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AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION & PASADENA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
APRIL 12, 2010 

Dinner Recess 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 

 

 

 

1.         NOMINATION OF FORD PLACE HISTORIC DISTRICT FOR LISTING IN THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
Recommendation:  Authorize transmittal of a letter in support of the nomination of the Ford Place Historic District for listing in the National Register of Historic Places to the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) with the technical corrections and comments (Attachment B of the agenda report) from the Historic Preservation Commission including the recommendation to change the western boundary of the district to omit the vacant parcel at the north-east corner of Ford Place and North Los Robles Avenue.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission:  At its meeting on March 15, 2010, the Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the National Register nomination for the Ford Place Historic District and recommended that the City Council forward a recommendation approving the nomination to the State Historic Preservation Officer (with minor technical corrections and comments) including a change to the western boundary of the district to omit the vacant parcel at the north-east corner of Ford Place and North Los Robles Avenue. 

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ATTACHMENT A 678k

2.         RECOMMENDED AMENDMENT TO PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 4.17 (RESIDENTIAL IMPACT FEE) TO ADD ANNANDALE CANYON PARK TO THE LIST OF PARK AND OPEN SPACE AREAS ON WHICH RESIDENTIAL IMPACT FEES MAY BE EXPENDED
Recommendation: 
(1)  Acknowledge that the recommended changes to Title 4 of the Pasadena Municipal Code are exempt from the California Environmental  Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4); and
(2)  Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance within 60 days that will amend Chapter 4.17.060 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, to add Annandale Canyon Park as a community park as depicted on Drawing Number 5938. 

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City Clerk/Secretary 

3.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES 

March 15, 2010 (City Council)

March 15, 2010 (Community Development Commission)

March 22, 2010 (City Council)

March 22, 2010 (Community Development Commission)

March 22, 2010 (Pasadena Public Financing Authority)

March 29, 2010 (City Council)

March 29, 2010 (Community Development Commission)

April 5, 2010 (City Council)

April 5, 2010 (Community Development Commission)

 4.         RECEIVE AND FILE CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY OF PASADENA 

Claim No.11,078	Romesh Anketell	$  1,143.78
Claim No.11,079	Carlos Martinez	6,135.76
Claim No.11,080	Mercedes Rodriguez	5,400.00
Claim No.11,081	Waltraud A. Milani	1,092.06
Claim No.11,082	Patti Holiday	900.00
Claim No.11,083	The Gas Company	958.52
Claim No.11,084	Nelson A. Kerr	25,000.00+
Claim No.11,085	Zeenat Edwards	Not stated
Claim No.11,086	Robert Caldwell	1,108.42
Claim No.11,087	Glenn Gordon Campbell	25,000.00+
Claim No.11,088	Mikrdij Tavitian	25,000.00+
Claim No.11,089	John Benane	Not stated
Claim No.11,090	Vanessa Biegen	1,183.72
Claim No.11,091	Bo Hyung Lee	Not stated
Claim No.11,092	Eddie Zanrosso	3,154.01

 5.         PUBLIC HEARINGS SET         

April 26, 2010, 7:30 P.M.  -  182 South Orange Grove Boulevard - Ambassador West Project - Change to Approved Project and Variances for the Single-Family Garage at Mayfair Mansion

April 26, 2010, 7:30 P.M.  – Pasadena Community Development Commission (PCDC) Five Year Implementation Plan

 

Economic Development and Technology Committee 

Finance Committee 

6.         AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DATATICKET, INC., FOR COLLECTION OF PARKING CITATIONS ISSUED TO OUT-OF-STATE REGISTERED VEHICLES AS WELL AS COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT CITATIONS FOR CALIFORNIA REGISTERED VEHICLES FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS
Recommendation: 
(1)       Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with DataTicket, Inc., for the collection of both Out-of-State parking citations and the collections of delinquent citations issued to California registered vehicles for a term of five years and exempt the contract from competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services; and
(2)       Grant the proposed contract an exemption from the competitive selection process of Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City’s best interests are served.   

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Legislative Policy Committee 

Municipal Services Committee 

7.         ADOPT ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND DEMAND REDUCTION GOALS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2011 THROUGH 2020
Recommendation: 
(1)    Find that the adoption of energy efficiency and demand reduction goals is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)(general rule); and
(2)    Adopt an energy efficiency goal of 14,500 MWh per year and demand reduction goal of 3.3 MW per year for fiscal years 2011 through 2013, and respective goals of 17,500 MWh per year and 4.2 MW per year for energy efficiency and demand reduction for fiscal years 2014 through 2020, in accordance with Assembly Bill 2021 (AB 2021).
Recommendation of Municipal Services Committee:  On March 23, 2010, the Municipal Services Committee (MSC) recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed energy efficiency goals, with the understanding that staff will continue to work with the Environmental Advisory Commission (EAC) regarding their modeling concerns, and provide the EAC an opportunity to review the goals and projected costs prior to the City Council taking action that would increase the Public Benefits Charge (PBC) rate as a result of adopting the goals.
Recommendation of Environmental Advisory Commission:  On March 16, 2010, the EAC recommended that the City Council support the energy efficiency goals with the understanding that the MSC and City Council not consider any budgetary request or change the PBC rate  based on the current study results until the EAC and staff have resolved the concerns.  Due to inadequate time for deliberation and clarification of the study and in order for the City to meet a reporting deadline, the EAC authorized the Chair to send a memorandum (Attachment A of the agenda report) to the City Council through the MSC outlining several serious concerns.     

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ATTACHMENT A 676k

Public Safety Committee 

Reports from Representatives 

8.       PUBLIC HEARING:  DESIGNATION OF 401 EAST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD AS A LANDMARK 
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)    Acknowledge that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15308:  Class 8 – Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment;
(2)    Find that the property at 401 East Washington Boulevard is significant under Criterion “C” for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.52.040) because it embodies the distinctive characteristics of the Arts and Crafts movement, generally retains its integrity, and is one of the few remaining large houses on Washington Boulevard from the early twentieth century on a spacious open site;
(3)    Approve the designation of the property at 401 East Washington Boulevard as a landmark
(4)    Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 401 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, California;
(5)    Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 401 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, California; and
(6)    Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission:  On Tuesday, February 15, 2010, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 401 East Washington Boulevard as a landmark under Criterion “C” of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040.  

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ATTACHMENTS A & B 1760k

RESOLUTION 439k

9.       DESIGNATION OF 1661 LAS LUNAS STREET AS A LANDMARK
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)    Acknowledge that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15308:  Class 8 – Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment;
(2)    Find that the property at 1661 Las Lunas Street is significant under Criterion “C” for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.52.040) because it is a locally significant example of the vernacular Chalet subtype of the California Arts and Crafts architectural style of the early twentieth century and retains a high level of integrity; 
(3)    Approve the designation of the property at 1661 Las Lunas Street as a landmark;
(4)    Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1661 Las Lunas Street, Pasadena, California;
(5)    Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 1661 Las Lunas 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 Tuesday, February 15, 2010, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 1661 Las Lunas Street as a landmark under Criterion “C” of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040.   

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ATTACHMENTS A & B 1780k

RESOLUTION 319k

10.     DESIGNATION OF 275 ROBINCROFT DRIVE AS A LANDMARK
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)    Acknowledge that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15308:  Class 8 – Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment;
(2)    Find that the property at 275 Robincroft Drive is significant under Criterion “C” for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.52.040) because it is a locally significant example of a castellated Gothic-Revival villa from the turn of the twentieth century;  
(3)    Approve the designation of the property at 275 Robincroft Drive as a landmark;
(4)    Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 275 Robincroft Drive, Pasadena, California;
(5)    Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 275 Robincroft 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 Tuesday, February 15, 2010, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 275 Robincroft Drive as a landmark under Criterion “C” of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040.   

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ATTACHMENTS A & B 1806k

RESOLUTION 478k

11.     DESIGNATION OF 841 EAST WASHINGTON BOULEVARD (WASHINGTON THEATER) AS A LANDMARK
Recommendation:  It is recommended that the City Council:
(1)    Acknowledge that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15308:  Class 8 – Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment;
(2)    Find that the property at 841 East Washington Boulevard is significant under Criterion “A” for designation as a landmark (Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040) in the areas of social history and entertainment/recreation due to its influence in the development of the North Lake-Washington area in the 1920’s and its combination of theater, commercial/office and residential uses – and under Criterion “C” because it embodies the characteristics of the Spanish Colonial Revival style in a theater and as a work of architect Clarence L. Jay;
(3)    Approve the designation of the property at 841 East Washington Boulevard as a landmark;
(4)    Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 841 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, California;
(5)    Authorize the Mayor to execute the Declaration of Landmark Designation for 841 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, California; and
(6)    Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Recommendation of Historic Preservation Commission:  On Tuesday, February 15, 2010, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of 841 East Washington Boulevard as a landmark under both Criterion “A” and “C” of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.62.040.   

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ATTACHMENT A 4185k

ATTACHMENT B 1047k

RESOLUTION 367k

CORRESPONDENCE 235k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 259k

12.     ADOPTION OF A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION FOR PROPOSED ACQUISITION FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION PURPOSES OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 78 NORTH MARENGO AVENUE, AND FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS LOS ANGELES COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS
5723-026-028 AND 029
Recommendation:  It is recommended that City Council:
(1)    Adopt the Notice of Exemption for the proposed acquisition for historic preservation purposes of the real property located at 78 North Marengo Avenue, and further identified as Los Angeles County Tax Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 5723-026-028 and 029; and
(2)    Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Clerk’s Office.  

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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 578k

13.     PUBLIC HEARING:  CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY FOR THE ACQUISITION BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY INTERESTS LOCATED AT 78 NORTH MARENGO AVENUE, AND FURTHER IDENTIFIED AS LOS ANGELES COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 5723-026-028 AND 029, FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE, NAMELY FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION PURPOSES
Recommendation: 
(1)    Consider adoption of a Resolution of Necessity of the City of Pasadena Declaring Certain Real Property Interests Necessary for a Public Purpose and Authorizing Acquisition thereof for Historic Preservation Purposes;
(2)    Open and conduct a hearing on the adoption of the proposed Resolution of Necessity, receive from staff the evidence stated and referred to in the agenda report, take testimony from any person wishing to be heard on issues A, B, C, and D in the report, and consider all evidence to determine whether to adopt the proposed Resolution of Necessity;
(3)    If the City Council finds, based upon the evidence contained and referred to in the report, the testimony and comments received at this hearing, and all written testimony submitted to the City Council, that the evidence warrants the necessary findings with respect to the proposed Resolution of Necessity, then staff recommends that the City Council, in the exercise of its discretion, adopt the proposed resolution (which requires a 2/3 vote of the entire City Council) and authorize the firm of Richards, Watson & Gershon to file an eminent domain proceeding, on behalf of the City, to acquire the fee simple interest in the real property located at 78 North Marengo Avenue, also identified as Los Angeles County Tax Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 5723-026-028 and 029.  This real property interest is referred to in the agenda report as “Subject Property” and is described more particularly in the Exhibit attached to the Resolution of Necessity as Exhibit “A”. The resolution also contains a drawing depicting the location of the subject property.  The drawing is attached as Exhibit “B” to the Resolution of Necessity.  The resolution and its exhibits are attached to the agenda report and incorporated in the report by this reference;
(4)    If the Resolution of Necessity is approved, authorize the firm of Richards, Watson & Gershon and staff to take all necessary steps to deposit with the Court the amount of probable compensation required by law for issuance of an Order for Possession;
(5)    Approve a journal voucher of $6.43 million from Pasadena Community Development Commission (PCDC) fund balance; and
(6)    Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary documents. 

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RESOLUTION 1375k

CORRESPONDENCE 127k

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RECEIVED AFTER POSTING OF AGENDA

CORRESPONDENCE 1551K

City Council 

14.      APPOINTMENT OF DEBORAH YIM TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination) 

15.      APPOINTMENT OF P. MICHAEL BRADY TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMISSION (District 2 Nomination) 

16.      APPOINTMENT OF TAMERLIN GODLEY TO THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (District 6 Nomination)  

17.      CONSIDERATION OF CALL FOR REVIEW OF A STAFF DECISION TO THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS (BOZA), REGARDING MINOR MODIFICATION TO MAYFIELD SENIOR SCHOOL MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2006 – TIDEMARK CASE #PLN2009-00455 (Councilmember Madison)

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First Reading:   None 

Second Reading:  None