CITY OF PASADENA
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 31, 2000
Public Meeting 6:00 P.M.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the City Council will be held
on January 31, 2000, at 5:30 p.m., in the City Council Chamber, Room 247, City Hall,
100 N. Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, to discuss the following items:
A. DINNER RECESS - 5:30 p.m.
B. ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - 6:00 p.m.
C. PUBLIC COMMENT LIMITED TO ITEMS ON SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
D. OLD BUSINESS
(1) 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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(2) 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 it 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 by 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 an improvement(s)
related to the golf course.
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(3) SUPPORT OF STATE AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO EXPAND,
INCREASE, AND IMPROVE THE AVAILABILITY OF CHILD CARE
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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(4) 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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(5) 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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(6) 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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(7) 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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(8) 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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(9) 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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E. CITY HALL RESTORATION AND SEISMIC UPGRADE
Recommendation of City Manager: This item is for information only.
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F. CONSIDERATION OF MODIFICATIONS TO ADVISORY COMMITTEES,
COMMISSIONS, BOARDS, AND OPERATING COMPANIES
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G. OVERVIEW OF ADVISORY BODY/COMMISSION TRAINING
H. ADJOURNMENT
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Bill Bogaard, Mayor
City of Pasadena
I hereby certify that this notice, in its entirety, was posted on the Council Chamber
Bulletin Board, Room 247, City Hall, on January 27, 2000, at 5:30 p.m., and that
copies hereof were faxed or delivered to each member of the City Council and faxed
to each local newspaper of general circulation, radio or television station requesting
notice in writing, all of which media recipients are identified on the distribution list
set forth herein below.
_______________________
Jane L. Rodriguez, CMC
City Clerk
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