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                                        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
JULY 20, 2015 

Closed Session 5:30 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 LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Pasadena v. Wooten
LASC Case No.: BC585988

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location:   299 North Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, CA
Agency Negotiator:  Michael J. Beck, City Manager
Negotiating Party:  Spencer Rose
Under Negotiation:  Price and terms of payment 

C.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957         Title: City Manager 

A.     AIR QUALITY UPDATES: PRESENTATION BY MICHAEL CACCIOTTI, SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SCAQMD) BOARD MEMBER

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PERRY C. THOMAS CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL
         CONDUIT SYSTEMS ON ALPINE STREET FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
         Recommendation:
         (1)      Find the proposed action to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines
         Section 15061 (b)(3), General Rule;
         (2)      Accept the bid dated June 23, 2015, submitted by Perry C. Thomas Construction, Inc., in response to Specifications LD-15-02 for construction of underground
         electrical conduit systems along Alpine Street; reject all other bids received; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Perry C. Thomas
         Construction, Inc., for an amount not-to-exceed $1,601,256; and
         (3)      Approve a journal voucher to transfer $1,750,000 from the Alpine Street – Electrical System Undergrounding, Marengo Avenue to El Molino Avenue, Capital
         Improvement Budget No. 74801 to the Utility Undergrounding Power Capital Improvement Project No 3174. 

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2.      APPROVE PURCHASE ORDER NO. 59110 WITH FLOWSERVE CORPORATION FOR THE REPAIR OF THE BROADWAY UNIT 3 STEAM DRIVE BOILER
         FEED PUMP FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $177,572.77 ISSUED UNDER EMERGENCY PURCHASE PROVISIONS
         Recommendation:
         (1)      Find that contracting with Flowserve Corporation (“Flowserve”) for the repair of the boiler feed pump is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
         (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1, Existing Facilities;
         (2)      Direct the City Council to approve Purchase Order No. 59110 with Flowserve for the repair of the Broadway Unit 3 Steam Drive Boiler Feed Pump for
         $177,572.77 issued by the City Manager under the emergency purchase provisions of the Pasadena Municipal Code, Section 4.08.150; and
         (3)      Find that competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(G) contracts for emergency work. It is further recommended that the City
         Council grant this contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance, pursuant to
         Section 4.08.049 (B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served.

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        SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

        TPA 136k

3.      CALTRANS LEASE EXTENSION FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 182 AND 234 BELLEFONTAINE STREET
Recommendation:
(1)      Find the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA State Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the General Rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to extend the lease agreement between the City of Pasadena and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the vacant lands, containing approximately 78,547 square feet, located South Westerly and South Easterly of Pasadena Avenue and South of Bellefontaine Street, as well as the triangle portion in between in the City of Pasadena as outlined on the map attached to the agenda report, for an additional two years at a cost of $100 a year. 

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ATTACHMENT A 504k

4.      MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 8.60 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, SOLID WASTE, TO ENHANCE AND UPDATE THE ANTI-SCAVENGING ORDINANCE
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed amendment to the Anti-Scavenging Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule);
(2)      Approve the proposed changes to the Anti-scavenging Ordinance to deter theft of City recyclables and receive full diversion credit for material; and
(3)      Direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance amendment within 60 days consistent with the provisions set forth in the agenda report.  
Recommendation of Municipal Service Committee:  On July 14, 2015, staff presented the proposed amendment to the Anti-Scavenging Ordinance to the Municipal Services Committee (MSC).   The MSC recommended modifying the definition of scavenging to clarify that all collection containers serviced by the City of Pasadena or the City’s franchise haulers are covered by the ordinance.  Also, since the cost for additional enforcement has been contemplated and included in the FY 2016 budget, the Committee recommended adding this information to the agenda report.   With these modifications, MSC voted unanimously to approve the amendment to the Anti-Scavenging Ordinance.
Recommendation of the Environmental Advisory Commission:  On March 17, 2015, staff presented the proposed amendment to the Anti-Scavenging Ordinance to the Environmental Advisory Commission (EAC).   The EAC recommended modifying the definition of scavenging to clarify that residential and commercial City of Pasadena containers are covered by the ordinance.  With these modifications, EAC voted unanimously to approve the amendment to the Anti-Scavenging Ordinance.

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City Council 

5.      APPOINTMENT OF EDGAR GUTIERREZ TO THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination)

6.      APPOINTMENT OF ANN MARIE HICKAMBOTTOM TO THE PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD (District 1 Nomination) 

6a.    APPOINTMENT OF GARY FLOYD TO THE DESIGN COMMISSION (Historic Preservation Commission Nomination) 

City Attorney 

City Clerk/Secretary 

7.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

March 23, 2015	City Council
March 23, 2015	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
March 25, 2015	Special Joint Meeting with Supervisor Antonovich

8.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 12,446	Yong Ha Kang	$         332.50
Claim No. 12,447	Matt Longwell	5,972.27
Claim No. 12,448	Mercury Insurance as subrogee for Armando Carlos	Not stated
Claim No. 12,449	Seth Davidson, Esq., representing Daniel Perry Barr	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,450	Mary A. Lulucki	Not stated
Claim No. 12,451	Charles Peretz	350.00

9.         PUBLIC HEARING SET             

August 17, 2015, 7:00 p.m. – General Plan Update – Final Adoption of the Land Use and Mobility Elements

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

10.    APPROVAL OF KEY BUSINESS TERMS OF A LOAN AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY HOUSING WORKS AND COMMITMENT OF HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $470,000 TO REHABILITATE THE NORTHWEST MANORS II APARTMENT BUILDINGS AT 700 EAST MOUNTAIN STREET AND 965 NORTH RAYMOND AVENUE
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the rehabilitation of the 44-unit Northwest Manors II apartment buildings at 700 East Mountain Street and 965 North Raymond Avenue (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 of California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), and, specifically, Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines;
(2)      Approve the key business terms of the Home Investment Partnership Act Loan Agreement (“HOME Agreement”), as described in the agenda report, between the City and Community Housing Works as a City-certified Community Housing Development Organization;
(3)      Recognize revenues (6229-221-68411) and increase appropriations (8167-221-68411) in the Housing and Career Services Department FY 2016 Operating Budget in the Home Investment Partnership Act (“HOME”) Fund (Fund 221) in the amount of $470,000 for the Northwest Manors II project; and
(4)      Authorize the City Manager to approve the HOME Agreement, certifications, and other documents as necessary to implement the staff recommendations.
Recommendation of the Northwest Commission:  The key business terms of the subject agreement and funding commitment will be brought to the Northwest Commission at its regular meeting of July 14, 2015 for consideration of a recommendation to the City Council. 

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Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

11.    APPROVAL OF THE INTERMOUNTAIN POWER PROJECT (“IPP”) RENEWAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE INTERMOUNTAIN POWER AGENCY AND THE CITY OF PASADENA
Recommendation: 
(1)        Find that the approval of the Second Amendatory Power Sales Contract (“Contract Amendment”), Renewal Power Sales Contract (“Renewal Contract”), and Agreement for Sale of Renewal Excess Power (“Excess Renewal Agreement”) (together, the “IPP Renewal Agreements”) with the Intermountain Power Agency (“IPA”) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15301, 15302, and 15061(b)(3);
(2)        Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the IPP Renewal Agreements under the terms and conditions specified in the agenda report;
(3)        Authorize the City Manager or his designee(s) to participate in the subscription process associated with the Renewal Contract and Excess Renewal Agreement administered by the IPA for a project participation share of up to 40 MW;
(4)        Direct the City Manager or his designee(s), upon completion of the IPP Renewal Project subscription process, to report back to the City Council with the final subscription result, particularly in terms of the Renewal Contract and Excess Renewal Agreement MW and percentage entitlement shares allocated to Pasadena Water and Power (“PWP”), and any adjustment in the ultimate renewal project capacity as a result of the renewal subscription process;
(5)        Authorize the City Manager, or his designee(s), to execute any documents necessary to effectuate and administer the IPP Renewal Agreements that are consistent with the policies established by the City Council; and
(6)        Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption pursuant to CEQA by July 31, 2015.          

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ATTACHMENT 1 233k

Public Safety Committee 

12.    PUBLIC HEARING: HILLSIDES RESIDENTIAL CARE AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER MASTER PLAN – 940 AVENUE 64
Recommendation:
(1)         Find that the proposed Master Plan is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301: Existing Facilities, and that Sections 15311: Accessory Structures, 15314: Minor Addition to Schools, and 15331: Historical Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation, also apply;
(2)        Adopt by resolution the specific findings (Attachment A of the agenda report) for the approval of the Hillsides Master Plan (Exhibit 1 & 2 of the resolution) acknowledging that the Master Plan, as conditioned, is consistent with General Plan and Zoning Ordinance;
(3)        Approve the proposed removal of eight protected trees and nine mature trees, acknowledging that the replacement tree canopy is sustainable over the long term by adhering to the adopted replacement matrix; and
(4)        Direct the Department of Transportation staff to further review the street segments at Church Street and Avenue 64 and explore additional traffic management measures as part of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (“NTMP”), separate from the proposed Master Plan.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission: On May 13, 2015, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Master Plan to the City Council.  The Commission discussed monitoring of parking conditions, tree removal, existing traffic condition, and addressing neighborhood concerns such as overall intensity, parking and construction-related impacts. In addition to recommending approval of the Master Plan, the Planning Commission requested that the City Council direct the Department of Transportation staff to further review the street segment at Church Street and Avenue 64 and explore additional traffic management measures as part of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (“NTMP”), separate from the proposed Master Plan.
Recommendation of the Design Commission:  On December 9, 2014, the Design Commission reviewed the proposed Master Plan.  The Design Commission recognized that the services provided by the institution are very valuable to the community, and expressed general support of the project as the proposed plan will ultimately improve functionality of the facility and reduce parking impacts within the surrounding neighborhood.  The Design Commission also commented: 1) the design of the new multi-purpose building needs further refinement; 2) periodic dialogue with neighbors during construction is encouraged; 3) construction impacts need to be addressed; and 4) impacts to historic resources should be analyzed.   

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RESOLUTION 288k
  EXHIBIT 1 5609k
  EXHIBIT 2 53450k

ATTACHMENT A 982k

ATTACHMENT B 1010k

ATTACHMENT C 2912k

ATTACHMENT D 168k

City Manager 

13.    APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY & SPCA TO PROVIDE ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES FOR FIVE YEARS AT AN
         ANNUAL COST OF $1,148,117
         Recommendation:
         (1)      Find the proposed action is exempt from 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)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA without competitive bidding pursuant to the City Charter
         Section 1002 (F), contracts for professional or unique services;
         (3)      Grant this 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;
         (4)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA for five years in an amount not-to-exceed $1,148,117 per year in
         years one and two, and which escalates by Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the remaining three years of the contract; and
         (5)      Authorize the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA to retain the first $80,000 of the animal licensing revenue and split the remainder with the City on a 50/50
         basis in consideration of operating the animal licensing and canvassing program. 

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        ATTACHMENT A 55k

        SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

        TPA 64k

City Council 

First Reading:  None  

Second Reading:   

14.    Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.40, CITY MANAGER’S DEPARTMENT TO ADD THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO THE DEPARTMENT FUNCTIONS AND TO REMOVE THE ARTS PROGRAM FROM THE DEPARTMENT FUNCTIONS; CHAPTER 2.95, NORTHWEST COMMISSION TO EXPAND THE PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE NORTHWEST COMMISSION; CHAPTER 2.270 TO RENAME THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT TO BECOME THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND TO REMOVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FROM THE DEPARTMENT FUNCTIONS; CHAPTER 2.680 TO RENAME THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT TO BECOME THE HOUSING AND CAREER SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND TO INCLUDE CAREER SERVICES IN THE DEPARTMENT FUNCTIONS; AND ELIMINATING CHAPTER 2.10, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, IN ITS ENTIRETY” (Introduced by Vice Mayor Masuda) 

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ORDINANCE 219k

15.    Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING CHAPTER 8.60 (SOLID WASTE) AND CHAPTER 8.61 (SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FRANCHISE SYSTEM) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO OPEN THE FRANCHISE SYSTEM TO COMPOSTING HAULERS, CORRECT OMISSIONS FROM THE ORIGINAL ORDINANCES, CLARIFY AND/OR ADD DEFINITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPOSTING, CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS, AND OTHER HAULERS, AND TO ALLOW COMPOSTING ENTITIES TO COLLECT SPECIFIED MATERIAL FROM  COMMERCIAL ENTITIES AND SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES” (Introduced by Councilmember McAustin) 

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ORDINANCE 807k