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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MARCH 20, 2017 

Dinner Recess 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearing 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 MILSOFT UTILITY SOLUTIONS, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $372,324 FOR SOFTWARE, TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE OUTAGE MANAGEMENT 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 the City Charter Section 1002(F), Contracts for Professional or Unique Services, with Milsoft Utility Solutions, Inc., to provide software, technical support and maintenance for the Outage Management System in an amount not-to-exceed $372,324 for three 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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TPA 164k

2.      RENEWAL OF THE SOUTH LAKE AVENUE PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (SLA PBID)
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that adopting a resolution renewing the South Lake Avenue Property and  Business Improvement District is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule); and
(2)      Adopt a Resolution of Intention to renew the South Lake Avenue Property and Business Improvement District, and set a Public Hearing for May 15, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. 

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ATTACHMENT 1 3150k

ATTACHMENT 2 2441k

ATTACHMENT 3 1592k

APPENDIX 1 170k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

3.      AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 22304 WITH MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $250,000 FROM $600,000 TO $850,000 FOR CONTRACT PLANNING SERVICES
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);
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 22304 with Michael Baker International to increase the contract amount by $250,000, thereby increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $600,000 to $850,000; and
(3)      To the extent this could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection process, it is recommended that the City Council 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. 

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TPA 152k

4.      AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 22,276 WITH ANDERSON PENNA PARTNERS, INC., TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $150,000 FROM $323,000 TO $473,000 FOR CONTRACTED CODE COMPLIANCE SERVICES
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);
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 22,276 with Anderson Penna Partners, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $150,000, thereby increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $323,000 to $473,000; and
(3)      To the extent this could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection process, it is recommended that the City Council grant the contract an exemption pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 4.08.049(B), contract for which the City’s best interests are served. 

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TPA 93k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

5.      AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO CHURCHILL NAVIGATION FOR A HELICOPTER GPS MAPPING SYSTEM IN THE AMOUNT OF $155,811.56
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378, as the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment;
(2)      Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to Churchill Navigation in an amount not-to-exceed $155,811.56. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(c), Contract for labor, material, supplies, or services available from only one vendor; 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. 

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TPA 66k

6.      ITEM PULLED

City Council 

7.      APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CITY CLERK
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is not a “project” as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21065 and Section 15378(b)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines and, as such, is not subject to environmental review; and
(2)      Approve an amendment to the employment agreement for City Clerk Mark Jomsky to provide an increase to his annual salary and position’s salary control rate. It is further recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign the amendment to the employment agreement to reflect City Council approved changes. 

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ATTACHMENT 1 161k

8.      APPOINTMENT OF CYNTHIA BOYD TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (Washington Square Representative) 

City Clerk/Secretary 

9.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 12,825	Doreen Yamaoka	$           483.13
Claim No. 12,826	Scolinos, Sheldon & Nevell, representing Erick Wallace	25,000.00+

10.      PUBLIC HEARINGS SET 

April 3, 2017, 7:00 p.m. – Economic Development Subsidy Report Pursuant to Government Code Section 53083 for a Ground Lease Agreement By and Between the City of Pasadena and KHP III Pasadena LLC (Kimpton)

April 19, 2017, 7:00 p.m. - Fiscal Year 2018-2022 Recommended Capital Improvement Program Budget

April 24, 2017, 7:00 p.m. – Adoption of a Zone Change to Designate a Landmark District Overlay for the Thorndike-Madrillo Landmark District (LD-24)

May 8, 2017, 7:00 p.m. – Fiscal Year 2018 Recommended Operating Budget

May 8, 2017, 7:00 p.m. - Fiscal Year 2018 Recommended Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges

May 8, 2017, 7:00 p.m. Fiscal Year 2018 Recommended General Fee Schedule

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

11.    NEW STREET DESIGN GUIDE
         Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council,
         (1)      Find that:
                    a.  The proposed actions are exempt from review of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA
                    Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), General Rule;
                    b.  The Street Design Guide was supported by substantial evidence as summarized in the agenda report;
                    c.  The Street Design Guide has been formally subjected to a public review process; and
         (2)      Adopt a resolution adopting the Street Design Guide to implement City’s Complete Streets policies.
         Recommendation of the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC): After reviewing and discussing the proposed Street Design Guide
         over the course of joint workshop community meetings on January 26, 2017 and February 9, 2017, TAC unanimously supported staff’s
         recommendation for adoption of the Street Design Guide by the City Council. 

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        RESOLUTION 1371k

        ATTACHMENT A 6553k

Public Safety Committee 

12.    POLICY CONSIDERATION FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
        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); and the “general rule” that CEQA only applies to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on
        the environment; and
        (2)      Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance and return within 60 days regulating the operation of drones, above or near critical
        infrastructure, and over permitted special events. 

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        POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

13.    PUBLIC HEARING: SUBMISSION OF PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY ANNUAL PLAN (2017) TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT        
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), as it will not have a potentially significant environmental effect and therefore falls under the “general rule” exemption; and
(2)      Approve the City’s Public Housing Agency Annual Plan (2017) and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents regarding its submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 

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DRAFT PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY ANNUAL PLAN 2017 2572k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

City Manager 

14.     FORMALIZATION OF THE ARROYO VERDUGO SUBREGION STEERING COMMITTEE INTO A JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY WITH THE CITIES OF BURBANK, GLENDALE, LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, SOUTH PASADENA, AND COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR THE PURPOSES OF COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND OTHER PURPOSES
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15320 (Changes in Organization of Local Agencies);
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into an “Arroyo Verdugo Communities Joint Powers Authority” Agreement in substantially the form attached to the agenda report with final form approved by the City Attorney’s Office; and
(3)      Appoint a Representative and Alternate Representative to the Authority’s Governing Board. 

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ATTACHMENT - ARROYO VERDUGO COMMUNITIES 1410k

City Council 

15.    CONSIDERATION OF A CALL FOR REVIEW OF A HEARING OFFICER DECISION TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS REGARDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONCESSION PERMIT NO. 11854 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 245 SOUTH LOS ROBLES AVENUE (Mayor Tornek) 

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City Clerk 

16.   CANVASS OF THE MARCH 7, 2017 CONSOLIDATED PRIMARY NOMINATING ELECTION
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)      Accept the Certificate of Canvass (Exhibit A of resolution); and
(2)      Adopt a resolution declaring:
           (a)      The following persons, receiving a majority of the votes cast, are re-elected to the following offices: 

                  John J. Kennedy     Member of the City Council, District 3

                  Victor M. Gordo         Member of the City Council, District 5 

 (b)      In the City Council, District 7 race, the following two candidates received the highest number of votes at the Primary Nominating
 Election, and their names shall be placed on the ballot at the General Municipal Election on April 18, 2017:  

            Phil Hosp                  Member of the City Council, District 7

            Andy Wilson             Member of the City Council, District 7       

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RESOLUTION 2815k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

RESOLUTION (Updated) 1103k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:   

17.    Adopt “AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA REAUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND GOVERNMENT (PEG) FEE ON STATE VIDEO SERVICE FRANCHISES OPERATING WITHIN THE CITY” (Introduced by Councilmember McAustin) 

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ORDINANCE 2074k

18.   Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA amendING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF Title 17 (Zoning Code) OF The PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO STATE LICENSED RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES WITH SIX OR FEWER PERSONS, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING” (Introduced by Councilmember Hampton) 

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ORDINANCE 6675k

EXHIBITS 1 thru 12 TO ORDINANCE 4621

 

19.    PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW OF THE KAISER PERMANENTE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE PROJECT LOCATED AT 94 SOUTH LOS ROBLES AVENUE
Recommendation: This report is for information only; no City Council action is required.

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