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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AUGUST 28, 2017 

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 

Teleconference Location:
The New York EDITION
Business Center
5 Madison Avenue
 New York, NY 10010
         

CLOSED SESSION - 5:30 P.M. 
(To be heard at 5:30 p.m., and/or at the conclusion of the meeting
)

A.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Pasadena Civic Center Coalition v. City of Pasadena
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BS164664
 

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: City of Pasadena v. Brown Armstrong Accountancy Corporation
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC620201 

C.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION - Consideration of initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (one potential case)   

D.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Employee Title and Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney/City Prosecutor
City Representative: Terry Tornek
  
 

PUBLIC MEETING - 6:30 P.M.   

ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS

 

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public comment will be limited to a total of 20 minutes at the beginning of the meeting
and will continue at the conclusion of the meeting, if necessary. Please limit comments to 3 minutes each.

 

CONSENT CALENDAR
(The Consent Calendar consists of routine items which will be approved by one motion and one vote unless removed for separate discussion)

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE PURCHASE ORDER NO. 1171952 WITH LOS ANGELES FREIGHTLINER BY $361,719.35 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $723,438.70 FOR TWO ADDITIONAL DUMP TRUCKS
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; and        
(2)
      Authorize an increase to Purchase Order No. 1171952 with Los Angeles Freightliner by $361,719.35 for two additional Compressed Natural Gas (“CNG”) Powered Dump Trucks for a total purchase order amount not-to-exceed $723,438.70. The purchase of the additional vehicles complies with the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance, Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Chapter 4.08 and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. 

217k

2.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH R&M SERVICE SOLUTIONS, INC., AND SPINIELLO COMPANIES TO FURNISH LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR UTILITIES MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $315,600 PER YEAR AND $968,500 PER YEAR, RESPECTIVELY
Recommendation:

(1)
      Find that the 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;
(2)
       Accept the bid dated July 11, 2017, submitted by R&M Service Solutions, Inc., in response to Specification WD-17-01, to Furnish Labor and Materials for Utilities Maintenance Services for the Water and Power Department (“PWP”), and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with R&M Service Solutions, Inc., for an amount not-to-exceed $315,600 per year for an initial period of one year with an option for three additional one-year terms of $315,600 each at the approval of the City Manager; and
(3)
      Accept the bid dated July 11, 2017, submitted by Spiniello Companies in response to Specification WD-17-01, to Furnish Labor and Materials for Utilities Maintenance Services for PWP, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Spiniello Companies for an amount not-to-exceed $968,500 per year for an initial period of one year with an option for three additional one-year terms of $968,500 each at the approval of the City Manager.     

328k

3.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH WESTERN RENTALS, INC., TO FURNISH AND DELIVER HEAVY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT RENTAL FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $91,321.73 PER YEAR
Recommendation:

(1)
      Find that the proposed action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 21065 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;
(2)
      Accept the bid dated June 5, 2017, submitted by Western Rentals, Inc., in response to Specification WD-17-02, to furnish and deliver heavy construction equipment rental for the Water and Power Department (“PWP”), reject all other bids, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase order with Western Rentals, Inc., for an amount not-to-exceed $91,321.73 for one year; and
(3)
      Authorize the City Manager to extend the purchase order for three optional one-year terms not-to-exceed $91,321.73 per year. If the three additional one-year terms are exercised, the total contract value would be $365,286.92 for a maximum contract length of four years. 

282k

4.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH ADAMSON POLICE PRODUCTS FOR BALLISTIC VESTS AND POLICE SUPPLIES FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $397,173
Recommendation:

(1)
      Find 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; and
(2)
      Accept the bid dated July 17, 2017, submitted by Adamson Police Products in response to Specifications for Ballistic Vests and Police Supplies, authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Adamson Police Products in an amount not-to-exceed $226,956 for a period of four years, and authorize the City Manager to extend the purchase order for up to three additional one-year periods in the annual amount of $56,739 without further City Council approval consistent with the terms of the specifications.        

213k

TPA 154k

5.      ITEM PULLED             

6.      CONTRACT AWARD TO DBX, INC., FOR INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, PHASE III FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $2,140,000
Recommendation:

(1)
      Find the project in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301, minor alterations of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination; and
(2)
      Accept the bid dated August 2, 2017, submitted by DBX, Inc., in response to the Project Plans and Specifications for the Intelligent Transportation System, Phase III; reject all other bids; and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract for an amount not-to-exceed $2,140,000.        

299k

7.      APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 73162 FOR CREATION OF EIGHT AIR PARCELS FOR RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES AT 545-553 NORTH WILSON AVENUE
Recommendation:

(1)
      Adopt a resolution to approve final Tract Map No. 73162 for the creation of eight air parcels for residential condominium purposes; and
(2)
      Authorize the City Clerk to execute the Certificate on the map showing the City’s approval of said map.
Recommendation of the Hearing Officer
:
The subject tentative map was approved on December 2, 2015 by the Subdivision Hearing Officer, to be recorded within three years. 

203k

RESOLUTION 1008k

ATTACHMENTS A & B 294k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 242k

8.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TELECOM LAW FIRM PC TO PROVIDE ON-CALL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES CONSULTANT SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,000,000
Recommendation:

(1)
      Find 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; and
(2)
      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, based on a competitive selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.047, for professional or unique services, with Telecom Law Firm PC for On-Call Telecommunications Facilities Consultant Services for three years with option for two, one-year extensions at the discretion of the City Manager in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000 per year for a total of $1,000,000. 

251k

ATTACHMENT A 21k

TPA 124k

9.      CALTRANS LEASE RENEWAL FOR BELLEFONTAINE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 182 AND 234 BELLEFONTAINE STREET  
Recommendation:

(1)
      Find the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); and
(2)
      Authorize the City Manager to renew a five year lease agreement between the City of Pasadena and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the vacant lands, containing approximately 78,547 square feet, located south westerly and south easterly of Pasadena Avenue and south of Bellefontaine Street, as well as the triangle portion in between at a cost of $100 per year. 

200k

10.    AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH MNS ENGINEERS INC., CABRINHA, HEARN & ASSOCIATES, AND IMEG CORP (DBA TTG ENGINEERS), TO PROVIDE LAND SURVEY CONSULTING SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,000,000 FOR EACH CONSULTANT
Recommendation:

(1)
      Find that the actions proposed in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality (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 contract, based on a competitive selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.047, with MNS Engineers Inc., for Land Survey Consultant Services for three years with option for two, one-year extensions at the discretion of the City Manager in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000 per year for a total of $1,000,000;
(3)
      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, based on a competitive selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.047, with Cabrinha, Hearn & Associates for Land Survey Consultant Services for three years with option for two, one-year extensions at the discretion of the City Manager in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000 per year for a total of $1,000,000; and
(4)
      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, based on a competitive selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.047, with IMEG Corp (dba TTG Engineers) for Land Survey Consultant Services for three years with option for two, one-year extensions at the discretion of the City Manager in an amount not-to-exceed $200,000 per year for a total of $1,000,000. 

360k

ATTACHMENT A 45k

TPA 170k

11.    AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH STAPLES ENERGY IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $5,000,000 FOR THE PROVISION OF COMMERCIAL ENERGY AND WATER DIRECT INSTALLATION PROGRAM SERVICES
Recommendation:

(1)
      Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1: Existing Facilities); and
(2)
      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, based on a competitive selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.047, with Staples Energy in an amount not-to-exceed $3,685,285 over an initial two-year term with an option for one (1) one-year term extension not-to-exceed $1,314,715 at the approval of the City Manager for the installation of energy and water-conservation devices, equipment and services for the Pasadena Water and Power (“PWP”)  Water and Energy Direct Install Program (“WeDIP”).  

414k

ATTACHMENTS A thru C 414k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

12.    RECOGNITION AND APPROPRIATION OF CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS (BSCC) GRANT FUNDS RELATED TO CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 47 (PROP 47)
Recommendation:

(1)
      Find that acceptance of this grant 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;
(2)
      Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with BSCC to accept and administer these grant funds on behalf of the City of Pasadena;
(3)
      Amend the Police Department’s Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget by recognizing revenue and appropriating expenditures of $669,893 in grant funds awarded by BSCC as detailed in the Fiscal Impact section of the agenda report;
(4)
      Amend the Health Department’s Fiscal Year 2018 budget by recognizing and appropriating expenditures of $167,286 and increasing by one limited-term full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE);
(5)
      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Flintridge Center for reentry services in an amount not-to-exceed $1,766,799 for the grant term of three years; and
(6)    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.
 

643k

RESOLUTION 1116k

TPA 194k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

13.    LIBRARY COMMISSION AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR SETTING REGULAR MEETINGS
Recommendation
:

(1)
      Find that the recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per section 15061(b)(3), the “General Rule” that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2)
      Approve the proposed amendments to the Pasadena Public Library Commission Bylaws. 

166k

ATTACHMENTS A thru C 2191k

14.    AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH ONESOURCE DISTRIBUTORS, TO FURNISH AND DELIVER MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRIC UTILITY PARTS AND MATERIALS
Recommendation:

(1)
      Find that the proposed action is not a project 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; and
(2)
      Accept the bid dated June 20, 2017, submitted by OneSource Distributors in response to Specifications LD-17-06 to Furnish and Deliver Electric Utility Equipment; reject all other bids; and authorize a Purchase Order with OneSource Distributors for an amount not-to-exceed $10,500,000 for a period of three years. 

242k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

15.    CONTRACT AWARD TO DKS ASSOCIATES FOR THE PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION, PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING, PREPARATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE, RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PUBLIC OUTREACH FOR THE UNION STREET TWO-WAY PROTECTED BIKEWAY PROJECT
Recommendation:

(1)
      Find that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)(General Rule); and
(2)
      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, based on a competitive selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.047, with DKS Associates for consultant services for the preparation of environmental documentation, preliminary engineering, preparation of plans, specifications, estimate (PS&E), right-of-way and public outreach for the Union Street Two-way Protected Bikeway (Cycle Track) Project for an amount not-to-exceed $999,714. 

321k

ATTACHMENT A 181k

TPA 91k

16.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: CONTRACT AWARD TO CERCO ENGINEERING FOR CITYWIDE PARKS ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $355,000 AND AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) BUDGET
Recommendation:

(1)
      Find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Class 1, Section 15301, Existing Facilities, which exempts minor alteration of existing public facilities where no expansion of the use will take place;
(2)
      Amend the Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Improvement Program Budget by appropriating $86,000 in Residential Impact Fees to the Citywide Accessibility Improvements (78068) project; and
(3)
      Accept the bid dated August 1, 2017, submitted by Cerco Engineering in response to the Project Plans and Specifications for the Citywide Parks Accessibility Improvements at various parks; reject all other bids; and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract for an amount not-to-exceed $355,000. 

285k

17.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: APPROVAL OF ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 (SENATE BILL 1) PROJECT LIST AND AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
Recommendation:

(1)
      Find that the proposed action is not a “project” as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21065 and Section 15378(b)(4) and (5) of the State CEQA Guidelines and, as such, is not subject to environmental review;
(2)
      Adopt by resolution the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 project list; and
(3)
      Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget by appropriating $796,793 of Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funding to the Resurfacing and Slurry Seal FY 2017 – 2021 project (budget account 73920) and increasing the project’s total estimated cost by a like amount. 

256k

RESOLUTION 238k

ATTACHMENT A 50k

18.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: CONTRACT AWARD TO ARAMEXX GROUP INC., FOR EAST ARROYO NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTOR TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $150,000 AND AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
Recommendation:

(1)
      Find that the project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Class 1, Section 15301, Existing Facilities, which exempts minor alteration of existing public facilities where no expansion of the use will take place;
(2)
      Amend the Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Improvement Program Budget by appropriating $60,000 in Residential Impact Fees to the East Arroyo Neighborhood Connector Trail Improvements (77377) project; and
(3)
      Accept the bid dated August 11, 2017, submitted  by Aramexx Group Inc., in response to Project Plans and Specifications for the East Arroyo Neighborhood Connector Trail Improvements at Central Arroyo Seco; reject all other bids; and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract for an amount not-to-exceed $150,000. 

271k

19.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT AWARDED TO THE CITY OF PASADENA FOR THE SAFER STREETS PASADENA – BIKE SAFETY OUTREACH PROGRAM
Recommendation:

(1)
      Find that acceptance of this grant is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15061(b)(3)(General Rule) of the State CEQA Guidelines;
(2)
      Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to receive Fiscal Year 2018 grant funding for the Safer Streets Pasadena – Bike Safety Outreach Program in the amount of $112,000 and any subsequent agreements regarding this grant award; and
(3)
      Amend the Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget to recognize and appropriate $112,000 in grant funds awarded by OTS for the Safer Streets Pasadena – Bike Safety Outreach Program as detailed in the Fiscal Impact Section of the agenda report. 

236k

20.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT – QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2017
Recommendation
:
This report is for information purposes only. 

710k


QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT 2844k

21.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: JOINT ACTION: 2017-2018 INVESTMENT POLICY AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council and the Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission:

(1)
      Find that the proposed action is not a project 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; and
(2)
      Adopt the City Treasurer’s recommended Investment Policy and Investment Strategy for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. 

236k

ATTACHMENTS A & B 1294k

22.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: ESTABLISHMENT OF INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) SECTION 115 TRUST PUBLIC AGENCY RETIREMENT SERVICES (PARS) PENSION RATE STABILIZATION PROGRAM
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;
(2)
      Adopt a resolution authorizing the establishment of the PARS Retirement and Post-Employment Benefits Trust program to pre-fund pension obligations;
(3)
      Authorize the City Manager or the Director of Finance to execute the Trust Agreement, the Adoption Agreement, the Master Plan Document, the Administrative Services Agreement, the Trustee Fee Agreement, and other documents related thereto.  Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services; and
(4)
      Grant the proposed Section 115 Trust 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. 

623k

RESOLUTION 6737k

23.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BRILLIANT CORNERS FOR $95,000 TO PROVIDE RAPID RE-HOUSING ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS         
Recommendation:

(1)
      Find that the recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061(b)(3), the “General Rule” that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
(2)
      Approve the proposed contract with Brilliant Corners in the amount of $95,000 to provide Rapid Rehousing Program services for homeless individuals. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, materials, services, or supplies;
(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; and
(4)
      Amend the Housing & Career Services Department’s Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget by appropriating expenditures in the amount of $95,000 from the unappropriated fund balance of the Housing Successor Low Income Housing Asset Fund for the Rapid Rehousing Program (23716003-810500-51020). 

271k


TPA 91k

City Council 

24.    APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH RUEDAFLORES TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (District 7 Nomination) 

City Clerk/Secretary 

25.      RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 12,942

SCS Engineers

$       10,000.00+

Claim No. 12,943

Brian O’Neil

           3,674.01

Claim No. 12,944

Panish Shea & Boyle, LLP, representing Floyd Allen

         25,000.00+

Claim No. 12,945

Panish Shea & Boyle, LLP, representing Estate of Maureen Allen by and through its Successor in Interest, Floyd Allen

         25,000.00+

Claim No. 12,946

Anamaria Young

             736.40

 

OLD BUSINESS:  None

 

REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

PUBLIC HEARING:  

26.    CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL OF SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2017-2018 PERTAINING TO HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM FUNDING 
Recommendation: It is recommended that upon the close of the public hearing the City Council take the following actions:

(1)
      Find that the recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061(b)(3), the General Rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2)
      Approve the Substantial Amendment to Annual Action Plan 2017-2018 pertaining to HOME Investment Partnerships program funding, as described in the agenda report. 

234k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

27.    PUBLIC HEARING: CALL FOR REVIEW OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS DECISION ON VARIANCE NO. 11824 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 615 LINDA VISTA AVENUE
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council continue the Public Hearing to September 25, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. 

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

City Manager 

City Council 

City Clerk 

28.    REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REGARDING POTENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY CHARTER THAT MAY BE NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH THE CALIFORNIA VOTER PARTICIPATION RIGHTS ACT (CVPRA) AND CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINION NO. 16-603
Recommendation

(1)    Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), (“General Rule”); and
(2)   
Provide direction to staff regarding potential amendments to the City Charter that may be necessary to comply with the CVPRA and Attorney General Opinion     No. 16-603, as follows:
   
a.
    Consider the matter at the City Council level on whether and (if affirmed) how to comply with the CVPRA, including submitting amendments
    to the City Charter for voter consideration and approval at an upcoming election;
    b.
    Refer the matter to the Legislative Policy Committee (or other City Council Committee) for study and recommendation, prior to taking
    further action;
    c.
    Refer the matter to a Charter Study Task Force for study and recommendation, prior to taking further action; or
    d.
    Provide alternative direction to staff on how to proceed.    

850k

ATTACHMENTS A & B 1612k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

ORDINANCES                     

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading

29.    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 (ROSE VILLA-OAKDALE LANDMARK OVERLAY DISTRICT) (Introduced by Councilmember Wilson)

99k

ORDINANCE 3629k
 

INFORMATION ITEM

 

BRIEF REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES/REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

 

ADJOURNMENT

SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair Victor Gordo, Tyron Hampton, Steve Madison, Andy Wilson)
Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 (Council Conference Room, 2nd Floor)

September 19, 2017

October 17, 2017

November 21, 2017

FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Mayor 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, 2nd floor)

August 28, 2017

September 11, 2017 (To be cancelled)

September 25, 2017

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Terry Tornek, Steve Madison, Gene Masuda)
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)

September 26, 2017

October 24, 2017

November 28, 2017

MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Margaret McAustin, Tyron Hampton, 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, 2nd Floor)

September 12, 2017

September 26, 2017

October 20, 2017

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair John J. Kennedy, Tyron Hampton, Steve Madison, Terry Tornek)
Meets the first Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m. and the third Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S249 (Council Chamber, 2nd Floor)

September 4, 2017 (To be cancelled)

September 20, 2017

October 2, 2017
 

FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

 

September 4, 2017 (To be cancelled)

September 11, 2017 (To be cancelled)

September 18, 2017

September 25, 2017

October 2, 2017

October 9, 2017 (To be cancelled)

October 16, 2017

October 23, 2017

October 30, 2017

November 6, 2017

November 13, 2017

November 20, 2017

November 27, 2017 (To be cancelled)

December 4, 2017

December 11, 2017

December 18, 2017

December 25, 2017 (To be cancelled)

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:

September 18, 2017, 7:00 p.m. - Public Hearing: Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (2016-2017 Program Year) for Projects Funded from Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and HOME Investment Partnership Act

September 25, 2017, 7:00 p.m. - Proposed Changes to the Water Rate Structure and Adjustments to the Water Rates

September 25, 2017, 7:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: Call for Review of the Board of Zoning Appeals Decision on Variance No. 11824 for the Property Located at 615 Linda Vista Avenue


                                                                                    COMMISSION VACANCIES 21k