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AGENDA CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JUNE 6, 2005
Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M. Public Meeting 6:30 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 Miscellaneous Unrepresented Employees.
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiators: Karyn Ezell, Richard Kunz Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, Local 347
C. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: Rose Bowl Stadium and surrounding parking areas Agency Negotiators: Cynthia Kurtz, Darryl Dunn, and Jay Goldstone Negotiating Party: National Football League Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
D. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiators: Karyn Ezell, Richard Kunz Employee Organization: Pasadena Firefighters Management Association
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) CONTRACT AWARD TO DALAJ INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION FOR MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIR 2005 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $310,000 Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Accept the bid dated May 11, 2005 submitted by Dalaj International Corporation, in response to the Specifications for the Miscellaneous Concrete Repair - 2005, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not to exceed $310,000, which includes the base bid of $238,050 and $71,950 for any additional work the City may order pursuant to the project specifications. (2) Acknowledge the project to be categorically exempt under Section 21084 of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1984 in accordance with Article 19, Section 5301 (Class 1), subsection (c) of the Resources Agency of California Guidelines (maintenance of existing public streets) pursuant to the findings of the Secretary of the Resources Agency and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption for the project with the Los Angeles County Clerk. (3) Approve a journal voucher recognizing private capital in the amount of $28,063.50 and appropriating it to Budget Account No. 73580, Preventative Maintenance - Asphalt Streets. 1327k
(2) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE WESTGATE PASADENA DEVELOPMENT (AMBASSADOR EAST CAMPUS) Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Environmental Science Associates, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, in the preparation of an EIR for the Westgate Pasadena Development. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002 (F) for contracts for professional or unique services. 1005k
(3) APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 060194, BEING A MIXED- USE PROJECT COMPRISED OF 60 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND TWO COMMERCIAL SPACES, AT 100 - 120 WEST GREEN STREET Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to: (1) Approve final Tract Map No. 060194; (2) Accept the offer of three easement dedications for street purposes as shown on Tract Map No. 060194; and (3) Authorize the City Clerk to execute the Certificate on the map showing the City's approval of said map and acceptance of said dedications. 351k (4) LEASE EXTENSION FOR PASADENA WATER AND POWER ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AT 150 SOUTH LOS ROBLES AVENUE, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council approve the terms and conditions as generally described in the staff report, and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement extending occupancy of the Pasadena Water and Power administrative offices at 150 South Los Robles Avenue, for three-years with one, two year option. 358k
B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - May 2, 2005
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 9841 James F. and Renee L. Smith $ 205.65 Claim No. 9842 Antonette M. Hudson 600.00 Claim No. 9843 Eric and Lynn Lewis on behalf of son 500.00 Kyle Lewis Claim No. 9844 Rochelle Chapa, a minor and Jeremy 300,000.00+ Chapa, a minor by and through their Guardian, Beth Noel Chapa
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
(1) BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED WITH PASADENA'S SHARE OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER (LADWP) OPERATED AND MAINTAINED HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSMISSION LINES Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Amend the Light and Power Fund Fiscal Year 2005 Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budget to include a new project entitled Power Transmission Program with an estimated cost of $315,000; and (2) Appropriate $315,000 from the unappropriated Light and Power Fund balance to the new project. Recommendation of the Planning Commission: This project was reviewed by the Planning Commission at their meeting on May 11, 2005 and they have recommended that the City Council find that "Power Transmission Project" proposed for inclusion in the FY2005-2009 CIP is consistent with the City of Pasadena's General Plan. 447k
C. Legislative Policy Committee
(1) PROPOSED ASSEMBLY BILLS: AB 428 (GORDON) - ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL FUND: GRANT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; AB 454 (RUNNER) - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: UNDERAGE DRINKING; AB 1126 (SALDANA) - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL: LICENSES: OFFERS IN COMPROMISE Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Support the following three Assembly Bills: AB 428 (Gordon) - Alcohol Beverage Control Fund: grant assistance program; AB 454 (Runner) - Alcoholic beverages: underage drinking; and AB 1126 (Saldana) - Alcoholic beverage control: licenses: offers in compromise (2) Authorize the Mayor to send correspondence to the appropriate authorities stating Pasadena's position. 517k
(2) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION IN OPPOSITION TO AB 1295 (BERMUDEZ) REGARDING EFFORTS TO ALLOW THE SALES OF FIREWORKS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR NEW YEARS Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Adopt a resolution in opposition to Assembly Bill 1295 (Bermudez) which will allow for the sales of fireworks to the general public during the New Years holiday season; and (2) Authorize the Mayor to send correspondence to the appropriate authorities stating Pasadena's position. 1568k
(3) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILLS 1222 (JONES) AND 888 (DE LA TORRE), AND SENATE BILL 459 (ROMERO) WHICH WOULD ENACT LOCOMOTIVE AND RAIL YARD EMISSION REDUCTIONS Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution in support of Assembly Bill 1222 (Jones), Assembly Bill 888 (De La Torre), and Senate Bill 459 (Romero) which would enact locomotive and rail yard emission reduction and mitigation programs and enact a remote sensing program. 1242k
(4) SUPPORT ASSEMBLY CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 13 (HARMAN) - LOCAL GOVERNMENT: ASSESSMENTS AND FEES OR CHARGES - EXEMPTING FLOOD CONTROL, STORMWATER DRAINAGE AND SURFACE WATER DRAINAGE ASSESSMENTS AND FEES OR CHARGES FROM THE CONSTITUTIONAL REQUIRED 2/3 VOTER OR MAJORITY PROPERTY OWNER APPROVAL Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Support ACA 13 (Harman), Local Government: Assessments and Fees or Charges as amended; and (2) Authorize the Mayor to send correspondence to the appropriate authorities stating Pasadena's position. 636k
(5) SUPPORT ASSEMBLY BILL 1612 (PAVLEY) - CIGARETTES: LITTER - CREATING THE CIGARETTE POLLUTION PREVENTION AND LITTER FUND TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO CITIES, COUNTIES AND OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF PROGRAMS FOR THE PREVENTION AND CLEANUP OF CIGARETTE-RELATED POLLUTION AND LITTER Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Support Assembly Bill 1612 (Pavley) - Cigarettes: Litter; and (2) Authorize the Mayor to send correspondence to the appropriate authorities stating Pasadena's position. 495k
D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) APPOINTMENT OF MARIE STEIN TO THE PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD (District 1 Nomination)
(2) APPOINTMENT OF TRACY HOWARD TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (Tenant Representative)
(3) VACATION OF WENDELIN DONOHUE FROM THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (District 4 Nomination)
B. City Manager
(1) APPROVAL OF STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE ROSE BOWL STADIUM RENOVATION PROJECT AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A PROJECT PROPOSAL TO THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Adopt a resolution: (a) Adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations, (b) Making environmental findings, (c) Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring Program, (d) Approving the project consisting of the recommended project and principal term sheet; and (e) Incorporating the following recreational improvements into the project as additional community benefits: (i) Installation of artificial turf on an existing sports field; (ii) Construction of a field at Sycamore Grove in Hahamongna Park; (iii) Construction of a multi-use field at Hahamongna; (iv) Construction of a new field at Robinson Park; (v) Restoration of trail and rock walls in the lower Arroyo; and, (vi) Investment in maintenance, security and/or other improvements to make school grounds available for use for non-organized recreational use. (2) Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination with the Los Angeles County Recorder; and (3) Authorize the City Manager to transmit a proposal, consistent with the approved project, to the National Football League (NFL). 1770k
ATTACHMENT A PART 1 3988k ATTACHMENT A PART 2 10015k ATTACHMENT A PART 3 7968k ATTACHMENT A PART 4 6178k
ATTACHMENT B 884k ATTACHMENT C 1477k
ATTACHMENT D 1355k ATTACHMENT E 233k
ATTACHMENT F 558k ATTACHMENT G 682k
CORRESPONDENCE PART 1 9452k CORRESPONDENCE PART 2 9914k
CORRESPONDENCE PART 3 3320k CORRESPONDENCE PART 4 4508k CORRESPONDENCE PART 5 1474K
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. CONSENT CALENDAR (The Consent Calendar consists of routine items which will be approved by one motion and one vote unless removed fro separate discussion)
(1) Approval of Minutes - May 2, 2005 (Cancelled)
(2) APPROVAL OF SUBMISSION OF THE 2005 CONTINUUM OF CARE HOMELESS ASSISTANCE APPLICATION TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer: It is recommended that the Pasadena Community Development Commission ("Commission") adopt a resolution: (1) Authorizing the filing with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the 2005 Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless Assistance Application for a funding request of $1,909,816 for nine projects; and (2) Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute, and the Secretary to attest, the 2005 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Application and all other related documents, agreements and amendments. Recommendation of Community Development Committee: The Community Development Committee, at its regular meeting on May 26, 2005, recommended approval of the subject recommendation. 1001k
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING SECTION 10.44.050 OF CHAPTER 10.44 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE (PARKING AT NIGHT) REGARDING OVERNIGHT PARKING PERMIT APPEAL PROCEDURES" 640k
(2) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA CORRECTING ERRORS AND AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING) RELATING TO HEIGHT AVERAGING; CORRECTING ERRORS AND AMENDING TITLE 16 (SUBDIVISIONS), RELATING TO VARIANCE APPROVAL AUTHORITY; AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP" 2686k
EXHIBITS 1-11 3503k EXHIBITS 12-22 5012k
(3) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 17.08.040 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE (GOVERNOR MARKHAM LANDMARK OVERLAY DISTRICT)" 1164k
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 Steve Madison,Meets the third Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Chamber
Building,
117 East Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 6th Floor
June 20, 2005
July 18, 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
June 6, 2005 (Special Joint Meeting w/City Council, 4:00
p.m.,
Senior Center, 85 E. Holly Street)
June 13, 2005 (Special Joint Meeting w/City Council, 4:00 p.m.,
Senior Center, 85 E. Holly Street)
June 20, 2005 (Special Joint Meeting w/City Council, 4:00 p.m.,
Senior Center, 85 E. Holly Street)
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
June 28, 2005
July 26, 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
June 15, 2005
June 28, 2005 (Special Joint Meeting w/UAC, 3:30 p.m.,
Water and Power Conference Room)
July 20, 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
June 6, 2005 (To be canceled)
June 8, 2005 (Special meeting, 4:15 p.m., Chamber Building,
Conference Room – 6th Floor)
July 4, 2005 (To be canceled)
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
June 6, 2005
June 13, 2005
June 20, 2005
June 27, 2005
July 4, 2005 (To be cancelled - Independence Day Holiday)
July 11, 2005
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:
June 13, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Joint Public Hearing:
Mill Creek Development
(Rescheduled from June 6 to June 13)
June 13, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Public Hearing: Levy
of an Assessment Against Hotel
and Motel Businesses for Fiscal Year 2005-06 in Connection with the Pasadena
Tourism Business Improvement District
June 13, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public
Hearing: City Manager’s Recommended
Fiscal Year 2006 Operating Budget
June 13, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Joint Public Hearing:
Approval and Submittal of Five Year
Consolidated Plan (2005-2010) and Annual Action Plan (2005-2006)
June 13, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Public Hearing:
Approval of a Landmark Designation for
1160 Chateau Road
June 20, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public
Hearing: City Manager’s Recommended
Fiscal Year 2006 Operating Budget
June 20, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public
Hearing: Recommendation for an
Amendment to the Zoning Code to Prohibit Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
June 20, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public
Hearing: Amendments to the Inclusionary
Housing Ordinance and Inclusionary Housing Regulations
June 20, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Public Hearing: Old
Pasadena Management District
Property-based Business Improvement District
July 11, 2005, 7:00 p.m. - Public Hearing:
Designation of 636 N. Holliston Avenue
as a Landmark