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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 4, 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 AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8
Property Locations: 19-25 East Orange Grove Boulevard; 710-722 North Fair
Oaks Avenue; 730 North Fair Oaks Avenue; 738 and 750 North Fair Oaks
Avenue; 756 North Fair Oaks Avenue; 768 North Fair Oaks Avenue; 782 North
Fair Oaks Avenue; 784 and 788 North Fair Oaks Avenue; 770 North Fair Oaks
Avenue
Negotiating Parties: Bernard Melekian and Sylvia Ruiz; Retirement Housing
Foundation
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
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 PURCHASE ORDER
CONTRACT WITH RUSH TRUCK CENTER FOR THE PURCHASE OF
ONE 2008 TRACTOR TRUCK NOT TO EXCEED $135,412
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Accept the bid dated December 26, 2007, submitted by Rush Truck
Center for One 2008 Tractor Truck for the Water and Power
Department;
(2) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Rush Truck Center
in an amount not to exceed $135,412.
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(2) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ACCURATE
AIR ENGINEERING, INC. FOR FURNISHING AND DELIVERY OF
SKID-MOUNTED COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM FOR GLENARM AND
BROADWAY POWER PLANTS FOR NOT TO EXCEED $102,749
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Accept the bid dated November 14, 2007, submitted by Accurate
Air Engineering, Inc. in response to Specifications LD-07-6 for
Furnishing and Delivery of Skid-Mounted Compressed Air System for
Glenarm and Broadway Power Plants;
(2) Reject the other bid; and
(3) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Accurate
Air Engineering, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $102,749.
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(3) APPROVAL OF FINAL VESTING TRACT MAP NO. 063461, BEING A
MIXED-USE PROJECT CONSISTING OF 33 CONDOMINIUMS AND
ONE COMMERCIAL PARCEL, AT 285 WEST GREEN STREET
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Adopt a resolution to approve Final Vesting Tract Map No. 063461;
(2) Accept the offer of easement dedications for street purposes as
shown on said map; and
(3) Authorize the City Clerk to execute the certificate on the map
showing the City's approval of said map.
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(4) AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS
CORPORATION (PCAC) FOR MANAGEMENT OF CHANNEL 55
KPAS AND PROVISION OF RELATED SERVICES
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
amend Contract No. 17,606 with PCAC to extend the term of the
contract for an additional three-year term with two one-year renewal
options subject to the approval of the City Manager, and to increase the
annual contract amount to $341,713 per year.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 10,525 Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile
Club as subrogee for Isidra and
Enrique Castaneda $ 2,337.22
Claim No. 10,526 Priscilla Monje Not stated
Claim No. 10,527 Dierdre F. Moffat Not stated
Claim No. 10,528 Douglas Rodriguez Not stated
Claim No. 10,529 Dino John Stirpe Not stated
Claim No. 10,530 State Farm Insurance Companies
for Othella T. Owens 1,411.68
(2) Public Hearings Set
February 25, 2008, 7:30 p.m. - Huntington Hospital Master Plan
Amendment
May 19, 2008, 7:30 p.m. - City Manager's Recommended Fiscal
Year 2009 Operating Budget
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. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:30 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 467 E. WASHINGTON BOULEVARD
AS A LANDMARK
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: ZONING CODE AMENDMENT: MASSAGE
ESTABLISHMENTS
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council, following a public hearing:
(1) Adopt the Initial Study and the Negative Declaration (Attachment 1 of the
agenda report) for the proposed Zoning Code amendments and acknowledge
the No Effect Determination by the Department of Fish and Game
(Attachment 2 of the agenda report);
(2) Find that the adoption of the Zoning Code amendments related to
Massage Establishments is consistent with the goals, objectives and policies
of the General Plan as outlined in the agenda report;
(3) Approve the proposed Zoning Code amendments as contained in the
agenda report; and
(4) Direct the City Attorney's Office to prepare an ordinance codifying these
amendments and return within 60 days for first reading.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: On September 12, 2007, the
Planning Commission considered the proposed Zoning Code amendments on
Massage Establishments. The Commission approved staff's recommendation
with the addition that the 250-foot distance separation requirement for new
Massage Establishments from residentially zoned properties to include those
establishments that will be located in the Central District Specific Plan. Staff's
recommendation includes the additional recommendation from the Planning
Commission.
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ATTACHMENT 1 Part 1 3430k
ATTACHMENT 1 Part 2 3511k
ATTACHMENTS 2 Thru 6 3277k
C. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: CALL FOR REVIEW - APPLICATION
FOR CONSOLIDATED DESIGN REVIEW NEW CONSTRUCTION OF
TWENTY-ONE UNIT CONDOMINIUM AT 229-247 SOUTH MARENGO
AVENUE
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council:
Environmental Determination:
(1) Find that the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan
designation, with the General Plan goals and policies for the area, and with
the applicable zoning designation and regulations; and that the project site
has no value as a habitat for endangered or threatened species, and can be
served by utilities and public services;
(2) Find that approval of the project will not result in any significant effects
relating to traffic, pursuant to the approval of the traffic assessment by the
Department of Transportation on July 25, 2006;
(3) Find that approval of the project will not result in any significant effects
relating to noise, air quality or water quality;
(4) Acknowledge that none of the buildings on the property meets the criteria
for designation as landmarks, historic monuments, or for listing in the
California or National Registers (and that the project will, therefore, have no
effect on historic resources); and
(5) Conclude, therefore, that the project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15332, (Class 32)
"in-fill development projects."
Findings for Removal of Specimen Trees and Replacement Trees:
(1) Acknowledge that the new development will cause the removal of one
protected tree, a Cinnamomum Camphora (camphor tree), with a 36-inch DBH
(Tree No. 6 on Sheet L-PD Attachment B of the agenda report); and
(2) Approve the removal based on the finding that the canopy of the
replacement trees (43 new trees at 24" box or larger tree legend, Sheet L-
PD Attachment B of the agenda report) will result in a tree canopy coverage
of greater significance than the tree canopy coverage being removed within a
reasonable time after completion of the project (Section 8.52.075 A, finding
No. 6, of the Pasadena Municipal Code).
Findings of Consolidated Design Approval: Find that the design of the
project complies with the City-wide Design Principles in the Land-use Element
of the General Plan; the Multi-family Residential Development Standards in
Chapter 17.22 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, and the Design Guidelines
for Windows in Multi-unit Residential projects.
Based on these findings, affirm the decision of the Design Commission of
November 26, 2007 to approve the application for consolidated Design
Review for 229-247 South Marengo with the following conditions, subject to
final review and approval by the staff:
(1) The paving material shall relate to the base course cast-stone veneer
represented on the elevations. The base course material shall be selected
with special attention to the detailing of the corners and the interface with
wood and stucco elements on the building.
(2) The elevation drawings shall be revised to include wood facias on all
eyebrow elements of the building.
(3) The architect shall revise and coordinate the floor plans to reflect the final
[approved] design.
(4) The cast-stone cap detail on the balcony rail/parapet shall be included
and shall reference the base material used on the building.
(5) The corner element detail where two windows come together shall be
reevaluated. (It may be wood or clear aluminum.)
(6) The scale of the [pedestrian] entry gates shall be reinvestigated to
consider making this element more substantial. The relocation of this element
farther back from the street elevation shall be considered.
(7) The dimension of the horizontal railings on the balconies shall be
reexamined to insure that they are sturdy/strong enough instead of the half-
inch dimension presented in the drawings.
(8) The door selection (size and material) shall be reexamined on the front
[street-facing] elevation.
Decision of the Design Commission: The Design Commission at its
meeting on November 26, 2007 voted to approve the application for
consolidated Design Review for 229-247 South Marengo Avenue (following
four previous reviews during 2007) with the eight conditions of approval cited
above (Attachment D of the agenda report).
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ATTACHMENT A 654k
ATTACHMENT B Part 1 1139k
ATTACHMENT B Part 2 11695k
ATTACHMENTS C Thru E 5655k
D. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 72 EAST GLENARM
STREET AS A HISTORIC MONUMENT
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Acknowledge that the designation of historic resources is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA Guidelines
Section 15308: Class 8 - Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the
Environment);
(2) Find that the Glenarm Power Plant at 72 East Glenarm Street, including
the interior of the turbine room in the 1928 building and the electric fountain,
meets Criterion C in Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040 for
designation of a historic monument because it is a significant representation of
an electrical power-generating plant in the Moderne and Georgian Revival
styles and because of its associations with the architectural firm of Bennett &
Haskell;
(3) Approve the designation of the Glenarm Power Plant property at 72 East
Glenarm Street including the interior of the turbine hall and the electric
fountain as a historic monument, while recognizing the need for flexibility in
regulating changes to the interior spaces to accommodate future uses of the
building;
(4) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Historic Monument
Designation for 72 East Glenarm Street, Pasadena, California;
(5) Authorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Historic Monument
Designation for 72 East Glenarm Street, Pasadena, California; and
(6) Direct the City Clerk to record the Declaration with the Los Angeles
County Recorder.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On
September 17, 2007, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation
Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of
72 East Glenarm Street as a historic monument. The Commission also
provided the following additional recommendation: the Historic Preservation
consultant retained by the City should continue to monitor the current seismic-
retrofitting work at the Glenarm Power Plant. Staff concurs with this
recommendation. The current work at the Glenarm Power Plant is being
monitored by a Historic Preservation consultant and the monitoring will
continue until the project is complete.
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ATTACHMENT A 986k
ATTACHMENT B 9028
ATTACHMENT C 2450k
ATTACHMENT C Photos 2463k
CORRESPONDENCE 830k
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
(1) AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT, LICENSE
AGREEMENT, AND TWO OPTION AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PASADENA AND THE ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN
FOR THE USE OF CITY PARCELS DEEMED TO BE EXCESS WITHIN
THE PASADENA WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT GLENARM
POWER PLANT SITE
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Approve the Initial Study (Attachment 3 of the agenda report) and
Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for Parcel B (Attachment 4 of
the agenda report);
(2) Acknowledge the Option Agreements to be exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Admin. Code Title 14,
Chapter 3, Section 15061(b)(3) (Attachment 5 of the agenda report);
(3) Approve the Notice of Exemption for the Option Agreements
(Attachment 5 of the agenda report);
(4) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Lease Agreement for
Parcel B;
(5) Authorize the City Manager to execute a License Agreement for
Parcels D and E;
(6) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Option Agreement for
Parcel A (Glenarm Power Plant Building); and
(7) Authorize the City Manager to execute an Option Agreement for
Parcels D and E.
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ATTACHMENT 1 640k
ATTACHMENT 2 496k
ATTACHMENT E Part 1 8649k
ATTACHMENT E Part 2 5891k
ATTACHMENT 4 1093k
ATTACHMENT 5 184k
(2) SUSPENSION OF THE NOISE ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE
AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA CYCLING RACE, TO BE HELD AT
THE ROSE BOWL AND IN THE ARROYO SECO AREA ON SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY 24, 2008 (See related Item 9.A.1.)
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Acknowledge that the proposed Amgen Tour of California Cycling
Race and the lifting of the Noise Ordinance are categorically exempt
under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section
15323, Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings; and
(2) Adopt an ordinance and Notice of Exemption to suspend the Noise
Ordinance and to allow amplified sound to exceed 65 dB's at the property
line of the event and hold the first reading of same on Monday, February
4, 2008, with respect to the proposed Amgen Tour of California to be
held at the Rose Bowl and within the Arroyo Seco area on Sunday,
February 24, 2008 from 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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(3) SUSPENSION OF THE NOISE ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE
CALVARY CHAPEL OF PASADENA'S EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE,
TO BE HELD AT VICTORY PARK ON SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2008 (See
related Item 9.A.2.)
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Acknowledge that the proposed Calvary Chapel of Pasadena's
Easter Sunrise Service and the lifting of the Noise Ordinance are
categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines Section 15323, Normal Operations of Facilities for Public
Gatherings; and
(2) Adopt an ordinance and Notice of Exemption to suspend the Noise
Ordinance and by permitting amplified sound on a Sunday beginning at
7:00 a.m. and hold the first reading of same on Monday, February 4,
2008, with respect to the proposed Calvary Chapel of Pasadena's Easter
Sunrise Service to be held at Victory Park on Sunday, March 23, 2008
from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
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(4) GREEN CITIES CALIFORNIA SUSTAINABILITY RESOLUTION
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council adopt the Green Cities California Sustainability Resolution.
Recommendation of Environmental Advisory Commission: At the
regular meeting held on January 15, 2008, the Environmental Advisory
Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt the
Green Cities California Sustainability Resolution.
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B. City Council
(1) APPOINTMENT OF GARY FLOYD TO THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION (North Pasadena Heights Landmark
District Nomination)
(2) APPOINTMENT OF SAL SOTO TO THE PASADENA CENTER
OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (Hotel Nomination)
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING (To be cancelled)
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA SUSPENDING SECTIONS 9.36.220 AND 9.36.230 OF THE
PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NOISE LEVELS AND
GENERAL NOISE SOURCES FOR A PERMITTED EVENT AT THE
ROSE BOWL IN THE ARROYO SECO AREA ON SUNDAY,
FEBRUARY 24, 2008 FROM 11:00 AM TO 5:30 PM (THE AMGEN
TOUR OF CALIFORNIA CYCLING RACE)"(See related Item 7.A.2)
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(2) Conduct first reading of "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 SUNDAY
FROM 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM AND NOISE SOURCES FOR A PERMITTED
EVENT AT VICTORY PARK ON SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 2008 (THE
CALVARY CHAPEL OF PASADENA'S EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE)"
(See related Item 7.A.3)
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B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.05, SECTION 2.05.170, SUBSECTION A, OF
THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD AFFORDABLE
HOUSING MATTERS TO THE CHARGE OF THE COUNCIL
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE"
(Introduced by Councilmember Gordo)
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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,Meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:00
p.m., Pasadena City Hall, 100 N. Garfield Avenue,
Room S245/S246 (Council Conference Room, 2nd Floor)
February 6, 2008
February 20, 2008
March 5, 2008
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)
February 11, 2008
February 25, 2008
March 10, 2008
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)
February 26, 2008
March 25, 2008
April 22, 2008
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (Chair Steve Haderlein, Steve Madison, Margaret McAustin, Jacque Robinson)
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)
February 4, 2008
March 3, 2008
April 7, 2008
February 7, 2008 (Joint Meeting with Supervisor Antonovich, 8:00 a.m., City Council Conference Room, S246)
February 11, 2008
February 18, 2008 (To be cancelled)
February 25, 2008
March 3, 2008
March 10, 2008
March 17, 2008
March 24, 2008 (To be cancelled)
March 31, 2008 (To be cancelled)
April 7, 2008
April 14, 2008
April 21, 2008
April 28, 2008
May 5, 2008
May 12, 2008 (Joint Meeting with Board of Education)
May 19, 2008
May 26, 2008 (To be cancelled)
June 2, 2008
June 9, 2008
June 16, 2008
June 23, 2008
June 30, 2008 (To be cancelled)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
February 11, 2008, 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) (To be continued to
May 5, 2008, at the request of the applicant)
February 11, 2008, 7:30 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: Residential Refuse Collection Fees Increase
February 11, 2008, 7:30 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: Proposed Increase in the Sewer Use Charge
February 11, 2008 7:30 p.m.
- Continued Public Hearing: Designation of 467 East Washington
Boulevard as a
Landmark
February 25, 2008 7:30 p.m. - Huntington Hospital Master Plan Amendment
April 7, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
- Approval and Submittal of the Public Housing Agency Annual Plan (2008-2009) to
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
April 7, 2008, 7:30 p.m. - Continued Public Hearing: Designation of 1000 East Cordova Street as a Landmark
April 14, 2008, 7:30 p.m. - Fiscal Year 2009-2013 Recommended Capital Improvement Program Budget
April 28, 2008, 7:30 p.m. - General Fee Schedule
April 28, 2008, 7:30 p.m. - Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges
May 19, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
- City Manager’s Recommended Fiscal Year 2009 Operating Budget
COMMISSION VACANCIES
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