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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AND THE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN TRUSTEES
MARCH 7, 2016 

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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representative: Steve Mermell and Jennifer Curtis
Employee Organization: Pasadena Management Association (PMA)

B.    CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: 275 East Cordova Street, Pasadena, California
Agency Negotiators: Steve Mermell
Negotiating Party: Anders Plett
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment  

C.    CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957 and CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Position Title and Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney/City Prosecutor
City Representative: Terry Tornek  

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

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.     APPROVAL OF AN INCREASE TO PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT NO. 1160093 WITH MV CHENG & ASSOCIATES FOR TEMPORARY STAFFING ASSISTANCE
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 the project;
(2)      Authorize an increase to Purchase Order Contract No. 1160093 with MV Cheng & Associates from the current not-to-exceed amount of $250,000 to a new not-to-exceed amount of $370,000. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services; and
(3)      To the extent this could be considered a separate transaction subject to competitive selection, grant the proposed transaction an exemption pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. 

149k

TPA 84k

2.     AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH FRONTIER FORD FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIX ½-TON PICKUP TRUCKS FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that 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)      Accept the bid dated December 15, 2015, submitted by Frontier Ford, in response to a Notice Inviting Bids to Furnish and Deliver Six ½-ton Crew Cab Short Bed Trucks for the Water and Power Department; and
(3)      Authorize the issuance of a purchase order contract with Frontier Ford for an amount not-to-exceed $178,594.50, for the purchase of six ½-ton crew cab short bed trucks.

194k

3.     AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3.24.090 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR THE SERVICE OF ALCOHOL AT CASITA DEL ARROYO
Recommendation:
(1)    Find that the proposed project 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)    Direct the City Attorney to prepare and return within 60 days with an amendment to Section 3.24.090 of the Pasadena Municipal Code to add Casita del Arroyo to the list of city-owned properties at which the City Manager may permit the serving of alcoholic beverages.
Recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission: On March 1, 2016, the Recreation and Parks Commission recommended that the City Council direct the City Attorney to prepare and return within 60 days with an amendment to Section 3.24.090 of the Pasadena Municipal Code to add Casita del Arroyo to the list of city-owned properties at which the City Manager may permit the serving of alcoholic beverages. 

155k

ATTACHMENT A 95k

 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 45k

City Council 

City Clerk/Secretary 

4.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES           

January 13, 2014	Deferred Compensation Plan Trustees
February 22, 2016	City Council
February 22, 2016	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

5.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 12,587	William Cheng	$        479.60
Claim No. 12,588	Anh Luu	728.66
Claim No. 12,589	Richard M. Laden, Esq attorney for Maria Rodriguez Escobedo	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,590	United Financial Insurance as subrogee for Warren Leonard	1,919.74
Claim No. 12,591	Demetrius Nelson	Not Stated

6.         PUBLIC HEARINGS SET             

April 4, 2016, 7:00 p.m. – Public Hearing To Consider Certification of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Music and Arts Festival in the Arroyo Seco and Related Project Approvals

April 11, 2016, 7:00 p.m.  – Appeal of Design Commission Decision: Consolidated Design Review – Demolition of the House at 180 South Euclid Avenue

April 18, 2016, 7:00 p.m. – Amendment No. 3 to the Annual Action Plan (Program Year 2015-2016) for the Community Development Block Grant Program

April 25, 2016, 7:00 p.m. - Fiscal Year 2017-2021 Recommended Capital Improvement Program Budget

May 2, 2016, 7:00 p.m. – Approval of the Annual Action Plan (2016-2017) and Related Funding Applications for the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs

 

7.     ORAL PRESENTATION ON LEVEL 4 WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE AND METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT (MWD) SHUTDOWN (To be heard at 6:45 p.m., or thereafter) 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

8.     PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL OF SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2015-2016 PERTAINING TO HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM FUNDING                              
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to the March 14, 2016 City Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. 

City Manager

City Council 

9.     CONSIDERATION OF A CALL FOR REVIEW OF A HEARING OFFICER DECISION TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS REGARDING HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 6315 ALLOWING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 577 SQUARE-FOOT TWO-STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 1,547 SQUARE-FOOT, SINGLE-STORY, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A 329 SQUARE-FOOT DETACHED GARAGE IN THE RS-6-HD-SR ZONING DISTRICT,  FOR THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 518 GLEN HOLLY DRIVE (Councilmember Madison) 

156k

CORRESPONDENCE Part 1 5233k

CORRESPONDENCE Part 2 6295k

CORRESPONDENCE Part 3 3875k

CORRESPONDENCE Part 4 7799k

City Clerk 

10.   REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REGARDING THE FORMATION OF A CHARTER STUDY TASK FORCE
Recommendation: 
(1)    Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3),  (“General Rule”);
(2)    Review a list of potential charter amendment issues and provide direction to staff on whether to proceed with the formation of a Charter Study Task Force to study potential amendments to the City Charter; and
(3)    Direct staff to prepare a Request for Proposals seeking consultant services to lead the Charter Study process.
Recommendation of the Legislative Policy Committee: On January 26, 2016, the Legislative Policy Committee received a report from staff regarding the California Voter Participation Rights Act (Elections Code Sections 14050 – 14057) and a request for direction regarding the formation of a Charter Study Task Force. Following discussion, it was the direction of the Committee to forward the matter to the full City Council for consideration on how to proceed. 

452k

ATTACHMENT A - BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON PREVIOUS CHARTER STUDY COMMITTEES

     1986 - CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE 670k
     1998 - CHARTER REFORM TASK FORCE 2649k
     1999 - TASK FORCE ON SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNANCE 255k
     2006 - TASK FORCE ON GOOD GOVERNMENT 1309k

ATTACHMENT B - LEGISLATION RELATED TO VOTER PARTICIPATION AND TURNOUT

     VOTER PARTICIPATION RIGHTS ACT 217k
     AB 1461 CALIFORNIA NEW MOTOR VOTER PROGRAM 617k
     SB 450 ALL-MAILED BALLOT ELECTIONS 909k

ATTACHMENT C - CITY CHARTER SECTIONS 1202 AND 1205 61k

ATTACHMENT D - LA TIMES ARTICLES ON PALMDALE, A CHARTER CITY AND THE CALIFORNIA VOTING
                             RIGHTS ACT 1395k

CORRESPONDENCE  207k

11.    CITY OF PASADENA DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN PERFORMANCE REVIEW - PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2015; AND AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN, TO UPDATE THE CURRENT LANGUAGE TO REFLECT THE PROCESS USED TO APPOINT AND ELECT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council/Plan Trustees:
(1)       Find that the proposed action is not a project subject to 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 the project;
(2)      Receive the performance review for the City’s Deferred Compensation Plan for the period ending June 30, 2015; and
(3)      Approve the amendments to the Plan Document to reflect the process used to appoint and elect members of the Deferred Compensation Oversight Committee. 

166k

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PERFORMANCE REPORT 1377k

First Reading:   

12.   Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADDING CHAPTER 5.02 TO TITLE 5, ARTICLE I OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE THE PAYMENT OF A CITY-WIDE MINIMUM WAGE” 

154k

ORDINANCE 406k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

REVISED ORDINANCE 528k

Second Reading:   

13.   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 (TARGETED IMPLEMENTATION OF The GENERAL PLAN LAND Use DIAGRAM)” (Introduced by Councilmember McAustin) 

80k

ORDINANCE 746k

14.  Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW HOSPITAL USES WITH A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT WITHIN THE SOUTH FAIR OAKS SPECIFIC PLAN”  (Introduced by Councilmember Madison) 

78k

ORDINANCE 68k

15.  Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DELETE THE REQUIREMENT THAT NEW PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE ALLOWED LAND USES IN THE EXISTING SPECIFIC PLANS, TO ALLOW INCREASED FAR AND RESIDENTIAL DENSITY IN NEW PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS, AND TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO DEVELOPMENT CAPACITIES IN THE EAST COLORADO SPECIFIC PLAN AND EAST PASADENA SPECIFIC PLAN” (Introduced by Councilmember Kennedy) 

90k

ORDINANCE 161k

16.   STATUS UPDATE FOR THE BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ACTION PLAN
Recommendation: This report is intended to provide information to the City Council; therefore, no action is required. 

282k

ATTACHMENTS 1 thru 4 609k

 

 

SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair Victor Gordo, Tyron Hampton, Steve Madison, Andy Wilson)
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 7, 2016 (Special meeting, City Hall Council Chamber, 2^nd floor at 3:45 p.m.)

April 4, 2016

May 2, 2016

FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Terry Tornek, Victor Gordo, John J. Kennedy, 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 14, 2016

March 28, 2016 (To be cancelled)

April 11, 2016

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Terry Tornek, Steve Madison)
Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 (Council Conference Room, 2nd Floor)

March 22, 2016 (To be cancelled)

April 26, 2016

May 24, 2016

MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Margaret McAustin, Terry Tornek, Andy Wilson)
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 8, 2016

March 22, 2016 (To be cancelled)

April 12, 2016

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair John J. Kennedy, Tyron Hampton, 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 21, 2016 (To be cancelled)

April 18, 2016

May 16, 2016

 

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

March 14, 2016

March 21, 2016 (To be cancelled)

March 28, 2016 (To be cancelled)

April 4, 2016

April 11, 2016

April 18, 2016

April 25, 2016

May 2, 2016

May 9, 2016

May 16, 2016

May 23, 2016 (To be cancelled)

May 30, 2016 (To be cancelled)

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:

March 14, 2016, 7:00 p.m. - Designation of 1587 North Los Robles Avenue as a Landmark

March 14, 2016, 7:00 p.m. – Appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals Decision Regarding Hillside Development Permit No. 6196 to Allow for the Demolition of an Existing One-Story, 5,844 Square Foot, Single-Family Residence, and the Construction of a 7,843 Square Foot, One-Story, Single-Family Residence, a 750 Square Foot Attached Three Car Garage, and a 1,305 Square Foot Detached Pool House on a 35,897 Square Foot Lot, Within the Hillside Overlay District, for the Property Located at 920 Hillcrest Place (PLN2014-00252)

March 14, 2016, 7:00 p.m. – Submission of Public Housing Agency Annual Plan (2016) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

March 14, 2016, 7:00 p.m. – Continued Public Hearing: Approval of Substantial Amendment to Annual Action Plan 2015-2016 Pertaining to HOME Investment Partnerships Program Funding

April 4, 2016, 7:00 p.m. – Public Hearing To Consider Certification of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Music and Arts Festival in the Arroyo Seco and Related Project Approvals

April 11, 2016, 7:00 p.m. - Appeal of Design Commission Decision: Consolidated Design Review – Demolition of the House at 180 South Euclid Avenue

April 18, 2016, 7:00 p.m. - Amendment No. 3 to the Annual Action Plan (Program Year 2015-2016) for the Community Development Block Grant Program

April 25, 2016, 7:00 p.m. - Fiscal Year 2017-2021 Recommended Capital Improvement Program Budget

May 2, 2016, 7:00 p.m. – Approval of the Annual Action Plan (2016-2017) and Related Funding Applications for the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs