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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
APRIL 2, 2001
Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearings begin at 8:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room 247
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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.6:
Negotiator: Michele Bagneris
Unrepresented employee: Chief Prosecutor
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.6:
Negotiator: Cynthia Kurtz
Unrepresented employee: Water & Power Department General Manager
C. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to
Government Code 54957.6:
Negotiators: Bill Bogaard, Joyce Streator, Steve Haderlein
Unrepresented employee: City Attorney
D. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code 54957:
Title: City Clerk
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.
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 PARCEL MAP NO. 25562 TO SUBDIVIDE AN
EXISTING LOT AT 1465 SAN PASQUAL STREET
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution to:
(a) Approve the final map for Parcel Map No. 25562.
(b) Accept the offer of an easement for public utility purposes as
shown on Parcel Map No. 25562.
(c) Authorize the City Clerk to execute the Certificate on the map
showing the City's approval of said map and acceptance of said
easement.
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(2) RESOLUTIONS APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 516 S. ORANGE GROVE
BOULEVARD, AND AN AMENDMENT TO THE VALLEY HUNT CLUB
MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Adopt a resolution (Attachment 1 of agenda report) approving a
General Plan Amendment from MDR (Medium Density Residential, 0-16
units/acre) to Institutional for the property located at 516 S. Orange
Grove Boulevard; and
(b) Adopt a resolution (Attachment 2 of the agenda report) approving
an amendment to the Valley Hunt Club Master Development Plan.
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(3) INCREASE CONTRACT NO. 17,509 WITH FAZEKAS AND
ASSOCIATES (PLUMBING, MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL PLAN
CHECK SERVICES) AND APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION FROM
THE BUILDING SERVICES FUND RESERVE
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
increase the not to exceed amount of Contract No. 17,509 with Fazekas
and Associates in the amount of $150,000, for a new not to exceed
amount of $299,595, to perform plumbing, mechanical and electrical
plan check.
It is further recommended that the City Council recognize $150,000
of Building Services Fund revenue and appropriate it to Account
No. 8115-204-449000 to pay for additional outside plumbing,
mechanical and electrical plan check services.
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(4) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT TO STUDY WEST SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
TRANSPORTATION ZONE
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into the
agreement titled "Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement to Establish an
Interim Transportation Zone to Plan and Establish the West San Gabriel
Valley Transportation Zone."
(b) Approve the expenditure of up to $38,000 from Prop. C transit
funds to provide the City's proportional share of costs to complete the
study for the West San Gabriel Valley Transportation Zone.
623k
5) RECEIVE THE VOLUNTARY TERMINATIONS OF ELEVEN NON-EXCLUSIVE
SOLID WASTE FRANCHISEES
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Receive the voluntary terminations of eleven non-exclusive solid
waste franchisees listed in the agenda report for a variety of business
reasons.
(b) Direct the City Attorney to prepare the ordinance necessary to
repeal the grants of non-exclusive franchise.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - February 5, 2001
February 12, 2001 (Canceled)
February 19, 2001 (Canceled)
February 22, 2001 (Special)
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 8734 Beth Zaccaria $ Unknown
Claim No. 8735 Ondrej Macejko Unknown
Claim No. 8736 Allen E. Miller Unknown
Claim No. 8737 Saralynn Mandel & Sarah Adriano 2,760.31
Claim No. 8738 Ken Myer Unknown
Claim No. 8739 Green Hotel Ca., LTD Unknown
Claim No. 8740 Lucio Ko c/o Victoria Ko Unknown
(3) Set Public Hearings
April 30, 2001, 8:00 p.m. - FY 2002 Operating Budget and
FY 2002-2007 Capital Improvement Budget
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Business Enterprise Committee
B. Deregulation Committee
C. Finance Committee
D. Legislative Policy Committee
(1) SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 227 (LONGVILLE)
TRANSPORTATION: FUNDING
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Support Assembly Bill 227 (Longville) Transportation: Funding; and
(b) Authorize the Mayor to send letters to the appropriate authorities
stating Pasadena's position.
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(2) STATE BUDGET PRIORITIES
Recommendation of City Manager: Support and forward to State
Legislators the list of projects (attached to the agenda report) for
potential funding in the State budget.
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E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: COMMUNITY INPUT ON POTENTIAL
CABLE TV AND OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS
Recommendation of City Manager: Conduct a public hearing to gather
community input on potential cable TV and open video system franchise
agreements.
520k
B. PUBLIC HEARING: REVENUE RATE INCREASES - GRANDSTAND
PERMIT APPLICATION, ROSE BOWL ADMISSION TAX, NEW YEAR'S
DAY RELATED BUSINESS
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve the following rate increases
to be effective February 1, 2001:
Municipal Code Section Present Rate Proposed Rate
3.12.040 GRANDSTAND PERMIT APPLICATION
Per Seat .47 .49
Minimum 27.31 28.38
4.48.040 ROSE BOWL ADMISSION TAX
Tax 0.07 0.07
Additional percentage per $1.00 9.05% 9.40%
Maximum 1.09 1.13
5.16.070-B NEW YEAR'S DAY RELATED BUSINESS
B. Grandstand seat surcharge 3.76 3.91
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C. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE A
SHARE OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS ("INCLUSIONARY HOUSING CODE
AMENDMENT"), AND SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FROM THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Adopt the Negative Declaration prepared for the Inclusionary Housing
Code Amendment;
(b) Adopt a finding that the proposed amendment is consistent with the
policies of the General Plan and the purposes of Title 17 of the Pasadena
Municipal Code;
(c) Approve the proposed amendment to Title 17 of the Pasadena
Municipal Code requiring residential development projects and mixed-use
projects with housing to include a share of units that are affordable to
moderate- and low-income households ("inclusionary housing code
amendment");
(d) Direct the City Attorney to prepare (1) an ordinance amending Title 17
and (2) regulations to implement the amendment.
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THE SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
WILL BE POSTED ON THE WEB AGENDA ON MARCH 30TH.
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council [Items 7.A.(1) and (2) will be heard following public comment at
the beginning of the meeting.]
(1) PRESENTATION BY CLEVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PASADENA LEARNS PROGRAM STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
(Councilmember Streator)
(2) PASADENA PLAYHOUSE UPDATE ON SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
OUTREACH - PRESENTATION BY BILL THOMSON (Mayor Bogaard)
B. City Manager
(1) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN EMPLOYMENT ANNUAL REPORT:
JULY 1, 1999 - JUNE 30, 2000
Recommendation of City Manager: Receive and file the annual
report.
623k
(2) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN CONTRACTING ANNUAL REPORT -
CALENDAR YEAR 2000
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Receive the Affirmative Action in Contracting Annual Report for
Calendar Year 2000;
(b) Direct the City Attorney to review the Affirmative Action in
Contracting Ordinance and associated rules and regulations and to
make recommendations regarding any suggested changes;
(c) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the Ordinance
that provides for the Affirmative Action in Contracting Annual Report to
be submitted in a calendar year fashion.
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(3) RECOMMENDATION TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
PREPARE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.250 OF THE
PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A NEW SECTION 2.250.180
REGARDING RECIPROCITY WITH THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Recommendation of City Manager: Direct the City Attorney to
prepare an ordinance amending Chapter 2.250 of the Pasadena
Municipal Code to add a new Section 2.250.180 regarding reciprocity
with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
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8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - February 5, 2001
February 12, 2001 (Canceled)
February 19, 2001 (Canceled)
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING SECTIONS 9.36.020 AND 9.36.220(C) OF
THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING NOISE
RESTRICTIONS
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B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "AN UNCODIFIED 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 SPECIFIED HOURS AT THE ROSE BOWL ON JULY
23, 24, AND 25, 2001" ( N SYNC CONCERTS) (Introduced by
Councilmember Little)
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(2) Adopt "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 A PERMITTED
EVENT AT VICTORY PARK FOR SPECIFIED HOURS ON SUNDAY,
APRIL 15, 2001" (Introduced by Councilmember Haderlein)
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10. INFORMATION ITEMS: None
11. COMMUNICATIONS: None
12. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
13. CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)
14. ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULE
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMMITTEE
Meets
the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Council
Conference Room 240
Apr 4, 2001 (To be canceled)
Apr 18, 2001
May 2, 2001
DEREGULATION COMMITTEE
Meets
the first and third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in Council
Conference Room 240
Apr 4, 2001
Apr 18, 2001
May 2, 2001
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Meets
the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in Finance
Department Conference Room 345
Apr 9, 2001
Apr 23, 2001
May 7, 2001 (Special Joint Meeting w/City Council, 2:00 p.m., Council Chamber)
May 14, 2001 (Special Joint Meeting w/City Council, 2:00 p.m., Council Chamber)
May 21, 2001 (Special Joint Meeting w/City Council, 2:00 p.m., Council Chamber)
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Meets
the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference
Room 240
Apr 17, 2001
May 15, 2001
Jun 19, 2001
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Meets
the first and third Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m. in the Management
Conference Room 323
Apr 2, 2001
Apr 16, 2001
May 7, 2001
(To be canceled)
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
Apr. 9, 2001
Apr. 16, 2001 (To be canceled)
Apr. 23, 2001
Apr. 30, 2001
May 7, 2001 (Council Reorganization Meeting)
May 14, 2001
May 21, 2001
May 28, 2001 (To be canceled)
Jun 4, 2001
Jun 11, 2001
Jun 18, 2001
Jun 25, 2001
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
April 9,
2001, 8:00 p.m. - Code Amendment requiring Minor CUP
for Recycling
Centers
April 9,
2001, 8:00 p.m. - Proposed Zoning Code Amendment to
the PD-21 Zoning
District for Properties located at 270-280 N. Madison Ave. (Montgomery
Engineering)
April 9,
2001, 8:00 p.m. - General Plan Amendment/Rezoning for
1703-1735 Outpost
Lane
April 23,
2001, 8:00 p.m. - Amendments to the General Fee
Schedule (Cost of Service
Study Annual Adjustments)
April 23, 2001, 8:00 p.m. - First Lutheran Church Landmark District Designation
April 30,
2001, 8:00 p.m. - FY 2002 Operating Budget and FY
2002-2007 Capital
Improvement Budget
May 14,
2001, 8:00 p.m. - Establishment of Playhouse District
Association Property
and Business Improvement District
May 14, 2001, 8:00 p.m.
- Continued Public Hearing: Call for Review of Variance
No. 11319, the Raymond Theater at 121-129 North Raymond Avenue