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                                                 AGENDA
         CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
                                         September 23, 2002

                                    Closed Session 5:30 P.M.
                                     Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
                              Public Hearings begin at 8:00 P.M.
                            Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
                              100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room 247
                                                 

5:30 P.M.  CLOSED SESSION
(To be heard at 5:30 p.m., and/or at the conclusion of the meeting)

A. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
    LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
    Name of Case:  James and Cynthia Nelson v. City of Pasadena, et al.,
    Appellate Case No. 2 Civil No. B153868 and 2 Civil No. B17239
    Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 273319

6:30 P.M.  PUBLIC MEETING

1. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS

2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - Public comment will
    be limited to a total of 20 minutes at the beginning of the meeting and will
    continue under Item 12 (below) "Public Comment (continued)". Please limit
    comments to 3 minutes each.

3. OLD BUSINESS:  None 

4. CONSENT CALENDAR
    (The Consent Calendar consists of routine items which will be approved by one
    motion and one vote unless removed for separate discussion)

   A.  City Manager

      (1) LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND
           SNK CORSON LLC, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LANDSCAPE
           WORK IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AT 160 EAST CORSON
           STREET
           Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution approving a
           License Agreement with SNK Corson LLC, located at 160 East Corson
           Street, with the terms and conditions as set forth in the background
           section of the agenda report, and authorize the City Manager to execute,
           and the City Clerk to attest, said License Agreement on behalf of the
           City of Pasadena.
    180k

      (2) APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSED EASEMENT
           DEDICATION FOR STREET PURPOSES AT 1888 NORTH FAIR
           OAKS AVENUE
           Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution approving and
           accepting the proposed easement dedication for street purposes at
           1888 North Fair Oaks Avenue.
    154k

      (3) AWARD CONTRACT TO ALLHEALTH SECURITY SERVICES IN AN
           AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $140,000 FOR SECURITY SERVICES AT
           THE PASADENA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
           Recommendation of City Manager: 
           (1)    Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with ALLHealth
           Security Services, in an amount not to exceed $140,000 for safety and
           security services at the Pasadena Community Health Center (PCHC) at
           1845 North Fair Oaks Avenue for a period of one year.  Competitive
           bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002 (F),
           contracts for professional or unique services.
           (2)    Authorize the City Manager to extend the contract for up to three
           additional one-year periods, provided that any costs increases do not
           exceed the most recent 12 months change in the Consumer Price Index
           (CPI).
    389k

      (4) AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT TO THORSON MOTOR
           CENTER FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE NEW 1-TON EXTENDED
           CAB PICKUP TRUCKS
           Recommendation of City Manager:  
           (1)    Accept the bid dated August 17, 2002, submitted by Thorson Motor
           Center, in response to Specifications for the Purchase of Three New
           1-Ton Extended Cab Four-Door Pickup Trucks;
           (2)    Reject all other bids; and
           (3)    Authorize the Purchasing Administrator to issue a purchase order
           contract to Thorson Motor Center in an amount not to exceed
           $80,553.00.
    196k

   B.  City Clerk

       (1) Approval of Minutes   -  June 10, 2002 (Joint meeting)
                                              July 1, 2002
                                              July 8, 2002 (Cancelled)
                                              July 10, 2002 (Special meeting)

       (2)     Public Hearings Set:

           November 4, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - Amendments to the FY 2003 Fee
           Schedule for Bee Removal by the Public Health Department

       (3) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena

           Claim No. 9098     Clarence Count Smith                     $      1,008.00 
           Claim No. 9099     Catherine Kosty                                     Unknown 
           Claim No. 9100     Bernardo Sanchez                                   1,100.00 
           Claim No. 9101     Ada Valladares                                           355.16 
           Claim No. 9102     Sara Rosenthal                                           126.50 
           Claim No. 9103     Amy Siadak/House of Marketing
                                      Research                                                 2,260.00 
           Claim No. 9104     Alfredo Lopez Maldonado, Sr.; Alfredo
                                      Maldonado, Jr.; Blanca Esther
                                      Maldonado; Blanca Estella
                                      Maldonado; Jose De Jesus Gomez     15,200,000.00 
           Claim No. 9105     Alan Quan                                                   923.00    

5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

   A.  Economic Development and Technology Committee

   B.  Finance Committee

   C.  Legislative Policy Committee
  

      (1) H.R. 2534 (SOLIS), SAN GABRIEL RIVER WATERSHEDS STUDY
           ACT OF 2002, WITH AMENDMENTS
           Recommendation of City Manager:   It is recommended that the City
           Council take a neutral position on H. R. 2534 (Solis), San Gabriel River
           Watersheds Study Act of 2002, with amendments.
           Recommendation of Recreation and Parks Commission: On
           November 5, 2001, the Recreation and Parks Commission voted
           to support H. R. 2534 as originally introduced.  However, on
           September 10, 2002, the Recreation and Parks Commission changed
           their position to neutral position due to the amendments made to this
           bill.
    188k

      (2) APPROVAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND RESOLUTION TO THE
           STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
           RECREATION FOR THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT
           PROGRAM
           Recommendation of City Manager: Approve the City of Pasadena's
           application and resolution to the State of California Resources Agency,
           Department of Parks and Recreation in the amount of $325,000 to
           restore existing trails in the Arroyo Seco.
           Recommendation of Recreation and Parks Commission: At their
           special meeting on September 10, 2002, the Recreation and Parks
           Commission reviewed the unanimously endorsed the City of Pasadena's
           application and resolution to the State of California Resources Agency
           Department of Parks and Recreation for the Recreational Trails Program
           Grant and recommended that the City Council take similar action.
    363k

      (3) APPROVAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION AND RESOLUTION TO THE
           STATE OF CALIFORNIA RESOURCES AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF
           PARKS AND RECREATION FOR THE HABITAT CONSERVATION
           FUND PROGRAM
           Recommendation of City Manager: Approve the City of Pasadena's
           application and resolution to the State of California resources Agency,
           Department of Parks and Recreation for the Habitat Conservation Fund
           Program in the amount of $230,000 to implement the Habitat
           Restoration of the Flood Management and Water Conservation Pool in
           Hahamongna Watershed Park.
           Recommendation of Recreation and Parks Commission: At their
           special meeting on September 10, 2002, the Recreation and Parks
           Commission reviewed and unanimously endorsed the City of
           Pasadena's application and resolution to the State of California
           Resources Agency Department of Parks and Recreation for the Habitat
           Conservation Fund Program and recommended that the City Council
           take similar action.
    379k

      (4) FILM AND TELEVISION ACTION COMMITTEE'S PROPOSAL
           REGARDING COUNTERVAILING TARIFFS
           Recommendation of City Manager:   It is recommended that the City
           Council oppose countervailing tariffs against American film and media
           companies.
    204k

   D.  Municipal Services Committee

   E.  Public Safety Committee

   F.  Reports from Representatives

6. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M.

  A.  PUBLIC HEARING:  ZONING CODE AMENDMENT PROHIBITING THE
       CONSTRUCTION OF SELF-STORAGE USES WITHIN THE CITY OF
       PASADENA
       Recommendation of City Manager:   It is recommended that the City
       Council, following a public hearing, approve the following: 
       (1)    Acknowledge that the proposed amendments are exempt from the
       requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant
       to the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061 (b)(3) (i.e., no possibility of impact);
       (2)    Amend the "Self-Storage" definition to the Commercial use classification
       in Title 17 (Zoning) of the Pasadena Municipal Code as contained in the
       agenda report;
       (3)    Amend Title 17 of the Pasadena Municipal Code to prohibit the
       construction of new self-storage uses in the CL, CL-1, CG, CG-1, IG and CD
       zoning districts;
       (4)    Find the proposed amendments are consistent with the policies of the
       General Plan and the purposes of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Pasadena
       Municipal Code;
       (5)    Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending Title 17 of
       the Pasadena Municipal Code; and
       (6)    Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles
       County Recorder.
       Recommendation of the Planning Commission: On July 24, 2002, the
       Planning Commission considered the proposed amendments and
       recommended approval of staff's recommendation.
    620k

7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

   A.  City Council

      (1) UPDATE FROM THE PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
           REGARDING ITS SITE SELECTION FOR A NEW SCHOOL IN
           NORTHWEST PASADENA, AND COUNCIL DECISION REGARDING
           USE OF THE HIGHLAND PLASTICS PROPERTY FOR EXPANSION
           OF ROBINSON PARK (Councilmember Holden)
    70k

   B.  City Manager (No items)

8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING

   A.  Approval of Minutes  -  July 1, 2002
                                         July 8, 2002 (Cancelled)  

9. ORDINANCES

   A.  First Reading: None

      (1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
           PASADENA ADDING SUBSECTION F TO TITLE 10, SECTION
           10.40.170 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE
           THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO RESTRICT PARKING ON CITY STREETS
           AND CITY PARKING LOTS DURING SPECIAL EVENTS" .
    3212k

      (2) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
           PASADENA ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2001
           EDITION, CHAPTERS 1-35 AND APPENDIX CHAPTERS 3 -
           DIVISION II, 9, 12, 15, 16, 18, 31, 33, AND 34-DIVISION III; THE 2001
           CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE PARTS 8, 10, AND 12;
           THE 2001 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2001 CALIFORNIA
           MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2001 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE;
           AND THE 2001 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE ALL AS PUBLISHED
           BY THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION AND
           AS AMENDED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
           COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD), THE DIVISION OF THE STATE
           ARCHITECT/ACCESS AND COMPLIANCE (DSA/AC); AND THE
           OFFICE STATEWIDE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
           (OSHPD); THE 1997 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE; THE 1997
           UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS
           BUILDINGS, ALL AS PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL
           CONFERENCE OF BUILDING OFFICIALS; THE CALIFORNIA FIRE
           CODE, 2001 EDITION; THE URBAN-WILD LAND INTERFACE CODE,
           2000 EDITION; MODIFICATIONS OF SUCH CODES AS NECESSARY
           TO MEET LOCAL CONDITIONS".
    473k

   B.  Second Reading:   None

10.    INFORMATION ITEMS: None

11.    COMMUNICATIONS:   None

12.    PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)

13.    CLOSED SESSION (Continued, if necessary)

14.    ADJOURNMENT


                                              SCHEDULED
                         COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Madison)

Meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Council Conference
Room 240

October 2, 2002
October 16, 2002

FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Paul Little)

Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in Finance Department
Conference Room 345

September 23, 2002 (To be cancelled)
October 14, 2002
October 28, 2002

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Bill Bogaard)

Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference
Room 240

September 19, 2002 (Special Meeting, at 4:00 p.m., Council Conference Room 240)
October 1, 2002

MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Sidney F. Tyler)

Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in Council
Conference Room 240

September 24, 2002
October 8, 2002
October 22, 2002

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Haderlein)

Meets the first and third Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m. in the Management
Conference Room 323

October 7, 2002
October 21, 2002

October 14, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing:  Adoption of Updated Design Guidelines
and New Guidelines for the Central District Specific Plan

October 14, 2002, 5:00 p.m. - Updated General Plan Noise Element

October 14, 2002, 5:00 p.m. - Public Hearing:  Housing Element

October 14, 2002, 5:00 p.m. - Public Hearing:  Safety Element

November 4, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - Amendments to the FY 2003 Fee Schedule for Bee Removal by
the Public Health Department