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OPENING: ROLL CALL: Councilmembers: Staff: ClTY OF PASADENA City Council Minutes May 21,2007 - 5:30 P.M. City Hall Council Chamber REGULAR MEETING Mayor Bogaard called the regular meeting to order at 5:50 p.m. (Absent: None) On order of the Mayor, the regular meeting recessed at 5:50 p.m., to discuss the following closed sessions: ClTY COUNCIL CONSULTATION WlTH PASADENA POLICE DEPARTMENT, POLICE CHIEF BERNARD MELEKIAN pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 regarding matters posing a threat to security of public buildings or facilities ClTY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION WlTH LEGAL COUNSEL TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(I): One potential case The above two closed session items were discussed, with no reportable action at this time. On order of the Mayor, the regular meeting reconvened at 6:32 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by members of Boy Scout Troop 40 from the First AME Church-Pasadena. Mayor Bill Bogaard Vice Mayor Steve Haderlein Councilmember Victor Gordo Councilmember Chris Holden Councilmember Steve Madison Councilmember Margaret McAustin Councilmember Jacque Robinson Councilmember Sidney F. Tyler City Manager Cynthia Kurtz City Attorney Michele Beal Bagneris Senior Assistant City Clerk Mark Jomsky CEREMONIAL MATTERS Joe Salas, Wilson International Baccalaureate Middle School instructor, described the United Nations program; thanked the Council and community for its support of the school's team; acknowledged the program participants who were present; and introduced members of the Model United Nations Team: Marley Stewart, Tenaya Senzaki, and Olivia Broslawsky, who received Honorable Mention prizes in the New York debate competition. Council Minutes

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OPENING:

ROLL CALL: Councilmembers:

Staff:

ClTY OF PASADENA City Council Minutes

May 21,2007 - 5:30 P.M. City Hall Council Chamber

REGULAR MEETING

Mayor Bogaard called the regular meeting to order at 5:50 p.m. (Absent: None)

On order of the Mayor, the regular meeting recessed at 5:50 p.m., to discuss the following closed sessions:

ClTY COUNCIL CONSULTATION WlTH PASADENA POLICE DEPARTMENT, POLICE CHIEF BERNARD MELEKIAN pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 regarding matters posing a threat to security of public buildings or facilities

ClTY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION WlTH LEGAL COUNSEL TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)(I): One potential case

The above two closed session items were discussed, with no reportable action at this time.

On order of the Mayor, the regular meeting reconvened at 6:32 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by members of Boy Scout Troop 40 from the First AME Church-Pasadena.

Mayor Bill Bogaard Vice Mayor Steve Haderlein Councilmember Victor Gordo Councilmember Chris Holden Councilmember Steve Madison Councilmember Margaret McAustin Councilmember Jacque Robinson Councilmember Sidney F. Tyler

City Manager Cynthia Kurtz City Attorney Michele Beal Bagneris Senior Assistant City Clerk Mark Jomsky

CEREMONIAL MATTERS Joe Salas, Wilson International Baccalaureate Middle School instructor, described the United Nations program; thanked the Council and community for its support of the school's team; acknowledged the program participants who were present; and introduced members of the Model United Nations Team: Marley Stewart, Tenaya Senzaki, and Olivia Broslawsky, who received Honorable Mention prizes in the New York debate competition.

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The Senior Assistant City Clerk administered the oaths of office to Carol Brainerd as Senior Commissioner and Mary Schander as Pasadena Center Operating Company Board member.

The Mayor presented a proclamation designating May 20-26, 2007 as National Public Works Week. The proclamation was received by Martin Pastucha, Director of Public Works Department, who described the wide-ranging responsibilities of the department and thanked the Public Works employees for their dedicated service.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON Marvin Schachter, Senior Advocacy Council representative, MATTERS NOT ON THE expressed concerns regarding the lack of adequate funding for AGENDA the home delivery mealslnutrition program and an access

transportation program for senior citizens, and urged the Council to act on these needs for seniors.

Elsie Robinson, Pasadena resident, expressed concerns regarding public nuisance and vagrancy issues in her neighborhood, asked for the City's assistance in addressing these issues with the property owners, and submitted written information on the problems.

The Mayor indicated staff would look into the situation described by Ms. Robinson.

CONSENT CALENDAR AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 19,109 WlTH UNIVERSAL METRO, INC., FOR THE LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR THE PASADENA CITY HALL FLOOR COVERINGS AND WALL BASE BOARD PROJECT TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT FROM $358,000 TO $41 8.000 - - - -,- - - Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manaaer to execute an amendment to Contract No. 19,109 with finiversal Metro, Inc., for labor and materials for' the Pasadena City Hall Floor Covering and Wall Base Project for the City Hall Seismic Retrofit Project to increase the total contract "Not to Exceed" amount by $60,000 from $358,000 to $41 8,000. (Contract Amendment No. 19,109-1 )

AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WlTH HD SUPPLY UTILITIES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRIC UTILITY MATERIALS FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT ~ecommendation ;f Citv Manaaer:

1 Acce~t the bi dated A ~ r i l 10. 2007 submitted bv HD suppiy Utilities to furnish and deliver miscellaneous electrik utility materials for the Water and Power Department. (2) Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order Contract for a period of four years or until $3.4 million is expended, whichever occurs first, with two optional one-year extensions each not to exceed $852,000 per year.

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SUSPENSION OF THE NOISE ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ClTY HALL GRAND RE-OPENING CELEBRATION & MUSIC UNDER THE STARS CONCERT, TO BE HELD AT ClTY HALL & CENTENNIAL SQUARE ON SUNDAY, JULY 15.20Q7 ~ecornmendation of Citv Mananer: (1) Acknowledae that the P ~ O D O S ~ ~ Citv Hall Grand ke-opening debr ration & ~ u s i c under the ~(ars Concert and the lifting of the Noise Ordinance are categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15323, Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings; and (2) Adopt an ordinance to suspend the Noise Ordinance by permitting amplified sound on a Sunday until 10:30 p.m. and a Notice of Exemption and hold the first reading of same on Monday, May 21, 2007, with respect to the proposed City Hall Grand Re-Opening Celebration & Music Under the Stars Concert to be held at City Hall & Centennial Square on Sunday, July 15, 2007 from 5:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

APPROVAL OF FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) FOR FINAL ENTERPRISE ZONE DESIGNATION kecommendation of Citv Mananer: (1) Adopt a resolution to certify the Pasadena Enterprise Zone ~esignation Final EIR; (2) Direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Determination (NOD) and the Department of Fish and Game No Effect Determination Form with the Los Angeles County Recorder; (3) Acknowledge the approval of the Enterprise Zone boundaries; (4) Authorize staff to enter into negotiation with The Department of Housing and Community Development to develop the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and prepare any documents required for submittal to the State of California to receive final designation as an Enterprise Zone; (5) Authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU and any documents required for submittal to the State of California for final approval; and (6) Adopt a resolution designating and formally approving the census tracts that will compose the Targeted Employment Area for the Enter~rise Zone and such other action as set forth in the agenda report, as required by State Law. (Resolution Nos. 8739 and 8740; Aqreement No. 19,364)

CONTRACT AWARD TO INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES, INC., FOR 2007 RELINING OF STORM DRAIN FACILITIES IN ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $259,000 Recommendation of Citv Manager: Accept the bid dated A ~ r i l 17, 2007, submitted bv lnsituform Technoloaies, Inc.. for the 2007 ~ e l ' i n i n ~ of ~ t o i m Drain Facilities i i ~osemead Boulevard, reject all ~ t h e r bids received, and authorize the City

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Manager to enter into such contract not to exceed $259,000. (Contract No. 19,365)

AMENDMENT OF CONTRACT NO. 16,899-5 WITH ARCHITECTURAL RESOURCES GROUP (ARG) FOR SERVICES RELATED TO THE SEISMIC RETROFIT OF CITY HALL Recommendation of City Manager: Authorize the City Manaqer to execute an amendment to Contract No. 16,899-5 with ~rchitectural Resources Group (ARG) for services related to the City Hall Seismic Retrofit Project to increase the total contract "Not to Exceed" amount bv $1,749,336 from $6,633,997 to $8,383,333. ( ~ o d r a c t . Amendment NO. 16,899-6)

Item discussed separately at ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR THE SUMMARY VACATION the request of OF A PORTION OF FAIR OAKS AVENUE ADJACENT TO Vice Mayor Haderlein. THE HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT

SERVICES PAVILION, LOCATED AT 625 SOUTH FAlR OAKS AVENUE

CONTRACT AWARD TO FS CONSTRUCTION FOR MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE REPAIR 2007 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $550,000 Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Acce~t the bid dated March 7. 2007 submitted bv FS ~onstiuction, in response to the ~r'oject Specifications f i r Miscellaneous Concrete Repair - 2007, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract not to exceed $550,000 which includes a base bid of $41 1,495 and a contingency of $138,505. (2) Ackn~wledge the project to be categorically exempt under Section 21084 of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1984 in accordance with Article 19, Section 5301 (Class I ) , subsection (c) of the Resources Agency of California Guidelines (maintenance of existing public streets) pursuant to the findings of the Secretary of the Resources Agency and authorize the Citv Manaqer to execute and the Citv Clerk to file a Notice of ~xeh~ t i on - f o r the project with the 10s Angeles County Clerk. (Contract No. 19,366)

MINUTES APPROVED March 12, 2007 March 19,2007

CLAIMS RECEIVED AND Claim No. 10,351 Denise Burgher for $ 1,815.00 FILED George Burgher

Claim No. 10,352 Justin Woods 3,414.92 Claim No. 10,353 Barbara Neukom 125.00 Claim No. 10,354 Jennifer Errico 2,010.99

C/O Mercury Insurance Co. Claim No. 10,355 Jose Andres Lopez Not Stated Claim No. 10,356 Michael O'Brien 3,000.00

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Claim No. 10,357 Claim No. 10,358 Claim No. 10,359 Claim No. 10,360 Claim No. 10,361 Claim No. 10,362 Claim No. 10,363 Claim No. 10,364 Claim No. 10.365

Claim No. 10,366 Claim No. 10,367

Claim No. 10,368 Claim No. 10,369

Jeffrey Herring Daniel A. Levenick Rafael Delgadillo Carmen Gonzalez Theodore Rouadi Rozanne O'Conner Jennifer Gibbs Michelle Gastelum Pasadena City College,

Pasadena Community College District

Srinivas Aedavalli Kizyma Electric - Adrian S. Kizyma

Patricia Hayes-Rowe Vartan Nazarian

250,000.00 8,975.00

Not Stated Not Stated

8,450.91 Not Stated

1,250.00 1,500.00

40,711.10

Not Stated 1,028.50

PUBLIC HEARING SET June 25, 2007, 7:30 p.m. - Joint Public Hearing: Approval/Submittal of the Annual Action Plan (2007 - 2008) as the Application and Statement of Projected Use of Funds for the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG); Home Investment Partnership Act; and Human Services Endowment Fund (HSEF) Allocations

It was moved by Councilmember Gordo, seconded by Councilmember Tyler, to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 7 (Summary Vacation of a Portion of Fair Oaks Avenue), which was discussed separately. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: None)

CONSENT ITEM DISCUSSED ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR THE SUMMARY VACATION SEPARATELY OF A PORTION OF FAIR OAKS AVENUE ADJACENT TO

THE HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT Vice Mayor Haderlein was SERVICES PAVILION, LOCATED AT 625 SOUTH FAlR excused at 6:55 p.m., due to a OAKS AVENUE conflict of interest. Recommendation of Citv Manager: Adopt a resolution that

affirms that the City Council has previously adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project associated with the proposed summary street vacation and that no further environmental review is required because no significant changes in the environment would result from the summary vacation; and summarily vacates a portion of Fair Oaks Avenue adjacent to 625 S. Fair Oaks Avenue, pursuant to Sections 8331, 8333, and 8334 of the California Streets and Highways Code. (Resolution No. 8741)

It was moved by Councilmember Gordo, seconded by Councilmember Tyler, to approve the City Manager's recommendation. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: Vice Mayor Haderlein)

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REPORTS AND COMMENTS APPROPRIATION OF $85,000 FROM THE FROM COUNCIL UNAPPROPRIATED GENERAL FUND BALANCE TO THE COMMITTEES PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FOR

CONSULTANT SERVICES TO ASSESS EXISTING DESIGN FINANCE COMMITTEE GUIDELINES AND PREPARE UPDATES AS REQUIRED

Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that Vice Mayor Haderlein returned the City Council appropriate $85,000 from the Unappropriated at 6:56 p.m. General Fund Balance to Account No. 81 15-101 -4441 00 for

consulting services to: (a) Develop design guidelines and building setback regulations for neighborhood commercial areas outside the Central District; (b) To update the design guidelines for multi-unit residential projects (City of Gardens) projects in the RM zoning districts; and (c) To evaluate development standards for large single-family residences in non-hillside areas. (Journal Voucher NO. 2007-31 )

Councilmember Tyler, Chair of the Finance Committee, reviewed the agenda report.

Richard Bruckner, Director of Planning and Development Department, responded to questions regarding the process and scope of the requested services.

It was moved by Councilmember Tyler, seconded by Councilmember Gordo, to approve the City Manager's recommendation. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: None)

RECOGNITION OF REVENUE AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO THE ROSE BOWL OPERATING COMPANY Recommendation of Citv Manager: Recognize $913,886 in previously unappropriated investment earnings from the 2006 Rose Bowl/City Hall Certificates of Participation in the City Hall Seismic Upgrade and Exterior Restoration Project No. 71904 and transfer these funds to the Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC). (Journal Voucher No. 2007-32)

Councilmember Tyler summarized the agenda report.

It was moved by Councilmember Tyler, seconded by Councilmember Gordo, to approve the City Manager's recommendation. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: None)

AMEND CONTRACT NO. 17,509 WITH SCQTT FAZEKAS AND ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE CONTINUED PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND BUILDING PLAN CHECK SERVICES Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to

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Contract No. 17,509 with Scott Fazekas and Associates (SFA) to provide continued mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and building plan check services; and (2) Appropriate $450,000 from the Building Fund Reserve to increase the total contract "Not to Exceed" amount from $1,008,256 to $1,458,256 an increase of $450,000. (Contract Amendment No. 17,509-3; Journal Voucher No. 2007-33)

Councilmember Tyler reviewed the agenda report.

It was moved by Councilmember Tyler, seconded by Councilmember Gordo, to approve the City Manager's recommendation. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: None)

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM RESIGNATION OF MARTHA YOHALEM FROM THE HUMAN OFFICERS AND SERVICES COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2007 DEPARTMENTS (Mayor's Nomination)

The Mayor noted that Martha Yohalem's letter had indicated that she would not seek re-appointment at the end of her current term.

On order of the Mayor, the above resignation was removed from the agenda as the appointment will expire in 30 days in the normal course.

RESIGNATION OF BETTYE S. HOLLIDAY FROM THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2007 (District 1 Nomination)

APPOINTMENT OF ANITA FROMHOLZ TO THE SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (City Representative)

EXTENSION OF TERM OF OFFICE ON BOB HOPE AIRPORT AUTHORITY FOR JOYCE STREATOR (Mayor Bogaard)

The Mayor noted that the extension of term of office for Joyce Streator would confirm her service through the end of her existing term on the Bob Hope Airport Authority (through May 31, 2009).

It was moved by Councilmember Tyler, seconded by Councilmember Madison, to accept the resignation with regrets, and approve the appointment and extension of term of office. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: None)

CONSIDERATION OF A CALL FOR REVIEW TO THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR A ONE-STORY REAR ADDITION JOINING THE FRONT AND REAR BUNGALOWS

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AT 774 AND 776 NORTH MENTOR AVENUE (BUNGALOW HEAVEN LANDMARK DISTRICT - CASE NO. PLN2007-00136) (Councilmember Gordo)

Councilmember Gordo explained concerns that procedural issues needed to be examined by the Historic Preservation Commission as to whether a Certificate of Appropriateness should have been issued [e.g., turning two structures into one structure, design guidelines issues, and approval of the project setting precedence for similar projects in terms of the level of review (staff vs. Historic Preservation Commission)], and asked that the necessary noticing be expedited and the matter be placed on the next agenda of the Commission.

The City Manager indicated staff would support this matter being reviewed by the Historic Preservation Commission.

The City Attorney affirmed the Council's legal standing in calling this matter for review in terms of time deadlines being met and required process being followed.

The following persons spoke in opposition to the call for review:

Thomas Fagan, Pasadena resident Ralph Tyler, applicant's architect John Duffy, applicant Thomas Pico, Pasadena resident

The following persons spoke in support of the call for review:

Julianna Delgado, Bungalow Heaven Neighborhood Association President

David Delgado, Pasadena resident Richard Quirk, Pasadena resident

Councilmember McAustin noted for the record that she had made a site visit to the property, c~mmented on apparent time issues involving the landmark district representative receiving notice of the certificate being issued in this instance and resulting impacts on time to react to the staff decision, and suggested staff or the Historic Preservation Commission investigate a means to p r~mote better dial~gue between the landmark district representatives and staff to allow for a more efficient way to deal with these issues.

It was moved by Councilmember Gordo, seconded by Vice Mayor Haderlein, to call the matter for review to the Historic Preservation Commission as to whether a Certificate of Appropriateness should have been issued, with the understanding that the matter will be heard by the Commission as quickly as possible in order to move the process along; and in the context of the call for review, to request the Historic

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Preservation Commission to provide feedback to Council, at some future date, regarding whether the existing guidelines are clear enough to provide direction to staff, the Historic Preservation Commission, and applicants regarding the level of review that is needed for a project (staff vs. Historic Preservation Commission). (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: None)

CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: CALL FOR REVIEW TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

Councilmember Madison and NO. 4657 FOR 940 AVENUE 64 (INSTALLATION, Vice Mayor Haderlein were OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF UNMANNED excused at 7:40 p.m. TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT FOR CINGULAR

WIRELESS) Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council continue the public hearing to June 18, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.

It was moved by Councilmember Holden, seconded by Councilmember Gordo, to continue the public hearing to June 18, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: Councilmember Madison, Vice Mayor Haderlein)

PUBLIC HEARING: SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES AND CHARGES Recommendation of City Manager: It is recommended that the City Council approve the scheduled rate increases per the Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges attached to the agenda report.

Councilmember Madison and The Mayor opened the public hearing. Vice Mayor Haderlein returned at 7:41 p.m. The Senior Assistant City Clerk reported the notice of public

hearing was published on March 30, April 6, and April 13, 2007 Councilmember Gordo was in the Pasadena Star-News; and no correspondence was excused at 7:42 p.m. received.

Councilmember Tyler, Chair of the Finance Committee, reviewed the agenda report.

No one appeared for public comment.

It was moved by Councilmember Holden, seconded by Councilmember McAustin, to close the public hearing. (Motion unanimouslv carried) (Absent: Councilmember Gordo)

It was moved by Councilmember Tyler, seconded by Councilmember Holden, to approve the City Manager's recommendation. (Motion unanimouslv carried) (Absent: Councilmember Gordo)

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PUBLIC HEARING: FISCAL YEAR 2008 RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET

Councilmember Gordo returned at 7:52 p.m.

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Recommendation of City Manager: (1) Open the public hearing on the City Manager's Recommended Fiscal Year 2008 Operating Budget; and (2) Continue this public hearing to each subsequent regular meeting of the City Council at 7:30 p.m. until June 18, 2007 or such other later date as the City Council may determine, and at which time the City Council will be asked to close the public hearing and formally adopt the Operating Budget.

The Mayor opened the public hearing.

The Senior Assistant City Clerk reported the notice of public hearing was published on April 30, 2007 in the Pasadena Star-News; and no correspondence was received.

Councilmember Tyler, Chair of the Finance Committee, reported the City Manager had provided an overview of the Fiscal Year 2008 Recommended Operating Budget and department budgets had been discussed (City Council, City Manager, and City AttorneyICity Prosecutor); and announced the next joint meeting of the City Council and Finance Committee will be held on June 4, 2007 at 4:00 p.m.

The City Manager briefly discussed the City's overall financial situation (revenues, expenses, reserves); and responded to questions regarding possible impacts on the budget from decisions being made about the Utility User's Tax and the City's options for adjusting to possible cuts in revenues and related reductions in spending.

On order of the Mayor, the public hearing was continued to June 4, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.

On order of the Mayor, the regular meeting of the City Council recessed at 7:52 p.m. to the regular meeting of the Community Development Commission.

On order of the Mayor, the regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at 10:13 p.m. (Absent: None)

PUBLIC HEARING: APPROVAL OF REUSE PLAN AND HOMELESS ASSISTANCE SUBMISSION FOR THE DESlDERlO ARMY RESERVE CENTER IN THE CAPACITY OF LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LRA) FOR SUBMITTAL TO FEDERAL AUTHORITIES Recommendation of City Manager: Approve the Reuse Plan and Homeless Assistance Submission attached to the agenda report for the Desiderio Army Reserve Center and direct staff to submit the documents to the appropriate Federal Authorities.

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ORDINANCE - FIRST READING

The Mayor announced now was the time for the continued public hearing.

Discussion followed on time constraints for discussion of this matter at this time, impacts on Council's flexibility in deciding this matter if the public hearing is continued, and the timeframe for submitting documents to the Federal Authorities.

Councilmember Madison noted that he would be meeting with members of the Arroyo Center and other interested parties during the intervening time, if the matter is deferred.

The Mayor confirmed that the persons who had submitted requests to speak on this item were agreeable to deferring their public comments, if the matter was continued.

It was moved by Councilmember Madison, seconded by Councilmember Gordo, to continue the public hearing to June4, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. (Motion unanimouslv carried) (Absent: None)

On order of the Mayor, the regular meeting of the City Council recessed at 10:17 p.m. to the regular meeting of the Community Development Commission.

On order of the Mayor, the regular meeting of the City Council reconvened at 1:12 a.m., May 22, 2007. (Absent: None)

Conduct first reading of "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 ON A SUNDAY, FROM 5:30 P.M. - 10:30 P.M., AND NOISE SOURCES FOR A PERMITTED EVENT AT ClTY HALL & CENTENNIAL SQUARE ON SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2007 (THE ClTY HALL GRAND RE-OPENING CELEBRATION & MUSIC UNDER THE STARS CONCERT)"

The above ordinance was offered for first reading by Vice Mayor Haderlein: AYES: Councilmembers Gordo, Holden, Madison,

McAustin, Robinson, Tyler, Vice Mayor Haderlein, Mayor Bogaard

NOES: None ABSENT: None

ORDINANCES -ADOPTED Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE ClTY OF PASADENA AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 6883 TO EXTEND, EXPAND AND UPDATE THE BOUNDARIES OF THE ENTERPRISE ZONE, APPLY FINANCIAL INCENTIVES TO CERTAIN AREAS OF THE ENTERPRISE ZONE, AND AMEND THE

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ADJOURNMENT

TRANSPORTATION TRAFFIC REDUCTION AND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FEE (PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 4.19)" (Introduced by Vice Mayor Haderlein) (Ordinance No. 7098)

The above ordinance was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gordo, Holden, Madison,

McAustin, Robinson, Tyler, Vice Mayor Haderlein, Mayor Bogaard

NOES: None ABSENT: None

Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 17 (THE ZONING CODE), INCLUDING REVISIONS TO: HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS, RECYCLING CENTERS, TAKE-OUT WINDOWS FOR RESTAURANTS, HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROVISIONS, AND APPEALSICALLS FOR REVIEW" (Introduced by Councilmember Tyler) (Ordinance No. 7099)

The Mayor noted that an email expressing concerns had been received.

The above ordinance was adopted by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Gordo, Holden, Madison,

McAustin, Robinson, Tyler, Vice Mayor Haderlein, Mayor Bogaard

NOES: None ABSENT: None

On order of the Mayor, the regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 1.14 a.m., May 22, 2007.

v b r e b Bill Boaaard, m v o r City ofu~asaden;

ATTEST: