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AGENDA CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 2003
Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M. Public Meeting 6:30 P.M. Public Hearings 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiators: Karyn Ezell, Richard Kunz Employee Organization: Pasadena Management Association
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c): One potential case
C. 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. EL00-95-069) and Investigation of Practices of the California Independent System Operator and the California Power Exchange (FERC Docket No. EL00-98-058)
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 STEINY & COMPANY, INC. FOR INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTING ON PALOMA STREET FROM ALLEN AVENUE TO PALO VERDE AVENUE AND OTHER LOCATIONS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $129,800 Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Accept the bid dated October 1, 2003, submitted by Steiny & Company, Inc. in response to the Specifications for the Installation of Street Lighting on Paloma Street from Allen Avenue to Palo Verde Avenue and Other Locations, 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 of 1984 in accordance with Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1), subsection (c) of the Resources Agency of California Guidelines (minor alterations involving negligible expansion of use beyond that previously existing) 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. 312k
(2) AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $225,000 TO MISSION CRITICAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR PROGRAMMING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES AND PAYROLL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the issuance of a purchase order in the amount of $225,000 to Mission Critical Technologies for programming and technical support related to the City's Human Resources and Payroll Management System. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services. It is further recommended that the City Council grant the proposed contract an exemption from the competitive selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City's best interests are served. 225k
(3) APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSED EASEMENT DEDICATION FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF CALIFORNIA BOULEVARD AND ARROYO PARKWAY AT 577 SOUTH ARROYO PARKWAY Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution approving and accepting a proposed easement dedication for public street purposes at the northwest corner of California Boulevard and Arroyo Parkway at 577 South Arroyo Parkway. 204k
B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - August 11, 2003 August 18, 2003 August 25, 2003 (Cancelled) September 1, 2003 (Cancelled) September 29, 2003
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 9394 Alicia G. Vanian $ Unknown Claim No. 9395 Carolyn J. Gray Unknown Claim No. 9396 Frances Lomas Feldman 16,153.00 Claim No. 9397 Raul Guerrero Unknown Claim No. 9398 Michael Stremfel 50.12
C. Public Hearings Set:
November 3, 2003, 8:00 p.m. - Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) - Proposed Utilization of Public Safety Grant Funds
November 24, 2003, 8:00 p.m. - Landmark Nomination - 1275 East Green Street
November 24, 2003, 8:00 p.m. - Landmark Nomination - 1201 Avoca Avenue
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) PREPARATION OF AN ORDINANCE TO IMPLEMENT A HEALTH INSPECTION POSTING PROGRAM FOR RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance amending Chapter 8 of the Pasadena Municipal Code to require all food establishments to post a sign with the date of the last health inspection, description of patrons' rights to review health inspection report as allowed under California Health and Safety Code, and instructions on how to file a complaint with the Public Health Department; and (2) Approve an increase of 1.00 FTE Environmental Health Specialist in the Environmental Health Division contingent on approval of proposed amendment to General Fee Schedule. 726k
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE CITY OF PASADENA'S CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) JULY 1, 2002, JUNE 30, 2003 FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG); HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME), EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT (ESG), AND THE HUMAN SERVICES ENDOWMENT FUND (HSEF); AND APPROVAL OF THE NEEDS ASSESSMENTS AND PROGRAM PRIORITIES FOR THE CDBG/ESG/HSEF (2004-2005) Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: (1) Receive public comment on the City of Pasadena Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) 2002-2003 Program Year; and receive the Project Performance Assessment Report for CDBG/ESG/HSEF and HOME funded projects; and (2) Approve the Needs Assessments and Program Priorities for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program and Human Services Endowment Fund. Recommendation of Human Services Commission: The Human Services Commission recommended approval of the public/human services priorities for the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 program years on Monday, September 8, 2003. Recommendation of Northwest Commission: The Northwest Commission recommended approval of the non-public services priorities for 2004-2005 program year on Tuesday, September 9, 2003. The Commissions also reviewed the Performance Assessment Reports (Exhibits A-D of the agenda report) and Allocation Schedule (Exhibit E of the agenda report) at their respective meetings. 664k
B. PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVE THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC APPROVAL CERTIFICATE FOR FULLER SEMINARY Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that City Council hold a public hearing and approve the California Public Approval Certificate for Fuller Seminary. 514k
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) UPDATE ON CESAR CHAVEZ HOLIDAY (Councilmember Holden) 549k
(2) APPOINTMENT OF H.W. ADAMS TO THE SOUTH LAKE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION (At Large/District 7 Nomination)
B. City Manager (No items)
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - August 11, 2003 August 18, 2003 August 25, 2003 (Cancelled) September 1, 2003 (Cancelled) September 29, 2003
B. PLANNING FRAMEWORK FOR 10-YEAR STRATEGY TO END HOMELESSNESS Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer: (1) Approve the Planning Framework for preparation of the 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness; (2) Delegate responsibility for developing the 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness to the Housing and Homeless Network. Recommendation of Community Development Committee: On October 9, 2003, the Community Development Committee unanimously recommended Commission approval of the above actions with the condition that a Request for Proposal for Consultant Services be issued outlining the scope of work and deliverables required for preparation of the 10-Year Strategy to End Homelessness. 443k
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING SECTIONS 4.11.010 AND 4.11.020 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO EXEMPT CONTRACTS INVOLVING PART-TIME, SEASONAL WORKERS OR TRAINEES FROM THE CITY'S LIVING WAGE ORDINANCE" 423k
(2) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING SECTION 13.14.110 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS" 269k
B. Second Reading: None
10. INFORMATION ITEMS:
A. ABANDONED SHOPPING CART ORDINANCE UPDATE Recommendation of City Manager: This is an information item only. 480k
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
November 5, 2003
November 19, 2003
December 3, 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
October 27, 2003
November 10, 2003 (To be cancelled)
November 24, 2003
December 8, 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
November 4, 2003
December 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
November 5, 2003
November19, 2003
December 3, 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
October 20, 2003
November 3, 2003
November 17, 2003
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
October 27, 2003
November 3, 2003
November 10, 2003 (To be cancelled - Veterans Day Holiday)
November 17, 2003
November 24, 2003
December 1, 2003 (To be cancelled)
December 8, 2003
December 15, 2003
December 22, 2003
December 29, 2003 (To be cancelled)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
November 3, 2003, 8:00 p.m. - Orange Grove Gardens Affordable Housing Project
November
3, 2003, 8:00 p.m. - Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
(LLEBG) -
Proposed Utilization of Public Safety Grant Funds
November
17, 2003, 8:00 p.m. - Consideration of Granting
Non-exclusive Solid Waste
Franchises
November 24, 2003, 8:00 p.m. - Landmark Nomination - 1275 East Green Street
November 24, 2003, 8:00 p.m. - Landmark Nomination - 1201 Avoca Avenue