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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JANUARY 14, 2013 

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
 

 

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.         ADOPTION OF TWO RESOLUTIONS FOR CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION’S URBAN FORESTRY PROGRAM - MANAGEMENT PLAN GRANT PROJECT AND LEADING EDGE GRANT PROJECT
Recommendation: 
(1)          Find that the authorization to apply for grants is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); (2)          Adopt a resolution authorizing an application for the competitive Urban Forestry Leading Edge Grant Program of 2012-2013 in the amount of $70,000 to implement an Open Tree Map for Pasadena; and
(3)          Adopt a resolution authorizing an application for the competitive Urban Forestry Management Plan Grant Program of 2012-2013 in the amount of $75,000 to adopt an urban forest management plan. 

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2.         ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO MYGISTICS, INC. FOR $122,650 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A VALIDATED DYNAMIC TRAFFIC ASSIGNMENT MODEL
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the following proposed actions are exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and
(2)       Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Mygistics, Inc. for the purchase of software, training and data to populate a dynamic traffic assignment model in the amount not to exceed $122,650.  Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, materials, supplies or services.  Grant the proposed contract an exemption from the competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance pursuant to the Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interest are served. 

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3.         ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CAL-EMA DISASTER ASSISTANCE DOCUMENTS
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager and Assistant City Managers to execute for and on behalf of the City of Pasadena applications with the California Emergency Management Agency for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance under Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and/or state financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act. 

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City Council 

City Clerk/Secretary 

4.            RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA 

Claim No. 11,835	Jesus Ganoza	$  Not Stated
Claim No. 11,836	Naz Manoukian	2,587.97
Claim No. 11,837	Thomas Dugan	324.00

5.          PUBLIC HEARINGS SET

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

6.         APPROVAL OF INCREASE TO PURCHASE ORDER 52574 WITH RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOOD VOUCHERS FOR HIV/AIDS HOME HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Recommendation: 
(1)          Authorize an increase to Purchase Order No. 52574 with Ralphs Grocery Company, in the amount of $110,001, thereby increasing the not to exceed amount from $74,999 to $185,000 for the purchase of food vouchers for the HIV/AIDS Home Health Care Services program;
(2)          Approve a journal voucher increasing appropriations in the Public Health Department’s Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Operating Budget by $110,001 and recognizing anticipated revenues by $110,001; and
(3)          Grant the proposed increase an exemption from the competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance, pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. 

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7.         RECOGNIZE AND APPROPRIATE $188,041 FROM 2010 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT (SHSGP) AND $140,642 FROM 2009 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT (UASI) AND $36,192 FROM 2011 UASI
Recommendation: 
(1)          Find that Items 2, 3, and 4 below, are categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines
Section 15061(b)(3);
(2)          Recognize $188,041 from the 2010 State Homeland Security Grant (SHSGP) and appropriate these funds to the Fire Department’s Fiscal Year 2013 Operating Budget, Fire Grant Fund (230);
(3)          Recognize $140,642 from the 2009 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant (UASI) and appropriate these funds to the Fire Department’s Fiscal Year 2013 Operating Budget, Fire Grant Fund (230); and
(4)          Recognize $36,192 from the 2011 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant (UASI) and appropriate these funds to the Fire Department’s Fiscal Year 2013 Operating Budget, Fire Grant Fund (230). 

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8.            RECOGNIZE AND APPROPRIATE $93,000 FROM 2010 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT (SHSGP)
Recommendation:
(1)          Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and
(2)         Recognize $93,000 from the 2010 SHSGP and appropriate these funds to the Fire Department’s Fiscal Year 2013 Operating Budget, Fire Grant Fund (230) to conduct a Mobile Exercise (MOBEX) drill which will include all Regional Task Force 4 (RTF) member cities. 

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9.         AMENDMENTS TO THE  FISCAL YEAR 2013 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council amend the Fiscal Year 2013 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget as detailed in the
Proposed Budget Amendments section of this report. 

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10.       AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT(S) WITH DESIGNATED INSURANCE BROKER OF RECORD FOR PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE CITY
Recommendation: 
(1)       Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher and Company to provide professional services as Insurance Broker of Record for property and casualty insurance on behalf of the City of Pasadena, for a period of three years, in the amount of $75,000 per year, with provision for the City’s option for two additional one-year period extensions, in the amount of $80,000 per one-year extension (total amount not to exceed $385,000 for five years);
(2)       Find that the proposed contracts are exempt from the competitive bidding process pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(f), contracts for professional or unique services; and/or,
(3)       Grant an exemption from competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance, Pasadena Municipal Code Chapter 4.08, pursuant to Section 4.08.049(B) contracts which the City’s best interests are served. 

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Legislative Policy Committee 

11.       ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF FAIR TRADE AND THE FAIR TRADE TOWNS INITIATIVE
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution in support of Fair Trade and the Fair Trade Towns Initiative. 

550k

Municipal Services Committee 

12.       AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13.14, SECTION 13.14.100 AND SECTION 13.14.110 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
Recommendation: 
(1)          Find that the amending of the Pasadena Municipal Code, Chapter 13.14, Underground Utility Districts is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302(a); and
(2)          Direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance within 30 days to amend Chapter 13.14 of the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) entitled Underground Utility Districts, Section 13.14.100 and Section 13.14.110 authorizing the City to pay the cost to install the necessary conduits, wiring and other materials required to convert and connect private properties to the underground system.  

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Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

13.       CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:  DESIGNATION OF 500 SOUTH EL MOLINO 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 Protection of the Environment;
(2)          Find that Cornish Manor Court at 500 South El Molino Avenue meets Criterion C in Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040(C)(2)(c) because it is a locally significant, intact example of a bungalow court;
(3)          Approve the designation of the property at 500 South El Molino Avenue as a Landmark;
(4)          Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 500 South El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, California;
(5)          Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 500 South El Molino 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, October 1, 2012, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 500 South El Molino Avenue as a Landmark under Criterion C of the PMC Section 17.62.040(C)(2)(c).

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ATTACHMENTS A & B 2284k

14.       PUBLIC HEARING:  APPEAL OF DECISION:  DENIAL OF 552 ELDORA ROAD 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 Protection of the Environment;
(2)       Find that the property at 552 Eldora Road does not meet the criteria for
designation in Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040 as a landmark; and
(3)       Deny the designation of the property at 552 Eldora Road as a landmark.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission:  On Monday, November 5, 2012, the Historic Preservation Commission denied the designation of the property at 552 Eldora Road as a landmark.



ATTACHMENTS A thru C 959k

ATTACHMENT D 7841k

ATTACHMENTS E & F 3629k

City Council 

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:  None 

 

 

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, 2^nd Floor)

February 6, 2013

March 6, 2013

April 3, 2013

FINANCE COMMITTEE (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, 2^nd floor)

January 28, 2013

February 11, 2013

February 25, 2013

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)

January 23, 2013

February 27, 2013

March 27, 2013

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, 2^nd Floor)

January 22, 2013

February 12, 2013 (To be cancelled)

February 26, 2013

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 (Council Chamber, 2^nd Floor)

January 21, 2013 (To be cancelled)

February 4, 2013

February 18, 2013 (To be cancelled)