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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 7, 2011 

Closed Sessions 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 WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6

            Agency Designated Representatives: Mary Ellen Schubel, Arthur Chavez, and Michael J. Beck

            Employee Organization: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 18

 

B.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957

            Title: City Manager

 

 

 

1.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AMAX CONTROL FOR PROVIDING LABOR AND MATERIALS TO            
            RENOVATE THE GLENARM FOUNTAIN
            Recommendation:
            (1)        Find that the proposed project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in accordance with Title 14,
            Chapter 3, Section 15301, Class 1, existing facilities; and
            (2)        Accept the bid dated October 25, 2010, submitted by Amax Control in response to Specifications LD-10-1, for providing labor and
            materials to renovate the Glenarm fountain; reject all other bids received; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract as is required for
            an amount not to exceed $198,000. 

            591k

2.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH TANKO STREETLIGHTING SERVICES FOR THE PURCHASE OF ENERGY EFFICIENT RETROFIT STREET LIGHT LUMINAIRES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $550,000

            Recommendation:

            (1)        Find that the contract is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review in accordance with Article 5, Section 15061, subsection (b), part 3 of the Resources Agency of California, as it will not have a potentially significant effect on the environment and therefore falls under the general rule exemption;

            (2)        Authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase order contract with Tanko Streetlighting Services, for the purchase of energy efficient retrofit street light luminaires for an amount not to exceed $550,000; and

            (3)        Find that the proposed purchase order contract is exempt from competitive bidding, pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, materials, supplies, or services. 

746k

3.         AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER STREET TREE PLAN FOR THE FREEWAY SIDES OF CORSON AND MAPLE STREETS TO ALLOW FOR QUERCUS SPP, OAK SPECIES, IN LIEU OF THE MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA, MAGNOLIA
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that tree planting is categorically exempt under California’s Administrative Code Chapter 14, Title 3, Section 15061(b)(3); and
(2)       Amend the Master Street Tree Plan on Corson Street and Maple Street on the freeway sides, to allow for Quercus spp, Oak Species, in lieu of the Magnolia grandiflora, Magnolia tree.
Recommendation of Urban Forestry Advisory Committee: On November 10, 2010, the Urban Forestry Advisory Committee (UFAC) voted to reject the staff recommendation to amend the Master Street Tree Plan on Corson Street and Maple Street on the freeway sides, which would allow for the planting of the Quercus spp, Oak Species, in lieu of the Magnolia grandiflora, Magnolia tree; and instead supported a recommendation presented by a UFAC member to allow the Podocarpus gracilior, Fern Pine, in lieu of the Magnolia grandiflora, Magnolia tree.  The vote was three to two, with the two dissenting committee members supporting the staff recommendation of Quercus spp, Oak Species.            Recommendation of Design Commission: On April 26, 2010, the Design Commission voted unanimously to support the staff recommendation and UFAC in the choice of the Quercus spp, Oak Species, which includes the following: Quercus agrifolia, Coast Live Oak; Quercus engelmannii, Engelmann Oak; Quercus suber, Cork Oak; Quercus virginiana, Southern Live Oak; and additionally any other Oak species can be planted, such as the Quercus lobata, Valley Oak.  On December 13, 2010, the Design Commission again voted unanimously to support the staff recommendation to amend the Master Street Tree Plan on Corson Street and Maple Street on the freeway sides, to allow for Quercus spp, Oak Species, in lieu of the Magnolia grandiflora, Magnolia tree. 

923k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 178k

4.         RE-ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR THE HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR THE LOWER ARROYO TRAILHEAD PROJECT AT THE PARKER MAYBERRY BRIDGE            Recommendation:  Re-adopt a resolution authorizing an application for the Habitat Conservation Fund Program in the amount of $100,000 for the Lower Arroyo Trailhead project at the Parker Mayberry Bridge. 

537k

MAP 943k

2272k

5.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACTS WITH DELL MARKETING LP FOR THE PURCHASE OF 114 DESKTOP COMPUTERS, AND WITH PIPS TECHNOLOGY FOR THE PURCHASE OF 4 AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS (ALPR) AND A CAMERA UPGRADE TO THE EXISTING ALPR
Recommendation:
(1)       Authorize the issuance of a purchase order contract to Dell Marketing LP, in an amount not to exceed $120,990 for the purchase of 114 new desktop computers.  Competitive bidding is not required, pursuant to City Charter Section 1002 (H), contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, materials, supplies, or services, under Western States Contracting Alliance (WSCA) – B27160;
(2)       Authorize the issuance of a purchase order contract to PIPS Technology, a Federal Signal Company, in an amount not to exceed $122,797 for the purchase of 4 automated license plate readers (ALPR) and a camera upgrade for 1 existing ALPR.  The proposed purchase is exempt from competitive bidding, pursuant to City Charter Section 1002 (H), contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, materials, supplies, or services; and
(3)       Grant the proposed contracts 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. 

940k

City Clerk/Secretary 

6.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

January 24, 2011 (City Council) January 24, 2011 (Community Development Commission)

7.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 11,305	Desery Alvarado	7,565.00
Claim No. 11,306	Richard Wilson	337.00
Claim No. 11,307	Thomas Kearney and Melinda Kearney	Not Stated
Claim No. 11,308	Anne M. Alderson	Not Stated

8.         PUBLIC HEARING SET             

February 28, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – Temporary Suspension of Present Level 1 Water Shortage Plan (PMC 13.10.040) and Temporary Implementation of a Level 4 Water Shortage Plan (PMC 13.10.052) Pursuant to Chapter 13.10 of the Pasadena Municipal Code in Preparation of Planned Shutdown of Imported Water

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee                      

Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

 

9.         RESIGNATION OF STEVE HADERLEIN FROM THE FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM BOARD (City Council Nomination) 

80k

First Reading: 

10.      Conduct first reading of “AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR POLICE TOWING TO A-CAR AUTO”  

631k

Second Reading:  None 

11.      INFORMATION REGARDING CLOSURE OF WASHINGTON POST OFFICE LOCATED AT 1355 NORTH MENTOR AVENUE (To be heard at 7:00 p.m., or thereafter) 

688k

CORRESPONDENCE 2745k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 1391k

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

12.      PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A 150-ROOM EXTENDED-STAY TYPE HOTEL AT 233 NORTH FAIR OAKS AVENUE
Recommendation: This report is provided for information only. 

2866k

13.      CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING (Oral presentation) 

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING