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AGENDA CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION JUNE 11, 2007
Dinner Recess 5:30 P.M. Public Meeting 6:30 P.M. Public Hearings 7:00 P.M. & 7:30 P.M. Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall 100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
5:30 P.M. DINNER RECESS
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) AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER WITH AMERICAN LaFRANCE FOR PURCHASE OF ONE REPLACEMENT 2007 TRACTOR DRAWN AERIAL TRUCK FOR A TOTAL OF $784,498 Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Accept formal bid dated March 5, 2007 by American LaFrance and authorize the issuance of a purchase order to American LaFrance in an amount not to exceed $784,498 for the purchase of one Tractor Drawn Aerial Truck; and (2) Reject all other bids presented. 884k
(2) CONTRACT AWARD TO TYNER PAVING COMPANY (L.M.T. ENTERPRISES, INC., DBA) FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS IN THE VICINITY OF PASADENA HIGH SCHOOL AT SIERRA MADRE BOULEVARD, WASHINGTON BOULEVARD AND VICTORY PARK PARKING LOT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,130,000 Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Accept the bid dated May 30, 2007 submitted by Tyner Paving Company, (L.M.T. Enterprises, Inc., DBA) , in response to the Project Specifications for Public Improvements in the Vicinity of Pasadena High School at Sierra Madre Boulevard, Washington Boulevard and Victory Park Parking Lot, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not to exceed $1,130,000, which includes a base bid of $1,009,053.95 and a contingency of $120,946.05. (2) Acknowledge the project to be categorically exempt under Section 21084 of the Public Resources Code in accordance with Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1), subsection (c) (maintenance of existing public streets) pursuant to the findings of the Secretary of the Resources Agency and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption for the project with the Los Angeles County Clerk. 882k
(3) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY FOR A MUNICIPAL ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER SYSTEM AND RABIES CONTROL PROGRAM Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a two-year contract with the Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA for operation of a municipal animal control program, animal shelter system and rabies control program in the amount of $987,450 for the first year, to be adjusted for the second year based upon the change in the Consumer Price Index for the Los Angeles-Anaheim-Riverside area for the latest available preceding 12-month period. (2) Grant this contract an exemption from the competitive bidding process pursuant to Section 4.08.049(B) of the Pasadena Municipal Code, contracts in which the best interests of the City are served. 671k
(4) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATES (ESA) TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE PREPARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR THE ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN 2008-2033 MASTER PLAN Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to execute a contact with Environmental Science Associates (ESA), for $250,000 in the preparation of an EIR for the Art Center College of Design Master Development Plan. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), for contracts for professional or unique services. 636k
(5) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACTS WITH HOWARD INDUSTRIES, WESCO DISTRIBUTION, AND KUHLMAN ELECTRIC FOR THE FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS FOR THE WATER & POWER DEPARTMENT Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Accept the bid dated May 22, 2007, submitted by Howard Industries in response to Specifications LD-07-5, Item I: Internally Fused Underground Type Distribution Transformers, Item II: Modified Overhead Type Distribution Transformers, and Item II: 17kV/4kV Modified Overhead Type Distribution Transformers; (2) Accept the bid dated May 22, 3007, submitted by Wesco Distribution in response to Specifications LD-07-5, Item IV: Underground Commercial Distribution (UCD) Transformers, and Item VII: 17kV Single- Phase Overhead-Type Distribution Transformers; (3) Accept the bid dated May 22, 2007 submitted by Kuhlman Electric in response to Specifications LD-07-5, Item V: 4kV Underground Type Distribution Transformers, and Item VI: 4kV Overhead-Type Distribution Transformers; (4) Reject all other bids; and (5) Authorize the Purchasing Administrator to issue one time Purchase Order Contracts not to exceed $1,077,922 for Item I, $1,022,799 for Item II, $690,015 for Item III, $1,687,197 for item IV, $329,113 for Item V, $176,496 for Item VI, and $313,687 for Item VII. 1259k
(6) RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE SR 710 MITIGATION FEDERAL-AID PROJECT - TRAFFIC CONTROL AND MONITORING SYSTEM-ITS Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Adopt a resolution approving the Program Supplement Agreement to Administering Agency - State Agreement No. 07-5064R between the City of Pasadena and the State of California, for State Reimbursement covering construction for the SR 710 Mitigation Project - Traffic Control and Monitoring System-ITS; Federal-Aid Project No. RABA01- 5064(045), Program Supplement Agreement No. 076-N; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute State Agreement No. 07- 5064R on behalf of the City. 635k
(7) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SALARY RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR THE UNREPRESENTED CLASSIFICATIONS OF POLICE LIEUTENANT, POLICE COMMANDER, POLICE COMMANDER (NON-SWORN) AND DEPUTY POLICE CHIEF Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution amending the Salary Resolution implementing salary and benefits adjustments for the unrepresented classifications of Police Lieutenant, Police Commander, Police Commander (Non-Sworn), and Deputy Police Chief. 648k
(8) ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH LAKE AVENUE PROPERTY- BASED BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution of intention to establish the South Lake Avenue Property-Based Business Improvement District (Attachment 1 of the agenda report), setting a public hearing for July 30, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. 768k ATTACHMENTS 1 and 2 631k ATTACHMENT 3 3402k APPENDIX A 158k APPENDIX B 752k
B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - April 2, 2007
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 10,376 Wawanesa Insurance $ 5,006.81 Claim No. 10,377 CNA Insurance Company as subrogee for Continental Casualty Company Not stated Claim No. 10,378 Sempra Energy 399.03 Claim No. 10,379 Mercury Insurance Company for George Khoury Not stated Claim No. 10,380 Daniel Dingle 712.25 Claim No. 10,381 Ruth E. Peck 5,000.00 Claim No. 10,382 Grace Shih 3,295.00 Claim No. 10,383 Karie Winfrey 965.00
(3) Public Hearing Set
June 25, 2007, 7:30 p.m. - Appeal of a Historic Preservation Commission Decision to Deny an Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Installation of French Doors and Balcony on the Primary Elevation of the House at 975 North Hudson Avenue (PLN2007- 00236; Washington Square Landmark District)
July 23, 2007, 7:30 p.m. - Adoption of the 2007 Annual City of Pasadena Self Certification Report in Conformance with the Congestion Management Program for Los Angeles County and the 2007 Local Development Report in Accordance with Government Code Section 65089
4. OLD BUSINESS: None
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
(1) PASADENA CONFERENCE CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT UPDATE Recommendation of Pasadena Center Operating Company: This report is for informational purposes only. 668k
C. Legislative Policy Committee
D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:00 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: AN EXTENSION OF THE INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF MASSAGE PERMITS PURSUANT TO TITLE 17 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE (See related Item 9.A.3.) Recommendation of City Manager: Approve an extension of the interim urgency ordinance which temporarily prohibits the issuance of massage permits pursuant to Title 17 of the Pasadena Municipal Code. 430k 7:30 P.M.
B. PUBLIC HEARING: TO CONSIDER GRANTING NON-EXCLUSIVE SOLID WASTE FRANCHISES Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Hold a public hearing to consider granting non-exclusive solid waste franchises; (2) After closure of the public hearing, grant a franchise to all applicants consistent with the solid waste collection franchise ordinance for a 12-month franchise term; and (3) Direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinances for the approved applications and authorize the City Manager to enter into the franchise agreements on or after the effective date of the ordinance approving such franchise. 2295k
C. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2008 OPERATING BUDGET Recommendation of City Manager: Receive public comment and continue the public hearing to each subsequent regular meeting of the City Council at 7:30 p.m., until June 18, 2007 or such other later date as the City Council may determine, and at which time the City Council will be asked to close the public hearing and formally adopt the Operating Budget. 408k
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
B. City Council
(1) REAPPOINTMENT OF TINA MILLER TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (Bungalow Heaven Nomination)
(2) REAPPOINTMENT OF CAROL BRAINERD TO THE SENIOR COMMISSION (Mayor Nomination)
(3) REAPPOINTMENT OF MARY SCHANDER TO THE PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY (Mayor Nomination/District 6)
(4) REAPPOINTMENT OF MARLENE OTTO TO THE ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITY COMMISSION (Mayor Nomination)
(5) APPOINTMENT OF PAUL LITTLE TO THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY (District 3 Nomination)
C. Advisory Bodies
(1) CONTRACT AWARD TO ACEY DECY LIGHTING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A LIGHTING DIMMER CONTROL SYSTEM IN THE PASADENA CIVIC AUDITORIUM Recommendation of Pasadena Center Operating Company: Authorize the Pasadena Center Operating Company to enter into a contract with Acey Decy Lighting to install an ETC Dimming System at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium for an amount not to exceed $152,000.00. The contract amount includes a 10% contingency of $14,000. 296k
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - April 2, 2007
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING CHAPTER 4.17 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DEFINITIONS APPLICABLE TO RESIDENTIAL IMPACT FEES" 548k
(2) Conduct first reading of "AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR THE PLACEMENT, CONSTRUCTION, AND MODIFICATION OF GROUND-MOUNTED COMMERCIAL WIRELESS FACILITIES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS" 1280
(3) Conduct first reading of "AN EXTENSION OF THE INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA TEMPORARILY PROHIBITING THE ISSUANCE OF MASSAGE PERMITS PURSUANT TO TITLE 17 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE" (See related Item 6.A.) 1117k
B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "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 SATURDAY FROM 10:00 P.M. - 10:30 P.M. AND NOISE SOURCES FOR A PERMITTED EVENT TO BE HELD IN DEFENDER'S PARK AND THE COLORADO STREET BRIDGE ON SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2007 (THE CELEBRATION ON THE BRIDGE)" (Introduced by Councilmember Gordo) 205k
10. INFORMATION ITEMS: None
11. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
12. 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
City Hall,
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 (Council Conference Room, 2nd
Floor)
June 18, 2007
July 16, 2007
FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair Sidney F. Tyler, Victor Gordo,
Steve Haderlein,
Chris Holden)
Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 4:00
p.m., 100 N. Garfield Avenue,
Room S347 (Green Room, 3rd Floor) (Note change in location for
special joint meetings
with City Council, below)
June 11, 2007 (Special joint meeting of Finance Committee and
City Council Budget
Hearing, Council Chambers, Room S249 at 3:30 p.m.)
June 18, 2007 (Special joint meeting of Finance Committee and
City Council Budget
Hearing, Council Chambers, Room S249)
July 9, 2007
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Bill Bogaard,
Margaret McAustin,
Sidney F. Tyler)
Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Pasadena
City Hall,
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 (Council Conference Room, 2nd
Floor)
June 26, 2007
July 24, 2007
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE – (Committee to be sunsetted)
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Haderlein, Steve
Madison,
Margaret McAustin)
Meets the first Monday of each month at 4:15 p.m., Pasadena
City Hall, 100 N. Garfield
Avenue, Room S245/S246 (Council Conference Room, 2nd Floor)
June 18, 2007 (Special meeting (time to be arranged),
Pasadena City Hall, 100 N.
Garfield Avenue,
Room S245/S246 Council Conference Room, 2nd Floor)
July 2, 2007
June 18, 2007
June 25, 2007
July 2, 2007 (To be cancelled)
July 9, 2007 (To be cancelled)
July 16, 2007
July 23, 2007
July 30, 2007
August 6, 2007
August 13, 2007
August 20, 2007 (To be cancelled)
August 27, 2007 (To be cancelled)
September 3, 2007 (To be cancelled)
September 10, 2007
September 17, 2007
September 24, 2007
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
June 18, 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)
June 18, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
- Continued Public Hearing: City Manager’s Recommended
Fiscal Year 2008 Operating Budget
June 18, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
- Consideration for a Determination Pursuant to Section 33445
of the Health & Safety Code Regarding a Finding of Benefit for the Glenarm Steam
Plant
Building (Art Center South Campus Project)
June 18, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
- Levy of Assessment Against Hotel and Motel Businesses for
Fiscal Year 2007-08 in Connection with the Pasadena Tourism Business Improvement
District
June 18, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
- Continued Joint Public Hearing: Disposition of City-Owned Land
and Purchase of Parking Easement in the Madison Company Development Project
June 25, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
- Continued Public Hearing: Approval of North Lake Specific
Plan Amendment and Related Zoning Code and Map Amendments
June 25, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
- Joint Public Hearing: Approval/Submittal of the Annual Action
Plan (2007 – 2008) as the Application and Statement of Projected Use of Funds
for the
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG); Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG); Home Investment Partnership
Act;
and Human Services Endowment Fund (HSEF) Allocations
June 25, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
- Appeal of a Historic Preservation Commission Decision to Deny
an Application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Installation of
French Doors and
Balcony on the Primary Elevation of the House at 975 North Hudson Avenue
(PLN2007-00236; Washington Square Landmark District)
July 16, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
- Consideration of Federal Standards under Section 111(d) of the
Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 ("PURPA") pursuant to statutory
directives
in the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ("EPAct 2005"): The following Federal Standards
will be considered: 1) Time-Based Metering and Communications ("Smart
Metering"),
2) Interconnection Service for Electric Generators, 3) Net Metering, 4) Fuel
Diversity,
and 5) Fossil Fuel Generation Efficiency
July 23, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
- Designation of 1205 South Oakland Avenue as a Historic
Landmark
July 23, 2007, 7:30 p.m. - Designation of 373 Mira Vista Terrace as a Historic Landmark
July 23, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
- Adoption of the 2007 Annual City of Pasadena Self Certification
Report in Conformance with the Congestion Management Program for Los Angeles
County
and the 2007 Local Development Report in Accordance with Government Code Section
65089
July 30, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
- Receive Public Comment Regarding the Adoption of an Increase to
the Citywide Water Capital Improvement Charge (CIC)
July 30, 2007, 7:30 p.m. -
Establishment of the South Lake Avenue Property-Based
Business Improvement District
COMMISSION VACANCIES 303k