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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
October 11, 2004
Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearings 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 REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: City Attorney
B. 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 11 (below) "Public Comment (continued)". Please limit
comments to 3 minutes each.
3. OLD BUSINESS
A. APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2005 BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR
VARIOUS PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Approve journal vouchers adjusting various estimated revenues and
appropriations for grant funded programs in the Public Health Department's
Fiscal Year 2005 operating budget, as detailed in Attachment A of the
agenda report, for a net increase of $54,763;
(2) Approve the elimination of 1.00 Nutritionist, 1.00 Staff Assistant III and
0.80 Senior Nutrition Aide from the Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Program and approve the addition of 1.00 Principal Operations Specialist to
the Black Infant Health (BIH) Program, thereby decreasing the Public Health
Department total full time equivalents (FTE) from 94.94 to 93.14 FTEs;
(3) Appropriate $97,034 from the unappropriated Health Fund balance and
approve journal vouchers adjusting various estimated revenues and
appropriations in the FY 2005 operating budget to:
• Provide matching funds in the amount of $5,032 for a draw-down of
federal funding for the BIH Program; and
• Cover the $92,002 cost of severance pay and separation incentive pay
resulting from the elimination of 2.00 FTEs from the WIC Program and
1.00 FTE from the Substance Abuse Recovery Program.
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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) APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 53798, BEING AN 11-UNIT
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 2418 MOHAWK STREET
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution to:
(1) Approve final Tract Map No. 53798; and
(2) Authorize the City Clerk to execute the certificate on the map
showing the City's approval of said map.
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(2) APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 53889, BEING AN EIGHT-
UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 86 SOUTH VIRGINIA AVENUE
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution to:
(1) Approve final Tract Map No. 53889; and
(2) Authorize the City Clerk to execute the certificate on the map
showing the City's approval of said map.
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(3) AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR A GRANT WITH THE CALIFORNIA
CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ENDOWMENT (CCHE) UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD
PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2002, FOR THE CITY
HALL SEISMIC RETROFIT AND REHABILITATION PROJECT
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution approving the
submission of a grant application to the California Cultural and Historical
Endowment (CCHE) for the City Hall Seismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation
Project.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 9665 State Farm Insurance as $ 2,888.23
Subrogee for Susan Cohen
Claim No. 9666 John Danish 25.00
Claim No. 9667 Rene Ramirez 3,500.00
Claim No. 9668 Maria C. Tovar Not stated
Claim No. 9669 Renee G. Goode, individually 10,000,000
as Administratrix of the Estate
of Lamont Robinson, and Lisa J.
Hosey, as Guardian Ad Litem
for Brittiana Robinson
Claim No. 9670 Lewis T. Brainerd 2,264.82
Claim No. 9671 Jerrey & Inger Bellamy; Not Stated
Theresa Maria Binder; James
Kennedy; Robert J. Magilligan;
Tim & Scott Stimpfel; Mike &
Kathy Au; Julianna Mutton;
Charleen Marie Seijas; Diane
Margrave; Muriel Coleman;
Christopher & Kathryn Luck;
Jeffrey & Nava Balesh; Nelson
Escobar; and Elvia Alvarado
Claim No. 9672 United Services Automobile 6,656.84
Association (USAA) for
Christopher A. Fernandez
(2) Appeal Hearing Set
Receive Appeal of Guoqing Li regarding Revoked Permit to Operate a
Massage Establishment at 382 N. Allen Avenue, and set hearing on
October 18, 2004, at 8:00 p.m.
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5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
(1) AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2005 ADOPTED OPERATING BUDGET
FOR THE OLD PASADENA PARKING METER FUND (213)
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council amend the FY 2005 Adopted Operating Budget for the Old
Pasadena Parking Meter Fund (213) by approving a journal voucher
decreasing appropriations by $125,714 related to debt service on bonds
issued for the Old Pasadena Streetscapes and Alley Walkways capital
project.
Recommendation of Old Pasadena Parking Meter Zone Advisory
Commission: The Old Pasadena Parking Meter Zone Advisory
Commission (Commission) reviewed a revised version of the FY 2005
Adopted Operating Budget for the Old Pasadena Parking Meter Fund at
a special meeting on August 26, 2004. The revised budget reflected a
reduction in the amount of $125,714 to the annual debt service payment
on the bonds issued for the Old Pasadena Streetscapes and Alley
Walkways Capital Project. While there was no formal action taken on
this item, the Commission did express their overall satisfaction with the
budget in eliminating the operating deficit for FY 2005.
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(2) CITY HALL SEISMIC RETROFIT PROJECT UPDATE (To be heard at
7:15 p.m. or thereafter)
Recommendation of City Manager:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the prioritization of bid
alternates which details the scope of work to be added back into the
retrofit of City Hall in excess of the base bid to the maximum level of
the project budget ($93,273,000) in the order listed below:
Topic Estimated Amount
(1) Floor coverings (carpet) $ 397,659
(2) Window coverings (shades) 77,253
(3) Exterior historic restoration 2,064,655
(4) Arcade quarry tile 66,000
(5) 4th floor finishes & elevator 345,890
(6) Basement finishes 818,354
(7) Millwork (essential public areas are provided in 285,210
base bid)
(8) Fountain equipment/restoration 66,000
(9) Perimeter/courtyard landscaping & irrigation 427,343
(10) Construct 2 courtyard ramps at stair towers 22,000
(2 of 4 in base bid)
(11) Security in courtyard (raceway only in base bid) 66,000
(12) New Chamber Dais (reuse existing is in base bid) 88,000
(13) New Dais computer technology (reuse existing is in 220,000
base bid)
(14) Closed Circuit TV distribution (raceway only in base bid) 60,500
(15) Add battery backup systems (fire/life safety included in __ 26,488
base bid)
$5,131,352
Recommendation of City Hall Restoration Oversight Committee:
(A) Prioritization of Bid Alternatives: As outlined in the July 26, 2004
quarterly update to City Council, the Committee has been assisting staff
in developing contingency plans in the event the general contractor bids
are in excess of the project budget. The scope of work will be divided
into two categories, base bid and bid alternates. The base bid will
consist of code- and occupancy-required scope of work topics which
will allow staff to reoccupy the City Hall building in 2007. The bid
alternate work could be delayed until after City Hall is reoccupied.
During the July 14, 2004 meeting of the City Hall Oversight
Committee, the Committee finalized the prioritization of bid alternates.
The Committee recommends that the City Council approve adding back
into the project the bid alternates in order of priority as listed above.
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(3) FISCAL YEAR 2005 OPERATING BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve a journal voucher
implementing certain amendments to the Fiscal Year 2005 Operating
Budget as detailed in the background section of the agenda report.
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(4) APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2005 BUDGET AMENDMENTS FOR
VARIOUS PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS (See Item
3.A.)
C. Legislative Policy Committee
(1) SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITION 63, THE MENTAL HEALTH
SERVICES ACT (To be heard at 7:45 p.m. or thereafter)
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Support Proposition 63, Mental Health Services Expansion and
Funding, Tax on Personal Incomes above $1 Million, Initiative Statute
known as the Mental Health Services Act; and
(2) Authorize the Mayor to send correspondence to the appropriate
officials supporting the Proposition.
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D. Municipal Services Committee E. Public Safety Committee
(1) ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF PASADENA NATURAL HAZARDS
MITIGATION PLAN
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council adopt the City of Pasadena Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.
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F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARING - 8:00 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED UTILIZATION FOR THE LOCAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND CITIZENS' OPTION FOR
PUBLIC SAFETY GRANT FUNDS
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Approve a journal voucher decreasing the amount of projected revenues
from the United States Law Enforcement Block Grant Program by 80,240,
Account No. 6225-107-401600. A total of $138,437 in projected revenue was
adopted during the FY 2005 budget process, and $58,197 was actually
received.
(2) Approve a journal voucher increasing appropriations from the Police
Department's Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Fund 107 by $48,481 to
Account No. 8005-107-401600 and $59,458 to Account No. 8008-107-
401600 for staffing of a Police Specialist II and a Police Corporal.
(3) Approve a journal voucher transferring $6,466 from the unappropriated
fund balance of the Police Department's Asset Forfeiture fund 207 to the
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant revenue Account No. 6839-107-401600
to serve as the required 10% matching funds.
(4) Approve a journal voucher decreasing the amount of recognized
revenue from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Grant (State of
California Citizens' Option for Public Safety Grant) by $396, Account No.
6407-201-401400. A total of $211,826 in anticipated revenue was projected
for the Fiscal Year 2005 budget and $211,430 was actually received.
(5) Approve a journal voucher increasing appropriations from the Police
Department's Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund 201 by
$155,303, Account No. 8008-201-401400 for staffing of two Police Officers.
(For clarification the remaining funds $56,127 will be recognized in the FY
2006 Operating Budget.)
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) APPOINTMENT OF MICHAEL B. HURLEY TO SANTA MONICA
MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (At-large
Nomination)
B. City Manager
(1) ADDITION OF "CONSERVATION CLAUSE" TO CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PUBLIC ART GUIDELINES
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve the addition of a
"conservation clause" to the Capital Improvement Program Public Art
Guidelines to allow the funds generated for public art through the
seismic renovation of City Hall building project to be credited to fund
architecture and design conservation at City Hall.
Recommendation of Arts Commission: On July 20, 2004 the Arts
Commission reviewed staff's recommendation and the committee
recommends City Council approve the staff's recommendation.
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8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING (To be cancelled)
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading: None
B. Second Reading: None
10. INFORMATION ITEM
A. DEMONSTRATION ON LIVE PUBLIC ACCESS TO VIDEO OF CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS VIA THE WEB (To be heard at 7:00 p.m. or
thereafter)
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 third Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Chamber Building,
117 East Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 6th Floor
October 18, 2004
November 15, 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
October 11, 2004
October 25, 2004
November 8, 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
November 2, 2004 (To be cancelled)
December 7, 2004 (To be cancelled)
December 14, 2004 (Special meeting)
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
October 20, 2004
November 17, 2004
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Haderlein, Steve Madison, Victor Gordo)
Meets
the first Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Chamber Building,
117 East Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 6th Floor
November 1, 2004
December 6, 2004
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
October 18, 2004
October 25, 2004
November 1, 2004
November 8, 2004
November 15, 2004
November 22, 2004
November 29, 2004 (To be cancelled)
December 6, 2004
December 13, 2004
December 20, 2004
December 27, 2004 (To be cancelled)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS AND APPEALS:
October
18, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Public Comment on the City of Pasadena’s Consolidated
Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) July 1, 2003 - June 30, 2004
for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Act
(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
(2005 - 2006 Program Year)
October
18, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Appeal of Guoqing Li regarding revoked permit to operate a
massage establishment at 382 N. Allen Avenue
October
25, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Consider Establishment of Underground Utility District No
04-2,
Hill Avenue (Villa Street to North City Limit)
October
25, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: Proposed Central District
Specific
Plan, Amendments to the Land Use Element and the Mobility Element of the
Comprehensive
General Plan, and Revision of Title 17 of the Pasadena Municipal Code (Zoning)
November 1, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Historic Designation, 141 North Grand Avenue (El Roble)
November
15, 2004, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Applicant Appeal of City Manager’s Decision to
Deny Request for a Renewal of a Massage License for Ms. Wei-Qing Li Seamone
(applicant)