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AGENDA CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION AUGUST 8, 2005
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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): 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 11 (below) "Public Comment (continued)". Please limit comments to 3 minutes each.
3. 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) PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SUBSURFACE OIL AND GAS LEASE NO. 17,961 BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND TRIO PETROLEUM INC., FOR CITY OWNED MINERAL RIGHTS IN THE WHITTIER NARROWS AREAS Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Approve the terms and conditions of the lease amendment, as generally described in the agenda report; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease amendment and all other documents pertaining thereto, and perform such other and further acts as required under the Lease. 457k
(2) APPROVAL OF THE HART ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS Recommendation of City Manager: Approve the HART Administrative Services Agreement with Hartford Life Insurance Company and other related documents in order to implement the Retiree Medical Expense and Insurance Premium Reimbursement Plan previously approved by the City Council for Police Lieutenants, Police Commanders, and the Deputy Police Chief. 5736k
(3) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE AMBASSADOR WEST PROJECT (AMBASSADOR WEST CAMPUS) Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Environmental Science Associates (ESA), for an amount not to exceed $315,000 in the preparation of an EIR for the Ambassador West Project. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services. 5975k
(4) APPROVAL OF AN EMERGENCY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000 TO UNION STATION FOUNDATION FOR THE PROVISION OF TEMPORARY OVERNIGHT EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES Recommendation of City Manager: (a) Approve an emergency grant in the amount of $40,000 to Union Station Foundation (USF) from prior year un-obligated Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program income for the provision of the temporary overnight emergency shelter services; and (b) Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest, the sub-recipient agreement with USF in accordance with the approved terms and conditions in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Recommendation of Northwest Commission: On Tuesday, July 26, 2005, the Northwest Commission unanimously recommended approval. 610k
B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - April 25, 2005 (Special Joint Meeting) May 2, 2005 (Special Joint Meeting) May 9, 2005 (Special Joint Meeting) May 16, 2005 (Special Joint Meeting) May 23, 2005 (Special Joint Meeting) June 6, 2005 (Special Joint Meeting) June 13, 2005 (Special Joint Meeting) June 20, 2005 (Special Joint Meeting) July 11, 2005
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 9875 Mark Hassan $ 315.00 Claim No. 9876 James Ickes 6,093.38 Claim No. 9877 Doris Tucker 50,000.00 Claim No. 9878 Rasika M. Amaratunga 270.00 Claim No. 9879 Nicolas Mejia Not stated Claim No. 9880 Martha Mejia Not stated Claim No. 9881 Der Shan Li Not stated Claim No. 9882 Alfred Peters 525,000.00 Claim No. 9883 Hector Anaya Not stated
4. OLD BUSINESS
A. MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND THE PASADENA ICE SKATING CENTER AND AGREEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR A PROPOSED NEW ICE SKATING FACILITY LOCATED BETWEEN FOOTHILL AND ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARDS Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Approve the Initial Study and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the proposed ice rink project; (2) Adopt the De Minimis Finding of No Impact on Fish and Wildlife; (3) Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Determination, Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Certificate of Exemption from Fish and Game fees with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk; (4) Approve the proposed business terms negotiated between the City and the Pasadena Ice Skating Center for the management of a new ice rink facility; (5) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Management Agreement between the City and the Pasadena Ice Skating Center that incorporates the approved business terms. (6) Amend the Fiscal Year 2005 Adopted Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget to include a new project in the "Municipal Buildings and Facilities" section titled, "Pasadena Ice Rink Facility" Project No. 71144 and recognize $2,000,000 from the Pasadena Center Operating Company and approve a Journal Voucher appropriating the $2,000,000 to this project; and authorize transfer of $70,000 to Project No. 78289 for park expenditures related to the Ice Rink; and (7) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Albert Group for architectural/engineering services in an amount not to exceed $690,250 without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services. Recommendation of Planning Commission: On February 9, 2005, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed project and found it is consistent with the City of Pasadena's General Plan. 2763k Attachments Part 1 1935k Attachments Part 2 6474k Attachments Part 3 1261k Attachments Part 4 1261k Correspondence - August 8, 2005 1450k Materials - July 18, 2005 3521k B. RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO ORDINANCE 6252 - NEW RESIDENTIAL IMPACT FEE (FOR PARKS) TO CHANGE THE FEE CALCULATION METHODOLOGY; ADD INCENTIVES FOR ENCOURAGING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND WORKFORCE HOUSING TO BE BUILT ON-SITE; ASSESS SENIOR LIFE/CARE FACILITIES AND STUDENT HOUSING THE SAME FEE AS AFFORDABLE UNITS; AND EXPAND THE DEFINITION OF NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TO INCLUDE WORK/LIVE UNITS Recommendation of City Manager incorporating all recommendations of the Finance Committee: It is recommended that the City Council direct the City Attorney to amend Ordinance 6252 - the New Residential Impact Fee to include the following: (1) Change the methodology used to calculate the Residential Impact Fee from a flat fee per dwelling unit to one based on the number of bedrooms within a residential unit as outlined in Table 1 of the agenda report which ranges from $14,588 to $27,003; (2) Define bedroom within the amended text of Ordinance No. 6252, Chapter 4.17 of the Pasadena Municipal Code; (3) Provide an incentive for developers to construct affordable housing units on-site by continuing to collect $756 for each affordable unit, and reducing the Residential Impact Fee for all other units in the development by 30 percent; (4) Provide an incentive for developers to construct for sale or rent, workforce housing units onsite to eligible households by offering a rebate of either 50 percent or 35 percent of the applicable residential impact fee for all workforce units if at least 15 percent of the development is designated as workforce housing units. The rebate will be based on the sales/rental price of the unit as follows: (a) For a sales/rental price within the range of 121 percent to 150 percent of average median income, a 50 percent reduction in the applicable residential impact fee; (b) For a sales/rental price within the range of 151 percent to 180 percent of average median income, a 35 percent reduction in the applicable residential impact fee; (5) Define workforce housing within the amended text of Ordinance No. 6252, Chapter 4.17 of the Pasadena Municipal Code to be workforce housing consisting of residents who earn between 121-180 percent of average median income (AMI) for Los Angeles County which is currently $46,650 to $107,100. The purchaser is above the moderate income level but still at the low end of the local market availability. Workforce housing under this definition would be currently priced between $202,000 and $436,600 depending on household size; (6) Assess residential units within skilled nursing facilities a fee of $756 per unit, which is the same fee paid by affordable housing units; (7) Define skilled nursing facilities within the amended text of Ordinance No. 6252, Chapter 4.17 of the Pasadena Municipal Code as a unit reserved and equipped to provide 24-hour medical care to people who cannot take care of themselves because of physical, emotional, or mental conditions. This care must be supervised by a doctor and regulated by the State of California Health Department. A skilled nursing facility differs from an assisted living facility in that it has a medical staff available onsite 24 hours per day; (8) Assess student housing on property owned by and developed in conjunction with accredited post-secondary educational institutions a fee of $756 per unit, which is the same fee paid by affordable housing units; (9) Expand the definition of "New Residential Development" and the housing types subject to the Residential Impact Fee, to include work/live units as defined in the Zoning Code - Article 8; (10) Provide a covenant for workforce housing units in accordance with the following key terms: Workforce units are covenant for a term of 15 years, and within that period, the units must be sold or rented to eligible households; and (11) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance within 60 days amending the Pasadena Municipal Code. Recommendation of Residential Impact Fee Committee: (1) Variable Fee based on size of development - Change the methodology used to calculate the Residential Impact Fee (RIF) from the existing flat fee per unit to one based on number of bedrooms within a residential unit as outlined in Table 1 of the agenda report; (2) Incentives to increase on-site affordable housing units - Continue collecting a RIF of $756 for each affordable unit, and reduce the RIF for all other units in the development by 30 percent. In addition, the Committee recommends researching discounting all discretionary permit, tax and impact fees so as to spread the burden of the discount. Staff does not recommend this study take place for at least six months. If the new proposals are adopted by the City Council, staff would like the opportunity to evaluate their effectiveness before recommending additional changes; and (3) Incentives to increase workforce housing units - Reduce the RIF by 50 percent on units classified as workforce if at least 15 percent of the development is dedicated workforce housing. 5451k
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
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 1330 HILLCREST AVENUE AS A HISTORIC MONUMENT Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Acknowledge that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( 15308); (2) As recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission, find that the house at 1330 Hillcrest Avenue is significant under Criterion c for designation as a historic monument (Pasadena Municipal Code 17.62.040 (A)) because the property is an exceptional representation of the work of Arthur and Alfred Heineman, whose architectural contributions are significant on a regional level; (3) Adopt a resolution designating 1330 Hillcrest Avenue as a historic monument (Attachment A of the agenda report); (4) Authorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Designation (Attachment B of the agenda report); and (5) Direct the City Clerk to record the Declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On June 20, 2005, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of 1330 Hillcrest Avenue as a historic monument. 3200k
B. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 1000 SAN PASQUAL STREET (UNIT 1, A-T) AS A LANDMARK Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Acknowledge that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (5308); (2) As recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission, find that the property at 1000 San Pasqual Street (Unit 1, A-T) is significant under Criterion c for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code 17.62.040) because it embodies the distinctive characteristics of the modern garden-apartment property type as presented in its use of modern building design and materials and landscape design and because it is an important representation of the concept of the "own your own" multiple-family complex that was the idea of its developer, Lionel V. Mayell; (3) Adopt a resolution designating 1000 San Pasqual Street (Unit 1, A-T) as a landmark (Attachment A of the agenda report); (4) Authorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Designation (Attachment B of the agenda report); and (5) Direct the City Clerk to record the Declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On June 20, 2005, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of 1000 San Pasqual Street (Unit 1, A-T) as a landmark. 2288k
C. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 1143 NORTH LOS ROBLES AVENUE AS A LANDMARK Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Acknowledge that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (15308); (2) As recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission, find that 1143 North Los Robles Avenue meets designation Criterion C in Pasadena Municipal Code 17.62.040(B) because it has architectural significance as a locally significant example of the two-story Arts and Crafts period single- family house property type; (3) Approve the designation of the property at 1143 North Los Robles Avenue as a landmark; (4) Adopt a resolution designating 1143 North Los Robles Avenue as a landmark (Attachment A of the agenda report); (5) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Designation (Attachment B of the agenda report); and (6) Direct the City Clerk to record the Declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On June 20, 2005, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of 1143 North Los Robles Avenue as a landmark. 3442k
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
(1) CONSIDERATION OF A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL OF STRUCTURES OF THREE STORIES OR MORE IN ANY ZONE WHERE THE PROJECT WOULD ABUT AN RS SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (See related Item 9.B.) Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Find the proposed project to be Statutorily Exempt from environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act, CEQA guidelines, Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies; (2) Approve a moratorium for a period of 45 days on the issuance of building permits for structures three stories or taller within any zone where the project immediately abuts an RS Residential Single Family zone; and the project has not received any entitlement approval pursuant to Tile 17 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, including but not limited to a use permit, variance, design review approval (concept or consolidated) or certificate of appropriateness, that is still effective, prior to the effective date of the moratorium. (3) Find that the proposed moratorium is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan; (4) Find that in accordance with the Pasadena Municipal Code (Section 2.75.220b, as amended) (a) continued approval of structures three stories or taller immediately adjacent to RS Residential Single Family zones would have a specific, adverse impact upon the public health, safety or welfare pursuant to the standards and policies set forth in the General Plan, (b) an interim ordinance establishing the proposed moratorium is necessary to mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impacts and, (c) there is no feasible alternative to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact identified with a less burdensome or restrictive effect, than the adoption of the proposed interim ordinance; and (5) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an Interim Ordinance implementing these recommendations. 1820k
B. City Council
(1) REAPPOINTMENT OF TIM BRICK TO THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT BOARD (City Nomination)
(2) CONSIDERATION OF REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF BUILDING PERMIT FOR 1150 NORTH ALLEN AVENUE (Councilmember Little)
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - July 11, 2005
B. APPROVAL OF OWNER PARTICIPATION AND LOAN AGREEMENT WITH TRADEMARK DEVELOPMENT, LLC., FOR AN EIGHT-UNIT PROJECT AT 1350 N. EL MOLINO AVENUE Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer: It is recommended that the Pasadena Community Development Commission take the following actions: (a) Acknowledge that the construction of the 8-unit townhouse development (the "Project") has no negative environmental impacts and the project is exempt under the "General Rule" Section 15061(b)(3) of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, and authorize the Secretary of the Commission to file with the County Clerk a Notice of Exemption for the project pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines; (b) Approve the key terms and provisions of the Owner Participation and Loan Agreement (OPLA) (as summarized in Attachment A of the agenda report) between the Commission and Trademark Development, LLC., for the construction of the Project; (c) Approve a journal voucher entry appropriating to the Trademark Development project $1,350,000 from the Housing Opportunities Fund - Inclusionary Housing; and (d) Authorize the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission to execute the OPLA and any and all documents necessary to effectuate the terms and provisions of the OPLA. Recommendation of Northwest Commission: The Northwest Commission, at its meeting of July 26, 2005, unanimously approved the recommendation. Recommendation of Community Development Committee: The Community Development Committee, at its meeting of July 28, 2005, approved the recommendation with one modification to the terms which requires a 99-year term for the secondary loan for the affordable units and the affordable housing covenant and agreement. 2106k
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.47 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE "ARTS COMMISSION" TO THE 'ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION'" 437k
(2) Conduct first reading of "AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF STRUCTURES THREE STORIES OR MORE IN HEIGHT IN ANY ZONE WHERE THE PROJECT WOULD ABUT AN RS-SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE" (See related Item 7.A.1.) 916k
B. Second Reading: None
10. INFORMATION ITEMS
11. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
12. CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)
13. ADJOURNMENT SCHEDULED COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
(Chair Victor Gordo, Steve Haderlein, Paul Little, Steve Madison)
Meets the third Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Chamber
Building,
117 East Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 6th Floor
August 15, 2005
September 19, 2005
FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Paul Little, Bill Bogaard, Joyce
Streator,
Sidney F. Tyler)
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 8, 2005
August 22, 2005
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Bill Bogaard, Chris
Holden,
Sidney F. Tyler)
Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Chamber
Building,
117 East Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 6th Floor
August 23, 2005
September 27, 2005
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Sidney F. Tyler,
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 10, 2005 (Special meeting at 2:00 p.m., Water and
Power Conference
Room)
August 17, 2005 (To be cancelled)
September 21, 2005
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
September 5, 2005 (To be cancelled due to the Labor Day Holiday)
September 7, 2005 (Special meeting at 4:00 p.m., Chamber
Building,
Conference Room – 6th Floor)
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
August 15, 2005
August 22, 2005
August 29, 2005 (To be cancelled)
September 5, 2005 (To be cancelled - Labor Day Holiday)
September 12, 2005
September 19, 2005
September 26, 2005
October 3, 2005
October 10, 2005
October 17, 2005
October 24, 2005
October 31, 2005
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
September 26, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing:
Designation of
580 North Lake Avenue as a Local Landmark