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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

 Closed Sessions 4:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearing 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, 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 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

.           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.        D.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING
            EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
            Case Name: Rose Bowl Operating Company and City of Pasadena v. Great
            American Insurance Company, Delmac Construction & Development, Inc.,
            et al.
            Case No.: LASC EC060712

 

 

 City Manager/Executive Director

1.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH E.E. ELECTRIC, INC. FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $130,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT SYSTEM AT THE CITY YARDS FOR THE TEST LAB FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, existing facilities; and
(2)       Accept the bid dated July 24, 2013 from E. E. Electric, Inc., in response to Specifications LD-13-8 for construction of an underground electrical conduit system, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with E. E. Electric, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $130,000.  

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2.         Issuance of a purchase order to Fehr and Peers for $122,200 to update the citywide travel demand forecasting model and to develop transportation performance measures
Recommendation: 
(1)       Find that the proposed actions are exempt from review, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and
(2)       Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Fehr and Peers, to update the citywide travel demand forecasting and dynamic traffic assignment models and develop transportation performance measures in the amount not to exceed $122,200.  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 Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served.  

205K

3.         authorize purchase order with nixon-egli equipment company for purchase of one leeboy 7000 b asphalt paver for a total of $98,292
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that this action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
(2)       Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Nixon-Egli Equipment Company, in an amount not to exceed $98,292 for the purchase of one LeeBoy 7000B asphalt paver without competitive bidding, pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, materials, supplies or services; and
(3)       Find the proposed contract exempt 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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4.         APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND THE PASADENA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE TERM OF APRIL 22, 2013 – JUNE 30, 2016 AND THE PASADENA POLICE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2013 – JUNE 30, 2016
Recommendation:
(1)       Approve a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Pasadena (City) and the Pasadena Police Officers Association (PPOA) for the term of April 22, 2013 through June 30, 2016 and the Pasadena Police Sergeants Association (PPSA) for the term of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2016;
(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 safety employees in the bargaining unit represented by PPOA and PPSA; 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 safety employees represented by PPOA and PPSA and supersede resolution Nos. 8196 and 8725 insofar as it applies to the safety employees presented by PPOA and PPSA.  

390K

                PPOA MOU - PART 1   1213K
    PPOA MOU - PART 2   1179K 
    PPOA MOU - PART 3    242K

                PPSA MOU - PART 1     1231K
    PPSA MOU - PART 2     914K 

City Council 

5.         RESIGNATION OF NICHOLAS M. BENSON FROM THE NORTHWEST COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination)

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6.         APPOINTMENT OF LEILIA M. BAILEY-LEAHY TO THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (District 3 Nomination) 

7.         REAPPOINTMENT OF DEBBIE AYALA TO THE LIBRARY COMMISSION (District 2 Nomination) 

8.         APPOINTMENT OF LAURIE BURRUSS TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION (District 7 Nomination) 

9.         APPOINTMENT OF DARRELL DONE TO THE SOUTH LAKE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION (Mayor Nomination/District 7)

City Clerk/Secretary 

10.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

April 22, 2013 (City Council) April 22, 2013 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena                            Community Development Commission) April 29, 2013 (City Council) April 29, 2013 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena                            Community Development Commission) May 6, 2013 (City Council) May 6, 2013 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena                          Community Development Commission) May 13, 2013 (City Council) May 13, 2013 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena                           Community Development Commission) May 20, 2013 (City Council) May 20, 2013 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena                            Community Development Commission) May 27, 2013 (City Council) May 27, 2013 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena                            Community Development Commission)

 11.      RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 11,986	Jo-Ann Marilyn C. Castanares	$ Not stated
Claim No. 11,987	Geico as subrogee Thomas Wheatley	5,168.76
Claim No. 11,988	Ted Arpa	60.00
Claim No. 11,989	Angela Davis	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,990	Southern California Gas Company/Sempra Energy Utility	Not stated
Claim No. 11,991	Jeffery C. Shepperd	3,515.55
Claim No. 11,992	Joen Douglas Mitchell	324.00
Claim No. 11,993	Katayoun Hokmollahi	300.00
Claim No. 11,994	Helen Santiago/Enterprise, Jennifer Edmunds	2,207.27
Claim No. 11,995	Lynda Lander	25,000.00+
Claim No. 11,996	Hesham Maher Gabor, Andrew Gabor, and Paul Gabor	$5,000,000.00
Claim No. 11,997	Gigi O’Hara	290.00
Claim No. 11,998	Charlotte Barnes	323.68
Claim No. 11,999	Christina Mastreano and William Mastreano	320.90

 

12.      PUBLIC HEARING SET

September 16, 2013, 7:00 p.m. – Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (2012-2013 Program Year) for projects funded from Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, Home Investment Partnership Act, and Human Services Endowment Fund Programs

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee

Finance Committee

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee

 13.            AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH KINGBIRD SOLAR, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF 20 MEGAWATTS OF SOLAR ENERGY
Recommendation: 
(1)       Find that the recommended contract authorization is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), general rule;
(2)       Authorize The City Manager to enter into a Power Purchase Agreement with Kingbird Solar, LLC, to purchase 100% of the renewable energy and capacity from the proposed Kingbird Solar photovoltaic project (Kingbird Solar Project), to be located in the Antelope Valley of Kern County, California, for a total of 20 MW;
(3)       Find that the contract is exempt from the City of Pasadena’s (City) competitive bidding rules, pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services; and
(4)       Find that the contract is exempt from competitive selection, pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049.
Recommendation of Municipal Services Committee: On August 27, 2013, the Municipal Services Committee recommended that the City Council enter into the 20 MW Power Purchase Agreement with Kingbird Solar, LLC. 

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CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

14.       PUBLIC HEARING:  REPORT ON Water Quality Report Relative to Public Health Goals
Recommendation: 
(1)   Find that the proposed actions related to the City of Pasadena’s Report on Water Quality Relative to Public Health Goals (PHG) is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to 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;
(2)   Hold a public hearing on September 9, 2013 for the purposes of accepting and responding to public comments on the PHG; and
(3)   Accept the PHG Report.
Recommendation of Environmental Advisory Commission:  On August 20, 2013, the PHG Report was presented to the Environmental Advisory Commission as an information item.
Recommendation of the Municipal Services Committee: On July 23, 2013, the PHG Report was presented to the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) as an information item.  The PHG Report was subsequently reviewed by the Pasadena Public Health Department at the request of the MSC. 


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ATTACHMENT A - PART 1    2154K
                                  PART 2      784K
                                  PART 3  17164K
                                  PART 4      531K

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

City Manager 

15.      APPROVAL TO INSTALL A MEMORIAL IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE AT MEMORIAL PARK (To be heard at 7:15 p.m. or thereafter)
Recommendation: 
(1)       Find the proposed project to be exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15304, minor alterations to land; and
(2)       Approve the request to install a memorial in remembrance of the Armenian Genocide at Memorial Park.
Recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission: On July 16, 2013, the Recreation and Parks Commission considered the Pasadena Armenian Genocide Memorial Committee’s (PASAGMC) proposal to install a memorial in remembrance of the Armenian Genocide at Memorial Park.  The Commission unanimously supported the Armenian Genocide memorial design and proposal scope, and recommended the City approve the memorial with the location to be determined by the City Council.  Although not part of the formal motion, some Commissioners expressed interest in having the City Council consider alternate locations for the placement of the memorial, including a location not in a park, in a park other than Memorial Park, near City Hall, or on property owned by an Armenian organization.  

266K                 

                ATTACHMENT A  - LETTER OF INTENT     92K
    ATTACHMENT B  - EXISTING CONDITIONS  208K
    ATTACHMENT C  - FINAL CONCEPT PACKAGE  2825K
    ATTACHMENT D  - PARK MONUMENT POLICY  226K
    ATTACHMENT E  - FINANCIAL REPORT  334K
    ATTACHMENT F  - MEMORIAL PARK MASTER PLAN EXCERPT   745K        

                CORRESPONDENCE - PART 1    3061K
                                               PART 2    1965K
                                               PART 3    2467K
                                               PART 4    2505K
                                               PART 5    2153K
                                               PART 6    1993K            

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 236k             

CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

City Council 

 First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:  None