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ADDENDUM TO AGENDA
AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 24, 2005
Closed Sessions 5:30 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
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSIONS (To be heard at 5:30 p.m., and/or at the conclusion of the meeting)
A. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: Ramirez, et al. v. City of Pasadena; Vanessa Ramirez, et al. v.
Superior Court (City of Pasadena, real party in interest); Lisa Hernandez, et
al. v. City of Pasadena
Case No.: BC 265409; B173096; BS 094864
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) 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 August 30, 2005 to
November 15, 2005.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - October 10, 2005
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 9945 Estuardo Wilfredo Roca; Rodolfo Roca;
Melvin Jacome and Fares Lopez $ 25,000.00+
Claim No. 9946 B. Joy Bennett 5,188.00
Claim No. 9947 Robert David Campbell 500.00
Claim No. 9948 Blanca Reyes Not Stated
Claim No. 9949 Gwynn T. DeYoung Not Stated
Claim No. 9950 Megan Sulzinger 3,370.07
Claim No. 9951 Julia O'Grady Pollard Not Stated
4. INFORMATION ITEMS:
A. PASADENA'S EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PLAN (To be heard at
7:00 p.m., or thereafter)
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5. OLD BUSINESS: None
6. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance/Audit Committee
(1) APPROVAL OF HEALTHY COMMUNITIES ACCESS PROGRAM
GRANT FROM THE HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $979,947 FOR THE PERIOD
SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2006
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Approve the acceptance of a $979,947 grant from the Health
Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for the period September 1,
2005 through August 31, 2006.
(2) Approve a journal voucher increasing the FY 2006 estimated revenues
and appropriations in the Public Health Department Administration Division
budget by $816,623 from $11,316,004 to $12,132,627 to account for ten
months of funding through the HRSA grant.
(3) Approve the addition of 1.00 Full-Time Employee (FTE) Program
Coordinator III, 1.00 FTE Nurse Practitioner, 1.00 FTE Community Services
Representative III and 0.50 FTE Information Technology Technician II as
approved by HRSA in the grant award, thereby increasing the Public Health
Department's total full-time equivalents from 103.40 FTEs to 106.90 FTEs.
(4) Authorize a contract, without competitive bidding pursuant to City
Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services, in the
amount of $106,931 with Young and Healthy Pasadena for development,
implementation and staffing of a warm line and find that the proposed
contract is exempt from the competitive selection process of Competitive
Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance, pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code
Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City's best interests are served.
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(2) AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE CONTRACT WITH PASADENA
COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION (PCAC) FOR MANAGEMENT OF
55 KPAS PRODUCTION AND PROGRAMMING
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 17,606 with PCAC
to extend the contract term and increase the annual contract amount to
$316,429 per year plus an annual CPI adjustment;
(2) Find that a public purpose is served by transferring City audio
equipment to PCAC, and authorize the transfer as an exemption to the
Surplus Equipment and Goods Ordinance, Pasadena Municipal Code
Chapter 4.04, pursuant to Code Section 4.04.080;
(3) Approve a journal voucher appropriating $79,691 from the General
Fund unappropriated fund balance to Budget Account No. 8114-101-145120
(PCAC) for the increased contract costs; and
(4) Approve a journal voucher appropriating $52,000 of Altrio
Communications' grant funds from the Computing and Communications
Fund to Budget Account No. 8114-101-145120 (PCAC) for purchase of two
studio cameras.
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(3) AUTHORIZE EXPANDED USE OF PASADENA POLICE FIRING RANGE
TO OUTSIDE GOVERNMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND
AMEND THE GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE FOR THIS USE
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Authorize an expanded use of the Pasadena Police Firing Range to
outside governmental law enforcement agencies.
(2) Amend the General Fee Schedule to include a daily fee of $10.00 per
shooter to be charged to outside governmental law enforcement agencies for
use of the Police Firing Range.
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(4) LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE AT 1055 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD
FOR PASADENA WATER AND POWER, POWER ENGINEERING
GROUP
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a 5-year lease agreement for
office space at 1055 East Colorado Boulevard for use by the Pasadena
Water and Power, Power Engineering Group, with Wells-REIT-Pasadena
L.P., with two, two-year options to extend. Competitive bidding and
competitive selection are not required pursuant to City Charter Section
1002(E) and Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049 (A)(5),
respectively.
(2) Appropriate $825,732 from the unappropriated Power Fund balance to
the FY2006 Power Fund operating and capital budgets to provide for the
furniture, equipment, and moving expenses for the occupancy of the leased
premises, as follows: $187,732 to Account No. 401-843100 for rent;
$438,000 to Account No. 411-843100 for office furniture and equipment and
associated moving expenses; and $200,000 to Account No. 401-843100 for
telephone and communication systems.
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C. Legislative Policy Committee
D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 1453 EAST CALIFORNIA
BOULEVARD AS A LANDMARK
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Acknowledge that the designation of a historic resource is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 15308: Actions by
regulatory agencies for protection of the environment);
(2) As recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission, find that the
property at 1453 East California Boulevard is significant under Criterion c for
designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040 B)
because it is an architecturally intact and outstanding local example of early
twentieth-century Monterey and Spanish Colonial Revival design by architect
Wallace Neff;
(3) Adopt a resolution designating 1453 East California Boulevard as a
landmark;
(4) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation;
and
(5) Direct the City Clerk to record the Declaration with the Los Angeles County
Recorder.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On
September 19, 2005, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation
Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of
1453 East California Boulevard as a landmark.
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B. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 1700 LIDA STREET AS A HISTORIC
MONUMENT
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Acknowledge that the designation of a historic resource is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 15308);
(2) As recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission, find that the Art
Center College of Design building at 1700 Lida Street is significant under Criterion
c for designation as a historic monument (Pasadena Municipal Code Section
17.62.040 A) because the property is an exceptional representation of the
architectural firm, Craig Ellwood Associates;
(3) Approve the designation of the property at 1700 Lida Street as a historic
monument;
(4) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Historic Monument Designation
for 1700 Lida Street, Pasadena, California;
(5) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Historic Monument
Designation for 1700 Lida Street, Pasadena, California; and
(6) Direct the City Clerk to record the Declaration with the Los Angeles County
Recorder.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On
September 19, 2005, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation
Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of
1700 Lida Street as a historic monument.
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C. PUBLIC HEARING: PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE DRAFT CONSOLIDATED
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) JULY 1,
2004 JUNE 30, 2005 FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG); HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME);
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG); HUMAN SERVICES ENDOWMENT
FUND (HSEF); OTHER FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS; AND APPROVAL OF
THE NEEDS ASSESSMENTS/PROGRAM PRIORITIES FOR THE
PUBLIC/HUMAN SERVICES AND NON-PUBLIC SERVICE PROJECTS UNDER
THE CDBG/ESG/HSEF PROGRAMS FOR THE 2006 2007 PROGRAM YEAR
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Receive public comment on the Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER) 2004-2005; receive (as information) the Project
Performance Assessment for the CDBG/ESG/HSEF and HOME funded projects;
and
(2) Accept and approve the Needs Assessments and Program Priorities for
Public/Human Services and Non-Public Services activities under the
CDBG/ESG/HSEF Programs for the 2006-2007 Program Year.
Recommendation of Human Services Commission: On Wednesday,
September 26, 2005, the Human Services Commission received the public/human
services needs assessment/program priorities and recommended Council's
approval as set forth in the agenda report.
Recommendation of Northwest Commission: On Tuesday, October 11, 2005,
the Northwest Commission received the non-public services needs assessment/
program priorities and recommended Council's approval as set forth in the agenda
report.
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D. PUBLIC HEARING: CALL FOR REVIEW OF DESIGN COMMISSION
DECISION FOR CONSOLIDATED DESIGN REVIEW AT 635 SOUTH LAKE
AVENUE
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council:
Environmental Determination
(1) Find that the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan
designation, with the General Plan goals and policies for the site, and with the
applicable zoning designation and regulations; and that the project site has no
value as habitat for endangered or threatened species, and can be served by
utilities and public services.
(2) Find that approval of the project will not result in any significant effects
relating to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality.
(3) Acknowledge that none of the buildings on the property meets the criteria for
designation as landmarks, historic monuments, or for listing in the California or
National Registers.
(4) Conclude, therefore, that the project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15332 (Class 32) "in-fill
development projects."
Findings Under Tree Protection Ordinance (Chapter 8.52 of Pasadena Municipal
Code
Acknowledge that none of the trees identified for removal on the project site qualify
as native, landmark, or specimen trees, and are, therefore, exempt from the
protection of the Tree Ordinance.
Findings of Consolidated Design Approval
(1) Find that the design of the project complies with the City-wide Design
Principles in the Land Use Element of the General Plan; City of Gardens
Architectural Standards, and the Design Guidelines for Windows in Multi-unit
Residential Projects and includes:
(a) highly visible and distinctively unique street elevations (Citwide Design
Criteria, residential street environment);
(b) visual appeal and a domestic scale for the enjoyment of its inhabitants
(Citywide Design Criteria, residential dwelling design);
(c) rich visual detail and a craftsmanship feature constructed with unusual
skill and care (ornamental metalwork on front fence and gate)
(Pasadena Design Qualities, building design; City of Gardens
Section S.1);
(d) at least two "Pasadena" building elements with local references (the
crafted ironwork, the garden gazebo, and water gardens) (City of
Gardens Section S.2);
(e) Outdoor Rooms: A site should have places amenable to outdoor
activity and use. Human Occupation: A site should include amenities
for comfortable social interaction. (Courtyard is accessible to all
residents.) (Citywide Design Criteria);
(f) Neighborly Streets: A residential street should be a sociable place that
offers a sense of security, with a layered transition from dwelling to
street. (Building entrances and orientation toward street. Public view
into courtyard.)
(2) Based on these findings, sustain the decision of the Design Commission to
approve the application for Consolidated Design Review with the condition that the
roofing material be slate.
(3) The Design Commission also adopted a recommendation to coordinate with
the adjoining property owner to remove the Eucalyptus globulus along the west
property line and replace with four 36-inch box California Sycamore trees to match
the existing landscape, or others as agreed upon by the tree owners. A progress
report of this request shall be submitted to staff during building plan check.
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ATTACHMENT B PART 1 4266k ATTACHMENT B PART 2 4894k
ATTACHMENT C 963k CORRESPONDENCE 1595k
8. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
B. City Council
(1) RESIGNATION OF JOHN DAVIDSON FROM THE HUMAN SERVICES
COMMISSION (District 4 Nomination)
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(2) VACATION OF SEAT HELD BY PHIL HOPKINS FROM THE PASADENA
COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD (PUSD Nomination)
(3) VACATION OF SEAT HELD BY RALPH GRIPPO FROM THE PASADENA
CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (Hotel Appointee Nomination)
9. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
B. Approval of Minutes - October 10, 2005
10. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING SECTIONS 2.80.030 AND 2.80.040 OF THE
PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE MEMBERSHIP OF
THE DESIGN COMMISSION"
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B. Second Reading: None 11. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
12. CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)
13. ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
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
October 24, 2005
November 14, 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
October 25, 2005 (To be canceled)
November 22, 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
October 31, 2005 (To be cancelled)
November 7, 2005
November 14, 2005
November 21, 2005
November 28, 2005 (To be cancelled)
December 5, 2005
December 12, 2005 (Joint Meeting with Pasadena Center Operating Company)
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
January 23, 2006
January 30, 2006
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
November 7, 2005, 7:30 p.m. - 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)
November 7, 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
November 7, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Vacation of a Portion of Madia
Street from Approximately
380 Feet East of Linda Vista Avenue to the East End of Madia Street
November 7, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Proposed Garfield Heights Zone Change
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 19, 2005, 8:00 p.m. -Continued Public Hearing:
Designation of 580 N. Lake Avenue
as a Landmark