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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
January 28, 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 LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING
PENDING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: DeJong v. AAF Rose Bowl Aquatics Center, et al., Case No.
BC241315
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING
PENDING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: New Way Recycling Center v. City of Pasadena
C. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8,
Properties: 3336 East Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena; 252 South Raymond
Avenue, Pasadena
City Negotiators: Cynthia Kurtz, Richard Bruckner
Negotiating Parties: L.A. to Pasadena Metro Blue Line Construction
Authority
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
D. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL
LITIGATION - CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(c): Two potential cases
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. ROBERT WITTRY, PASADENA RESIDENT, TO SPEAK REGARDING
TRANSIT EFFICIENCY AND COST OF USE
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3. OLD BUSINESS: None
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 EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 16,570-3 WITH
COMMUNITY ACTION EAP FOR THE OPERATION OF THE
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council authorize an extension of Contract No. 16,570-3 for a period of
six months at an amount not to exceed $21,000 for the operation of the
Employee Assistance Program. Competitive Bidding is not required
pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or
unique services.
It is further recommended that the City Council grant the proposed
contract extension and exemption from the competitive selection
process of the Affirmative Action in Contracting Ordinance pursuant to
Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.09.060, contracts for which the
City's best interests are served.
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(2) PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT TO PROVIDE LABOR AND
MATERIALS FOR THE INTERIOR MODIFICATIONS TO FOUR
FOURTEEN-FOOT CABLE SPLICING VANS
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Accept the bid dated January 2, 2002, submitted by Master Body
Works, Inc. in response to specifications for the modifications to four
cable splicing vans for the Water and Power Department; and
(b) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order contract to Master
Body Works, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $178,027.
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B. City Attorney
(1) ADOPT A RESOLUTION REQUIRING A MEMBER OF THE CITY
COUNCIL, OR A MEMBER OF A COMMISSION, COMMITTEE OR
TASK FORCE APPOINTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, WHO IS
DISQUALIFIED DUE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO EXCUSE
THEMSELVES FROM THE MEETING ROOM
Recommendation of City Attorney: Adopt a resolution requiring a
member of the City Council, or a member of a commission, committee or
task force appointed by the City Council, who is disqualified due to a
conflict of interest to excuse themselves from the meeting room.
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C. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - December 3, 2001
December 5, 2001 (Special Meeting)
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 8930 Christopher Kohout $ Unknown
by Thomas Kohout, Guardian
Claim No. 8931 Sempra Energy 517.73
Claim No. 8932 Johnathon Killen Unknown
Claim No. 8933 Kenny Lee King Unknown
Claim No. 8934 Marianne Hooper 670.36
Claim No. 8935 Dorothy Johnson 178.66
Claim No. 8936 Pacific Bell/Diane Mancini-Manager 8,269.02
Claim No. 8937 State Farm Mutual Ins.
Subrogee for Dominic J. De Fazio 2,637.03
Claim No. 8938 Geico General Insurance Co.
Subrogee for Yinpun Wong 5,882.08
Claim No. 8939 Levilla Jacobs Unknown
(3) Public Hearings Set:
February 11, 2002, 7:45 p.m. - Tax Equity Financial Responsibility
(TEFRA) hearing on behalf of Retirement Housing Foundation for the
proposed acquisition of Pilgrim Towers North and other related
improvements.
February 11, 2002, 7:45 p.m. - Tax Equity Financial Responsibility Act
(TEFRA) hearing on behalf of Barker Management for the proposed
acquisition of Community Arms and other related improvements.
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
(1) APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE
DESIGN OF A SOUTH ACCESS BRIDGE TO THE LIGHT RAIL
STATION AT SIERRA MADRE VILLA FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $295,000
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Amend the FY 2002-2006 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to
expand the scope and cost of the column enhancement at the Sierra
Madre Villa Light Rail Station (75068) from $175,000 to $5,000,000 and
change the project title from Column Enhancement to South Access
Pedestrian Bridge to the Sierra Madre Villa Light Rail Station as
detailed in Attachment A of the agenda report;
(b) Approve a journal voucher appropriating $700,000 from the
Proposition A Reserve for Future Projects to Budget Account No. 75068
(See Attachment B of the agenda report). This will allow for the design
and engineering of the south access bridge and the first phase of
construction consisting of foundations and columns within the Gold Line
right-of-way. Included are contingencies, design engineering and
administration; and
(c) Authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services
contract with McLean & Schultz for the design of a south pedestrian
access bridge to the Sierra Madre Villa Station for an amount not to
exceed $295,000. The proposed contract is exempt from competitive
bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for
professional or unique services. It is further recommended that the City
Council 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, contracts for
which the City's best interests are served.
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C. Legislative Policy Committee
(1) REQUESTS FOR LEGISLATION FOR 2002 SESSION
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council vote on each of the suggested legislative items listed in the
agenda report and direct staff to forward those approved to State
Legislators with a request for sponsorship.
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(2) SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITION 42: TRANSPORTATION
CONGESTION IMPROVEMENT ACT. ALLOCATION OF EXISTING
MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL SALES AND USE TAX REVENUE FOR
TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES ONLY. LEGISLATIVE
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Support Proposition 42: Transportation Congestion Improvement
Act. Allocation of Existing Motor Vehicle Fuel Sales and Use Tax
Revenues for Transportation Purposes Only. Legislative Constitutional
Amendment; and
(b) Authorize the Mayor to send letters to the appropriate authorities
stating Pasadena's position.
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(3) SUPPORTING THE REAUTHORIZATION OF THE
TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT FOR 21ST CENTURY (TEA-21)
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING BILL
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Adopt a resolution supporting the reauthorization of the TEA-21
Highway and Transportation Funding Bill; and
(b) Authorize the Mayor to send a letter of support to the Chairs and
Members of both the House and Senate Reauthorization Committees.
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(4) APPROVAL OF THE PARK BONDS AND GRANTS PLAN
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Approve the Competitive Park Grant Application Plan, authorizing
staff to apply for the various grants detailed in Attachment A of the
agenda report;
(2) Approve a journal voucher amending the FY 2002 Capital
Improvement Program budget to appropriate funds for Proposition 12 in
the amount of $408,200 to various deferred maintenance projects
detailed in Attachment B of the agenda report;
(3) Approve the submittal of "Eaton Wash Park Improvements Project"
to Pasadena's State Legislative Representatives as the City's request
for inclusion in the Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks,
and Coastal Protection Bond (Proposition 40); and
(4) Approve the proposed allocation of Proposition 40 Block Grant
funding as detailed in Attachment C of the agenda report. These funds
will only become available if Proposition 40 passes on the March 5,
2002 ballot and would return to the Council for appropriation at that
time.
Recommendation of Recreation and Parks Commission: The
Recreation and Parks Commission considered this matter at a special
meeting on January 16, 2002 and supported staff's recommendations
with one amendment to Recommendation No. 3. They would like the
following type of language added: If the City does not receive
Proposition 40 funds, General Funds will be appropriated to this project.
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D. Municipal Services Committee
(1) AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACTS FOR MAJOR
INSPECTION AND OVERHAUL OF UNIT B-3 TURBINE-GENERATOR
AT THE BROADWAY PLANT AND AMEND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (CIP) TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM THE B-2 SELECTIVE
CATALYTIC REDUCTION SYSTEM PROJECT TO THE B-3 MAJOR
OVERHAUL PROJECT
Recommendation of the City Manager:
(a) Authorize the City Manager to increase the amount of Services
Contract No. 17,818 with Irwin Industries, Inc. for providing field-service
personnel for Unit B-3 turbine-generator overhaul at the Broadway Plant
from $270,000 to a not-to-exceed amount of $410,000. The proposed
contract amendment is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City
Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services;
(b) Authorize the City Manager to increase the amount of Purchase
Order No. 14,394 with Siemens Westinghouse Power Corporation for
furnishing turbine parts and providing a technical field adviser for Unit
B-3 turbine-generator overhaul at the Broadway Plant from $660,000 to
a not-to-exceed amount of $1,310,000. The proposed contract
amendment is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter
Section 1002 (F), contracts for professional or unique services and
exempt from the competitive selection process of the Affirmative Action
in Contracting Ordinance pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code
Subsection 4.09.0600(c), contracts for which the City's best interests
are served; and
(c) Approve a journal voucher transferring $790,000 from Budget
Account No. 3157, Electric System Capital Improvement Program, B-2
Selective Catalytic Reduction System project, and appropriating it to
Budget Account No. 3132, Electric System Capital Improvement
Program, B-3 Major Overhaul.
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E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: FAIR OAKS/ORANGE GROVE SPECIFIC PLAN AND
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Adopt a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report and
the mitigation measures contained therein (Attachment 1 of the agenda
report)
(2) Approve the De Minimis Impact Finding on the State Fish and Wildlife
Habitat (Attachment 2 of the agenda report)
(3) Adopt a resolution approving the Fair Oaks/Orange Grove Specific Plan
(Attachment 3 of the agenda report), with modifications as recommended in
the attached compendium (Attachment 4 of the agenda report);
(4) Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination with the Los
Angeles County Recorder (Attachment 5 of the agenda report); and
(5) Direct the staff to initiate necessary amendments to the General Plan
and map and code amendments to Title 17- the Zoning Code to reflect the
new Specific Plan (SP) designation and regulations; and
(6) Direct staff to initiate the Fair Oaks/Orange Grove Specific Plan
Implementation Program and adopting design guidelines.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: On January 9, the Planning
Commission approved the staff recommendations with modifications as
shown in Attachment 6 of the agenda report.
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) UPDATE ON RECONVENING THE CHARTER REFORM TASK
FORCE ON SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNANCE (Councilmember
Holden)
(2) CONSIDERATION OF CALL FOR REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 3890 TO THE CITY COUNCIL (162-180 N. HILL
AVENUE, TOMMY'S TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT) (Vice Mayor Little)
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(3) APPOINTMENT OF PIXIE BOYDEN TO THE NORTHWEST
COMMISSION (Mayoral Nomination)
(4) APPOINTMENT OF SUZANNE BERBERIAN TO THE HUMAN
SERVICES COMMISSION (Mayoral Nomination)
B. City Manager (No items)
C. City Attorney
(1) PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 14 OF THE PASADENA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO AMEND THE PROVISIONS FOR
ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS, ALTERNATIVE DESIGN, AND
METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION
Recommendation of City Attorney: It is recommended that the City
Council conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL
CODE AND AMENDING THE PROVISIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE
MATERIALS, ALTERNATE DESIGNS, AND METHODS OF
CONSTRUCTION".
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C. Advisory Bodies
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - December 3, 2001
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL
CODE AND AMENDING THE PROVISIONS FOR ALTERNATIVE
MATERIAL, ALTERNATE DESIGN, AND METHODS OF
CONSTRUCTION" (See Item 7.C.(1)
B. Second Reading: None
10. INFORMATION ITEMS: None
11. COMMUNICATIONS: None
12. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
13. CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)
14. ADJOURNMENT
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
February
6, 2002
February
20, 2002
March
6, 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
January
28, 2002
February
11, 2002
February
25, 2002
LEGISLATIVE
POLICY COMMITTEE
(Chair Bill Bogaard)
Meets
the third Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference
Room 240
February
19, 2002
March
19, 2002
April
16, 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
February
6, 2002
February
20, 2002
March
6, 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
February
4, 2002
February
18, 2002 (To be cancelled)
March 4, 2002
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
February
4, 2002
February
11, 2002 (Regular meeting 6:30 p.m.; joint meeting with Rose Bowl
Operating
Company
at 8:00 p.m.)
February
18, 2002 (To be cancelled -
Holiday)
February
25, 2002
March
4, 2002
March
11, 2002
March
18, 2002
March
25, 2002
April
1, 2002
April
8, 2002
April
15, 2002
April
22, 2002
April
29, 2002
FUTURE
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
February
11, 2002, 7:45 p.m.
- Tax Equity Financial Responsibility (TEFRA) hearing on
behalf
of Retirement Housing Foundation for the proposed acquisition of Pilgrim Towers
North and other related improvements.
February
11, 2002, 7:45 p.m.
- Tax Equity Financial Responsibility Act (TEFRA) hearing
on behalf of Barker Management for the proposed acquisition of Community Arms
and
other
related improvements.
March
4, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - Revenue Rate
Increases - Grandstand Permit Application,
Rose Bowl Admission Tax, New Year’s Day Related Business