ATTACHMENTS TO THE STAFF REPORTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING AT THE PASADENA PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND CITY CLERK'S OFFICE. 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). 296k
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. 252k
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. 216k
(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. 296k
(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. 223k
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. 691k
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. 438k
(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. 766k
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. 209k
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" 618k
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) 196k
(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) 123k
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