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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION,
& 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION TRUSTEE MEETING
SEPTEMBER 17, 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.6
City Negotiators: Karyn Ezell and Steve Lem
Employee Organizations: Pasadena Police Sergeants Association and
Pasadena Police Officers Association
B. CITY COUNCIL CONSULTATION REGARDING POTENTIAL THREATS TO
PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES pursuant to Government Code Section
54957
Consultation with Pasadena Police Department and Chief of Police
6:30 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING
1. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
A. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF EVENTS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
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
A. AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 17,528 WITH MEYER
MOHADDES ASSOCIATES INC. TO PROVIDE A FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
FOR THE PROPOSED SHARED USE OF A PARKING STRUCTURE AS
PART OF THE AMBASSADOR CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 17,528 by $54,900
for a new amount not to exceed $129,890 with Meyer Mohaddes Associates
Inc. to provide a financial analysis for the proposed shared use of the parking
structure to serve the Ambassador Auditorium and long-term parking demand
in Old Pasadena, and financial implications for parking revenues in the Old
Pasadena parking structures; and
(b) Approve a journal voucher recognizing $17,410 from Legacy Partners to
pay for a portion of the financial analysis and appropriate it to the Old
Pasadena Parking Traffic Improvement project (Budget Account No. 75814).
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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) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SST
BENEFITS CONSULTING & INSURANCE SERVICES INC. TO ASSIST
WITH THE SOLICITATION AND EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS FOR
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN PROVIDER(S)
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Authorize a contract with SST Benefits Consulting & Insurance
Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to assist the City in
undertaking solicitation and evaluation of proposals for Deferred
Compensation Plan provider(s). The proposed contract is exempt from
competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F),
professional or unique services;
(b) Grant the proposed contract an exemption from the competitive
selection process of the Affirmative Action in Contracting Ordinance,
pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.09.060(C), contracts
for which the City's best interests are served.
Recommendation of the Deferred Compensation Oversight
Committee: On July 17, 2001, the Deferred Compensation Oversight
Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the City undertake a
selection process for deferred compensation plan provider(s) and on
September 4, 2001 supported the staff recommendation to utilize the
services of SST Benefits & Insurance Services Inc., to assist in the
solicitation and evaluation process.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 8857 Lynda Noel Hargis $6,000.00
Claim No. 8858 Karina Hearn Unknown
Claim No. 8859 Roberta MaeBird Hill 3,548.57+
Claim No. 8860 Earle & Dawn Miller 552.00
Claim No. 8861 Glenda Penate 3,269.61
Claim No. 8862 Nicole Triplett Unknown
Claim No. 8863 Joan Goulding 100.88
C. Public Hearing Set:
October 22, 2001, 8:00 p.m. - Call for Review of Zoning Administrator
Decision No. 18 (889 North Fair Oaks Avenue)
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
C. Legislative Policy Committee
D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
(1) STATUS REPORT ON PARK SAFETY SPECIALIST PROGRAM
Recommendation of City Manager: The agenda report is for
information purposes only. No recommendation is offered.
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(2) THE PURCHASE OF SIX NEW VEHICLES FOR THE SPECIAL
INVESTIGATIONS SECTION OF THE PASADENA POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve a journal voucher
amending the FY 2002 Operating Budget by appropriating $150,000
from the unappropriated Asset Forfeiture Fund balance to Budget
Account 8505-207-407500, Asset Forfeiture.
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(3) APPROPRIATE $67,200 FROM THE LA IMPACT AND FOOTHILL AIR
SUPPORT TEAM SPECIAL PROJECT ACCOUNTS TO UPGRADE A
HELICOPTER MECHANIC POSITION
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve a journal voucher
appropriating $33,600 from the LA IMPACT Special Project account
fund balance and transfer $33,600 from Budget Account No. 402420,
Foothill Air Support Team, for a total amount of $67,200 to Budget
Account No. 402410, LA IMPACT. This will allow the Police Department
Helicopter Section to hire an additional helicopter mechanic.
Amend the LA IMPACT budget to add one additional FTE at the
Helicopter Mechanic classification.
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F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF VESTING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP
NO. 26398, 3202 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD
Recommendation of City Manager: Continue the public hearing for the
Appeal of Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 26398 to October 8, 2001,
8:00 p.m.
B. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING - CALL FOR REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 3655, 727 SOUTH ARROYO PARKWAY
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council:
(1) Acknowledge the Initial Environmental Study recommending a Negative
Declaration that was adopted by the Zoning Hearing Officer on
April 18, 2001;
(2) Approve the Conditional Use Permit for off-site sale of alcohol with
conditions;
(3) Approve the Sign Exception for three wall signs for the Arroyo Parkway
frontage; and
(4) Deny the Conditional Use Permit for a drive-thru pharmacy.
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) APPOINTMENT OF DONALD E. BARKER TO THE DESIGN
COMMISSION (At-large/District 6 recommendation)
(2) APPOINTMENT OF GLENN P. DE VEER TO THE DESIGN
COMMISSION (At-large/District 5 recommendation)
(3) RATIFICATION OF REAPPOINTMENT OF ERNESTINE MOORE TO
THE PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION (Pasadena
City College Appointment)
(4) DESIGNATION OF COUNCILMEMBER JOYCE STREATOR AS
VOTING DELEGATE AND APPROVAL OF ALTERNATE VOTING
DELEGATE TO THE ANNUAL 2001 CONGRESS OF CITIES
MEETING OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES IN ATLANTA,
GEORGIA ON DECEMBER 4 - 8, 2001

B. City Manager
(1) RESOLUTION ADOPTING A FEE-FOR-SERVICE EXPANDED MASH
PROGRAM
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution authorizing a
Fee-For-Service expanded Maintenance Assistance and Services to
Homeowners (MASH) Program. This action would allow MASH to
provide services to limited income senior citizens, as well as persons
with disabilities, who may be in need of the service to maintain an
independent living arrangement.
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(2) TREE PROTECTION CODE AMENDMENTS
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Direct the City Attorney to prepare a Tree Protection Ordinance
amending Pasadena Municipal Code Section 8.52 to protect native,
landmark and specimen trees on private and public property.
(b) Direct staff to prepare California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
exemption documentation.
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8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING (To be canceled)
9. THE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION TRUSTEE MEETING
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - June 25, 2001
B. APPROVAL OF DEFERRED COMPENSATION INVESTMENT POLICY
Recommendation of the Deferred Compensation Oversight Committee:
(1) Approve the proposed Investment Policy and Procedures Statement;
and
(2) Direct the City Attorney to modify Section 16.02 of Article XVI of the
Deferred Compensation Plan to provide authority to the Deferred
Compensation Oversight Committee to approve the addition, deletion or
amendment of investment options consistent with the procedures outlined in
the Investment Policy.
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10. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
OF PASADENA ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 17.98.040 OF THE
PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION OF
A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 236 NORTH
CHESTER AVENUE"
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B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA FIXING THE
TAX RATE FOR THE POLICE BUILDING AND JAIL GENERAL
OBLIGATION BONDS AND ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR
COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF SAID TAX" (Introduced by
Councilmember Tyler)
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(2) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
TITLE 17 (THE ZONING CODE) TO REMOVE THE TEMPORARY
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUIREMENT FOR LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT IN THE CITY HALL COURTYARD AREA
(INCLUDING ROTUNDA)" (Introduced by Councilmember Tyler)
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11. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. UPDATE ON POWER ISSUES AND THE IMPACT ON PASADENA
CUSTOMERS
12. COMMUNICATIONS - None
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
14. CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)
15. ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Madison)
Meets
the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in
Council Conference Room 240
September 19, 2001
October 3, 2001
October 17, 2001
FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Paul Little)
Meets
the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in
Finance Department Conference Room 345
September 24, 2001
October 8, 2001
October 22, 2001
November 12, 2001 (To be cancelled)
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Bill Bogaard)
Meets
the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the
Council Conference Room 240
September 18, 2001
October 16, 2001
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Sidney F. Tyler)
Meets
the first and third Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. in
Council Conference Room 240
September 19, 2001
October 3, 2001
October 17, 2001
November 7, 2001
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Haderlein)
Meets
the first and third Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m. in the
Management Conference Room 323
September 17, 2001
October 1, 2001
October 15, 2001
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
September 24, 2001
September
26, 2001 (Special Meeting w/Supervisor Michael Antonovich,
8:00 a.m., Council Conference Room 240)
October 1, 2001
October 8, 2001
October 15, 2001
October 22, 2001
October 29, 2001 (To be canceled)
November 5, 2001
November 12, 2001 (To be canceled)
November 15,
2001 (Special meeting, 6:00 p.m., La Casita,
177 South Arroyo Boulevard)
November 19, 2001
November 26, 2001 (To be canceled)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS: None scheduled