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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JULY 30, 2012 

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

A.        CITY COUNCIL AND CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location:  303 East Cordova Avenue
Agency Negotiators:  Michael J. Beck and Steve Mermell
Negotiating Parties:  Clement Chen and Noel Heller
Under Negotiation:  Price and terms of payment 

 

 

 City Manager/Executive Director 

1.         AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SOUTHERN CONTRACTING COMPANY TO PROVIDE LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR WILSON BOOSTER STATION UPGRADES FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,171,885
Recommendation: 
(1)          Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, existing facilities and 15302, replacement or reconstruction; and
(2)          Accept the bid dated July 6, 2012 submitted by Southern Contracting Company, in response to Specification WD-11-04 for providing labor and materials for the Wilson Booster Station Upgrades for the Water and Power Department (Department); reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to issue a Labor and Materials Contract to Southern Contracting Company for an amount not to exceed $1,171,885. 

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2.       LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND THE PASADENA SENIOR CENTER
Recommendation: 
(1)          Find that the License Agreement between the Pasadena Senior Center located at 85 East Holly Street, and the City of Pasadena is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, existing facilities; and
(2)          Authorize the City Manager to execute a new License Agreement between the City of Pasadena and Pasadena Senior Center, Inc., (PSC, Inc.), a nonprofit community-based organization, for the operation of the Senior Center, for a period of ten years beginning August 2012 and continuing through August 2022.
Recommendation of Senior Commission:  Due to a lack of quorum, the Senior Commission was unable to review the proposed agreement.  

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3.         PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.250 (FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM ORDINANCE) TO COMPLY WITH CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Recommendation:  Direct the City Attorney to prepare and return within 30 days an amendment to Pasadena Municipal Code Chapter 2.250 (Fire and Police Retirement System Ordinance) to comply with certain provisions of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.  

4.         LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE: OPPOSITION TO CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 1468 (CALDERON) PROPOSING AUTHORIZATION FOR “SAFE AND SANE” FIREWORKS SALES AND USE DURING NEW YEAR ACTIVITIES
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council oppose the adoption of California Senate Bill 1468 (Calderon), and authorize the Mayor to send correspondence stating Pasadena’s position.  

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5.         MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION THAT AUTHORIZES THE CITY MANAGER OR GENERAL MANAGER OF THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT SYSTEM OPERATOR (CAISO) AS DESCRIBED IN THE AGENDA REPORT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN AND OPTIMIZE PARTICIPATION IN THE CAISO MARKETS
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)          Adopt a resolution that authorizes the City Manager or General Manager of the Water and Power Department (PWP) to execute agreements with the CAISO as described in the agenda report in order to maintain and optimize participation in the CAISO markets.
Recommendation of Municipal Services Committee:   On July 24, 2012, the Municipal Services Committee recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed resolution.  

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City Council 

6.            APPOINTMENT OF FELICIA WILLIAMS TO THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (Mayor Nomination/District 2) 

7.            APPOINTMENT OF BLAIR MILLER TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination) 

8.            APPOINTMENT OF TAREK SHAWKY TO THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination) 

City Clerk/Secretary 

9.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

July 16, 2012  (City Council) July 16, 2012  (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission)

10.      RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA

Claim No. 11,715	Thomas V McMahon, Jr.	$     380.00
Claim No. 11,716	Kaye Green	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,717	Kenneth Charles Green	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,718	Emily Rosenfelt	142.35
Claim No. 11,719	Monique Jones	468.98
Claim No. 11,720	Al Cameron	5,144.13
Claim No. 11,721	Jessica Erin Anderson	Not Stated
Claim No. 11,722	Suzanne Sacco	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,723	Webber F. Knight	4,103.35

11.      PUBLIC HEARING SET

August 6, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – Appeal of Design Commission Decision  regarding Application for Time Extension, 229-247 South Marengo Avenue, 21 Unit Multi-Family Complex (PLN2006-00348/PLN 2010-00469)

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

12.       AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WOOD GROUP GTS – POWER SOLUTIONS FOR PROVIDING LABOR AND MATERIALS TO REPAIR GAS TURBINE UNIT GT-1 AT THE GLENARM POWER PLANT
Recommendation: 
(1)          Find that entering into a contract with Wood Group GTS – Power Solutions (Wood Group) for the proposed work is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, existing facilities; and Section 15302, replacement or reconstruction;
(2)          Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Wood Group to repair gas turbine Unit GT-1 (GT-1) at the Glenarm Power Plant for an amount not to exceed $13,228,515 without competitive bidding, City Charter Section 1002(C), contracts for labor, material, supplies or services available from only one vendor, and grant an exemption from the Competitive Selection and Purchasing Ordinance pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served; and
(3)          Authorize additional appropriation of $5.3 million for Fiscal Year 2013 to the Power Fund Capital Improvement Budget Number 3182 GT-1 and GT-2 Renewals, Replacements and Improvements with funds to be provided by reimbursement from insurance proceeds.
Recommendation of Municipal Services Committee:  On July 24, 2012, the Municipal Services Committee recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed contract. 

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Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

 

City Council 

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:  None 

13.      LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Recommendation:  This item is provided for information only.