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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016 

Closed Session 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location:  1015 North Lake Avenue, Pasadena, California
Agency Negotiators:  Steve Mermell
Negotiating Parties:  Jacquelynne Jones-Corby, Chris Montana, and Iris Alvarado
Under Negotiation:  Price and terms of payment 

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 

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.     REJECT ALL BIDS FOR CITYWIDE TREE WATERING SERVICES
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council reject all bids in response to the Notice Inviting Bids for Citywide Tree Watering Services. 

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2.     CONTRACT AWARD TO WEST COAST ARBORISTS, INC., FOR CITYWIDE TREE PLANTING SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $289,140
Recommendation:
(1)      Find the proposed project to be categorically exempt under Section 21084(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1), Subsection (h) of the guidelines (maintenance of existing landscape) and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption for the project with the Los Angeles County Clerk;
(2)      Accept the bid dated August 11, 2016 submitted by West Coast Arborists, Inc., in response to project specifications for citywide tree planting; reject all other bids received; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year contract not-to-exceed $289,140, which includes the base contract amount of $275,370 and a contingency of $13,770 to provide for any necessary change orders; and
(3)      Authorize the City Manager to extend the contract for up to two additional one-year terms not-to-exceed an annual amount of $96,380 per year for an additional total amount of $192,760, for a maximum contract length of five years. 

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3.     ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR THE SUMMARY VACATION OF A 15-FOOT WIDE PORTION OF LAND FRONTING PROPERTY AT 700 EAST MOUNTAIN STREET
Recommendation:
(1)      Adopt a resolution summarily vacating a 15-foot wide portion of land fronting the property at 700 East Mountain Street pursuant to Sections 8331, 8333, and 8334 of the California Streets and Highways Code; and
(2)      Certify the summary vacation to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Article 19, Sections 15301 Existing Facilities, and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption for the summary vacation with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office. 

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ATTACHMENTS A & B 2407k

RESOLUTION 217k

4.     AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH LOS ANGELES FREIGHTLINER FOR PURCHASE OF FOUR REPLACEMENT AUTOCAR/NEW WAY COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS POWERED SIDE LOADING REFUSE PACKERS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,293,340
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that this action is exempt under 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 a purchase order with Los Angeles Freightliner for the purchase of four Autocar/New Way compressed natural gas powered side loading refuse packers in an amount not-to-exceed $1,293,340. Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, materials, supplies or services; and
(3)      Grant the proposed purchase order 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. 

        242k

ATTACHMENT A 37k

TPA 65k

5.     AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH MAR-CO EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR PURCHASE OF ONE REPLACEMENT TYMCO COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS STREET SWEEPER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-
EXCEED $309,329
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that this action is exempt under 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 a purchase order with MAR-CO Equipment Company for the purchase of one TYMCO compressed natural gas street sweeper vehicle for an amount not-to-exceed $309,329. Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental agencies or their contractors for labor, materials, supplies or services; and
(3)      Grant the proposed purchase order 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. 

215k

ATTACHMENT A 29k

TPA 214k

6.     AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER WITH ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR PURCHASE OF ONE REPLACEMENT ARTICULATING TELESCOPIC 35-FOOT AERIAL FORD F550 TRUCK IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $92,700
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that this action is exempt under 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 a purchase order with Altec Industries, Inc., for one replacement articulating telescopic 35-foot aerial device in an amount not-to-exceed $92,700. Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, materials, supplies, or services; and
(3)      Grant the proposed purchase order 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.

175k

ATTACHMENT A 31k

TPA 59k

7.     MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LIVE TRAFFIC DATA, LLC, TO PROVIDE CITYWIDE TRAFFIC MONITORING
Recommendation:
(1)      Find the proposed action is exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3);
(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 Live Traffic Data, LLC, to provide Citywide Traffic Monitoring for a term of five (5) years. The contract has no direct monetary value; and
(3)      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 interest are served. 

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ATTACHMENT A 247k

TPA 125k

City Council 

8.      APPOINTMENT OF PATRICIA KEANE TO THE DESIGN COMMISSION (Planning Commission Nomination) 

City Clerk/Secretary 

9.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 12,715	Josephine Kouyoumdjian	$       Not stated
Claim No. 12,716	Amie St. John	5,767.59
Claim No. 12,717	Nicola Annie Moore	283.67
Claim No. 12,718	Hannah R. Baldwin	2,682.56

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

10.    CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE,    
         PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 17.50.340 (ZONING CODE)
         Recommendation:
         (1)      Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (Attachment A of the agenda report) under Section 15070 of the
         California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines as the Initial Study prepared for the proposed
         amendment, which is supplemented by an Errata, determined that there will not be a significant effect on the
         environment with the implementation of a mitigation measure related to Air Quality and Cultural Resources;
         (2)      Adopt the Findings of Consistency (Attachment B of the agenda report);
         (3)      Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance within 60 days amending Title 17 of the Pasadena Municipal
         Code (Zoning Code), Section 17.50.340 (Transit Oriented Development) as presented in the agenda report; and
         (4)      Direct staff to consider the feasibility of recommending policies incentivizing unbundling of parking spaces during
         the upcoming Specific Plan Update process.
         Recommendation of the Planning Commission:  The Planning Commission initially reviewed the proposed
         amendment to the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Ordinance on December 9, 2015. At this meeting, the Planning
         Commission discussed the importance of maintaining the intent of the TOD Ordinance, and requested for further
         research to occur. The Planning Commission also requested that the proposed amendment to the TOD Ordinance be
         reviewed by the Transportation Advisory Commission prior to returning back to the Planning Commission. Subsequently
         on  April 27, 2016, the Planning Commission reviewed the revised amendment to the TOD Ordinance, and voted
         unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed amendment to the TOD Ordinance with two additional
         recommendations: 1) direct staff to study the feasibility of implementing policies incentivizing unbundling of parking
         spaces during the upcoming Specific Plan Update process, and 2) provide additional public notification to the existing
         auto-repair businesses that are impacted by the proposed amendment. Overall, the Planning Commission stated that
         the proposed amendment strikes the right balance between the different areas of the City while providing an
         appropriate level of opportunity to further the City’s goals and policies of reducing trips and encouraging transit use.
         Recommendation of the Transportation Advisory Commission: On February 25, 2016, the Transportation
         Advisory Commission reviewed the draft amendment to the TOD Ordinance that was presented to the Planning
         Commission on December 9, 2015. The Transportation Advisory Commission was generally in support of the draft
         amendment, but had two additional recommendations: 1) eliminate the minimum parking requirements within all of the
         TOD areas, and 2) explore other parking alternatives such as increasing bus access and valet services for bicycles to
         facilitate use of the Allen Gold Line Station without negatively impacting surrounding residential neighborhoods. 

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        ATTACHMENT A 6479k

        ATTACHMENT B 101k

        ATTACHMENT C 219k

        ATTACHMENTS D & E 201k

        ATTACHMENT F 281k

        ATTACHMENT G 1730k

        SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

        CORRESPONDENCE 5162k

11.   PUBLIC HEARING: LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL MASTER PLAN – 3880 EAST SIERRA MADRE BOULEVARD
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
(1)        Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program set forth in Attachment G of the agenda report for the project;
(2)        Adopt by resolution the Specific Findings (Attachment A of the agenda report) for the approval of the La Salle High School Master Plan, acknowledging that the Master Plan, as conditioned, is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance; and
(3)        Approve the Private Tree Removal Permit for the removal of two protected mature trees on the La Salle High School campus, acknowledging that the replacement tree canopy is sustainable over the long-term by adhering to the adopted replacement matrix.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission: On July 13, 2016, the Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of the Master Plan to the City Council.  The Commission discussed a variety of topics, including third-party uses, swimming pool operation hours, and the compatibility of school use with adjacent single-family uses.  The Commission added conditions of approval that all pool activities cease by 7:00 p.m. and that parking information for large events be included on tickets for such events.
Recommendation of the Design Commission: On November 10, 2015, the Design Commission conducted an Advisory Review of the proposed Master Plan.  Based on comments from the Design Commission, conditions of approval have been added to address the height and visibility of the proposed solar panels, green treatment of the proposed sound wall at the pool areas, use of the pool, lighting, and historic preservation (Attachment B of the agenda report).  As recommended by the Design Commission, La Salle staff met with the Department of Transportation (DOT) staff to modify the circulation plan.  The revised circulation plan has been reviewed and approved by DOT and implemented by La Salle. 

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        RESOLUTION 335k

        EXHIBIT 1 40067k

EXHIBIT 2 344k

ATTACHMENT A 213k

ATTACHMENT B 350k

ATTACHMENT C 18k

ATTACHMENT D 48k

ATTACHMENT E 12954k

ATTACHMENT F 27627k

ATTACHMENT G 37224k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 724k

City Manager 

City Council 

Advisory Bodies 

12.    LOS ANGELES 2024 EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE (LA24)
         Recommendation of Rose Bowl Operating Company:   It is recommended that the City Council of the City of
         Pasadena:
         (1)      Find that the actions proposed in the agenda report are exempt from environmental review pursuant to State
         CEQA Guidelines Section 15272 (Olympic games); and
         (2)      Approve the hosting of up to seven (7) Olympic soccer matches, which in conjunction with the 14 to 15 non-
         Olympic displacement events anticipated in 2024, exceeds the number of displacement events allowed at the stadium
         without City Council approval, and make the findings required pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 3.32.070
         to authorize these additional displacement events at the Rose Bowl Stadium during calendar year 2024.
         It is further recommended that the City Council:
         (3)      Acknowledge that, subject to approval of the items above by the City Council, the Rose Bowl Operating
         Company  (RBOC) has authorized the RBOC General Manager to submit a written commitment to LA 24 (“Guarantee
         Letter”) that the Rose Bowl would host up to seven (7) Olympic soccer matches in the event that Los Angeles is
         selected as the host city for the 2024 Olympic Games, on the conditions that neither Pasadena nor the RBOC will have
         any financial exposure or increased liability as a result of the Games, and a stipulation that LA24 (or related successor
         organization) must make an investment in a capital improvement in the Rose Bowl Stadium;
         (4)      Authorize the Mayor to submit a letter to the International Olympic Committee in order to express its
         commitment to work with the City of Los Angeles in an effort to bring the Olympics to Southern California in 2024
         (“Mayor’s Letter”); and
         (5)      Authorize the City and RBOC to work together in an effort to come to an agreement with LA24 on a Venue Use
         Agreement and a Venue City Agreement that would be contingent on Los Angeles being awarded the 2024 Olympic
         Games, subject to final approval by the RBOC and City Council. 

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        ATTACHMENTS A & B 2621k

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:   

13.    Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING CHAPTER 5.02 TO TITLE 5, ARTICLE I OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY AND MAKE MINOR REVISIONS TO THE CITY-WIDE MINIMUM WAGE ORDINANCE” (Introduced by Councilmember Gordo) 

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ORDINANCE 233k

14.    Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT TO EXCEED $140,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF PASADENA ELECTRIC REVENUE/REFUNDING BONDS, 2016A SERIES, PAYABLE OUT OF THE LIGHT AND POWER FUND, AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A NINTH SUPPLEMENT TO ELECTRIC REVENUE BOND FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT, AN ESCROW AGREEMENT AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH” (Introduced by Councilmember Kennedy)  

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ORDINANCE 4124k