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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 7, 2005
Dinner Recess 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearings 7:30 P.M. & 8:00 P.M.
Pasadena Senior Center, Multi-Purpose Room
85 East Holly Street, Pasadena
5:30 P.M. DINNER RECESS
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. 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) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION
TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT
BOARD FOR THE CITY OF PASADENA TO BECOME AN
AUTHORIZED COLLECTOR OF COVERED ELECTRONIC
WASTE
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution approving
an application to the California Integrated Waste Management
Board to become an authorized collector of Covered Electronic
Waste (CEW) in the City of Pasadena thereby allowing the City to
charge for e-waste collection and disposal.
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(2) AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE THE NOT TO EXCEED
AMOUNT OF CONTRACT NO. 18,270-2 WITH R. T. LARSEN,
INC., FROM $750,000 TO $990,000 FOR UTILITY STREET
REPAIRS
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve a $240,000 increase
to the amount of Contract No. 18,270-2 with R. T. Larsen, Inc.,
thereby increasing the not to exceed amount from $750,000 to
$900,000 for providing labor and materials for utility street repairs
for Pasadena Water and Power.
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(3) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO PURCHASE ORDER
CONTRACTS WITH ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEMS TO
UPGRADE EXISTING SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA
ACQUISITION (SCADA) SYSTEM FOR AN AMOUNT OF $98,597
AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR FIVE YEARS
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order contract to
Advanced Control Systems (ACS) not to exceed $98,597 for
upgrade of the existing SCADA system.
(2) Authorize the issuance of a second purchase order to ACS
not to exceed $250,000 for engineering and operating support
services for the period January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2010.
(3) Grant an exemption from competitive bidding pursuant to City
Charter Section 1002(F), contract for professional or unique
services.
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(4) AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE THE NOT TO EXCEED
AMOUNT OF CONTRACT NO. 18,632 WITH SPINIELLO
COMPANIES FROM $1,990,066 TO $2,060,901 TO PAY FOR
ADDITIONAL COSTS RELATED TO WATER MAIN
INSTALLATION
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve a $70,835 increase
to the amount of Contract No. 18,632 with Spiniello Companies,
thereby increasing the not to exceed amount from $1,990,066 to
$2,060,901, for providing labor and materials for Water Main Line
Installations in Lincoln Avenue, Linda Vista Boulevard and Orange
Grove Boulevard for Pasadena Water and Power.
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(5) CONTRACT AWARD TO INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS
FOR SECURITY SERVICES FOR BUILDINGS, PARKS, AND
HOLLY STREET PARKING STRUCTURE
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Accept the proposal dated September 8, 2005 submitted by
Inter-Con Security Systems, in response to the Request for
Proposal for Building, Parks and Parking Structure Security, Crime
Prevention and Safety Services for a three-year period, with an
option for two one-year additional terms;
(2) Reject all other proposals received; and
(3) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for security
services in an amount not to exceed $414,275 per year.
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(6) APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT DEDICATIONS
FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES LOCATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND
CRAIG AVENUE AND AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
WHITE STREET AND CRAIG AVENUE
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the
City Council adopt a resolution approving and accepting the
proposed easement dedications for public street purposes, one
located at the northeast corner of Foothill Boulevard and Craig
Avenue, and the other located at the southeast corner of White
Street and Craig Avenue.
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(7) ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING PROGRAM
SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT TO RECEIVE FEDERAL
REIMBURSEMENT FOR ROSE BOWL ACCESS MANAGEMENT
FEDERAL AID PROJECT (CIP NO. 75502)
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Adopt a resolution approving a Program Supplement
Agreement to Administering Agency - State Agreement No. 07-
5064 between the City of Pasadena and the State of California, for
Federal Reimbursement covering construction and construction
engineering for the Rose Bowl Access Management Project,
Federal-Aid Project No. TCSP02L-5064(040), Program
Supplement Agreement No. M070.
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the same on behalf of
the City.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - October 17, 2005
October 31, 2005 (Canceled)
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 9952 Rigoberto Uribe $ Not Stated
Claim No. 9953 Dave Bent 30.00
Claim No. 9954 Frances L. Pulone 2,878.50
Claim No. 9955 Gary E. Anderson 100.00
Claim No. 9956 Cynthia Teichmann 1000.00
Claim No. 9957 Gary Deramerian Not Stated
Claim No. 9958 N. Enrique Martinez 13,680.00
Claim No. 9959 State Farm Insurance Company 686.92
for Ann Fox
Claim No. 9960 James M. Elliott 65.00
Claim No. 9961 Shandrena Harris 2,650.85
Claim No. 9962 Warner Plaza or Adesorn 12,935.27
Hemaratanatorn
(3) Public Hearings Set
December 5, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Appeal of Historic Preservation
Commission decision to deny a Certificate of Appropriateness for
the existing installation of new doors on the front and west side
elevations of the house at 468 Rio Grande Street
December 12, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - The Urban Water Management
Plan
January 23, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - Designation of 1361 Ridge Way as
a Historic Landmark
January 23, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - Designation of 341 Adena Street as
a Historic Landmark
January 23, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - Designation of 1000 San Pasqual
Avenue as a Historic Landmark
4. OLD BUSINESS: None
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
C. Legislative Policy Committee
D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
(1) UPDATE REPORT REGARDING SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (Councilmember Tyler)
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:30 P.M.
A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: CALL FOR REVIEW OF
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 061676 AND HILLSIDE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 4395, 720 SOUTH SAN RAFAEL
AVENUE (725 HILLSIDE TERRACE)
Revised Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Adopt the draft Initial Environmental Study and Negative
Declaration that the proposed project will not create any significant
adverse effects on the environment;
(2) Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination with the
County Clerk;
(3) Affirm the decision of the Zoning Hearing Officer to approve
Tentative Parcel Map No. 061676 to allow:
(a) Tentative Parcel Map - Subdivide one land lot into two land
lots; and
(b) Hillside Development Permit - Subdivision of land within the
Hillside Overlay District;
(4) Approve Hillside Development Permit No. 4395 with amended
conditions (as summarized in the memorandum and shown in
Attachment A of said memorandum) to allow:
(a) Hillside Development Permit - Construction of single-family
house; and
(b) Private Tree Removal - Removal of one Toyon (heteromeles
arbutifolia) tree.
CITY MANAGER'S MEMO TO STAFF REPORT 4280k
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ATTACHMENT A 743k ATTACHMENT B 532k
ATTACHMENT C 106k ATTACHMENT D 355k
ATTACHMENT E 794k ATTACHMENT F 653k
ATTACHMENT G 201k ATTACHMENT H 140k ATTACHMENT I - Part 1 4322k ATTACHMENT I - Part 2 3803k
ATTACHMENT J 3044k ATTACHMENT K - Picture 1 4401k ATTACHMENT K - Picture 2 4497k ATTACHMENT K - Picture 3 4260k
CORRESPONDENCE - Part 1 2235k
CORRESPONDENCE - Part 2 2930k
CORRESPONDENCE - Part 3 6445k
CORRESPONDENCE - Part 4 4275k
8:00 P.M.
B. PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR THE VACATION
OF A PORTION OF MADIA STREET FROM APPROXIMATELY 380
FEET EAST OF LINDA VISTA AVENUE TO THE EAST END OF
MADIA STREET
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council take the following actions:
(1) Hold a public hearing on the proposed vacation and hear evidence
offered by persons interested;
(2) Adopt a resolution that:
(a) Affirms that the City Council has determined that the proposed
vacation of the subject portion of Madia Street will have no significant
effect on the environment; therefore, it is declared to be categorically
exempt (Class 4) pursuant to the guidelines of the California
Environmental Quality Act, CEQA Section 15304; Minor Alterations to
Land,
(b) Finds that the proposed vacation of the subject portion of
Madia Street is consistent with the General Plan Mobility Element and is
unnecessary for present or prospective public use for traffic purposes,
(c) Orders the vacation of the subject portion of Madia Street
based on certain conditions set forth in Exhibit "C" of the agenda report,
if and only if those certain conditions are met,
(3) Declare that the City's interest in the proposed vacated street is an
easement only with a reasonable market value of less than $1,000, and
therefore, the City's interest in the property is not subject to the
provision of Chapter 4.02 of the Pasadena Municipal Code as indicated
in Section 4.02.040(A) of said chapter; and
(4) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Condition Satisfaction
Contract between the City and the applicant.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: On Wednesday,
September 21, 2005, the Planning Commission reviewed and
recommended that the City Council approve the proposed street
vacation as presented by staff.
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C. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF ZONING HEARING
OFFICER DECISION REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
4501 AND TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 061201, 500 MADELINE
DRIVE
Recommendation of City Manager: At the request of the applicant, it
is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to
December 19, 2005, at 8:00 p.m.
D. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING MAP AND GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT FOR THE RM-12 SECTION OF GARFIELD HEIGHTS
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that, following
a public hearing, the City Council:
(1) Adopt the Environmental Negative Declaration for the zone
changes and General Plan amendments listed in Attachment 4 of the
agenda report; approve the De Minimis Impact Finding on the State Fish
and Wildlife Habitat (Attachment 5 of the agenda report); and direct the
City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination and Certificate of Fee
Exemption for the California Department of Fish and Game, with the Los
Angeles County Recorder (Attachment 6 of the agenda report).
(2) Find that the proposed zone changes and General Plan
amendments are consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of
the General Plan and the findings required in Section 17.74.070 of the
Pasadena Municipal Code.
(3) Determine that remaining sites identified in the adopted 2000-2005
Housing Element are adequate to accommodate the City's share of the
regional housing need for the planning period pursuant to Government
Code Section 65584.
(4) Change the zoning in the Northern section of the study area (see
Figure 1 of the agenda report) from Multi-Family Residential RM-16 to
Multi-Family Residential RM-12 and amend the corresponding General
Plan designation from Medium Density Residential (0-16 dwelling
units/net acre) to Low-Medium Density Residential (2 dwelling units per
lot).
(5) Change the zoning along the Mountain section of the study area
(see Figure 1 of the agenda report) from Multi-Family Residential RM-32
to Multi-Family Residential RM-12 and amend the corresponding
General Plan land use designation from Medium-High Density
Residential (0-32 dwelling units/net acre) to Low-Medium Density
Residential (2 dwelling units per lot).
(6) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the
official zoning map of the City of Pasadena established by Section
17.20.040 of the Pasadena Municipal Code in the manner described in
the agenda report and return within 90 days.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: The Planning
Commission considered the zone changes and General Plan
amendments on September 21, 2005, and recommended that the City
Council approve the amendments, as recommended in the agenda
report.
Recommendation of Northwest Commission: On September 13, 2005,
the Northwest Commission voted to disapprove the recommendation to
rezone the study area. The Commission's concerns centered on
whether the zone changes would be the most effective way of providing
affordable housing. The Commission expressed that the most certain
way of providing affordable housing was to rely on the affordable units
required by the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance in new developments.
Furthermore, the Commission expressed that keeping the existing
zoning would provide more affordable units than the proposed zoning.
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ATTACHMENTS 1-2-3 5141k ATTACHMENTS 4-5-6 & CORRESPONDENCE 8137k
E. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING MAP AND GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT FOR THE RM-16 SECTION OF GARFIELD HEIGHTS
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that, following
a public hearing, the City Council:
(1) Adopt the Environmental Negative Declaration for the zone change
and General Plan amendment listed in Attachment 4 of the agenda
report; approve the De Minimis Impact Finding on the State Fish and
Wildlife Habitat (Attachment 5 of the agenda report); and direct the City
Clerk to file a Notice of Determination and Certificate of Fee Exemption
for the California Department of Fish and Game, with the Los Angeles
County Recorder (Attachment 6 of the agenda report).
(2) Find that the proposed zone change and General Plan amendment
are consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General
Plan and the findings required in Section 17.74.070 of the Pasadena
Municipal Code.
(3) Determine that remaining sites identified in the adopted 2000-2005
Housing Element are adequate to accommodate the City's share of the
regional housing need for the planning period pursuant to Government
Code Section 65584.
(4) Change the zoning in the Southern section of the study area (see
Figure 1 of the agenda report) from Multi-Family Residential RM-32 to
Multi-Family Residential RM-16 and amend the corresponding General
Plan designation from Medium-High Density Residential (0-32 dwelling
units/net acre) to Medium Density Residential (0-16 dwelling units/net
acre).
(5) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the
official zoning map of the City of Pasadena established by Section
17.20.040 of the Pasadena Municipal Code in the manner described in
the agenda report and return within 90 days.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: The Planning
Commission considered the zone changes and General Plan
amendments on September 21, 2005, and recommended that the City
Council approve the amendments, as recommended in the agenda
report.
Recommendation of Northwest Commission: On September 13, 2005,
the Northwest Commission voted to disapprove the recommendation
to rezone the study area. The Commission's concerns centered
on whether the zone changes would be the most effective way of
providing affordable housing. The Commission expressed that the
most certain way of providing affordable housing was to rely on
the affordable units required by the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
in new developments. Furthermore, the Commission expressed
that keeping the existing zoning would provide more affordable
units than the proposed zoning.
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ATTACHMENTS 1-2-3 5129k
ATTACHMENTS 4-5-6 & CORRESPONDENCE 8112k
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
(1) APPROVAL OF NAME CHANGE FOR EATON WASH PARK
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the
City Council approve a change in name from Eaton Wash Park to
Viña Vieja Park.
Recommendation of Recreation and Parks Commission: At the
Recreation and Park Commission meeting of October 4, 2005, the
Commission voted 4-1 to support the recommendation to change
the name of Eaton Wash Park to Viña Vieja Park.
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B. City Council
(1) RESIGNATION OF TODD IACONO FROM THE PASADENA
CENTER OPERATING COMPANY (Hotel Appointee Nomination)
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(2) APPOINTMENT OF NAJEEBA SYEED-MILLER TO THE
COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (District 6
Nomination)
(3) APPOINTMENT OF MARGARET McAUSTIN TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION (At Large/District 2 Nomination)
(4) CONSIDERATION OF CALL FOR REVIEW OF BOARD OF
ZONING APPEALS DECISION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR
HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. 4458 - TO ALLOW THE
DEMOLITION OF A 2,300 SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY
HOUSE AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-STORY, 5,667
SQUARE FOOT SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE; PRIVATE TREE
REMOVAL APPLICATIONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF THREE
COAST LIVE OAK (QUERCUS AGRIFOLIA) TREES (1147 LA
LOMA ROAD) (Vice Mayor Madison)
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8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - October 17, 2005
October 31, 2005 (Cancelled)
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading: None
B. Second Reading: None 10. INFORMATION ITEMS:
A. PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF
A MIXED USE PROJECT WITH GROUND FLOOR RETAIL AND 16
CONDOMINIUM UNITS AT 592 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD
(PPR 2005-00014)
Recommendation of City Manager: This report is for information only.
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B. CITY OF PASADENA'S OFFICIAL POSITIONS ON PROPOSITIONS
76, 78, AND 79 IN THE NOVEMBER 8, 2005 SPECIAL ELECTION
Recommendation of City Manager: This report is for information only.
(To be heard at 7:00 p.m., or thereafter)
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11. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
12. ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULED
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
(Chair Victor Gordo,Meets the third Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Pasadena
Senior Center,
85 E. Holly Street, Community Conference Room
November 21, 2005
December 19, 2005
FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Paul Little, Bill Bogaard, Joyce Streator, Sidney F. Tyler)
Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:15
p.m., Chamber Building,
117 E. Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 4th Floor
November 14, 2005
November 21, 2005 (Special meeting)
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
November 22, 2005
December 27, 2005
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Sidney F. Tyler,
Steve Haderlein,
Joyce Streator,)
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
November 16, 2005
December 21, 2005
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Haderlein, Victor Gordo, Steve Madison)
Meets the first Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Chamber
Building,
117 East Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 6th Floor
November 7, 2005
December 5, 2005
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
November 14, 2005
November 21, 2005
November 28, 2005 (To be cancelled)
December 5, 2005
December 12, 2005
December 15, 2005 (Special joint meeting with Los Angeles County
Supervisor Michael Antonovich,
8:00 A.M., 6th Floor Conference Room)
December 19, 2005
December 26, 2005 (To be cancelled - Holiday)
January 2, 2006 (To be cancelled - Holiday)
January 9, 2006
January 16, 2006 (To be cancelled - Martin Luther King Holiday)
January 18, 2006 - Mayor’s State of the City Address,
Maranatha High School Student Center, 7:00 P.M.
January 23, 2006
January 30, 2006
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
November 14, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Zoning Code
Amendment to Modify the
Multi-Family Residential Development Standards (aka City of Gardens Standards)
November 14, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Zoning Map
Amendment, Amendment to
Huntington Memorial Hospital Master Development Plan, Minor Conditional
Use Permit , and Variances for Outpatient Services Pavilion Located at
70 W. California Boulevard
November 14, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Development
Standards for Commercial and
Industrial Districts Abutting Residential Districts (Third Story Commercial)
November 21, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Revisions to Subdivision Ordinance
December 5, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Proposed Hillside Overlay District Zone Change
December 5, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Appeal of Historic
Preservation Commission
decision to deny a Certificate of Appropriateness for the existing installation
of new doors on the front and west side elevations of the house at 468 Rio
Grande Street
December 12, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - The Urban Water Management Plan
December 19, 2005, 8:00 p.m. -Continued Public
Hearing: Designation of
580 N. Lake Avenue as a Landmark
December 19, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public
Hearing: Appeal of Zoning
Hearing Officer Decision Regarding Conditional Use Permit No. 4501 and
Tentative Parcel Map No. 061201, 500 Madeline Drive
January 23, 2006, 7:30 p.m. Designation of 1361 Ridge Way as a historic landmark
January 23, 2006, 7:30 p.m. Designation of 341 Adena Street as a historic landmark
January 23, 2006, 7:30 p.m. Designation of 1000 San Pasqual Avenue as a historic landmark