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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 9, 2009
Closed Sessions 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 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 REGARDING
PENDING LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: City of Irvine v. Southern California Association of
Governments
Case No.: Court of Appeal, State Of California, Fourth District, Case
No. G040513
B. 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; and various unrepresented non-management
employees
C. 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
A. ORAL PRESENTATION BY TIM BRICK, CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE ON
THE METROPOLITAN WATER DISTRICT BOARD (To be heard
at 7:00 p.m. or thereafter)
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) AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 19,817 WITH GOLDEN STATE
CONSTRUCTORS, INC., FOR HAMILTON PARK FIELD DRAINAGE
RENOVATION PHASE II, TO INCREASE THE TOTAL NOT TO
EXCEED AMOUNT BY $130,000 FROM $260,000 TO $390,000
Recommendation of City Manager: Amend Contract No. 19,817 with
Golden State Constructors, Inc., to increase the contract by $130,000
for a total not to exceed amount of $390,000 for additional scope of
work as part of the Hamilton Park Field Drainage Renovation Phase II
project.
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(2) ADOPTION OF TWO RESOLUTIONS FROM THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION'S URBAN
FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM FOR EDUCATION AND INVENTORY
PROJECTS
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Adopt a resolution authorizing an application for the competitive
Urban Forestry Education Grant program of 2008-2009 in the amount of
$91,000 to educate the public on the specific and direct benefits of trees
in the urban environment, with a focus on sustainability; and
(2) Adopt a resolution authorizing an application for the competitive
Urban Forestry Inventory Grant program of 2008-2009 in the amount of
$200,000 to implement new software, data collection processes, and
update information on the City's street tree canopy.
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B. City Clerk/Secretary
(1) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 10,788 Mercury Insurance Group Not Stated
for Ricardo Carrillo
Claim No. 10,789 USAA for Curtis Ogivale $ 1,147.86
and Jose Arambula
Claim No. 10,790 Andrew N. Winans 25,000.00+
Claim No. 10,791 Liemeng Liu 1,811.25+
Claim No. 10,792 Charles S. Tilghman 205.00
4. OLD BUSINESS
A. 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 heard at
8:00 p.m. or thereafter)
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ATTACHMENTS A thru C 3896k
ATTACHMENTS D thru F 2173k
CORRESPONDENCE Part 1 3430k
CORRESPONDENCE Part 2 4385k
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
CORRESPONDENCE 1877k
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Economic Development and Technology Committee
B. Finance Committee
(1) ACQUISITION OF THE ANNANDALE CANYON ESTATES PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1420 WIERFIELD AVENUE AND THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1410 WIERFIELD AVENUE FOR THE ANNANDALE
CANYON OPEN SPACE
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Find that the acquisition of the Annandale Canyon Estates and
property located at 1410 Wierfield Avenue is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines
Sections 15316 (Transfer of Ownership of Land in Order to Create
Parks) and 15325(c) (Transfer of Ownership Interest In Land to
Preserve Existing Natural Condition, and specifically acquisition, sale or
other transfer to preserve open space or lands for park purposes);
(2) Conditionally approve the purchase of the Annandale Canyon
Estates property located at 1420 Wierfield Avenue and property located
at 1410 Wierfield Avenue for an amount not to exceed $6,464,000 for
the Annandale Canyon Open Space subject to a grant of $2,600,000
from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy;
(3) Approve a journal voucher appropriating $2,000,000 from
Residential Impact Fees to fund a portion of the purchase of the
Annandale Canyon Estates property;
(4) Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance of the City of
Pasadena Annandale Open Space Assessment District, Limited
Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2009, in an Amount Not to
Exceed $1,364,000, Authorizing the Finance Director to Declare the
Amount of Unpaid Assessments and Authorizing the Investment by the
City of Such Bonds;
(5) Authorize the City Manager to purchase the Annandale Canyon
Estates property which includes 37 parcels totaling 20.6 acres;
(6) Authorize the City Manager to purchase a 31,000 square foot
property located at 1410 Wierfield Avenue adjacent to the Annandale
Canyon Estates property subject to the availability of funding for the total
acquisition;
(7) Authorize the City Manager to place in escrow $2,000,000 from
Residential Impact Fees plus $1,364,000 from the General Fund as an
advance of the Open Space Assessment District bond revenues;
(8) Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption within five
working days; and
(9) Adopt a resolution of the City of Pasadena Approving the
Application for Grant Funds from the County Regional Park and Open
Space District for the Fifth Supervisorial District Excess Funding for the
Annandale Canyon Estates Open Space Assessment District.
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EXHIBIT A 6687k
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
REVISED EXHIBIT A 164k
CORRESPONDENCE 180k
(2) FISCAL YEAR 2010 RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET
HEARING SCHEDULE
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt the Fiscal Year 2010
Recommended Operating Budget Hearing Schedule attached to the
agenda report.
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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA
REVISED SCHEDULE 166k
C. Legislative Policy Committee
D. Municipal Services Committee
(1) COMPREHENSIVE WATER CONSERVATION PLAN 120 DAY
UPDATE
Recommendation of City Manager: This report is for information only.
No City Council action is required.
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ATTACHMENT A Part 1 3852k
ATTACHMENT A Part 2 3355k
ATTACHMENT A COLOR PAGES 4, 8 and 15 1932k
E. Public Safety Committee
(1) APPROVAL OF PLAN AND INCENTIVES TO REDUCE NOISE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF LEAF BLOWERS IN PASADENA
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Approve the Public Health Department plan to reduce noise and
environmental impacts of leaf blowers in Pasadena through enhanced
training, community outreach, and increased enforcement of the existing
leaf blower ordinance; and
(2) Authorize incentive payments not to exceed the amount of the
business license tax paid for any gardener evidencing use of a low-
emission, low-noise leaf blower.
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F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None 7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Manager
(1) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR GRANT FUNDING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $2,000,000 FROM THE LOCAL HOUSING TRUST FUND
PROGRAM
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Adopt a resolution approving the submission of an application to
the California Department of Housing and Community Development for
grant funds in the amount of $2 million under the State's Local Housing
Trust Fund Program (LHTFP);
(2) Designate $2 million from the City's Inclusionary Housing Trust
Fund as a match for the requested allocation of State LHTFP funds; and
(3) Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest,
any documents which may be required in connection with the submittal
of the LHTFP application and associated program implementation.
Recommendation of Community Development Committee: At its
regular meeting on January 22, 2009, the Community Development
Committee unanimously recommended that the City Council approve
the subject recommendation.
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(2) APPROVAL OF PREDEVELOPMENT LOAN AGREEMENT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $144,235 WITH ABODE COMMUNITIES (FORMERLY
LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY DESIGN CENTER) FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF A PROPOSED 45-UNIT AFFORDABLE SENIOR
RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT AT 1267 NORTH HUDSON AVENUE
(HUDSON OAKS PROJECT)
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Find that the Hudson Oaks Project is exempt from environmental
review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality
Act (Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(9); Administrative Code,
Title 14, Chapter 3, Class 1, Section 15301, Existing Facilities); and
authorize the City Clerk to file with the County Clerk a Notice of
Exemption for the project;
(2) Approve the key terms and conditions of a Predevelopment Loan
Agreement, as described in the agenda report, in the amount of
$144,235 with Abode Communities, to assist with acquisition and
predevelopment expenses associated with the proposed development of
a 45-unit affordable senior rental housing project located at 1267 N.
Hudson Avenue (the Hudson Oaks Project); and
(3) Approve a journal voucher appropriating $144,235 from the CHDO
Housing Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Preservation Projects account to
the Hudson Oaks Project account.
Recommendation of Community Development Committee: At its
regular meeting on January 22, 2009, the Community Development
Committee unanimously recommended that the City Council approve
the subject recommendation.
Recommendation of Northwest Commission: At its special meeting
on February 5, 2009, the Northwest Commission shall take action on
this matter. Staff will orally report to City Council on February 9, 2009
on the Northwest Commission's recommendation.
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B. City Council
(1) RESIGNATION OF SASHA ANELED FROM THE ARTS AND
CULTURE COMMISSION (District 5 Nomination)
227k (2) RESIGNATION OF MARIANNA MARYSHEVA-MARTINEZ FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (District 4 Nomination)
8. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PASADENA TO EXTEND THE PLAN EFFECTIVENESS AND
TAX INCREMENT DEADLINES FOR THE DOWNTOWN, FAIR OAKS
ORIGINAL, FAIR OAKS ADDED, LAKE/WASHINGTON, LINCOLN
AVENUE, OLD PASADENA, ORANGE GROVE, AND VILLA-PARKS
REDEVELOPMENT PLANS, PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY
CODE SECTIONS 33333.6(e)(2)(C) and (D)"
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B. Second Reading: None
9. INFORMATION ITEM: 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)
February 4, 2009
March 4, 2009
April 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)
February 9, 2009
February 23, 2009
March 9, 2009
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)
February 18, 2009
March 18, 2009
April 15, 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)
February 20, 2009 (Special meeting at 4:15 p.m., Council Conference Room – S245/S246)
February 24, 2009 (To be cancelled)
March 4, 2009 (Special meeting at 4:15 p.m.)
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)
March 2, 2009
April 6, 2009
May 4, 2009
February 16, 2009 (To be cancelled)
February 23, 2009
March 2, 2009
March 9, 2009 (To be cancelled)
March 16, 2009
March 23, 2009
March 30, 2009
April 6, 2009
April 13, 2009
April 20, 2009 (To be cancelled)
April 27, 2009
May 4, 2009
May 11, 2009
May 18, 2009
May 25, 2009 (To be cancelled)
FUTURE PUBLIC HEARINGS:
March 2, 2009, 7:30 p.m.
- Public Hearing to Consider Approval of the Public
Housing Agency Five Year Plan (2009-2013) and the Public Housing Agency
Annual Plan (2009)
COMMISSION VACANCIES
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