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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, AND
PARKING AUTHORITY
JULY 23, 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)
1. 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.
Under Negotiation: Terms of Franchise Agreement relating to lease of
rights-of-way, public utility easements and public service easements
2. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSION CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 300 West Green Street, Pasadena, CA
Negotiating Parties: Richard Bruckner, Jay Goldstone; Legacy Partners
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
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: 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) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SALARY
RESOLUTION, RELATING TO SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR
VARIOUS UNREPRESENTED CLASSIFICATIONS; AND ADOPTION
OF A RESOLUTION TO PAY AND REPORT THE VALUE OF THE
EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTION TO PERS
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council adopt a resolution amending the Salary Resolution, in order to:
(a) Provide adjustments to the salary control rates effective April 24,
2000, and benefit enhancements effective January 1, 2001, for various
classifications in the categories of Management Executive, Top, Middle
and Professional, Technical and Administrative, Confidential Clerical,
Non-Represented, and Hourly; and
(b) Provide adjustments to the salary control rates effective July 2,
2001, for the classifications of Police Lieutenant, Police Commander
(Sworn), Police Commander (Non-Sworn), and Assistant City Attorney
(Confidential).
It is recommended that the salary for the Field Representatives be
adjusted to $25.15 effective April 24, 2000, within an additional increase
of 3% effective March 26, 2001 and an increase of 3% effective
March 25, 2002; which will re-establish the tie with the PMA
classification of Management Analyst III, in compliance with Resolution
No. 6062, relating to the employment of Field Representatives.
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to pay
and report the value of employer paid member contributions to the
California Public Employees Retirement System as additional
compensation.
It is further recommended that the City Council authorize the
Director of Finance to prepare a journal voucher allocating funds from
the Personnel Services Reserve to the affected General Fund budgets
and from the respective unappropriated fund balance to the various
non-General Fund budgets.
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(2) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SALARY
RESOLUTION DELETING THE CLASSIFICATION DIRECTOR OF
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution amending the
Executive Section of the Salary Resolution to delete the classification
and control rate for Director of Affirmative Action.
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(3) AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH JOHN SPAULDING (JES
AND ASSOCIATES) TO SERVE AS CONSULTING PLANNING
MANAGER
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract not to exceed $90,000 with John Spaulding, (JES
and Associates) to serve as the consulting Planning Manager.
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 from which the City's best interests are served.
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(4) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
APPROVING A SUBSTITUTE LETTER OF CREDIT PROVIDER
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY
OF A LETTER OF CREDIT REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
ENTERED INTO IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY'S 1991 VARIABLE
RATE DEMAND CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (ROSE BOWL
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT) AND 1996 VARIABLE RATE DEMAND
CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (ROSE BOWL IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT) AND LOS ROBLES AVENUE PARKING FACILITY AND
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS RELATING THERETO
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council adopt a resolution:
(a) Approving a substitute Letter of Credit Provider and authorizing the
execution and delivery of a Letter of Credit Reimbursement Agreement
entered into in connection with the City's Variable Rate Demand
Certificates of Participation (Rose Bowl Improvements Project) and 1996
Variable Rate Demand Certificates of Participation (Rose Bowl
Improvements Project) and authorizing certain other actions relating
thereto; and
(b) Approving a substitute Letter of Credit Provider and authorizing the
execution and delivery of a Letter of Credit Reimbursement Agreement
in connection with the City's 1987 Certificates of Participation
(Adjustable Convertible Extendable Securities-ACESSM)(Los Robles
Avenue Parking Facility) and authorizing certain other actions relating
thereto.
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(5) RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY'S INTENTION TO ENTER
INTO A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH ALTRIO
COMMUNICATIONS FOR OPERATION OF AN OPEN VIDEO SYSTEM
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Adopt a resolution declaring the City's intent to enter into a
franchise agreement with Altrio Communications for operation of an
open video system serving Pasadena; and
(b) Set the date of a public hearing related to the franchise award for
Monday, August 13, 2001, at 8:00 p.m.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - April 30, 2001
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 8823 William Ko & Wee Ko $ 443.68+
Claim No. 8824 Brian Chessmore 500,000.00
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Business Enterprise Committee
(1) AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENT NO. 12,380 WITH THE PASADENA
CENTER OPERATING COMPANY AND CORRESPONDING BYLAWS
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Approve the proposed amendments to Operating Agreement
No. 12,380 with the Pasadena Center Operating Company (PCOC) and
Bylaws.
(b) Direct the City Attorney to draft amendments to the Pasadena
Municipal Code (PMC) Sections 2.165.030, 2.165.040, 2.165.060,
2.165.070, 3.32.260(G), 3.32.280, 3.32.350, 3.32.380, 4.08.025,
4.08.026, and 4.08.027 and insert appropriate sections as required by
the proposed amendments to the Bylaws of PCOC.
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B. Deregulation Committee
C. Finance Committee
(1) APPROVAL TO RESTRICT $470,000 OF THE ROSE BOWL
OPERATING COMPANY'S (RBOC) "SURPLUS" FY JUNE 30, 2000
TO ESTABLISH AN INVESTMENT ACCOUNT TO BE USED
TOWARDS THE FUTURE PAYMENT OF DEBT SERVICE ON THE
RBOC'S BONDS
Recommendation of Rose Bowl Operating Company: It is
recommended that the City Council approve the RBOC Board of
Directors' recommendation to restrict $470,000 of the RBOC's "Adjusted
Net Income" (Surplus) generated during fiscal year ended June 30,
2000, to be used towards future payment of debt service on the RBOC's
bonds.
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(2) FISCAL YEAR 2001 ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve a journal voucher
implementing certain administrative amendments to the Fiscal Year
2001 Operating Budget.
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(3) FINANCING FOR THE LIGHTING UPGRADES AND THE PARKING
ACCESS AND REVENUE CONTROL SYSTEM FOR THE PASEO
COLORADO PARKING FACILITIES
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Authorize the Director of Finance to borrow up to $1.5 million to
finance the costs of painting the ceiling area between the beams and
columns in Los Robles and Marengo Garages, reconfiguring the
existing light fixtures in all three parking facilities with more energy
efficient ballasts and lamps, and procuring and installing the parking
access and revenue control system (actual loan documents will be
brought back to the City Council for formal approval);
(b) Authorize the City Manager to issue payment to TrizecHahn in the
amount of $1,054,848 for reimbursement of the cost of purchase of a
parking access and revenue control system and find that to the extent
the purchase of this equipment could be considered a City procurement,
it is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section
1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services and exempt 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; and
(c) Approve a journal voucher amending the Fiscal Year 2002
Operating Budget for the Paseo Colorado Parking Fund (409) and
appropriate $1,054,848 to Account No. 8676-409-763231.
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D. Legislative Policy Committee
(1) SUPPORT SENATE BILL X2 84 (BURTON), STATE ENERGY
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Support Senate Bill x2 84 (Burton), State Energy Resources
Conservation and Development Commission; and
(b) Authorize the Mayor to send letters to the appropriate authorities
stating Pasadena's position.
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(2) OPPOSE SENATE BILL 975 (ALARCON), CALIFORNIA
INFRASTRUCTURE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK-PREVAILING WAGES
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Join with the League of California Cities and the California State
Association of Counties to oppose Senate Bill 975 (Alarcon), California
Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank - Prevailing Wages.
(b) Authorize the Mayor to send letters to the appropriate authorities
stating Pasadena's position.
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(3) OPPOSE (1) ASSEMBLY BILL 507 (HAVICE), (2) ASSEMBLY BILL
663 (VARGAS), (3) SENATE BILL 361 (SOTO), AND (4) SENATE
BILL 1176 (MACHADO AND BURTON)
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Oppose Assembly Bill 507 (Havice) - Workers' Compensation:
Custody Assistants: Disability; Assembly Bill 663 (Vargas) - Workers'
Compensation: Lifeguards; Senate Bill 361 (Soto) - County Employees'
Disability Retirement; Health Care Workers: Blood Borne Diseases; and
Senate Bill 1176 (Machado and Burton); and
(b) Authorize the Mayor to send letters to the appropriate authorities
stating Pasadena's position.
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(4) OPPOSE THE PENDING FEDERAL REDUCTION OF WORKFORCE
INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) FUNDS FOR 2001-2002
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Oppose the proposed rescissions to the Workforce Investment Act
funds for Fiscal Year 2001-2002, and
(b) Authorize the Mayor to send letters to appropriate authorities
stating Pasadena's position.
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E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - RECOMMENDED FY 2002 TO 2006
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
Recommendation of City Manager: After hearing public comment,
continue the public hearing to July 30, 2001, 8:00 p.m., at which time the City
Council will be asked to close the public hearing and formally adopt the FY
2002-2006 Capital Improvement Program Budget.
B. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED BASIS AND METHOD OF LEVYING
ASSESSMENTS AND THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR
PROGRAM YEAR 2001 FOR THE SOUTH LAKE BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Approve the Annual Report of the South Lake Business Association
("Association") for the South Lake Business Improvement District (the
"District") for Fiscal Year 2001 (Attachment No. 2 of the agenda report) with
conditions outlined in the staff report.
(2) Hold a public hearing to consider the proposed basis and method of
levying assessments and the levy of the annual assessments for Program
Year 2001 for the South Lake Business Improvement District.
(3) At the conclusion of the public hearing, adopt a resolution (Attachment 1
of Agenda Report) establishing the basis and method of levying assessments
within the South Lake Business Improvement District for Program Year 2001,
while keeping with the Approval Conditions detailed in the agenda report.
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C. PUBLIC HEARING - PROPOSED USE OF AUTOMATED RED LIGHT
ENFORCEMENT AND AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH NESTOR TRAFFIC SYSTEMS TO PROVIDE AUTOMATED RED
LIGHT ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AT FIVE INTERSECTIONS
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Conduct a public hearing on the proposed use of automated red light
enforcement in the city.
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Nestor Traffic
Systems according to the deal points set forth in the background section of
the agenda report to provide Automated Red Light Enforcement services in
the City. The proposed contract is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant
to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique
services.
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) REAPPOINTMENT OF GUADALUPE FLORES TO THE CULTURAL
HERITAGE COMMISSION (Bungalow Heaven Recommendation)
(2) APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD G. WONG TO THE HUMAN
RELATIONS COMMISSION (District 2 Appointment)
(3) APPOINTMENT OF EDWARD W. GOMEZ TO THE PASADENA
CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (City Council Appointment)
(4) APPOINTMENT OF ANN-MARIE VILLICANA TO THE PASADENA
CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (City Council Appointment)
(5) APPOINTMENT OF JERI L. MACK TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS
COMMISSION (District 1 Appointment)
(6) SUMMARY OF REVIEW OF COMMISSIONS: LIBRARY, ARTS,
RECREATION AND PARKS, UTILITY ADVISORY,
TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING
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B. City Manager (No items)
C. Advisory Bodies
(1) ORDINANCE SUSPENDING PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTIONS 9.36.220 (AMPLIFIED SOUND) AND 9.36.230 (GENERAL
NOISE SOURCE) FOR TWO UCLA COLLEGE FOOTBALL NIGHT
GAMES
Recommendation of Rose Bowl Operating Company: It is
recommended by the RBOC that the City Council pass an ordinance
suspending Pasadena Municipal Code Sections 9.36.220 (amplified
sound) and 9.36.230 (general noise source) for two potential UCLA
night games - September 15 versus Arizona State and October 20
versus California, until 11:00 p.m., rather than the current 10:00 p.m.
time limit.
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8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - April 30, 2001 9. PARKING AUTHORITY MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - January 26, 1998
B. RESOLUTION OF THE PARKING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA APPROVING A SUBSTITUTE LETTER OF CREDIT
PROVIDER, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND
DELIVERY OF A LETTER OF CREDIT REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
ENTERED INTO IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY'S 1987 CERTIFICATES
OF PARTICIPATION (ADJUSTABLE CONVERTIBLE EXTENDABLE
SECURITIES - ACESSM) (LOS ROBLES AVENUE PARKING FACILITY)
AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS RELATING THERETO
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution approving a
substitute Letter of Credit Provider and authorizing the execution and
delivery of a Letter of Credit Reimbursement Agreement entered into in
connection with the City's 1987 Certificates of Participation (Adjustable
Convertible Extendable Securities - ACESSM)(Los Robles Avenue Parking
Facility) and authorizing certain other actions relating thereto.
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10. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 2 OF THE
PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL
STANDING COMMITTEES AND THE NEWLY CREATED PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT"
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B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
CHAPTER 12.08 RELATING TO NEWSRACKS AND CHAPTERS 1.25
AND 1.26 OF SAID CODE RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE
CITATIONS AND ORDERS TO COMPLY ASSOCIATED WITH
VIOLATION OF THE NEWSRACK ORDINANCE" (Introduced by
Councilmember Little)
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11. INFORMATION ITEMS: None
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
August 1, 2001 (To be canceled)
August 8, 2001 (Special meeting at 7:00 p.m. in Council Conference Room 240)
August 15, 2001 (To be canceled)
September 5, 2001 (To be canceled)
September 19, 2001
DEREGULATION COMMITTEE
Meets the first and third
Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in
Council Conference Room 240
August 1, 2001
August 15, 2001
August 22, 2001 (Special meeting at 5:00 p.m. in Council Conference Room 240)
September 5, 2001 (To be canceled)
September 19, 2001
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Meets the second and fourth
Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in
Finance Department Conference Room 345
July 23, 2001 (Special Joint
meeting w/City Council, Council Chamber at 4:00 p.m.)
August 13, 2001
August 27, 2001 (To be canceled)
September 10, 2001
September 24, 2001
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room 240
August 21, 2001
September 18, 2001
October 16, 2001
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Meets the first and third Monday
of each month at 4:15 p.m. in the Management
Conference Room 323
August 6, 2001
August 20, 2001
September 3, 2001 (To be canceled)
September 17, 2001
July 30, 2001
August 6, 2001
August 13, 2001
August 20, 2001
August 27, 2001 (To be canceled)
September 3, 2001 (To be canceled)
September 10, 2001
September 17, 2001
September 24, 2001
October 1, 2001
October 8, 2001
October 15, 2001
October 22, 2001
October 29, 2001
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
July 30, 2001, 8:00 p.m.
- Continued Public Hearing: Call for Review
of Zoning Administrator Case No. 19, Small Collection Facility/Recycling
Center, 452 North Los Robles Avenue
August 6, 2001, 8:00 p.m.
- Public Hearing: To receive public comments
on the City of Pasadena’s Report on Water Quality Public Health Goals
August 13, 2001, 8:00 p.m.
- Public Hearing: General Plan Amendment
for the Central District a-5 sub-area-South Lake to permit hosting in this
subarea
September 10, 2001, 8:00 p.m. -
Public Hearing: Code Amendment relating to
Live Entertainment at City Hall