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                                                 AGENDA
         CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
                                               MAY 1, 2006

                                    Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M.
                                     Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
                                     Public Hearing 7:00 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 NEGOTIATOR pursuant to
    Government Code Section 54957.6
    City Representative: Cynthia J. Kurtz
    Employee Organization: Unrepresented Executive Management Employees

6:30 P.M.  PUBLIC MEETING

 1.    ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 2.    ANNUAL REORGANIZATION

   A.  MAYOR ANNOUNCES REORGANIZATION

   B.  MOTION TO ADJOURN COUNCIL - SINE DIE

   C.  MAYOR CONDUCTS ELECTION OF VICE MAYOR

   D.  REMARKS BY ELECTED VICE MAYOR

   E.  REMARKS BY COUNCILMEMBERS

 3.    CEREMONIAL MATTERS

 4. 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 13 (below) "Public Comment (continued)". Please limit
     comments to 3 minutes each.

 5. 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) APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 060526, BEING AN EIGHT-
           UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT, AT 2448 OSWEGO STREET
           Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution to:
           (1) Approve Final Tract Map No. 060526; and
           (2) Authorize the City Clerk to execute the certificate on the map
           showing the City's approval of said map."

	528k

      (2) APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 54085 FOR A SIX-UNIT
           CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AT 511 SOUTH MARENGO
           AVENUE
           Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution to:
           (1) Approve Final Tract Map No. 54085; and
           (2) Authorize the City Clerk to execute the certificate on the map
           showing the City's approval of said map.

	575k

      (3) RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SALARY RESOLUTION
           ESTABLISHING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR THE
           UNREPRESENTED TOP, MIDDLE AND PROFESSIONAL
           MANAGEMENT GROUPS
           Recommendation of City Manager:  
           (1) Adopt a resolution amending the Salary Resolution to:
               (a)       Provide for a 3.4% adjustment effective April 4, 2005 for the
           various classifications in the Unrepresented Top, Middle and
           Professional groups, to the control rates noted in the Salary Resolution;
           a 3.2% adjustment effective April 3, 2006, and 2.9% adjustment
           effective April 2, 2007; 
               (b)       Provide for equity adjustments effective April 4, 2005 to the
           classifications of Chief Information Technology Officer, Budget
           Administrator, City Treasurer, City Auditor, Human Resources Manager,
           Finance and Management Services Administrator, Deputy Finance
           Director, Sr. Assistant City Attorney, Assistant City Attorney, Deputy City
           Attorney, Safety Officer, Workers Compensation Supervisor, Police
           Supervisor, Police Administrator, and Forensics Services Supervisor, as
           reflected in the Salary Resolution;
               (c)       Increase dependent dental contributions from $30 to $40 per
           employee per month effective April 2005; and
               (d)       Provide that health contributions will remain at the same level
           until the least expensive family plan rate exceeds the contribution,
           thereafter the existing escalator clause shall apply;  
           (2) Approve a journal voucher transferring funds form the Personnel
           Services Reserve to the affected General Fund budgets and from the
           unappropriated fund balances to the various non-General Fund budgets. 

	1011k

      (4) APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
           BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND THE PASADENA
           MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR THE TERM APRIL 1, 2005,
           THROUGH MARCH 31, 2008.
           Recommendation of City Manager: 
           (1) Approve a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the
           City of Pasadena and the Pasadena Management Association for the
           period April 1, 2005, through March 31, 2008. 
           (2)  Adopt the following economic adjustments:
               (a)       Provide for a 3.4% adjustment effective April 4, 2005 to the
           control rate of all bargaining unit classifications in Pasadena
           Management Association; a 3.2% adjustment effective April 3, 2006,
           and 2.9% adjustment effective April 2, 2007;
               (b)       Provide for equity adjustments effective June 14, 2005 to the
           classifications of Accountant, Senior Accountant, Principal Accountant,
           IT Analyst I, II, III, Department Information Systems Analyst I, II, III,
           Principal Engineer, Engineer, Engineering Manager, City Engineer,
           Assistant City Engineer, Assistant Engineer, Associate Engineer,
           Executive Director of the Arts, Recreation & Human Services
           Administrator, Recreation Supervisor, Parks & Natural Resources
           Administrator, Water Quality Manager, and Power Dispatching
           Supervisor, as reflected on the 2006 Salary Equity Adjustments;
           $200,000 for future equity adjustments effective April 17, 2006, and April
           16, 2007, respectively, to six classifications found to be below the 75th
           percentile of the survey cities as determined by the City;
               (c)       Increase dependent dental contributions from $30 to $40 per
           employee per month effective on the date that this Memorandum of
           Understanding is adopted by the City Council;
               (d)       Increase the City's contribution to the Employee Option
           Benefit fund to $747 per month retroactive for the period April 4, 2005,
           through December 31, 2005; $758 per month effective January 1, 2006;
           effective January 1, 2007, the existing escalator clause, pertaining to the
           City's monthly contribution towards the premium for health insurance,
           shall apply; and
               (e)       Eliminate Management Leave for Fair Labor Standards Act
           non-exempt employees hired after April 1, 2006.
           (3) Approve a journal voucher allocating funds from the General Fund
           departments as may be necessary. 

	628k

   B.  City Clerk

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

           Claim No. 10,095   Oneidah Meru                               $250,000.00+ 

       (2) Public hearing set

           June 12, 2006, 7:00 p.m. - Revisions to the Sign Ordinance Related to
           Noncommercial Signs

6. OLD BUSINESS:  None
           

7. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

   A.  Economic Development and Technology Committee

   B.  Finance Committee

   C.  Legislative Policy Committee

      (1) SUPPORT FOR: PROPOSITION 81 - "CALIFORNIA READING AND
           LITERACY IMPROVEMENT AND PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION
           AND RENOVATION BOND ACT OF 2006"
           Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
           Council support Proposition 81 "California Reading and Literacy
           Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act
           of 2006."

	399k

      (2) SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITION 82 "PRESCHOOL FOR ALL"
           BALLOT INITIATIVE
           Recommendation of City Manager:  
           (1) Support the Proposition 82 "Preschool for All Act" Ballot Initiative;
           and
           (2) Authorize the Mayor to send correspondence to the appropriate
           authorities stating Pasadena's position. 

	516k

   D.  Municipal Services Committee

   E.  Public Safety Committee

   F.  Reports from Representatives

8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 P.M. 

   A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:   FY 2007-2012 RECOMMENDED
       CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET 
       Recommendation of City Manager:   Receive public comment and continue
       the public hearing to each subsequent regular meeting of the City Council at
       7:00 p.m. until May 8, 2006, or such other later date as the City Council may
       determine, and at which time the City Council will be asked to close the public
       hearing and formally adopt the FY 2007-2012 Capital Improvement Program
       Budget.

	766k

	MEMOS AND ATTACHMENTS 4480k

9. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

   A.  City Manager

   B.  City Council

      (1) APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT
           AGREEMENT WITH CITY MANAGER CYNTHIA J. KURTZ
           Recommendation of Mayor:   It is recommended that the City Council
           approve the Amendment to Contract No. 18,196, the Employment
           Agreement between the City of Pasadena and City Manager Cynthia J.
           Kurtz, effective September 5, 2005; and approve a journal voucher
           appropriating the necessary funds from the FY 2006 Personnel Reserve
           to the FY 2006 Operating Budget. 

	488k

   C.  City Attorney

      (1) RESOLUTION AMENDING THE EAST PASADENA SPECIFIC PLAN 
           Recommendation of City Attorney: It is recommended that the City
           Council adopt the resolution to amend the East Pasadena Specific Plan.

	619k

10.    COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING  (To be cancelled)

11.    ORDINANCES

   A.  First Reading: 

      (1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
           PASADENA ADDING SECTION 13.04.125 TO THE PASADENA
           MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PRIVATE UNDERGROUND
           ELECTRIC VAULTS"

	829k

      (2) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
           PASADENA IMPLEMENTING VARIOUS CHANGES TO THE WATER
           AND POWER DEPARTMENT LOW INCOME ASSISTANCE
           PROGRAM"

	951k

      (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 (SOUTH MADISON AVENUE
           LANDMARK OVERLAY DISTRICT)

	1475k

   B.  Second Reading: 

       (1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
           CHAPTER 10.45 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE BY
           AMENDING SECTION 10.45.100 (A), CHANGING THE BOUNDARIES
           OF THE OLD PASADENA PARKING METER ZONE" (Introduced by
           Vice Mayor Madison) 

	852k

      (2) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
           TITLE 17 (THE ZONING CODE) TO CHANGE THE DEVELOPMENT
           STANDARDS OF THE MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS (RM-
           16, 32 AND 48; CITY OF GARDENS), PARKING STANDARDS AND
           THE ENCROACHMENT STANDARDS" (Introduced by Councilmember
           Tyler) 

	4034k

      (3) 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 TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION FOR
           PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CALIFORNIA
           BOULEVARD AT FAIRMONT AVENUE, A PRIVATE STREET"
           (Introduced by Councilmember Streator) 

	528k

      (4) 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 (BELLEFONTAINE LANDMARK OVERLAY
           DISTRICT)" (Introduced by Vice Mayor Madison) 

	1137k

12.    INFORMATION ITEMS: 

  A.  ORAL PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED WATER AND POWER RATE
       INCREASES

	3873k

  B.  ANNUAL REPORT ON CITY PROCUREMENT - CALENDAR YEAR 2005
       Recommendation of City Manager:  Receive the annual report on City
       Procurement for calendar year 2005.

	859k

  C.  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EMPLOYMENT ANNUAL REPORT:
       JANUARY 1, 2005 - DECEMBER 31, 2005
       Recommendation of City Manager:  The Equal Opportunity in Employment
       Annual Report is submitted for information only.  This report is based on the
       calendar year 2005, and reflects all individuals employed in regular full-time
       positions during the reporting period of January 1 through December 31,
       2005.

	1804k

  D.  REDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW FOR A NEW COMMERCIAL
       DEVELOPMENT AT 31-71 SOUTH FAIR OAKS AVENUE
       Recommendation of City Manager: This report is for information only. 

	2236k

13.    PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)

14.    CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)

15.    ADJOURNMENT

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

COMMISSION VACANCIES