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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, AND THE PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
|SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 

Dinner Recess 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
 

 

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.    AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE ARTICULATING TELESCOPIC AERIAL DEVICES, MODEL NO. AT40M (“BUCKET TRUCKS”) IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $404,672.58 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)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase order with Altec Industries, Inc., (“Altec”) dba National Auto Fleet Group (“NAFG”) for an amount not-to-exceed $404,672.58 for three Bucket Trucks. Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(H) contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies, or services; 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 interests are served. 

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TPA 49k

City Council 

2.     APPOINTMENT OF YONG YOO TO THE DESIGN COMMISSION (Mayor Nomination/District 2) 

City Clerk/Secretary 

3.     APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

September 12, 2016	City Council
September 12, 2016	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
September 12, 2016	Pasadena Public Financing Authority (PPFA)

 4.    RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 12,719	Grigoryan  & Blum Law Group representing Daniel and Brandi DuCote	$      25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,720	Allstate Northbrook Indemnity Company as subrogee for Jack Holderer	12,967.34
Claim No. 12,721	Chou Jung Tsai on behalf of  Philippe Wu	2,191.18
Claim No. 12,722	Jorge L. Arias	2,951.64

5.     PUBLIC HEARING SET             

October 17, 2016, 7:00 p.m. – Zoning Code Text Amendment: Section 17.40.100 (Public Art Requirements and Design Standards)

6.     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);
        (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 2635k

        CORRESPONDENCE 26k

        SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

        CORRESPONDENCE 54k

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

7.     SUPPORT PROPOSITIONS 51; 54; 56, AND 67; OPPOSE PROPOSITIONS 57 AND 65 FOR THE NOVEMBER 
  2016 STATE ELECTION AND SUPPORT MEASURE “M”: LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT 
  PLAN AND MEASURE “A”: SAFE, CLEAN NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS AND BEACHES MEASURE FOR THE
  NOVEMBER 2016 LOS ANGELES COUNTY ELECTION
  Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council take the following positions on the upcoming November 8,
  2016 Election:

  A.   Support the following State Propositions and Los Angeles County Ballot Measures on the upcoming November 8,
  2016 Election:      

  (1)    Proposition 51: School Bonds - Funding for K-12 School and Community College Facilities;

  (2)    Proposition 54: Legislature - Legislation and Proceedings; prohibit the Legislature from passing any bill
    unless it has been in print and published on the internet for at least 72 hours before the vote, except in cases
    of public emergency;

  (3)    Proposition 56: Cigarette Tax to Fund Healthcare, Tobacco Use Prevention, Research, and Law
    Enforcement;

  (4)    Proposition 67: Referendum to Overturn Ban on Single-Use Plastic Bags;

  (5)    Los Angeles County Ballot Measure “M”:  Los Angeles County Traffic Improvement Plan; and

  (6)    Los Angeles County Ballot Measure  “A”: Safe, Clean Neighborhood Parks and Beaches Measure of
    2016.

  B.   Oppose the following State Propositions on the upcoming November 8, 2016 Election:

  (1)    Proposition 57: Public Safety and Rehabilitation Act to revise disposition of offenders; and

  (2)    Proposition 65: “the Dedication of Revenue from Disposable Bag Sales to Wildlife Conservation Fund
    Initiative”.

  Recommendation of the Legislative Policy Committee: On August 16, 2016, the Legislative Policy Committee held a
  special meeting and supported staff’s recommendations to support Propositions 51, 54, 56, 67, and Measure “M” and
  to oppose Propositions 57 and 65. The Committee decided to refrain from taking a position on the Safe, Clean
  Neighborhood Parks and Beaches Measure of 2016 (Measure A) until the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
  has an opportunity to make a recommendation.       

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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE  37k

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

8.     PUBLIC HEARING: IMPLEMENTATION OF LEVEL 1 WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE MEASURES AS DESCRIBED  
  IN THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE (“PMC”) TITLE 13, CHAPTER 13.10 AND AMEND PMC CHAPTER 13.10
  Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council cancel the public hearing.  

9.     PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 1211 WELLINGTON AVENUE AS A LANDMARK
        Recommendation:
        (1)      Find that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
        Quality    
        Act (CEQA State Guidelines Section 15308: Class 8 - Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the
        Environment);
        (2)      Find that the property at 1211 Wellington Avenue meets Criterion “C” for designation as a Landmark (Pasadena
        Municipal Code [P.M.C.] Section 17.62.040) because it is a locally significant example of a Neoclassical style house
        and retains integrity;
        (3)      Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1211 Wellington Avenue, Pasadena,
        California;
        (4)      Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1211 Wellington Avenue, Pasadena,
        California; and
        (5)      Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
        Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: At its regular meeting of June 21, 2016, the Historic
        Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 1211 Wellington Avenue as a
        landmark under Criterion “C” of PMC Section 17.62.040.     

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        RESOLUTION 100k

        ATTACHMENTS A & B 887k

        ATTACHMENT C 1630k

        ATTACHMENT D 481k

10.   PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF THE HOUSE AT 895 SOUTH MADISON AVENUE AS A LANDMARK                
  Recommendation:
  (1)      Find that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality  
  Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15308 Class 8 of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to Actions by Regulatory Agencies f
  or Protection of the Environment;
  (2)      Find that the primary structure, detached garage and front yard decorative retaining wall at 895 South Madison
  Avenue are significant under Criterion “C” for designation as a Landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code [P.M.C.] Section
  17.62.040(C)(2)(c) because they embody the distinctive characteristics of a locally significant property type,
  architectural style and period as well as the work of a locally significant architect.  The main house with detached
  garage and retaining wall, is an intact example of a two-story Arts & Crafts period house (Swiss Chalet style) and
  designed by locally significant architect Joseph J. Blick, and retains integrity;
  (3)      Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 895 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena,
  California;
  (4)      Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 895 South Madison Avenue,
  Pasadena, California; and
  (5)      Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
  Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: At its regular meeting of July 19, 2016, the Historic
  Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the house at 895 South
  Madison Avenue as a Landmark under Criterion “C” of PMC Section 17.62.040. 

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RESOLUTION 83k

ATTACHMENTS A & B 4530k

ATTACHMENT C 7176k

ATTACHMENT D 118k

City Manager 

11.   ANNEXATION OF THE CITY OF PASADENA INTO THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR  
 CONTROL DISTRICT
 Recommendation:
 (1)      Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State 
 CEQA Guidelines Section 15319 Annexations of Existing Facilities and Lots for Exempt Projects and Section 15320
 Changes in Organization of Local Agencies; and
 (2)      Adopt the attached resolution supporting the City’s annexation into the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector
 Control District. 

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RESOLUTION 50k

City Council 

First Reading: None 

Second Reading:  None 

12.   PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW (PPR) 2015-00019 ROSE BOWL AQUATIC CENTER (RBAC) MASTER PLAN -
 360 NORTH ARROYO BOULEVARD
 Recommendation:  This report is for information only; no City Council action is required. 

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ATTACHMENT A 14133k

ATTACHMENT B 2325k

13.   PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW (PPR) 2015-00012 WILLIAM CAREY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY MASTER
 PLAN AMENDMENT – 1539 EAST HOWARD STREET
 Recommendation:  This report is for information only; no City Council action is required. 

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ATTACHMENT A 1195k

ATTACHMENT B 3216k