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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JANUARY 29, 2018 

Closed Session 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
 

A.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Employee Title and Unrepresented Employee: City Attorney/City Prosecutor
City Representative: Terry Tornek   

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 and CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE with Labor Negotiator pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Employee Title and Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk
City Representative: Terry Tornek   

C.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location:   614 East Colorado Blvd.
Agency Negotiators:   Steve Mermell and Eric Duyshart
Negotiating Parties: Scott Martin and John Martin
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment 

D.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (one potential case)
   

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      CONTRACT AWARD TO CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING, INC., FOR METRO GOLD LINE AT-GRADE CROSSING MOBILITY ENHANCEMENTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $945,000
Recommendation:
(1)      Find 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; and
(2)      Accept the bid dated January 17, 2018,submitted by California Professional Engineering, Inc., in response to the Plans and Specifications for Metro Gold Line At-Grade Crossing Mobility Enhancements, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract for an amount not-to-exceed $945,000. 

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2.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH WESTERN WATER WORKS SUPPLY COMPANY TO FURNISH AND DELIVER MISCELLANEOUS WATER UTILITY MATERIALS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,500,000 PER YEAR
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)      Accept the bid dated November 20, 2017, submitted by Western Water Works Supply Company in response to Specifications WD-17-11, to furnish and deliver miscellaneous water utility materials for the Water and Power Department (“PWP”), and authorize the issuance of a purchase order with Western Water Works Supply Company for an amount not-to-exceed $1,500,000 per year for a period of two years; and
(3)      Subject to the approval of the City Manager extend the purchase order for two optional one-year terms not-to-exceed $1,500,000 per year. If the two additional one-year terms are exercised, the total contract value would be $6,000,000 for a maximum contract duration of four years. 

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3.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PSOMAS FOR PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING ASSISTANCE FOR THE OAK GROVE AREA IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $227,000
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the actions proposed in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA does not apply to actions which have no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; 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 Psomas for Preparation of Environmental Documentation and Environmental Permitting Assistance for the Oak Grove Area Improvement Project in an amount not-to-exceed $227,000, which includes the base contract amount of $206,325 and a contingency of $20,675 to provide for any necessary change orders. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (Contracts for professional or unique services). 

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ATTACHMENTS A thru C 455k

4.      MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: ADOPT REVISIONS TO THE PASADENA WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT (“PWP”) RENEWABLE PORTFOLIO STANDARD (“RPS”) ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM AND RPS PROCUREMENT PLAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE SECTION 399.30
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the adoption of the Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) Enforcement Program and the PWP RPS Procurement Plan is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) per Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule) of the State CEQA Guidelines;
(2)      Adopt the proposed PWP RPS Enforcement Program (Attachment 1 of the agenda report) pursuant to Section 399.30(e) of the California Public Utilities Code; and
(3)      Adopt the proposed PWP RPS Procurement Plan (Attachment 2 of the agenda report) pursuant to Section 399.30(f) of the California Public Utilities Code.
Recommendation of the Municipal Services Committee:  The Municipal Services Committee recommended that the City Council approve these recommendations at its January 9, 2018 meeting. 

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ATTACHMENT 1 3855k

ATTACHMENT 2 3481k

City Council  

City Clerk/Secretary 

5.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 13,043

Ginga J. Anderson

$       1,025.15

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

 

City Manager 

6.      SUBMITTAL OF A LETTER TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (METRO) REGARDING THE STATE ROUTE 710 NORTH EXTENSION EARLY ACTION PROJECTS LIST
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the following proposed action is 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 Mayor to send a letter to Metro on behalf of the City of Pasadena requesting funding for Early Action Projects within the City of Pasadena in lieu of the State Route 710 North Extension Tunnel Alternative.
Recommendation of the Transportation Advisory Commission: A draft list of potential projects was presented as an information item at the October 25, 2017, regular meeting of the Transportation Advisory Commission and suggestions for projects were received. 

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ATTACHMENT A 2383k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 2500k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

7.      PROPOSED FISCAL STRATEGY TO MAINTAIN CITY SERVICE LEVELS AND ADDRESS NEEDED CAPITAL INVESTMENT
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council endorse the proposed fiscal strategy outlined in the agenda report to maintain City service levels and address needed capital investment and direct staff to return to the City Council as appropriate to proceed with a revenue measure and an advisory vote on the November 2018 ballot. 

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ATTACHMENT A 178k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 266k

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION - PRESENTED AT MEETING

City Council 

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:  None