AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
JANUARY 24, 2000
Closed Session 5:30 P.M.
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearings begin at 8:00 P.M.
Council Chamber
Pasadena City Hall, Room 247
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
(To be heard at 5:30 p.m., and/or at the conclusion of the meeting)
A. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.90(a):
Name of Case: Franklin v. City of Pasadena, et al., Los Angeles County
Superior Court Case No. BC 207222
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION - CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(c): One potential case
C. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - POTENTIAL
LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b): One
potential case
6:30 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING
1. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
3. OLD BUSINESS
A. AUTHORIZATION TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO FUND A FEASIBILITY
STUDY FOR DESIGN OF A FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve a journal voucher to
appropriate funds in the amount of $45,000 from the Benefits Fund
unappropriated balance to Account No. 8114-101-481000 in the Human
Resources Department.
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4. 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) ACCEPTANCE OF THE HUTTO-PATTERSON FOUNDATION GRANT,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000, TO AUGMENT THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S EFFORTS WITH THE YOUTH ACCOUNTABILITY
BOARD AND FIRST-TIME YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve a journal voucher
recognizing $30,000 from the Hutto-Patterson Foundation and
appropriating it to the Police Department's Youth Accountability Board
Project Grant (#101-404120-91021). The total amount of the grant is
$180,000 and it will be allocated over a three year period. The
remainder of the grant funding will be recognized in future fiscal years
through the budget process.
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(2) APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PASADENA
AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES FOR
REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES
(MAA) FOR ACTIVITIES PERFORMED DURING FY 1999
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Authorize the City Manager to execute an FY 1999 Agreement
between the City of Pasadena and the State Department of Health
Services for performance of MediCal Administrative Activities performed
during FY 1999, in the amount of $45,000; and
(b) Approve a journal voucher increasing the estimated FY 2000
Health Administration Operating Budget Account No. 561100 by
$45,000, from $872,766 to $917,766.
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(3) APPROVAL OF CALENDAR YEAR (CY) 2000 IMMUNIZATION
PROJECT GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE IMMUNIZATION
BRANCH OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a CY
Agreement with the State Department of Health Services in the amount
of $54,829 for the period January 1, 2000- December 31, 2000; and,
(b) Approve a journal voucher decreasing estimated revenues and
appropriations in the Disease Prevention and Control Division Budget
Account No. 563100 by $3,046, from $1,470,414 to $1,467,368.
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(4) APPROVAL OF FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR (FFY) 2000 WOMEN,
INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD
PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH SERVICES
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Authorize the City Manager to execute an FFY 1999-2000 Women,
Infants, and Children (WIC) Program Agreement with the State
Department of Health Services (SDHS) in the amount of $700,326 for
the period of October 1,1999 through September 30, 2000;
(b) Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
FFY 1999-2000 Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program
Agreement with the State Department of Health Services (SDHS) in the
amount of $42,050 for the period of October 1, 1999 through September
30, 2000 for enhanced outreach activities; and
(c) Approve a journal voucher increasing the estimated FY 2000
revenues and appropriations in the WIC Operating Budget Account
No. 564200 by $48,348 from $702,691 to $751,039, to recognize both
the enhanced funds and 3/4 of the FFY 2000 funds to be spent in
FY 2000.
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(5) AUTHORIZATION FOR SUBMITTAL OF RENEWAL APPLICATION
TO THE CALIFORNIA HEALTHY CITIES PROJECT AND ADOPTION
OF A RESOLUTION FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE
CALIFORNIA HEALTHY CITIES PROJECT FOR THE PERIOD
NOVEMBER 1, 1999 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2000
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Adopt a resolution supporting continued participation in the
California Healthy Cities, for the period November 1, 1999 through
December 31, 2000;
(b) Authorize the City Manager to sign all documents and enter into all
agreements necessary to carry out this project.
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(6) AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PROMEDIX INC. FOR SUPPLY OF
MISCELLANEOUS MEDICAL SUPPLIES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $150,000 PER YEAR
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Accept the bid dated October 22, 1999, submitted by ProMedix
Inc., in response to Specifications for the Supply of Miscellaneous
Medical Supplies,
(b) Reject all other bids,
(c) Authorize the Purchasing Administrator to issue a purchase order
contract to ProMedix Inc., for a period of three years or until an amount
not to exceed $450,000 is expended, whichever comes first,
(d) Authorize the City Manager to extend the purchase order contract
up to two additional one-year periods not to exceed $150,000 per year,
without further City Council consideration.
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(7) A RESOLUTION INCREASING THE VEHICLE IMPOUND AND DAILY
STORAGE FEE IN CONNECTION WITH THE POLICE TOWING
FRANCHISE SYSTEM, CHAPTER 10.46 OF THE PASADENA
MUNICIPAL CODE
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution increasing the
vehicle impound and daily storage fee in connection with the Police
Towing Franchise System, Chapter 10.46 of the Pasadena Municipal
Code.
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(8) APPROVAL OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 25403 FOR LOT
CONSOLIDATION AT 980 SECO STREET
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution to:
(a) Approve the final Parcel Map No. 25403.
(b) Accept the offer of dedication of Grant of Easement for storm drain
and public utility purposes as shown on Parcel Map No. 25403.
(c) Approve the abandonment of existing storm drain and public utility
easements acquired as granted in the deeds recorded in Book 1309,
page 81 of Deeds, on August 3, 1979, as Instrument No. 79-859258.
(d) Authorize the City Clerk to execute the Certificate on the map
showing the City's approval of said map, acceptance of said
dedications, and approval of said abandonment of existing easements.
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(9) CONVERSION OF 0.55 CITY SERVICE WORKER V POSITION TO 1.0
STAFF ASSISTANT III POSITION IN THE PUBLIC WORKS AND
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve the conversion of 0.55
City Service Worker V position to 1.0 Staff Assistant III position in the
Public Works and Transportation Department, Finance and
Management Services Division.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - December 6, 1999
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 8408 Alejandro Sanchez $ Unknown
Claim No. 8409 Anthony Baca Unknown
Claim No. 8410 Dudley O. Lee 855.04
Claim No. 8411 D. J. Scheffler, Inc. 210.71
Claim No. 8412 Shirley Johnson 119 billion
Claim No. 8413 Akef Fakhoury Unknown
Claim No. 8414 Gregory W. Armour 136.00
Claim No. 8415 Nina Dhruv Unknown
Claim No. 8417 Maria E. Richardson 10,000.00+
Claim No. 8418 Century 21 Adams & Barnes 550.00
(3) Public Hearings Set:
February 7, 2000, 8:00 p.m. - Proposed General Plan Amendment
and Zone Change for the Properties located at 1880 and 1900 N.
Fair Oaks Avenue
February 7, 2000, 8:00 p.m. - Proposed Zone Changes for
Properties located within two Study Areas along the San
Pasqual/California Corridor
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Business Enterprise Committee
(1) GREEN FEE INCREASES AND MODIFICATIONS AT BROOKSIDE
GOLF COURSE
Recommendation of Rose Bowl Operating Company: Approve and
recommend to the City Council the following related to fee structures at
Brookside Golf Course:
(a) Green Fees - A $2.00 increase for non-residents and $1.00
increase for residents (most rates). It should be noted that this is not
recommended to implement an increase in senior rates at this time.
(b) Tournament Fee Increase - Fee increases are being recommended
at the following levels for Tournaments:
Course #1 - weekends - $2.00 increase
Course #1 - weekday shotguns - $5.00 increase
Course #2 - weekends - $2.00 increase
(c) It is recommended that promotional rates be implemented during
"off-peak" time periods. Promotional rates will be no less than 50% of
the stated non-resident rate for the time of day. All promotional rates
will require the approval of the General Manager of the Rose Bowl
Operating Company and will be valid for no more than 90 days.
(d) Policy Changes: The following policy changes are recommended in
order to increase revenues and increase play during off-peak times:
Require the purchase of a Junior Membership Card for $10 to
receive the junior discount rate;
Require Senior Saver Card ($30) for Non-resident Senior Rates;
One hour early twilight for American Golf Players Association;
For weekend reservations there would be a credit card guarantee
in order to secure reservations. There will be a 24-hour cancellation
policy without penalty.
(e) Capital Improvements: It is recommended that as part of the fee
increase American Golf will invest $50,000 towards improvement(s)
related to the golf course.
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B. Deregulation Committee
C. Finance Committee
D. Legislative Policy Committee
(1) SUPPORT OF STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO EXPAND,
INCREASE, AND IMPROVE THE AVAILABILITY OF CHILDCARE
SUBSIDIES FOR LOW AND MODERATE- INCOME FAMILIES
Recommendation of City Manager: Support the state and federal
legislation that will expand, increase or otherwise improve the
availability of and access to childcare subsidies for low and
moderate-income families.
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(2) SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 483 (WILDMAN) - OUTDOOR
ADVERTISING DISPLAYS: REMOVAL COMPENSATION:
EXEMPTIONS
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Support Assembly Bill 483 (Wildman) - Outdoor Advertising
Displays: Removal Compensation: Exemptions, and any subsequent
legislation supporting the City's authority to regulate billboards and
other signage; and
(b) Authorize the Mayor to send letters to the appropriate authorities
stating Pasadena's position.
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(3) DISCUSSION ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE REFORM AND
AUTHORIZATION TO SEND LETTERS TO THE APPROPRIATE
STATE OFFICIALS URGING THAT LOCAL GOVERNMENT BE A
PRIORITY IN THE STATE'S 2000-01 BUDGET
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the Mayor to send a
letter on behalf of the City to Governor Davis and the appropriate State
Representatives that strongly encourages the State to allocate a portion
of the projected State surplus to local government.
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(4) RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF SANTA MONICA
MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY PROJECTS UNDER
PROPOSITIONS 12 AND 13
Recommendation of City Manager: Endorse the following projects for
consideration of funding by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy
should Propositions 12 and 13 pass:
(a) Purchase of the Metropolitan Water District property at
Hahamongna Watershed Park;
(b) Reconstruction of the Flint Wash Bridge in Hahamongna
Watershed Park; and
(c) Development of Eaton Wash Park Master Plan.
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(5) RENEWAL OF CONTRACT NO. 14,354 WITH H. B. SANDFORD, INC.
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Approve a twelve-month contract renewal between the City of
Pasadena and H. B. Sandford, Inc., for legislative advocacy from
January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000; and
(b) Authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the contract
without competitive bidding pursuant to Charter Section 1002(F)
(professional or unique services), and without competitive selection
pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.09.060 (B)(4)
(automatic exemption for legislative or lobbying services).
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(6) SUGGESTED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
PROJECTS FOR POTENTIAL FEDERAL FUNDING
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve the suggested list (in
the agenda report) of Capital Improvement Projects to be forwarded to
our federal lobbyist and elected federal officials for assistance in
identifying potential funding.
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E. Public Safety Committee
(1) ASSET FORFEITURE FUNDS APPROPRIATION FOR MOBILE
SUB-STATION/COMMAND POST
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve a journal voucher
appropriating $200,000 from the Asset Forfeiture fund balance to
Account No. 8505-201-403130, Asset Forfeiture Account, for the
purpose of purchasing a Mobile Sub-Station.
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F. Charter Reform Task Force on School District Governance
G. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL OF HAHAMONGNA
WATERSHED PARK DRAFT MASTER PLAN
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Approve in concept the Hahamongna Watershed Park Draft Master
Plan, pending completion of the Arroyo Seco Master Environmental Impact
Report shown in Exhibit 1 of the agenda report;
(2) Direct the City Manager to prepare a financing and phasing plan for the
development, operations and maintenance of Hahamongna Watershed Park .
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7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) APPOINTMENT OF CRYSTAL K. JONES TO ARTS COMMISSION
(District 1 Appointment)
(2) APPOINTMENT OF ELIZABETH POMEROY TO RECREATION AND
PARKS COMMISSION (Mayor/District 2 Appointment)
(3) RATIFY APPOINTMENT OF JOHN LUKE TO PASADENA CENTER
OPERATING COMPANY (Hotel Representative)
B. City Manager - No Items
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
(The Consent Calendar consists of routine items which will be approved by
one motion and one vote unless removed for separate discussion)
(1) Approval of Minutes - December 6, 1999
(2) EXTENSIONS OF EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENTS
("ENA's") FOR PROJECTS SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO
PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION'S
("COMMISSION") NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY ("NOFA")
Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer:
(a) Approve extensions to May 30, 2000 for two Exclusive Negotiation
Agreements ("ENA's") entered into between the Commission and the
Crippled Children's Society (now known as "Ability First") and Urban
Development Company for the preparation of Owner Participation Loan
Agreements for the provision of affordable housing; and
(b) Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute, and the Secretary
to attest, the extensions to the ENA's.
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(3) APPROVAL OF OWNER PARTICIPATION AND HOME LOAN
AGREEMENT WITH PASADENA NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING
SERVICES FOR THE REHABILITATION OF SIX RENTAL UNITS AT
1525-1535 N. EL SERENO AVENUE, PASADENA
Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer:
(1) Adopt a resolution:
(a) Finding and determining that the rehabilitation of the existing
units at 1525-1535 N. El Sereno Avenue, Pasadena, and the rental of
the six dwelling units ("Project") does not have a significant effect on the
environment and has been determined to be categorically exempt under
Class 3 under of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), and
specifically, Section 15303 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
(b) Authorizing and directing the Secretary of the Commission to
prepare and file with the County Clerk a Notice of Exemption for the
Project under and pursuant to Sections 15303 and 15305 of the State
CEQA Guidelines.
(c) Approving the terms and provisions of the Owner Participation
and HOME Loan Agreement ("OPLA") between the Commission and
Pasadena Neighborhood Housing Services ("PNHS") as modified by the
Northwest Commission; and
(d) Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission to
execute, and the Secretary to attest, the OPLA.
(2) Approve a journal voucher transferring $127,000 from the 1996-97
HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Rental Rehabilitation Program
(Account No. 221-68411052301) to the Pasadena Neighborhood
Housing Services Project Account pursuant to the terms and provisions
of the OPLA.
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9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PASADENA PLACING A MORATORIUM ON THE
ACCEPTANCE, PROCESSING, AND APPROVAL OF ANY
APPLICATIONS FOR THE CREATION OF FLAG LOTS IN SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS CITYWIDE (EXCLUDING
HILLSIDE OVERLAY DISTRICTS)"
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B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
SECTION 8.60.200 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING HOURS OF CITYWIDE REFUSE COLLECTION"
(Introduced by Councilmember Little)
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(2) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
CHAPTER 4.08 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING
A NEW SECTION 4.08.075 REGULATING MATERIALS OF
CONSTRUCTION AND THEIR USE IN THE ERECTION,
INSTALLATION, ALTERATION, REPAIR, REMOVAL, CONVERSION,
DEMOLITION, AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CITY OF PASADENA; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS"
(Introduced by Vice Mayor Streator)
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10. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW FOR THE PROPOSED 140 UNIT
APARTMENT BUILDING AT 290 NORTH HUDSON AVENUE
Recommendation of City Manager: This report is for information only.
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B. PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW FOR PROPOSED RENOVATION OF
6 BUNGALOWS, DEMOLITION OF 2 BUNGALOWS AND
CONSTRUCTION OF A 90-UNIT ASSISTED LIVING PROJECT AT
3 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE
Recommendation of City Manager: This report is being provided for
information purposes only.
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C. PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW FOR THE DEMOLITION OF
MULTIPLE STRUCTURES, RELOCATION OF A VICTORIAN RESIDENCE
AND CONSTRUCTION OF 140 AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING UNITS
AT 790 NORTH FAIR OAKS AVENUE
Recommendation of City Manager: This report is being provided for
information purposes only.
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D. STATUS REPORT ON THE GENERAL PLAN, LAND USE ELEMENT
UPDATE AND ZONING CODE REVISION PROJECT
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council review and receive the status report.
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11. COMMUNICATIONS - No Items
12. ADJOURNMENT