AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
March 27, 2000
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearings begin at 8:00 P.M.
Council Chamber
Pasadena City Hall, Room 247
6:30 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING
1. ROLL CALL, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - Public comment
will be limited to 20 minutes at the beginning of the meeting and will continue
under Item 12 (below) "Public Comment (continued)". Please limit comments to 3
minutes each.
3. OLD BUSINESS - No Items
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) APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 52603, BEING A 38-UNIT
CONDOMINIUM AT 602 EAST WALNUT STREET
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution to:
(a) Approve the Final Tract Map No. 52603;
(b) Accept the offer of dedication for grant of easements for sidewalk
purposes as shown on Tract Map No. 52603
(c) Authorize the City Clerk to execute the Certificate on the map
showing the City's approval of said map and acceptance of said
dedications.
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(2) A RESOLUTION APPROVING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR
THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1880 AND 1900 NORTH FAIR
OAKS AVENUE
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution approving a
General Plan Amendment from MDR (Medium Density Residential, 0-16
units/acre) to Institutional, for the properties located at 1880 and
1900 North Fair Oaks Avenue.
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(3) APPROVAL OF FY 2000 SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET IN THE
AMOUNT OF $28,864 FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE HEALTH
CARE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE (HCPCFC) -
JANUARY 1, 2000 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2000, BY THE PASADENA
PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Approve the FY2000 scope of work (Exhibit A of the agenda report)
and budget in the amount of $28,864 (Exhibit B of the agenda report),
for administration of the Health Care Program for Children by the Child
Health Disability Prevention (CHDP) Administrative Unit of the
Pasadena Public Health Department; and,
(b) Approve a journal voucher increasing estimated revenues and
appropriations in the Maternal and Child Health Division Budget
Account No. 564100, by $28,864, from $1,937,559 to $1,966,423.
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(4) APPROVAL OF PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PUBLIC'S HEALTH
GRANT FROM THE PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE IN THE AMOUNT
OF $150,000, FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL 1, 2000 TO MARCH 31,
2001
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Approve the acceptance of a $150,000 planning grant from the
Public Health Institute for the period April 1, 2000 through March 31,
2001; and
(b) Approve a journal voucher increasing the FY 2000 estimated
revenues and appropriations in the Public Health Department
Administration Budget Account No. 561100, by $25,000, from $872,766
to $897,766, with the additional $125,000 to be recognized in the
FY 2001 Operating Budget.
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(5) AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT NO. 17,163 FOR THE SEISMIC
REPAIR OF JONES RESERVOIR (HAMILTON PARK)
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
enter into an amendment to Contract No. 17,163 with G-2000
Construction, Inc., for repair of the Jones Reservoir increasing the
contract "not to exceed" amount by $100,000, from $160,200 to
$260,200, because of unforseen conditions, changed site conditions
and additional work that was added to the project.
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(6) MODIFICATIONS TO THE CITY'S POLICE TOWING FRANCHISE
SYSTEM, PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 10.46 TO
ESTABLISH A FIVE-YEAR FRANCHISE
Recommendation of City Manager: Direct the City Attorney to
prepare modifications to the Police Towing Franchise System,
Pasadena Municipal Code, Chapter 10.46, to establish a five-year
franchise.
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(7) AUTHORIZATION TO CONTRACT WITH ERIES CORPORATION FOR
A LABOR MARKET SURVEY
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract not to exceed $56,800, with ERIES Corporation to
conduct a new and updated labor market survey of the Foothill Private
Industry Council jurisdiction. Competitive bidding is not required,
pursuant to City Charter Section 1002 (F), contracts for professional or
unique services.
It is further recommended that the City Council grant this contract
an exemption from the competitive selection process of the Affirmative
Action in Contracting Ordinance, pursuant to Section 4.09.060 (C),
contracts for which the City's best interests are served.
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B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - January 24, 2000
February 7, 2000
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 8451 David R. Ely $ 531.42
Claim No. 8452 Tori M. Jenkins 569.33
Claim No. 8453 Norma Samayoa 813.06
Claim No. 8454 Carole Krohn 10,000.00+
Claim No. 8455 Patrick Boulger 2,396.25
Claim No. 8456 Robert and Maria Verboomen 328.24
Claim No. 8457 Ray Tapia 3,231.30
Claim No. 8458 Richard Dixon 1,389.96
Claim No. 8459 Hoorik Waroujan Unknown
Claim No. 8460 Jacob Maarse Florist 34,825,54+
(3) Public hearing set:
April 24, 2000, 8:00 P.M. - Amendment for Conditional Extension of
the Lease at 1435 N. Raymond Avenue between Alkebulan Cultural
Arts Center and the City of Pasadena
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Business Enterprise Committee
(1) AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE A CORPORATE
SPONSORSHIP/MARKETING AGREEMENT
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
seek out and negotiate a corporate sponsorship/marketing agreement
with a suitable corporate sponsor within the parameters outlined in the
agenda report. The proposed agreement is exempt from competitive
bidding, pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for
professional or unique services.
It is further recommended that the City Council exempt this
transaction from the requirement of issuing a request for proposals,
pursuant to Section 4.09.060 of the Affirmative Action in Contracting
Ordinance, contracts for which the City's best interests are served. All
other requirements of the Affirmative Action in Contacting Ordinance will
remain in effect.
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B. Deregulation Committee
C. Finance Committee
D. Legislative Policy Committee
(1) SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 244 (Solis) - SURFACE MINING AND
RECLAMATION
Recommendation of City Manager: Support Senate Bill 244 (Solis)
and authorize the Mayor to send letters to appropriate authorities stating
Pasadena's position.
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(2) SUPPORT, WITH AMENDMENTS, SENATE BILL 1584 (Schiff) -
HIGHWAYS: ROUTE 110: RELINQUISHMENT
Recommendation of City Manager: Support with amendments,
Senate Bill 1584 (Schiff) and authorize the Mayor to send letters to the
appropriate authorities stating Pasadena's position.
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(3) SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 1303 (Florez) - HIGHWAYS: LOCAL
PROJECTS FUNDING
Recommendation of City Manager: Support Assembly Bill 1303 and
authorize the Mayor to send letters to the appropriate authorities stating
Pasadena's position.
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E. Public Safety Committee
F. Charter Reform Task Force on School District Governance
G. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TITLE 17 OF THE
PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FILMING IN PASADENA
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council continue this public hearing to May 22, 2000, at 8:00 p.m.
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) REFER TO THE LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE AB 1930
(SCOTT) - HIGHWAYS: RESIDENTIAL AREAS: LOCAL
GOVERNMENT AGREEMENTS AND SB 1497 (SCHIFF) -
HIGHWAYS: RESIDENTIAL AREAS: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
AGREEMENTS (Councilmember Madison)
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B. City Manager
(1) PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF A RESIDENTIAL PREFERENTIAL
PERMIT PARKING ONLY ZONE FOR THE WEST STATE STREET
AREA (This item is expected to be heard at 8:00 p.m. or thereafter)
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Based upon the facts presented to Council, find that the
unrestricted parking by non-local vehicles creates a situation for the
areas listed below in which the streets cannot be used for parking by the
residents or their guests and that such unrestricted parking substantially
and unreasonably, regularly interferes with the use of a majority of the
available public street parking, is the source of unreasonable noise,
traffic hazards, environmental pollution or of other interference with the
residential environment, and detrimentally affects the public welfare,
and find that the rules and procedures for the designation of a
preferential parking district have been followed.
(b) Approve a resolution establishing a preferential permit parking
zone for the West State Street area that includes the following streets
(Attachment 1 of the agenda report):
The north side of State Street from 25 West State Street to Avoca
Avenue.
The south side of State Street from Fair Oaks Avenue to Avoca
Avenue.
Both sides of Grace Drive from Columbia Street to State Street.
The west side of Columbia Place from Columbia Street to the
northerly terminus.
(c) Acknowledge the project to be categorically exempt under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Existing
Facilities, and authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk
to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Clerk.
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(2) CONSIDERATION OF MORATORIUM ON USES IN THE
LOWER/CENTRAL ARROYO
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that City
Council choose one of the following options:
(a) Approve a moratorium on uses in the Central and Lower Arroyo
and:
(1) Refer the proposed moratorium to the Rose Bowl Operating
Company (RBOC) for review and comment pursuant to
Section 3.5.3 of the Operating Agreement; and
(2) Following receipt of comments from the RBOC, direct the City
Attorney to draft an ordinance establishing the moratorium.
(b) Choose not to approve a moratorium and maintain current
procedures for review of events in Brookside Park and the Rose Bowl.
(3) APPROVAL TO APPLY FOR GRANTS FROM THE LOS ANGELES
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (MTA) UNDER
THE 2000 STATE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Adopt a resolution approving the submission of grant applications
to MTA requesting funds for the following planning grants:
(1) Traffic Management Center Modernization
(2) Transit Compressed Natural Gas Fueling and Maintenance
Center
(b) Adopt a resolution approving the submission of a grant application
to MTA for funding of the following construction projects:
(1) Arroyo Parkway Corridor Transportation Improvements
(2) Blue Line Quad Railroad Crossing Gates.
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(4) AUTHORIZATION TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT
TO CONTRACT NO. 16,859 WITH RTKL ASSOCIATES INC. TO
UPDATE THE MOBILITY ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an
amendment to Contract No. 16,859 with RTKL Associates Inc., to
provide additional consultant services for the preparation of an update
of the Mobility Element of the General Plan and to compare and
evaluate recent traffic studies in the Central District area, in an amount
not to exceed $200,000 over a two year period. The revised contract
amount will be $1,030,389.
(b) Approve a journal voucher transferring $200,000 from the
unappropriated General Fund balance to cover the cost of the contract.
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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 - February 7, 2000
(2) APPROVAL OF A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000 TO
CHRISTMAS IN APRIL * PASADENA FROM THE LOW AND
MODERATE INCOME HOUSING TRUST FUND, OF PASADENA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, FOR THE PROVISION
OF MINOR HOUSING REHABILITATION ACTIVITY IN THE
WASHINGTON NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION AREA
Recommendation of Chief Executive Office: Adopt a resolution:
(1) Finding and determining that the proposed expenditure of $15, 000
from the Commission's Low and Moderate Income Housing Trust Funds
("Housing Trust Funds"), is necessary to assist in the rehabilitation
efforts of homes located in the Washington Neighborhood Revitalization
Area.
(2) Approving a $15,000 grant from the Low and Moderate Income
Housing Trust Fund General Account to "Christmas in April * Pasadena"
to fund the annual housing rehabilitation program in the city of
Pasadena for low income families, elderly and disabled individuals.
(3) Authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute and the Secretary
to attest the contract with Christmas in April * Pasadena for said
services.
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9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY
OF PASADENA ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 17.98.040 OF THE
PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO CHANGE THE DESIGNATION OF
THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1880 AND 1900 NORTH FAIR
OAKS AVENUE"
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B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt an "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
SUSPENDING SECTIONS 9.36.220 AND 9.36.230 OF THE
PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LIMITATIONS ON
HOURS OF OPERATION OF AMPLIFIED SOUND AND NOISE
SOURCES FOR PERMITTED EVENTS AT VICTORY PARK FOR
SPECIFIED HOURS ON SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2000" (Introduced by
Councilmember Haderlein)
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10. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. STATUS REPORT ON THE GENERAL PLAN, LAND USE ELEMENT
UPDATE AND ZONING CODE REVISION PROJECT
Recommendation of City Manager: Review and receive the status report.
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11. COMMUNICATIONS - None
12. PUBLIC COMMENT (Continued)
13. ADJOURNMENT