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CITY OF PASADENA
City Council Minutes
May 9, 2022 - 4:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chamber
The regular meeting was convened and held virtually by videoconference/teleconference.
OPENING:
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Gordo rec used
himself due to a conflict of
interest (source of income)
pertaining to the LIUNA
closed session discussion,
and left the meeting at 5:16
p.m.
Mayor Gordo returned to the
meeting at 5:22 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers:
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On the order of the Mayor, the meeting recessed at 4:58 p.m., to discuss the following closed session (Absent: Councilmembers Madison and Williams).
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) (one potential case)
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Philip Horlacher v. City of Pasadena
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 18STCV04255
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 .6
Agency Designated Representatives: Cynthia Kurtz and
Tiffany Jacobs-Quinn
Employee Organization: Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA)
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)
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 .6
Agency Designated Representatives: Cynthia Kurtz and
Tiffany Jacobs-Quinn
Employee Organization: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)
The above closed session item was discussed, with no reportable action at this time.
Mayor Victor M. Gordo
Vice Mayor Andy Wilson
Councilmember Tyron Hampton
Councilmember John J. Kennedy
Councilmember Steve Madison (Absent)
Councilmember Gene Masuda
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CONSENT CALENDAR
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Councilmember Jessica Rivas
Councilmember Felicia Williams (Absent)
Interim City Manager Cynthia Kurtz
City Attorney/City Prosecutor Michele Beal Bagneris
City Clerk Mark Jomsky
Mayor Gordo called the meeting to order at 5:44 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember Kennedy.
AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER WITH ITERIS, INC., FOR
INTERSECTION VIDEO DETECTION CAMERAS FOR THE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO-EXCEED $530,000
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b )(3); and
(2) i) Accept the bid dated March 28, 2022 submitted by lteris, Inc., in response to request for bids for Video Detection Camera Replacement/Upgrade Project; ii) reject all other bids received; and iii) authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a Purchase Order in an amount not-to-exceed $530,000.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH
ANIXTER INC., FOR LOW VOLTAGE WIRE AND CABLE FOR
AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $7,581,766
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 State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378 and, as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; and
(2) Accept the bid dated January 12, 2022 submitted by Anixter Inc., ("Anixter") in response to Specifications for Secondary (Low Voltage) Wire and Cable for the Water and Power Department ("PWP"); authorize the Interim City Manager or her designee to enter into a Purchase Order ("PO") with Anixter for an amount not to-exceed $3,381,766 or a period of three years, whichever occurs first, with the option for three additional extensions of one year each or an amount not-to-exceed $1,400,000, whichever occurs first, at the discretion of the Interim City Manager for a maximum contract length of six years or a total amount not-to-exceed $7,581,766.
CONTRACT AWARD TO HAMEL CONTRACTING, INC., FOR
ROBINSON PARK POOL AND POOL BUILDING FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $4,690,238
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
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(1) Find the contract proposed herein 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 15302, Class 2 - 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) i) Accept the bid dated April 7, 2022, submitted by Hamel Contracting, Inc., in response to the plans and specifications for the Robinson Park Pool and Pool Building project, ii) reject all other bids recei~ed on February 17, 2022 and April 7 2022 and iii) authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not to-exceed $4,690,238, which includes the base contract amount of $4, 150,653 and a contingency of $539,585 to provide for any necessary change orders. (Contract No. 32268)
CONTRACT AWARD TO DANNY C. HUBBS CONSTRUCTION,
INC.·, FOR GUARDRAIL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM -
FEDERAL AID HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
LOCAL (HSIPL)-5064(095) FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$364,315
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find the project proposed herein to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Section 15301 Existing Facilities and Section 15061(b)(3), the common sense exemption (formerly general rule), 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 April 7, 2022, submitted by Danny C.
Hubbs Construction, Inc., in response to the project plans and specifications for Guardrail Improvement Program - Federal Aid HSIPL, ii) reject all other bids received, and iii) authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $364,315, which includes the base contract amount of $346,965 and a contingency of $17,350 to provide for any necessary change orders. (Contract No. 32267)
AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER WITH 72 HOUR LLC (DBA:
CHEVROLET OF WATSONVILLE/NATIONAL AUTO FLEET
GROUP) FOR PURCHASE OF FIVE ELECTRIC FORD F-150
LIGHTNING TRUCKS AND TWO ELECTRIC FORD E-TRANSIT
CARGO VANS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $366,484
AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER WITH NEW CENTURY
MOTORSPORTS (OBA: NEW CENTURY BMW MOTORCYCLES)
FOR PURCHASE OF NINE OUTFITTED BMW R 1250 RT-P
POLICE MOTORCYCLES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$303,688
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AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH TESLA, INC., DBA TESLA
MOTORS, INC., FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 12 TESLA
CHARGING STATIONS IN THE CITY-OWNED SHOPPER'S
LANE SOUTH PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 410 SHOPPER'S
LANE IN PASADENA
RECOGNIZE REVENUE AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS OF
$1,600,000 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2022 OPERATING BUDGET
FOR THE CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL PASADENA
PLAYHOUSE HVAC PROJECT GRANT
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the actions are 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) Approve the submittal of a grant application for the California Arts Council Pasadena Playhouse HVAC Project Grant;
(3) Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest the grant application, certifications, and any and all other documents deemed necessary by the California Arts Council to obtain the designation of the aforementioned state funds; (4) Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a Subrecipient Agreement with the Pasadena Playhouse to effectuate the transfer of grant funds; and (Contract No. 23,655)
(5) Amend the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Operating Budget to recognize revenue in the amount of $1,600,000 and appropriate expenditures in the amount of $1,600,000. (Budget Amendment No. 2022-29)
FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH LUCID GROUP USA TO LEASE PARKING
SPACES FROM THE CITY IN THE SCHOOLHOUSE GARAGE
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 execute a contract with Lucid Group USA to lease nine (9) reserved parking spaces from the City in the Schoolhouse Garage for an amount payable to the City of $123,930 for the initial five-year term; and (3) Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute contract amendments for extension of the contract term for two additional five-year terms as detailed in the report. (Contract No. 23,656) FINANCE COMMITTEE: QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT -
QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 2022
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APPOINTMENTS, &
REAPPOINTMENTS
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REAPPOINTMENT OF BERNARD HALLORAN TO THE URBAN
FORESTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022
(City Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF PETER J. BOYLE TO THE FIRE AND
POLICE RETIREMENT BOARD EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022 (At
Large/District 7 Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF TAMMY SILVER TO THE SOUTH LAKE
PARKING PLAVE COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022 (At
Large/District 7 Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF WILHELMINA ROBERTSON TO THE
HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022
(District 1 Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF ALFRED LOMAX CARR TO THE
NORTHWEST COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022 (District
1 Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF HOWARD TAN TO THE RECREATION
AND PARKS COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022 (District 1 Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF ALEXANDER BOEKELHEIDE TO THE
PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022 (PCC Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF BETH LEYDEN TO THE PASADENA
COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2022 (PUSD Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF MIKE OWEN TO THE PASADENA
CENTER OPERATING COMPANY BOARD EFFECTIVE JULY 1,
2022 (Hotel Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF KATIE BRANDON TO THE SENIOR
COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022 (Agency Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF KELLEY FITZGERALD HOLMES TO THE
URBAN FORESTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2022 (Pasadena Beautiful Nomination)
REAPPOINTMENT OF LATASHA JAMAL TO THE HUMAN
SERVICES COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022 (District 1
Nomination)
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CLAIMS RECEIVED
PUBLIC HEARING SET
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
RICHARD ROSENTHAL, PHD FOR INDEPENDENT POLICE
AUDITOR SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$150,000
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
April 4, 2022
2022-0024
2022-0025
2022-0026
2022-0027 .
Rita Elshout
Dennis Hovelsen
Yukie Partos
Franses Rodriguez
$ 365.60
517.00
25,000.00+
25,000.00+
May 23, 2022, 5:00 p.m. - South Fair Oaks Specific Plan Update May 23, 2022, 5:00 p.m. - General Plan Amendment to Remove Development Capacities
May 23, 2022, 5:00 p.m. - Zoning Code Amendment - Religious Facilities with Affordable Housing
June 13, 2022, 5:00 p.m. -Application to Designate the Josephine P. Everett House/Shakespeare Club of Pasadena at 171 South Grand Avenue as a Historic Monument
It was moved by Councilmember Masuda, seconded by
Councilmember Rivas, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 5 (Authorize Purchase Order to 72 Hour LLC, dba Chevrolet of Watsonville/National Auto Fleet Group), Item 6 (Authorize Purchase Order with New Century BMW Motorsports, dba New Century BMW Motorcycles), Item 7
(Authorize an Agreement with Tesla, Inc., dba Tesla Motors, Inc.), Item 12 (Enter Into a Contract with Richard Rosenthal, PhD), and Item 13 (Consideration of a Resolution to Continue to Allow the City Council, all its Non-Profit Corporation Boards and their Subordinate Bodies, to Meet Remotely) which were discussed separately:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Masuda, Rivas,
Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
Councilmember Madison, Williams
None
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CONSENT ITEMS AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
DISCUSSED SEPARATELY RICHARD ROSENTHAL, PHD FOR INDEPENDENT POLICE
AUDITOR SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$150,000
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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 State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and
(2) Authorize the City Attorney to enter into a contract with the Richard Rosenthal, PhD for independent police auditor services in an amount not-to-exceed $150,000 for a period of one year. (Contract No. 32286)
Advisory Commission/Board/City Council Committee
Recommendation:
The City Council Ad Hoc Committee for the selection of the Independent Police Auditor (IPA), which includes Vice Mayor Wilson and Council Members Hampton, Madison, and Williams, unanimously recommends that Richard Rosenthal, PhD be
selected as the IPA. The Community Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) IPA Selection Ad Hoc Committee, comprised of Chair Ibanez, Vice Chair Serrano, and Commissioners Abernathy, Annang, and Argento, also endorsed this recommendation.
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 May 9, 2022 to June 8, 2022. (Resolution No. 9911)
Britney Pollock, Sherman Oaks resident, spoke on the need to address accountability and transparency within the Pasadena Police Department; advocated for the newly selected
Independent Police Auditor to support the community's calls for the termination of the Pasadena Police Officers involved in the shooting of Anthony McClain, and spoke in opposition to adopting a resolution to continue to allow City Council to meet remotely.
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AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER WITH 72 HOUR LLC (OBA:
CHEVROLET OF WATSONVILLE/NATIONAL AUTO FLEET
GROUP) FOR PURCHASE OF FIVE ELECTRIC FORD F-150
LIGHTNING TRUCKS AND TWO ELECTRIC FORDE-TRANSIT
CARGO VANS FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $366,484
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 to 72 Hour LLC dba Chevrolet of Watsonville/National Auto Fleet Group (72 Hour) for the purchase of five electric Ford F-150 Lightning trucks and two electric Ford E-Transit cargo vans in an amount not-to-exceed $366,484. 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.
City Clerk Jomsky reported that one letter in support of the staff recommendation and one letter commending City staff for moving forward with electric vehicle purchases, was received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record.
AUTHORIZE PURCHASE ORDER WITH NEW CENTURY
MOTORSPORTS (DBA: NEW CENTURY BMW MOTORCYCLES)
FOR PURCHASE OF NINE OUTFITTED BMW R 1250 RT-P
POLICE MOTORCYCLES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$303,688
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 March 1, 2022, submitted by New Century Motorsports dba New Century BMW Motorcycles (New Century BMW) for new BMW R 1250 RT-P police motorcycles, ii) reject all other bids received, and iii) authorize a purchase order with New Century BMW for the purchase of nine outfitted BMW R 1250 RT-P police motorcycles for an amount not-to-exceed $303,688.
City Clerk Jomsky reported that one letter expressing concerns with staff recommendation, advocating for the matter to be deferred until further analysis of electric motorcycles is available to allow the City to explore incentive programs for electric motorcycles, was received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on line, and made part of the public record.
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AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH TESLA, INC., OBA TESLA
MOTORS, INC., FOR THE INSTALLATION OF 12 TESLA
CHARGING STATIONS IN THE CITY-OWNED SHOPPER'S
LANE SOUTH PARKING LOT LOCATED AT 410 SHOPPER'S
LANE IN PASADENA
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action is exempt under 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) Authorize the Interim City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement (all documents and instruments to fulfill the Agreement), without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services with Tesla Motors, Inc. ("Tesla"), for a ten-year term with an option for two additional five-year extensions by mutual consent, for the installation and operation of the "Shopper's Lane Charging Depot" at the South Shopper's Lane parking lot located at 410 Shopper's Lane, Pasadena, CA As described in the agenda report, the agreement authorizes the City to reimburse Tesla, or receive reimbursement from Tesla, in an amount not-to-exceed $300,000 for shared expenditures necessary to complete the project; and (3) It is further recommended that the City Council 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. 32269)
City Clerk Jomsky reported that one letter in support of the staff recommendation and commending the City staff for the agenda item, was received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded Councilmember Hampton, to approve Consent Calendar of Item 5 (Authorize Purchase Order to 72 Hour LLC, dba Chevrolet of Watsonville/National Auto Fleet Group), Item 6 (Authorize Purchase Order with New Century BMW Motorsports, dba New Century BMW Motorcycles), Item 7 (Authorize an Agreement with Tesla, Inc., dba Tesla Motors, Inc.), Item 12 (Enter Into a Contract with Richard Rosenthal, PhD), and Item 13 (Consideration of a Resolution to Continue to Allow the City Council, all its Non-Profit Corporation Boards and their Subordinate Bodies, to Meet Remotely) which were discussed separately:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Masuda, Rivas,
Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
Councilmembers Madison, Williams
None
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HEARING
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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CODE AMENDMENT
PERTAINING TO CONSTRUCTION OF MULTIPLE DWELLINGS
ON SINGLE-FAMILY ZONED PARCELS (See related Item No. 18, discussed and considered concurrently)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the Zoning Code Amendment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7 and is not a project under Division 13 of the Public Resources Code; (2) Make the Findings for Approval for the Zoning Code Text Amendment; and
(3) Conduct first reading of an Ordinance pertaining to construction of multiple dwellings on single-family zoned parcels (replacing the interim urgency Ordinance No. 7385), as prepared by the City Attorney.
Planning Commission Recommendation: On April 13, 2022, the Planning Commission considered the proposed Zoning Code Amendment at a publicly noticed hearing and recommended that the City Council approve the Zoning Code Amendment as
presented by staff.
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 14, 2022; April 21, 2022 and April 25, 2022, and twenty letters in support of the staff recommendation that would exempt historic districts and landmark districts from the provisions of SB-9 as allowed by the law, one letter in opposition to the staff recommendation and one letter providing comments on the need for the community to vote and understand legislation, were received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted online, and made part of the public hearing record for the item.
Mayor Gordo and David Reyes, Director of Planning and
Community Development, provided introductory comments, and Jennifer Page, Deputy Director of Planning and Community Development, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the item.
The following individuals expressed support for the agenda item:
Mark Munger, representing Bungalow Heaven Neighborhood
Association
Bernice Brightbill, Pasadena resident
Annette Yasin, Pasadena resident
John Ripley, Pasadena resident
Carol Polanskey, Pasadena resident
Nina Chomsky, representing Linda Vista-Annandale
Association
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It was moved by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Masuda, to close the public hearing:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton Kennedy, Masuda, Rivas,
Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
Councilmembers Madison, Williams
None
Councilmember Rivas expressed thanks, appreciation and
gratitude to all the public speakers, her new Bungalow Heaven neighbors, and to the Planning Department and the City Attorney's Office for their diligence and hard work on further refining the City's ordinance to be in compliance with Senate Bill (SB) 9.
Councilmember Kennedy and Vice Mayor Wilson echoed the
comments of Councilmember Rivas and recognized Mayor Gordo for his leadership on the matter.
It was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by Vice Mayor Wilson, to approve the staff recommendation:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton Kennedy, Masuda, Rivas,
Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
Councilmembers Madison, Williams
None
Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA PERTAINING TO CONSTRUCTION OF TWO-UNIT
DEVELOPMENTS AND URBAN LOT SPLITS, AND
TERMINATING URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 7385" (See related
Item No. 15, to be discussed and considered concurrently) The above ordinance was offered for first reading by
Councilmember Hampton:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Masuda, Rivas,
Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
Councilmembers Madison, Williams
None
Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 17
(ZONING CODE) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATED TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION"
The above ordinance was offered for first reading by
Councilmember Hampton:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Masuda, Rivas,
Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
Councilmembers Madison, Williams
None
CERTIFICATION OF SUFFICIENCY OF A CHARTER
AMENDMENT INITIATIVE PETITION TO IMPOSE RENT
CONTROL, CREATE A RENTAL HOUSING BOARD, AND
ESTABLISH JUST CAUSE EVICTION CRITERIA IN PASADENA
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
( 1) Find that the proposed actions are exempt from review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and in accordance with State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption);
(2) Receive and accept the certification (Attachment A) of the sufficiency of a Charter Amendment Initiative Petition to Impose Rent Control, Create a Rental Housing Board, and Establish Just Cause Eviction Criteria in Pasadena, as confirmed by the examination and verification of signatures by the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's Office;
(3) If agreed, direct City staff to prepare a report on the impacts of the proposed initiative measure for presentation at the July 11, 2022 City Council meeting, or such other date as determined; and (4) Pursuant to California Elections Code (EC) Section 9255, direct staff to prepare the necessary resolutions to call an election to submit the Charter Amendment Measure to the voters at the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election.
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the item, and responded to questions.
Mayor Gordo and Vice Mayor Wilson expressed their support for an impact report on the proposed Charter Amendment initiative measure, requesting that the information be thoughtful and objective. Councilmember Kennedy echoed questions raised by Vice Mayor Wilson related to budget needed to support such a report, and requested that the Interim City Manager return to the City Council, if necessary, to ensure that there is sufficient budget to thoroughly analyze and complete the report on the impacts of the proposed Charter Amendment initiative measure.
Councilmember Hampton expressed his support for an
impact report and congratulated the proponents for successfully submitting the Charter Amendment measure to the voters.
City Clerk Jomsky reported that one letter in support of the rent control Charter Amendment measure, and one letter providing comments related to the City's social inequity, were received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record
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PUBLIC COMMENT ON
MATTERS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
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The following individuals spoke in support of the staff recommendation:
Anita Mackey, Pasadena resident
Aeryn Levey, Pasadena resident
Bee Rooney, Pasadena resident
Jane Panangaden, Pasadena resident
Michelle White, Pasadena resident
Allison Henry, Pasadena resident
It was moved by Councilmember Rivas, seconded by
Councilmember Hampton, to approve the staff recommendation, including directing staff to thoroughly analyze and complete an impact report on the proposed Charter Amendment initiative measure:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Kennedy, Masuda, Rivas,
Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
Councilmembers Madison, Williams
None
PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW OF AN 81-UNIT MICRO
UNITS PROJECT AT 1501-1525 EAST WALNUT STREET
Recommendation: This report is intended to provide information to the City Council; no action is required.
David Reyes, Director of Planning and Community Development, provided introductory comments, and David Sinclair, Senior Planner, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the item, and all responded to questions.
Mayor Gordo and Vice Mayor Wilson expressed their support for the project and for creating diversity within the City's affordable housing stock.
Following a brief discussion, on order of the Mayor, and by consensus, the information was received and filed.
Mayor Gordo reported that on April 26, 2022, he traveled to Sacramento to meet with elected officials and agency staff members to discuss Senate Bill 9, and was reimbursed through City funds for airline travel expenses.
The following individuals spoke on the need to address
accountability and transparency within the Pasadena Police Department; advocated for the termination of the Pasadena Police Officers (Dumaguindin, Serrano) involved in the shooting of Anthony McClain; expressed concerns with the Pasadena Police Department and the Department's community policing practices:
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Michael Williams, Pasadena resident
Kareena K, representing Black Lives Matter Los Angeles
Janee Lenox, representing Black Lives Matter Los Angeles Heavenly Hughes, representing My TRIBE Rise, invited the City Council to "Dena Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom 2022 on June 18, 2022"; expressed concerns and provided comments related to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office review of the officer involved shooting of Anthony McClain.
Jasmine Richards Abdullah, representing Black Lives Matter Pasadena, spoke on Eric Thomas, a Pasadena resident who was shot and killed on May 2nd, and requested that the Police Department release the body worn camera video of the officers who arrived at the scene, alleging the police officers did not timely administer aid to Mr. Thomas, and expressed concerns with the absence of grief counselors at the scene and in the community following the incident.
Following a brief discussion, the Mayor asked that information on the City's trauma response team and available resources be highlighted in the City Manager's newsletter, and requested that the City Manager connect with Mr. Thomas' family to provide them with information on available grief support services.
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der of the Mayor, the meeting of the City Council adjourned at .m.
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Victor M. Gordo, Mayo
City of Pasadena
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