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AGENDA CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JULY 11, 2005
Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M. Public Meeting 6:30 P.M. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M. & 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 524 South Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91107 Pasadena City Negotiators: Martin Pastucha and Richard Bruckner Negotiating Parties: Amerco Real Estate Company and U-Haul Co. of California Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 1350 North El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA Agency negotiators: Richard Bruckner and Lola Workman Osborne Negotiating party: Joel Bryant Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
C. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Properties: 3026 E. Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA; 3005 E. Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena, CA Agency negotiators: Cynthia Kurtz; Richard Bruckner Negotiating party: Pasadena Ice Skating Center, Inc. Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
D. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 841 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, CA Agency Negotiators: Richard Bruckner and Lola Workman Osborne Negotiating party: Jacob's Ladder, LLC (Gagik and Jacqueline Buickians) Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment 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: 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) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GE BETZ, INC., TO PROVIDE WATER TREATMENT PROGRAMS AND CHEMICALS FOR THE BROADWAY AND GLENARM POWER PLANTS Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with GE Betz, Inc., to provide water treatment programs and chemical products for the Broadway and Glenarm Power Plants for an amount not-to-exceed $83,000. The proposed contract is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services.582k
(2) ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND GREEN STREET VENTURE, LLC, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TIE-BACKS UNDER THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR SUBTERRANEAN PARKING ALONG GREEN STREET, DELACEY AVENUE, AND DAYTON STREET Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Adopt a resolution approving a License Agreement with Green Street Venture, LLC, for property located at 100 West Green Street, with terms and conditions as set forth in the background section of the staff report. (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest, said License Agreement on behalf of the City of Pasadena.1766k
(3) CONTRACT AWARD TO PRO TECH ENGINEERING CORPORATION FOR THE STATE ROUTE 710 MITIGATION - FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE PHASE I TRAFFIC CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEMS - INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS PROJECT, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,039,000 Recommendation of City Manager: Accept the bid dated June 22, 2005, submitted by Pro Tech Engineering Corporation in response to the Plans and Specifications for the Fiber Optic Communications for the Traffic Control and Monitoring Systems - Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Project; reject all other bids received; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not to exceed $3,039,000, which includes the base bid of $2,762,922 and $276,078 for any additional work the City may order pursuant to the project plans and specifications.660 Map 8403k
(4) LEASE EXTENSION - AGREEMENT NO. 17,094, NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS, 1384 EAST WALNUT STREET, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Approve the terms and conditions as described in the staff report, and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement extending occupancy of Neighborhood Connections' offices at 1384 East Walnut Street, for three years with two, three-year options; and (2) Approve a journal voucher appropriating $4,410 from the General Fund unappropriated fund balance to the Neighborhood Connections' Budget Account No. 8105-101-643200 for the increased cost of the lease.372k
B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - May 16, 2005 May 30, 2005 (Cancelled meeting) June 6, 2005 June 13, 2005
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 9856 William C. Woods $ 5,550.00+ Claim No. 9857 Arroyo Seco Golf Course, LLC 25,000.00+ Claim No. 9858 James A. Plunkett 4,074.53 Claim No. 9859 SBC Pacific Bell 3,000.00+ Claim No. 9860 Mark R. McDonald and Not Stated Marilyn A. McDonald Claim No. 9861 Mario L. Gomez Not Stated
(3) Public Hearings Set
July 18, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - St. Philip the Apostle Church and School Master Development Plan and Zone Change
July 25, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of 580 North Lake Avenue as a Local Landmark
July 25, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of 1445 North Lake Avenue as a Local Landmark
August 1, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Congestion Management Plan
August 1, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Pasadena Community Development Commission 5-Year Plan
August 8, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of 1330 Hillcrest Avenue as a Historic Monument
August 8, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of 1000 San Pasqual Street as a Historic Landmark
August 8, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of 1143 North Los Robles Avenue as a Historic Landmark
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
(1) 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: It is recommended that the City Council direct the City Attorney to amend Ordinance 6252 - the New Residential Impact Fee to do 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 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 workforce housing units on-site by reducing the Residential Impact Fee by 50 percent for all workforce units if at least 15 percent of the development is designated as workforce housing; (5) Define workforce housing within the amended text of Ordinance No. 6252, Chapter 4.17 of the Pasadena Municipal Code; (6) Assess residential units within senior life/care facilities a fee of $756 per unit, which is the same fee paid by affordable housing units; (7) Define senior life/care facilities within the amended text of Ordinance No. 6252, Chapter 4.17 of the Pasadena Municipal Code; (8) Assess student housing on property owned by and developed in conjunction with 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. 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; (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.2874k
C. Legislative Policy Committee
(1) SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 719 (ROMERO): VEHICLE PURSUITS Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Support Senate Bill 719 (Romero), which amends and expands several laws relating to police vehicle pursuits. (2) Authorize the Mayor to send correspondence to the appropriate authorities stating Pasadena's position.506k
D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
(1) OVERVIEW OF AGREEMENTS BETWEEN CITY AND PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (PUSD) REGARDING USE OF FACILITIES AND FUNDING FOR SCHOOL/PARK PROJECTS Recommendation of City Manager: This report is for information purposes only.1026k
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:00 P.M.
A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: AMENDMENTS TO THE INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE AND INCLUSIONARY HOUSING REGULATIONS Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council, after a public hearing, take the following actions: (1) Find that the proposed amendments to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance ("Ordinance") have no negative environmental impacts, and recommend adoption of a Negative Declaration by the City Council. (2) Approve the following amendments to the Ordinance: (a) Definition of "Residential Project" shall be expanded to include: a) projects consisting of five to nine dwelling units ("Small Projects"); b) approved Subdivision Maps of five or more lots; and c) single room occupancy (SRO) projects of five or more units; (b) Small Projects shall comply with the Ordinance by providing one on-site affordable unit (at moderate income affordability for ownership projects or at low income affordability for rental projects) or, as an alternative: a) one off-site affordable unit; b) land donation; or c) an In-Lieu Fee payment in accordance with the adoption of an In-Lieu Fee Schedule for Small Projects; (c) Residential Projects causing displacement of low and moderate- income households shall be required to comply with the Ordinance by providing Inclusionary Units on-site; and (d) Increase the affordability covenant period on for-sale (ownership) Inclusionary Units from 30 years to 45 years. (3) Approve the following amendments to the Inclusionary Housing Regulations: (a) The use of Inclusionary Housing Trust Funds to assist residential developments shall be subject to review and threshold criteria which limits the concentration of such developments in Sub-area "B"; (b) The eligible uses of Inclusionary Housing Trust Funds shall be expanded to include purchase of affordability covenants; (c) The In-Lieu Fee Schedule shall be updated and adopted by the City Council every five years, based on a real estate market study, with the following provisions: i) the updated In-Lieu Fees shall incorporate a 10% adjustment which would be fully waivable; and ii) during the five-year period the In-Lieu Fee Schedule shall be adjusted annually in accordance with housing market indices; (d) City shall have a "right of first refusal" to purchase Inclusionary ownership units in the event of a resale; and (e) The preparation of a biennial Inclusionary Housing Program Performance Assessment. (4) Direct the City Attorney to prepare within 60 days: (a) An ordinance incorporating the amendments to the Pasadena Municipal Code Chapter 17.42, Affordable Housing Incentives and Requirements, and Chapter 17.80, Definitions (Inclusionary Housing Ordinance); and (b) A resolution amending the Inclusionary Housing Regulations and establishing an In-Lieu Fee Schedule for Small Projects. Recommendation of Planning Commission: On February 23, 2005 and April 13, 2005, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. At its meeting on April 13, 2005, the Planning Commission recommended the City Council adopt the amendments to the Pasadena Municipal Code Chapter 17.42 Affordable Housing Incentives and Requirements (Inclusionary Housing Ordnance). The Planning Commission also requested that a biennial performance assessment of the Inclusionary Housing Program be prepared for its review and comment. Recommendation of Community Development Committee: On February 24, 2005 and April 14, 2005, the Community Development Committee (CDC) considered three proposed amendments to the Inclusionary Housing Regulations. Two of the amendments received the CDC's recommendation on February 24, 2005 for their adoption by the City Council. At its meeting of April 14, 2005, CDC conditionally recommended City Council adoption of the third amendment enabling the use of Inclusionary Housing Trust Funds to purchase affordability covenants. The conditions of the recommendation were 1) a detailed financial analysis of each project where funds would be utilized, and 2) a biennial performance assessment of the use of Inclusionary Housing Trust Funds.3321k Reference Materials 3988k
B. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 636 N. HOLLISTON AVENUE AS A LANDMARK Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to July 18, 2005, 8:00 p.m.
8:00 P.M.
C. PUBLIC HEARING: VACATION OF A PORTION OF BELLEVUE DRIVE BETWEEN RAYMOND AVENUE AND THE METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY RIGHT-OF-WAY Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: (1) Hold a public hearing on the proposed vacation and hear evidence offered by persons interested; (2) Adopt a resolution that: (a) Acknowledges the adoption of the Environmental Initial Study and Negative Declaration indicating that no significant changes in the environment would result from the street vacation (Attachment A of the staff report); (b) Finds that the proposed vacation of the subject portion of Bellevue Drive is consistent with the General Plan Mobility Element, and is unnecessary for present or prospective public use for traffic purposes; (c) Orders the vacation of the subject portion of Bellevue Drive based on certain conditions set forth in Exhibit "C" of the agenda report, including the condition that the applicants provide proof that they have interest in fee to the underlying property of the proposed portion of Bellevue Drive, if and only if these certain conditions are met. (3) Declare that the City's interest in the proposed vacated street is an easement only with fair market value of less than $1,000 and therefore the City's interest in the property is not subject to the provisions of Chapter 4.02 of the Pasadena Municipal Code as indicated in Section 4.02.040(A) of said chapter; and (4) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Condition Satisfaction Contract between the City and the applicants. Recommendation of Planning Commission: On June 8, 2005, the Planning Commission reviewed and recommended that the City Council approve the proposed street vacation as presented by staff.3076k Attachments 8148k
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) APPOINTMENT OF TIM WENDLER TO THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION (At Large/District 5 Nomination)
(2) APPOINTMENT OF RITA TURNER TO THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (District 4 Nomination)
(3) APPOINTMENT OF SAMUEL ESTRADA TO THE ARTS COMMISSION (District 7 Nomination)
(4) APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD M. SCHAMMEL TO THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (City/District 7 Nomination)
(5) APPOINTMENT OF LAINIE R. MILLER TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (District 6 Nomination)
(6) REAPPOINTMENT OF JOYCE STREATOR TO THE FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT BOARD (City Council Nomination)
(7) APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR ROB HAMMOND, CITY OF MONROVIA, AS CITY OF PASADENA REPRESENTATIVE TO THE METRO GOLD LINE FOOTHILL EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY
B. City Manager
(1) RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF SALES TAX INCREMENT REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SYMES TOYOTA LOCATED AT 3600 FOOTHILL BOULEVARD Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Acknowledge that on July 6, 2005, the Zoning Hearing Officer approved an Initial Study and adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project. (2) Approve the application of Symes Toyota for a Sales Tax Increment Reimbursement Agreement ("Agreement") pursuant to the City's Sales Tax Incentives Law and approve the terms and provisions of the Agreement in which the City will reimburse Symes Toyota up to 50% of net new sales tax not to exceed $300,000 per year until the cumulative rebate reaches $1.5 million or ten years, whichever comes first (Attachment A of the agenda report). (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest, the Agreement on behalf of the City.1302k
C. Advisory Bodies
(1) MASTER PLAN FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF THE ROSE BOWL Recommendation of Rose Bowl Operating Company: It is recommended that the City Council approve: (1) The work plan (as outlined in the agenda report) to develop a "Master Plan for the Revitalization of the Rose Bowl Stadium" (the "Master Plan"); and (2) The appropriation of up to $250,000 from the City's unappropriated General Fund balance to Account No. 8114-101-952100, Transfers to Rose Bowl for the development of the Master Plan.93k
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - May 16, 2005 May 30, 2005 (Cancelled meeting) June 6, 2005 June 13, 2005
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading: None
B. Second Reading: None
10. INFORMATION ITEMS: None
11. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
12. CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)
13. ADJOURNMENT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
(Chair Victor Gordo,Meets the third Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Chamber
Building,
117 East Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 6th Floor
July 18, 2005
August 15, 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
July 11, 2005
July 25, 2005
August 8, 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
July 26, 2005
August 23, 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
July 20, 2005
August 17, 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
August 1, 2005
September 5, 2005 (To be cancelled)
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
July 18, 2005
July 25, 2005
August 1, 2005
August 8, 2005
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
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
July 18, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of Holliston Avenue as a Local Landmark District
July 18, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public
Hearing: Designation of 636 N. Holliston
Avenue as a Landmark
July 18, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - St. Philip the Apostle
Church and School Master Development
Plan and Zone Change
July 18, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public
Hearing: Amendment to the Zoning Code to
Prohibit Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
July 25, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of 580 North Lake Avenue as a Local Landmark
July 25, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of 1445 North Lake Avenue as a Local Landmark
August 1, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Congestion Management Plan
August 1, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Pasadena Community Development Commission 5-Year Plan
August 8, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of 1330 Hillcrest as a Historic Monument
August 8, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of 1000 San Pasqual as a Historic Landmark
August 8, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - 1143 North Los Robles Avenue as a Historic Landmark