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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MARCH 14, 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 3100 E. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena
Agency Negotiators: Cynthia Kurtz, Richard Bruckner
Negotiating Party: Southern California Edison
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 835 S. Raymond Ave., Pasadena
Agency Negotiators: Cynthia Kurtz, Richard Bruckner
Negotiating Party: Tournament of Roses Association
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) ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF
PICO STREET BETWEEN RAYMOND AVENUE AND THE
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY RIGHT-OF-WAY
AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Adopt a Resolution of Intention to vacate a portion of Pico Street
from Raymond Avenue to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
(MTA) right-of-way;
(2) Set a public hearing for Monday, April 4, 2005, at 8:00 p.m., to
consider the proposed street vacation prior to adoption of the Resolution
Ordering the Vacation in accordance with the requirements and
recommendations contained in this report and subject to the conditions
herein; and
(3) Direct the City Clerk to publish, post and mail a Notice of Hearing
in accordance with the requirements of Streets and Highways Code
Sections 8320, et.seq.
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(2) PROVIDE CONTRACT DISPATCHING SERVICES TO THE CITY OF
MONTEREY PARK THROUGH ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE VERDUGO
FIRE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF MONTEREY PARK
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution authorizing a
Verdugo Fire Communications Service Agreement with the City of
Monterey Park.
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(3) EXTENSION OF CONTRACT DISPATCHING SERVICES FOR THE
CITIES OF MONROVIA, ARCADIA AND SIERRA MADRE THROUGH
ADOPTION OF THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS: (1) RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE VERDUGO
FIRE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF MONROVIA; (2) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE VERDUGO FIRE COMMUNICATIONS
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ARCADIA; AND (3)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE VERDUGO FIRE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE AGREEMENT
WITH THE CITY OF SIERRA MADRE
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt three resolutions which
authorize extended Verdugo Fire Communications Service Agreements
with the cities of Monrovia, Arcadia, and Sierra Madre.
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(4) ADOPT A RESOLUTION DETERMINING ADDITIONAL AMOUNTS TO
BE TRANSFERRED AND TRANSFERRING SAID AMOUNTS FROM
THE LIGHT AND POWER FUND TO THE GENERAL FUND FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2005
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution determining
additional amounts to be transferred and transferring said amounts from
the Light and Power Fund to the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2005.
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(5) APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 53986, BEING A 15-UNIT
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 270 EAST GLENARM STREET
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council adopt a resolution to:
(1) Approve final Tract Map No. 53986; and
(2) Authorize the City Clerk to execute the Certificate on the map
showing the City's approval of said map.
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(6) APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 54221, BEING A FIVE-UNIT
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT COMPRISED OF FOUR RESIDENTIAL
UNITS AND ONE COMMERCIAL SPACE AT 175 EAST DEL MAR
BOULEVARD
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council adopt a resolution to:
(1) Approve final Tract Map No. 54221;
(2) Accept the offer of a dedication for street purposes as shown on
Tract Map No. 54221; and
(3) Authorize the City Clerk to execute the Certificate on the map
showing the City's approval of said map.
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(7) APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER PLAN FOR
EATON WASH PARK
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Approve an amendment to the Initial Study for Eaton Wash Master
Plan;
(2) Approve an amendment to the Eaton Wash Master Plan to include
a picnic shelter and increase the size of the playground equipment.
Recommendation of Recreation and Parks Commission: On
January 4, 2005, this recommendation was presented to the Recreation
and Parks Commission for consideration. Staff mailed a notice to all
residents within 300 feet of the park to solicit feedback on the proposed
changes to the Master Plan. Two residents appeared at the meeting
and both supported the proposed modifications to the Master Plan. The
Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the amendment be
sent to Council for consideration and approval.
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(8) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER'S
DECLARATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution in support of
ratifying the City Manager's Declaration of a Local Emergency initially
issued February 28, 2005, and reissued on March 7, 2005.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - February 7, 2005
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 9775 Kelley L. Fisher $ 1,021.21
Claim No. 9779 Julio C. Repreza 2,035.29
Claim No. 9787 Nancy K. Bumb 800.00
Claim No. 9788 Margaret Viera Not Stated
Claim No. 9789 Linda S. Jalbert 675.36
Claim No. 9790 Nancy M. Lockwood Not Stated
Claim No. 9791 Cathaline Hopkins-Cooper Not Stated
Claim No. 9792 Marco Perkins Not Stated
Claim No. 9793 Marie Harper Not Stated
(3) Public Hearings Set
April 11, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Appeal of Zoning Hearing Officer Decision
for a Modification of Expressive Use Permit No. 4254,
168 West Colorado Boulevard (Expanded Hours of Alcohol Sales and
Live Entertainment - Villa Sorriso) (Rescheduled from March 14, 2005)
April 11, 2005, 8:00 p .m. - City Manager's Recommended FY 2006 -
2011 Capital Improvement Program
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
(1) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CONRAD &
ASSOCIATES, LLP FOR AUDIT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEARS
2005-2007
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, without
competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts
for professional or unique services, with the public accounting firm of
Conrad & Associates, LLP to perform the annual audits of the financial
statements of the City of Pasadena, the Pasadena Community
Development Commission, the Rose Bowl Operating Company, and the
Pasadena Center Operating Company.
(2) Grant the proposed contract an exemption from the competitive
selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section
4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City's best interests are served.
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(2) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EQUIPMENT LEASE FINANCING
WITH COMMUNITY BANK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6.5
MILLION
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council adopt a resolution:
(1) Authorizing an equipment lease financing with Community Bank in
an amount not to exceed $6.5 million;
(2) Authorizing the execution and delivery of the Equipment Lease
Rental Agreement, the Equipment Assignment Agreement and the
Deposit Agreement between the City of Pasadena as Lessee and
Community Bank as Lessor; and
(3) Authorizing the City Manager to execute the documents on behalf
of the City.
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(3) QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT QUARTER ENDING
DECEMBER 31, 2004
Recommendation of City Manager: This report is for information
purposes only.
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C. Legislative Policy Committee
D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVE THE PROPOSED PARTIAL
ROAD CLOSURE ON BOYLSTON STREET BETWEEN LAKE AVENUE
AND MENTOR AVENUE
Recommendation of City Manager: After the public hearing, adopt a
resolution in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 21101(f) to
partially close Boylston Street between Lake Avenue and Mentor Avenue to
eastbound through-movement by installing a raised median island as part of
the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program in the Bungalow Heaven
Neighborhood.
Recommendation of Advisory Bodies: The Transportation Advisory
Commission (TAC) reviewed the proposed partial road closure in the context
of managing traffic in residential neighborhoods on November 4, 2004 and
unanimously concurred with the recommended improvements. On
February 23, 2005, the Planning Commission reviewed and determined that
the proposed installation is consistent with the City's General Plan Mobility
Element Policies of neighborhood protection. The Planning Commission also
acknowledged the Environmental Determination that the partial street closure
is determined to be Categorically Exempt (Class 1) from environmental
review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act,
CEQA Section 15301; Existing Facilities (Exhibit 1 of the agenda report).
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B. APPEAL HEARING: APPEAL OF A DECISION BY THE DESIGN
COMMISSION TO APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS ALTERATIONS TO THE
EXISTING STOREFRONT AT 396 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE (DRAPER'S &
DAMON'S/RANGONIS)
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Acknowledge that the proposed alterations to the storefront at 396
South Lake Avenue are categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (Class 31, Section 15331, Historical Resource
Restoration/Rehabilitation).
(2) Affirm the decision of the Design Commission on December 20, 2004, to
approve the application for consolidated design review with conditions listed
in Attachment A of the agenda report.
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council (No Items)
B. City Manager
(1) ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PLAN CHECK AND PERMIT
FEE WAIVER FOR STORM-RELATED REPAIRS STEMMING FROM
THE JANUARY AND FEBRUARY 2005 RAINSTORMS
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution approving a
plan check and permit fee waiver for storm-related property damage
repairs stemming from the January and February 2005 rainstorms at
properties that the Building Official finds to be deficient.
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8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - February 7, 2005
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading: None
B. Second Reading: None
10. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. PRESENTATION ON ACTIVITIES OF THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS
CONSERVANCY ADVISORY BOARD
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
March 21,2005
April 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
March 14, 2005
March 28, 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
March 22, 2005
April 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
March 16, 2005
March 24, 2005 (Special joint meeting of the Municipal Services Committee and
the
Utility Advisory Commission at 5:30 p.m., Water and Power Conference Room,
2nd Floor)
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 14, 2005 (Special meeting 4:15 p.m., Chamber Building,
Conference Room – 6th Floor)
April 4, 2005 (To be cancelled)
April 11, 2005 (Special meeting 4:15 p.m., Chamber Building, Conference Room – 6th
Floor)
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
March 21, 2005
March 28, 2005
April 4, 2005
April 11, 2005
April 18, 2005 (To be cancelled)
April 25, 2005
May 2, 2005 (Reorganization Meeting)
May 9, 2005
May 16, 2005
May 23, 2005
May 30, 2005 (To be cancelled)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS/APPEALS:
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
March 28, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Appeal of Subdivision Committee Decision, 64 Mar Vista Ave.
April 4, 2005, 8:00 p.m. -
Intent to vacate a portion of Pico Street between Raymond and theApril 11, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Appeal of Zoning Hearing Officer
decision for Modification of
Expressive Use Permit - Villa Sorriso, 168 W. Colorado Blvd. (rescheduled from
March 14, 2005)
April 11, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - City Manager’s Recommended FY
2006-2011 Capital Improvement
Program