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                                               AGENDA
        CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION,
                                   AND BOARD OF APPEALS
                                      SEPTEMBER 25, 2006
                               

                                     Closed Session 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 SESSION
(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

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) AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH PASADENA FORD FOR
           THE PURCHASE OF TEN NEW REPLACEMENT AND FOUR NEW
           ADDITIONAL POLICE VEHICLES FOR A TOTAL OF $338,597
           Recommendation of City Manager:  
           (1) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Pasadena Ford in an
           amount not to exceed $338,597 for the purchase of ten replacement
           and four new police vehicles; and 
           (2) Grant the proposed purchase order an exemption from competitive
           bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other
           governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies, or
           services. 

	617k

      (2) AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH HUNTINGTON BEACH
           HONDA FOR PURCHASE OF FIVE NEW REPLACEMENT POLICE
           MOTORCYCLES FOR A TOTAL OF $99,097.45
           Recommendation of City Manager 
           (1) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Huntington Beach
           Honda in an amount not to exceed $99,097.45 for the purchase of five
           police motorcycles; and
           (2) Grant the proposed purchase order an exemption from competitive
           bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other
           governmental entities or their contractors for labor, material, supplies, or
           services. 

	549k

      (3) AUTHORIZATION OF THE SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS
           AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS FOR THE HABITAT
           CONSERVATION FUND, THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM,
           AND THE CALIFORNIA RIVER PARKWAYS GRANT PROGRAM
           Recommendation of City Manager:  
           (1) Approve the City of Pasadena's application and resolution to the
           State of California Resources Agency, Department of Parks and
           Recreation, for the Habitat Conservation Fund Program in the amount of
           $196,750 to implement the Westside Trails project in Hahamongna
           Watershed Park [Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project             
           No. 77507];
           (2) Approve the City of Pasadena's application and resolution to the
           State of California Resources Agency, Department of Parks and
           Recreation, for the Recreational Trails Program in the amount of
           $575,600 to implement the Lower Arroyo Trail and Trail Wall Restoration
           project (CIP Project Nos. 77507 and 77509); and
           (3) Approve the City of Pasadena's application and resolution to the
           State of California Resources Agency, Bonds and Grants Unit, for the
           California River Parkways Program in the amount of $1,478,000 to
           implement the Berkshire Creek Improvements project in Hahamongna
           Watershed Park (CIP Project Nos. 77508 and 77509).
           Recommendation of Recreation and Parks Commission: At their
           special meeting on September 12, 2006, the Recreation and Parks
           Commission recommended to the City Council support of the City of
           Pasadena's application to the State of California Resources Agency,
           Department of Parks and Recreation, for the Habitat Conservation Fund
           Program in the amount of $196,750 to implement the Westside Trails
           project in Hahamongna Watershed Park, the Recreational Trails
           Program in the amount of $575,600 to implement the Lower Arroyo Trail
           and Trail Wall Restoration project, and the California Rivers Parkways
           Program in the amount of $1,478,000 to implement the Berkshire Creek
           Improvements project in Hahamongna Watershed Park.

	1671k

      (4) LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST
           CANCER FOUNDATION LOS ANGELES COUNTY AFFILIATE
           (KOMENLAC) TO CONDUCT THE RACE FOR THE CURE  (See
           related Item 10.A.3.)
           Recommendation of City Manager: 
           (1) Acknowledge that the proposed Race for the Cure License
           Agreement and lifting of the Noise Ordinance are categorically exempt
           under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section
           15323, normal operations for public gatherings;
           (2) Approve an ordinance to suspend the Noise Ordinance by
           permitting amplified sound on a Sunday beginning at 8:30 a.m. and
           Notice of Exemption and hold the first reading of same on Monday,
           September 25, 2006, with respect to the Race for the Cure to be held at
           Area H and on the public right-of-way on Sunday, February 25, 2007;
           (3) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a license agreement
           according to the business points set forth in the body of the agenda
           report with KOMENLAC; and
           (4) Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Exemption with the Los
           Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.

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      (5) AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF CONTRACT  
           NO. 18,782 WITH PCR SERVICES CORPORATION TO PROVIDE
           ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR FINAL
           ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR) FOR THE FULLER
           THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN
           Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
           amend Contract No. 18,782 with PCR Services Corporation to provide
           additional consultant services for the preparation of the FEIR for the
           Fuller Theological Seminary Master Development Plan in the amount of
           $20,000.  The new total contract amount will be $145,000. 

	 346k

   B.  City Clerk

       (1) Approval of Minutes   -   September 11, 2006

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

           Claim No. 10,191   Eva Mendez                           $  Not Stated  
           Claim No. 10,192   Martha Soria                                 7,500.00  
           Claim No. 10,193   Ramsy Khoury                              2,353.77  
           Claim No. 10,194   Lavonne M. Martin                           190.82  
           Claim No. 10,195   Matthew Rayburn                              75.76  

4. OLD BUSINESS: 

  A.  RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 4.17.060 OF THE
       PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE AND RELATED DOCUMENTS TO MAKE
       NECESSARY CHANGES TO THE LIST OF PARK AND OPEN SPACE
       AREAS TO WHICH RESIDENTIAL IMPACT FEES MAY BE EXPENDED
       Recommendation of City Manager:  
       (1) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance, within 60 days, that will
       amend Chapter 4.17.060 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, maps associated
       with those sections and any related sections, to add one of the City's parks,
       amend the name of its newest park, correct a drawing number, and modify
       some of the maps referenced; and
       (2) Acknowledge that the recommended changes to Title 4 of the Municipal
       Code are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
       pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15378.

	639k

5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

   A.  Economic Development and Technology Committee

   B.  Finance Committee

      (1) CITY HALL SEISMIC RETROFIT PROJECT - APPROVAL OF
           CONTINGENCY ADJUSTMENTS AND CHANGE ORDER NO. 7 TO
           THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR 
           Recommendation of City Manager:  
           (1) Approve the allocation of $505,547 for Project Contingency for
           unforeseen conditions and activities, as identified in Attachment No. 1 of
           the agenda report, that were discovered during the retrofit of City Hall,
           thereby reducing the amount of Project Contingency from $7,027,949 to
           $6,522,402; and 
           (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 7 to
           Contract No. 18,768-1 with Clark Construction Group - California, LP
           (Clark Construction) for increases in scope of work due to unforeseen
           conditions discovered during the retrofit of City Hall, as identified in
           Attachment No. 1 of the agenda report, thereby increasing the contract
           amount by $505,547 from $80,414,963 to $80,920,510.
           Recommendation of City Hall Restoration Oversight Committee: On
           September 13, 2006, the City Hall Restoration Oversight Committee
           reviewed the above topics of contingency adjustments, General
           Contractor Change Order No. 7, and recommended the following:
               The Committee concurred that theses changes are reasonable and
           consistent with ongoing construction activities of similar projects.  The
           Committee recommended that the City Council authorize the allocation
           of $505,547 from Project Contingency and increase Contract             
           No. 18,768-1 with Clark Construction by $505,547.

	1717k

   C.  Legislative Policy Committee

      (1) SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITIONS 1A; 1B; 1C; AND OPPOSE
           PROPOSITION 90 FOR THE NOVEMBER 2006 ELECTION
           Recommendation of City Manager: Support Propositions 1A; 1B; 1C;
           and oppose Proposition 90 in the upcoming November 7, 2006 State
           General Election.

	820k

      (2) SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITION 83 (JESSICA'S LAW): PUNISHMENT,
           RESIDENCE RESTRICTIONS, AND MONITORING FOR SEX
           OFFENDERS AND SEXUALLY VIOLENT PREDATORS
           Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
           Council support Proposition 83.   This proposition addresses
           punishment, residence restrictions, and the monitoring of sex offenders
           and sexually violent predators.  

	399k

      (3) SUPPORT FOR: PROPOSITION 84 - "SAFE DRINKING WATER,
           WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND
           COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006"
           Recommendation of City Manager:  It is recommended that the City
           Council support Proposition 84 - "Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality
           and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of
           2006."   

	416k

      (4) SUPPORT PROPOSITION 86 - THE TOBACCO TAX ACT OF 2006 (To
           be heard at 7:15 p.m.)
           Recommendation of City Manager:  It is recommended that the City
           Council support Proposition 86, the Tobacco Tax Act of 2006. 

	1330k

   D.  Municipal Services Committee

   E.  Public Safety Committee

      (1) APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA'S STANDARDIZED
           EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SEMS)/NATIONAL
           INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS) EMERGENCY
           RESPONSE PLAN (See related Item 11.A.)  (To be heard at 8:15 p.m.)  
           Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that City
           Council approve the City of Pasadena's SEMS/NIMS Emergency
           Response Plan. 

	415k

	EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3567k

	EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Part 1 - INTRODUCTION 39k

	EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Part 2 - BASIC PLAN CONCEPTS 3296k

	EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Part 3 - EMERGENCY FUNCTIONS 268k

	EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Part 4 - MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTATION 227k

	EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Part 5 - OPERATIONS SECTION 208k

	EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Part 6 - OPERATIONS DOCUMENTATION 148k

	EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Part 7 - PLANNING SECTION 170k

	EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Part 8 - PLANNING DOCUMENTATION 170k

	EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Part 9 - LOGISTICS SECTION 148k

	EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Part 10 - LOGISTICS DOCUMENTATION 34k

	EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Part 11 - FINANCE & ADMIN. SECTION 117k

	EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN Part 12 - FINANCE & ADMIN. DOCUMENTATION 123k

      (2) AREA C AGREEMENT FOR AUTOMATIC EXCHANGE OF FIRE
           SERVICES
           Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
           approve and sign an Agreement for Automatic Exchange of Fire
           Services with Area C cities, which include: Alhambra, Arcadia, Burbank,
           Glendale, Monrovia, Monterey Park, Pasadena, San Gabriel, San
           Marino, Sierra Madre, and South Pasadena.

	3662k

   F.  Reports from Representatives

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:30 P.M.   

  A.  CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO
       CREATE THE WORKFORCE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT (See related
       Items 10.A.1. and 10.A.2.)
       Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
       Council, following a public hearing, approve an amendment to Title 17
       (Zoning Code) to create the Workforce Housing Overlay District.

	1019k

  B.  PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT TO THE EXISTING LA
       LOMA ROAD BRIDGE OVER THE ARROYO SECO TO MEET CURRENT
       SEISMIC CODES AND STANDARDS
       Recommendation of Assistant City Manager: It is recommended that the
       City Council, following a public hearing:
       (1) Adopt a resolution certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report
       (Attachment A of the agenda report) and the mitigation measures contained
       therein;
       (2) Adopt the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations;
       (3) Approve the De Minimis Impact Findings on the State Fish and Wildlife
       Habitat;
       (4) Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination with the Los
       Angeles County Recorder;
       (5) Authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute an amendment to
       Contract No. 18,252 with Jones & Stokes Associates, Inc. (formerly known as
       Myra L. Frank & Associates, Inc.), for the preparation of the environmental
       documents and regulatory permit support services increasing the total
       contract "not to exceed" amount by $17,200 from $240,000 to $257,200; 
       (6) Authorize the Assistant City Manager to enter into a contract with HDR
       Engineering, Inc., for Phase II of the project design element of the Lo Loma
       Road Bridge Project over the Arroyo Seco, in an amount not to exceed
       $560,000.   Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter
       Section 1002(F), professional or unique services; and
       (7) Approve the formation of a Design Advisory Committee to consult and
       advise staff during the bridge design and construction process. 
       Recommendation of Design Commission: On Monday, June 12, 2006, the
       Design Commission was presented a report by staff and consultants on the
       La Loma Bridge Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental
       Assessment (FEIR/EA), and approved staff recommendations to:
       (1) Concur with the findings of the Environmental Impact Report that the
       Retrofit and Rehabilitation Alternative is the environmentally superior
       alternative.  
       (2) Concur with staff recommendation that the Retrofit and Rehabilitation
       Alternative is the City's preferred alternative.
       (3) Concur with staff recommendation that a Design Advisory Committee be
       formed to consult and advise staff during the bridge design and construction 
       process. 
       Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On Monday,  
       June 19, 2006, the Historic Preservation Commission reviewed and
       supported staff recommendations listed in the agenda report. 

	3209k

	EXHIBIT A Part 1 3391k	EXHIBIT A Part 2 3502k

	EXHIBIT B Part 1 2986k	EXHIBIT B Part 2 3094k

	ATTACHMENT A - FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT

  C.  PUBLIC HEARING:  HILLSIDE DISTRICT OVERLAY: GUIDELINES AND
       AMENDMENTS
       Recommendation of City Manager:
       (1) Adopt the Initial Study and Negative Declaration (Attachment C of the
       agenda report) for the proposed Zoning Code Amendments;
       (2) Acknowledge the De Minimis Impact Finding on the State Fish and
       Wildlife Habitat (Attachment D of the agenda report); and
       (3) Approve the proposed Neighborhood Compatibility Guidelines and Minor
       Amendments and Clarifications (Attachment A of the agenda report) for the
       Hillside District Overlay of the Zoning Code.
       Recommendation of Planning Commission: On July 12, 2006, the
       Planning Commission recommended approval of the amendments in
       Attachment A of the agenda report and guidelines to modify the
       neighborhood as defined by the Neighborhood Compatibility Guidelines.  The
       Planning Commission did not recommend approval of guidelines to exceed
       the Neighborhood Compatibility maximum size, but asked that staff return in
       six months with an update. 

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	ATTACHMENT A 398k	ATTACHMENT B 214k

	ATTACHMENT C Part 1 3613k	ATTACHMENT C Part 2 3247k

	ATTACHMENT D 262k

7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

   A.  City Manager

      (1) AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 5.72 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL
           CODE, "VEHICLES FOR HIRE" RELATING TO SERVICES TO
           INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
           Recommendation of City Manager: Direct the City Attorney to draft an
           ordinance, within 90 days, amending Chapter 5.72 of the Pasadena
           Municipal Code, Vehicles for Hire, to prohibit taxi companies from
           refusing services to individuals with service animals; require taxi
           companies to arrange alterative service if unable to transport an
           individual in a wheelchair or with other mobility devices; require taxi
           companies to train drivers in transporting individuals with disabilities
           soon after hired and at least once per year thereafter; ensure the
           accuracy of taxi meters; require that taxi companies establish a citizen
           complaint procedure; and modify the penalty provision of the Municipal
           Code to enhance enforcement.
           Recommendation of Accessibility and Disability Commission: The
           Accessibility and Disability Commission considered the recommended
           modifications to Chapter 5.72 of the Pasadena Municipal Code at its
           June 2006 meeting and, by consensus, indicated support of staff's
           recommendations.  The Commission respectfully requests that the
           Commission be provided an opportunity to review the draft Ordinance
           before it is presented to the City Council for consideration.  

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   B.  City Council

      (1) APPOINTMENT OF JAMES IPEKJIAN TO THE HISTORIC
           PRESERVATION COMMISSION (Design Commission Nomination)

	131k

      (2) APPOINTMENT OF PAUL SAWYER TO THE PASADENA
           COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION (District 2 Nomination)   

8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING

   A.  Approval of Minutes   - September 11, 2006

9. BOARD OF APPEALS - SPECIAL MEETING

   A.  Approval of Minutes   -   September 11, 2006

10.    ORDINANCES

   A.  First Reading: 

      (1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
           PASADENA AMENDING THE ZONING CODE (TITLE 17) TO CREATE
           THE WORKFORCE/AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT"
           (See related Items 6.A. and 10.A.2.)

	1092k

      (2) Conduct first reading of "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 Items 6.A. and 10.A.1.)

	770k

      (3) Conduct first reading of "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)" (See related 
           Item 3.A.4.)

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   B.  Second Reading: None

11.    INFORMATION ITEMS: 

  A.  ORAL REPORT REGARDING CITY COUNCIL'S ROLE DURING AN
       EMERGENCY (See related Item 5.E.1.) (To be heard at 8:15 p.m.)

  B.  ORAL UPDATE FROM SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE       

12.    PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)

13.    CLOSED SESSION (Continued) 

14.    ADJOURNMENT

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