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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 15, 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Steve Mermell and Jennifer Curtis
Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, Local 721 (SEIU) 

B.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location:  333 North Hill Avenue, #307, Pasadena, CA 91106
Agency Negotiator:  Steve Mermell
Negotiating Party:  Baret H. Yeretzian
Under Negotiation:  Price and terms of Payment 

C.     CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Location:  217 South Marengo Avenue, #109, Pasadena, CA 91101
Agency Negotiator:  Steve Mermell
Negotiating Party:  Ira C. Dupere
Under Negotiation:  Price and terms of Payment 

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH VISION ELECTRIC WHOLESALE INC., TO FURNISH STREET LIGHT AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $300,000
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15378, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project;
(2)      Accept the bid dated August 7, 2018, submitted by Vision Electric Wholesale Inc., in response to Electrical Parts, Supplies and Materials, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Vision Electric Wholesale Inc., for an amount not-to-exceed $150,000 or two years whichever occurs first; and
(3)      Authorize the City Manager to extend the contract for up to two one-year periods not-to-exceed $75,000 or twelve months whichever occurs first for a maximum of four years and a total not-to-exceed amount of $300,000. 

498k

2.      CONTRACT AWARD TO SOUTHWEST PIPELINE AND TRENCHLESS CORPORATION FOR 2019 SEWER RELINING AND POINT REPAIR PROJECT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,940,000
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 October 5, 2018, submitted by Southwest Pipeline and Trenchless Corporation in response to the plans and specifications for the 2019 Sewer Relining and Point Repair Project, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $1,940,000. 

720k

3.      AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 30,272 WITH JOHN L. HUNTER AND ASSOCIATES, INC., TO INCREASE TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY $600,000 FROM $400,000 TO $1,000,000 FOR NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) CONSULTANT 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. 30,272 with John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $600,000, thereby increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $400,000 to $1,000,000 and extending the contract an additional three years; and
(3)      To the extent this could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, it is further recommended that 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. 

751k

TPA 180k

4.      AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR ACCEPTANCE OF SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM (STEP) GRANT FUNDS
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that acceptance of this grant is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act 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 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant funds. 

391k

5.      APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, LOCAL 858 FOR THE TERM OF JULY 1, 2018 – JUNE 30, 2019
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)      Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pasadena and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 858 for the term of July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019. 

457k

AFSCME MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING 11639k

City Council 

6.      RESIGNATION OF PAULA KELLY FROM THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION (Mayor Nomination) 

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7.      APPOINTMENT OF BLAIR SALISBURY TO THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (Mayor/Property Owner Nomination) 

8.      APPOINTMENT OF BEVERLEY MORGAN-SANDOZ TO THE   COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (District 1 Nomination) 

9.      APPOINTMENT OF JESSICA BOWLES-MARTINEZ TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination) 

City Clerk/Secretary 

10.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES                    

September 24, 2018 September 24, 2018

City Council Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

11.      RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 13,167	State Farm General Insurance as subrogee for Yvette Marquez	$   81,260.33
Claim No. 13,168	Jeanette Almazan	3,575.52
Claim No. 13,169	Law Offices of Frank T. Stanley, representing Eun Kyo Chu	25,000.00+
Claim No. 13,170 Claim No. 13,171	Culture Salon Vache Hagobian	6,555.00           1,505.63

12.      PUBLIC HEARINGS SET 

                October 29, 2018, 7:00 p.m. - Designation of 901 Laguna Road as a Landmark 

                October 29, 2018, 7:00 p.m. - Designation of 171 South Grand Avenue as a Landmark 

                November 5, 2018, 7:00 p.m. - Designation of 464 E. Walnut Street as a Landmark 

                November 5, 2018, 7:00 p.m. - Designation of 885 S. Madison Avenue as a Landmark 

                November 5, 2018, 7:00 p.m. ­- Designation of 1000 Cordova Street as a Landmark 

                November 19, 2018, 7:00 p.m. - Designation of 817 Rio Grande Street as a Landmark  

                November 19, 2018, 7:00 p.m. - Designation of 200 Fern Drive as a Historic Monument 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

13.    CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED ADJUSTMENTS TO INCLUSIONARY IN-LIEU FEE RATES
Recommendation: It is recommended that at the conclusion 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 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 recommended Inclusionary In-Lieu Fee rates shown in the table and the implementation schedule as described in the agenda report.   

2194k

ATTACHMENTS A & B 6113k

CORRESPONDENCE 2700k   

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 1265k

City Manager 

14.    ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD COMPLETE STREETS PROJECT
Recommendation:
(1)    Find that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the General Rule the CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2)    Remove the Complete Streets - Orange Grove Boulevard (Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements) Project (Priority 5.40) from the Future Projects Section of the Capital Improvement Program, thereby eliminating the “road diet” option for Orange Grove Boulevard. 

906k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 1565k

15.    DEVELOPMENT INTENSITY AND STRATEGIES FOR INCREASING AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Recommendation:
(1)      Consider the various options provided in the agenda report and provide further direction to staff;
(2)      Direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to increase the inclusionary housing percentage through the process outlined in the agenda report;
(3)      Approve the staff recommendation related to the inclusionary housing in-lieu fee as outlined in the agenda report and is the subject of a separate public hearing this evening; and
(4)      Initiate a zoning code text amendment to implement strategies for increasing affordable housing by revising the inclusionary housing ordinance. 

2334k

ATTACHMENT A 396k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 1352k

16.    AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LOS ANGELES HOMELESS SERVICES AUTHORITY (LAHSA) FOR THE RECEIPT OF MEASURE H FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,243,825 FOR HOMELESS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
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;
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA) for the receipt of funding to provide homelessness prevention, rapid rehousing, coordinated entry, and motel voucher programs in the City of Pasadena in the amount of $1,243,825 in Measure H funds;
(3)      Amend the Fiscal Year 2019 Operating Budget to recognize revenues and appropriate funds in the amount of $1,243,825; and
(4)      Authorize the Mayor to send a letter on behalf of the City of Pasadena requesting a more equitable allocation of Measure H funding to Pasadena. 

693k

City Council 

First Reading:  None 

Second Reading:   

17.    Adopt “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING Title 17 (Zoning Code) OF The PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE tO allow the conversion of hotels and motels to affordable housing, and amending title 4 (REVENUE AND FINANCE) to waive CERTAIN fees for conversions” (Introduced by Councilmember Hampton) 

299k

ORDINANCE 2661k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 1306k

18.    “5-MINUTE CITY ATTORNEY BRIEFING” REGARDING RECENT LEGISLATION RELATED TO DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN POLICE DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Recommendation: This report is intended to provide information to the City Council, no action is required.