CITY OF PASADENA
City Council Minutes
September 12, 2022 - 4:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chamber
The regular meeting was convened and held virtually by videoconference/teleconference.
OPENING:
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers:
Staff:
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON
MATTERS NOT ON THE
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Mayor Gordo called the regular meeting to order at 4:37 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was led by City Manager Miguel Marquez. (Absent: Councilmember Hampton)
Mayor Victor M. Gordo
Vice Mayor Andy Wilson
Councilmember Tyron Hampton (Arrived at 4:38 p.m.)
Councilmember John J. Kennedy (in Memoriam)
Councilmember Steve Madison
Councilmember Gene Masuda
Councilmember Jessica Rivas
Councilmember Felicia Williams
City Manager Miguel Marquez
City Attorney/City Prosecutor Michele Beal Bagneris
City Clerk Mark Jomsky
Mayor Gordo recognized Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month and introduced Pamela Cantero, Program Coordinator I, and Robert Monzon, Co-Chair of the Latino Heritage Parade and Festival Committee, who highlighted the planned activities in recognition of 2022 Latino Heritage Celebrations. Mr. Monzon expressed thanks and appreciation to the City, Pasadena Police Department, and the Parks Recreation and Community Services Department for their support and participation in recognizing Hispanic & Latino Heritage Month.
Luka Dowell, Pasadena resident, advocated for tenants' rights, spoke on the homeless crisis, rent burdens, and financial hardship caused by inflation; and advocated for Measure H, urging the Pasadena community to vote yes on the measure.
The following individuals spoke on the need for accountability and transparency within the Pasadena Police Department (PPD); advocated for the termination of all Pasadena Police Officers involved in the shooting of Anthony McClain; expressed disappointment regarding the ongoing delay that has lasted two years for the PPD's Administrative Review; and/or expressed concerns with the City Council continuing to hold remote City Council meetings:
Allen Shay, Pasadena resident
Brittney Pollock, Sherman Oaks resident
Michael Williams, Pasadena resident
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Heavenly Hughes, representing My Tribe Rise, spoke on the mission and vision of My Tribe Rise; welcomed the new City Manager and requested a meeting with Mr. Marquez to discuss and collaborate on efforts to create positive change in the community; and advocated for accountability and transparency within the Pasadena Police Department.
Councilmember Hampton spoke on the Anthony McClain incident; expressed disappointment regarding the ongoing delay with regard to PPD's Administrative Review, which has still not been completed and asked for an update on the matter.
AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CONTRACT NO. 31699 WITH DIXON
RESOURCES UNLIMITED FOR THE CREATION OF A PARKING
STRATEGIC PLAN
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 City Manager to amend Contract No. 31699 with Dixon Resources Unlimited to increase the contract amount by $14,064, thereby increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $131,747 to $145,811 through June 30, 2023; and (Contract No. 31699-1)
(3) To the extent this transaction could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, grant the proposed contract amendment with Dixon Resources Unlimited an exemption from the Competitive Selection Process pursuant to the Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(6), contracts for which the City's best interests are served.
APPROVAL OF COMMITMENT OF GENERAL FUND BALANCE
FOR THE GENERAL FUND EMERGENCY CONTINGENCY
COMMITMENT AND GENERAL FUND OPERATING RESERVE
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022
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); and
(2) Adopt a resolution approving the City of Pasadena General Fund Emergency Contingency commitment of $43,003,950 and General Fund Operating Reserve commitment of up to $14,334,650 (with the final amount to be determined upon conclusion of Fiscal Year 2021 financial statement preparation based solely on General Fund sub- fund 101) from fund balance of the General Fund for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022. (Resolution No. 9952)
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Item discussed separately AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT THE 2022 CONTINUUM OF CARE CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR HOMELESS
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AUTHORIZATION TO AMEND CITY CONTRACT NO. 31224 WITH
CDW GOVERNMENT LLC, FOR THE PURCHASE OF
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PRODUCTS, SOLUTIONS, AND
SERVICES, TO INCREASE THE NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT BY
$6,651,000 AND TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM BY 2 YEARS
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);
(2) Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 31224 with CDW Government LLC, to increase the contract amount by
$6,651,000 thereby increasing the total not-to-exceed amount from $6,750,000 to $13,401,000 and to extend the contract term for two years to February 28, 2025. Competitive bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors; and (Contract No. 31224-1) (3) To the extent this could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, it is recommended that the City Council grant the contract an exemption pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 4.08.049(8), contracts for which the City's best interests are served.
NAMING OF THE NEW POCKET PARK LOCATED AT 140 SOUTH
AL TADENA DRIVE
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action of naming a City park not a "project" as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21065 and Section 15378(b)(4) and (5) of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, is not subject to environmental review; and
(2) Name the new pocket park located at 140 South Altadena Drive as Lamanda Park Library Pocket Park.
Councilmember Masuda thanked Mayor Gordo for supporting the ground breaking event at Lamanda Park Library Pocket Park.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
NATIONAL DAY LABORER ORGANIZING NETWORK (NDLON)
FOR MINIMUM WAGE OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the actions proposed in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3);
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(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services, with National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) for minimum wage outreach, education and training in an amount not-to-exceed $82,000; (Contract No. 32381)
(3) Grant the proposed contract an exemption from Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section
4.08.049(8) contracts for which the City's best interest are served; and (4) Authorize the City Manager to extend the contracts for up to two additional one-year periods in the amount not-to-exceed $82,000 per year.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ERIC
HANDLER, MD, MPH TO SERVE AS INTERIM HEAL TH OFFICER
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $372,528 FOR A ONE YEAR
PERIOD, WITH AN OPTIONAL EXTENSION PERIOD OF UP TO
ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed contract is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378; as the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Eric Handler, MD, MPH, for service as Interim Health Officer for one year in an amount not-to-exceed $372,528. An optional extension period of up to one additional year at the same rate of compensation is requested, to be exercised in the sole discretion of the City Manager.
The maximum contract term is two years and the grand total not-to- exceed contract amount over that two year term is $745,056.
Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F)(contracts for professional or unique services), and the selection was the result of the competitive selection process required by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code. (Contract No. 32385)
CONTRACT AWARD TO MCDONNELL ROOFING INC., FOR ROOF
REPLACEMENT AT LINDA VISTA BRANCH LIBRARY FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $143,445
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find the contract proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, 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, and
(2) i) Accept the bid dated July 26, 2022 submitted by McDonnell Roofing Inc., (McDonnell Roofing), in response to the specifications for a roof replacement at Linda Vista Branch Library, ii) reject all other 4 09/12/2022
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bids received, and iii) authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $143,445, which includes a $18,710 contingency. (Contract No. 32382)
ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE CITY
MANAGER'S PROCLAMATION OF LOCAL EMERGENCY IN
RESPONSE TO THE MONKEYPOX (MPX) VIRUS
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); and (2) Adopt a resolution ratifying the September 8, 2022, City Manager's Proclamation of a Local Emergency - Monkeypox (MPX). (Resolution No. 9947)
FINANCE COMMITTEE: QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT -
QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
Recommendation: This report is for information only.
FINANCE COMMITTEE:
OPERATING COMPANY
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
LOAN TO
(PCOC)
PASADENA
TO FUND
CENTER
CAPITAL
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) as defined in Section 21065 of CEQA and Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required for the project; and
(2) Approve a loan to the PCOC for a term of 10-years in an amount not-to-exceed $2.5 million to be used for future PCOC capital improvement needs, to be repaid from PCOC's operating revenues as further described in the Agenda Report.
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, reported that one letter in support of the staff recommendation, advocating for Onyx Architects to undertake the restoration work proposed by Pasadena Center Operating Company for the historic Civic Auditorium, was received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record.
FINANCE COMMITTEE: AMENDMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2023
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed actions are not "projects" as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21065 and Section 15378(b)(4) and (5) of the State CEQA Guidelines, and as such, are not subject to environmental review; and (2) Amend the Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget as detailed in Attachment A of the agenda report. (Budget Amendment 2023-5)
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APPOINTMENTS, &
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FINANCE COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH ENSEMBLE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
FOR PARKING SPACES IN THE PASEO COLORADO
SUBTERRANEAN GARAGE
FINANCE COMMITTEE: ACCEPTANCE OF CALIFORNIA OFFICE
OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANT FOR THE PEDESTRIAN AND
BICYCLE SAFETY PROGRAM
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that acceptance of this grant is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Section 15061 (b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines;
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to receive Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 grant funding for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Outreach Program in the amount of $187,000 and any subsequent agreements regarding this grant award; and (Contract No. 23,738)
(3) Amend the Department of Transportation's FY 2023 Operating Budget to recognize and appropriate $187,000 in grant funds awarded by OTS for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Outreach Program as detailed in the Fiscal Impact section of the agenda report.(Budget Amendment 2023-6)
RESIGNATION OF PAULA HANSON FROM THE DEFERRED
COMPENSATION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE EFFECTIVE
DECEMBER 31, 2022 (City Council Nomination)
RESIGNATION OF CHRISTOPHER HAWTHORNE FROM THE
DESIGN COMMISSION (At Large/District 7 Nomination)
RESIGNATION OF LUCINDA OVER FROM THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION (Rose Villa/Oakdale Landmark
District Nomination)
APPOINTMENT OF EILEEN HSU TO THE TRANSPORTATION
ADVISORY COMMISSION (Mayor Nomination)
APPOINTMENT OF MASELL GARCIA PAINE TO THE SOUTH
LAKE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION (At Large/District 7
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
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" 6 09/12/2022
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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 September 12, 2022 through October 12, 2022. (Resolution No. 9948)
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Mary Jomsky, City Clerk, noted a correction on the July 11, 2022 minutes, page 17, paragraph 5, which corrected the motion to reflect that it was "seconded by Vice Mayor Wilson".
Item discussed separately Claims Received and Filed
PUBLIC HEARINGS SET September 19, 2022, 5:00 p.m. - Landmark Designation: 73 - 87 ½ North Catalina Avenue
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September 19, 2022, 5:00 p.m. - Landmark Designation: 1360 La Loma Road
The Mayor reported that Item 13 (Authorization to Enter into a Contract with Ensemble Real Estate Investments) of the consent calendar has been pulled from the agenda, as requested by the Finance Committee, and will not be considered as part of tonight's City Council meeting.
It was moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Vice Mayor Wilson, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 13 (Authorization to Enter into a Contract with Ensemble Real Estate Investments), which was removed from the agenda, and Item 3 (Authorization to submit the 2022 Continuum of Care Consolidated Application ... ) and Item 17b (Receive and File Claims Against the City of Pasadena), which were discussed separately:
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Madison, Masuda, Rivas,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT THE 2022 CONTINUUM OF CARE
CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR HOMELESS
SERVICES 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 per Section 15061 (b)(3), the "common sense" provision that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Authorize the filing of the 2022 Continuum of Care (CoC) Consolidated Application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a funding request in the amount of $4,832,321 for sixteen projects.
Tynacity, Los Angeles resident, spoke in support of the agenda item, but opposed any funding to be allocated to the Pasadena Police Department; and advocated for the termination of all the Pasadena Police Officers involved in the shooting of Anthony McClain.
Claim No. Claimant Claim Amount
2023-0087 AT&T Services Inc. $ 3,056.97
2023-0088 Seung Hyun Yang
25,000.00+
2023-0089 Joseph Pitruzzelli 800.00
2023-0090 Jay Baker
25,000.00+
2023-0091 Koko's Mediterranean Cafe
25,000.00+
2023-0092 Andrew Douglas
10,000.00+
2023-0093 State Farm 4,068.14
2023-0094 Joanne De La Torre 500.00
2023-0095 SarahElizabeth McCandless 952.24
2023-0096 Michele Burston
25,000.00+
2023-0097 Cassandra Filippone 850.03
2023-0098 Natividad Morales 5,500.00
0023-0099 Joshua Bark 25,000.00+
0023-0100 Erika Elliott 4,354.96
0023-0101 Leo Jace Not Stated
Michele Burston, Pasadena resident, spoke on matters involving her claim filed with the City of Pasadena, requesting a new investigation.
Following brief discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Williams, seconded by Vice Mayor Willison, to approve Consent Calendar Item 3 (Authorization to submit the 2022 Continuum of Care Consolidated 8 09/12/2022
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Application ... ) and Item 17b (Receive and File Claims Against the City of Pasadena):
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Madison, Masuda,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
None
None
Rivas,
DEFINE THE PROCESS AND PRINCIPLES FOR USE OF THE
ANNEX BUILDINGS WITHIN HAHAMONGNA WATERSHED PARK
The Mayor reported that this item has been pulled from the agenda, as requested by the Finance Committee, and will not be considered as part of tonight's City Council meeting.
CITY COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT AND INTERVIEW PROCESS
FOR THE CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 VACANCY
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 "common sense" exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; and
(2) Adopt the proposed framework for the upcoming City Council interview and appointment process to fill the District 3 vacancy.
The Ad Hoc Committee members responded to questions regarding the framework for the scripted questions and the unscripted questions; noting that the intention of the Ad Hoc Committee was to strike a balance with the unscripted questions, allowing members of the City Council the opportunity to explore matters that may have not been explicitly addressed, without limiting the scope of "follow up" questions, but with the intention to ask questions that are relevant to the proceedings.
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk reported that the interviews are to be conducted at a public meeting on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.; and reported that six letters advocating for Brandon Lamar to be appointed as City Councilmember representing District 3; and 1 letter advocating for Justin Jones to be appointed as City Councilmember representing District 3, were received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record.
The following individuals provided comments on the agenda item:
Jane Mariam Panangaden, Pasadena resident
Bee Rooney, Pasadena resident
Ryan Bell, Democrats of Pasadena Foothills
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Following discussion, the Mayor stated that he would work with the City Clerk and Council District 3 Liaison Susana Porras to send out additional public outreach, whether it would be in the form of a Citywide email or mailing (e.g. flyer), to encourage District 3 residents to participate by submitting correspondence to the City Clerk's Office.
Following brief discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Wilson, seconded by Councilmember Hampton, to approve the staff recommendation:
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Madison, Masuda, Rivas,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 8 (HEAL TH AND SAFETY),
CHAPTER 8.80, AND TITLE 14 (BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION), CHAPTER 14.28, OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING HAZARDOUS MATERIALS PERMITTING
THRESHOLDS"
The above ordinance was offered for first reading by Councilmember Hampton:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Madison, Masuda,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
None
None
Rivas,
Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 4 (REVENUE AND FINANCE),
CHAPTERS 4.44 AND 4.101 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATED TO COLLECTION OF UNPAID TRANSIENT
OCCUPANCY TAXES AND TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT MONIES"
The above ordinance was offered for first reading by Councilmember Hampton:
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Madison, Masuda, Rivas,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF PASADENA
MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE) TO ALLOW
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON RELIGIOUS FACILITY SITES"
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk reported that one letter in support of the ordinance was received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record.
The following individuals provided comments on the agenda item:
Anthony Manousos, representing Making Pasadena Happen
Jill Shook, representing Making Pasadena Happen
Bert Newton, Pasadena resident
Following brief discussion, the above ordinance was offered for first reading by Vice Mayor Wilson:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Madison, Masuda,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
None
None
Rivas,
ORDINANCE - SECOND Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ADDING A READING NEW CHAPTER 9.78 TO TITLE 9 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "UNSERIALIZED FIREARMS" (Introduced by
Councilmember Hampton) (Ordinance No. 7399)
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Mark Jomsky, City Clerk reported that one letter expressing concerns with the proposed ordinance and advocating for the ordinance to be set aside in favor of preempting state law, was received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record.
The above ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Hampton, Madison, Masuda,
Williams, Vice Mayor Wilson, Mayor Gordo
None
None
None
Rivas,
Councilmember Williams reported on her and Mayor Gordo's attendance at the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo, held from September 7th through September 9th, 2022.
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk reported that one letter related to closed session Item A, advocating for the City Council to direct staff to return to the negotiation tables as soon as possible and continue discussions 11 09/12/2022
Councilmember Hampton
stated that he had a
conflict, recused himself,
and left the meeting at 7:08
p.m.
Councilmember Madison
stated that he had a
conflict, recused himself,
and left the meeting at 7: 10
p.m.
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related to Pasadena Police Officers' Association employment contract, was received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record.
David Llanes, member of the Pasadena Police Officers
Association (PPOA), advocated for a fair and just contract, asking the City Council to keep in mind matters concerning retention and recruitment, while staying competitive with surrounding agencies .
On the order of the Mayor, the regular meeting recessed at 6:10 p.m. to discuss the following closed sessions:
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: Miguel Marquez and Alex Souto
Employee Organization: Pasadena Police Officers Association (PPOA)
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 150 E. Holly St.
Under negotiation: Rental rate and terms of lease
Agency negotiator: Miguel Marquez
Negotiating Party: First Baptist Church of Pasadena
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding
pending litigation pursuant to Government Code section
54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: In re: National Prescription Opioid Litigation USDC (N.D. Ohio) Case No.: 1 :17-md-2804
The above closed session items were discussed, with no reportable action at this time.
~ ~?o1der of the May r, the meeting of the City Council adjourned at Victor M. Gordo, Mayo
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