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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
October 28, 2002
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M. Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room 247
5:30 P.M. DINNER RECESS
6:30 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING
1. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
A. PRESENTATION BY SENATOR JACK SCOTT REGARDING UPDATE ON STATE ISSUES
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. PROPOSED SERVICE CHANGES TO THE PASADENA AREA RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM (ARTS) TO INCREASE SERVICE HOURS AND ADD TWO NEW ROUTES Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Approve service enhancements that will provide additional ARTS services for the opening of the Pasadena Gold Line Light Rail in July 2003 as follows: (a) Begin weekday morning service on Route 10 at 7:00 a.m. (3,100 annual hours) (b) Extend evening service on Route 40 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. (1,000 annual hours) (c) Add Route 50 during the weekdays (5,000 annual hours) (d) Add Route 90 during morning and evening peak hours (2,500 annual hours) (2) Approve a passenger fare structure that is estimated to generate $617,000 annually and: (a) Base fare of 50 cents (b) Senior and Disabled fare of 25 cents (c) Up to two children 5 years and younger free when accompanied by a fare paying adult (d) Free Local (ARTS bus to ARTS bus) Transfers (e) Inter-Agency (ARTS to MTA or Foothill) 25 cents (3) Phase the reallocation of Proposition A and C monies from the Student Bus Pass Program over a three-year period as follows to allow the School District to adjust their program: (a) For School-Year 2002-2003, the appropriation of $200,000 approved by the City Council in the adopted budget will remain in place; (b) For School-Year 2003-2004, the amount allocated by the City will be lowered to $100,000 with the funding difference of $100,000 to be funded by a one-time allocation from the Light Rail Reserve. (c) For School-Year 2004-2005, the allocation will be completely phased out. (d) During this two-year transition period, staff will work with Pasadena Unified School District to restructure their program so that students of financial need will continue to receive a bus pass at no costs. In addition, in response to the School Board's request that the City consider providing a student fare on the ARTS buses, staff will work with the Transportation Advisory Commission to evaluate this alternative and will make recommendations to City Council. (4) Appropriate funds from the Light Rail Reserve (Prop C Fund 209) to cover operating deficits of approximately $152,000 until revenue from developer fees begin (Plaza Las Fuentes Phase II developer fees estimated at $100,000 annually, and other development related funds). (5) Schedule a public hearing to amend the General Fee Schedule so that these recommended changes to ARTS service hours and routes can be implemented immediately prior to the opening of the Pasadena Gold Line Light Rail in July 2003. Recommendation of Transportation Advisory Commission: On August 28, 2002, the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) approved a motion to recommend to the City Council an increase in service, the implementation of a passenger fare, and other revenue strategies. TAC asked to clarify that children five and under could ride free with a senior or disabled fare adult as well as a base fare adult and staff concurred. These recommendations are the same as the recommendations made above. 687k
(1) STATUS REPORT ON PASADENA AREA RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM (ARTS) RIDERSHIP Recommendation of City Manager: The agenda report is for information only. 203k
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) CONTRACT WITH SUPERIOR TECHNICAL RESOURCES, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $600,000, FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for technology support services with Superior Technical Resources for an annual amount of $600,000; (2) Authorize the City Manager to renew the contract without further Council consideration for up to four additional one-year periods if the prices, terms and conditions are acceptable to both parties. The proposed contract is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter, Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services. 212k
(2) AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $727,185 TO PURCHASE TWO REPLACEMENT TRIPLE COMBINATION FIRE PUMPER TRUCKS Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Authorize a Purchase Order for an amount not to exceed $727,185 to South Coast Fire Equipment for the purchase of two replacement Triple Combination Fire Pumpers; (2) Grant this contract an exemption from the competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City's best interests are served. The proposed purchase is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies or services. 209k
(3) ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO VACATE PORTIONS OF MADELINE DRIVE (WEST), A COMPONENT OF A SECOND MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT (MDPA 2) FOR THE WESTRIDGE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, 324 MADELINE DRIVE Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Approve the Initial Environmental Study and Negative Declaration (Attachment 1 of the agenda report); (2) Approve the De Minimis Impact Finding on the California Department of Fish and Game (Attachment 2 of the agenda report); (3) Adopt a Resolution of Intention to vacate portions of Madeline Drive (west) from approximately 250 feet east of Orange Grove Boulevard to the east end of the cul-de-sac; (4) Set a public hearing for Monday, November 18, 2002, at 8:00 p.m. to consider the proposed street vacation prior to adoption of the Resolution of Vacation, in accordance with the requirements and recommendations contained in the agenda report and subject to the conditions herein; and (5) Direct the City Clerk to publish, post and mail a Notice of Hearing in accordance with the requirements of Streets and Highways Code Sections 8320, 8322 and 8323. Recommendation of Planning Commission: On October 9, 2002, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed amendment to the Master Development Plan (MDPA 2), including the proposed vacation of portions of Madeline Drive, and other components of the MDP. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the proposed street vacation. The Planning Commission further recommends that the City Council approve the proposed Master Development Plan Amendment (MDPA 2), including the street vacation, zone change and amendment to the General Plan land use designation of the subject parcel, and other components of the Master Development Plan. Recommendation of Urban Forestry Advisory Committee: At the meeting on September 18, 2002, the Committee approved staff's recommendation to allow removal of two trees. The applicant shall be responsible for the appraised value of these trees and is required to replace each tree with a 48-inch box tree of a species to be determined by the Parks and Natural Resources Division. In addition to the six trees that are remaining, and the two trees that are being replaced, the applicant is responsible for the installation of a maximum of six additional trees along the new cul-de-sac. 503k
(4) REJECT ALL BIDS FOR CITYWIDE HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES Recommendation of City Manager: Reject all bids received September 27, 2002 in response to the Specifications for Citywide Housekeeping Services. 173k
B. City Clerk
(1) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 9134 Stephen Chee $2,768.39
(2) Public Hearings Set
November 18, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - Westridge School Master Development Plan Amendment
November 18, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - General Plan Amendment regarding the Fair Oaks/Orange Grove Specific Plan
December 9, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - Acquisition of Property for Maguire Project
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
(1) FISCAL YEAR 2003 OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENTS Recommendation of City Manager: Approve a journal voucher implementing certain amendments to the Fiscal Year 2003 Operating Budget as detailed in the Background Section of the agenda report. 456k
(2) AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET AND ADDITION OF THREE FULL TIME EQUIVALENT POSITIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Approve a journal voucher amending two projects in the Fiscal Year 2003 Capital Improvement Program as detailed in Attachment A of the agenda report; (2) Amend the project description of the "Bikeway Improvements" project; and (3) Amend the Fiscal Year 2003 Operating Budget to add three full time equivalent positions to the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works, to be paid for with funding from various Capital Projects. 405k
(3) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ACUENT, INC., FOR SERVICES RELATED TO THE UPGRADE OF THE PEOPLESOFT FINANCIAL SYSTEM Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Acuent, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $470,800 for services related to the upgrade of the PeopleSoft Financial System. 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 an exemption from the competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding & Purchasing Ordinance, pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City's best interests are served. 235k
C. Legislative Policy Committee
D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) RESIGNATION OF OLIVIA D. CARNEGIE FROM THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination) 101k
B. City Manager
(1) ADOPTION OF THE ROBINSON PARK MASTER PLAN AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Approve the Initial Study and Adopt the Negative Declaration prepared for the Robinson Park Master Plan; (2) Adopt the De Minimis Finding of No Impact on Fish and Wildlife; (3) Adopt the Robinson Park Master Plan; (4) Direct the City Clerk to certify the Notice of Determination, Negative Declaration, and Certificate of Exemption from Fish and Game fees with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. Review of Commissions: The Robinson Master Plan was presented to the Recreation and Parks Commission, the Fair Oaks Project Area Committee, the Design Commission, the Northwest Commission, the Accessibility and Disability Commission, the Planning Commission, the Human Services Commission, the Commission on the Status of Women, the Senior Commission and the Arts Commission during August, September and October 2001. None of the comments received at any of the Commission and Committee presentations necessitated any modification to the proposed plan and the recommended plan is identical to the draft plan that was presented to the City Council on July 16, 2001. On October 2, 2001, the Recreation and Parks Commission recommended that the City Council grant conceptual approval of the Robinson Park Master Plan. 317k
(2) AMENDMENT TO LICENSE AGREEMENT NO. 9286 WITH TEAM CHEVROLET Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council, based on a finding of public purpose, ratify the waiver of payment for the use of property by Team Chevrolet as specified in License Agreement No. 9286, and approve the waiver of future payments for the remaining term of the Agreement. 199k
(3) RECOMMENDATION TO CONTINUE OPERATION OF LA PINTORESCA SKATE PARK THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003 Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council support continuation of the operation of the La Pintoresca Skate Park through June 30, 2003, based on successful operation of this project during the pilot period of July through October, 2002. Recommendation of Recreation and Parks Commission: At its meeting on October 23, 2002, the Recreation and Parks Commission reviewed and unanimously endorsed the recommendation to continue operation of La Pintoresca Skate Park through June 30, 2003. 534k
C. Advisory Bodies
(1) NAMING AND DEDICATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING Recommendation of Rose Bowl Operating Company: It is the recommendation of the Rose Bowl Operating Company that the Public Safety Building be dedicated and named the "Jim Stivers Public Safety Building." 195k
D. City Clerk
(1) RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE CALLING OF THE REGULAR MARCH 4, 2003, PRIMARY NOMINATING ELECTION AND CONSOLIDATION OF THE PASADENA BOARD OF EDUCATION PRIMARY WITH SAID ELECTION Recommendation of City Clerk: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions: (1) A resolution calling a primary nominating election for the office of Mayor and for the offices of members of the City Council for Districts 1, 2, 4, and 6 of the City of Pasadena, and consolidating with said election the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education Primary, Seats 2, 4 and 6, and authorizing the City Clerk to enter into a contract with PUSD for the City Clerk to provide election services to the School District. (2) A resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County to permit the Registrar of Voters of said County to render specified services to said City relating to the conduct of a consolidated City of Pasadena and Pasadena Board of Education primary nominating election on March 4, 2003 and, if necessary, a general municipal election to be held on April 15, 2003. (3) A resolution setting forth regulations relating to candidate statements for said primary and general municipal elections. 411k
(2) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH MARTIN & CHAPMAN COMPANY FOR PROFESSIONAL ELECTION SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $322,158 Recommendation of City Clerk: (a) Authorize the City Clerk to enter into a contract with Martin & Chapman Company, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (professional or unique services) for professional election services and supplies for the March 4, 2003 consolidated City of Pasadena and Pasadena Unified School District primary nominating election, and the April 15, 2003, general municipal election for an amount not to exceed $322,158. (b) Grant the proposed contract an exemption from the competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City's best interests are served. 31k
(3) CONSIDERATION OF ALL-MAIL BALLOT MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS AS A METHOD TO INCREASE VOTER PARTICIPATION Recommendation of City Clerk: It is recommended that, should the City Council wish to pursue the alternative of all-mail ballot municipal elections: (1) The City Clerk be directed to present a similar report to the Pasadena Board of Education. (2) With concurrence of the Pasadena Board of Education, a Charter amendment be placed on the consolidated City and Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) March 4, 2003 primary municipal election ballot to permit all-mail ballot municipal elections, at the option of the City Council and Pasadena Board of Education. 870k
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - August 5, 2002 August 12, 2002 August 19, 2002 August 26, 2002 September 2, 2002
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING CHAPTER 2.265 TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE HUMAN SERVICES, RECREATION AND NEIGHBORHOODS DEPARTMENT TO THE HUMAN SERVICES AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT" 285k
(2) Conduct first reading "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 17.08.040 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE (BANBURY OAKS LANDMARK OVERLAY DISTRICT)" 790k
(3) Conduct first reading "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING CHAPTERS 2.75, 17.52 AND 17.92 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION" 4222k
B. Second Reading: None 10. INFORMATION ITEMS:
A. PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW FOR THE PROPOSED EXPANSION OF A SELF-STORAGE FACILITY AT 2159-2233 E. FOOTHILL BOULEVARD Recommendation of City Manager: The agenda report is for information. 529k
B. REVIEW OF CITY POSITIONS PERTAINING TO PROPOSITIONS ON THE NOVEMBER 5, 2002 STATE GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT Recommendation of City Manager: The agenda report is for information only. 203k
11. COMMUNICATIONS: None
12. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
13. 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
October 30, 2002 (Special meeting at
7:00 p.m., in the Council Conference Room 240)
November 6, 2002
November 20, 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
October 28, 2002
November 11, 2002 (To be cancelled - holiday)
November 18, 2002 (Special meeting at 4:00 p.m., in the Finance Department
Conference)
November 25, 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
November 5, 2002
December 3, 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
November 12, 2002
November 26, 2002
December 3, 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
November 4, 2002
November 18, 2002
December 12, 2002
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
November 4, 2002
November 11, 2002 (To be cancelled - holiday)
November 18, 2002
November 25, 2002
December 2, 2002 (Special Joint Meeting w/PCOC, 7:00 p.m., Council Chamber)
December 9, 2002
December 16, 2002
December 23, 2002 (To be cancelled)
December 30, 2002 (To be cancelled)
January 6, 2003
January 13, 2003
January 20, 2003 (To be cancelled - holiday)
January 27, 2003
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
November 4, 2002, 8:00 p.m. -
Continued Public Hearing: 2000-2005 Housing Element
of the General Plan
November 4, 2002, 8:00 p.m. -
Amendment to the FY 2003 General Fee Schedule for
Bee Removal on Private Property by the Public Health Department
November 4, 2002, 8:00 p.m.
- Amendment to the FY 2003 General Fee Schedule -
Charge for Noise Ordinance Violations Resulting from Filming Activity.
November 18, 2002, 8:00 p.m. -
Consideration of Moratorium on the Demolition of
Older Structures within Designated Study Areas
November 18, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funding
November 18, 2002, 8:00 p.m.
- Westridge School Master Development Plan
Amendment
November 18, 2002, 8:00 p.m.
- Vacation of Portions of Madeline Drive (West), a
Component of a Second Master Development Plan Amendment (MDPA2) for the
Westridge School for Girls, 324 Madeline Drive
November 18, 2002, 8:00 p.m.
- General Plan Amendment re Fair Oaks/Orange
Grove Specific Plan
December 9, 2002, 8:00 p.m. - Acquisition of Property for Maguire Project