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                                                 AGENDA
         CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
                                            MARCH 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 REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
    PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code 54957:
    Title:   City Clerk

B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
    PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code 54957:
    Title:   City Attorney

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.  MR. GARY S. GONZALEZ REGARDING REQUEST FOR A WAIVER OF
       PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE 9.36.220 - AMPLIFIED SOUND FOR
       WEDDING CEREMONY AND RECEPTION ON APRIL 14, 2001
	94K

3. OLD BUSINESS

  A.  ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PLAYHOUSE DISTRICT ASSOCIATION
       PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PBID)
       Recommendation of City Manager:   Adopt a resolution of intention to
       establish the Pasadena Playhouse District Property and Business
       Improvement District (Attachment No. 1 of the agenda report).
	548K

  B.  SECOND QUARTER FY 2001 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORTS
       Recommendation of City Manager:   It is recommended that the following
       reports for the second quarter of fiscal year ending June 30, 2001 be
       received by the City Council:
          -    Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC) Audit Report
          -    Petty Cash Internal Audit Report
	161K

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) PURCHASE OF ONE 16-FOOT STEP VAN/UNDERGROUND OIL
           VAN; TWO 16-FOOT STEP VANS WITH SPLIT SHAFT AIR
           COMPRESSORS; AND TWO 14-FOOT STEP VANS WITH
           UNDERGROUND SPLICERS
           Recommendation of City Manager: 
           (a)  Accept the bids dated December 13, 2000, December 19, 2000, and
           December 20, 2000 submitted by Los Angeles Freightliner, Inc. in
           response to Specifications for the Purchase of a Total of Five
           Specialized Step Vans for the Water and Power Department, and
           (b) Authorize the Purchasing Administrator to issue a purchase order
           contract to Los Angeles Freightliner, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
           $331,191.
	277K

      (2) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER
           CONTRACT WITH AVENTIS PASTEUR TO ACQUIRE VACCINES
           FOR TRAVEL AND RABIES IMMUNIZATIONS
           Recommendation of City Manager:
           (a) Authorize the Purchasing Administrator to issue a purchase order
           contract to Aventis Pasteur for FY 2001 in an amount not to exceed
           $120,000 for the purchase of travel and rabies immunizations;  
           (b) Authorize the Purchasing Administrator to issue purchase order
           contracts for a period of up to three additional one-year periods in the
           amounts not to exceed $250,000 per year, for the purchase of additional
           travel and rabies immunizations. 
           (c) Grant an exemption from the vendor selection process of the
           Affirmative Action in Contracting Ordinance, pursuant to Pasadena
           Municipal Code Section 4.09.060(B), contracts for materials and
           supplies available from a sole source.    Competitive bidding is not
           required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(C), contracts for labor,
           materials, supplies or services available from only one vendor.
	211K

      (3) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH RRM DESIGN
           GROUP TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
           FOR THE EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD SPECIFIC PLAN
           Recommendation of City Manager:   Authorize the City Manager to
           execute a contract with RRM Design Group for an amount not to exceed
           $126,500 to provide consulting services for the East Colorado
           Boulevard Specific Plan. 
	313K

   B.  City Clerk

       (1) Approval of Minutes  -  January 29, 2001 (Special)

       (2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena

           Claim No. 8728     Esther Gonzales Pozos/                      $    1,048.76  
                                      Auto Club of So. California
           Claim No. 8729     Amy Lee Nelson                                          825.00+
           Claim No. 8730     Gael S. Pullen                                         Unknown  
           Claim No. 8731     Margie Brown, Alton McGhee,
                                      Angie Robins & Lucas Gladden                 Unknown  
           Claim No. 8732     Sempra Energy                                           101.69  
           Claim No. 8733     Peter Papas dba Colorado Square             5,000.00  

       (3) Public Hearing Set:

           May 14, 2001, 8:00 p.m. - Establishment of the Playhouse District
           Association Property-based Business Improvement District and the
           Levy and Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2001-02

5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

   A.  Business Enterprise Committee

      (1) ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PLAYHOUSE DISTRICT ASSOCIATION
           PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (PBID) (See
           Item 3.A.)

   B.  Deregulation Committee

      (1) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE
           CALIFORNIA INDEPENDENT SYSTEM OPERATOR (ISO) TO
           MITIGATE ISO-IMPOSED ROLLING BLACKOUTS
           Recommendation of City Manager:   It is recommended that the City
           Council authorize the General Manager to negotiate revisions to
           contracts with the ISO to mitigate ISO-imposed rolling blackouts.
	200K

      (2) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PLANNING AGREEMENT WITH
           THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY FOR
           THE MAGNOLIA POWER PROJECT
           Recommendation of City Manager:   
           (a) It is recommended that the City Council authorize the General
           Manager of Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) to enter into a planning
           agreement (Agreement) with the Southern California Public Power
           Authority (SCPPA) for up to an 8% share of the Magnolia Power Project
           (Project).   The Project and Agreement are further described in
           Attachments I and II of the agenda report.
               Execution of this Agreement will:
                         Obligate Pasadena to fund a pro-rata share of the planning
                         and permitting costs for the project, with Pasadena's share
                         ranging up to $400,000; and
                         Preserve PWP's option to participate in the Project, but does
                         not obligate PWP beyond the Planning and Permitting Phase.
           (b) It is further recommended that the City Council appropriate
               $400,000 from unappropriated Light and Power Fund to CIP
               Account No. 3156 to fund the expenses associated with the
               Planning and Permitting Phase of the Project.
	799K

   C.  Finance Committee

      (1) SECOND QUARTER FY 2001 INTERNAL AUDIT REPORTS
           (See Item 3.B.)

   D.  Legislative Policy Committee

   E.  Public Safety Committee

      (1) APPROVAL OF FUNDING AND POSITIONS FOR PARK SECURITY
           RANGERS AND EXPANSION OF AFTER SCHOOL RECREATION
           PROGRAMS
           Recommendation of City Manager:
           (a) Approve the addition of six full-time Community Service Officer II
           positions and one Sergeant position in the Police Department and direct
           the City Manager to include the funds necessary for the Park Security
           Ranger program in the Recommended Fiscal Year 2002 budget;
           (b) Approve the addition of 0.69 Recreation Leader and 0.228 Site
           Coordinator positions in the Human Services, Recreation and
           Neighborhoods Department budget to expand after school recreation
           programs and direct the City Manager to include the funds necessary for
           this program in the Recommended Fiscal Year 2002 budget.
	256K

   F.  Reports from Representatives

6. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M.

  A.  PUBLIC HEARING: CALL FOR REVIEW OF VARIANCE NO. 11319, THE
       RAYMOND THEATER AT 121-129 NORTH RAYMOND AVENUE
       Recommendation of City Manager:   It is recommended that the City
       Council overturn the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals and:
       (1) Certify the revised final environmental impact report for the Raymond
       Theater;
       (2) Adopt Findings of Fact and the Statement of Overriding Considerations
       as contained in Attachment A of the agenda report;
       (3) Adopt a mitigation monitoring program as contained in Attachment B of
       the agenda report, adopt a de minimis finding as required by California Fish
       and Game Code 711.4(d)(1) and Title 14, California Code of Regulations
       Section 735.5(a)(3); and
       (4) Adopt the variance findings contained in Attachment C of the agenda
       report, adopt the conditions of approval contained in Attachment D of the
       agenda report and approve the proposed variances. 
	1501K
   
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

   A.  City Council  - No Items

   B.  City Manager

      (1) MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY'S NON-EXCLUSIVE POLICE 
           TOWING FRANCHISE SYSTEM, PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
           CHAPTER 10.46
           Recommendation of City Manager:   Direct the City Attorney to
           prepare modifications to the non-exclusive police towing franchise
           system, Pasadena Municipal Code Chapter 10.46, which will:
           (a) Clarify the procedure for the award of non-exclusive policy towing
           franchises;
           (b) Allow for the automatic renewal of police towing franchises on an
           annual basis without the requirement of submitting a new application for
           up to five years;
           (c) Establish an administrative mechanism for suspension of a
           franchise if a franchisee is not current in franchise fee payments owed
           the City.
	447K

8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING

   A.  CONSENT CALENDAR
        (The Consent Calendar consists of routine items which will be approved by
        one motion and one vote unless removed for separate discussion.)

      (1) Approval of Minutes  - January 29, 2001 (Canceled)

      (2) APPROVAL OF A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 TO
           REBUILDING TOGETHER* PASADENA (FORMERLY CHRISTMAS IN
           APRIL* PASADENA) FROM THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME
           HOUSING TRUST FUND OF PASADENA COMMUNITY
           DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE PROVISION OF MINOR
           HOUSING REHABILITATION ACTIVITY IN THE WASHINGTON
           NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION AREA
           Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer:
           (a) Finding and determining that the proposed expenditure of $20,000
           from the Commission's Low and Moderate Income Housing Trust Funds
           ("Housing Trust Funds"), is necessary to assist in the rehabilitation
           efforts of homes located in the Washington Neighborhood Revitalization
           Area.
           (b) Approving a $20,000 grant from the Low and Moderate Income
           Housing Trust Fund General Account to "Rebuilding Together *
           Pasadena" (formerly "Christmas in April * Pasadena") to fund the annual
           housing rehabilitation program in the city of Pasadena for low income
           families, elderly and disabled individuals.
           (c) Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute and the Secretary
           to attest the contract with Rebuilding Together * Pasadena for said
           services. 
	390K

9. ORDINANCES

   A.  First Reading:

      (1) Conduct first reading of "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)
	230K

      (2) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
           PASADENA AMENDING THE LIGHT AND POWER RATE
           ORDINANCE, CHAPTERS 13.04.095(C), 13.04.096, AND 13.04.170
           OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REPLACE THE ENERGY
           COST ADJUSTMENT CHARGE (ECAC) AND DIRECT ACCESS
           ENERGY CREDIT (DAEC) WITH THE FOLLOWING CHARGES:
           ENERGY CHARGE; TRANSMISSION ACCESS CHARGE (TAC); AND
           DIRECT ACCESS TRANSITION CHARGE (DATC)"
	366K

      (3) Conduct first reading of "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"
	166K

   B.  Second Reading:   None       

10.    INFORMATION ITEMS 

  A.  UPDATE ON ELECTRIC POWER ISSUES AND THE IMPACT ON
       PASADENA CUSTOMERS (Oral report)

11.    COMMUNICATIONS -  None

12.    PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)

13.    CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)

14.    ADJOURNMENT

                    COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES

Meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Council
Conference Room 240

Apr 4, 2001

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

Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in Finance
Department Conference Room 345

Mar 26, 2001

Apr 9, 2001

Apr 23, 2001

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

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)

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