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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,
Bill Bogaard, Steve Madison, Jacque Robinson)

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


                         FUTURE COUNCIL MEETING DATES

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 253k