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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
AUGUST 2, 2004
Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Appeal Hearing 8:00 P.M.
Pasadena Senior Center, Multi-Purpose Room
85 East Holly Street, Pasadena
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 - PENDING
LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
Name of Case: SDG&E v. Sellers of Energy and Ancillary Services into
Markets Operated by the California Independent System Operator and the
California Power Exchange (FERC Docket No. EL00-95-075 and related
dockets)
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING
CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(c): One potential case
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 DALAJ INTERNATIONAL CORP. FOR
COVERING THE EAST SIDE STORM DRAIN FROM BELVIDERE
STREET TO MOUNTAIN STREET FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $920,000
Recommendation of City Manager: Accept the bid dated July 21,
2004, submitted by Dalaj International Corp. in response to the
Specifications for Covering the East Side Storm Drain, from Belvidere
Street to Mountain Street; reject all other bids received; and authorize
the City Manager to enter into a contract not to exceed $920,000, which
includes a base bid of $835,592.50 and $84,407.50 for any additional
work the City may order pursuant to the Project Specifications.
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(2) AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER STREET TREE PLAN
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve the following change to
the Master Street Tree Plan to allow for the planting of a Cedrus
deodara, Deodar Cedar in one location just east of the Prospect Street
Bridge shown on the map attached to the agenda report.
Recommendation of Urban Forestry Advisory Committee: The
Urban Forestry Advisory Committee recommended approval of the staff
recommendation at its regular meeting of February 18, 2004.
Recommendation of Design Commission: The Design Commission
recommended approval of the staff recommendation at its regular
meeting on June 14, 2004.
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(3) APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND THE INTERNATIONAL
BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS (IBEW) FOR THE
TERM JULY 1, 2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006.
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve a successor
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pasadena and the
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) for the period
July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2006, and authorize a journal voucher
appropriating the necessary funds from the unappropriated fund balance
and the Personnel Reserves to cover these increased costs.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - May 24, 2004
May 31, 2004 (Cancelled)
June 7, 2004
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 9612 Gyongyver Sovago $ Not Stated
Claim No. 9613 Harry L. Anderson Not Stated
Claim No. 9614 Moises V. Raymundo 2,003.00
Claim No. 9615 Gloria M. Rubenfield 135.00
Claim No. 9616 Linda K. Robinson 4,500.00
C. Public Hearings Set
August 23, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Public Health Goals (PHG) Report on Water
Quality
September 13, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Call for Review of Application for Final
Design Review to the City Council for New Construction of a Five-Story
Mixed-Use Project located at 155 East Cordova Street
September 13, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Normandie Heights Landmark District
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) ANIMAL GUARDIAN CAMPAIGN (To be heard at 7:00 p.m. or
thereafter)
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council not take any action to amend Title 6 (Animals) of the Pasadena
Municipal Code related to the term "pet owner".
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F. Reports from Representatives
6. APPEAL HEARING - 8:00 P.M.
A. CONTINUED HEARING: APPEAL OF A DECISION OF THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO DENY A CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FENCE AT 1029
NORTH MARENGO AVENUE IN THE GARFIELD HEIGHTS LANDMARK
DISTRICT
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Acknowledge that the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for
a new front yard fence in a landmark district is categorically exempt from
environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the California
Environmental Quality Act (Section 15308: Class 8, Actions by Regulatory
Agencies for Protection of the Environment).
(2) Find that the design of the proposed fence - if modified - complies with
the Secretary of the Interior's Standards, the Design Guidelines for Historic
Districts and the Garfield Heights Conservation Plan; and
(3) Approve the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness with the
following conditions:
(a) The second pier on the south side of the front yard shall be
removed (to create more transparency), and the spacing of the piers on the
south side of the front yard shall be consistent with the spacing along the
front of the lot. [source: maintain a "transparent character, allowing views into
the yard and providing interest to pedestrians" Design Guidelines for Historic
Districts, p. 80]
(b) The applicant shall continue to work with the staff on an
appropriate design for the tubular-steel pickets, and final details of the pickets
(finish, dimensions, welded joints, spacing) shall be submitted to the staff for
final review and approval.
(c) The applicant is encouraged to soften the visual impact of the
fence by planting shrubs or other suitable plant material along the base of the
fence in the front yard.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On June 7,
2004, at a public hearing, the Historic Preservation Commission considered
the application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for new construction of the
front yard fence. The Commission denied the application based on a finding
that the design of the fence was inconsistent with the adopted guidelines for
front yard fences in landmark districts. Members of the Commission
encouraged the applicants to work with the staff on a redesign of the fence
and to submit a new application.
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) CONSIDERATION OF CALL FOR REVIEW OF ZONING HEARING
OFFICER'S DECISION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 4335 TO
THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION
OF AN EMERGENCY SHELTER (UNION STATION) AND A
VARIANCE TO REDUCE PARKING LOCATED AT 412 SOUTH
RAYMOND AVENUE (Vice Mayor Tyler)
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(2) RESIGNATION OF SHEILA LEWIS FROM THE NORTHWEST
COMMISSION (District 5 Nomination)
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(3) APPOINTMENT OF KERI ROBINSON TO THE PASADENA CENTER
OPERATING COMPANY (Hotel Nomination)
(4) REAPPOINTMENT OF TERRIE ANN ALLEN TO THE ACCESSIBILITY
AND DISABILITY COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination)
(5) REAPPOINTMENT OF ANNE HARDY TO THE COMMISSION ON THE
STATUS OF WOMEN (District 3 Nomination)
(6) REAPPOINTMENT OF RENEE MORGAN-HAMPTON TO THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination)
(7) REAPPOINTMENT OF TERESA LAMB SIMPSON TO THE LIBRARY
COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination)
(8) REAPPOINTMENT OF WENDY NASH TO THE NORTHWEST
COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination)
(9) APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM H. CORMIER TO THE ROSE BOWL
OPERATING COMPANY (UCLA Nomination)
(10) REAPPOINTMENT OF BEN GREEN TO THE SENIOR COMMISSION
(Mayor Nomination)
(11) APPOINTMENT OF TODD MILLER TO THE UTILITY ADVISORY
COMMISSION (At-Large/District 2)
B. City Manager
(1) AMENDMENT TO PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 9.36.110
(CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS) RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION
HOURS
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to amend the
Pasadena Municipal Code Section 9.36.110 (Construction Projects) to:
(1) Reduce hours for construction or repair work on buildings,
structures or projects within a residential district or within a radius of 500
feet from a residential district from:
(a) From 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday
thru Friday;
(b) From 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays to 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. on Saturdays;
(c) Construction is prohibited on Sundays and this will remain
unchanged; and
(d) Add a provision to prohibit construction on holidays.
(2) Delete the requirement of unanimous consent of the households
adjacent to the construction site and retain the 65% consent of
households within 500 feet.
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8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - May 24, 2004
May 31, 2004 (Cancelled)
June 7, 2004
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading: None
B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
CHAPTER 2.250 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING IN-SERVICE DISTRIBUTION OF A PORTION OF
EMPLOYEES' FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
CONTRIBUTIONS" (Introduced by Councilmember Streator)
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(2) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
CHAPTER 4.08 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
(COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND PURCHASING) TO ADOPT LOCAL
PREFERENCE PROVISIONS AND A SMALL/MICRO BUSINESS
PREFERENCE POLICY FOR CERTAIN CITY PROCUREMENTS"
(Introduced by Councilmember Gordo)
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10. INFORMATION ITEMS:
A. WEST NILE VIRUS PREVENTION (Oral report)
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 6:00 p.m., Chamber
Building,
117 East Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 6th Floor
August 4, 2004 (To be cancelled)
August 18, 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., Chamber Building,
117 East Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 4th Floor
August 9, 2004 (To be cancelled)
August 23, 2004
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Bill Bogaard, Chris Holden, Sidney F. Tyler, Jr.)
Meets
the first Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m., Chamber Building,
117 East Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 6th Floor
August 3, 2004 (To be cancelled)
September 7, 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., 150 South Los Robles
Avenue,
Pasadena Water and Power Conference Room, 2nd Floor
August 11, 2004 (Special Meeting, 11:00 a.m.)
August 18, 2004
September 15, 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., Chamber Building,
117 East Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 6th Floor
August 2, 2004
August
16, 2004 (To be cancelled)
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
August 9, 2004
August 16, 2004
August 23, 2004
August 30, 2004 (To be cancelled)
September 6, 2004 (To be cancelled - Labor Day)
September 13, 2004
September 20, 2004
September
22, 2004 (Special joint meeting with L.A. County Supervisor
Michael
Antonovich, 7:30 a.m.)
September 27, 2004
October 4, 2004
October 11, 2004
October 18, 2004
October 25, 2004
November 1, 2004
November 8, 2004
November 15, 2004
November 22, 2004
November 29, 2004
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPEALS:
August
9, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - 2004 Annual City of Pasadena Self-Certification
Report of
Conformance with the Congestion Management Program for the
County of Los Angeles
and the 2004 Local Development Report in
Accordance with California Government
Code Section 65089
August
16, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: Inclusionary Housing
Fees
August 23, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Public Health Goals Report
August
23, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Appeal of City Manager's Decision to Deny
Request for a
Renewal of a Massage License for Ms. Wei-Qing Li Seamone
(applicant)
September
13, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Call for Review of Application for Final Design
Review to
the City Council for New Construction of a Five-Story Mixed-Use
Project located
at 155 East Cordova Street