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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION,
AND THE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN TRUSTEES MEETING
OCTOBER 9, 2006
Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M. Public Meeting 6:30 P.M. Public Hearings 7:30 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 Representatives: Karyn S. Ezell and Arthur Chavez Employee Organization: Pasadena Police Officers Association
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Name of Case: 3570 East Foothill Boulevard, et al. v. City of Pasadena, et al. Case No.: Los Angeles Superior Court No. GC032788; Court of Appeal Case No. B181774
C. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING PENDING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Name of Case: Hakopyan v. City of Pasadena Case Number: U.S. District Court, CV 06 6202
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 TRACT MAP NO. 062266 FOR THE CREATION OF A 31-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 700 EAST UNION STREET Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution to: (1) Approve Final Tract Map No. 062266; (2) Accept the offer of easement dedications 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. 621k
(2) CONTRACT AWARD TO AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH, INC., FOR THE SLURRY SEAL OF STREETS - 2006 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $390,000 Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Accept the bid dated September 20, 2006, submitted by American Asphalt South, Inc., in response to the Specifications for the Slurry Seal of Streets - 2006, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not to exceed $390,000; and (2) Acknowledge the project to be categorically exempt under Section 21084 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1), subsection (c) of the Resources Agency of California Guidelines (repair of existing public streets) pursuant to the findings of the Secretary of the Resources Agency and authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to file, a Notice of Exemption for the project with the Los Angeles County Clerk. 1584k
(3) AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF TWO REPLACEMENT BACKHOE LOADERS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $171,772.98 Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Coastline Equipment Company in an amount not to exceed $171,772.98 for the purchase of two replacement John Deere 410G Backhoe Loaders; and (2) Grant the proposed purchase order an exemption from competitve bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies, or services. 772k
(4) APPROVAL OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS FOR THE TERM MARCH 25, 2006 THROUGH MARCH 27, 2009 Recommendation of City Manager: Approve a successor Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pasadena and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501 (IUOE) for a three-year term covering the period March 25, 2006 through March 27, 2009; and approve a journal voucher allocating funds from the unappropriated Light and Power Fund balance, as may be necessary. 657k (5) AMENDMENTS TO "RULES AND REGULATIONS" FOR TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt the minor amendments to "Rules and Regulations" for Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) as shown on the attachment to the agenda report. Recommendation of Transportation Advisory Commission: The Transportation Advisory Commission reviewed staff's amendments to the Commission's Rules and Regulations at its July 14, 2006 meeting, and unanimously recommends the changes be forwarded to the City Council. 1418k
B. City Attorney
(1) 2006 LOCAL AGENCY BIENNIAL NOTICE OF AMENDMENT OF PASADENA CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE Recommendation of City Attorney: This notice is required by law for informational purposes only.
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C. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - September 18, 2006
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 10,196 Rosina F. Brookman $ 725.00 Claim No. 10,197 Lilia Anonuevo 285.31 Claim No. 10,198 Cornell Greathouse Not Stated Claim No. 10,199 Raul DeLatorre Not Stated Claim No. 10,200 Rafael Jonathan Miza 30.00 Claim No. 10,201 Rafael Simental Banuelos Not Stated Claim No. 10,202 Felipe Ortega 156.00 Claim No. 10,203 Vittoni Albert Cantrell 7,000.00 Claim No. 10,204 Frank Schiff, M.D. 856.00
(3) Public Hearings Set
October 16, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - Proposed Extension of Moratorium Prohibiting the Issuance of Expressive Use Permits for Adult Businesses
October 23, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - Public Comment on the Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006 for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG); Home Investment Partnership Act; Human Services Endowment Fund (HSEF); other Federal Grant Programs; Approval of the Needs Assessments/Program Priorities for the Non-Public Service Projects under the CDBG Program for the 2007-2008 Program Year; and Approval of Modifications to the CDBG/ESG/HSEF Grants Allocation Process
November 6, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - William Carey International University Master Development Plan
November 6, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - Monte Vista Grove Homes Master Development Plan 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) OPPOSITION TO VARIOUS FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE BILLS PERTAINING TO FIREARMS Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council oppose the following House of Representative Bills: (a) HR 5005 - Firearms Corrections and Improvements Act introduced by Smith (Texas) to make changes to Federal firearms laws and for other purposes; (b) HR 5092 - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) Modernization Act of 2006, introduced by Coble and Scott to modernize and reform the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and (c) HR 1384 - Firearm Commerce Modernization Act introduced by Gingry, Kingston, Bradley (New Hampshire) Jindal, Souder, Wilson (South Carolina), McCotter, Duncan, McHenry, Sessions, Hensarling, Musgrove, Barrett (South Carolina), Westmoreland, and Miller (Florida), to amend Chapter 44 of Title 18, United States Code, to update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions.
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(2) NEUTRAL POSITION FOR PROPOSITION 89 (POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS) FOR THE NOVEMBER 2006 STATE GENERAL ELECTION Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council take a neutral position on Proposition 89 (Political Campaigns, Public Financing, Corporate Tax Increase, Campaign Contributions and Expenditure Limits, Initiative Statute) in the upcoming November 7, 2006 State General Election. 839k
(3) SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITION 1E - "DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND FLOOD PREVENTION BOND ACT OF 2006" Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council support Proposition 1E - "Disaster Preparedness and Flood Prevention Bond Act of 2006." 390k
D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:30 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: INCORPORATING FEDERAL STANDARDS FOR NET METERING, SMART METERING, AND INTERCONNECTION STANDARDS IN PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 13.04 Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to May 14, 2007.
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
(1) DESIGNATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AS THE CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A REUSE PLAN FOR THE DESIDERIO ARMY RESERVE CENTER Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council designate the Planning Commission to serve as the Citizens Advisory Committee for development of a reuse plan for the Desiderio Army Reserve Center. 468k
(2) FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION OF "ROUTE 710 TUNNEL TECHNICAL FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT" Recommendation of City Manager: This information is provided in response to questions raised by the City Council regarding the "Route 710 Tunnel Technical Feasibility Assessment." This is background should the City Council choose to make comments.
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B. City Council
(1) RESIGNATION OF JULIANA DELGADO FROM THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (Bungalow Heaven Representative) 268k
(2) APPOINTMENT OF JAMES IPEKJIAN TO THE DESIGN COMMISSION (Historic Preservation Commission Nomination) (This is a correction to the prior 9/25/06 agenda)
(3) APPOINTMENT OF DANIEL P. YEN TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (District 2 Nomination)
(4) REAPPOINTMENT OF MAYOR ROB HAMMOND, CITY OF MONROVIA, AS CITY OF PASADENA REPRESENTATIVE TO THE METRO GOLD LINE FOOTHILL EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY (Mayor Bogaard)
(5) CONSIDERATION OF A CALL FOR REVIEW TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 3942 FOR 1059 LAGUNA ROAD (SINGLE-FAMILY HOME ON VACANT LOT IN THE HILLSIDE OVERLAY DISTRICT) (Councilmember Holden) 809k
(6) CONSIDERATION OF A CALL FOR REVIEW TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 4253 (PARKING STRUCTURE ON CAL-TECH CAMPUS) (Councilmember Little) 1314k
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - September 18, 2006
9. THE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN TRUSTEES MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - March 20, 2006
B. CITY OF PASADENA DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN PERFORMANCE REVIEW - PERIOD ENDING JUNE 30, 2006 (To be heard at 7:00 p.m.) Recommendation of Deferred Compensation Oversight Committee: It is recommended that the Deferred Compensation Plan Trustees receive the performance review for the City's Deferred Compensation Plan for the period ending June 30, 2006. 276k DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN Part 1 3336k
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN Part 2 5896k DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN Part 3 5766k DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN Part 4 4224k
10. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading: None
B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (TITLE 17) TO CREATE THE WORKFORCE/AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT" (See related Item 10.B.2.) (Introduced by Councilmember Little) 922k
(2) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ESTABLISHED BY TITLE 17, CHAPTER 20, SECTION 17.20.020 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE WORKFORCE/AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT" (See related Item 10.B.1.) (Introduced by Councilmember Little) 533k
(3) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA SUSPENDING SECTIONS 9.36.220 AND 9.36.230 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON HOURS OF OPERATION OF AMPLIFIED SOUND ON A SUNDAY FROM 8:30 A.M. 10:00 A.M. AND NOISE SOURCES FOR A PERMITTED EVENT TO BE HELD AT AREA H ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2007 (THE RACE FOR THE CURE)" (Introduced by Vice Mayor Madison) 199k
11. INFORMATION ITEMS:
A. PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW FOR THE PROPOSED REHABILITATION OF THE LIVINGSTONE HOTEL AT 139 SOUTH LOS ROBLES AVENUE INTO 34 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 34 UNIT MIXED-USE PROJECT AT 123 SOUTH LOS ROBLES AVENUE Recommendation of City Manager: This report is for information only.
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B. ORAL UPDATE ON BIRD FLU (To be heard at 7:15 p.m., or shortly thereafter)
C. ORAL UPDATE REGARDING PASADENA HEALTHCARE LINK (To be heard at 7:15 p.m., or shortly thereafter)
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
October 16, 2006
November 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
October 9, 2006 (To be canceled)
October 23, 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
October 24, 2006
November 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
October 18, 2006 (To be cancelled)
October 25, 2006 (Special meeting at 10:00 a.m., 2nd Floor Water and Power Conference Room)
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
November 6, 2006
December 4, 2006
October 16, 2006
October 23, 2006
October 30, 2006 (To be cancelled)
November 6, 2006
November 13, 2006
November 20, 2006
November 27, 2006 (To be cancelled)
December 4, 2006
December 11, 2006
December 18, 2006
December 25, 2006 (To be cancelled)
January 1, 2007 (To be cancelled)
January 8, 2007
January 15, 2007 (To be cancelled)
January 17, 2007 - Mayor’s State of the City Address, Hamilton Elementary School, 7:00 P.M.
January 22, 2007
January 29, 2007
February 5, 2007
February 12, 2007 (To be cancelled)
February 19, 2007 (To be cancelled)
February 26, 2007
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
October 16, 2006, 7:30 p.m.
- Appeal of Board of Zoning Decision to the City Council Regarding
Conditional Use Permit No. 4664, to Allow the Installation of Four Light Poles
(Each 80 Feet in Height)
on the Existing La Salle High School Athletic Field
October 16, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - Designation of 1855 East Colorado Boulevard as a Landmark
October 16, 2006, 7:30 p.m.
- Proposed Extension of Moratorium Prohibiting the Issuance of
Expressive Use Permits for Adult Businesses
October 23, 2006, 7:30 p.m.
- Public Comment on the Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and
Evaluation Report (CAPER) July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006 for Community Development
Block Grant
(CDBG); Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG); Home Investment Partnership Act; Human
Services
Endowment Fund (HSEF); other Federal Grant Programs; Approval of the Needs
Assessments/
Program Priorities for the Non-Public Service Projects under the CDBG Program
for the 2007-2008
Program Year; and Approval of Modifications to the CDBG/ESG/HSEF Grants
Allocation Process
November 6, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - William Carey International University Master Development Plan
November 6, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - Monte Vista Grove Homes Master Development Plan
COMMISSION VACANCIES 386k