ATTACHMENTS TO THE STAFF REPORTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE PASADENA PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
AGENDA CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION APRIL 30, 2001
Closed Sessions 5:00 P.M. Public Meeting 6:30 P.M. Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room 247 5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSIONS (To be heard at 5:00 p.m., and/or at the conclusion of the meeting)
A. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): One potential case
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Name of Case: Department of Toxic Substances Control v. Interstate Non-Ferrous Corp., et al., Case No. CV-F-97-5016 OWW DLB
C. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Name of Case: Olivia Scally v. City of Pasadena, et al., Case No. BC 234534
D. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Karyn Ezell Employee Organization: Pasadena Police Sergeants Association
E. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Karyn Ezell Employee Organization: Pasadena Police Officers Association
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) TAHRA GORAYA, REPRESENTING DAY ONE, TO COMMEND CINCO DE MAYO COMMITTEE FOR NOT ACCEPTING TOBACCO OR ALCOHOL FUNDING 91k
3. OLD BUSINESS: None
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) RESOLUTION REQUESTING COUNTY AID-TO-CITIES FUNDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF SIERRA MADRE BOULEVARD FROM SIERRA MADRE VILLA AVENUE TO MICHILLINDA AVENUE Recommendation of City Manager: (a) Adopt a resolution requesting County Aid-to-Cities (ATC) funds in the amount of $41,075 for the subject project. (b) Approve a journal voucher amending the FY 2001-2005 Capital Improvement Program as described in the agenda report. 180k
(2) APPROVAL OF CITY'S QUITCLAIM OF A PORTION OF AN EXISTING EASEMENT FOR RESERVOIR, WATER CONSERVATION AND FLOOD CONTROL OPERATIONS LOCATED ON PARCEL MAP NO. 24680 AT 104 BERKSHIRE PLACE IN THE CITY OF LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution to: (a) Approve the City's quitclaim of all of its interest in a portion of an existing easement for reservoir, water conservation and flood control operations located on Parcel Map No. 24680 at 104 Berkshire Place in the City of La Canada Flintridge. (b) Authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute the quitclaim deed on behalf of the City. 235k
(3) CONTRACT AWARD TO CANCINO CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. FOR MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIR - 2001, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $213,000 Recommendation of City Manager: (a) Accept the bid dated April 11, 2001, submitted by Cancino Construction Co., Inc. in response to the Specifications for Miscellaneous Concrete Repair - 2001, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract as is required; (b) Acknowledge 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; (c) Approve a journal voucher recognizing private capital in the amount of $4,807.00, and appropriating it to Budget Account No. 73710, Preventive Maintenance - Asphalt Streets. 350k
(4) RENEWAL OF CONTRACT BETWEEN VERDUGO FIRE DISPATCH SYSTEM AND THE CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA FOR FIRE AND AMBULANCE DISPATCH SERVICES Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement (attached to the agenda report) between the Verdugo Fire Dispatch System (VFDS), which is jointly administered by the cities of Glendale, Burbank, and Pasadena under a Joint Powers Agreement, and the City of South Pasadena. In addition to renewing the agreement, the annual charges to the City of South Pasadena (including the administrative fee) is increased from the 2000/2001 level of $37,156 per year to approximately $56,763 per year by the fifth year of the agreement. 274k
(5) AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, HEALTH RESOURCES SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, FOR A COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAM GRANT Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution authorizing submittal of a grant application and the subsequent execution by the City Manager of a grant agreement, amendments, and other documents necessary to secure such grant to the Health Resources Services Administration for a Community Access Program grant. 329k
B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - March 12, 2001
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 8763 Billy Vaughn $ 1,000.00+ Claim No. 8764 C. R. Tillman 1,500,000.00 Claim No. 8765 Manzar Raza Syed 421.00 Claim No. 8766 Evan J. Siefke 5,500.00 Claim No. 8767 Carlos Chiguini 200,000.00 Claim No. 8768 Thomas C. Loffarelli Unknown Claim No. 8769 Albert West, West Residential, LaCorona Facility 3,824.50 Claim No. 8770 Joyce Nelson 250.00
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Business Enterprise Committee
B. Deregulation Committee
(1) AUTHORIZE THE GENERAL MANAGER OF THE CITY OF PASADENA'S WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE BUILDING OWNERS AND MANAGERS OF GREATER LOS ANGELES (BOMA) AND THE RAND CORPORATION (RAND) FOR NON-PBC FUNDED ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAMS Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the General Manager of Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) to enter into a contract without competitive bidding pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services with BOMA and RAND, both non-profit corporations, to assist customers in reducing electrical consumption in Pasadena through installation of energy saving devices. The objective of this program is to achieve a sustainable 10-20 MW reduction in peak electric demand and associated energy by June 2002, with additional incentives to maximize the program impact by June 30, 2001. It is further recommended that the City Council authorize recovery of these costs through the Energy Cost Adjustment Charge (ECAC). Grant this contract an exemption from the competitive selection process of the Affirmative Action in Contracting Ordinance, pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Subsection 4.09.060(C), contracts for which the City's best interests are served. 636k
C. Finance Committee
D. Legislative Policy Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
(1) OPPOSITION TO SENATE BILLS 62X AND 69 AND ASSEMBLY BILLS 14 AND 120 AND FUTURE LEGISLATION THAT IMPACT PASADENA'S AUTHORITY TO LEVY THE UTILITY USER TAX Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council oppose Senate Bill 62x (SB62x) - Utility user's tax: gas and electricity, by Senator Poochigian; Senate Bill 69 (SB69) - by Senators McClintock and Haynes; Assembly Bill 14 (AB14) by Assembly Members Matthews and Havice and Senator Poochigian; and Senate Bill 120 (SB120) - Assembly Member Matthews. 364k
(2) FY 2002 OPERATING BUDGET AND FY 2002-2006 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
B. City Council
(1) WORKSHOP ITEMS:
(a) CITY COUNCIL REDISTRICTING Recommendation of City Attorney and City Clerk: It is recommended that Council consider the information contained in the agenda report and discuss the steps it wishes to take for the upcoming redistricting process. Specifically, Council should decide whether to appoint a redistricting task force (and, if so, the size and composition), and/or a consultant to assist in this process. Based on the Council's direction, staff will return to Council with a proposed work plan and schedule. 522k
(b) CAMPAIGN REFORM AND STATUS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CHARTER AMENDMENT PROHIBITING PUBLIC OFFICIALS FROM RECEIVING A PUBLIC OR CAMPAIGN ADVANTAGE FROM RECIPIENTS OF CERTAIN PUBLIC BENEFITS Recommendation of City Attorney: It is recommended that City Council consider the information contained in the report and direct the City Attorney to proceed as desired by the City Council. 1111k
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - March 12, 2001
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading: None
B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING CHAPTER 4.56 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE UTILITY USERS TAX ORDINANCE" (Introduced by Councilmember Little) 4902k
(2) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA 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" (Introduced by Councilmember Streator) 371k
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
May 2, 2001 (To be cancelled)
May 16, 2001
June 6, 2001
June 20, 2001
DEREGULATION COMMITTEE
Meets
the first and third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in Council
Conference Room 240
May 2, 2001
May 16, 2001
June 6, 2001
June 20, 2001
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Meets
the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in Finance
Department Conference Room 345
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
May 15, 2001
June 19, 2001
July 17, 2001
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Meets
the first and third Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m. in the Management
Conference Room 323
May 7, 2001 (To be canceled)
May 21, 2001 (To be canceled)
June 4, 2001
June 18, 2001
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
May 7, 2001 (Council Reorganization Meeting, 6:30 p.m.)
May 14, 2001
May 21, 2001
May 28, 2001 (To be canceled)
June 4, 2001
June 11, 2001
June 18, 2001
June 25, 2001
July 2, 2001
July 9, 2001
July 16, 2001
July 23, 2001
July 30, 2001
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
May 14,
2001, 8:00 p.m. - FY 2002 Operating Budget and FY
2002-2006 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
May 21,
2001, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: Amendments
to the General Fee
Schedule (Cost of Service Study Annual Adjustments)
May 21, 2001, 8:00 p.m. - Schedule of Taxes, Fees & Charges
May 21,
2001, 8:00 p.m. - Joint Public Hearing regarding the
Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Plan (2001-2001
May 21, 2001, 8:00 p.m. -
Community Development Commission public hearing regarding
Public Housing Agency (PHA) Annual Plan (2001-2002)