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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 29, 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.        POTENTIAL THREATS TO SECURITY OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS OR FACILITIES pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Consultation with: Pasadena Interim Police Chief John Perez 

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,000,000 BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA, ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE FOOTHILL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD, AND THE SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD, INC., TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL TRAINING ACCOUNT SERVICES
Recommendation:
(1)        Find that the recommended 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 City Manager to enter into contract between the City of Pasadena (acting as an agent for the Foothill Workforce Development Board) and the South Bay Workforce Investment Board to provide Individual Account Training Services in an amount not-to-exceed $1,000,000. Neither Competitive Bidding nor Competitive Selection are required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) and Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(A)(3), contracts with other governmental entities. 

785k

2.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH RUSH TRUCK CENTERS OF CALIFORNIA, INC., TO PROVIDE CUMMINS PARTS FOR CUMMINS ENGINES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $210,000
Recommendation:
(1)    Find that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section15061(b)(3), the General Rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2)    Accept the bid dated August 29, 2018, submitted by Rush Truck Centers of California, Inc., (Rush) in response to specifications for Cummins Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Engine Parts, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase order with Rush for an amount not-to-exceed $210,000 for a three-year period, inclusive of Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases, and two one-year options in an amount not-to-exceed $70,000 annually, subject to the approval of the City Manager, for a maximum purchase order length of five years and a total purchase order amount of $350,000. 

448k

3.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH H&H AUTO PARTS WHOLESALE TO PROVIDE GENERAL MOTORS AND A/C DELCO PARTS FOR FORD ENGINES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $240,000
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the 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; and
(2)      Accept the bid dated September 11, 2018, submitted by H&H Auto Parts Wholesale (H&H Auto Parts) in response to specifications for General Motors (GM) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and A/C Delco Engine Parts, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase order with H&H Auto Parts for an amount not-to-exceed $240,000 for a three-year period, inclusive of Consumer Price Index (CPI) increases, and two one-year options in an amount not-to-exceed $80,000 annually, subject to the approval of the City Manager, for a maximum purchase order length of five years and a total purchase order amount of $400,000. 

524k

4.      THREE YEAR LEASE EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH CALTRANS FOR THE ARLINGTON GARDEN LOCATED AT 275 ARLINGTON DRIVE
Recommendation:
(1)      Find the project to be categorically exempt under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1, existing facilities), that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore there are no unusual circumstances, and authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption for the project with the Los Angeles County Clerk; and
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to extend the lease agreement between the City of Pasadena and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the property located at 275 Arlington Drive (Arlington Gardens) for an additional three years at a cost of $100 per year.
Recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission:  The Recreation and Parks Commission voted unanimously to support the extension of the lease between the City of Pasadena and Caltrans at its October 2, 2018 meeting. 

591k

5.      MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: AMEND PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 13, CHAPTER 13.04, SECTION 13.04.100 AND CHAPTER 13.20, SECTION 13.20.270 TO AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE WATER & POWER DEPARTMENT TO REVISE SERVICE REGULATIONS FROM TIME TO TIME
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 this project;
(2)      Approve recommended amendments to Pasadena Municipal Code (“PMC”) Sections 13.04.100 (Service regulations and charges) and 13.20.270 (Service regulations and charge) to allow the General Manager of the Pasadena Water and Power Department (“PWP”) to make changes in service regulations that do not impact rates or fees. This will replace the current practice of the “Board of Directors of the City” adopting any changes to the service regulations, including those that do not impact rates or fees, by resolution; and
(3)      Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to amend Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Title 13, Chapter 13.04, “Power Rates and Regulations” and Chapter 13.20, “Water Service and Rates” as described in the agenda report. 

849k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 333k

City Council 

City Attorney 

6.      RECOGNIZE REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE EXPENDITURES OF $108,347 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2019 OPERATING BUDGET AND INCREASE THE PERSONNEL ALLOCATION BY 1.5 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENTS (FTE) FOR THE PRIVACY AND PIRACY FUND
Recommendation:
(1)    Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and 15378; and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project;
(2)    Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the State of California Department of Justice to accept and administer these grant funds on behalf of the City of Pasadena; and
(3)    Amend the City Attorney/City Prosecutor’s Office’s Fiscal Year 2019 operating budget by recognizing and appropriating expenditures of $108,347 in State of California Department of Justice Privacy and Piracy grant funds and increase the department’s personnel allocation by 1.5 FTE limited-term, grant-funded positions. 

571k

Advisory Bodies 

7.      ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE AMENDED BYLAWS OF THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY
Recommendation of the Pasadena Center Operating Company (PCOC):
(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)      Adopt a resolution approving the proposed amendments to the Pasadena Center Operating Company Bylaws. 

250k

RESOLUTION 269k

BYLAWS 5962k

City Clerk/Secretary 

8.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 13,174	MKP Law Group, representing Frances Morales	$      25,000.00+
Claim No. 13,175	METIS Law Group, LLP, representing Buran Chanthorn	25,000.00+
Claim No. 13,176	Leslie Croaker, Jr.	475.00
Claim No. 13,177	Ryan W. Thompson	369.00
Claim No. 13,178	Allstate Northbrook Indemnity Company as subrogee for Stephanie Graves	3,129.19
Claim No. 13,179	Law Offices of Joe C. Hopkins, representing Jesse F. Chapman	25,000.00+
Claim No. 13,180	Melody Parman, Attorney, representing Jaime Medina	25,000.00+
Claim No. 13,181	46 W. Colorado Blvd LLC	6,049.08
Claim No. 13,182	Brett Klaeser	10,000.00+

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

9.      TERMINATION OF INTERMOUNTAIN POWER PROJECT RENEWAL POWER SALES CONTRACT
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), the “General Rule”; and
(2)      Ratify the decision of the City Manager providing notice to the Intermountain Power Agency (“IPA”) pursuant to Section 34 of the Renewal Power Sales Contract dated as of January 16, 2017 between IPA and the City of Pasadena (“Contract”) that the City of Pasadena is exercising its rights under Section 42 of the Contract to terminate the Contract.    

713k

Public Safety Committee 

10.    CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: CALL FOR REVIEW OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION’S DECISION ON AN APPLICATION FOR CONSOLIDATED DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW 112,205-SQUARE-FOOT, 5-STORY MEDICAL OFFICE AND RETAIL BUILDING AT 550-566 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to December 3, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. 

11.    PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF THE HOUSE AT 901 LAGUNA ROAD 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 Puelicher House at 901 Laguna Road 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 International Style single-family house designed by locally significant architect Boyd Georgi;
(3)      Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 901 Laguna Road, Pasadena, California;
(4)      Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 901 Laguna Road, 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 901 Laguna Road as a landmark under Criterion C of Pasadena Municipal Code, Section 17.62.040. 

2253k

ATTACHMENT A 4533k

ATTACHMENT B 5317k

ATTACHMENTS C &D 933k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 140k

12.    PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF A STRUCTURE AT 171 SOUTH GRAND 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 former single-family residence at 171 South Grand Avenue meets Criteria “B” and “C” for designation as a landmark pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 17.62.040(C)(2)(b) and (c) because it is associated with the lives of persons who are significant in the history of the City and embodies the distinctive characteristics of a locally significant property type, architectural style and period and represents the work of an architect whose work is of significance to the City. It is a locally significant example of a single-family residential structure designed in the Italian Renaissance Revival style by local architects Sylvanus Marston and Edgar Maybury and is associated with the productive life of Josephine Pettengill Everett, locally significant as a patron of the arts;
(3)      Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 171 South Grand Avenue, Pasadena, California;
(4)      Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 171 South Grand 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 July 3, 2018, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 171 South Grand Avenue as a landmark under Criterion B and C of Pasadena Municipal Code, Section 17.62.040(C). 

2576k

ATTACHMENTS A & B 6071k

ATTACHMENTS C & D 924k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 147k

City Manager 

13.    AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2019 GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE TO ADD COMMERCIAL CANNABIS FEES
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)    Adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2019 General Fee Schedule to add Commercial Cannabis fees as detailed in the “Proposed Fee Schedule Amendments” section of the agenda report. 

1124k

RESOLUTION 320k

14.    MEASURE M MULTI-YEAR SUBREGIONAL PROGRAM: PASADENA’S PROJECT 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)      Approve the list of projects reference in Attachment A of the agenda report to be reviewed by the Arroyo Verdugo Communities Joint Powers Authority (AVCJPA) Technical Advisory Committee before submittal to the AVCJPA Governing Board for final adoption and submittal to Metro as part of the five-year Measure M Multi-year Subregional Plan (MSP) and request for funding.
Recommendation of the Transportation Advisory Commission: A draft list of potential projects was presented at the September 27, 2018 regular meeting of the Transportation Advisory Commission and suggestions for projects were received from the public and from the Commission. 

1020k

ATTACHMENTS A thru C 3873k

City Council 

First Reading:  None       

Second Reading:  None 

15.    “5-MINUTE CITY ATTORNEY/CITY PROSECUTOR BRIEFING” REGARDING CITY PROSECUTOR’S ANNUAL REPORT
Recommendation: This report is intended to provide information to the City Council, no action is required.