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AGENDA CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OCTOBER 17, 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 Organization: Unrepresented Employees: Unrepresented Police Lieutenants, Commanders and Deputy Police Chief
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Case Name: Jane Orr v. City of Pasadena, et al. Case No.: GC016142
6:30 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING
1. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
A. PRESENTATION BY SENATOR JACK SCOTT REGARDING THE STATE OF THE STATE (To be heard at 7:00 p.m.)
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) CONTRACT AWARD TO PERRY C. THOMAS CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR THE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT OF FLAT STREETS - 2005 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $140,000 Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Accept the bid dated September 21, 2005 submitted by Perry C. Thomas Construction Inc., in response to the Specifications for the Drainage Improvement of Flat Streets - 2005, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not to exceed $140,000, which includes the base bid of $126,705 and $13,295 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 (CEQA) in accordance with Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1), subsection (c) of the Resources Agency of California Guidelines (repair 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.682k
(2) CONTRACT AWARD TO E.C. CONSTRUCTION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CHOKERS IN BUNGALOW HEAVEN - PHASE 1 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $136,000 Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Accept the bid dated September 23, 2005, submitted by E. C. Construction in response to the Installation of Traffic Chokers in Bungalow Heaven - Phase 1, reject all other bids received and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not to exceed $136,000, which includes the base bid of $123,926.75 and $12,073.25 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 (CEQA) of 1984 in accordance with Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1), subsection (c) of the Resources Agency of California Guidelines (minor alterations involving negligible expansion of use beyond that previously existing) 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.1073k
(3) AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE THE NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT 29086 WITH ADVANCED APPLIED ENGINEERING INC. Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council authorize a $25,000 increase to Purchase Order No. 29086 with Advanced Applied Engineering Inc. for provision of an Interim Assistant City Manager, thereby increasing the not to exceed amount from $119,500 to $144,500. It is further recommended that the City Council find that this transaction is exempt from the competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance, pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City's best interests are served.346k
B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - October 3, 2005
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 9939 Gregory R. Ryan $ Not Stated Claim No. 9940 Hermitage Investment LLC., GRE Development, Inc., Wei Kwang-Wang, Su Chen Wang, and Sandy Wang Not Stated Claim No. 9941 Jane R. Wu 1,680.00 Claim No. 9942 Victor & Nicole Manuelli; Diane Hamilton Margrave; Jessie Rogers; and George & Laura Wood Not Stated Claim No. 9943 Barbara Jill Andersen 1,863.59 Claim No. 9944 Jacqueline Neal 275.00
(3) Public Hearing Set
November 7, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Proposed Garfield Heights Zone Change
4. OLD BUSINESS: None
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
(1) AMENDMENT TO MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND THE TOURNAMENT OF ROSES ASSOCIATION FOR MANAGING THE 2010 BOWL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES FOOTBALL GAME Recommendation of Rose Bowl Operating Company: It is recommended that the City Council approve an amendment to the Master License Agreement between the City of Pasadena and the Tournament of Roses Association for the 2010 National Championship Bowl Championship Series (BCS) Football Game (including an option to host the 2014 and 2018 Championship Games).805k
(2) STRATEGIC WORK PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF THE ROSE BOWL STADIUM Recommendation of Rose Bowl Operating Company: It is recommended that the City Council approve: (1) The development of a Strategic Work Plan for the future of the Rose Bowl Stadium, according to the outline set forth in the agenda report; (2) The allocation of up to $250,000 in City of Pasadena funds for the development of the Strategic Work Plan; and (3) The postponement of the implementation of Recommendations Nos. 1 and 2 until the results of the initiative concerning the National Football League (NFL) is determined.1828k
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: CALL FOR REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 4419 FOR TRANSPORTATION DISPATCH FACILITY (VEHICLE TOWING) AND VEHICLE STORAGE, 1355 NORTH LINCOLN AVENUE Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Acknowledge that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and (2) Disapprove the Conditional Use Permit applications for Transportation Dispatch Facility (vehicle towing) and Vehicle Storage.3205k
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
(1) ESTABLISHMENT OF INTERIM POLICIES AND GUIDELINES FOR CONDUCTING SPECIAL EVENTS IN CITY PARKS, WITH SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR LARGE-SCALE EVENTS Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the interim policies and guidelines included as Attachment A of the agenda report for conducting special events in City parks. Recommendation of the Recreation and Parks Commission: At their meeting of October 4, 2005, the Recreation and Parks Commission recommended adoption of the interim policies and guidelines for special events in City parks. The Commission further recommended that these interim policies and guidelines return to the Commission by June 30, 2006 for reconsideration and potential modification, so that the final document includes consideration of such emerging data as findings from the Open Space/Green Space Element, Recreation and Parks Master Plan, and Cost of Service Study findings regarding park fees.3303k CHARTS 7383k
B. City Council
(1) CONSIDERATION OF CALL FOR REVIEW OF CITY STAFF DECISION TO THE DESIGN COMMISSION FOR CONCEPT DESIGN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-STORY, 12-UNIT OFFICE AND RETAIL BUILDING AND DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING SERVICE STATION AT 208 E. ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD (MUNOZ PLAZA), CASE NO. PLN2005-00028 (Councilmember Gordo)545k
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - October 3, 2005
9. ORDINANCES: None
10. INFORMATION ITEMS: None
11. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
12. CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)
13. ADJOURNMENT SCHEDULED COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
(Chair Victor Gordo,Meets the third Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Pasadena
Senior Center,
85 E. Holly Street, Community Conference Room
October 17, 2005
November 21, 2005
FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Paul Little, Bill Bogaard, Joyce Streator, Sidney F. Tyler)
Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:15
p.m., Chamber Building,
117 E. Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 4th Floor
October 24, 2005
November 14, 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
October 25, 2005
November 22, 2005
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Sidney F. Tyler,
Steve Haderlein,
Joyce Streator,)
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
October 19, 2005 (To be canceled)
November 16, 2005
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Haderlein, Victor Gordo, Steve Madison)
Meets the first Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Chamber
Building, 117 East
Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 6th Floor
November 7, 2005
December 5, 2005
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
October 24, 2005
October 31, 2005 (To be cancelled)
November 7, 2005
November 14, 2005
November 21, 2005
November 28, 2005 (To be cancelled)
December 5, 2005
December 12, 2005 (Joint Meeting with Pasadena Center Operating Company)
December 19, 2005
December 26, 2005 (To be cancelled - Holiday)
January 2, 2006 (To be cancelled - Holiday)
January 9, 2006
January 16, 2006 (To be cancelled - Martin Luther King Holiday)
January 23, 2006
January 30, 2006
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
October 24, 2005, 8:00 p.m.
- Public comment on the Consolidated Annual Performance
and Evaluation Report (CAPER) July 1, 2004 – June 30, 2005 for the Community
Development
Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME); Emergency Shelter
Grant
(ESG); the Human Services Endowment Fund (HSEF) Programs; and Approval of the
Needs Assessments/Program Priorities for the Public/Human Service Projects and
Non-public Service
Projects for the CDBG/ESG/HSEF 2006 – 2007 Program Year
October 24, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of 1700 Lida Street as a Historic Monument
October 24, 2005, 8:00 p.m.
- Designation of 1453 East California Boulevard as a Historic
Landmark
October 24, 2005, 8:00 p.m.
- 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
November 7, 2005, 7:30 p.m.
- Continued Public Hearing: Call for Review of Tentative Parcel
Map No. 061676 and Hillside Development Permit No. 4395, 720 South San Rafael
Avenue
(725 Hillside Terrace)
November 7, 2005, 8:00 p.m.
- Continued Public Hearing: Appeal of Zoning Hearing Officer
Decision Regarding Conditional Use Permit No. 4501 and Tentative Parcel Map No.
061201,
500 Madeline Drive
November 7, 2005, 8:00 p.m.
- Vacation of a Portion of Madia Street from Approximately
380 Feet East of Linda Vista Avenue to the East End of Madia Street
November 7, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Proposed Garfield Heights Zone Change
November 14, 2005, 8:00 p.m. -
Zoning Code Amendment to Modify the Multi-Family
Residential Development Standards (aka City of Gardens Standards)
November 14, 2005, 8:00 p.m.
- Zoning Map Amendment, Amendment to Huntington
Memorial Hospital Master Development Plan, Minor Conditional Use Permit , and
Variances
for Outpatient Services Pavilion Located at 70 W. California Boulevard
November 14, 2005, 8:00 p.m.
- Development Standards for Commercial and Industrial
Districts Abutting Residential Districts (Third Story Commercial)
November 21, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Revisions to Subdivision Ordinance
December 5, 2005, 8:00 p.m. - Proposed Hillside Overlay District Zone Change
December 19, 2005, 8:00 p.m.
-Continued Public Hearing: Designation of 580 N. Lake
Avenue as a Landmark
COMMISSION VACANCIES