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     THE RECAP REFLECTS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE COUNCIL ACTIONS, HOWEVER,
      IT DOES NOT REFLECT THE OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF THE COUNCIL WHICH WILL BE                                         
                                         REFLECTED IN THE OFFICIAL MINUTES.        

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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JULY 19, 2010 

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

A.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY    NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section
            54956.8
            Property: 2180 East Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena
            Agency Negotiators: Michael J. Beck, City Manager
            Negotiating Parties: Donald Speakman and Sheri McCanless, Brokers; Tiffany Rochelle, Broker
            Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment           

B.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957

            Title: City Clerk
 

 

 

1.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PCR SERVICES CORPORATION (PCR) TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with PCR Services Corporation, for an amount not to exceed $113,000 for the preparation of an EIR for the Huntington Memorial Hospital Master Development Plan Amendment.  Competitive bidding is not required, pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services. 

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2.         A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA CONFIRMING THE AWARD OF ITS ELECTRIC REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, 2010A SERIES
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution confirming the award of its Electric Revenue Refunding Bonds, 2010A Series. 

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3.         CONTRACT AWARD TO REPIPE CALIFORNIA, INC., FOR THE 2010 RELINING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF CORRUGATED METAL STORM DRAIN PIPES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $290,000
Recommendation:
(1)     Find that on September 21, 2009, the project proposed in the agenda report was found to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Class 1, Section 15301.  This exemption includes the minor alteration of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination, and there are no changed circumstances or new information which would require further environmental review; and
(2)     Accept the bid dated June 23, 2010, submitted by RePipe California, Inc., in response to the Project Specifications for the 2010 Relining and Reconstruction of Corrugated Metal Storm Drain Pipes, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract as is required for an amount not to exceed $290,000. 

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4.         AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN INTERCONNECTION AGREEMENT, A RELIABILITY STANDARDS AGREEMENT, AND A REPLACEMENT AZUSA HYDRO TRANSMISSION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY
Recommendation: 
(1)     Find that the following proposed actions are exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Class 1, Section 15301, Existing Facilities; and
(2)     Authorize the City Manager to:
        (a)    Execute an Interconnection Agreement with the Southern California Edison Company (SCE) that incorporates terms and conditions as generally described in the agenda report to maintain the City of Pasadena’s (Pasadena) connection to the western electric power grid for importing long-term contracted and spot market purchases of electric energy and capacity to serve its customers;
        (b)    Execute a Reliability Standards Agreement with SCE that explicitly defines the terms, conditions, operational, and fiscal responsibilities for meeting North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC) reliability standards; and
        (c)    Execute an Azusa Hydro Dam Power Delivery Agreement with SCE that clearly specifies the terms and conditions under which SCE will transfer power from the Azusa Hydro plant to the City pursuant to the June 20, 1933, Corporation Grant Deed.
These proposed agreements are exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(C), contracts for labor, material, supplies, or services available from only one vendor.   

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City Clerk/Secretary 

5.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA            

Claim No.11,159	Marcelino Aguilar	$10,000.00
Claim No.11,160	Gregory Lee Faith	223.06
Claim No.11,161	Ines Calderon Contreras	936.86

 

 

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City Manager 

6.        APPROVAL OF ROTATING PUBLIC ART EXHIBITION PROGRAM
Recommendation:
(1)     Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section15304 (Minor Alterations to Land); and
(2)     Approve the creation of a Rotating Public Art Exhibition Program.
Recommendation of Arts and  Culture Commission:  On January 13, 2010, the Arts and Culture Commission approved the Concept Plan for the Rotating Public Art Exhibition Program and approved the Final Art Plan on April 14, 2010.
Recommendation of Legislative Policy Committee:  On March 17, 2010, the Legislative Policy Subcommittee of the City Council reviewed the program concept and recommended that it be sent to the City Council for approval.  Additionally, the Legislative Policy Committee requested that the Arts & Culture Commission provide community outreach to inform local residents and businesses adjacent to the proposed sculpture sites.     

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City Council 

7.         APPOINTMENT OF MERIEL L. STERN TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION (District 5 Nomination) 

8.         RESIGNATION OF CAROL CARMICHAEL FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION (At Large/District 7 Nomination) 

First Reading: 

9.        Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA SUSPENDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SCHEDULED JULY 1, 2010 CONSUMER PRICE INCREASE TO THE STIPENDS OF THE MAYOR AND           MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL SET FORTH IN SECTION 2.05.210(B) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE” 

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10.      Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.165 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE FOR A TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVE ON THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD” 

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Second Reading:  None 

11.      STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 30, 2010 THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2010            Recommendation:  Adopt the six-month strategic objectives for the period of April 30, 2010 through November 1, 2010 (Attachment A of the agenda report). 

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12.      CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP ON PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON NARROW STREETS (Presentation Only)