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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,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)
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