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CITY OF PASADENA
City Council Minutes
April 25, 2022 - 4:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chamber
The meeting was convened and held virtually by videoconference/teleconference.
OPENING:
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers:
Staff:
Mayor Gordo called the meeting to order at 4:37 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Wilson.
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
Interim City Manager Cynthia Kurtz
City Attorney/City Prosecutor Michele Beal Bagneris
City Clerk Mark Jomsky
CEREMONIAL MATTERS Mayor Gordo presented a proclamation recognizing April 2022 as "Sexual Assault Prevention & Awareness Month," in the City of Pasadena. Valinda Bowens, Chair of the Commission on the Status of Women, and Ali Everett, Accessibility Coordinator, accepted the proclamation, recognized various agencies who assist and support victims of domestic violence, and expre$sed appreciation to the Mayor, City Council, and the community for the recognition.
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Mayor Gordo announced the recognition of a Pasadena Legacy Businesses: Roma Market and provided a biographical summary of the business. Rosario Mazzeo, Owner of Roma Market, thanked the community, City Council, and City staff for the support and recognition.
Councilmembers Rivas and Hampton, and Vice Mayor Wilson thanked Mr. Mazzeo for his business contributions to the community.
AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT A FUNDING APPLICATION TO
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN RESPONSE TO A REQUEST
FOR APPLICATIONS FOR FAMILY HOMELESSNESS
CHALLENGE GRANT FUNDS; APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH
DOOR OF HOPE SUBJECT TO AWARD OF STATE FUNDS
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 an effect on the environment;
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(2) Authorize the submittal of an application to the State of California for Family Homelessness Challenge Grant funding in conjunction with Door of Hope in the amount of $644,211 to serve families with minor children who are experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness; (3) Authorize the Interim City Manager to certify or execute, and the City Clerk to attest, the application and all other documents, agreements and amendments related to the application and subsequent State award; and
(4) Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a contract with Door of Hope to administer the proposed project, should it be selected for funding, with a term of up to three years and in an amount no greater than what is awarded by the State. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002 (F), contracts for professional or unique services. To the extent that this grant funding is subject to City procurement requirements, grant the proposed contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(8), contracts for which the City's best interests are served. (Contract No. TBD)
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
CITYWISE IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $99,995 FOR
CONSUL TING SERVICES TO DEVELOP A HOMELESSNESS
PLAN CONNECTED TO HOMELESS HOUSING, ASSISTANCE
AND PREVENTION (HHAP) GRANT FUNDING
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 and execute all related documents and amendments, as the result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with CityWise for consulting services to develop a homelessness Plan as required to receive state HHAP grant funding in an amount not-to-exceed $99,995. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (Contracts for professional or unique services). (Contract No. 32260)
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH JJ KANE
ASSOCIATES, INC., DBA KEN PORTER AUCTIONS FOR
AUCTIONEER SERVICES
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; therefore, there are no unusual circumstances;
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generating contract, as a result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code with JJ Kane Associates Inc., dba Ken Porter Auctions (Ken. Porter Auctions) to provide auctioneer services not-to-exceed $89,700, based on a 12% commission rate for three-years; and
(3) Authorize the Interim City Manager to salvage property of a reasonable value in excess of $25,000. (Contract No. 32259)
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
ANDERSON BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY FOR COPIER LEASE &
MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT IN
AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $165,000
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 Interim City Manager to enter into a contract, as a result of competitive selection process, as specified by Section
4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code with Anderson Business Technology for Copier Lease and Maintenance services for the Finance Department in an amount not-to-exceed of $165,000 for a period of five years, which includes the base contract amount of $150,000 and a contingency of $15,000 to provide for any necessary . change orders. Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(F) for contracts for professional services. (Contract No. 32258)
AMEND CONTRACT WITH ORACLE TO EXTEND THE CAPACITY
OF THE ORACLE CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE ("OCI")
ENVIRONMENT AND ADD ADDITIONAL ORACLE FIELD
SERVICES CLOUD ("OFSC") MOBILE APPLICATION USER
LICENSES FOR THE WATER AND POWER AND PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENTS
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
( 1) Find that the proposed actions are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption or General Rule); and (2) Authorize the Interim City Manager to amend City Services Contract 31483, the Master Service Agreement with Oracle America, Inc. ("Oracle"), to extend the capacity of the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure ("OCI") environment; add 20 additional Oracle Field Services Cloud ("OFSC") user licenses; and, increase the maximum contract amount by $275,000 to the existing contract amount of $3,690,000; for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $3,965,000. (Contract No. 31483-3)
CONTRACT AWARD TO CORA CONSTRUCTORS INC., TO
FURNISH AND DELIVER ROSS BOOSTER STATION UPGRADES
FOR THE WATER AND POWER DEPARTMENT
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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 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class and, therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
(2) Accept the bid dated February 22, 2022, submitted by Cora Constructors Inc., in response to Specification WD-21-14 for furnishing of all supervision, labor, equipment, and materials necessary to perform the Ross Booster Station Upgrades; reject all other bids received; and authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a contract with Cora Constructors Inc., in an amount not-to exceed $1,774,450 which includes the base amount of $1,543,000 and a contingency of 15% ($231,450) to provide for any necessary change orders. (Contract No. 32247)
PURCHASE ORDER AWARD TO WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN, INC.,
FOR LEASE OF MODULAR TRAILERS FOR FIRE STATION 31
PERSONNEL FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $233,662
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find the contract proposed herein to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 5, Section 15061 (b)(3), pertaining to activity covered by the common sense exemption, and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class and, therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and (2) i) Accept the bid dated March 24, 2022, submitted by Williams Scotsman, Inc., in response to the specifications for the Lease of Modular Trailers for Fire Personnel as part of Fire Station 31 Seismic Retrofit 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 $233,662, which includes the base contract amount of $208,627 and a contingency of $25,035 to provide for any necessary change orders.
FINANCE COMMITTEE: ADOPT RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT LOW
CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM (LCTOP) FUNDS
FROM THE CITY OF NORWALK AND AUTHORIZE THE
EXCHANGE OF LCTOP FUNDS WITH THE LOS ANGELES
COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
(METRO)
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) (General Rule);
(2) 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 government entities;
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(3) Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a one-time agreement with Metro to exchange $130,001 of Pasadena's Fiscal Year 2022 LCTOP funds for $130,001 of Metro's local return funds; (Contract No. 23,649)
(4) Adopt a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms required to receive LCTOP grant funds from the City of Norwalk (Resolution No. 9907):
i. Increase revenue by $120,615.40 in the LCTOP Project within Fund 209-Prop C to receive LCTOP funds from the
City of Norwalk; (Budget Amendment No. 2022-27)
ii. Appropriate $120,615.40 to the LCTOP Project within Fund 209- Prop C for expenses related to bus stop improvements; and
(5) Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute future anticipated agreements with transit agencies for (i) the City to be a contributing sponsor when equivalent or greater funding is exchanged and (ii) the City to receive LCTOP contributing sponsor funds.
Item discussed separately FINANCE COMMITTEE: APPROVAL OF AN AFFORDABLE
HOUSING LOAN AGREEMENT WITH HERITAGE HOUSING
PARTNERS FOR A CITY LOAN IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$2,000,000 TO ACQUIRE AND REHABILITATE PROPERTY AT
2322 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD FOR OPERATION AS A SIX
UNIT AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT FOR
HOMELESS AND HOUSING INSECURE TRANSITION AGE
YOUTH
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MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE
TRANSIT MUTUAL ASSISTANCE COMPACT (TransMAC)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the following proposed actions are exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b) (3); and (2) Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a reciprocal agreement for mutual assistance for public transportation services known as the California Transit Mutual Assistance Compact (TransMAC). (Contract No. 23,650)
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: After
reviewing and discussing the California Transit Mutual Assistance Compact (TransMAC), the Municipal Services Committee passed the following motion:
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APPOINTMENTS, &
REAPPOINTMENTS
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZATION TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PASTILLA, INC., TO DEVELOP
A COMPREHENSIVE WATER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AND
PROVIDE MARKETING AND OUTREACH SERVICES TO
ADVANCE THE GOALS OF THE WATER SYSTEM RESOURCES
PLAN FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $400,000
THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2025
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") in accordance with Section 21065 of CEQA and State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060 (c)(2), 15060 (c)(3), and 15378 and, therefore, no environmental document is required.; and
(2) Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a contract, as a result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section
4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Pastilla, Inc., ("Pastilla"), to create and execute a water awareness campaign, and provide marketing and outreach support to advance the goals of the Water System Resources Plan ("WSRP"), in an amount not-to exceed $400,000 through Fiscal Year ("FY") 2025. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F)(contracts for professional or unique services). (Contract No. 32265)
MUNICIPAL SERVICES COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZATION TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TMG UTILITY ADVISORY
SERVICES INC., TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND ENHANCEMENT
SERVICES FOR THE CUSTOMER INFORMATION 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) (Common Sense Exemption or General Rule); and (2) Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a three year contract, as the result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with TMG Utility Advisory Services, Inc., for professional services in an amount not-to-exceed $6,261,360 with the option for two additional one-year extensions not-to-exceed $2,077,920 each at the discretion of the Interim City Manager, for a maximum contract length of five years and total amount not-to-exceed $10,417,200. (Contract No. 32261)
APPOINTMENT OF MAX REYES TO THE NORTHWEST
COMMISSION (District 4 Nomination)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES March 21, 2022
March 28, 2022
March 30, 2022
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CLAIMS RECEIVED
PUBLIC HEARING SET
CONSENT ITEMS
DISCUSSED
SEPARATELY
Councilmember Madison
joined and connected to the
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2022-0007 Alieka Monet Marcos- $ 25,000.00+
Townsend
2022-0008 Taylor Baffert 297.00
2022-0009 Delacy at Green Association, 25,000.00+
Inc.
2022-0010 Mercury Insurance as Subrogee 6,990.00
to Sandra Gonzalez
2022-0011 Mercury Insurance as Subrogee 10,000.00+
of Cynthia Uk
2022-0012 Mercury Insurance as Subrogee 1,916.08
of la Brown
2022-0013 Alexandria II Bookstore 341.00
2022-0014 Robert Mackel 4,820.75
2022-0015 Shan Jin 5,180.00
2022-0016 Marc Katzman Law for Anita 5,000.00+
Protich
2022-0017 Lynn Walford 350.00
May 2, 2022, 5:00 p.m. - Zoning Code Amendment: Construction of Multiple Dwellings on Single-Family Zoned Parcels Pursuant to Senate Bill 9
May 2, 2022, 5:00 p.m. - Recommended Operating Budget for Fiscal Year2023
June 13, 2022, 5:00 p.m. - Approval of the Annual Action Plan (2022-2023) and Related Funding Applications for the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnership Act, and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs
It was moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Vice Mayor Wilson, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 9 (Approval of an Affordable Housing Loan Agreement with Heritage Housing Partners ... ), which was discussed separately:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Masuda, Rivas,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
Councilmember Madison
None
FINANCE COMMITTEE: APPROVAL OF AN AFFORDABLE
HOUSING LOAN AGREEMENT WITH HERITAGE HOUSING
PARTNERS FOR A CITY LOAN IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$2,000,000 TO ACQUIRE AND REHABILITATE PROPERTY AT
2322 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD FOR OPERATION AS A SIX
UNIT AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT FOR
HOMELESS AND HOUSING INSECURE TRANSITION AGE
YOUTH
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Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed housing financing, acquisition and rehabilitation activity, as described in the agenda report, does not have a significant effect on the environment and has been determined to be categorically exempt under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301) and Class 26 (Acquisition of Housing) (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15326);
(2) Approve a budget amendment appropriating $1 ,600,000 from the lnclusionary Housing Trust Fund's unappropriated fund balance to the Housing Department's Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget to fund the proposed City loan for the Heritage Housing Partners Transition Age Youth Housing Project; (Budget Amendment No. 2022-28)
(3) Approve certain key business terms, as described in the agenda report, of the proposed Affordable Housing Loan Agreement with Heritage Housing Partners; and (Contract No. 23,651)
(4) Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the staff recommendation.
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, reported that one letter in support of the staff recommendation and expressing appreciation to staff related to this item 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.
Councilmember Williams and Mayor Gordo spoke in support of the project and expressed appreciation to staff for their creative methods in using the lnclusionary Housing Funds fees.
Anthony Manousos,
Community Happen,
recommendation.
representing
spoke in
Making
support
Housing
of the
and
staff
Following discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Hampton, to approve the staff recommendation:
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda, Rivas, Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING: RENEWAL OF THE SOUTH LAKE AVENUE
ASSOCIATION PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT (SLA PBID)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Conduct a Public Hearing on the proposed renewal of the South Lake Avenue District Association Property and Business
Improvement District (SLA PBID);
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(2) Find that adopting a resolution renewing the South Lake Avenue Association Property and Business Improvement District (SLA PBID) is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15061 (b)(3);
Upon closing of the Public Comment portion of the Public Hearing, that the City Council:
(3) Order the tabulation of all ballots received and not withdrawn, and request a report on the tabulation results as soon as possible. · Upon receipt of the report on the tabulation of ballots, if the results of said tabulation show that a majority protest does not exist, it is recommended that the City Council:
(4) Authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a Baseline Services Contract and the Agreement for Services in the amount of $80,007 with SLA PBID; (Contract No. 23,652)
(5) Appoint the South Lake Business Association (acting by and through its Board of Directors) as the owners association for the purpose of making recommendations to the City Council on expenditures derived from the assessment, property classifications, as applicable, and on the method and basis of levying assessments; and
(6) Adopt a final resolution "Renewing the South Lake Avenue Property and Business Improvement District." (Resolution No. 9908) 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 31, 2022; no correspondence was received regarding this item, with the exception of the voted assessment ballots received by the City.
Cynthia Kurtz, Interim City Manager, and David Klug, Acting Economic Development Manager, provided introductory comments, and responded to questions.
It was moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by
Councilmember Hampton to close the public hearing, and approve staff recommendation Nos. 1, 2, and 3; ordering the immediate tabulation of all ballots received and not withdrawn, with staff to report on the tabulation results as soon as possible:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda,
Rivas, Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
None
None
By order of the Mayor, and consensus of the City Council, the public hearing was recessed at 4:59 p.m., until such time as the tabulation of votes is completed.
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FROM OFFICERS AND
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PUBLIC HEARING: INTERIM CITY MANAGER'S
RECOMMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2023 - 2027 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Open the public hearing on the Interim City Manager's Recommended Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 - 2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget; and
(2) Continue the public hearing to May 2, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. and consider adoption of the FY 2023-2027 CIP Budget.
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 April 4, 2022. He also reported that the City Clerk's Office received 3 letters expressing concerns with the City using American Rescue Plan Act funds for renovations of fire stations, the Police Department headquarters, and improvements to the Rose Bowl Stadium; and one letter in support of streetscape projects, which were distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record for this item.
Tony Olmos, Director of Public Works, provided a summary of the discussion on the item that occurred at the Special Joint Meeting of the Finance Committee/City Council held earlier in the day; and responded to questions.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Masuda, seconded by Councilmember Hampton, to continue the Public Hearing to May 2, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda,
Rivas, Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
None
None
MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY: DIRECTING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE
POLICY PER CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 481
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed contract is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption); and (2) Direct the City Attorney to draft and return with an ordinance within 30 days to adopt a military equipment use policy pursuant to Government Code 7071.
Interim City Manager Kurtz and Cheryl Moody, Interim Police Chief, provided introductory comments, and Lieutenant Bill Grisafe presented a PowerPoint presentation on the item, with all responding to questions.
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Councilmember Rivas recommended that the matter be agendized at a future Community Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) meeting for input and consideration, and return to the City Council thereafter for further discussion. In addition, she asked staff to clarify how military equipment will be approved and acquired in the proposed Pasadena Police Department's Military Equipment policy; and to include language in the policy that ensures staff will not utilize the .50 caliber precision rifle on individuals.
Mayor Gordo and Councilmember Kennedy spoke in support of the staff recommendation.
Councilmember Williams spoke on the importance of receiving input from the community and the CPOC, and spoke in favor of
reagendizing the matter at the May 23, 2022 City Council meeting.
City Clerk Jomsky reported one letter advocating for the City Council to comply with AB 481 's provisions for transparency and community input, which 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.
Yadi, Pasadena resident, expressed concerns with the City's Military Equipment Use policy, which she finds to be incomplete and lacking transparency.
Councilmember Kennedy stated the following for the record, "In terms of the speaker's comment, I think this Council is moving in the direction for full compliance with the State law. And, I am supportive only of that, and I believe that is the spirit of the motion made by the Mayor."
Mayor Gordo asked staff to address the public speakers concerns when the matter returns to the City Council for further discussion and consideration.
It was moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by
Councilmember Kennedy, to approve the staff recommendation, with direction to staff to present the matter to the Community Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) as an information item for input:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda,
Rivas, Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
None
None
PUBLIC HEARING: RENEWAL OF THE SOUTH LAKE AVENUE
ASSOCIATION PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT (SLA PBID)
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ORDINANCE - FIRST
READING
Mayor Gordo recused
himself and left the meeting
at 5:54 p.m. Vice Mayor
Wilson chaired the meeting
in his absence.
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On order of the Mayor, the public hearing reconvened at 5:47 p.m.
City Clerk Jomsky stated that following the tabulation of all assessment ballots received and not withdrawn, City staff reports the following results:
A total of 90 ballots were properly returned. With ballots weighted according to the proportional financial obligation of each affected property, it has been determined that ballots representing $320,848.78 in financial obligation were received in support of the proposed assessment; and ballots representing $32,000.41 in financial obligation were received in opposition to the proposed assessments. Therefore, 90.93% percent of the ballots received, as weighted, were cast in support of the proposed assessment, and no majority protest exists.
In response to questions, Jeffrey Kightlinger, Interim General Manager of Water and Power, provided information on the notification provided to the public regarding construction on South Lake Avenue, and responded to questions.
Councilmember Williams and Vice Mayor Wilson asked staff to provide an update on the various public electric vehicle charging efforts in the City at a future Municipal Services Committee meeting in order to ensure that adequate charging stations are available to all members of the community.
Mayor Gordo asked staff to provide an update on legislation related to the requirement of uniform/standard electric charging stations regardless of the brand/model of the electric vehicle.
Following a brief discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to approve staff
recommendation Nos. 4, 5, and 6:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda,
Rivas, Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
None
None
Conduct first reading of "AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING AND SUNSETTING
ORDINANCE NO. 7363, A MORATORIUM ON EVICTIONS FOR
NON-PAYMENT OF RENT BY TENANTS IMPACTED BY COVID-
19"
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ADOPTED
Mayor Gordo returned to
the dais and meeting at
6:02 p.m., and resumed
chairing the meeting.
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Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted online, and made part of the public record for the item.
Allison Henry, Pasadena resident, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance, and provided comments on the matter.
Councilmember Hampton requested that staff identify funding for Pasadena tenants that did not qualify, or were unable to apply for, rental assistance to help avoid tenant evictions due to non-payment of rent.
Bill Huang, Director of Housing, provided fiscal information for various Pasadena tenant assistance programs, including temporary rental assistance, back-rent payments, and additional legal services; and responded to questions.
Following discussion, the above ordinance was offered for first reading by Councilmember Masuda:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Madison, Masuda,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson
Councilmember Rivas
Mayor Gordo
None
Adoption 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" (Introduced by
Councilmember Kennedy) (Ordinance No. 7389)
City Clerk Jomsky reported one letter expressing concerns with noise pollution related to leaf blowers was received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted online, and made part of the public record for the item.
Following a brief discussion, 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
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District Attorney's memo related to the Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) of Anthony McClain; and/or advocated for the termination of Pasadena Police Officers (Dumaguindin, Serrano) involved in the shooting of Anthony McClain:
Kat Ross, representing Standing Up for Racial Justice
Altadena Pasadena
Allen Shay, Pasadena resident
Olden Denham, Pasadena resident
Michael Williams, Pasadena resident
Janee, representing Black Lives Matter - Los Angeles
Kareena K., representing Black Lives Matter - Los Angeles Julia R., Los Angeles resident
In response to public comment, Mayor Gordo and Councilmember Hampton asked staff to provide the definition and information on the practice of pretextual/pretext traffic stops by Police Officers.
Aline Bogharian, Pasadena business owner, expressed concerns with the short notice from Pasadena Water and Power construction from May 2022 through August 2022 that will close Shoppers Lane for traffic which is the only access to her place of business.
In response to public comments, Mayor Gordo asked Ms. Bogharian to contact the City Clerk's office to provide her with Interim City Manager Kurtz's contact information.
Councilmember Hampton advocated for staff to provide three weeks advance notice to commercial and residential locations where street construction will be performed, with a one-week follow-up of construction notification.
Interim City Manager Kurtz provided information on the City's policy related to construction notification, including the responsibility of City's contractor to notify affected businesses and residents; and stated that she will follow up with the staff regarding notification to businesses on Shoppers Lane and the South Lake Avenue
Association Property and Business Improvement District
representatives, and ensure that businesses are able to operate and access parking during construction.
Councilmember Hampton spoke on the John Muir High School's Early College Magnet Academy's Career Day event he attended as the key note speaker, where several students expressed concerns with the Pasadena Police Officer involved shooting of Anthony McClain and fear of police officers in general.
On order of the Mayor, the special meeting recessed at 6:33 p.m. to discuss the following closed session. (Absent: None)
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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
Negotiating Party: California Department of Transportation
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) (one potential case)
The above closed session items were discussed, with no reportable action at this time.
On order of the Mayor, the special meeting of the City Council adjo ned at 7:16 p.m.
Victor M. Gordo, Ma
City of Pasadena
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