AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
NOVEMBER 13, 2000
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, 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 734 South Raymond Avenue, 240 South Raymond Avenue and
3360 East Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena
City Negotiators: Richard Bruckner and Kirk Pelser
Negotiation Party: Los Angeles to Pasadena Metro Blue Line Construction
Authority
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(b): 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 12 (below) "Public Comment (continued)". Please limit
comments to 3 minutes each.
A. MR. ROBERT PETERSEN REGARDING PASADENA NEIGHBORHOOD
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
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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) APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 53062 TO SUBDIVIDE TWO
EXISTING AIR PARCELS INTO EIGHT AIR PARCELS AT 300 EAST
COLORADO BOULEVARD
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution to:
(a) Approve the final Tract Map No. 53062
(b) Accept the offer of dedication for street purposes as indicated on
Tract Map No. 53062
(c) Authorize the City Clerk to execute the Certificate on the map
showing the City's approval of said map and acceptance of said
dedication.
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(2) CONTRACT AWARD TO E. C. CONSTRUCTION CO. FOR THE
SIERRA MADRE BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS FROM HERMANOS
STREET TO WEST OF WASHINGTON BOULEVARD FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $573,000
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Accept the bid dated October 19, 2000, submitted by E. C.
Construction Co. in response to the Specifications for the Sierra Madre
Boulevard Improvements from Hermanos Street to west of Washington
Boulevard, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City
Manager to enter into such contract as is required;
(b) Certify the project to be categorically exempt under Section 21084
of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1984 in accordance with
Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1), subsection (c) of the Resources
Agency of California Guidelines (maintenance of existing public streets)
pursuant to the findings of the Secretary of the Resources Agency 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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(3) APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSED EASEMENT FOR
SANITARY SEWER PURPOSES AT 760 PANORAMA PLACE
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution approving and
accepting the proposed easement for sanitary sewer purposes at
760 Panorama Place.
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(4) CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE PASADENA
TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ASSOCIATION FOR CONCESSION
SERVICES RELATED TO NEW YEAR'S DAY EVENTS
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses
Association for the provision of food, beverage and novelty concessions
at the 2001 New Year's Fan Fest event as well as the site of post-Rose
Parade float viewing. The proposed contract is exempt from competitive
bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for
professional or unique services.
It is further recommended that the proposed contract be granted an
exemption from the competitive selection process of the Affirmative
Action in Contracting Ordinance, pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code
Section 4.09.060(C), contracts for which the City's best interests are
served.
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(5) RATIFIED AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF PASADENA AND
PASADENA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (PPOA) FOR THE
TERM APRIL 24, 2000 THROUGH APRIL 21, 2002
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt the successor
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and PPOA for
the period April 24, 2000 through April 21, 2002, and direct the Director
of Finance to prepare a journal voucher allocating funds from the
Personnel Services Reserves.
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(6) RATIFIED AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF PASADENA AND
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL
EMPLOYEES (AFSCME), LOCAL 858 FOR THE TERM JULY 3, 2000
THROUGH JULY 6, 2003
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt the Successor
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City and AFSCME
for the period July 3, 2000 through July 6, 2003, and direct the Director
of Finance to prepare a journal voucher allocating funds from the
Personnel Services Reserves.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 8635 Naum L. Ware $ Unknown
Claim No. 8636 L. M. Rosenfeld 400.00
Claim No. 8637 David Bontempo Unknown
Claim No. 8638 Jason P. Sharpe Unknown
Claim No. 8639 Victor Guillermo 455.00
Claim No. 8640 Nicole R. Farrell 60.00
Claim No. 8641 Sharon Gray dba Eaton Dam Stables 2,129.00
Claim No. 8642 Robin Elizabeth Braislin 55.00
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Business Enterprise Committee
B. Deregulation Committee
C. Finance Committee
D. Legislative Policy Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
(1) PROTOCOL FOR THE ISSUANCE OF REWARDS
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
offer rewards in Police Department investigative cases under the listed
circumstances following the protocol outlined in the agenda report.
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F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: DISESTABLISHMENT OF THE OLD PASADENA
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) AND INTRODUCTION OF AN
ORDINANCE TO DISESTABLISH THE BID
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Hold a public hearing to consider the disestablishment of the Old
Pasadena Business Improvement District ("BID").
(2) At the conclusion of the public hearing:
Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA TO DISESTABLISH THE OLD PASADENA BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT"
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) RESIGNATION OF JULIE FOX BLACKSHAW FROM HUMAN
SERVICES COMMISSION (District 5 Appointment)
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(2) APPOINTMENT OF MARGARET LEIGHTON TO SENIOR
COMMISSION (At Large/District 7 Appointment)
B. City Manager
(1) RECOMMENDED MODIFICATIONS AND ENHANCEMENTS TO THE
MASH (MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO
HOMEOWNERS) PROGRAM BY THE PASADENA NATIONAL
LEAGUE OF CITIES (NLC) LEADERSHIP TEAM ON WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT FOR POVERTY REDUCTION
Recommendation of City Manager: Based on the recent work of the
National League of Cities (NLC) Poverty Reduction Pilot Project with the
MASH Program, it is recommended that the City Council approve the
following:
(a) Add 10 FTE's (9 MASH Trainees and 1 Work Experience
Supervisor) to the approved operating budget for the MASH Program
(Account No. 101-448200); no additional funding is requested for these
positions.
(b) Appropriate $11,000 from the Unappropriated General Fund
reserve to Account No. 101-448200 to create a higher wage rate of
$7.50 per hour for the experienced MASH Trainees who complete a
successful cross-training assignment of at least 12 weeks and, due to
the lack of a long-term job opportunity, returns to the core MASH
program until an alternative placement is available. Effective with the
FY 2002 budget process, this appropriation would be requested
annually and will only be drawn on as needed for eligible MASH
trainees meeting the established experience and performance criteria.
(c) Support the development and implementation of an expanded
MASH program that would offer in-home minor repair, handicap home
modification, yard clean-up and related services on a fee-for-service (at
cost) basis to persons in need of the service, with a particular focus on
low-and moderate-income seniors and persons with disabilities who
need the assistance to maintain independent living.
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(2) JOINT ACTION: APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO LOAN ADVANCE
AND REPAYMENT AGREEMENT NO. CDC-83 WITH THE OLD
PASADENA BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION (To be
heard at approximately 7:45 p.m. or thereafter)
Recommendation of City Manager/Chief Executive Officer: Approve
the Loan Amendment (Attachment No. 1 of the agenda report) to Loan
Advance and Repayment Agreement No. CDC-83 (as shown in
Attachment No. 2 of the agenda report) with the Old Pasadena Business
and Professional Association ("OPBPA"), to allow for loan repayment
from the Old Pasadena Business Improvement District ("BID") residual
funds and from past due assessments.
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(3) APPROVAL OF PROCESS FOR DECIDING THE USE OF THE 10%
GREEN FEE ARROYO SET-ASIDE FUNDS
Recommendation of City Manager and Rose Bowl Operating
Company: It is recommended that City Council approve the following
process regarding the appropriation and expenditure of the 10% Green
Fee Arroyo Set-Aside Funds (Arroyo Funds):
(1) All Arroyo Funds and the interest earned on these funds may be
spent for any capital project in the Arroyo, including the Golf Course and
Rose Bowl Stadium. Qualified capital projects include those projects
located within the Arroyo, have a one-time nature, and are not
considered routine maintenance.
(2) Recommendations for the use of the Arroyo Funds may originate
from any source, including but not limited to, Rose Bowl Operating
Company (RBOC) staff or Board Members, City staff, other City Boards
and Commissions, the City Council.
(3) Recommendations for the use of the Arroyo Funds will primarily be
presented during the annual Capital Improvement Budget process;
however, may be presented at any time during the fiscal year.
(4) Regardless of the project proposed for funding from the Arroyo
Funds, any and all recommendations will be presented to the
Recreation and Parks Commission and the RBOC. Any action taken by
these Bodies will be forwarded to the City Council for consideration.
(5) The City Council will have the final decision on the use of Arroyo
Funds.
(6) Any approved project will be incorporated into the City's Capital
Improvement Budget.
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C. City Clerk
(1) QUALIFICATION OF AN INITIATIVE PETITION FOR "AN INITIATIVE
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA FAVORING
COMPLETION OF THE 710 FREEWAY"
Recommendation of City Clerk: It is recommended that the City
Council:
(1) Receive and accept the City Clerk's certification that, based upon
the examination and verification of signatures by the Los Angeles
County Registrar-Recorder's Office, the petition submitted for "AN
INITIATIVE ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA FAVORING
COMPLETION OF THE 710 FREEWAY", contains a sufficient number
of valid signatures to place the proposed initiative on the March 6, 2001
ballot. The City Council may either:
(a) Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 9215, introduce
the ordinance, without alteration, at the regular meeting in which it is
presented, and adopt the ordinance within 10 days after its
presentation;
OR
(b) If the ordinance is not passed without alternation by the
legislative body, it shall be submitted to the voters at the next regular
municipal election (March 6, 2001) occurring not less than 88 days after
the order of the legislative body.
(2) If the City Council decides not to adopt the ordinance, and elects to
place it on the March 6, 2001 ballot, it is recommended the City Council:
(a) Adopt a resolution calling and giving notice of a Special
Municipal Election, to be consolidated and held with the City District
Primary Election and the Pasadena Unified School District Primary
Election on Tuesday, March 6, 2001, for the purpose of submitting to the
voters of the City of Pasadena an initiative ordinance favoring
completion the 710 Freeway.
(b) Adopt a resolution setting priorities for filing written arguments
pertaining to the measure, and directing the City Attorney to prepare an
Impartial Analysis.
(3) It is recommended that a journal voucher be approved authorizing
the Director of Finance to appropriate $16,000 from the Unappropriated
General Fund balance to the City Clerk's Election Account No. 8114-101-
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D. Advisory Bodies
(1) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ROBERT
LEVY AND ASSOCIATES AND NOEL HANSON AND ASSOCIATES
TO OBTAIN SEISMIC RETROFIT FUNDING
Recommendation of City Hall Restoration Finance Committee: It is
recommended that the City Council:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Robert
Levy and Associates in an amount not to exceed $35,000 to obtain
State seismic retrofit funding;
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Noel
Hanson and Associates in an amount not to exceed $47,500 to obtain
local, foundation seismic retrofit funding; and
(3) Grant each of the proposed contracts an exemption from the
competitive selection process of the Affirmative Action in Contracting
Ordinance pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.09.060(C),
contracts for which the City's best interests are served. Both of the
proposed contracts are exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to
City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique
services.
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(2) APPROVAL OF PROCESS FOR DECIDING THE USE OF THE 10%
GREEN FEE ARROYO SET-ASIDE FUNDS [See Item 7.B.(3)]
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. JOINT ACTION: APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO LOAN ADVANCE AND
REPAYMENT AGREEMENT NO. CDC-83 WITH THE OLD PASADENA
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION (See Item 7.B.2.)
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA TO DISESTABLISH THE OLD PASADENA BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT" (See Item 6.A. - 8:00 P.M.)
(2) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS IN CHAPTER 9.37 OF
THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING LEAF-BLOWING
MACHINES"
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(3) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING SECTION 2.175.030(A) OF THE PASADENA
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING APPOINTMENT OF THE CITY
MANAGER, OR REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY"
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B. Second Reading: None
10. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW FOR THE PROPOSED SIERRA
MADRE VILLA JOINT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT
3360 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD WITHIN THE EAST PASADENA
SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
Recommendation of City Manager: This report is being provided for
information purposes only at this time.
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11. COMMUNICATIONS - None
12. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
13. CLOSED SESSION (Continued, if necessary)
14. ADJOURNMENT