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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
DECEMBER 16, 2013 

Closed Session 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: Kristi Recchia and Michael J. Beck
Employee Organizations: 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 Firefighters 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, and Pasadena Association of Clerical and Technical Employees (PACTE/LIUNA) Local 777
Unrepresented Employees: Unrepresented Management-Executive, Management, and Non-Management employees 

B.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (one potential case) 

C.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Kristi Recchia and Michael J. Beck
Employee Organization: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 18

D.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Kristi Recchia and Michael J. Beck
Employee Organization: International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 501 

E.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location:  27 Fair Oaks Drive, Pasadena, California
Agency Negotiators: Michael J. Beck, Steve Mermell
Negotiating Parties: Corazon K. Batula
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment 

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.         AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING FOR CORDOVA STREET ROAD DIET PROJECT
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3); and
(2)       Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) with the receipt of grant funding and the implementation and management of the program respectively. 

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2.         APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU) FOR THE TERM OF APRIL 27, 2013 – JUNE 30, 2015            Recommendation:
(1)       Approve a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Pasadena (City) and the Service Employees International Union, Local 721 (SEIU) for the term of April 27, 2013 through June 30, 2015;
(2)       Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena to authorize tax deferral of member paid contributions to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System for the miscellaneous employees in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU; and
(3)       Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena to report the value of employer paid member contributions (EPMC) for the miscellaneous employees represented by SEIU and supersede Resolution No. 8773 insofar as it applies to the miscellaneous employees represented by SEIU. 

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ATTACHMENTS 1 & 2 179k

ATTACHMENT 3 Part 1 1005k
ATTACHMENT 3 Part 2 1021k

3.         MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY OF PASADENA AND 16 PUBLIC AGENCIES REGARDING DEVELOPMENT OF ENHANCED WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND COORDINATED INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM FOR UPPER LOS ANGELES RIVER WATERSHED
Recommendation:
(1)       Find the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) proposed to be exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Class 8, Section 15308, actions taken by regulatory agencies to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment; and
(2)       Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding between City of Pasadena and 16 public agencies regarding the development of the Enhanced Watershed Management Program (EWMP) and Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP) for Upper Los Angeles River.
Municipal Services Committee Recommendation: On December 10, 2013, the Municipal Services Committee recommended that the City Council enter into subject MOU for development of EWMP and CIMP. 

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ATTACHMENT A 1393k

City Council 

4.         RESIGNATION OF STEPHEN ACKER FROM THE DESIGN COMMISSION (Transportation Advisory Commission Nominee) 

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5.         RESIGNATION OF JUAN GUTIERREZ FROM THE PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD (Pasadena Community College Nomination)  

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City Clerk/Secretary 

6.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

October 21, 2013 City Council October 21, 2013 Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community                                                          Development Commission October 28, 2013 City Council October 28, 2013 Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community                                                        Development Commission

7.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 12,070   Claim No. 12,071 Claim No. 12,072 Claim No. 12,073

HHS Communications, Manual Morales Cheryl Grady Afni Insurance Services re: John Mazur Berenice Jimon

$7,791.65 500.00 3,015.12   500.00

8.         PUBLIC HEARINGS SET             

March 17, 2014, 7:00 p.m. – Pasadena Housing Authority to consider the approval of the Public Housing Agency (PHA) Five-Year Plan (2014 – 2019) and the PHA Annual Plan (2014)

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

9.         APPROVAL OF KEY BUSINESS TERMS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOAN AGREEMENT WITH SAN GABRIEL VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR ACQUISITION OF 752 MANZANITA AVENUE WITH $175,000 LOAN ASSISTANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF A TWO-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP PROJECT            Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the City provision of loan assistance to San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity (“SGV Habitat”) for the acquisition of property at 752 Manzanita Avenue (“Property”) and the construction of two housing units does not have a significant effect on the environment and has been determined to be categorically exempt under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the State of California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and, specifically, Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines;
(2)       Approve key business terms of the Affordable Housing Loan Agreement, as set forth in the agenda report, with SGV Habitat for the development of an affordable two-unit homeownership project on the Property; and
(3)       Approve a journal voucher appropriating $175,000 from the City Housing Successor Fund balance to the “Habitat Manzanita” project (Account No. 8167-237-684140).
Northwest Commission Recommendation: The subject recommendation will be considered by the Northwest Commission at its regular meeting of December 12, 2013. Staff will report orally to the City Council on the action taken by the Northwest Commission.

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EXHIBIT A 513k

10.       APPROVAL OF RESTATED INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ACQUISITION FINANCING AGREEMENT (CITY AGREEMENT NO. 21,207) WITH HERITAGE HOUSING PARTNERS (HHP); ADDITIONAL FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $750,000 TO IMPLEMENT PURCHASE OPTIONS ON THREE AFFORDABLE 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 of California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and, specifically, Section 15326 of the State CEQA Guidelines;
(2)       Approve a budget amendment, and a journal voucher appropriating $750,000 from the Inclusionary Housing Fund Balance to Housing Department FY 2014 operating budget Account No. 8167-619-684140 for the HHP For-Sale Housing Acquisition Project;
(3)       Approve certain key business terms, as described in the agenda report, of the proposed Restated Inclusionary Housing Acquisition Financing Agreement with 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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11.       AMENDMENT OF INCLUSIONARY HOUSING REGULATIONS
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the proposed amendments to the Inclusionary Housing Regulations are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule); and
(2)       Approve certain amendments to the Inclusionary Housing Regulations as described in the agenda report.

The subject recommendation was discussed and approved by the Economic Development and Technology Committee at its meeting of December 2, 2013.

            Northwest Commission Recommendation: The subject recommendation was scheduled to be considered by the Northwest Commission at its regular meeting of December 12, 2013. Staff will report orally to the City Council on the action taken by the Northwest Commission. 

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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 72k

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

12.       PUBLIC HEARING: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NORTON SIMON ART FOUNDATION AND THE CITY OF PASADENA TO MAINTAIN EXISTING LAND USE REGULATIONS FOR PROPERTY AT 267-337 WEST COLORADO BOULEVARD AND 55-77 NORTH ST. JOHN AVENUE (RUSNAK-PASADENA AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP)
Recommendation:
(1)       Find this Development Agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (the “General Rule”) because entering into the Development Agreement does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment;
(2)       Find that:
           a.    The proposed development agreement is in the best interest of the City;
           b.    The proposed development agreement is in conformance with the goals, policies and objectives of the General
                   Plan and the purpose and intent of any applicable specific plan, and the Zoning Code;
           c.    The proposed development agreement would not be detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of
                   persons residing in the immediate area, nor be detrimental or injurious to property or persons in the general
                   neighborhood or to the general welfare of the residents of the City; and
           d.    The proposed development agreement is consistent with the provisions of California Government Code Sections
                   65864 through 65869.5
(3)       Approve a Development Agreement between the Norton Simon Art Foundation and the City of Pasadena to maintain current planning and zoning codes, rules and regulations including the General Plan and West Gateway Specific Plan for property at 267-337 West Colorado Boulevard and 55-77 North St. John Avenue (Rusnak-Pasadena Automobile Dealership property); and
(4)       Direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance within 60 days consistent with the provisions set forth in the agenda report.
Planning Commission Recommendation: On July 24, 2013, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council deny the development agreement by a vote of 4-3. The specific reasons for their decision are further discussed on Page 3 of the agenda report. 

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ATTACHMENTS A & B 1725k

ATTACHMENTS C & D 1105k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 43k

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

13.      PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF ADVISORY RECOMMENDATIONS OF A FACTFINDING PANEL AND RECOMMENDATION TO IMPOSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT ON THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 501
Recommendation:
(1)       Impose terms and conditions of employment on the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501 (IUOE) as recommended by the fact finding report issued on November 19, 2013;
(2)       Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena to authorize tax deferral of member paid contributions to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System for the miscellaneous employees in the bargaining unit represented by IUOE; and
(3)       Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena to report the value of employer paid member contributions (EPMC) for the miscellaneous employees represented by IUOE and supersede Resolution No. 8773 insofar as it applies to the miscellaneous employees represented by IUOE. 

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ATTACHMENTS 1 thru 3 567k

ATTACHMENT 4 Part 1 1255k
ATTACHMENT 4 Part 2 1314k

City Manager 

14.       SUBMITTAL OF COMMENTS TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES REGARDING THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT AND PROPOSED ALTERNATIVES FOR THE DEVIL’S GATE RESERVOIR SEDIMENT REMOVAL AND MANAGEMENT PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO TAKE ADDITIONAL ACTIONS AS NECESSARY
Recommendation:   
(1)       Authorize the Mayor to send a letter to Los Angeles County on behalf of the City of Pasadena transmitting the comments to Devil’s Gate Reservoir Sediment Removal Project Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) as contained in Attachment E of the agenda report and strongly advocating that Los Angeles County:
            a.         Study the project needs in greater detail including associated           downstream effects;
            b.         Prepare a project design more closely resembling the configuration,             aesthetics, habitat restoration, and vegetation management, described in the adopted Hahamongna Watershed Park Master Plan (HWPMP);
            c.         Involve the City of Pasadena at a staff level in the precise design and engineering tasks related to the project; and
(2)       Direct staff to utilize the Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee meetings to receive additional public comment, review additional data and documents as they become available, and facilitate additional presentations as necessary.
Municipal Services Committee Recommendations: On November 12, 2013, Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) provided an update on the DEIR and proposed alternatives for the Devil’s Gate Reservoir Sediment Removal and Management Project to the Municipal Services Committee.  Following discussion, the Committee invited LACFCD to make a presentation regarding the project objectives to the full City Council. LACFCD made this presentation at the December 9, 2013 City Council meeting.
Environmental Advisory Commission Recommendation: At its regular meeting on November 19, 2013, the Environmental Advisory Commission formed an ad hoc committee to develop a recommendation regarding the DEIR and proposed alternatives for the Devil’s Gate Reservoir Sediment Removal and Management Project to the City Council.  The Environmental Advisory Committee’s December 12, 2013 letter to the City Council is contained in Attachment A to the agenda report.
Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee Recommendation: At its regular meeting on November 13, 2013, the Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee formed an ad hoc committee to develop a recommendation regarding the DEIR and proposed alternatives for the Devil’s Gate Reservoir Sediment Removal and Management Project to the City Council.  The Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee’s December 6, 2013 letter to the City Council is contained in Attachment B of the agenda report. 

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ATTACHMENTS A thru C 2734k

ATTACHMENTS D & E 355k

ATTACHMENT F 1521k

ATTACHMENT G 219k

CORRESPONDENCE 476k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 644k

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

City Council 

Advisory Bodies 

15.      UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES (UCLA) LEASE AMENDMENT
Rose Bowl Operating Company Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (existing facilities) as the (leasing or licensing, whichever is appropriate) of an existing facility; and
(2)       Approve a lease amendment between the Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC) and UCLA.

The Rose Bowl Operating Company Board is scheduled to consider this item at a special meeting on Friday, December 13, 2013.  Staff will update the City Council on the outcome. 

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CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

16.       AMENDMENT TO MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ASSOCIATION (TOURNAMENT)
Rose Bowl Operating Company Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (existing facilities) as the (leasing or licensing, whichever is appropriate) of an existing facility; and
(2)       Approve an amendment to the Master License Agreement between the Tournament of Roses and City of Pasadena for use of the Rose Bowl Stadium.

            The Rose Bowl Operating Company Board is scheduled to consider this item at a special meeting on Friday, December 13, 2013. Staff will update the City Council on the outcome. 

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CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:

17.      Adopt “AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 17 (THE ZONING CODE) TO ALLOW EMERGENCY SHELTERS, LIMITED” (Introduced by Vice Mayor Robinson) 

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ORDINANCE 144k
EXHIBITS TO ORDINANCE 577k

18.      Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NOS. 7098 AND 6691 TO REMOVE REFERENCE TO PASADENA ENTERPRISE ZONE, CREATE AND APPLY FINANCIAL INCENTIVES TO THE PASADENA LOCAL DEVELOPMENT AREA, AND AMEND THE TRANSPORTATION TRAFFIC REDUCTION AND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FEE SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 4.19 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE” (Introduced by Councilmember McAustin) 

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ORDINANCE 160k