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     MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Pasadena is dedicated to delivering exemplary municipal services,
responsive to our entire community and consistent
with our history, culture and unique character.
 

 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011 

Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearing 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:  Unrepresented Management Top, Middle & Professional Employees
 

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 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.:  Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 453378 

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.         AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN OPTION TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF PASADENA AT 733 NORTH FAIR OAKS AVENUE TO EVERGREEN DEVCO, INC.
Recommendation
:  
(1)
          Authorize the City Manager to execute an Option to Purchase Agreement incorporating the terms and conditions generally described in the agenda report with Evergreen Devco, Inc.,(Evergreen); and
(2)
          Adopt a resolution approving the key terms and conditions for the following: (a) Option to Purchase Agreement (Option), and (b) Purchase and Sale Agreement, by and between the City of Pasadena as Seller, and Evergreen as Buyer for the City’s conveyance of real property located at 733 North Fair Oaks Avenue.

919k

2.         PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (PCDC) PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF THE INITIAL RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE
Recommendation
:  It is recommended that the Pasadena Community Development Commission take the following actions:
(1)
          Adopt a resolution approving the preliminary draft of the initial recognized obligation payment schedule (the Preliminary Draft IROPS) pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 34169(h); and
(2)
          Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to make such payments on behalf of the PCDC utilizing available PCDC revenues, including, but not limited to, newly received tax increment proceeds. 

252k

3.         ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF AGREEMENT NO. 18,934 WITH MODERN PARKING, INC., FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE HOLLY STREET, DEL MAR, PASEO SUBTERRANEAN, LOS ROBLES, AND MARENGO GARAGES
Recommendation
:

(1)
         Find that the extension of Contract No. 18,934 with Modern Parking, Inc., (MPI) 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 extend Contract No. 18,934 with MPI for the management of the Holly Street, Del Mar, Paseo Subterranean, Los Robles, and Marengo garages to September 30, 2012.  

193k

4.         FINANCE COMMITTEE: JOINT ACTION:  2011-2012 INVESTMENT POLICY
Recommendation
:  It is recommended that the City Council and the Pasadena Community Development Commission adopt the City Treasurer’s Statement of Investment Policy and Investment Strategy for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. 

962k

5.         FINANCE COMMITTEE: QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT, QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2011
Recommendation
:  This report is for information purposes only. 

264k


QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT Part 1 1109k
 
QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT Part 2 737k

6.         FINANCE COMMITTEE: APPROVAL OF A JOURNAL VOUCHER AMENDING PROJECTS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2012 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
Recommendation
:  Approve a journal voucher with a net increase of $2,302,954  amending 19 projects in the Fiscal Year 2012 Capital Improvement Program Budget as detailed in the Fiscal Impact section of the agenda report. 

410k

7.         FINANCE COMMITTEE: RECOGNITION AND APPROPRIATION OF STATE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) GRANT REVENUES TO CONDUCT DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS
Recommendation
:  Amend the Police Department’s fiscal year 2012 operating budget by recognizing $280,000 in grant funds awarded by the California Office of Traffic Safety to Account No. 6497-101-402200-91153 and appropriate the funds as follows:  $264,398 to Account No. 8011-101-402200-91153 Overtime Pay; $2,602 to Account No. 8101-101-402200-91153 Materials and Supplies; $9,000 to Account No. 8114-101-402200 Other Contract Services; and $4,000 to Account No. 8127-101-402200-91153 Conferences and Meetings.  

137k

City Council 

8.         REAPPOINTMENT OF VICTOR GORDO TO THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY (City Council Nomination) 

City Clerk/Secretary 

9.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

September 12, 2011 (City Council)
September 12, 2011 (Community Development Commission)

10.      RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 11,456

Anthony Festa and Peter Abruzzese, Jr.

$Not Stated

Claim No. 11,457

Rita K. Davis

6,912.00 

Claim No. 11,458

Janaye Howard

25,000.00+

Claim No. 11,459

Juan M. Avina

Not Stated

Claim No. 11,460

Julie Blackshaw

19,861.83

Claim No. 11,461

Patrick Brooks

25,000.00+

Claim No. 11,462

Jamaul Harvey

25,000.00+

11.      PUBLIC HEARINGS SET             

October 17, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – Designation of 1125 Mesita Road as a Landmark 

October 17, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – Designation of 1232 North Los Robles Avenue as a Landmark 

October 17, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – Designation of 1621 North Los Robles Avenue as a Landmark 

October 17, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – Designation of 901 South San Rafael Avenue  as a Landmark

 

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 HEARING:  7:30 P.M.    

12.       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
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council/Community Development Commission, following the public hearing, approve the submission, to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2010-2011 Program Year for projects funded under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), the HOME Investment Partnership Act, and the Human Services Endowment Fund (HSEF) programs.  

203k


DRAFT CAPER REPORT 2010-2011 9294k

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

City Council 

13.       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)   

576k

ORDINANCES                     

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:   

14.      ADOPT “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”  (Introduced by Councilmember McAustin

193k

INFORMATION ITEMS:  None

 

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)

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, 2nd 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, 2nd 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)

October 3, 2011

October 17, 2011

November 7, 2011
 

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

 

October 3, 2011

October 10, 2011 (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)

December 5, 2011

December 12, 2011

December 19, 2011 (To be cancelled)

December 26, 2011 (To be cancelled)

January 2, 2012 (To be cancelled)

January 9, 2012

January 16, 2012 (To be cancelled)

January 23, 2012

January 30, 2012

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:

October 3, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – Prohibition of Single-Use Plastic Carryout Bags

October 17, 2011, 7:30 p.m. Continued Public Hearing: Appeal of Proposed Wireless Telecommunications Facility at Grand Avenue and California Boulevard (IE05372C)

October 17, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – Designation of 1125 Mesita Road as a Landmark

October 17, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – Designation of 1232 North Los Robles Avenue as a Landmark

October 17, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – Designation of 1621 North Los Robles Avenue as a Landmark

October 17, 2011, 7:30 p.m. – Designation of 901 South San Rafael Avenue as a Landmark


                                                                                                       COMMISSION VACANCIES 87k