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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JANUARY 9, 2006
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 SESSION (To be heard at 5:30 p.m., and/or at the conclusion of the meeting)
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding pending litigation
Name of Case: Patrick Briggs, Mary Gavel v. City of Pasadena
Case No.: United States District Court, No. CV05-6747 FMC
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) AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH EBUS, INC., TO PROVIDE
AN EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR FIVE (5) HYBRID ELECTRIC
BUSES
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Authorize a contract with Ebus, Incorporated in an amount not to
exceed $139,500 for extended warranty service of City hybrid electric
buses, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section
1002(C), contract for labor, materials, supplies or services available from
only one vendor; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into up to two one-year
extensions in the amounts not to exceed $99,000 and $108,900,
respectively.
719k
(2) APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 060213, BEING A MIXED
USE PROJECT COMPRISED OF COMMERCIAL SPACE AND 103 AIR
PARCELS FOR RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES, AT 840
EAST GREEN STREET
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution to:
(1) Approve final Tract Map No. 060213; and
(2) Authorize the City Clerk to execute the certificate on the map
showing the City's approval of said map.
557k
(3) APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 54002, BEING A NINE-UNIT
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT, AT 2449 OSWEGO STREET
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution to:
(1) Approve final Tract Map No. 54002; and
(2) Authorize the City Clerk to execute the certificate on the map
showing the City's approval of said map.
495k
(4) REJECTION OF BIDS - CONSTRUCTION OF AN UNDERGROUND
ELECTRICAL CONDUIT SYSTEM IN LOS ROBLES AVENUE, FROM
WASHINGTON BOULEVARD TO WOODBURY ROAD
Recommendation of City Manager: Reject all bids received on
November 30, 2005 in response to Specifications LD-05-7 to construct
an underground electrical conduit system in Los Robles Avenue, from
Washington Boulevard to Woodbury Road.
398k
(5) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GE
MULTILIN FOR A SUBSTATION FIBER OPTIC MULTIPLEXER
COMMUNICATION NETWORK FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$684,250
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract with GE Multilin for an amount not to exceed
$684,250.
873k
(6) AWARD OF CONTRACT TO VIDO SAMARZICH, INC., FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF WASHINGTON PARK MASTER PLAN
IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE ONE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $237,000
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Accept the bid dated December 21, 2005, submitted by Vido
Samarzich, Inc., in response to the Specifications for Construction of
Washington Park Master Plan Improvements, Phase One; reject all
other bids received; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract as required,
in the amount of $237,000, that includes a base bid of $216,844.50 and
$20,155.50 for any additional work the City may order pursuant to the
project specifications.
734k
(7) RESOLUTION APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT
TO RECEIVE STATE REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAFE ROUTES TO
SCHOOL PROJECT (CIP NO. 75601)
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Adopt a resolution approving a Program Supplement Agreement to
Administering Agency - State Agreement No. 000064 between the City
of Pasadena and the State of California, for State Reimbursement
covering construction for the Safe Routes to School Project, State
Project No. SR2SL-5064(042), Program Supplement Agreement No.
B37.
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the same on behalf of the
City.
602k
B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - December 12, 2005
December 19, 2005
December 26, 2005 (Cancelled)
January 2, 2006 (Cancelled)
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 9990 Deborah L. Freund $ 175.71
Claim No. 9991 William R. Schmitt Not Stated
Claim No. 9992 Billy Vaughns 100,000.00
Claim No. 9993 Robert Kikkawa 860.00
Claim No. 9994 Susan Pinsky 1,150.00
Claim No. 9995 Alfred M. Ortiz 150.00
Claim No. 9996 California Design Offices 7,500.00
Claim No. 9997 Mercury Insurance Group, California
Automobile Insurance Company,
Subrogee of Paula Krueger 651.89
Claim No. 9998 California Department of Water
Resources Not Stated
Claim No. 9999 George Afram 895.00
Claim No. 10000 SBC/Pacific Bell 3,000.00
Claim No. 10001 Mario Cervantes 1,440.00
Claim No. 10002 Lawrence M. Logue 545.20
(3) Public Hearings Set
January 23, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - Fair Oaks/Orange Grove Specific Plan
Amendments
January 30, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee
Schedule (rescheduled from January 9, 2005)
February 6, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Consideration of Capital Improvements
to the Rose Bowl Stadium and City Hall, and the Financing and
Refinancing of Such Capital Improvements Through the Issuance of
Lease Revenue Bonds
4. OLD BUSINESS: None
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
(1) CONTRACT AWARD TO LMT ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA TYNER
PAVING COMPANY FOR SIDEWALK REPAIR AT CITY OWNED
PARKING STRUCTURES AND OTHER LOCATIONS FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Accept the bid dated December 7, 2005, submitted by LMT
Enterprises, Inc., dba Tyner Paving Company, in response to the
Specifications for Sidewalk Repair at City Owned Parking Structures and
Other Locations, reject all other bids received and authorize the City
Manager to enter into such contract as required.
(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.
(3) Approve a journal voucher appropriating $40,113 from the
unencumbered Street Occupancy Rental Charges to Budget Account
No. 73601, Sidewalk Improvements along City Owned Parking
Structures.
(4) Approve a journal voucher recognizing private capital in the amount
of $19,888 and appropriating it to the Budget Account No. 73580,
Preventive Maintenance - Asphalt Streets.
843k
(2) CONTRACT AWARD TO M.G. CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., FOR 2006
SEWER AND STORM DRAIN REPAIRS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $235,000
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Accept the bid dated December 7, 2005, submitted by M. G.
Construction Co., Inc., in response to the Specifications for the 2006
Sewer and Storm Drain Repairs, reject all other bids received, and
authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract not to exceed
$235,000, which includes the base bid of $172,100 and $62,900 for
additional work pursuant to the project specifications.
(2) Approve a journal voucher appropriating $170,000 from the
unencumbered Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund (No. 205)
balance to Budget Account No. 76283, Storm Drain Structure Repairs
and Improvements - Various Locations.
899k
(3) STATUS REPORT ON HAZELRIGG RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES'
WORKERS COMPENSATION CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION AND
REQUEST TO EXTEND SERVICES FOR AN ADDITIONAL YEAR FOR
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $385,245
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Receive the following status report on workers compensation
claims administration for the Police and Fire Departments performed
under contract by Hazelrigg Risk Management Services; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to extend Contract No. 18,820 with
Hazelrigg for an additional year at an amount not to exceed $385,245
for administration of workers' compensation claims for the Police and
Fire Departments.
811k
(4) FISCAL YEAR 2006 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET
AMENDMENTS
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve a journal voucher
implementing certain amendments to the FY 2006 Operating Budget,
including the addition of 1.0 Full-Time Employee (FTE) as detailed in the
Background Section of the agenda report.
1178k
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: APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 4533,
94-112 WAVERLY DRIVE (WAVERLY SCHOOL)
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project in accordance
with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
(2) Adopt the findings in Attachment A of the agenda report and approve
the application with Conditions of Approval in Attachments B, C, and D of the
agenda report to establish a proposed private high school.
1447k
ATTACHMENT A 1607k ATTACHMENT B 447k
ATTACHMENT C 1153k ATTACHMENT D 498k
ATTACHMENT E Part 1 6399k ATTACHMENT Part 2 3803k
ATTACHMENT F 473k
APPEAL APPLICATION 186k
DECISION LETTER 443k
APPLICANTS DISCLOSURE 351k
CORRESPONDENCE & TAB 1 thru 3 7090k
CORRESPONDENCE TAB 4 8399k
CORRESPONDENCE TAB 5 5119k
CORRESPONDENCE TAB 6 & 7 2842k
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
(1) SUSPENSION OF THE NOISE ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE
SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION'S RACE FOR
THE CURE 5K RUN/WALK, TO BE HELD ON AREA H AND IN THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2006 (See
related Item 9.A.1.)
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Acknowledge that the proposed Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation's Race for the Cure 5k Run/Walk and the lifting of the Noise
Ordinance are categorically exempt under California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15023, Normal Operations of
Facilities and Gatherings; and
(2) Approve an ordinance to suspend the Noise Ordinance by
permitting amplified sound on a Sunday beginning at 9:00 a.m. and a
Notice of Exemption and hold the first reading of same on Monday,
January 9, 2006, with respect to the proposed Susan G. Komen Breast
Cancer Foundation's Race for the Cure 5k Run/Walk to be held at Area
H and in the Public right-of-way on Sunday, February 26, 2006 from
9:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m.
521k
B. City Council
(1) APPOINTMENT OF DALE H. OLIVER TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE
COMMISSION (District 6 nomination)
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - December 12, 2005
December 19, 2005
December 26, 2005 (Cancelled)
January 2, 2006 (Cancelled)
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA SUSPENDING SECTIONS 9.36.220 AND 9.36.230 OF
THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON
HOURS OF OPERATION OF AMPLIFIED SOUND ON A SUNDAY
FROM 9:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. AND NOISE SOURCES FOR A
PERMITTED EVENT AT AREA H AND ON THE RIGHT-OF-WAY ON
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2006 (THE SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST
CANCER FOUNDATION RACE FOR THE CURE) (See related Item
7.A.1.)
549k
(2) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA ADDING A NEW SECTION 1.26.066 AND AMENDING
CHAPTERS 3.24 AND 6.12 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
TO ALLOW DOGS OFF LEASH IN DESIGNATED PUBLIC PARK
AREAS AND ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR OFF LEASH DOG
PARK USE"
1893k
(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 17.20.020 OF THE
PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR PARCELS WITHIN SINGLE
FAMILY ZONING DISTRICTS AND THE HILLSIDE OVERLAY
DISTRICT"
2505k
(4) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 17, CHAPTERS 17.42 AND 17.80 OF
THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE BROADENING THE DEFINITION
OF 'RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS' TO INCLUDE SUBDIVISION MAPS
AND SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY PROJECTS, REQUIRING ON-
SITE INCLUSIONARY UNITS FOR PROJECTS DISPLACING VERY
LOW, LOW, AND/OR MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS,
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PREFERENCE AND PRIORITY
SYSTEM, AND EXTENDING THE PERIOD FOR-SALE,
INCLUSIONARY, UNITS ARE REQUIRED TO REMAIN AFFORDABLE
FROM 30 YEARS TO 45 YEARS"
814k
(5) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING CHAPTER 5.04 OF THE PASADENA
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING COMMERCIAL BUILDING OWNERS,
HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL FACILITIES TO REPORT TENANT
LISTINGS, INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AND PHYSICIANS
ENGAGED IN BUSINESS ON THE PREMISES"
965k
(6) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING CHAPTER 5.04 OF THE PASADENA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AUTHORITY OF BUSINESS TAX
INSPECTORS TO ISSUE CITATIONS"
1222k
B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
CHAPTERS 5.04 AND 5.10 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO BUSINESSES REQUIRED TO DISPLAY BUSINESS
LICENSE PERMITS ON THEIR VEHICLES" (Introduced by
Councilmember Tyler)
439k
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
January 16, 2006 (To be canceled)
February 20, 2006 (To be canceled)
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
January 9, 2006
February 13, 2006 (To be canceled)
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
January 24, 2006
February 28, 2006
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
January 18, 2006
February 15, 2006
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
January 9, 2006 (Special meeting 4:15 p.m., Pasadena Senior
Center Community Room,
85 E. Holly St)
February 6, 2006
January 16, 2006 (To be cancelled - Martin Luther King Holiday)
January 18, 2006 - Mayor’s State of the City Address, Maranatha
High School Student
Center, 7:00 P.M.
January 23, 2006
January 30, 2006
February 6, 2006
February 13, 2006 (To be cancelled - Lincoln’s Holiday)
February 20, 2006 (To be cancelled - Washington’s Holiday)
February 27, 2006
March 6, 2006
March 13, 2006
March 20, 2006
March 27, 2006
April 3, 2006
April 10, 2006
April 17, 2006
April 24, 2006
May 1, 2006
May 8, 2006
May 15, 2006
May 22, 2006
May 29, 2006 (To be cancelled - Memorial Day Holiday)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
January 23, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - Designation of 1361 Ridge Way as a Historic Landmark
January 23, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - Designation of 341 Adena Street as a Historic Landmark
January 23, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - Designation of 1000 San Pasqual Avenue as a Historic Landmark
January 23, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - Fair Oaks/Orange Grove Specific Plan Amendments
January 30, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Adoption of a Master
Development Plan for Art Center
College of Design’s South Campus, a Zone Change, and an Amendment to the South
Fair Oaks Specific Plan
January 30, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Establishment of the Bellefontaine Landmark District
January 30, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Establishment of the Madison Landmark District
January 30, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Inclusionary Housing In-lieu Fee Schedule
February 6, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of 2011 North Raymond Avenue as a Historic Landmark
February 6, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of 970 Laguna Road as a Historic Landmark
February 6, 2006, 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
February 6, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Consideration of Capital Improvements to the Rose Bowl Stadium and City Hall, and the Financing and Refinancing of Such Capital Improvements Through the Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds
February 27, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: Designation of 580 North Lake Avenue as a Landmark
February 27, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Zoning Map Amendments
February 27, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Zoning Code Amendment to
Modify Density Bonus
Provisions
COMMISSION VACANCIES 376k