AGENDA CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION March 27, 2000
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M. Public Hearings begin at 8:00 P.M. Council Chamber Pasadena City Hall, Room 247
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 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.
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. 52603, BEING A 38-UNIT CONDOMINIUM AT 602 EAST WALNUT STREET Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution to: (a) Approve the Final Tract Map No. 52603; (b) Accept the offer of dedication for grant of easements for sidewalk purposes as shown on Tract Map No. 52603 (c) Authorize the City Clerk to execute the Certificate on the map showing the City's approval of said map and acceptance of said dedications. 69k
(2) A RESOLUTION APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1880 AND 1900 NORTH FAIR OAKS AVENUE Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution approving a General Plan Amendment from MDR (Medium Density Residential, 0-16 units/acre) to Institutional, for the properties located at 1880 and 1900 North Fair Oaks Avenue. 53k
(3) APPROVAL OF FY 2000 SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,864 FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE HEALTH CARE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE (HCPCFC) - JANUARY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000, BY THE PASADENA PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT Recommendation of City Manager: (a) Approve the FY2000 scope of work (Exhibit A of the agenda report) and budget in the amount of $28,864 (Exhibit B of the agenda report), for administration of the Health Care Program for Children by the Child Health Disability Prevention (CHDP) Administrative Unit of the Pasadena Public Health Department; and, (b) Approve a journal voucher increasing estimated revenues and appropriations in the Maternal and Child Health Division Budget Account No. 564100, by $28,864, from $1,937,559 to $1,966,423. 90k
(4) APPROVAL OF PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PUBLIC'S HEALTH GRANT FROM THE PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000, FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 1, 2000 TO MARCH 31, 2001 Recommendation of City Manager: (a) Approve the acceptance of a $150,000 planning grant from the Public Health Institute for the period April 1, 2000 through March 31, 2001; and (b) Approve a journal voucher increasing the FY 2000 estimated revenues and appropriations in the Public Health Department Administration Budget Account No. 561100, by $25,000, from $872,766 to $897,766, with the additional $125,000 to be recognized in the FY 2001 Operating Budget. 172k
(5) AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 17,163 FOR THE SEISMIC REPAIR OF JONES RESERVOIR (HAMILTON PARK) Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to enter into an amendment to Contract No. 17,163 with G-2000 Construction, Inc., for repair of the Jones Reservoir increasing the contract "not to exceed" amount by $100,000, from $160,200 to $260,200, because of unforseen conditions, changed site conditions and additional work that was added to the project. 109k
(6) MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY'S POLICE TOWING FRANCHISE SYSTEM, PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.46 TO ESTABLISH A FIVE-YEAR FRANCHISE Recommendation of City Manager: Direct the City Attorney to prepare modifications to the Police Towing Franchise System, Pasadena Municipal Code, Chapter 10.46, to establish a five-year franchise. 69k
(7) AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH ERIES CORPORATION FOR A LABOR MARKET SURVEY Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not to exceed $56,800, with ERIES Corporation to conduct a new and updated labor market survey of the Foothill Private Industry Council jurisdiction. Competitive bidding is not required, pursuant to City Charter Section 1002 (F), contracts for professional or unique services. It is further recommended that the City Council grant this contract an exemption from the competitive selection process of the Affirmative Action in Contracting Ordinance, pursuant to Section 4.09.060 (C), contracts for which the City's best interests are served. 123k
B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - January 24, 2000 February 7, 2000
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 8451 David R. Ely $ 531.42 Claim No. 8452 Tori M. Jenkins 569.33 Claim No. 8453 Norma Samayoa 813.06 Claim No. 8454 Carole Krohn 10,000.00+ Claim No. 8455 Patrick Boulger 2,396.25 Claim No. 8456 Robert and Maria Verboomen 328.24 Claim No. 8457 Ray Tapia 3,231.30 Claim No. 8458 Richard Dixon 1,389.96 Claim No. 8459 Hoorik Waroujan Unknown Claim No. 8460 Jacob Maarse Florist 34,825,54+
(3) Public hearing set:
April 24, 2000, 8:00 P.M. - Amendment for Conditional Extension of the Lease at 1435 N. Raymond Avenue between Alkebulan Cultural Arts Center and the City of Pasadena
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Business Enterprise Committee
(1) AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP/MARKETING AGREEMENT Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to seek out and negotiate a corporate sponsorship/marketing agreement with a suitable corporate sponsor within the parameters outlined in the agenda report. The proposed agreement is exempt from competitive bidding, pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services. It is further recommended that the City Council exempt this transaction from the requirement of issuing a request for proposals, pursuant to Section 4.09.060 of the Affirmative Action in Contracting Ordinance, contracts for which the City's best interests are served. All other requirements of the Affirmative Action in Contacting Ordinance will remain in effect. 153k
B. Deregulation Committee
C. Finance Committee D. Legislative Policy Committee
(1) SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 244 (Solis) - SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION Recommendation of City Manager: Support Senate Bill 244 (Solis) and authorize the Mayor to send letters to appropriate authorities stating Pasadena's position. 71k
(2) SUPPORT, WITH AMENDMENTS, SENATE BILL 1584 (Schiff) - HIGHWAYS: ROUTE 110: RELINQUISHMENT Recommendation of City Manager: Support with amendments, Senate Bill 1584 (Schiff) and authorize the Mayor to send letters to the appropriate authorities stating Pasadena's position. 91k
(3) SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 1303 (Florez) - HIGHWAYS: LOCAL PROJECTS FUNDING Recommendation of City Manager: Support Assembly Bill 1303 and authorize the Mayor to send letters to the appropriate authorities stating Pasadena's position. 87k
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Charter Reform Task Force on School District Governance
G. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TITLE 17 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FILMING IN PASADENA Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council continue this public hearing to May 22, 2000, at 8:00 p.m.
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) REFER TO THE LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE AB 1930 (SCOTT) - HIGHWAYS: RESIDENTIAL AREAS: LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGREEMENTS AND SB 1497 (SCHIFF) - HIGHWAYS: RESIDENTIAL AREAS: LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGREEMENTS (Councilmember Madison) 378k
B. City Manager
(1) PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF A RESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL PERMIT PARKING ONLY ZONE FOR THE WEST STATE STREET AREA (This item is expected to be heard at 8:00 p.m. or thereafter) Recommendation of City Manager: (a) Based upon the facts presented to Council, find that the unrestricted parking by non-local vehicles creates a situation for the areas listed below in which the streets cannot be used for parking by the residents or their guests and that such unrestricted parking substantially and unreasonably, regularly interferes with the use of a majority of the available public street parking, is the source of unreasonable noise, traffic hazards, environmental pollution or of other interference with the residential environment, and detrimentally affects the public welfare, and find that the rules and procedures for the designation of a preferential parking district have been followed. (b) Approve a resolution establishing a preferential permit parking zone for the West State Street area that includes the following streets (Attachment 1 of the agenda report): The north side of State Street from 25 West State Street to Avoca Avenue. The south side of State Street from Fair Oaks Avenue to Avoca Avenue. Both sides of Grace Drive from Columbia Street to State Street. The west side of Columbia Place from Columbia Street to the northerly terminus. (c) Acknowledge the project to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Existing Facilities, and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Clerk. 260k
(2) CONSIDERATION OF MORATORIUM ON USES IN THE LOWER/CENTRAL ARROYO Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that City Council choose one of the following options: (a) Approve a moratorium on uses in the Central and Lower Arroyo and: (1) Refer the proposed moratorium to the Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC) for review and comment pursuant to Section 3.5.3 of the Operating Agreement; and (2) Following receipt of comments from the RBOC, direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance establishing the moratorium. (b) Choose not to approve a moratorium and maintain current procedures for review of events in Brookside Park and the Rose Bowl.
(3) APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR GRANTS FROM THE LOS ANGELES METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MTA) UNDER THE 2000 STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Recommendation of City Manager: (a) Adopt a resolution approving the submission of grant applications to MTA requesting funds for the following planning grants: (1) Traffic Management Center Modernization (2) Transit Compressed Natural Gas Fueling and Maintenance Center (b) Adopt a resolution approving the submission of a grant application to MTA for funding of the following construction projects: (1) Arroyo Parkway Corridor Transportation Improvements (2) Blue Line Quad Railroad Crossing Gates. 276k (4) AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 16,859 WITH RTKL ASSOCIATES INC. TO UPDATE THE MOBILITY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN Recommendation of City Manager: (a) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to Contract No. 16,859 with RTKL Associates Inc., to provide additional consultant services for the preparation of an update of the Mobility Element of the General Plan and to compare and evaluate recent traffic studies in the Central District area, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 over a two year period. The revised contract amount will be $1,030,389. (b) Approve a journal voucher transferring $200,000 from the unappropriated General Fund balance to cover the cost of the contract. 153k
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. CONSENT CALENDAR (The Consent Calendar consists of routine items which will be approved by one motion and one vote unless removed for separate discussion)
(1) Approval of Minutes - February 7, 2000
(2) APPROVAL OF A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 TO CHRISTMAS IN APRIL * PASADENA FROM THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING TRUST FUND, OF PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, FOR THE PROVISION OF MINOR HOUSING REHABILITATION ACTIVITY IN THE WASHINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION AREA Recommendation of Chief Executive Office: Adopt a resolution: (1) Finding and determining that the proposed expenditure of $15, 000 from the Commission's Low and Moderate Income Housing Trust Funds ("Housing Trust Funds"), is necessary to assist in the rehabilitation efforts of homes located in the Washington Neighborhood Revitalization Area. (2) Approving a $15,000 grant from the Low and Moderate Income Housing Trust Fund General Account to "Christmas in April * Pasadena" to fund the annual housing rehabilitation program in the city of Pasadena for low income families, elderly and disabled individuals. (3) Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute and the Secretary to attest the contract with Christmas in April * Pasadena for said services. 140k
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "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 OF THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1880 AND 1900 NORTH FAIR OAKS AVENUE" 173k
B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt an "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA SUSPENDING SECTIONS 9.36.220 AND 9.36.230 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON HOURS OF OPERATION OF AMPLIFIED SOUND AND NOISE SOURCES FOR PERMITTED EVENTS AT VICTORY PARK FOR SPECIFIED HOURS ON SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2000" (Introduced by Councilmember Haderlein) 32k
10. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. STATUS REPORT ON THE GENERAL PLAN, LAND USE ELEMENT UPDATE AND ZONING CODE REVISION PROJECT Recommendation of City Manager: Review and receive the status report. 184k
11. COMMUNICATIONS - None
12. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
13. ADJOURNMENT