AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 15, 2012
Dinner Recess 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
DINNER RECESS - 5:30 P.M.
PUBLIC MEETING - 6:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
A.
PRESENTATION BY
ASSEMBLYMEMBER ANTHONY PORTANTINO ON THE STATE OF THE STATE
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/Executive Director
1.
AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 20,076 WITH ARB, INC., FOR PROVIDING
FIELD PERSONNEL SERVICES AT THE BROADWAY AND GLENARM POWER PLANT
Recommendation:
(1)
Find
that the extension of Contract No. 20,076 with ARB, Inc., is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with
Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15301, existing facilities, and Section 15302,
replacement or reconstruction; and
(2)
Authorize the City Manager to extend Contract No. 20,076 with ARB, Inc., for
a two-year period commencing on the date of final execution of the contract,
for an amount not to exceed $200,000.
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2.
AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 20,972 WITH VART CONSTRUCTION, INC., TO INCREASE
THE TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT BY $75,000 FROM $758,730 TO $833,730 FOR
MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIR – 2012
Recommendation:
(1)
Find
that on April 2, 2012 the City Council acknowledged the project to be
categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines, Section 15301(c), existing facilities, of the California Code of
Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3. This
exemption includes minor alterations involving negligible expansion of use
beyond that previously existing, and there are no changed circumstances or
new information which would require further environmental review; and
(2)
Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 20,972 with VART
Construction, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $75,000 for a total
not to exceed amount of $833,730 for additional work as part of the
Miscellaneous Concrete Repair – 2012 project.
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3.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH MOTOROLA
SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR THE MONITORING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY’S RADIO
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
Recommendation:
(1)
Find
that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3), the general
rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the
environment;
(2)
Authorize the issuance of a purchase order contract with Motorola Solutions,
Inc., for the monitoring and maintenance of the City’s radio communications
system in an amount not to exceed $588,642 with an annualized allocation of
$196,214 for a period of three years from November 1, 2012 to October 31,
2015. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter
Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or their
contractors for labor, material, supplies, or services; and
(3)
Grant
the proposed purchase order contract exemption from the competitive
selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance,
Chapter 4.08 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, pursuant to Section
4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served.
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City Council
4.
APPOINTMENT OF
JOSE NOEL TORO TO THE NORTHWEST COMMISSION (District 5 Nomination)
5.
RESIGNATION OF
BRYAN BOWEN FROM THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION
(Mayor Nomination)
City Clerk/Secretary
6.
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
|
September 24, 2012
(City Council)
September 24, 2012 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community
Development Commission) |
7.
RECEIVE AND FILE
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA
|
Claim No. 11,769 |
Michael Pierce |
$ 8,000.00 |
|
Claim No. 11,770 |
David Charles Olson and Agnes Olson |
25,000.00+ |
|
Claim No. 11,771 |
Jennifer Strong |
2,864.00 |
|
Claim No. 11,772 |
Marshall M. Litchmann and Carolyn
Grobe Litchmann, Trustees of the Marshall M. Litchmann and Carolyn
Grove Litchmann Trust |
25,000.00+
|
|
Claim No. 11,773 |
Gracielo Anguiano and Alan J.Anguiano |
25,000.00+ |
|
Claim No. 11,774 |
Adrian Hernandez |
Not Stated |
|
Claim No. 11,775 |
Nofal Kahwaji |
2,256.00 |
|
Claim No. 11,776 |
Richard Holbrook |
1,032.01 |
|
Claim No. 11,777 |
Katherine Sharp |
938.95
|
|
Claim No. 11,778 |
Antranik Kevorkian |
1,000,000.00 |
|
Claim No. 11,779 |
21st Century Insurance
Company as Subrogee for Gary Ganibi |
844.98 |
|
Claim No. 11,780 |
Pambukyan Samvel |
Not Stated |
REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Economic Development
and Technology Committee
8.
APPROVAL OF
BUSINESS TERMS OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED OWNER
PARTICIPATION AND LOAN AGREEMENT WITH WASHINGTON PARK CLASSICS, LLC., FOR
THE WASHINGTON PARK CLASSICS HOUSING PROJECT AT 671 EAST WASHINGTON
BOULEVARD
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council
as Housing Successor take the following actions:
(1)
Find that the
proposed business terms, as described in the agenda report, for the
Washington Park Classics housing project located at 671 East Washington
Boulevard (the “Project”), is consistent with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) categorical exemption adopted by the Pasadena Community
Development Commission on August 8, 2005 for the Project;
(2)
Approve certain key
business terms, as described in the agenda report, of the Third Amendment To
Amended and Restated Owner Participation and Loan Agreement (the “Third
Amendment to OPLA”) with Washington Park Classics, LLC., for the Project;
and
(3)
Authorize the City
Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the terms
and provisions of the Third Amendment to OPLA.
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9.
APPROVAL OF
BRIDGE FINANCING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $720,000 TO HERITAGE HOUSING
PARTNERS (HHP) TO IMPLEMENT PURCHASE OPTIONS ON THREE INCLUSIONARY FOR-SALE
HOUSING UNITS
Recommendation:
(1)
Find that the
proposed housing financing and acquisition activity, as described in the
agenda report, does not have a significant effect on the environment and has
been determined to be categorically exempt under Class 26 (Acquisition of
Housing) of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and,
specifically, Section 15326 of the State CEQA Guidelines;
(2)
Approve a budget
amendment and a journal voucher appropriating $720,000 from the Inclusionary
Housing Fund Balance (Account No. 8167-619-684140), to the Housing
Department FY 2013 operating budget for the HHP Bridge Financing Project;
(3)
Approve certain key
business terms, as described in the agenda report, of the proposed bridge
financing for Heritage Housing Partners; and
(4)
Authorize the City
Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the staff
recommendation.
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Finance Committee
Legislative Policy
Committee
Municipal Services
Committee
Public Safety
Committee
Reports from
Representatives
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 P.M.
10.
PUBLIC
HEARING:
Designation of
1365 South Oakland Avenue as a Landmark
Recommendation:
(1)
Find that the
designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15308:
Class 8 – Actions by Regulatory Agencies for the Protection of the
Environment;
(2)
Find that the
property at 1365 South Oakland Avenue is significant under Criterion “C” for
designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040)
because it is a locally significant example of a Neoclassical style mansion
and retains a high level of integrity;
(3)
Approve the
designation of the property at 1365 South Oakland Avenue as a landmark;
(4)
Adopt a resolution
approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1365 South Oakland
Avenue, Pasadena, California;
(5)
Authorize the
Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1365 South
Oakland 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, July 2, 2012, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended
that the City Council approve the designation of 1365 South Oakland Avenue
as a Landmark under Criterion C of Pasadena Municipal Code Section
17.62.040.
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11.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Designation of 897 Summit Avenue as a Landmark
Recommendation:
(1)
Find that the
designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15308:
Class 8 – Actions by Regulatory Agencies for the Protection of the
Environment;
(2)
Find that the
property at 897 Summit Avenue is significant under Criterion “C” for
designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040)
because it is a locally significant example of a Folk Victorian house and
retains its integrity;
(3)
Approve the
designation of the property at 897 Summit Avenue as a landmark;
(4)
Adopt a resolution
approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 897 Summit Avenue,
Pasadena, California;
(5)
Authorize the
Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 897 Summit
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, July 16, 2012, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended
that the City Council approve the designation of 897 Summit Avenue as a
Landmark under Criterion C of the Pasadena Municipal Code Section
17.62.040.
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12.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Designation of 310 Linda Vista Avenue as a Landmark
Recommendation:
(1)
Find that the
designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15308:
Class 8 – Actions by Regulatory Agencies for the Protection of the
Environment;
(2)
Find that the J.D.
Gunder House at 310 Linda Vista Avenue meets Criterion C in Pasadena
Municipal Code Section 17.62.040(C)(2)(c) because it is a custom residence
from the period revival era influenced by English and Spanish precedents
with unique plan and architectural detailing, designed by Pasquale De Rosa;
(3)
Approve the
designation of the property at 310 Linda Vista Avenue as a Landmark;
(4)
Adopt a resolution
approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 310 Linda Vista Avenue,
Pasadena, California;
(5)
Authorize the
Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 310 Linda Vista
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, August 6, 2012, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended
that the City Council approve the designation of 310 Linda Vista Avenue as a
Landmark under Criterion C of Pasadena Municipal Code Section
17.62.040(C)(2)(c).
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13.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Designation of 781 Prospect Boulevard as a Historic Monument
Recommendation:
(1)
Find that the
designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15308: Class
8 – Actions by Regulatory Agencies for the Protection of the Environment;
(2)
Find that the
Willis E. Hindry House at 781 Prospect Boulevard meets Criterion C in
Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040(B)(1)
for historic monument designation because it is exceptional in the
embodiment of the distinctive characteristics of a historic resource
property type and architectural style and is an exceptional representation
of the work of an architect whose work is significant to the region.
The house is a unique and exceptional Arts & Crafts period house with
Mission Revival influences, constructed in 1910 to a design by Arthur S.
Heineman. The designation also includes interior features of the
semi-public rooms of the house (entry hall and rounded extension, living
room and dining room);
(3)
Approve the
designation of the property at 781 Prospect Boulevard as a Historic
Monument;
(4)
Adopt a resolution
approving a Declaration of Historic Monument Designation for 781 Prospect
Boulevard, Pasadena, California;
(5)
Authorize the
Mayor to execute the Declaration of Historic Monument Designation for 781
Prospect Boulevard, 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, August 6, 2012, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended
that the City Council approve the designation of 781 Prospect Boulevard as a
Historic Monument under Criterion C of Pasadena Municipal Code Section
17.62.040(B)(1). The Commission further recommended that the garage
and landscape design be excluded from the nomination at this time due to the
owner’s wish to conduct further research about these features prior to
including them in the designation.
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14.
PUBLIC HEARING:
DRAFT CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL Performance and Evaluation Report (2011-2012
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
continue the public hearing to October 22, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
City Council
15.
A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA DECLARING SEPTEMBER 15 TO OCTOBER
15 OF EACH YEAR AS HISPANIC AND LATINO HERITAGE MONTH
(Councilmember Gordo)
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First Reading:
None
Second Reading:
None
16.
OFF-STREET
PARKING POLICY UPDATE
Recommendation:
This report is for information only.
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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)
November 7, 2012
December 5, 2012
January 2, 2013
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 Chamber, 2nd floor)
October 22, 2012
November 12, 2012 (To be cancelled)
November 26, 2012
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)
October 24, 2012
November 28, 2012
December 26, 2012
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, 2nd
Floor)
October 23, 2012
November 13, 2012
November 27, 2012
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 15, 2012
November 5, 2012
November 19, 2012
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
October 22, 2012
October 29, 2012
November 5, 2012
November 12, 2012 (To be cancelled)
November 19, 2012
November 26, 2012 (To be cancelled)
December 3, 2012
December 10, 2012
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
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
October 22, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – Continued Public Hearing: Designation of
1383-1399 East Washington Boulevard as a Landmark
October 22, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – Continued Public Hearing: Designation of
1313 North Hill Avenue as a Landmark
October 22, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – Continued Public Hearing: Draft
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (2011-2012 Program
Year) For Projects Funded From Community Development Block Grant, Emergency
Shelter Grant, Home Investment Partnership Act, and Human Services Endowment
Fund Programs
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