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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JULY 9, 2012 

Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
 

            A.         CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
             Agency Designated Representatives: Julie Gutierrez and Michael J. Beck
             Employee Organizations: Unrepresented Management Top, Middle and Professional Employees; Technical and Administrative; Confidential-
             Clerical; Non-Represented; Hourly; American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 858; International
             Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 18; International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 501; Pasadena Management
             Association (PMA); Pasadena Fire Fighters Association (PFFA) Local 809; Pasadena Firefighters Management Association (PFMA); Pasadena
             Police Officers Association (PPOA); Pasadena Police Sergeants Association (PPSA); Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721

B.        CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 
            CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
            Property Location: 155 East Green Street, 300 East Colorado Boulevard, and 400 East Green Street
            Agency Negotiators: Michael J. Beck and Steve Mermell
            Negotiating Parties: James Farrell
            Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.         AWARD OF A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT TO LIFE-ASSIST, INC., FOR THE PROVISION OF MISCELLANEOUS MEDICAL SUPPLIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $450,000
Recommendation:
(1)       Accept the bid dated May 29, 2012 submitted by Life-Assist, Inc., in response to specifications for the provision of miscellaneous medical supplies;            (2)       Reject all other bids received;
(3)       Authorize the issuance of a purchase order contract to Life-Assist, Inc., for a period of three years or until an amount of $450,000 is expended, whichever occurs first; and
(4)       Authorize the City Manager to extend the purchase order contract up to two additional one-year periods not to exceed $150,000 per year, provided all other terms and conditions remain unchanged. 

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2.         COMMENT TO STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER ON THE NOMINATION OF THE MARKHAM PLACE HISTORIC DISTRICT FOR LISTING IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the transmittal of a letter (Attachment B to the agenda report) from the Mayor to the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) in support of the nomination of the Markham Place Historic District for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On Monday,
July 2, 2012, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve staff’s recommendation.  

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ATTACHMENTS A & B 235k

ATTACHMENT C Part 1 2302k
ATTACHMENT C Part 2 1806k

3.         PASADENA HERITAGE LICENSE AGREEMENT RENEWAL FOR THE BIENNIAL CELEBRATION ON THE BRIDGE
Recommendation: 
(1)          Find that the Pasadena Heritage Biennial Celebration on the Bridge is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15323, normal operations for public gatherings;
(2)          Authorize the City Manager to enter into a license agreement with Pasadena Heritage according to the business points set forth in the body of the agenda report; and
(3)          Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. 

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4.         FINANCE COMMITTEE: ADOPTION OF GANN APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013

Recommendation:  

(1)          Revise the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2012 from $211,354,601 to $222,285,311;

(2)          Adopt a resolution that:
(a)          Selects the California per capita income and the population increase for the City of Pasadena as the indices to be used in calculating the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2013;
(b)          Establishes the appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2013 at $231,420,123; and
(c)          Establishes appropriations subject to the limit for Fiscal Year 2013 at $83,405,253. 

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City Council 

5.         REAPPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL HURLEY TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination) 

6.         REAPPOINTMENT OF RHEA ROBERTS TO THE OLD PASADENA PARKING METER ZONE ADVISORY COMMISSION (Mayor Nomination/District 6) 

7.         APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM R. FRANCIS TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination) 

8.         APPOINTMENT OF RICA DUFF TO THE SENIOR COMMISSION (Mayor Nomination/District 7) 

9.         RESIGNATION OF BARBARA REEVES NEAL FROM THE CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION (District 7 Nomination)  

10.     RESIGNATION OF THELMA JOHNSON FROM THE ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination) 

11.     RESIGNATION OF VINCE FARHAT FROM THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (Mayor Nomination/District 6) 

City Clerk/Secretary 

12.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

June 11, 2012 (City Council) June 11, 2012 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community                  Development Commission) June 18, 2012 (City Council) June 18, 2012 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community                 Development Commission) June 25, 2012 (City Council) June 25, 2012 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community                 Development Commission) July 2, 2012 (City Council) July 2, 2012 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community              Development Commission)

13.      RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA   

Claim No. 11,687	Geselle L. Bailey	$  2,000.00
Claim No. 11,688	Levi Daniel	717.16
Claim No. 11,689	Michael A. Ortega Gomez	283.00
Claim No. 11,690	Karl Roydell Watson	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,691	Heather Lanza	365.00
Claim No. 11,692	Paul Sherman	115.00
Claim No. 11,693	Lindsay Gordon	324.95
Claim No. 11,694	Margaret Bond	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,695	Marine Shale Processors Site PRP Group	10,000.00
Claim No. 11,696	Clarence Wong	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,697	Kevin Shaw	362.00
Claim No. 11,698	Roberta Scott	8,308.60
Claim No. 11,699	Michael J. Buell	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,700	Carmine Sabatella	949.24
Claim No. 11,701	Marilyn E. Commodore	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,702	Edward Damas	Not stated
Claim No. 11,703	Diana Payne	456.28
Claim No. 11,704	Mueller Industries, Inc., and Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.	25,000.00+

14.      PUBLIC HEARINGS SET             

July 16, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – Appeal of Arts and Culture Commission Decision Regarding Final Public Art Plan for 680 East Colorado Boulevard (IDS)  July 23, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – Adoption of the 2012 Annual City of Pasadena Self Certification Report in Conformance with the Congestion Management  Program for Los Angeles County and the 2012 Local Development Report in accordance with Government Code Section 65089

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

15.       AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF GLENDALE ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING AND THE IMPLEMENTATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ARROYO VERDUGO COMMUTE MANAGER PROGRAM
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), general rule;
(2)          Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements with the City of Glendale associated with the receipt of grant funding and the implementation and management of the program; and
(3)          Approve a journal voucher amending the Fiscal Year 2013 Operating Budget by recognizing and appropriating $25,000 from the Air Quality Improvement Fund 216 unencumbered fund balance to budget account No. 8114-209-774513. 

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Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

16.      ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES TO CONDUCT TRANSACTIONS AND SUBMIT REPORTS RELATED TO THE GREENHOUSE GAS CAP-AND-TRADE PROGRAM PURSUANT TO ASSEMBLY BILL 32
Recommendation: 
(1)          Find that the proposed resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3), general rule; and
(2)         Adopt a resolution to:
(a)          Designate the General Manager of the Water and Power Department (PWP) as the “Designated Representative”  to submit  required reports and the “Authorized Account Representative” to conduct transactions related to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Cap-and-Trade Program established by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), pursuant to Assembly Bill 32, the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32); and
(b)          Designate the PWP Assistant General Manager as the “Alternate Designated Representative” and the “Alternate Authorized Account Representative.”
Recommendation of Municipal Services Committee: On June 12, 2012, the Municipal Services Committee recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution. 

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Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

17.      PUBLIC HEARING: LEVY OF ASSESSMENT AGAINST HOTEL AND MOTEL BUSINESSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 IN CONNECTION WITH THE PASADENA TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Recommendation of Pasadena Center Operating Company: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)          Conduct a public hearing on the levy of an assessment against Hotel and Motel Businesses for Fiscal Year 2013 in connection with the Pasadena Tourism Business Improvement District (the District); and
(2)          At the conclusion of the public hearing, in the absence of a majority protest, adopt a resolution confirming the Annual Report of the Advisory Board as originally filed and levying the assessment for Fiscal Year 2013 in connection with the District.  

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18.       PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 581 NORTH LOS ROBLES 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), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15308, Class 8, actions by regulatory agencies for protection of the environment;
(2)          Find that the Charles F. Crowell House at 581 North Los Robles Avenue is significant under Criterion C for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code, Section 17.62.040) because it is a locally significant, intact example of an early twentieth century American Foursquare house with Arts and Crafts period influences, built by contractor Charles F. Crowell;
(3)          Approve the designation of the property at 581 North Los Robles Avenue as a landmark;
(4)          Adopt the resolution (attachment to the agenda report) approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 581 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, California;
(5)          Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 581 North Los Robles 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, May 21, 2012, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 581 North Los Robles Avenue as a landmark under Criterion C of Pasadena Municipal Code, Section 17.62.040. 

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ATTACHMENT A 887k

ATTACHMENT B 3545k

City Council 

19.      DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON             SEPTEMBER 5-7, 2012 IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 

City Clerk 

20.      RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CANVASS OF THE JUNE 5, 2012 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION – MEASURE A
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting the canvass of votes certified by the Los Angeles County Clerk/Registrar-Recorder for the Special Municipal Election which was consolidated with the County’s Presidential Primary Election held on June 5, 2012. 

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First Reading:   

21.       Conduct first reading of “AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA GRANTING NON-EXCLUSIVE RENEWAL FRANCHISES FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION TO TWENTY-TWO (22) APPLICANTS” 

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22.       Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING THE WATER RATE ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 13.20 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE” 

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Second Reading:   

23.      Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING THE LIGHT AND POWER RATE ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 13.04 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE” (Introduced by Councilmember Robinson) 

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