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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
APRIL 11, 2011 

Closed Session 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: Assessor Parcel Numbers 5707-016-022, 5707-016-037, 5707-016-038, 5707-016-039, 5707-016-040, 5707-016-041, 5707-017-024, 5707-017-025, 5707-017-026 and 5707-017-027, the majority of which are identified as 1400 Weirfield Drive, Pasadena, CA
Agency Negotiator: Michael J. Beck
Negotiating Party: Charles Hershson, President, Fidelity Mortgage Lenders, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment 

 1.         AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER WITH SEAGRAVE FIRE APPARATUS LLC FOR THE REPAIR OF ONE TRACTOR
             DRAWN AERIAL TRUCK LADDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $130,000
             Recommendation:
             (1)       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;
             (2)       Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Seagrave Fire Apparatus LLC, in an amount not to exceed $130,000 for the repair of one aerial ladder;
             and
             (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, contracts for labor, materials, supplies, or services available from only one vendor. 

            197k

2.         AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) FOR THE PROPOSITION “A” GROWTH OVER INFLATION FUNDS   
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the execution of the Proposition “A” Growth Over Inflation (GOI) Funds Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities; and
(2)       Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Metro for the Proposition “A” Growth Over Inflation Funds in order to receive funding as a Tier 2 Operator.  This MOU shall be in effect from July 1, 2010 until June 30, 2013. The City is eligible to receive $405,354 for the current fiscal year and similar amounts in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 as determined by Metro.
Recommendation of Transportation Advisory Commission: On March 24, 2011, the Transportation Advisory Commission recommended that the City Council support staff’s recommendation to become a Tier 2 Operator and receive the Proposition “A” GOI Funds from Metro.  

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3.        CONTRACT AWARD TO CHAP, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $182,600
Recommendation:

            (1)        Find that the activity described in the contract with CHAP, Inc., for construction of the Pasadena Radio Project, and as described in the agenda report, was subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review as part of the Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by the Hearing Officer on August 4, 2010, and filed with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s office on August 6, 2010, and that there are no changed circumstances or new information which would trigger additional environmental review; and

            (2)        Accept the bid dated March 18, 2011 submitted by CHAP, Inc., for construction of a public safety facility, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract for an amount not to exceed $182,600. 

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City Clerk/Secretary 

4.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

            October 25, 2010 (Pasadena Public Financing Authority)        

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5.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA 

 6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS SET 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

7.       7.         ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A
           BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AN AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE, AND AN AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBLEASE, AND CERTAIN
           OTHER ACTIONS RELATING THERETO
           Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
           (1)       Approve the direct sale of the 2006 Variable Rate Demand Lease Revenue Bonds (Rose Bowl Refinancing and Improvement Projects) by the
           Pasadena Public Financing Authority to Union Bank at 65% of LIBOR plus 0.75% for a 3-year term; and
           (2)       Adopt a resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an amended and restated lease, an amended and restated sublease, and a bond purchase
           agreement, and certain other actions relating thereto. 

            469k

            BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT PART 1
            BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT PART 2

            AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE

            AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBLEASE PART 1
            AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBLEASE PART 2

8.        8.         ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN
           AMENDED AND RESTATED INDENTURE, AN AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE, AN AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBLEASE AND A BOND
           PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS RELATING THERETO
           Recommendation: It is recommended that the Pasadena Public Financing Authority:
           (1)       Directly sell the 2006 Variable Rate Demand Lease Revenue Bonds (Rose Bowl Refinancing and Improvement Projects) to Union Bank at 65% of
           LIBOR plus 0.75% for a 3-year term; and
           (2)       Adopt a resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of an amended and restated indenture, an amended and restated lease, an amended and
           restated sublease and a bond purchase agreement, and certain other actions relating thereto.

            457k

            AMENDED AND RESTATED BOND INDENTURE PART 1
            AMENDED AND RESTATED BOND INDENTURE PART 2
            AMENDED AND RESTATED BOND INDENTURE PART 3

            AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE

            AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBLEASE PART 1
            AMENDED AND RESTATED SUBLEASE PART 2

            BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT PART 1
            BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT PART 2

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

 9.        PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 1175 LA LOMA ROAD AS A LANDMARK
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15308, Class 8, actions by regulatory agencies for protection of the environment;
(2)       Find that the property at 1175 La Loma Road is significant under Criterion C for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040), because it is a locally significant example of a Mid-Century Modern style house, designed by architect Dennis Smith, and retains a high level of integrity;
(3)       Approve the designation of the property at 1175 La Loma Road as a landmark;
(4)       Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1175 La Loma Road, Pasadena, California (attachment to the agenda report);
(5)       Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1175 La Loma Road, Pasadena, California (attachment to the agenda report); and
(6)       Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On Monday, March 7, 2011, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 1175 La Loma Road as a landmark under Criterion C of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040. 

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ATTACHMENTS A AND B 621k

ATTACHMENT C 3738k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:  None  

 10.      UPDATE ON DEVIL’S GATE DAM BY DIEGO CADENA, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS (Oral presentation) (To be heard at 7:00 p.m., or thereafter) 

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

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)

May 16, 2011