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                                                AGENDA
         CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
                                          February 14, 2005
                                    Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M.
                     Special Meeting and Public Hearing 6:00 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to
    Government Code Section 54957.6
    Agency Negotiators:  Karyn Ezell, Richard Kunz
    Employee Organizations:   Pasadena Association of Clerical and Technical
    Employees/Laborers International Union of North America, Local 777;
    American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 858;
    Pasadena Management Association; International Brotherhood of Electrical
    Workers, Local 18; International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501;
    Service Employees International Union, Local 347; and all Non-Safety
    Unrepresented Employees  
6:00 P.M.  SPECIAL 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) AMENDMENT TO FIRE DEPARTMENT'S FY 2005 OPERATING BUDGET
       AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SALARY
       RESOLUTION
       Recommendation of City Manager:   
       (1)    Approve a journal voucher increasing appropriations in the Fire
       Department's Fiscal Year 2005 Operating Budget by $421,120, to provide for
       the reorganization of the Department's command staff ($71,120) as well as
       additional funding for personnel related costs ($350,000).  Funds will be
       taken from the General Fund unappropriated fund balance and appropriated
       to various line items.
       (2)    Adopt a resolution amending the Salary Resolution to create the title
       and control rate for the new classification Fire Bureau Chief. 
	
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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) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
           INTELLITIME SYSTEMS CORPORATION TO PURCHASE AND
           IMPLEMENT VIRTUAL TIME CARD INTERFACE (VTI), A WEB-
           BASED TIME MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
           Recommendation of City Manager:   Authorize the City Manager to
           enter into a contract with Intellitime Systems corporation in an amount
           not to exceed $175,000 for the purchase of software and services
           related to the implementation of Virtual Timecard Interface (VTI), a web-
           based time management system.  Competitive bidding is not required
           pursuant to City Charter Section1002(F), contracts for professional or
           unique services. 

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      (2) APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF AN EASEMENT DEDICATION
           FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES ON THE EAST SIDE OF WILSON
           AVENUE AT CORNELL ROAD
           Recommendation of City Manager:  Adopt a resolution approving and
           accepting a proposed easement dedication for public street purposes on
           the east side of Wilson Avenue at Cornell Road.

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      (3) APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF AN EASEMENT DEDICATION
           FOR PUBLIC STREET PURPOSES ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF
           ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD EAST OF LAKE AVENUE
           Recommendation of City Manager:   Adopt a resolution approving and
           accepting a proposed easement dedication for public street purposes
           along the south side of Orange Grove Boulevard east of Lake Avenue.

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   B.  City Clerk
       (1) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
           Claim No. 9759     David S. Wong                       $       360.00  
           Claim No. 9760     Melody M. Hendricks                 Not stated  
           Claim No. 9761     Chris Baloga                                   100.00  
           Claim No. 9762     Michael Jenkins                              100.00  
           Claim No. 9763     Keelan Chan                                4,148.55  
           Claim No. 9764     Lieber-Porter Apartments              3,940.00  
           Claim No. 9765     Martha Bustos                           25,000.00+
           Claim No. 9766     State Farm Insurance as 
		      subrogee for Gilbert Pena                 122.53  
           Claim No. 9767     Julia L. Patruno                            5,330.00  
           Claim No. 9768     Rachael Saller Bender                 25,000.00+
           Claim No. 9769     Felicia Ticey                                   640.00  
           Claim No. 9770     Philip Wojdak                                 397.89  
       (2)   Public Hearing Set:
           March 21, 2005 - 8:00 P.M. - Amendment to Zoning Code to address
           Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
   A.  Economic Development and Technology Committee
   B.  Finance Committee
      (1) AMENDMENT TO FIRE DEPARTMENT'S FY 2005 OPERATING
           BUDGET AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE
           SALARY RESOLUTION   (See Item 3.A.)
      (2) CONTRACT AWARD TO MANERI SIGN COMPANY, INC. FOR
           PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF GUIDE SIGNS (TYPE G7) AT
           VARIOUS SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS AND APPROVAL OF A
           JOURNAL VOUCHER TRANSFERRING $30,998 FROM THE SALE
           OF SALVAGED STREET NAME SIGNS TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
           PROGRAM PROJECT 75034
           Recommendation of City Manager:
           (1)    Accept the bid dated December 16, 2004, submitted by Maneri
           Sign Company, Inc. in response to the Specifications for the Purchase
           and Installation of Guide Signs (Type G7) at Various Signalized
           Intersections, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City
           Manager to enter into such contract as required.  The amount of the
           proposed contract is $92,339. 
           (2)    Acknowledge that the "Purchase and Installation of Guide Signs
           (Type G7) at Various Signalized Intersections" is categorically exempt
           from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) according to
           Section 15301, Existing Facilities, of the CEQA Guidelines, and
           authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to file a Notice
           of Exemption therefor with the Los Angeles County Clerk.
           (3)    Approve a journal voucher amending the FY 2005 Adopted Capital
           Improvement Program Budget by transferring $30,998 from the sale of
           salvaged street name signs in Account No. 7018-101 to
            the Citywide Street and Alley Name Sign Replacement Program Project
           (75034) for the purpose of purchasing and installing Type G7 Guide
           Signs at various signalized intersections.  

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      (3) AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 ADOPTED CAPITAL
           IMPROVEMENT BUDGET TO FUND GOLD LINE PHASE I
           ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS AND APPROVE A JOURNAL
           VOUCHER RECOGNIZING $2,250,000 IN GOLD LINE PHASE I
           SURPLUS FUNDS
           Recommendation of City Manager:   
           (1)   Amend the FY 2005 Capital Improvement Program project to fund
           the following Gold Line Phase I - Project Enhancements, using Gold
           Line Phase I surplus funds:
                  (a)    Noise Mitigation for Freeway Stations - $200,000  
                  (b)    Improvement to Los Angeles County Metropolitan
                         Transportation Authority (MTA) Right-of-Way between Green
                         Street and Holly Street - $250,000
                  (c)    Vehicle Arrival Information - $600,000
                  (d)    Pedestrian Lighting near Fillmore and Allen Stations -
                         $700,000
                  (e)    Traffic Signal Upgrades for Automated Traffic Control
                         Systems (ATCS) Intersections - $400,000
                  (f)     Street Improvements on Halstead Street at Foothill Boulevard 
                         $100,000
           (2)   Approve a journal voucher recognizing $2,250,000 from the Los
           Angeles to Pasadena Metro Blue Line Construction Authority and
           appropriate to Budget Account No. 75506 (Gold Line Phase I -
           Project Enhancements).

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      (4) AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 ADOPTED CAPITAL
           IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET TO INCLUDE A NEW
           PROJECT IN THE "TRAFFIC CONTROL AND FACILITIES" SECTION
           ENTITLED "METRO RAPID BUS PRIORITY SYSTEM"
           Recommendation of City Manager:
           (1)    Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2005 Adopted Capital Improvement
           Program (CIP) Budget to include a new project in the "Traffic Control
           and Facilities" section entitled "Metro Rapid Bus Priority System";
           (2)    Recognize and approve a journal voucher appropriating $700,000
           in Los Angeles County Metropolitan Construction Authority (METRO)
           funds for the "Metro Rapid Bus Priority System" Project (Project
           No. 75508); and authorize the City Manager to execute necessary
           Agreements or a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between City
           of Pasadena and Metro regarding these funds;
           (3)    Acknowledge that the "Metro Rapid Bus Priority System" Project is
           categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
           (CEQA) according to Section 15301, Existing Facilities, of the CEQA
           guidelines, and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk
           to file a Notice of Exemption therefor with the Los Angeles County Clerk.
           Recommendation of Planning Commission:
           The Planning Commission reviewed and voted unanimously on January
           26, 2005, to recommended Council approval of the project.

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      (5) RECOGNIZING AND APPROPRIATING A STATE OFFICE OF
           TRAFFIC SAFETY MINI-GRANT TO CONDUCT DRIVING UNDER THE
           INFLUENCE (DUI) CHECKPOINTS
           Recommendation of City Manager:   
           (1)    Approve a journal voucher recognizing revenue from the Office of
           Traffic Safety Driving Under the Influence grant program for $42,084.
           (2)    Approve a journal voucher increasing appropriations to the Police
           Department Traffic Section Overtime Account No. 8011-101-407800 by
           $14,028 for FY 2005.
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      (6) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE FORM OF
           AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A
           PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WITH
           RESPECT TO THE SALE OF THE SELLER'S VEHICLE LICENSE FEE
           RECEIVABLE FROM THE STATE AND DIRECTING AND
           AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION
           THEREWITH
           Recommendation of City Manager:   Adopt a resolution approving the
           form of and authorizing the execution and delivery of a purchase
           agreement and related documents with respect to the sale of the seller's
           Vehicle License Fee receivable from the State; and directing and
           authorizing certain other actions in connection therewith.      

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   C.  Legislative Policy Committee
   D.  Municipal Services Committee
   E.  Public Safety Committee
   F.  Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:00 P.M. 
  A.  PUBLIC HEARING: CALL FOR REVIEW OF DESIGN COMMISSION
       DECISION TO APPROVE A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND CONCEPT
       DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW MIXED-USE BUILDING AT 260 SOUTH
       ARROYO PARKWAY
       Recommendation of City Manager:   It is recommended that the City
       Council:
       Environmental Determination and Land Use Entitlements
       (1)    Affirm the conclusions of the draft initial environmental study which
       includes a traffic study approved by the Transportation Department, that the
       proposed project will not create any significant adverse effects on the
       environment.
       (2)    Approve the Negative Declaration.
       (3)    Acknowledge that the Department of Transportation imposed project
       conditions to fund improvements to traffic-control operations in the area.
       (4)    Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination with the County
       Clerk.
       Art Plan - Acknowledge that the Arts Commission approved the concept art
       plan on November 11, 2004.
       Findings for Removal of Protected Native, Specimen, and Landmark
       Trees - Acknowledge that none of the trees identified for removal on the
       project site qualify as landmark, native, or specimen trees.
       Findings for Concept Design Approval
       (1)    Find that the concept-level design is consistent with the Goals and
       Objectives and Citywide Design Principles of the Pasadena General Plan, the
       Design Guidelines in the Central District Specific Plan, and the Purposes of
       Design Review in Section 17.92.010 of the Zoning Code.
       (2)    Based on these findings, affirm the Design Commission's approval of
       the application for concept design review with the conditions and
       recommendations specified in the decision letter dated December 14, 2004,
       (Attachment B of the Agenda Report).
       Comments of Transportation Advisory Commission:   The Transportation
       Advisory Commission (TAC) met on February 10, 2005 and reviewed the
       project.  TAC found that the project complies with the Central District Specific
       Plan, Land Use Element, Mobility Element, and Zoning Code.  They also
       found that the transportation analysis was methodologically sound
       (Attachment E of the Agenda Report).
           TAC complimented the developer's commitment to provide new owners
       with transit passes.  TAC suggested consideration be given to providing and
       maintaining an information kiosk on-site to encourage the use of public
       transit.  TAC also encouraged staff to continue to be proactive in the
       implementation of transit-oriented development zones.
           TAC also offered suggestions beyond the scope of the traffic study for
       this project since this was the first project processed under the new Transit
       Oriented Development rules.  Their suggestions for future projects included
       considering covered bicycle parking areas, enhanced pedestrian/sidewalk
       interface, and the inclusion of more information regarding future pedestrian
       uses and transit access/connections.

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7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
   A.  City Council 
      (1) RESIGNATION OF KEVIN MICHAEL BRANDT FROM THE CODE
           ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION EFFECTIVE MARCH 31, 2005
           (Mayor Nomination)
      (2) APPOINTMENT OF JESSE E. DILLON TO NORTHWEST
           COMMISSION (District 4 Nomination)
   B.  City Manager (No Items)
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING (To be cancelled)
9. ORDINANCES
   A.  First Reading
      (1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OFF
           PASADENA AMENDING CHAPTER 4.04 OF THE PASADENA
           MUNICIPAL CODE ('DISPOSITION OF SALVAGE AND SCRAP
           PROPERTY') AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN PUBLIC
           SAFETY SERVICE ANIMALS TO THEIR HANDLERS"

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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 third Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Chamber Building, 117 East
Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 6th Floor

February 21, 2005 (To be cancelled)

March 21,2005

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

February 14, 2005

February 28, 2005

March 14, 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

February 22, 2005

March 22, 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

February 16, 2005

March 16, 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

March 7, 2005 (To be cancelled)

March 14, 2005 (Special meeting 4:15 p.m., Chamber Building, Conference Room –
6th Floor)


                         FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

February 21, 2005 (To be cancelled - Presidents’ Day)

February 28, 2005

March 7, 2005 (To be cancelled)

March 14, 2005

March 21, 2005

March 28, 2005

April 4, 2005

April 11, 2005

April 18, 2005

April 25, 2005

FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS:

February 14, 2005, 6:00 p.m. - Mixed Use Construction Project at 260 S.
Arroyo Parkway

March 14, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Continued public hearing: Boylston Road Partial
Road Closure between Lake Avenue and Mentor Avenue

March 14, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Appeal: 396-400 South Lake Avenue, Storefront
Alterations for Draper’s & Damon’s/Rangonis, Case #PLN2004-00478

March 21, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Governor Markham Landmark District

March 21, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Amendment to Zoning Code to address Medical
Marijuana Dispensaries

March 28, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Public Comment on Housing Authority Annual Plan