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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 26, 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: All public right-of-way, public service easements, and public utility
easements within corporate boundaries of the city of Pasadena
City Negotiator: John Pratt for the City of Pasadena
Negotiating Parties: Altrio Communications, Inc., Western Integrated
Networks, LLC
Under Negotiation: Terms of Franchise Agreement relating to lease of rights-of-way,
public utility easements and public service easements
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.6
Agency Negotiator: Cynthia Kurtz
Employee Organization: Unrepresented employee - Director of Planning and
Permitting
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. STUDENTS KRISTIN ANDERSON AND NATALIE KOLAWA (UNDER
SPONSORSHIP OF PASADENA YOUTH COUNCIL AND LEAGUE OF
WOMEN VOTERS) REGARDING PUSD YOUTH CANDIDATE FORUM ON
THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 7 P.M., GARLAND THEATER, AT POLYTECHNIC
SCHOOL
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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. 53080, BEING AN 8-UNIT
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 244-46 EAST GLENARM STREET
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution to approve the
final map for Tract Map No. 53080 and authorize the City Clerk to
execute the certificate on the map showing the City's approval of said
map.
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(2) DECLARATION THAT CERTAIN CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF 1157 ARMADA DRIVE IS
EXEMPT FROM CHARTER SECTION 4.02 OF THE PASADENA
MUNICIPAL CODE AND AUTHORIZATION TO SELL TO THE
ADJACENT LANDOWNER
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Find and determine that certain City-owned land immediately north
of 1157 Armada Drive ("the Property") falls under Class 12 of
Categorically Exempt Projects, and is exempt from the requirements of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and direct the City
Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County
Recorder.
(b) Declare that the Property is a remnant and exempt from Charter
Section 4.02 of the Pasadena Municipal Code; and
(c) Direct that the Property be sold to its only adjoining landowner
pursuant to the Pasadena Municipal Code and authorizing the City
Manager to take all actions necessary to effectuate the sale.
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(3) APPROVAL OF CENSUS TRACT 4616 AS A TARGETED
EMPLOYMENT AREA IN THE PASADENA ENTERPRISE ZONE
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Adopt a resolution approving and designating Census Tract 4616
as a Targeted Employment Area for the Pasadena Enterprise Zone
Program.
(b) Authorize the Director of Housing and Development Department to
submit the resolution, and all related documents, to the State of
California Trade and Commerce Agency.
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(4) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS WITH THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (MTA) TO RECEIVE FUNDING FOR ARROYO
PARKWAY TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
sign Letters of Authorization for the Arroyo Parkway Transportation
Improvements grant.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - December 18, 2000
December 25, 2000 (Canceled)
January 1, 2001 (Canceled)
January 8, 2001
January 15, 2001 (Canceled)
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 8699 Maria Isabel Robles $ 500.00
Claim No. 8700 Craig Mahler Unknown
Claim No. 8701 Beatriz Arcive Unknown
Claim No. 8702 Marc Anthony by his parents
Osvaldo Rios Unknown
Claim No. 8703 Dinora T. Russell Unknown
Claim No. 8704 Guadalupe B. Contreras 195.31
Claim No. 8705 Merced Acosta 155.00
Claim No. 8706 Peter A. Pappas Unknown
Claim No. 8707 Faith F. & Alan G. De Jong
on behalf of their children Unknown
Claim No. 8708 Helen Hansen 3,804.35
Claim No. 8709 David Downing & Erica Ludwig 110.00
Claim No. 8710 Sandra Rigsby 1,116.00
C. Public Hearings Set
(1) March 12, 2001, 8:00 p.m. - Issuance of Tax Exempt Obligations
by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority
on behalf of the Center for Community and Family Services, Inc.
(2) March 19, 2001, 8:00 p.m. - Appeal Hearing, Expressive Use Permit
No. 3820 for construction of a ninety-nine-seat theater and
sixty-one-seat recital hall at 960 Boston Court
(3) March 19, 2001, 8:00 p.m. - Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
(4) March 26, 2001, 8:00 p.m. - Call for Review to City Council of Board
of Zoning Appeals Decision re: Variance No. 11319, 121-129 N.
Raymond Avenue (Raymond Theater)
(5) April 2, 2001, 8:00 p.m. - Increase in New Year's Day Related
Business, Grandstand Seat Surcharge, and Rose Bowl Admission
Tax
(6) April 2, 2001, 8:00 p.m. - Termination of Non-Exclusive Solid Waste
Collection Franchises
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Business Enterprise Committee
(1) LEGISLATIVE HISTORY AND FISCAL FINDINGS REGARDING
10% ARROYO GREEN FEE FUND
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council:
(a) Receive and file this legislative and fiscal history report and related
attachments regarding the 10% Green Fee (10% Arroyo Green Fee
Fund or Fund).
(b) Reaffirm the City Council's action of May 19, 1992 to capitalize the
revenue stream from the 10% Arroyo Green Fee Fund and authorize the
Director of Finance to charge the 10% Arroyo Green Fee Fund for 100%
of that portion of the debt service on the 1992 COP's relating to the $2.7
million in new money for Arroyo related projects. This includes the
portion of the 1992 COP proceeds that were spent on Rose Bowl
improvements and will be applied both prospectively and retroactively.
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B. Deregulation Committee
(1) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WOOD
GROUP PRATT & WHITNEY INDUSTRIAL TURBINE SERVICES, LLC
FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF THE GLENARM POWER PLANT
GAS TURBINE #2
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Authorize the General Manager of Pasadena Water and Power to
enter into a contract without competitive bidding pursuant to City
Charter Section 1002(G), contracts for labor, material, or supplies for
actual emergency work with Wood Group Pratt & Whitney Industrial
Turbine Services, LLC for inspection and repair of the Glenarm Power
Plant Gas Turbine #2 for an amount not to exceed $85,000;
(b) Approve a journal voucher authorizing the Director of Finance to
appropriate $85,000 from the Light and Power Fund unappropriated
fund balance to finance the inspection and repair of the Glenarm Power
Plant Gas Turbine #2; and
(c) Grant this proposed 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.
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(2) CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF COMPACT FLUORESCENT
LIGHT BULBS AND AMENDMENT TO NEXUS, INC. CONTRACT
Recommendation of City manager:
(a) Authorize the Purchasing Administrator to issue a purchase order
for Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) bulbs from Department of Energy
(DOE) approved vendors, for a total not to exceed $335,000. This
purchase order is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City
Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or
their contractors. It is further recommended that this purchase order
contract be granted 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.
(b) Authorize the General Manager of the Water and Power
Department to amend the contract with Nexus, Inc. to cover annual
maintenance charges for Internet support associated with the Energy
Smart Software home energy audit program. Charges for software
support and Internet support services shall not exceed $108,000 over a
36-month period and the total contract as amended shall not exceed
$208,000.
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(3) PUBLIC BENEFIT CHARGE (PBC) CONTRACTS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF HIGH-EFFICIENCY REFRIGERATORS, RECYCLING
OF INEFFICIENT REFRIGERATORS AND LEASE OF ELECTRIC
VEHICLES UNDER THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT'S
APPROVED PBC LOW-INCOME, RESIDENTIAL AND ELECTRIC
VEHICLE PROGRAMS
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Authorize the Purchasing Administrator to issue a purchase order
contract to Maytag Appliance Sales Company for two (2) years in the
amount of $975,000 for the procurement of 2,200 super-energy-efficient
refrigerators for Pasadena's low-income customers. The new contract
total shall not exceed $1,495,000. This purchase order is exempt from
competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts
with other governmental entities or their contractors. It is further
recommended that this purchase order contract be granted 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.
(b) Authorize the Water and Power General Manager to extend the
Department's PBC Low-Income Customer Contract No. 17,161 with
Appliance Recycling Centers of American (ARCA) for two (2) years and
increase the existing contract amount, for an additional amount of
$325,000. Under this contract, ARCA will be responsible for the
warehousing, delivery and installation of new super-efficient
refrigerators. ARCA will also pick up from Pasadena low-income
customers their old refrigerators and deliver them to an environmentally
approved recycling processing center. The new contract amount shall
not exceed $635,400. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to
City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities
or their contractors.
(c) Authorize the Department's General Manager to extend the
Department's PBC Residential Customer Contract No. 15,454 with
Appliance Recycling Centers of America (ARCA) for two (2) years and
increase the existing contract amount for an additional amount of
$150,000. Under this contract, ARCA will pick-up, remove and deliver
the Pasadena residential customers' old, inefficient refrigerators to an
environmentally approved recycling processing center. The total new
contract shall not exceed $311,000.
(d) Authorize the Purchasing Administrator to enter into a contract with
Toyota Motor Credit Corporation for the lease of two Toyota RAV4
Electric Vehicles (EVs) for an amount not to exceed $36,000 over three
years. This contract is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City
Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or
their contractors. 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.
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C. Finance Committee
(1) JOINT ACTION: ARMORY CENTER FOR THE ARTS LEASE
AGREEMENT AND GRANT FOR COMMISSION-OWNED PROPERTY
AT 145 N. RAYMOND AVENUE AND SHORT-TERM LEASE OF CITY-OWNED
PROPERTY AT 965 N. FAIR OAKS AVENUE
Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer: It is recommended that
the Pasadena Community Development Commission:
(1) Affirm that the real property at 145 N. Raymond Avenue is serving
a public purpose through its lease to the Armory Center for the Arts
(ACA), which provides human, social and cultural services to the
community.
(2) Find and determine that the property at 145 N. Raymond Avenue
with regard to the lease extension and improvements proposed by the
Armory Center for the Arts is categorically exempt under the
requirements of Sections 15301(a)(e)(1) and 15331 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
(3) Find and determine that the new lease, conditionally extending the
term to 30 years without competitive bidding, will achieve an
extraordinary and overriding public benefit.
(4) Approve the terms and provisions of the new lease agreement,
which includes conditions that the new 30-year term is subject to the
Armory Center for the Arts obtaining all necessary entitlements for the
proposed construction, and that the Armory Center for the Arts: 1)
continue significant public benefits to the Pasadena community; 2)
provide proper maintenance of the property for the term of the lease;
and 3) provide proof that 75% of the estimated $1,300,000 construction
costs have been committed through donations, pledges or grants prior
to commencement of construction, and that if funds are not raised by
two years from the date of Council authorization for the lease, that the
lease will revert to the current terms.
(5) Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute the Lease
Agreement and all other documents pertaining thereto and to perform
such other and further acts as required under the Lease Agreement.
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the
Pasadena City Council:
(1) Approve a journal voucher appropriation of $146,762 from the
Charter Capital Fund to Account No. 8114-101-952100 for the purpose
of granting the Armory Center for the Arts $146,762 for seismic work on
the Commission-owned Armory building.
(2) Approve the terms and provisions of a short-term lease agreement
of less than one year for the property at 965 N. Fair Oaks Avenue to be
used by the Armory Center for the Arts while the Armory building
undergoes renovation and rehabilitation provided the Armory Center
obtains all entitlements for this use.
(3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the lease agreement and all
other documents pertaining thereto and to perform such other and
further acts as required under the lease agreement.
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D. Legislative Policy Committee
(1) STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve a list (attached to the
agenda report) of priority issues for the State 2001-2002 regular
legislative session.
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E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING TO GATHER COMMUNITY INPUT ON
POTENTIAL CABLE TV AND OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM FRANCHISE
AGREEMENTS
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council conduct a public hearing to gather community input on potential
cable TV and open video system franchise agreements.
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B. 8:30 P.M. - APPEAL OF BUILDING OFFICIAL DECISION - 1496 KENMORE
ROAD, PASADENA, REVOCATION OF BUILDING PERMITS 99-05258,
00-00139, AND 00-00184
Recommendation of City Attorney:
(1) Consider the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of Henry A.
Ojendyk, Civic and Structural Engineer, regarding the appeal of the Building
Official's decision to revoke the building permits for an accessory structure
on the property located at 1496 Kenmore Drive.
(2) Make findings and decision regarding whether to uphold the decision of
the Building Official, reverse the decision of the Building Official, or modify
the decision of the Building Official.
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) APPOINTMENT OF JOHN RUSSELL TO TRANSPORTATION
ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 1 Appointment)
(2) RESIGNATION OF VICKI I. SARMIENTO FROM HUMAN RELATIONS
COMMISSION (District 6 Appointment)
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(3) APPOINTMENT OF VICKI I. SARMIENTO TO THE HUMAN SERVICES
COMMISSION (District 6 Appointment)
(4) APPOINTMENT OF DAN LEWIS TO CULTURAL HERITAGE
COMMISSION (Mayor's Appointment)
(5) VACATION OF SEAT ON THE UTILITY ADVISORY COMMISSION
HELD BY VICTOR VESEY
B. City Manager
(1) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
CITY SET-A-SIDE PROJECTS (2001-2002 PROGRAM YEAR)
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve the allocation of
$803,731 in 2001-2002 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Program funds for five (5) eligible City administered non-public service
projects: $789,329 for Section 108 Loan Repayment and CDBG
Program Administration for a total CDBG City Set-A-Side of $1,593,060.
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(2) EMPLOYEE CONTRACTS FOR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
enter into individual Employment Contracts for all Assistant City
Managers and Department Administrators hired after February 15,
2001. It is further recommended that the City Manager be authorized to
enter into Employment Contracts with existing Assistant City Managers
and Department Administrators, by mutual agreement of the parties.
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8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - December 18, 2000
December 25, 2000 (Canceled)
January 1, 2001 (Canceled)
January 8, 2001
January 15, 2001 (Canceled)
B. AMENDMENT TO OWNER PARTICIPATION AND LOAN AGREEMENT;
INCREASE OF $140,400 IN AMOUNT OF LOAN ASSISTANCE TO
BUYERS OF 12 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS IN THE HERITAGE
WALK CONDOMINIUM PROJECT
Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer: Approve the terms and
conditions of the First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated
Owner Participation and Loan Agreement between Encanto Walk, LLC and
the Commission, and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all
documents and take all other actions as appropriate.
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C. JOINT ACTION: ARMORY CENTER FOR THE ARTS LEASE AGREEMENT
AND GRANT FOR COMMISSION-OWNED PROPERTY AT 145 N.
RAYMOND AVENUE AND SHORT-TERM LEASE OF CITY-OWNED
PROPERTY AT 965 N. FAIR OAKS AVENUE (See Item 5.C.1.)
9. BOARD OF APPEALS - SPECIAL MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - September 25, 2000 (Initial Meeting)
B. APPEAL OF BUILDING OFFICIAL DECISION - 1496 KENMORE ROAD,
PASADENA, REVOCATION OF BUILDING PERMITS 99-05258, 00-00139,
AND 00-00184 (See Public Hearing Item 6.B., 8:30 P.M.)
10. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading: No Items
B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6818 AND ORDINANCE NO. 6821
EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE,
PROCESSING, AND APPROVAL OF ANY APPLICATIONS FOR THE
CREATION OF FLAG LOTS IN SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
ZONING DISTRICTS CITYWIDE"
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11. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. PROGRESS REPORT AND FUTURE ACTIVITIES IN THE BIOTECH
CORRIDOR (Oral report) (To be heard at 7:00 p.m. or thereafter)
B. STATUS REPORT ON THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE AND MOBILITY
ELEMENT UPDATE AND ZONING CODE REVISION PROJECT
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council
review and receive the status report.
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12. COMMUNICATIONS - None
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
14. CLOSED SESSION (Continued, if necessary)
15. 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
Mar 7, 2001
Mar 21, 2001
Apr 4, 2001
DEREGULATION COMMITTEE
Meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in Council Conference
Room 240
Mar 7, 2001
Mar 21, 2001
Apr 4, 2001
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Meets
the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in Finance Department
Conference Room 345
Feb 26, 2001
Mar 5, 2001
Mar 19, 2001
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Meets
the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference
Room 240
Mar 20, 2001
Apr 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
Mar 5, 2001
Mar 19, 2001
Apr 2, 2001
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
Mar. 5, 2001 (To be canceled)
Mar. 12, 2001
Mar. 19, 2001
Mar. 26, 2001
Apr. 2, 2001
Apr. 9, 2001
Apr. 16, 2001 (To be canceled if there is a run-off election)
Apr. 23, 2001
Apr. 30, 2001
May 7, 2001 (Council Reorganization Meeting)
May 14, 2001
May 21, 2001
May 28, 2001 (To be canceled)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
March 12,
2001, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: Heritage
Square Mixed
Use Development at 730-790 N. Fair Oaks Avenue -- Proposed Adoption of a
Mitigated Negative Declaration and Approval of Disposition and Development
Agreement with Heritage Square Investment, L.P.
March 12,
2001, 8:00 p.m. - Issuance of Tax Exempt Obligations
by the
California Statewide Communities Development Authority on behalf of the
Center for Community and Family Services, Inc.
March 19,
2001, 8:00 p.m. - Appeal regarding Expressive Use
Permit No. 3820,
960 Boston Court for new construction of a 99-seat theater and 61-seat recital
hall
March 19, 2001, 8:00 p.m. - Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
March 26,
2001, 8:00 p.m. - Call for Review of Board of Zoning
Appeals Decision
re Variance No. 11319, 121-129 N. Raymond Avenue (Raymond Theater) to City
Council
April 2,
2001, 8:00 p.m. - Increase in New Year’s Day Related
Business,
Grandstand Seat Surcharge, and Rose Bowl Admission Tax
April 2,
2001, 8:00 p.m. - Termination of Non-Exclusive Solid
Waste Collection
Franchises