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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MARCH 17, 2008
Closed Session 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 SESSION (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
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) CONTRACT AWARD TO PERFORMANCE PIPELINE
TECHNOLOGIES FOR SEWER INSPECTION PHASE V FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $195,000
Recommendation of City Manager: Accept the bid dated
February 27, 2008, submitted by Performance Pipeline Technologies in
response to the Specifications for the Sewer Inspection Phase V, reject
all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into
such contract as is required in an amount not to exceed $195,000.
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(2) APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 061834, BEING A FIVE-UNIT
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT, AT 154 MARION AVENUE
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Adopt a resolution to approve Final Tract Map No. 061834; and
(2) Authorize the City Clerk to execute the certificate on the map
showing the City's approval of said map.
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(3) CONTRACT AWARD TO CHRISTOPHER R. MORALES, INC., FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF CCTV CAMERA ON ROSEMONT AVENUE
AT WASHINGTON BOULEVARD FOR A GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $205,000
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Accept the bid dated March 5, 2008, submitted by Christopher R.
Morales, Inc., in response to the Specifications for the Installation of
CCTV Camera on Rosemont Avenue at Washington Boulevard; reject
all other bids received; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a
contract for an amount not to exceed $135,000, consisting of the base
bid of $122,800 and a ten percent change order amount of $12,200;
(2) Acknowledge the project to be categorically exempt under Section
21084 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance
with Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1), subsection (c) of the Resources
Agency of California Guidelines (minor alterations involving negligible
expansion of use beyond that previously existing) 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; and
(3) Authorize the issuance of change orders totaling up to $70,000 to
replace existing fiber optic cable and equipment along portions of Seco
Street and Fair Oaks Avenue for a total change order amount of
$82,200 and a grand total contract amount not to exceed $205,000. It is
further recommended that, to the extent that this additional work might
be viewed as a separate project which should be competitively bid, the
City Council find that this extra work should not be subject to competitive
bidding based on the doctrine of impracticality as set forth in the body of
the agenda report.
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(4) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER GRANTING NON-
EXCLUSIVE SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE RENEWALS AND SETTING
A PUBLIC HEARING
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council:
(1) Adopt a resolution declaring its intention to consider granting
renewal of a non-exclusive franchise to Perez Disposal Company, Inc.
and United Pacific Waste;
(2) Set a public hearing for April 28, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. to consider
granting these franchises; and
(3) Direct the City Clerk to publish the resolution at least once in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City not less than ten days prior
to the date set for the hearing.
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(5) CONTRACT AWARD TO YAKAR FOR THE DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENT OF FLAT STREETS - 2007 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $162,000
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Accept the bid dated February 27, 2008 submitted by YAKAR for
the Drainage Improvement of Flat Streets - 2007; reject all other bids
received; and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract for
a not to exceed amount of $162,000; and
(2) Acknowledge the project to be categorically exempt under Section
21084 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance
with Article 19, Section 15301 (Class 1), subsection (c) of the Resources
Agency of California Guidelines (repair 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.
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(6) AMENDMENT TO THE SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES AND
CHARGES TO INCLUDE A NEW SEWER FACILITY CHARGE TO BE
LEVIED PURSUANT TO TITLE 4, CHAPTER 4.53 OF THE
PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE (See related Item No. 9.B.1.)
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution to amend the
Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges to include a new Sewer Facility
Charge to be levied pursuant to Title 4, Chapter 4.53 of the Pasadena
Municipal Code.
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(7) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER GRANTING NON-
EXCLUSIVE VEHICLE TOWING FRANCHISES AND SETTING A
PUBLIC HEARING
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that City
Council:
(1) Adopt a resolution declaring its intention to consider the granting of
three exclusive franchises;
(2) Set a public hearing for April 21, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. to consider
granting these franchises; and
(3) Direct the City Clerk to publish the resolution at least once in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City not less than ten days prior
to the date set for the hearing.
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(8) AMENDMENT TO THE MASTER STREET TREE PLAN
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve an amendment to the
Master Street Tree Plan that would allow for the planting of the Quercus
englemenii, Engelmann Oak tree on Lambert Drive between Altadena
Drive and Oak Avenue, replacing the Calodendrum capense, Cape
Chestnut tree, as the designated street tree.
Recommendation of the Urban Forestry Advisory Committee: At its
regular meeting on January 7, 2008, the Urban Forestry Advisory
Committee (UFAC) voted unanimously to recommend to the Design
Commission and to the City Council an amendment to the Master Street
Tree Plan to allow for the planting of the Quercus englemenii,
Engelmann Oak tree on Lambert Drive from Altadena Drive west to Oak
Avenue, replacing the Calodendrum capense, Cape Chestnut tree, as
the designated street tree.
Recommendation of Design Commission: At its regular meeting on
February 25, 2008, the Design Commission reviewed and concurred
with the staff and UFAC recommendations that would allow for the
planting of the Quercus englemenii, Engelmann Oak tree on Lambert
Drive from Altadena Drive west to Oak Avenue, replacing the
Calodendrum capense, Cape Chestnut tree, as the designated street
tree.
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(9) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SALARY
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR THE
UNREPRESENTED CLASSIFICATIONS OF POLICE LIEUTENANT,
POLICE CAPTAIN, 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 benefit adjustments for the unrepresented
classifications of Police Lieutenant, Police Captain, Police Commander,
Police Commander (Non-Sworn), and Deputy Police Chief; and approve
a journal voucher appropriating the necessary funds from the Personnel
Reserve to the FY 2008 Operating Budget.
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B. City Council
(1) APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT
CONTRACT WITH CITY CLERK JANE L. RODRIGUEZ
Recommendation of Mayor: It is recommended that the City Council
approve an amendment to Contract No. 17,605, the Employment
Agreement between the City of Pasadena and City Clerk Jane L.
Rodriguez, effective September 3, 2007; and approve a journal voucher
appropriating the necessary funds from the Personnel Reserve to the FY
2008 Operating Budget.
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C. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - February 25, 2008
March 3, 2008
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 10,554 Maria Luisa Fraire $ 400.00
Claim No. 10,555 Ameriprise Auto & Home Insurance
as subrogee for Steven Paukovic 934.58
Claim No. 10,556 Antonio Chumpintaz 442.71
Claim No. 10,557 PGAC as subrogee for
Pamela Louise House 1,280.12
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. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 2045 EAST MONTE VISTA
STREET AS A LANDMARK
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that following a
public hearing, 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) Find that the single-family residence at 2045 East Monte Vista Street is
significant under Criterion "C" for designation as a landmark (Pasadena
Municipal Code Section 17.62.040) because it embodies the characteristics
of the Tudor/English Cottage Period Revival architecture of the early
twentieth century, and is an exceptional representation of the work of local
architect Glenn Elwood Smith;
(3) Approve the designation of the property at 2045 East Monte Vista Street
as a landmark;
(4) Adopt a resolution approving a declaration of Landmark Designation for
2045 East Monte Vista Street, Pasadena, California;
(5) Authorize the Mayor to execute a declaration of Landmark Designation
for 2045 East Monte Vista 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
February 4, 2008, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation
Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of
2045 East Monte Vista Street as landmark under Criterion "C" of Pasadena
Municipal Code Section 17.62.040 C.
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ATTACHMENT A 5062k
ATTACHMENT B 3637k
ATTACHMENT C 323k
B. PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CODE AMENDMENT TO REPEAL THE
WORKFORCE/AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY PROVISIONS AND
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT TO REMOVE THE OVERLAY ZONE
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that following a
public hearing, the City Council:
(1) Acknowledge that the Initial Environmental Study and the Negative
Declaration (Attachment 1 and 2 of the agenda report) approved on
May 8, 2006 for the previous Zoning Code amendment and the Zoning Map
amendment found no significant impacts resulting from the zone change to
Multi-Family Residential RM-16;
(2) Find that the proposed Zoning Code amendment and Zoning Map
amendment is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan and
Zoning Code as described in Attachments 3 and 4 of the agenda report;
(3) Determine that the remaining sites identified in the adopted 2000-2005
Housing Element are adequate to accommodate the City's share of the
regional housing need for the planning period pursuant to Government Code
Section 65584 as described in Attachment 5 of the agenda report;
(4) Change the Zoning Map in the area shown on Attachment 6 of the
agenda report from Multi-Family Residential RM-16 with the
Workforce/Affordable Housing Overlay (WAH) to Multi-Family Residential
RM-16;
(5) Amend the Zoning Code to remove the Workforce/Affordable Housing
Overlay (Section 17.28.120) and the related definitions in the Glossary
(Section 17.80.020); and
(6) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance amending the official
Zoning Map and the Zoning Code of the City of Pasadena in the manner
described above.
Recommendation of Planning Commission: The Planning Commission
reviewed the proposed Zoning Code and Zoning Map amendments on
January 9, 2008 and unanimously recommended that the City Council
approve the above recommendations.
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EXHIBIT 1 410k
EXHIBIT 2 Part 1 4918k
EXHIBIT 2 Part 2 4213k
EXHIBITS 3 thru 5 1617k
EXHIBIT 6 838k
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
(1) EXPANSION OF SUMMER ROSE YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
TO PRIVATE SECTOR BUSINESS WORKPLACES
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve expansion of the Summer
ROSE Youth Employment Program to include placement of eligible
youth workers in private business work settings, including payment of up
to 100% of personnel costs for youth workers in small businesses (less
than 10 employees) and 50% for mid- and large-size employers. It is
anticipated that this will result in an increase in the number of jobs from
237 to 287 and position the City to reach the goal of 400 jobs.
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B. City Council
C. Advisory Bodies
(1) UPDATE ON PELOTON BICYCLISTS AROUND THE ROSE BOWL
Recommendation of Rose Bowl Operating Company: It is
recommended that the City Council indefinitely suspend the second
reading of an ordinance that would prohibit bicyclists from riding more
than two abreast on specific public streets as may be designated by
further resolution of the Council and then posted.
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FLYER 1187k
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - March 3, 2008
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
AMENDING CHAPTER 14.90 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO GREEN BUILDING PRACTICES"
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B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA TO CREATE
A SEWER FACILITY CHARGE, AND TO AMEND TITLE 4 (REVENUE
AND FINANCE) TO ESTABLISH CHAPTER 4.53 TITLED SEWER
FACILITY CHARGE'" (Introduced by Councilmember Tyler) (See
related Item No. 3.A.6.)
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(2) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
TITLE 17 (THE ZONING CODE) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL
CODE, REGARDING MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS" (Introduced by
Councilmember McAustin)
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(3) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
TITLE 14, CHAPTER 14.80, SECTION 14.80.040, SUBSECTION B OF
THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FLEXIBILITY IN THE
APPLICATION OF THE FIRST SOURCE HIRING REQUIREMENT ON
SOME CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS" (Introduced by Councilmember
McAustin)
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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,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)
March 19, 2008 (To be cancelled)
April 2, 2008
April 16, 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)
March 24, 2008 (To be cancelled)
April 14, 2008
April 28, 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)
March 25, 2008
April 22, 2008
May 27, 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)
April 7, 2008
May 5, 2008
June 2, 2008
March 24, 2008 (Special Meeting, City Hall, Council Chambers, Room S249 at 4:00 p.m.)
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 PUSD Board of Education, Pasadena Senior Center)
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)
July 7, 2008 (To be cancelled)
July 14, 2008
July 21, 2008
July 28, 2008
August 4, 2008
August 11, 2008
August 18, 2008 (To be cancelled)
August 25, 2008 (To be cancelled)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
April 7, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
- Continued Public Hearing: Designation of 1000 East Cordova Street
as a Landmark
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 14, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
- Zoning Code Amendments - Colleges and Dormitories in the South
Fair Oaks Specific Plan Overlay District
April 14, 2008, 7:30 p.m. - Design and Historic Preservation Code Amendment
April 21, 2008, 7:30 p.m. - Designation of 210 South Orange Grove as a Landmark
April 21, 2008, 7:30 p.m. - Non-Exclusive Vehicle Towing Franchises
April 28, 2008, 7:30 p.m. - General Fee Schedule
April 28, 2008, 7:30 p.m. - Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges
April 28, 2008, 7:30 p.m. - Non-Exclusive Solid Waste Franchise Renewals
May 5, 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 cancelled pursuant to applicant’s
withdrawal of CUP No. 4657.)
May 19, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
- City Manager’s Recommended Fiscal Year 2009 Operating Budget
COMMISSION VACANCIES
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