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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION &
PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
JULY 25, 2011
Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearings 7:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
CLOSED SESSIONS - 5:30 P.M.
(To be heard at 5:30 p.m.,
and/or at the conclusion of the meeting)
A.
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Mary Ellen Schubel and
Michael J. Beck
Employee
Organization: Pasadena Association of Clerical and Technical
Employees/Laborers International Union of North
America, Local 777
B.
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Mary Ellen Schubel and
Michael J. Beck
Employee
Organization: Pasadena Fire Fighters Association (PFFA)
C.
CITY COUNCIL
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8
Property: 1577 North Fair Oaks Avenue and 25 West Howard
Street, Pasadena
Agency Negotiators: Michael J. Beck and Steve Mermell
Negotiating Parties: William Turner, Jr.
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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.
ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PASADENA AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR STATE-FUNDED TRANSIT
PROJECTS
Recommendation:
(1)
Find that the approval of the Master Agreement is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and
(2)
Adopt a resolution approving Master Agreement 64A0056A01 between the
City of Pasadena and the State of California, acting through the
California Department of Transportation, for State transportation
projects. The Master Agreement has a term of ten years.
170K
2.
AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 19,572 WITH SCOTT FAZEKAS &
ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR AS NEEDED SPECIALTY BUILDING, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING
AND ELECTRICAL PLAN CHECK SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR|
Recommendation:
Authorize a one-year extension to Contract No. 19,572 with Scott Fazekas
and Associates, Inc., for as needed specialty building, mechanical,
plumbing and electrical plan check services in an amount not to exceed
$100,000.
249K
3.
TERMINATION
OF CURRENT CONTRACT WITH ATKINS NORTH AMERICA, INC., (FORMERLY PBS & J)
AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH THE PLANNING CENTER/DCE TO
PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE UPDATE OF THE GENERAL
PLAN LAND USE AND MOBILITY ELEMENTS FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$231,871
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to terminate the contract with Atkins North
America, Inc., consistent with Section 8.18, termination for convenience
(without cause), of the current contract No. 20,498, and authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with The Planning Center/DCE for
professional consulting services to support the completion of the
General Plan Land Use and Mobility Elements, for a not to exceed amount
of $231,871.
138K
4.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH OCEAN BLUE ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES, INC., FOR PROVIDING HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY
RESPONSE SERVICES FOR BROADWAY, GLENARM, AND AZUSA POWER PLANTS
Recommendation:
(1)
Find that the
authorization to enter into a contract with Ocean Blue Environmental
Services, Inc., is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15301, Class 1(b),
existing facilities;
(2)
Authorize the
City Manager to enter into a contract with Ocean Blue Environmental
Services, Inc., for providing Hazardous Waste Management and Emergency
Response Services for Broadway, Glenarm, and Azusa Power Plants for an
amount not to exceed $250,000 for a period of five years, with two
optional one-year extensions for not to exceed $50,000 each, subject to
the approval of the City Manager; and
(3)
Find that the
proposed contract is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City
Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services.
229K
5.
ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT “PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER” STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN AND
DECLARING JULY 2011 AS PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution to support the “Parks Make Life Better” campaign
presented by the California Parks and Recreation Society and declare
July 2011 as “Parks and Recreation Month”.
206K
ATTACHMENT A 75K
RESOLUTION 82K
6.
MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING FOR SUB-REGIONAL PARATRANSIT SERVICES WITH LOS ANGELES
COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
Recommendation:
(1)
Find that the
City’s continued participation in the sub-regional paratransit service
program 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 execute a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with the
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for
continued participation in the Proposition A Discretionary Incentive
Grant Program for Sub-Regional Paratransit Services.
115K
City Clerk/Secretary
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 28, 2011 (City Council) March 28, 2011 (Community Development Commission) March 30, 2011 (City Council) April 4, 2011 (City Council) April 4, 2011 (Community Development Commission) April 11, 2011 (City Council) April 11, 2011 (Community Development Commission) April 11, 2011 (Pasadena Public Financing Authority) April 18, 2011 (City Council) April 18, 2011 (Community Development Commission) April 25, 2011 (City Council) April 25, 2011 (Community Development Commission) |
8. RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA
Claim No. 11,395 |
Manuel Vaca Torres |
$ 6,796.00 |
Claim No. 11,396 |
Suzanne Fernandez |
Not Stated |
Claim No. 11,397 |
Timothy Michael Milas |
300.00 |
Claim No. 11,398 |
Mercury Insurance as Subrogee for Jhunalyn P. Nolasco |
Not Stated |
Claim No. 11,399 |
Dishaun B. Aboulatifa |
25,000.00+ |
Claim No. 11,400 |
Corina Valenzuela |
25,000.00+ |
Claim No. 11,401 |
Rosa Cardenas |
25,000.00+ |
Claim No. 11,402 |
Southern California Gas Company |
Not Stated |
Claim No. 11,403 |
Coulter, Vernoff and Pearson Law Offices: Wallace Vernoff |
450.00 |
Claim No. 11,404 |
Fong Szeto |
8,099.11 |
Claim No. 11,405 |
Ely Tango |
6,937.39 |
Claim No. 11,406 |
Daniel Magallon |
25,000.00+ |
Claim No. 11,407 |
Nuh K. Kimbwala |
25,000.00+ |
Claim No. 11,408 |
Raquel Garcia |
Unknown |
Claim No. 11,409 |
Raymond Joubran |
Not stated |
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OLD BUSINESS: None
REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Economic Development and Technology
Committee
Finance Committee
Legislative Policy Committee
Municipal Services Committee
Public Safety Committee
Reports from Representatives
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:30 P.M.
9.
PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF THE 2011 ANNUAL CITY OF
PASADENA SELF CERTIFICATION REPORT IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND THE 2011 LOCAL DEVELOPMENT
REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089
Recommendation:
(1)
Find that the
following proposed actions are exempt from review pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3);
(2)
Adopt a
resolution finding the City in conformance with the Congestion
Management Program (CMP) for the County of Los Angeles;
(3)
Adopt the 2011
Local Development Report in accordance with California Government Code
Section 65089 (Attachment A of the agenda report); and
(4)
Direct staff to
file the CMP and Local Development Report with the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Authority (Metro).
466K
10.
PUBLIC HEARING: CALL FOR REVIEW OF A CODE ENFORCEMENT
COMMISSION DECISION TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING MODIFICATION OF THE
BUSINESS OPERATING CONDITIONS FOR SUPER LIQUOR LOCATED AT 125 EAST
ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City
Council:
(1)
Conduct a
public hearing; and
(2)
Following the
public hearing, approve applicant’s request for modification of
Condition No. 3 and Condition No. 19, disapprove applicant’s request for
modification of Condition No’s. 9, 10, and 18, maintain unchanged
Condition No’s 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17, and
modify Condition No. 20.
274K
ATTACHMENT A_
PART I 1415K
ATTACHMENT
A_ PART II 1677K
ATTACHMENT
A_PART III 1053K
ATTACHMENT B 140K
ATTACHMENT C 627K
ATTACHMENT
D_PART I 1713K
ATTACHMENT D_PART
II 2190K
ATTACHMENT E
204K
CORRESPONDENCE
_PART I 5643K
CORRESPONDENCE_PART
II 2190K
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
City Council
11.
APPOINTMENT OF ALLEN SHAY TO THE NORTHWEST COMMISSION (District 4
Nomination)
12. APPOINTMENT OF LOUISA NELSON TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2011 (Mayor Nomination /District 7)
13. ACKNOWLEDGE THE VACANCY CREATED ON THE ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY COMMISSION DUE TO THE DEATH OF ALMA DILLARD (District 4 Nomination)
ORDINANCES
First Reading:
14.
Conduct first reading of
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA amending various provisions of Title 17 (the Zoning Code) to
REGULATe NEW CONSTRUCTION OF NON-RESIDENTIAL buildings greater than
75,000 SQUARE FEET and CERTAIN mixed-use projects and to require a
conditional use permit for CERTAIN new construction PROJECTS greater
than 75,000 square feet in the South Fair Oaks Specific Plan Overlay
District”
482K
15.
Conduct first reading of
“AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA amendING various provisions of
Title 17 (the Zoning Code) to revise the development standards for the
Lower Hastings Ranch Neighborhood overlay district and to establish
building silhouette requirements”
349K
Second Reading: None
INFORMATION ITEM:
16.
WORKSHOP ON CITY COUNCIL REDISTRICTING: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS
AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City
Council, as part of a workshop, receive information regarding the
administrative process and legal framework on redistricting.
403K
ATTACHMENT A - SCHEDULE AND TIMELINE 68K
ATTACHMENT B -
CURRENT DISTRICT MAP 206K
ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
(Chair Victor Gordo, Steve Madison, Gene Masuda, Jacque Robinson)FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Chris Holden, Victor
Gordo, Margaret McAustin, Terry Tornek)
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)
July 25, 2011
August 8, 2011
August 22, 2011 (To be cancelled)
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Bill
Bogaard, Steve Madison, Jacque Robinson)
Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100
N. Garfield Avenue, Room S039 (Fair Oaks Conference Room, Basement)
July 27, 2011 (To be cancelled)
August 24, 2011
September 28, 2011
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)
July 26, 2011
August 9, 2011
August 23, 2011
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Madison,
Gene Masuda, Margaret McAustin, Jacque Robinson)
Meets the first and third Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Pasadena City Hall,
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S038 (City Hall Grand
Conference Room, Basement)
August 1, 2011 (To be cancelled)
August 15, 2011 (To be cancelled)
September 5, 2011 (To be cancelled)
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
August 1, 2011
August 8, 2011
August 15, 2011
August 22, 2011 (To be cancelled)
August 29, 2011 (To be cancelled)
September 5, 2011 (To be cancelled)
September 12, 2011
September 19, 2011
September 26, 2011
October 3, 2011
October 10 (To be cancelled)
October 17, 2011
October 24, 2011
October 31, 2011 (To be cancelled)
November 7, 2011
November 14, 2011
November 21, 2011
November 28, 2011 (To be cancelled)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
August 8, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – Continued Public Hearing: Appeal of Proposed Wireless Telecommunications Facility at Grand Avenue and California Boulevard (IE05372C)