FEBRUARY 11, 2013 - CITY COUNCIL MEETING

   AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 11, 2013

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

CLOSED SESSIONS - 5:30 P.M.
(To be heard at 5:30 p.m., and/or at the conclusion of the meeting)

A.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Kristi Recchia and Michael J. Beck
Employee Organization: American Federation of State, County and
Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 858, International Union of
Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 501, International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 18, Service Employees International Union
(SEIU) Local 721, Pasadena Fire Fighters Association (PFFA) Local 809,
Pasadena Fire Management Association (PFMA), Pasadena Police Officers
Association (PPOA), Pasadena Police Sergeants Association (PPSA)

B.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Locations:   78 North Marengo Avenue
Agency Negotiators: Michael J. Beck and Steve Mermell
Negotiating Parties: Jesse Stein, Mike Tande, and Charles Loveman
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment

C.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(b): One potential case

PUBLIC MEETING - 6:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS

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.         CONTRACT AWARD TO CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING FOR INSTALLATION OF INFILL LIGHTING ON EAST COLORDADO BOULEVARD – PHASE I FROM CATALINA AVENUE TO HILL AVENUE, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $681,500
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that on December 7, 2009, the City Council found the project to be exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article 19, Section 15301(Class 1), minor alterations involving negligible expansion of use beyond that previously existing; and
(2)       Accept the bid dated January 9, 2013, submitted by California Professional Engineering, in response to the Specifications for the Installation of Infill Lighting on East Colorado Boulevard – Phase I from Catalina Avenue to Hill Avenue, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract as is required for an amount not to exceed $681,500.

180k

2.         AMENDMENT TO MASTER STREET TREE PLAN FOR SINALOA AVENUE, WASHINGTON BOULEVARD TO ASBURY DRIVE, AND SOUTH PARKWOOD AVENUE, DEL MAR BOULEVARD TO SAN PASQUAL STREET
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that tree planting is categorically exempt under California’s Administrative Code Chapter 14 Title 3 Section 15061(b)(3);
(2)       Amend the Master Street Tree Plan (MTSP) for Sinaloa Avenue between Asbury Drive and Washington Boulevard by designating Quercus spp, oak species, as an approved alternate to the designated street tree, Jacaranda mimosifolia, jacaranda; and
(3)       Amend the MSTP for South Parkwood Avenue between Del Mar Boulevard and San Pasqual Street by designating Ginkgo biloba, maidenhair, as an approved alternate to the designated street tree, Lophostemon confertus, Brisbane box.
Recommendation of Urban Forestry Advisory Committee: On November 14, 2012, the Urban Forestry Advisory Committee (UFAC) unanimously voted to recommend that the City Council amend the MSTP for Sinaloa Avenue between Asbury Drive and Washington Boulevard to designate Quercus spp, oak species, as an approved alternate to the designated street tree, Jacaranda mimosifolia, jacaranda.
On January 9, 2013, UFAC unanimously voted to recommend that the City Council amend MSTP for South Parkwood Avenue between Del Mar Boulevard and San Pasqual Street to designate Ginkgo biloba, maidenhair, as an approved alternate to the designated street tree, Lophostemon confertus, Brisbane box.
Recommendation of Design Commission: On January 28, 2013, the Design Commission voted 7-0-2, with Commissioners Byram and Barar abstaining, to recommend that the City Council amend the MSTP on Sinaloa Avenue between Asbury Drive and Washington Boulevard to designate Quercus spp, oak species, as an approved alternate tree in addition to Jacaranda mimosifolia, jacaranda, which is the current designated street tree. On January 28, 2013, the Design Commission voted 7-0-2, with Commissioners Byram and Barar abstaining, to recommend that the City Council amend the MSTP on South Parkwood Avenue between Del Mar Boulevard and San Pasqual Street to designate the Ginkgo biloba, maidenhair, as an approved alternate tree in addition to Lophostemon confertus, Brisbane box, which is the designated street tree.

200k

3. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE CITY OF PASADENA AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RETAINING ALL HOUSING ASSETS AND FUNCTIONS PURSUANT TO PART 1.85 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution confirming the City of Pasadena as Housing Successor to the Pasadena Community Development Commission (PCDC) and retaining all housing assets and functions previously performed by PCDC as the redevelopment agency, and accepting the transfer of all rights, powers, duties, and obligations associated with the housing activities of the PCDC.

190k

4.         ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AS HOUSING SUCCESSOR TO THE PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CALHOME PROGRAM
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 authorizing City Manager to execute, on behalf of the City of Pasadena as Housing Successor to the Pasadena Community Development Commission, all documents required by the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for participation in the Calhome Program.

232k

5. ANNUAL ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ROSE BOWL ADMISSION TAX, THE GRANDSTAND SEAT SURCHARGE, AND THE GRANDSTAND PERMIT APPLICATION
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the scheduled rate increases effective February 11, 2013, for the Grandstand Permit Application, the Rose Bowl Admission Tax, and the New Year’s Day Related Business Grandstand Seat Surcharge as set forth in the body of this report.

111k

City Council

6. APPOINTMENT OF GEORGE FALARDEAU TO THE PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD (District 1 Nomination)

City Clerk/Secretary

OLD BUSINESS: None

REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Economic Development and Technology Committee

Finance Committee

Legislative Policy Committee

Municipal Services Committee

Public Safety Committee

Reports from Representatives

PUBLIC HEARING: None

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

City Manager

7. ADDITIONAL STUDIES FOR THE SR-710
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to seek collaboration with the neighboring cities in the SR-710 corridor to monitor, comment, and possibly engage in independent studies to ensure the full and accurate assessment of impacts related to the proposed SR-710 project alternative.

216k

ATTACHMENT - HIA SCREENING/SCOPING CHECKLIST (UCLA) 188k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 84k

ORDINANCES

First Reading: None

Second Reading: None

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