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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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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 16, 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 Case: Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assn. v. City of Pasadena
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. BC550394 

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location:   645 E. Walnut Street, CA
Agency Negotiator:  Steve Mermell
Negotiating Party(ies):  Sean Ky & RICHARD LORD LLC
Under Negotiation:  Price and terms of payment   

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      AUTHORIZATION OF ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER WITH HELICOPTER ENGINE REPAIR AND OVERHAUL SERVICES, INCORPORATED (H.E.R.O.S.) IN THE AMOUNT OF $226,331
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 City Manager to enter into a Purchase Order with Helicopter Engine Repair and Overhaul Services, Incorporated (H.E.R.O.S.) in an amount not-to-exceed $226,331. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter section 1002(H), Contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies or services; 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. 

253k

TPA 61k

2.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR APPRAISAL SERVICES
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed action is exempt pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule); and
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional service contract, based on a competitive selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.047, with   Epic Land Solutions, Inc., Integra Realty Resources, and Norris Realty Advisors, for appraisal services for two years in an amount not-to-exceed $50,000; with the option of three additional one-year extensions each not-to-exceed $25,000, subject to the approval of the City Manager, for a maximum total contract length of five years or until $125,000 is expended, whichever comes first. 

240k

ATTACHMENT A 43k

ATTACHMENT B 488k

3.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR TITLE AND ESCROW SERVICES
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed action is exempt pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule); and
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional service contract, based on a competitive selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.047, with Stewart Title, Chicago Title, and Commonwealth Land Title Company, for title and escrow services for two years in an amount not-to-exceed   $50,000; with the option of three additional one-year extensions each not-to-exceed $25,000, subject to the approval of the City Manager, for a maximum total contract length of five years or until $125,000 is expended, whichever comes first. 

235k

ATTACHMENT A 27k

ATTACHMENT B 790k

4.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR RIGHT OF WAY SERVICES
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed action is exempt pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) under Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule); and
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional service contract, based on a competitive selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.047, with Epic Land Solutions, Inc., Valentine Appraisal & Associates, and Overland, Pacific, and Cutler, Inc., for right of way services for two years in an amount not-to-exceed $50,000; with the option of three additional one-year extensions each not-to-exceed $25,000, subject to the approval of the City Manager, for a maximum total contract length of five years or until $125,000 is expended, whichever comes first.  

238k

ATTACHMENT A 35k

ATTACHMENT B 445k

5.      APPROVAL OF STATE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS), SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT REVENUES TO CONDUCT DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE EDUCATION AND ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that acceptance of this grant is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Categorical Exemption Section 15323; and
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the State of California for acceptance of these funds. 

163k

City Council 

6.      RESIGNATION OF RICHARD McDONALD FROM THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (Mayor Nomination/District 6) 

128k

7.      APPOINTMENT OF THERESA ROBINETT TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (District 2 Nomination) 

8.      APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR TORNEK AS ALTERNATE TO THE ARROYO VERDUGO COMMUNITIES JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD (Councilmember McAustin) 

City Clerk/Secretary 

9.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

September 25, 2017	City Council
September 25, 2017	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

10.      RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 12,972	Kathleen A. Fennell	$       Not stated
Claim No. 12,973	21st Century Insurance Company as subrogee of David Lim	2,933.51
Claim No. 12,974	Southern California Gas Company	Not stated
Claim No. 12,975	MNR Construction, Inc.	25,000.00+
Claim No. 12,976	Dashbayar Dashbold	9,763.10
Claim No. 12,977	Mercury Insurance as subrogee of Ricardo Bustos	5,539.78
Claim No. 12,978	Susan Chang	200.00
Claim No. 12,979	Nathan Malinick	500.00
Claim No. 12,980	Ahdoot & Wolfson, PC, representing Paul August Bruins-Slot	10,000.00+

11.      PUBLIC HEARINGS SET           

October 23, 2017, 7:00 p.m. - Appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals’ Decision on Modification to Hillside Development Permit No. 6303 regarding the Property Located at 800 Fairfield Circle

November 6, 2017, 7:00 p.m. - Consideration of Pasadena Municipal Code Amendments to (1) Prohibit Citywide Personal Outdoor Cultivation of Marijuana and Commercial Marijuana Activities; (2) Allow Delivery of Marijuana and Marijuana Products into the City; and (3) Resolution of Intent to Legislate regarding Disqualifying Current Illegal Operators from any Future City Permitting

November 20, 2017, 7:00 p.m. - Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan (2017-2018) for the Community Development Block Grant Program, Home Investment Partnership and Emergency Solutions Grant

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

12.    PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF A ZONE CHANGE TO DESIGNATE A LANDMARK DISTRICT OVERLAY FOR THE CRAFTSMAN HEIGHTS LANDMARK DISTRICT (LD-26)
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, (Section 15308: Class 8, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment);
(2)      Find that the proposed Craftsman Heights Landmark District meets the criteria for designation as a Landmark District as specified in Section 17.62.040.F of the Pasadena Municipal Code;
(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 Craftsman Heights Landmark District, LD-26; 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 Pasadena Municipal Code to designate the landmark district with the LD-26 Overlay Zone.
Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On June 20, 2017, the Historic Preservation Commission determined that the proposed Craftsman Heights Landmark District meets the criteria for designation in Section 17.62.040.F of the Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) and unanimously recommended approval of the designation. 

523k

ATTACHMENT A 255k

ATTACHMENT B 1538k

ATTACHMENT C 756k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 325k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

13.    PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDED WATER RATE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHANGES TO THE WATER RATE STRUCTURE
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council cancel the public hearing.

City Manager 

14.      UPDATE ON EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH NEW PARK SPACE IN UNDERSERVED AREAS
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council direct staff to undertake the community outreach efforts outlined in the Background section of the agenda report regarding the potential establishment of a park at the City-owned parking lot at 100 North El Molino Avenue or 50 South Madison Avenue, and return to City Council with a report on the results of the outreach and a staff recommendation. 

456k

ATTACHMENT A 241k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 2649k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

City Council 

City Clerk 

15.    REQUEST FOR DIRECTION REGARDING THE CALIFORNIA VOTER PARTICIPATION RIGHTS ACT (CVPRA) AND STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL’S ISSUED 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 related to the timing of City elections, as follows:
           a.        Consider whether and 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. 

1183k

ATTACHMENT A 539k

ATTACHMENT B 177k

CORRESPONDENCE 2620k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 495k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:   

16.    Adopt “AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA GRANTING ASSIGNMENT OF A NON-EXCLUSIVE SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE FROM RECOLOGY LOS ANGELES TO ARACO ENTERPRISES, LLC., DBA ATHENS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES AND AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 7306” (Introduced by Councilmember McAustin) 

111k

ORDINANCE 1490k

17.    CITY ATTORNEY “5 MINUTE BRIEFING” ON EMINENT DOMAIN
Recommendation: This report is intended to provide information to the City Council, no action is required. 

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING