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                                                 AGENDA
         CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
                                        DECEMBER 10, 2007

                                    Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M.
                                     Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
                                   Public Hearings 7:30 P.M.
                           Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
                          100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
                                        
                                                       
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 REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT pursuant
    to Government Code Section 54957 and with Labor Negotiators pursuant to
    Government Code Section 54957.6
    City Representative: Bill Bogaard
    Employee Title: City Manager

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 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 ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH Nth
           GENERATION COMPUTING, INC., TO FURNISH, DELIVER &
           INSTALL BACKUP TAPE LIBRARY EQUIPMENT 
           Recommendation of City Manager:   
           (1) Accept the bid dated November 6, 2007 submitted by Nth
           Generation Computing, Inc., in response to the specifications for
           Furnishing, Delivery & Installation of Backup Tape Library Equipment;
           and 
           (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not to exceed
           $173,217.

	373k

      (2) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PARSONS
           TRANSPORTATION GROUP, INC. TO CONDUCT A NOISE STUDY IN
           THE BROADWAY AND GLENARM POWER PLANTS
           Recommendation of City Manager:   Authorize the City Manager to
           enter into a contract with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. to conduct
           a noise study in the Broadway and Glenarm Power Plants for an amount
           not to exceed $200,000.   The proposed contract is exempt from
           competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts
           for professional or unique services.

	1798k

   B.  City Clerk

      (1) Approval of Minutes  -  November 19, 2007
                                            November 26, 2007   

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

           Claim No. 10,495   Yeung A. Yoo                        $     1, 400.00  
           Claim No. 10,496   (number reserved)
           Claim No. 10,497   Jonathan C. Schewe                         349.00  
           Claim No. 10,498   Richard Hopp                              Not stated  
           Claim NO.10,499    Frank De La Cuadra                       2,071.27  

4. OLD BUSINESS:  None           

5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

   A.  Economic Development and Technology Committee

   B.  Finance Committee

      (1) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AND THE FIRST READING OF AN
           ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE INVITATION OF BIDS FOR THE
           PURCHASE OF ELECTRIC REVENUE BONDS, 2008 SERIES,
           APPROVING A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL BONDS, A
           PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT, AND A NOTICE INVITING
           BIDS, AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF
           INTENTION TO SELL BONDS, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO
           REIMBURSE ITSELF FROM THE PROCEEDS OF SAID BONDS FOR
           CERTAIN EXPENDITURES MADE AND/OR TO BE MADE IN
           CONNECTION WITH THE ACQUISITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF
           CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, AUTHORIZING THE
           ISSUANCE OF A NOT TO EXCEED $65 MILLION AGGREGATE
           PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF BONDS, AND APPROVING THE
           EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FOURTH SUPPLEMENT TO
           ELECTRIC REVENUE BOND FISCAL AGREEMENT AND A
           CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT 
           Recommendation of City Manager:   It is recommended that the City
           Council:
           (1) Adopt a resolution authorizing the invitation of bids for the purchase
           of Electric Revenue Bonds, 2008 Series, approving a notice of intention
           to sell bonds, a preliminary official statement and a notice inviting bids,
           authorizing the publication of a notice of intention to sell bonds,
           declaring its intention to reimburse itself from the proceeds of said
           bonds for certain expenditures made and/or to be made in connection
           with the acquisition and construction of certain improvements  and
           authorizing certain other actions in connection therewith; and 
           (2) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
           PASADENA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT
           TO EXCEED $65,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF
           CITY OF PASADENA ELECTRIC REVENUE BONDS, 2008 SERIES,
           PAYABLE OUT OF THE LIGHT AND POWER FUND, AND
           APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FOURTH
           SUPPLEMENT TO ELECTRIC REVENUE BOND FISCAL AGENT
           AGREEMENT, A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT, AND
           OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH."

	909k

	RESOLUTION 1008k
	EXHIBIT A 159k
	EXHIBIT B 3444k
	EXHIBIT C Part 1 5297k
	EXHIBIT C Part 2 6762k
	EXHIBIT C Part 3 6409k
	EXHIBIT C Part 4 7042k

	ORDINANCE 1130k
	EXHIBIT A 6006k

      (2) UNFUNDED PRIORITIES
           Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
           Council direct staff to develop more detailed cost estimates and specific
           proposals for funding those Unfunded Priorities described in detail in the
           agenda report relating to:
           (1) Purchase of Open Space and Park Land
           (2) Improving Parks and Facilities 
           (3) Managing Traffic
           (4) Affordable Housing 
           (5) Rose Bowl Renovation
               In addition to these five, the Finance Committee has requested the
           inclusion of two additional priorities, which are both included as projects
           in the Capital Improvement Program Budget:
           (6) Fire Station #33 Replacement/New Fire Administration Building
           (7) Civic Center/Mid-Town Public Improvements and Related
               Components. 

	4797

      (3) APPROVAL OF A JOURNAL VOUCHER TRANSFERRING $3,185,103
           FROM THE 1999 PENSION OBLIGATION DEBT SERVICE FUND TO
           THE GENERAL FUND NON-DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET TO COVER
           THE REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE FIRE
           AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PURSUANT TO
           CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT NO. 16,900 BETWEEN THE CITY OF
           PASADENA AND THE FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
           Recommendation of City Manager: Approve a journal voucher
           transferring $3,185,103 from the 1999 Pension Obligation Debt Service
           Fund to the General Fund Non-Departmental budget and appropriating
           said amount to Account No. 8043-101-952100 to cover the required
           supplemental contribution to the Fire and Police Retirement System
           pursuant to Contribution Agreement No. 16,900 between the City of
           Pasadena and the Fire and Police Retirement System. 

	534k

   C.  Legislative Policy Committee                                   

   D.  Public Safety Committee

   E.  Reports from Representatives

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

  A.  PUBLIC HEARING:  RESIDENTIAL REFUSE COLLECTION FEES
       INCREASE
       Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council
       continue the public hearing to February 11, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.

  B.  PUBLIC HEARING:  PROPOSED INCREASE IN THE SEWER USE
       CHARGE
       Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council
       continue the public hearing to February 11, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.

7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

   A.  City Manager

      (1) DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN AMENDMENT TO
           THE UTILITY USERS TAX ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 4.56 OF THE
           PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE INCREASING THE INCOME
           THRESHOLD FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE UTILITY USERS TAX
           Recommendation of the City Manager: Direct the City Attorney to
           prepare an amendment to the Utility Users Tax Ordinance, Chapter 4.56
           of the Pasadena Municipal Code increasing the income threshold for
           exemption from the Utility Users Tax.

	455k

   B.  City Council

      (1) RESIGNATION OF JOHN J. KENNEDY FROM THE COMMUNITY
           DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (District 3 Nomination)

	123k

8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING

  A.  Approval of Minutes  -  November 19, 2007
                                        November 26, 2007

  B.  HERITAGE SQUARE PROJECT; RFQ PROCESS; SELECTION OF
       DEVELOPER FOR EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATIONS
       Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer
       (1) It is recommended that the Pasadena Community Development
       Commission (Commission) enter into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement
       with Retirement Housing Foundation for the Heritage Square Project.
       (2) It is recommended that the Commission consider the community
       comments on the proposed concept design of the Heritage Square Project
       and adopt the proposed concept for the site as shown in Attachment D of the
       agenda report.
       (3) It is recommended that staff return to the Commission within 180 days
       with a staff recommendation regarding the terms and conditions of a
       development and financing agreement.

	1147k

	ATTACHMENT A Part 1 4025k
	ATTACHMENT A Part 2 3331k
	ATTACHMENT A Part 3 5157k

	ATTACHMENT B 2251k

	ATTACHMENT C 3453k

	ATTACHMENT D 514k

9. ORDINANCES

   A.  First Reading: 

      (1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
           PASADENA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
           OF PASADENA ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 17.20.020 OF THE
           PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE (HISTORIC HIGHLANDS LANDMARK
           OVERLAY DISTRICT)"

	3258k

      (2) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
           PASADENA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF NOT
           TO EXCEED $65,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF
           CITY OF PASADENA ELECTRIC REVENUE BONDS, 2008 SERIES,
           PAYABLE OUT OF THE LIGHT AND POWER FUND, AND
           APPROVING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FOURTH
           SUPPLEMENT TO ELECTRIC REVENUE BOND FISCAL AGENT
           AGREEMENT, A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT, AND
           OTHER DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH"   (See
           Item 5.B.1.)

      (3) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
           PASADENA ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
           TITLE 24 INCORPORATING THE 2007 CALIFORNIA BUILDING
           CODE CHAPTERS 1-35 AND APPENDIX CHAPTERS 1, C, I, J; THE
           2007 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2007 CALIFORNIA
           MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2007 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE;
           AND THE 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, ALL AS PUBLISHED BY
           THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION"     

	1292k

	ORDINANCE Part 1 5996k
	ORDINANCE Part 2 6286k

      (4) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
           PASADENA AMENDING CHAPTER 18.04 OF TITLE 18 OF THE
           PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS
           18.04.060 AND 18.04.070 RELATING TO VIDEO SERVICE
           PROVIDERS"  

	1868k

   B.  Second Reading:

      (1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
           TITLE 17 (THE ZONING CODE) RELATED TO THE PERMITTING AND
           CONDITIONS FOR ANIMAL SHELTER USES IN CERTAIN AREAS OF
           THE CENTRAL DISTRICT"   (Introduced by Councilmember Madison)

	2161k

      (2) Adopt  "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
           CHAPTER 4.56 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE ("UTILITY
           USERS TAX") AND CONFIRMING THE LEGISLATIVE INTENT THAT
           THE TAX ON CHARGES FOR TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS NOT
           APPLY TO CHARGES FOR INTERNET ACCESS" (Introduced by
           Councilmember Gordo)

	480k

10.    INFORMATION ITEMS: None

11.    PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)

12.    CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)

13.    ADJOURNMENT     


SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE (Chair Victor Gordo, Bill Bogaard,
Steve Madison, Jacque Robinson)

LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Bill Bogaard, Margaret McAustin, Sidney F. Tyler)

March 3, 2008


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