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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL, THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, AND THE PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
FEBRUARY 26, 2018 

Closed Session 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
 

A.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION - Consideration of initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)(one potential case)   

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location:  1015 North Lake Avenue, Pasadena, California
Agency Negotiator:  Steve Mermell
Negotiating Parties:  Jacquelynne Jones-Corby and Iris Alvarado
Under Negotiation:  Price and terms of payment 

C.     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: United Bid Committee, John Kristick (Executive Director)
Under Negotiations: Price and terms of payment 

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH EMPIRE CLEANING SUPPLY TO FURNISH AND DELIVER JANITORIAL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT AS REQUIRED FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $150,000
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed actions in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)(General Rule); and
(2)      Accept the bid dated December 5, 2017, submitted by Empire Cleaning Supply in response to a Bid Invitation to provide janitorial supplies and equipment and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not-to-exceed $150,000 which includes $90,000 for an initial three year term and two optional one-year terms with each year not-to-exceed $30,000, subject to approval by the City Manager. 

481k

TPA 309k

2.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH GALLS, LLC TO PROVIDE FIRE PERSONNEL UNIFORMS AS REQUIRED FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $425,000
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed actions in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)(General Rule); and
(2)      Accept the bid dated November 29, 2017, submitted by Galls, LLC in response to a Bid Invitation to provide fire personnel uniforms and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not-to-exceed $425,000 which includes $255,000 for an initial three year term and two optional one-year terms with each year not-to-exceed $85,000, subject to approval by the City Manager. 

456k

TPA 456k

3.      APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 074215 FOR CREATION OF 21 AIR PARCELS FOR RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES AT 104-112 EAST ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD
Recommendation:
(1)      Adopt a resolution to approve final Tract Map No. 074215 for the creation of 21 air parcels for residential condominium purposes;
(2)     Accept the offer of dedication for public alley purposes as shown on said map; and
(3)      Authorize the City Clerk to execute the Certificate on the map showing the City’s approval of said map.
Recommendation of the Hearing Officer: The tentative map was approved on January 18, 2017 by the Subdivision Hearing Officer, to be recorded within three years.

515k

RESOLUTION 137k

ATTACHMENTS A & B 755k

4.      CONTRACT AWARD TO ELECNOR BELCO ELECTRIC, INC., FOR ARTERIAL SPEED MANAGEMENT PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $112,000
Recommendation:
(1)      Find the project proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1, minor alterations of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination, and find that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
(2)      Accept the bid dated February 13, 2018, submitted by Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., in response to the Plan and Specifications for Arterial Speed Management Project; reject all other bids, and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract for an amount not-to-exceed $112,000, which includes the base contract amount of $101,040 and a contingency of $10,960 to provide for any necessary change orders. 

745k

5.      ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR THE SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF LAND OF APPROXIMATELY 75 FEET LONG AND NINE FEET WIDE FRONTING PROPERTY AT 645 EAST WALNUT STREET ON EL MOLINO AVENUE FRONTAGE
Recommendation:
(1)      Adopt a resolution summarily vacating a portion of land of approximately 75 feet long and nine feet wide fronting the property at 645 East Walnut Street on El Molino Avenue frontage pursuant to Section 8331, 8333, and 8334 of the California Streets and Highways Code; and
(2)      Certify the summary vacation to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15303 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption for the summary vacation with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office.        

792k

ATTACHMENT A thru C 989k

RESOLUTION 699k

6.      CONTRACT WITH MICHELS CORPORATION DBA MICHELS PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION FOR WATER MAIN INSTALLATIONS
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction);
(2)      Accept the bid dated February 5, 2018, submitted by Michels Corporation DBA Michels Pipeline Construction in response to Specifications WD-17-13 for the installation of ductile iron water mains in Oak Knoll Avenue and Avenue 64;
(3)      Reject all other bids received; and
(4)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contact not-to-exceed $2,591,575, which includes the base contract amount of $2,355,977 and a contingency of $235,598 to provide for any necessary change orders.

744k

7.      CONTRACT AWARD TO DAY ONE, INC., FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES TO IMPLEMENT BICYCLE SAFETY OUTREACH ASSOCIATED WITH THE SAFER STREETS PASADENA BICYCLE SAFETY CAMPAIGN
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that acceptance of this grant is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15061(b)(3), General Rule, of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as the result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Day One, Inc., for consultant services to conduct Bicycle Safety Outreach Program as part of the Safer Streets Pasadena Safety Campaign in an amount not-to-exceed $109,958, which includes a 10 percent contingency to provide for any necessary change orders. 

812k

ATTACHMENT A 101k

TPA 241k

8.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO PURCHASE ORDER WITH WES ANDERSON FORD IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $123,315.80 AND FFBH MOTORS, LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $69,717.50 TO FURNISH AND DELIVER MULTIPLE VEHICLES FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed 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;
(2)      Accept the bid dated November 29, 2017, submitted by Wes Anderson Ford in response to Specifications LD-17-09 to Furnish and Deliver Two ¾ Ton Supercab Super Duty Long Bed Trucks and One Super Duty 1-½ Ton Chassis Supercab  Service Truck for the Water and Power Department; and, authorize the issuance of a purchase order in an amount not-to-exceed $123,315.80;
(3)      Accept the bid dated November 29, 2017, submitted by FFBH Motors, LLC in response to Specifications LD-17-09 to Furnish and Deliver Two ¾ Ton Cargo Vans for the Water and Power Department; and, authorize the issuance of a purchase order in an amount not-to-exceed $69,717.50; and
(4)      Reject all other bids received. 

816k

9.      FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH FIRST 5 LA FOR THE RECEIPT OF GRANT FUNDING
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed action is not a project subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), 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 execute all agreements with First 5 LA associated with the receipt of $38,816 in grant funds for the implementation of the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Program over a 6 month period with the option to accept additional grant funding for up to $250,000 for an additional 2 year period, subject to approval of the City Manager; and
(3)      Amend the Department of Libraries and Information Services Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget to recognize and appropriate $38,816 in grant funds awarded by First 5 LA Program as detailed in the Fiscal Impact Section of the agenda report. 

534k

10.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: CONTRACT AWARD TO ACCESS PACIFIC, INC., FOR PARKING STRUCTURE ADA IMPROVEMENTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $664,000 AND AMENDMENT TO FISCAL YEAR 2018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the project proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1, minor alterations of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances;
(2)      Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Capital Improvement Program Budget by appropriating $146,000 in Off-Street Parking Facilities Fund to the Holly Street Parking Garage Improvements (72153) project; and
(3)      Accept the bid dated January 24, 2018, submitted by Access Pacific, Inc., in response to the Project Plans and Specifications for Parking Structure Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Improvements, reject all other bids, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not-to-exceed $664,000, which includes the base contract amount of $553,336 and a contingency of $110,664 to provide for any necessary change orders. 

899k

11.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL, SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) GRANT
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that acceptance of this grant is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Section 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)      Amend the Police Department’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Operating Budget by recognizing revenue and appropriating expenditures of $10,000 in grant funds awarded by USDA to support the investigation, prosecution, and crime prevention related to nutrition assistance fraud; and
(3)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with United States Department of Agriculture Office of Inspector General to receive FY 2018 grant funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program grant in the amount of $10,000 and any subsequent agreements regarding this grant award. 

408k

12.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: ADOPTION OF SECTION 115 TRUST INVESTMENT GUIDELINES POLICY
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; and
(2)      Adopt the recommended Investment Guidelines Policy related to the City’s Section 115 Trust and authorize the City Manager to execute the document. 

321k

INVESTMENT GUIDELINES 1207k

13.    FINANCE COMMITTEE: RECOGNITION AND APPROPRIATION OF 2016 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (SHSP) GRANT FUNDS
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 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 contract with the County of Los Angles to accept and administer SHSP grant funds on behalf of the City of Pasadena; and
(3)      Amend the Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget by recognizing revenue and appropriating expenditures of $210,000 awarded by SHSP to Fire Department Grant Fund (F230). 

392k

14.    MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2018 OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT TO ADD FIVE NEW FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS TO PROCURE AND IMPLEMENT A NEW CUSTOMER INFORMATION SYSTEM
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the action recommended in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule); and
(2)      Amend the Water and Power Department’s Fiscal Year (“FY”) 2018 Operating Budget to add five new full-time equivalent (“FTE”) positions, two of which will be on a limited term basis. 

951k

City Council 

15.    APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL COPPESS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION (Mayor Nomination/District 4) 

16.    APPOINTMENT OF F. PHILLIP HOSP TO THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (Mayor Nomination/District 7) 

Advisory Bodies 

17.    RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO ESTABLISH THE PASADENA TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Recommendation of the Pasadena Center Operating Company: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to establish the Pasadena Tourism Improvement District (PTBID) under the Property and Business Improvement Law of 1994, Streets and Highways Code Section 36600 et seq., that authorizes the City to establish business improvement districts for the purposes of promoting tourism to levy assessments on hotels and set a public meeting on March 12, 2018 and a public hearing on April 16, 2018 on the formation of the PTBID and the levy of assessments on lodging businesses. 

651k

RESOLUTION 526k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

City Clerk/Secretary 

18.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

September 26, 2016	Pasadena Public Financing Authority (PPFA)
January 22, 2018	Pasadena Public Financing Authority (PPFA)
January 29, 2018	City Council
January 29, 2018	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

19.      RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 13,047	Larry Brooks	$        1,271.00
Claim No. 13,048	Reed & Garcia Law, representing Edward Clairmont	25,000.00+
Claim No. 13,049	Tony W. Wong, Attorney at Law, representing Jack Lam, on behalf of minor Jiuby Lam	25,000.00+
Claim No. 13,050	Clerkin, Sinclair & Mahfouz, LLP, Attorneys at Law, representing USAA Casualty Insurance Company	1,678.24
Claim No. 13,051	Ruben L. Valenzuela	321.00
Claim No. 13,052	Anahi Rojas	Not stated
Claim No. 13,053	The Law Offices of Thomas F. Forsyth, representing David Peck	25,000.00+
Claim No. 13,054	Geico as subrogee of Monina Castro	5,829.95

20.      PUBLIC HEARINGS SET           

March 5, 2018, 7:00 p.m. – Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing and Resolution for the California Statewide Communities Development Authority Revenue Bonds for the Pasadena Hospital Association, LTD. (Huntington Hospital)

March 5, 2018, 7:00 p.m. – Adoption of a Zone Change to Designate a Landmark District Overlay for the Magnolia Landmark District (LD-27)

April 9, 2018, 7:00 p.m. – Submission of Public Housing Agency Annual Plan (2018) to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

21.    JOINT ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY (PPFA): RENEWAL OF BANK OF AMERICA LETTER OF CREDIT RELATED TO THE VARIABLE RATE DEMAND REFUNDING CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION, SERIES 2008A (CONFERENCE CENTER PROJECT)
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed action is not a project subject to 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)      Approve the renewal of the existing Bank of America Letter of Credit related to the City’s Variable Rate Demand Refunding Certificates of Participation, Series 2008A (COPs) at a 0.34% annual fee for a term of three years; and
(3)      Approve a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of a Fourth Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement; and authorizing the execution and delivery of other related documents and approval of other documents and actions in connection therewith.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Public Financing Authority:
(1)      Approve the renewal of the existing Bank of America Letter of Credit related to the City’s Variable Rate Demand Refunding Certificates of Participation, Series 2008A (COPs) at a 0.34% annual fee for a term of three years; and
(2)      Approve a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Pasadena Public Financing Authority approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of a Fourth Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement; and authorizing the execution and delivery of other related documents and approval of other documents and actions in connection therewith. 

685k

RESOLUTION - CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT 451k

RESOLUTION - PPFA AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT 464k

REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT 697k

22.    JOINT ACTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY (PPFA): TRANSFER TITLE TO THE PASEO GARAGES FROM THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CITY
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed action is not a project subject to 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; and
(2)      Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of an Amendment No. 2 to Lease Agreement and an Amendment No. 2 to the Authority Lease Agreement; and authorizing the execution and delivery of other related documents and approval of other documents and actions in connection therewith.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Pasadena Public Financing Authority adopt a resolution of the Board of Directors of the Pasadena Public Financing Authority approving the form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of an Amendment No. 2 to Lease Agreement and an Amendment No. 2 to the Authority Lease Agreement; and authorize the execution and delivery of other related documents and approval of other documents and actions in connection therewith. 

508k

RESOLUTION - CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT 2 LEASE AGREEMENT 615k

RESOLUTION - PPFA AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT 2 LEASE AGREEMENT 622k

AMENDMENT 2 TO LEASE AGREEMENT 907k

AMENDMENT 2 TO AUTHORITY LEASE 973k

GRANT DEED 648k

CONSENT OF LIQUIDITY BANK 926k

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

23.    CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (2017-2018) FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM
Recommendation:  It is recommended that upon close of the public hearing the City Council take the following actions:
(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)      Approve the submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development of a Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan (2017-2018) as described in the agenda report to: a) reduce funding by $100,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for the Pasadena Single Family Residential Rehabilitation project; and b) allocate $300,000 in CDBG funds for Pasadena Enterprise Center building improvements. 

640k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

City Manager 

24.    CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A LIMITED NUMBER OF COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES TO OPERATE IN THE CITY SUBJECT TO BUSINESS, HEALTH AND LAND USE REGULATIONS TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS, AND SENSITIVE LAND USES
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 action; and
(2)      Approve submittal of the ordinance to the voters of the City of Pasadena. 

1599k

ORDINANCE 12839k

CORRESPONDENCE 76496

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 8674k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

25.    CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 5 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 5.28 ENTITLED “CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX”
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed action is not a project subject to 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)      Approve the submission of the Ordinance imposing a cannabis business tax to the qualified voters of the City of Pasadena; and
(3)      Adopt a resolution declaring a fiscal emergency for purposes of placing the proposed ordinance on the ballot of the June 5, 2018 election. 

1359k

ATTACHMENT A 392k

ORDINANCE 3770k

RESOLUTION 555k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

26.  ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE CALLING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF THE CITY OF PASADENA CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE PRIMARY ELECTION HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2018, FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF PASADENA AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A LIMITED NUMBER OF COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES TO OPERATE IN THE CITY, SUBJECT TO BUSINESS, HEALTH, AND LAND USE REGULATIONS, TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS, AND SENSITIVE LAND-USES; AND FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF PASADENA AN ORDINANCE TO IMPOSE A CANNABIS BUSINESS TAX; AND TO AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2018 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET TO COVER ELECTION RELATED EXPENSES
Recommendation:
(1)    Find that the proposed action is not a project subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as defined in Section 21065 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 of the City Council of the City of Pasadena calling and giving notice of a Special Municipal Election of the City of Pasadena on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, for the submission of an ordinance for voter approval to allow a limited number of commercial cannabis businesses to operate in the City subject to business, health and land use regulations, and for the submission of a second ordinance for voter approval to impose a cannabis business tax;
(3)    Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to authorize and order the consolidation of a Special Municipal Election of the City of Pasadena with the Statewide Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, and requesting the Los Angeles County Clerk/Registrar of Voters to administer said election on behalf of the City;
(4)    Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena setting priorities for filing written arguments pertaining to an ordinance to allow a limited number of commercial cannabis businesses to operate in the City, subject to business, health and land use regulations, and to an ordinance to impose a cannabis business tax; and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis for each ordinance;
(5)    Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments with respect to primary arguments pertaining to an ordinance to allow a limited number of commercial cannabis businesses to operate in the City, and to an ordinance to impose a cannabis business tax; and
(6)    Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Adopted Operating Budget by appropriating $25,200 from the City’s General Fund balance to Account No. 10113002-811400 to cover election related expenses for the June 5, 2018 Special Municipal Election. 

868k

RESOLUTION CALLING AND CONSOLIDATING ELECTION 707k

RESOLUTION REQUESTING ELECTION SERVICES FROM COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES 445k

RESOLUTION SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING ARGUMENTS AND REBUTTALS 301k

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS 274k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

City Council 

27.    CONSIDERATION OF A CALL FOR REVIEW OF A HEARING OFFICER DECISION TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS REGARDING MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 753 TO LEGALIZE FIVE DETACHED 120 SQUARE-FOOT STRUCTURES IN THE REAR YARD OF THE EXISTING GENERAL RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY (GRANDVIEW FOUNDATION) FOR THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 225 GRANDVIEW STREET (Councilmember Hampton) 

1644k

28.    CONSIDERATION OF A CALL FOR REVIEW OF A HEARING OFFICER DECISION TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS REGARDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONCESSION PERMIT NO. 11860 ALLOWING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 83,801 SQUARE-FOOT, FOUR TO SEVEN-STORY, MIXED-USE BUILDING CONTAINING 72 RESIDENTIAL UNITS (INCLUDING SIX “VERY LOW INCOME” UNITS), 5,345 SQUARE-FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE, AND 173 PARKING SPACES IN A SUBTERRANEAN GARAGE FOR THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 747 EAST GREEN STREET (Councilmember Wilson) 

4549k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 261k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:  None