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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JULY 23, 2012 

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

A.        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 Party:  James Farrell
Under Negotiation:  Price and terms of payment  

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS, INC., LEE & RO, INC., AND RMC WATER AND ENVIRONMENT CONSULTING FIRMS TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS
Recommendation:
(1)          Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3), general rule;
(2)          Find that the proposed contracts are exempt from the competitive bidding process, pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services; and
(3)          Authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts with Carollo Engineers, Inc., Lee & Ro, Inc., and RMC Water and Environment to provide engineering services for projects included in the approved Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget for amounts not to exceed those estimated for engineering services on a  per-project basis as set forth in the adopted CIP; with each contract not to exceed three years with one optional one-year extension that shall apply only for the purpose of completing any Task Order issued prior to the expiration of the initial three-year contract period. 

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2.         AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH CABLE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $120,000 FOR POLE ASSET MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
Recommendation:
(1)          Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3), general rule; and
(2)          Accept the bid dated June 4, 2012, submitted by Prescott Communication dba Cable Engineering Service, in response to Specifications LD-12-07, reject all other bids received, and authorize a purchase order contract for two years or until $120,000 has been expended, whichever comes first, with three optional one-year extensions, each not to exceed $60,000. 

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3.         AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A MOBILE LICENSE PLATE READING SYSTEM FROM SENTRY CONTROL SYSTEMS, INC.
Recommendation: 
(1)          Find that the proposed action is exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3), general rule; and
(2)          Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Sentry Control Systems, Inc., for the purchase of a Genetec mobile license plate reading system in an amount not to exceed $90,000. 

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4.         AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE AS NEEDED TO ENACT THE APPROVED PARKING RELATED CHANGES TO THE GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
Recommendation:
(1)          Find that the proposed actions contained in the agenda report are exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3), general rule; and
(2)       Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) to enact the City Council approved parking related changes to the General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2013.  

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5.         AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH FRITTS FORD FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE FORD F-550 AERIAL BUCKET TRUCK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $113,346
Recommendation:
(1)          Find that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3), general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
(2)          Appropriate $113,346 to Fleet Maintenance Replacement Account No. 8505-503-766300, adjust the fund balance in Fleet Maintenance Fund 503, and authorize staff to make necessary adjustments to the budget;
(3)          Authorize the issuance of a purchase order contract to Fritts Ford, in an amount not to exceed $113,346 for the purchase of one new replacement aerial bucket truck;
(4)          Find that the proposed purchase order contract is exempt from competitive bidding, pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies or services; and
(5)          Find that the proposed purchase order contract is exempt from the competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance, pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC), Section 4.08.048(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. 

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6.         CONTRACT AWARD TO EVERLAST BUILDERS, INC., FOR RESTORATION OF STREET LIGHTS AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT IN THE SOUTH LAKE AVENUE DISTRICT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $107,800
Recommendation:
(1)          Find the proposed projects to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15301, Class 1, subsection (c) of the Resources Agency of California Guidelines, minor alterations involving negligible expansion or no use beyond that previously existing, pursuant to the findings of the Secretary of the Resources Agency; and
(2)          Accept the bid dated May 9, 2012, submitted by Everlast Builders, Inc., in response to the Specifications for Restoration of Street Lights and Traffic Signal Equipment in the South Lake Avenue District, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract as is required for an amount not to exceed $107,800. 

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City Council 

7.         APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD NORTON TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(District 7 Nomination) 

8.         RESIGNATION OF FELICIA WILLIAMS FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION (Mayor Nomination) 

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9.         RESIGNATION OF DR. GLOVIOELL ROWLAND FROM THE CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2012 (Mayor Nomination/District 1) 

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10.       APPOINTMENT OF ANDY WILSON TO THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY (Mayor Nomination/District 7) 

City Clerk/Secretary 

11.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

July 9, 2012  (City Council) July 9, 2012  (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission)

12.      RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA     

Claim No. 11,710	Vidal Hernandez	$1,212.88
Claim No. 11,711	Victoria Alvarez (Allstate Insurance)	829.26
Claim No. 11,712	Kathryn Bassett	199.08
Claim No. 11,713	Charlotte Lanier	Not Stated
Claim No. 11,714	Carlos Garcia	Not Stated

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

13.      PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF THE 2012 ANNUAL CITY OF PASADENA SELF CERTIFICATION REPORT IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE CONGESTION MANAGEMENT  PROGRAM (CMP) FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY AND THE 2012 LOCAL DEVELOPMENT REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65089
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)          Find that the proposed actions are exempt from review, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3), general rule;
(2)          Adopt a resolution finding the City in conformance with the Congestion Management Program (CMP) for the County of Los Angeles;
(3)          Adopt the 2012 Local Development Report in accordance with California Government Code Section 65089 (Attachment A to the agenda report); and
(4)          Direct staff to file the CMP Local Development Report with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority (Metro). 

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City Council 

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:  None 

14.      URBAN LAND INSTITUTE (ULI) - ROSE BOWL AND CENTRAL ARROYO REPORT
Recommendation:  This report is provided informational purposes only. 

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ATTACHMENT A 995k