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CITY OF PASADENA
NOTICE OF MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
March 15, 1998
Closed Session 5:30
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearings begin at 8:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
Pasadena City Hall, Room 247
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSIONS
A. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 1136 Wotkyns Drive, Pasadena
Negotiating Parties: Cynthia J. Kurtz, Manuel Negrete
Under negotiation: Price and terms
ACTION: DISCUSSED, NO ACTION REPORTED
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Consideration of Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9: One potential case
ACTION: DISCUSSED, NO ACTION REPORTED
C COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL
COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Consideration of Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9: One potential case
ACTION: DISCUSSED, NO ACTION REPORTED
6:30 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING
1. ROLL CALL AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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) AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE PURCHASE ORDER NO. 4309 FOR
THE PURCHASE OF TWO ADDITIONAL 1999 FORD CROWN
VICTORIA SEDANS
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the Purchasing
Administrator to increase the amount of Purchase Order No. 4309 by
$45,790, for a new not to exceed amount of $396,733, for the purchase
of two additional Ford Crown Victoria sedans.
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ACTION: APPROVED
(2) PRESENTATION OF APPLICATIONS AND ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTION FOR GRANTING NON EXCLUSIVE SOLID WASTE
FRANCHISES
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Adopt a resolution declaring its intention to consider the granting of
non exclusive franchises for completed applications, and
(b) Set a public hearing for April 26, 1999 at 8:00 p.m. to consider
granting these franchises, and
(c) 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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ACTION: APPROVED
(3) APPROVAL OF CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF PASADENA AND THE FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve a Contribution
Agreement between the City of Pasadena and the Fire and Police
Retirement System.
176k
ACTION: APPROVED
(4) EXTENSION OF CONTRACTS FOR MISCELLANEOUS WATER
UTILITY MATERIALS
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the General Manager
to extend the following contracts for the supply of miscellaneous water
utility materials:
(a) Contract No. 16,545 with Marden Susco, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $150,000;
(b) Contract No. 16,547 with Western Water Works Supply Company
in an amount not to exceed $100,000;
(c) Contract No. 16,548 with U.S. Filter Distribution Group for an
amount not to exceed $100,000.
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ACTION: APPROVED
(5) PARTICIPATION IN REGIONAL AUTO THEFT PREVENTION
PROGRAM
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve a journal voucher
recognizing $40,150 in estimated revenues and appropriating these
revenues to Budget Account No. 404110, Police Department - Detective
Section for participation in the Task Force for Regional Auto Theft
Prevention Program.
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ACTION: APPROVED
B. City Clerk
(1) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 8214 Pablo & Azucena Pilpa $ 350.00
Claim No. 8215 Sixto Benitez 3,871.00
Claim No. 8216 Cheryl Martin 777.00
Claim No. 8217 Natalie Owens 21,029.50
Claim No. 8218 Mary M. Mann 550.00
Claim No. 8219 Jennifer Marchesan Unknown
ACTION: RECEIVED AND FILED
(2) Public Hearing Set
April 12, 1999, 8:00 p.m. - GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR
a5. LAKE AVENUE OFFICE AREA - DEL MAR/CORDOVA TO THE
FREEWAY TO PERMIT HOUSING IN THE SUBAREA OF THE
CENTRAL DISTRICT
ACTION: PUBLIC HEARING SET
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
F. Reports from Representatives
(1) BLUE LINE CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY - UPDATE
ACTION: MAYOR TO SEND LETTER OF SUPPORT TO CALIFORNIA TRANSPORATION COMMISSION
(2) BURBANK GLENDALE PASADENA AIRPORT AUTHORITY - ON
MARCH 18, 1999 SUMMIT SPONSORED BY SENATOR ADAM
SCHIFF TO DISCUSS AIRPORT DISPUTE
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ACTION: INFORMATION RECEIVED
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: SOUTH LAKE AVENUE RETAIL
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ZONE CHANGE FROM CD-5 (CENTRAL
DISTRICT) TO PD-24 (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) AND SALES TAX
INCREMENT REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council, following a public hearing, rescind previous approvals and re-
approve the South Lake Avenue Retail Development Project by taking the
following actions:
(1) Adopt the Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena
Rescinding Previous Findings of Fact, Mitigation Measures and Conditions of
Approval, and Making New Findings Required by Public Resources Code
Section 21081 and Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.100.070, including
a Statement of Overriding Considerations as Required by Title 14 California
Code of Regulations Section 15071, and Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring
Program and Conditions of Approval for the South Lake Avenue Retail
Development Project.
(2) Hold for first reading "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 6747, AND AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ESTABLISHED BY
SECTION 17.08.040 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
RECLASSIFY CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CD-5, AREA 2, SUBAREAS A,
B, E & F TO PD-24 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE RETAIL DEVELOPMENT, AND
TO AMEND APPENDIX B (PD DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS)
OF TITLE 17 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, THE REVISED
ZONING CODE, TO ESTABLISH THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND
LAND USE REGULATIONS FOR PD-24".
(3) Rescind the prior City Council approval on March 2, 1998 and re-
approve the terms and provisions of a Sales Tax Increment Reimbursement
Agreement (the "Agreement") by and between the City of Pasadena and
Forest City Development, Inc., subject to execution by Forest City
Development California, Inc., and authorize the City Manager to execute and
the City Clerk to attest the Agreement on behalf of the City. The Agreement
will incorporate a revised development schedule (to reflect litigation delays)
and will include the following additional provision formulated and approved by
the City Council on March 2, 1998: "Macy's shall invest sufficient funds in
rehabilitating the Macy's Store in order to upgrade it consistent with an
upscale retail standard and submit a plan reflecting same to the City."
(4) Adopt a finding that the South Lake Retail Development Project as
approved by the foregoing actions is consistent with the General Plan and
with the Pasadena Zoning Code (as amended), for the reasons described in
the Final Environmental Impact Report.
(5) Direct staff to include in the FY 2000 Capital Improvement Program
Budget all traffic mitigation projects and funding plans referenced in this
agenda report, which include $200,000 from the developer and $200,000
from the City's General Fund.
(6) Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination and a Certificate of
Fee Exemption for the California Department of Fish and Game, with the Los
Angeles County Recorder.
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ACTION: PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED TO 3/29/99 AT 8:00 P.M.
B. PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED UTILIZATION OF STATE CITIZEN'S
OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
BLOCK GRANT FUNDING
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) It is recommended that the City Council approve the City Manager's
proposed utilization of funds to be received from the State of California
Assembly Bill 3229, known as Citizen's Option for Public Safety (COPS).
(2) It is recommended that City Council approve the City Manager's
proposed utilization of funds from the United States Local Law Enforcement
Block Grants Program.
(3) It is recommended that City Council approve $42,151 in Asset Forfeiture
Funds for the purpose of serving as the required funding match to the Local
Law Enforcement Block Grant.
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ACTION: APPROVED
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF MOTION OF THE CITY
COUNSEL TO REVERSE THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
DECISION REGARDING VARIANCE NO. 11285 AT 21 EAST VILLA
STREET (Councilmember Paparian)
ACTION: ENFORCEMENT OF COUNCIL ACTION OF 2/22/99 TO BE STAYED FOR 45 DAYS
B. City Manager
(1) APPROVAL OF ANNUAL REPORT OF SOUTH LAKE BUSINESSASSOCIATION FOR
THE SOUTH LAKE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENTDISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO
HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SAID
DISTRICT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1999
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council take the following actions:
(a) Approve the annual report of the South Lake Business Association
("Association") for the South Lake Business Improvement District (the
"District") for Fiscal Year 1999 in the form submitted by the Association
and attached as Attachment No.1 to the agenda report.
(b) Adopt a resolution, in the form attached as Attachment No. 2 of the
agenda report, evidencing the intention of the City Council to hold a
public hearing on April 12,1999, at 8:00 p.m., on the proposed intention
of the City Council to levy and collect assessments within the District for
Fiscal Year 1999 commencing January 1, 1999.
(c) Direct the City Clerk to give notice of the public hearing by causing
the resolution to be published once in the Pasadena Star-News not
less than seven days before the public hearing.
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ACTION: APPROVED
(2) APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT IN THE
NOT-TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $744,000 BETWEEN THE CITY AND
THE ARROYO GROUP FOR THE PREPARATION OF A REFINED
CONCEPT PLAN AND DESIGN DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTS FOR
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND RELATED COMPONENTS PROJECT
PROPOSED FOR THE CIVIC CENTER/MID-TOWN DISTRICT
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council take the following actions:
(a) Approve the selection of "Team Pasadena", The Arroyo Group as
Prime, to complete the Scope of Services outlined for the Civic
Center/Mid-Town District Refined Concept Plan and Design
Development Package for Public Improvements and Related
Components Project and approve the terms and provisions of the
recommended Professional Services Contract with The Arroyo Group for
the Project;
(b) Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest,
the Professional Services Contract with The Arroyo Group in an amount
not to exceed $744,000. "Team Pasadena" - The Arroyo Group as
Prime - was chosen through the competitive selection process as
required by the City's Affirmative Action in Contracting Ordinance
Chapter 4.09. Formal bidding was not required pursuant to City Charter
Subsection 1002 (F), Professional Services Contracts; and
(c) Approve a journal voucher recognizing additional revenue of
$744,000 from future development fees from the Civic Center/Mid-Town
District and appropriate it to Project 73988, Civic Center/Mid-Town
District.
431k
ACTION: APPROVED
(3) PASADENA COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT PUBLIC PARKING
STRUCTURE JOINT DEVELOPMENT LEASE AGREEMENT AND
CONTRACT APPROVAL
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Appoint Accord Interests, LLC, as agent for the City for the purpose
of developing and managing the construction of a subterranean public
parking structure in conjunction with their development of the Pasadena
Courtyard by Marriott Hotel project;
(b) Approve agreements with Pasadena Hotel Associates, LLC, GMAC
Commercial Mortgage Corporation (GMAC), and Arciero Bros. Inc., for
the construction of two stories of subterranean public parking (143
spaces) at the Pasadena Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, for a guaranteed
maximum construction cost of $2,269,751, plus design costs and legal
fees, and contingencies of $130,249;
(c) Find that, based on the impracticality thereof, this project is exempt
from competitive bidding, and pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code,
4.09.060 (C)(1), contracts for which the City's best interests are served,
this contract is exempt from the vendor selection process and workforce
compliance component of the Affirmative Action in Contracting
Ordinance;
(d) Approve the Lease Agreement between Pasadena Hotel
Associates, LLC and the City of Pasadena for operation and use of the
underground portion of the parking structure for public parking purposes;
(e) Authorize the advance of $2,400,000 from the City's Charter
Capital Fund to provide for payment to GMAC of $2,269,751, on behalf
of City of Pasadena and Pasadena Hotel Associates, LLC, to provide
takeout construction financing, with specified cash draw down
payments, for construction of the public portions of the parking structure,
and $130,249 for payment for design costs and legal fees;
(f) Adopt a Reimbursing Resolution to pay back the Charter Capital
Fund when permanent commercial project financing has been secured;
and
(g) Adopt a schedule of parking charges for operation of the public
parking structure at the Pasadena Courtyard by Marriott, including
monthly and transient rates, contributions from the Old Pasadena
Parking Structure Fund, and a payback schedule to the Charter Capital
Fund, as recommended by the Old Pasadena Parking Meter Zone
Advisory Commission.
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ACTION: APPROVED AS AMENDED
(4) DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION POLICY
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Adopt a policy to utilize future increased revenues to the City from
certain development projects for public improvements in areas subjected
to unmitigated development impacts; and
(b) Apply this policy to the South Lake Retail Development Project if
the Project is approved.
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ACTION: REFERRED TO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMMITTEE FOR CONCEPTUAL DISCUSSION
C. Advisory Bodies
(1) PRESENTATION OF PASADENA SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE
STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM WITH VANATZOR, ARMENIA
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ACTION: PRESENTATION MADE
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Hold first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 6747, AND AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 17.08.040 OF THE PASADENA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO RECLASSIFY CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE
CD-5, AREA 2, SUBAREAS A, B, E & F TO PD-24 SOUTH LAKE
AVENUE RETAIL DEVELOPMENT, AND TO AMEND APPENDIX B
(PD DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) OF TITLE 17 OF THE
PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, THE REVISED ZONING CODE, TO
ESTABLISH THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND LAND USE
REGULATIONS FOR PD-24" (See related Item 6.A., 8:00 p.m.)
ACTION: CONTINUED TO 3/29/99 AT 8:00 P.M.
(2) Hold first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
SUSPENDING SECTIONS 9.36.220 AND 9.36.230 OF THE
PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AN EXEMPTION
FROM THE NOISE ORDINANCE FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD AT
VICTORY PARK ON APRIL 4, 1999"
100k
ACTION: FIRST READING OFFERED BY VICE MAYOR STREATOR
(3) Hold first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
AMENDING SECTIONS 10.48.010 AND 10.48.030 OF THE
PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SPEED LIMITS IN THE
CITY OF PASADENA (MARENGO AVENUE)"
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ACTION: FIRST READING OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER TYLER
B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 17.98.040 OF THE PASADENA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF LOS ROBLES
AVENUE SOUTH OF HOWARD STREET" (Introduced by Vice Mayor
Streator)
43k
ACTION: ORDINANCE ADOPTED
(2) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 17.98.040 OF THE PASADENA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION FOR THE
PARCEL LOCATED AT 982 SECO STREET" (Introduced by Vice
Mayor Streator)
40k
ACTION: ORDINANCE ADOPTED
(3) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
TITLE 17 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, THE REVISED
ZONING CODE, TO IMPLEMENT ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS
RELATED TO THE FAIR HOUSING ACT" (Introduced by
Councilmember Little)
381k
ACTION: ORDINANCE ADOPTED
(4) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADDING
SECTION 2.05.210 TO THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING THE STIPEND FOR THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS
OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REPEALING SECTION 2.10.050 OF
THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPENSATION
FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION"
(Introduced by Councilmember Paparian)
100k
ACTION: ORDINANCE ADOPTED
(5) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADDING
SECTION 2.05.220 TO THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS AND EXPENSE
ALLOWANCES FOR THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL" (Introduced by Councilmember Paparian)
92k
ACTION: ORDINANCE ADOPTED
10. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. PLANNING DIVISION WORK PROGRAM - SECOND QUARTER STATUS
REPORT
Recommendation of City Manager: This item is for information only.
161k
ACTION: INFORMATION RECEIVED
11. COMMUNICATIONS
12. CLOSED SESSIONS
A. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 1136 Wotkyns Drive, Pasadena
Negotiating Parties: Cynthia J. Kurtz, Manuel Negrete
Under negotiation: Price and terms
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION
Consideration of Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9: One potential case
C. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONFERENCE WITH
LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Consideration of Initiation of Litigation pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9: One potential case
13. ADJOURNMENT
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