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 AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL AND
THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AUGUST 19, 2019 

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 

Teleconference Location:
Holiday Inn Express
Conference Room, First Floor
2 Bryle Place
Chester, NY 10918 

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   

B.     CITY CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (three potential cases) 

C.     CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (one potential case) 

 

 

City Manager/Executive Director 

1.      AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO PURCHASE ORDERS WITH PLUMBERS DEPOT, INC., AND NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP TO FURNISH AND DELIVER TWO WATER VEHICLES FOR AMOUNTS NOT-TO-EXCEED $559,000 AND $86,000, RESPECTIVELY
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the Common Sense Exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase order with Plumbers Depot, Inc., to furnish and deliver one (1) Hydro-Excavator Truck for Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) in an amount not-to-exceed $559,000. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, materials, supplies, or services;
(3)      Authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase order with National Auto Fleet Group to furnish and deliver one (1) Water Truck for PWP in an amount not-to-exceed $86,000. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, materials, supplies, or services; and
(4)      Grant the proposed purchase orders 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.

844k

TPA 260k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

TPA 168k

2.    AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND EXISTING CONTRACT WITH AECOM TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378;
(2)      Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 31073 with AECOM to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $2,129,480, for a new total amount not-to-exceed $3,841,067 ($3,491,879 base fee plus 10% contingency) for specific plan, planning and urban design, and environmental analysis services; and
(3)      To the extent the contract amendment could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection process, grant the proposed amendment for AECOM an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served.

 858k

ATTACHMENT A 178k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

TPA 190k

3.      MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: CONTRACT AWARD TO AMERICAN RECLAMATION FOR PROCESSING RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL RECYCLING FOR A MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $1,626,240
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; and
(2)      Accept the bid dated May 21, 2019, submitted by American Reclamation, charging the City $42.24 per ton for processing Residential and Commercial Recycling of Comingled Material in response to the scope of work for Residential and Commercial Waste Material Recovery, reject all other bids received, authorize the City Manager to enter into a three year contract for an amount not-to-exceed $975,744, and authorize the City Manager to extend the contract for up to two additional one-year terms in the annual amount of $325,248.

 818k

CORRESPONDENCE 1266k

4.      MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY AND THE ALLIANCE FOR COOPERATIVE ENERGY SERVICES POWER MARKETING, LLC FOR ENERGY PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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) (Common Sense Exemption or General Rule);
(2)      Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into two separate contracts, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) Contracts for professional or unique services, with the Southern California Public Power Authority (“SCPPA”) and the Alliance for Cooperative Energy Services Power Marketing, LLC. (“ACES”) for energy portfolio management services in an amount not-to-exceed $750,000 per year for an initial three-year term with two one-year extensions not-to-exceed $750,000 per year; and
(3)      It is further recommended that the City Council grant the proposed contracts an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (“PMC”) Section 4.08.049(B) contracts for which the City’s best interests are served. 

1198k

TPA 543k

City Council 

5.      RESIGNATIONS, APPOINTMENTS, & REAPPOINTMENTS  

APPOINTMENT OF ALISON E. LASTER, PH.D. TO THE ROSE BOWL AQUATICS CENTER BOARD (City Nomination)  APPOINTMENT OF JOHN NABER TO THE ROSE BOWL AQUATICS CENTER BOARD (City Nomination)  APPOINTMENT OF GARY FLOYD TO THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 2 Nomination)  APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL R. ALBRECHT TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination)  APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL COPPESS TO THE DESIGN COMMISSION (Planning Commission Nomination)  APPOINTMENT OF ADRIANA LIM TO THE DESIGN COMMISSION (Transportation Advisory Commission Nomination)  APPOINTMENT OF DAVID EADS TO THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (Tournament of Roses Nomination)

City Clerk/Secretary 

6.      APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

July 15, 2019 City Council July 15, 2019 Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission July 22, 2019 Special Meeting July 22, 2019 City Council July 22, 2019 Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission July 29, 2019 City Council July 29, 2019 Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission August 5, 2019 City Council August 5, 2019 Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission August 12, 2019 City Council August 12, 2019 Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission

7.      RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA          

Claim No. 13,354	Heather Tunis and David Mihaly	$           359.00
Claim No. 13,355	State Farm General Insurance Company as subrogee for Charles and Evia Bourne	3,832.30
Claim No. 13,356	Martin Ochoa	Not stated
Claim No. 13,357	State Law Firm representing Andrew Barroso	Not stated
Claim No. 13,358	Geico as subrogee for Elisa Duke	1,897.41
Claim No. 13,359	Oscar Chavez	1,167.19
Claim No. 13,360	Sarineh Aboolian	385.00
Claim No. 13,361	Elena Matyas	500.00
Claim No. 13,362	Erika Kosterlitzky	1,779.50
Claim No. 13,363	John N. Gurash	4,417.04
Claim No. 13,364	Roger Miller	120.00
Claim No. 13,365	Steven Mach	1,120.00
Claim No. 13,366	Marvin Wright	Not stated
Claim No. 13,367	Norma Barajas	900.00
Claim No. 13,368	Aaron David Ezor	10,000.00+
Claim No. 13,369	Petra Canizalez and Santiago Cruz	801.29
Claim No. 13,370	Domonique Green	500.00

8.      PUBLIC HEARINGS SET 

September 23, 2019, 7:00 p.m. - Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (2018-2019 Program Year) for Projects Funded from Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Home Investment Partnership Act 

September 23, 2019, 7:00 p.m. - Substantial Amendment to 2015-2019 (5-Year) Consolidated Plan 

9.      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 November 18, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. 

10.    CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF BOARD OF ZONING APPEAL’S DECISION ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONCESSION PERMIT NO. 11879 LOCATED AT 127 AND 141 NORTH MADISON AVENUE
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to August 26, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. 

11.    PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS RELATING TO INCLUSIONARY HOUSING AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONCESSION MENU AND ADJUSTMENTS TO INCLUSIONARY IN-LIEU FEE RATES
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the Zoning Code Amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15305 (Class 5 – Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations) and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, there are no unusual circumstances, and none of the exceptions to the exemptions apply;
(2)      Adopt the Findings of Consistency with the General Plan (Attachment A of the agenda report);
(3)      Approve the amendments and direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending Section 17.42.040 and adding Section 17.43.055 to Title 17 (Zoning Code) of the Pasadena Municipal Code to raise the inclusionary percentage requirement from 15 percent to 20 percent, eliminate trade-downs, and create an affordable housing concession menu for eligible density bonus projects (Attachment B of the agenda report); and
(4)      Approve the recommended changes to the inclusionary housing in-lieu fee rates as set forth in the David Rosen & Associates Study, and direct staff to prepare a resolution amending the Schedule of Taxes, Fees, and Charges accordingly. 

3814k

ATTACHMENTS A THRU D 3206k

ATTACHMENTS E & F 5731k

ATTACHMENT G 2462k

ATTACHMENT H 13800k

ATTACHMENT I 5298k

ATTACHMENT J 8221k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE (UPDATED) 11248k

 

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

Public Safety Committee 

12.    APPROVAL OF URBAN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PLAN
Recommendation:
(1)      Find that the proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment and adopt a negative declaration per California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 21080(c) and Sections 15063(b)(2) and 15074 of the State CEQA Guidelines; and
(2)      Approve and adopt the Urban Wildlife Management Plan.

 525k

ATTACHMENT A 6466k

ATTACHMENT B 15588k

ATTACHMENT C 466k

City Manager 

City Council 

13.    CONSIDERATION OF A CALL FOR REVIEW OF A HEARING OFFICER DECISION TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 6649 TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW VEHICLE SERVICES – MINIMUM SERVICE STATION AT 1813 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD (Councilmember McAustin) 

6314k

14.    CONSIDERATION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEM: RENEWAL OF JULY 22, 2019 MOTION REGARDING BOARD OF ZONING APPEAL’S DECISION ON AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONCESSION PERMIT NO. 11869 LOCATED AT 253 SOUTH LOS ROBLES AVENUE

 3675k

 First Reading:   

15.    Conduct first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 17.20.020 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE (ARDEN ROAD LANDMARK OVERLAY DISTRICT)” 

253k

ORDINANCE 433k

Second Reading:  None