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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
January 30, 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 SESSIONS
(To be heard at 5:30 p.m., and/or at the conclusion of the meeting)
A. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 72 E. Glenarm Street, Pasadena, California
City Negotiators: Cynthia Kurtz and Richard Bruckner
Negotiating Parties: Richard Koshalek, George Falardeau, and Fred Nicholas
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiators: Cynthia Kurtz
Employee Organization: Unrepresented Executive Management 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) CONTRACT AWARD TO SENTRY CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A PARKING ACCESS AND REVENUE CONTROL
SYSTEM IN THE HOLLY STREET GARAGE
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract with Sentry Control Systems to install SkiData
parking access and revenue control equipment at the Holly Street
garage for an amount not to exceed $180,000. The contract amount
includes a 10% contingency of $16,000. The proposed contract is
exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section
1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services.
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(2) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO PURCHASE ORDER
CONTRACTS WITH SOUTHWEST POWER TO FURNISH AND
DELIVER THREE 34.5 KV 10.8 MVAR CAPACITOR BANKS FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $147,200 AND TO FURNISH AND
DELIVER THREE 34.5 KV LOAD INTERRUPTER SWITCHES FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $180,700 FOR THE CITY OF PASADENA
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Accept the bid dated January 10, 2006 submitted by Southwest
Power representing Cooper Power Systems in response to Specification
LD-05-11: Furnish and Delivery 34.5kV 10.8 MVAR Capacitor Bank;
(2) Accept the bid dated January 13, 2006 submitted by Southwest
Power in response to Specification LD-05-12: Furnish and Delivery 34.5
kV Load Interrupter Switch;
(3) Reject all other bids;
(4) Authorize the issuance of purchase order contract to Southwest
Power for a total amount not to exceed $147,200 for the Capacitor
Banks;
(5) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order contract to Southwest
Power for a total amount not to exceed $180,700 for the Switches.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - December 15, 2005 (Special Meeting)
January 9, 2006
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 10014 Clara Maria Del Rio Romo $ Not Stated
Claim No. 10015 James Maund 1,254.00
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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5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
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: ADOPTION OF A ZONE CHANGE TO DESIGNATE A
LANDMARK DISTRICT OVERLAY FOR THE SOUTH MADISON AVENUE
LANDMARK DISTRICT (LD-11)
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that, following a
public hearing, the City Council:
(1) Find that the application for a zone change to establish a landmark
district is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (Class 8, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for
Protection of the Environment);
(2) Find that the proposed zone change is consistent with the General Plan
and the purposes of the zoning ordinance;
(3) Acknowledge the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission on
April 18, 2005 that the proposed South Madison Avenue Landmark District
(Attachment 1 of the agenda report) meets the criteria for designation as a
landmark district (Section 17.52.040 Pasadena Municipal Code);
(4) Acknowledge that the petition with signatures in support of landmark
overlay district exceeds the 51 percent requirement in Pasadena Municipal
Code Section 17.52.070;
(5) Based on these findings, approve the landmark district and the zoning
map overlay for the South Madison Avenue Landmark District, LD-11; and
(6) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance within 60 days amending the official
zoning map of the City of Pasadena established by Section 17.08.040 of the
Pasadena Municipal Code to designate the landmark district with the LD-11
overlay zone.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: At a public
hearing on April 18, 2005, the Historic Preservation Commission determined
that the proposed district meets the criteria in Section 17.52.040 Pasadena
Municipal Code, for designation of a landmark district and unanimously
recommended approval.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: Following a public hearing on
October 26, 2005, the Planning Commission found that the proposed zone
change to create a landmark district is consistent with the General Plan and
the purposes of the zoning ordinance and voted unanimously to recommend
that the City Council approve designation of the South Madison Avenue
Landmark District.
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B. PUBLIC HEARING: RECOMMENDED ADOPTION OF A ZONE CHANGE
TO DESIGNATE A LANDMARK DISTRICT OVERLAY FOR THE
BELLEFONTAINE LANDMARK DISTRICT (LD-12)
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that, following a
public hearing, the City Council:
(1) Find that the application for a zone change is categorically exempt from
environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Class
8, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment);
(2) Find that the proposed zone change is consistent with the General Plan
and the purposes of the zoning ordinance;
(3) Acknowledge the decision of the Historic Preservation Commission on
February 22, 2005 that the proposed Bellefontaine Landmark District
(Attachment 1 of the agenda report) meets the criteria for designation as a
landmark district (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040);
(4) Acknowledge that the petition with signatures in support of the landmark
overlay district exceeds the 51 percent requirement in Pasadena Municipal
Code Section 17.62.070;
(5) Based on these findings, approve the landmark district and the zoning
map overlay for the Bellefontaine Landmark District, LD-12; and
(6) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the official
zoning map of the City of Pasadena established by Pasadena Municipal
Code Section 17.20.020 to designate the landmark district with the LD-12
overlay zone within 60 days.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: At a public
hearing on February 22, 2005, the Historic Preservation Commission
determined that the proposed district meets the criteria in Section 17.62.040
Pasadena Municipal Code for designation of a landmark district and
unanimously recommended approval.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: Following a public hearing on
October 26, 2005, the Planning Commission found that the proposed zone
change to create a landmark district is consistent with the General Plan and
the purposes of the zoning ordinance and voted unanimously to recommend
that the City Council approve designation of the Bellefontaine Landmark
District.
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C. PUBLIC HEARING: MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR ART CENTER
COLLEGE OF DESIGN SOUTH CAMPUS; ZONE CHANGE FROM IG-SP2-
HL56 (INDUSTRIAL, SOUTH FAIR OAKS SPECIFIC PLAN) TO PS
(PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC); AND AMENDMENT TO THE SOUTH FAIR
OAKS SPECIFIC PLAN
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Approve the Initial Environmental Study and Mitigated Negative
Declaration (Attachment No. 1 of the agenda report);
(2) Amend the South Fair Oaks Specific Plan to permit the "colleges -
traditional campus setting" land use in the area including both sides of
Raymond Avenue south of California Boulevard to Glenarm Street and
including the Glenarm Power Plant site and permit the "dormitories" land use
along both sides of Raymond Avenue south of California Boulevard to
Glenarm Street, excluding the Power Plant site;
(3) Adopt the findings that the proposed zone change is consistent with the
Zoning Code and approve a zone change from IG-SP2-HL56 (Industrial,
South Fair Oaks Specific Plan) to PS (Public and Semi-Public);
(4) Adopt the findings that the Art Center College of Design South Campus
Master Development Plan is consistent with Pasadena Municipal Code Title
17 (Zoning Code) and the General Plan;
(5) Approve the Art Center College of Design South Campus Master
Development Plan subject to the Conditions of Approval (Attachment No. 2 of
the agenda report); and
(6) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance within sixty days
amending the Zoning Ordinance for the Art Center South Campus site and
resolutions adopting the Master Development Plan and amending the South
Fair Oaks Specific Plan.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: The Planning Commission
reviewed the proposed project on November 9, 2005. Following public
testimony, the Planning Commission adopted the staff recommendation with
a change to "Planning & Development Condition No. 4" in the Draft Master
Development Plan. The Planning Commission recommended adding the
italicized text to the condition as follows: "Residents of the dormitory building
shall be limited to students and faculty of the Art Center College of Design or
other educational institutions of higher learning in the City of Pasadena. Staff
concurs with this change and it has been incorporated into the recommended
conditions of approval.
Recommendation of Design Commission: On October 24, 2005, the
Design Commission reviewed the proposed Master Development Plan and
acknowledged that future development proposed by the Art Center College of
Design South Campus Master Development Plan will be subject to the
thresholds for design review in the Pasadena Municipal Code and the
Citywide Design Principles such that design review would be conducted by
the Design Commission and that the development standards proposed in the
Master Development Plan and Conditions of Approval are appropriate.
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D. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL OF AMENDED INCLUSIONARY
HOUSING IN-LIEU FEE SCHEDULE AND INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
REGULATIONS; AND JOINT APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE
LOCAL PREFERENCE AND PRIORITY SYSTEM GUIDELINES
Recommendation of City Manager/Chief Executive Officer: It is
recommended that after close of the public hearing:
(1) The City Council adopt a resolution amending:
(a) Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fee Schedule as set forth in Exhibit
"A" of the agenda report, and
(b) Inclusionary Housing Regulations as follows:
(I) Use of Inclusionary Housing Trust Funds to assist residential
developments shall be subject to review and to threshold criteria which limits
the concentration of such developments in Sub-area "B";
(ii) Eligible uses of Inclusionary Housing Trust Funds shall be
expanded to include purchase of affordability covenants;
(iii) In-Lieu Fee Schedule shall be updated and adopted by the
City Council every five years, based on a real estate market study, with the
following provisions: 1) the updated In-Lieu Fees shall incorporate a 10%
adjustment which would be fully waivable; and 2) during the five-year period
the In-Lieu Fee Schedule shall be adjusted annually in accordance with
Consumer Price Index (Housing Component);
(iv) City shall have a "right of first refusal" to purchase Inclusionary
ownership units in the event of a resale;
(v) Preparation of a Biennial Inclusionary Housing Program
Performance Assessment; and
(vi) Institution of a Preference and Priority System for local
residents and employees.
(2) The City Council and Pasadena Community Development Commission
adopt a joint resolution approving the Pasadena Local Preference and Priority
System Guidelines and its application to City of Pasadena and Pasadena
Community Development Commission sponsored and/or supported
affordable and workforce housing units.
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
(1) EXPANSION OF OLD PASADENA PARKING METER ZONE
DISTRICT
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the
boundaries of the Old Pasadena Parking Meter Zone District and
charging the rate of $0.25 for every thirty minutes in this new area,
which is the same as the rate charged in the surrounding area, and
return to City Council 45 days after a legal description of the boundaries
is provided to the City Attorney, consistent with the general description
boundaries as shown in Exhibit A of the agenda report; and
(2) Amend the existing Old Pasadena Streetscapes and Alley
Walkways boundaries to include the expanded areas as shown in
Exhibit B of the agenda report and as described in the legal description
approved by the City Attorney in the agenda report.
Recommendation of Old Pasadena Parking Meter Zone Advisory
Commission: At their regularly scheduled meeting on June 16, 2005,
the Old Pasadena Parking Meter Zone Advisory Commission
unanimously recommended approval of the expansion of the existing
Old Pasadena Parking Meter Zone District.
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(2) AMENDMENTS TO PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE (PMC) CHAPTER
16.46 "STANDARDS FOR CONVERSION PROJECTS"
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that City
Council direct the City Attorney to amend the Pasadena Municipal Code
(PMC) Standards for Conversion Projects - Relocation Allowance for
Displaced Tenants (PMC Section 16.46.050) as follows:
Families whose income level is above 140% of the area median
income and who are required to relocate as a result of a
condominium conversion project will receive a relocation allowance
that is adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
for Los Angeles-Long Beach.
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(3) TITLE 16 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE - SUBDIVISIONS -
CHANGES IN PARKING REQUIREMENT FOR CONDOMINIUM
CONVERSIONS
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Acknowledge that the proposed Code amendment is an
administrative change and could not have a potential for causing a
significant effect on the environment and therefore is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA");
(2) Approve the proposed amendments related to parking for
condominium conversions as contained in the report; and
(3) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending Title 16
for these amendments and return for first reading within 60 days.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: The Planning
Commission reviewed these amendments on December 14, 2005. The
Commission recommended approval of the amendments.
Recommendation of Transportation Commission: The
Transportation Commission reviewed these amendments on
November 4, 2005. The Commission recommended approval of the
amendments.
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B. City Council 8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - January 9, 2006
B. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL OF AMENDED INCLUSIONARY
HOUSING IN-LIEU FEE SCHEDULE AND INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
REGULATIONS; AND JOINT APPROVAL BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND
THE PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE
LOCAL PREFERENCE AND PRIORITY SYSTEM GUIDELINES (See Item
6.D., 8:00 p.m.)
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading: None
B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "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" (Introduced by Councilmember Little)
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(2) Adopt "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" (Introduced by
Vice Mayor Madison)
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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
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
February 6, 2006 (Special Meeting at 4:15 p.m. Chamber Building, Conference Room – 4th Floor)
February 13, 2006 (To be canceled)
February 27, 2006
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
February 28, 2006
March 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
February 6, 2006
March 6, 2006
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
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:
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