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AGENDA CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION APRIL 6, 2009
Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M. Public Meeting 6:30 P.M. Public Hearing 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 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL to discuss pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Case Name: Dumbacher, et al. v. City of Pasadena Case No.: Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC382910
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 City Representatives: Karyn S. Ezell and Arthur Chavez Employee Organizations: Pasadena Fire Fighters Association, Local 809; Pasadena Fire Management Association C. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 City Representatives: Karyn S. Ezell and Arthur Chavez Employee Organizations: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 858; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 18; International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501; Pasadena Fire Fighters Association, Local 809; Pasadena Fire Management Association; Pasadena Management Association; Pasadena Police Officers Association; Pasadena Police Sergeants Association; and unrepresented employees
D. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 City Representatives: Karyn S. Ezell and Arthur Chavez Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, Local 347
E. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 City Representatives: Karyn S. Ezell and Arthur Chavez Employee Organization: Pasadena Association of Clerical and Technical Employees, LIUNA Local 777
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 10 (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 CALIFORNIA PAVING AND GRADING COMPANY, INC., FOR MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIR AND CURB RAMPS 2009 PHASE I, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000 Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Acknowledge the project to be categorically exempt under Section 21084 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article 19, Section 5301 (Class 1), subsection (c) of the Resources Agency of California Guidelines (Maintenance of Existing Public Streets), pursuant to the findings of the Secretary of the Resources Agency; and a Notice of Exemption for the project has been filed with the Los Angeles County Clerk; and (2) Accept the bid dated March 10, 2009, submitted by California Paving and Grading Company, Inc., for Miscellaneous Concrete Repair and Curb Ramps 2009 Phase I; reject all other bids received; and authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract for a not to exceed amount of $250,000. 808k
(2) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PETER TOLKIN ARCHITECTURE, FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PROPOSED PARK IMPROVEMENTS AT CENTRAL AND MEMORIAL PARKS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $162,800 Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Find that the projects were subject to adequate environmental review in the negative declarations adopted by the City Council for the Central Park Master Plan on July 16, 2007, and the Amended Memorial Park Master Plan on April 12, 1999, and that there are no changed circumstances or new information which would require further environmental review; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Peter Tolkin Architecture, for professional services for design of the following improvements, in an amount not to exceed $162,800, as provided for in the adopted Central and Memorial Park Master Plans: proposed restroom buildings in Central and Memorial Parks, leading to a standardized design for future restrooms; and exterior rehabilitation of the El Centro de Accion building and Lawn Bowlers Club House, pursuant to Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services. 1057k
B. City Clerk/Secretary
(1) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 10,841 Edward Bailey $ 1,000.00+ Claim No. 10,842 Drake Financial, LLC Not Stated Claim No. 10,843 Michael G. Huckler 1,008.77 Claim No. 10,844 Barbara McMahon 3,789.85 Claim No. 10,845 Michael Lee Rose Not Stated
4. OLD BUSINESS: None
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
(1) 2008-2014 HOUSING ELEMENT PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended the City Council direct staff to: (1) Initiate an analysis of the Inclusionary Housing Program, as described in the agenda report; and (2) Investigate using the California Community Foundation Land Trust (CCFLT) for a share of affordable homeownership housing projects in the City.
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B. Finance Committee
C. Legislative Policy Committee
D. Municipal Services Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
(1) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ADDENDUM TO THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE PASADENA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (PUSD) Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to execute an addendum to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Pasadena, Police Department and the Pasadena Unified School District. 393k
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARING - 7:30 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: DESIGNATION OF 60 EL CIRCULO DRIVE (THE KING RESIDENCE) AS A HISTORIC MONUMENT Recommendation of City Manager: (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 property (including main house with attached garage, pavilion, gazebo, and site features) at 60 El Circulo Drive is significant under Criterion C for designation as a historic monument, Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040(B), because they are exceptional examples of Contemporary residential architecture that are significant at the state-wide level and are important representations of the work of the local architectural firm of Buff & Hensman; (3) Approve the designation of the property at 60 El Circulo Drive as a historic monument; (4) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Historic Monument Designation for 60 El Circulo Drive, Pasadena, California; (5) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Historic Monument Designation for 60 El Circulo Drive, Pasadena, California; and (6) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder. Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission: On March 2, 2009, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation of 60 El Circulo Drive as a historic monument under Criterion C of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040(B).
1556k ATTACHMENT A thru C 2018k ATTACHMENT D 3386k ATTACHMENT E 338k
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
(1) EXEMPTION FOR NORTH LAKE AVENUE FROM THE SUSPENSION OF TREE PLANTING PROJECTS IN SPECIFIC PLAN AREAS AND INFORMATION UPDATE ON PLAYHOUSE STREETSCAPE PLAN Recommendation of City Manager: Exempt tree planting on North Lake Avenue, from Orange Grove Boulevard to Walnut Street, from the suspension of tree planting as directed by City Council on March 23, 2009, to allow for Pasadena's 2009 Arbor Day event. 1066k SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA CORRESPONDENCE 4027k
B. City Council
(1) CONSIDERATION OF A CALL FOR REVIEW OF A HEARING OFFICER DECISION TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS REGARDING REVOCATION/MODIFICATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2051 FOR FULL ALCOHOL SALES FOR AN EXISTING RESTAURANT (VIVE) AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2421 (WHICH INCLUDES MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2863) FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND DANCING FOR AN EXISTING RESTAURANT (VIVE) AT 61 NORTH RAYMOND AVENUE (Councilmember Madison) 2680k
(2) APPOINTMENT OF STEVE HADERLEIN TO THE FIRE AND POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM EFFECTIVE MAY 4, 2009 (City Council Nomination)
8. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading: None
B. Second Reading: None
9. INFORMATION ITEMS: None 10. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
11. CLOSED SESSIONS (Continued, if necessary)
12. ADJOURNMENT SCHEDULED COUNCIL STANDING COMMITTEES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
(Chair Victor Gordo,Meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m.,
Pasadena City Hall,
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 (Council Conference Room, 2nd
Floor)
May 6, 2009
June 3, 2009
July 1, 2009
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 S038 (City Hall Grand Conference Room, Basement)
April 13, 2009 (Special joint budget meeting with City
Council at 4:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers)
April 23, 2009 (Special joint budget meeting with City
Council at 4:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers)
April 27, 2009 (Special joint budget meeting with City
Council at 3:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers)
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE (Chair Bill Bogaard,
Margaret McAustin,
Sidney F. Tyler)
Meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m.,
Pasadena City Hall,
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S245/S246 (Council Conference Room, 2nd
Floor)
April 14, 2009 (Special meeting time to be arranged, in the Council Conference Room)
April 15, 2009 (To be cancelled)
May 20, 2009
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE (Chair Margaret McAustin,
Victor Gordo,
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)
April 7, 2009 (Special meeting at 4:00 p.m. City Hall Grand
Conference Room,
Basement – S038)
April 28, 2009
May 26, 2009
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 S038 (City Hall Grand
Conference Room, Basement)
April 6, 2009
May 4, 2009
June 1, 2009
April 13, 2009
April 20, 2009 (To be cancelled)
April 27, 2009
May 4, 2009
May 11, 2009 (Special Joint meeting with
Pasadena Unified School District
Board of Education at the Pasadena Senior Center, Multipurpose Room, 6:30 p.m.)
May 18, 2009
May 25, 2009 (To be cancelled)
June 1, 2009
June 8, 2009
June 15, 2009
June 22, 2009
June 29, 2009 (To be cancelled)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
April 13, 2009, 7:30 p.m. - City Manager’s Recommended Fiscal Year 2010
Operating Budget and Fiscal Year 2010-2014 Capital Improvement Program
April 27, 2009, 7:30 p.m. - Residential Refuse Collection Fees Increase
April 27, 2009, 7:30 p.m.
- Amendments to the General Fee Schedule for Fiscal
Year 2010
COMMISSION VACANCIES
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