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                                                AGENDA
        CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION &
     THE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN TRUSTEES MEETING
                                            APRIL 21, 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 WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to
    Government Code Section 54957.6 
    City Representatives: Karyn S. Ezell and Arthur Chavez
    Employee Organization: Pasadena Management Association

B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING
    CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Government
    Code Section 54956.9(c): One potential case

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 THE PURCHASE OF ONE ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC.
           AERIAL TRUCK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $294,689
           Recommendation of City Manager:  
           (1) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Altec Industries Inc.,
           in an amount not to exceed $294,689 for the purchase of one new
           replacement aerial truck; and
           (2) Grant 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.

	835k

      (2) AMENDMENT TO A CONTRACT WITH U.S. METRO GROUP, INC. TO
           INCREASE THE TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF CONTRACT
           NO. 18,216-4 BY $642,000 FOR CITYWIDE HOUSEKEEPING
           SERVICES 
           Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize an amendment to the
           existing Contract No. 18,216-4 with U.S. Metro Group, Inc., for an
           increase of $642,000 in the not to exceed amount of this contract to
           cover the cost of a six-month extension.

	365k

      (3) ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR THE APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE
           OF AN EASEMENT DEDICATION FOR SANITARY SEWER
           PURPOSES AT 845 LAS PALMAS ROAD AND APPROVE AN
           AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 10,144
           Recommendation of City Manager: 
           (1) Adopt a resolution approving and accepting an easement
           dedication for sanitary sewer purposes at 845 Las Palmas Road.
           (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract
           No. 10,144.

	1031k

      (4) AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER WITH WONDRIES FLEET
           GROUP FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR NEW ADDITIONAL POLICE
           VEHICLES FOR A TOTAL OF $101,882
           Recommendation of City Manager: 
           (1) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Wondries Fleet
           Group in an amount not to exceed $101,882 for the purchase of four
           new additional 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. 

	408k

      (5) CONTRACT AWARD TO INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR
           2008 RELINING OF CORRUGATED METAL PIPE (CMP) STORM
           DRAINS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $175,000
           Recommendation of City Manager:                  
           (1) Accept the bid dated March 19, 2008, submitted by Insituform
           Technologies, Inc. for the 2008 Relining of CMP Storm Drains; reject all
           other bids received; authorize the City Manager to enter into such
           contract for a not to exceed amount of $175,000; and
           (2) Acknowledge the project to be categorically exempt under Section
           21084 of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1984 in accordance
           with Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1), subsection (b) of the Resources
           Agency of California Guidelines (minor alteration of existing public
           facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing
           at the time of the lead agency's determination) 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.

	922k

      (6) AWARD OF CONTRACT TO C. S. LEGACY CONSTRUCTION, INC.,
           FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MEMORIAL PARK LIGHTING AND
           WALKWAYS IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,000
           Recommendation of City Manager:  
           (1) Accept the bid dated April 9, 2008, submitted by C. S. Legacy
           Construction, Inc., in response to the Specifications for Memorial Park
           Lighting and Concrete Walkways; reject all other bids received; and
           (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not to exceed
           $130,000 that includes the base bid of $119,552 and $10,448 for any
           additional work the City may order pursuant to the project specifications.

	584k

   B.  City Clerk

       (1) Approval of Minutes  - April 7, 2008

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

           Claim No. 10,578   Fung Lin                                          $       225.92  
           Claim No. 10,579   Thomas Kessler                                          86.71  
           Claim No. 10,580   Lexington Insurance Company
                                       as subrogee of IDS Real Estate Group   170,000.00  
           Claim No. 10,581   State Farm Insurance
                                       as subrogee of Josie Dodds                     2,220.10  

       (3) Public Hearings Set

           May 19, 2008, 7:30 p.m. - Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges

           June 2, 2008, 7:30 p.m. - An Extension of the Interim Urgency
           Ordinance Temporarily Prohibiting the Issuance of Permits for the
           Placement, Construction, and Modification of Ground-mounted
           Commercial Wireless Facilities in Residential Zoning Districts

           June 2, 2008, 7:30 p.m. - Designation of 611-627 East California
           Boulevard as a Historic Monument 

4. OLD BUSINESS: None
       

5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

   A.  Economic Development and Technology Committee

   B.  Finance Committee

   C.  Legislative Policy Committee

   D.  Public Safety Committee

   E.  Reports from Representatives

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

  A.  CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING:  FISCAL YEAR 2009-2014
       RECOMMENDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 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 May 19, 2008, 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 FY 2009-2014 Capital Improvement Program
       Budget. 

	741k

	BUDGET 8040k

  B.  PUBLIC HEARING: NON-EXCLUSIVE VEHICLE TOWING FRANCHISES
       Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council
       continue the public hearing to May 5, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.

  C.  PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 210 SOUTH ORANGE GROVE
       BOULEVARD AS A LANDMARK
       Recommendation of City Manager:
       (1) Acknowledge that the designation of a historic resource is categorically
       exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 8, Actions
       by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment (CEQA Guidelines,
       Article 19, Section 15308);
       (2) As recommended by the Historic Preservation Commission, find that the
       property at 210 South Orange Grove meets designation criteria B and C in
       Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040 because, as the residence of
       Herbert W. Armstrong, it is associated with the life of a person who achieved
       significance in the history of the region, State, and nation and because it
       embodies the distinctive characteristics of Mediterranean Revival residential
       architecture and is a locally notable example of the style.
       (3) Approve the designation of the property at 210 South Orange Grove
       Boulevard as a landmark.
       (4) Adopt the resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation
       for 210 Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, California;
       (5) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark
       Designation for 210 South Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, California;
       and
       (6) Direct the City Clerk to record the Declaration with the Los Angeles
       County Recorder.  
       Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On
       February 4, 2008 at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation
       Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of
       210 South Orange Grove Boulevard as a landmark with a request that the
       Commission review future changes to the environmental setting (e.g., on-site
       parking) of this property instead of the Planning Director. 

	1596k

	ATTACHMENT A 1107k

	ATTACHMENT B 3537k

	ATTACHMENT C 316k

  D.  PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF EXPRESSIVE USE PERMIT NO. 4955,
       61 NORTH RAYMOND AVENUE (VIVE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE)
       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. 

	92k

7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

   A.  City Manager

   B.  City Council

   C.  Advisory Bodies

      (1) JOINT ACTION:  AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S 457 DEFERRED
           COMPENSATION PLAN AUTHORIZING PLAN PARTICIPANT LOANS 
           (See Item 9.B.)

8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING

   A.  Approval of Minutes  - April 7, 2008 

9. THE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN TRUSTEES MEETING

  A.  Approval of Minutes  - October 9, 2006

  B.  JOINT ACTION:  AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY'S 457 DEFERRED
       COMPENSATION PLAN AUTHORIZING PLAN PARTICIPANT LOANS
       Recommendation of Deferred Compensation Oversight Committee: It is
       recommended that the City Council/Deferred Compensation Plan Trustees
       approve an amendment to the City's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
       authorizing plan participant loans. 

	608k

  C.  CITY OF PASADENA DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
       PERFORMANCE REVIEW - PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2007
       Recommendation of Deferred Compensation Oversight Committee:  It is
       recommended that the Deferred Compensation Plan Trustees receive the
       performance review for the City's Deferred Compensation Plan for the period
       ending December 31, 2007.

	

	MANAGER DIVERSIFICATION 658k

	PERFORMANCE REVIEW 2306k

10.    ORDINANCES

   A.  First Reading: 

      (1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
           PASADENA AMENDING CHAPTER 9.62 OF THE PASADENA
           MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE PHYSICAL CART CONTAINMENT
           SYSTEMS AND OTHER REMEDIES TO ADDRESS PUBLIC
           NUISANCE SHOPPING CARTS" 

	719k

   B.  Second Reading:

      (1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
           TITLE 2 (ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION) AND TITLE 17
           (THE ZONING CODE) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, TO
           REVISE PROCEDURES FOR DESIGN REVIEW OF SMALLER AND
           PUBLIC PROJECTS" (Introduced by Vice Mayor Haderlein) 

	2359k

11.    INFORMATION ITEMS: None

12.    PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)

13.    CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)

14.    ADJOURNMENT


SCHEDULED
COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES

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

July 7, 2008


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