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                                           IT DOES NOT REFLECT THE OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF THE COUNCIL WHICH WILL BE                                         
           REFLECTED IN THE OFFICIAL MINUTES.        

         IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990,
           LISTENING ASSISTIVE DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE CITY CLERK'S
                                         OFFICE WITH A 24-HOUR ADVANCE NOTICE.  PLEASE CALL (626) 744-4124                               
 TO REQUEST USE OF A LISTENING DEVICE.

  AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION & THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN TRUSTEES MEETING
MARCH 8, 2010 

Closed Sessions 5:30 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
 

A.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location:  78 North Marengo Avenue
Agency Negotiators:  Michael J. Beck and Steve Mermell
Negotiating Parties:  Gregson M. Perry and Angela Chen-Sabella
Under Negotiation:  Price and terms of payment 

B.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c):  Three potential cases 

 

 

 1.       CONTRACTS WITH PERRY C. THOMAS CONSTRUCTION, INC., AND HERMAN WEISSKER, INC., FOR THE REPAIR AND RESTORATION OF
ELECTRICAL VAULTS FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
Recommendation:
(1)    Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction);
(2)    Accept the bid dated February 2, 2010 submitted by Perry C. Thomas Construction, Inc., in response to Specifications LD-09-20, Items I and IV, to provide labor and materials to repair and restore reinforced concrete electrical vaults for the Water and Power Department; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Perry C. Thomas Construction Inc., for an amount not to exceed $319,385, which includes the base amount of $290,350 and a contingency of $29,035 for any necessary change orders; and
(3)    Accept the bid dated February 2, 2010 submitted by Herman Weissker, Inc., in response to Specifications LD-09-20, Items II and III, to provide labor and materials to repair and restore reinforced concrete electrical vaults for the Water and Power Department; reject all other bids; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Herman Weissker, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $543,607, which includes the base amount of $494,189 and a contingency of $49,418 for any necessary change orders.   

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2.         APPROVAL OF FINAL VESTING TRACT MAP NO. 062132, BEING A 30-UNIT MIXED-USE CONDOMINIUM PROJECT CONSISTING OF 28 RESIDENTIAL AND TWO COMMERCIAL AIR PARCELS, AT 155 CORDOVA STREET
Recommendation: 
(1)       Find that, an Initial Environmental Study recommending a Negative Declaration was posted (as per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15074) and adopted by the Design Commission on August 26, 2004 for the final map proposed in the agenda report, and there are no changed circumstances or new information that would require further environmental review; and
(2)       Adopt a resolution to approve Final Vesting Tract Map No. 062132; and authorize the City Clerk to execute the certificate on the map showing the City’s approval of said map.
Recommendation of Hearing Officer: The tentative map expired on January 25, 2007 and was re-approved for an additional year by the Hearing Officer on July 2, 2008.  Senate Bill 1185, which became law on July 15, 2008, states that all active tentative maps that have been approved and have not expired as of July 15, 2008, shall be extended by 12 months, resulting in a new expiration date of July 2, 2010.  

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City Clerk/Secretary 

3.                  APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

February 15, 2010 (City Council)

February 15, 2010 (Community Development Commission)

February 16, 2010 (Joint meeting with PUSD)

February 22, 2010 (City Council)

February 22, 2010 (Community Development Commission)

March 1, 2010 (City Council)

March 1, 2010 (Community Development Commission)

4.                  RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA 

Claim No. 11,064	Stacey Dunn	$     Not stated
Claim No. 11,065	Grigor Davidagayan	513.88
Claim No. 11,066	Prestige Holdings	Not stated
Claim No. 11,067	Alisha Brown	970.62
Claim No. 11,068	Andres Ortez	250.00

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

5.        QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT, QUARTER ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2009
Recommendation: This report is for information purposes only. 

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 QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT 5548k

6.         REPORT ON POTENTIAL RENOVATION OF EXISTING ICE RINK FACILITY AND ALTERNATIVES TO PROVIDE AN ICE SKATING FACILITY Recommendation of City Manager and PCOC Chief Executive Officer: 
(1)    Direct staff to develop a transition plan to close down the ice skating rink currently located at the Pasadena Convention Center; and
(2)    Direct staff to study the feasibility of converting the existing stressed membrane structure at the convention center to a new ice rink facility including the verification of construction cost estimates and constructability, as well as a financing plan and operating proforma and present a recommended strategy for operation and management of the ice rink.
Recommendation of Pasadena Center Operating Company:  On February 24, 2010, the Pasadena Center Operating Company recommended that the City Council accept the Stevens Engineering firm’s review and evaluation of the existing ice rink facility located in the historic ballroom and approve the concept of exploring a potential reestablishment of a full-sheet ice rink in the PCOC Pavilion.   



ATTACHMENTS A & B 4833k

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

7.         PROPOSED COMMUNITY-BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO SERVE AS INSTITUTIONAL HOME AND CONVENER OF LOCAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PROVIDERS (To be heard at 6:45 p.m., or thereafter)
Recommendation:  This report is for information only. 

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8.         AMENDMENT TO TOBACCO USE PREVENTION ORDINANCE TO REMOVE THE SMOKING EXEMPTION FOR THE CLUBHOUSE PATIO AT BROOKSIDE PARK GOLF COURSE
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council direct the City Attorney to amend the Tobacco Use Prevention Ordinance, Pasadena Municipal Code Section 8.78.051 (Prohibition of Smoking in Public Parks) to remove the smoking exemption for the Brookside Clubhouse patio. 

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MAP 772k

Reports from Representatives 

9.         PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPT ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC ART REQUIREMENT IN NORTHWEST PASADENA AND REVISE PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC ART GUIDELINES TO ESTABLISH NEW APPLICABILITY THRESHOLDS FOR NORTHWEST PASADENA            Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the proposed amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) – General Rule;
(2)       Approve the proposed Zoning Code Amendments that will remove the Public Art Requirement exemption for projects in the Enterprise Zone Business Development Area (EZBDA), establish new applicability thresholds for the Northwest Community Plan Area and remove the exemptions for the redevelopment areas in the Northwest Community Plan Area;
(3)       Adopt the proposed changes to the Private Development Public Art Program Guidelines to establish new applicability threshold for Northwest Pasadena; and
(4)       Direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance to Title 17 (the Zoning Code) and return within 60 days consistent with the provisions set forth in the agenda report.
Recommendation of Arts and Culture Commission:  On July 7, 2009, the Arts and Culture Commission recommended that the City Council remove the Northwest Enterprise Zone public art exemption from the Public Art Program’s Guidelines for New Private Development.  The Commission recommended approval of changes to the Private Development Public Art Program Guidelines at the special meeting of November 18, 2009.  The revised guidelines would establish the applicability thresholds in Northwest Pasadena based on the application of the City’s Public Art Requirement for Downtown and Old Pasadena Redevelopment Areas and the inclusion of Industrial projects.
Recommendation of Planning Commission:  On October 28, 2009, the Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve the proposed Zoning Code amendments to remove the current public art exemption for private development in Northwest Pasadena and to establish new applicability thresholds that would apply to the Northwest Community Plan Area, including the redevelopment areas contained therein.  The motion included an amendment to endorse the development of a new master public art plan to include policies that address the inequity of arts and culture projects in various Pasadena neighborhoods particularly in the Northwest.
Recommendation of Northwest Commission, Fair Oaks Avenue Project Area Committee and Lincoln Avenue Project Area Committee (PACs):  On January 27, 2010, the Fair Oaks Avenue and Lincoln Avenue PACs also recommended that Council approve the staff recommendation to remove the Public Art Program exemption for Northwest Pasadena.  Their recommendation also included support for the proposed Public Art Master Plan to prioritize public art development in the Northwest Pasadena area.  On February 11, 2010, the Northwest Commission took similar action.

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ATTACHMENTS A thru D 3145k

City Manager 

10.       RESTATEMENT OF THE GUIDELINES FOR STAFF REGARDING THE  HAHAMONGNA WATERSHED PARK MASTER PLAN ADDENDUM FOR THE HAHAMONGNA ANNEX
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council approve the following restatement of the guidelines for staff regarding the Hahamongna Watershed Park (HWP) Master Plan Addendum for the Hahamongna Annex, which is a compilation of the recommendations from the various advisory bodies that provided comments on the Addendum and which have been modified to reflect City Council actions:
(1)   After adoption of the Master Plan, the Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee (HWPAC) shall reach out to knowledgeable entities on the management of similar facilities to strengthen the vision and mission for the environmental education center;
(2)   After adoption of the Master Plan, City staff shall develop recommendations for the appropriate structure for management and operation of the environmental education center and present to the HWPAC for review and comment;
(3)   Planning Department Staff shall study the area of the Annex currently zoned PD-16 for a possible rezoning as Open Space, consistent with the rest of the area and consistent with the Planning Commission recommendation;
(4)   Staff shall present all Conditional Use Permit (CUP) proposals before the HWPAC for review and comment prior to the CUP hearing;
(5)   Staff shall prepare a proposal for City Council consideration to add HWP (including the Annex) to the Arroyo Seco Public Lands Ordinance;
(6)   Staff will make every effort to minimize tree removal in the Annex area (including non-natives due to the loss of habitat in the Station Fire);
(7)   Staff shall prepare a design for a 10 foot wide (maximum) bikeway only along the northern perimeter of the HWP Annex with a design that includes environmentally friendly paving, does not lend itself to becoming a road, minimum grading, arroyo stone walls (where walls are needed) and landscape screening where possible; and (8)   Staff shall provide further project-level environmental review when any proposed project becomes a reasonably foreseeable construction project.  

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ERRATA 560k

City Council 

11.      RESIGNATION OF CAROLYN MEREDITH FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 2 Nomination) 

12.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES – February 22, 2010  

First Reading  

13.      Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 8 (HEALTH AND SAFETY) AND      
            TITLE 17 (THE ZONING CODE), RELATED TO THE PROTECTION OF TREES”  

            2552k

            SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

            CORRESPONDENCE  216k

14.      Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.175 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE A MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATION FOR TENANT REPRESENTATIVES TO THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY”  

830k

CORRESPONDENCE 536k

Second Reading   

15.       Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 17.20.020 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE PARCEL AT 391 SOUTH WILSON AVENUE” (Introduced by Councilmember Tornek) (Caltech Master Plan) 

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16.      DRAFT GENERAL PLAN OUTREACH SUMMARY REPORT (To be heard at 7:45 p.m., or thereafter)
Recommendation:  This report is presented for information only. 

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DRAFT OUTREACH SUMMARY REPORT Part 1 4173k
DRAFT OUTREACH SUMMARY REPORT Part 2 4375k

DRAFT OUTREACH SUMMARY REPORT EXHIBIT A 138k
DRAFT OUTREACH SUMMARY REPORT EXHIBIT B 321k