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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION,
& PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
MAY 15, 2006
Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearings 7:00 P.M. & 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 pending
litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: Safeco Insurance Company of America, as assignee and
subrogee of Lambco Engineering, Inc. v. City of Pasadena;
Case No.: GC036758
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 12 (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) APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 061294 FOR THE CONVERSION OF THREE EXISTING DWELLING UNITS INTO THREE CONDOMINIUM UNITS AT 447 NORTH MARENGO AVENUE Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolution to: (1) Approve Final Parcel Map No. 061294; (2) Accept the offer of an easement dedication for street purposes as shown on said map; 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.
(3) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A STANDARD AGREEMENT (CO525270) WITH THE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD (FTB) FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE FTB'S CITY BUSINESS TAX DATA PROGRAM Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution for the purpose of the City's participation in the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) City Business Tax Data Program, and authorize the City Manger to enter into an annual agreement with the FTB. The proposed agreement is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities.
(4) RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SALARY RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY CONTROL RATES FOR UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution amending the Salary Resolution to adjust control rates for the Unrepresented Executive Management classifications effective April 4, 2005; to provide a market-based adjustment effective April 3, 2006; a market-based adjustment effective October 2, 2006 for the classification of Assistant City Manager; to provide a general control rate adjustment of 3.3% effective April 2, 2007; and to implement the PERS cost sharing arrangements for the retirement benefit enhancements that have been negotiated with the miscellaneous non-safety bargaining units.
B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - May 1, 2006 (Special Joint Meeting) May 1, 2006
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 10,099 Luis Fernando Santacruz$ 84.00 Claim No. 10,100 Maritza Lua 75.00 Claim No. 10,101 Sarkis Kalandjian 732.19 Claim No. 10,102 Charles Hope 6,467.00 Claim No. 10,103 Blue Real Estate Not stated Claim No. 10,104 Werner Bubigkeit and Nancy Bubigkeit Not stated Claim No. 10,105 Union Station Foundation, Nicola Plati, and Wilma Plati Not stated
(3) Public Hearings Set
June 12, 2006, 7:00 p.m. - Approval of the Annual Action Plan (2006-2007) for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG); the Emergency Shelter Grant Program (ESG); the Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME); and Human Services Endowment Fund (HSEF)
June 19, 2006, 7:00 p.m. - Call for Review of a Board of Zoning Appeals Decision to the City Council for a Sign Exemption to Install a Building Identity Sign at a Height Less Than 75 Feet at 123 South Marengo Avenue - Wescom Building
4. OLD BUSINESS:
A. WATER REVENUE INCREASE TO FUND THE FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2007 WATER FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) Recommendation of City Manager: Approve an adjustment to the Capital Improvements Charge (CIC) component of the water rate formula to result in an increase of $0.12 per billing unit, thereby increasing overall water fund revenue by 5% or $1.7 million, subject to final approval of the FY 2007 Water Fund CIP.
B. POWER REVENUE INCREASE TO FUND THE POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MASTER PLAN Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the Light and Power Rate Ordinance, Chapter 13.04 of the Pasadena Municipal Code to fund the first six years of the Power Distribution System Master Plan, as follows: (i) Effective July 2006, implement a 5% (0.54›/kwh) overall power operating revenue increase, providing $6.3 million net annual power operating revenue, as follows: (a) Increase the power distribution rates for all customer groups by approximately 32%, thereby increasing power distribution revenue by $10.8 million annually; and (b) Reduce the retail transmission rates for all customer groups by approximately 31.8%, thereby reducing retail transmission revenue by about $4.5 million annually. (ii) Effective October 2007, implement a 4% (0.45›/kwh) overall power operating revenue increase, providing about $5.1 million net annual power operating revenue, as follows: (a) Increase the power distribution rates across the board for all customer groups by an additional 11%, thereby increasing the power distribution revenue by $5.1 million annually. (2) Approve changes to the Water and Power Department working capital and cash reserve policy as described in the agenda report. Recommendation of Utility Advisory Commission: The Utility Advisory Commission concurred with the recommended changes at its monthly meeting on February 8, 2006.
C. REQUEST FROM THE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION TO
REVIEW THE VALLEY HUNT CLUB MASTER PLAN
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D. 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.
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E. CITY COUNCIL MEETING EFFICIENCY RECOMMENDATIONS (Ad Hoc
Committee - Vice Mayor Madison, Councilmember Gordo, and
Councilmember Little)
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5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
(1) PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS WITH
RESPECT TO AND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY
THE PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (See Item
6.D. and related Items 8.B. and 9.B.)
(2) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TWO SERIES OF
TAX ALLOCATION BONDS AND THE SALE OF THE BONDS TO THE
PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY RELATING TO THE
COMMISSION'S HOUSING SET ASIDE REVENUE BONDS AND FAIR
OAKS, VILLA-PARKE AND LAKE WASHINGTON REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS, AND
APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS (See Item 8.B.
and related Items 6.D. and 9.B.)
(3) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS
TO PURCHASE BONDS OF THE PASADENA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IN CONNECTION WITH THE
COMMISSION'S HOUSING SET ASIDE BONDS AND FAIR OAKS,
VILLA-PARKE AND LAKE WASHINGTON TAX ALLOCATION
BONDS, AND APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS
(See Item 9.B. and related Items 6.D. and 8.B.)
C. Legislative Policy Committee
D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:00 P.M.
A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: FISCAL YEAR 2007 RECOMMENDED
OPERATING 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 June 19, 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 Operating Budget.
SEE ITEM 6.D. OF MAY 8, 2006 MEETING FOR FULL OPERATING
BUDGET REPORT.
B. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF FY 2007-2012
RECOMMENDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Adopt by resolution the FY 2007-2012 Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) as amended by the Finance Committee. This adopted budget shall go
into effect immediately; and
(2) Approve a journal voucher amending the FY 2006 CIP budget resulting
in a decrease of the FY 2006 CIP appropriations by $1,216,637, as detailed
in Attachment III of the agenda report.
Recommendation of Commissions: The Recommended FY 2007-2012
Capital Improvement Program was presented to and received the support of
the following commissions: Recreation and Parks, Transportation Advisory,
Northwest, and Planning.
Recommendation of Recreation and Parks Commission: On
March 7, 2006, the Recreation and Parks Commission recommended
approval of the Parks and Landscaping and the Arroyo Projects sections with
amendments to the following projects, which are included in the FY 2007
recommendations:
(1) Hamilton Park - various project - (Priority 8.15) - Use $60,000 of
Residential Impact Fees (East District) to fund the design of the ball field
backstops and replacement of chain link fence around tennis courts.
(2) Brookside Park - Repair Parking Lot "I" (Priority 11.6) - Expand
description of project to provide for a greenbelt along the outer perimeter of
Lot "I" and improved landscaping within this extensive asphalt parking area to
provide shade and aesthetic relief for the area along with improved growing
conditions for the trees in this area.
Recommendation of Transportation Advisory Commission: On
March 10, 2006, the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC)
recommended approval of the overlay CIP budget for the Streets and
Streetscape and Transportation and Parking Facilities sections, but did not
make any findings or recommendations with respect to the implementation or
design elements of a project not previously presented to the TAC
Commission.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: On March 22, 2006, the
Planning Commission found all new projects in the Recommended FY 2007 -
2012 CIP to be in compliance with the General Plan.
Recommendation of Northwest Commission: On March 28, 2006, the
Northwest Commission recommended approval of all projects located in
Northwest Pasadena.
Recommendation of Rose Bowl Operating Company: On May 4, 2006,
the Rose Bowl Operating Company recommended approval of Golf Course
Green Fees Funds for Brookside Park - Repair Parking Lot "I".
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ATTACHMENTS 5872k RESOLUTION 1678k
(1) APPROVAL OF A JOURNAL VOUCHER AMENDING THE LA LOMA
BRIDGE - REHABILITATION OR REPLACEMENT (73124) PROJECT
IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2006 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
BUDGET
Recommendation of Assistant City Manager: Approve a journal
voucher recognizing and appropriating $2,130,000 in Federal
Demonstration Project Funds for the La Loma Bridge Rehabilitation or
Replacement Project (73124) in the Fiscal Year 2006 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) budget.
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C. PUBLIC HEARING: MAYFIELD SENIOR SCHOOL MASTER
DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AND ZONE CHANGE AND GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT FOR AN ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL PARCEL PROPOSED
TO BE INCORPORATED INTO THE SCHOOL CAMPUS, FOR 500
BELLEFONTAINE STREET
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council
cancel the public hearing to be scheduled and re-noticed at a future date.
D. PUBLIC HEARING: RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS WITH RESPECT
TO AND APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE PASADENA
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND THE PASADENA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (See related Items 8.B. and 9.B.)
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council
adopt a resolution making findings with respect to and approving the
issuance of bonds by the Pasadena Public Financing Authority and the
Pasadena Community Development Commission.
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8:00 P.M.
E. PUBLIC HEARING: SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES AND CHARGES
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Approve the scheduled rate increases per the Schedule of Taxes, Fees
and Charges; and
(2) Adopt a resolution establishing a Construction Tax rebate for each
affordable dwelling unit included in a building complying with the Green
Building Practices Ordinance (Pasadena Municipal Code Chapter 14.90)
effective with the adoption of the 2006-2007 Schedule of Taxes, Fees and
Charges.
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
(1) IMPLEMENTATION OF AB 1234 BY REQUIRING ETHICS TRAINING
FOR MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPOINTED
MEMBERS OF COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES; DESIGNATING
THE CITY MANAGER, CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK AS
EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO RECEIVE ETHICS TRAINING; AND
ADOPTING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR
REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRAVEL AND EXPENSES FOR ELECTED
AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS AND A POLICY FOR
REIMBURSEMENT FOR TRAVEL AND EXPENSES FOR APPOINTED
MEMBERS OF COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council implement Assembly Bill 1234 by requiring ethics training of
members of the City Council, and appointed members of Commissions
and Committees; by designating the City Manager, City Attorney and the
City Clerk as employees required to receive ethics training; and adopting
a resolution establishing a policy for reimbursement for travel and
expenses for elected officials and a policy for reimbursement for travel
and expenses for appointed members of Commissions and Committees.
It is further recommended that the Council request that each of the
Boards of Directors of the Pasadena Center Operating Company, the
Pasadena Community Access Corporation and the Rose Bowl
Operating Company adopt its own reimbursement policy consistent with
the intent of AB 1234 and the City policies attached to the agenda
report, and present such policies to the City Council for ratification within
90 days.
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B. City Council
(1) APPOINTMENT OF ROBERT HOLMQUIST TO THE
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 2 Nomination)
(2) APPOINTMENT OF JULIANNA DELGADO TO THE DESIGN
COMMISSION (Transportation Advisory Commission Nomination)
(3) APPOINTMENT OF MEMBER AND ALTERNATE TO THE PASADENA
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT MANAGEMENT AUDIT ADVISORY
COMMITTEE
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8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - May 1, 2006
B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TWO SERIES OF TAX
ALLOCATION BONDS AND THE SALE OF THE BONDS TO THE
PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY RELATING TO THE
COMMISSION'S HOUSING SET ASIDE REVENUE BONDS AND FAIR
OAKS, VILLA-PARKE AND LAKE WASHINGTON REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS, AND
APPROVING RELATED DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS (See related Items
6.D. and 9.B.)
Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer: It is recommended that the
Pasadena Community Development Commission adopt a resolution
authorizing the issuance of two series of Tax Allocation bonds and the sale of
the bonds to the Pasadena Public Financing Authority relating to the
Commission's Housing Set Aside Revenue bonds and the Fair Oaks, Villa-
Parke, and Lake Washington Redevelopment Projects, and approving the
related documents and actions.
Recommendation of Community Development Committee: At its regular
scheduled meeting of May 11, 2006, the Community Development
Committee will consider this item and staff's recommendation. Staff will
report on the Committee's recommendation at the May 15, 2006 Pasadena
Community Development Commission meeting.
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C. APPROVAL OF SUBMISSION OF THE 2006 CONTINUUM OF CARE
HOMELESS ASSISTANCE APPLICATION TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
Recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer: It is recommended that
the Pasadena Community Development Commission ("Commission") adopt a
resolution:
(1) Authorizing the filing with the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD), the 2006 Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless
Assistance application for a funding request of $2,435,741 for ten projects;
and
(2) Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute, and the Secretary to
attest, the 2006 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Application and all
other related documents, agreements and amendments.
Recommendation of Community Development Committee: The
Community Development Committee, at its regular meeting on May 11, 2006,
recommended the Commission approve the subject recommendation.
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9. PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - February 6, 2006
B. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE BONDS TO
PURCHASE BONDS OF THE PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMMISSION'S HOUSING
SET ASIDE BONDS AND FAIR OAKS, VILLA-PARKE AND LAKE
WASHINGTON TAX ALLOCATION BONDS, AND APPROVING RELATED
DOCUMENTS AND ACTIONS (See related Items 6.D. and 8.B.)
Recommendation of Executive Director: It is recommended that the
Pasadena Public Financing Authority adopt a resolution authorizing the
issuance of revenue bonds to purchase bonds of the Pasadena Community
Development Commission in connection with the Commission's Fair Oaks,
Villa Parke and Lake Washington Redevelopment Projects, and the
Commission's and Housing Set-Aside Bonds, and approving related
documents and actions.
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10. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading: None
B. Second Reading: None
11. INFORMATION ITEMS: None
12. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
13. CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)
14. 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
May 15, 2006
June 19, 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
May 15, 2006 (Joint Council/Finance meeting, 3:00 p.m.,
Pasadena Senior Center,
85 E. Holly Street)
June 5, 2006 (Joint Council/Finance meeting, 3:00 p.m.,
Pasadena Senior Center,
85 E. Holly Street)
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
May 23, 2006
June 7, 2006 (Special meeting, 3:00 p.m., Chamber Building,
117 East Colorado Blvd.,
6th Floor, Conference Room)
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
May 17, 2006
June 21, 2006
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Haderlein, Victor Gordo, Steve Madison)
Meets the first Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Pasadena
Senior Center, 85 E.
Holly Street, Community Conference Room
June 5, 2006
July 3, 2006 (To be canceled)
May 22, 2006 (To be cancelled)
May 29, 2006 (To be cancelled - Memorial Day Holiday)
June 5, 2006 Special Joint Meeting with the Board of Education,
at 6:00 p.m.
(Location to be determined)
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
October 2, 2006
October 9, 2006
October 16, 2006
October 23, 2006
October 30, 2006
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
June 12, 2006, 7:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: Fiscal
Year 2007 Recommended
Operating Budget
June 12, 2006, 7:00 p.m. - Revisions to the Sign Ordinance
Related to Noncommercial
Signs
June 12, 2006, 7:00 p.m. - Approval of the Annual Action
Plan (2006-2007) for the
Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG); the Emergency Shelter Grant
Program (ESG); the Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME); and Human Services
Endowment Fund (HSEF)
June 19, 2006, 7:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: Fiscal
Year 2007 Recommended
Operating Budget
June 19, 2006, 7:00 p.m. - Designation of 492 Eldora Road as a Historic Landmark
June 19, 2006, 7:00 p.m. - Designation of 1044 East Orange Grove as a Historic Landmark
June 19, 2006, 7:00 p.m. - Call for Review of a Board of
Zoning Appeals Decision to the
City Council for a Sign Exemption to Install a Building Identity Sign at a
Height Less Than
75 Feet at 123 South Marengo Avenue - Wescom Building
June 26, 2006, 7:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing:
Designation of 580 North Lake Avenue
as a Local Landmark
June 26, 2006, 7:00 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing:
Designation of 361 Adena Street as a Landmark