AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 27, 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 REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code
             Section 54957
             Title: City Attorney  

 

 

1.         ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SALARY RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO CLASSIFICATIONS IN THE UNREPRESENTED GROUPS
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution amending the Management Salary Resolutions to eliminate unused, obsolete classifications, to re-title certain current classifications, and to establish control rates and benefits for certain classifications. 

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2.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH OCE’ NORTH AMERICA FOR MAINTENANCE OF OCE’ PRINTING SYSTEMS
Recommendation:
(1)       Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order Contract to Oce’ North America, in an amount not to exceed $118,000 for maintenance of Oce’ Printing Systems.  Competitive bidding is not required, pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(C), contracts for labor, materials, supplies or services available from only one vendor;
(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; and
(3)       Find that this action is exempt from the 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.  

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City Attorney 

3.         2010 BIENNIAL NOTICE OF NON-SUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENTS TO CITY’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the 2010 Biennial Notice of Amendments to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code, which is submitted for information purposes only. 

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City Clerk/Secretary 

4.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

September 13, 2010 (City Council)

September 13, 2010 (Community Development Commission)

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

Claim No. 11,198	Infinity Insurance as Subrogee for Shant Dergazarian	$     2,301.46
Claim No. 11,199	Carl Williams	Not Stated
Claim No. 11,200	Deborah Taylor	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,201	Cynthia Lee	680.00
Claim No. 11,202	Robert T. Kingston	25,000.00+

 5.B.     PUBLIC HEARING SET 

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)

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

6.         JOINT ACTION: 2010-2011 INVESTMENT POLICY
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and the Pasadena Community Development Commission (PCDC) adopt the City Treasurer’s Statement of Investment Policy and Investment Strategy for Fiscal Year 2011. 

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7.         QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT – QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2010
Recommendation: This report is for information only. 

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QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT Part 1 2171k

QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT Part 2 2614k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

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8.         AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION (PCAC) FOR MANAGEMENT OF CHANNEL 3 KPAS AND PROVISION OF RELATED SERVICES
Recommendation: 
(1)       Find the contract renewal is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and
(2)       Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 17,606 with PCAC, to extend the contract for an additional two-year term with a one-year renewal option at an annual contract amount not to exceed $324,627 per year; and to amend the 40 percent that PCAC currently receives in franchise fees paid to the City by Charter Communications to now include franchise fees from AT&T.  

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9.         APPROVAL OF A JOURNAL VOUCHER AMENDING PROJECTS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET AND APPROPRIATE $125,000 IN CAPITAL PUBLIC ART FUNDS TO THE ROTATING PUBLIC ART EXHIBITION PROGRAM            Recommendation:
(1)       Amend the FY 2011 Capital Improvement Program Budget to include two new projects: Metro Rapid Bus – Fair Oaks Bus Priority System and Hahamongna Watershed Park – Winter Storm Repairs;
(2)       Approve a journal voucher with a net increase of $1,244,726 amending 12 projects in the Fiscal Year 2011 Capital Improvement Program Budget as detailed in Attachment A of the agenda report; and
(3)       Appropriate $125,000 in Capital Public Art Funds to the Rotating Public Art Exhibition Program (Budget Account No. 8114-310-442000-21-98153).
Planning Commission Recommendation:  On September 8, 2010, the Planning Commission found both recommended new projects consistent with the General Plan.  

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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

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10.      PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF AN ICE RINK FACILITY IN THE PAVILION LOCATED AT THE CONVENTION CENTER UNDER PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY (PCOC) MANAGEMENT
Recommendation of City Manager and PCOC Chief Executive Officer:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)       Authorize the City Manager to issue a 10 year 2.5% annual interest bearing loan, not to exceed $1.5 million from City funds to the Pasadena Center Operating Company (PCOC), to be used for the ice rink relocation to the pavilion if the conditional use permit is granted; and
(2)       Recognize and appropriate the expenditure of $1.5 million in PCOC Reserves for the ice rink relocation to the pavilion if the conditional use permit is granted. 

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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

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Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

 

City Council 

11.      APPOINTMENT OF JULIANNE HINES TO THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (Mayor/District 5 Nomination) 

12.      APPOINTMENT OF DONNA CHANEY TO THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (Mayor Nomination) 

First Reading:  None

Second Reading:   

13.      Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING SUBSECTION 13.14.110(C) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS” (Introduced by Councilmember Robinson) 

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14.      STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 30, 2010 THROUGH NOVEMBER 1, 2010
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the six-month strategic objectives for the period of April 30, 2010 through November 1, 2010 (Attachment A of the agenda report) as updated through September 9, 2010. 

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