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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
APRIL 26, 2004
Closed Session 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearings 7:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room 247
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
A. 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: 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) REJECTION OF BIDS - STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS ON
LAKE AVENUE FROM MAPLE STREET TO ELIZABETH STREET
AND OTHER LOCATIONS
Recommendation of City Manager: Reject all bids received on
March 31, 2004, in response to the specifications for Street Lighting
Improvements on Lake Avenue from Maple Street to Elizabeth Street
and Other Locations and authorize the City Manager to call for new
bids.
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(2) APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION TO
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE
PROTECTION FOR THE URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY
PROGRAM GRANT OF THE PARK BOND ACT OF 2000
(PROPOSITION 12) FOR THE PER CAPITA, GRANT PROGRAMS
FOR $50,000 TO PLANT TREES
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution authorizing the
City of Pasadena's application to the California Department of Forestry
and Fire Protection for the Urban Forestry Grant Program of the Park
Bond Act of 2000 in an amount of $50,000 to be used for street tree
planting.
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(3) LEASE AMENDMENT FOR DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER
OFFICES AT 150 SOUTH LOS ROBLES AVENUE
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve the terms and conditions,
as generally described in the agenda report and authorize the City
Manager to execute a lease amendment and any other documents
necessary to carry out this transaction.
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(4) AWARD OF LABOR AND MATERIALS CONTRACT TO COMMNET,
INC. FOR PROVISION AND INSTALLATION OF A STRUCTURED
COMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM (SCCS)
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Accept the bid dated April 21, 2004, submitted by CommNet, Inc. in
response to specifications for provision and installation of a Structured
Communications Cabling System (SCCS);
(2) Reject all other bids; and
(3) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not to exceed
$216,448.15, which includes the base bid of $173,158.15, and
$43,290.00 for any additional work the City may order pursuant to the
project specifications.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 9538 Aida F. Faragalla $ Not Stated
Claim No. 9539 Old Pasadena Plaza II, LP Not Stated
Claim No. 9540 Andrea Gebauer, 626.00
The Gallery Hair Salon
Claim No. 9541 Wendy Lawseth 200,000.00
(2) Public Hearing Set
May 10, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Amendments to the Civic Center Specific
Plan and a Planned Development Related to the Montana I and II
Projects (355 East Colorado Boulevard and 380 East Union Street)
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
(1) APPROVAL OF ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SOUTH LAKE BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION FOR THE SOUTH LAKE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO
HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING TO LEVY ASSESSMENTS WITHIN SAID
DISTRICT FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2004
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Approve the Annual Report of the South Lake Business
Association ("Association") for the South Lake Business Improvement
District (the "District") for Program Year 2004 in the form submitted by
the Association (Attachment 1 of the agenda report) in order to allow the
public and opportunity to comment.
(2) Adopt a resolution (Attachment 2 of the agenda report) evidencing
the intention of the City Council to hold a public hearing on May 10,
2004 at 8:00 p.m. on the continuation of the City Council to levy and
collect assessments within the District for Program Year 2004
commencing January 1, 2004.
(3) Direct the City Clerk to give notice of the public hearing by causing
the resolution to be published not less than seven days before the
public hearing.
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(2) REPORT ON THE NO SOLICITATION ZONE ORDINANCE AND
RECOMMENDATION TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO AMEND
THE ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT EMPLOYMENT SOLICITATION IN
COMMERCIAL PARKING LOCATIONS
Recommendation of City Manager: Direct the City Attorney to prepare
an amendment to the No Solicitation Zone Ordinance to prohibit
employment solicitation in unauthorized locations within posted
commercial parking locations.
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(3) BENEFITS AFFORDED TO BROOKSIDE'S AFFILIATE CLUBS,
PASADENA-BASED CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENTS AND THE
DEVELOPMENT OF JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM
Recommendation of Rose Bowl Operating Company: It is
recommended that the City Council:
(1) Continue its current policy of providing green fee discounts to
Brookside Affiliate Clubs during prime and non-prime time through
June 30, 2004.
(2) As of July 1, 2004, restrict Brookside's Affiliate Clubs green fee
discounts to non-prime time only. During prime time, Affiliate Clubs will
be afforded green fee discounts, provided they pay a $5 surcharge
(non-residents only), which shall go directly to Brookside's Junior Golf
Program.
(3) Continue the policy of providing Pasadena-based charities
discounted rates on shotgun-type golf tournaments and introduce a
discount rate for straight-tee type golf tournaments.
(4) Develop a comprehensive Junior Golf Program.
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(4) JULY 4, 2004 EVENT ("AMERICAFEST")
Recommendation of Rose Bowl Operating Company: It is
recommended that the City Council approve:
(1) A license agreement with Clear Channel for the presentation of a
July 4, 2004 event, entitled "AmericaFest."
(2) A flyover on July 4, 2004, Rose Bowl Operating Company Policy
No. 1100 (City Council action not required).
(3) Make the required finding, pursuant to Arroyo Seco Ordinance
Section 3.32.270, to authorize the presentation of a 4th of July
celebration, to be held at the Rose Bowl as a displacement event.
(4) Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los
Angeles County Recorder.
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B. Finance Committee
(1) CONTRACT AWARD TO KENNEDY/JENKS CONSULTANTS FOR
THE PREPARATION OF THE MASTER SEWER PLAN PROJECT
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $445,000
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants for the Preparation of the Master Sewer
Plan Project, not to exceed the amount of $445,000; which includes
$425,000 for the base scope of services and $20,000 for any additional
services the City may request.
(2) Approve a journal voucher appropriating $150,000 from the Sewer
Fund to Budget Account No. 76275, Sewer Master Plan.
Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter
Section 1002(F), professional or unique services.
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(2) FISCAL YEAR 2004 OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve a journal voucher
implementing certain amendments to the fiscal year 2004 Operating
Budget as detailed in the Background Section of the agenda report.
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C. Legislative Policy Committee
D. Municipal Services Committee
(1) PURCHASE OF SEVEN HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES FOR USE BY
WATER AND POWER METER READERS FROM COLONIAL HONDA
AND REJECTION OF ALL BIDS FOR GASOLINE POWERED
TRUCKS
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Accept the bid dated March 30, 2004 submitted by Colonial Honda
in response to specifications for the purchase of seven Hybrid Electric
Vehicles (HEV);
(2) Reject all other bids;
(3) Reject all bids in response to specifications for the purchase of six
gasoline powered trucks; and
(4) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order contract to Colonial
Honda for an amount not to exceed $143,973.
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E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:00 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TITLE 17 (ZONING
CODE) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR SECOND
UNITS IN SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS (Pending
motion of March 1, 2004 by Councilmember Streator, to approve the City
Manager's recommendation, with the understanding that staff will come back
to Council with information about affordability covenants and a specific
recommendation as to how that could be applied and at what level.)
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council, following a public hearing:
(1) Acknowledge that this amendment to Title 17 (Zoning Code) of the
Pasadena Municipal Code is exempt from environmental review pursuant to
the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public
Resources Code Section 21080.17. CEQA is not applicable to local
ordinances regulating construction of second units;
(2) Approve a proposed amendment to the Zoning Code that would allow
for the development of second units in single-family residential zoning
districts subject to the specific development standards outlined in Attachment
A of the agenda report;
(3) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending Title 17
(Zoning Code) of the Pasadena Municipal Code to allow second units in
single-family districts subject to the specific development standards outlined
in the agenda report; and
(4) Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles
County Recorder.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: On January 14, 2004, the
Planning Commission recommended approval of staff's recommendation.
The Commission also recommended that second units in Landmark Districts
be subject to the same standards that currently exist for additions to single-
family homes in these districts.
Recommendation of Northwest Commission: On November 11, 2003, the
Northwest Commission recommended approval of the proposed ordinance as
recommended by staff.
Recommendation of Transportation Advisory Commission: The
Transportation Advisory Commission heard this time at its April 15, 2004
meeting. The Commission unanimously did not support staff's
recommendation. The recommendation prepared by the Commission is
included as Attachment 2.
Recommendation of Housing Affordability Task Force: As part of its Final
Report to the City Council in 2003, the Task Force recommended the
creation of a second unit ordinance as a way to increase the housing stock in
Pasadena. The development standards recommended by the Task Force for
second units is included as part of Attachment A of the report.
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8:00 P.M.
B. PUBLIC HEARING: TO CONSIDER GRANTING NON-EXCLUSIVE SOLID
WASTE FRANCHISES
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Hold a public hearing to consider granting non-exclusive solid waste
franchises.
(2) After closure of the public hearing, grant a franchise to all applicants
consistent with the solid waste collection franchise ordinance for a term of
one year with three additional one-year terms at the discretion of the City
Manager.
(3) Direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinances for the
approved applications and authorize the City Manager to enter into the
franchise agreements on or after the effective date of the ordinance
approving such franchise.
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C. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: FY 2005 - 2010 RECOMMENDED
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
Recommendation of City Manager: Receive public comment and continue
the public hearing to each subsequent regular meeting of the City Council at
8:00 p.m. until May 24, 2004 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 2005-2010 Capital Improvement
Program Budget.
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D. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: CALL FOR REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 4212 TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF A NON-
CONFORMING USE (GEM TRANSITIONAL CARE), 716 SOUTH FAIR
OAKS AVENUE
Recommendation of City Manager: Continue public hearing for the Call for
Review of Conditional Use Permit No. 4212 to May 3, 2004 at 8:00 p.m.
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council (No items)
B. City Manager (No items)
C. Advisory Bodies
(1) BENEFITS AFFORDED TO BROOKSIDE'S AFFILIATE CLUBS,
PASADENA-BASED CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENTS AND THE
DEVELOPMENT OF JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM (See Item 5.A.3)
(2) JULY 4, 2004 EVENT ("AMERICAFEST") (See Item 5.A.4)
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 CHAPTER 2.250 OF THE PASADENA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BENEFITS PROVIDED TO
MEMBERS OF THE FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM"
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(2) Conduct first reading of "AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF PASADENA ADOPTED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 65858 TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING NEW
RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE CONSTRUCTION IN THE CENTRAL
DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN AREA"
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B. Second Reading: None
10. INFORMATION ITEMS: None
11. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
12. CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)
13. ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Madison,
Steve Haderlein, Paul Little, Victor Gordo)
Meets
the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in Council
Conference
Room 240
May 5, 2004
May 19, 2004
FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Paul Little, Bill Bogaard, Joyce Streator, Sidney F. Tyler, Jr.)
Meets
the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m., in Finance
Department
Conference Room 345
May 3, 2004 (Joint Special meeting at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Conference Room 240)
May 10, 2004 (Joint Special meeting at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Conference Room 240)
May 17, 2004 (Joint Special meeting at 4:00 p.m., in the Council Conference Room 240)
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Bill Bogaard, Chris Holden, Sidney F. Tyler, Jr.)
Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m., in the Council Conference Room 240
May 4, 2004
June 1, 2004
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Sidney F. Tyler, Jr., Joyce Streator,
Steve Haderlein)
Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m., in Council Conference Room 240
May 19, 2004
June 16, 2004
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Haderlein, Steve Madison, Victor Gordo)
Meets the first and third Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., in the Management Conference
Room 323
May 3, 2004
May
17, 2004 (To be cancelled)
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
May 3, 2004
May 10, 2004
May 17, 2004
May 24, 2004
May 31, 2004 (To be cancelled - Memorial Day)
June 7, 2004
June 14, 2004
June 21, 2004
June 28, 2004
July 5, 2004 (To be cancelled - 4th of July)
July 12, 2004 (To be cancelled)
July 19, 2004 (New regular meeting location - Pasadena Senior Center)
July 26, 2004
August 2, 2004
August 9, 2004
August 16, 2004
August 23, 2004
August 30, 2004
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
May
3, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Revisions to the Hillside Development Overlay Districts
-
Zoning Code Amendment and Zoning Map Amendment
May
3, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: City Manager’s
Recommended
Fiscal Year 2005 - 2010 Capital Improvement Program
May 10, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges
May 10, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - General Fee Schedule (Annual Revisions)
May
10, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: City Manager’s
Recommended
Fiscal Year 2005 - 2010 Capital Improvement Program
May
10, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Annual Report on the Levy and Assessment South Lake
Business Association for the South Lake Business Improvement District
May
10, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Amendments to the Civic Center Specific Plan and a
Planned Development Related to the Montana I and II Projects (355 East
Colorado
Boulevard and 380 East Union Street)
May 17, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Fiscal Year 2005 Recommended Operating Budget
May
17, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: City Manager’s
Recommended
Fiscal Year 2005 - 2010 Capital Improvement Program Budget
May
17, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Call for Review of Design Commission Decision to City
Council
Regarding Application for Concept Design Approval No. PLN 2004-00002 for the
Raymond
Theater Mixed-Use Development Project Located at 121-129 North Raymond Avenue
May
24, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: City Manager’s
Recommended
Fiscal Year 2005 - 2010 Capital Improvement Program Budget
May
24, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Approval of Annual Action Plan (2004 - 2005) 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): American Dream Down Payment
Initiative
(ADDI); Housing Opportunities for Persons with Aids (HOPWA) Programs; and
Related Human Services Endowment Fund (HSEF) Allocations