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                                                 AGENDA
         CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
                                              JULY 18, 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. 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; Pasadena Police Officers
    Association; Pasadena Police Sergeants Association; Pasadena Fire
    Fighters Association; Pasadena Firefighters Management Association; and
    all Unrepresented Employees

B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
    pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
    Property:  Public rights-of-way, utility easements and facilities within the City
    of Pasadena
    Negotiators:  Cynthia Kurtz (City); Champion Broadband 
    Under Negotiation:  Price and terms of payment

C. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING
    POTENTIAL LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section
    54956.9(b)(1):  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. 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 FY 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.
       (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.
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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) SIGN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA, AMERCO
           REAL ESTATE COMPANY, AND U-HAUL CO. OF CALIFORNIA FOR
           AN EXISTING SIGN COLUMN AND FOUNDATION AT 524 SOUTH
           RAYMOND AVENUE FOR THE STATE ROUTE 710 MITIGATION -
           CALIFORNIA BOULEVARD RIGHT TURN LANE AT RAYMOND
           AVENUE PROJECT
           Recommendation of City Manager:   
           (1) Adopt a resolution approving a Sign Agreement with Amerco Real
           Estate Company ("AREC") and U-Haul Co. Of California ("U-Haul") for
           an existing sign column and foundation located at 524 South Raymond
           Avenue.
           (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Sign Agreement on
           behalf of the City.
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      (2) REJECT ALL BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A CRANE FOR
           PASADENA WATER AND POWER'S WAREHOUSE
           Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
           Council reject all bids to purchase a crane for Pasadena Water and
           Power's Warehouse.
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  B.  City Clerk

      (1) Approval of Minutes - June 20, 2005

      (2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena

           Claim No. 9862     Robinson W. Collins                     $            1,800.75  
           Claim No. 9863     Margaret Haber                                400.00 - 600.00  
           Claim No. 9864     Tracy L. Fielding                                             64.94  
           Claim No. 9865     Savit Noiniyom                                              850.00  
           Claim No. 9866     Freya Schmus                                         25,000.00+
           Claim No. 9867     Tea Anderson                                         Not Stated  
           Claim No. 9868     Safeco Insurance Company of America    200,000.00+      

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:   ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE CHURCH AND SCHOOL
       MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND ZONE CHANGE FOR 83-115
       SOUTH HILL AVENUE AND 112-113 SOUTH HOLLISTON AVENUE
       Recommendation of City Manager:  
       (1) Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (Attachment 1 of the agenda
       report)
       (2) Approve the De Minimis Impact Finding on the State Fish and Game
       (Attachment 2 of the agenda report)
       (3) Find that the proposed zone change from RM-48 PK (48 units du/acre
       Parking Overlay District to PS(Public and Semi Public District) are consistent
       with the purposes of Chapter 17.26 - Special Purpose Zoning Districts.
       (4) Adopt findings (Attachment 3 of the agenda report) that the proposed St.
       Philip The Apostle Master Development Plan is consistent with Pasadena
       Municipal Code (PMC) Title 17 (Zoning Code) and the General Plan; and the
       proposed tree removals are consistent with PMC Title 8 (Health and Safety
       Code);
       (5) Approve the St. Philip The Apostle Master Development Plan
       (Attachment 4 of the agenda report), and the Conditions of Approval
       (Attachment 5 of the agenda report);
       (6) Adopt a resolution establishing the St. Philip The Apostle Master
       Development Plan at 83-155 South Hill Avenue and 112-113 South Holliston
       Avenue (Attachment 6 of the agenda report);
       (7) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the official
       Zoning map established by Section 17.74 of the Pasadena Municipal Code
       for Parcel No. 5736-002-017 from RM 48PK (48 units du/acre to PS (Public
       and Semi-Public District);
       (8) Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination with the Los
       Angeles County Recorder within five days.
       Recommendation of Planning Commission: On June 22, 2005, the
       Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Master
       Development Plan and zone change for the Church with modified conditions
       of approval as presented by staff.
       Recommendation of Design Commission: On May 9, 2005, the Design
       Commission reviewed the proposed Master Development Plan for proposed
       tree removals and the overall project for consistency with the Principles of
       Design Review and the Citywide Design Guidelines.  The Design
       Commission made the following recommendations:
       (1) Acknowledged that future development phases of the proposed St.
       Philip The Apostle Master Development Plan are subject to the thresholds for
       Design Review in the municipal code and the Citywide Design Principles such
       that design review will be conducted by the Director; and
       (2) Agreed with staff's determination in the Draft Initial Study that potentially
       significant effects on traffic and biological resources (trees) can be mitigated
       to a level of insignificance with the mitigation measures described,
       acknowledging that public comments may still be received; and 
       (3) Recommended that the Planning Commission endorse the Draft Initial
       Study recommending adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and
       approval of the proposed Master Development Plan; and
       (4) In addition, Design Commission made the following recommendations
       on trees in accordance with the Tree Protection Ordinance: Tree No. 25
       (Hong Kong Orchid) and Trees Nos. 87 and 88 (Jacarandas) will be removed,
       Tree No. 100 (Jacaranda) will be kept, and Trees Nos. 74 and 101
       (Jacarandas) will be removed or retained at the Owner's discretion.
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  B.  PUBLIC HEARING:   RECOMMENDED ADOPTION OF A ZONE CHANGE
       TO DESIGNATE A LANDMARK DISTRICT OVERLAY FOR THE
       HOLLISTON AVENUE LANDMARK DISTRICT (LD-10)
       Recommendation of City Manager:   It is recommended that, following a
       public hearing, the City Council:
       (1) Find that the application for a zone change is categorically exempt from
       environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act,
       (Class 8, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment).
       (2) Find that the proposed zone change is consistent with the General Plan
       and the purposes of the Zoning Ordinance.
       (3) Acknowledge that the petition with signatures in support of the landmark
       overlay district petition exceeds the 51 percent requirement in Pasadena
       Municipal Code Section 17.52.070.
       (4) Based on these findings, approve the landmark district and the zoning
       map overlay for the Holliston Avenue Landmark District, LD-10 (Attachment 1
       of the agenda report).
       (5) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the official
       zoning map of the City of Pasadena established by Section 17.08.040 of the
       Pasadena Municipal Code to designate the landmark district with the LD-10
       overlay zone.
       Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission:   At a public
       hearing on November 15, 2004, the Historic Preservation Commission
       unanimously determined that the proposed district meets the criteria in
       Section 17.52.040 of the Pasadena Municipal Code for designation of a
       landmark district and unanimously recommended approval.
       Recommendation of Planning Commission:   Following a public hearing
       on June 8, 2005, the Planning Commission found that the proposed zone
       change to create a landmark district is consistent with the General Plan and
       the purposes of the Zoning Ordinance and voted unanimously to recommend
       that the City Council approve designation of the Holliston Avenue Landmark
       District.
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  C.  CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 636 NORTH
       HOLLISTON AVENUE AS A LANDMARK 
       Recommendation of City Manager:   It is recommended that the City
       Council:
       (1) Find that the bungalow court, Holliston Court, at 636 N. Holliston Avenue
       does not meet the criteria for landmark designation in Section 17.62.040(B)
       of the Pasadena Municipal Code for the reasons identified in Attachment A of
       the agenda report, Application of Landmark Criteria; and
       (2) Deny the application for designation of the property as a landmark.
       Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission:   On February 7,
       2005, the Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to
       recommend to the City Council that it approve the designation of 636 N.
       Holliston Avenue as a landmark.
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	City Manager's Memo   603k           Attachments B-C  4887k

	Attachment D   26,665k	    Correspondence Part 1   2873k

	Correspondence Part 2   18,338k	    Correspondence Part 3   2667k

  D.  CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDATION FOR AN
       AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING CODE TO PROHIBIT MEDICAL
       MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES 
       Recommendation of City Manager:   It is recommended that the City
       Council, following a public hearing:
       (1) Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
       Act (CEQA), pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3);
       (2) Find that the proposed amendment as contained in the agenda report is
       consistent with the General Plan;
       (3) Approve the recommendation to amend the Zoning Code to define
       medical marijuana dispensaries and prohibit this use within the City of
       Pasadena; and
       (4) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending Title 17.
       Recommendation of Planning Commission:   The Commission voted to
       recommend that the City Council approve the amendment as recommended
       by staff and that the Pasadena Public Health Department monitor changes in
       State and Federal laws and policies regarding the use of medical marijuana
       and return at an appropriate time to evaluate the prohibition on medical
       marijuana dispensaries.  The Planning Commission considered this
       amendment on January 26, 2005.
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

  A.  City Council      

      (1) REAPPOINTMENT OF PETER WONG TO THE CODE
           ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination)

      (2) REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN KENNEDY TO THE COMMUNITY
           DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (District 3 Nomination)

      (3) REAPPOINTMENT OF CHANNA ARVISO TO THE NORTHWEST
           COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination)

      (4) REAPPOINTMENT OF SANDEEP BAWEJA TO THE UTILITY
           ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination)

      (5) REAPPOINTMENT OF LISA SUGIMOTO TO THE PASADENA
           COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION (Pasadena Community
           College Nomination)

      (6) APPOINTMENT OF KELLY WHITE TO THE SENIOR COMMISSION
           (Senior Commission Nomination)

      (7) APPOINTMENT OF PATTY WATSON-WOOD TO THE SENIOR
           COMMISSION (Senior Commission Nomination)

      (8) APPOINTMENT OF MELISA L. WILSON TO THE UTILITY ADVISORY
           COMMISSION (At Large/District 7 Nomination)

  B.  City Manager

      (1) TERMINATION OF LEASE WITH D'VEAL FAMILY AND YOUTH
           SERVICES AND APPROVAL OF NEW RE-STATED LEASE WITH
           COMMUNITY HEALTH ALLIANCE OF PASADENA AT THE
           PASADENA HEALTH CENTER, BUILDING THREE, 1855 NORTH
           FAIR OAKS AVENUE
           Recommendation of City Manager:
           (1) Approve the termination of the three-year Lease for medical office
           space to D'Veal Family and Youth Services (D'Veal) at the Pasadena
           Health Center.  
           (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a new, five-year, re-stated
           lease with (two 5-year options to extend) with the Community Health
           Alliance of Pasadena (CHAP) that states, in addition to $1 annual rent,
           CHAP will also pay the City for its utility costs, structural maintenance
           costs associated with maintenance of the heating, air conditioning, and
           plumbing; and maintain their own housekeeping directly.  CHAP will be
           responsible for any costs related to minor maintenance repair. The new
           re-stated lease will increase the lease space from 9,517 to 10,684
           rentable square feet, with the inclusion of the former D'Veal space.
           (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Lease Termination and
           all other documents pertaining thereto, to perform such other and further
           acts as required for the new Lease and take such other steps as
           necessary to promote the City's interest in the new Lease. 
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8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING

  A.  Approval of Minutes - June 20, 2005 

9. ORDINANCES

  A.  First Reading: None

  B.  Second Reading: None

10. INFORMATION ITEMS: 

  A.  PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW FOR THE PROPOSED NEW
       CONSTRUCTION OF SELF STORAGE USES ON SOUTHERN
       CALIFORNIA EDISON RIGHT-OF-WAY PROPERTY LOCATED AT
       3111 SIERRA MADRE BOULEVARD
       Recommendation of City Manager: This report is being provided for
       information only at this time.
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  B.  PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW FOR PROPOSED NEW
       CONSTRUCTION OF SELF STORAGE USES ON SOUTHERN
       CALIFORNIA EDISON RIGHT-OF-WAY PROPERTY LOCATED AT
       1405 KINNELOA AVENUE BETWEEN GREEN STREET AND DEL MAR
       BOULEVARD
       Recommendation of City Manager: This report is being provided for
       information only at this time.
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11. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)

12. CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)

13. ADJOURNMENT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair Victor Gordo,
Steve Haderlein, Paul Little, Steve Madison)

August 8, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - 1143 North Los Robles Avenue as a Historic Landmark