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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
June 11, 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 LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING
PENDING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: DeJong v. AAAF Rose Bowl Aquatics Center, Case No. BC
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B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c)
Consideration of Initiation of Litigation: One potential case
C. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: City Manager
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
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 APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FY 2002
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution that:
(a) Selects the California Per Capita Income and the population
increase for the County of Los Angeles as the indices to be used in
calculating the Appropriations Limit for FY 2002;
(b) Establishes the Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2002 at
$152,805,774; and
(c) Establishes Appropriations Subject to the Limit for Fiscal Year
2002 of $90,033,057.
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(2) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ACUENT
INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $55,550 FOR AN
APPLICATION UPGRADE READINESS ASSESSMENT AND
PROJECT PLAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE UPGRADE OF THE
PEOPLESOFT FINANCIAL SYSTEM UPGRADE VERSION 7.5
SERVICE PACK 1
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract, without competitive bidding pursuant to City
Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services,
with Acuent Inc., for an amount not to exceed $55,550 for PeopleSoft
Upgrade Readiness Assessment, Project Plan Development. It is
further recommended that the City Council grant the proposed 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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(3) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
COTTON/BRIDGES ASSOCIATES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $95,000 TO PREPARE ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
INCLUDING AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR PHASE II
OF THE PLAZA LAS FUENTES PROJECT
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract not to exceed $95,000 with Cotton/Bridges
Associates (CBA) to prepare an Environmental Impact Report, Initial
Study and related documents to the City's satisfaction and
in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
and the State CEQA Guidelines for Phase II of the Plaza Las Fuentes
Project.
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(4) SUMMARY VACATION OF A PORTION OF PROSPECT BOULEVARD
AND A LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR A PROPOSED WALL FOOTING
IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, BOTH ADJACENT TO CHANDLER
SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1005 ARMADA DRIVE
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Adopt a resolution summarily vacating a portion of Prospect
Boulevard as described in Exhibit A of the agenda report, pursuant to
Sections 8331, 8333 and 8334 of the California Streets and Highways
Code;
(b) Adopt a resolution approving a License Agreement with Chandler
School, located at 1005 Armada Drive, with the terms and conditions as
set forth in the background section of the agenda report, and authorize
the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest said License
Agreement on behalf of the City of Pasadena; and
(c) Certify the summary vacation to be categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In accordance with
Article 19, Sections 15301 Existing Facilities and 15304 Minor
Alterations for Land, authorize the City Manager to execute and the City
Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption for the summary vacation with the
Los Angeles County Recorder's Office.
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(5) APPLICATION FOR THE URBAN STREAMS RESTORATION
PROGRAM GRANT FOR RESTORATION OF THE ARROYO SECO
STREAM BETWEEN DEVIL'S GATE DAM AND WASHINGTON
BOULEVARD
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution approving the
grant application request for $999,670 for the Urban Streams
Restoration Program Grant for Restoration of the Arroyo Seco Stream at
the south and north ends of the Central Arroyo Seco.
Recommendation of Recreation and Parks Commission: While the
Recreation and Parks Commission has not taken formal action on this
grant submittal, a letter of support from the Commission was included in
the grant submittal package.
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(6) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CAROLLO
ENGINEERS FOR PROVIDING SERVICES FOR CONVERSION OF
CHLORINATION FACILITIES TO CHLORAMINATION FACILITIES AT
SUNSET AND WINDSOR RESERVOIRS
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the General Manager
of Pasadena Water and Power to enter into a contract with Carollo
Engineers for an amount not to exceed $220,000 for Conversion of
Chlorination Facilities to Chloramination Facilities at Sunset and
Windsor Reservoirs. The proposed contract is exempt from competitive
bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), Professional or
Unique Services.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - April 9, 2001
April 16, 2001 (Canceled)
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 8796 Sempra Energy $ 804.50
Claim No. 8797 Rosanne Kusar 425.00
Claim No. 8798 Yolanda Sollitto 324.51
Claim No. 8799 Janine Daughters Unknown
Claim No. 8800 Michael Anthony Miller Unknown
Claim No. 8801 Daisy Flores Reyes Unknown
(3) Public Hearing Set:
June 18, 2001, 8:00 p.m. - Proposed General Plan Amendment and
Zone Change for Property located at 2685 East Washington
Boulevard
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Business Enterprise Committee
B. Deregulation Committee
C. Finance Committee
(1) ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PASADENA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION'S FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 ANNUAL
OPERATING BUDGET (See Item 8.B.)
(2) ADOPTION OF FY 2002 OPERATING BUDGET (See Item 6.A,
8:00 P.M.)
D. Legislative Policy Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
(1) REVIEW OF CURRENT CITY ORDINANCE ON USE OF BICYCLES
ON PARK LAND
Recommendation of Recreation and Parks Commission: It is
recommended that City Council sustain Ordinance 3.24.110 (Section
15) which prohibits the riding of bicycles in parks except as stipulated or
posted.
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F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2002
OPERATING BUDGET
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Adopt by resolution the City's Fiscal Year 2002 Operating Budget as
detailed in Exhibit A of the agenda report and as amended by the
recommended modifications contained therein;
(b) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts
with federal, state and county agencies as well as non-profit and for-profit
entities that provide funding for services and programs of the Pasadena
Public Health Department, for which such revenue is reflected in the City's
Operating Budget approved by the City Council; and
(c) Direct the City Attorney to prepare amendments to the Municipal Code
Chapter 2.270 and 2.290 to combine the Planning and Permitting Department
with the Housing and Development Department. As part of the Fiscal Year
2002 Operating Budget the Departments of Affirmative Action and Human
Resources will also merge, however, no changes to the Municipal Code are
required.
Recommendation of Finance Committee: It is recommended that the City
Council amend the City Manager's fiscal year 2002 recommended operating
budget to include an additional $93,165 for expanded branch library services
and fund this increase 100% with supplemental General Fund dollars. This
amendment will also increase the number of full-time equivalent positions in
the Library's budget by 2.5 (part time technical specialists, staff assistants
and pages).
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B. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDED FY 2002 - 2006
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
Recommendation of City Manager: Hear public comment and continue this
public hearing to each subsequent regular meeting of the Council at
8:00 p.m. until June 25, 2001, or such other later date as the Council may
determine, and 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.
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) REAPPOINTMENT OF BRIAN WILLIAMS TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2001 (District 1
Appointment)
(2) REAPPOINTMENT OF ELAINE KRAMER TO THE HUMAN SERVICES
COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2001 (District 1 Appointment)
(3) REAPPOINTMENT OF MARK LEON TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2001 (District 1 Appointment)
(4) REAPPOINTMENT OF ROGER GRAY TO THE TRANSPORTATION
ADVISORY COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2001 (District 4
Appointment)
(5) REAPPOINTMENT OF MARCHELLE ELLIOTT TO THE
ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2001 (District 6 Appointment)
(6) REAPPOINTMENT OF WENDY COBLEIGH TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2001 (District 6
Appointment)
(7) REAPPOINTMENT OF KELLY CRAIG JONES TO THE CULTURAL
HERITAGE COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2001 (District 6
Appointment)
(8) REAPPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL HURLEY TO THE RECREATION
AND PARKS COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2001 (District 6
Appointment)
(9) REAPPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM SULLIVAN TO THE UTILITY
ADVISORY COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2001 (District 6
Appointment)
(10) REAPPOINTMENT OF SANDRA LINDOERFER TO THE
ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY COMMISSION, EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2001 (Mayoral Appointment)
B. City Manager (No items)
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - April 9, 2001
April 16, 2001 (Canceled)
B. ADOPT RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PASADENA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION'S FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 ANNUAL
OPERATING BUDGET
Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer: Adopt a resolution pursuant
to Section 33606 of the Health and Safety Code approving the Fiscal Year
2001-2002 Annual Operating Budget, including activities to be financed by
the low and moderate income housing funds established for each
redevelopment project area pursuant to Section 33334.3 of the California
Health and Safety Code.
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9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading: None
B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
CHAPTER 10.46 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE AND
ADDING A NEW SECTION TO SAID CODE, RELATING TO
FRANCHISES FOR POLICE TOWING SERVICES" (Introduced by
Councilmember Streator)
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(2) Adopt "AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6830, EXTENDING A MORATORIUM
ON THE ISSUANCE OF ANY BUILDING PERMITS FOR SELF
STORAGE FACILITIES PENDING COMPLETION OF THE EAST
COLORADO SPECIFIC PLAN AND GENERAL PLAN UPDATE"
(Introduced by Councilmember Haderlein)
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(3) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
TITLE 17 (THE ZONING CODE) TO PROHIBIT OFF-PREMISE SIGNS
(BILLBOARDS) IN THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) AND
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (IG) DISTRICTS" (Introduced by
Councilmember Streator)
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(4) Adopt "AN AMENDMENT TO THE LIGHT AND POWER RATE
ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 13.04.170 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL
CODE, TO PASS COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH CURTAILMENT
MITIGATION OR ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES THROUGH
THE ENERGY CHARGE, SUBJECT TO EXPRESS AUTHORIZATION
BY THE CITY COUNCIL (Introduced by Councilmember Little)
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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
June 20, 2001
July 4, 2001 (To be canceled)
July 18, 2001
DEREGULATION COMMITTEE
Meets
the first and third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in Council
Conference Room 240
June 20, 2001
July 4, 2001 (To be canceled)
July 18, 2001
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Meets
the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in Finance
Department Conference Room 345
June 11, 2001 (Special joint meeting with City Council, 3:00 p.m., Council Chamber)
June 25, 2001
July 9, 2001
July 23, 2001
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Meets
the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference
Room 240
June 19, 2001
July 17, 2001
August 21, 2001
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Meets
the first and third Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m. in the Management
Conference Room 323
June 18, 2001
July 2, 2001 (To be Canceled)
July 16, 2001
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
June 18, 2001
June 25, 2001
July 2, 2001 (To be canceled)
July 9, 2001
July 16, 2001
July 23, 2001
July 30, 2001
August 6, 2001
August 13, 2001
August 20, 2001
August 27, 2001 (To be canceled)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
June 18,
2001, 7:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: Call for
Review of Variance
No. 11319, the Raymond Theater at 121-129 North Raymond Avenue
June 18,
2001, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: FY
2002-2006 Capital Improvement
Budget
June 18,
2001, 8:00 p.m. - Public Hearing: Proposed General
Plan Amendment and Zone
Change for Property located at 2685 East Washington Boulevard
June 25,
2001, 8:00 p.m. - Public Hearing: Ordinance re General
Plan Amendment and Zone
Change for Properties located at 1703-1735 Outpost Lane
July 9,
2001, 8:00 p.m. - Appeal of Design Commission’s
Approval of Consolidated Design
Review of the Boston Court Theater located at 70 North Mentor Avenue
July 16,
2001, 8:00 p.m. - Call for Review of Board of Zoning
Appeal’s Decision regarding
Small Collection Facility/Recycling Center locted at 452 North Los Robles Avenue
August 6, 2001, 8:00 p.m.
- Public Hearing: General Fee Schedule re Various Penalty
Fees (Neighborhood Blight, Code Enforcement, Nuisances)