Council Meeting - September 19, 2011

AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 19, 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 LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section
            54956.9(a)
            Name of Case: Ashok Agarwal v. City of Pasadena, et al.
            Case No.: BC453378

B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Agency Designated Representatives: Mary Ellen Schubel and Michael J. Beck
Employee Organizations: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 858; Pasadena Association of Clerical & Technical Employees, Local 777; Pasadena Management Association; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 18; Service Employees International Union, Local 721; International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501; Pasadena Fire Fighters Management Association; Pasadena Fire Fighters Association, Local 809; Pasadena Police Officers Association; Pasadena Police Sergeants Association; Unrepresented Management Top, Middle & Professional Employees; Unrepresented Technical & Administrative Employees; Unrepresented Confidential Clerical Employees, Non-Represented Employees; and Unrepresented Hourly Employees

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)

City Manager/Chief Executive Officer

1. AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WLC ARCHITECTS, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF NEW FIRE STATION NO. 39 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $400,200
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with WLC Architects, Inc., for professional services to design the new Fire Station No. 39 in an amount not to exceed $400,200. Competitive bidding is not required, pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), professional or unique services.

365k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 77k

2. RESPONSE TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT 2010-2011
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to transmit the proposed responses which appear in the body of the agenda report to the Presiding Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, for those portions of the Civil Grand Jury’s Final Report 2010-2011 dealing with the City of Pasadena, in order to comply with the statutory requirements when a Grand Jury Report is issued.

231k

WHOA! THE STATE OF PUBLIC PENSIONS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY REPORT Part 1 2622k
WHOA! THE STATE OF PUBLIC PENSIONS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY REPORT Part 2 2434k
WHOA! THE STATE OF PUBLIC PENSIONS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY REPORT Part 3 2465k
WHOA! THE STATE OF PUBLIC PENSIONS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY REPORT Part 4 6030k
WHOA! THE STATE OF PUBLIC PENSIONS IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY REPORT Part 5 5304k

2. A.    MODIFICATION TO BOUNDARIES OF THE OLD PASADENA ZONING PARKING CREDIT PROGRAM TO INCLUDE DEL MAR GARAGE
Recommendation:
(1)          Find that the modification to the boundaries of the Old Pasadena Zoning Parking Credit Program is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, existing facilities; and
(2)          Adopt a resolution to amend the Old Pasadena Parking Development Subfund Boundary to incorporate the Del Mar Garage into the boundary.

643k

City Council

3. RESIGNATION OF GARY CREWS FROM THE SENIOR COMMISSION (District 2 Nomination)

28k

4. APPOINTMENT OF TIMOTHY LUSHER TO THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY (Hotel Nomination)

5. RESIGNATION OF NAJEEBA SYEED MILLER FROM THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (District 6 Nomination)

39k

City Clerk/Secretary

6. RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA

Claim No. 11,452	Robert Gettinger	$ 692.69
Claim No. 11,453	Philip L. Soto	113.30
Claim No. 11,454	Sam Matossian	Not Stated
Claim No. 11,455	Lt Mustardseed	Not Stated

7. PUBLIC HEARING SET

September 26, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – Joint Public Hearing: Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (2010-2011 Program Year) for Projects Funded from Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Shelter Grant, Home Investment Partnership Act, and Human Services Endowment Fund Programs

OLD BUSINESS: None

REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Economic Development and Technology Committee

Finance Committee

Legislative Policy Committee

Municipal Services Committee

8.         ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT TO LEASE GROUNDWATER TO MEMBERS OF THE RAYMOND BASIN
Recommendation:
(1)          Adopt a resolution that authorizes the General Manager to take any and all actions necessary to lease groundwater rights to members of the Raymond Basin; and
(2)          Find that the action recommended is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, existing facilities, and Section 15307, actions by regulatory agencies for the protection of natural resources.

281k

Public Safety Committee

Reports from Representatives

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:30 P.M.

9. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF PROPOSED WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY AT GRAND AVENUE AND CALIFORNIA BOULEVARD (IE05372C)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to October 17, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

10.       PUBLIC HEARING: Designation of 189 North Marengo Avenue as a Landmark
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(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 multi-family structure at 189 North Marengo Avenue 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 rare, multi-story brick residential structure, whose design is influenced by both the Jacobean and Italian Renaissance revival styles; because its design is a work of the Los Angeles architect Edward B. Rust; and it retains a substantial level of integrity;
(3)          Approve the designation of the property at 189 North Marengo Avenue as a landmark;
(4)          Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 189 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, California;
(5)          Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 189 North Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, California; and
(6)          Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On Monday, June 6, 2011, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 189 North Marengo Avenue as a landmark under Criterion C of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040.

1612k

11.       PUBLIC HEARING: Designation of 530 East Claremont Street as a Landmark
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(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 530 East Claremont Street is significant under Criterion C for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040) because it is a locally significant representation of Arts & Crafts residential architecture and design, is an important representation of the work of J. Cyril Bennett, and retains integrity;
(3)          Approve the designation of the property at 530 East Claremont Street as a landmark;
(4)          Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 530 East Claremont Street, Pasadena, California;
(5)          Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation of 530 East Claremont Street, Pasadena, California; and
(6)          Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On Monday, July 18, 2011, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 530 East Claremont Street as a landmark under Criterion C of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040.

5209k

12.       PUBLIC HEARING: Designation of 875 CaÑon Drive as a Landmark
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(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 875 Cañon Drive is significant under Criterion C for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040) because it is a locally significant representation of Mid-Century Modern residential architecture and design, is an important representation of the work of architects Smith & Williams, and retains integrity;
(3)       Approve the designation of the property at 875 Cañon Drive as a landmark;
(4)       Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 875 Cañon Drive, Pasadena, California;
(5)       Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 875 Cañon Drive, Pasadena, California; and
(6)       Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On Monday, July 18, 2011, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 875 Cañon Drive as a landmark under Criterion C of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040.

7209k

13.       PUBLIC HEARING: Zoning Code Amendment – Time Limits and Extensions on Planning Entitlements            Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)          Adopt an Environmental Determination that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3) of CEQA because the Zoning Code Amendment is an administrative and procedural change pertaining to the time limits, extension and phasing of planning entitlements and will not have any potential for causing significant effect on the environment;
(2)          Approve the required findings for Zoning Code Amendments as contained in the agenda report;
(3)          Approve the proposed Zoning Code Amendments regarding Time Limits and Extensions for Planning Entitlements as described in the agenda report; and
(4)          Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance within 60 days consistent with the provisions set for in the agenda report.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: On August 24, 2011, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the Zoning Code Amendment on Time Limits and Extensions for Planning Entitlements. The staff recommendation evolved as a result of discussions with the Commission, and staff concurs with the Commission on the recommendation included in the agenda report.

527k

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

City Manager

14. APPROVAL OF SOUNDWALL LOCATION AND CONSENT TO PROCEED WITH DESIGN OF SOUNDWALL ON I-210, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. HPLU-5064(058)
Recommendation: Approve the location of a soundwall adjacent to Interstate 210 along Pasadena Avenue north of Orange Grove Boulevard, and consent to proceed with the design of said soundwall on I-210, Federal-Aid Project No. HPLU-5064(058)

1406k

City Council

15. CONSIDERATION OF A CALL FOR REVIEW OF A HEARING OFFICER DECISION TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 5471, TO ALLOW THE SALE OF FULL ALCOHOL (BEER, WINE, AND DISTILLED SPIRITS) IN CONJUNCTION WITH FOOD SERVICE AT AN EXISITING RESTAURANT (CHOZA MOMMA) AT 96 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD (Councilmember Madison)

575k

ORDINANCES

First Reading:

16. CONDUCT FIRST READING OF “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING SECTION 13.04.071, OF THE LIGHT AND POWER RATE ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 13.04, OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, TO EXTEND THE AUTHORITY OF THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT TO IMPLEMENT EXPERIMENTAL ELECTRIC RATES”

300k

Second Reading: None

INFORMATION ITEM

17. GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AND MOBILITY ELEMENTS UPDATE – JUNE COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS
Recommendation: This report is presented for information only.

247k

SURVEY REPORT Part 1 6388k
SURVEY REPORT Part 2 6576k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

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, 2^nd Floor)

October 5, 2011

November 2, 2011

December 7, 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, 2^nd floor)

September 26, 2011

October 10, 2011

October 24, 2011

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)

September 28, 2011

October 26, 2011

November 23, 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, 2^nd Floor)

September 27, 2011

October 11, 2011

October 25, 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)

September 19, 2011 (Cancelled)

October 3, 2011

October 17, 2011