CITY OF PASADENA UNOFFICIAL UNTIL
City Council Minutes APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL
December 13, 2021 - 4:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chamber
The meeting was convened and held virtually by videoconference/teleconference.
OPENING:
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers:
Staff:
Councilmember Hampton
and Madison connected to
the meeting at 4:36 p.m.
Ceremonial Matters
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Mayor Gordo called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was led by Latasha Reese, Assistant City Clerk, and Lilia Novelo, Senior Office Assistant.
Mayor Victor M. Gordo
Vice Mayor Andy Wilson
Councilmember Tyron Hampton
Councilmember John J. Kennedy
Councilmember Steve Madison
Councilmember Gene Masuda
Councilmember Jessica Rivas
Councilmember Felicia Williams
City Manager Steve Mermell
City Attorney/City Prosecutor Michele Beal Bagneris
Assistant City Clerk Latasha Reese
Mayor Gordo and Councilmembers Kennedy, Hampton and Madison expressed appreciation to Latasha Reese, Assistant City Clerk, and Lilia Novelo, Senior Office Assistant, for their many years of dedicated service to the City, and congratulated them on their retirement.
Councilmember Hampton congratulated Bryce Young, Pasadena native, on winning the Heisman Trophy, College Football's highest honor for a college football player.
Mayor Gordo recognized the following City employees for 40 years and 35 years of dedicated service to Pasadena:
40 Years of Service
Robin Evans, Police Department
Bryan Sands, Department of Information Technology
35 Years of Service
Bernadette A. Glover, Library and Information Services
Angela L. Jackson, Planning Department
Glen Q. Penarubia, Public Works Department
Lola J. Osborne, Parks Recreation and Community Services Stephen P. Thurton , Police Department
Tanya D. Franchini, Library and Information Services
Christine K. Reeder, Library and Information Services
Bernardino Gardea, Public Works Department (not present) Norah Jolley, Public Works Department (not present)
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PUBLIC COMMENT
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The City Council congratulated Gurcharan Bawa, General Manager of Water and Power, and Eric Klinkner , Assistant General Manager of Water and Power, on their retirements and thanked them for their many years of dedicated service to the City.
The following individuals advocated for the City Council to address homelessness by providing additional funding for affordable housing in the City; and spoke in support of the rezoning of land owned by churches to be permissible as "by-right " developments to increase the number of affordable housing units in the City:
Joe Valenzuela , Pasadena resident
Bert Newton, representing Making Housing and Community
Happen (MHCH)
Cynthia Kirby, representing Union Station Homeless Services Pastor Mario-Seth Morales, representing MHCH
The following individuals advocated for the termination of police officers (Dumaguindin, Serrano, Mulrooney , and/or Duncan) involved in the shooting of Anthony McClain ; spoke on incidents involving Pasadena Police Officers , expressed concerns with the Pasadena Police Department and their policing policies ; and spoke on the need to address accountability within the Pasadena Police Department:
Hiram J. Cormier , Jr., Los Angeles resident
Allen Shay, Pasadena resident
Kat Ross, representing Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Jane Ward, representing SURJ
Heavenly Hughes , representing My TRIBE Rise
Pastor Kerwin Manning, Pasadena resident
Jason R., Los Angeles resident
Julia R., Los Angeles resident
Michael Williams, Pasadena resident
Theodores J. Smith 111, Harbor City resident, spoke on the value provided by Pasadena Management Association (PMA) members .
Pastor Kerwin Manning , Pasadena resident , expressed concerns with City staff disrupting public speakers during the comment period .
Bill Brand, Mayor of Redondo Beach, expressed concerns with state legislation imposing zoning and building regulations on local municipalities , and requested that the City of Pasadena consider joining the City of Redondo Beach in seeking legal action against such state mandates .
Councilmember Williams requested that staff provide an update on the Senate Bill 9 lawsuit and what the options are available for the City Council to consider .
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Public Comment on
Consent Calendar
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager/Executive
Director
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The following individuals provided comment on multiple Consent Calendar item:
Jasmine Richards Abdullah, representing Black Lives Matter Pasadena
Anthony Manousos, representing Making Housing and
Community Happen
CONTRACT AWARD TO ECO ENERGY SOLUTIONS, INC., DBA
HIGH VOLT ELECTRIC TO PROVIDE LABOR AND MATERIALS
FOR INSTALLATION OF GENERATOR TAP BOXES FOR THE
WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
Recommendation; It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1-Existing Facilities) and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class and, therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; (2) Accept the bid dated September 23, 2021 submitted by Eco Energy Solutions, Inc., dba High Volt Electric in response to Specification WD-21-08 for providing labor and materials for installation of generator tap boxes; reject all other bids received; and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Eco Energy Solutions, Inc., dba High Volt Electric in an amount not-to-exceed $616,286 which includes the base amount of $560,260 and a contingency of 10% ($56,026) to provide for any necessary change orders. (Contract No. 32175)
In response to Vice Mayor Wilson's inquiry related to the City's fiscal responsibilities for Notice Inviting Bids that only receive one bid, Gurcharan Bawa, General Manager of Water and Power, provided information on the City Engineer's independent estimate for the contract, which is higher than the bid received; and responded to questions.
REJECTION OF BIDS TO FURNISH AND DELIVER 12.5%
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE FOR WATER TREATMENT
PURPOSES
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action is not a "project" subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065 and Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines and, as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for this action; and
(2) Reject all bids received on September 21, 2021 in response to the Notice Inviting Bids to Furnish and Deliver 12.5% Sodium Hypochlorite.
AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH CALGON CARBON
CORPORATION TO FURNISH AND DELIVER THE WADSWORTH
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GRANULAR ACTIVATED CARBON GROUNDWATER
TREATMENT SYSTEM
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15303 (New Construction of Small Structures) and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt classes and, therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, based on a competitive selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.047, with Calgon Carbon Corporation to furnish and deliver the Wadsworth Granular Activated Carbon Groundwater Treatment System per Request for Proposals WD-21-12 for the Water and Power Department ("PWP") in an amount not-to-exceed $2,147,945, which includes the base contract amount of $1,952,677 and a contingency of $195,268 to provide for any necessary change orders. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (contracts for professional or unique services). (Contract No. 32192)
APPOINTMENT OF CALPERS RETIREES PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(h)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Adopt a resolution appointing a CalPERS retiree as interim Chief of Police, effective on the day following the separation of Chief Perez, subject to the interim City Manager filling the position in accordance with the Pasadena City Charter; (Resolution No. 9880) (2) Adopt a resolution appointing a CalPERS retiree as interim General Manager of the Pasadena Department of Water and Power ("PWP"), effective December 31, 2021, subject to the interim City Manager filling the position in accordance with the Pasadena City Charter; (Resolution No. 9881)
(3) Adopt a resolution appointing a CalPERS retiree as interim Human Resources Director, effective January 8, 2022, subject to the interim City Manager filling the position in accordance with the Pasadena City Charter; and (Resolution No. 9882)
(4) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is not a "project" as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21065 and Section 15378(b)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines and, as such, is not subject to environmental review.
Latasha Reese, Assistant City Clerk, reported that one letter in opposition to the staff recommendation related to the Interim Police Chief position, which also advocated for the appointment of Deputy Chief Cheryl Moody as the Interim Chief of Police, was received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record for the item.
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Councilmember Kennedy stated the following for the record: "I want to be clear for the record, so that there is not ambiguity that I believe that the Deputy Chief, the current Deputy Chief, deserves to be appointed as the Interim Police Chief."
Councilmembers Hampton, Madison and Vice Mayor Wilson spoke on the importance of the City Council complying with its authority as a Charter City.
Mayor Gordo stated that he supports providing the Interim City Manager maximum flexibility in making staff appointments that will serve the City in the short and long terms.
Interim City Manager stated that she believes the City's new City Manager should be allowed to fill the permanent vacant positions, noting the importance of hiring a Police Chief for the City, and assured the City Council that she will not make any permanent appointees to City staff.
Councilmember Masuda advocated for Interim City Manager to appoint an Interim Police Chief.
The following individuals provided comments on the matter:
Pastor Kerwin Manning, Pasadena resident
Heavenly Hughes, representing My TRIBE Rise
Allen Shay, Pasadena resident
Adriana Bautista, representing Black Lives Matter Pasadena ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE;
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT LOAN PILOT PROGRAM
("PROGRAM") - ADDITIONAL PROGRAM FUNDING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $200,000 AND INCREASE IN PROGRAM LOAN
CAPS
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061 (b)(3), the "common sense" provision that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment;
(2) Increase the loan caps under the Second Unit Accessory Dwelling Unit Loan Pilot Program ("Program") as specified in the agenda report;
(3) Amend the Housing Department's Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Operating Budget by appropriating an additional $200,000 from the lnclusionary Housing Trust Fund's unappropriated fund balance for the program (23916003-816700-51402} to cover increases in Program loan amounts up to the revised loan caps; and (Budget Amendment No. 2022-18)
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(4) Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest, any and all documents necessary to amend the existing Program loan agreements which may be necessary to increase the loan amounts up to the revised caps.
Assistant City Clerk Reese reported that one letter in support of the staff recommendation; and 150 letters from the same organization advocating for rezoning of religious property for affordable housing, were received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record for the item.
FINANCE COMMITTEE: RECOGNIZE AND APPROPRIATE
$150,000 OF HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT
AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS TO THE HOUSING
DEPARTMENT'S FISCAL YEAR 2022 OPERATING BUDGET;
ADD A LIMITED-TERM 1.0 FTE PROGRAM COORDINATOR I
POSITION
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the recommended action is exemptfrom the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section15061 (b)(3), the "common sense" provision that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment;
(2) Amend the Department of Housing's Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Operating Budget by recognizing revenue and appropriations of $150,000 in HOME Investment Partnership Act Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to implement the Tenant Based Rental Assistance Eviction Prevention Program; and
(3) Amend the Department of Housing's Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Operating Budget by adding a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), limited-term, grant-funded Program Coordinator I position. (Budget Amendment No. 2022-19)
Assistant City Clerk Reese reported that one letter in in support of the staff recommendation was received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record for the item.
FINANCE COMMITTEE: RECOGNIZE AND APPROPRIATE
$957,024 IN EMERGENCY HOUSING VOUCHER (EHV) FUNDING
TO THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT'S FISCAL YEAR 2022
OPERATING BUDGET; ADD A LIMITED-TERM 1.0 FTE CITY
SERVICE WORKER POSITION; AND APPROVE THE
TEMPORARY POLICY SUPPLEMENT
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the recommended action is exemptfrom the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061 (b)(3), the "common sense" provision 6 12/13/2021
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that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment;
(2) Amend the Department of Housing's Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Operating Budget by recognizing revenue and appropriations in the amount of $957,024 in Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) funds from the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) in the Rental Assistance Programs Fund (220);
(3) Amend the Department of Housing's FY 2022 Operating Budget by adding a 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), limited-term, grant funded City Service Worker position in order to provide housing search assistance and stability services to EHV program participants; and . (Budget Amendment No. 2022-20)
(4) Approve the Temporary Policy Supplement (TPS) to the Administrative Plan for the EHV program.
Assistant City Clerk Reese reported that two letters in in support of the staff recommendation were received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record for the item.
FINANCE COMMITTEE: ANNUAL ADJUSTMENTS TO THE
FISCAL YEAR 2022 SCHEDULE OF TAXES, FEES, AND
CHARGES RELATED TO NEW YEAR'S DAY AND THE ROSE
BOWL
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed rate increases are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines Section 15061 (b )(3); and
(2) Approve the scheduled rate increases effective February 1, 2022 for the Grandstand Permit Application, the Rose Bowl Admission Tax, and for the New Year's Day Related Business Grandstand Seat Surcharge as set forth in the body of the agenda report.
FINANCE COMMITTEE: AMENDMENTS TO THE FISCAL YEAR
2022 GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21065 of CEQA and Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines and, as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required; and
(2) It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 General Fee Schedule relating to fees for birth and death certificates. (Resolution No. 9883)
APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY/CITY PROSECUTOR
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
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APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
CLAIMS RECEIVED
MOTION:
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(1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is not a "project" as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21065 and Section 15378(b)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines and, as such, is not subject to environmental review; and
(2) Approve an amendment to the employment agreement for City Attorney/City Prosecutor Michele Beal Bagneris to provide an increase to salary and the classification's salary control rate and add a city-paid deferred compensation contribution. It is further recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign the amendment to the employment agreement to reflect City Council approved changes. (Contract No. 23,016-3)
Regarding the third amendment to the employment agreement with the City Attorney/City Prosecutor, Mayor Gordo provided an overview of the staff report and summarized the increased compensation provided to the employee as part of the recommended action.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE TO ALLOW
THE CITY COUNCIL, ALL OF ITS SUBORDINATE BODIES, AND
ALL OF ITS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION BOARDS AND THEIR
SUBORDINATE BODIES, TO MEET REMOTELY PURSUANT TO
THE BROWN ACT
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that this action is exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), the "common sense" exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; and (2) Adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Pasadena Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of the City Council, all City subordinate bodies, and all City non-profit corporation Boards and their subordinate bodies, for the period December 13, 2021 - January 12, 2022. (Resolution 9884)
November 15, 2021
November 22, 2021
Claim No. 13,797 Paul and Monica Hirota $ 1,800.00
It was moved by Councilmember Kennedy, seconded by
Councilmember Masuda, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda,
Rivas, Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
None
None
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PUBLIC HEARING
Motion:
Motion:
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PUBLIC HEARING: SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO 2021-2022
ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Recommendation: It is recommended that upon close of the public hearing the City Council:
(1) Find that the recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061(b)(3), the "common sense" provision that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
(2) Approve the submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) of a Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan (2021-2022) as described in the agenda report for the reprogramming of $1,592,113 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and $510,836 in Community Development Block Grant CV Round 3 (CDBG-CV3) entitlement funds;
(3) Approve the submittal of a grant application for HOME Investment Partnership Act American Rescue Plan Act (HOME-ARP) Program Year 2021-2022 entitlement funds in the amount of $3,042,435; and
(4) Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest, the grant applications, certifications, and any and all other documents deemed necessary by HUD to obtain the allocation of the aforementioned federal entitlement funds.
Assistant City Clerk Reese opened the public hearing; reported that the public hearing notice was published in the Pasadena Press and the Pasadena Journal on November 18, 2021, and December 2, 2021; and no correspondence was received by the City Clerk's Office on the item.
Following a brief discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Councilmember Rivas, to close the public hearing:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda,
Rivas, Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
None
None
It was moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded Councilmember Rivas, to approve the staff recommendation:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda,
Rivas, Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
None
None
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RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM OFFICERS AND
DEPARTMENTS
OLD BUSINESS
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APPROVAL OF THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT'S 2022
ANNUAL UPDATE TO THE WILDFIRE MITIGATION PLAN
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
( 1) Find that the proposed action is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 21080(b)(4) of CEQAand Section 15269 (Emergency Projects) of the State CEQA Guidelines and, as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; and
(2) Accept and approve the annual update of the Wildfire Mitigation Plan for 2022 for the Water and Power Department ("PWP") as an approved operating manual to mitigate the utility's risk of causing a catastrophic wildfire and for submittal to the California Public Utilities Commission ("CPUC").
Interim City Manager Kurtz and Gurcharan Bawa, General Manager of Water and Power, provided introductory comments, and Marvin Moon, Assistant General Manager of Water and Power, presented a PowerPoint on the item, and responded to questions.
Following a brief discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded Councilmember Rivas, to approve the staff recommendation :
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda,
Rivas, Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
None
None
AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND CONTRACT NO. 30630 WITH
AXON ENTERPRISE, INC., FOR FIVE YEARS AND APPROVE
CONTRACT INCREASE OF $1,709,591 FOR THE POLICE BODY
WORN CAMERA SYSTEM
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); the General Rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment ; (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to Contract No. 30630 with Axon Enterprise Inc., (formerly known as TASER International Inc.) to retroactively extend the contract from September 14, 2021 to December 1, 2026, at a cost not-to-exceed $1,709,591 as further described in the agenda report; and (Contract No. 30630-1)
(3) If is further recommended that the City Council grant the proposed contract extension an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section
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Assistant City Clerk Reese reported that one letter providing comments on the matter was received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record for the item.
Interim City Manager Kurtz provided an oral summary of the responses provided to the City Council related to the video recording storage, video buffering, and video activation; and responded to questions.
Councilmember Kennedy advocated for staff to agendize the discussion on additional factors (i.e. available funding for additional equipment and programs, "performance" module, additional, Signal Sidearm equipment, implementation schedule) at a future Public Safety Committee meeting.
Mayor Gordo spoke on the need to improve the current Pasadena Police Department's body worn camera policy and recommended that the Community Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) review the issues of two minute buffering, measuring the video recording time based on the assignment of a police officer, and the activation process for body cameras to be synched to the action of a police officer un-holstering a weapon; with the commission tasked with making recommendations to the Public Safety Committee; and spoke in favor of the staff recommendation.
The following individuals provided comments on the matter:
Kat Ross, representing Standing Up for Racial Justice,
Altadena-Pasadena
Jasmine Richards Abdullah, representing Black Lives Matter - Pasadena
Heavenly Hughes, representing My TRIBE Rise
Allen Shay, Pasadena resident
Adriana Bautista, representing Black Lives Matter - Pasadena Cheryl Moody, Deputy Police Chief, and Jake Borro and Sam DeBurra both representing Axon Enterprise, Inc., provided information on the pre-event buffering time, and use of the "Signal Sidearm" program; and responded to questions.
Councilmember Hampton spoke in support of the Pasadena Police Department increasing video recording pre-event buffering time from 30 seconds to two minutes; and purchasing additional "Performance" modules and equipment (Signal Sidearm). He asked the Axon Enterprise, Inc., representatives to provide information on municipalities in the state that are using the Signal Sidearm program, as well as those that are utilizing buffering of two minutes. 11 12/13/2021
Following discussion, Mayor Gordo provided direction to the Interim City Manager and staff to review the matter, abiding by the Pasadena Police Department's meet and confer requirements, related to new procedures; review a trial demonstration of the aforementioned performance modules, and equipment (Signal Sidearm), as the CPOC reviews the Police Department's body worn camera policy.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Kennedy, seconded by Councilmember Hampton, to approve the staff recommendation including direction to staff as detailed above:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda,
Rivas, Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
None
None
ORDINANCE -ADOPTED Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 1.20 ("ELECTION DISTRICTS")
OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE" (Introduced by
Councilmember Masuda) (Ordinance No. 7383)
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Assistant City Clerk Reese reported that one letter submitting a Los Angeles Times news article and expressing concerns with the proposed redistricting plan, along with 4 letters from one individual advocating for various communities of interest and expressing concerns regarding possible voting rights issues with historical redistricting practices, were received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record for the item
Following the reporting of public comment, the above ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda,
Rivas, Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
None
None
Adopt "AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA PERTAINING TO CONSTRUCTION OF MULTIPLE
DWELLINGS ON SINGLE-FAMILY ZONED PARCELS PURSUANT
TO SENATE BILL 9" (Introduced by Councilmember Hampton) (Ordinance No. 7384)
Assistant City Clerk Reese reported that one letter in support of Senate Bill 9 was received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record for the item
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Anthony Manousos, representing Making Housing and
Community Happen, expressed concerns with the proposed
ordinance and spoke on the need for additional affordable housing in the City.
Following public comment, the above ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda, Rivas, Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The following individuals advocated for the City Council to continue to negotiate the terms of the City's SEIU Local 721 employment contract and for the City to provide fair compensation:
Daniel Quiroz, representing Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721
Jose Munoz, representing SEIU Local 721
Simboa Wrights, representing SEIU Local 721
Duane Howard, Pasadena resident, spoke on the passing of a pedestrian whom was the victim of tragic vehicle accident, and advocated for additional traffic lights and street lights in high traffic areas in order to provide safer streets in the City.
The following individuals expressed concerns with the Pasadena Police Department and their policing policies; advocated for the termination of police officers (Dumaguindin, Serrano, Mulrooney, and/or Duncan) involved in the shooting of Anthony McClain; and spoke on incidents involving Pasadena Police Officers:
Kareena K., representing Black Lives Matter - Los Angeles Sara Briuer Boland, Los Angeles resident
Ben Vargas, Pasadena resident
Sara, Pasadena resident
Carolynn Ghiloni, Sierra Madre resident
Councilmember Hampton spoke on the need for the City Council to address police accountability and Pasadena Police personnel policy matters related to investigation procedures, and to consider time limits to concluding such investigations.
Councilmember Kennedy spoke on the ground breaking construction of affordable micro units at 280 North Oakland Avenue.
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ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
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On order of the Mayor, the meeting of the City Council adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
Victor M. Gordo, Mayor
City of Pasadena
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