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AGENDA CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OCTOBER 16, 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
Teleconference Location Carlton Hotel Baglioni, Room No. 121 Via Senato, 5 - 20121 Milan, Italy
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 Association of Clerical and Technical Employees/Laborers International Union of North America, Local 777; American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 858; Pasadena Management Association; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 18; International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501; Service Employees International Union, Local 347; and all Unrepresented Non-Safety Employees
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 City Representatives: Karyn S. Ezell and Arthur Chavez Employee Organization: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 18
C. 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
6:30 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING
1. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATION
A. PRESENTATION BY THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES REGISTRAR- RECORDER/COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE REGARDING THE INKAVOTE VOTING SYSTEM
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
B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - September 25, 2006 October 2, 2006 (Cancelled)
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 10,205 Sempra Energy Utilities $ 341.85 Claim No. 10,206 Larry Tatum dba Larry Tatum's Kenpo Karate Studio Not Stated Claim No. 10,207 Pasadena Cinco De Mayo, Inc. Not Stated Claim No. 10,208 Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club as subrogee of Terryl Gelinas 924.97 Claim No. 10,209 Mark Darren Walker Not Stated Claim No. 10,210 Ileana de Regil Martinez 548.55 Claim No. 10,211 Francis Louise Burke 25,000+ Claim No. 10,212 Keith Carter Not Stated Claim No. 10,213 Jaime Balderas Vargas on behalf of Aldair Balderas (minor) Not Stated Claim No. 10,214 Diane M. Ortiz Not Stated Claim No. 10,215 Jim Y. Kishi 125.00
4. OLD BUSINESS: None
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
C. Legislative Policy Committee
D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:30 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 1855 EAST COLORADO BOULEVARD (FORMER DRAPER'S BUILDING) AS A LANDMARK Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Acknowledge that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 8, Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment (CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15308); (2) As recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission, find that the commercial building at 1855 East Colorado Boulevard is significant under Criterion c for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040 B) because it is an intact example of the distinctive characteristics of Art-Moderne Style applied to a small-scale commercial building; (3) Approve the designation of the property at 1855 East Colorado Boulevard as a landmark; (4) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1855 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California; (5) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1855 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California; and (6) Direct the City Clerk to record the Declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On September 5, 2006, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of 1855 East Colorado Boulevard as a landmark. 195k
B. PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 4663, 3880 EAST SIERRA MADRE BOULEVARD (LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL - ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHTS) Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and (2) Adopt the findings in Attachment A of the agenda report and approve the application with Conditions of Approval in Attachment B of the agenda report. 1271k ATTACHMENT A 414k ATTACHMENT B 372k ATTACHMENT C PART 1 3810k ATTACHMENT C PART 2 3540k ATTACHMENT D 389k APPEAL 195k CORRESPONDENCE PART 1 2741k CORRESPONDENCE PART 2 2967k CORRESPONDENCE PART 3 3058k CORRESPONDENCE PART 4 3244k CORRESPONDENCE PART 5 2346k CORRESPONDENCE PART 6 3534k CORRESPONDENCE PART 7 2561k
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
(1) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACTS WITH CENTRAL MOLONEY, INC., HOWARD INDUSTRIES, INC., AND WESCO DISTRIBUTION FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS FOR WATER & POWER DEPARTMENT Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the issuance of purchase order contracts to Central Moloney, Inc., Howard Industries, Inc., and Wesco Distribution to purchase various distribution transformers and find that competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter, Section 1002(G). 1153k
B. City Council
(1) RESIGNATION OF FRANK OSEN FROM THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION (District 7 Nomination) 120k
(2) DISCUSSION OF EMERGING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN THE CENTRAL DISTRICT (Councilmember Holden) Recommendation of City Manager: This item is for information only. 3632k
C. City Clerk
(1) RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE CALLING OF THE REGULAR MARCH 6, 2007, PRIMARY NOMINATING ELECTION AND CONSOLIDATION OF THE PASADENA BOARD OF EDUCATION PRIMARY WITH SAID ELECTION Recommendation of City Clerk: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the following resolutions: (1) A resolution calling a primary nominating election for the office of Mayor and for the offices of members of the City Council for Districts 1, 2, 4, and 6 of the City of Pasadena, and consolidating with said election the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board of Education Primary, Seats 2, 4 and 6, and authorizing the City Clerk to enter into a contract with PUSD for the City Clerk to provide election services to PUSD. (2) A resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County to permit the Registrar of Voters of said County to render specified services to said City relating to the conduct of a consolidated City of Pasadena and Pasadena Board of Education primary nominating election on March 6, 2007 and, if necessary, a general municipal election to be held on April 17, 2007. (3) A resolution setting forth regulations relating to candidate statements for said primary and general municipal elections. 2654k
(2) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MARTIN & CHAPMAN COMPANY FOR PROFESSIONAL ELECTION SERVICES AND SUPPLIES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $351,663 Recommendation of City Clerk: (1) Authorize the City Clerk to enter into a contract with Martin & Chapman Company, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (professional or unique services) for professional election services and supplies for the March 6, 2007 consolidated City of Pasadena and Pasadena Unified School District primary nominating election, and the April 17, 2007, general municipal election for an amount not to exceed $351,663. (2) Grant the proposed contract an exemption from the competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City's best interests are served. 942k
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - September 25, 2006 October 2, 2006 (Cancelled)
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND THE ZONING CODE (TITLE 17) OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 17.20.020 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT-32 (ROSE AVENUE) AND ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS" 2697k
B. Second Reading: None
10. INFORMATION ITEMS: None
11. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
12. CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)
13. ADJOURNMENT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair
Victor Gordo,
Steve Haderlein, Paul Little, Steve Madison)
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 23, 2006
November 6, 2006 (Special meeting at 4:15 p.m., Chamber Building, 117 E. Colorado Blvd., 4th Fl.)
November 13, 2006 (To be canceled)
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
FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES
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 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 381k