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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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CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JANUARY 23, 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 

 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 LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION, pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code                        

        Name of Case:  CITY OF PASADENA, et al. v. MICHAEL COHEN et al.

        Court:  Court of Appeal, State of California, Third Appellate District, 

        Case No. C079582
 

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.     AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH VANGUARD INSTRUMENTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $86,208 TO MANUFACTURE AND DELIVER TWO PORTABLE DIGITAL CIRCUIT BREAKER TEST ANALYZERS
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed action is not a project subject to California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2); and
(2)      Accept the bid dated October 31, 2016, submitted by Vanguard Instruments in response to Bid Specifications LD-16-06 Furnish and Deliver Portable Digital Circuit Breaker Test Analyzer; reject all other bids; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase order with Vanguard Instruments in an amount not-to-exceed $86,208. The award includes a base contract amount of $78,371 plus a contingency of $7,837 to accommodate any necessary change orders. 

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2.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEMS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $285,297 FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT        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;
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase order without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), Contracts for Professional or Unique Services, with Advanced Control Systems for the support of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (“SCADA”) System in the Water and Power Department in an amount not-to-exceed $285,297 for three (3) years; 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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3.      REJECT ALL BIDS FOR CITYWIDE TREE TRIMMING SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE AN INCREASE TO CONTRACT NO. 21,628 IN THE AMOUNT OF $199,000 FOR TREE TRIMMING SERVICES ON HARDWOOD TREES WITH GEORGE SALINAS TREE PRESERVATION, INC., AND AN INCREASE TO CONTRACT NO. 21,629 IN THE AMOUNT OF $248,960 FOR TREE TRIMMING SERVICES ON PALM TREES WITH GEORGE SALINAS TREE PRESERVATION, INC.        
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 State CEQA 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)       Reject all bids in response to the October 27, 2016 Notice Inviting Bids for Citywide Tree Trimming Services;
(3)      Authorize an increase to Contract No. 21,628 for Citywide Tree Trimming Services on hardwood street and park trees with George Salinas Tree Preservation, Inc., by $199,000 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $1,249,500 for additional tree trimming needs; and
(4)      Authorize an increase to Contract No. 21,629 for Citywide Tree Trimming Services on palm street and park trees with George Salinas Tree Preservation, Inc., by $248,960 for a new not-to-exceed amount of $881,460 for additional tree trimming needs.

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POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

4.      CONTRACT WITH WESTERN ELEVATOR, INC., FOR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICES FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $259,140
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that this 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 December 6, 2016, submitted by Western Elevator, Inc., in response to specifications for elevator maintenance and repair; reject all other bids received; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a not-to-exceed three year contract for $259,140, inclusive of Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase and two one-year options, in an amount not-to-exceed $86,830 annually; subject to the approval of the City Manager. If the options are exercised, the total contract value is $431,900 

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5.      CONTRACT AWARD TO FALCON FUELS, INC., FOR PURCHASE OF UNLEADED AND DIESEL FUEL FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $5,400,000        
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that this 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 November 16, 2016, submitted by Falcon Fuels, Inc., in response to specifications for unleaded and diesel fuel; reject all other bids received; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Falcon Fuels, Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $5,400,000 over a three-year period with the option for two additional one-year terms in the annual amount of $1,800,000, at the discretion of the City Manager, for a maximum total contract length of 5 years

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6.      MASTER STREET TREE PLAN AMENDMENT – ARBOR STREET FROM ARROYO BOULEVARD TO SOUTH GRAND AVENUE
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed Master Street Tree Plan (MSTP) Amendment for Arbor Street between Arroyo Boulevard and South Grand Avenue is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to California’s Administrative Code Chapter 14 Title 3 Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule); and
(2)      Adopt the proposed MSTP Amendment for Arbor Street between Arroyo Boulevard and South Grand Avenue, designating Quercus engelmannii, Mesa Oak tree as the designated street tree species, in place of Liriodendron Tulipifera, Tulip tree.
Recommendation of the Urban Forestry Advisory Committee: On September 14, 2016, the Urban Forestry Advisory Committee unanimously supported the Department of Public Works’ recommendation to amend the MSTP for Arbor Street between Arroyo Boulevard and South Grand Avenue, designating Quercus engelmannii, Mesa Oak tree as the designated street tree species, in place of Liriodendron tulipifera, Tulip tree.
Recommendation of the Design Commission: On November 22, 2016, the Design Commission unanimously supported the Department of Public Works’ recommendation to amend the MSTP for Arbor Street between Arroyo Boulevard and South Grand Avenue, designating Quercus engelmannii, Mesa Oak tree as the designated street tree species, in place of Liriodendron tulipifera, Tulip tree.

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ATTACHMENT A  38KB
ATTACHMENT B  192KB
ATTACHMENT C  112KB

7.      AUTHORIZE INCREASE TO PURCHASE ORDER WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY BY $60,000 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $160,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ANNUAL AND MONTHLY TRANSIT PASSES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATING IN THE CITY’S EMPLOYEE TRIP REDUCTION PROGRAM        
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)      Authorize an increase to Purchase Order No. 1170151, with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) by $60,000, for a new amount not-to-exceed $160,000 for the purchase of annual and monthly transit passes. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(C) contract for labor, materials, supplies or services available from only one vendor.

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8.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $197,226 TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION FOR THE 3200 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD MIXED-USE PROJECT        
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that actions proposed in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA State Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule); 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 Rincon Consultants for an amount not-to-exceed $197,226 for the preparation of environmental documentation for the 3200 East Foothill Boulevard Mixed-Use Project. 

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9.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH A&Y COMPANY, INC., TO FURNISH LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR UTILITY AND MISCELLANEOUS STREET REPAIRS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,500,000 PER YEAR (SPECIFICATION WD-16-12)
 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 this action; and
(2)      Accept the bid dated December 1, 2016, submitted by A&Y Company, Inc., in response to Specification WD-16-12, to furnish labor and materials for utility and miscellaneous street repairs for the Water and Power Department (“PWP”), reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with A&Y Company, for an amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000 for an initial period of one year with an option for three additional one-year terms at $1,500,000 per year subject to the approval of the City Manager. If the three additional one-year terms are exercised, the total contract amount may be $6,000,000

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City Council 

10.    RESIGNATION OF NOAM MAITLESS FROM THE DESIGN COMMISSION (Mayor Nomination/District 4) 

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11.    APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES E. NELSON TO THE SENIOR COMMISSION (Mayor Nomination) 

City Clerk/Secretary 

12.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES

January 9, 2016	City Council
January 9, 2016	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
January 16, 2016	City Council
January 16, 2016	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

 13.      RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA        

Claim No. 12,788	Pei Tsai	$          250.00
Claim No. 12,790	Owen, Patterson & Owen, LLP, representing Jasmin Jhamb	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,791	Ying Yang	8,000.00
Claim No. 12,792	King Transportation Services/King-Pak	Not stated
Claim No. 12,793	Mireya Morales	160.00
Claim No. 12,794	Gary Wayne Williams	43.00
Claim No. 12,795	Abelson Herron Halpern LLP (Class Claim)	25,000.00+

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

14.    PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO ARTICLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE LANGUAGE CLARIFICATION, MODIFICATIONS TO CONFORM TO ENABLING STATUTES AND ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES        
Recommendation:
(1)    Find that the following proposed actions are exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), General Rule; and        
(2)    Direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the Pasadena Municipal Code to provide for the following:
         (a)    Language to clarify the utilization of modernized parking meter technology, including pay-and-display, pay-by-plate and mobile payment technologies;
         (b)    Language to clarify the “once per day per block” regulation and define a “block” as it relates to parking violations;
         (c)     Language to clarify preferential parking district guest pass eligibility;
         (d)    Language to allow for 24-hour commercial loading zones;
         (e)    Language to indicate that signage for time limits has precedence over curb markings;
         (f)     Language to allow for the staggering of permit expiration dates in an effort to decrease wait times for permit applicants;
         (g)    Language to allow for the sale of temporary daytime permits;
         (h)    Language to allow vehicles with expired registration tags in excess of 6 months to be impounded, per California Vehicle Code Section 22651(0);
         (i)      Grant authority to the Director of Transportation to designate certain streets or portions of streets for the exclusive or nonexclusive parking privilege of motor vehicles participating in a car share vehicle program or ridesharing program in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 22507.1; and
         (j)      Administrative updates to correct misspellings, modify references to various department heads to “Director” and change director titles to align with    current practices.

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ATTACHMENT A 152KB
ATTACHMENT B 226KB
ATTACHMENT C 118KB
ATTACHMENT D 540KB

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

Finance Committee 

15.    ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AND THE FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE INVITATION OF  BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, 2017A SERIES OF SAID CITY; APPROVING A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL BONDS, A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT, AND A NOTICE INVITING BIDS; AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL BONDS; AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT-TO-EXCEED $17,370,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF PASADENA WATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, 2017A SERIES, PAYABLE OUT OF THE WATER FUND; APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FIFTH SUPPLEMENT TO WATER REVENUE BOND INDENTURE, AN ESCROW AGREEMENT, A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
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 for the project;
(2)      Adopt a resolution authorizing the Invitation of Bids for the Purchase of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, 2017A series of said City, approving a Notice of Intention to sell bonds, a preliminary official statement, and a Notice Inviting Bids, authorizing the publication of a Notice of Intention to sell bonds, and authorizing certain other actions in connection therewith; and
(3)      Conduct the first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT-TO-EXCEED $17,370,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF PASADENA WATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, 2017A SERIES, PAYABLE OUT OF THE WATER FUND, AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FIFTH SUPPLEMENT TO WATER REVENUE BOND INDENTURE, AN ESCROW AGREEMENT AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH” (See Item No. 17 below) 

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RESOLUTION 4255KB
ORDINANCE 6235KB
PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT 5669
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POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

16.    PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF THE CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX AT 305-339 SOUTH ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD 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 305-339 South Orange Grove Boulevard meets Criterion “C” for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section
                  17.62.040) because it is a locally significant example of Modern Ranch architecture applied to a garden apartment complex and retains integrity;
        (3)      Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 305-339 South Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, California; and
        (4)      Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 305-339 South Orange Grove Boulevard, 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 November 17, 2016, the Historic Preservation Commission
        recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 305-339 South Orange Grove Boulevard as a landmark under Criterion “C” of PMC Section
        17.62.040.

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        RESOLUTION 1720KB
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        ATTACHMENT B  515KB
        ATTACHMENT C  2000KB
        ATTACHMENT D  106KB

        POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

 City Manager

City Council 

 First Reading:  

17.    Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT-TO-EXCEED $17,370,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF PASADENA WATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, 2017A SERIES, PAYABLE OUT OF THE WATER FUND, AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FIFTH SUPPLEMENT TO WATER REVENUE BOND INDENTURE, AN ESCROW AGREEMENT AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH” (See related Item No. 15) 

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Second Reading:  

18.    Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ESTABLISHED BY TITLE 17, CHAPTER 17.20, SECTION 17.20.020 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THREE CITY-OWNED PARCELS ON WIERFIELD DRIVE” (Introduced by Councilmember Madison)

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19.    Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE), CHAPTER 17.40, SECTION 17.40.100 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE THE CITY’S PUBLIC ART REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGN STANDARDS ORDINANCE” (Introduced by Councilmember McAustin) 

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20.    Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA amendING SECTION 17.28.090, CHAPTER 17.28 of Title 17 (Zoning Code) OF The PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE tO Revise the ND Neighborhood overlay district” (Introduced by Councilmember Hampton)

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21.    Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 10, CHAPTER 10.48, SECTION 10.48.010 RELATING TO PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON NON-LOCAL STREET” (Introduced by Councilmember Hampton)

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