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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, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, AND THE PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY
JUNE 8, 2015 

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 regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case:  City of Pasadena, et al. v. Michael Cohen, et al.
Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2012-00134585 

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: California Clean Energy Committee v. City of Pasadena
Court of Appeal Case Nos. B254889 and 255994 (LASC Case No. BS142693) 

C.     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.
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS130039 

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      authorization to enter into A contract with Pacific municipal consultants (PMC) FOR an AMOUNT not to exceed $600,000 to provide environmental COnsulting services
Recommendation: 
(1)    Find that actions proposed in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule);
(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 Pacific Municipal Consultants (PMC) for an amount not-to-exceed $600,000 for a three-year period, whichever occurs first; and
(3)    Authorize the City Manager to extend the contract for up to two additional one-year periods not-to-exceed $200,000 per year, provided all terms and conditions remain unchanged.   

264k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

TPA 85k

2.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH KARISH INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR FIBER OPTIC CABLE, INNERDUCT AND MICRODUCT
Recommendation:
(1)    Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), and Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures); and
(2)    Accept the bid dated April 6, 2015, submitted by Karish Industries, Inc., in response to the specifications to furnish fiber optic cable, innerduct and microduct, reject all other bids received, and authorize the issuance of a purchase order contract with a total not-to-exceed amount of $737,630.84.  The purchase order contract will have a one-year term and an option for a one-year extension for the unexpended balance, subject to the approval of the City Manager. 

170k

3.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZATION AND APPROVAL TO RENEW PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE FOR THE CITY OF PASADENA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016
Recommendation:
(1)    Find that the proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as defined in Section 21065 of CEQA and Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and, as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for this project;
(2)    Authorize the City Manager and the Director of Finance to place and bind the City’s Property and Casualty Insurance coverages outlined in the agenda report effective July 1, 2015; and
(3)    Grant an exemption from the competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance, Pasadena Municipal Code Chapter 4.08, pursuant to Section 4.08.049(B), contracts which the City’s best interests are served.  The proposed insurance coverages are exempt from the competitive bidding process, pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(f), contracts for professional or unique services. 

555k

4.      ITEM PULLED          

5.      MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: CONTRACT AWARD TO VCI UTILITY SERVICES, INC., DBA VANTAGE UTILITY SERVICES, FOR UTILITY DISTRICT HILL AVENUE (VILLA STREET TO NORTH CITY LIMIT) PRIVATE PROPERTY OVERHEAD TO UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC SERVICE CONVERSION FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,601,700
Recommendation:
(1)    Find the project proposed in the agenda report to be exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15302(d), replacement or reconstruction, conversion of overhead electric utility distribution system facilities to underground; and
(2)    Accept the bid dated April 29, 2015, submitted by VCI Utility Services, Inc., dba Vantage Utility Services, in response to the Specifications for Utility District Hill Avenue (Villa Street to North City Limit) Private Property Overhead to Underground Electric Service Conversion, and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract for an amount not-to-exceed $1,601,700. |

245k

6.      MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: ADOPT THE 2015 RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARD PROCUREMENT PLAN, PURSUANT TO THE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE PASADENA WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT (“PWP”), IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES ACT, SENATE BILL X1-2
Recommendation:
(1)    Find that the adoption of the 2015 Renewable Portfolio Standard (“RPS”) Procurement Plan, which is consistent with the Enforcement Program and, pursuant to Section 399.30 of the Public Utilities Code (“PUC”), is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), per Section 15061(b)(3); and
(2)    Adopt the proposed RPS Procurement Plan for PWP, pursuant to Section 399.30(f) of the PUC. 

664k

ATTACHMENT 1 694k

ATTACHMENT 2 5128k

ATTACHMENT 3 512k

City Council 

7.      RESIGNATION OF ELIZABETH “BUFF” MEGAW FROM THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION (District 6
         Nomination) 

         24k

8.      RESIGNATION OF PHLUNTE’ RIDDLE FROM THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (Mayor Nomination/District 4) 

19k

9.      APPOINTMENT OF NASIR RASHEED TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2015 (District 4 Nomination) 

10.    APPOINTMENT OF PRISCILLA HERNANDEZ TO THE SENIOR COMMISSION (District 4 Nomination) 

11.    APPOINTMENT OF EMMELL J. BEECH TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (District 4 Nomination) 

City Attorney 

Advisory Bodies 

12.    RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE PASADENA TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (“DISTRICT”), DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS AGAINST HOTEL AND MOTEL BUSINESSES WITHIN THE DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE LEVY OF THE ASSESSMENTS FOR JUNE 22, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M.         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the annual report of the Advisory Board of the Pasadena Tourism Business Improvement District (the “District”) for Fiscal Year 2016, declaring its intention to levy assessments against hotel and motel businesses within the District for Fiscal Year 2016 and setting a Public Hearing on the levy of the assessments on June 22, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. 

141k

RESOLUTION 1277k

City Clerk/Secretary 

13.    AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH NEOPOST USA, INC., FOR A FIVE-YEAR LEASE TO FURNISH MAIL ROOM EQUIPMENT FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $250,775
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), the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and 
(2)    Authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase order contract with Neopost USA, Inc., for a five-year lease to furnish Mail Room Equipment for a total not-to-exceed amount of $250,775. 

144k

14.    REPORT ON ACTION BY NEWLY ELECTED COUNCILMEMBER TYRON HAMPTON TO VACATE SEATS NOMINATED BY COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 ON THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION, NORTHWEST COMMISSION, PLANNING COMMISSION, AND RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.45.050
Recommendation:   It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report. 

71k

ATTACHMENT A 56k

15.    APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

October 20, 2014	Pasadena Public Financing Authority (PPFA) –     Special Meeting
February 9, 2015	Pasadena Public Financing Authority (PPFA) –     Special Meeting
February 9, 2015	City Council - Special Meeting
February 9, 2015	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
February 9, 2015	City Council – Special Joint Meeting with Pasadena     Unified School District Board of Education
February 16, 2015	City Council
February 16, 2015	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

16.     RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA 

Claim No. 12,418	Michael R. Cully and Associates, representing Myungmi Lee	$ Not stated
Claim No. 12,419	Maria Avola	420.80
Claim No. 12,420	GEICO Insurance as subrogee for Bonnie Cook	5,824.98
Claim No. 12,421	Mario U. Grassano, Jr.	Not stated

17.    PUBLIC HEARING SET          

June 22, 2015, 7:00 p.m. – Levy of Assessment  Against Hotel and Motel Businesses  for Fiscal Year 2016 in Connection with the Pasadena Tourism Business Improvement District

 

18.    PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW OF ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN MASTER PLAN
Recommendation: The report is for information only; no City Council action is required. 

307k

ATTACHMENT A 14807k

ATTACHMENTS B thru D 407k

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

19.    PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL OF THE FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATED PLAN (2015-2019), THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (2015-2016) AND RELATED FUNDING APPLICATIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT, HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT, AND EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAMS        
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to June 15, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. 

20.    CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: FISCAL YEAR 2016 RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET
Recommendation: Receive public comment and continue this public hearing to each subsequent regular meeting of the City Council at 7:00 p.m., until June 22, 2015 or such other date as the City Council may determine, and, at which time, the City Council will be asked to close the public hearing and formally adopt the FY 2016 Operating Budget.  

90k

ATTACHMENT A 72k

21.    CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: FISCAL YEAR 2016 RECOMMENDED GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
Recommendation: Receive public comment and continue the public hearing to each subsequent regular meeting of the City Council at 7:00 p.m., until June 22, 2015, or such other date as the City Council may determine, and, at which time, the City Council will be asked to close the public hearing and formally adopt the Fiscal Year 2016 General Fee Schedule. 

149k

ATTACHMENT A 9382k

ATTACHMENTS B & C 286k

22.    CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: FISCAL YEAR 2016 RECOMMENDED SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES, AND CHARGES
Recommendation: Receive public comment and continue the public hearing to each subsequent regular meeting of the City Council at 7:00 p.m., until June 22, 2015, or such other date as the City Council may determine, and, at which time, the City Council will be asked to close the public hearing and formally adopt the Fiscal Year 2016 Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges. 

94k

ATTACHMENT A 479k

City Manager 

City Council 

First Reading: None         

Second Reading:  None