Council Meeting - September 30, 2013

AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 30, 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 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 Fire
            Fighters 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, and Pasadena Association of Clerical and Technical
            Employees (PACTE/LIUNA) Local 777
            Unrepresented Employees: Unrepresented Management-Executive, Management, and Non-Management
            employees

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.        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 Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 501

E.        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. PRESENTATION BY CYNTHIA KURTZ, CITY’S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE
METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT BOARD

B. PRESENTATION BY DR. ERIC WALSH, DIRECTOR OF THE PASADENA PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, REGARDING A THREE-YEAR UPDATE ON THE DEL MAR URGENT CARE

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 ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER WITH BOERNER TRUCK CENTER FOR PURCHASE OF ONE CRANE CARRIER FRONT LOADER REFUSE TRUCK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $278,718
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
(2)       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; and
(3)       Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Boerner Truck Center, in an amount not to exceed $278,718 for the purchase of one Crane Carrier front loader refuse truck, without competitive bidding, pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, materials, supplies, or services.

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2.         AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER WITH ORPAK, USA, FOR PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
(2)       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; and
(3)       Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Orpak, USA, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 for the purchase of a new SiteOmat fuel management system, without competitive bidding, pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(C), contracts for labor, materials, supplies, or services available from only one vendor.

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3.         MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO POWER SALES AGREEMENTS WITH THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY (SCPPA) FOR THE PURCHASE OF SOLAR ENERGY FROM THE RECURRENT ENERGY CLEARWATER AND COLUMBIA TWO PROJECTS
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; and
(2)       Authorize the City Manager to enter into Power Sales Agreements with the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA), to purchase renewable energy and capacity from 17.143% (6 MW) share of the 20 MW Clearwater and the 15 MW Columbia Two solar projects (Recurrent Energy Projects) in Mojave, California, for a term ending 20 years after the commercial operation date. Neither competitive bidding nor competitive selection is required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) and Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(A)(3), contracts with other governmental entities.
Recommendation of Municipal Services Committee: On September 24, 2013, the Municipal Services Committee recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into Power Sales Agreements with SCPPA for a 17.143% (6 MW) share of the Recurrent Energy Projects.

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City Council

4. APPOINTMENT OF HILDA MARELLA DELGADO TO THE NORTHWEST COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination)

5. APPOINTMENT OF ANITA FROMHOLZ TO THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination)

City Clerk/Secretary

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

June 17, 2013 (City Council)
June 17, 2013 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development
Commission)

June 24, 2013 (City Council)
June 24, 2013 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development
Commission)

July 1, 2013 (City Council)
July 1, 2013 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development
Commission)

July 8, 2013 (City Council)
July 8, 2013 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development
Commission)

July 15, 2013 (City Council)
July 15, 2013 (Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development
Commission)

7. RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA

Claim No. 12,004	Alicia Villasenor	$ Not Stated
Claim No. 12,005	Pacific Bell/AT&T	10,000.00+
Claim No. 12,006	David Jovanni Fornelli	Not Stated
Claim No. 12,007	Maria Frias	1,098.50
Claim No. 12,008	Michelle Rae Daenitz	711.95
Claim No. 12,009	Frank Garcia	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,010	Tommy Glover	30,500.00
Claim No. 12,011	Patricia L. Crook	3,388.86
Claim No. 12,012	John Arthur Cecchini	Not Stated
Claim No. 12,013	State Farm General Insurance Company as subrogee for Number One South Orange Grove HOA	8,132.11
Claim No. 12,014	Myunghee Chung	Not Stated
Claim No. 12,015	Haroutioun Jarlekian	Not Stated
Claim No. 12,016	Kim Elizabeth Tillett	Not Stated
Claim No. 12,017	Infinity Insurance Company as subrogee for Victor Rosales	13,359.06
Claim No. 12,018	Andra Carlson	9,937.78

OLD BUSINESS: None

REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Economic Development and Technology Committee

Finance Committee

8. PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) PROJECT CLOSURE POLICY REVISION
Recommendation: Adopt the proposed CIP Project Closure Policy revision.

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9. RESPONSE TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY FINAL REPORT 2012-2013
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to transmit the proposed responses contained in the agenda report to the Presiding Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, for those portions of the Civil Grand Jury’s Final Report 2012-2013 dealing with the City of Pasadena, in order to comply with the statutory requirements when a Grand Jury Report is issued.

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ATTACHMENT 1 Part 1 4782k
ATTACHMENT 1 Part 2 8300k
ATTACHMENT 1 Part 3 2966k
ATTACHMENT 1 Part 4 5025k
ATTACHMENT 1 Part 5 10671k

10.      ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AND THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE INVITATION OF BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC REVENUE/REFUNDING BONDS, 2013A SERIES OF SAID CITY; APPROVING A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL BONDS, A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT, A NOTICE INVITING BIDS; AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT TO EXCEED $85,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF PASADENA ELECTRIC REVENUE/REFUNDING BONDS, 2013A SERIES, PAYABLE OUT OF THE LIGHT AND POWER FUND, APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN EIGHTH SUPPLEMENTAL TO ELECTRIC REVENUE BOND FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT, AN ESCROW AGREEMENT, A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Recommendation:
(1)       Adopt a resolution authorizing the invitation of bids for the purchase of electric revenue/refunding bonds, 2013A series of said city, approving a notice of intention to sell bonds, a preliminary official statement, a notice inviting bids, authorizing the publication of a notice of intention to sell bonds, and authorizing certain other actions in connection therewith; and
(2)       Conduct the first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT TO EXCEED $85,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF PASADENA ELECTRIC REVENUE/REFUNDING BONDS, 2013A SERIES, PAYABLE OUT OF THE LIGHT AND POWER FUND, AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN EIGHTH SUPPLEMENT TO ELECTRIC REVENUE BOND FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT, AN ESCROW AGREEMENT, AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH”

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RESOLUTION 277k
EXHIBITS A & B 1422k

ORDINANCE 349k
EXHIBIT A 1601k
EXHIBIT B 817k
EXHIBIT C 1016k

ELECTRIC REVENUE BONDS Part 1 1811k
ELECTRIC REVENUE BONDS Part 2 2164k
ELECTRIC REVENUE BONDS Part 3 2004k
ELECTRIC REVENUE BONDS Part 4 1800k
ELECTRIC REVENUE BONDS Part 5 1289k

Legislative Policy Committee

11. CITIZENS UNITED V. THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION (FEC) SUPREME COURT RULING Recommendation: Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena supporting a Constitutional amendment revising the Citizens Ruling.
Recommendation of Legislative Policy Committee: On July 23, 2013, the Legislative Policy Committee had a discussion on the Citizens United v. the Federal Election Commission Supreme Court ruling in 2010 and the impact it now presents on campaign contributions in elections. Following the discussion, it was moved to direct staff to develop a resolution supporting a Constitutional amendment reversing the Citizens United Ruling, and forward the item to the City Council for consideration.

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Municipal Services Committee

Public Safety Committee

Reports from Representatives

PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 P.M.

12.      PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 405 MIRA VISTA TERRACE 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 405 Mira Vista Terrace meets Criterion C for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code
            Section 17.62.040) because the house is a locally significant example of a two-story Arts and Crafts period Chalet-style house from
            the early twentieth century and retains its integrity;
            (3)       Approve the designation of the property at 405 Mira Vista Terrace as a landmark;
            (4)       Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 405 Mira Vista Terrace, Pasadena, California;
            (5)       Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 405 Mira Vista Terrace, 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, July 15, 2013, the Historic Preservation Commission
            recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 405 Mira Vista Terrace as a landmark under Criterion C of Pasadena
            Municipal Code Section 17.62.040. In addition, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the period of significance
            extend from 1912 to 1928, to include the rear addition and front door alterations.

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            ATTACHMENTS A & B 2475k

            ATTACHMENTS C & D 7153k

13.      PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF THE WATER TANKHOUSE AT 316 SOUTH SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD 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 water tankhouse at 316 South San Gabriel Boulevard is significant under Criterion C for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040) because it is an intact example of a 1920’s-era water tankhouse with windmill armature attachment;
(3)       Approve the designation of the water tankhouse at 316 South San Gabriel Boulevard as a landmark;
(4)       Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 316 South San Gabriel Boulevard, Pasadena, California;
(5)       Authorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 316 South San Gabriel Boulevard, 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, July 15, 2013, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the water tankhouse at 316 South San Gabriel Boulevard as a landmark under Criterion C of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040.

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ATTACHMENTS A & B 2757k

ATTACHMENTS C thru E 2919k

14. CONTINUED 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 October 21, 2013 at 7:00 p.m.

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

City Manager

City Council

15.       CONSIDERATION OF PLACING AN ITEM FOR DISCUSSION ON A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 
REGARDING THE METHOD FOR NOMINATING  MEMBERS TO THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY 
BOARD (Councilmember Kennedy)

16. CONSIDERATION OF PLACING AN ITEM FOR DISCUSSION ON A FUTURE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA TO DIRECT A STUDY/NEEDS ASSESSMENT ON THE POSSIBLE CREATION OF CIVILIAN OVERSIGHT OF THE PASADENA POLICE DEPARTMENT (Councilmember Kennedy)

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ORDINANCES

First Reading

17. Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT TO EXCEED $85,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF PASADENA ELECTRIC REVENUE/REFUNDING BONDS, 2013A SERIES, PAYABLE OUT OF THE LIGHT AND POWER FUND, AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN EIGHTH SUPPLEMENT TO ELECTRIC REVENUE BOND FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT, AN ESCROW AGREEMENT, AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH” (See Item No.10)

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, 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 30, 2013 (Special meeting)

October 14, 2013

October 28, 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, 2^nd Floor)

October 8, 2013

October 22, 2013

November 12, 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)

October 21, 2013

November 18, 2013

December 16, 2013