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                                              AGENDA
         CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
                                       SEPTEMBER 15, 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

                                     Teleconference Location:
                    Marriott Hotel Teaneck At Glenpoint, Room 903   
                                   100 Frank W Burr Boulevard
                                   Teaneck, New Jersey 07666 

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 Manager

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) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING SUBMITTAL OF A
           GRANT APPLICATION FOR $242,000 FOR THE EAST ARROYO
           NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTOR TRAIL RECONSTRUCTION
           PROJECT TO THE RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM UNDER
           THE SAFE, ACCOUNTABLE, FLEXIBLE, EFFICIENT
           TRANSPORTATION EQUITY ACT: A LEGACY FOR USERS
           Recommendation of City Manager:  Adopt a resolution authorizing the
           application for the Recreational Trails Program grant in the amount of
           $242,000 for the planning and construction of its East Arroyo
           Neighborhood Connector Trail Reconstruction Project.
           Recommendation of Recreation and Parks Commission: At their
           regular meeting on September 9, 2008, the Recreation and Parks
           Commission reviewed the application to the Recreational Trails Program
           for the amount of $242,000 to implement the East Arroyo Neighborhood
           Connector Trail Reconstruction Project in the Central Arroyo Seco.  The
           Commission recommended supporting the City of Pasadena's grant
           application to the Recreational Trails Program in the amount of
           $242,000 for the planning and constructing of its East Arroyo
           Neighborhood Connector Trail Reconstruction Project. 

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	SITE PLAN 255k

       (2) CONTRACT AWARD TO GENTRY BROTHERS, INC., FOR THE
          PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF STREETS - 2008 FOR AN
           AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $800,000
           Recommendation of City Manager:  
           (1) Accept the bid dated September 2, 2008, submitted by Gentry
           Brothers, Inc., in response to the Project Specifications for the
           Preventive Maintenance of Streets - 2008, reject all other bids received,
           and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract as is required
           for an amount not to exceed $800,000; and
           (2) Acknowledge the project to be categorically exempt under Section
           21084 of the Public Resources Code in accordance with Article 19,
           Section 15301 (Class 1), subsection (c) (maintenance 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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      (3) CONTRACT AWARD TO CIVIC RESOURCE GROUP FOR REDESIGN
           AND IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES RELATED TO THE CITY OF
           PASADENA WEBSITE
           Recommendation of City Manager:
           (1) Accept the proposal dated April 10, 2008, submitted by Civic
           Resource Group, in response to the Request for Proposal for Website
           Redesign and Implementation;
           (2) Reject all other proposals received; and
           (3) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Civic
           Resource Group for redesign and implementation services related to the
           City website in an amount not to exceed $220,000. The contract amount
           includes a 10% contingency of $20,000.

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   B.  City Clerk

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

           Claim No. 10,677   Nancy Cook and Emily Tellez$       516.45  
           Claim No. 10,678   Jose Villagomez          3,200.00  
           Claim No. 10,679   Malcolm Heys            11,555.00  
           Claim No. 10,680   Varoujean Salatian       25,000.00+
           Claim No. 10,681   Luis M. Solis            4,283.35  
           Claim No. 10,682   Eugene Fortner          25,000.00  
           Claim No. 10,683   Juana Vilches          Not Stated  
           Claim No. 10,684   Margarita Vallejo       10,000.00  
           Claim No. 10,685   Virginia Razo heir to
                           Martin-Razo Godinez         25,000.00+
           Claim No. 10,686   Frank Malinowski           357.66  
           Claim No. 10,687   William G. Carter        1,139.01  
           Claim No. 10,688   Gabrielle Samaha-Grace     138.55  
           Claim No. 10,689   Salvador G. Velez        1,189.35  
           Claim No. 10,690   Ashlee Sandridge           200.00  
           Claim No. 10,691   Lyndsay Hicks              220.00  
           Claim No. 10,692   Hector S. Luque            200.00  
           Claim No. 10,693   Alicia Espinoza          3,461.33  

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 200 LA VEREDA ROAD 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 200 La Vereda Road is significant under Criterion C for
       designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040 C)
       because it retains a high level of historic integrity, embodies the distinctive
       characteristics of English Tudor Revival residential architecture, and is a
       locally significant work of architect David A. Ogilvie;
       (3) Approve the designation of the property at 200 La Vereda Road as a
       landmark;
       (4) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for
       200 La Vereda Road, Pasadena, California;
       (5) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark
       Designation for 200 La Vereda Road, Pasadena, California; and 
       (6) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles
       County Recorder. 
       Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On August 18,
       2008, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation Commission
       voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of 200 La
       Vereda Road as a landmark.  

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	ATTACHMENT A 681k

	ATTACHMENT B 3525k

	ATTACHMENT C 302k

  B.  PUBLIC HEARING:  DESIGNATION OF 100 WEST GREEN STREET AS A
       LANDMARK
       Recommendation of City Manager:   
       (1) Find 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 100 West Green Street is significant under Criterion C for
       designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040 C)
       because it is an excellent example of Mid-century Modern architecture, and
       for its association with a prominent local architecture firm, Smith and
       Williams;
       (3) Approve the designation of the property at 100 West Green Street as a
       landmark;
       (4) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for
       100 West Green Street, Pasadena, California;
       (5) Authorize a Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation
       for 100 West Green 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 August 18,
       2008, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation Commission
       voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of 100 West
       Green Street as a landmark.

	1343k

	ATTACHMENT A 1424k

	ATTACHMENT B 1676k

	ATTACHMENTS C thru E 1068k

  C.  PUBLIC HEARING:  ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS - SERIES III -
       AMENDMENTS  INCLUDING BICYCLE SHOWER AND LOCKER
       FACILITIES, REGULATIONS FOR DONATION COLLECTION FACILITIES,
       WALL SIGNS IN THE CENTRAL DISTRICT, BOARDING HOUSES, A
       SERIES OF MINOR AMENDMENTS, CORRECTIONS AND CODIFICATION
       OF INTERPRETATIONS AND PRACTICES
       Recommendation of City Manager:   
       (1) Adoption of the Initial Study (Attachment C of the agenda report) and the
       Negative Declaration for the proposed Zoning Code amendments;
       (2) Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination;
       (3) Approval of a finding of consistency with the General Plan; and
       (4) Approval of the proposed Zoning Code amendments as contained in the
       agenda report.
       Recommendation of Planning Commission: The Planning Commission
       recommends approval of this series of Zoning Code amendments with the
       exception of Amendment No. 5 (Page 4 of the agenda report) related to
       parking caps, which the Commission recommended disapproval.
       Recommendation of Transportation Advisory Commission: The
       Transportation Advisory Commission recommends approval of the Zoning
       Code amendment regarding bicyclist shower and locker facilities for
       nonresidential projects (Amendment No. 1 of the Zoning Code Amendments). 

	1827k

	ATTACHMENT A 2185k

	ATTACHMENT B 870k

	ATTACHMENT C 6637k

	CORRESPONDENCE 364k

	SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

	CORRESPONDENCE 258k

7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

   A.  City Manager

   B.  City Council

      (1) RESIGNATION OF DANIEL ACOSTA FROM THE HUMAN
           RELATIONS COMMISSION ( At Large/District 1 Nomination) 

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8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING

  A.  APPROVAL OF SUBMISSION OF THE 2008 CONTINUUM OF CARE
       HOMELESS ASSISTANCE APPLICATION TO THE U. S. DEPARTMENT
       OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD)
       Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer:   It is recommended that the
       Pasadena Community Development Commission ("Commission") adopt a
       resolution:
       (1) Authorizing the filing with the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban
       Development (HUD), the 2008 Continuum of Care (CoC) Homeless
       Assistance Application for a funding request of $2,700,398 for eleven
       projects; and
       (2) Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute, and the Secretary to
       attest, the 2008 CoC Homeless Assistance Application and all other related
       documents, agreements and amendments.
       Recommendation of Community Development Committee: The
       Community Development Committee, at its regular meeting on      
       September 11, 2008, reviewed the subject recommendation.  Staff will report
       orally to the Commission on the action taken by the Community Development
       Committee.

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9. ORDINANCES

  A.  First Reading: None

  B.  Second Reading: None

10.    INFORMATION ITEMS:               

  A.  PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW FOR A NEW HUNTINGTON
       MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES (HMRI) BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
       LABORATORY BUILDING AT 660-686 SOUTH FAIR OAKS AVENUE
       Recommendation of City Manager: This report is being provided for
       information only. 

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	ATTACHMENTS 1 & 2 424k

	ATTACHMENT 3 708k

  B.  EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDER ISSUED TO MONTES PACIFIC
       ENGINEERING ON JUNE 19, 2008 FOR THE NINA STREET SEWER
       REPAIR FROM SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD TO DAISY STREET FOR AN
       AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000
       Recommendation of City Manager:  This item is for information only. 

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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)

December 1, 2008


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