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 PASADENA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
DECEMBER 10, 2012 

Closed Session 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 7:00 P.M.
SR-710 Discussion 7:30 P.M.  

SPECIAL MEETING LOCATION:
Pasadena Convention Center
Ballroom Building, Ballroom E-H
300 East Green Street, Pasadena 

Live Online Video Feed Available from these Websites:
www.cityofpasadena.net and www.pasadenamedia.org  

Teleconference Location:
Westin Convention Center
1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 

Note to Public:   Public Comment: Public comment is limited to items on this special meeting agenda. An opportunity for public comment on items on the agenda will be          
provided when the items are discussed.                             

 Parking: Parking validation will be available for those utilizing the Pasadena Convention Center Garage (please bring your parking ticket to the meeting   
 location in the Center to be validated). Two entrances: Marengo Avenue to the west and Euclid Avenue to the east between Green and Cordova.  

A.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to subdivision (c) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (one potential case)  

B.        POTENTIAL THREATS TO SECURITY OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS OR FACILITIES pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Consultation with: Pasadena Police Department  

 

1.         CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL CITY OF PASADENA POSITION RELATED TO SR710 EXTENSION ALTERNATIVES BEING CONSIDERED BY LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO)
Recommendation: 
(1)          Find that the following proposed actions are exempt from review, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3);
(2)          Consider the potential impacts of SR710 alternatives, limitations imposed by Measure A, and whether the City should adopt a formal position in support of either of the following as the City’s preferred alternative:
               A.           Bus Rapid Transit line connecting from Alhambra to Pasadena generally along Fair Oaks Avenue, Colorado Boulevard, Hill/Lake Avenue and California Boulevard, provided realignment that resolves issues identified in Attachment A to the agenda report
               B.        Light Rail Transit (LRT) line connecting from Alhambra to Pasadena in an underground route generally along Fair Oaks Avenue with an underground terminus near Fillmore Street/Arroyo Parkway without the proposed maintenance yard on South Fair Oaks Avenue in Pasadena;
(3)       Authorize the Mayor to send a letter to the Metro Board of Directors advising of the City’s preferred alternative and concerns for adequate resolution of the issues listed in Attachment A to the agenda report; and
(4)       Direct staff to represent Pasadena as a Participating Agency for the SR710 EIS, continue to represent Pasadena on the Technical Advisory Committee for the SR710 EIR, and return to City Council with further recommendations as information becomes available. 

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CORRESPONDENCE Part 1 1383k
CORRESPONDENCE Part 2 1231k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE Part 1 2814k (Posted 12-10-12 @ 12:03 p.m.)
CORRESPONDENCE Part 2 2388k
CORRESPONDENCE Part 3 1253k (Posted 12-10-12 @ 12:45 p.m.)
CORRESPONDENCE Part 4 321k (Posted 12-10-12 @ 3:42 p.m.)
CORRESPONDENCE Part 5 399k (Received during and after council meeting) Posted on 12-11-12 @ 3:09 p.m.)

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

City Manager/Executive Director 

2.         ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ELECTING TO RECEIVE TAX INCREMENT FROM FORMER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution electing to receive a share of statutory pass-through payments, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 33607.5 and 33607.7. 

208k

3.         RECOGNIZE AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FOR FIREFIGHTER SURVIVAL TRAINING IN THE AMOUNT OF $83,416 TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT’S FISCAL YEAR 2013 OPERATING BUDGET
Recommendation: Recognize and appropriate $83,416 from the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to the Fire Department’s Fiscal Year 2013 Operating Budget for the purpose of conducting a Train-the-Trainer course for Firefighter Survival.   

117k       

4.         RECOGNIZE AND APPROPRIATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $210,000 TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013 OPERATING BUDGET GRANT FUND
Recommendation: Approve a journal voucher recognizing $210,000 from the 2011 Sub-Grantee Homeland Security Grant Program and appropriate these funds to the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Police Department Operating Budget grant fund. 

98k

City Council 

5.         APPOINTMENT OF JACQUE ROBINSON TO THE BURBANK-GLENDALE-PASADENA AIRPORT AUTHORITY (City of Pasadena Nomination) 

City Clerk/Secretary 

6.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

October 29, 2012 (City Council) October 29, 2012 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community                                     Development Commission)

7.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA

Claim No. 11,815	Kevin Pollard	$        600.00
Claim No. 11,816	Shauna Gorham Bigby	1,477.57
Claim No. 11,817	Ceferina S. Vita	3,500.00
Claim No. 11,818	Alfred W. Hutchings, Jr.	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,819	Southern California Gas Company	3,080.84
Claim No. 11,820	Paul Anthony Stabile	Not stated
Claim No. 11,821	Martha Alicia Saras	Not Stated

8.         PUBLIC HEARINGS SET

January 14, 2013, 7:00 p.m. – Approval of a Substantial Amendment to the 2012-2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan to Allow for the Reprogramming of Funds  January 14, 2013, 7:00 p.m. – Appeal of Decision of Historic Preservation Commission Regarding Application for Designation of a Landmark Designation at 552 Eldora Road

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

 

 City Manager 

City Council 

First Reading: None 

Second Reading: None 

 

 

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)

January 2, 2013 (To be cancelled)

February 6, 2013

March 6, 2013

FINANCE COMMITTEE (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 Chamber, 2^nd floor)

December 10, 2012

December 24, 2012 (To be cancelled)

January 14, 2013

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)

December 18, 2012 (Special meeting to commence at 3:00 p.m.)

December 26, 2012 (To be cancelled)

January 23, 2013

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 Chamber, 2^nd Floor)

December 11, 2012

December 25, 2012 (To be cancelled)

January 8, 2013

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 (Council Chamber, 2^nd Floor)

December 17, 2012 (To be cancelled)

January 7, 2013

January 21, 2013 (To be cancelled)

 

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

 

December 17, 2012

December 24, 2012 (To be cancelled)

December 31, 2012 (To be cancelled)

January 7, 2013

January 14, 2013

January 21, 2013 (To be cancelled)

January 24, 2013 Mayor’s State of the City Address, 6:30 p.m., Caltech Campus, Ramo Auditorium

January 28, 2013

February 4, 2013

February 11, 2013

February 18, 2013 (To be cancelled)

February 25, 2013

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:

December 17, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – Designation of 500 South El Molino Avenue as a Landmark

December 17, 2012, 7:30 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: Tax and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) and California Code Section 6586.5 Hearing to Consider Approval of Rose Bowl Stadium Improvements Financing and Authorization of Lease Revenue Bonds by the Pasadena Public Financing Authority to Finance and Refinance such Improvements Located at 1001 Rose Bowl Drive and Adoption of a Resolution of the City of Pasadena Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Continuing Covenant Agreement and a First Amendment to Amended and Restated Sublease, Approving a Form of a Bond Indenture and a First Supplemental Bond Indenture in Connection with the Issuance of Pasadena Public Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds (Rose Bowl Renovation Project), Series 2012A (Tax Exempt) and Series 2012B (Taxable), and Authorizing Certain Other Actions Relating Thereto

January 14, 2013, 7:00 p.m. – Approval of a Substantial Amendment to the 2012-2013 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan to Allow for the Reprogramming of Funds

January 14, 2013, 7:00 p.m. – Appeal of Decision of Historic Preservation Commission Regarding Application for Designation of a Landmark Designation at 552 Eldora Road

                                                                                                                    COMMISSION VACANCIES 73k