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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 AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 21, 2016 

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 Cases: Li, et al. v. City of Pasadena, et al. (consolidated with Thomas, et al. v. City of Pasadena, et al.)
LASC Case Nos.: BC614872, BC619680 

B.    CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Jennifer Curtis and Steve Mermell
Employee Organization: Pasadena Fire Management Association (PFMA) 

C.    CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: 1133 Rosemont Avenue, Pasadena, California
Agency Negotiators:  Darryl Dunn, Dave Sams
Negotiating Party: Southern California Golf Association, Kevin Heaney
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment 

D.    CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
       Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
       Addresses of Properties: 391 South Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena; 835
       South Raymond Avenue, Pasadena; 700 Seco Street, Pasadena; and 360
       North Arroyo Boulevard, Pasadena 
       Agency Negotiator: Steve Mermell
       Negotiating Party: Tournament of Roses Association, Bill Flinn
       Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment      

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.     AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MOBILITY CORRIDORS: ROSE BOWL ACCESS SYSTEMS PROJECT
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the Mobility Corridors: Rose Bowl Access Systems Project is exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301, Existing Facilities, and identified as an activity listed in 23 CFR 771.117(c)(3); and
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to execute all agreements with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) associated with the receipt of grant funding in the amount of $1,298,000 and the implementation of the aforementioned project. 

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2.     CONTRACT AWARD TO TRC ENGINEERING SERVICES, LLC FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO CONDUCT INSPECTIONS FOR THE PASADENA TRANSIT AND DIAL-A-RIDE VEHICLE FLEET
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the following proposed action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines and, as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; 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 TRC Engineering Services, LLC for an amount not-to-exceed $101,479.40 for a period of two years with a one year option at $30,855 subject to the approval of the City Manager to conduct inspections of the Pasadena Transit and Dial-A-Ride vehicle fleet.  

211k

ATTACHMENT A 57k

TPA 87k

3.     AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE APEX SECURITY GROUP FOR SUPPLEMENTAL TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES AT MAJOR EVENTS
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;
(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 the APEX Security Group for supplemental traffic control and security services at Major Events in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 per year, for a period of three years;
(3)      It is further recommended that the City Council grant the proposed contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served; and
(4)      Authorize the City Manager to extend the contract for up to two additional one-year periods, in an amount not-to-exceed $250,000 per year, without further City Council authorization. 

203k

TPA 49k

City Council 

4.     APPOINTMENT OF ROGELIO RAMIREZ TO THE NORTHWEST COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination) 

5.     APPOINTMENT OF FRANK T. SATA TO THE SENIOR COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination) 

6.     APPOINTMENT OF TIMOTHY S. SALES TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 5 Nomination) 

City Clerk/Secretary 

7.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

November 7, 2016	City Council
November 7, 2016	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

8.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

12,754	Claims Resource Services for American Automobile Association (AAA) as subrogee of Lauren Fujikuni	$       1,680.55
12,755	William Post Brooks, Attorney at Law, representing Michael John  Villano	25,000.00+
12,756	Sandra Tsing Loh	4,430.98
12,757	Jonas Pulley	270.00
12,758	Cheryll Wegge	1,932.00
12,759	Suzette De Alba	186.27

 

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

 

City Manager 

9.     POCKET PARK UPDATE AND DESIGNATION OF A PORTION OF LANDSCAPED AREA AT LAMANDA PARK LIBRARY AS A POCKET PARK
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed actions are not “projects” as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21065 and Section 15378(b)(4) of the State CEQA Guidelines and, as such, are not subject to environmental review; and
(2)      Designate a portion of the landscaped area at Lamanda Park Branch Library as a pocket park location pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.17.060.
Recommendation of Recreation and Parks Commission:  On November 1, 2016, the Recreation and Parks Commission reviewed and supported a revised potential Pocket Park Inventory with a recommendation that the location identified at Union Street and Euclid Avenue be removed from consideration, and recommended that the City Council designate a portion of the Lamanda Park Branch Library grounds as a pocket park location. 

318k

ATTACHMENT A 376k    

City Council 

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:   

10.   Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA amendING CHAPTER 17.50.340 of Title 17 (Zoning Code) OF The PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE tO Revise the City’s transit-oriented development ordinance” (Introduced by Vice Mayor Masuda) 

75k

ORDINANCE 6562k