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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 17, 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 LEGAL COUNSEL – LIABILITY CLAIMS
        Consideration of a claim pursuant to the Government Claims Act pursuant to
        Government Code Section 54956.9(e)(3)
        Claimant: James Floyd for Jane Floyd
        Agency claimed against: City of Pasadena 

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.     CONTRACT AWARD TO ELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC, INC., FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS AT INTERSECTIONS OF COLORADO BOULEVARD AND ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD AND ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD AND HOLLY STREET FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $434,000
Recommendation:
(1)      Find the project proposed in the agenda report to be exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Class 2 and 3, Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures), and find that there are no changes to the project, changed circumstances or new information that would warrant further environmental review; and
(2)      Accept the bid dated September 14, 2016, submitted by Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., in response to the project specifications for Traffic Signal Improvements at the Intersections of Colorado Boulevard and Orange Grove Boulevard and Orange Grove Boulevard and Holly Street; reject all other bids received; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not-to-exceed $434,000, which includes the base contract amount of $394,557 and a contingency of $39,443 to provide for any necessary change orders. 

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2.     PROPOSED SPEED LIMIT ORDINANCE REVISIONS
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed Municipal Code Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
(2)      Direct the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 10.48.010 (Prima facie speed of non-local streets) within 60 days that reflects the revisions presented in the agenda report. 

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3.     AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MARIPOSA LANDSCAPES, INC., TO FURNISH BRUSH CLEARANCE SERVICES FOR THE PASADENA WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
(2)      Accept the bid dated August 26, 2016, submitted by Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., in response to Specification WD-16-10 to furnish brush clearance services for the Pasadena Water and Power Department (“PWP”), and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., for an amount not-to-exceed $118,852 which includes $29,713 for one year with three optional one-year terms, each year not-to-exceed $29,713. The award includes an annual base cost of $27,012 and an annual 10% contingency of $2,701 to accommodate any necessary change orders. 

170k

4.     MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 21,587 WITH CEDARWOOD YOUNG CORP., DBA ALLAN COMPANY TO PROCESS RECYCLING MATERIAL COLLECTED IN THE CITY OF PASADENA
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 exercise the first optional one year extension to Contract No. 21,587 with Cedarwood Young Corp., dba Allan Company, reducing the amount paid to the City for recycling material collected from the City of Pasadena’s Curbside Recycling Program from $35.50 per ton to $10.00 per ton.
Recommendation of the Municipal Services Committee: On October 11, 2016, staff presented the proposed contract amendment with Allan Company to the Municipal Services Committee (MSC). The Committee supported staff’s recommendations and voted to move the item forward for City Council’s consideration. MSC recommended that staff include in the agenda report information regarding historical recyclable commodity pricing trends, curbside recycling collection totals and the status of other local cities’ contractual pricing. This additional information can be found in Figures 1 and 2 and in the background section of the agenda report. 

698k

TPA 126k

City Council 

5.     RESIGNATION OF NICHOLAS RODRIGUEZ FROM THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY BOARD EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 (District 3 Nomination) 

35k

6.     RESIGNATION OF HILDA DELGADO FROM THE NORTHWEST COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination) 

32k

7.     APPOINTMENT OF JEFFERY POTTER TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination) 

City Clerk/Secretary 

8.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 12,728	Clara Caudle	$           600.00
Claim No. 12,729	James Ciampa	382.00
Claim No. 12,730	Eagan Avenatti LLP, representing Andres Ramirez, a minor, by and through his mother, Elba Hernandez	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,731	Law Offices of Dennis Rasmussen, representing Donella Stewart	20,000.00
Claim No. 12,732	Joseph P. Wohrle, Esq., representing  “1583-1629 North Fair Oaks Avenue, LLC”	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,733	Law Offices of Caree Harper, representing Annie Harris, Shainie Lindsey, Shenia Eldrige, Dominique Keaton	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,734	Elias Jankly	951.33
Claim No. 12,735	Jonathan Sutherlin/Deborah Mayberry	941.25
Claim No. 12,736	Coby Noah Messri	Not stated
Claim No. 12,737	Law Offices of Maro Burunsuzyan, representing Helen M. Millar	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,738	Law Offices of Maro Burunsuzyan, representing Kimball R. Millar	25,000.00+

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

9.     PUBLIC HEARING: TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE SECTION 17.40.100 TO BRING CONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE ZONING CODE AND THE EXISTING PUBLIC ART PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR NEW PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
Recommendation:
(1)      Find the proposed text amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15308 (Class 8 – Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment);
(2)      Adopt the Findings of Consistency (Attachment A of the agenda report);
(3)      Approve the proposed text amendment to Zoning Code Section 17.40.100 to reinstate the intent of the City’s Public Art Requirement, ensure that the City’s Zoning Code is consistent with its Public Art Program Guidelines for New Private Development, and clarify the geographic boundaries of the Public Art Program; and
(4)      Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance within 60 days amending Title 17 of the Pasadena Municipal Code (Zoning Code), Section 17.40.100.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission: On September 14, 2016, the Planning Commission considered the staff recommendation to amend the Zoning Code, along with the environmental determination, as described in the agenda report. The Commission asked two questions to clarify the purpose and intent of the text amendment. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Commission voted unanimously to adopt the staff recommendation, to be forwarded to the City Council.
Recommendation of the Arts and Culture Commission: On September 14, 2016, the Arts and Culture Commission considered the staff recommendation to amend the Zoning Code, as described in the agenda report. The Commissioners discussed the amendment and expressed support. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Commission voted unanimously to adopt the staff recommendation, to be forwarded to the City Council. 

295k

ATTACHMENT A 143k

City Manager 

10.   MID-YEAR GENERAL FUND BUDGET REDUCTIONS AND DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL FUTURE BUDGET ACTIONS
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council amend the Fiscal Year 2017 Operating Budget to implement General Fund expenditure reductions totaling $2,113,057 as outlined in the Background Section of the agenda report.  

1601k

ATTACHMENTS A & B 601k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 30k

11.   ADOPTION OF A CITYWIDE POLICY STATEMENT ON PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
(1)      Find that the adoption of the proposed Citywide Policy Statement on Permanent Supportive Housing is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule); and
(2)      Adopt a policy statement on permanent supportive housing, as set forth in the agenda report. 

179k

ATTACHMENTS A & B 723k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 947k

City Council 

Advisory Bodies 

12.   HONDA COMMUNITY RECREATION LOOP IN AREA H
        Recommendation of Rose Bowl Operating Company:   
        (1)      Find that the actions proposed in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
        pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (existing facilities-minor);
        (2)      Approve the naming of the new perimeter loop project in Area H for philanthropic contributions made to Legacy
        Connections, and physical improvements thereto, as “Honda Community Recreation Loop”; and
        (3)      Approve two (2) donor recognition signs for the new perimeter loop project on Area H for contributions made to
        Legacy Connections by donors to this project. 

        642k

        SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

        CORRESPONDENCE 630k

First Reading:  

13.    Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 3, CHAPTER 3.24, SECTION 3.24.110(A)(8) RELATING TO CAMPING IN PUBLIC PARKS AND FACILITIES AND TITLE 12, CHAPTER 12, SECTION 12.12.080 RELATING TO  OBSTRUCTING A PUBLIC WAY OR PLACE” 

156k

ORDINANCE 164k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 1507k

Second Reading:  None