CITY OF PASADENA
City Council Meeting Minutes
April 11, 2022 - 4:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chamber
The meeting was convened and held virtually by videoconference/teleconference.
OPENING:
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers:
Staff:
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
Councilmember Hampton
arrived at 4:36 p.m.
Councilmember Madison
arrived at 4:43 p.m.
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Mayor Gordo called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was led by Mark Jomsky, City Clerk.
Mayor Victor M. Gordo
Vice Mayor Andy Wilson
Councilmember Tyron Hampton
Councilmember John J. Kennedy
Councilmembe r 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
Mayor Gordo presented a proclamation recognizing April 24, 2022 as "Day of Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide" in Pasadena, which will be presented to Shoghig Yepremian, Chair of the Armenian National Committee of America, Pasadena Chapter. Ms. Yepremian thanked the City Council and staff for the recognition, and spoke on the Committee 's actions advocating for justice around the world, including passage of the Armenian Genocide Education Act, which is currently pending in Congress.
Councilmember Kennedy spoke on the City's efforts to acknowledge the Armenian genocide, including the Armenian Genocide Memorial located in Old Pasadena's Memorial Park, and encouraged community members to visit the site.
Mayor Gordo presented a proclamation recognizing April 30, 2022 as "Arbor Day" in Pasadena, to Eric Mirzaian, Public Works Administrator, Kenneth Graham, Public Works Superintendent , and Michael King, Program Coordinator.
Vice Mayor Wilson spoke on the City's urban forest, and expressed appreciation to City staff for their work in maintaining the City's street and park trees.
PRESENTATION BY JEFF PRANG, LOS ANGELES COUNTY
ASSESSOR, ON PROPOSITION 19 - THE HOME PROTECTION
FOR SENIORS, SEVERELY DISABLED, FAMILIES, AND VICTIMS
OF WILDFIRE OR NATURAL DISASTERS ACT
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Jeff Prang, Los Angeles County Assessor, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the Office of the Assessor, providing information on:
property value growth in the County, Proposition 19-The Home Protection for Seniors, Severely Disabled, Families, and Victims of Wildfire or Natural Disasters Act; and responded to questions.
Following a brief discussion, on order of the Mayor, and by consensus, the information was received and filed.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH STEVEN SIEMERS DISPUTE
RESOLUTION, LLC FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION DIRECTOR SERVICES IN
AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $122,400
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action herein is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3) (General Rule); and
(2) Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a three year contract, as a result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Steven Siemers Dispute Resolution, LLC, for the Workers' Compensation Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Director services, in an amount not-to-exceed $122,400. (Contract No. 32256)
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH UPLIFT FAMILY SERVICES
DBA PACIFIC CLINICS, AND FORMALLY KNOWN AS PACIFIC
CLINICS, TO PROVIDE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING TO
FORMERLY HOMELESS YOUTH (HESTIA HOUSE)
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 Section 15061 (b)(3), the "common sense" provision that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
(2) Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a contract with Uplift Family Services dba Pacific Clinics, and which was formally known as Pacific Clinics prior to a merger, to continue administering the Hestia House permanent supportive housing program; and (3) Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute amendments to the specified contract for five consecutive years, expiring January 31, 2028, in amounts equal to anticipated future funding awards by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the annual Continuum of Care competition. (Contract No. 32263) Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, reported that one letter in support of the staff recommendation was received by the City Clerk's Office, which was distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record for this item.
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APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 074184 FOR CREATION
OF 115 AIR PARCELS FOR RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM
PURPOSES AND SIX AIR PARCELS FOR COMMERCIAL
CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES AT 711 EAST WALNUT STREET
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council (1) Adopt a resolution to approve Final Tract Map No. 074184 for the creation of 115 air parcels for residential condominium purposes and six air parcels for commercial condominium purposes; (Resolution No. 9904)
(2) Accept the offer of easement for public street purposes as shown on said map; and
(3) Authorize the City Clerk to execute the Certificate on the map showing the City's approval of said map.
CONTRACT AWARD TO MONET CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR
FIRE STATION 31 SEISMIC RETROFIT AND TENANT
IMPROVEMENTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$2,018,456; AND CONTRACT AWARD TO COR~ER KEYSTONE
CONSTRUCTION CORP., FOR FIRE STATION 31 TEMPORARY
RELOCATION SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT
TO-EXCEED $382,547
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council (1) Find the contract proposed herein to Monet Construction Inc., to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, 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) i) Accept the bid dated March 10, 2022, submitted by Monet Construction, Inc., in response to the plans and specifications for Fire Station 31 - Seismic Retrofit and Ten ant Improvements project, ii) reject all other bids received, and iii) authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $2,018,456 which includes the base contract amount of $1,755,178 and a contingency of $263,278 to provide for any necessary change orders; (Contract No. 32254)
(3) Find the contract proposed herein to Corner Keystone Construction Corp., to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1 - Existing Facilities, and Section 15304, Class 4 - Minor Alterations to Land, and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class and, therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and (4) i) Accept the bid dated March 10, 2022, submitted by Corner Keystone Construction Corp., in response to the plans and specifications for Fire Station 31 Seismic Retrofit - Temporary Relocation Site Improvements project, ii) reject all other bids received, and iii) authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $382,547, which includes the 3 04/11/2022
RESIGNATIONS,
APPOINTMENTS, &
REAPPOINTMENTS
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APPROVAL OF
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base contract amount of $347,770 and a contingency of $34,777 to provide for any necessary change orders .(Contract No. 32255) MEASURE M MUL Tl-YEAR SUBREGIONAL PROGRAM FISCAL
YEAR 25 AND FISCAL YEAR 26: PASADENA'S POTENTIAL LIST
OF PROJECTS
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the following proposed action is exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3); and (2) Approve the list of projects referenced in Attachment A to be reviewed by the Arroyo Verdugo Communities Joint Powers Authority (AVCJPA) Technical Advisory Committee before submittal to the AVCJPA Governing Board for final adoption and submittal to Metro as part of the Fiscal Year 25 - 26 Measure M Multi-year Subregional Plan (MSP) and request for funding.
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
RECOMMENDATION: On March 24, 2022 , the Transportation
Advisory Commission (TAC) recommended that the City Council · proceed with approving the Measure M MSP FY25 and FY26 list of projects.
APPOINTMENT OF PETER L. ANGELIS TO THE ROSE BOWL
OPERATING COMPANY BOARD EFFECTIVE MAY 2, 2022 (UCLA
Nomination)
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
March 14, 2022
Claim No. 2022-0003 Mercury $
Insurance/California
Automobile Insurance
Company on behalf of
Sandra Gonzalez
Claim No. 2022-0004 Staci Armao
Claim No. 2022-0005 Theodore George
Abernethy Gaines
Claim No. 2022-0006 Viviana Olivares
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4,000.00
Following discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar , with the exception of Item 7 (Consideration of a Resolution to Continue to Allow the City Council, All of its Subordinate Bodies, 4 04/11/2022
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and All of its Non-Profit Corporation Boards And Their Subordinate Bodies, to Meet Remotely ... ), which was discussed separately :
AYES :
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy , Madison, Masuda,
Rivas, Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
None
None
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 April 11, 2022 to May 11 , 2022. (Resolution No. 9905)
City Clerk Jomsky reported that one letter in opposition to the staff recommendation was received by the City Clerk's Office, which was distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record for this item.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation and provided comments :
Kareena K., representing Black Lives Matter - Los Angeles Michael Williams , Pasadena resident
Jason R., Los Angeles resident
Following a brief discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Williams, 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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PUBLIC HEARING: SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (SCEA) FOR THE CENTRAL
PARK APARTMENTS PROJECT AT 86 SOUTH FAIR OAKS
AVENUE
Recommendation: It is recommended that, following a public hearing, the City Council:
(1) Adopt the Resolution in Attachment A of the agenda report approving the Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) (SCH # 2021030197), adopting findings, and adopting the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP); and (Resolution No. 9906)
(2) Direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Determination with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
City Clerk Jomsky opened the public hearing; reported that 775 copies of the public hearing notice were mailed on March 28, 2022.
He also reported that three letters advocating for the City to reject the Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment related to the proposed project; two letters in support of the staff recommendation; and five letters expressing concerns with the proposed project; were received by the City Clerk's Office, which were distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public hearing record for this item.
David Reyes, Director of Planning and Community Development, provided introductory comments, and Kevin Johnson, Principal Planner, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the item; and responded to questions.
The following individuals spoke in support of the staff proposed project at 86 South Fair Oaks Avenue and provided comments:
Peter Hartshin, Pasadena resident
Monica Saenz, Pasadena resident
Angelica Melendrez, Pasadena resident
Lisa Villareal, Pasadena resident
Marina Luna, Pasadena resident
The following individuals expressed concerns with the proposed project at 86 South Fair Oaks Avenue, the Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) review, possible traffic impacts, additional affordable set-aside units, and/or provided comments:
Sam Hooker, Pasadena resident
Corrie Coughlin, Pasadena resident
Douglas Carstens, representing Castle Green Homeowners
Association
Mike Salazar, representing Castle Green Homeowners Association David Woodbury, Pasadena resident
Nina Chomsky, Pasadena resident
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Jill Shook, Pasadena resident
Margaret Morgan, Pasadena resident
John Cambianica, Glendale resident
Adriana Bautista, Pasadena resident
Richard McDonald and Emily Taylor, representing the applicant, spoke on the project's SCEA, which analyzed all applicable criteria related to the project that they believe is a more than sufficient informational document providing information on the environmental impacts and mitigation measures that are required; and spoke in support of the staff recommendation; and responded to questions. In response to Councilmember Madison's inquiry regarding the applicant's intent to sell residential units as condominiums, Ms. Taylor stated that she would submit a letter requesting to withdraw their 2018 application for a vesting tentative tract map by the end of the week.
Vice Mayor Wilson expressed concerns with traffic impact on Dayton Street; and suggested that staff consider placing a traffic light at Dayton and South Fair Oaks. He also asked staff to be mindful of excavation work for the new building, noting the project's proximity to the historic building on site.
It was moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Vice Mayor Wilson, to close the public hearing:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda,
Rivas, Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson Mayor Gordo
None
None
None
Councilmember Madison and Mayor Gordo clarified that the public hearing is one step in the process as the project moves through building permitting, noting that the design review process will address some of the concerns raised by the community.
Theresa Fuentes, Assistant City Attorney , provided information on projects that must start with an initial study, related to Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment, Environmental Impact Report, or Mitigated Negative Declaration reviews; and responded to questions.
It was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by
Councilmember Williams, approve the staff recommendation:
AYES:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda,
Rivas, Vice Mayor Wilson Mayor Gordo
Councilmember Williams
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FROM OFFICERS AND
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Mayor Gordo recused
himself and left the meeting
at 6:22 p.m. Vice Mayor
Wilson chaired the meeting
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SUNSET THE LOCAL MORATORIUM ON EVICTION OF
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL TENANTS IMPACTED BY
THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
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 exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Direct the City Attorney to prepare and return within 30 days with an ordinance that sunsets the COVID-19 eviction moratorium, Ordinance No. 7359: (a) for commercial properties at the time of adoption (anticipated to be in or around the middle of May, 2022); and (b) for residential properties on June 30, 2022.
William Huang, Director of Housing, provided introductory comments, and Jim Wong, Senior Project Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the item; and responded to questions.
In response to public correspondence received, Cynthia Kurtz, Interim City Manager, clarified that staff spoke with commercial brokers related to the commercial eviction moratorium and not residential eviction moratorium; and responded to questions.
Michele Beal Bagneris, City Attorney, provided information on the US Court of Appeals for the Eight Circuit related to eviction moratoriums, and responded to questions.
City Clerk Jomsky reported that twenty-four letters in support of the staff recommendation, eight letters advocating for the City to continue the current tenant protections until December 2022 or to follow State and County mandates when considering lifting eviction moratoriums, and five 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 record for this item.
The following individuals spoke in support of the staff recommendation and provided comments:
Matthew Buck, representing the California Apartment Association Jason Fujimoto, representing NMM Investments
Aida Dimejian, representing Pasadena-Foothill Association of Realtors
Rian Barrett, representing Pasadena Foothills Realtors
Danielle Leidner-Peretz, representing Apartment Association of Greater Association
Tyler Werrin, Pasadena resident
Anne-Marie Villacana, representing Pasadena-Foothill Association of Realtors
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The following individuals spoke in opposition to the staff recommendation and provided comments:
Ryan Bell, Pasadena resident
Nathaniel Sagman, Pasadena resident
Jane Panangaden, Pasadena resident
Dianne Romero, Pasadena resident
Charles Xu, representing Pasadena Tenants Union
Una Lee Jost, Pasadena resident
Anthony Manousos, Pasadena resident
Heavenly Hughes, representing My TRIBE Rise
Gina Dance, Pasadena resident
Allison Henry, Pasadena resident
Natalia Govoni, Pasadena resident
Bert Newton, representing Making Housing and Community
Happen
Francisco Vargas, Pasadena resident
Jill Shook, Pasadena resident
Sonja Berndt, Pasadena resident
Julie Martinez, Pasadena resident
James Clark, Pasadena resident
PJ Johnson, Pasadena resident
Tina Fredericks, residence not stated
Councilmember Rivas spoke in opposition to the staff
recommendation and expressed concerns that staff did not speak with Pasadena tenants who will be affected by the proposed ordinance to sunset the moratorium on evictions related to Covid-19.
In response to public comment, Councilmember Masuda stated that he is a landlord for property outside of Pasadena.
Councilmember Madison expressed concerns with the staff recommendation; requested information on data related to evictions that would otherwise occur without a moratorium in place. He also expressed concerns with Pasadena property owners having to "shoulder" the burden of providing affordable housing.
Councilmember Williams spoke on smaller property owners who she believes are being disproportionally affected by the moratorium on evictions, and advocated for additional funding for homeless prevention, including recruiting additional Section 8 landlords.
Councilmembers Masuda and Kennedy, and Vice Mayor Wilson spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Masuda, seconded by Councilmember Williams, approve the staff
recommendation:
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READING
Mayor Gordo returned to
the dais and meeting at
8:00 p.m., and resumed
chairing the meeting.
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson
Councilmember Rivas
Mayor Gordo
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Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING CHAPTER 9.37 (LEAF-BLOWING
MACHINES) OF TITLE 9 (PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND
WELFARE) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED
TO THE PROHIBITION OF GAS-POWERED LEAF-BLOWING
MACHINES"
The following individuals provided comments on the matter:
Adriana Bautista, Pasadena resident
Jill Shook, Pasadena resident
Jasmine Richards Abdullah, representing Black Lives
Matter(BLM) - Pasadena
Mayor Gordo asked staff to determine if the City can coordinate gas powered leaf-blower machine exchanges, similar to the city trade-in or subsidy program to replace old appliances/refrigerators.
Interim City Manager Kurtz provided information on South Coast Air Quality Management District's (SCAQMD) lawn and garden
equipment exchange program; and responded to questions.
In response to Interim City Manager Kurtz comments, Mayor Gordo asked staff to disseminate information on the SCQAMD trade-in program to the City Council, as well as maintenance and hardware shops located in the City that are patronized by gardeners.
Following discussion, the above ordinance was offered for first reading by Councilmember Kennedy:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda,
Rivas, Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
None
None
OVERVIEW OF INVESTIGATIONS OF POLICE OFFICER
INVOLVED SHOOTINGS
Mayor Gordo provided introductory comments, and asked
Councilmembers to provide specific questions in written format so that staff may respond to all members of the Council. Interim City Manager Kurtz provided an oral overview of the general process for Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) incidents, including information on 10 04/11/2022
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the reviews conducted (not including civil litigation); and City Attorney Bagneris reported that the City anticipates reviewing the Pasadena Police Department's policy in the context of the OIS incident involving Anthony McClain with the Community Police Oversight Commission to address policies and training issues on a go-forward basis; and stated that the public may also submit questions to City staff, however, there are no guarantees that the questions will be answered; with both responding to questions.
The following individuals expressed concerns the Los Angeles County District Attorney's decision to not file criminal charges against the Pasadena Police Department officers involved in the shooting of Anthony McClain, and/or provided comments on the matter:
Jane Ward, representing Showing Up for Racial Justice
Pasadena
Max Boyle, Altadena resident
Olden Denham, Pasadena resident
Allen Shay, Pasadena resident
Anthony Manousos , representing Making Housing and
Community Happen
Adriana Bautista, representing Black Lives Matter - Pasadena Heavenly Hughes, representing My TRIBE Rise
Aeryn Levey, Pasadena resident
Una Lee Jost, Pasadena resident
Michael Williams, Pasadena resident
Carolynn Ghiloni, Sierra Madre resident
Kareena K., representing Black Lives Matter- Los Angeles Raul Ibanez, Pasadena resident
Camile Lewis, Pasadena resident
Pastor Kerwin Manning, Pasadena resident
Kat Ross, representing Standing Up for Racial Justice -Altadena Pasadena
Sonja Berndt, Pasadena resident
Kaveh Naeeni, Pasadena resident
Yvonne Trice, representing A Mother's Voice
Julie Martinez, Pasadena resident
Jill Shook, representing Making Housing and Community
Happen
Jason Reedy, Los Angeles resident
Allison Henry, Pasadena resident
City Clerk Jomsky reported that eight letters advocating for additional thorough investigations of the Anthony McClain (10S) incident and/or advocating for the firing of the Pasadena Police Officers involved in the 10S were received by the City Clerk's Office, which were distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the record for this item.
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Councilmember Williams
was excused and left the
meeting at 9:37 p.m.
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Councilmember Hampton expressed concerns with the duration the City waited for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's decision, which resulted in no criminal charges filed against the Pasadena Police Department officers, and spoke on the need for staff to ensure the hiring of officers who are able to follow procedures and policies.
Following discussion, on the order of the Mayor, and consensus of the City Council, the information was received and filed.
The following individuals advocated for the City Council to develop clear policing practices, policies and training for the Pasadena Police Department , and for the termination of Pasadena Police Officers (Dumaguindin , Serrano) involved in the shooting of Anthony McClain; expressed concerns with City Council meeting policies; and spoke on the need to address accountability and transparency within the Pasadena Police Department:
Allen Shay, Pasadena resident
Michael Williams, Pasadena resident
Olden Denham, Pasadena resident
Kahlmus Eatman, Pasadena resident
Adriana Bautista, representing Black Lives Matter - Pasadena Heavenly Hughes, representing My TRIBE Rise
Janee Lenox, representing Black Lives Matter - Los Angeles Kareena K., representing Black Lives Matter - Los Angeles Pastor Kerwin Manning, Pasadena resident
Julie Martinez, Pasadena resident
Carolynn Ghiloni, Sierra Madre resident
Florence Annang, Pasadena resident
Yvonne Trice, representing A Mother's Voice, advocating for the continued investigation and effort by the City in solving the homicide of Monte Russell.
On order of the Mayor, the meeting recessed at 9:48 p.m. to discuss the following closed session. (Absent: Councilmember Williams)
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 .6
Agency Designated Representatives: Cynthia Kurtz and Tiffany Jacobs-Quinn
Employee Organization: Pasadena Police Officers Association
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Properties: SR 710 Housing
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Agency negotiator: Cynthia J. Kurtz
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The above closed session items were discussed, with no reportable action at this time.
On order of the Mayor, the meeting of the City Council adjourned at 10:2a .m.
Victor M. Gordo, Mayor
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