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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AUGUST 19, 2002
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 NEGOTIATOR pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Karyn Ezell, Steve Lem
Employee Organization: Pasadena Fire Fighters, Local 809
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING
PENDING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: Space Bank Ltd. v City Council of the City of Pasadena; City
of Pasadena, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. B067089
C. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING
PENDING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: City of Pasadena, et al. v. Adesorn Hemaratanatorn, et al,
Case No. BC 237196
6:30 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING
1. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
A. PRESENTATION BY CONGRESSMAN ADAM SCHIFF TO AWARD
MEDALS TO MR. JOSEPH RANEY IN RECOGNITION OF HIS SERVICE
DURING WORLD WAR II (To be presented after 8:00 p.m.)
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. CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF THE WASHINGTON PARK MASTER PLAN
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council approve in concept the Washington Park Master Plan (Attachment A
of the agenda report) pending completion of the environmental review of the
project.
Recommendation of Recreation and Parks Commission: On June 4,
2002, the Recreation and Parks Commission voted unanimously to
recommend that the City Council approve the Master Plan.
Recommendation of the Northwest Commission: On June 11, 2002, the
Master Plan was presented to the Northwest Commission for review and
comment. The Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City
Council approve the Master Plan. The Commission questioned how the
recommended improvements would be funded. Staff responded by informing
the Commission that many of the highest priority improvements are funded in
the Capital Improvement Program.
Recommendation of the Design Commission: On June 24, 2002, the
Master Plan was presented to the Design Commission for review and
comment. The Commission requested, for security purposes, that any new
landscaping not block visibility into the park. The Commission also requested
that historic arroyo rock wall surrounding the lower restroom be preserved
when the structure is removed.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: On June 26, 2002, the Master
Plan was presented to the Planning Commission for review and comment.
The Commission expressed support for various components of the Master
Plan, including the use of native plants, the use of educational and
interpretive materials and the pursuit of grant-funding opportunities.
Recommendation of Accessibility and Disability Commission: On July 2,
2002, the Master Plan was presented to the Accessability and Disability
Commission. The Commission was supportive of the plan, especially the
various improvements related to accessibility.
Recommendation of the Urban Forestry Advisory Committee: The Tree
Planting Plan portion of the Master Plan was presented to the Urban Forestry
Advisory Committee on July 31, 2002. The Committee recommended that
any new trees be placed in locations that can be automatically irrigated.
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B. 2002 PASADENA/ALTADENA QUALITY OF LIFE INDEX
Recommendation of City Manager: The agenda report is for information
only and provides an update on the new 2002 edition of the
Pasadena/Altadena Quality of Life Index.
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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) APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 25377 TO SUBDIVIDE AN
EXISTING LOT AT 3315 CALVERT ROAD
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution to:
(1) Approve the final Parcel Map No. 25377.
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Contract with
Nevis Construction, Inc., a California corporation.
(3) Accept the grant of easement for sewer and utility purposes as
shown on Parcel Map No. 25377.
(4) Authorize the City Clerk to execute the certificate on the map
showing the City's approval of said map and acceptance of said grant of
easement.
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(2) AWARD OF PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT TO TRINITY
DIVERSIFIED, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE REPLACEMENT
2002 AIRLESS PAINT STRIPING MACHINE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $103,914
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Accept the bid dated June 4, 2002, submitted by Trinity Diversified,
Inc. in response to Specifications for the Purchase of One Replacement
2002 Airless Paint Striping Machine;
(2) Reject all other bids; and
(3) Authorize the purchase order contract to Trinity Diversified, in an
amount not to exceed $103,914.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - June 3, 2002
June 3, 2002 (Special Joint Meeting)
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 9069 Donald Earl Wellington $ 1,805.88
Claim No. 9070 Janet M. Sacco 25,000.00+
Claim No. 9071 Curtis Morgan/ 1,295.28
State Farm Insurance
Claim No. 9072 Keith Wyatt 25,000.00+
Claim No. 9073 Kenneth Crane 25,000.00
Claim No. 9074 Ronald Otto Stewart 37.95
Claim No. 9075 Lynnora Virginia Ruth 2,000.00+
C. Public Hearing Set:
September 30, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER) July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2002 for the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG); Home Investment Partnership Act
(HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grant Programs; Other Federal Grant
Programs and the Human Services Endowment Fund (HSEF); and Approval
of the Needs Assessment and Program Priorities for Public/Human Service
and Non-public Service Projects under the CDBG/ESG/HSEF Program Year
2003-2004
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
(1) ZONING PARKING CREDIT PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS FOR THE
OLD PASADENA PARKING DISTRICT (See Item 6.B.)
C. Legislative Policy Committee D. Municipal Services Committee
(1) RECOMMENDATION TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE TO REQUIRE
RECYCLING OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE
Recommendation of City Manager: Direct the City Attorney to draft a
Construction and Demolition Recycling Ordinance to divert waste
generated in the construction process from landfills to beneficial use to
increase the City's recycling diversion rate.
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(2) AMEND CONTRACT NO. 16,949 WITH HENWOOD ENERGY
SERVICES, INC. FOR ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE AND
IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Authorize the amendment of Contract No. 16,949 with Henwood
Energy Services, Inc. ("HESI") by $121,300 for a new not to exceed
amount of $468,300, in order to obtain and implement additional
software program modules;
(2) Authorize payment of annual license renewal and maintenance
fees in addition to the above amount for the use of the software in
amounts as established by HESI. These fees will be established by
contract at $67,115 in FY 2003, $77,940 in FY 2004 and 2005, and shall
escalate at rates not to exceed 5% per year thereafter.
(3) Approve a journal voucher transferring $67,115 from Budget
Account No. 401-8222-841910-0555 to Account No. 401-8114-841500-
0557 to fund the FY 2003 annual renewal and license fees.
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(3) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
AYZENBERG GROUP TO PROVIDE COMMUNICATION SERVICES
FOR PASADENA WATER AND POWER (PWP)
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the General Manager of
Pasadena Water and Power to enter into a contract with Ayzenberg
Group to provide communication, design, development and advisory
services in an amount not to exceed $180,000 for a period of one year
with an option to extend the contract for one additional year.
Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section
1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services.
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(4) AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE SPENDING AUTHORITY FOR TRI-
CITY EFFORT TO SEEK SPECIAL LEGISLATION TO CONSTRUCT
NEW ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
approve a journal voucher authorizing the appropriation of $24,915.11 to
Account No. 8114 from the Light and Power Fund unappropriated fund
balance.
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E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONE CHANGE
FOR THE PARCELS ALONG RAYMOND AND SUMMIT AVENUES,
BETWEEN MAPLE AND VILLA STREETS; AND RESOLUTION
APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE "RAYMOND-
SUMMIT-VILLA-MAPLE AREA" AND A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
FOR THE "ALTADENA/VILLA PD-29 SITE"
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council
following a public hearing:
(1) Approve the Initial Environmental Study and Negative Declaration
(Attachment 2 of the agenda report);
(2) Approve the De Minimis Impact Finding on the State Fish and Wildlife
Habitat (Attachment 3 of the agenda report);
(3) Find that the zone change from RM-16 (Multi-family Residential, 16
dwelling units per net acre) to RM-12 (Multi-family Residential, two units per
lot), and General Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential (0-16
dwelling units per net acre) to Low-Medium Density Residential (2 units per
lot) are consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan and the
purposes of Title 17 as outlined in the body of the agenda report;
(4) Approve the General Plan amendment from Medium Density Residential
(0-16 dwelling units per net acre) to Low-Medium Density Residential (two
dwelling units per lot);
(5) Approve the zone change from RM-16 (Multi-family Residential, 16
dwelling units per net are) to RM-12 (Multi-family Residential, two dwelling
units per lot) zoning district;
(6) Adopt a resolution (Attachment 4 of the agenda report) approving a
General Plan amendment for the Raymond-Summit-Villa-Maple area from
Medium Density Residential (0-16 dwelling units/net acre) to Low-Medium
Density Residential (2 dwelling units per lot) as shown in the map (Exhibit A
of the resolution), and a General Plan amendment for the Altadena/Villa PD-
29 site from Neighborhood Commercial and Medium Density Residential (0-
16 dwelling units per net acre) to Medium-High Density Residential (0-32
dwelling units per net acre) as shown in Exhibit B of the resolution, which was
approved by the City Council on August 12, 2002;
(7) Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination and Certificate of
Fee Exemption for the California Department of Fish and Game with the
Los Angeles County Recorder (Attachment 5 of the agenda report); and
(8) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the official
zoning map of the City of Pasadena established by Section 17.08.040 of the
Pasadena Municipal Code for the Raymond-Summit-Villa-Maple area from
RM-16 (Multi-family Residential, 16 dwelling units per net acre) to RM-12
(Multi-family Residential, two dwelling units per lot).
Recommendation of Planning Commission: After a public hearing on
July 10, 2002, the Planning Commission unanimously approved staff's
recommendation that the City Council approve the proposed General Plan
amendment and zone change.
Recommendation of Northwest Commission: On June 11, 2002, the
Northwest Commission reviewed and recommended approval of the
proposed General Plan amendment and zone change.
Recommendation of Cultural Heritage Commission: On June 17, 2002,
the Cultural Heritage Commission recommended approval of the proposed
General Plan amendment and zone change to the Planning Commission and
City Council.
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B. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING PARKING CREDIT PROGRAM
MODIFICATIONS FOR THE OLD PASADENA PARKING DISTRICT
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Approve the Initial Study (Exhibit A of the agenda report) and adopt
the Negative Declaration prepared for this Zoning Code amendment;
(2) Adopt the De Minimus Finding of no impact to fish and wildlife;
(3) Change the boundary of the Old Pasadena Parking Fund Boundary
to include the block bound by Walnut Street to the north, Holly Street to the
south, Fair Oaks Avenue to the west and Raymond Avenue to the east;
(4) Amend the Zoning Code to allow a 50 percent over-subscription of
zoning parking credits in the Marriott facility, and adopt a finding of General
Plan consistency as contained in the agenda report;
(5) Allow staff to assign zoning parking credits to the Marriott
Subterranean Public Parking Facility;
(6) Assign future zoning parking credits to contributing buildings in the Old
Pasadena National Register Historic District and existing buildings that will
require additional parking; require property owners to provide replacement
parking, to the extent possible, prior to applying for zoning parking credits;
(7) Modify guidelines and regulations for assignment of all future
zoning parking credits to property owners only;
(8) Modify the General Fee Schedule to increase the cost of any new
assignment of zoning parking credits from $119.63 annually per credit to
$720 so that it is implemented in a phased approach as follows: $240 per
credit for Fiscal Year 2003, $520 for Fiscal Year 2004, and $720 for Fiscal
Year 2005. Any further adjustments to the cost of zoning parking credits shall
be based on a study of the market rate at that time.
(9) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the
Zoning Code and prepare a resolution amending the Old Pasadena Parking
Fund Boundary and Zoning Parking Credit Guidelines.
Recommendation of Old Pasadena Parking Meter Zone Advisory
Commission: The Old Pasadena Parking Meter Zone Advisory Commission
met on June 20, 2002 to review staff's recommendations regarding
assignment of zoning parking credits to the Marriott Subterranean Parking
Facility. The Commission supported staff's recommendations with the
additions that: a) the property owners of contributing and existing buildings,
be required to provide replacement parking to the extent possible prior to
applying for zoning parking credits; b) mechanisms be put in place to ensure
that property owners complete the zoning parking credit application and have
a signed, recorded contract prior to issuance of a building permit; c) the new
contract holders pay the existing rate as adopted in the General Fee
Schedule until a study is completed involving the business community to
determine the appropriate fee for the zoning parking credits.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: On July 24, 2002, the
Planning Commission considered the recommendation presented by staff
and concurred with staff's recommendations by a vote of 6-2 with the
following amended language for Recommendation 8:
(a) Undertake a study with public input to clarify public policy on parking in
Old Pasadena with respect to property owners, tenants and residents;
(b) Work towards eliminating caps in future contracts and also examine
those that currently exist;
(c) Strive for a policy to achieve equity as far as payment;
(d) Develop a fee schedule that includes a legal review of existing contracts
to determine whether an "escape" clause exists for contracts with current
caps of $200 and $400; and
(e) Approve an interim rate of $240 per year and complete a study as
quickly as possible to determine the rates of existing and future contracts.
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) RESIGNATION OF BARRON WELLMAN FROM THE OLD
PASADENA PARKING METER ZONE ADVISORY COMMISSION (At-
large/District 7 Nomination)
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(2) APPOINTMENT OF CRANSTON KOMURO TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (District 1 Nomination)
(3) APPOINTMENT OF BETTYE S. HOLLIDAY TO THE ARTS
COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination)
B. City Manager
(1) APPEAL OF DESIGN COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY THE
APPLICATION FOR CONSOLIDATED DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW
SAV-ON DRUG STORE WITH DRIVE-THRU AT THE SOUTH EAST
CORNER OF 670 NORTH FAIR OAKS AVENUE, AND 12-28 EAST
ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Acknowledge that the Zoning Hearing Officer adopted a Negative
Declaration for this project on July 3, 2001; and
(2) Find that the design of the project complies with the Citywide
Design Principles and Criteria in the Land Use Element of the General
Plan; Fundamental Qualities of Buildings and Open Space of the
General Plan; the Purpose of Design Review in Section 17.92.010 of the
Zoning Code; the Fair Oaks/Orange Grove Specific Plan (adopted by
City Council on January 29, 2002); the Villa Parke Redevelopment Plan,
and the PD-2 Villa Parke District Development Standards; and based on
this finding;
(3) Reverse the decision of the Design Commission and approve the
application for consolidated design with the conditions listed in
Attachment A of the agenda report.
Recommendation of Design Commission:
(1) Find that the design of the project does not comply with the Fair
Oaks/Orange Grove Specific Plan; and
(2) Deny the application for consolidated design review.
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C. Advisory Bodies
(1) APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH MOAG & COMPANY TO
PURSUE A MAJOR, LONG-TERM TENANT FOR THE ROSE BOWL
Recommendation of Rose Bowl Operating Company: It is
recommended that the City Council:
(1) Approve a contract with Moag & Company, the terms of which are
set forth in the Background section of the agenda report, to provide
professional services related to securing a major, long-term tenant for
the Rose Bowl. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City
Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services.
(2) Exempt the proposed contract from the competitive selection
process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance,
pursuant to Section 4.08.047(B), contracts for which the City's best
interests are served.
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8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - June 3, 2002
B. APPROVAL TO SUBSTITUTE THE COMMITTED FANNIE MAE AMERICAN
COMMUNITIES FUND CREDIT FACILITY LOAN PROGRAM FUNDS TO
HOME PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE BEACON SENIOR HOUSING
PROJECT ("PROJECT") LOCATED AT 1880-1900 N. FAIR OAKS
AVENUE
Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer:
(a) Approve a shift in project funding from committed Fannie Mae American
Communities Fund Credit Facility Loan Program funds ("Fannie Mae") to
HOME Program funds for the Beacon Senior Housing Project ($500,000)
approved by the Commission on May 20, 2002.
(b) Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute subordination
agreements to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development's
(HUD) first lien position and to the Los Angeles County Community
Development Commission's (County) second lien position.
Recommendation of Community Development Committee: The project
funding shift was reviewed by the Community Development Committee on
August 1, 2002 with a recommendation for approval.
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9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA FIXING THE FY 2003 TAX RATE FOR THE POLICE
BUILDING AND JAIL GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS AND
ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR COLLECTION AND
ENFORCEMENT OF SAID TAX"
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B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "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 THE
OPERATION OF AMPLIFIED SOUND AND NOISE SOURCES FOR
SPECIFIED HOURS AND AREAS AT THE ROSE BOWL ON
SEPTEMBER 7, OCTOBER 12 AND NOVEMBER 23, 2002" (UCLA
FOOTBALL GAMES) (Introduced by Vice Mayor Little)
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(2) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
CONCERNING MERGER OF THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AND THE
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSIONS, ELIMINATION OF TERM
LIMITS FOR CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSIONERS, AND
MODIFICATION OF THAT COMMISSION'S PURPOSE AND
FUNCTION" (Introduced by Vice Mayor Little)
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10. INFORMATION ITEMS: None
11. COMMUNICATIONS: None
12. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
13. CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)
14. 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
August 21, 2002
September 4, 2002
September 18, 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
August 26, 2002 (To be cancelled)
September 9, 2002
September 23, 2002
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Bill Bogaard)
Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room 240
September 3, 2002
October 1, 2002
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Sidney F. Tyler)
Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in Council Conference
Room 240
August 20, 2002 (Special Meeting)
August 27, 2002 (To be cancelled)
September 10, 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
August 19, 2002
September 2, 2002 (To be cancelled)
September 16, 2002
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
August 26, 2002 (To be cancelled)
September 2, 2002 (To be cancelled - holiday)
September 9, 2002
September 16, 2002
September 23, 2002
September 30, 2002
October 7, 2002
October 14, 2002
October 21, 2002
October 28, 2002
November 4, 2002
November 11, 2002 (To be cancelled - holiday)
November 18, 2002
November 25, 2002
December 2, 2002 (To be cancelled)
December 9, 2002
December 16, 2002
December 23, 2002
December 30, 2002 (To be cancelled)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
September
9, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - 2002 Annual City of Pasadena
Self-Certification of
Conformance with the Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program and
2002 Local Implementation Report
September
16, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing:
Updated General Plan
Noise Element
September 23, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - Zone Change Regarding
Prohibition of Self Storage Uses
September
30, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER) July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2002 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG);
Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME) and Emergency Shelter Grant Programs;
Other
Federal Grant Programs and the Human Services Endowment Fund (HSEF); and
Approval
of the Needs Assessment and Program Priorities for Public/Human Service and
Non-public
Service Projects under the CDBG/ESG/HSEF Program Year 2003-2004
October
14, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public
Hearing: Approval of Central District and
General Plan Design Guidelines