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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MARCH 15, 2010

Closed Session 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
Property Locations: 36 South Michigan Avenue (1208 East Colorado Boulevard)
Agency Negotiator:  Michael J. Beck
Negotiating Party:  John Grech
Under Negotiation:  Price and terms of payment 

 

 

1.         AUTHORIZE THE AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 20,103 WITH MONTES PACIFIC ENGINEERING TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT BY $35,000 FROM $140,000 TO $175,000 FOR THE ROSE BOWL DRIVE REMEDIAL SLOPE REPAIR PROJECT
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the project was acknowledged to be categorically exempt by the City Council on October 19, 2009, that a Notice of Exemption was filed with the County Clerk on March 31, 2009, and that there are no changed circumstances or new information which would require further environmental review; and
(2)       Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 20,103 with Montes Pacific Engineering to increase the contract by $35,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $175,000 for additional work as part of the Rose Bowl Drive Remedial Slope Repair project. 

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2.        GRANTING OF TWO EASEMENTS TO COVINA IRRIGATING COMPANY FOR  WATER PIPELINES ACROSS CITY OF PASADENA PROPERTY AT AZUSA   HYDROELECTRIC PLANT LOCATED AT 1950 NORTH RANCH ROAD, AZUSA
Recommendation: 
(1)    Find that the granting of two easements for underground water pipelines to Covina Irrigating Company (CIC) is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction); and
(2)    Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement and two easements granting CIC two underground water pipeline easements over portions of Pasadena Water and Power property located at 1850 North Ranch Road, Azusa, accept a quitclaim deed relinquishing CIC’s interest in a concrete lined canal, and any other documents necessary to carry out this transaction.    

727k

ATTACHMENT A 541k

City Clerk/Secretary 

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

Claim No. 11,069	Martha Echeverri	$      2,888.00
Claim No. 11,070	Barbara Gutierrez	Not stated
Claim No. 11,071	Dhruw Kumar	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,072	540 South Lake Avenue, LLC	5,250.00
Claim No. 11,073	Valerie Naify	Not stated

    B.    SET PUBLIC HEARINGS

April 12, 2010, 7:30 p.m.  – Designation of 401 East Washington Boulevard as a Landmark

April 12, 2010, 7:30 p.m. – Designation of 1661 Las Lunas Street as a Landmark

April 12, 2010, 7:30 p.m. – Designation of 275 Robincroft Drive as a Landmark

April 12, 2010, 7:30 p.m.  – Designation of The Washington Theater:  841 East Washington Boulevard as a Landmark

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

4.         DISSOLUTION OF CALIFORNIA CITIES HOME OWNERSHIP AUTHORITY (“CCHOA”) BY RESCISSION OF THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT MADE ON NOVEMBER 1, 1996
Recommendation:
(1)    Adopt the resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City of Pasadena Authorizing the Rescission and Termination of the Joint Powers Agreement made on November 1, 1996 Creating the California Cities Home Ownership Authority” (the “Resolution”); and
(2)    Authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest any documents as may be necessary to effectuate the Resolution.
Recommendation of Community Development Committee (CDC): The staff recommendation was scheduled for consideration by the Community Development Committee (CDC) at its regular meeting of February 25, 2010.  Staff will report orally on the action taken by the CDC. 

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Finance Committee 

5.         MARKET STUDY SUMMARY FOR ROSE BOWL RENOVATION PROJECT
Recommendation:  This is an information only item.  

478k

MARKET STUDY VOLUME I 1270k

MARKET STUDY VOLUME II 1756k

MARKET STUDY VOLUME III 3029k

6.         2010 CIP AMENDMENT FOR ROSE BOWL STRATEGIC PLAN – PHASE I CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND PRELIMINARY PROJECT FUNDING            Recommendation of the Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC):
(1)    Find the actions proposed in the agenda report exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15262;
(2)    Amend the 2010 CIP Budget to appropriate an amount not to exceed $4,115,000 from RBOC designated retained earnings (Strategic Plan Reserve Fund) to provide funding for the continued Phase 1 design and preliminary project costs related to project development, financial planning and community outreach for continued development of the Rose Bowl Strategic Plan;
(3)    Authorize the RBOC to enter into appropriate contracts with architects, contractors, engineers, and other advisors for design and construction documents necessary to implement the first phase of the Rose Bowl Renovation Plan to ensure future viability of the Rose Bowl Stadium, consistent with the approved budget, and provided that all contract awards shall conform in all respects to the applicable provisions of state and local law, including any required selection process and that all the contracts shall conform in all respects to the requirements of state and local law and shall contain essentially all of the standard terms and conditions of City of Pasadena contracts for similar work; and
(4)    Approve a resolution of City Council declaring the City’s intention to reimburse itself from the proceeds of one or more tax-exempt and/or taxable “Build America Bond” financings for certain expenditures made and/or to be made in connection with the Rose Bowl Renovation project, should any such financings be approved in the future.   

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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 1187k

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

7.         PROPOSED MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS TO ESTABLISH WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE
Recommendation: 
(1)       Acknowledge that the State has mandated California cities to establish a water efficient landscape ordinance, or adopt the State’s Model Ordinance, in accordance with Senate Bill 1881;
(2)       Approve a Negative Declaration for the proposed code amendments in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
(3)       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;
(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. 

1475k

ATTACHMENTS A & B 1459k

ATTACHMENT C Part 1 3900k
ATTACHMENT C Part 2 4037k

ATTACHMENT D Part 1 4589k
ATTACHMENT D Part 2 2920k

ATTACHMENT E 339k

Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

 

City Council 

8.         RESIGNATION OF AUGUSTA L. PARRINGTON FROM THE LIBRARY COMMISSION EFFECTIVE APRIL 15, 2010 (District 6 Nomination) 

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9.         REAPPOINTMENT OF NAJEEBA SYEED-MILLER TO THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (District 6 Nomination) 

First Reading: None 

Second Reading   

10.      Adopt “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” (Introduced by Councilmember Robinson) 

2456k

CORRESPONDENCE 247k

11.      Adopt “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” (Introduced  by Vice Mayor Gordo) 

1167k

CORRESPONDENCE 563k

12.      CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP ON CALPERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Recommendation:  This report is submitted for information only.          

294k

CALPERS ACTUARIAL ISSUES 3560k
COLOR PAGES to CALPERS ACTUARIAL ISSUES 3377k

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