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                                                 AGENDA
         CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
                                          FEBRUARY 2, 2009

                                    Closed Sessions 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 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 v. City of Pasadena
    Case No.: Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC382910

B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
    pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
    Properties: 3026 East Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA; 3005 East
    Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena, CA
    Agency Negotiators: Michael J. Beck; Richard J. Bruckner
    Negotiating Parties: Los Angeles Kings in partnership with Polar Ice
    Ventures, LLC (PIV)
    Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment

C. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
    pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
    Properties: 1420 Wierfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA (also known as
    "Annandale Canyon Estates") and 1410 Wierfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA
    Agency Negotiators: Michael J. Beck; Richard J. Bruckner
    Negotiating Parties: Annandale Canyon Estates, LLC; and Camille Hinkle
    Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment

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) AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 18,459 WITH
           CALTECH (JPL) FOR UPGRADE OF A FIBER CONNECTION AND
           INCREASE TO THE FIBER LEASE RATE
           Recommendation of City Manager: 
           (1) Find that the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) fiber optic upgrade
           project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
           review pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 (New
           Construction or Conversion of Small Structures).
           (2) Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 18,459 granting
           the City authority to upgrade the fiber connection between two JPL
           facilities and increase the annual fiber lease rate from $2,070 to $8,280
           charged for use of the upgraded fiber connection.

	516k

   B.  City Clerk/Secretary       

       (1) Approval of Minutes

           January 12, 2009 (City Council)       

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

           Claim No. 10,779   Paul D. Cass, Attorney for           Not Stated
                           Alice Tang
           Claim No. 10,780   Eric Winter                             $        529.00
           Claim No. 10,781   Nextel Boost Mobile of                121,498.08+
                                       California, LLC
           Claim No. 10,782   AT&T/Diane Mancini                         533.25
           Claim No. 10,783   AT&T/Diane Mancini                         377.45
           Claim No. 10,784   Timothy Skinner                                 33.12
           Claim No. 10,785   Phoebe Mulhern                           22,800.00+
           Claim No. 10,786   David M. Gonor, Attorney              25,000.00+
                                       for James Clark              
           Claim No. 10,787   Kyle Drevlo                                 Not Stated

4. OLD BUSINESS

   A.  STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS
       Recommendation of City Manager: This is an informational report on the
       strategic planning process and no City Council action is required.

	5066k

	EXHIBIT A 4202k

	EXHIBITS B & C 2172k
           
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

   A.  Economic Development and Technology Committee

      (1) JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCES TO EXTEND THE PLAN
           EFFECTIVENESS DEADLINES AND TAX INCREMENT DEADLINES
           FOR THE DOWNTOWN, FAIR OAKS, LAKE/WASHINGTON,
           LINCOLN AVENUE, OLD PASADENA, ORANGE GROVE, AND VILLA
           PARKE REDEVELOPMENT PLANS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND
           SAFETY CODE SECTION 33333.6(e)(2)(C) (See Item 6.B., 7:30 p.m.)

   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 726 RIO GRANDE STREET AS A
       LANDMARK
       Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that, following a
       public hearing, the City Council:
       (1) Find 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 house at 726 Rio Grande Street is significant
       under Criterion C for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code
       [PMC] Section 17.62.040) because it is an exceptional local example of the
       French Provincial Revival architectural style of the early twentieth century and
       retains its integrity;
       (3) Approve the designation of the property at 726 Rio Grande Street as a
       landmark;
       (4) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for
       726 Rio Grande Street, Pasadena, California;
       (5) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark
       Designation for 726 Rio Grande 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
       November 3, 2008, at a noticed public hearing, the Historic Preservation
       Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the designation
       of 726 Rio Grande Street as a landmark under Criterion C of PMC 
       Section 17.62.040.

	1130k

	ATTACHMENT A 199k

	ATTACHMENT B 2226k

	ATTACHMENTS C & D 1943k

  B.  JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCES TO EXTEND THE PLAN
       EFFECTIVENESS DEADLINES AND TAX INCREMENT DEADLINES FOR
       THE DOWNTOWN, FAIR OAKS, LAKE/WASHINGTON, LINCOLN
       AVENUE, OLD PASADENA, ORANGE GROVE, AND VILLA PARKE
       REDEVELOPMENT PLANS PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
       SECTION 33333.6(e)(2)(C)
       Recommendation of City Manager/Chief Executive Officer: It is
       recommended that the City Council and Community Development
       Commission ("Commission") direct the City Attorney to prepare ordinances
       extending the Plan effectiveness dates and the debt repayment and 
       receipt of tax increment dates by one year for the Downtown, Fair Oaks,
       Lake/Washington, Lincoln Avenue, Old Pasadena, Orange Grove, and Villa
       Parke Redevelopment Plans and Project Areas as authorized by Senate 
       Bill 1045 ("SB 1045").
       Recommendation of Community Development Committee: 
       On December 11, 2008, the Community Development Committee
       recommended that the City Council and Community Development
       Commission approve ordinances extending the Plan effectiveness dates and
       the debt repayment and receipt of tax increment dates by one year for the
       Downtown, Fair Oaks, Lake/Washington, Lincoln Avenue, Old Pasadena,
       Orange Grove, and Villa Parke Redevelopment Plans and Project Areas as
       authorized by Senate Bill 1045.

	689k

  C.  PUBLIC HEARING: MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS   PROPOSED
       TITLE 12 REGULATIONS FOR REGULATING TELECOMMUNICATION
       EQUIPMENT FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, UPDATES TO
       EXISTING TITLE 17 REGULATIONS FOR WIRELESS
       TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITIES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AND
       MINOR AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 18 CABLE COMMUNICATIONS
       SYSTEMS TO REFLECT THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO 
       TITLES 12 AND 17
       Recommendation of City Manager:
       (1) Adopt the Initial Study (Attachment E of the agenda report) and the
       Negative Declaration for the proposed Code Amendments and direct the City
       Clerk to file a Notice of Determination;
       (2) Approve staff's recommendation to amend Titles 12, 17, and 18 of the
       Pasadena Municipal Code, and to repeal related uncodified resolutions as
       described in the agenda report;
       (3) Approve a finding of consistency with the General Plan; and
       (4) Direct the City Attorney to return within 60 days with (1) an ordinance
       amending the City's telecommunications facilities regulations in Titles 12, 17,
       and 18 as described in the agenda report; (2) a resolution repealing
       Resolution No. 7542 concerning the standard license agreement for wireless
       facilities; (3) a resolution amending Resolution No. 7559 concerning design
       guidelines pertaining to wireless facilities on property within the City; and (4)
       any such other and further actions or documents to implement the
       recommendations described in the agenda report.
       Recommendation of Planning Commission: On December 10, 2008, the
       Planning Commission recommended the proposed code amendments as
       prepared by staff with the following changes:
            ? The proposed appeal process for Title 12 applications should be
                 modified to include interested persons in addition to the project
                 applicant;
            ? Department of Public Works staff should establish a bond payment
                 system that ensures funds required for removal of abandoned
                 equipment in the public right-of-way; and
            ? Staff should ensure that applications are not deemed complete for
                 processing until all required information is submitted.
       These changes are discussed in the agenda report.                 

	3655k

	ATTACHMENT A 3326k

	ATTACHMENTS B & C 1233k

	ATTACHMENT D 2637k

	ATTACHMENT E Part 1 3289k
	ATTACHMENT E Part 2 3149k

	SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

	CORRESPONDENCE 2155k

7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

   A.  City Manager

      (1) AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND THE CONTRACT WITH CEDARWOOD
           YOUNG CORP., DBA ALLAN COMPANY, TO PROCESS RECYCLING
           MATERIAL COLLECTED IN THE CITY OF PASADENA
           Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
           amend the contract with the Cedarwood Young Corp., dba Allan
           Company, for payment to the City for recycling material collected 
           from the City of Pasadena's Curbside Recycling program reducing 
           the payment from $42.15 per ton to $15.00 per ton for the period 
           January 1, 2009 to April 1, 2009, with a second three-month extension
           to July 1, 2009, based upon a review of recycling market conditions at
           the end of the first three-month period.

	733k

   B.  City Council   

      (1) RESIGNATION OF WALEED DELAWARI FROM THE NORTHWEST
           COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination)

	84k

      (2) CONSIDERATION OF A MOTION TO RESCIND OR AMEND THE 
           CITY COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN ON JANUARY 12, 2009, TO
           APPROVE A CONTRACT AWARD TO GRACE BUILDING
           MAINTENANCE CO., INC., FOR THE PLANTING OF STREET TREES
           ON COLORADO BOULEVARD FROM LOS ROBLES AVENUE TO
           LAKE AVENUE, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $130,000
           (Councilmember Tyler) (To be discussed at 8:00 p.m., or thereafter)

	1943k

	ATTACHMENTS A Thru C 4053k

	ATTACHMENTS D Thru F 2359k

	CORRESPONDENCE 1940k

	SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

	CORRESPONDENCE 1940k

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,
Bill Bogaard, Steve Madison, Jacque Robinson)

April 6, 2009


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