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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 24, 2011 

Closed Session 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 

A.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location:  924 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena
Agency Negotiators:  Michael J. Beck and Steve Mermell
Negotiating Parties:  Daniel Bryant      
Under Negotiation:  Price and terms of payment  

A.        UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF THE GROUND TRANSPORTATION FACILITY AT THE BOB HOPE AIRPORT BY DAN FEGER,
P.E. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOB HOPE AIRPORT AUTHORITY  

 

City Manager/Chief Executive Officer

1.        AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT (LASD)
           FOR SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR NEW YEAR’S ACTIVITIES
           Recommendation:  Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, not to exceed $900,000 with the County of Los Angeles for
           supplemental law enforcement services for New Year’s activities.  The proposed contract is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to
           City Charter Section 1002(H), and Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(A)(3), contracts with other governmental entities. 

            121k

2.        THREE SUBLEASE AGREEMENTS IN OLD PASADENA LOCATED AT 41 SOUTH DE LACEY AVENUE, 65 SOUTH RAYMOND
            AVENUE AND 55 SOUTH RAYMOND AVENUE, RESPECTIVELY
            Recommendation: 
            (1)          Find that the subleasing of 41 South De Lacey Avenue to Spitfire Restaurants, LLC, (doing business as Cheval Blanc Bistro),    
            65 South Raymond Avenue to Norman, Kristine and Robert Lew, (doing business as Sugar Fix Bakery), and 55 South Raymond Avenue
            to Alexander Strubinger, Amara Barroeta and Miriam Alvarez, (doing business as Amara Chocolate & Coffee), are categorically exempt
            from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
           (2)          Authorize the City Manager to execute three separate sublease agreements for Cheval Blanc, Sugar Fix, and Amara,        
           incorporating the terms and conditions generally described in the agenda report, and to execute any other related agreements necessary
           to effectuate these transactions including non-substantial revisions.

            475k

3.        AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
           SERVICES, HEALTHY WAY LA HEALTH CARE INITIATIVE MATCHED PROGRAM
           Recommendation:  Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services
           to participate as a provider in the Healthy Way LA Health Care Initiative Matched Program. 

            137k

City Clerk/Secretary 

4.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 11,478	Southern California Gas Company	$Not Stated
Claim No. 11,479	Russell Winn	187.00
Claim No. 11,480	Stephen J. Turanchik	Not Stated
Claim No. 11,481	State Farm as subrogee for Carlos Carrasco	4,518.82
Claim No. 11,482	Kimmy Lam	Not Stated
Claim No. 11,483	Mercury Insurance as subrogee for Victoria Castillo	2,899.36
Claim No. 11,484	Arby Nahapetian	1,117.79
Claim No. 11,485	AT&T Pacific Bell	648.62

 5.         PUBLIC HEARINGS SET             

November 14, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – Major Change to Approved Project, Playhouse Plaza Commercial Development, 680 East Colorado Boulevard

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

6.         ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE AMENDED AND RESTATED CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND THE PASADENA FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ONE OR MORE CITY OF PASADENA PENSION OBLIGATION DEBENTURES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THE LESSER OF (I) $50 MILLION OR (II) THE AMOUNT REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE A FUNDING LEVEL FOR THE CITY OF PASADENA FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF 85%, AND THE ISSUANCE OF ONE OR MORE SERIES, OR SUBSERIES, OF CITY OF PASADENA PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS, APPROVING THE FORM OF, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF, A TRUST AGREEMENT, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT, AND APPROVING THE FORM OF, AND AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF, A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN MATTERS RELATING THERETO
Recommendation:
(1)        Authorize the City Manager to enter into an amended and restated contribution agreement between the City and the Fire and Police Retirement System (FPRS) which:
         (a)      Removes references to other pension systems operating under the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937; and
         (b)      Provides for investment return and inflation rate assumptions for the Fire and Police Retirement System to be set by the 
         FPRS, not less than annually, based on analysis performed by the System’s Actuary and after seeking input from the City and the
         System’s professional investment consultant.
(2)          Adopt a resolution approving the Amended and Restated Contribution Agreement between the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Fire and Police Retirement System and authorizing the issuance of one or more City of Pasadena Pension Obligation Debentures in an amount not to exceed $50 million and the issuance of one or more series or subseries of the City of Pasadena Pension Obligation Bonds (POB’s), to refund the debentures, approving the form of, and authorizing the execution of a Trust Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement and Continuing Disclosure Agreement and approving the form of and authorizing the distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement and authorizing certain matters relating thereto; and
(3)          Authorize the City Manager and/or the Director of Finance to initiate a validation action with respect to the bonds if determined to be appropriate or required by bond counsel, in consultation with the City Attorney. 

708k

AMENDED AND RESTATED AGREEMENT 771k

TAXABLE PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS PART 1 2068k
TAXABLE PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS PART 21786k
TAXABLE PENSION OBLIGATION BONDS PART 3 1875k

CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT 780k

BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT 1522k

TRUST AGREEMENT PART 1 2476k
TRUST AGREEMENT PART 2 2723k
TRUST AGREEMENT PART 3 2179k
TRUST AGREEMENT PART 4 2027k

AGENDA REPORT OF MARCH 28, 2011 1180k

TASK FORCE REPORT 803k

TASK FORCE REPORT EXHIBITS 1 AND 2 1431k

TASK FORCE REPORT EXHIBITS 3 THRU 5 1100k

TASK FORCE REPORT EXHIBIT 6 8724k

CORRESPONDENCE 76k

7.         ESCHEAT POLICY FOR UNCLAIMED MONEY
            Recommendation:  Adopt the recommended City of Pasadena Escheat Policy for Unclaimed Money and authorize the Director
            of Finance to transfer all unclaimed property, after proper notice, to the General Fund. 

            523k

Legislative Policy Committee 

8.         STAFF REVIEW OF COMMISSION-REQUESTED AMENDMENTS TO “RULES AND REGULATIONS” FOR TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
Recommendation:  Adopt the proposed amendments to “Rules and Regulations” for the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC), as set forth in Attachment A of the agenda report and direct the City Attorney’s Office to draft an ordinance modifying the corresponding sections of the Pasadena Municipal Code, regarding TAC purpose, qualifications and the term of the TAC appointee to the Design Commission, to make them consistent with the TAC Rules and Regulations.
Recommendation of Transportation Advisory Commission:  The Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) reviewed the proposed amendments to the Commission’s Rules and Regulations at its regular meetings of October 28, 2010, and January 27, 2011. The proposed amendments were approved by the seven members who were in attendance at the January 27, 2011 meeting and are set forth in Attachment B of the agenda report.  Minor modifications, primarily for clarification and consistency with City Council practice, were made and incorporated into Attachment A of the agenda report, which has not been sent back to the TAC for further review.  

249k

ATTACHMENTS A & B 185k

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

 9.        PUBLIC HEARING:  Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Public Hearing, Approval of Membership Agreement with the California Municipal Finance Authority, and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Issuance of $27,900,000 of California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Obligations for the Benefit of Maranatha High School
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)          Conduct a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act public hearing; and
(2)          Adopt a resolution approving, authorizing and directing execution of a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement relating to the California Municipal Finance Authority (the CMFA) and approving the issuance of revenue bonds or execution of a loan transaction by the CMFA for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, construction and improvement of certain facilities for the benefit of Maranatha High School (the Borrower).  

1226k

10.       PUBLIC HEARING:  Submission of substantial amendment to 2008-2009 annual action plan to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to Reallocate Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) Funds
Recommendation:  Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to:
(1)      Submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a Substantial Amendment to the 2008-2009 Annual Action Plan to reallocate $30,000 from Rapid Re-Housing to Homeless Prevention;
(2)      Increase appropriations in Account No.235-684325-66-50983 (Homeless Prevention Program) in the amount of $30,000 and decrease appropriations in Account No. 235-684325-66-50984(Rapid Re-Housing Program) in the amount of $30,000; and
(3)      Execute, and the City Clerk to attest, all related documents, agreements and amendments.   
Recommendation of Human Services Commission:  The Human Services Commission, at its regular meeting on October 13, 2011, unanimously endorsed the staff recommendation.   

173k

City Manager 

11.      CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO COMMERCIAL PARKING CAPS AROUND THE SIERRA MADRE VILLA GOLD LINE STATION
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council approve option no. 1 outlined in the agenda report directing staff to initiate a citywide study of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) regulations upon adoption by the City Council of a General Plan Concept Plan and updated principles and polices.  

518k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 348k

First Reading:   

12.      Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA CREATING CHAPTER 8.65 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE  THE USE OF PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAGS AND RECYCLABLE PAPER BAGS AND PROMOTE THE USE OF REUSABLE BAGS” 

453k

Second Reading:  None