the Department of Public Works, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Trimming Land Company, for a period of three years for an amount not to exceed $773,625, with two additional one-year extensions, each not to exceed $257,875 per year;
(3)       Accept the bid dated June 22, 2010, submitted by Trimming Land Company, in response to specifications for palm pruning services for the Department of Public Works, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Trimming Land Company, for a period of three years in an amount not to exceed $320,550, with two additional one-year extensions, each not to exceed $106,850 per year; and
(4)       Reject all other bids. 

1052k

4.         ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE USED OIL PAYMENT PROGRAM
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the adoption of the resolution is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).  The activity is covered by the General Rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.  Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
(2)       Adopt a resolution approving submittal of an application to the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery allowing the City to receive payments for expenses related to operation of a used oil collection program, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute documents in connection with the program. 

846k

5.         AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE CONTRACT WITH MERCHANTS LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC., FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES
Recommendation:
(1)       Find the project (Amendment to the Contract for Landscape Maintenance) to be categorically exempt under Section 21084(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1984 (CEQA), in accordance with Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1), Subsection (h) of the Guidelines (maintenance of existing landscaping), and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption for the project with the Los Angeles County Clerk; and
(2)       Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 19,087-1 with Merchants Landscape Services, Inc., to add an additional four months to the contract, making the new expiration date of the contract December 31, 2010, and an additional amount of $140,000 for a contract total not to exceed $720,000. 

492k

6.         RECOMMENDATION TO NAME THE LANDSCAPED MEDIAN ON LAKEWOOD PLACE AS “SIDNEY F. TYLER PARK”
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the activity described in the agenda report is exempt from environmental review per Section 15061(b)(3), the General Rule.  The naming of an existing landscaped median will not result in any significant effects to the environment; and
(2)       Adopt a resolution approving the naming of the landscaped median on Lakewood Place as “Sidney F. Tyler Park.”
Recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission: On June 1, 2010, the Recreation and Parks Commission voted seven to zero with one abstention to endorse the proposal that the City Council name the landscaped median on Lakewood Place “Sidney F. Tyler Park.” 

1144k

City Council 

7.         DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE   SUSPENDING ANNUAL COMPENSATION/STIPEND INCREASES FOR THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011
Recommendation of Mayor: It is recommended that the City Council direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance within 30 days suspending the annual compensation/stipend increases for the Mayor and City Council for Fiscal Year 2011. 

233k

City Clerk/Secretary 

8.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

June 7, 2010 (City Council)

June 7, 2010 (Community Development Commission)

June 14, 2010 (City Council)

June 14, 2010 (Community Development Commission)

June 21, 2010 (City Council)

June 21, 2010 Community Development Commission)

June 28, 2010 (City Council)

June 28, 2010 (Community Development Commission)

July 5, 2010 (City Council)

July 5, 2010 (Community Development Commission)

 9.A.     RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 11,144	Ana Morales	$    1,100.00
Claim No. 11,145	Florentino Rocha Moralez	205.00
Claim No. 11,146	Stacia L. Stevens, Represented by Jordan & Associates	Not stated
Claim No. 11,147	Andy Hsu	300.00
Claim No. 11,148	Jonathan Gallas	1,300.43
Claim No. 11,149	Maureen Anastasi	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,150	Martirice L. Morning	240.00
Claim No. 11,151	Progressive Ins. as Subrogee for Stephanie Swailes	9,971.30
Claim No. 11,152	Octaviano Meza	1,600.00
Claim No. 11,153	Gina Williams, Represented by The Cochran Firm-Los Angeles	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,154	Cesilia Gonzalez	Not stated
Claim No. 11,155	Allstate Insurance as Subrogee for Raquel Contreras	977.26
Claim No. 11,156	Cecilia Mendoza	1,657.72
Claim No. 11,157	State Farm Insurance as Subrogee for Uhee Kim	2,945.85
Claim No. 11,158	Oscar Alvarez, Represented by Ilbert A. Phillips	Not stated

 9.B      PUBLIC HEARINGS SET             

July 26, 2010, 7:30 P.M.  - TEFRA Hearing and Resolution of the City to Set Forth the City’s Official Intent to Issue Recovery Zone Facility Bonds to Undertake the Financing of Urth Caffe Located at 592 East Colorado Boulevard, and 880 East Colorado Boulevard

August 16, 2010, 7:30 P.M. - City of Pasadena’s 2010 Report on Water Quality Public Health Goals, pursuant to Section 116470(c) of the California Health and Safety Code

 

OLD BUSINESS:  None   

 

REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives

PUBLIC HEARING:  7:30 P.M.    

10.      PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 1059 NORTH HILL AVENUE AS A LANDMARK
Recommendation: 
(1)     Find that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Guidelines Section 15308: Class 8 – Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment;
(2)     Find that the property at 1059 North Hill Avenue is significant under Criterion C for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040) because it is a locally significant example of the “Airplane” subtype of the California Arts and Crafts architectural style of the early twentieth century and retains a high level of integrity;
(3)     Approve the designation of the property at 1059 North Hill Avenue as a landmark;
(4)     Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1059 North Hill Avenue, Pasadena, California;
(5)     Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1059 North Hill Avenue, Pasadena, California; and
(6)     Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission:  On Monday, April 19, 2010, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 1059 North Hill Avenue as a landmark under criterion C of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040.    

1065k

ATTACHMENT A 1645k

ATTACHMENT B 8063k

ATTACHMENT C 1082k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION 9856k

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

City Council 

11.      CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY THE HAHAMONGNA WATERSHED PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO REEVALUATE THE 2003 HAHAMONGNA WATERSHED PARK MASTER PLAN WITH REGARD TO CREATING MORE PLAYING FIELDS IN A CITY OPEN SPACE (Councilmember Robinson) 

1363k

EXHIBIT A 291k

EXHIBIT B 261k

EXHIBIT C 717k

EXHIBITS D & E 2131k

EXHIBITS F thru G-2 1574k

CORRESPONDENCE 5015k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 1996k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - SOCCER FIELDS 33267k

12.      DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON
SEPTEMBER 15-17, 2010 IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 

938k

13.      APPOINTMENT OF JAIME LARA TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (Washington Square Representative) 

14.      APPOINTMENT OF DARRELL COZEN TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination) 

15.      APPOINTMENT OF ROY LEISURE TO THE URBAN FORESTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (City Nomination) 

ORDINANCES                      

First Reading:  None  

Second Reading: 

16.      Adopt “AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO PROVIDE RETIREMENT BENEFIT ENHANCEMENTS TO LOCAL FIRE EMPLOYEES” (MILITARY SERVICE CREDIT AS PUBLIC SERVICE, GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21024)  (Introduced by Councilmember Robinson)

1768k 

17.      Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING THE WATER RATE ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 13.20 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, TO ELIMINATE BLOCK 5 ALLOCATION AND RATES; REDUCE BLOCK 4 RATES; DISCONTINUE REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR WATER PURCHASED UNDER BLOCKS 4 AND 5; AND AUTHORIZE INCREASES TO THE PURCHASED WATER ADJUSTMENT CHARGE" (Introduced by Councilmember McAustin) 

987k

INFORMATION ITEMS:  None

 

ADJOURNMENT

SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair Victor Gordo, Steve Madison, Jacque Robinson, Terry Tornek)
Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 (Council Conference Room, 2^nd Floor)

August 4, 2010

September 1, 2010

October 6, 2010

FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Chris Holden, Victor Gordo, Steve Haderlein, Margaret McAustin)
Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m., 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (City Hall Council Chambers, 2^nd floor)

July 12, 2010 (Cancelled)

July 26, 2010

August 9, 2010

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Bill Bogaard, Steve Madison, Jacque Robinson)
Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 8:15 a.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S039 (Fair Oaks Conference Room, Basement)

July 21, 2010

August 18, 2010

September 15, 2010

MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Margaret McAustin, Bill Bogaard, Terry Tornek)
Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (Council Chambers, 2^nd Floor)

July 13, 2010

July 27, 2010

August 10, 2010

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)

August 2, 2010

September 6, 2010 (To be cancelled)

October 4, 2010