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CITY OF PASADENA
NOTICE OF MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
October 19, 1998
Closed Session 5:30
Public Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Public Hearing 8:00 P.M.
Council Chamber
Pasadena City Hall, Room 247
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSIONS A. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): One potential case
ACTION: NO ACTION REPORTED B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a) Name of Case: Brown v. City of Pasadena, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 181470
ACTION: NO ACTION REPORTED C. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Attorney
ACTION: NO ACTION REPORTED
6:30 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING
1. ROLL CALL AND CEREMONIAL MATTERS
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
A. MICHAEL BROWNING, DAY ONE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, REGARDING
PRESENTATION OF FINAL REPORT OF DAY ONE POLICY PANEL
"PARTNERS IN COMMUNITY SAFETY: MANAGING ALCOHOL RISK IN
PASADENA"
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ACTION: REPORT PRESENTED
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) AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL FOR SUPPLEMENTAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts with the State of
California which would authorize the California Highway Patrol to provide
supplemental law enforcement services to the City for major Rose Bowl
events and New Year's activities for a period of three years at a
combined cost not to exceed $400,000 per year. The proposed
contracts are exempt from Competitive Bidding pursuant to City Charter
Section 1002(H) and the Affirmative Action in Contracting Ordinance
pursuant to Section 4.09.060(A)(3), contracts with other governmental
entities; and
(b) Authorize the City Manager to extend these contracts for two
additional years.
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ACTION: APPROVED
(2) AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT FOR SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with the County
of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department to provide supplemental law
enforcement services to the City of Pasadena for New Year's activities
for up to three years at a cost not to exceed $450,000 per year. The
proposed contract is exempt from Competitive Bidding pursuant to City
Charter Section 1002(H) and the Affirmative Action in Contracting
Ordinance pursuant to Section 4.09.060(A)(3), contracts with other
governmental agencies; and
(b) Authorize the City Manager to extend this contract for two
additional years.
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ACTION: APPROVED
(3) APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH THE
RECONCILIATION FOR ALL PEOPLE FOUNDATION (REAP) FOR
INCREASED OUTREACH AND SERVICES TO AT RISK PREGNANT
AND PARENTING AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN OF CHILD
BEARING AGE AND THEIR CHILDREN
Recommendation of City Manager:
(a) Authorize the Purchasing Administrator to issue a purchase order
contract in the amount of $32,000 with the Reconciliation for All People
Foundation (REAP) for the provision of services to the Pasadena Public
Health Department's Black Infant Health Project for the period July 1,
1998 through June 30, 1999, with a provision to extend the contract for
another year without further City Council approval provided the terms,
conditions and pricing remain as stated in the bid proposal, and, upon
successful completion of the scope of work for FY 1999; and,
(b) Grant a partial exemption from Affirmative Action in Contracting on
the basis of Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.09.060(C)(2), which
exempts some competitive selections in the best interests of the City.
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ACTION: APPROVED
4) REVISIONS TO THE CITY'S MASTER STREET TREE PLAN
Recommendation of City Manager: Approve revisions to the current
Master Street Tree Plan for North Lake Avenue, East Washington
Boulevard, Old Pasadena, The Playhouse District, and North Lincoln
Avenue, as described in Exhibit A' of the agenda report.
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ACTION: APPROVED
(5) PURCHASE OF ONE NEW BAUER AIR COMPRESSOR
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the Purchasing
Administrator to issue a purchase order to Bauer Compressors, Inc. in
an amount not to exceed $43,436.17 for the purchase of one respiratory
breathing air compressor recharging station. The proposed purchase is
exempt from competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter
Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or their
contractors for labor, material, supplies or services.
It is also recommended that the City Council grant this purchase an
exemption from the competitive selection process of the Affirmative
Action in Contracting Ordinance pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code
4.09.060(C), contracts for which the City's bests interests are served.
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ACTION: APPROVED
(6) ADDENDUM TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE
PASADENA MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt an Addendum to the
Memorandum of Understanding with the Pasadena Management
Association (PMA) to adjust the control rates of two existing
classifications, Housing Administrator and Development Operations
Administrator, effective October 12, 1998.
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ACTION: APPROVED
(7) AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 16,519 WITH
PERRY C. THOMAS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT
SYSTEMS, VAULTS, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS WORK FOR
THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the General Manager
of the Water and Power Department to extend Contract No. 16,519 with
Perry C. Thomas Construction Company for a period of one year or an
amount not to exceed $500,000, whichever occurs first, pursuant to
Specification LD-97-09, Construction of Underground Electrical Conduit
Systems, Vaults, and other miscellaneous work for the Water and Power
Department.
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ACTION: APPROVED
(8) REJECTION OF ALL BIDS FOR SUPPLYING UNIFORMS TO
VARIOUS CITY EMPLOYEES CITYWIDE
Recommendation of City Manager: Reject all bids to supply uniforms
to various City employees.
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ACTION: APPROVED
B. City Clerk
(1) Approval of Minutes - September 14, 1998
September 21, 1998
ACTION: APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
(2) Receive and file claims against the City of Pasadena
Claim No. 8124 Herman G. Taylor$ 10,000.00
Claim No. 8125 Felton Leagons 207.00
Claim No. 8126 Joan E. Reid 912.37
Claim No. 8127 David J. Jimenez Unknown
ACTION: RECEIVED AND FILED
(3) Public Hearing Set
November 23, 1998, 8:00 p.m. - Request to waive a condition of
approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 2936, 1021 E. Colorado
Boulevard
ACTION: PUBLIC HEARING SET
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Business Enterprise Committee
B. Deregulation Committee
(1) EXEMPTION FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING UNDER THE SURPLUS
PROPERTY ORDINANCE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF 43.55 ACRES
OF UNIMPROVED CITY OWNED REAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF
AZUSA; AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE FOR THE
CONVEYANCE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY TO THE SAN GABRIEL
CANYON RANCH CORPORATION FOR $86,000 (See Item 6.C.,
8:00 p.m.)
(2) AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CITIZENS
POWER SALES FOR ENERGY TRADING AND RISK MANAGEMENT
SERVICES
Recommendation of City Manager: Adopt a resolution authorizing
the General Manager of the Water and Power Department to enter into
a contract with Citizens Power Sales for energy trading and risk
management services.
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ACTION: APPROVED
C. Finance Committee
(1) 1999 NEW YEAR'S DAY EVENT BUDGET
Recommendation of City Manager: Amend the Fiscal Year 1999
Operating Budget to include the 1999 New Year's Day event budget for
the Parade and Post Parade activities. The recommended revenues
and expenses are detailed in Attachment A of 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. PUBLIC HEARING: THE STREET CLOSING WITHOUT VACATION OF
PORTIONS OF BELLEVUE DRIVE, PICO STREET, FILLMORE STREET,
AND STATE STREET FOR THE PASADENA BLUE LINE LIGHT RAIL
PROJECT
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council continue this public hearing to November 2, 1998, at 8:00 p.m.
ACTION: CONTINUED TO 11/2/98 COUNCIL MEETING
B. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN,
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONE CHANGE FOR PASADENA
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council, following a public hearing:
(1) Approve the Initial Environmental Study and Mitigated Negative
Declaration (Attachment 1 of the agenda report);
(2) Approve the De Minimis Impact Finding on the State Fish and Wildlife
Habitat (Attachment 2 of the agenda report);
(3) Approve the General Plan Amendment from Medium High Density
Residential (0-32 dwelling units/net acre) to Institutional (Attachment 3 of the
agenda report) and approve the Pasadena Christian School Master
Development Plan (Attachment 4 of the agenda report) subject to the
Conditions of Approval and direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution;
(4) Approve the zone change on the property from RM 32 (Multi-Family
Residential, 0-32 dwelling units/net acre) to PS (Public and Semi-public)
(Attachment 5 of the agenda report) and direct the City Attorney to prepare
an ordinance;
(5) Adopt the Environmental Mitigation Measures and the Mitigation
Monitoring Program (Attachment 6 of the agenda report); and
(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 (Attachment 7 of the agenda report).
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ACTION: APPROVED
C. PUBLIC HEARING: EXEMPTION FROM COMPETITIVE BIDDING UNDER
THE SURPLUS PROPERTY ORDINANCE FOR THE DISPOSITION OF
43.55 ACRES OF UNIMPROVED CITY OWNED REAL PROPERTY IN THE
CITY OF AZUSA; AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE FOR THE
CONVEYANCE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY TO THE SAN GABRIEL
CANYON RANCH CORPORATION FOR $86,000
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council take the following actions:
(1) Hold a public hearing pursuant to the Surplus Property Ordinance
(Chapter 4.02 of the Pasadena Municipal Code) and after the public hearing
adopt a resolution:
(a) Finding and determining that the conveyance of approximately
43.55 acres of City-owned real property (the "Property") in the City of Azusa
to the San Gabriel Canyon Ranch Corporation ("Buyer") without competitive
bidding will achieve an extraordinary and overriding public benefit; and
(b) Approving the terms and provisions of an Agreement of Purchase
and Sale and Joint Escrow Instructions ("Agreement") between the City and
the Buyer and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement and to
do any and all things necessary to consummate the disposition of the
Property to Buyer in accordance therewith, but no less than 60 days after the
date of this hearing; and
(2) Recognize the net proceeds from the sale of the Property in the sum of
$86,000 (less escrow and closing costs) and deposit that amount into Power
Fund Account Number 173405151.
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ACTION: APPROVED
D. PUBLIC HEARING: PROPOSED BASIS AND METHOD OF LEVYING
ASSESSMENTS AND THE LEVY OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1998-1999 FOR THE OLD PASADENA BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Recommendation of City Manager:
(1) Hold a public hearing to consider the proposed basis and method of
levying assessments and the levy of the annual assessment for Fiscal Year
1998-99 for the Old Pasadena Business Improvement District ("District"); and
(2) At the conclusion of the public hearing, adopt a resolution confirming the
Annual Report of the Old Pasadena Business and Professional Association
for the District for Fiscal Year 1998-99, the effect of which resolution will be to
constitute the levy of the annual assessment for the fiscal year commencing
on September 16, 1998.
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ACTION: APPROVED
7. RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENTS
A. City Council
(1) APPOINTMENT OF DAVID JACOBS TO PASADENA COMMUNITY
ACCESS CORPORATION (District 3 Appointment)
ACTION: APPROVED
(2) APPOINTMENT OF JACQUELYNNE CORBY TO THE CITY
CENTER/MIDTOWN IMPLEMENTATION TASK FORCE (Mayor's
Appointment)
ACTION: APPROVED
(3) APPOINTMENT OF TEDDY CHOI TO HUMAN RELATIONS
COMMISSION (Mayor/District 1 Appointment)
ACTION: APPROVED
(4) RESIGNATION OF BRIAN K. WILLIAMS FROM NORTHWEST
COMMISSION (District 1 Appointment)
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ACTION: ACCEPTED
(5) DISCUSSION OF HOURS OF OPERATION FOR REFUSE TRUCKS
(Councilmember Crowfoot)
ACTION: HELD TO 11/2/98 COUNCIL MEETING
B. City Manager
(1) NORTHWEST COMMUNITY PLAN EVALUATION REPORT
Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City
Council accept the report and file it with the City Clerk. It is also
recommended that the City Council approve the following
recommendations:
(a) Authorize the City Manager to conduct a Northwest Community
needs assessment for the purpose of updating and revising the
Northwest Community Plan; and
(b) Direct the City Manager to update and revise the Northwest
Community Plan to extend to FY 2000.
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ACTION: AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO CONDUCT A NEEDS ASSESSMENT'S
REPORT RETURNED TO STAFF FOR REVISIONS
8. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A. Approval of Minutes - September 14, 1998
September 21, 1998
ACTION: APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
B. STATUS REPORT - PROPOSED RITE AID PROJECT
Recommendation of Chief Executive Officer: This item is for information
only.
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ACTION: INFORMATION RECEIVED.
MOTION TO APPROVE CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION OF 8/24/1998,
AS MODIFIED FAILED
9. ORDINANCES
A. First Reading:
(1) Hold first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA
AMENDING CHAPTER 10.45 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
BY ADDING SECTION 10.45.210, CREATING THE WEST GATEWAY
PARKING METER ZONE"
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ACTOIN: FIRST READING OFFERED BY VICE MAYOR STREATOR
B. Second Reading:
(1) Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING
SECTION 2.155.030 (A) AND SECTION 2.155.060 OF THE
PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING MEMBERSHIP ON THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD"
(Introduced by Councilmember Little)
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ACTION: ADOPTED
(2) Adopt "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 (35 SOUTH WILSON AVENUE)" (Introduced by
Councilmember Little)
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ACTION: ADOPTED
10. INFORMATION ITEMS - No Items
11. COMMUNICATIONS - No Items
12. CLOSED SESSIONS
A. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a): One
potential case
B. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(a)
Name of Case: Brown v. City of Pasadena, Los Angeles Superior Court
Case No. BC 181470
C. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney
13. ADJOURNMENT