CITY OF PASADENA
City Council Minutes
April 4, 2022 - 4:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chamber
The meeting was convened and held virtually by videoconference/teleconference.
OPENING:
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers:
Staff:
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Mayor Gordo called the meeting to order at 4:34 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Wilson.
Mayor Victor M. Gordo
Vice Mayor Andy Wilson
Councilmember Tyron Hampton (Absent)
Councilmember John J. Kennedy
Councilmember Steve Madison
Councilmember Gene Masuda
Councilmember Jessica Rivas
Councilmember Felicia Williams
Interim City Manager Cynthia Kurtz
City Attorney/City Prosecutor Michele Beal Bagneris
City Clerk Mark Jomsky
Pastor Kerwin Manning offered words and prayers of
encouragement to the City Council and City staff.
The following individuals expressed concerns with the Pasadena Police Department and their policing practices; and spoke on the need to address accountability and transparency within the Pasadena Police Department; advocated for the termination of Pasadena Police Officers (Dumaguindin, Serrano, Newlen and/or Griffin) involved in the shooting of Anthony McClain and Kendric McDade:
Heavenly Hughes, representing My TRIBE Rise
Victor Hodgson, representing My TRIBE Rise
Jason Reedy, Los Angeles resident
Kareena K., representing BLM - Los Angeles
Brittney Pollock, Sherman Oaks resident
The following individuals provided an update on their organization's efforts to circulate an initiative petition to bring rent control to Pasadena, including information on the number of signatures collected in the City:
Jane Panangaden, representing Pasadena Tenant Justice
Coalition
Ryan Bell, Pasadena resident
Aaron Markowitz, Pasadena resident
Michelle White, representing Pasadena Tenant Justice
Coalition
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Jill Shook, representing Making Housing and Community Happen , thanked the Mayor and Planning Department staff for their efforts on the City's Housing Element.
Anthony Manousos, Pasadena resident, expressed appreciation to the Mayor for not joining other cities in a lawsuit opposing SB 9: The California HOME Act, and advocated for the City to comply with SB9.
AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER WITH VEHICLE SERVICE
GROUP, LLC (DBA: ROTARY LIFT) FOR PURCHASE OF A
MOBILE HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE LIFTING SYSTEM FOR A
TOTAL OF $111,955
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the General Rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order with Vehicle Service Group, LLC dba Rotary Lift for the purchase of a mobile heavy-duty vehicle lifting system, in an amount not-to-exceed $111,955. Neither Competitive Bidding nor Competitive Selection are required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(h) and Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(A)(3), contracts with other governmental entities.
CONTRACT AWARD TO MARCO INDUSTRIES, INC., (DBA:
MAR-CO EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC.) FOR SERVICE,
REPAIR, AND MAINTENANCE OF TYMCO STREET SWEEPERS
IN A GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $412,500 FOR
UP TO FIVE YEARS
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) , the General Rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) i) Accept the bid dated February 25, 2022 , submitted by Marco Industries, Inc., dba Mar-co Equipment Company, Inc. (Mar-co) for service, repair, and maintenance of Tymco street sweepers; ii) authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a contract with Mar co for an amount not-to-exceed $247 ,500 (which includes a $22,500 contingency) over a three-year period; and iii) authorize the Interim City Manager to extend the contract for up to two additional one-year extensions, in the annual amount of $82,500 (which includes a $7,500 contingency), at the discretion of the Interim City Manager , for a maximum total contract length of five years and a grand total contract amount of $412,500. (Contract No. 32257) 2 04/04/2022
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AUTHORIZE TO INCREASE CONTRACT AMOUNT WITH BETTS
COMPANY (OBA BETTS TRUCK PARTS AND SERVICE) BY
$600,000 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$875,000 UP TO FIVE YEARS FOR HEAVY DUTY TRUCK
SPRING SUSPENSION AND ALIGNMENT SERVICE
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the General Rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
(2) Authorize the Interim City Manager to increase contract amount with Betts Company dba Betts Truck Parts and Service by $120,000 annually for continued heavy duty truck spring suspension and alignment services, thereby increasing the not-to exceed amount from $165,000 to $525,000 for the initial three-year term, and increasing the two additional one-year extension options from an annual amount of $55,000 to $175,000, with a revised total contract amount of $875,000 for the maximum total contract length of five years; and
(3) To the extent the contact amendment be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Bidding and Competitive Selection process, grant the proposed exemption from Competitive Bidding pursuant to City Charter Selection 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services and the Competitive Section process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC)
4.08.049(8), contracts for which the City's best interests are served. (Contract No. 31932-1)
CONTRACT AWARD TO SOUTH COAST INDUSTRIAL DOOR,
INC., FOR INSPECTING, MAINTAINING, AND REPAIRING
ELECTRICAL OR MECHANIZED ROLL-UP DOORS AND
ROLLING GATES IN A GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO
EXCEED $870,055, FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that this action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3), the General Rule that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) i) Accept the bid dated February 3, 2022, submitted by South Coast Industrial Door, Inc. (SCIO) for inspecting, maintaining, and repairing electrical or mechanized roll-up doors and rolling gates; ii) reject all other bids received; and iii) Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a contract with SCIO for an amount not-to exceed $522,033 (which includes a $24,858 contingency) over a three-year period, with the option for two additional one-year extensions, in the annual amount of $174,011 (which includes a $8,286 contingency), at the discretion of the Interim City Manager, for a maximum total contract length of five years and a grand total contract amount of $870,055. (Contract No. 32253)
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Item discussed separately
Item discussed separately
RESIGNATIONS,
APPOINTMENTS, &
REAPPOINTMENTS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CLAIMS RECEIVED
PUBLIC HEARING SET
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REPORT ON EMERGENCY PURCHASE ORDER TO
COMPLETE LA PINTORESCA PARK IMPROVEMENTS
Recommendation: Pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section
4.08.150, City Council shall receive and file this report on the circumstances of the Emergency Purchase Order to complete the La Pintoresca Park Improvements project.
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: LOCAL MOBILITY
ANALYSIS UPDATE TO THE CITY'S TRANSPORTATION
IMPACT ANALYSIS CURRENT PRACTICE AND GUIDELINES
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: PREPARATION OF AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE PASADENA
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING THE ELECTRIFICATION OF
BUILDINGS IN CERTAIN SPECIFIC CATEGORIES
RESIGNATION OF SOPHIA GUTIERREZ FROM THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION (District 5 Nomination)
RESIGNATION OF GREGG GOLDMAN FROM THE ROSE
BOWL OPERATING COMPANY BOARD (UCLA Nomination)
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, reported that the resignation of Gregg Goldman from the Rose Bowl Operating Company Board will be effective May 1, 2022 at the request of UCLA.
APPOINTMENT OF PAULA VERRETTE, M.D. TO THE
COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (District 6
Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF YIORGOS FRANGESKOU TO THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION (Banbury Oaks
Landmark District Nomination)
March 7, 2022
City Clerk Jomsky reported that the March 7, 2022 closed session meeting minutes will be amended to reflect the correct staff names.
Claim No. 13,845 Neesa Sethi $
Claim No. 13,846 Akop Markarian
Claim No. 13,847 Monique Green
Claim No. 13,848 Mahzad Tavakoli
Claim No. 2022-0001 Pablo Santana/Mercury
Insurance
Claim No. 2022-0002 Deborah Toga
2,400.00
1,000.00
200.00
10,000.00+
3,000.00
144.99
May 2, 2022 April 25, 2022, 5:00 p.m. - Recommended Fiscal Year 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Program Budget
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City Clerk Jomsky also reported that the Public Hearing date for the Capital Improvement Program Budget will be set for April 25, 2022.
May 16, 2022, 5:00 p.m. - Amendment to the Schedule of Taxes, Fees and Charges for Fiscal Year 2023
It was moved by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 6 (Local Mobility Analysis Update ... ), and Item 7 (Preparation of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 of the Pasadena Municipal Code ... ), which were discussed separately; and incorporating the amendments, as detailed above, to the Resignation of Gregg Goldman, the date for the Public Hearing related to CIP, and corrections to the March 7, 2022 closed session minutes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Kennedy, Madison, Masuda, Rivas,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
Councilmember Hampton
None
CONSENT ITEMS MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: LOCAL MOBILITY
DISCUSSED SEPARATELY ANALYSIS UPDATE TO THE CITY'S TRANSPORTATION
IMPACT ANALYSIS CURRENT PRACTICE AND GUIDELINES
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
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( 1) Find that the adoption of the Local Mobility Analysis is not a "project" pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines Sections 15060 (c)(3) and 15378; and (2) Adopt a resolution to replace the current Outside California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis in the Transportation Impact Analysis Current Practice and Guidelines with an updated Local Mobility Analysis, inclusive of the recommendations identified in the LLG Recommendations report dated October 19, 2021. (Resolution No. 9903)
Recommendation of the Transportation Advisory
Commission: On October 28, 2021 the Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) reviewed and· provided comments on the recommended updates to the Local Mobility Analysis (LMA) section (formerly referred to as "Outside CEQA") of the Transportation Impact Analysis Current Practice and Guidelines. The motion to recommend the LMA section update for approval passed with one abstention.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission: On December
8, 2021, DOT presented the recommended updates to the City's LMA section of the Transportation Impact Analysis Current Practice and Guidelines to the Planning Commission. The Commission voted unanimously to approve the recommended updates to the LMA section of the Guidelines with the following comments:
1. Update the best practices research to include other
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cities outside of California that excel in transportation and traffic management;
2. Include an analysis to evaluate a project's post-construction traffic;
3. Study the effectiveness of conditions of approval post construction through code compliance and monitoring;
4. Include a bond as part of the conditions of approval to hold the developer responsible for any adverse
effects of the project on the street network; and
5. Follow up with tracking the conditions throughout the project.
Staff responses to the Commission's motion are contained within the body of the agenda report.
City Clerk Jomsky reported that three letters in support of the Local Mobility Analysis as proposed by the Department of Transportation, and five letters expressing concerns with the staff recommendation, were received by the City Clerk's Office, which were distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record for this item.
The following individuals provided comments on the matter:
Nina Chomsky, Pasadena resident
Erika Foy, Pasadena resident
Vice Mayor Wilson, Chair of the Municipal Services Committee (MSC), summarized the discussion and the Committee's support of the staff recommendation.
Laura Cornejo, Director of Transportation, provided introductory comments, and Joaquin Siques, Deputy Director of Transportation, provided an oral summary of staff's memo responding to MSC's comments; and responded to questions
Councilmember Williams spoke in support of the staff
recommendation, and advocated for staff to replace the Level of Service (LOS) cap related to Transit Oriented District (TOD) areas from LOS "D" to LOS<'E."
In response to Councilmember Williams' request, Ms. Cornejo responded that staff will return with an update/report to the Municipal Services Committee in one year.
Following discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to approve the staff recommendation:
AYES:
NOES:
Councilmembers Kennedy, Madison, Rivas, Williams,
Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
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ABSENT: Councilmembers Hampton, Masuda
ABSTAIN: None
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: PREPARATION OF AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE PASADENA
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING THE ELECTRIFICATION OF
BUILDINGS IN CERTAIN SPECIFIC CATEGORIES
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Adopt the Environmental Determination that the proposed project is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §21080(b)(9); Administrative Code, Title 14, Chapter 3, §15308, Class 8, Actions by Regulations for the Protection of the Environment); and
(2) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance and return within 60 days amending the Pasadena Municipal Code by
amending Title 8, Health and Safety Code requiring the
electrification of buildings in certain specific categories.
City Clerk Jomsky reported that thirty-two letters (including one letter representing sixteen local organizations) in support of an all electric, buildings code, two letters in support of the staff recommendation, three letters advocating for the City's electric building code to include Single Family Homes and Accessory Dwelling Units, and two letters in opposition to the staff recommendation, were received by the City Clerk's Office, which were distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record for this item.
The following individuals expressed concerns with the staff recommendation and/or provided comments on the matter:
Blake Perez, representing Building Owners and Manager's Association- Greater Los Angeles
Althea De Pietro, Los Angeles resident
DeAndre Valencia, representing Building Industry Association of Southern California, Los Angeles- Ventura
The following individuals spoke in support of the staff recommendation and/or provided comments on the matter:
Michael Rochmes, representing Climate Reality Project, Los Angeles Chapter
Tom Brady, Pasadena resident
Robert Haw, representing Habitable Designs, Inc.
Mary (Mimi) Fitzgerald, Pasadena resident
Claire Smigiel, Los Angeles resident
Sanford Krasner, representing Citizens Climate Lobby -
Pasadena/Foothills Chapter
Ryan Bell, Pasadena resident
Greg Apodaca, representing Community 2.0
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Carl Selkin, representing Social Justice Committee Pasadena Jewish Tempie and Center
Kathy Berlin, Pasadena resident
Cynthia Cannady, Pasadena resident
Christy Zamani, representing Day One
Kimberly Orbe, representing Sierra Club
Catherine Ronan, representing Sierra Club Angeles Chapter Climate Action Team
Winston Thorne, representing AIAPF - Pasadena Building
Electrification Coalition
Vice Mayor Wilson, Chair of the Municipal Services Committee (MSC), summarized the Committee's discussion and comments on the matter. He advocated for new Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) to be included in the proposed electrification requirements.
Ronald Takiguchi, Building Official, provided information on other municipalities' electrification ordinances and associated saving costs on the proposed electrification requirements; David Reyes, Director of Planning and Community Development, provided information on the State's policy on the issue; and Interim City Manager Kurtz provided information on the proposed electrification schedule; with all responding to questions.
Councilmember Kennedy spoke in support of the staff
recommendation, and advocated for staff to amend the applicability of electrification requirements to new multi-family residential buildings that have more than four units based upon the concerns of the community.
Councilmember Madison expressed concerns as to why staff agendized the report under Consent Calendar, as this matter is substantial and requires discussion and consideration. He also expressed concerns with the lack of MSC and Environmental Advisory Commission's input on the matter. He spoke in support of applying the proposed electrification requirements to all homes in the City; and asked staff to provide comparative data on the usage of natural gas versus electricity for residential and commercial, and what commercial gas usage (percentage) pertains to restaurants, to determine the City's carbon footprint. He asked that the City's Water and Power Department provide projections in terms of electricity demand that would occur following implementation of the proposed ordinance, as well as costs associated with heating and cooking for a family of four.
Councilmember Rivas spoke in support of the staff
recommendation, however, advocated for the proposed
electrification requirements to include new construction, single family homes, new multi-family units, and new ADU's.
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Vice Mayor Wilson stated that the MSC did not provided a formal recommendation because the proposed electrification of buildings ordinance was still being developed, and advocated for the proposed ordinance to be agendized at a future MSC meeting for further review and discussion.
Councilmember Masuda spoke in support of the staff
recommendation.
Mayor Gordo advocated for the City Council to approve the staff recommendation with direction to staff to agendize the matter at a future MSC meeting for further review and discussion prior to the matter returning to City Council for consideration.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Kennedy, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to approve the staff recommendation, noting the direction to staff to agendize the proposed ordinance at a future MSC meeting for further review and discussion prior to it returning to City Council for first reading, as well as for staff to return within a year with proposals that would incorporate single-family homes and accessory dwelling units as part of the City's electrification ordinance requirements:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Kennedy, Madison, Masuda, Rivas,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
Councilmembers Hampton
None
PUBLIC HEARING: SUBMITTAL OF PUBLIC HOUSING
AGENCY ANNUAL PLAN (2022) TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City of Pasadena (the "City"), as Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community Development Commission, after a public hearing:
(1) Find that the recommended action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per 15061 (b)(3), the "common sense" provision that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and
(2) Approve the City's Public Housing Agency Annual Plan (2022), and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any and all documents regarding its submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, opened the public hearing; reported that the public hearing notice was published in the Pasadena Journal and the Pasadena Press on March 17, 2022; and one letter advocating for the City to create a balance between open space and affordable housing was received by the City Clerk's Office, 9 04/04/2022
Motion:
Motion:
RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM OFFICERS AND
DEPARTMENTS
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distributed to the City Council, posted online, and made part of the public hearing record for the item.
Allison Henry, Pasadena resident, spoke on illegal evictions in the City, the assistance Community Services staff provides to renters/community members, and advocated for City staff to continue working on Pasadena renter issues and concerns.
Following public comment, it was moved by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Rivas, to close the public hearing:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Kennedy, Madison, Masuda, Rivas,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
Councilmember Hampton
None
It was moved by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to approve the staff recommendation:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Kennedy, Madison, Masuda, Rivas,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
Councilmember Hampton
None
NAMING OF NEW PARK LOCATED AT 701 EAST UNION
STREET
Recommendation from the Recreation and Parks Commission:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action of naming a City park not a "project" as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21065 and Section 15378(b)(4) and (5) of the State CEQA Guidelines and, as such, is not subject to environmental review;
(2) Name the new park located at 701 East Union Street as Octavia Butler Park and the stage area as Van Halen Stage.
City Clerk Jomsky reported that in January 2022 five letters advocating to name the new park "Edward Van Halen Park" and one letter providing biographical information on the band Van Halen, and currently ten letters advocating for the new park to be named, "Edward Van Halen Park", fifteen letters for the park to be named "Playhouse Village Park", and one letter for the park to be named after Octavia Butler and the stage area after Eddie Van Halen, which were received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted online, and made part of the public record for the item.
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Mayor Gordo reported that the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) Board approved renaming Washington Middle School to Octavia E. Butler Magnet.
Tony Olmos, Director of Public Works provided introductory comments, and Hayden Melbourn, Capital Project Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the item, and responded to questions.
The following individuals advocated for the City to name the new park after Eddie Van HalenNan Halen band and provided
comments on the matter:
Shawn Patterson, West Hills resident
Randa Schmalfeld, representing Pasadena 4 Van Halen
Julie Kimura, Pasadena resident
The following individuals advocated for the City to name the new park the "Playhouse Village Park" and provided comments on the matter:
Brian Wallace, representing Playhouse Village Association Phil Hawkey, representing Playhouse Village Association Marjorie Lindbeck, Pasadena resident
Allison Henry, Pasadena resident, advocated for the City to name the park after Octavia Butler, an award winning author and former Pasadena resident.
Interim City Manager Kurtz provided information on the City's Public Park and Recreational Facility Naming Policy; and responded to questions.
Vice Mayor Wilson spoke on the working group, made up of residents and business owners in the Playhouse Village (formerly known as the Playhouse District) area that advocated for open space; and spoke in favor of naming the park the Playhouse Village Park.
Mayor Gordo stated that his communication with Eddie Van Halen's representatives have communicated that they would like to honor the Van Halen band, and spoke in favor of naming the park the Playhouse Village Park and the stage the Van Halen Stage It was moved by Councilmember Kennedy, seconded by Vice Mayor Wilson, to name the park the Playhouse Village Park and the stage the Van Halen Stage:
AYES: Councilmembers Kennedy, Madison, Masuda, Rivas,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
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INFORMATION ITEM
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NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Hampton
ABSTAIN: None
INFORMATIONAL ITEM RELATED TO AGENDIZING CITY
BUSINESS PRIOR TO PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT
ON THE AGENDA, ON A TRIAL BASIS
Recommendation: The agenda report is provided for information only; no action is required at this time.
Mayor Gordo summarized the agenda report as part of his oral presentation, and responded to questions.
Councilmember Williams, member of the ad hoc committee, reported that as part of its consideration, the Committee reviewed the practices of other municipalities.
Councilmember Madison and Vice Mayor Wilson expressed
concerns with the impacts that public comments on matters not on the agenda has in relegating and inhibiting public comment on matters on the Council's agenda that are publically noticed for discussion
Council member Rivas advocated for this matter to be reconsidered when City Council meetings open back up to the public, as she is concerned about the wait times for public speakers to provide comments on matters not on the agenda.
Councilmember Kennedy expressed concerns with shifting public comment on matters not on the agenda at the end of City Council meeting, which may suppress the community's voice and
opportunity to address their elected officials.
City Clerk Jomsky reported that fourteen letters advocating for the City Council to continue to allow public comment on matters not on the agenda at the beginning of City Council meetings, were received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record for this item.
The following individuals advocated for the City Council to continue to allow public comment on matters not on the agenda at the beginning of City Council meetings: and/or provided comments:
Sonja Berndt, Pasadena resident
Kat Ross, Altadena resident
Raul Ibanez, Pasadena resident
Una Lee Jost, Pasadena resident
Ellen Finkelpearl, Pasadena resident
Denise Robb, Pasadena resident
Ryan Bell, Pasadena resident
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Heavenly Hughes, representing My TRIBE Rise
Victor Hodgson, representing My TRIBE Rise
Jane Panangaden, Pasadena resident
Michelle White, Pasadena resident
Anthony Manousos, Pasadena resident
Ed Washatka, Pasadena resident
Mohamad Tajsar, representing ACLU of Southern California Jane Ward, representing Showing Up for Racial Justice
Michael Williams, Pasadena resident
Yvonne Trice, representing A Mother's Voice
Peter Dreier, Pasadena resident
Julieta Aragon, Pasadena resident
Jill Shook, Pasadena resident
Bert Newton, Pasadena resident
Allison Henry, Pasadena resident
Adriana Bautista, Pasadena resident
Allen Shay, Pasadena resident
Pastor Kerwin Manning, Pasadena resident
Following discussion, on the order of the Mayor, and consensus of the City Council, the information was received and filed.
The following individuals spoke on the need to address
accountability and transparency within the Pasadena Police Department; advocated for the termination of Pasadena Police Officers (Dumaguindin, Serrano, Newlen and/or Griffin) involved in the shooting of Anthony McClain and Kendric McDade; expressed concerns with the Pasadena Police Department and their policing practices; and and/or expressed concerns with moving public comment to the end the City Council meeting:
Allen Shay, Pasadena resident
Olden Denham, Pasadena resident
Jane Ward, Pasadena resident
Kat Ross, Altadena resident
Michael Williams, Pasadena resident
Nicole King, Pasadena resident
On order of the Mayor, the special meeting recessed at 8:25 p.m. to discuss the following closed session. (Absent: Councilmember Hampton)
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 .6
Agency Designated Representatives: Cynthia Kurtz and
Tiffany Jacobs-Quinn
Employee Organization: International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers (IBEW)
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The above closed session item was discussed, with no reportable action at this time.
On order of the Mayor, the special meeting of the City Council adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
Victor M. Gordo, Mayor
City of Pasadena
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