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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JANUARY 23, 2006
Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearings 7:30 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 Unrepresented
Miscellaneous Employees
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) RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AND
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR AS OFFICIAL AGENTS FOR THE
CITY OF PASADENA TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE
OF EMERGENCY SERVICES (OES), FOR FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY'S (FEMA) 2005 PRE
DISASTER MITIGATION COMPETITIVE (PDM-C) GRANT
PROGRAM FUNDING
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution approving
the City Manager and Director of Public Works to act as the City's
authorized agents for all matters pertaining to administration of $3
million FEMA 2005 Pre Disaster Mitigation Competitive (PDM-C)
program award.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 10003 Patricia Berumen $ 165.00
Claim No. 10004 Mirian Aviles 200,000.00
Claim No. 10005 Siroun Minassian 2,813.88
Claim No. 10006 Lola D. Mallory 5,000.00
Claim No. 10007 Vanice Alicia Polk 25,000.00+
Claim No. 10008 La Desha Dorothy Smith 25,000.00+
Claim No. 10009 Barbara Carter 25,000.00+
Claim No. 10010 Derek Carter 25,000.00+
Claim No. 10011 Mario D. Rueda Not Stated
Claim No. 10012 21st Century Insurance as
Subrogee for Aurelio Cano 423.00
Claim No. 10013 Vaughn & Julie Starnes 1,368.75
(2) Public hearing set
February 27, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of 361 Adena Street
as a Historic Landmark
4. OLD BUSINESS
A. 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.
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B. 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" (See Item No. 9.A.1.)
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5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
(1) CITY HALL SEISMIC RETROFIT PROJECT - QUARTERLY
UPDATE
Recommendation of City Manager: This report is for
informational purposes only.
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(2) AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF A NEW BACKHOE/LOADER
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $154,334
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Quinn
Company in an amount not to exceed $154,334 for the purchase of
a new Caterpillar 446D backhoe/loader;
(2) Grant the proposed purchase order an exemption from
competitive bidding pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(H),
contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for
labor, materials, supplies or services; and
(3) Approve a Journal Voucher appropriating $54,334 for the
purchase of a 446D backhoe/loader from the unappropriated Water
Fund balance to Budget Account 8505-412-883000-0672.
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C. Legislative Policy Committee
D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:30 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 1361 RIDGE WAY 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 1361 Ridge Way is significant under Criterion C for
designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section
17.62.040A) and outstanding representation of 2-story Arts and Crafts
period Chalet Style residential architecture with unique Rustic Style
influence;
(3) Approve the designation of the property at 1361 Ridge Way as a
landmark;
(4) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation
for 1361 Ridge Way, Pasadena, California;
(5) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark
Designation for 1361 Ridge Way, Pasadena, California; and
(6) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles
County Recorder.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On
October 17, 2005, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation
Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the
designation of 1361 Ridge Way as a landmark.
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ATTACHMENT A 11319k ATTACHMENT B 399k
B. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 341 ADENA STREET 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
341 Adena Street is significant under Criterion C for designation as a
landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040B) because it is
an architecturally intact and outstanding representation of a late
nineteenth century Queen Anne style house;
(3) Approve the designation of the property at 341 Adena Street as a
landmark;
(4) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation
for 341 Adena Street, Pasadena, California;
(5) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark
Designation for 341 Adena Street, Pasadena, California; and
(6) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles
County Recorder.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On
October 17, 2005, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation
Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the
designation of 341 Adena Street as a landmark.
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ATTACHMENT A 3712k
C. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 1000 SAN PASQUAL STREET
(UNITS 1-41) 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 Villa San Pasqual (Units 1-41) at 1000 San Pasqual Street is
significant under Criterion C for designation as a landmark (Pasadena
Municipal Code Section 17.62.040B) because the property embodies the
distinctive characteristics of the modern garden-apartment property type
as presented in its use of modern building design and materials and
landscape design and because it is an important representation of the
concept of the "own your own" multiple-family complex that was the idea
of its developer, Lionel V. Mayell;
(3) Approve the designation of the property at 1000 San Pasqual Street
(Units 1-41) as a landmark;
(4) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation
for 1000 San Pasqual Street (Units 1-41), Pasadena, California;
(5) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark
Designation for 1000 San Pasqual Street (Units 1-41), Pasadena,
California; and
(6) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles
County Recorder.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On
September 19, 2005, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation
Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the
designation of the Villa San Pasqual Units 22-41 as a landmark. On
October 17, 2005, the Commission voted unanimously to recommend
approval of Villa San Pasqual Units 1-21.
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ATTACHMENT A 4084k
D. PUBLIC HEARING: AMENDMENTS TO THE FAIR OAKS/ORANGE
GROVE SPECIFIC PLAN
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council, following a public hearing:
(1) Approve the Initial Environmental Study and Negative Declaration
(Attachment 1 of the agenda report);
(2) Adopt the findings that the Specific Plan amendments and related
Zoning Code amendments are consistent with Pasadena Municipal Code
Title 17 (Zoning Code Section 17.74.070) and the General Plan as
outlined in the body of the report;
(3) Amend the Fair Oaks/Orange Grove Specific Plan to:
(a) Permit the Vehicle Services - Automobile Rental use in
Districts 2 and 3 with a Conditional Use Permit;
(b) Permit the Retail Sales Use in Planning District 2
(4) Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination and Certificate
of Fee Exemption for the California Department of Fish and Game, with
the Los Angeles County Recorder (Attachment 2 of the agenda report);
(5) Direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution amending the Fair
Oaks/Orange Grove Specific Plan and an ordinance amending the Zoning
Code to permit the Vehicle Services - Automobile Rental use in Planning
Districts 2 and 3 with a Conditional Use Permit, and permit the Retail
Sales use in Planning District 2 within 60 days.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: On December 14, 2005,
the Planning Commission unanimously approved the proposed
amendments to the Fair Oaks/Orange Grove Specific Plan to permit the
Vehicle Services - Automobile Rental Use in Planning Districts 2 and 3
with a Conditional Use Permit, and the Retail Sales use in Planning
District 2 (the use is currently allowed in Districts 1 and 3, See Attachment
3 of the agenda report).
Recommendation of Fair Oaks Project Area Committee: On October
18, 2005, staff presented the Specific Plan amendments to the Fair Oaks
Project Area Committee (PAC) to receive their input. The Committee
supported the inclusion of the Vehicle Services - Automobile Rental use
within Planning Districts 2 and 3 of the Specific Plan, and the expansion of
the retail sales use in Planning District 2 of the Specific Plan. The
Committee believes that certain types of retail uses would be useful in
Planning District 2, given the existing businesses that already serve area
residents. Emphasis was placed on the need for marketing the visibility
and business opportunities of the area.
Recommendation of Northwest Commission: On October 25, 2005,
staff presented the Specific Plan amendments to the Northwest
Commission. The Commission also supported the retail use in all three
districts, and noted interest in what type of retail would thrive in the district.
The Commission supports the Vehicle Services - Automobile Rental use
within the Specific Plan area.
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ATTACHMENT 1 Part 1 4058k ATTACHMENT 1 Part 2 4403k
ATTACHMENT 2 386k ATTACHMENT 3 379k
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
B. City Council
(1) CONSIDERATION OF CITY GOALS AND CITY MANAGER'S
WORK PLAN (Mayor William Bogaard, Councilmember Joyce
Streator, and Councilmember Sidney Tyler)
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(2) APPOINTMENT OF JASON C. HARRIS TO HUMAN RELATIONS
COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination)
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING (To be cancelled)
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) 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" (See Item No. 4.B.)
B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "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)
(Introduced by Vice Mayor Madison )
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(2) Adopt "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" (Introduced by Councilmember Haderlein)
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(3) Adopt "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" (Introduced by
Councilmember Tyler)
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(4) Adopt "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" (Introduced by
Councilmember Tyler)
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10. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. UPDATE ON $100,000 DONATION TO AMERICAN RED CROSS (Oral
report only)
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
February 20, 2006 (To be canceled)
March 20, 2006
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 23, 2006 (Special Meeting at 4:30 p.m. Chamber Building, Conference Room – 4th Floor)
February 6, 2006 (Special Meeting at 4:15 p.m. Chamber Building, Conference Room – 4th Floor)
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 (To be canceled)
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
February 15, 2006
March 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 23, 2006 (Special meeting 3:45 p.m., Pasadena Senior
Center Community Room, 85 E.
Holly St)
February 6, 2006
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
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 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, at 8:00 p.m. - Establishment of the Bellefontaine Landmark
District
January 30, 2006, at 8:00 p.m. - Establishment of the Madison Landmark
District
January 30, 2006, at 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
February 27, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of 361 Adena Street as a Historic Landmark