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THE RECAP REFLECTS A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE COUNCIL ACTIONS, HOWEVER,
                                        IT DOES NOT REFLECT THE OFFICIAL ACTIONS OF THE COUNCIL WHICH WILL BE REFLECTED IN THE OFFICIAL MINUTES.        

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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 16, 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
 

 A.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
             Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (two 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 Organizations: Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 18 

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.         ADOPTION OF LOCAL MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council adopt the City’s Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP) update.  

141k

MHMP ATTACHMENT  97786k

2.         PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE PASADENA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (PUSD)
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the proposed action is exempt from environmental review, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15301, existing facilities; and
(2)       Authorize the City Manager to execute the memorandum of understanding between the City of Pasadena Police Department and the Pasadena Unified School District. 

563k

MOU (CORRECTED AND REVISED as of 9/13/2013) 475k

3.         PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO DESTROY INTERNAL AFFAIRS FILES REGARDING INVESTIGATIONS AND NON-HIRE BACKGROUND FILES
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Chief of Police, with concurrence of the City Attorney, to destroy internal affairs investigation files concluded from 1997 through 2007, which are listed in Attachment A of the agenda report, as well as non-hire background files completed from 1998 through 2007, Attachment B of the agenda report. 

1623k

City Clerk/Secretary 

4.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

June 3, 2013 (City Council) June 3, 2013 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development                         Commission) June 10, 2013 (City Council) June 10, 2013 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development                           Commission)

5.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 12,000	Robert A. Hazard	$       110.00
Claim No. 12,001	George Esquivel	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,002	Darilyn Causey	2,000.00
Claim No. 12,003	Billy Ray Burton	25,000.00+

6.         PUBLIC HEARING SET             

October 7, 2013, 7:00 p.m.  – Adoption of the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

7.         ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: APPROVAL OF KEY BUSINESS TERMS OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO OWNER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH RAYMOND GROVE ASSOCIATES FOR THE RAYMOND GROVE HOUSING PROJECT AT 47 EAST ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD
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;
(2)       Approve certain key business terms, as described in the agenda report, of the proposed Third Amendment to the Owner Participation Agreement between the City and Raymond Grove Associates (Agreement No. CDC-220); and
(3)       Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to implement the Third Amendment to the Owner Participation Agreement.
Recommendation of Northwest Commission: The subject recommendation was considered by the Northwest Commission at its regular meeting on September 12, 2013.  Staff will report orally to the City Council on the action taken by the Northwest Commission. 

177k

8.         ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE: APPROVAL OF KEY BUSINESS TERMS OF COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION AGREEMENT WITH ABODE COMMUNITY HOUSING FOR USE OF HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $367,518 TO REHABILITATE CENTENNIAL PLACE HOUSING PROJECT AT 235 EAST HOLLY STREET  (TO BE CONSIDERED FOLLOWING ITEM NO. 9 - CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING)
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the rehabilitation of the 144-unit Centennial Place affordable rental housing project at 235 East Holly Street (the Project) does not have a significant effect on the environment and has been determined to be categorically exempt under Class 1, existing facilities, of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and, specifically, Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines;
(2)       Approve the key business terms of the Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) agreement with Abode Community Housing, as described in the agenda report;
(3)       Recognize revenues (6229-221-684111) and increase appropriations (8167-221-684111) in the Housing Department Fiscal Year (FY) Operating Budget in the Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) Fund (Fund 221) by $367,518.  The revenues are from previously unappropriated HOME CHDO Set-aside grant funds (recommended for approval by City Council in a public hearing on September 16, 2013), and will be used in support of the Centennial Place Rehabilitation Project; and
(4)       Authorize the City Manager to approve the CHDO agreement, certifications, and other documents as necessary to implement the staff recommendation. 

244k

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee           

Reports from Representatives 

9.         Continued Public Hearing: Approval of a Substantial Amendment to the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 Annual Action Plan to Allow for the Reprogramming of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Funds
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council, following the public hearing, adopt a resolution approving the submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), of a Substantial Amendment to the 2011-2012 and the 2012-2013 Annual Action Plan to allow for the reprogramming of funds as described in the agenda report. 

153k

10.       Public Hearing: 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
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to September 30, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. 

11.       Public Hearing: A Development Agreement between the Norton Simon Art Foundation and the City of Pasadena to maintain existing land use regulations for property at 267-337 W. Colorado Boulevard and 55-77 North St. John Avenue (Rusnak-Pasadena Automobile Dealership property)
Recommendation:   It is recommended that the City Council cancel the public hearing, to be rescheduled and renoticed for a future meeting. 

City Manager 

12.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH GONZALEZ GOODALE ARCHITECTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF ROBINSON PARK RECREATION CENTER RENOVATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $754,000
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that on October 28, 2002, the City Council approved the Robinson Park Master Plan and the Initial Study and Negative Declaration (ND) prepared for the Master Plan, that the scope of project construction has been reduced from that studied in the ND, but such changes do not constitute changed circumstances or new information which would trigger further environmental review, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
(2)       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 Gonzalez Goodale Architects for architectural and engineering services for the Robinson Park Recreation Center Renovation Project in an amount not to exceed $754,000. 

486k

13.      PROPOSAL FOR LOWER ARROYO ARCHERY RANGE AND DEAL POINTS FOR NEW AGREEMENT WITH PASADENA ROVING ARCHERS
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the proposed actions are exempt from environmental review, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15302, minor alteration – archery range, Section 15301, licensing – Pasadena Roving Archers, and 15061(b)(3), general rule – Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) amendment, rules for archery use and text correction to the Lower Arroyo Master Plan (LAMP);
(2)       Amend the Pasadena Municipal Code to authorize the City Manager to determine where archery is permitted and promulgate rules for archery activities on public lands consistent with those discussed in the agenda report;
(3)       Approve the development of a new license and operating agreement with the Pasadena Roving Archers (PRA) using the deal points contained in the agenda report; and
(4)       Approve a correction of language in the Lower Arroyo Master Plan (LAMP) to remove references to the number of targets in the southern archery range.            Recommendation of Recreation and Parks Commission: On May 21, 2013, the Recreation and Parks Commission considered the Department of Public Works recommendation to divide the archery range into two areas with different designated uses.  The area which includes existing targets 1-19 was proposed as a full-time archery range that would be available for archery activity during park hours.  A second area, containing existing targets 20-28, was proposed to be available for archery activity on Sundays from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. and passive recreational activities at all other times.  The proposal also included a provision for indoor archery activities at the Rosemont Pavilion.  The Commission voted unanimously not to support the Department of Public Works’ recommendation as presented by staff, and recommended that the City Council ensure that public access to the southern archery range continues, and direct staff to work with the PRA to reach an agreement that would include the following as key elements:

1.   Maintain use of the entire existing southern archery range for archery purposes;

2.   Install and maintain hard barriers (consisting of rocks and natural plantings) to prevent access to the archery range for uses other than archery;

3.   Permanent signage should be developed and installed;

4.   Eliminate proposed requirement for a photo credential;

5.   Safety training and on-site monitoring should be provided;

6.   Analyze project adequately for any environmental impacts; and

7.   Implement additional safety measures consistent with the Pasadena Police Department recommendations to ensure safety of the archery range when not being operated by the Pasadena Roving Archers.

Recommendation of Design Commission: On June 24, 2013, the Design Commission reviewed design concepts for archery-related signage, natural barriers and target enclosures.  The Design Commission requested additional information to allow for a more detailed review of these project elements.  Additional information about the design of signage and natural barriers will be presented to the Design Commission subsequent to the City Council’s action. 

629k

ATTACHMENTS A thru E 1163k

ATTACHMENT F 2312k

CORRESPONDENCE 609k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE (Posted on Sept. 13, 2013) 436k

CORRESPONDENCE (Posted on Sept. 16, 2013) 6452k

CORRESPONDENCE (Posted on Sept. 16, 2013) 1729k

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 Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 (Council Conference Room, 2^nd Floor)

October 7, 2013

November 4, 2013

December 2, 2013

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)

September 23, 2013 (To be cancelled)

September 30, 2013 (Special meeting)

October 14, 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)

September 25, 2013

October 23, 2013

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, 2^nd Floor)

September 24, 2013

October 8, 2013

October 22, 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, 2^nd Floor)

September 16, 2013

October 21, 2013

November 18, 2013