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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
March 21, 2005
Closed Sessions 5:00 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearings 8:00 P.M.
Pasadena Senior Center, Multi-Purpose Room
85 East Holly Street, Pasadena
5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSIONS (To be heard at 5:00 p.m., and/or at the conclusion of the meeting)
A. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Karyn Ezell, Richard Kunz
Employee Organizations: Pasadena Association of Clerical and Technical
Employees/Laborers International Union of North America, Local 777;
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 858;
Pasadena Management Association; International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, Local 18; International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501;
Service Employees International Union, Local 347; and all Non-Safety
Unrepresented Employees
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: Rose Bowl Stadium and surrounding parking areas
Agency Negotiators: Cynthia Kurtz, Darryl Dunn, and Jay Goldstone
Negotiating Party: National Football League
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
C. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING
POTENTIAL LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(b)(1): One potential case
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 11 (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) AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER FOR
PORTABLE RADIOS FROM THE MOTOROLA CORP. IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $172,091 FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to the Motorola
Corp. in an amount not to exceed $172,091 for the purchase of
digital radios; and
(2) Grant the proposed purchase order an exemption from
competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(C),
contracts for labor, materials, supplies or services available from
only one vendor.
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(2) AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A DIGITAL VIDEO
DOWNLINK SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE HELICOPTER
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the purchase of a
digital downlink system from Broadcast Microwave Services,
Incorporated (BMSI) for the police helicopter in the amount of
$91,611.97, without competitive bidding, pursuant to City Charter
Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or their
contractors.
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(3) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE TERM OF
CONTRACT NO. 14,061 WITH CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY FOR THE TREATMENT OF CONTAMINATED
GROUNDWATER IN THE ARROYO SECO
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager
to amend the term of Contract No. 14,061 from March 1, 2005 to
May 1, 2005 and include an additional 60-day extension, if
necessary.
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(4) ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER GRANTING NON-
EXCLUSIVE SOLID WASTE FRANCHISES AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the
City Council:
(1) Adopt a resolution declaring its intention to consider the
granting of non-exclusive franchises for completed applications;
(2) Set a public hearing for April 25, 2005, at 8:00 p.m., to
consider granting these franchises; and
(3) Direct the City Clerk to publish the resolution at least once in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City not less than ten days
prior to the date set for the hearing.
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(5) CONTRACT AWARD TO PARISI ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO DEVELOP A "SUGGESTED
ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM"
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Parisi Associates to provide
professional services to develop a "Suggested Routes to School
Program" in an amount not to exceed $110,000, and find that
competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section
1002(F), professional or unique services.
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(6) ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A GRANT APPLICATION
TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
UNDER 49 U.S.C. SECTION 5310 PROGRAM TO REPLACE
FIVE PASADENA DIAL-A-RIDE VEHICLES
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution
approving a grant application to the California Department of
Transportation (Caltrans), in the amount of $280,000 for the
replacement of five Dial-A-Ride vehicles.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 9794 Raul Montelongo $ Not Stated
Claim No. 9795 Vahe S. Yacoubian 25,000.00+
Claim No. 9796 Phyllis Danon 148.00
Claim No. 9797 Raymond L. Danies 137.96
Claim No. 9798 Del Mar Terrace, Inc. Not Stated
Claim No. 9799 Peter Magdolen 26,000.00
(2) Public Hearings Set
April 4, 2005, 7:00 p.m. - Approve Tax Exempt Bond Financing to
be issued by the California Statewide Communities Development
Authority to benefit Pasadena Hospital Association LTD, dba,
Huntington Memorial Hospital (TEFRA Hearing)
April 4, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - South Lake Zone Change between
California Boulevard and Oakwood Place
April 11, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - 2004-2014 Polytechnic School Master
Development Plan
April 25, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of 636 N. Holliston Avenue
as a Landmark
April 25, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of 494 Bradford Street as a
Historic Monument
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
(1) APPROVAL OF ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SOUTH LAKE
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION FOR THE SOUTH LAKE BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION
OF INTENTION TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO LEVY
ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SAID DISTRICT FOR PROGRAM YEAR
2005
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Approve the Annual Report of the South Lake Business
Association ("Association") for the South Lake Business
Improvement District (the "District") for Program Year 2005 in the
form submitted by the Association (Attachment 1 of the agenda
report) to allow the public an opportunity to comment.
(2) Adopt a resolution (Attachment 2 of the agenda report)
evidencing the intention of the City Council to hold a public hearing
on April 4, 2005, at 8:00 p.m., on the continuation of the City
Council to levy and collect assessments within the District for
Program Year 2005 commencing January 1, 2005.
(3) Direct the City Clerk to give notice of the public hearing by
causing the resolution to be published not less than seven days
before the public hearing.
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B. Finance Committee
C. Legislative Policy Committee
D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDED ADOPTION OF A ZONE
CHANGE TO DESIGNATE A LANDMARK DISTRICT OVERLAY FOR
THE GOVERNOR MARKHAM LANDMARK DISTRICT (LD-9)
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that, following a
public hearing, the City Council:
(1) Find that the application for a zone change is categorically exempt
from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) (Class 8, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the
Environment);
(2) Find that the proposed zone change is consistent with the General
Plan and the purposes of the Zoning Ordinance;
(3) Acknowledge the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission
on July 19, 2004, that the proposed Governor Markham Landmark District
(Attachment 1 of the agenda report) meets the criteria for designation as a
landmark district (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.52.40);
(4) Acknowledge that the petition with signatures in support of the
landmark overlay district petition exceeds the 51 percent requirement in
the Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.52.070;
(5) Based on these findings, approve the landmark district and the
zoning map overlay for the Governor Markham Landmark District, LD-9;
(6) Adopt a resolution (Attachment 3 of the agenda report) to approve
the supplemental chapter for the Governor Markham Landmark District in
the City's Design Guidelines for Historic Districts (Attachment 4 of the
agenda report); and
(7) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the
official zoning map of the City of Pasadena established by Section
17.08.040 of the Pasadena Municipal Code to designate the landmark
district with the LD-9 overlay zone by May 16, 2005.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: At a public
hearing on July 19, 2004, the Historic Preservation Commission
unanimously determined that the proposed district meets the criteria in
Section 17.52.040 of the Pasadena Municipal Code for designation of a
landmark district and unanimously recommended approval. At a public
meeting on August 16, 2004, the Commission also unanimously
recommended approval of the draft chapter for the Governor Markham
District for the City's Design Guidelines for Historic Districts.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission: Following a public
hearing on January 26, 2005, the Planning Commission found that the
proposed zone change to create a landmark district is consistent with the
General Plan and the purposes of the Zoning Ordinance and voted
unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve designation of
the Governor Markham Landmark District and the supplemental chapter
of the Design Guidelines.
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B. PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO
THE ZONING CODE TO PROHIBIT MEDICAL MARIJUANA
DISPENSARIES
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council, following a public hearing:
(1) Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3);
(2) Find that the proposed amendment as contained in the agenda
report is consistent with the General Plan;
(3) Approve the recommendation to amend the Zoning Code to define
medical marijuana dispensaries and prohibit this use within the City of
Pasadena; and
(4) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending Title 17 of
the Pasadena Municipal Code by May 16, 2005.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: The Commission voted to
recommend that the City Council approve the amendment as
recommended by staff and that the Pasadena Public Health Department
monitor changes in State and Federal laws and policies regarding the use
of medical marijuana and return at an appropriate time to evaluate the
prohibition on medical marijuana dispensaries. The Planning Commission
considered this amendment on January 26, 2005.
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING ESTABLISHED TITLES
ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR NO-FEE PARKING METER
PLACARDS PURSUANT TO PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 10.45.027
Recommendation of the Mayor: Adopt a resolution amending
the established titles eligible to apply for no-fee parking meter
placards pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code, Section 10.45.027
to include two positions located in the Office of the Mayor.
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(2) APPOINTMENT OF NICHOLAS H. LAMBAJIAN TO CODE
ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2005
(Mayor Nomination)
(3) CONSIDERATION OF CALL FOR REVIEW TO THE CITY
COUNCIL OF DECISION OF THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR A VESTING TRACT MAP
(#062356) AT 635-641 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE TO ALLOW THE
CREATION OF TWELVE AIR PARCELS ON ONE LAND LOT
FOR CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES (Vice Mayor Tyler)
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(4) APPOINTMENT OF JESSICA S. VALENTINE TO
ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY COMMISSION (District 1
Nomination)
(5) APPOINTMENT OF JANE REESE-WILKINS TO LIBRARY
COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination)
B. City Manager
(1) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE 29.481 ACRE PROPERTY IN
THE UPPER ARROYO SECO SOUTH OF JET PROPULSION
LABORATORY AND NORTH OF THE HAHAMONGNA
WATERSHED PARK BY THE CITY OF PASADENA FROM THE
METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Find that the purchase of the property referenced above is
categorically exempt under the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
(2) Approve and direct that the property be purchased for
$1,236,000 and authorize the City Manager to take all actions
necessary to effectuate the purchase including indemnification of
Metropolitan Water District (MWD) and U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
for all remaining buildings of the former Oak Grove Ranger Station.
(3) Adopt a resolution of the City Council approving and
authorizing the acquisition of property.
(4) Approve the addition of Capital Project 77570 - MWD
Property Acquisition in the Arroyo Seco Project Group and
recognize and appropriate $1,236,000 from the Charter Capital
Fund to Capital Project 77570.
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C. City Clerk
(1) CANVASS OF THE MARCH 8, 2005 CONSOLIDATED DISTRICT
PRIMARY NOMINATING ELECTION
Recommendation of City Clerk:
(1) Accept the Certificate of Canvass; and
(2) Adopt a resolution declaring the following persons are re-
elected:
Chris Holden Member of the City Council, District 3
Victor M. Gordo Member of the City Council, District 5
Sidney F. Tyler Member of the City Council, District 7
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8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING (To be cancelled)
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE
CITY OF PASADENA ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 17.08.040 OF
THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE (CRAWFORDS VISTA
LANDMARK OVERLAY DISTRICT)"
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(2) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 17 (THE ZONING CODE) TO
CHANGE THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OF THE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT-11 (PD-11, FOOTHILL BOULEVARD, CRAIG
AVENUE, AND WHITE STREET) ZONING DISTRICT"
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B. Second Reading: None
10. INFORMATION ITEM
A. REVIEW OF CITY COST-SHARING POLICY REGARDING THE
UNDERGROUNDING OF OVERHEAD UTILITIES ON RESIDENTIAL
STREETS
Recommendation of City Manager: This report is for information
purposes only.
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B. CITY OF PASADENA RELATIONSHIP WITH THE SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
Recommendation of City Manager: This report is for information only.
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Atts C-D 4370k Att E 6871k
11. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
12. CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)
13. ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
(Chair Steve Madison,Meets the third Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Chamber
Building,
117 East Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 6th Floor
March 21,2005
April 18, 2005
FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Paul Little, Bill Bogaard, Joyce Streator, Sidney F. Tyler)
Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m.,
Chamber Building,
117 East Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 4th Floor
March 28, 2005
April 11, 2005
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Bill Bogaard, Chris Holden, Sidney F. Tyler)
Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Chamber
Building,
117 East Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 6th Floor
March 22, 2005
April 26, 2005
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Sidney F. Tyler, Joyce Streator, Steve Haderlein)
Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m., 150 South Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena Water and Power Conference Room, 2nd Floor
March 24, 2005 (Special joint meeting of the Municipal Services
Committee and the
Utility Advisory Commission at 5:30 p.m., Water and Power
Conference Room, 2nd Floor)
April 20, 2005
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Haderlein, Steve Madison, Victor Gordo)
Meets the first Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Chamber
Building,
117 East Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 6th Floor
March 28, 2005 (Special meeting 4:15 p.m., Chamber Building, Conference Room – 6th Floor)
April 4, 2005 (To be cancelled)
April 11, 2005 (Special meeting 4:15 p.m., Chamber Building, Conference Room – 6th Floor)
March 28, 2005
April 4, 2005
April 11, 2005
April 18, 2005 (To be cancelled)
April 25, 2005
May 2, 2005 (Reorganization Meeting)
May 9, 2005
May 16, 2005
May 23, 2005
May 30, 2005 (To be cancelled)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS:
March 28, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Public Comment on Housing Authority Annual Plan
March 28, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Appeal of Subdivision Committee Decision, 64 Mar Vista Ave.
April 4, 2005, 7:00 p.m. - Continued Appeal Hearing: 396 S. Lake Avenue, Draper’s & Damon’s/Rangonis
April 4, 2005, 7:00 p.m. - TEFRA Hearing: Pasadena
Hospital LTD, dba, Huntington
Memorial Hospital and certain affiliates
April 4, 2005, 8:00 p.m. -
Intent to vacate a portion of Pico Street between RaymondApril 4, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - South Lake Business Improvement District Annual Meeting
April 4, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - South Lake Zoning Change between
California Boulevard &
Oakwood Place
April 11, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Appeal of Zoning Hearing Officer
decision for Modification of Expressive Use Permit - Villa Sorriso, 168 W.
Colorado Blvd. (rescheduled from
March 14, 2005)
April 11, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - City Manager’s Recommended FY
2006-2011 Capital
Improvement Program
April 11, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - 2004-2014 Polytechnic School Master Development Plan
April 25, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Solid Waste Franchise Agreements
April 25, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of 636 N. Holliston Avenue as a Landmark
April 25, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of 494 Bradford Street as a Historic Monument