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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
APRIL 29, 2002
SPECIAL MEETING
Public Meeting 6:15 P.M.
Public Hearings begin at 8:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room 247
5:00 P.M. DINNER RECESS
6:15 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING
1. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
2. PUBLIC COMMENT - LIMITED TO SPECIAL MEETING ITEMS. (Please limit
comments to 3 minutes each. An opportunity will be provided for the public to
speak on each item on the agenda at the time the item is heard.)
3. FINAL REPORT OF THE RECONVENED CITY OF PASADENA CHARTER
REFORM TASK FORCE ON SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNANCE (To be heard
at 6:30 p.m.)
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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 OF THE SUBMITTAL OF A REQUEST FOR FUNDS
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION, DIVISION OF
RECYCLING, FOR BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND
LITTER CLEANUP ACTIVITIES
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Adopt a resolution approving a request for pre-designated funds in
the amount of $38,948 for the Fiscal Year 2003 (State Fiscal Year
2001/2002) and $38,948 for Fiscal Year 2004 (State Fiscal Year
2002/2003) from the California Department of Conservation for
beverage container recycling and litter cleanup activities.
(2) Authorize the City Manager or her designee to enter into an
agreement with the California Department of Conservation's Division of
Recycling to execute all necessary forms for the purpose of securing
payments and to carry out the required activities under the program to
encourage beverage container recycling and to reduce litter.
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(2) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH COTTON
BRIDGES ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF A SENSITIVE
LANDS SURVEY AND POCKET PARKS INVENTORY
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract with Cotton Bridges Associates, for an amount not
to exceed $140,000 to provide consulting services for the Sensitive
Lands Survey and Pocket Parks Inventory. Competitive bidding is not
required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for
professional or unique services.
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(3) CONTRACT AWARD TO VART CONSTRUCTION FOR
MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIR 2002 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $265,000
Recommendation from City Manager:
(1) Accept the bid dated April 3, 2002 submitted by Vart Construction
in response to the Specifications for Miscellaneous Concrete Repair -
2002, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to
enter into such contract as is required.
(2) Acknowledge the project to be categorically exempt under Section
21084 of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1984 in accordance
with Article 19, Section 5301 (Class 1), subsection (c) of the Resources
Agency of California Guidelines (maintenance of existing public streets)
pursuant to the findings of the Secretary of the Resources Agency and
authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to file a Notice
of Exemption for the project with the Los Angeles County Clerk.
(3) Approve a journal voucher recognizing private capital in the amount
of $14,425 and appropriating it to Budget Account No. 73710,
Preventive Maintenance - Asphalt Streets.
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B. Assistant City Manager
(1) AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 17,237 WITH
PARSONS HARLAND BARTHOLOMEW AND ASSOCIATES INC.
FOR COMPLETION OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT FOR THE AMBASSADOR CAMPUS REUSE
PROJECT
Recommendation of Assistant City Manager: Authorize the Assistant
City Manager to amend Contract No. 17,237 by $125,000 for a new
amount not to exceed $422,050 with Parsons Harland Bartholomew and
Associates Inc. to provide for the completion of the Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Ambassador Campus Reuse
Project.
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C. City Clerk
(1) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 8996 Leslie E. Lewis $ Unknown
Claim No. 8997 Mark Carter 2,306.72
Claim No. 8998 Michael Jaidar 11,243.78
D. Public Hearings Set:
May 20, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 2002
May 20, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - Fair Oaks/Orange Grove General Plan
Amendments
June 10, 2002, 8:00 p.m. (Revised date) - Joint Public Hearing (Council &
CDC): Approval of Annual Action Plan (2002-2003) for the City's Participation
5. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) RESIGNATION OF DAN LEWIS FROM THE CULTURAL HERITAGE
COMMISSION (Mayoral Nomination)
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(2) APPOINTMENT OF DESIREE ROLLINS TO THE LIBRARY
COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination)
6. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. APPROVAL OF OWNER PARTICIPATION AND LOAN AGREEMENT
("OPLA") BY AND BETWEEN THE PASADENA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ("COMMISSION") AND PASADENA
VILLAGES, LP ("PARTICIPANT") FOR THE ENHANCEMENTS/
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE KINGS VILLAGES APARTMENTS AT 1141
NORTH FAIR OAKS AVENUE, PASADENA
Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer: Adopt a resolution:
(a) Finding and determining that the project ("Project") described in the
proposed Owner Participation and Loan Agreement ("OPLA") is categorically
exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and,
specifically, under Section 15301 of the State CEQA Guidelines and
authorizing the Secretary of the Commission to file with the County Clerk a
Notice of Exemption for the Project pursuant to Section 15301 of the State
CEQA Guidelines;
(b) Approving the terms and provisions of both the OPLA between the
Commission and Participant including financial assistance in the amount of
$1,745,430 for rehabilitation and enhancements at Kings Villages
Apartments;
(c) Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission to execute,
and the Secretary to attest, the OPLA and all documents necessary to
effectuate the terms and provisions of the OPLA; and
(d) Approving a journal voucher appropriating $1,745,430 from the
Commission's Fannie Mae American Communities Fund Credit Facility
(Account No. 810-684120-51104) to Pasadena Villages, LP (Account No.
810-684120-51324).
Action of Advisory Boards: The subject recommendation was reviewed by
the Community Development Committee ("CDC"), Housing Sub-committee on
March 7, 2002, Fair Oaks Project Area Committee ("PAC") on April 3, 2002,
Northwest Commission ("NWC") on April 9, 2002, and CDC on April 25,
2002. The CDC Housing Sub-committee, PAC, and NWC recommended
approval.
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7. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING CHAPTER 2.80 OF THE PASADENA
MUNICIPAL CODE (DESIGN COMMISSION) REGARDING AN
ADDITIONAL DUTY OF THE DESIGN COMMISSION AND CREATING
THE URBAN FORESTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE"
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(2) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 17, THE ZONING CODE, TO ADD PD-
26 COLORADO-LOS ROBLES AND TO RECLASSIFY CERTAIN
PROPERTY KNOWN AS PLAZA LAS FUENTES IN THE CD-16
ZONING DISTRICT TO PD-26" (See Item 8.B., 8:00 p.m.)
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(3) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING CHAPTER 8.52 OF THE PASADENA
MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED "CITY TREES AND TREE
PROTECTION ORDINANCE" AND AMENDING RELATED SECTIONS
OF TITLE 17 AND CHAPTER 1.25"
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B. Second Reading: None
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: FY 2003 - 2008 RECOMMENDED
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
Recommendation of City Manager: Receive public comment and continue
this public hearing to each subsequent regular meeting of the Council at
8:00 p.m. until May 13, 2002, or such other later date as the City Council may
determine, and at which time the City Council will be asked to close the
public hearing and formally adopt the FY 2003-2008 Capital Improvement
Program Budget.
B. PUBLIC HEARING: CERTIFICATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT (EIR), AMENDMENTS TO THE CIVIC CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN,
AND ZONE CHANGE FROM CENTRAL DISTRICT 16 (CD-16) TO
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD-26) RELATED TO THE PLAZA LAS
FUENTES PHASE II DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council, following a public hearing:
(a) Adopt a resolution (Attachment 1 to the agenda report) to certify the
Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR), as shown in Attachment 2 of the
agenda report, for the Plaza Las Fuentes Phase II Project; to make the
Findings of Fact required by the California Environmental Quality Act and
adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations (Attachment 3 of the agenda
report); and to adopt the Environmental Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program (Attachment 4 of the agenda report);
(b) Make a finding of De Minimis Impact on State Fish and Wildlife Habitat
(Attachment 5 of the agenda report);
(c) Adopt a resolution (Attachment 6 of the agenda report) to amend the
Civic Center Specific Plan to reduce the maximum building height limit; to
modify the requirement for a diagonal view from the intersection of East
Colorado Boulevard and North Los Robles Avenue to the dome of City Hall;
and, to modify the requirement for pedestrian arcades on the Colorado and
Euclid elevations;
(d) Find that the proposed zone change is consistent with the policies of the
General Plan and the purposes of the Zoning Ordinance;
(e) Approve the zone change from Central District 16 (CD-16) to Planned
Development 26 Colorado-Los Robles (PD-26) for the property shown on the
Site Plan (Attachment 7) and Map of Land Uses (Attachment 8 of the agenda
report);
(f) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 17, THE ZONING CODE, TO ADD PD-26
COLORADO-LOS ROBLES AND TO RECLASSIFY CERTAIN PROPERTY
KNOWN AS PLAZA LAS FUENTES IN THE CD-16 ZONING DISTRICT TO
PD-26" (Attachment 9 of the agenda report); and
(g) Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination and a Certificate of
Fee Exemption for the California Department of Fish and Game with the Los
Angeles County Registrar-Recorder.
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C. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO REVISE THE SIGN
REGULATIONS, MODIFY THE SIGN DESIGN GUIDELINES IN OLD
PASADENA AND THE CENTRAL DISTRICT, AND THE ADOPTION OF
CITY-WIDE SIGN DESIGN GUIDELINES
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the public
hearing be continued to May 6, 2002, 8:00 p.m.
D. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 16 (SUBDIVISIONS)
AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ALLOW FLAG-LOT SUBDIVISIONS ONLY IN THE HILLSIDE
DEVELOPMENT (HD) OVERLAY DISTRICT, AND THE ADOPTION OF
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR FLAG-LOT SUBDIVISIONS
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the public
hearing be continued to May 6, 2002, 8:00 p.m.
9. 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
May 1, 2002
May 15, 2002
June 5, 2002
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
April 29, 2002 (Special
Meeting, 3:00 p.m. Management Conference Room)
May 6, 2002 (Special
Joint Meeting w/City Council, 4:00 p.m. Management Conference Room)
May 13, 2002 (Special
Joint Meeting w/City Council, 4:00 p.m. Management Conference Room)
May 20, 2002 (Special
Joint Meeting w/City Council, 4:00 p.m. Management Conference Room)
May 27, 2002 (To be
canceled – holiday)
LEGISLATIVE
POLICY COMMITTEE
(Chair Bill Bogaard)
Meets the first Tuesday
of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room 240
May 7, 2002
June 4, 2002
July 2, 2002
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
May 1, 2002
May 15, 2002 (To be
canceled)
June 5, 2002
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
May 6, 2002 (To be
canceled)
May 20, 2002
June
3, 2002
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
May
6, 2002
May
13, 2002
May
20, 2002
May
27, 2002 (To be cancelled -
Memorial Day Holiday)
June
3, 2002
June
10, 2002
June
17, 2002
June
24, 2002
July
1, 2002
July
8, 2002
July
15, 2002
July
22, 2002
July
29, 2002
FUTURE
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
May
6, 2002, 8:00 p.m.
- Granting of Non-Exclusive Solid Waste Franchises (To be continued
to May 13, 2002)
May
6, 2002, 8:00 p.m.
- FY 2003 Recommended Operating Budget
May
6, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: Zoning Code Amendment to Revise
the
Sign Regulations, Modify the Sign Design Guidelines in Old Pasadena and the
Central District,
and the Adoption of City-Wide Sign Design Guidelines
May
6, 2002, 8:00 p.m.
- Continued Public Hearing: Ordinance Amending Title 16 (Subdivisions)
and
Title 17 (Zoning) of the Pasadena Municipal Code to Allow Flag-Lot
Subdivisions Only in the
Hillside Development (HD) Overlay District, and the Adoption of Development Standards
for
Flag-Lot Subdivisions
May
6, 2002, 8:00 p.m.
- Continued Public Hearing: FY 2003-2008 Recommended Capital
Improvement
Program Budget
May
13, 2002, 8:00 p.m. -
Pasadena Community Development Commission Pasadena Housing
Authority
Annual Plan (2002-2003)
May
13, 2002, 8:00 p.m.
- Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges for FY 2003
May 13, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - General Fee Schedule
May
13, 2002, 8:00 p.m.
- Continued Public Hearing: FY 2003
Recommended Operating
Budget
May
13, 2002, 8:00 p.m.
- Continued Public Hearing: FY 2003-2008 Recommended Capital
Improvement Program Budget
May
13, 2002, 8:00 p.m.
- Continued Public Hearing: Granting
of Non-Exclusive Solid Waste
Franchises
May
20, 2002, 8:00 p.m.
- Redistricting Ordinance
May
20, 2002, 8:00 p.m.
- Continued Public Hearing: FY 2003
Recommended Operating Budget
May
20, 2002, 8:00 p.m.
- Electric Revenue Bonds, Series 2000
May
20, 2002, 8:00 p.m.
- Fair Oaks/Orange Grove General Plan Amendments
June
3, 2002, 8:00 p.m.
- Continued Public Hearing: FY 2003
Recommended Operating Budget
June
10, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - Joint Public Hearing (Council & CDC): Approval of
Annual Action Plan
(2002-2003) for the City’s Participation