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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION,
AND PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
June 30, 2003
Dinner Recess 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. 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. UPDATE ON CONSIDERATION OF CHANGING HEALTH CARE
PROVIDERS (Councilmember Gordo)
B. UPDATE REGARDING HOUSING SITUATION FOR DISPLACED TENANTS
OF THE WASHINGTON THEATER APARTMENT COMPLEX
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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) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT
WITH AVENTIS PASTEUR TO ACQUIRE VACCINES FOR TRAVEL
IMMUNIZATIONS
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the issuance of a
Purchase Order Contract to Aventis Pasteur for the period July 1, 2003
through June 30, 2004 not to exceed $102,800 per year for the
purchase of travel vaccines.
Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section
1002(C), contracts for labor, materials, supplies or services available
from only one vendor.
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(2) RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE APPLICATION FOR A GRANT
FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF RECLAMATION (USBR), FOR PLANNING AND DESIGN
OF PHASE 1 OF THE RECLAIMED WATER PROGRAM
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Adopt a resolution to authorize the Water and Power Department
to apply for a grant in the amount of $248,000 from the USBR, for
Planning and Design of Phase 1 of the Reclaimed Water Program;
(2) Authorize the City to enter into a Funding Agreement for the
Planning and Design of the City's Phase 1 of the Reclaimed Water
Program.
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(3) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE ALTERNATIVE FUEL SHUTTLES
FOR THE PASADENA AREA RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM (ARTS)
SERVICE
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize a purchase order
contract to EBus, Incorporated, located in Downey, California, in an
amount not to exceed $1,785,000 for the purchase of five electric-hybrid
turbine shuttles and associated equipment. The proposed purchase
order contract is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City
Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or
their contractors.
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(4) AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 17,789 WITH COACH
USA TRANSIT SERVICES TO ASSIGN THE CONTRACT TO FIRST
TRANSIT, INC.
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council amend the contract with Coach USA Transit Services (Contract
No. 17,789) to allow for assignment of the contract to First Transit,
Incorporated, effective July 1, 2003.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 9313 Southern California Gas Company $ 464.70
Claim No. 9314 Luis Ruelas 9,000.00
Claim No. 9315 Fernando Huerta Jr. Unknown
Claim No. 9316 Fernando Huerta Unknown
Claim No. 9317 Bertha Gallegos Unknown
Claim No. 9318 21st Century Insurance 2,431.13+
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
(1) ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2004 OPERATING BUDGET (See
Item 6.A., 8:00 p.m.)
(2) RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PASADENA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION'S FISCAL YEAR 2004 ANNUAL
OPERATING BUDGET (See Item 8.B.)
(3) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS
TO PURCHASE BONDS OF THE PASADENA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN CONNECTION WITH THE
COMMISSION'S FAIR OAKS, VILLA-PARKE AND
LAKE/WASHINGTON REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, AND
APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS (See Item 9.B.
and related Item 8.C.)
(4) REFINANCING OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) SECTION 108 GUARANTEED LOAN
TO THE CITY OF PASADENA AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE RELATED DOCUMENTS
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution authorizing the
refinancing of an existing loan with HUD under Section 108 of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and authorize the
City Manager to execute the documents related thereto.
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(5) APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AND THE FIRST READING OF AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE INVITATION OF BIDS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF WATER REVENUE AND REFUNDING 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 $58 MILLION, 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
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Adopt a resolution authorizing the invitation of bids for the purchase
of water revenue and refunding 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 $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."
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C. Legislative Policy Committee
(1) OPPOSITION TO AB 274 (KORETZ) - RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT;
CREATING A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF RETALIATION FOR
ADVERSE EMPLOYMENT ACTION TAKEN WITHIN NINETY DAYS
OF A COMPLAINT
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that City
Council take a position in opposition to AB 274 (Koretz), which, as
introduced, would create a rebuttable presumption of retaliation for any
adverse employment action taken within ninety (90) days of an
employee filing a complaint against an employer for any activity
protected by the Labor Code, and authorize the Mayor to send letters to
the appropriate authorities conveying the City's position.
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(2) SUPPORT FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION REFORM
LEGISLATION
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that City
Council support the following Workers' Compensation bills and authorize
the Mayor to send letters to the appropriate authorities conveying the
City of Pasadena's position:
AB 227 (Vargas): Interim Outpatient Surgery Facility Fee Schedule
AB1483 (Richman): Workers' Compensation Physicians
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(3) SUPPORT FOR ACA 7 (Dutra) TRANSPORTATION FUNDING:
SALES AND USE TAX
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that City
Council support ACA 7 Transportation Funding: Sales and Use Tax and
authorize the Mayor to send letters to the appropriate authorities
conveying Pasadena's position.
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(4) SUPPORT WITH AMENDMENT FOR SCA 2 (TORLAKSON) LOCAL
GOVERNMENT: SALES TAX: TRANSPORTATION AND SMART
PLANNING GROWTH
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that City
Council:
(1) Support SCA 2 with amendment to remove the requirement that
25% of the funds be directed to "smart growth planning"; and
(2) Authorize the Mayor to send letters to the appropriate authorities
conveying Pasadena's position.
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(5) OPPOSITION TO AB 1690 (LENO & LEIBER) - PUBLIC SAFETY
FINANCE AGENCIES (AUTHORIZATION FOR LOCAL INCOME TAX)
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D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2004
OPERATING BUDGET
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council close the public hearing and adopt by resolution the City's Fiscal
Year 2004 Operating Budget as detailed in Exhibit A attached to the agenda
report and as amended by the recommended modifications outlined in the
Background Section of the agenda report.
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) REAPPOINTMENT OF ABE CHORBAJIAN TO THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION (Mayor Appointment)
(2) RESIGNATION OF VANNIA DE LA CUBA FROM THE RECREATION
AND PARKS COMMISSION (District 5 Appointment)
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B. City Manager
(1) APPROVAL OF THE FLINT WASH BRIDGE CROSSING PROJECT IN
THE HAHAMONGNA WATERSHED PARK (HWP) MASTER PLAN
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Acknowledge the previous certification of the MEIR and adoption of
Statement of Overriding Considerations and Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program for the Hahamongna Watershed Park Master Plan.
(2) Approve the Flint Wash Bridge Crossing Project of the
Hahamongna Watershed Park Master Plan.
(3) Direct staff to file a Notice of Determination with the County Clerk
and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research.
Recommendation of the Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory
Committee and the Recreation and Parks Commission: At the April
8, 2003 joint meeting of the Recreation and Parks Commission and the
Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee, the Commission
and the Committee recommended the approval of the Flint Wash Bridge
Crossing project to the City Council, as a part of the Hahamongna
Watershed Park Master Plan.
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(2) AMEND CHAPTER 5.24 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENT OF FEES FOR FALSE ALARMS;
RECOGNIZE ADDITIONAL REVENUE FROM FALSE ALARM FEES;
ADD ONE FTE IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Direct the City Attorney to prepare on ordinance to amend Chapter
5.24 of the Pasadena Municipal Code relating to the assessment of fees
for false alarms. The amendment would allow for charging on the
second and all subsequent responses in a twelve-month period.
(2) Recognize additional revenue of $125,000 from the Alarm Fines in
Fiscal Year 2004.
(3) Amend the Fiscal Year 2004 Police Department operating budget
to add 1.0 Police Officer FTE to the Patrol Section (403100) and adjust
appropriations by $103,360.
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8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - March 24, 2003
March 31, 2003 (Canceled)
B. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PASADENA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION'S FISCAL YEAR 2004 ANNUAL
OPERATING BUDGET
Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer: It is recommended that the
Pasadena Community Development Commission adopt a resolution,
pursuant to Section 33606 of the Health and Safety Code, approving the
Fiscal Year 2004 Annual Operating Budget, including activities to be financed
by the low and moderate income housing funds established for each
redevelopment project area pursuant to Section 33334.3 of the California
Health and Safety Code.
Committee Action: The Community Development Committee unanimously
recommended approval of the proposed FY 2004 Annual Operating Budget
during their regular meeting of May 8, 2003.
The complete FY 2004 budget program detail was presented to the
Finance Committee and City Council at their joint meeting June 16, 2003, for
review and discussion; no action was taken.
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C. APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
THREE SERIES OF TAX ALLOCATION REFUNDING BONDS AND THE
SALE OF THE BONDS TO THE PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY RELATED TO THE COMMISSION'S FAIR OAKS, VILLA-
PARKE, AND LAKE/WASHINGTON REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, AND
APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS (See also related
Item 9.B.)
Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer: Adopt a resolution
authorizing the issuance of three series of Tax Allocation Refunding Bonds
and the sale of the bonds to the Pasadena Public Financing Authority relating
to the Commission's Fair Oaks, Villa-Parke and Lake/Washington
Redevelopment Projects, and approving related documents and actions.
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9. PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - December 16, 2002
B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO
PURCHASE BONDS OF THE PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMMISSION'S FAIR OAKS,
VILLA-PARKE AND LAKE/WASHINGTON REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS,
AND APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS (See also
related Item 8.C.)
Recommendation of Executive Officer: Adopt a resolution authorizing the
issuance of revenue bonds to purchase bonds of the Pasadena Community
Development Commission in connection with the Commission's Fair Oaks,
Villa-Parke and Lake/Washington Redevelopment Projects, and approving
related documents and actions.
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10. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "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"
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(2) Conduct first reading of "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"
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(3) Conduct first reading of "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." (See Item 5.B.5)
(4) Conduct first reading of "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 "
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B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA REPEALING
THE TIME LIMIT FOR ESTABLISHING LOANS, ADVANCES OR
INDEBTEDNESS FOR THE FAIR OAKS REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT FOR THE ORIGINAL PROJECT AREA AND THE ADDED
PROJECT AREA" (Introduced by Councilmember Streator)
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(2) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
REPEALING THE TIME LIMIT FOR ESTABLISHING LOANS,
ADVANCES OR INDEBTEDNESS FOR THE LINCOLN AVENUE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT" (Introduced by Councilmember
Streator)
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(3) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA REPEALING
THE TIME LIMIT FOR ESTABLISHING LOANS, ADVANCES OR
INDEBTEDNESS FOR THE LAKE/WASHINGTON REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT" (Introduced by Councilmember Streator)
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(4) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA REPEALING
THE TIME LIMIT FOR ESTABLISHING LOANS, ADVANCES OR
INDEBTEDNESS FOR THE VILLA-PARKE REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT" (Introduced by Councilmember Streator)
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(5) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA REPEALING
THE TIME LIMIT FOR ESTABLISHING LOANS, ADVANCES OR
INDEBTEDNESS FOR THE ORANGE GROVE REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT" (Introduced by Councilmember Streator)
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11. INFORMATION ITEMS: None
12. COMMUNICATIONS: None
13. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
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 2, 2003 (To be cancelled)
July 16, 2003
August 6, 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
June 30, 2003 (Special Meeting, 4:00 p.m., Management Conference Room)
July 14, 2003
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
July 1, 2003 (To be cancelled)
August 5, 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 2, 2003
July 16, 2003
August 6, 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 7, 2003 (To be cancelled)
July 9, 2003 (Special meeting 4:15 p.m., Council Conference Room 240)
August 4, 2003
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
July 7, 2003 (To be cancelled)
July 14, 2003
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
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS:
July
14, 2003, 8:00 p.m. - Recommended FY
2004-2008 Capital Improvement
Program Budget
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