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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 5, 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 

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 Manager
City Representative: Terry Tornek      

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      AUTHORIZE INCREASE TO PURCHASE ORDER NO. 1191249 WITH INTELLITIME SYSTEMS CORPORATION BY $150,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED OF $282,725 FOR ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO CONFIGURATION OF THE VIRTUAL TIMECARD INTERFACE (VTI) SYSTEM
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed contract is 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 increase Purchase Order No. 1191249, with Intellitime Systems Corporation by $150,000, thereby increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $132,725 to $282,725; 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. 

603k

TPA 145k

2.      ESTABLISH A NEW CLASSIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN AND SALARY CONTROL RATE
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)      Adopt a resolution establishing a new classification of Principal Engineering Technician and setting a salary control rate. 

490k

RESOLUTION 72k

3.      CONTRACT AWARD TO CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING, INC., FOR INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD AND GARFIELD AVENUE AND AT MID-BLOCK OF 1790 NORTH FAIR OAKS AVENUE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $560,000
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 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 October 23, 2018, submitted by California Professional Engineer, Inc., in response to the project plans and specifications for the installation of New Traffic Signal at the Intersection of Washington Boulevard and Garfield Avenue and Mid-Block Traffic Signal and Crosswalk at 1790 North Fair Oaks Avenue Project, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not-to-exceed $560,000, which includes the base contract amount of $477,809 and a contingency of $82,191 to provide for any necessary change orders. 

728k

4.      PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: AMENDMENT TO SERVICES CONTRACT NO. 30,760 WITH THE LOS ANGELES SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT FROM $1,100,000 TO $1,500,000 ANNUALLY 
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the project proposed in the agenda report is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) State Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant  effect on the environment; and
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to amend the existing Contract No. 30,760 with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD) for supplemental law enforcement services for New Year’s activities by increasing the maximum annual amount by $400,000 from $1,100,000 to a revised not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000 annually commencing with the 2019 New Year’s activities. Neither competitive bidding nor competitive selection is required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), and Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(A)(3), contracts with other governmental entities.       

510k

City Council 

5.      RESIGNATION OF JULI CANAVAN FROM THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (District 7 Nomination) 

95k

6.      RESIGNATION OF HOWARD HABERMAN FROM THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (Hotel Nomination) 

152k

City Attorney 

7.      CONTRACT AWARD TO WEST PUBLISHING CORPORATION FOR ONLINE LEGAL RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS, AS WELL AS LEGAL BOOKS AND FORMS
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA State Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule);
(2)      Authorize the City Attorney to enter into a three-year contract with West Publishing Corporation for online legal research and publications, as well as legal books and forms, in an amount not-to-exceed $252,837. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services; 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. 

330k

City Clerk/Secretary 

8.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

October 15, 2018	City Council
October 15, 2018	Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

9.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 13,183	Rohde Law Office, representing Maria Navarro	$       25,000.00+
Claim No. 13,184	Gladstone Garden Terrace Association	250.00
Claim No. 13,185	David Pizzano	500.00

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

10.    PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF THE BUILDING AT 464 E. WALNUT STREET AS A LANDMARK
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA State Guidelines Section 15308: Class 8 – Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment);
(2)      Find that the First Congregational Church at 464 East Walnut Street meets Criterion “C” for designation as a landmark pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040 because it embodies the distinctive characteristics of a locally significant property type, architectural style and period to the City. It is a locally significant example of an ecclesiastical building designed in the Gothic Revival style by local architects H.M. Patterson and Leon Caryl Brockway;
(3)       Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 464 East Walnut Street, Pasadena, California;
(4)      Authorize the Mayor to execute the attached Declaration of Landmark Designation for 464 East Walnut Street, Pasadena, California; and
(5)      Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: At its regular meeting of July 17, 2018, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 464 East Walnut Street as a landmark under Criterion C of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040. 

1591k

RESOLUTION 399k

ATTACHMENT A 7818k

ATTACHMENT B 295k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 162k

11.    PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTY AT 885 SOUTH MADISON AVENUE AS A LANDMARK
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA State Guidelines Section 15308: Class 8 – Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment);
(2)      Find that the single-family residence, garage, and front yard retaining wall at 885 South Madison Avenue meet Criterion “C” for designation as a landmark pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040 because they embody the distinctive characteristics of a locally significant property type, architectural style and period to the City. They are a locally significant example of a two-story mission Revival Arts & Crafts Period single-family residential structure and original accessory structures designed by significant local architect Louis B. Easton;
(3)      Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 885 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena, California;
(4)      Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 885 South Madison Avenue, Pasadena, California; and
(5)      Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission:  At its regular meeting of August 21, 2018, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 885 South Madison Avenue as a landmark under Criterion C of Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040. 

1357k

RESOLUTION 251k

ATTACHMENT A 1099k

ATTACHMENT B 421k

ATTACHMENT C 1135k

ATTACHMENT D 293k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 146k

12.    PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF THE CONDOMINIUM BUILDING AT 1000 CORDOVA STREET (“WHISPERING WATERS”) AS A LANDMARK
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA State Guidelines Section 15308: Class 8 – Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment);
(2)      Find that the Whispering Waters condominium building at 1000 Cordova Street meets Criterion C for designation as a landmark pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040 because it embodies the distinctive characteristics of a locally significant property type, architectural style and period and represents the work of a builder whose work is of significance to the City. It is a locally significant example of a multiple family residential building in the mid-century modern style built by builder/developer Lionel V. Mayell;
(3)      Adopt a resolution approving  g a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1000 Cordova Street, Pasadena, California;
(4)      Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1000 Cordova Street, Pasadena, California; and
(5)      Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: At its regular meeting of August 21, 2018, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 1000 Cordova Street as a landmark under Criterion C of Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040. 

2065k

RESOLUTION 493k

ATTACHMENT A 10979k

ATTACHMENT B 246k

ATTACHMENTS C & D 3078k

CORRESPONDENCE 1786k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 861k

City Manager 

City Council 

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:  None