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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
OCTOBER 3, 2005
Dinner Recess 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. DINNER RECESS
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. 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) APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 060877, BEING A MIXED-
USE PROJECT COMPRISED OF 33 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM
UNITS AND ONE COMMERCIAL SPACE, AT 35 NORTH RAYMOND
AVENUE
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council adopt the following resolution to:
(1) Approve final Tract Map No. 060877; 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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(2) APPROVE THE SALE OF AN EASEMENT AND ADOPTION Of A
RESOLUTION TO GRANT AN EASEMENT FOR THE PROJECTION
OF GLASS-ENCLOSED PORCHES INTO THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-
WAY LOCATED AT 355 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council take the following actions to approve the sale of an easement
and the adoption of a resolution to grant an easement for glass-
enclosed porches into the public right-of-way located at 355 East
Colorado Boulevard.
Recommendation of Design Commission: On January 10, 2005, the
Design Commission approved with conditions the concept design of the
project. One of these conditions was that the Commission will conduct
an advisory 50% review to analyze the configuration of the Solaria prior
to the final design review. This review was conducted on June 27, 2005.
Final design review is expected to occur in late October or November.
In its review of the project, the Design Commission supported the
glazed Solaria because they add transparency to the walls of the
building, extrude the massing, and lighten the volume. A rendering of
the building is attached to the agenda report.
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(3) ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF
MADIA STREET FROM APPROXIMATELY 380 FEET EAST OF LINDA
VISTA AVENUE TO THE EAST END OF MADIA STREET
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Adopt a Resolution of Intention to vacate a portion of Madia Street
from approximately 380 feet east of Linda Vista Avenue to the east end
of Madia Street.
(2) Set a public hearing for Monday, November 7, 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 the agenda report and subject to the
conditions stated therein.
(3) Direct the City Clerk to publish and post a notice of hearing in
accordance with the requirements of Streets and Highways Code
Sections 8320, et seq.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: On Wednesday,
July 21, 2005, the Planning Commission reviewed and recommended
that the City Council approve the proposed street vacation as presented
by staff.
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(4) ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A
GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS
PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE WATER SECURITY, CLEAN DRINKING
WATER, COASTAL AND BEACH PROTECTION ACT OF 2002
(PROPOSITION 50)
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve the City of Pasadena's
application and adopt a resolution authorizing submittal of a grant
application to the State of California Resources Agency, Department of
Parks and Recreation, for the California River Parkways Program
(Proposition 50) in the amount of $1,478,000 to implement the Berkshire
Creek Improvements Project included in the Hahamongna Watershed
Park - Implement Master Plan Project No. 77565 in the Fiscal Year 2006
Capital Improvement Program.
Recommendation of Recreation and Parks Commission: At its
regular meeting of September 13, 2005, the Recreation and Parks
Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council approve
the City of Pasadena's application to the State of California Resources
Agency, Department of Parks and Recreation, for the California River
Parkways Program (Proposition 50) in the amount of $1,478,000 to
implement the Berkshire Creek Improvements Project.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - September 19, 2005
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 9923 Olga Mouradian $ 362.77
Claim No. 9924 Emily Miller 149.00
Claim No. 9925 Lucy Moya Not Stated
Claim No. 9926 Safeco Insurance Company of America, 900.07
subrogee of Bruce Wartlieb
Claim No. 9927 Hin Ki Tang 850.00
Claim No. 9928 Moiya Fields Not Stated
Claim No. 9929 Griselda Saucedo 3,748.00
Claim No. 9930 Robert A. Leon 185.00
Claim No. 9931 Apichart Luyapan 1,285.00
Claim No. 9932 Interinsurance Exchange of the 26,311.30
Automobile Club, subrogee of
Dershan Li
Claim No. 9933 Richard King Not Stated
(3) Public Hearings Set
November 14, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Zoning Code Amendment to Modify
the Multi-Family Residential Development Standards (aka City of
Gardens Standards)
4. OLD BUSINESS: None
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
C. Legislative Policy Committee
(1) OPPOSITION TO S. 1504 - BROADBAND INVESTMENT AND
CONSUMER CHOICE ACT, S. 1349 - VIDEO CHOICE ACT, AND
HR. 3146 - VIDEO CHOICE ACT
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Oppose the following three Federal Bills: S. 1504 (Ensign/McCain)
- Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act of 2005; S. 1349
(Smith/Rockefeller) - Video Choice Act of 2005; and HR. 3146
(Blackburn/Wynn) - Video Choice Act of 2005 and any other legislation
that would negatively impact local governments.
(2) Authorize the Mayor to send correspondence to the appropriate
authorities advocating Pasadena's position.
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(2) SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 231 (RUNNER) AND SENATE BILL
588 (RUNNER): SEXUAL PREDATOR PUNISHMENT AND CONTROL
ACT
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Support Assembly Bill 231 (Sharon Runner), which strengthens
punishments, expands parole periods, keeps sex offenders away from
schools and places where children frequently play, provides tools for
tracking and control of paroled offenders and toughens punishments for
the use of "date rape" drugs, child pornography and using the internet to
lure children into sex crimes.
(2) Support Senate Bill 588 (George Runner), which is the same
proposed legislation as AB 231, but being carried through the Senate by
Senator George Runner, Assembly Member Sharon Runner's spouse.
(3) Authorize the Mayor to send correspondence to the appropriate
authorities stating Pasadena's position.
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D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 580 NORTH LAKE
AVENUE AS A LANDMARK
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Acknowledge that the designation of a historic resource is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 15308);
(2) As recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission, find that the
house at 580 North Lake Avenue is significant under Criterion b for
designation as a landmark [Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040(B)]
because the property has an important association with Charles F. Saunders
who was an influential author and naturalist, and lived in the house during his
productive life;
(3) Adopt a resolution designating 580 North Lake Avenue as a landmark
(Attachment A of the agenda report);
(4) Authorize the Mayor to execute the declaration of designation
(Attachment B of the agenda report); and
(5) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles
County Recorder.
Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On
May 16, 2005, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation
Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of
580 North Lake Avenue as a landmark.
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ATTACHMENT C 6635k
CORRESPONDENCE 3389k
B. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 985 NORTH LOS ROBLES
AVENUE AS A LOCAL LANDMARK
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Acknowledge that the designation of a historic resource is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 15308);
(2) As recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission, find that the
house at 985 North Los Robles Avenue is significant under Criterion c for
designation as a landmark [Pasadena Municipal Code, Section 17.62.040(B)]
because the property is an architecturally intact and outstanding
representation of early twentieth century Colonial Revival design by architect
Sylvanus Marston;
(3) Adopt a resolution designating 985 North Los Robles Avenue as a
landmark (Attachment A of the agenda report);
(4) Authorize the Mayor to execute a declaration of designation (Attachment
B of the agenda report); and
(5) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles
County Recorder.
Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On
August 15, 2005, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation
Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of
985 North Los Robles Avenue as a landmark.
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C. PUBLIC HEARING: NOMINATION FOR LANDMARK DESIGNATION -
433-435 MARTELO AVENUE
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Acknowledge that the designation of a historic landmark is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Section 15308);
(2) As recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission, find that the
two-story, single-family residence located at 433-435 Martelo Avenue meets
Criterion c for designation as a landmark [Pasadena Municipal Code, Section
17.62.040(B)]; and
(3) Adopt a resolution designating 433-435 Martelo Avenue as a landmark
(Attachment 1 of the agenda report); and
(4) Authorize the Mayor to execute the attached declaration of designation
(Attachment 2 of the agenda report); and
(5) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles
County Recorder.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On August
10, 2005, the Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City
Council find that 433-435 Martelo Avenue meets the criteria for designation
as a landmark and approve the designation.
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ATTACHMENT 3 3439k
D. PUBLIC HEARING: AMENDMENT TO THE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES
AND CHARGES TO INCLUDE THE REVISED RESIDENTIAL IMPACT FEE
(See related Item 9.A.1)
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council, following the public hearing:
(1) Adopt a resolution to change the Residential Impact Fee structure in the
following manner:
(a) From the flat fee of $10,977 per unit to a variable fee based on the
number of bedrooms within a residential unit as outlined in Table 1 of the
agenda report, which ranges from $14,588 for a studio apartment to $27,003
for a five or more bedroom unit;
(b) Affordable housing units, student housing on property owned by
and/or developed in conjunction with an accredited post-secondary
educational institution, and skilled nursing units shall be assessed a fee of
$756 per unit. If the required amount of affordable housing units are built on-
site per Title 17.42 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, the non-affordable units
shall receive a thirty percent discount on the Residential Impact Fee;
(c) If at least fifteen percent of a development is workforce housing
within the price range of 121 to 150 percent of Average Median Income (AMI)
for Los Angeles County, the workforce housing is eligible for a fifty percent
rebate on the Residential Impact Fee; and
(d) If at least fifteen percent of a development is workforce housing
within the price range of 151 to 180 percent of AMI, the workforce housing is
eligible for a thirty-five percent rebate on the Residential Impact Fee.
(2) Find this amendment is not subject to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4)
(definition of project excludes government fiscal activities which do not
involve any commitment to any special project); and
(3) Establish the following transition criteria for projects to which the current
Residential Impact Fee would apply:
(a) Any project which has submitted a complete set of plans for
building permits and paid all plan check fees prior to the effective date of the
Residential Impact Fee Resolution.
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
B. City Council
(1) DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR THE
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING ON
DECEMBER 10, 2005 IN CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
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(2) CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF JOHN VAN DE KAMP AS
CHAIR TO THE TASK FORCE ON GOOD GOVERNMENT (See related
Item 7.C.1)
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(3) CONSIDERATION OF CALL FOR REVIEW OF DESIGN COMMISSION
DECISION TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR CONSOLIDATED DESIGN
REVIEW FOR THE DEMOLITION OF SEVEN UNITS AND GARAGE
STRUCTURES ON TWO LOTS AND CONSTRUCTION OF A 12-UNIT
CONDOMINIUM FLANKING A MAIN GARDEN AT 635-647 SOUTH
LAKE AVENUE, CASE NO. PLN2004-00497 (Councilmember Tyler)
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C. City Clerk
(1) BUDGET, STAFFING, AND CHARGE FOR THE TASK FORCE ON
GOOD GOVERNMENT(See related Item 7.B.2)
Recommendation of City Clerk: It is recommended that the City
Council approve the proposed budget, staffing and charge for the Task
Force and approve a journal voucher appropriating $80,000 from the
Unappropriated General Fund balance to the FY 2006 City Clerk's Office
Budget.
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8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - September 19, 2005
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING CHAPTER 4.17 OF THE PASADENA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO METHODOLOGY FOR
CALCULATING RESIDENTIAL IMPACT FEES" (See related Item 6.D,
8:00 p.m.)
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B. Second Reading: None
10. INFORMATION ITEMS: None
11. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
12. ADJOURNMENT