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AGENDA CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION July 14, 2003
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 REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code 54957 Title: City Clerk
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiators: Karyn Ezell and Steve Lem Employee Organization: International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE), Local 501
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) APPROVAL OF CITY'S QUITCLAIM OF A PORTION OF AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS WITH OR WITHOUT VEHICLES AND FOR ALL CUSTOMARY UTILITY LINES, PIPES, ETC. ADJACENT TO RANCHEROS ROAD (PRIVATE STREET) AT 1240 BENNETT DRIVE Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution quitclaiming a portion of an easement for ingress and egress with or without vehicles and for all customary utility lines, pipes, etc. adjacent to Rancheros Road (private street) at 1240 Bennett Drive and authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute the Quitclaim Deed. 220k
(2) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HENKELS & McCOY, INC., FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT SYSTEMS, VAULTS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS WORK FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT - SPECIFICATION LD-03-3 Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council: (i) accept the bid dated June 24, 2003, submitted by Henkels & McCoy, Inc., in response to Specification LD-03-3; (ii) reject all other bids; and (iii) authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Henkels & McCoy, Inc. for a period of one year or an amount not to exceed $950,000.00, whichever occurs first. 281k
(3) LEASE EXTENSION FOR THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT AT 221 E. WALNUT STREET, SUITE 210 Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council approve the terms and conditions, as generally described in the agenda report and authorize the City Manager to execute an extension to Lease No. 16,436 and any other documents necessary to carry out this transaction. 196k
(4) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MTA) FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE EZPASS PROGRAM Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that City Council authorize an agreement effective August 1, 2003, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) for participation in the EZpass Program, a multi-agency bus pass program. This agreement will allow users of an EZpass bus pass to board the City's Pasadena ARTS buses and other participating transit systems, improving multi-agency travel. Recommendation of Transportation Advisory Commission: The Transportation Advisory Commission reviewed the proposed EZpass Program at their July 10, 2003, meeting. The Commission recommends that the City Council approve entering into an agreement effective August 1, 2003, with the MTA for participation in the Ezpass Program, a multi-agency bus pass program. 123k
(5) AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 17,879 WITH McLEAN AND SCHULTZ FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY PHASE AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE BRIDGE DESIGN FOR THE SIERRA MADRE VILLA LIGHT RAIL STATION SOUTHERN PEDESTRIAN OVERCROSSING Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that City Council authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 17,879 with McLean and Schultz for completing the right-of-way phase and modifications to the bridge design of the southern pedestrian overcrossing to the Sierra Madre Villa light rail station, to increase the total "not to exceed" amount from $380,000 to $529,650, which is an increase of $149,650. 357k
B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - April 7, 2003
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 9319 Charles F. Young $ 2,237.37 Claim No. 9320 Loreen S. Haring Unknown Claim No. 9321 21st Century Insurance subrogee for Steve & Eleana Elliot 1,369.56 Claim No. 9322 Mark Craig Unknown Claim No. 9323 Steve Elliot & Eleana Elliot 500.00 Claim No. 9324 Rafael Moran Unknown Claim No. 9325 Danielle D. Moore 460.00+
C. Public Hearings Set
August 11, 2003, 8:00 p.m. - Adoption of Negative Declaration and Approval of Terms and Conditions of Owner Participation, Purchase, Development, Loan and Lease Agreement Between Pasadena Community Commission and Los Angeles Community Design Center for Development of the Orange Grove Gardens Housing Project at 252-284 E. Orange Grove Boulevard.
August 11, 2003, 8:00 p.m. - Establishment of Height Limit Overlay District and Adoption of the Height Limit Overlay District in Zoning Study Areas 1-C, 2, and 12.
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
(1) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AND FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE INVITATION OF BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC REVENUE BONDS, 2003 SERIES, APPROVING A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL BONDS, A PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT, A NOTICE INVITING BIDS AND OFFICIAL FORM OF PROPOSAL; AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL BONDS, ESTABLISHING A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $15 MILLION OF AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL, THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A THIRD SUPPLEMENT TO ELECTRIC REVENUE BOND INDENTURE, VARIOUS ESCROW AGREEMENTS AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council : (1) Adopt a resolution authorizing the invitation of bids for the purchase of electric revenue bonds, 2003 series, approving a notice of intention to sell bonds, a preliminary official statement, a notice inviting bids and official form of proposal; and authorizing the publication of a notice of intention to sell bonds; and (2) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF PASADENA ELECTRIC REVENUE BONDS, 2003 SERIES, PAYABLE OUT OF THE LIGHT AND POWER FUND, AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A THIRD SUPPLEMENT TO ELECTRIC REVENUE BOND FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH." 878k
C. Legislative Policy Committee
D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: FY 2004-2008 RECOMMENDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that City Council: (1) Open the public hearing on the City Manager's Recommended FY 2004-2008 Capital Improvement Program Budget; and (2) Continue the public hearing to each subsequent regular meeting of the Council at 8:00 p.m. until July 28, 2003 or such other later date as the City Council may determine, and at which time, the City Council will be asked to close the public hearing and formally adopt the FY 2004-2008 Capital Improvement Program Budget. 175k
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) DISCUSSION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW LAWS APPLYING TO SECOND UNITS (AB 1866 - 2002 LEGISLATIVE SESSION) (Councilmember Streator)
(2) CONSIDERATION OF A CALL FOR REVIEW FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 4205 TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (46 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD - TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING RESTAURANT (SORRISO) WITH THE ON-SITE SALE OF FULL ALCOHOL) (Councilmember Madison) 322k
(3) CONSIDERATION OF A CALL FOR REVIEW FOR MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 4204 TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (1101 LINDA VISTA AVENUE - TO CONSTRUCT A 1,244 SQUARE FOOT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE IN THE HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT, RESULTING IN A GROSS FLOOR AREA IN EXCESS OF 4,000 SQUARE FEET) (Councilmember Madison) 326k
(4) DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE SEPTEMBER 7 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10, IN SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 123k
(5) APPOINTMENT OF KRISTEN FARLEY TO THE ROSE BOWL AQUATIC CENTER (Council/District 7 Nomination)
(6) APPOINTMENT OF MILENA ALBERT TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination)
(7) REAPPOINTMENT OF DOROTHY LINDSEY TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination)
(8) REAPPOINTMENT OF NANCY SULLIVAN TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination)
(9) REAPPOINTMENT OF VICKI SARMIENTO TO THE HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination)
(10) REAPPOINTMENT OF RICHARD McDONALD TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination)
(11) REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN QUINN TO THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY (District 6 Nomination)
(12) REAPPOINTMENT OF ANDREA RAWLINGS TO THE DESIGN COMMISSION (At-Large/District 6 Nomination)
(13) REAPPOINTMENT OF MARGE LEIGHTON TO THE SENIOR COMMISSION (At-Large/District 7 Nomination)
(14) REAPPOINTMENT OF ROBERT WILLIAM MONK TO THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (District 4 Nomination)
B. City Manager
(1) ARROYO VERDUGO CITIES TRANSPORTATION AUDIT PROJECT Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that City Council endorse the Transportation Audit project report in concept as a basis for improving public transportation services in the subregion and, as appropriate, bring back specific study recommendations for implementation. Recommendation of Transportation Advisory Commission: On April 11, 2003 the Transportation Advisory Commission reviewed the Transportation Audit and recommends for Council consideration that the project report be endorsed in concept as a basis for improving public transportation services in the subregion. It was further recommended that as specific actions or programs are developed to implement the strategies identified in the report, they are reviewed by each city according to that city's internal review process. 476k
(2) JOINT ACTION: THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE EMERGENCY HOMELESS RESPONSE PROJECT SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH THE ECUMENICAL COUNCIL OF PASADENA AREA CHURCHES FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY HOMELESS ASSISTANCE SERVICES IN RESPONSE TO THE EVACUATION OF THE WASHINGTON THEATER COMPLEX Recommendation of City Manager/Chief Executive Officer: It is recommended that the City Council and the Pasadena Community Development Commission take the following actions: (1) Approve the terms and conditions of the Third Amendment to the Emergency Homeless Response Project (EHRP) Sub-recipient Agreement No. 18,010/CDC-491 between the City and Ecumenical Council of Pasadena Area Churches ("Sub-recipient"); (2) Approve a journal voucher appropriating $250,000 from the Housing Opportunity Fund to the EHRP project for the provision of emergency homeless assistance services; and (3) Authorize/direct the City Manager/Chief Executive Officer to execute, and the City Clerk/Secretary to attest the Third Amendment, and take the actions necessary to implement EHRP. 314k
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - April 7, 2003 (Canceled)
B. APPROVAL OF SUBMISSION OF THE 2003 CONTINUUM OF CARE HOMELESS ASSISTANCE APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer: Adopt a resolution: (1) Authorizing the filing with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the 2003 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Application for a funding request of $2,746,243 for ten projects; and (2) Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute, and the Secretary to attest, the 2003 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Application and all other related documents, agreements and amendments. 449k
C. JOINT ACTION: THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE EMERGENCY HOMELESS RESPONSE PROJECT SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH THE ECUMENICAL COUNCIL OF PASADENA AREA CHURCHES FOR THE PROVISION OF EMERGENCY HOMELESS ASSISTANCE SERVICES IN RESPONSE TO THE EVACUATION OF THE WASHINGTON THEATER COMPLEX (See Item 7.B.2)
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT TO EXCEED $15,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF PASADENA ELECTRIC REVENUE BONDS, 2003 SERIES, PAYABLE OUT OF THE LIGHT AND POWER FUND, AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A THIRD SUPPLEMENT TO ELECTRIC REVENUE BOND FISCAL AGENT AGREEMENT AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH." (See Item 5.B.1)
B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO PROVIDE RETIREMENT BENEFIT ENHANCEMENTS TO LOCAL FIRE EMPLOYEES" (Introduced by Councilmember Little) 833k
(2) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA TO AMEND CHAPTER 4.100 OF TITLE 4 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING THE PASADENA TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT TO RE-NUMBER SAID CHAPTER AS CHAPTER 4.101" (Introduced by Councilmember Madison) 757k
(3) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING SECTION 2.165.070 OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING THE QUORUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY" (Introduced by Councilmember Madison) 182k
(4) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT TO EXCEED $58,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF CITY OF PASADENA WATER REVENUE AND REFUNDING BONDS, 2003 SERIES, PAYABLE OUT OF THE WATER FUND, AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A WATER REVENUE BOND INDENTURE, A FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO WATER REVENUE BOND INDENTURE, VARIOUS ESCROW AGREEMENTS AND A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH" (Introduced by Councilmember Little) 616k
(5) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING CHAPTER 10.61 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE THE USE OF SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES, SCOOTERS AND ELECTRIC PERSONAL ASSISTIVE MOBILITY DEVICES "(Introduced by Councilmember Streator) 332k
10. INFORMATION ITEMS: None
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 16, 2003
August 6, 2003
August 20, 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
July 14, 2003
July 21, 2003 (Special Meeting at 4:00 p.m., Management Conference Room 323)
July 28, 2003
August 11, 2003
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Bill Bogaard)
Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m., in the Council Conference Room 240
August 5, 2003
September 2, 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
July 16, 2003
August 6, 2003
August 20, 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
July 21, 2003
August 4, 2003
August 18, 2003
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
July 16, 2003 (Special meeting w/Supervisor Antonovich, 7:30 a.m.
- 9:00 a.m.,
Council Conference Room 240)
July 21, 2003
July 28, 2003
August 4, 2003
August 11, 2003
August 18, 2003
August 25, 2003 (To be cancelled)
September 1, 2003 (To be cancelled - Labor Day Holiday)
September 8, 2003
September 15, 2003
September 22, 2003 (Joint Meeting with Pasadena Center Operating Company
Board, 6:30 p.m., Council Chamber)
September 29, 2003
October 6, 2003
October 13, 2003
October 20, 2003
October 27, 2003
FUTURE
PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS:
July 21, 2003, 8:00 p.m. - Appeal of Design Commission’s Decision Regarding
201 S. Lake Avenue - LA Fitness Space
August
4, 2003, 8:00 p.m. - Adopt the 2003
Annual Self-Certification of Conformance
with the Los Angeles County Congestion
Management Program and the 2003 Local
Implementation Program
August
11, 2003, 8:00 p.m. - Adoption of Negative Declaration
and Approval of Terms
and Conditions of Owner Participation, Purchase,
Development, Loan and Lease
Agreement Between Pasadena Community Commission and
Los Angeles Community
Design Center for Development of the Orange Grove Gardens
Housing Project at
252-284 E. Orange Grove Boulevard.
August
11, 2003, 8:00 p.m. - Establishment of
Height Limit Overlay District and
Adoption of the Height Limit Overlay District
in Zoning Study Areas 1-C, 2, and 12.