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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JULY 1, 2002
Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearing begins 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 - PENDING
LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: Amy v. City of Pasadena, et al., Case No. GS 006463
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: James and Cynthia Nelson v. City of Pasadena, et al.,
Appellate Case Nos. 2 Civil No. B153868 and 2 Civil No. B17239
LASC Case No. BC 273319
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.
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) LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND
JSM 21104 4TH STREET LLC, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF
TEMPORARY TIE-BACKS AND SOLDIER BEAMS UNDER THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR SUBTERRANEAN PARKING AT 65
WEST DAYTON STREET
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution approving a
License Agreement with JSM 2110 4th Street LLC, for property located
at 65 West Dayton Street, with the terms and conditions as set forth in
the background section of the agenda report, and authorize the City
Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest, said License
Agreement, on behalf of the City of Pasadena.
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(2) LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND
IZIDOR MESESAN FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PRIVATE
DRIVEWAY AND A RETAINING WALL AT 500 ST. KATHERINE
DRIVE
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution approving a
License Agreement with Izidor Mesesan, located at 500 St. Katherine
Drive, with the terms and conditions as set forth in the background
section of the agenda report, and authorize the City Manager to execute
and the City Clerk to attest, said License Agreement, on behalf of the
City of Pasadena.
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(3) APPROVAL OF APPLICATION AND RESOLUTION TO THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR
THE URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION GRANT PROGRAM
OF THE PARK BOND ACT OF 2000 (PROPOSITION 12) FOR THE
PER CAPITA, ROBERTI-Z'BERG HARRIS (RZH) BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAMS; AND APPROVAL OF APPLICATION AND
RESOLUTION TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR LOS ANGELES
COUNTY PARK, BEACH AND RECREATION ACT OF 1996
(PROPOSITION A) FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Approve the City of Pasadena's application and resolution to the
California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Urban Open
Space and Recreation Grant Program of the Park Bond Act of 2000
(Proposition 12) Per Capita Grant Program,
(2) Approve the City of Pasadena's application and resolution to the
California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Urban Open
Space and Recreation Grant Program of the Park Bond Act of 2000
(Proposition 12) Roberti-Z'Berg Harris Block Grant Program, and
(3) Approve the City of Pasadena's application and adopt a resolution
to Los Angeles County for the Los Angeles County Park, Beach and
Recreation Act of 1996 (Proposition A) funds in the amount of
$1,000,000.
Recommendation of Recreation and Parks Commission: The
Recreation and Parks Commission reviewed and unanimously endorsed
approval of the Park Bonds and Grants Plan, at their special meeting
held on January 16, 2002. The Commission also reviewed and
unanimously endorsed staff recommendations for use of the Los
Angeles County Park, Beach and Recreation Act of 1996 (Proposition A)
funds at their special meeting held on June 25, 2002.
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(4) CONTRACT AWARD TO INTER-CON SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC.
FOR CITYWIDE PARKING ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Inter-Con
Security Systems, Inc. for parking enforcement services on designated
streets, lots and parking structures in the City of Pasadena in an amount
not to exceed $582,080. Formal bidding was not required pursuant to
Charter Section 1002(F), professional or unique services; and
(2) Approve a journal voucher amending the FY 2003 Operating
Budget to appropriate $109,956 to the Parking Enforcement Program
(Account No. 8114-101-763250) from the unencumbered General Fund
balance.
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(5) DECLARATION THAT CERTAIN CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1405 SOUTH EL MOLINO AVENUE IS EXEMPT FROM
SECTION 4.02 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE AND
AUTHORIZATION TO SELL TO THE ADJOINING LANDOWNERS TO
THE SOUTH
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Find and determine that the certain City-owned land located at
1405 South El Molino Avenue, (hereinafter referred to as "the Property")
falls under Class 12 of Categorically Exempt Projects, and is exempt
from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption with the
Los Angeles County Recorder;
(b) Declare that the Property is exempt from Section 4.02 of the
Pasadena Municipal Code; and
(c) Direct that the Property be sold to the adjoining landowners to the
south pursuant to the Pasadena Municipal Code and authorize the City
Manager to take all actions necessary to effectuate the sale.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - May 6, 2002
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 9037 Robin Chantry $Unknown
Claim No. 9038 Maria Gracia Canseco 1,636.06
Claim No. 9039 Deborah J. Hernandez 411.08
C. Public Hearings Set:
July 15, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - Consideration of the Sign Guidelines and Sign
Ordinance
August 19, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - Savon Drug Store, 670 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
(1) RESOLUTION AMENDING THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
ELECTRIC SERVICE REQUIREMENTS, REGULATION 21,TO
REFLECT THE PROPOSED REVISIONS
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution amending
Electric Service Requirements, Regulation 21, to update and revise the
guideline, standards, terms and conditions by which customers connect
to the power distribution system.
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E. Public Safety Committee
(1) AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR GRANT FUNDING AND
APPROVAL OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT EQUIPMENT
PRIORITIES
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Approve the Homeland Security Grant priorities.
(2) Authorize staff to apply for funding when the grant becomes
available.
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F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: CALL FOR REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 4010 TO PERMIT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
COMMERCIAL RECREATION USE (COMPUTER ARCADE), 319 SOUTH
ARROYO PARKWAY
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Acknowledge that this action is categorically exempt from CEQA; and
(2) Uphold the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals to approve the
conditional use permit application to allow the establishment of a commercial
recreation use (computer arcade) for the property located at 319 South
Arroyo Parkway.
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) REAPPOINTMENT OF ROBERT WINTER TO THE CULTURAL
HERITAGE COMMISSION (District 7 Nomination)
(2) REAPPOINTMENT OF DAVID ROBINSON TO THE SENIOR
COMMISSION (District 7 Nomination)
(3) REAPPOINTMENT OF PAUL AREVALO TO THE TRANSPORTATION
ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 7 Nomination)
(4) APPOINTMENT OF BARRY D. JONES TO THE SOUTH LAKE
PARKING PLACE COMMISSION (At Large/District 7 Nomination)
(5) RESIGNATION OF BETTY ANN JANSSON FROM THE COMMISSION
ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (District 7 Nomination)
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(6) REPORT ON THE SPEED HUMPS REQUEST FOR LAGUNA ROAD
BETWEEN BURLEIGH DRIVE AND SAN RAFAEL AVENUE
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B. City Manager
(1) ACQUISITION FUNDING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
MACGUIRE PARTNERS - 385 COLORADO, LLC, FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF FEE TITLE TO CERTAIN SUBSURFACE PARCELS
WITHIN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY ALONG COLORADO BOULEVARD,
LOS ROBLES AVENUE, UNION STREET AND EUCLID AVENUE AND
APPROVAL OF ENTERING INTO A LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR
INSTALLATION OF SUBTERRANEAN TIE-BACKS AND SOLDIER
BEAMS
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Approve an Acquisition Funding Agreement (the "Agreement") with
Maguire Partners - 385 Colorado, LLC, (the "Developer"), for portions of
Colorado Boulevard, Los Robles Avenue, Union Street and Euclid
Avenue public right-of-way (ROW) segments, with the terms and
conditions as set forth in the agenda report, and authorize the City
Manager to execute the Acquisition Funding Agreement on behalf of the
City of Pasadena; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into licenses with the
Developer for the installation of subterranean tie-backs and soldier
beams and further allow the City Manager to execute all other
effectuating documents.
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8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - May 6, 2002
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading: None
B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT TO EXCEED
$95,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF
PASADENA ELECTRIC REVENUE BONDS, 2002 SERIES, PAYABLE
OUT OF THE LIGHT AND POWER FUND, AND APPROVING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A SECOND SUPPLEMENT TO
ELECTRIC REVENUE BOND FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT AND A
CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH" (Introduced by Vice Mayor Little)
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10. INFORMATION ITEMS:
A. ACTIVITIES AND ACTION STEPS TO ADDRESS SEVEN PRIORITY ITEMS
FROM SENIOR MASTER PLAN
Recommendation of City Manager: This is an information report only; no
action is required.
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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
July 3, 2002 (To be cancelled)
July 17, 2002
August 7, 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
July 8, 2002 (To be cancelled)
July 22, 2002
August 12, 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
July 2, 2002
August 6, 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
July 9, 2002
July 23, 2002
August 13, 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
July 1, 2002
July 15, 2002
August 5, 2002
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
July 8, 2002 (To be cancelled)
July 10, 2002 (Special meeting w/Supervisor Antonovich, 7:30 a.m.,
Council Conference Room)
July 15, 2002
July 22, 2002
July 29, 2002
August 5, 2002 (Special meeting, General Plan Workshop to begin at 4:30 p.m.,
Council Chambers)
August 12, 2002
August 19, 2002
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
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
July 15, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - Consideration of the Sign Guidelines and Sign Ordinance
July 22, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: Consideration of Granting of
Non-Exclusive Solid Waste Franchises
August 19, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - Savon Drug Store, 670 North Fair Oaks Avenue
September 16, 2002 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: Updated General Plan
Noise Element