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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.
	282k
      (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.
	225k
      (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.
	194k
      (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.
	267k
  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. 
	464k
      (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.
	455k
      (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.
	671k
      (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.
	459k
  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.
	470k
      (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.
	467k
  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.
	300k
  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.
	13983k
    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.
	353k
  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.
	456k
  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"
	309k
      (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"
	1035k
  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