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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION &
PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
OCTOBER 25, 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 TO INCREASE THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF CONTRACT NO. 20,095 WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS, INC., TO COMPLETE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE ALL SAINTS CHURCH MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Recommendation
:  Authorize an amendment to Contract No. 20,095 with Rincon Consultants, Inc., (Rincon) to increase the not to exceed amount of the contract from $74,000 to $97,000 for the completion of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the All Saints Church Master Development Plan.

492k 

2.         RESOLUTION APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT 084-N TO ADMINISTER AGENCY-STATE AGREEMENT 07-5064R FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING OF SOUNDWALLS ON I-210, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. HPLU-5064(058)
Recommendation
:  Adopt a resolution approving a Program Supplement Agreement to Administer Agency-State Agreement 07-5064R between the City of Pasadena and the State of California, for State Reimbursement of Costs for the Preliminary Engineering of Soundwalls on I-210, Federal-Aid-Project No. HPLU-5064(058), Program Supplement Agreement No. 084-N. 

1634k

3.         AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONTRACT NO. 20,105 WITH CHAPARRAL CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR WALNUT STREET IMPROVEMENTS FROM COOK AVENUE TO SUNNYSLOPE AVENUE TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT FROM $1,387,500 TO $1,491,500
Recommendation

(1)     Acknowledge that the project was reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and a Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted for the project on May 4, 2007.  In compliance with CEQA Section 15162, this change in the project is not substantial and does not require major revisions to the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) because it does not trigger any new significant effects or increase the severity of previously identified environmental effects, and additionally there are no changed circumstances or new information which would require further environmental review; and
(2)     Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 20,105 with Chaparral Construction Corporation to increase the contract by $104,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $1,491,500 for additional work as part of the Walnut Street Improvements from Cook Avenue to Sunnyslope Avenue. 

654k

City Clerk/Secretary 

4.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

October 11, 2010 (Pasadena Public Financing Authority)

October 11, 2010 (City Council)

October 11, 2010 (Community Development Commission

 5.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA 

Claim No. 11,222

Jutona Denise Robinson

$25,000.00+

Claim No. 11,223

Javier Castellanos

Not Stated

Claim No. 11,224

Marvin Bryer

Not Stated

Claim No. 11,225

Eden Garden Bar & Grill

Not Stated

Claim No. 11,226

Zephyr Coffee House

Not Stated

 

 

 

OLD BUSINESS:  None   

 

REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

6.         AMENDMENT OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PARFINCO EWA, LLC FOR LEASING OF PARKING SPACES IN THE WEST ANNEX PARKING STRUCTURE; AND AMENDMENT OF SUBLEASE AGREEMENT OF PARKING SPACES TO RUSNAK DEALERSHIP
Recommendation

(
1)     Authorize the City Manager to amend Lease Agreement No. 16,785 with Parfinco EWA, LLC for lease of parking spaces in the West Annex Parking Structure;
(2)     Authorize the City Manager to amend the sublease of said parking spaces above with Rusnak Dealership (Lease Agreement No. 16,785-2); and
(3)     Approve a journal voucher recognizing and appropriating $6,106 in increased revenue from Rusnak Dealerships under the sublease agreement and recognize an additional $6,106 in incremental sales tax revenue and appropriate both of these additional revenues to the West Gateway Parking Fund on line item 8105-255-774312.      

821k   

7.         ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AND THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE INVITATION OF BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER REVENUE BONDS, 2010A SERIES AND THE INVITATION OF BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, 2010B SERIES OF SAID CITY; APPROVING A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL BONDS, A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT, NOTICE INVITING BIDS; AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL BONDS; 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, 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, A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Recommendation
:  It is recommended that the City Council adopt:

(1)     A Resolution authorizing the of invitation of bids for the purchase of Water Revenue Bonds, 2010A Series, and the invitation of bids for the purchase of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, 2010B Series of said city, approving a notice of intention to sell bonds, a preliminary official statement, notices inviting bids, authorizing the publication of a notice of intention to sell bonds, and authorizing certain other actions in connection therewith; and
(2)     Conduct first reading of “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”.
 

1384k

RESOLUTION 7927k

ORDINANCE Part 1 6247k
ORDINANCE Part 2 6447k
ORDINANCE Part 3 6470k

WATER REVENUE BONDS Part 1 8131k
WATER REVENUE BONDS Part 2 9222k
WATER REVENUE BONDS Part 3 5773k

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

8.         FIRST QUARTER REPORT FROM FLINTRIDGE CENTER AS COMMUNITY-BASED INSTITUTIONAL HOME FOR VIOLENCE PREVENTION       Recommendation:  This report is for information only, no City Council action is requested.   

2809k

9.         PREPARATION OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS TITLE 24 INCORPORATING THE 2010 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE CHAPTERS 1-35 AND APPENDIX CHAPTERS C, D, H, I, AND J.  THE 2010 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE; THE 2010 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2010 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; THE 2010 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND 2010 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Recommendation
:  Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance adopting the California code of regulations Title 24 incorporating the 2010 California Building Code chapters 1-35 and appendix chapters C, D, H, I, and J.  The 2010 California Residential Building Code; the 2010 California Mechanical Code; the 2010 California Plumbing Code, the 2010 California Electrical Code; the 2010 California Fire Code and 2010 California Green Buildings Standard Code, with modifications consistent with the provisions set forth in the agenda report.
Recommendation of Environmental Advisory Commission:  The staff recommendation regarding adoption of the CAL Green Code was presented to the Environmental Advisory Commission (EAC) on October 19, 2010.  The EAC voted 3-1 to approve the staff recommendation.  

1357k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

Reports from Representatives 

PUBLIC HEARING:  7:30 P.M.    

10.      JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TRANSMITTING THE “REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL”; ADOPTION OF INITIAL STUDY AND A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE MERGER AND VILLA-PARKE AMENDMENT; APPROVE A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE VILLA-PARKE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA TO INCREASE THE TAX INCREMENT LIMIT; AND INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE VILLA-PARKE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA TO INCREASE THE TAX INCREMENT LIMIT
Recommendation
:  It is recommended that the City Council and Community Development Commission take the following actions:
(1)     Approve a resolution from the Community Development Commission (Commission) to the City Council that transmits the “Report to the City Council” (Report).  Action Required:  Commission;
(2)     Adopt the Initial Study and the Negative Declaration for the proposed Merger and Villa-Parke Amendment and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination for the Villa-Parke Amendment.  Action Required:  Joint Action;

(3)     Approve a resolution adopting Amendment No. 4 to the Redevelopment Plan for the Villa-Parke Redevelopment Project Area to increase the tax increment limit in accordance with the California Community Redevelopment Law (CCRL; Health and Safety Code, Section 33000, et Seq.) (Villa-Parke Amendment).  Action Required:  Joint Action; and
(4)     Introduce the proposed uncodified ordinance amending the Redevelopment Plan for the Villa-Parke Redevelopment Project Area to increase the tax increment limit as provided by the City Attorney. Action Required:  City Council.  

1296k

ATTACHMENT A308k

ATTACHMENT B 14,560k

ATTACHMENTS C thru E 1009k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

11.      APPROVAL OF A MEMORIAL TO HONOR PAUL B. MACCREADY, PhD, IN AREA H OF THE CENTRAL ARROYO
Recommendation

(1)     Find that the activity described in the agenda report is exempt from environmental review per Section 15061(b)(3), the General Rule.  The proposed memorial will not result in any potentially significant effects to the environment; and
(2)     Approve the request to install a boulder with memorial plaque in honor of Paul B. MacCready, PhD, within Area H of the Central Arroyo.

Recommendation of Recreation and Parks Commission
:  At their September 7, 2010 meeting, the Recreation and Parks Commission voted unanimously to support the proposed project to honor Paul B. MacCready, PhD. 

724k

City Council 

12.      CONSIDERATION OF CALL FOR REVIEW OF A STAFF DECISION TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS REGARDING APPLICATION FOR TIME EXTENSION OF FINAL DESIGN REVIEW APPROVALS, FOR 151 SOUTH DE LACEY AVENUE, LOT 1 (PLN2007-00668) AND 151 SOUTH DE LACEY AVENUE, LOT 2 (PLN2007-00669) (WESTGATE) (Councilmember Madison) 

1130k

13.      APPOINTMENT OF MEREDITH McKENZIE TO THE PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD (District 1 Nomination)  

City Clerk 

14.      RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE CALLING OF THE REGULAR MARCH 8, 2011 PRIMARY NOMINATING ELECTION AND THE APRIL 19, 2011 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION, IF NECESSARY; AND CONSOLIDATION OF THE PASADENA BOARD OF EDUCATION WITH SAID ELECTION; AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS
Recommendation of City Clerk
:  It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions:
(1)     A resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena calling for the holding of a Primary Nominating Election on March 8, 2011 for the Office of Mayor and a District Primary Election for members of the City Council in Districts 1, 2, 4, and 6 of said City, and consolidating with said Election the Pasadena Unified School District Primary Nominating Election for Board of Education Seats 2, 4 and 6, and calling for the holding, if necessary, of a General Municipal Election on April 19, 2011.
(2)     A resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena requesting the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County to permit the Registrar of Voters of said County to render specified services to said City relating to the conduct of a consolidated City of Pasadena and Pasadena Board of Education primary nominating election to be held on March 8, 2011 and, if necessary, a general municipal election to be held on April 19, 2011.
(3)     A resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena setting forth regulations relating to candidate statements for the March 8, 2011 Primary Nominating Election and the April 19, 2011 General Municipal Election. 

3239k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 130k

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

15.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH MARTIN & CHAPMAN COMPANY FOR PROFESSIONAL ELECTION SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $442,009
Recommendation

(1)
           Authorize the City Clerk to enter into a contract with Martin &  Chapman Company, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F)(contracts for professional or unique services) for professional election services and supplies for the March 8, 2011 consolidated City of Pasadena and Pasadena Unified School District primary nominating election, and the April 19, 2011, general municipal election for an amount not to exceed $442,009; and
(2)
           Grant the proposed contract an exemption 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.  

1241k

ORDINANCES                      

First Reading:    

16.      Conduct first reading ofAN 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.  (See Item No. 7) 

17.      Conduct first reading of “ 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.” 

2904k

Second Reading:  None 

INFORMATION ITEMS

18.      EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EMPLOYMENT ANNUAL REPORT JANUARY 1, 2009 – DECEMBER 31, 2009
Recommendation
: The Equal Opportunity in Employment Annual Report is submitted for information only.  This report is based on the calendar year 2009 and reflects all individuals employed in regular full-time positions during the reporting period of January 1 through December 31, 2009. 

2980k

19.      ANNUAL REPORT ON CITY PROCUREMENT – CALENDAR YEAR 2009
Recommendation
:  It is recommended that the City Council receive the Annual Report on City Procurement – Calendar Year 2009.
 

1096k

20.      CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP ON CENTRAL DISTRICT STREETCAR CONCEPT
Recommendation
:  This report is for information only. 

550k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL 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)

November 3, 2010

December 1, 2010

January 5, 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, 2nd floor)

October 25, 2010 (Special meeting)

November 8, 2010

November 22, 2010 (Cancelled)

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 28, 2010 (Special meeting)

November 17, 2010

December 15, 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 26, 2010

November 9, 2010

November 23, 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)

November 1, 2010 (To be cancelled)

December 6, 2010

January 3, 2011

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

 

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, Room 211)

November 22, 2010 (Regular meeting to be cancelled)

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 20, 2011 Mayor’s State of the City Address, 7:00 p.m., ArcLight Cinemas,

336 East Colorado Blvd. (2nd level of Paseo Colorado)

January 24, 2011

January 31, 2011

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:

November 8, 2010, 7:30 p.m. – Joint Public Hearing: Approval of a Substantial Amendment to the 2008-2009 CDBG Annual Action Plan

November 15, 2010, 7:00 p.m. – Continued Public Hearing: Appeal of a Decision by the Design Commission – Concept Design Review, 680 East Colorado Boulevard – IDS Playhouse Plaza

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 368k