AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
MARCH 29, 1999
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
A. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9:
Name of Case: Pasadena Heritage, et al. v. City of Pasadena, Case
No. BS 051151, and South Lake Residents Association v. City of Pasadena,Case No. BS 051154
ACTION: APPROVED THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT SUBJECT TO ACTION FOLLOWING TONIGHT'S
PUBLIC HEARING
6:30 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING
1. ROLL CALL AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
A. MR. JOHN KNIGHT, PASADENA RESIDENT, REGARDING LIBRARY TAX
ISSUES
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ACTION: INFORMATION RECEIVED
B. MR. JORGE HILARIO, PRESIDENT, ORGANIZACION VENDEDORES
AMBULANTES, REGARDING CHANGING THE LAW FOR PUSH CARTS
ACTION: REFERRED TO THE APRIL 7, 1999 BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
COMMITTEE FOR DISCUSSION
3. OLD BUSINESS
A. ADDENDUM TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY
OF PASADENA AND UNITED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES OF CALIFORNIA,
LOCAL 777, REGARDING AGENCY SHOP PROVISIONS
Recommendation of City Manager: Amend the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City and United Public Employees of California,
Local 777, by adopting the tentative agreement on an Agency Shop
provision, and direct the Director of Finance to begin the appropriate payroll
deductions, consistent with the Agency Shop agreement.
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ACTION: APPROVED
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) REHABILITATION OR REPLACEMENT OF THE LA LOMA ROAD
BRIDGE: CONSULTANT CONTRACT FOR INITIAL PLANNING
STUDY
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract with De Leuw, Cather & Company for the provision
of structural engineering and historical consulting services in connection
with the Capital Improvement Program project that calls for either the
rehabilitation or replacement of the La Loma Road Bridge over the
Arroyo Seco. Formal bidding was not required pursuant to Section
1002(F) of the City Charter, professional or unique services. A partial
exemption from the competitive selection process required by the City's
Affirmative Action in Contracting Ordinance is requested pursuant to
Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.09.060(C)(1), best interest (cost),
and Section 4.09.060(C)(2), best interest (other City policy). The
amount of the proposed contract is $99,329.
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ACTION: APPROVED
(2) APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 52532, BEING A 6-UNIT
CONDOMINIUM PROJECT AT 493 SOUTH EUCLID AVENUE
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution approving final
Tract Map No. 52532 and authorize the City Clerk to execute the
Certificate on the map showing the City's approval of said map.
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ACTION: APPROVED
(3) REQUEST TO AWARD CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
CONTRACT TO DANIEL, MANN, JOHNSON & MENDENHALL FOR
THE CITY HALL SEISMIC UPGRADE PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $100,000
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
enter into a contract with Daniel, Mann, Johnson & Mendenhall for
construction management services for the City Hall Seismic Upgrade
Project, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
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ACTION: ITEM PULLED AT THE REQUEST OF THE CITY MANAGER
(4) EXCHANGE OF FIRE VEHICLES WITH CITY OF GLENDALE
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to
enter into an agreement to transfer to the City of Glendale, two 1990
surplus ambulances in exchange for a 1976 aerial ladder truck from the
City of Glendale.
It is further recommended that to the extent this transaction may be
considered to be subject to the Salvage and Scrap Property Ordinance,
Pasadena Municipal Code, Chapter 4.04, the City Council find that
based upon the information contained herein that a valid public purpose
is served by exempting the proposed exchange from the provisions of
that Ordinance.
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ACTION: APPROVED; FURTHER DISCUSSION ON FIRE DEPARTMENT FLEET
TO BE AGENDIZED FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
(5) LEASE/PURCHASE OF FIVE USED BUSES
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manager to:
(a) Authorize Laidlaw Transit to purchase five used buses from A-Z
Bus Sales in an amount not to exceed $425,000; and
(b) Enter into a lease/purchase relationship with Laidlaw Transit for
purchase of the five used transit buses in three payments, one in
FY 1999 ($145,000), one in FY 2000 ($140,000), and one in
FY 2001($140,000); and
(c) Appropriate $145,000 for FY 1999 payment from the
unencumbered Proposition C balance to Budget Account
No. 8107 209763314.
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ACTION: APPROVED
B. City Clerk
(1) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 8224 Lolita & Manuel Leon $ 3,176.22
Claim No. 8225 Anthony Woods Unknown
ACTION: RECEIVED & FILED
(2) Public Hearings Set
April 12, 1999, 8:00 p.m. - General Plan Amendment/Zone Change,
3053 « Del Mar Blvd., Pasadena Crippled Childrens' Society
April 26, 1999, 8:00 p.m. - Approval of Direct Access Service
Regulation, Non-bypassable Generation-related Charges, Direct
Access phase-in schedule; and amend the Light & Power Rate
Ordinance establishing a Direct Access Energy Credit and a Direct
Access Meter Charge
May 17, 1999, 8:00 p.m. - Joint Public Hearing: Approval and
Submittal of the Consolidated Plan (1999-2000) for CDBG, ESG,
HOME, and Recipients from the City's Human Service Endowment
Fund
ACTION: HEARINGS SET
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Business Enterprise Committee
(1) AGREEMENT WITH DANBURY MINT TO PRODUCE STADIUM
REPLICAS
Recommendation of Rose Bowl Operating Company: Approve the
agreement between the Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC) and
The Danbury Mint to produce ceramic replicas of the Rose Bowl
Stadium and the 8% royalty rate that the RBOC will receive from the
sale of the ceramic replicas.
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ACTION: APPROVED
(2) R. G. CANNING ENTERPRISES CONTRACT RENEWAL
Recommendation of Rose Bowl Operating Company: Approve and
authorize a ten-year license agreement (with an option to renew six
additional years) with R. G. Canning Enterprises for the presentation of
a monthly flea market at the Rose Bowl.
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ACTION: APPROVED
B. Deregulation Committee
C. Finance Committee
(1) TRANSFER OF CERTAIN DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE DUTIES TO
THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY
Recommendation of City Manager: For information only. The
recommendations for the transfer of certain responsibilities from the
Department of Finance to the Rose Bowl Operating Company are
outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding dated February 3, 1999,
attached to the agenda report.
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ACTION: APPROVED
D. Legislative Policy Committee
E. Public Safety Committee
F. Reports from Representatives
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 8:00 P.M.
A. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: SOUTH LAKE AVENUE RETAIL
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ZONE CHANGE FROM CD-5 (CENTRAL
DISTRICT) TO PD-24 (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) AND SALES TAX
INCREMENT REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council, following a public hearing, rescind previous approvals and re-
approve the South Lake Avenue Retail Development Project by taking the
following actions:
(1) Adopt the Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena
Rescinding Previous Findings of Fact, Mitigation Measures and Conditions of
Approval, and Making New Findings Required by Public Resources Code
Section 21081 and Pasadena Municipal Code Section 17.100.070, including
a Statement of Overriding Considerations as Required by Title 14 California
Code of Regulations Section 15071, and Adopting a Mitigation Monitoring
Program and Conditions of Approval for the South Lake Avenue Retail
Development Project.
(2) Hold first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 6747, AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ESTABLISHED BY SECTION
17.08.040 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO RECLASSIFY
CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CD-5, AREA 2, SUBAREAS A, B, E & F TO
PD-24 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE RETAIL DEVELOPMENT, AND TO AMEND
APPENDIX B (PD DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) OF TITLE 17
OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, THE REVISED ZONING CODE,
TO ESTABLISH THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND LAND USE
REGULATIONS FOR PD-24".
(3) Rescind the prior City Council approval on March 2, 1998 and re-
approve the terms and provisions of a Sales Tax Increment Reimbursement
Agreement (the "Agreement") by and between the City of Pasadena and
Forest City Development, Inc., subject to execution by Forest City
Development California, Inc., and authorize the City Manager to execute and
the City Clerk to attest the Agreement on behalf of the City. The Agreement
will incorporate a revised development schedule (to reflect litigation delays)
and will include the following additional provision formulated and approved by
the City Council on March 2, 1998: "Macy's shall invest sufficient funds in
rehabilitating the Macy's Store in order to upgrade it consistent with an
upscale retail standard and submit a plan reflecting same to the City."
(4) Adopt a finding that the South Lake Retail Development Project as
approved by the foregoing actions is consistent with the General Plan and
with the Pasadena Zoning Code (as amended), for the reasons described in
the Final Environmental Impact Report.
(5) Direct staff to include in the FY 2000 Capital Improvement Program
Budget all traffic mitigation projects and funding plans referenced in this
agenda report, which include $200,000 from the developer and $200,000
from the City's General Fund.
(6) Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination and a Certificate of
Fee Exemption for the California Department of Fish and Game, with the Los
Angeles County Recorder.
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ACTION: APPROVED
B. PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF THE AMENDED MEMORIAL PARK
MASTER PLAN AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Recommendation of City Manager: Continue the public hearing to April 5,
1999, 8:00 p.m.
ACTION: CONTINUED TO APRIL 5, 1999, 8:00 P.M.
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) DISCUSSION ON PARKING MANAGEMENT IN THE CIVIC CENTER
AREA AS IT RELATES TO THE FORMER YWCA BUILDING, 179 N.
MARENGO AVENUE (Mayor Holden)
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ACTION: STAFF DIRECTED TO MEET WITH TROVE INVESTMENT AND RETURN
TO COUNCIL WITH A RECOMMENDATION WITHIN 90 DAYS
(2) RESIGNATION OF DAVID J. JACOBS FROM PASADENA
COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION (District 3 Appointment)
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ACTION: ACCEPTED
B. City Manager
(1) NORTHWEST COMMUNITY PLAN EVALUATION REPORT
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council accept this report and file it with the City Clerk.
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ACTION: REPORT RECEIVED AS A "DRAFT" DOCUMENT
(2) AMENDMENTS TO THE FY 1999 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM BUDGET
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Amend the FY 1999 Capital Improvement Program to include two
new projects and modify five existing projects.
(b) Approve a journal voucher amending the FY 1999 - 2004 Capital
Improvement Program Budget as detailed in Attachment A of the
agenda report.
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ACTION: APPROVED
(3) FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED
AGREEMENT FOR MANAGEMENT, RENTAL, OPERATION, AND
MAINTENANCE OF PARKING FACILITY: PLAZA LAS FUENTES
PROJECT
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve the First Amendment to
the Amended and Restated Agreement for the Management, Rental,
Operation and Maintenance of the parking facility ("First Amendment")
for the management and operation of the Plaza Las Fuentes Parking
Facility.
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ACTION: APPROVED
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. APPROVAL OF COMMISSION LOAN AGREEMENT ("CLA") BY AND
BETWEEN THE PASADENA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
("COMMISSION") AND HERITAGE HOMEOWNERSHIP PARTNERS
("DEVELOPER") FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THREE AFFORDABLE
OWNERSHIP HOUSING UNITS
Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer: It is recommended that the
Pasadena Community Development Commission ("Commission") take the
following actions:
(1) Find and determine that under the California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA"), the three properties to be purchased by the Developer and all
other actions and proceedings and documents described therein are
categorically exempt under Classes 1, 3, and 5 of CEQA and specifically,
Sections 15305 of the State CEQA Guidelines and authorize and direct the
Secretary of the Commission to prepare and file with the County Clerk
Notices of Exemption.
(2) Approve the terms and provisions of the Commission Loan Agreement
("CLA") between the Commission and the Developer in the amount of
$141,180 from Housing Trust Funds (Account No. 810 68412051208).
(c) Authorize and direct the Chief Executive Officer to execute, and the
Secretary to attest, the Owner Participation and Loan Agreement (OPLA) and
such subordination agreements as may be reasonably required by the first
mortgage lender.
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ACTION: APPROVED
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Hold first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 6747, AND AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 17.08.040 OF THE PASADENA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO RECLASSIFY CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE
CD-5, AREA 2, SUBAREAS A, B, E & F TO PD-24 SOUTH LAKE
AVENUE RETAIL DEVELOPMENT, AND TO AMEND APPENDIX B
(PD DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS) OF TITLE 17 OF THE
PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, THE REVISED ZONING CODE, TO
ESTABLISH THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND LAND USE
REGULATIONS FOR PD-24" (See related item 6.A., 8:00 p.m.)
ACTION: ORDINANCE OFFERED FOR FIRST READING BY VICE MAYOR STREATOR
(2) Hold first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA ESTABLISHED BY SECTION 17.08.040 OF THE
PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE (GARFIELD HEIGHTS LANDMARK
OVERLAY DISTRICT)
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ACTION: ORDINANCE OFFERED FOR FIRST READING BY COUNCILMEMBER VILLICANA
B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
TITLE 17 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE, PROHIBITING
AUTO DISMANTLING UNDER THE SP-2 SOUTH FAIR OAKS
SPECIFIC PLAN OVERLAY DISTRICT" (Introduced by
Councilmember Tyler)
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ACTION: ORDINANCE ADOPTED
(2) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
SECTIONS 10.48.010 AND 10.48.030 OF THE PASADENA
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SPEED LIMITS IN THE CITY OF
PASADENA (MARENGO AVENUE)" (Introduced by
Councilmember Tyler)
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ACTION: ORDINANCE ADOPTED
(3) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADDING
SECTION 2.05.210 TO THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING THE STIPEND FOR THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS
OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND REPEALING SECTION 2.10.050 OF
THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO COMPENSATION
FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION"
(Introduced by Councilmember Paparian)
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ACTION: ORDINANCE ADOPTED
(4) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADDING
SECTION 2.05.220 TO THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS AND EXPENSE
ALLOWANCES FOR THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL" (Introduced by Councilmember Paparian)
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ACTION: ORDINANCE ADOPTED
10. INFORMATION ITEMS - None
11. COMMUNICATIONS
A. LETTER FROM RANDY POLK, PRESIDENT, PASADENA COMMUNITY
ACCESS CORPORATION (PCAC) REGARDING SUBMITTAL OF PCAC'S
BUSINESS PLAN
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ACTION: RECEIVED & FILED
12. CLOSED SESSION
A. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9:
Name of Case: Pasadena Heritage, et al. v. City of Pasadena, Case
No. BS 051151, and South Lake Residents Association v. City of
Pasadena, Case No. BS 051154
13. ADJOURNMENT