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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 4, 2010 

Dinner Recess 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 

DINNER RECESS - 5:30 P.M. 

 

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.         AUTHORIZATION OF AN INCREASE TO THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF CONTRACT NO. CDC-722 WITH URBAN FUTURES, HOGLE-IRELAND, AECOM, AND URBAN STUDIO, FROM $190,000 TO $198,000 FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE LINCOLN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN
Recommendation
: Authorize an increase to the not to exceed amount of Contract No. CDC-722 with Urban Futures, Hogle-lreland, AECOM, and Urban Studio, a multi-disciplinary consulting team (Consultants), from $190,000 to $198,000 for completion of the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan. 

495k

2.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PBS&J, TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $599,000 FOR THE UPDATE OF THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AND MOBILITY ELEMENTS      
Recommendation
: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with PBS&J, without competitive bidding, pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services, for professional consulting services for a not to exceed amount of $599,000 to support the General Plan Land Use and Mobility Elements update. 

1223k

3.         APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, FOR THE TERM MARCH 28, 2010 THROUGH MARCH 27, 2012
Recommendation
: Approve a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pasadena and International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), for a two-year term covering the period March 28, 2010 through March 27, 2012.
 

438k

City Clerk/Secretary 

4.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

September 20, 2010 (City Council)

September 20, 2010 (Community Development Commission)

 5.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA 

Claim No. 11,2 03

Maribel Valencia

   $   Not Stated

Claim No. 11,204

David Francis Law Firm, representing Cassandra Gavin

25,000.00+

Claim No. 11,205

Juan C. Garcia

250.00

Claim No. 11,206

Terri Magaña and Enrique Magaña

5,722.85

 

 

 

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS SET 

December 13, 2010, 7:30 p.m. – Designation of 808 South San Rafael Avenue as a Historic Monument 

December 13, 2010, 7:30 p.m. – Designation of 2606 Deodar Circle as a Historic Landmark 

December 13, 2010, 7:30 p.m.  – Designation of Weston – Bungalowcraft as a Historic Landmark District 

 

OLD BUSINESS:  None   

 

REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Economic Development and Technology Committee

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

7.         SUPPORT OF PROPOSITION 22 ON THE NOVEMBER 2010 BALLOT, THE LOCAL TAXPAYER, PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION PROTECTION ACT OF 2010
Recommendation
: Support Proposition 22, which prohibits the State from taking funds used for transportation or local government projects and services. 

649k

8.         OPPOSE PROPOSITION 23: SUSPENDS IMPLEMENTATION OF AIR POLLUTION CONTROL LAW (AB 32) REQUIRING MAJOR SOURCES OF EMISSIONS TO REPORT AND REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS THAT CAUSE GLOBAL WARMING, UNTIL UNEMPLOYMENT DROPS TO 5.5 PERCENT OR LESS FOR A FULL YEAR
Recommendation
:
(1)       Find that the action taken herein is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), general rule; and
(2)       Authorize the Mayor to send correspondence to the appropriate officials opposing Proposition 23, set for the November 2, 2010 General Election Ballot.         
 

645k

Municipal Services Committee 

9.         ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS FOR PURCHASES, SALES, AND EXCHANGES OF UNBUNDLED ENERGY ATTRIBUTES, ALLOWANCES, CREDITS, OR CERTIFICATES, INCLUDING TRANSFERS FROM THE WATER UTILITY TO THE POWER UTILITY IN EXCHANGE FOR FAIR MARKET VALUE
Recommendation

(1)       Find that the proposed resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and
(2)       Adopt a resolution to:
(a)       Authorize the General Manager of the Water and Power Department to purchase, sell, or exchange electricity environmental attributes; and
(b)       Allow the sale of environmental attributes with a value exceeding $10,000 between the Water Utility and Power Utility in accordance with 
City Charter Section 1404.  

1500k

Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

PUBLIC HEARING:  7:30 P.M.    

10.      PUBLIC HEARING: TAX EQUITY AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA) AND CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 6586.5 HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ROSE BOWL STADIUM IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION OF LEASE REVENUE BONDS BY THE PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY TO FINANCE AND REFINANCE SUCH IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 1001 ROSE BOWL DRIVE
Recommendation
: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to October 11, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. 

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

City Council 

11.      APPOINTMENT OF TASHERA TAYLOR TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION (Agency Nomination) 

12.      APPOINTMENT OF JASON ANDERSON TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION (Agency Nomination) 

ORDINANCES                      

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:  None 

INFORMATION ITEM

13.      CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP ON ROSE BOWL RENOVATION PROJECT
Recommendation
: The following report is for information only.  On October 11th, staff will present to the City Council and the Pasadena Public Financing Authority a series of actions/recommendations related to the Rose Bowl Renovation Project. 

56k

ATTACHMENT A 67k

ATTACHMENT B PART I 1189k
ATTACHMENT B PART II 1987k
ATTACHMENT B PART III 3422k
ATTACHMENT B PART IV 986k

ATTACHMENT C 226k

ATTACHMENT D 194k

ATTACHMENT E 63k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

FINANCE COMMITTEE PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

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, 2nd Floor)

October 6, 2010

November 3, 2010

December 1, 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, 2nd floor)

October 4, 2010 (Special Meeting)

October 11, 2010 (To be cancelled)

October 25, 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)

October 20, 2010 (To be cancelled)

October 28, 2010 (Tentative special meeting)

November 17, 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, 2nd Floor)

October 12, 2010

October 26, 2010

November 9, 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)

October 4, 2010 (To be cancelled)

November 1, 2010

December 6, 2010


FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

October 11, 2010

October 18, 2010

October 25, 2010

November 1, 2010 (To be cancelled)

November 8, 2010

November 15, 2010

November 22, 2010 (Special City Council Workshop on Strategic Planning, 8:00 a.m., 300 East Green Street, Pasadena Conference Center)

November 29, 2010 (To be cancelled)

December 6, 2010

December 13, 2010

December 20, 2010 (To be cancelled)

December 27, 2010 (To be cancelled)

January 3, 2011 (To be cancelled)

January 10, 2011

January 17, 2011 (To be cancelled)

January 24, 2011

January 31, 2011

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:

October 18, 2010, 7:30 P.M. – Appeal of a Design Commission Decision for an Application for Concept Design Review for New Construction of a 159,829 Square-Foot Mixed-Use Building at 680 East Colorado Boulevard, Playhouse Plaza (IDS Development Project)

October 25, 2010, 7:30 P.M. - Joint Public Hearing: Northwest Redevelopment Merger and Villa-Parke Plan Amendment

December 13, 2010, 7:30 p.m. – Designation of 808 South San Rafael Avenue as a Historic Monument

December 13, 2010, 7:30 p.m. – Designation of 2606 Deodar Circle as a Historic Landmark

December 13, 2010, 7:30 p.m. – Designation of Weston – Bungalowcraft as a Historic Landmark District



COMMISSION VACANCIES 386k