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                                                 AGENDA
         CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
                                             APRIL 7, 2008

                                    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 Attorney

B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT pursuant
    to Government Code Section 54957
    Employee Title: City Manager

6:30 P.M.  PUBLIC MEETING

1. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE, CEREMONIAL MATTERS, AND
    SPECIAL PRESENTATION 

  A.  POWER POINT PRESENTATION FROM THE BURBANK-GLENDALE-
       PASADENA AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGARDING THE FINDINGS OF A
       FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATION PART 161 STUDY

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 CONTRACTS WITH PTM
           GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AND PERRY C. THOMAS TO
           PROVIDE LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
           UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT SYSTEMS IN VARIOUS
           LOCATIONS FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT 
           Recommendation of City Manager:
           (1) Accept the bid dated February 26, 2008 submitted by PTM General
           Engineering Services in response to Specifications LD-08-3 for
           construction of underground electrical conduit equipment along Santa
           Barbara, Allen and Hastings Ranch Drive and authorize a contract to
           PTM General Engineering Services not to exceed $560,020, which
           includes the base amount of $509,109 plus a 10% contingency of
           $50,911 for any necessary change orders;
           (2) Accept the bid dated February 27, 2008 submitted by Perry C.
           Thomas Construction in response to Specifications LD-08-2 for
           construction of underground electrical conduit equipment along Michigan
           Avenue, Rose Avenue, and Catalina Avenue and authorize a contract to
           Perry C. Thomas not to exceed $707,069, which includes the base
           amount of $642,790 plus a 10% contingency of $64,279 for any
           necessary change orders;
           (3) Reject all other bids; and
           (4) Acknowledge that the project is exempt from environmental review
           pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act
           [Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(9); Administrative Code,
           Title 14, Chapter 3, Class 30 Section 15330 (Minor Actions to Prevent,
           Stabilize, Mitigate or Eliminate the Release or Threat of Release of
           Hazardous Waste or Hazardous Substances].

	725k

      (2) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MUELLER
           SERVICE CALIFORNIA, INC., DBA MUELLER SERVICE COMPANY
           FOR PROVIDING UTILITIES MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR
           PASADENA WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT, SPECIFICATION
           WD-07-05
           Recommendation of City Manager:  
           (1) Accept the bid dated February 28, 2008 submitted by Mueller
           Service California, Inc., dba Mueller Service Company, in response to
           Specification WD-07-05, for Providing Utilities Maintenance Services for
           Pasadena Water and Power Department;
           (2) Reject all other bids; and
           (3) Authorize the City Manager to issue a contract for a two-year
           period to Mueller Service California, Inc., dba Mueller Service Company,
           with two optional one-year extensions.  The contract shall not exceed
           $750,000 annually for Items A through F listed in the agenda report. 

	698k

      (3) ACCEPTANCE OF THE RENEWAL OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
           STATE OF CALIFORNIA, OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES;
           AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH HERITAGE
           CLINIC, TO OPERATE THE ELDER ABUSE ADVOCACY AND
           OUTREACH PROGRAM
           Recommendation of City Manager:  
           (1) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract this year and in
           subsequent years in an amount not to exceed the amount of grant funds
           received by the City from the State of California Office of Emergency
           Services without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section
           1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services, to operate the
           Elder Abuse Advocacy and Outreach Program.  The remaining balance
           will offset the Police Department's administrative costs; and
           (2) Grant the proposed contract an exemption from the competitive
           selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance,
           pursuant to Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City's best
           interests are served. 

	674k

   B.  City Council

      (1) APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT
           CONTRACT WITH CITY ATTORNEY MICHELE BEAL BAGNERIS
           Recommendation of the Mayor:  Approve the amendment to Contract
           No. 17,080, the Employment Agreement between the City of Pasadena
           and City Attorney Michele Beal Bagneris, effective October 1, 2007; and
           approve a journal voucher appropriating the necessary funds from the
           Personnel Reserve to the FY 2008 Operating Budget.

	413k

   C.  City Clerk

       (1) Approval of Minutes  -  March 8, 2008 (Special Meeting)
                                             March 10, 2008
                                             March 17, 2008
                                             March 31, 2008     

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

           Claim No. 10,558   Nancy Caffell/Allstate                $    8,657.15    
           Claim No. 10,559   Loretta Cottner                             Not stated    
           Claim No. 10,560   American Frontier Financial              5,400.00    
           Claim No. 10,561   Vivian Gutierrez as guardian 
                                       ad litem for Claire Day                    25,000.00+  
           Claim No. 10,562   Vivian Gutierrez as guardian 
                                       ad litem for Lauren Day                  25,000.00+  
           Claim No. 10,563   James P. Smith                                 736.00    
           Claim No. 10,564   Abraham Iwazian                                805.24    
           Claim No. 10,565   Project Resource Group for 
                                       Charter Communications                  5,618.75    
           Claim No. 10,566   Jane Auerbach                               10,000.00+  
           Claim No. 10,567   Fred Kyle                                           195.33    
           Claim No. 10,568   Theresa P. Bucknor                          1,090.38    
           Claim No. 10,569   Project Resource Group for
                                       Charter Communications                   4,309.16    
           Claim No. 10,570   Rosemary Haffner                                100.00    
           Claim No. 10,571   Fred Fehl                                         2,497.76    

       (3) Public Hearing Set

           April 21, 2008, 7:30 p.m. - Appeal of a Hearing Officer Decision to
           Disapprove Expressive Use Permit No. 4955 to Relocate the Dance
           Floor Area for an Existing Restaurant at 61 North Raymond Avenue
           (Vive Restaurant)

4. OLD BUSINESS: None 

5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

   A.  Economic Development and Technology Committee

   B.  Finance Committee

   C.  Legislative Policy Committee

      (1) SUPPORT FOR AB 2280 (SALDANO) - DENSITY BONUS
           Recommendation of City Manager:   It is recommended that the City
           Council:
           (1) Support AB 2280 (Saldano) and authorize the Mayor to transmit
           correspondence to the appropriate authorities; and
           (2) Direct staff to work with the City's legislative advocate to identify
           the appropriate vehicle to propose further amendments that would limit
           the application of State density bonus law to cities that do not produce
           affordable housing. 

	 967k

      (2) JUNE 2008 BALLOT PROPOSITIONS REGARDING EMINENT
           DOMAIN: SUPPORT PROPOSITION 99 (HOMEOWNERS
           PROTECTION ACT) AND OPPOSE PROPOSITION 98 (CALIFORNIA
           PROPERTY OWNERS AND FARMLAND PROTECTION ACT) 
           Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
           Council oppose Proposition 98 (California Property Owners and
           Farmland Protection Act) and support Proposition 99 (Homeowners
           Protection Act). 

	618k

   D.  Public Safety Committee

      (1) NOISE RESTRICTIONS ORDINANCE 
           Recommendation of City Manager:  
           (1) Find that the amendments to Chapter 9.36 of the Pasadena
           Municipal Code (Noise Restrictions Ordinance) outlined in the agenda
           report are exempt from review under the California Environmental
           Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) pursuant to
           State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(c) (amendments do not change
           the noise levels allowed in the City, and thus there is no potential
           significant effect), and Section 15323 (the amendments do not allow
           increased noise levels at existing facilities for public gatherings).
           (2) Direct the City Attorney's Office to return in 60 days with an
           ordinance to amend Chapter 9.36 of the Pasadena Municipal Code by:
           (a) adding an interior noise standard; (b) deleting all references to Noise
           Districts; (c) adding noise exemptions; and (d) re-formatting the
           ordinance to enhance its accessibility to the general public. 

	1852k

      (2) NO SMOKING IN CERTAIN OUTDOOR PUBLIC PLACES
           Recommendation of City Manager:  It is recommended that City Council
           direct the City Attorney to amend the City's Municipal Code as follows:
           (1) Prohibit smoking in outdoor malls, shopping areas/centers.
           (2) Prohibit smoking in outdoor dining areas.
           (3) Prohibit smoking within 20 feet of business entrances/exits.
           (4) Prohibit smoking in public service waiting lines (e.g. movie theater
           lines, ATM lines, bus stops).
           (5) Prohibit smoking in public outdoor gathering events/special
           events/parades/fairs (other than parkland).

	954k

	ATTACHMENT A 3804k

   E.  Reports from Representatives

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

  A.  CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 1000 EAST
       CORDOVA STREET AS A LANDMARK 
       Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council
       continue the public hearing, at the applicant's request, to June 9, 2008 at
       7:30 p.m. 

	116k

  B.  PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL AND SUBMITTAL OF THE PUBLIC
       HOUSING AGENCY ANNUAL PLAN (2008-2009) TO THE U.S.
       DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
       Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer: It is recommended that the
       Pasadena Community Development Commission ("Commission"), after a
       public hearing, approve the Public Housing Agency Annual Plan (2008-2009)
       and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute any and all documents
       regarding its submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
       Development (HUD).
       Recommendation of Advisory Bodies: The Public Housing Agency Annual
       Plan (2008-2009) (the "PHA Plan") was submitted to the Resident Advisory
       Board (RAB) on February 19, 2008, the Northwest Commission on         
       February 28, 2008, and the Community Development Committee (CDC) on
       March 13, 2008.  Upon review, the advisory bodies concurred with
       recommending the Commission approve the PHA Plan and its submission to
       HUD.  The PHA Plan was placed on the Housing Sub-Committee's       
       March 5, 2008 agenda, however, the Housing Sub-Committee did not
       convene.

	594k

	PHA PLAN 4917k

7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

   A.  City Manager

      (1) RECOMMENDATION FOR A NEW CITY COUNCIL YOUTH, FAMILIES
           & NEIGHBORHOODS AD HOC COMMITTEE
           Recommendation of City Manager:   It is recommended that the City
           Council:
           (1) Transfer the responsibilities of the Committee on Youth
           Development and Violence Prevention from the current multi-
           jurisdictional Committee to a new City Council Youth, Families &
           Neighborhoods Ad Hoc Committee.  Membership to the Ad Hoc
           Committee will be comprised of four Councilmembers. 
           (2) Recognize that the City Manager will establish a working group of
           City employees charged with carrying out the objectives of the new Ad
           Hoc Committee;
           (3) Approve a journal voucher appropriating $50,000 from the
           unappropriated General Fund balance to non-departmental account to
           cover anticipated expense necessary to carry-out the goals and
           objectives of the Council Ad Hoc Committee which may include
           consultant services; 
           (4) Request that the Council Ad Hoc Committee provide an interim
           report to the full City Council within six months and a final report within
           one year; and 
           (5) Upon acceptance of the final report by City Council, dissolve the
           Youth, Families, & Neighborhoods Ad Hoc Committee.

	901k

   B.  City Council

      (1) RECOMMENDATION OF COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE ON THE
           APPOINTMENTS OF FOUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO THE OPEN
           SPACE ELEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Councilmember Tyler)

      (2) RESIGNATION OF KENNETH C. HARDY FROM THE HUMAN
           RELATIONS COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination)

	140k

      (3) RESIGNATION OF KATHY HUANTE FROM THE ARTS & CULTURE
           COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination)

	119k

      (4) APPOINTMENT OF META McCULLOUGH TO THE COMMISSION ON
           THE STATUS OF WOMEN (District 3 Nomination)

      (5) REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN H. BRINSLEY TO THE FIRE AND
           POLICE RETIREMENT BOARD (At Large/District 4 Nomination)

8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING

  A.  Approval of Minutes  -  March 10, 2008
                                        March 17, 2008
                                        March 31, 2008  

  B.  PUBLIC HEARING:  APPROVAL AND SUBMITTAL OF THE PUBLIC
       HOUSING AGENCY ANNUAL PLAN (2008-2009) TO THE U.S.
       DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (See Item
       6.B., 7:30 p.m.)

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 FOR THE PARCEL AT 505 SOUTH
           WILSON AVENUE"

	897k

      (2) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
           PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 17 (THE ZONING CODE) AND
           AMENDING TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) TO MODIFY TRIP
           REDUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT"

	2937k

   B.  Second Reading:

      (1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
           CHAPTER 14.90 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
           TO GREEN BUILDING PRACTICES" (Introduced by Councilmember
           Gordo)

	730k

10.    INFORMATION ITEMS: None

11.    PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)

12.    CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)

13.    ADJOURNMENT


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