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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives:  Mary Ellen Schubel, Arthur Chavez and Michael J. Beck
Employee Organization: Pasadena Police Sergeants Association 

B.      CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives:  Mary Ellen Schubel, Arthur Chavez and Michael J. Beck
Employee Organization: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 858 

C.      CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Case Name:  Harriet Scott and Michael Scott v. City of Pasadena
Case No.: LASC GC042595 

D.      CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Case Name:  Pasadenans for a Livable City and Pasadena Heritage v. City of Pasadena and Pasadena City Council; Real Parties in Interest:  Pasadena Office, LLC, IDS Real Estate Group; and Does 1 to 5
Case No.: Los Angeles Superior Court No. BS 124250 

 

 

1.         APPROVAL OF SUBMISSION OF THE 2010 CONTINUUM OF CARE HOMELESS ASSISTANCE APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the Pasadena Community Development Commission (Commission) adopt a resolution:
(1)    Authorizing the filing with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the 2010 Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance Application for a funding request of $2,821,123 for twelve projects; and
(2)    Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute, and the Secretary to attest, the 2010 CoC Homeless Assistance Application and all other related documents, agreements and amendments.
Recommendation of Community Development Committee: On October 28, 2010, the Community Development Committee unanimously recommended that the Commission approve the subject recommendation. 

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2.         CONTRACT AWARD TO EC CONSTRUCTION FOR CIVIC CENTER MID-TOWN IMPROVEMENTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,263,000
Recommendation: 
(1)     Find that on July 16, 2009, the project was found to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in Section 15301 (Class 1), Subsection (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 October 25, 2010, submitted by EC Construction in response to the Project Specifications for the Civic Center Mid-Town Improvements, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract as is required for an amount not to exceed $3,263,000.   

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City Clerk/Secretary 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

October 18, 2010 (City Council)

October 18, 2010 (Community Development Commission)

4.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA 

Claim No. 11,227	Rena Becerra Rasti	$    5,453.50
Claim No. 11,228	Dewey Pest Control	3,039.25
Claim No. 11,229	Gideon Hillel	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,230	Tyra Lynn White Adams	Not Stated
Claim No. 11,231	Luella Liggins	Not Stated
Claim No. 11,232	Durlene Escobar	Not Stated
Claim No. 11,233	Hakim W. Rashid	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,234	First Comp Insurance Agency re Clara Johnson	Not Stated
Claim No. 11,235	American Claims Management as Subrogee of Eduardo Saldana Cisneros	5,867.68
Claim No. 11,236	Ernest Shen	4,250.18
Claim No. 11,237	Eric Kleinsasser	1,032.94
Claim No. 11,238	Samuel Anguiano	Not Stated
Claim No. 11,239	Richard F. Smith	3,563.93

5.                  PUBLIC HEARINGS SET 

December 13, 2010, 7:30 p.m. – Approval of a Substantial Amendment to the 2010 – 2015 Consolidated Plan to Update the Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan in Accordance with Section 104(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 Pertaining to Housing and Community Development Projects Assisted with Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Act Federal Funds

December 13, 2010, 7:30 p.m. – Approval of a Substantial Amendment to the 2010 – 2011 Annual Action Plan to Increase Funding to the La Pintoresca Teen Education Center Project

December 13, 2010, 7:30 p.m.­ – Request to Change the Name of Mercantile Alley from Raymond Avenue to the MTA Right of Way to Plotkin Alley

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

6.         CONTRACT AWARD TO MALLCRAFT, INC., FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LOWER ARROYO SECO CASTING POND RENOVATIONS, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $312,000
Recommendation: 
(1)     Find that the activity described in the agenda report is consistent with the project that was identified in the Arroyo Seco On-going Operations and Maintenance Project Categorical Exemption (California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15301 – Repair and Maintenance, and 15304 – Minor Alterations) that was filed on July 10, 2001.  There are no changed circumstances or new information which would trigger further environmental review;
(2)     Approve a journal voucher recognizing and appropriating $100,000 in Residential Impact Fees (Interest) and transferring $73,000 in Proposition A (Park) 1992 funds from Lower Arroyo – Implement Master Plan – Habitat Restoration (Project 77422) to the Lower Arroyo – Improvement Master Plan – Casting Pond Renovation (Project 77459); and
(3)     Accept the bid dated October 27, 2010, submitted by Mallcraft, Inc.,in response to the specifications for Arroyo Seco Casting Pond Renovations for installation and construction of project; reject all other bids received; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not to exceed $312,000.     

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7.         AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
Recommendation:  Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2011 General Fee Schedule as detailed in Attachment A of the agenda report.  

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8.         APPROVAL OF A JOURNAL VOUCHER RECOGNIZING AND APPROPRIATING $200,000 IN PROPOSITION 40 – URBAN FORESTRY GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 TO RE-INVENTORY THE STREET TREES
Recommendation: 
(1)    Find that this action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the General Rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
(2)     Approve a journal voucher recognizing and appropriating $200,000 in Proposition 40 – Urban Forestry Grant funds to the Public Works Department, Street Tree Administration Operating Budget (Account No. 8114-101-765210-85-95032);
(3)     Find the proposed contract exempt from the competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served; and
(4)     Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Davey Resource Group in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for the re-inventory of the City’s Street Tree Canopy.  Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies or services.  

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Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

9.         AMEND THE LIGHT AND POWER RATE ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH NET ENERGY METERING RATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 920; AND, TO ESTABLISH FIXED (FLAT) RATES FOR UNMETERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEVICES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT
Recommendation:
(1)    Find that the action taken is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 – Class 8; and
(2)    Direct the City Attorney to prepare amendments to the Light and Power Rate Ordinance to:
        (a)    Establish Net Energy Metering Rates pursuant to the requirements of AB920 by January 2011; and
        (b)    Establish Fixed (Flat) Rates for unmetered Telecommunications Devices and Other Equipment.
Recommendation of Municipal Services Committee:  On October 26, 2010, the Municipal Services Committee concurred with the staff recommendation.
Recommendation of Environmental Advisory Commission:  The Environmental Advisory Commission supported staff’s recommendation regarding Net Energy Metering (Recommendation 2.a.) at their October 19, 2010 meeting.  

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Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

10.      JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL OF A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2008-2009 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council/Pasadena Community Development Commission continue the public hearing to             December 13, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. 

City Council 

11.      APPOINTMENT OF ALI BARAR TO THE DESIGN COMMISSION  (Mayor/District 6 Nomination) 

12.      APPOINTMENT OF CAROL HUNT HERNANDEZ TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination) 

Advisory Bodies 

13.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH IMG/LEGENDS FOR PROFESSIONAL PREMIUM SEATING SALES SERVICES FOR THE ROSE BOWL RENOVATION AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Recommendation of Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC):
(1)     Find that on May 24, 2010, the City Council made findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and approved the Rose Bowl Renovation and Improvement Project; and that there are no changed circumstances or new information which would trigger further environmental review; and
(2)     Authorize the General Manager to enter into a contract, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services, with IMF College/Legends for premium seating sales services in the renovated Rose Bowl Stadium for a term of 15 years on a commission-basis with the RBOC responsible for related expenses, as discussed in the background section of the agenda report.  

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First Reading:   None 

Second Reading:   

14.      Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT TO EXCEED $30,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF PASADENA WATER REVENUE BONDS, 2010A SERIES, AND NOT TO EXCEED $35,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF PASADENA WATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, 2010B SERIES PAYABLE OUT OF THE WATER FUND, AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A THIRD SUPPLEMENT TO WATER REVENUE BOND INDENTURE, A FOURTH SUPPLEMENT TO WATER REVENUE BOND INDENTURE, AN ESCROW AGREEMENT AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH ”  (Introduced by Councilmember McAustin) 

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ORDINANCE 1856k

EXHIBIT A TO ORDINANCE 4407k
EXHIBIT B TO ORDINANCE 6752k
EXHIBIT C TO ORDINANCE 3479k
EXHIBIT D TO ORDINANCE 2772k

15.      Adopt “AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADOPTING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE TAX INCREMENT LIMIT OF THE VILLA-PARKE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS” (Introduced by Vice Mayor Gordo) 

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16.      GENERAL PLAN WORKSHOP:  DISCUSSION OF FRAMEWORK FOR LAND USE AND MOBILITY ALTERNATIVES
Recommendation:  This report is for information only as background for the General Plan Update charrette to be held on November 11, 12, and 13, 2010.

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CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

 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)

December 1, 2010

January 5, 2011

February 2, 2011

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)

November 8, 2010

November 22, 2010 (Cancelled)

December 13, 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)

November 17, 2010

December 15, 2010

January 19, 2011

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)

November 9, 2010

November 23, 2010

December 14, 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)

December 6, 2010

January 3, 2011

February 7, 2011