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 SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, AND THE PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
JUNE 3, 2013 

NOTE TO PUBLIC:  A Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and Finance Committee will be held at 4:00 p.m., on June 3, 2013
in the Council Chamber 

Closed Sessions 5:00 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 Organization:  American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 858  

B.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS 
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 2057 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena
Agency Negotiators: Michael J. Beck and Steve Mermell
Negotiating Parties: Jeanette Henderson
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment 

C.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS 
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 1015 North Lake Avenue, Pasadena
Agency Negotiators: Michael J. Beck and Steve Mermell
Negotiating Parties: Pasadena Enterprise Center, Jacquelynne Jones-Corby, the County of Los Angeles, Chris Montana, and Iris Alvarado
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment   

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.         APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 071893, FOR THE CREATION OF THREE AIR PARCELS FOR RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM  PURPOSES ON ONE LAND LOT, AT 80 NORTH SIERRA BONITA AVENUE
Recommendation:
(1)         Adopt a resolution to approve Final Parcel Map No. 071893;
(2)         Accept the offer of easement dedication for sidewalk purposes as shown on said map; and
(3)          Authorize the City Clerk to execute the certificate on the map showing the City’s approval of said map.
Recommendation of Subdivision Hearing Officer:  The tentative map was approved on September 5, 2012 by the Subdivision Hearing Officer, to be recorded within two years. 

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2.         AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING FROM THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PASADENA TRANSIT UPGRADE TO CLEAN FUEL COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) BUSES PROJECT
Recommendation: 
(1)       Find that the purchase of these vehicles is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15302, replacement of existing transit facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity; and
(2)       Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements associated with the receipt of grant funding from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and the implementation of the Pasadena Transit Upgrade to Clean Fuel CNG Buses Project. 

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3.         AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FIRST TRANSIT FOR THE TRANSFER OF VEHICLE OWNERSHIP OF SIX VEHICLES
Recommendation: 
(1)       Find that the proposed transfer of vehicle ownership is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378, as the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment; and
(2)       Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with First Transit for the transfer of vehicle ownership of six vehicles from First Transit to the City of Pasadena.  The transfer is made in consideration to the value paid by the City during the course of the use of vehicles under contract service.  

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4.         AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR DIAL-A-RIDE SERVICES
Recommendation: 
(1)       Find that the agreement is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3); and
(2)       Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Los Angeles County for Dial-A-Ride services for the period covering July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2015 in an amount not to exceed $600,000 ($300,000 annually). 

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5.         APPROVAL OF AN INCREASE TO PURCHASE ORDER NO. 53054 WITH VERITAS ASSURANCE GROUP FOR AUDIT SERVICES
Recommendation: 
(1)       Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15306(B)(3); and
(2)       Authorize an increase to Purchase Order No. 53054 with Veritas Assurance Group for investigative audit services in the amount of $90,000, thereby increasing the not to exceed amount from $70,000 to $160,000.  Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Article X, Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services. 

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6.         FINANCE COMMITTEE:  AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH IMPACT SCIENCES, INC., TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE REUSE OF THE DESIDERIO ARMY RESERVE CENTER AT 655 WESTMINSTER DRIVE FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD PARK AND 9-UNIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT
Recommendation: 
(1)       Find that entering into the proposed contract with Impact Sciences, Inc., is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3), general rule; and
(2)       Recognize revenues of $24,500 and increase appropriations totaling $24,500 in the Housing Department FY 2013 Operating Budget for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Habitat for Humanity affordable housing component of the Desiderio Army Reserve Center reuse development.  The increase of $24,500 in revenues will be funded through the use of the Inclusionary Housing fund balance.  The appropriations of the same amount will be increased under the Inclusionary Housing Fund (8114-619-684130);
(3)       Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services, with Impact Sciences, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $98,000 for the preparation of the EIR for the proposed Desiderio Park and Habitat for Humanity 9-unit affordable housing project; and
(4)       Grant the proposed contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection Process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code, Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served.  

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City Council 

7.         RESIGNATION OF JOYCE KELLY FROM THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (District 7 Nomination)  

City Clerk/Secretary 

8.         REPORT ON ACTION BY NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBER JOHN J. KENNEDY TO VACATE SEATS NOMINATED BY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 ON THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, PLANNING COMMISSION, AND ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY IN ACCORDANCE WITH PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 2.45.050
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report. 

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9.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

November 19, 2012 (Pasadena Public Financing Authority) December 17, 2012 (City Council) December 17, 2012 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community                                       Development Commission) December 24, 2012 (City Council) December 24, 2012 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community                                       Development Commission) December 31, 2012 (City Council) December 31, 2012 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community                                       Development Commission) January 7, 2013 (City Council) January 7, 2013 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community                               Development Commission) January 7, 2013 (Pasadena Public Financing Authority)

10.      RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 11,922	Alejandro C. Torres	$ Not stated
Claim No. 11,923	Ramiro Garcia	Not stated
Claim No. 11,924	Garbis Kemanjian	Not stated
Claim No. 11,925	Sharon Clancy	1,000.00
Claim No. 11,926	Nina Stimson	1,209.39
Claim No. 11,927	Arturo Diaz	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,928	Angels Contractor, Inc. c/o Ray Yoo	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,929	David Edward Clark, Jr.	Not stated
Claim No. 11,930	State Farm as subrogee for John, Jane and Jennifer Flores	2,450.70
Claim No. 11,931	David Mendoza Tobon	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,932	Amber House Apts/Gary Dobbs Agent	7,500.00
Claim No. 11,933	Jamfest Events, LLC	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,934	Armen Djanvelian	Not stated
Claim No. 11,935	Johnny Kirejian	304.00

 11.      PUBLIC HEARING SET             

June 17, 2013, 7:00 p.m. – Approval of Annual Action Plan (2013-2014) and Related Funding Allocations for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG); Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG); Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME); and Human Services Endowment Fund (HSEF)

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

12.       PUBLIC HEARING:  Designation of 855 Rosalind 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 the Protection of the Environment;
(2)       Find that the property at 855 Rosalind Road is significant under Criterion “C” for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040) because the house and garage are significant as an intact example of 1920’s era French Normandy Revival style residential architecture designed by architect Everett Phipps Babcock as his personal residence;
(3)       Approve the designation of the property at 855 Rosalind Road as a landmark;
(4)       Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 855 Rosalind Road, Pasadena, California;
(5)       Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 855 Rosalind Road, 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, April 15, 2013, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 855 Rosalind Road as a landmark under Criterion “C” of the Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040. 

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ATTACHMENTS A & B 3717k

ATTACHMENTS C & D 9133k

13.       PUBLIC HEARING:  Designation of 221 South Marengo 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 221 South Marengo 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 multiple-family property and retains its integrity;
(3)   Approve the designation of the property at 221 South Marengo Avenue as a landmark;
(4)   Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 221 South Marengo Avenue, Pasadena, California;
(5)   Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 221 South Marengo 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, March 4, 2013, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 221 South Marengo Avenue as a landmark under Criterion “C” of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040. 

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ATTACHMENTS A & B 873k

ATTACHMENTS C & D 5545k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 204k

14.       CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:  CITY MANAGER’S RECOMMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2014 OPERATING BUDGET
Recommendation:  Receive public comment and continue the public hearing to each subsequent regular meeting of the City Council at 7:00 p.m., until the City Council determines that the public hearing may close, and then formally adopt the City Manager’s Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget. 

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http://www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/Finance/2014_Operating_Budget/

15.       CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:  FISCAL YEAR 2014 RECOMMENDED GENERAL Fee Schedule Recommendation:  Receive public comment and continue the public hearing to each subsequent regular meeting of the City Council at 7:00 p.m., until the City Council determines that the public hearing may close, and then formally adopt the Fiscal Year 2014 Recommended General Fee Schedule. 

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ATTACHMENT A Part 1 - P1 2950k
ATTACHMENT A Part 1 - P2 3166k

ATTACHMENT A Part 2 1514k

            ATTACHMENT A Part 3 1515k

            ATTACHMENTS B & C 483k

16.       CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:  Fiscal Year 2014 RECOMMENDED Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges
Recommendation: Receive public comment and continue the public hearing to each subsequent regular meeting of the City Council at 7:00 p.m., until the City Council determines that the public hearing may close, and then formally adopt the Fiscal Year 2014 Recommended Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges. 

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City Manager 

City Council 

Advisory Bodies 

17.     RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE PASADENA TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (DISTRICT), DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS AGAINST HOTEL AND MOTEL BUSINESSES WITHIN THE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE LEVY OF THE ASSESSMENTS FOR JUNE 17, 2013, AT 7:00 P.M.  
recommendation of the Pasadena Center Operating Company:  It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the annual report of the Advisory Board of the Pasadena Tourism Business Improvement District (“District”) for Fiscal Year 2014, declaring its intention to levy assessments against hotel and motel businesses within the District for Fiscal Year 2014, and setting a public hearing on the levy of the assessments on June 17, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. 

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First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:   

18.       Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING CHAPTER 13.14 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED “UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS”, SECTIONS 13.14.020, 13.14.030, 13.14.050, 13.14.100 AND 13.14.110.” (Introduced by Councilmember McAustin)  

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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, 2^nd Floor)

June 5, 2013

July 3, 2013 (To be cancelled)

July 17, 2013 (Special meeting)

FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Terry Tornek, Bill Bogaard, Victor Gordo, Margaret McAustin,)
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)

June 3, 2013 (Special meeting)

June 10, 2013

June 24, 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)

June 26, 2013

July 24, 2013

August 28, 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)

June 11, 2013

June 25, 2013

July 9, 2013

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Jacque Robinson, John J. Kennedy, Steve Madison, Gene Masuda)
Meets the third Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S038 (Council Chamber, 2^nd Floor)

June 17, 2013

July 15, 2013

August 19, 2013

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

 

June 10, 2013

June 17, 2013

June 24, 2013 (To be cancelled)

July 1, 2013 (To be cancelled)

July 8, 2013

July 15, 2013

July 22, 2013

July 29, 2013

August 5, 2013

August 12, 2013

August 19, 2013 (To be cancelled)

August 26, 2013 (To be cancelled)

September 2, 2013 (To be cancelled)

September 9, 2013

September 16, 2013

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:

June 17, 2013, 7:00 p.m. – Proposed Changes to the Purchased Water Adjustment Charge

June 17, 2013, 7:00 p.m. – Approval of Annual Action Plan (2013-2014) and Related Funding Allocations for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG); Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG); Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME); and Human Services Endowment Fund (HSEF)