AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AND
PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
AND INITIAL MEETING OF
THE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION TRUSTEES
DECEMBER 11, 2000
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearings begin at 8:00 P.M.
Council Chamber
Pasadena City Hall, Room 247
5:30 P.M. DINNER RECESS
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6:30 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING
1. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
A. OPENING OF THE RENAISSANCE 2000 TIME CAPSULE
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.
A. MR. MARTIN TRUITT REGARDING CITY OF PASADENA CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) COMPLIANCE AND CITY HALL
ZONING ORDINANCE COMPLIANCE
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3. OLD BUSINESS - No Items
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) CONTRACT WITH FAZEKAS AND ASSOCIATES FOR MECHANICAL,
PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL PLAN CHECK FOR FY 2001
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract with Fazekas and Associates for an amount not to
exceed $149,595 to provide consulting services for mechanical,
plumbing and electrical plan check, without competitive bidding,
pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or
unique services.
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(2) PURCHASE OF ONE SIXTY-FIVE FOOT AERIAL BUCKET TRUCK
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Accept the bid dated October 9, 2000, submitted by Truck
Hydraulic Equipment Co., Inc. in response to specifications for the
purchase of one sixty-five foot aerial bucket truck,
(b) Reject all other bids, and
(c) Authorize the Purchasing Administrator to issue a purchase order
contract to Truck Hydraulic Equipment Co., Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $167,040.
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(3) ADOPT RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF TWO
GRANT APPLICATIONS TO SECURE A CODE ENFORCEMENT
INCENTIVE PROGRAM (CEIP) GRANT AND A COMMUNITY CODE
ENFORCEMENT PILOT PROGRAM (CCEPP) GRANT FROM THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt two resolutions authorizing
the submittal of two grant applications to secure a Code Enforcement
Incentive Program (CEIP) grant and a Community Code Enforcement
Pilot Program (CCEPP) grant from the State of California Department of
Housing Community Development.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - October 23, 2000
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 8656 John Shen $ 1,500.00
Claim No. 8657 Diana Martinez 2,500.00+
Claim No. 8658 Herman Shomura 724.48
Claim No. 8659 Evelia Garcia Pineda 3,500.00
Claim No. 8660 Joyce W. Kelly 291.51
Claim No. 8661 Daisy Barker 79.54
Claim No. 8662 Peggy Johnson Unknown
Claim No. 8663 Ian Andrews Unknown
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Business Enterprise Committee
(1) PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE NEWS RACK ORDINANCE
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Direct the City Attorney's Office to prepare amendments to the
existing News Rack Ordinance which will better regulate the placement
of news racks and approve, in concept, the proposed fee structure.
(b) Acknowledge the proposed amendments to be categorically
exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in
accordance with Article 19, Section 15302 (Class 2), subsection (b) of
the Resources Agency of California Guidelines (replacement of existing
structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the
same site as the structure replaces and will have substantially the same
purpose and capacity of the structure replaced), and authorize the City
Manager to execute and the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption for
the project with the Los Angeles County Clerk.
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B. Deregulation Committee
C. Finance Committee
(1) JOINT ACTION: 2000-2001 INVESTMENT POLICY
Recommendation of City Manager/Chief Executive Officer: It is
recommended that the City Council and the Pasadena Community
Development Commission adopt the City Treasurer's Statement of
Investment Policy and Investment Strategy for Fiscal Year 2001.
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(2) AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 16,861 WITH HIGH LINE
CORPORATION FOR UPGRADE OF CURRENT PAYROLL AND
HUMAN RESOURCES INFORMATION SYSTEM AND APPROVAL OF
JOURNAL VOUCHER FOR TRANFER OF FUNDS
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 16,861 with
High Line Corporation for upgrade of the current Payroll and Human
Resources Information System that will increase the contract "not to
exceed" amount by $100,000, from $100,000 to $200,000.
(b) Approve a journal voucher transferring $244,000 from the Benefits
and Insurance Fund to Project 71898, Payroll and Human Resources
Information System.
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(3) AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2001-2006 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM TO INCLUDE THE "PARK AND LANDSCAPING" AND
THE "ARROYO PROJECTS" SECTIONS
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Amend the FY 2001-2006 Capital Improvement Program Budget to
include the "Park and Landscaping" and the "Arroyo Projects" Sections,
as detailed in Attachments I, II and III of the agenda report;
(b) Approve the removal of all class one hazard play equipment from
City parks; and
(c) Establish a policy that replacement of playground equipment be a
top priority use for future Residential Development Fees until all unsafe
equipment has been replaced.
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D. Legislative Policy Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARING - None
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING UP TO FIVE
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO FILE A BALLOT ARGUMENT
REGARDING MEASURE C (A PROPOSED ORDINANCE IN FAVOR
OF A CITYWIDE TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PLAN AND
RELATED TO THE CITY'S POSITION REGARDING THE 710
FREEWAY) ON THE MARCH 6, 2001 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
BALLOT (Councilmember Madison)
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(2) CONSIDERATION OF FISCAL, WORKLOAD AND LEGAL IMPACTS
OF MEASURE C ON THE MARCH 6, 2001 MUNICIPAL ELECTION
BALLOT (Councilmember Holden)
(3) APPOINTMENT OF DIANA L. PETERSON-MORE TO PLANNING
COMMISSION (District 3 Appointment)
B. City Manager
(1) PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 965 N. FAIR OAKS
AVENUE BY THE CITY OF PASADENA
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Find and determine that the purchase of the property at 965 N. Fair
Oaks Avenue is categorically exempt under the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
(b) Approve and direct that the property be purchased for $3,948,750
and authorize the City Manager to take all actions necessary to
effectuate the purchase.
(c) Adopt a resolution approving and authorizing the acquisition of
property and the lease financing of such acquisition, approving the form
of and authorizing the execution and delivery of a lease purchase
agreement and an assignment of lease, and authorizing the execution
and delivery of and approving other related documents and action in
connection therewith. (See Related Item 9.B.)
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(2) RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO TREE PROTECTION
ORDINANCE
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Direct staff to complete California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) analysis and documentation prior to the revised ordinance
coming back to City Council.
(b) Direct the City Attorney to prepare a Tree Protection Ordinance
amending Pasadena Municipal Code Section 8.52 to protect native,
landmark and specimen trees upon completion of CEQA analysis and
documentation.
Commission Recommendations: The Recreation and Parks
Commission, Design Commission, and Urban Forestry Advisory
Committee reviewed the report at a joint meeting on December 5, 2000.
The Commissions were supportive of the staff recommendations but
requested additional research and analysis regarding private property
rights issues. The Commissions also recommended additional actions
as listed in attachment A' of the agenda report.
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C. City Attorney
(1) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASADENA REVISING THE
LANGUAGE OF THE BALLOT QUESTION FOR MEASURE C ON THE
MARCH 6, 2001 MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT REGARDING A
PROPROSED ORDINANCE IN FAVOR OF A CITYWIDE
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PLAN AND RELATED TO THE
CITY'S POSITION REGARDING THE 710 FREEWAY
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8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - October 23, 2000
B. APPROVAL OF SALE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COMMISSION-OWNED
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 546 N. MARENGO AVENUE, UNIT 5, PASADENA
Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer:
(1) Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement ("Agreement") for the sale
of Commission-owned property located at 546 N. Marengo Avenue, Unit 5
(the "Property") for not less than $147,000; and
(2) Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute, and the Secretary to
attest, the Agreement and any related documents on behalf of the
Commission.
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C. JOINT ACTION: 2000-2001 INVESTMENT POLICY [See Item 5.C.(1)]
9. PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY (To be heard at 8:00 p.m., or
thereafter)
A. Approval of Minutes - October 9, 2000
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AT
965 N. FAIR OAKS AVENUE AND THE LEASE FINANCING OF SUCH
ACQUISITION; APPROVING THE FORMS AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A LEASE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
AND AN ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
AND DELIVERY OF AND APPROVING OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS
AND ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Recommendation of Executive Director: It is recommended that the
Pasadena Public Financing Authority approve and authorize: 1) the
acquisition of property and the lease financing of such acquisition;
2) approve the forms and the execution and delivery of a lease purchase
agreement and an assignment of lease; 3) the execution and delivery
thereof; and 4) other related documents and actions in connection therewith.
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10. THE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION TRUSTEES (To be heard at 8:15 p.m.,
or thereafter)
A. DEFERRED COMPENSATION TRUST ADMINISTRATOR COMMITTEE
WORKPLAN
Recommendation of Committee:
(1) Accept the workplan submitted by the Deferred Compensation Trust
Administrator Committee;
(2) Accept the Deferred Compensation Trust Administrator Committee's
recommendations for "rationalizing" investment options;
(3) Direct the City Attorney to prepare amendments to the Deferred
Compensation Plan documents that provide for the establishment of a default
investment option for eligible employees who fail to make such election.
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B. APPROVAL OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OUTSIDE COUNSEL
REGARDING MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY OF PASADENA'S
SECTION 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
Recommendation of Plan Administrator: It is recommended that the
Trustees of the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan:
(a) Approve the recommendations from outside counsel regarding
modifications to the City of Pasadena's Section 457 Deferred Compensation
Plan;
(b) Direct staff to make the necessary modifications to the current Section
457 Plan Documents consistent with recommendations contained in the
agenda report; and
(c) Bring the revised Section 457 Plan Document back to City Council for
formal approval.
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11. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL
CODE ADDING PROVISIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS,
ALTERNATE DESIGN AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION"
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B. Second Reading: None
12. INFORMATION ITEMS - No Items
13. COMMUNICATIONS - None
14. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
15. CLOSED SESSION
16. ADJOURNMENT