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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
APRIL 9, 2018 

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:
JW Marriott Washington, DC
1331 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, District of Columbia, 20004 USA
 

A.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Oretha Bolton v. City of Pasadena
LASC Case No.: BC616812  

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1) 
Name of Case: Shainie Lindsey et al v. City of Pasadena et al
USDC Case No.: 2:16-cv-08602-SJO-RAO  

C.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Jennifer Curtis and Steve Mermell
Employee Organization: Pasadena Police Officers Association (PPOA) 

D.     CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location: 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, California
Agency Negotiator:  Darryl Dunn
Negotiating Party: Chris Klein, Anschutz Entertainment Group /Los Angeles Galaxy
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment 

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      CONTRACT AWARD TO PERRY C. THOMAS CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OIL CONTAINMENT SYSTEM AT THE DEL MAR SUBSTATION FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $799,986
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(b) (Existing Facilities) and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class and, therefore, there are no unusual circumstances;
(2)      Accept the bid dated December 28, 2017, submitted by Perry C. Thomas Construction, Inc., in response to specifications for the construction of an oil containment system at the Del Mar Substation for the Water and Power Department; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Perry C. Thomas Construction, Inc., for an amount not-to-exceed $799,986, which includes the base bid amount of $727,260 plus a 10% contingency of $72,726 to provide for any necessary change orders; and
(3)      Reject all other bids. 

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2.      AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 22,276 WITH ANDERSON PENNA PARTNERS, INC., TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $150,000 FROM $473,000 TO $623,000 FOR CONTRACT CODE COMPLIANCE SERVICES
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that actions proposed in the agenda report are 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. 22,276 with Anderson Penna Partners, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $150,000, thereby increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $473,000 to $623,000; and
(3)      To the extent this could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, it is further recommended that the City Council grant the proposed contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection Process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (P.M.C.) Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. 

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3.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FOOTHILL UNITY CENTER FOR RAPID REHOUSING IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,750 IN STATE OF CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT FUNDS     
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)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Foothill Unity Center as a result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, in connection with the award of State of California Emergency Solutions Grant Funds for the Rapid Rehousing Program in the amount of $76,750 for one year, with the option to renew for one additional year for a total funding of up to $153,500 over two years, subject to approval of the City Manager. 

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TPA 219k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

4.      LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE: CONTRACT AWARD TO EMANUELS JONES & ASSOCIATES FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE
         ADVOCACY SERVICES
         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)      Approve a five-year contract renewal with Emanuels Jones and Associates for State legislative advocacy services, effective July 1, 2018
        through June 30, 2023 for an annual contract cost of $54,800 in the first year; $60,080 in the second year and $65,888 for years three through
        five. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services; and
        (3)      Exempt the proposed contract from the competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance, 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 213k

5.      MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH POWEREX CORP. FOR THE PURCHASE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY
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 the General Manager to enter into an eleven year contract with Powerex Corp. (“Powerex”) for the purchase of renewable energy in an amount not-to-exceed $12,932,000, pursuant to Resolution No. 4184-2, which grants the General Manager authority to execute contracts without public bidding for purchases, sales, exchanges, transmission or storage of electric energy or capacity; and pursuant to Resolution No. 9063, which grants the General Manager authority to enter into agreements for the purchase of Renewable Energy Credits (“RECs”). As a result, Competitive Bidding and Competitive Selection are not required. 

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City Council 

City Clerk/Secretary 

6.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

February 26, 2018	City Council Special Meeting
March 26, 2018	City Council
March 26, 2018	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission
April 2, 2018	City Council
April 2, 2018	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

7.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 13,072	Luther Burbank Savings	$         3,225.00
Claim No. 13,073	Wilber & Associates, P.C., representing USAA/James Crevier	10,736.16
Claim No. 13,074	Law Office of Paul Green, representing Mona Delitsky	95,000.00
Claim No. 13,075	Nisarat Potchanatayparuk	114.28
Claim No. 13,076	Raymond Tabandeh	300.00
Claim No. 13,077	O’Neil & Matusek, LLP representing Allene Rose	25,000.00+
Claim No. 13,078	Edward Quigley	925.00

8.         PUBLIC HEARINGS SET 

  April 23, 2018, 7:00 p.m. - Zoning Code Amendment to Amend Existing Landscaping, Planting and Irrigation Requirements in Title 17 (Zoning) for Consistency with the State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and to Repeal Section 13.22 (Water Efficient Landscape) 

May 21, 2018, 7:00 p.m. - Approval of Substantial Amendment to PY2017-18 Annual Action Plan Related to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program 

May 21, 2018, 7:00 p.m. - Approval of the Annual Action Plan (2018-2019) and Related Funding Applications for the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

9.      PUBLIC HEARING: SUBMISSION OF PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY ANNUAL PLAN (2018) TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to April 16, 2018. 

City Manager 

10.    ORAL PRESENTATION AND STUDY SESSION ON GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN PASADENA  

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION 3650k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

City Council 

Advisory Bodies 

11.    APPROVAL TO HOST “AMERICAFEST” ON JULY 4, 2018
Recommendation of the Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC):
(1)    Find that the event proposed in the agenda report is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings); and
(2)    Make the required finding, pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 3.32.270, to authorize the presentation of the proposed concert to be held at the Rose Bowl as the 19^th displacement event of 2018, and recommend the same to the City Council. 

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12.    LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH AEG/LOS ANGELES GALAXY FOR TWO INTERNATIONAL SOCCER MATCHES TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY, JULY 25TH, AND SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2018
Recommendation of the Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC):
(1)      Find that the license agreements proposed in the agenda report are categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings);
(2)      Make the required finding, pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 3.32.270, to authorize the presentation of the proposed soccer matches to be held at the Rose Bowl as displacement events; and
(3)      Acknowledge that the RBOC Board has authorized the General Manager of the RBOC to finalize negotiations and enter into license agreements with AEG for the presentation of international soccer matches on July 25, 2018 and July 28, 2018. 

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13.    10 YEAR SOCCER EXCLUSIVITY WITH AEG/LA GALAXY
Recommendation of the Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC):
(1)      Find that action proposed in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” as defined in the State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378(b)(2) and therefore is not subject to environmental review; and
(2)      Approve a ten-year exclusive partnership with AEG for international soccer matches held at the Rose Bowl. 

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First Reading:   

14.   Conduct first reading of “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 THE PARCEL AT 620-624 SOUTH PASADENA AVENUE” 

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ORDINANCE 373k

15.    Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA amendING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF Title 17 (Zoning Code) OF The PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE tO Revise the City’s ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS” 

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ORDINANCE (REVISED) 4792k

Second Reading:   

16.    Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA amendING CHAPTER 2.140 of Title 2 (ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION) OF The PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE tO Revise the PURPOSE AND FUNCTIONS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION” (Introduced by Councilmember Madison) 

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ORDINANCE 329k