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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MARCH 3, 2014 

Closed Session 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249 

A.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government  
            Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
            Name of Case: Pasadena Coalition for Responsible Development v. City of Pasadena, et al.
            Appellate Case No. B247830 (LASC Case No. BS130039) 

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: Pasadena Police Sergeants Association (PPSA) 

C.        CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956
Property Locations: 1837 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA, and            31 North Parkwood Avenue, Pasadena, CA
Agency Negotiator: Michael J. Beck, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Lindon and Kwei H. Shiao
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment 

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PERRY C. THOMAS CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $235,590 TO PROVIDE LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT SYSTEMS IN KEWEN DRIVE FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (c), (replacement or reconstruction); and
(2)       Accept the bid dated October 1, 2013 from Perry C. Thomas Construction, Inc., in response to Specifications LD-13-9 for construction of underground conduit systems; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Perry C. Thomas Construction, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $235,590. 

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2.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ARNOLD AND WALTERS TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS FOR FIBER NETWORK ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES            Recommendation:
(1)       Find that the proposed contract amendment 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 a contract with Arnold and Walters Telecommunications Consultants for fiber network engineering and construction management services for a three-year period in the amount of $375,000, with an option for two one-year extensions in the amount of $125,000 each, subject to the approval of the City Manager. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002 (F) Contracts for Professional or Unique Services. 

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3.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ARB, INC., FOR PROVIDING FIELD SERVICES FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS AT THE BROADWAY, GLENARM, AND AZUSA POWER PLANTS
Recommendation:
(1)       Find that contracting with ARB, Inc., for providing field services for various projects at the Broadway, Glenarm, and Azusa Power Plants is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities;
(2)       Accept the bid dated November 8, 2013, submitted by ARB, Inc., in response to Specifications LD-13-4 for Providing Field Services for Various Projects at the Broadway, Glenarm, and Azusa Power Plants; and
(3)       Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with ARB, Inc., for Providing Field Services for Various Projects at the Broadway, Glenarm, and Azusa Power Plants in an amount not to exceed $600,000, with one two-year extension option of $300,000, for a total cost of $900,000. The initial term is for three years or until the funds are expended, whichever occurs first, with one two-year extension option for an amount not to exceed $300,000, subject to the approval of the City Manager. 

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4.         APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 071999, FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF THREE LAND PARCELS INTO ONE LAND LOT FOR A MIXED-USE BUILDING WITH 118 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AT 686 EAST UNION STREET            Recommendation:
(1)       Adopt a resolution to approve Final Parcel Map No. 071999;
(2)       Accept the offer of easement dedications for street 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.
Hearing Officer Recommendation: The tentative map was approved on August 15, 2012 by the Subdivision Hearing Officer, to be recorded within two years. 

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5.         LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE: APPROVAL OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORMS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2014
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve the Federal Legislative Platform and the State Legislative Platform for calendar year 2014. 

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ATTACHMENTS A & B 1513k

City Council 

6.         RESIGNATION OF RAY SERAFIN FROM THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (Hotel Nomination) 

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7.         APPOINTMENT OF AKILA GIBBS TO THE SENIOR COMMISSION (Agency Nomination) 

8.         APPOINTMENT OF THOMAS MAJICH TO THE PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD (District 2 Nomination) 

9.         APPOINTMENT OF JUDITH WILSON TO THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (City Representative) 

10.       ACKNOWLEDGE THE APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM JOSEPH “JOE” MILLIGAN TO THE FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT BOARD (Fire Department Representative) 

City Clerk/Secretary 

11.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

February 3, 2014	City Council
February 3, 2014	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
February 10, 2014	City Council
February 10, 2014	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community  Development Commission
February 17, 2014	City Council
February 17, 2014	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

12.      RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA 

Claim No. 12,099	State Farm Insurance for Jennifer Mendez	$  5,332.49
Claim No. 12,100	Mercury Insurance for Yeh-Chern-Hao	1,952.40
Claim No. 12,101	Fernando Roldan and Darryl Eversole	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,102	Maribel Rocha	309.95
Claim No. 12,103	Thomas E. Reed	175.00
Claim No. 12,104	Johnathan Arvizu	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,105	Araceli Arias	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,106	Emily Portillo	10,595.00
Claim No. 12,107	Maria Llanas	300.00
Claim No. 12,108	Uncle Dave’s Housing	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,109	Felicia Edelman	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,110	David Wohlman	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,111	Dell Varela	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,112	Robert Silva	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,113	Alfonso Guitterez	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,114	Garrett McDuffie	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,115	Patricia Muro	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,116	Jesse Delgado	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,117	William C. Miller	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,118	John S. Nicholson	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,119	Michele Magallanes	565.00
Claim No. 12,120	State Farm Insurance For Sharon Perez	8,288.90
Claim No. 12,121	Kitty Tseng	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,122	James Joseph Timphony	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,123	Scarlet Timphony	25,000.00+

13.      PUBLIC HEARINGS SET             

March 17, 2014, 7:00 p.m. – Appeal of the Historic Preservation Commission’s Decision to Deny the Application for Certificate of Appropriateness for the Replacement of a Front Door at 1091 East Elizabeth Street (Rescheduled)

March 17, 2014, 7:00 p.m. – Designation of 760 South Arroyo Boulevard as a Landmark

 

 

 Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

14.       PASADENA STREET TYPES PLAN
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to analyze the environmental impact of the Pasadena Street Types Plan as part of the General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
Municipal Services Committee: The Draft Street Types Plan was presented to the Municipal Services Committee as an information item in April, 2013. The Committee directed staff to present the draft Pasadena Street Types Plan to the Transportation Advisory Commission and the Planning Commission for their review and to provide recommendations to the City Council via the Municipal Services Committee.
The Street Types Plans were presented to the Transportation Advisory Commission and the Planning Commission for their review and recommendations.  Both commissions passed motions recommending the City Council adopt the Street Types Plan.
Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) Recommendation:
·            No changes to the De-emphasized streets identified in the 2004 Mobility Element
·            Clarify how the Pedestrian Emphasis Overlay relates to colleges, institutions and commercial areas

            Planning Commission Recommendation:
·            Clearly explain in the staff report that a street’s functional designation does not prohibit it from also being De-
             emphasized
·            Add a mechanism for regular review and updates
·            Change the designation of California Blvd west of Orange Grove to Neighborhood Connector

Staff concurred with all of the commission recommendations and has incorporated these changes into the Pasadena Street Types Plan. 

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STREET TYPE MAPS 1166k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

 

City Manager 

15.       AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GKKworks FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN OF THE ROBINSON PARK RECREATION CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $802,000
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 GKKworks for architectural and engineering services for the Robinson Park Recreation Center Renovation Project in an amount not to exceed $802,000.
Advisory Commission Review: The project was presented to the Human Services, and Recreation and Parks Commissions at a Special Joint Meeting on May 7, 2013 as an informational item. 

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ATTACHMENT A Part 1 1347k
ATTACHMENT A Part 2 1078k
ATTACHMENT A Part 3 1350k

ATTACHMENTS B thru D Part 280k

ATTACHMENT E Part 1 1310k
ATTACHMENT E Part 2 1436k
ATTACHMENT E Part 3 1102k
ATTACHMENT E Part 4 868k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

City Council 

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:  

16.       Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 17.20.020 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE (SOUTH GRAND-COVINGTON PLACE LANDMARK OVERLAY DISTRICT)” (Introduced by Councilmember Madison) 

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17.       Adopt “SECOND URGENCY EXTENSION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 7229 OF THE CITY OF PASADENA TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE APPROVAL OF NEW RECYCLING FACILITIES, THE EXPANSION OR MODIFICATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES, AND THE RESUMPTION OF DISCONTINUED LEGAL NONCONFORMING STATUS FOR RECYCLING FACILITIES” (Introduced by Councilmember Gordo) 

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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 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)

March 3, 2014

April 7, 2014

May 5, 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, 2^nd floor)

March 10, 2014

March 24, 2014

April 14, 2014

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)

March 26, 2014

April 23, 2014

May 28, 2014

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)

March 11, 2014

March 25, 2014

April 8, 2014

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)

March 17, 2014

April 21, 2014

May 19, 2014

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

March 10, 2014 (To be cancelled)

March 17, 2014

March 19, 2014 (Special Joint Meeting with Supervisor Antonovich at Pasadena City Hall, Council Chamber at 8:00 a.m.)

March 24, 2014

March 31, 2014

April 7, 2014

April 14, 2014

April 21, 2014 (To be cancelled)

April 28, 2014

May 5, 2014 (City Council Organizational Meeting)

May 12, 2014

May 19, 2014

May 26, 2014 (To be cancelled)

June 2, 2014

June 9, 2014

June 16, 2014

June 23, 2014

June 30, 2014 (To be cancelled)

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:

March 17, 2014, 7:00 p.m. – Appeal of the Historic Preservation Commission’s Decision to Deny the Application for Certificate of Appropriateness for the Replacement of a Front Door at 1091 East Elizabeth Street (Rescheduled)

March 17, 2014, 7:00 p.m. – Pasadena Housing Authority to consider the approval of the Public Housing Agency (PHA) Five-Year Plan (2014 – 2019) and the PHA Annual Plan (2014)

March 17, 2014, 7:00 p.m. – Designation of 760 South Arroyo Boulevard as a Landmark