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AGENDA CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION May 19, 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 WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Name of Cases: San Diego Gas & Electric Company v. Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Service into Markets Operated by the California Independent System Operator and the California Power Exchange (FERC Docket No. EL00-95-075) and Investigation of Practices of the California Independent System Operator and the California Power Exchange (FERC Docket No. EL00-98-063)
B. JOINT CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY TENANT RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE 1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: Rose Bowl Stadium and surrounding parking areas Agency Negotiators: Cynthia Kurtz, Darryl Dunn, John Moag, Larry Braun, Jack Rubens, Nicholas Rodriguez Negotiating Parties: National Football League (NFL) Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
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) CONTRACT AWARD TO GENTRY BROTHERS, INC. FOR THE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF STREETS - 2003 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,175,000 Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Accept the bid dated April 16, 2003 submitted by Gentry Brothers, Inc. in response to the Specifications for the Preventive Maintenance of Streets - 2003, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract as is required. (2) Acknowledge the project to be categorically exempt under Section 21084 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1), subsection (c) of the Resources Agency of California Guidelines (repair of existing public streets), pursuant to the findings of the Secretary of the Resources Agency and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption for the project with the Los Angeles County Clerk. 346k
(2) AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA FOR TRANSIT SERVICES Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a joint Agreement with the City of South Pasadena to provide fixed public transit service within the City of South Pasadena. (2) Recognize revenue received from the City of South Pasadena into Fund 209 to offset expenses. Recommendation of Transportation Advisory Commission: The Transportation Advisory Commission reviewed the matter of an agreement with the City of South Pasadena for transit services at the May 9, 2003 meeting, and recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the City of South Pasadena. 259k
(3) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENTS FOR TRANSFERS BETWEEN THE AREA RAPID TRANSIT SYSTEM ("ARTS") AND OTHER PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEMS Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to enter into agreements with duly recognized public transit operators to provide transfers between the ARTS system and other public transit systems resulting in greater convenience and mobility for the public. These agencies include but will not be limited to the following: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Foothill Transit, Montebello Bus Lines, and Access Service Inc. Recommendation of Transportation Advisory Commission: The Transportation Advisory Commission reviewed the matter of inter- agency transfer agreements at the May 9, 2003, meeting and recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into agreements. 245k
(4) AMENDMENT OF THE MASTER PLANS FOR CENTRAL AND MEMORIAL PARKS AND APPROVAL OF THE DEDICATION OF A GRANT OF EASEMENT TO THE LOS ANGELES TO PASADENA METRO BLUE LINE CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY FOR SUBSURFACE PERMANENT SOIL NAILS IN MEMORIAL PARK Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Amend the Central and Memorial Park Master Plans to allow the use of tinted concrete in lieu of decomposed granite for new and replacement walkways. (2) Adopt a resolution approving the dedication of a Grant of Easement to the Los Angeles to Pasadena Metro Blue Line Construction Authority ("Construction Authority") for subsurface permanent soil nails at Memorial Park. (3) Accept improvements to Memorial Park (valued at $134,000) as shown on the exhibits to the agenda report, in lieu of compensation for granting the easement. Recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission: On January 7, 2003, the Recreation and Parks Commission voted unanimously to recommend that Central and Memorial Park Master Plans allow the use of tinted concrete in lieu of decomposed granite for new and replacement walkways. Recommendation of the Design Commission: On January 13, 2003, the Design Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Central and Memorial Park Master Plans allow the use of tinted concrete in lieu of decomposed granite for new and replacement walkways, with the condition that tinted concrete be used on primary walkways and decomposed granite on secondary walkways. 339k
B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - February 3, 2003
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 9285 Rosa Lopez $ 39,000.00+ Claim No. 9286 Abelina Banuelos 67,000.00+ Claim No. 9287 Marzella M. McGee Unknown Claim No. 9288 Marjorie A. Royalty 25,000.00+ Claim No. 9289 Carl Wachter 674.25 Claim No. 9290 Rose Batman 7,500.00+
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
(1) PUBLIC HEARING: SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES AND CHARGES (See Item 6.B)
C. Legislative Policy Committee
D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL OF ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (2003 - 2004) FOR THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG); EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG); HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME); HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES OR PERSONS WITH AIDS (HOPWA) PROGRAMS; AND RELATED HUMAN SERVICES ENDOWMENT FUND (HSEF) ALLOCATIONS Recommendation of City Manager/Chief Executive Officer: It is recommended that upon close of the public hearing, the City Council and the Community Development Commission adopt a resolution: (1) Approving the Annual Action Plan (2003-2004) which includes the following funding allocations: CDBG $2,836,312; HOME $1,385,049; ESG $119,000; Housing Trust Funds $91,000; and the related annual Human Services Endowment Fund $120,000; (2) Authorizing the City Manager/Chief Executive Officer to execute, and the City Clerk/Secretary to attest, the Annual Action Plan (2003-2004) and any and all other documents deemed necessary by HUD to obtain the allocation of the aforementioned federal CDBG, ESG, HOME, and HOPWA funds in accordance with the plan; and (3) Authorizing upon approval by HUD of the City of Pasadena's application, the City Manager/Chief Executive Officer on behalf of the City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Community Development Commission to execute, and the City Clerk/Secretary to attest, the recipient, sub-recipient, agreements and/or amendments thereto, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney/General Counsel, for all recipients and/or sub-recipients recommended for a funding allocation as contained in the agenda report. Recommendations of Advisory Bodies: The subject recommendation was approved by the Northwest Commission on April 22, 2003; and approved by the Human Services Commission on May 5, 2003. 479k
B. PUBLIC HEARING: SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES AND CHARGES Recommendation of City Manager: Approve the scheduled rate increases per the Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges. 188k
C. PUBLIC HEARING: FISCAL YEAR 2004 RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Open the public hearing on the City Manager's Fiscal Year 2004 Recommended Operating Budget; and (2) Continue this public hearing to each subsequent regular meeting of the City Council at 8:00 p.m. until June 23, 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 Operating Budget. 1926k THE FISCAL YEAR 2004 RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE AND THE MAIN LIBRARY.
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
B. City Manager
(1) RESOLUTION APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE LA LOMA ROAD BRIDGE OVER THE ARROYO SECO; AND CONTRACT AWARD TO MYRA L. FRANK & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PREPARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT AND REGULATORY PERMIT SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE LA LOMA ROAD BRIDGE OVER THE ARROYO SECO Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Adopt a resolution approving Program Supplement No. M053 to Administering Agency - State Agreement No. 07-5064 between the City of Pasadena and the State of California, for state reimbursement covering preliminary engineering for the La Loma Road Bridge over the Arroyo Seco, and authorize the City Manager to execute the same on behalf of the City. (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Myra L. Frank & Associates, Inc., Los Angeles, for the Preparation of the Environmental Document and Regulatory Permit Support Services for the La Loma Road Bridge Project in an amount not to exceed $240,000. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), professional or unique services. 768K
(2) ADOPTION OF VISION STATEMENT AND OBJECTIVES RELATED TO A PROSPECTIVE LEASE WITH THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE (NFL) FOR USE OF THE ROSE BOWL STADIUM (To be heard at 8:30 p.m. or thereafter) 1442k
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - February 3, 2003
B. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL OF ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (2003 - 2004) FOR THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ("HUD") COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM; EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM; HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME); HOPWA HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS) PROGRAMS; AND RELATED HUMAN SERVICES ENDOWMENT FUND (HSEF) ALLOCATIONS (See Item 6.A.)
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading: None
B. Second Reading: None
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
May 21, 2003
June 4, 2003
June 18, 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
May 26, 2003 (To be cancelled – holiday)
June 2, 2003 (Special Joint Meeting w/City Council, 3:00 p.m., Council Chamber)
June 9, 2003 (Special Joint Meeting w/City Council, 4:00 p.m., Council Chamber)
June 16, 2003 (Special Joint Meeting w/City Council, 4:00 p.m., Council Chamber)
June 23, 2003 (Special Joint Meeting w/City Council, 4:00 p.m., Council Chamber)
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Bill Bogaard)
Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Conference Room 240
June 3, 2003
July 1, 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
May 21, 2003 (To be cancelled)
June 4, 2003
June 18, 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
May 19, 2003
June 2, 2003
June 16, 2003
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
May 26, 2003 (To be cancelled -holiday)
June 2, 2003
June 9, 2003
June 16, 2003
June 23, 2003
June 30, 2003
July 7, 2003 (To be cancelled)
July 9, 2003 (Special meeting w/Supervisor Antonovich, 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.,
Council Conference Room)
July
14, 2003
July 21, 2003
July 28, 2003
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
June
2, 2003, 8:00 p.m. - Condemnation of
Right-of-Way for Public Alley,
Gladys Court
East Side Storm Drain
June 16, 2003, 8:00 p.m. - Washington Square Historic District