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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 a
nd 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 a
nd 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

 

 

 

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)
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)

August 3, 2011 (To be cancelled)
September 7, 2011
October 5, 2011

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)

COMMISSION VACANCIES