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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JANUARY 22, 2007
Closed Sessions 5:15 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
5:15 P.M. CLOSED SESSIONS
(To be heard at 5:15 p.m., and/or at the conclusion of the meeting)
A. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Clerk
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding significant
exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): One
potential case
C. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to
Government Code Section 54957.6
City Representatives: Karyn S. Ezell and Arthur Chavez
Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, Local 347
D. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 2490 Mohawk Street & 97-105 South Altadena Drive
Agency Negotiator: Gregory Robinson, Housing and Community
Development Administrator
Negotiating Parties: CBG Trademark, LLC, A. Christian Hart and
Joseph P. Seager
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
E. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING
PENDING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: City of Pasadena v. Reynolds
Case No.: Court of Appeal Case No. B190321, LASC Case No. GS008499
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
TRUECYCLE FOR SERVICES TO HOLD ELECTRONIC WASTE
COLLECTION EVENTS IN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND COLLECT,
TRANSPORT, AND RECYCLE ELECTRONIC WASTE
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract, without competitive bidding pursuant to City
Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services,
with TrueCycle for services to hold up to eight annual electronic waste
collection events in the City of Pasadena and to collect, transport, and
recycle electronic waste from the City Corporate Yard located at 233
West Mountain Street.
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(2) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PERRY C.
THOMAS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF UNDERGROUND
ELECTRICAL CONDUIT SYSTEMS, VAULTS AND OTHER
MISCELLANEOUS WORK PER SPECIFICATION LD-06-7 FOR THE
WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Accept the bid dated December 15, 2006 submitted by Perry C.
Thomas in response to Specification LD-06-7;
(2) Reject all other bids; and
(3) Authorize the issuance of a labor and materials contract to Perry C.
Thomas for a period of one year or until an amount not to exceed
$1,500,000 is expended, whichever comes first; and authorize the City
Manager to exercise an option to extend the contract up to four
additional periods for the amount budgeted by the City for the work
during that period, currently estimated at $3,000,000 per period.
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(3) CONTRACT AWARD TO BEVERLY HILLS TRANSFER AND
STORAGE FOR MOVING AND RELOCATION SERVICES FOR
REOCCUPANCY OF PASADENA CITY HALL, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $155,000
Recommendation of City Manager: Accept the bid dated
December 21, 2006, submitted by Beverly Hills Transfer and Storage in
response to the Plans and Specifications for the Moving and Relocation
Services for the Reoccupancy of Pasadena City Hall, reject all other bids
received and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not to
exceed $155,000, which includes the base bid of $139,525.73 and
$15,474.27 for any additional work the City may order pursuant to the
project plans and specifications.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - January 8, 2007
January 15, 2007 (Cancelled)
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 10,271 Church of Scientology of Pasadena $ 1,720.00
Claim No. 10,272 Mamie Grant Not Stated
Claim No. 10,273 Coast National Insurance Company
as subrogee of Angela Salcedo Sanchez 5,568.89
Claim No. 10,274 Damon B. Williams 3,000.00
Claim No. 10,275 Golden Globe Investments, LLC Not Stated
Claim No. 10,276 Pedro R. Galindo 80.00
Claim No. 10,277 Rebecca Joy Grube 209.00
Claim No. 10,278 Glenda L. Autry Not Stated
Claim No. 10,279 Edit Martinez Not Stated
Claim No. 10,280 Geoffrey John Eliel Not Stated
Claim No. 10,281 Rodney Sharp 2,149.00
C. Public Hearings Set
February 5, 2007, 7:30 p.m. - Selection of Reuse Proposal for the Desiderio
Army Reserve Center (655 Westminster Drive) in the Capacity of Local
Redevelopment Authority (LRA) for Submittal to the Department of Defense
Under Federal Regulations 32 CFR Part 176: Revitalizing Base Closure
Communities
February 5, 2007, 7:30 p.m. - Ambassador West Project, Requests for
Conditional Use Permit, Adjustment Permit, Transfer of Development Rights,
Vesting Tentative Tract Map, Private Tree Removal Permits, Subdivision
Modification, and Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report to
Construct a 248-Unit Senior Life/Care and Independent Living Facility and 70
Residential Condominiums on 19.7 Acres Bounded by Orange Grove
Boulevard, St. John Avenue, Del Mar Boulevard, and Green Street
February 26, 2007, 7:30 p.m. - Designation of 309 East Orange Grove
Boulevard as a Landmark
February 26, 2007, 7:30 p.m. - Designation of 745 Rio Grande Street as a
Landmark
March 12, 2007, 7:30 p.m. - Zone Change and Specific Plan Boundary
Amendment at 40 North Daisy Avenue
4. OLD BUSINESS: None
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
(1) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH NORTEL
NETWORKS, INC. FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF INTERACTIVE VOICE
& WEB RESPONSE TECHNOLOGY AND AMENDMENT TO THE
FISCAL YEAR 2007-2012 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
BUDGET
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Amend the fiscal year 2007-2012 Capital Improvement Program
budget to include a new project, "IVR/IWR Replacement" (Budget
Account No. 71207).
(2) Approve a journal voucher recognizing and appropriating $433,369
to Project No. 71207 (IVR/IWR Replacement), $183,986 from the
unappropriated Computing and Communication Fund balance and
$249,383 from the unappropriated Building Services Fund balance;
appropriating $201,312 from the unappropriated Power Fund balance to
Project No. 3026 (Electric System IVR) and appropriating $108,399 from
the unappropriated Water Fund balance to Project No. 1016 (Water
System IVR).
(3) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract without
competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts
for professional or unique services, with Nortel Networks, Inc., for the
purchase and implementation of an IVR/IWR system in an amount not
to exceed $800,780; which includes $762,648 for the base scope of
services and $38,132 (or 5%) for any additional services the City may
request.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: On November 8, 2006,
the Planning Commission found the IVR/IWR Replacement project to be
consistent with the General Plan.
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(2) CITY HALL SEISMIC RETROFIT PROJECT - QUARTERLY UPDATE
Recommendation of City Hall Restoration Oversight Committee:
This report is for informational purposes only.
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(3) AMENDED AND RESTATED OWNER PARTICIPATION AND LOAN
AGREEMENT NO. CDC-546-1 WITH NEW REVELATION
MISSIONARIES; EIGHT-UNIT PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
PROJECT AT 877 NORTH ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD
Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer: It is recommended that
the Pasadena Community Development Commission ("Commission")
take the following actions:
(a) Acknowledge that the proposed project has been determined to be
categorically exempt under Section 15332 of the State California
Environmental Quality Act Guidelines. and authorize the Secretary of the
Commission to file with the County Clerk a Notice of Exemption for the
project;
(b) Approve the terms and conditions of the Amended and Restated
Owner Participation and Loan Agreement No. CDC-546 ("Amended
OPLA") with New Revelation Missionaries ("Developer") for the
proposed development at 877 North Orange Grove Boulevard;
(c) Approve a journal voucher recognizing and appropriating
$1,422,289 [$759,621 from the Supportive Housing Funds (McKinney
Act) Account No. 223-684350-52315 and $662,668 from Housing
Opportunity Fund (HOME Investment Partnership Act - $462,668 and
State of California Local Housing Trust Funds - $200,000) Account
No. 810-684120-52315] to the proposed project; and
(d) Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute and the Secretary to
attest in a form satisfactory to the Commission's General Counsel all
documents necessary to carry out and implement the Amended OPLA.
Advisory Body Action: The Fair Oaks Project Area Committee at its
meeting of December 12, 2006, the Northwest Commission at its
meeting of December 12, 2006, and the Community Development
Committee at its meeting of January 11, 2007, recommended the
Commission's approval of the recommendation.
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C. Legislative Policy Committee
(1) FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council approve the Federal Legislative Platform for 2007.
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D. Municipal Services Committee
(1) ADOPTION OF THE MASTER SEWER PLAN (MSP)
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council adopt the findings contained in Section 1-6 of the Master Sewer
Plan (shown in Attachment 1 of the agenda report), as the model for
operations and maintenance of the City's sanitary sewer system and
have staff return at a later date with an implementation plan and
recommendation on Section 7, Sewer System Improvement Costs.
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MASTER SEWER PLAN
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:30 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: CALL FOR REVIEW TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 4657 FOR 940 AVENUE 64
(INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF UNMANNED
TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT FOR CINGULAR WIRELESS)
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council
continue the public hearing to March 12, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
(1) AMENDMENT OF THE MASTER PLAN FOR CENTRAL PARK
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council review and comment on the Central Park Master Plan
amendment (attached to the agenda report).
Recommendation of Design Commission: On August 14, 2006, this
recommendation was presented to the Design Commission for
consideration. The Commission recommended approval of the
amendment of the Plan with the following modifications:
The design of new features and installations should have equal
consideration with cost and maintenance.
The Plan should consider connections/linkages to the new
developments proposed to the west of the park.
A water fountain and public art should be considered as possible
improvements in the formal garden area.
Staff concurs with these recommendations.
Recommendation of Recreation and Parks Commission: On
July 18, 2006, this recommendation was presented to the Recreation
and Parks Commission for consideration. The Commission
recommended approval of the amendments to the Master Plan with the
addition of a phasing plan for the proposed improvements.
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MASTER PLAN REDLINE VERSION Part 1 1894k
MASTER PLAN REDLINE VERSION Part 2 3335k
MASTER PLAN 4442k
B. City Council
(1) RESIGNATION OF LANCE WYNDON FROM THE NORTHWEST
COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination)
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(2) RESIGNATION OF DANIEL CASTRO FROM THE ROSE BOWL
OPERATING COMPANY (District 5 Nomination)
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(3) RESIGNATION OF HARDEN A. CARTER FROM THE PASADENA
CENTER OPERATING COMPANY (At Large Nomination)
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(4) RESIGNATION OF FRANCOIS KHOURY FROM THE PASADENA
CENTER OPERATING COMPANY (Hotel Nomination)
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(5) APPOINTMENT OF BRYAN L. REESE TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL
ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 5 Nomination)
(6) CONSIDERATION OF A CALL FOR REVIEW TO THE BOARD OF
ZONING APPEALS REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 4775 TO OPERATE 24 HOURS PER DAY AT AN EXISTING
RESTAURANT ON PROPERTY ZONED CL-SP-1a (NORTH LAKE
SPECIFIC PLAN, COMMERCIAL LIMITED, SUBAREA 1a) AND IN
THE NORTHWEST PROGRAMS AREA (841 - 843 EAST ORANGE
GROVE BOULEVARD) (Councilmember Gordo)
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8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - January 8, 2007
January 15, 2007 (Cancelled)
B. AMENDED AND RESTATED OWNER PARTICIPATION AND LOAN
AGREEMENT NO. CDC-546-6 WITH NEW REVELATION MISSIONARIES;
EIGHT-UNIT PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROJECT AT 877
NORTH ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD (See Item 5.B.3.)
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 4 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO UPDATE THE LIST OF PARKS AND OPEN SPACE AREAS
ON WHICH RESIDENTIAL IMPACT FEES MAY BE EXPENDED"
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(2) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.370 TO ADD A NEW
SECTION 2.370.035 TO THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO
DESIGNATE ALTERNATE MEMBERS OF THE DISASTER
EMERGENCY SERVICES COUNCIL"
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B. Second Reading: None
10. INFORMATION ITEMS:
A. STORAGE CONTAINER AT VICTORY PARK
Recommendation of City Manager: This report is for information purposes
only.
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11. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
12. CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)
13. 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
February 19, 2007 (To be canceled due to holiday)
March 19, 2007
FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Paul Little, Bill Bogaard, Joyce Streator, Sidney F. Tyler)
Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:00
p.m., Chamber Building,
117 E. Colorado Boulevard, Conference Room – 4th Floor
January 22, 2007
February 12, 2007 (To be canceled due to holiday)
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
January 23, 2007 (To be canceled)
February 27, 2007
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
February 21, 2007
March 21, 2007
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
January 22, 2007 (Special meeting at 4:15 p.m., Pasadena
Senior Center, 85 E.
Holly Street, Community
Conference Room)
February 5, 2007
January 29, 2007
February 5, 2007
February 12, 2007 (To be cancelled)
February 19, 2007 (To be cancelled)
February 26, 2007
March 5, 2007 (To be cancelled)
March 12, 2007
March 19, 2007
March 26, 2007
April 2, 2007
April 9, 2007
April 16, 2007 (To be cancelled)
April 23, 2007
April 30, 2007
May 7, 2007
May 14, 2007
May 21, 2007 (To be cancelled)
May 28 2007 (To be cancelled)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
February 5, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
- Selection of Reuse Proposal for the Desiderio
Army Reserve Center (655 Westminster Drive) in the Capacity of Local
Redevelopment
Authority (LRA) for Submittal to the Department of Defense Under Federal
Regulations
32 CFR Part 176: Revitalizing Base Closure Communities
February 5, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
- Ambassador West Project, Requests for Conditional
Use Permit, Adjustment Permit, Transfer of Development Rights, Vesting Tentative
Tract Map, Private Tree Removal Permits, Subdivision Modification, and
Certification of
the Final Environmental Impact Report to Construct a 248 Unit Senior Life/Care
and
Independent Living Facility and 70 Residential Condominiums on 19.7 Acres
Bounded
by Orange Grove Boulevard, St. John Avenue, Del Mar Boulevard, and Green Street
February 26, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
- Designation of 309 East Orange Grove Boulevard as a
Landmark
February 26, 2007, 7:30 p.m. - Designation of 745 Rio Grande Street as a Landmark
March 12, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
- Continued Public Hearing: Call for Review to the City
Council of Conditional Use Permit No. 4657 for 940 Avenue 64 (Installation,
Operation,
and Maintenance of Unmanned Telecommunications Equipment for Cingular Wireless)
March 12, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
- Zone Change and Specific Plan Boundary Amendment at
40 North Daisy Avenue
COMMISSION VACANCIES
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