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AGENDA CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION February 3, 2003
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. DINNER RECESS
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
A. CONSIDERATION OF A CALL FOR REVIEW FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 4145 TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (686 SOUTH ARROYO PARKWAY - TO RELOCATE AN EXISTING DRIVE-THRU COFFEE SHOP (GOTTA JAVA) TO THE SITE, ASSOCIATED VARIANCE FOR TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT AND REDUCTION IN FRONT YARD, AND SIGN EXCEPTION TO ALLOW A ROOF SIGN) (Councilmember Madison) 373k
B. APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED BYLAWS OF THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY Recommendation of Pasadena Center Operating Company: Approve the amended Bylaws of the Pasadena Center Operating Company so that the Bylaws conform with the recent amendment to the Pasadena Municipal Code to add a fourteenth member to the Pasadena Center Operating Company who holds an economic interest in commercial real property located within the proposed Midtown/Civic Auditorium sub-district within the Central District Specific Plan of the City to represent similarly situated person. 215k
C. REJECT ALL BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF GAS TURBINE UNITS 3 AND 4 AT THE GLENARM POWER PLANT SITE, SPECIFICATION LD-02-6 (Pending motion to approve the City Manager's recommendation) Recommendation of City Manager: Reject all bids for the construction and installation of Gas Turbine Units 3 and 4 at the Glenarm Power Plant site from Construction Specification LD-02-6. 303k
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 THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND THE PASADENA FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR REPORTING THE VALUE OF EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS AS COMPENSATION TO CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Approve a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Fire Fighters Association (PFFA) for the term August 17, 2002 through August 23, 2004; (2) Adopt a resolution providing for reporting the value of Employer Paid Member Contributions as compensation to the California Public Employees Retirement System (CALPERS); and (3) Approve a journal voucher allocating funds from the Personnel Reserves to the Fire Department as appropriate. 300k
(2) AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT WITH THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY TO ALLOW THEM TO ADMINISTER THE ASSESSMENTS LEVIED UNDER THE PASADENA TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to amend Agreement No. 12,380 with the Pasadena Center Operating Company to allow the Pasadena Center Operating Company to administer monies generated from the proposed Tourism Business Improvement District. 207k
B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - October 14, 2002
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 9203 Aaron Hill $ 1,145.14 Claim No. 9204 Jose Arellano Unknown Claim No. 9205 Sandra K. Warshaw 5,704.11 State Farm Insurance Claim No. 9206 Mercury Insurance Co. for 3,099.73 Rosemary Carr Claim No. 9207 Juan Villarreal & Jose Robles Unknown Claim No. 9208 Wilma Clauss for Unknown William Clauss (deceased) Claim No. 9209 Cheryl Nicole Stevens 200.00 Claim No. 9210 Tracey Johnson, 25,000.00+ Reece John Clark, Briana Johnson, Mikayla Johnson, Reece J. Clark, Jr. Claim No. 9211 Edward L. Catlett Unknown
C. Public Hearings Set:
February 24, 2003, 8:00 p.m. - Conditional Use Permit No. 4095 (1030 East California Boulevard) for the Replacement of Bleachers on the West Side of the Playfield Adjacent to Catalina Avenue
February 24, 2003, 8:00 p.m. - Establishment of the Pasadena Tourism Business Improvement District and Levy of an Assessment Against Hotels and Motels Located in the District
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
C. Legislative Policy Committee
D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
(1) AUTHORIZE PARTICIPATION IN THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY'S ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING FUNDS FOR A FIREFIGHTER WELLNESS/FITNESS PROGRAM Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to accept grant funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for the purpose of obtaining financing for a Fire Department Wellness/Fitness Program. 263k
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) RESIGNATION OF EDWARD W. GOMEZ FROM THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY (City Nomination) 89k
(2) APPOINTMENT OF ESTELLA CASAS TO THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION (Banbury Oaks Landmark District)
(3) DISCUSSION OF THE POST OFFICE PROPERTY AT FAIR OAKS AVENUE AND VILLA STREET AS A POTENTIAL SITE FOR A NORTHWEST PASADENA SCHOOL (Councilmember Holden)
B. City Manager (No items)
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - October 14, 2002 (Cancelled)
B. APPROVAL OF SUB-RECIPIENT AGREEMENT; $621,000 COMMISSION FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO PASADENA NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES FOR MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer: (1) Approve the terms and provisions of the Sub-Recipient between the Pasadena Community Development Commission ("Commission") and Pasadena Neighborhood Housing Services ("PNHS"), pursuant to which the Commission shall provide funding assistance not exceeding $621,000 to PNHS for implementation of its Mortgage Assistance Program (the "Program") consistent with Attachment A of the agenda report; (2) Authorize and direct the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission to execute, and the Secretary to attest, the Sub-Recipient Agreement ("Agreement") and any and all documents necessary to effectuate the terms and provisions of the Agreement, and implementation of the Program; and (3) Approve a journal voucher appropriating $621,000 from the Commission's Fannie Mae American Communities Fund Credit Facility Loan Account (Account No. 810-684120-51204) to the PNHS Mortgage Assistance Program Account (Account No. 810-684120-51322). Recommendation of Northwest Commission: The staff recommendations for the proposed Program and key terms of the Sub-Recipient Agreement were considered and unanimously approved by the Northwest Commission at its meeting on January 14, 2003. Recommendation of Community Development Committee: The staff recommendations for the proposed Program and key terms of the Sub- Recipient Agreement were agendized for the Community Development Committee meeting of January 23, 2003, but no action was taken due to lack of a meeting quorum. The staff recommendations for the proposed Pasadena Neighborhood Housing Services Mortgage Assistance Program (the "Program") and key terms of the Sub-Recipient Agreement were reviewed and discussed by the Housing Subcommittee at its meeting of November 14, 2002 with no changes recommended. 328k
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING VARIOUS CHAPTERS OF TITLE 2 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE THE SCHEDULE FOR SUBMITTAL OF ANNUAL REPORTS FROM ADVISORY COMMISSIONS" 761k
(2) Conduct first reading of "AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADOPTED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858 TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING DEMOLITION OF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES 20 YEARS OR OLDER IN DESIGNATED STUDY AREA 12" 661k
B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING CHAPTERS 12.15, 17.12, 17.20, 17.22, 17.24, 17.28, 17.32, 17.33, 17.57, 17.72, 17.76, 17.82 AND REPEALING AND REPLACING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 17.72 RELATING TO SIGN REGULATIONS" (Introduced by Councilmember Vice Mayor Little) 677k
(2) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING CHAPTER 4.11 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, THE LIVING WAGE ORDINANCE, INCREASING THE LIVING WAGE RATE TO $8.20 PER HOUR WITH $1.41 PER HOUR FOR MEDICAL BENEFITS OR $9.61 PER HOUR WITHOUT MEDICAL BENEFITS AND TO ESTABLISH ANNUAL INCREASES IN RATE BASED ON CHANGES IN THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX" (Introduced by Councilmember Gordo) 168k
(3) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADDING CHAPTER 4.100 TO TITLE 4 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING THE PASADENA TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT" (Introduced by Councilmember Gordo) 1003k
10. INFORMATION ITEMS: None
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
February 5, 2003
February 19, 2003
March 5, 2003
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
February
10, 2003
February 24, 2003
March 10, 2003
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Bill Bogaard)
Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room 240
February 4, 2003
March 4, 2003
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Sidney F. Tyler)
Meets the first and third
Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in Council Conference
Room 240
February 5, 2003
February 19, 2003
March 5, 2003
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 3, 2003
February 17, 2003 (To be cancelled)
March 3, 2003
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
February 10, 2003
February 17, 2003 (To be cancelled - holiday)
February 24, 2003
March 3, 2003 (To be cancelled)
March 10, 2003
March 17, 2003
March 24, 2003
April 7, 2003
April 14, 2003
April 21, 2003
April 28, 2003
May 5, 2003
May 12, 2003
May 19, 2003
May 26, 2003 (To be cancelled -holiday)
June 2, 2003
June 9, 2003
June 15, 2003
June 23, 2003
June 30, 2003
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
February
24, 2003, 8:00 p.m. - Conditional Use Permit No. 4095
(1030 East California
Boulevard) for the Replacement of Bleachers on the West Side of the Playfield
Adjacent
to Catalina Avenue
February
24, 2003, 8:00 p.m. - Establishment of the Pasadena
Tourism Business
Improvement District and Levy of an Assessment Against Hotels and Motels Located
in the District