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                                                 AGENDA
         CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
                                             JULY 13, 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 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 Clerk

B. CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
    CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to
    Government Code Section 54956.8
    Property Locations: 710-722 North Fair Oaks Avenue
    Negotiating Parties: Michael J. Beck and Bill Huang; Royal Capitol Corp.,
    Stuart M. Hall
    Under Negotiation: Price and terms

C. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS pursuant to
    Government Code Section 54957.6
    Agency Negotiator: Karyn Ezell
    Employee Organization: American Federation of State, County and Municipal
    Employees, Local 858

6:30 P.M.  PUBLIC MEETING

1. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS   

  A.  BOB HOPE AIRPORT UPDATE BY DAN FEGER, P.E. EXECUTIVE
       DIRECTOR, BOB HOPE AIRPORT

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) APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 062286, BEING A SIX-UNIT
           CONDOMINIUM PROJECT, AT 76 NORTH ROOSEVELT AVENUE
           Recommendation of City Manager:  
           (1) Adopt a resolution to approve Final Tract Map No. 062286; and
           (2) Authorize the City Clerk to execute the Certificate on the map
           showing the City's approval of said map. 

	531k

      (2) CONTRACT AWARD TO DIVERSIFIED LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
           INC., FOR SOUTH LAKE AVENUE STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
           TO TWO ISLANDS ON DEL MAR AVENUE, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT
           TO EXCEED $103,000
           Recommendation of City Manager:  
           (1) Acknowledge the project to be categorically exempt under Article
           19, Section 15304, subsection (b), of the California Environmental
           Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 21084 of the Public
           Resources Code; and 
           (2) Accept the bid dated June 24, 2009, submitted by Diversified
           Management Inc., in response to the specifications for South Lake
           Avenue Streetscape Improvements to Two Islands on Del Mar Avenue;
           reject all other bids received; and authorize the City Manager to enter
           into a contract not to exceed $103,000.

	620k

      (3) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH
           DESIGNATED ENGINEERING CONSULTING FIRMS TO PROVIDE
           ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PROJECTS INCLUDED IN THE
           CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IN AMOUNTS NOT TO
           EXCEED THE AMOUNT APPROPRIATED IN THE CAPITAL
           IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
           Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
           enter into contracts with Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc., Civiltec
           Engineering, Inc., and RMC Water and Environment, to provide services
           for projects included in the approved Capital Improvement Program
           (CIP) budget and other water system projects for amounts not to exceed
           those estimated for engineering services on a per project basis, as set
           forth in the adopted CIP and other water system projects; with each
           contract not to exceed three years.
               The proposed contracts are exempt from the competitive bidding
           process pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002 (F), contracts for
           professional or unique services.  

	874k

	SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

	CORRESPONDENCE 472k

      (4) CONTRACT AWARD TO G-COAST CONSTRUCTION INC., FOR
           NORTH LAKE AVENUE TREE PENINSULA IMPROVEMENTS - FROM
           BELL STREET TO BOYLSTON STREET FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO
           EXCEED $100,000
           Recommendation of City Manager:  
           (1) Acknowledge the project to be categorically exempt under the
           California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with Title 14,
           Chapter 3, Classes 1 and 2, Sections 15301(c) and 15302(c);
           replacement and reconstruction of existing facilities involving no
           expansion of use; and
           (2) Accept the bid dated June 10, 2009, submitted by G-Coast
           Construction Inc., for North Lake Avenue Tree Peninsula Improvements,
           from Bell Street to Boylston Street; reject all other bids received; and
           authorize the City Manager to enter into such contract for a not to
           exceed amount of $100,000.

	1131k

   B.  City Clerk/Secretary

      (1) Approval of Minutes          

           May 18, 2009 (City Council)
           May 18, 2009 (Community Development Commission) 
           May 25, 2009 (City Council)
           May 25, 2009 (Community Development Commission) 
           June 1, 2009  (City Council)
           June 1, 2009  (Community Development Commission)

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

           Claim No. 10,894   Maura Ann Mackey                          $  2,015.00
           Claim No. 10,895   Andreas Aebi                                         235.00
           Claim No. 10,896   Salvador Padilla                                       75.00
           Claim No. 10,897   Los Angeles County Department           7,910.59
                                       of Public Works
           Claim No. 10,898   Edna E. Roberts                                     675.00
           Claim No. 10,899   Law Offices of Young & Young            25,000.00+
                                       for Ryan W. Young                                 
           Claim No. 10,900   Law Office of William Nesh &             Not stated 
                                       Associates for Aura M. Cuevas 
           Claim No. 10,901   Krikor Harboyan                                  5,240.78
           Claim No. 10,902   Maria Escobar                                    3,607.14
           Claim No. 10,903   Donta McCall                                      6,540.42
           Claim No. 10,904   Melani K. Watt                                    5,357.56
           Claim No. 10,905   Randal Ruiz                                     Not stated
           Claim No. 10,906   Paul Zuckerman, Attorney                  25,000.00+
                                       for Fortino Trejo   
           Claim No. 10,907   Mercury Insurance Subrogee                4,419.48
                                       for Rosa Tabullo
           Claim No. 10,908   Rocco Gioffre                                      3,311.22

       (3) Public Hearings Set

           July 27, 2009, 7:30 p.m. - Zoning Code Amendment Regarding Non-
           Conforming Uses

           August 3, 2009, 7:30 p.m. - Call for Review to the City Council of Board
           of Zoning Appeals Decision, Regarding Zoning Administrator
           Interpretation No. 32, for 217 South Michigan Avenue, Eddie's Market 

           August 3, 2009, 7:30 p.m. - Adoption of the 2009 Annual City of
           Pasadena Self Certification Report in Conformance with the Congestion
           Management Program for Los Angeles County and the 2009 Local
           Development Report in Accordance with Government Code Section
           65089

4. OLD BUSINESS: None 

5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES

   A.  Economic Development and Technology Committee

      (1) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT
           AND COMMIT $600,000 OF STATE CALHOME FUNDS IN SUPPORT
           OF MERCY HOUSING APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL
           NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM 2 FUNDING
           Recommendation of City Manager:
           (1) Enter into a consortium agreement with Mercy Housing, Inc., in
           connection with their application for federal Neighborhood Stabilization
           Program 2 ("NSP-2") funding;
           (2) Commit an amount not to exceed $600,000 in CalHome funds from
           the Housing Department's FY 2010 operating budget in support of
           Mercy Housing's NSP-2 funding application and the proposed
           homebuyer loan assistance program described in the agenda report;
           and
           (3) Authorize the City Manager to approve any documents necessary
           to implement the program.
           Recommendation of Community Development Committee: This item
           was agendized for Community Development Committee action at its
           regular meeting of June 25, 2009.  Staff will report orally on the action
           taken by the Community Development Committee.  

	810k

   B.  Finance Committee

      (1) AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH ACS STATE &
           LOCAL SOLUTIONS, INC., FOR PARAMEDIC BILLING SERVICES
           AND ELECTRONIC PATIENT CARE REPORTING
           Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
           execute a contract with ACS State & Local Solutions, Inc., for
           Paramedic Billing Services and Electronic Patient Care Reporting.  The
           proposed contract is exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City
           Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services. 

	1580k

   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: DETERMINE A WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE EXISTS,
       ESTABLISH A 10% CONSERVATION TARGET AND IMPLEMENT LEVEL 1
       WATER SUPPLY SHORTAGE MEASURES AS DESCRIBED IN
       PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE (PMC) SECTION 13.10.040
       Recommendation of City Manager: 
       (1) Find that the determination of a water supply shortage and
       implementation of Level 1 Water Supply shortage are categorically exempt
       from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State
       CEQA Guidelines Section 15307 (Actions by Regulatory Agencies for the
       Protection of Natural Resources); 
       (2) Determine that a water supply shortage exists pursuant to PMC
       13.10.035;
       (3) Determine that a water conservation target of 10% is necessary; 
       (4) Determine that the Level 1 Water Supply Shortage (PMC 13.10.040)
       water conservation measures are appropriate to address the water shortage;
       and  
       (5) Adopt implementation of Level 1 Water Supply Shortage by way of
       public proclamation.
 
	  1588k

	SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

	CORRESPONDENCE 523k

  B.  PUBLIC HEARING: EXTENSION OF TIME LIMITS FOR APPROVAL OF
       PLANNING ENTITLEMENTS
       Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that, after a public
       hearing, the City Council:
       (1) Find the proposed ordinance to be categorically exempt from the
       California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources
       Code Section 21080(b)(9) and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15321
       (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies);
       (2) Direct the City Attorney to return within 60 days with an ordinance which
       would:
           (a) Authorize the Director of Planning and Development to grant an
       additional one-year extension to planning permits and entitlements beyond
       the extension currently provided by Section 17.64.040(B)(4) of the Pasadena
       Municipal Code; and
           (b) Provide for a sixty-day period after the effective date of the
       proposed ordinance, during which an applicant for a permit which had expired
       within one year prior to the effective date of the ordinance may submit an
       application for an extension; and
           (c) Provide that the authority of the Director to provide such additional
       extensions shall sunset on December 31, 2010, unless specifically extended
       by the City Council.  

	1486k

	ATTACHMENTS A and B 1609k

	ATTACHMENT C 2538k

	CORRESPONDENCE 152k

  C.  PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF DECISION BY THE CODE
       ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION PANEL NO. 3, CONCERNING
       VIOLATIONS OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE
       PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 EAST ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD
       (SUPER LIQUOR)
       Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council
       continue the public hearing, at the applicants' request, to July 27, 2009 at
       7:30 p.m.

7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS

   A.  City Manager

      (1) OVERVIEW OF CITIZENS SURVEY 2009
           Recommendation of City Manager: This is an informational report on
           the results of the Citizen Survey 2009 and no City Council action is
           required at this time. 

	501k

	2009 CITIZEN SURVEY 21450k

      (2) STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS
           Recommendation of City Manager: This is an informational report on
           the strategic planning process and no City Council action is required at
           this time. 

	505k

	ATTACHMENTS A thru C 3334k

   B.  City Council

      (1) RESIGNATION OF ROSEMARY CARR FROM THE NORTHWEST
           COMMISSION (Mayor Nomination)

	176k

      (2) REAPPOINTMENT OF LUIS ARTAVIA TO THE SENIOR
           COMMISSION (At Large Nomination)

      (3) RESIGNATION OF CECILIA JACKSON FROM THE
           TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination)

	144k

      (4) VACATION OF GREGORY JACKSON FROM THE URBAN
           FORESTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (Council Nomination)

      (5) RESIGNATION OF AJA CLINKSCALE-BROWN FROM THE
           PLANNING COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination) 

	130k

      (6) APPOINTMENT OF CHRISTOPHER TODD BURNER TO THE
           TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 2 Nomination)

      (7) APPOINTMENT OF BARBARA KING TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT
           COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination)

      (8) DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE FOR 
           THE 2009 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
           ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 18, 2009, 
           SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA 

	527k

8. ORDINANCES

   A.  First Reading: 

      (1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
           PASADENA AMENDING THE WATER RATE ORDINANCE, CHAPTER
           13.20 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE" 

	5887k

   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,
Steve Madison, Jacque Robinson, Terry Tornek)

September 7, 2009 (To be Cancelled)


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