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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 21, 2013 

Closed Sessions 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
 

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 LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
            Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (two potential
            cases)

B.        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

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: 
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721

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: 
Pasadena Fire Fighters Association (PFFA) Local 809
 

PUBLIC MEETING - 6:30 P.M. 
ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS

A.     STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER CHRIS HOLDEN 

       
CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

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.         AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE METRO GOLD LINE
AT-GRADE CROSSING MOBILITY ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT
Recommendation
:  
(1)       Find that the Metro Gold Line At-Grade Crossing Mobility Enhancements Project is exempt from review, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, existing facilities, and identified as an activity listed in 23 CFR 771.117(c)(3); and
(2)       Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) associated with the receipt of grant funding and the implementation of the project.  
 

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2.         AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS) PHASE III PROJECT
Recommendation
(1)       Find that the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Phase III Project is exempt from review, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, existing facilities, and identified as an activity listed in 23 CFR 771.117(c)(3); and
(2)       Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) associated with the receipt of grant funding and the implementation of the project.  
 

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City Clerk/Secretary 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

July 29, 2013  (City Council)

July 29, 2013  (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development
                          Commission)

August 5, 2013  (City Council)
August 5, 2013  (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community
                              Development Commission)

August 12, 2013 (City Council)
August 12, 2013 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community
                               Development Commission)

August 19, 2013 (City Council)
August 19, 2013 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community
                               Development Commission)

August 26, 2013 (City Council)
August 26, 2013 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community
                               Development Commission)

September 2, 2013 (City Council)
September 2 , 2013 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community
                                     Development Commission)

4.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 12,026

Richard H. Bigby

$         380.00

Claim No. 12,027

Shereé Haygood

2,500.00

Claim No. 12,028

Claudette Kenney

89.98

Claim No. 12,029

Gloria Thomas

2,500.00

Claim No. 12,030

Elke Lorraine Coffey

1,066.07

Claim No. 12,031

Auto Club Enterprises/Afni as subrogee for Sofia Escalante

2,820.58

Claim No. 12,032

Reyna V. Corral

692.70

 

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 HEARINGS:  7:00 P.M.

5.         CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF THE LINCOLN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN            Recommendation:
(1)       Adopt a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan (SCH #2011091041) (Attachment 1 of the agenda report), adopting findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and adopting a mitigation monitoring reporting program;
(2)       Adopt a resolution setting forth the Statement of Overriding Considerations;
(3)       Adopt a resolution approving the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan (Attachment 2 of the agenda report), including recommended changes in Attachment 3 of the agenda report;
(4)       Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination; and
(5)       Recommend that the City Council direct the City Attorney to prepare an implementation ordinance within 90 days.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: On August 14, 2013, the Planning Commission concurred with the staff recommendation, and further recommended that the Draft Specific Plan be amended to remove references to redevelopment as a potential implementation tool.  Staff concurs with this recommendation, and Attachment 3 of the agenda report outlines the recommended changes to the Draft Specific Plan. 

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RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Part 1 1419k
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Part 2 1695k
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Part 3 1569k

RESOLUTION ADOPTING STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS 113k

RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE LINCOLN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN 57k

ATTACHMENTS 1 & 2 (click on link below)
http://cityofpasadena.net/Lincoln_Avenue_Specific_Plan.aspx

ATTACHMENT 3 239k

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

6.         CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: DRAFT CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (2012-2013 PROGRAM YEAR) FOR PROJECTS FUNDED FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG), HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME) AND HUMAN SERVICES ENDOWMENT FUND (HSEF) PROGRAMS
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to November 4, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. 

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

City Manager 

7.         REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF PUBLIC ART MASTER PLAN
Recommendation
:  
(1)       Find that the recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15303, 15304, and 15311, Classes 1, 3, 4, and 11; and
(2)       Approve the Public Art Master Plan.
Recommendation of Arts and Culture Commission: On April 10, 2013, the Arts and Culture Commission recommended that the City Council approve the Public Art Master Plan.  

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ATTACHMENTS A & B 1295k

ATTACHMENTS C thru F 609k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 50k

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

8.         STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT – NEXT STEPS
Recommendation
:

(1)       Receive the Strategic Planning Retreat summary and direct staff to implement the objectives defined in the Strategic Objectives Matrix; and
(2)       Consider methods for continuing the strategic planning process and provide direction to staff.
 

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ATTACHMENTS A & B 657k

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

City Council 

ORDINANCES                     

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:  None 

INFORMATION ITEMS

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair Victor Gordo, Steve Madison, Gene Masuda, Jacque Robinson)
Meets the first Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 (Council Conference Room, 2nd Floor)

November 4, 2013

December 2, 2013

January 6, 2014

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, 2nd floor)

October 28, 2013

November 11, 2013 (To be cancelled)

November 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)

October 23, 2013

November 20, 2013 (Special meeting)

November 27, 2013 (To be cancelled)

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 22, 2013

November 12, 2013

November 26, 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 S249 (Council Chamber, 2nd Floor)

October 21, 2013

November 18, 2013

December 16, 2013

 

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES


October 28, 2013

November 4, 2013

November 11, 2013 (To be cancelled)

November 18, 2013

November 25, 2013

December 2, 2013 (To be cancelled)

December 9, 2013

December 16, 2013

December 23, 2013 (To be cancelled)

December 30, 2013 (To be cancelled)

January 6, 2014 (To be cancelled)

January 13, 2014

January 20, 2014 (To be cancelled)

January 27, 2014

February 3, 2014

February 10, 2014

February 17, 2014 (To be cancelled)

February 24, 2014 (Special Joint Meeting with Pasadena Unified School District Board of Education)

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING:

November 4, 2013, 7:00 p.m.Continued Public Hearing: Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (2012-2013 Program Year) for Projects Funded from Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME) and Human Services Endowment Fund (HSEF) Programs


                                                                         COMMISSION VACANCIES 73k