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                                                 AGENDA
         CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
                                           January 27, 2003
                                     Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M.
                                      Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
                               Public Hearings begin at 7:00 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 Organizations: Pasadena Association of Fire Fighters, Local 809
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE   
    PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code 54957
    Title: City Manager
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.  Conduct first reading of "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"
	1140K
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 AWARD TO E.C. CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF
           $164,000 FOR EAST WASHINGTON DECORATIVE CROSSWALKS
           Recommendation of City Manager:
           (1) Accept the bid dated December 30, 2002 submitted by E.C.
           Construction Co., in response to the specifications for the East
           Washington Decorative Crosswalks, reject all other bids received, and
           authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract as required.  The
           amount of the proposed contract is $164,000.00.
           (2) Acknowledge the project to be categorically exempt under the
           California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section
           15301(c) of the State CEQA Guidelines (minor alteration of existing
           crosswalks) and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City
           Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Clerk.
	279K
      (2) APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 53903 TO CREATE TWO
           LAND LOTS WITH 304 AIR PARCELS ON ONE LAND LOT FOR
           CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES FOR A MIXED-USE PROJECT WITH
           SUBTERRANEAN PARKING AT 621 EAST COLORADO
           BOULEVARD
           Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution to:
           (1) Approve the final Tract Map No. 53903;
           (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Subdivision Improvement
           Contract with 621 East Colorado Associates, LLC;
           (3) Accept the following grants of easement for sidewalk and street
           purposes as shown on Tract Map No. 53903:
               a. Two-foot strip of land along the south side of Union Street,
                  between Madison Avenue and El Molino Avenue;
               b. The land necessary to provide a 15-foot radius property line
                  corner rounding at the southwest corner of Union Street and
                  El Molino Avenue;
               c. The land necessary to provide a 15-foot radius property line
                  corner rounding at the northwest corner of Colorado
                  Boulevard and El Molino Avenue;
               d. The land necessary to provide a 15-foot radius property line
                  corner rounding at the southeast corner of Union Street and
                  Madison Avenue; and
           (4) Authorize the City Clerk to execute the certificate on the map
           showing the City's approval of said map and acceptance of said grants
           of easement.
	281K
      (3) ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 16,620-1 FOR CURBSIDE
           COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLES TO ATHENS SERVICES
           THROUGH MAY 8, 2004
           Recommendation of City Manager: Approve the assignment of
           Contract No. 16,620-1, currently held by Waste Management, for
           curbside collection of recyclable materials to Athens Services.  Athens
           Services would be obligated to observe all the terms and conditions of
           the existing Contract.
	182K

    B.  City Clerk
       (1) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
           Claim No. 9191          Kelton Norman                          $   Unknown 
           Claim No. 9192          Severo Corbita                               Unknown 
           Claim No. 9193          Michele Anderson                           2,500.00+
           Claim No. 9194          Villa Los Robles Partners, L.P.       Unknown 
           Claim No. 9195          Alzheimers Association of               5,761.06 
                                           Los Angeles
           Claim No. 9196          Tonya Raashaan Tebo                   Unknown 
           Claim No. 9197          George A. Kirby                                 15.00 
           Claim No. 9198          Lacy Walker                                 3,903.50 
           Claim No. 9199          Judith Din                                        761.36 
           Claim No. 9200          Isabel Ramirez                             Unknown 
           Claim No. 9201          Carlos Vargas Ramirez                 Unknown 
           Claim No. 9202          Robert Milton Harvey                    Unknown 
   
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
   A.  Economic Development and Technology Committee
   B.  Finance Committee
      (1) APPROVE THE REVISED LIST OF SPORTS FIELD IMPROVEMENTS
           LOCATED WITHIN PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND
           AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
           WITH THE DISTRICT TO FUND SPORTS FIELD IMPROVEMENTS IN
           THE AMOUNT OF $437,000
           Recommendation of City Manager: Approve the revised list of sports
           fields to be improved and to authorize the City Manager to enter into a
           contract with the Pasadena Unified School District to fund the Sport
           Field Improvement Project in the amount of $437,000.
	378K
      (2) APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR COMPLETION OF THE
           MODULAR TRAILER MOVE FROM FIRE STATION 34 TO THE
           POLICE HELIPORT
           Recommendation of City Manager:
           (1) Approve a journal voucher amending the FY 2003 Operating
           Budget by appropriating $47,000 from the LA IMPACT unappropriated
           fund balance and appropriating it into Budget Account No. 8114-104-
           402410, LA IMPACT.
           (2) Approve a journal voucher amending the FY 2003 Operating
           Budget by appropriating $8,000 from the FAST unappropriated fund
           balance to Budget Account No. 8114-104-402410, LA IMPACT.
	205K
      (3) RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A PROPOSAL BY THE STATE
           LEGISLATURE TO RESTORE THE VEHICLE LICENSE FEE TO ITS
           PRE-1998 RATES AND TO INSIST THAT THE METHODOLOGY
           USED BY THE LEGISLATURE TO ALLOCATE THE VEHICLE
           LICENSE FEE BETWEEN AND AMONG COUNTIES AND CITIES
           REMAINS INTACT
           Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution supporting a
           proposal by the State legislature that would restore the Vehicle License
           Fee (VLF) to its pre-1998 rates and to insist that the methodology used
           by the legislature to allocate the VLF between and among counties and
           cities remain intact.
	191K
      (4) DISCUSSION OF FACTORS IMPACTING THE CITY'S OPERATING
           BUDGET
           Recommendation of City Manager: The agenda report is for
           information only, no Council action is required.
	726K
   C.  Legislative Policy Committee
   D.  Municipal Services Committee
      (1) PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE WATER RATE ORDINANCE
           Recommendation of City Manager: Direct the City Attorney to prepare
           an amendment to the Water Rate Ordinance, Chapter 13.20 of the
           Pasadena Municipal Code to:
           (1)    Establish and assess a formula-based capital improvements
           charge (CIC) averaging $0.20 per billing unit on the water delivered to
           customers effective January 2003, to fund the proposed Water System
           Master Plan (WSMP) capital improvements program, thereby increasing
           overall water operating revenue by 11%.  A billing unit is a hundred
           cubic feet of water.
           (2)    Increase the CIC by an additional $0.22 per billing unit effective
           July 2004, thereby increasing overall water operating revenue by an
           additional 11%.
           (3)    Reduce the size of the first block water for 5/8-inch, 3/4-inch, 1-
           inch, and 1-« inch meter sizes to reflect the actual amount of local water
           supply, effective January 2003.
           (4)    Adjust miscellaneous fees and charges to reflect cost of service,
           effective January 2003.
           (5)    Eliminate the current standby charges and replace them with new
           comparable distribution and customer charges to cover ongoing
           operating and maintenance costs of the water system, effective January
           2003.
	1456K
   E.  Public Safety Committee
   F.  Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS 
  A.  7:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PASADENA
       TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
       Recommendation of Pasadena Center Operating Company: It is
       recommended that the City Council:
       (1) Conduct a public hearing on the establishment of the Pasadena
       Business Improvement District (the "District") and levy of an assessment
       against hotels and motels located in the District; and
       (2) Conduct first reading of "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".
	1263K
  B.  8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A MORATORIUM ON
       THE DEMOLITION OF OLDER STRUCTURES (20 YEARS OR OLDER)
       WITHIN DESIGNATED STUDY AREA 12
       Recommendation of City Manager: Following a public hearing:
       (1) Find the proposed project to be statutorily exempt from environmental
       review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act,
       CEQA Guidelines, Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies;
       (2) Approve a moratorium for an initial period of 45 days on the demolition
       of residential structures (20 years or older) within the RM (multi-family) and
       PS (public and semi-public) zoning districts bounded by Allendale Road on
       the north, Marengo Avenue on the west, and Euclid Avenue on the east and
       south (Designated Study Area 12);
       (3) Find that the proposed moratorium is consistent with the goals and
       policies of the General Plan;
       (4) Find that (a) continued approval of the demolition of structures within
       Designated Study Area 12 would have adverse impacts upon the public
       health, safety, or welfare pursuant to the standards and policies set forth in
       the General Plan, and (b) an interim ordinance establishing the proposed
       moratorium is necessary to avoid these adverse impacts; and
       (5) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an interim ordinance implementing
       this recommendation.
       Recommendation of Planning Commission: On January 22, 2003, the
       Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the staff
       recommendation concerning the proposed moratorium in Designated Study
       Area 12.  Without objection, the Commission recommended approval of the
       staff recommendation.
	620K
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
   A.  City Council
      (1) RESIGNATION OF SARAH SMITH ORR FROM THE PASADENA
           COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION (District 7 Nomination)
	98K
      (2) APPOINTMENT OF CAROLYN NABER TO THE TRANSPORTATION
           ADVISORY COMMISSION (Mayor Nomination)
      (3) APPOINTMENT OF META McCULLOUGH TO THE HUMAN
           RELATIONS COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination)
      (4) 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)
	372K

      (5) CONSIDERATION OF A CALL FOR REVIEW FOR CONDITIONAL
           USE PERMIT 4095 TO THE CITY COUNCIL (1030 EAST CALIFORNIA 
           BOULEVARD - FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF BLEACHERS ON THE 
           WEST SIDE OF THE PLAYFIELD ADJACENT TO CATALINA AVENUE) 
           (Councilmember Tyler)
	217K
   B.  City Manager
      (1) AMENDMENTS TO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE CHAPTER
           14.50
           Recommendation of City Manager: Direct the City Attorney to prepare
           an ordinance to revise subsections of the Pasadena Municipal Code
           Chapter 14.50, the Property Maintenance Code, that would eliminate the
           requirement that code violations must be visible from the street, alley or
           sidewalk; restrict vehicle repair in a residential zone to an enclosed area
           (garage); and eliminate administrative hearing requirements of notices to
           be sent to all owners within 300 feet of a property being adjudicated by
           the Code Enforcement Commission.
           Recommendation of Code Enforcement Commission: On
           December 5, 2002, the Code Enforcement Commission reviewed the
           proposed changes and recommended that the City Council approve the
           code amendments.
	415K
      (2) REVISIONS TO THE ZONING CODE - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
           THRESHOLD FOR TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
           Recommendation of City Manager:
           (1) Adopt a finding that the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code
           are consistent with the General Plan as outlined in the agenda report;
           and
           (2) Approve the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code to require
           a minor conditional use permit for commercial and industrial projects
           within a quarter mile of a light rail station when such projects are greater
           than 15,000 square feet.
           Recommendation of Planning Commission: The Planning
           Commission reviewed these amendments on October 23, 2002 and
           recommended unanimously to approve the proposed amendments.
           Recommendation of Transportation Advisory Commission: The
           Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) reviewed the proposed
           amendments on December 6, 2002.  It voted unanimously in support of
           requiring a minor conditional use permit for commercial and industrial
           projects over 15,000 square feet that are within a quarter mile of a light
           rail station.
	334K
      (3) 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
           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.
	315K
   C.  Advisory Bodies
      (1) 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.
	212K
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING (To be cancelled)
9. ORDINANCES
   A.  First Reading:
      (1) Conduct first reading of "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" (See Item 3.A.)
      (2) Conduct first reading of "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".
	360K
      (3) Conduct first reading of "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"(See Item 6.A.)
   B.  Second Reading:
      (1) Adopt "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 AREAS" (Introduced by Councilmember Tyler) 
	444K
10.    INFORMATION ITEMS:
  A.  UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF THE SIERRA MADRE VILLA AND OTHER
       PEDESTRIAN ACCESS OF THE GOLD LINE ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS
       Recommendation of City Manager: The agenda report is for information
       only.
	342K
  B.  METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY PRESENTATION
       REGARDING GOLD LINE TRAIN OPERATIONS:  HORNS, BELLS, AND
       SPEED (Oral report)
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
 
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
 
January 27, 2003
February 10, 2003
February 24, 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
March 3, 2003

                                        FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES 
 
February 3, 2003
 
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