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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JULY 17, 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
 

A.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
        Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
        Addresses of Properties: 391 South Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena; 835
        South Raymond Avenue, Pasadena; 700 Seco Street, Pasadena; and 360
        North Arroyo Boulevard, Pasadena 
        Agency Negotiator: Steve Mermell
        Negotiating Party: Tournament of Roses Association, David Eads
        Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment    

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Spirit of the Sage Council, et al. v. City of Pasadena, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BS156207   

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      CONTRACT AWARD TO CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL AND DATA INCORPORATED TO IMPLEMENT THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL NETWORK REDESIGN IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT
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)      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 Crosstown Electrical and Data Inc., for an amount not-to-exceed $741,235, to implement the Traffic Signal Network Redesign Implementation Project.

 299k

TPA 152k

2.      AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 22,121 WITH ALL-CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC., TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CROSSING GUARD SERVICES AT SCHOOL SITES
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed contract amendment for crossing guard services is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule);
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 22121 with All-City Management Services, Inc., for additional crossing guard services at school sites by increasing the contract amount by $118,340 to cover increased labor costs and adding San Rafael Elementary School. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services; and
(3)      To the extent this could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection process, grant the contract an exemption pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served.   

293k

ATTACHMENTS A & B 205k

3.      AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2018 ADOPTED GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Adopted General Fee Schedule and adopt by resolution the FY 2018 Revised General Fee Schedule. 

124k

RESOLUTION 781k

ATTACHMENT A 163k

4.      MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF FOUR ADDITIONAL CAPACITY 35-FOOT COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) BUSES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $2,140,320 TO RELIEVE SIGNIFICANT OVERCROWDING ON PASADENA TRANSIT        
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);
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with New Flyer of America Inc., for the procurement of four (4) additional capacity 35-foot Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses for Pasadena Transit in an amount not-to-exceed $2,140,320, including a contingency of $82,320. 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)      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.   

315k

City Council 

City Clerk/Secretary 

5.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 12,908	John J. Benane	$          2375.00
Claim No. 12,909	Law Offices of Gregory Rubel, representing Fabian Huerta-Vargas	Not stated
Claim No. 12,910	Law Offices of Gregory Rubel, representing Keith Hamilton, Jr.	Not stated
Claim No. 12,911	Christie Nunez Kuhn	2009.60
Claim No. 12,912	Law Offices of Todd D. Thibodo, representing Peter Douglas Tamny	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,913	Jesus Granados	682.33

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

6.   AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS OF A MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT AND A PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/OPERATOR AGREEMENT WITH NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR THE OPERATION OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1015 NORTH LAKE AVENUE
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)      Authorize staff to enter into a Master Lease Agreement and a Property Management/Operator Agreement with Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County (“NHSLAC”) and to enter into said agreements with NHSLAC for the operation of commercial property located at 1015 North Lake Avenue; and
(3)      Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest, the Master Lease Agreement, the Property Management/Operator Agreement, and other related documents.
Recommendation of the Northwest Commission: On June 13, 2017, the Northwest Commission unanimously approved the staff recommendation for City Council authorization to enter into a Master Lease Agreement and a Property Management/Operator Agreement. The Northwest Commission also requested the following items for Northwest Commission review and input: a projected pro forma budget, a multi-year rehabilitation plan, and development of an alternative plan in the event that the agreements with NHSLAC are terminated. 

402k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

7.     CIVIC CENTER IMPROVEMENTS – ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY TASK FORCE
        Recommendation:
        (1)      Approve the Economic Development and Technology Committee’s recommendations related to:
                   a.    The creation and composition of a task force focused on the future development of the Civic Center (the “Civic Center Task Force”);
                   b.    The scope and purview of the task force;
                   c.    An overall process to implement the City’s desired vision for the Civic Center; and
        (2)      Direct staff to commence the process of organizing the Civic Center Task Force.
        Recommendation of the Economic Development and Technology Committee: On June 20, 2017, the Economic Development and        
        Technology Committee received and supported staff’s recommendation with modifications and with direction to bring the matter to the City
        Council for approval. 

        392k

        POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

8.      PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS’ DECISION ON TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 073535 REGARDING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 349 EAST CALIFORNIA AVENUE
Recommendation:
(1)      Adopt the Environmental Determination that the proposed project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(9); Administrative Code, Title 14, Chapter 3, Class 3 Section 15303, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures); and
(2)      Overturn the Board of Zoning Appeals decision and approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 073535. 

564k

ATTACHMENTS A thru C 1722k

ATTACHMENTS D thru F 1210k

ATTACHMENTS G thru I 2549k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 3320k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION (MAP) - PRESENTED AT MEETING

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION (TPM) - PRESENTED AT MEETING

9.      PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF A ZONE CHANGE TO DESIGNATE A LANDMARK DISTRICT OVERLAY FOR THE ROSE VILLA-OAKDALE LANDMARK DISTRICT (LD-25)
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the application for a zone change to create a landmark district is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), (Section 15308: Class 8, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment);
(2)      Find that the proposed Rose Villa-Oakdale Landmark District meets the criteria for designation as a Landmark District as specified in Section 17.62.040.F of the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC);
(3)      Find that the proposed zoning map amendment is consistent with the General Plan;
(4)      Find that the proposed zoning map amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or general welfare of the City;
(5)      Approve the landmark district designation and the zoning map amendment for the Rose Villa-Oakdale Landmark District, LD-25; and
(6)      Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance within 60 days amending the official zoning map of the City of Pasadena established by Section 17.20.020 of the PMC to designate the landmark district with the LD-25 Overlay Zone.
Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On January 3, 2017, the Historic Preservation Commission determined that the proposed Rose Villa-Oakdale Landmark District meets the criteria for designation in Section 17.62.040.F of the Pasadena Municipal Code and unanimously recommended approval of the designation. 

456k

ATTACHMENTS A thru C 3290k

CORRESPONDENCE 391k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 3149k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

City Manager 

City Council 

Advisory Bodies 

10.    UPDATE ON THE ARROYO ADVISORY GROUP AND ACTION TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE THE ARROYO SECO (“ONE ARROYO” Project) (To be heard at 6:45 p.m. or thereafter)
Recommendation:
(1)    Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), State CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies); and
(2)    Approve the following budget amendments to support the efforts to enhance and improve the Arroyo Seco:
         a.  Appropriate $250,000 from the Rose Bowl unappropriated fund balance to the Rose Bowl Operating Company’s Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget and
         establish a new project account “One Arroyo” Project; and
         b.  Reappropriate $100,000 in Residential Impact Fees from the Capital Improvement Program Project Central Arroyo – Trail Realignment and Improvements  
         Concept Study (77380) and appropriate $100,000 in Residential Impact Fees to the RBOC “One Arroyo Project.” 

523k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 352k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:   

11.   Adopt “AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA GRANTING NON-EXCLUSIVE RENEWAL FRANCHISES FOR SOLID WASTE COLLECTION TO TWENTY TWO (22) APPLICANTS” (Introduced by Councilmember McAustin) 

141k

ORDINANCE 3859k