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AGENDA CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MARCH 27, 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiators: Karyn Ezell, Art Chavez Employee Organization: Pasadena Firefighters Management Association
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) AGREEMENTS FOR SEWER SERVICE AT 125 INVERNESS DRIVE AND 3715 NORMANDY DRIVE, CITY OF LA CA¥ADA FLINTRIDGE Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into separate agreements among County Sanitation District No. 16 of Los Angeles County, the City of Pasadena, and the respective property owners governing the conveyance, treatment, and disposal of wastewater from single-family homes at 125 Inverness Drive and 3715 Normandy Drive in the City of La Ca¤ada Flintridge, and agreeing to the recordation thereof. 944k
B. City Clerk
(1) AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE ANNUAL PURCHASE ORDERS FOR POSTAGE FROM THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TEN YEARS Recommendation of City Clerk: Authorize the Purchasing Administrator to issue purchase orders for the purchase of postage from the United States Postal Service on an annual basis, in amounts necessary to meet the needs of the City for a period not to exceed ten years. The proposed purchase orders are exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities for labor, material, supplies, or services. 325k
(2) Approval of Minutes - February 27, 2006 March 13, 2006
(3) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 10,064 State Farm Insurance for Laura Woodruff $ 1,191.27
4. OLD BUSINESS: None
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
(1) APPROVAL OF A JOURNAL VOUCHER AMENDING PROJECTS IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2006 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Approve a journal voucher in the amount of $562,959 amending 14 projects in the FY 2006 Capital Improvement Program as detailed in Attachment A of the agenda report; and (2) Amend the FY 2006 Capital Improvement Program budget to create the Play Equipment and Restroom Building at Madison School/Park project and recognize and appropriate $60,500 in Residential Impact Fees to the project. Recommendation of Planning Commission: On January 11, 2006, the Planning Commission found the Play Equipment and Restroom Building at Madison School/Park project to be in compliance with the General Plan. 1558k
C. Legislative Policy Committee
D. Municipal Services Committee
(1) RESOLUTION AMENDING THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT ELECTRIC SERVICE REQUIREMENTS, REGULATION 21, TO REFLECT THE PROPOSED REVISIONS EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 1, 2006 Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution amending Water and Power Electric Service Requirements, Regulation 21, to update and revise the guidelines, standards, terms and conditions by which customers connect to the power distribution system. 1691k ELECTRIC SERVICE REQUIREMENTS Part 1 4266k ELECTRIC SERVICE REQUIREMENTS Part 2 3968k
(2) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PUBLIC POWER AUTHORITY TO PERFORM DUE DILIGENCE ON RENEWABLE RESOURCE OPTIONS Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA), a Joint Powers Authority of which Pasadena is a member, for the purpose of performing due diligence on renewable resource options for an amount not to exceed $300,000. The term of the contract shall extend until negotiations for renewable energy are completed, or until the City Manager terminates the agreement. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental agencies or their contractors. 815k
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: LOS ROBLES/ADENA ZONE CHANGE AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to April 3, 2006, at 7:30 p.m.
B. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 361 ADENA STREET AS A LANDMARK Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Find that the circa 1890 house at 361 Adena Street does not meet the criteria for landmark designation in Section 17.62.040(B) of the Pasadena Municipal Code because it lacks architectural integrity due to substantial fire damage in the 1960's; and because evidence that the property has an important association with the lives of a person or persons who may have owned or occupied the house is inconclusive. (2) Deny the application for designation of the property as a landmark. Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On November 7, 2005, the Historic Preservation Commission voted to recommend denial of the application for designation of 361 Adena Street as a landmark. 639k ATTACHMENT A 781k ATTACHMENT B 713k ATTACHMENT C Part 1 5464k ATTACHMENT C Part 2 9871k ATTACHMENT C Part 3 8730k ATTACHMENT D 381k ATTACHMENT E Part 1 5799k ATTACHMENT E Part 2 4592k CORRESPONDENCE 6886k
C. PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL AND SUBMITTAL OF THE PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY ANNUAL PLAN (2006-2007) TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer: It is recommended that the Pasadena Community Development Commission ("Commission"), after a public hearing, approve the Public Housing Agency Annual Plan (2006-2007) and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute any and all documents regarding its submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Recommendation of Advisory Bodies: The Public Housing Agency Annual Plan (2006-2007) (the "PHA Plan") was submitted to the Resident Advisory Board (RAB) on February 8, 2006, Housing Sub-Committee on March 1, 2006, and the Community Development Committee (CDC) on March 23, 2006. Upon review, the advisory bodies concurred with recommending the Commission approve the PHA Plan and its submission to HUD. 614k PHA PLAN 4059k PHA PLAN ATTACHMENTS A thru C 3180k PHA PLAN ATTACHMENTS D thru G 4154k
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
(1) APPROVAL OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) CITY SET-ASIDE RECOMMENDATIONS (2006-2007) Recommendation of City Manager: Approve the 2006-2007 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program City Set-Aside of $1,744,665 with an allocation of $948,383 to four eligible City administered projects and $785,617 to two mandatory projects (Section 108 Loan Repayment and CDBG Program Administration). 653k
B. City Council
(1) RESIGNATION OF INMAN MOORE FROM THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (District 2 Nomination)
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8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - February 27, 2006 March 13, 2006
B. PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL AND SUBMITTAL OF THE PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY ANNUAL PLAN (2006-2007) TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (See Item 6.C., 8:00 p.m.)
C. APPROVAL OF A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000 TO REBUILDING TOGETHER PASADENA FOR THE PROVISION OF HOUSING REHABILITATION SERVICES Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer: It is recommended that the Pasadena Community Development Commission ("Commission") take the following actions: (1) Find and determine that the proposed expenditure of $40,000 from the Commission's Low and Moderate Income Housing Trust Funds ("Housing Trust Funds") is necessary to assist in the rehabilitation of homes located in the Northwest Pasadena Target Area. (2) Approve a $40,000 grant from the Low and Moderate Income Housing Trust Fund General Account to "Rebuilding Together Pasadena" to fund the annual housing rehabilitation program in the City of Pasadena for low income, elderly, and disabled households. Recommendation of Community Development Committee: On Thursday, March 16, 2006, the Community Development Committee recommended the Commission approve the subject recommendation. 1003k 9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 16, (SUBDIVISIONS), TO REQUIRE THAT CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS MEET THE PARKING REQUIREMENT OF THE DISTRICT IN WHICH THEY ARE LOCATED, AND TO PROHIBIT COMPACT PARKING SPACES" 572k
(2) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 17 (THE ZONING CODE), ARTICLE 2 (ZONING MAP) TO ESTABLISH A HEIGHT OVERLAY DISTRICT (HL- 28) ON CERTAIN PARCELS ALONG NORTH ALLEN AVENUE AND AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OF THE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS TO LIMIT THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT AND LOWER THE ENCROACHMENT PLANE REQUIREMENTS WHEN ABUTTING RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS" 3617k
B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA SUSPENDING SECTIONS 9.36.220(B) AND 9.36.230(B)(9) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LIMITATION ON HOURS OF OPERATION OF AMPLIFIED SOUND FOR SPECIFIED HOURS AND AREAS ON MAY 5, 2006 (SOCCER MATCH FEATURING THE MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM OF MEXICO - HOURS OF OPERATION ONLY)" (Introduced by Councilmember Little) 232k
(2) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD 'FLOOR RATIO ADJUSTMENT FOR FLAT LOTS' IN THE HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PROCESS" (Introduced by Councilmember Streator) 272k
10. INFORMATION ITEMS:
A. ORAL PRESENTATION BY CHANEY AND ASSOCIATES REGARDING 2006 FEDERAL PRIORITIES UPDATE (To be heard at 7:00 p.m, or thereafter)
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
April 17, 2006
May 15, 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
March 27, 2006 (Special meeting at 4:30 p.m., Chamber
Building, 117 E. Colorado Blvd.
4th Floor)
April 10, 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
March 28, 2006
April 25, 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
April 19, 2006
May 17, 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
April 3, 2006
May 1, 2006
April 3, 2006
April 10, 2006
April 17, 2006 (To be cancelled)
April 24, 2006
May 1, 2006
May 8, 2006
May 15, 2006
May 22, 2006 (To be cancelled)
May 29, 2006 (To be cancelled - Memorial Day Holiday)
June 5, 2006
June 12, 2006
June 19, 2006
June 26, 2006
July 3, 2006 (To be cancelled)
July 10, 2006 (To be cancelled)
July 17, 2006
July 24, 2006
July 31, 2006
August 7, 2006
August 14, 2006
August 21, 2006
August 28, 2006 (To be cancelled)
September 4, 2006 (To be cancelled - Labor Day Holiday)
September 11, 2006
September 18, 2006
September 25, 2006
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
April 3, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: Los
Robles/Adena Zone Change
and General Plan Amendment
April 3, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Zoning Code Amendments – Series I
April 3, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Designation of the Seismological
Laboratory at 220 North San
Rafael Avenue as a Historic Monument
April 10, 2006 at 8:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing:
Designation of 580 North Lake
Avenue as a Local Landmark
April 10, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - FY 2007-2012 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget
April 24, 2006, 7:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing:
Amendment to Planned
Development-11 (PD-11, Foothill Boulevard, Craig Avenue, and White Street)
District
April 24, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - General Fee Schedule
April 24, 2006, 8:00 p.m. - Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges