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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JANUARY 28, 2008
Closed Sessions 5:00 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
5:00 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
Employee Title: City Manager
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING
POTENTIAL LITIGATION - significant exposure to litigation pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(b): Two potential cases
C. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 72 East Glenarm Street, Pasadena
Agency Negotiators: Bernard Melekian, Richard Bruckner
Negotiating Party: Art Center College of Design
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 CONTRACT WITH EBUS, INC., TO PROVIDE
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR FIVE
(5) HYBRID ELECTRIC BUSES
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize a contract with Ebus,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $108,900 for routine vehicle
maintenance service and extended warranty on the turbine engines of
City-owned hybrid electric buses, without competitive bidding pursuant
to City Charter Section 1002(C), contract for labor, materials, supplies or
services available from only one vendor.
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(2) APPROVAL OF FINAL VESTING TRACT MAP NO. 065356, BEING
THE CONVERSION OF A 64-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX INTO A
64-UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT, AT 985 SOUTH ORANGE
GROVE BOULEVARD
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Adopt a resolution to approve Final Vesting Tract Map No. 065356;
(2) Accept the offer of an easement dedication for sanitary sewer
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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(3) APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE OF AN EASEMENT DEDICATION
FOR STREET PURPOSES AT 1801 EAST WASHINGTON
BOULEVARD
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution approving and
accepting a proposed easement dedication for street purposes at 1801
East Washington Boulevard.
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(4) AGREEMENT FOR DIAL-A-RIDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA AND CITY OF SAN MARINO
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
execute an agreement with the City of San Marino for coordinated Dial-
A-Ride services for the period of January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008, with
authority to extend the agreement for one year through June 30, 2009.
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(5) CONTRACT AWARD TO U.S. DEMOLITION , INC. FOR BUILDING
AND SITE DEMOLITION FOR HIGHLAND PLASTICS FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $231,600
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Accept the bid dated January 9, 2008 submitted by U.S.
Demolition, Inc., for Building and Site Demolition for Highland Plastics;
(2) Reject all other bids received; and
(3) Authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract for a not to
exceed amount of $231,600.
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(6) REJECTION OF ALL BIDS FOR THE FABRICATION AND
INSTALLATION OF MOAT SCREEN, GATE AND PLATFORMS AT
PASADENA CITY HALL
Recommendation of City Manager: Reject the bid received on
December 28, 2007, in response to the Specifications for the Fabrication
and Installation of Moat Screen, Gate and Platforms at Pasadena City
Hall.
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(7) AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF ONE GMC VERSALIFT SST40
AERIAL TRUCK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $93,560
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Victor GMC in an
amount not to exceed $93,560 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.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - January 7, 2008
January 14, 2008
January 21, 2008
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 10,514 Phillip A. Elmaraghi $ Not stated
Claim No. 10,515 Nicole Corbin 881.65
Claim No. 10,516 Gema Akuginow Not stated
Claim No. 10,517 Team Cheverolet 935.90
Claim No. 10,518 William Bauman 2,000.00
Claim No. 10,519 Federated Insurance as Subrogee
for Symes Motors, Inc. 9,200.36
Claim No. 10,520 April Boettcher 3,436.00
Claim No. 10,521 Othella Owens 1,411.68
Claim No. 10,522 Martha Munguia 120.00
Claim No. 10,523 Pamela Mahan 170.00
Claim No. 10,524 Nadine Pensis Not stated
(3) Public Hearings Set
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 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
4. OLD BUSINESS: None
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
(1) AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE CONTRACT WITH NORTEL
NETWORKS, INC. TO PROVIDE LIFECYCLE UPDATES FOR THE
CITY'S NORTEL TELEPHONE SYSTEMS
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 19,292 with
Nortel Networks, Inc., to increase the amount of the contract from
$800,780 to an amount not to exceed $1,616,465, for the purchase and
implementation of hardware and software lifecycle updates to the City's
existing Nortel telephone and automatic call distribution (ACD)/call
center systems, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter
Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services.
(2) Approve a journal voucher appropriating $522,685 from the
Computing and Communications unappropriated fund balance to Capital
Improvement Project (CIP) 71127, Information Technology Services
Division (ITSD) Equipment.
(3) Grant the proposed amendment an exemption from the competitive
selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance
pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts
for which the City's best interests are served.
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(2) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
WESTERN JUSTICE CENTER FOUNDATION (WJCF) TO OPERATE
A NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH WORKERS (NOW) PROGRAM TO
RESPOND TO GANG VIOLENCE IN NORTHWEST PASADENA
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the
Western Justice Center Foundation (WJCF) to continue the
Neighborhood Outreach Workers (NOW) program, including the
identification and employment of local "at risk" youth who will extend the
program and its benefits to their peers.
(2) Approve a journal voucher appropriating $130,000 from the
unappropriated General Fund balance to the Human Services and
Recreation Department's FY 08 Operating Budget.
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C. Legislative Policy Committee
(1) 2008 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council approve the Federal Legislative Platform for 2008.
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D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. 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 April 7, 2008, at
7:30 p.m.
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B. 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 652k
ATTACHMENT B Part 1 1139k
ATTACHMENT B Part 2 11695k
ATTACHMENTS C thru E 1554k
C. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 1577 OLD HOUSE ROAD AS A
LANDMARK
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council:
(1) Acknowledge that the designation of a historic resource is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 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 1577 Old House Road is significant under Criteria A and C for
designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.40 C)
because the house is the only existing structure associated with the Sierra
Madre Villa Hotel (1877-1894) and embodies the distinctive characteristics of
an early settlement farmhouse;
(3) Approve the designation of the property at 1577 Old House Road as a
landmark;
(4) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for
1577 Old House Road, Pasadena, California;
(5) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark
Designation for 1577 Old House Road, 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
December 3, 2007, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation
Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of
1577 Old House Road as a landmark.
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ATTACHMENTS A and B 6090k
ATTACHMENT C 4094k
ATTACHMENT D 298k
D. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 150 FERN DRIVE AS A
LANDMARK
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council:
(1) Acknowledge that the designation of a historic resource is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 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 150 Fern Drive is significant under Criterion C for designation as a
landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.40 C) because it
embodies the distinctive characteristics of Spanish Colonial Revival
residential architecture and it is a locally significant work of architect Paul
Williams;
(3) Approve the designation of the property at 150 Fern Drive as a
landmark.
(4) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for
150 Fern Drive, Pasadena, California;
(5) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark
Designation for 150 Fern Drive, 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
December 3, 2007, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation
Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of
150 Fern Drive as a landmark.
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ATTACHMENT A 604k
ATTACHMENT B 594k
ATTACHMENT C 305k
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
(1) RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
CONFIRMING THE AWARD OF ITS ELECTRIC REVENUE BONDS,
2008 SERIES
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council adopt a resolution confirming the award of its Electric Revenue
Bonds, 2008 Series.
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EXHIBIT A 48k
B. City Council
(1) APPOINTMENT OF PAUL MARTIN TO THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION (Garfield Heights Nomination)
(2) APPOINTMENT OF MARIANNA MARYSHEVA-MARTINEZ TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (District 4 Nomination)
(3) APPOINTMENT OF DAVID WORRELL AS CITY REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE STATE ROUTE 710 STEERING COMMITTEE (Mayor
Nomination)
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - January 7, 2008
January 14, 2008
January 21, 2008
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "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"
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B. Second Reading: None
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,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)
January 28, 2008
February 11, 2008
February 25, 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 4, 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
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 4, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
- Designation of 467 East Washington Boulevard
as a Landmark
February 4, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
- Amendments to the Zoning Code Regulating
Massage Establishments
February 4, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
- Continued Public Hearing: Designation of 72 East
Glenarm Street as a Historic Monument
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)
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
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
COMMISSION VACANCIES
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