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                                                 AGENDA
         CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
                                             MARCH 6, 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 LEGAL COUNSEL regarding significant
    exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): One
    potential case

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 ENTER INTO PURCHASE ORDER
           CONTRACTS WITH MYERS POWER PRODUCTS TO FURNISH AND
           DELIVER A WALK-IN METAL CLAD SWITCHGEAR UNIT AND WITH
           FORTUNE ELECTRIC COMPANY TO FURNISH AND DELIVER TWO
           POWER TRANSFORMERS FOR THE CITY OF PASADENA
           Recommendation of City Manager:  
           (1) Accept the bid dated January 27, 2006, submitted by Fortune
           Electric Company, in response to Specification LD-05-14, and approve
           the purchase of two power transformers;
           (2) Accept the bid dated February 1, 2006, submitted by Myers Power
           Products in response to Specification LD-05-13, and approve the
           purchase of one walk-in metal clad switchgear;
           (3) Reject all other bids;
           (4) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order contract to Fortune
           Electric Company for a total amount not to exceed $1,395,198; and
           (5) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order contract to Myers
           Power Products for a total amount not to exceed $927,460.

	923k

      (2) APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 062147, BEING A MIXED-
           USE PROJECT COMPRISED OF 55 AIR PARCELS FOR
           RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES AND ONE COMMERCIAL
           SPACE, AT 240-260 SOUTH ARROYO PARKWAY
           Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution to:
           (1) Approve final Tract Map No. 062147;
           (2) Accept the offer of an easement dedication for street purposes as
           shown on Tract Map No. 062147; and
           (3) Authorize the City Clerk to execute the certificate on the map
           showing the City's approval of said map and acceptance of said
           dedication.     

	715k                                  

      (3) SUSPENSION OF THE NOISE ORDINANCE RELATING TO
           CALVARY CHAPEL OF PASADENA'S EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE,
           TO BE HELD AT VICTORY PARK ON SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2006 (See
           related item 9.A.1.)
           Recommendation of City Manager:  
           (1) Acknowledge that the proposed Calvary Chapel of Pasadena's
           Easter Sunrise Service and the lifting of the Noise Ordinance are
           categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
           Guidelines Section 15023, Normal Operations of Facilities for Public
           Gatherings; and 
           (2) Adopt an ordinance to suspend the Noise Ordinance by permitting
           amplified sound on a Sunday beginning at 7:00 a.m. and a Notice of
           Exemption and hold the first reading of same on Monday,              
           March 6, 2006, with respect to the proposed Calvary Chapel of
           Pasadena's Easter Sunrise Service to be held at Victory Park on
           Sunday, April 16, 2006 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

	438k

   B.  City Clerk

       (1) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena  

           Claim No. 10,041   Ronald S. Bonds                             $      239.52  
           Claim No. 10,042   Franklin Nguyen                                      245.00  
           Claim No. 10,043   Mercury Insurance for Sako  
                                       and Manouk Tabakian                           1,725.09  
           Claim No. 10,044   Rose Ingber and Lawrence Ingber              638.03  
           Claim No. 10,045   Alice L. Elwell                                    Not stated  
           Claim No. 10,046   Paul and Allison Alanis                              80.00  
           Claim No. 10,047   Orrillius Whitehead                                7,500.00  
           Claim No. 10,048   Kathleen Tesar                                        450.00+
           Claim No. 10,049   Edwin E. Garrido                                     220.00  

       (2) Public Hearings Set

           March 27, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Los Robles/Adena Zone Change and
           General Plan Amendment

           April 3, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Zoning Code Amendments   Series I

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) OPPOSE THE BORDER PROTECTION, ANTITERRORISM, AND
           ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION CONTROL ACT OF 2005 (HR 4437)
           Recommendation of City Manager:
           (1) Oppose HR 4437 in its current form, as it proposes overly punitive
           measures while ignoring the positive role that immigrants play in society;
           and 
           (2) Urge Congress to approve comprehensive immigration reform
           legislation that acknowledges and enables the continuation of the
           significant contributions immigrants have made to local economies and
           culture, while also reaffirming that enforcement of federal immigration
           law should not be a local responsibility. 

	598k

      (2) OPPOSE THE ENDANGERED SPECIES RECOVERY ACT (HR 3824)
           IN ITS CURRENT FORM
           Recommendation of City Manager:  It is recommended that the City
           Council urge Congress to oppose HR 3824 as currently written and
           address reform to the Endangered Species Act in such a manner that
           would not discourage further species protections, while maintaining a
           role for local jurisdictions in the decision-making process.

	599k

   D.  Municipal Services Committee

      (1) ADOPT ELIGIBILITY AND BENEFIT CHANGES TO THE WATER AND
           POWER DEPARTMENT LOW INCOME ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
           AND DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE
           TO IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDED CHANGES
           Recommendation of City Manager:   It is recommended that the City
           Council authorize the following eligibility and benefit changes to the
           Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) low income assistance programs
           effective July 1, 2006:
           (1) Eliminate the existing Utility Assistance and Lifeline programs;
           (2)    Create a new Electric Utility Assistance Program (EUAP) that
           provides for increased customer participation and improved benefits as
           described in the agenda report; and
           (3)    Enables PWP to automatically enroll existing Utility Assistance and
           Lifeline customers in the EUAP and periodically recertify EUAP
           participants.
               It is further recommended that the City Council direct the City
           Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance to implement the
           recommended changes in eligibility and benefits as described in the
           agenda report.   PWP will return to the City Council within 60 days for
           approval of the new ordinance.
           Recommendation of Utility Advisory Commission:   On         
           October 12, 2005, the Utility Advisory Commission concurred with the
           recommended changes to the low income assistance programs.

	1968k

   E.  Public Safety Committee

   F.  Reports from Representatives

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.   

  A.  PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION
       COMMISSION DECISION TO DENY WINDOW REPLACEMENT AND NEW
       FENCE AT 920 PALM TERRACE, PASADENA, IN THE WASHINGTON
       SQUARE LANDMARK DISTRICT
       Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council
       continue the public hearing to March 13, 2006, at 8:00 p.m. 

  B.  CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:  ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
       Recommendation of City Manager:
       (1) Acknowledge that these map amendments do not have the potential for
       causing a significant effect on the environment and thus under the California
       Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Article 5 [Section 15061(b)(3)] are
       exempt because they do not have the potential for having an impact on the
       environment;
       (2) Find that the proposed amendments to the Zoning Map are consistent
       with the goals and policies of the General Plan as contained in the agenda
       report;
       (3) Approve the Zoning Map changes as shown in Attachment B of the
       agenda report; and
       (4) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance that implements these
       recommendations as described in the agenda report and return within 60
       days for first reading. 
       Recommendation of Planning Commission: The Planning Commission
       recommends approval of these amendments. 

	2819k

  C.  CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:  ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO
       MODIFY DENSITY BONUS PROVISIONS
       Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
       Council, following a public hearing:
       (1) Adopt the Initial Study and Negative Declaration (Attachment D of the
       agenda report);
       (2) Find that the proposed amendment to Title 17 of the Pasadena
       Municipal Code is consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the
       General Plan as contained in the agenda report;
       (3) Approve an amendment to Title 17 specifying how the City of Pasadena
       complies with the State fo California law concerning density bonuses, as
       described in the agenda report; and 
       (4) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending Title 17 as
       described in the agenda report and return within 60 days for first reading.
       Recommendation of Planning Commission: The Planning Commission
       approved the staff recommendation that the City Council approve the
       amendment to the Zoning Code. 

	1036k

	ATTACHMENT A 706k		ATTACHMENT B 159k

	ATTACHMENT C 205k		ATTACHMENT D 6535k

7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

   A.  City Manager

      (1) FLOOR AREA RATIO ADJUSTMENT FOR "FLAT LOTS" IN THE
           HILLSIDE OVERLAY DISTRICT
           Recommendation of City Manager:
           (1) Acknowledge the Initial Environmental Study and Negative
           Declaration approved by City Council on December 5, 2005;  
           (2) Approve an amendment to Section 17.29.080 of the Zoning Code,
           related to floor area ratio calculations on flat lots in the Hillside Overlay
           District (Attachment A of the agenda report) with the recommended
           criteria included in the agenda report; and  
           (3) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance that establishes
           criteria to allow adjustments to floor area ratio for flat lots and return
           within 60 days.
           Recommendation of Planning Commission: The Planning
           Commission reviewed the proposed floor area ratio adjustment as part
           of the overall Hillside Rezoning Study on September 21, 2005. 
           Following public testimony, the Planning Commission recommended
           approval of the Hillside Rezoning Study with the proposed floor area
           ratio adjustment.  The vote on this action was 5-2 in favor of the staff
           recommendation.

	895k

   B.  City Council

      (1) RESIGNATION OF JUNE TAKENOUCHI FROM CODE
           ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION (District 4 Nomination)

	137k

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 SUSPENDING SECTIONS 9.36.220(B) AND 9.36.230 OF
           THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
           TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF THE HOURS OF AMPLIFIED SOUND
           AND NOISE SOURCES FOR A PERMITTED EVENT AT VICTORY
           PARK FROM 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM ON SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2006 (THE
           CALVARY CHAPEL OF PASADENA'S EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE)"
           (See related Item 3.A.3.)

	543k

      (2) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
           PASADENA ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 14.90 TO THE PASADENA
           MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GREEN BUILDING PRACTICES"

	1602k

   B.  Second Reading: None

10.    INFORMATION ITEMS: None

11.    PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)

12.    CLOSED SESSIONS (Con

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair Victor Gordo,
Steve Haderlein, Paul Little, Steve Madison)

April 3, 2006


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