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Dinner Recess/Training Session 5:30 P.M. Closed Session 6:15 P.M. Public Meeting 6:30 P.M. Public Hearing 7:30 P.M. Pasadena Senior Center, Multi-Purpose Room 85 East Holly Street, Pasadena
5:30 P.M. DINNER RECESS/TRAINING SESSION
A. CITY COUNCIL TRAINING SESSION FOR EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER
6:15 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
A. 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 Number: Los Angeles Superior Court No. GC032788; Court of Appeal Case No. B181774
B. 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, CEREMONIAL MATTERS AND SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. PRESENTATION BY SENATOR JACK SCOTT REGARDING THE STATE OF THE STATE (To be heard at 7:00 p.m.)
B. PRESENTATION OF FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE MATTERS BY CAROLYN CHANEY
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) AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT TO MOTOROLA, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order contract to Motorola, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $172,396 for the purchase of radio communications equipment. (2) Competitive bidding is not required for this transaction pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies or services. 789k
(2) AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 17,879 WITH McLEAN AND SCHULTZ FOR REVISIONS TO THE COMBINED PROJECT STUDY REPORT/PROJECT REPORT, RIGHT-OF-WAY SERVICES AND REVISIONS TO THE DESIGN FOR THE SOUTH ACCESS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE TO THE SIERRA MADRE VILLA LIGHT RAIL STATION Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 17,879 with McLean and Schultz for revisions to the Combined Project Study Report/Project Report (PSR/PR), right-of-way services and revisions to the design for the South Access Pedestrian Bridge to the Sierra Madre Villa Light Rail Station increasing the total contract not to exceed amount by $69,504 from $529,650 to $599,154. 847k
(3) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PERRY C. THOMAS TO PROVIDE LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE GLENARM UNIT IV SUBSTATION Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Accept the bid dated October 6, 2006, submitted by Perry C. Thomas in response to Specification LD-06-8; (2) Reject all other bids; (3) Authorize the issuance of a labor and materials contract to Perry C. Thomas for a total amount not to exceed $740,238, which includes the base amount of $616,865 and a contingency of $123,373 for any necessary change orders. 679k
B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - October 9, 2006
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 10,216 Sempra Energy/Southern California Gas Company $ 866.78 Claim No. 10,217 Helen Sims 488.00 Claim No. 10,218 Diana Ramirez Not Stated Claim No. 10,219 Cheryl Roesser Unknown Claim No. 10,220 Dianne Duncan 2,478.65 Claim No. 10,221 Hortencia Rivera 10,000.00+ Claim No. 10,222 Southern California Gas Company 609.43
(3) Public Hearings Set
November 13, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - Approving the Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority Related to the Westgate Pasadena Apartments
November 20, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - Designation of 969 South Madison Avenue as a Landmark
November 20, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - Designation of 345 Markham Place as a Monument
4. OLD BUSINESS:
A. PROPOSED VACATION OF A PORTION OF MADIA STREET, AMENDMENT OF RESOLUTION NO. 8550 TO CHANGE A CONDITION OF VACATION FROM A COVENANT TO AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS TO VACATED PROPERTY FOR ADJOINING OWNERS Recommendation: This is a continuation of a City Council deliberation that took place at the meeting of August 14, 2006. The Memorandum of September 5, 2006 from Councilmember Paul Little, "Resolution of issues surrounding Madia Street Vacation," is attached to the agenda report as Exhibit 1. An amendment to Resolution No. 8550 and the referenced Easement for Ingress and Egress to Vacated Property ("proposed Easement") consistent with that Memorandum is hereby presented to City Council for consideration. If the City Council affirms the proposed Resolution of Issues to satisfy its intent in vacating the property, then it should adopt the Amendment to Resolution No. 8550. 2285k EXHIBITS 1 thru 5 4875k
ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE 477k ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE 3751k ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE 2265k ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE 198k
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
(1) CITY HALL SEISMIC RETROFIT PROJECT - QUARTERLY UPDATE Recommendation of City Hall Restoration Oversight Committee: This report is for informational purposes only. 875k (2) VARIOUS FISCAL YEAR 2007 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET AMENDMENTS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT AWARDS Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Authorize a journal voucher implementing certain amendments to the Fiscal Year 2007 Operating and Capital Budgets as detailed in the background section of the agenda report; (2) Authorize the addition of two FTEs, Planner and a Senior Plans Examiner, to the Fiscal Year 2007 Operating Budget in the Planning and Development Department; (3) Authorize a contract with the Heritage Clinic, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services, for an amount not to exceed $82,941 to operate the Elder Abuse Advocacy and Outreach Program; (4) Amend the Fiscal Year 2007 Capital Improvement Program budget to include a new project, "North Marengo Avenue Bicycle Boulevard"; (5) Authorize the City Manager to execute necessary agreements between the City of Pasadena and the State of California in regards to the North Marengo Avenue Bicycle Boulevard (Project No. 75703); (6) Authorize a $200,000 increase to the not to exceed amount of Contract No. 18,934 with Modern Parking, Inc., thereby increasing the contract amount from $4,431,993 to $4,631,993; (7) Extend 5.13 FTEs previously deleted in the FY 2007 Operating Budget and add 6.97 FTEs to the Public Health Department to allow for the addition of limited term staffing resulting from the receipt of various grants; and (8) Authorize an increase to the contract with ALLHealth Security Services in the amount of $15,000 from $118,000 to $133,000 to cover increased personnel costs. Recommendation of Planning Commission: On September 27, 2006, the Planning Commission found the North Marengo Avenue Bicycle Boulevard project to be in compliance with the General Plan. 1936k
(3) CONTRACT AWARD TO TOBY B. HAYWARD, INC., FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FLINT WASH PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,400,000, AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE FLINT WASH BRIDGE Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Accept the bid dated October 3, 2006, submitted by Toby B. Hayward, Inc., for construction of Flint Wash Bridge, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for a not to exceed amount of $1,400,000. (2) Adopt a resolution approving Program Supplement No. 072-M to the Local Agency-State Agreement No. 07-5064 between City of Pasadena and the State of California regarding Federal-Aid projects for the construction of Flint Wash Bridge [RPSTPLE-5064 (043)]; and authorize the City Manager to execute the supplement agreement as required. (3) Approve a journal voucher recognizing and appropriating $500,000 in Proposition 12 per capita funding to the Restoration of Flint Wash Bridge Crossing project (Budget Account No. 77555). 1003k
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: 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 ALLOCATION PROCESS Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions: (1) Hold a public hearing to receive public comment on the Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) 2005- 2006; which includes the Project Performance Assessment for the CDBG/ESG/HSEF and HOME funded projects (Exhibits A-E of the agenda report); and (2) Upon close of the public hearing, approve: (a) Needs Assessment and Program Priorities for Non-Public Services activities under the CDBG Program for the 2007-2008 Program Year (PY); and (b) Proposed Modifications to the CDBG/ESG/HSEF Allocation Process (Exhibit G of the agenda report). Recommendation of Northwest Commission: On Tuesday, October 10, 2006, the Northwest Commission finalized the non-public services needs assessment/program priorities for the 2007-2008 PY. Additionally, the Commission reviewed the proposed modifications to the allocation process and recommended City Council's approval as set forth in the agenda report. Recommendation of Human Services Commission: On Wednesday, October 11, 2006, the Human Services Commission reviewed the proposed modifications to the process and recommended Council's approval as contained in the agenda report. The Human Services Commission has previously been approved for a two-year funding cycle and therefore will not participate in the Request for Proposal process in the forthcoming program year. 1538k EXHIBIT A 260k EXHIBIT B 2138k EXHIBIT C 946k EXHIBIT D 232k EXHIBIT E 243k EXHIBIT F 562k EXHIBIT G 433k CAPER REPORT Part 1 2680 CAPER REPORT Part 2 3688k CAPER REPORT Part 3 2403k CAPER REPORT Part 4 2605k CAPER REPORT Part 5 3510k CAPER REPORT Part 6 3440k CAPER REPORT Part 7 3368k CAPER REPORT Part 8 4369k
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager (No items)
B. City Council
(1) REAPPOINTMENT OF FRANCOIS KHOURY TO THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY (Hotel Nomination)
(2) REAPPOINTMENT OF MARTIN NICHOLSON TO THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY (Hotel Nomination)
(3) CONSIDERATION OF ENTERPRISE ZONE FEE WAIVERS AND REDUCTIONS FROM THE PROPOSED TRAFFIC REDUCTION AND TRANSPORTATION FEE (Councilmember Holden) 521k
(4) REVIEW OF THE CITY'S REGULATIONS OF PARKING AND STORAGE OF RV AND LARGE VEHICLES (Councilmember Haderlein) 1693k
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - October 9, 2006
B. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - HERITAGE SQUARE MIXED-INCOME, MIXED-USE SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT; 25 EAST ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD AND 710-790 NORTH FAIR OAKS AVENUE Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer: It is recommended that the Pasadena Community Development Commission ("Commission") approve the issuance of the Heritage Square Request for Proposals (RFP) in accordance with the design and development parameters identified in Exhibit A of the agenda report. 2539k
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 17 (THE ZONING CODE), TO REVISE REGULATIONS REGARDING NONCOMMERCIAL SIGNS FOR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS" 3032k
(2) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 4 (REVENUE AND FINANCE) TO ESTABLISH A TRAFFIC REDUCTION AND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FEE" 2540k
B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "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" (Introduced by Councilmember Haderlein) 2427k
10. INFORMATION ITEMS: None
11. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
12. ADJOURNMENTSCHEDULED 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
November 20, 2006
December 18, 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 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,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:
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
November 13, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing:
Designation of 1855 East
Colorado Boulevard (Former Draper’s Building) as a Landmark
November 13, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - Approving the Issuance of
Multifamily Housing Revenue
Bonds by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority Related to
the
Westgate Pasadena Apartments
November 20, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - Designation of 969 South
Madison Avenue as a
Landmark
November 20, 2006, 7:30 p.m. - Designation of 345 S. Markham Place as a Monument
COMMISSION VACANCIES 386k