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AGENDA
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
MARCH 7, 2023
PUBLIC MEETING 4:30 P.M.
MEMBERS
Gene Masuda, District 4
Jess Rivas, District 5
Steve Madison, District 6
Jason Lyon, District 7
STAFF
David Reyes, Acting Assistant City Manager
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Pasadena is dedicated to delivering exemplary municipal services, responsive to our entire community and consistent
with our history, culture and unique character.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices are available from the City Clerk's Office with a 24-hour advance notice.
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Agendas and supporting documents are available on the Internet at httpV/www.citvofDasadena.net/commissLQns/citv-council-legislatiye-RQliCY-committee/ Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Legislative Policy Committee after distribution of the agenda packet will be posted online and listed as: "Supplemental Agenda Material Received aUerthe Posting of the agenda"
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CITY OF PASADENA
NOTICE OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
MARCH 7, 2023
PUBLIC MEETING 4:30 P.M.
PASADENA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE, ROOM S249
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the special meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee, will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 4:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber to discuss matters on the attached agenda.
STEVE MADISON, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee
I HEREBY CERTIFY that this agenda in its entirety, was posted on the Internet at httDS://www.citvofDasadena.net/commissions/citv-council-leaislative-Dolicy-committee/ and on the Council Chamber Bulletin Board, Room S249, and the Bulletin Board in the rotunda area; City Hall, 100 North Garfield Avenue, this 2nd day of March 2023 by 5:30p.m. and that copies hereof were emailed or delivered to each member of the City Council and to each local newspaper of general circulation, radio or television station requesting notice in writing, all of which recipients are identified on the distribution herein below.
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City Manager's Office
DISTRIBUTION:
Gene Masuda, Councilmember
Jess Rivas, Councilmember
Steve Madison, Councilmember
Jason Lyon, Councilmember
Miguel Marquez, City Manager
David M. Reyes, Acting Assistant City Manager
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk
Michele Bagneris, City Attorney
Jana Stewart, Management Analyst III to Mayor/Council
Chris Giglio, Legislative Advocate
David Jones, Legislative Advocate
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary
City Hall Information Kiosk
Pasadena Hastings Library
Alex Padilla, U.S. Senator
Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator
Adam Schiff, U.S. Congressman
Judy Chu, U.S. Congresswoman
Anthony Portantino, State Senator
Chris Holden, State Assembly Member
Kathryn Barger, Board of Supervisors
La Opinion
Los Angeles Times
Pasadena Independent
Pasadena Journal
Pasadena NOW
Pasadena Star-News
Pasadena Weekly
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SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
MARCH 7, 2023
Public Meeting: 4:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
Teleconference Location:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Worthington
1250 RyansRoad
Worthington,MN56187
PUBLIC MEETING - 4:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT - LIMITED TO ITEMS ON THIS SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA AND WILL BE HEARD AT THE TIME THE ITEM IS
CONSIDERED
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 24, 2023 - Regular Meeting*
February 28, 2023 - Cancelled Meeting *
OLD BUSINESS
1. PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY NAMING POLICY REVIEW*
NEW BUSINESS
2. CONSIDERATION OF AN ACTION TO SET THE DATE AND TIME OF THE
REGULAR LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING TO THE FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 4:30 P.M. (ONE MEETING PER MONTH)
AND MOVING THE MEETING TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
3. APPROVAL OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORMS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023*
INFORMATION ONLY
4. UPDATE BY HELEN SHAW ROMERO WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS
COMPANY
5. BRIEFING BY DAVID JONES AND KYRA EMANUELS ROSS ON STATE
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
6. BRIEFING BY CHRIS GIGLIO ON FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
7. PAST AGENDAS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS*
a. Accessibility and Disability Commission - January 24, 2023, February 28, 2023
b. Arts & Culture Commission - February 8, 2023
c. Code Enforcement Commission - January 31, 2023, February 2, 2023 d. Commission on the Status of Women - February 1 , 2023, March 1, 2023 e. Community Police Oversight Commission - January 25, 2023, February 2, 2023, March 2, 2023
f. Deferred Compensation Committee - February 7, 2023
g. Design Commission - January 24, 2023, February 14, 2023 h. Fire & Police Retirement System - February 15, 2023
Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee - January 24,2023 j. Historic Preservation Commission - February 7, 2023
k. Human Relations Commission - January 10, 2023
1. Human Services Commission - February 8, 2023
m. Library Commission - February 15,2023
n. Northwest Commission - February 14,2023
o. Old Pasadena Parking Meter Zone Advisory Commission - February 23, 2023
p. Planning Commission - January 25, 2023, February 8, 2023, February 22, 2023, March 4, 2023
q. Recreation and Parks Commission - February 7, 2023
r. Senior Commission - February 14,2023
s. South Lake Parking Place Commission - February 16, 2023 t. Transportation Advisory Commission - January 26,2023
ADJOURN
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
January 24, 2023 - Regular Meeting*
February 28, 2023 - Cancellation of Regular Meeting
CITY OF PASADENA
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
FAIR OAKS CONFERENCE ROOM - ROOM S039
JANUARY 24, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
OPENING
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
INFORMATION ONLY
01 The Chair called the regular meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee to order at 6:05 p.m.
Chair Steve Madison
Councilmember Gene Masuda
Councilmember Jess Rivas
Councilmember Jason Lyon (Arrived at 6:40 p.m.)
David Reyes, Acting Assistant City Manager
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Jennifer Guess, Legislative Affairs Manager
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary
It was moved by Councilmember Masuda, seconded by
Councilmember Rivas, to approve the minutes of September 27, 2022 (special meeting), October 25, 2022 (cancellation), November 22, 2022 (cancellation), December 27,2022 (cancellation), as submitted. (Motion Unanimously carried) (Absent: Councilmember Lyon)
BRIEFING BY DAVID JONES AND KYRA EMANUELS ROSS ON
STATE LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
Kyra Emanuels Ross and David Jones, State Legislative advocates for the City, provided an update on the state and local legislative matters listed below and responded to questions:
The California State Assemblymembers returned at the
beginning of the month to begin the 2023-2024 legislative session;
The State legislature has 31 new members this year, roughly one third of the total membership;
Governor Newsom introduced his $297 billion budget proposal last week, which largely sustains the administration's priority budget areas, but also includes cuts to close a $22.5 billion shortfall;
Additional $1 billion proposed for homelessness prevention funds, conditioned with greater accountability;
Proposed $3.1 billion in trigger cuts to transportation, climate change, and housing issues;
California Legislative Analyst's Office noted that they are less optimistic about the amount of revenue expected and are proposing an addition $14 billion in proposed cuts;
Just over 500 bills have been introduced, half are budget spot bills that will be vehicles for the main budget bill and budget trailer bills;
01/24/2023
An expected 2,000 additional bills to be introduced before the February 17th bill introduction deadline;
There are a number of housing bills, housing policy bills, and an expectation to see bills on additional funding for affordable housing, including housing bond discussions that are ongoing; Senator Portantino introduced Senate Bill 96, Sales and Use Tax Law: live events: historic event venues; and
Assemblymember Holden introduced Assembly Bill 262,
Children's camps: regulation, and held a press conference to introduce a bill on solitary confinement in California detention facilitates (AB 2632).
Following discussion and on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
BRIEFING BY CHRIS GIGLIO ON FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE
MATTERS
Chris Giglio, Federal Legislative advocate for the City, provided an update on the federal legislative matters listed below and answered questions on the following topics:
The Federal budget for FY 2023 was enacted in December 2022; Overall discretionary programs received an 8-10% funding increase;
Included Community Project Funding for Pasadena sponsored by Congresswoman Chu:
o hlomeless outreach team (Health and Human Services)
o Permanent on-street dining pavilions (Small Business
Administration)
Congressman Kevin Mccarthy was appointed Speaker of the House after 15 voting rounds;
Republican majority to concentrate on deficit reduction and social issues
Expect to see another round of Community Project Funding and what city priorities might be worthwhile for our delegation; Senator Feinstein has reintroduced bills to ban assault weapons (Assault Weapon Ban of 2023) and prevent assault weapons to be sold to anyone under 21 (Age 21 Act).
David Reyes, Acting Assistant City Manager, shared that the City applied, in partnership with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), for the federal Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) discretionary grant program for $2 million for planning related the former 710 freeway right-of-way.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
ANNUAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR 2021 - 2022 AND WORK PLAN
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 - 2023 FOR:
a. Arts and Culture Commission
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ADJOURNMENT
Following a brief discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
PAST AGENDAS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
a. Accessibility and Disability Commission - September 27, 2022, October 25, 2022, November 14, 2022, December 20, 2022
b. Arts & Culture Commission - October 20, 2022, November 10, 2022, Decembers, 2022, January 11, 2023
c. Commission on the Status of Women - October 5, 2022, November 2, 2022, December?, 2022, January 4, 2023
d. Community Police Oversight Commission - October 6, 2022, Novembers, 2022, December 1, 2022
e. Deferred Compensation Committee - November 1,2022
f. Design Commission - September 27, 2022, October 11, 2022, November 8, 2022, November 22, 2022
g. Early Childhood Development & Early Learning Task Force - September 28, 2022
h. Environmental Advisory Commission - October 11, 2022, November 8, 2022, December 13, 2022
i. Fire & Police Retirement - October 19, 2022, November 10,2022, December 7, 2022
j. Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee - September 27,2022
k. Historic Preservation Commission - October 4, 2022, October 18, 2022, November 1, 2022, January 17, 2022
1. Human Relations Commission - October 4, 2022, December 6, 2022
m. Human Services Commission - October 12, 2022, November 9, 2022, December 14, 2022, January 11, 2023
n. Library Commission - October 19, 2022, November 16, 2022, January 18,2023
o. Northwest Commission - October 11, 2022, November 15, 2022, December 13, 2022, January 10, 2023
p. Old Pasadena Parking Meter Zone Advisory Commission - October 20,2022
q. Planning Commission - September 28, 2022, October 12, 2022, October 26, 2022, December 7, 2022,January 11, 2023
r. Recreation and Parks Commission - October 4, 2022, November 1, 2022,January 10, 2023
s. Senior Commission - October 11, 2022, November 8, 2022, December 13, 2022, January 10, 2023
t. South Lake Parking Place Commission - November 17, 2022 u. Transportation Advisory Commission - December 8, 2022 v. Urban Forestry Advisory Committee - October 12,2022, December 14,2022,January 11,2023
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
On the order of the Chair, the regular meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee was adjourned at 6:44 p.m.
0301/24/2023
ATTEST:Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee
Tamer Sabha
Recording Secretary
0401/24/2023
CITY OF PASADENA
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
FAIR OAKS CONFERENCE ROOM - ROOM S039
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee, scheduled for Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on February 23, 2023, and posted by staff.
ATTEST:
Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee
Tamer Sabha
Recording Secretary
02/28/2023
OLD BUSINESS
1. SUPPORT PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY
NAMING POLICY REVIEW*
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PARKS • RECREATION • COMMUNITY SERVICES
DATE:March 7, 2023
TO: Legislative Policy Committee
FROM: <> ^ Brenda Harvey-Williams, Director
SUBJECT: Public Park and Recreational Facility Naming Policy Review On October 24, 2022, the attached agenda report was presented to the City Council for approval. The report sought to name the new park and trail located at 1410 Wierfield Drive". Staff from the Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) Department utilized the process outlined in the City's Public Park and Recreational Facility Naming Policy, which includes:
a. Notify and accept input from all property owners within a 1,000-foot radius of the subject site;
b. Submit name suggestions, and public input, to the Recreation and Parks Commission (RPC) for consideration; and
c. Upon recommendation by the RPC, present proposed naming to the City Council for consideration/approval.
This policy is administrative and was approved by the City Manager. Recently, this process has been used to name the following parks: Playhouse Village Park (April 2022) and Lamanda Park Library Pocket Park (September 2022).
During the Council discussion of the naming request at the October meeting, councilmembers expressed some concerns about the process, namely the amount of public input, and referred the Naming Policy to the Legislative Policy Committee for review. Upon completion of this review, staff will draft any requested changes to the Policy and if necessary, forward to the City Council for approval.
Attachment A - October 24 Agenda Report "Naming of the New Park and the Associated Trail, Located at 1410 Wierfield Drive"
Attachment B - Public Park and Recreational Facility Naming Policy
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October 24, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Parks Recreation and Community Service Department SUBJECT: NAMING OF THE NEW PARK AND THE ASSOCIATED TRAIL, LOCATED AT 1410 WIERFIELD DRIVE
RECOMMENDATION FROM THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Find that the proposed action of naming a City park not a "project" as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21065 and Section 15378(b)(4) and (5) of the State CEQA Guidelines and, as such, is not subject to environmental review; and
2. Approve that the new park located at 1410 Wierfield Drive be named "Annandale Canyon Preserve" and the associated trail be named "Yayaaytnga Trail." BACKGROUND:
In 2009, the City acquired the undeveloped properties known as Annandale Canyon Estates for the purpose of preserving it as open space. This open space includes 20.63 acres in Annandale Canyon located within the San Rafael Hills in the western portion of the City, and just north of the 134 freeway and the Annandale Golf Course.
In February 2022, the Public Works Department completed construction of a trail in Annandale Canyon. Located at 1410 Wierfield Drive, new amenities include a ^ mile pedestrian trail leading to a beautiful scenic overlook, six parking spaces, one bench near the beginning of the trail, and one at the overlook.
Consistent with the City's Public Park and Recreational Facility Naming Policy (see Attachment A), the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (PROS) initiated a public outreach effort to solicit public input for the park's official name. All 82 property owners within a 1,000 foot radius of the new park site received a postcard with a link to a park name survey. The postcard also provided a telephone number if the property owner did not wish to respond electronically. Public input for a preferred name was limited to one submission per IP address.
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MEETING OF.10/24/2022AGENDA ITEM NO..11
Naming of New Park and Associated Trail Located at 1410 Wierfield Drive October 24, 2022
Attachment A
On July 11, 2022, an online survey was posted on the City's website asking residents to propose names for the new park based on the Policy's naming criteria outlined below:
Geographical location of the park or facility;
Natural or geological features proximate to the park or facility; Cultural or historical significance to the City or surrounding neighborhood; or, Name of an individual who has made a significant contribution to the community, country, state or the field of parks and recreation.
At the close of the two-week period, 12 submissions were received. The submitted names were vetted for adherence to the City's naming policy.
The suggested names are as follows:
Suggested Nameof Votes
Wierfield Trail
Annandale Canyon Trail
6 2
Douglas Kranwinkle Trail1
Glen Oaks Park
Irresponsible Trail*
1 1
Quarter Million Dollar Boondoggle Park*
Total
1 12
* Suggestion not consistent with naming policy criteria On August 9, 2022, PRCS presented a report to the Recreation and Parks Commission requesting they recommend to the City Council a name for the new park. The report also detailed the public outreach process and public input received for naming of the park. Following discussion, the Commission proposed the name Annandale Canyon Preserve but wanted this item to return to a future Commission meeting as they wanted to identify and recommend a Native name for the trail. At the October 5, 2022 Commission meeting, "Yayaaytnga" (pronounced Ya-yTte-na), was formally recommended as the trail name.
The recommended park name reflects and celebrates the conservation success story of Annandale Canyon. This land was under threat of development and preserved by the City, local residents, and a grant from Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. The Gabrielino-Tongva name "Yayaaytnga" which means "place of the birds," was proposed by Tina Calderon, a Tongva, Chumash, Yoeme Culture Bearer and Tongva Language Committee member. During Ms. Calderon's Annandale Canyon visit, she was greeted by a number of native birds, and this interaction served as the inspiration for the recommended trail name.
Upon approval of a name by the City Council, City staff will have the park's monument sign fabricated and constructed.
Naming of New Park and Associated Trail Located at 1410 Wierfield Drive Attachment A
COUNCIL POLICY CONSIDERATION:
The naming process presented is consistent with the City's Public Park and Recreational Facility Naming Policy.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
CEQA excludes from environmental analysis those actions that are not "projects" as defined by State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378. That section excludes from the definition of "project" the creation of government funding mechanisms and fiscal activities which do not yet commit the lead agency to any specific project, and also excludes organizational or administrative governmental activities that do not result in physical changes to the environment. The action proposed for the naming of a park facility is part of the City's normal administrative process.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact for this action.
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Attachment A - Public Park and Recreational Facility Naming Policy
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Attachment B
CITY OF PASADENA
PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY
NAMING POLICY
I. PURPOSE
The city finds that it is in the best interest of the community to develop a formal process for requests to name parks and recreational facilities in city parks.
Therefore the city deems it desirable, and in the public interest, to establish a set of guidelines and procedures for the selection of names for parks and recreational facilities.
II. POLICY
The City will adopt a name for each city park based on one or more of the following criteria and, when deemed appropriate, may do the same for a recreational facility located within the physical boundaries of a city park. The following criteria shall be used in determining the names of city parks and recreational facilities:
(a) Geographical location of the park or facility; or
(b) Natural or geological features proximate to the park or facility; or (c) Cultural or historical significance to the City or surrounding neighborhood; or
(d) The name of an individual who has made a significant contribution to the community, country, state, or the field of parks and recreation.
Existing names shall not be subject to change unless, after investigation and review, the proposed name is found to be more appropriate than the existing name, based on the criteria listed in this policy. Any action to change the name of an existing park shall follow the same process as outlined below.
III. PROCESS
A. Any person or organization may submit a request to name a public park or recreational facility to the City Manager. Such requests should provide the proposed name, the location and brief description of the park or facility to be named, and a statement evidencing that the proposed name is consistent with this policy.
B. The City Manager shall review such requests and may refer the request to the Director of Public Works for appropriate action. In the case of the naming or City of Pasadena
Park and Rec Facility Naming Policy
renaming of a park, the city will notify and accept input from all property owners within a 1000-foot radius of the subject site. The proposed name change, along with any input received from property owners regarding such, will be considered by the Recreation and Parks commission at a public meeting.
C. Upon the recommendation of the Recreation and Parks commission, staff will prepare an agenda report pertaining to the proposed naming. Such action will be considered by the City Council at a public meeting. The date, time and location of such hearing shall be noticed in advance. Although not required by law, courtesy notices of the name change should be mailed in advance of the City Council's consideration of a name change to all property owners within 1,000 feet of the park and to other parties which have expressed an interest. Based on the action taken by the Council, staff will take all appropriate measures regarding the naming of the park or recreational facility.
Petitioner shall be responsible for all costs associated with name change.
City of Pasadena
Park and Rec Facility Naming Policy
NEW BUSINESS
3. APPROVAL OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE
PLATFORMS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023
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March 13, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Legislative Policy Committee (March 7,2023)
FROM: Assistant City Manager
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE FEDERAL & STATE LEGISLATIVE PLATFORMS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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 Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), and 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines and, as such, no environmental document pursuant to CEQA is required; and
2. Approve the Federal Legislative Platform and the State Legislative Platform for calendar year 2023.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Each year, the City Council through the Legislative Policy Committee is asked to adopt legislative platforms for both the state and federal governments. The platforms are guiding documents that streamline the position taking process by conveying to legislators, policymakers, and the public where the City stands on important policy issues and legislative discussions. Staff prepares the document revisions in coordination with City departments and its state and federal lobbyists. The Committee reviews the platforms based on staff recommendations, which often include revised terminology, emerging industry trends, and new funding priorities. Upon City Council approval, the platforms assist the City Manager's Office, Mayor, City lobbyists and staff to respond quickly to the rapidly changing nature of legislative proposals ("bills") throughout the year. A notable addition to both platforms is a dedicated section to the State Route 710 Northern Stub Relinquishment.
MEETING OF.AGENDA ITEM NO..Page 21
2023 Federal & State Legislative Platforms
March 13, 2023
BACKGROUND:
The City Manager's Office oversees Pasadena's legislative activities, and works with departments, City lobbyists as well state and federal elected officials to respond to impactful bills.
The Federal and State Legislative Platforms ("platforms") are guiding documents that identify City positions on fundamental legislative issues critical to Pasadena, such as safeguarding local decision-making authority. The platforms streamline the position taking process by providing staff and City lobbyists with clear direction to advocate on these matters. The platforms help ensure the City's timely response to support, remain neutral or oppose legislation that might impact the City's ability to operate effectively.
The platforms also convey to legislators, policymakers, and the public where the City stands on important policy issues and legislative discussions.
Every fall, City lobbyists attend one-on-one meetings with department directors to discuss updates to the platforms. The meetings include a review of the previous year's legislative activities and a discussion of potential bills for the upcoming legislative sessions. From these discussions, staff prepares the platform recommended revisions for Legislative Policy Committee review and City Council adoption.
Please Note: The platforms can be amended at any time. The annual update is intended to capture the bulk of recommended updates known at that time. If unanticipated legislative issues arise, the platforms can be revised during the year to add, remove, or modify language, as needed.
Upon City Council approval, the platforms assist the City Manager's Office, Mayor, City lobbyists and staff to respond quickly to the rapidly changing nature of legislative proposals throughout the year.
This year marks the first year of the 2023-2024 legislative session. Key policy issues will continue to focus on affordable housing, public health, and climate change.
Legislative Action Process with the Platforms
Using the Council-approved platforms as a resource, the City Manager's Office works closely with City lobbyists to continue day-to-day oversight of and response to legislative matters as follows:
Communicate City positions to Pasadena's legislators and other government offices, as needed.
• Work with City departments, League of California Cities, National League of Cities, U.S Conference of Mayors, and other local governmenVprofessional associations to identify, analyze and recommend positions on impactful bills; • If a recommended position is consistent with the platforms, staff may draft a position letter for the Mayor's signature. If the Mayor is not available, staff may
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prepare a position letter for the Vice Mayor's signature. The City Manager, Assistant City Managers and department directors may also sign position letters, as needed;
Send copies of signed position letters to bill authors, the City's state and federal elected officials, League of California Cities, City lobbyists and other stakeholders, as deemed appropriate;
Occasionally, the City may choose not to send its own letter, but instead include the City name on a coalition letter of agencies sharing a mutual position on a bill.
In this instance, a signature might not be necessary, but staff must still confirm if a position is consistent with the platforms prior to joining a coalition; Communicate matters of legislative importance to the Committee and City Council through periodic updates;
Participate in proposing and drafting bill amendments, as needed; and Participate and attend legislative briefings and meetings to actively engage and stay apprised of trends and upcoming legislation.
Federal Legislative Platform for 2023
With the Biden Administration entering its third year, staff anticipates continued legislative activity across numerous federal policy issues. The federal platform reflects changes to address some of these issues and eliminates language no longer needed.
The following highlights, by major category, some of the new platform items and topics recommended for 2023.
A. State Route 710 Northern Stub Relinquishment (new section):
1) This is a dedicated section, which includes support for federal and state funding toward restoration efforts in line with the City's Complete Streets Policy, provisions for local mobility, neighborhood connectivity, and opportunities for development in line with the City's General Plan Guiding Principles.
B. American Rescue Plan Act, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 1) Recommending removal of this section as both laws have since gone into effect.
C. Pandemic Response (Previously COVID-19 Response):
1) Revised the title and text to reflect legislative needs in response to global pandemics in general. COVID-19 is noted as an example.
D. Early Childhood Education:
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1) Added improved access to pre-school to the description of early childhood education priorities.
E. Utilities:
1) Added general language noting recent City Council action toward a carbon free goal in advance of California state mandates. 2) Added energy storage to the description of support for increased federal investments in utility infrastructure projects. 3) Removed language regarding hydraulic fracturing.
4) Added support for an annual appropriation for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program at the Department of Energy.
F. Transportation:
1) Added support for efforts to reduce traffic collisions that cause serious injuries and fatalities This includes progress toward new technologies, strategies and policies that advance local road safety. 2) Removed outdated language regarding the State Route 710 Freeway.
G. Technology:
1) Revised the section to reflect legislative priorities including cybersecurity, fiber optic technology, and equitable access to high- speed internet.
H. Parks, Recreation and Community Services:
1) Added support for funding and resources for City park shade structures to cover play equipment, bleachers, and other park amenities.
The Federal Legislative Platform (Attachment A) incorporates all the above recommendations.
State Legislative Platform 2023
Historically, most legislative proposals occur at the state level. As a result, staff from previous years restructured the state platform into four sections: Guiding Principles, Legislative Priorities, Funding Priorities, and Water and Power Legislative Priorities.
Similar to the federal platform, staff is also recommending a dedicated section regarding the State Route 710 Northern Stub Relinquishment. This language is recommended in the funding priorities section.
The following highlights, by major category, new platform items/topics as well as some updated narrative for 2023.
I. GuidinQ Principles Section:
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A. Preserve Local Authority:
1) Added language to oppose efforts that would threaten local decision- making authority to oversee local revenue-raising measures and resources for critical services and infrastructure.
II. Leaislative Priorities Section:
A. Pandemic Response (Previously COVID-19 Response):
1) Revised the language to reflect legislative needs in response to global pandemics in general. COVID-19 is noted as an example.
B. Early Childhood Education:
1) Added improved access to pre-school to the description of early childhood education priorities.
C. Technology:
1) Revised the section to reflect legislative priorities including cybersecurity, fiber optic technology, and equitable access to high-speed internet.
D. Roadway Safety (new section):
1) Added support for efforts to reduce traffic collisions that cause serious injuries and fatalities This includes progress toward new technologies, strategies and policies that advance local road safety. 2) Added support for legislation that would help mitigate disabled parking placard abuse.
3) Added support for legislation that preserves local parking citation autonomy.
Fundina Priorities Section:
A. State Route 710 Northern Stub Relinquishment (new section):
1) This is a dedicated section, which includes support for federal and state funding toward restoration efforts in line with the City's Complete Streets Policy, provisions for local mobility, neighborhood connectivity, and opportunities for development in line with the City's General Plan Guiding Principles.
2) Note: Removed outdated language in another section regarding prior City efforts to remove the 710 stub from the State Highway System.
B. Pasadena Transit:
1) Added support for funding opportunities to transit operators that are not included in any state or federal formula funding. Includes funding opportunities toward a transit operations maintenance facility,
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buses/infrastructure, and operating funds to secure and expand local transit services.
C. Utility:
1) Added non-potable water and supply projects, new wells, seismic retrofits, to the description of utility funding priorities.
D. Public Health Services:
1) Added funding for tobacco use prevention programs (including tobacco retail enforcement), to the description of public health funding priorities.
E. Parks Recreation and Community Services:
1) Added support for funding and resources for City park shade structures to cover play equipment, bleachers, and other park amenities.
IV. Enerav and Water Leaislative Priorities:
A. Hydraulic Fracturing:
1) Removed language.
B. Greenhouse Gas Reduction:
1) Added general language noting recent City Council action toward a carbon free goal in advance of California state mandates.
2) Added support for workable, affordable, and available solutions for zero emissions medium and heavy-duty fleet vehicles.
3) Updated language to reflect support for initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial and residential buildings through incentives and policies that support building electrification.
C. Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS):
1) Added support for including large hydropower as an eligible resource under the RPS program.
D. Protection of the State Water Project
1) Added the Colorado River to the title and description to convey support for protecting both water supply sources.
The State Legislative Platform (Attachment B) incorporates all the above changes.
COUNCIL POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Approval of the subject recommendation represents a continuation of the annual policy/practice of establishing federal and state legislative platforms as the advocacy
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strategies for regional, legislative, and funding request priorities supported by the City of Pasadena.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
The action proposed herein is an administrative action (general policy making) that would not cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Therefore, the proposed action is not a "project" subject to CEQA, as defined in Section 21065 of CEQA and Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Since the action is not a project subject to CEQA, no environmental document is required.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The recommendations to approve the 2023 Federal and State Legislative Platforms will have no fiscal impact to the City. Funds for the legislative advocates/lobbyists are included in the City Council's annual operating budget.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVID REYES
Acting Assistant City Manager
Prepared by:-^..
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JENNIFER GUESS
Acting Customer Relations Manager,
Water and Power Department
Approved by:
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MIGUHlVIARQUEZ
City Manager
Attachments:
Attachment A - Federal Legislative Platform (with revisions) Attachment B - State Legislative Platform (with revisions)
Attachment A
Federal Legislative Platform (with revisions)
ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
2023-2023 Federal Legislative Platform
Guiding Principles
1.) Preserve and Enhance Federal Assistance to Local Governments: Declining federal funding for important domestic discretionary programs has severely limited the ability of the City to meet the needs of our most underserved citizens. Continued reductions would do little to reduce the federal deficit, but the effects on Pasadena families would be devastating.
2.) Oppose Federal Preemption of Local Authority: Pasadena opposes federal efforts to curb the ability of local governments to address matters traditionally handled on the local level - such as the imposition of taxes and fees, enforcement of zoning and land use regulations, or the ability to ensure the safety of our residents.
State Route 710 Northern Stub Relinquishment:
Through the City's collaborative multi-year effort with Caltrans, the California Transportation Commission approved the relinquisliment of the State Route 710 Northern Stub transportation network in June 2022 and transferred ownership of the 60-acre area to the City in August 2022. Going forward, the City will work with community stakeholders to identify future land uses and to define the local street network. The City is supportive federal and state funding for this project, which will include restoration efforts in line with the City's Complete Streets Policy, pro visions for local mobility, neighborhood connectivity, and opportunities for development in line with the City's General Plan Guiding Principles.
For more information about City positions on this topic please contact the City Manager's Office: (626) 744-4333.
American Rescue Plan Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act In 2021, Congress enacted legislation that provided generational level federal investments in infrastructure and pandemic relief. The City of Pasadena will continue to work to ensure that direct funding it receives through these measures is spent as Congress intended, while also looking to compete for discretionary funding to assist with City priorities. In addition, the City is hopeful Congrefss will continue to negotiate the President's "Build Back Better" initiative, as provisions of the proposal would provide the City with significant resources to address its affordable housing and climate change goals, among others.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact:
• City Manager's Office: (626) 7^ '13 33
Finance Department: (626) 711 1355
• —Housing Department: (626) 711 8300
Public Health Department: (626) 71^1 6000
• — Public Works Department: (626) 711 7311
• —Water and Power Dcpartmont: (626) 711 1^109
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COVID 19Pandemic Response
Direct and timely federal aid is the only way communities such as Pasadena will beare able to respond to a global pandemic such as CO VID-19 and maintain continuity for vital services in areas such as public health, public safety, utility services, and outreach to the City's most vulnerable residents. The City is supportive of proposals to increase the federal cost share for the FEMA Public Assistance program to 100% for actions taken in relation to the COVID 19a pandemic. In addition, the City supports legislation and federal actions that would provide:
1) Direct fiscal assistance to local governments of all population sizes to address the catastrophic loss of revenue resulting from the COVID 19a global pandemic and similar natural disasters;
2) Direct fiscal assistance to local health jurisdictions to support 1.) expanded epidemiological functions such as case investigation, contact tracing, testing, and vaccine distribution, and 2) services that support family and child physical and mental health and wellness harmed by the COVID 19a pandemic, including access to food and housing, access to primary and preventive care services, and safety; and 3) Direct fiscal assistance to publicly owned utilities to credit delinquent utility bills for their customers.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact:
Finance Department: (626) 744-4355
Public Health Department: (626) 744-6000
Housing Department: (626) 744-8300
Water and Power Department: (626) 744-440
Early Childhood Education
Improved access to high-quality, early childhood education^ including pre-school, will help develop meaningful early learning solutions that support young children and their families. It is vital for early child education programs to have consistent, well-funded and diverse resources at the federal, state and local level. The City is supportive of legislation and funding to improve access to early learning and care so that young children, especially those from low- and middle-income families, can flourish during this critical childhood developmental period.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact:
City Manager's Office: (626) 744-4333
Housing Department: (626) 744-8300
Library Department: (626) 744-4066
Parks, Recreation and Community Services: (626) 744-4386 Public Health Department: Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Program: (800) 304-0015 •
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Finance
The City is concerned that the federal government has attempted to impose itself into the area of local taxation, a matter traditionally handled on the local level. Pasadena officials are better suited than the federal government to understand community needs, and should have all the tools necessary to ensure the safety and health of the public while properly maintaining the public's largest investment, its infrastructure. In particular, the City:
The City supports:
•Supports ILegislation to restore the tax break for advanced refunding bonds. Strongly opposes any effort to eliminate, or cap, the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds (including private activity bonds), one of the few tools left for local governments to finance large capital projects.
.Urges the pProtection of federal Build America Bonds rebates from budget sequestration or any other proposed cuts to previously issued direct pay bonds.
The City opposes:
Opposes ILegislative proposals to impose limits on governmental deferred compensation plans.
Opposes aAttempts to exempt online travel companies from collecting state and local bed taxes when they re-sell hotel rooms to consumers shopping at their internet sites.
Opposes fFederal efforts to erode local authority by prohibiting state and local taxes and fees in areas such as wireless services, video services (including but not limited to, internet protocol ("IPP") enabled, streaming, and over-the-top services), and the sale of digital goods.
Opposes mMandatory participation in Social Security for local government employees covered by other retirement and/or pension systems.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the Finance Department at (626) 744-4355.
Utilities
The City of Pasadena, through its Department of Water and Power ("PWP"), operates its own municipal utility and as a result, is subject to federal programs and oversight in a number of areas. As a provider of electricity, the City has set ambitious goals with regard to the use of renewable energy. In addition, the City Council recently took action toward a carbon free goal in advance of California mandates.
While federal resources that help us achieve these goals are encouraged, unfunded federal mandates in this area will likely hinder our efforts by forcing us to focus resources in ways that may not be in the best interest of our customers.
As a provider of water, the City is committed to providing safe drinking water to its customers and supports federal efforts to impose standards that are based on sound scientific principles and protocols.
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The City Supports Specific items of importance to PWP include:
A swift decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that perchlorate contamination in the City's Sunset Reservoir drinking water wells initiated from the current NASA/JPL Superfund site.
Support ilncreased federal investments in utility infrastructure projects such as water supply and distribution pipeline replacement and upgrades, non-potable water, water quality treatment, stormwater management, energy storage, electric vehicle charging, power plant emissions retrofits, smart grid implementation, replacement of inefficient generators, and construction of transmission lines to access renewable energy generation.
Support fFederal initiatives that avoid duplicative climate policies and are designed to lower greenhouse gas emissions, while urging consideration of technical feasibility, costs to ratepayers, as well as the time that it will take utilities to come into compliance with proposed initiatives.
Support fFederal initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions j&om the transportation sector through increased incentives for electric vehicles and funding for associated infrastruchire.
Support fFederal initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial and residential buildings through incentives and policies that support building electrification.
Support ffederal incentives for renewable energy, such as the Clean Renewable Energy Bond (CREB) program.
• Support mModifications to FERC transmission rate incentive policies that take into account the additional costs to ratepayers.
• Support hHydro power reform legislation and funding to facilitate development of new hydro projects, particularly small and in-conduit hydropower development, as well as promoting more efficient hydropower re-licensing process.
Support ffederal efforts to encourage, but not mandate, increased energy and water-use efficiency as well as federal assistance to encourage or meet operational improvements within the City.
Pasadena supports responsible and transparent requirements for hydraulic fracturing to ensure that such processes continue in a safe and enviromnentally responsible manner that considers public health, the water supply, and the enviroiiment. Pasadena supports and aclaiowledges the critical role that natural gas plays in the economic and reliable integration of renewable energy generation and the displacement of higher emitting generating resources.
Support cChanges to the Water Infrastmctare Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program to provide assistance toward 100% of the cost of a project. In addition, the City is supportive of the WIFIA program for local and regional water supply projects that help protect against drought related shortages or supply intermptions. 3033-2023 Federal Legislative Platform4
Support ffederal resources to address severe western drought conditions, including increased funding for non-potable water infirastmcture and storage. • Support for tThe City's non-potable water projects, which will enhance local water supply reliability and provide approximately 10 percent of the City's water demand by delivering non-potable water for landscape irrigation and industrial uses in the future.
Support for tThe Arroyo Seco Canyon Project, which came about after events related to the 2009 Station Fire in the Angeles National Forest caused significant damage to PWP's water diversion facilities in the Arroyo Seco Canyon area. Repairs and upgrades to the sfaream intake structure and spreading basins are needed to allow capturing of stonnwater mn-off from nearby mountains that will filter into the aquifer and can be accessed during the summer months. Ultimately, this project will restore Pasadena's ability to utilize its long-standing surface water rights. It is anticipated the improvements will result in an average increase in recharge to the groundwater basin of about 1,000 acre-feet per year. Pumping this local groundwater, rather than purchasing imported water will help reduce imported water costs, and other environmental impacts associated with imported water. The project will revitalize a portion of the Arroyo Seco stream, improve ecosystem health, and enhance the experience for recreational users.
Support the EPA's role to address constituents of concern for drinking water through reasonable protocols and sound, science-based standards.
Support fFederal efforts to address legacy contamination issues such as Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and other chemicals, which may have been released into the environment resulting from national defense initiatives.
Support fFederal and state funding to improve California's headwaters, which provide flow to surface and groundwater supplies, and are critical to sustain local watersheds.
Funding to implement local strategies will help create more resilient forests, improve wildfire mitigation, and help provide coinmunities with clean, reliable water.
Annual appropriations for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant fEECBG) at the Department of Energy at least at the FY 2022 level of $550 million.
Pasadena has several energy efficiency initiatives that would benefit from the flexible funding that EECBG provides.
The City Opposes:
Oppose any eEfforts to change the cost-based rates used by federal Power Marketing Administrations ("PMA"). Such changes would significantly increase costs for Pasadena, which entered into a 50-year contract with the Western Area PMA for hydroelectric power from the Hoover Dam.
• Oppose eEfforts that would allow multiple federal agencies to have regulatory authority over cyber security efforts related to the power system. The public-private partnership agreement between industry and the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and overseen by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), to implement mandatory cyber security standards should be preserved. Support bipartisan cyber- security and information sharing legislation. Support a risk-based approach to 3033-2023 Federal Legislative Platform5
prioritizing assets that require protection and oppose mandatory compliance with "one size fits all" security regulations that circumvent local control of City assets.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the Water and Power Department at (626) 744-4409.
Public Safety
Federal assistance for local police, fire, and homeland security initiatives has been declining for several years, and as a result, communities like Pasadena have been left to maintain public safety services largely on their own. The City believes there is a place for federal contributions to local public safety and homeland security efforts, and some Pasadena priorities in that area include^
The City Supports:
Increased federal resources for law enforcement recmiting efforts, training particularly, as it relates to de-escalation and proportional use offeree, and maintenance of body-worn camera programs.
Non-traditional crime prevention activities such as federal homeless assistance, mental health programs, and substance abuse initiatives. The City supports increased federal resources for these efforts to increase awareness, public education, and training opportunities as well as grant programs that provide direct funding to cities to implement local strategies.
Support ILegislation and funding to reduce and prevent gun violence, crimes, dmg use, and gang violence, and to promote public outreach and intervention programs that specifically divert juveniles from the criminal justice system.
Providmge local jurisdictions with federal funding to support the themes from the Pillars of 21st Century Policing.
Encouraging the Federal Aviation Administration to develop clear rules and regulations governing the use of drones and other unmanned aircraft systems in communities.
Support oQngoing procurement of high technology that helps mitigate dangerous situations, locate and arrest offenders, gather evidence, solve crimes, and protect public safety entities on the frontlines.
Support legislation that pProvingdes resources for prisoner re-integration and restorative justice programs, prevention of human trafficking, development of additional diversion programs, and at-risk youth programs. In addition, the City supports legislation and resources to reduce recidivism, help rehabilitate recidivist offenders and expand funding for these efforts.
Federal programs such as SAFER (firefighter hiring), COPS (police hiring), Violence Against Women Act programs, gang intervention programs, Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. Urban Area Security Initiative, and State Homeland Security Grant Program.
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Emergency management training as well as equipment and technology purchases necessary for day-to-day operations, disaster planning and operation of a fully capable Emergency Operations Center.
Support legislation to Cereatinge a voluntary federal patient registry to collect data on the incidence of cancer among firefighters.
Seismic upgrades and other urgent upgrades to seven of the eight City fire stations.
Support ilncreased funding for early warning earthquake systems.
Increased federal reimbursement rates for ambulance services and emergency medical services (EMS), and additional funding for Mobile Integrated Health Programs.
Increased federal reimbursement for wildfire fighting activities. .Support eEfforts to change current FEMA disaster assistance reimbursement formulas that penalize small communities in large population states; develop a reward system for communities that implement successful pre-disaster mitigation.
The City Opposes
Oppose federal eEfforts to preempt local regulation of drone use in communities.
Efforts to deny federal funding to communities that may not have the resources to enforce all federal immigration laws.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact:
City Prosecutor's Office: (626) 744-4141
Finance Department: (626) 744-4355
Fire Department: (626) 744-4655
Police Department: (626) 744-4501
Transportation
The City urges Congress to craft a multi-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that includes the necessary resources to meet the urgent need of our multi-modal ta'ansportation system. Maintaining and improving the City's transportation infrastructure is one of the highest priorities of Pasadena residents. Transportation projects in in need of federal assistance in Pasadena that are partially or completely unfunded at this time are included below.-
The City supports resources for:
Repair of the Holly Street and San Rafael: Bridges that span the An-oyo Seco. They are believed to be among the most vulnerable in the state. Additionally, the City is supportive of resources to equip Pasadena bridges with suicide prevention barriers and other deterrent measures.
Construction of a dedicated transit maintenance and operations facility to house and repair the growing fleet of Pasadena Transit buses as well as opportunities to apply for state or federal grant funding in order to maintain, at a minimum, the current fleet size in a state of good repair.
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Support for aAdditional federal resources, including tax credits, to assist the City in purchasing zero-emission buses and converting its existing fleets and other equipment to electric power, as well as charging infrastmcture.
Support the eEfforts of the Southern San Femando Valley Airport Noise Task Force to convince the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to consider changes to recent alternations to aircraft flight paths at Burbank and Van Nuys Airports that have had adverse noise impacts on several neighborhoods in the region.
Support Efforts of the Burbank Airport Authority to secure FAA funds for terminal replacement.
Technology for the City's Intelligent Transportation System program.
Completione of_the Foothill Extension of the Metro Gold Line Light Rail System from Azusa to Montclair.
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Support sustainable multi modal and Transportation System Management/Transportation Demand Management (TSM/TDM) solutions, proposed by the Pasadena 710 Working Group, in place of completion of the SR710 North Freeway. Support the TSM/TDM Altcmati\rc in the current EIR/EIS is consistent with the Locally Preferred Alternative put forward by the Metro Board in WVh
Pasadena Transit is one of the largest locally funded fixed route transit systems in Los Angeles County. This bus system connects 1.6 million annual trips to the regional transit network and is an essential transportation option allowing Pasadena to achieve its mobility goal of being a city where people can circulate without a car. As a locally funded transit agency in Los Angeles County, Pasadena is precluded by state statute from directly receiving most state and federal transit funds. The options for access to state and federal funding, either formula or grant based, are extremely limited and the few that are available are met with significant competition.
An increase in the opportunities to apply for federal grant funding is needed in order to maintain, at a minimum, the current fleet size in a state of good repair. Critical to maintaining a state of good repair is a dedicated transit maintenance and operations facility, which Pasadena currently lacks.
.Support fFunding opportunities to transition former highway corridors to neighborhood boulevards.
Use of The "Safe System Approach" to reduce collisions resulting in serious injuries and fatalities. It does so through a holistic view of the road system that helps anticipate human mistakes and minimizes the hann caused to those involved when crashes occur.
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For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the Transportation Department at (626) 744-7664.
Housing and Career Services
Federal and state assistance to the City of Pasadena for the production of new affordable housing has vacillated significantly over the past decade, presenting difficult challenges as the City looks for ways to serve almost 15,000 very low-income households on its Section 8 voucher waiting list. In addition, limited funding in programs such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) programs have hindered the City's ability to provide services to low-income neighborhoods and neighbors who are experiencing homelessness.
As the federal government looks to reduce the federal deficit, the City urges policymakers to recognize that programs such as these have already suffered debilitating cuts and further reductions will have little effect on the deficit. Further cuts, through the annual appropriations process or budget sequestration, are likely to result in the denial of Section 8 renewals, the closing oftmsted community non-profit service providers, and other important pieces of the social safety net in the community. Specific actions in this area include:
The City Supports:
Expansiond o£federal assistance to address the many issues related to homelessness in communities across the country.
.Support ilncreased funding for HUD programs such as Section 8 assisted housing, CDBG, Section 108 loan program, and HOME.
Protection of the federal Affordable Housing Tmst Fund.
Support pPrograms that provide supportive services and housing services to seniors and disabled residents.
_Support-aftd-eEnhancement of tax incentives that will promote affordable housing constmction, such as the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and New Markets Tax Credit.
The City opposes:
Oppose cCuts to caps on use ofHUD funds for administrative fees and oppose proposals to reduce administrative fees for housing assistance to non-income earning clients (this especially hurts programs for seniors and the disabled).
Oppose pProposals to prohibit the repayment ofHUD Section 108 loans with future CDBG allocations.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the Housing Department at (626) 744-8300.
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Public Health
The City of Pasadena recognizes that many factors affect the health of the community, including changing population demographics, the built enviroiunent, healthcare services, and social detenninants of health. As a result, the City utilizes a cross-departmental approach to address public health, one that promotes interdisciplinary programs such as:
youth violence prevention programs; outreach and linkage to services for people experiencing homelessness; affordable housing programs that also address mental health and substance use; and transportation improvements that support walkability and healthy food access. The nationally-accredited Pasadena Public Health Department provides core public health services and functions, and serves as a foundation for this collective impact approach to improve the health of populations within the City and across the region.
The City seeks federal assistance to support a collaborative interdisciplinary public health model with the Pasadena Public Health Department providing backbone support as a health strategy catalyst. Specific areas of interest include:
The City supports:
Support for ilncreased funding for federal programs that support public health such the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Act programs, community health centers, bioterrorism response, home visitation programs, immunizations, Maternal and Child Health Block Grant, chronic disease prevention programs, and the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) nutrition program.
Support for ilncreased funding for tuberculosis (TB) prevention and treatment programs, in order to make progress toward the goal ofTB elimination.
Support for eEfforts to increase access to affordable health care coverage, and to increase the number of insured people.
Support for cContinued funding for U.S. Centers for Disease Control programs for community health and related public health infrastructure, including workforce retention, workforce development, and infonnation technology.
Support for ilncreased funding to address the dramatic rise in STD rates, and protect funding for family planning programs that prevent the spread ofHIV and STDs.
Resources for mental health and substance abuse prevention and treatment.
To address health equity, support for legislation that protects the rights of diverse populations, the LGBTQ+ community, and of women (including reproductive rights), to support improved health outcomes.
To address social determinants of health, support for legislation that aims to identify and resolve the effects of institutional racism that drive health inequities in the population.
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Support for vViolence prevention research and programs, including reducing the risk of gun violence in our community.
The City supports fFederal funding to local health department jurisdictions in support of preparedness, response, and recovery activities in the event of an infectious disease outbreak, epidemic or pandemic, or natural and manmade disasters.
Support for ILocal, City-based collective impact initiatives to improve outcomes for child health, wellness, and education. Specifically, support for funding to prevent or mitigate the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), reduce racial disparities in infant mortality and maternal perinatal outcomes, or improve the rates of kindergarten readiness among pre-school age children.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the Public Health Department at (626) 744-6000.
C ommunications-an^-Technology
The City supports legislative initiatives and funding_to promote the use of data and technology to create efficiencies, promote econoinic development, enhance public safety, improve transportation and mobility, improve sustainability, enhance municipal quality of life factors, and help solve other civic challenges.
The City supports:
Legislation regarding cybersecuritY and information sharing reform, as well as federal resources to assist local government in meeting the challenges of cybersecurity. • Federal efforts to encourage investment in expanding fiber optic technology to homes and local goven-iment input in the distribution of financial incentives to meet community-specific needs
Federal assistance for the Interagency Communication Interoperability (ICI), a regional effort to ensure communications interoperability.
Legislative initiatives and funding to advance economic and digital inclusion and equity for all constituents, including access to computers, high-speed internet, and similar technology; and to provide_training in computer, cybersecurity, and technology skills.
Policies, legislation, and funding to increase the number of households and businesses which have access to low-cost or free high-speed and reliable Internet as well as low- cost or free quality. Intemet-enabled technology devices and technical support. • Policies, legislation, and grants that treat Internet access as an eligible utility for federal housing vouchers and other subsidies.
• Policies, legislation and funding that ensure transparency, accountability and nondiscrimination of data, content, and algorithms.
The City opposes:
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Legislative and regulatory efforts to curb the ability of local governments to charge telecommunication providers fair and reasonable compensation for the use and maintenance of public rights-of-way.
Federal intmsion into local permitting and zoning laws with respect to siting of telecommunications facilities.
For more infonnation about City positions on this topic, please contact the Information Technology Department at (626) 744-4220.
Workforce Development
The Foothill Workforce Investment Board provides job training and job seeking services to residents of Pasadena and neighboring communities. Services are funded primarily through federal resources, but the City also provides local funding to a successful summer youth employment program. During the recent economic downturn, local employment and training programs were stretched thin, so federal support in this area is particularly critical in the effort to maintain and enhance a skilled workforce.
In particular, tThe City_su220rts:
Supports ilmplementation of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) that allows for continued flexibility and the primacy of the one-stop system as the presumed deliverer of employment and training services, as well as strong local participation and governance in the workforce investment board process. • Supports a ILong-term federal investment in summer youth employment in WIOA reauthorization that would be linked to locally developed and supported summer jobs and internship efforts.
Supports ilncreased federal investments in apprenticeship programs.
For more infonnation about City positions on this topic, please contact the City Manager's 0fficeat(626)744-4333.
Parks, Recreation and Community Services
The City's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department sponsors a variety of programs for some of the City's neediest neighborhoods and families. It also serves as the primary liaison to the Pasadena Unified School District. Working in tandem with other City departments, some important federal actions to support include increased resources for:
After-school and childcare programs.
Programs that improve recreational opportunities in the commumty, including those that recognize the impacts of strict water conservation measures on recreational facilities.
Parks, recreation, health, and fitness programs.
Gang-related initiatives and anti-bullying measures.
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Capital improvements to aging parks and recreation facilities, as well as federal funding opportunities for facility operations and maintenance costs.
Measures that maintain and strengthen funding for workforce development initiatives that provide innovative work and school-based programs.
Additionally, maintaining and enhancing the City's parks and recreational system is a high priority for Pasadena residents, and the City has committed significant resources to offering safe and accessible recreational opportunities. Although federal assistance in the areas of recreation, preservation, and conservation has declined sharply, the City believes there is a federal role for assisting local governments with these matters. Specific actions include:
The City supports:
Support eEfforts to bring back the Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery (UPARR) program, where the City believes the small federal commitment provided great benefits to a number of communities across the country.
Support tThe National Park Service proposal to protect additional lands and habitats in the area by adding the "Rim of the Valley" corridor to the existing Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, with the understanding that the proposal retains existing local land use and regulatory authorities, fire prevention policies, water rights, and utility infrastmcture systems.
Support ffederal funding and swift completion of the feasibility study for the Arroyo Seco Ecosystem Restoration Project, being conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District.
Support aAdditional federal resources for local tree planting initiatives.
Federal funding to combat climate change by providing funds for shade structures within City parks at parks to cover play equipment, bleachers and other park amenities For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the c Department at (626) 744-4386.
Library Services
In 2021, the City identified critical infrastructure needs in Pasadena's historic Centi-al Library. Given the importance of Central Library as a community hub the supports literacy, social welfare, and civic engagement, the City is supportive of federal funding for capital improvement projects that address life/safety issues in library buildings.
The City of Pasadena's Central Library and nine branch libraries provide services to more than 2,000 patrons per day, sponsoring an array of activities for both adults and children.
In recent years, it has been the focus of the department to enhance its information and technology services to better meet the needs of residents. Given the increasing importance of accessing the internet for library customers without the means to do so at home, the City ^3-2023 Federal Legislative Platform13
is supportive of any efforts to expand high speed, high-capacity broadband funding, fe addition, t
The City supports:
Supports ffull funding for the Library and Technology Act (LSTA) programs at the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
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Supports ffederal opportunities for "early learning" initiatives to assist and expand activities associated with the City's Office of the Young Child.
Supports cContinued IMLS funding of National Leadership grants for Library and Recruitment for Librarians for the 21st Century, and early childhood literacy programs that involve partnerships between libraries, the local school district and other community-based agencies.
Supports cContinued funding of National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Supports ilncreased funding for programs that provide and encourage training and outreach for those interested in a career in libraries.
Supports of eEfforts that allow for increased flexibility with regard to copyright laws and increased access to electronic books and media.
Supports any eEfforts to maintain net neutrality, open access, and intellectual freedom.
Supports fFunding for resources to protect and preserve America's historic libraries.
Supports any fFunding for capital improvements for life/safety concerns.
Supports ffunding for public libraries serving people experiencing homelessness and/or mental illness.
Supports fFunding for libraries to provide programs and resources to those impacted by the COVID 19 _a_pandemic such as those who have lost their jobs or are underemployed, those experiencing mental health issues, needing help with schoolwork, and those experiencing social isolation, etc.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the Library department at (626) 744-4066.
Immigration
The City of Pasadena sti-ongly believes that immigrants strengthen the community economically and culturally and welcomes their contributions to society. With regard to federal legislation aimed at reforming federal immigration laws, the City would urge Congress and the President to reaffirm, that addressing unlawful immigration in a compassionate manner is the primary responsibility of the federal government and that sufficient resources must be committed on the federal level for this purpose.
In a resolution adopted by the City Council in October 2013, the City of Pasadena hereby supports a humane and comprehensive immigration reform proposal with the following principles: provides an attainable and affordable pathway to full citizenship for the nearly 11 million undocumented immigrants in the United States; family unity as a cornerstone of 13-2023 Federal Legislative Platform14
our immigration system; provides due process and labor protections; allows access to key essential services such as health care; and local governments should not be mandated to enforce federal immigration laws, particularly when resources necessary to enforce local laws are already stretched. Though not a declared sanctuary city, Pasadena established a 2017 Citywide policy, which sets forth the City's commitment to the confidentiality of infomiation gathered for municipal purposes. The policy explicitly limits collection or dissemination of information regarding a person's religion, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, and immigration status.
The City supports federal legislation that would protect Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). This protects children who were brought to this country at a young age and are pursuing education and the American dream.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the City Manager's officeat(626)744-4333.
Campaign Finance
In September 2013, the Pasadena City Council approved a resolution that that urges Congress to propose and support, and the state legislature to ratify, a Constitutional amendment to reverse the U.S. Supreme Court ruling Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission that prohibits the government from restricting political independent expenditures by corporations, associations, or labor unions.
The resolution maintains that reversal of the decision would enable the people, through their elected representatives, to regulate campaign contributions and expenditures in all elections at the federal, state, and local levels and ensure that corporations are not entitled to the entirety of protections or "rights" of human beings, specifically so that the expenditure of corporate money to influence the electoral process is no longer a form of constitutionally protected speech.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the City Attorney's officeat(626)744-4141.
Environmental Stewardship
The global climate is changing, and ocean water levels are rising largely due to increases in levels of greenhouse gas emissions in the enviroimient, which affects human health and economic well-being of our communities. The City has developed a variety of programs and policies to proactively reduce its carbon footprint.
The City seeks to increase its role in promoting environmental stewardship and urban sustainability through activities such as the endorsement of the United Nations Green Cities Declaration, the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, and the adoption of the Urban Environmental Accords Action Plan.
As demonstrated in other sections of the Federal Legislative Platform, "Utilities" (p. 3), "Transportation" (p. 6), "Parks, Recreation and Community Services" (p. 11) and "Solid Waste Resource Management" (p. 15), the City is committed to mitigating climate change, while balancing the needs of the Pasadena community. The City supports legislation that:
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greenhouse gas emissions (GHG); 4) reduces waste to landfills; 5) reduces the use ofnon- renewable resources in the manufacturing of products; 6) supports green buildings and advances urban planning while protecting wildlife habitats; 7) improves opportunities for environmentally beneficial jobs; 8) enhances parks and recreational opportunities; 9) increases the urban forest canopy; 10) increases affordable public transit; 11) supports cleaner emissions from vehicles; 12) improves air quality; 13) ensures and conserves safe drinking water, and 14) supports sustainable urban watershed and wastewater planning and implementation. The City also supports renewable energy derived from sustainable resources such as wind, geothermal (steam), landfill gas (methane produced from decomposing waste), solar, and hydroelecfaric facilities that can be cost-effectively procured for residents and businesses.
The City supports air quality legislation that may include strategies to mitigate emissions as well as port operations that reduce air pollution as well as relieve traffic congestion. This is best demonstrated through Pasadena's use of alternative fuel vehicles for the City transit services.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact:
City Manager's Office: (626) 744-4333
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department: (626) 744-4386 Planning and Cotiununity Development Department: (626) 744-6833 • Public Works Department: (626) 744-7311
Transportation Department: (626) 744-7664
• Water and Power Department: (626) 744-4409
Solid Waste Resource Management
The City of Pasadena is committed to waste reduction and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which is an important strategy for redesigning problematic waste products and packaging. This approach would also reduce the financial and enviromnental burdens placed on local jurisdictions for managing these products at end of life by shifting these responsibilities to the product manufacturers.
As such, the City adopted an EPR Resolution in 2010 and also included expanding product stewardship efforts and extended producer responsibility as a key initiative in the City's Zero Waste Strategic Plan, which outlines the City's path to achieving Zero Waste by the year 2040 through 19 waste reduction strategies. California has set a statewide goal of a 75 percent reduction in organics disposed by 2025, which is driving the City's solid waste management plan for the next several years.
Additionally, in November 2018, China implemented a Green Sword Policy that drastically lowered the contamination level of accepted items and eliminated the import of mixed plastics and unsorted paper. These changes have affected the entire recycling market and have forced recycling programs to change to meet market demands.
Additional actions include:
Product and disposal bans: The City supports legislation aimed at reducing disposable products and packaging, including product and disposal bans for environmentally problematic materials. Legislation that does not overly burden municipalities with 3033-2023 Federal Legislative Platform16
data capture, reporting and enforcement and which does include reasonable phase out periods is ideal.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Initiatives: Support EPR initiatives to place a shared responsibility for end-of-life product management on the producers and all entities involved in the product chain, instead of passing costs along to the general public or municipalities. Initiatives should encourage product design changes that minimize a negative impact on human health and the environment at every stage of the product's lifecycle.
Recycling and Organics Infrastmcture Development: Seek County, State, and Federal funding and permitting support to help to facilitate local and regional organics processing capacity.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the Public Works Department at (626) 744-7311.
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Attachment B
State Legislative Platform (with revisions)
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CITY OF PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
2033-2023 State Legislative Platform (Amended 06/13/22) Part I - Guiding Principles
1) Preserve Local Funding
The City supports the protection of existing state and local funding sources and the authorities that provide revenues to the City of Pasadena. Such areas include the protection of state-shared revenues, assets of the former redevelopment agency, development impact fees, and the ability to collect compensation for the use of the public right-of-way or City-owned facilities. The City opposes any new mandates that are unfunded and/or inadequately funded.
2) Preserve Local Authority
The City supports local decision-making authority and opposes preemption of local control. Cities are voluntarily created by the residents of a community to provide local self-government and to make decisions at a local level to best meet the needs of the community. Each community has unique needs and characteristics that are best met by policies set by its local governing body. Recently, several pieces of high- profile legislation have been introduced, which serve the purpose of superseding local discretion and land use controls generally established to maintain the immediate community's quality of life standards. Statewide efforts to remove the ability to set policy at the local level should be opposed, while promoting legislation that allows flexibility in the City's effort to cost-effectively meet water and energy goals and mandates. The City supports efforts that help municipalities maintain local control for reasonable development standards of land use regulation for housing, including accessory dwelling units and single family-zoned properties. The City opposes efforts thatwould threaten local decision-making authority to oversee local revenue-raising measures and resources for critical services and infrastructure.
Part II - Legislative Priorities
COVID 19Pandemic Response
Direct and timely aid is the only way communities such as Pasadena witi-beare able to respond to a global pandemic such as COVID-19 and maintain continuity for vital services in areas such as public health, public safety, utility services, and outreach to the City's most vulnerable residents. The City supports legislation and state actions that would provide:
1) Direct fiscal assistance to local governments of all population sizes to address the catastrophic loss of revenue resulting from the COVID 19a global pandemic and similar natural disasters;
2) Direct fiscal assistance to local health jurisdictions to support 1.) expanded epidemiological functions such as case investigation, contact tracing, testing, and 1
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vaccine distribution, and 2) services that support family and child physical and mental health and wellness harmed by the COVID 19a pandemic, including access to food and housing, access to primary and preventive care services, and safety; and Direct fiscal assistance to publicly owned utilities to credit delinquent utility bills for their customers.
For more infonnation about City positions on this topic, please contact:
Finance Department: (626) 744-4355
Housing Department: (626) 744-8300
Public Health Department: (626) 744-6000
Water and Power Department: (626) 744-4409
Early Childhood Education
Improved access to high-quality, early childhood education^ including pre-school, will help develop meaningful early learning solutions that support young children and their families. It is vital for early child education programs to have consistent, well-funded and diverse resources at the federal, state and local level. The City is supportive of legislation and funding to improve access to early learning and care so that young children, especially those from low- and middle-income families, can flourish during this critical childhood developmental period.
For more infonnation about City positions on this topic please contact:
City Manager's Office: (626) 744-4333
Housing Department: (626) 744-8300
Library Department: (626) 744-4066
Parks, Recreation and Community Services: (626) 744-4386 Public Health Department: Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Program: (800) 304-0015 Abatement of Nuisance Liquor Stores
Several nuisance liquor stores in the City have been cited for illegal activities including selling alcohol and tobacco products to minors. With the passage of SB 148 (Scott) a process exists to commence the elimination of nuisance liquor stores and the associated impacts from the affected communities. The City continues to request our legislators to initiate legislation that would provide local government with more control over the abatement of nuisance liquor stores.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the City Attorney's office at (626) 744-4141.
Density Bonus Law
The City supports changes to the current State Density Bonus law that will restore local control. These changes should allow cities to maximize their ability to protect local quality of life and retain the unique character of their communities. The City supports special consideration in meeting the State Density Bonus law for cities like Pasadena that have consistently invested in affordable housing projects/programs. Cities that have achieved appropriate housing goals, demonstrated commitments to affordable housing, complied with zoning requirements, and incentivized transit-oriented development, etc. should not 3033-2023_State Legislative Platform (.amended 06/13/22)2
be penalized by the imposition of state law, which diminishes local authority. The City supports compliant cities being granted relief and/or flexibility in response to the State Density Bonus law with greater regulatory attention focused on non-compliant jurisdictions to address their affordable housing needs.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact:
Housing Department: (626) 744-8300
Planning and Community Development Department: (626) 744-6833 Communications-attd-Technology
The City supports legislative initiatives and funding to promote the use of data and technology to create efficiencies, promote economic development, enhance public safety, improve transportation and mobility, improve sustainability, enhance municipal quality of life factors, and help solve other civic challenges.
The City supports:
• Legislation regarding cybersecurity and information sharing reform, as well as state resources to assist local government in meeting the challenges of cybersecurity. • State efforts to encourage investment in expanding fiber optic technology to homes and local government input in the distribution of financial incentives to meet communitv- specific needs.
Legislation to ensure funding for communities to offer accessible public, educational, and governmental (PEG) programming; cities' rights to collect and audit franchise fee payments; and, for the use of PEG funds for non-capital expenditures such as operations and online support.
Legislative initiatives and funding to advance economic and digital inclusion and equity for all constituents, including access to computers, high-speed internet, and similar technology; and to provide training in computer, cvbersecurity, and technology skills.
Policies, legislation, and funding to increase the number of households and businesses which have access to low-cost or free high-speed and reliable Internet as well as low- cost or free quality, Intemet-enabled technology devices and technical support.
Policies, legislation, and grants that treat Internet access as an eligible utility for State housing vouchers and other subsidies.
Policies, legislation, and funding that ensure transparency, accountability and nondiscriminationofdata, content, and algorithms.
The City opposes:
Legislative and regulatory efforts to curb the ability of local governments to charge telecommunication providers fair and reasonable compensation for the use and maintenance of public rights-of-way.
Any state intrusion into local permitting and zoning laws with respect to siting of telecommunications facilities.
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Any legislation that would further diminish the City's ability to make future decisions to offer telecommunication services directly.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the Information Technology Department at (626) 744-4220.
In 2006, California enacted legislation that shifted franchising of video service providers from the local to the state level. \Vhile the legislation largely preserved local governments' ability to regulate placement of telecommunications infrastmcture in the public rights of way, cities lost control in several other areas of telecommunications regulation. In addition, states other than California have adopted legislation that prohibits cities from providing telecommunications sendees. The City opposes any legislation that would further diminish the City's ability to make future decisions to offer telecommunication services directly.
The City opposes legislative and regulator^' efforts to curb the ability of local governments to charge telecommunication providers fair and reasonable compensation for the use and maintenance of public rights of way and attaching equipment to City owned property. The City opposes any intrusion into local permitting and zoning laws with respect to siting of telecommunications and wireless facilities.
The City supports legislation clarifying regulation of video sendee providers to preserve:
Public Educational & Government (PEG) ftinding and channels; cities' rights to collect and audit franchise fee payments; local regulation of placement of telecommunications wireless infrastructure in the public rights of way; and local government input in the state franchising process.
The City supports legislation to encourage investment in expanding fiber optic technology to homes and local government input in the distribution of financial incentives to meet community specific needs.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the Information Technology Department at (626) 71-1 1220.
Workers Compensation
Recent improvements to the workers' compensation system were the result of many individual efforts seeking to resolve specific issues. The system needs additional work to continue to move toward fair and equitable programs.
The City supports legislation that would control medical and legal costs. The City opposes legislation that would repeal the recent workers' compensation reforms, or that would exempt public safety employees from those reforms.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the City Attorney's office at (626) 744-4141.
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Employee Compensation and Terms of Employment
The City supports local control over employment decisions not already preempted by State law. Each year the legislature introduces numerous bills, which have the effect of eroding local control over employment, including such things as compensation and benefits, collective bargaining agreements, and employee rights and privileges. Inasmuch as each city is unique, it is important to maintain local control over the discretionary nuances of employment that are not already regulated by state or federal law or regulation.
The City opposes legislation that would preempt local control over employment, compensation and benefits, collective bargaining, and employee rights and privileges.
More specifically, the City opposes any bill to establish citizen compensation commissions or committees, or such compensation commissions or committees of combined membership with private citizens and any other persons or entities, when said commission or committee is charged with regulating local decision making with regard to compensation of local officials or employees. The City also opposes any bill that would limit local control over determining its own pension plans, pension financing, or the right to contract with the State Public Employment Retirement System for appropriate pension formulae and benefits available under state law. The City will continue to be proactive in tracking changes to the recently passed pension reform bill, to protect and enhance the positive aspects of the recent changes and to ensure the maximum flexibility in local decision making for the City and its employees.
Minimum Wage
The City finds that income inequality is a substantial economic and social issue facing Pasadena. When employees do not receive a sufficient wage for their labor, the community and taxpayers bear associated costs in the form of increased demand for taxpayer-funded services, including emergency medical services, homeless shelters, and other social services and community-based services. Therefore, the City has an interest in promoting an employment environment in Pasadena that protects government resources while promoting the health, safety, and welfare of workers by ensuring they receive a reasonable wage for the work they perform. The City has taken a position to support a minimum wage that is more aggressive than the state.
The City supports legislation that would provide funding and support to cities that established a minimum wage different from the state-mandated minimum wage, in regards to enforcement and wage theft.
Additionally, an unintended consequence of having a minimum wage different from the state-mandated wage relates to reimbursements from state funds. For example, non- profits who received state funds will only be reimbursed for hours worked at the state- mandated minimum rate and not at the higher minimum wage set by the City of Pasadena. The City would support legislation that allows for state to reimburse labor at the minimum wage required by the city in which the work is performed.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the Human Resources Department at (626) 744-4366.
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Support for Affordable Housing
The City has implemented an aggressive and creative program, to maximize the use of resources for the creation of housing for very low, low and moderate-income individuals and families, including the implementation of an effective Citywide inclusionary housing ordinance.
The City supports legislation that would provide additional resources for the development of affordable housing programs and/or expand code enforcement programs to protect existing housing stock. The City supports legislation that would require municipalities to provide assistance to homeless individuals that reside within their jurisdictions either directly or through the financial support of homeless service agencies that provide services within or directly adjacent to their jurisdictions. The City supports legislation reforming the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") to make development of affordable housing projects less costly and faster while minimizing legal exposure. The City opposes new regulations that would create cumbersome processes or other obstacles to the provision of homeless services, as well as any new legislation that would abridge or limit local regulatory mechanisms designed to increase affordable housing production (e.g., inclusionary housing programs). The City supports the creation of funding opportunities to assist municipalities in providing creative and permanent supportive housing solutions for the homeless.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact at Housing Department: (626) 744-8300.
Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
The City also supports measures that give municipalities more opportunities to provide input in the development of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) process.
The City also supports changes to state law that recognizes the production and protection of all housing types in the City for the State's RHNA purposes. This includes counting production all types of residential and group care uses (where there is long-tenn residence), as well as converting covenanting market-rate housing to covenanted affordable housing.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact:
Housing Department: (626) 744-8300
Planning and Community Development Department: (626) 744-6833 Roadway Safety
The City supports the "Safe System Approach" to reduce collisions resulting in serious iniuries and fatalities. It does so through a holistic view of the road systeiTi that helps anticipate human mistakes and minimizes the hann caused to those involved when crashes occur.
The City believes speed limits should be established at the local level based on knowledge of roadway segments, local context, goals, engineering iudgment, and the -2021.State Legislative Platform (.\mended 06/13/22)6
Safe System Approach principles. This includes supporting technologies, strategies and policies that advance local road safety.
The City supports:
Disabled parking policy refonn to ensure future local efforts comply with ADA, allow access for the disabled, and preserve local control on how parking revenues are allocated toward accessibility improvements in public parking facilities and in the public right of wav.
Parking enforcement officer safety via penalties against individuals who physically assault officers engaged in parking enforcement activities, and by allowing City employees responsible for parking enforcement to have confidentiality protection for their home addresses with the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
Legislative efforts that preserve local citation autonomy and enforcement of state law.
The City opposes:
Any state efforts to mandate citation fine forgiveness, as this would threaten local funding and would remove local authority. The City is appropriately positioned to deteniime the need and details of such a program for its community.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the Transportation Department at (626) 744-7664. To learn more about the Safe System Approach visit https://www.transportation.gov/NRSS/SafeSvstem.
Expanded Health Coverage
In Pasadena, one in ten residents does not have health insurance. People who are uninsured and underinsured face significant barriers in obtaining needed health services, often leading to needless death, disability, and increased cost of care. Social, economic, racial, and ethnic factors also contribute to significant health disparities. To address these issues, the City supports legislation to improve health coverage in a comprehensive manner provided adequate funding and cost controls are in place.
The City supports' enhancement to state sponsored health care mechanisms consistent with the set of principles approved in October 2009 by the Pasadena City Council to guide comprehensive health care refonn:
Reduce long-term growth of health care costs for families, individuals, businesses and government;
• Retain coverage for behavioral health services (mental health and substance abuse treatment);
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Guarantee choice of doctors, hospitals and health plans and the choice of a private or public health care plan;
Invest in prevention and wellness;
Improve patient safety and quality of care for all Americans; Maintain coverage when someone changes or loses a job;
Assure affordable, quality health coverage for all Americans; End barriers to coverage for people with pre-existing medical conditions; Eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse in government health programs; Hold insurance and drug companies accountable by ensuring that people are not overcharged for prescription drugs, or discriminated against for pre-existing conditions; and
Support public hospitals and other providers in the health care safety net so that those who fall through the cracks of expanded health coverage may still receive care, and so that surge capacity is available in case of public health emergencies; and so that the cultural competencies achieved by providers serving diverse populations are preserved and enhanced in a reformed health care system.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the Public Health Department at (626) 744-6000.
JVIental Health and Behavioral Health
The World Health Organization defines mental health as: "A state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fmitfully and is able to make a contribution to his or her community." Several barriers to mental health care, including stigma, cost or access to appropriate care make it difficult for many individuals to achieve their best mental health.
To address these issues, the city supports legislation to improve access to programs and services for mental and behavioral health. Additionally, the City supports legislative efforts that puts mental health on par with physical health services and offers frameworks and tools that can help people with mental health and substance use disorders get care and support.
The City supports efforts for reforming state policies and enhancing programs that improves mental health and behavioral health services, including substance use disorders, by:
Improving crisis care support systems
Ensuring mental health benefit parity with physical health services Creating new frameworks, support structures, and other innovative programs, including court ordered services, to help people with mental health and substance use disorders get the support and care they need
Modernizing and updating mental health definitions
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Supporting and expanding the mental health and behavioral health workforce Training for first responders to engage safely with people living with mental illness Encouraging age-appropriate mental health education
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Although the City of Pasadena does not license, regulate, or operate primary care, long- term care, or acute care hospital facilities, healthcare access and quality are key factors in improving quality of life for Pasadena residents. As such, the City is committed to exploring ways to hold federal and state regulatory agencies accountable to fulfilling their roles, as well as identifying local mechanisms to support healthcare quality. The City does operate limited healthcare services that interact with the larger private and public health care system: pre-hospital emergency medical services in the Fire Department and immunization, HIV testing, and tuberculosis treatment services in the Health Department.
The City supports legislation to enhance protections and care for skilled nursing facility ("SNF") residents by strengthening state regulation ofSNF oversight and increased financial transparency and accountability. The City opposes legislation that would lead to a decline in SNF resident health outcomes and quality of experiences. Additionally, the City believes state policy reform should better protect SNF residents and improve the working environment for individuals who care for them.
There are 1,201 licensed beds in the 15 skilled nursing facilities located in Pasadena that are licensed and regulated by the California Department of Public Health. The health and safety of this medically frail population is entirely dependent on the quality of health care provided by privately-owned skilled nursing facility operators and their staff, and the ability of the California Department of Public Health to inspect, cite, and regulate them.
The City supports legislation that assures the quality of health care provided at these facilities meets or exceeds state and federal (U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid) regulatory standards and is delivered ethically, responsibly, and equitably. The City supports enhancement of state mechanisms to promote skilled nursing facility accountability, increase state capacity to investigate complaints, and improve state capability to respond to crises through:
Enhanced resident and family education to promote understanding of their legal rights;
Provision of adequate medical oversight by a licensed physician in each skilled nursing facility;
Expanded requirements for professional qualifications to ensure facilities are operated by skilled individuals with a commitment to serving our aging population; Strengthened State regulatory authority over management and contracting practices to ensure residents receive the services and resources they pay for at a fair price; Improved accountability by increasing fines and penalties for violations of state requirements;
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Increased liability for poor quality of care that causes harm or death to residents; and • Improved State capacity to investigate complaints and capability to respond to crises.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the Public Health Department at (626) 744-6000.
Protection of Children Against Sexual Predators
Although the Police Department continues to monitor registered sex offenders, not all released offenders comply with registration requirements. The failure of offenders to register places an additional strain on Police Department resources due to the resultant need for investigations and the issuance of warrants. The City supports legislation to increase periods of incarceration for'people who commit sex crimes against children, as well as additional law enforcement tools to track sex registrants after they are released from prison.
For more infonnation about City positions on this topic, please contact the City Attorney's office at (626) 744-4141.
Incorporate the Region's Needs in Emerging Climate Change and Sustainability Programs
As Climate Change legislation is being developed and implemented, the City of Pasadena supports legislation that provides funding for infrastruchire needed to support Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) and multi-modal transportation solutions. Support efforts to encourage smart growth and TOC that preserve the authority of local agencies. Support initiatives that promote demand management and other greenhouse gas reduction strategies. Support legislative efforts that advocate for the connection between sustainable community strategies and funding for the projects and programs needed to support increased non-auto travel. SB 743 (2013) indicates as of July 1, 2020, that auto delay in the form of Level of Service (LOS), can no longer be considered an environmental impact under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and as outlined in the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR). In lieu of LOS, OPR proposed the use ofVehicle- Miles of Traveled (V^4T) as the replacement metric. In line with SB 743, the City adopted the use ofVMT for analyzing transportation impacts under CEQA in 2015.
Group Homes
The City supports legislation that would provide increased oversight by the state and/or reduce the potential for over-concentration of group homes within a defined geographic area. The City has concerns regarding residential care facilities that serve as "sober living" homes. Since federal law classifies recovering dmg and substance abusers as handicapped and allows unrestricted location of group homes for the handicapped, local governments have little control over the placement of these sober living facilities in their communities.
While the City does not oppose the presence of residential group homes in Pasadena, we believe that, like any other home or business, we should have some say over their placement within the community.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact at Housing Department: (626) 744-8300.
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Inverse Condemnation Law Clarification
The City supports an implementation law to give public entities guidance on the types of "public improvements" that are considered subject to inverse condemnation laws, rather than just traditional rights of action under the Government Claims Act. More specifically, trees should not be considered a public improvement as to do so would have the potential of eliminating the urban forest. In addition, regarding Pasadena's electric and water infrastructure, the City believes that inverse condemnation law and strict liability should not be applied if its locally owned utility adheres to current safety and operational standards.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the City Attorney's office at (626) 744-4141.
Public Safety
The City of Pasadena's Police and Fire Departments and City Prosecutor's Office are dedicated to excellence as critical and effective public safety agencies. The City supports legislation and funding to improve the safety, security, and quality of life for all Pasadena residents, businesses and visitors. Specifically, the City supports legislation that aims to:
• Ensure public safety through the assistance and rehabilitation of individuals challenged with mental illness and/or substance abuse, and resources for these efforts to increase awareness, public education, and training opportunities.
Enhance state and regional initiatives to address homelessness and mental health crisis care, as well as grant programs that provide direct funding to cities to implement local strategies.
Prevent and reduce crime by assisting and providing supportive services for individuals in need, and holding those accountable for crimes committed.
Support legislation and funding to reduce and prevent gun violence, crimes, drug use, gang violence, and to promote public outreach and intervention programs that specifically divert juveniles from the criminal justice system.
Support legislation and resources to reduce recidivism, help rehabilitate recidivist offenders, develop additional diversion programs and expand funding for these efforts. • Encourage disaster preparedness and emergency planning, including funding opportunities for emergency operations centers, emergency management training and facilities, backup generators, fire safety equipment and maintenance inspections, vegetation management, and increased staffing needs.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact:
City Prosecutor's Office: (626) 744-4141
Finance Department: (626) 744-4355
Fire Department: (626) 744-4655
Police Department: (626) 744-4501
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Sales and Use Tax
Strongly supports legislation to allow local governments to collect sales taxes on remote sales, such as online and catalog purchases based on the delivery address. California alone loses over $4 billion annually in uncollected sales and use taxes on remote sales.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the Finance Department at (626) 744-4355.
California Public Employees' Retirement System
The City supports a state pension system that is well funded, stable, and transparent. Recent efforts by the CalPERS Board of Directors and its staff have indicated that they are willing to undertake additional risk to achieve unrealistic investment targets, while seeking legislation to conduct such transactions in closed session without public reporting or disclosure. The City opposes any efforts to take on additional risk in an effort to preserve or increase an unsustainable discount or investment return rate. This includes efforts to take on additional leverage/debt to achieve such rates. Additionally, the City opposes legislation that would increase or expand CalPERS' ability to make investment decisions in closed session without complete transparency.
For more infonnation about City positions on this topic, please contact the Finance Department at (626) 744-4355.
Solid Waste Resource Management
The City of Pasadena is committed to waste reduction and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which is an important strategy for redesigning problematic waste products and packaging. This approach would also reduce the financial and environmental burdens placed on local jurisdictions for managing these products at end of life by shifting these responsibilities to the product manufacturers.
As such, the City adopted an EPR Resolution in 2010 and also included expanding product stewardship efforts and extended producer responsibility as a key initiative in the City's Zero Waste Strategic Plan, which outlines the City's path to achieving Zero Waste by the year 2040 through 19 waste reduction strategies. California has set a statewide goal of a 75 percent reduction in organics disposed by 2025, which is driving the City's solid waste management plan for the next several years.
Additionally, in November 2018, China implemented a Green Sword Policy that drastically lowered the contamination level of accepted items and eliminated the import of mixed plastics and unsorted paper. These changes have affected the entire recycling market and have forced recycling programs to change to meet market demands:
Public Education: To minimize recycling contamination levels, educate the public about packaging materials currently accepted in municipal curbside recycling programs, and encourage them to verify resin codes on plastic materials before recycling.
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to make it easier to locate on the item and easier for the consumer to read.It is necessary for the labeling to be easily read by using a sufficient text size and locating the resin code in a standard location on the item. This will facilitate the proper sorting of plastics by consumers and processors and minimize contamination levels of recycled material.
Product and disposal bans: The City will support legislation aimed at reducing disposable products and packaging, including product and disposal bans for environmentally problematic materials. Legislation that does not overly burden municipalities with data capture, reporting, and enforcement, which does include reasonable phase out periods is ideal.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Initiatives: Support EPR initiatives to place a shared responsibility for end-of-life product management on the producers, and all entities involved in the product chain, instead of passing costs along to the general public or municipalities. Initiatives should encourage product design changes that minimize a negative impact on human health and the environment at every stage of the product's lifecycle.
Recycling and Organics Infrastructure Development: Seek county, state and federal funding and permitting support to help to facilitate local and regional organics processing capacity.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the Public Works Department at (626) 744-7311.
Part III - Funding Priorities
State Route 710 Northern Stub Relinquishment:
Through the City's collaborative multi-year effort with Caltrans, the California Transportation Commission approved the relinquishnient of the State Route 710 Northern Stub transportation network in June 2022 and transferred ownership of the 60-acre area to the City in August 2022. Going forward, the City will work with community stakeholders to identify future land uses and to define the local street network. The City is supportive state and federal funding for this protect, which will include restoration efforts in line with the City's Complete Streets Policy. provisions for local mobility, neighborhood connectivity, and opportunities for development in line with the City's General Plan Guiding Principles.
For more information about City positions on this topic please contact the City Manager's Office: (626) 744-4333.
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Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension: Azusa to Montclair
The third phase of the Gold Line that will extend the line from the City ofAzusa to the City ofMontclair and should continue to relieve congestion in the area and provide a greater modal choice for residents in the San Gabriel Valley. The City supports funding and/or legislation that would expedite this completion.
SR 710 North Study
In 2018, Caltrans released the final EIR/EIS for the SR710 North Project identifying the TSM/TDM alternative. Subsequent to this, in 2019, Governor Newsom signed into law SB7 and AB29, which set the foundation for the 710 corridor, south of California Boulevard to be relinquished to the City of Pasadena. The City's supports the following for the SR710 North Corridor:
Removal of the portions of SR 710 from I 210 to I 10 from the State Highway System;
Relinquishment and removal of the SR710 North freeway corridor in Pasadena between Walnut Street and Columbia Street;
«-Restoration of Pasadena Avenue and St. John Avenue south of California to the south City Limit to conditions equivalent to those existing prior to modifications made by Caltrans; and
Dedicate funding for the City to rebuild St. John A\renue and Pasadena Avenue to be in line with the City's Complete Streets Policy; to provide for local mobility and regional connectivity in the SR710 North corridor to reconnect neighborhoods, and provide opportunities for development in line with the City's General Plan Guiding Principles.
Dedicated funding to modify and install new freeway on ramps and off ramps connecting to SR' 134 and I 210 freeways supporting the removal of the 710 freeway connector ramps.
Pasadena Transit
Pasadena Transit is one of the largest locally funded fixed route transit systems in Los Angeles County. This bus system connects 1.6 million annual trips to the regional transit network and is an essential transportation option allowing Pasadena to achieve its mobility goal of being a City where people can circulate without a car. As a locally funded transit agency in Los Angeles County, Pasadena is precluded by state statute from directly receiving most state and federal transit funds. The options for access to state and federal funding, either formula or grant based, are extremely limited and the few that are available are met with significant competition. To advance the City's commitment to providing safe and accessible transit, legislative and funding priorities are as follows:
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Open up state funding opportunities to operators that are not included in any state (or federal) fonnula funding - for both capital and operating funds. Funding needs include a transit operations maintenance facility, buses/infrastmcture, and operating funds to secure and expand services.
An increase in the opportunities to apply for state or federal grant funding is needed in order to maintain, at a minimum, the current fleet size in a state of good repair. In particular, the City is supportive ofgi-ant funding for transit facilities and zero emission buses. Critical to maintaining a state of good repair is a dedicated transit maintenance and operations facility, which Pasadena currently lacks.
For more information about City positions on these topics, please contact the Transportation Department at (626) 744-7664.
UtiUty
The City is supportive of state level funding for investments in water and energy infrastmcture that may have innmediate and long lasting impacts on both the environment and the economy. This includes investments and other funding opportunities to address aging water infrastructure (such as pipeline replacement and upgrades), non-potable water and supply projects, new wells, seismic retrofits, water quality treatment, storm water management, power plant emissions retrofits, replacements of old inefficient generators with ultra-low emissions high efficiency generators, constmction of transmission lines to access renewable resources, smart grid implementation, energy storage, electric vehicle charging infirastmcture, and building electrification.
Sunset Reservoir Improvements
Sunset Reservoirs #1 and #2 were constructed in 1888 and 1900, respectively, and are in need of major repairs and seismic upgrades. Collectively, they store 15.4 million gallons of water and are critical to the City's water system. Project design and planning is currently underway.
Groundwater Contamination in Pasadena Sub-Area
The Raymond Basin groundwater in the Pasadena sub-area has been impacted by perchlorate contamination. Efforts are underway to understand the source of the problem and determine legal responsibility. Pasadena Water and Power has constructed and is operating a treatment plant to address the known contaminants in the plume. Design and constmction for Aadditional treatment plants are underway design and will be constructed in Fiscal Year 2022. The treatment requirements and cost recovery will continue to evolve.
Arroyo Seco Pump-back Proiect
The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works ("LACPW") initiated a sediment removal project that will restore reservoir capacity behind Devil's Gate Dam. LACPW is also proposing a related storm water capture project that would include a new pipeline and pumping system to pump storm water held behind the dam up to the PWP owned-and-operated Arroyo Seco infiltration basins for local -2023_State Legislative Platfomi (Amended 06/13/22)15
recharge. Percolation of storm water would improve groundwater conditions for the benefit of several communities in the San Gabriel Valley.
Non-Potable Water
The Water and Power Department plans to enhance the City's local water supply reliability by developing non-potable water projects, which will provide approximately 10 percent of the City's water demand by delivering non-potable water for landscape irrigation and industrial uses in the future.
Arroyo Seco Canyon Project
Events related to the 2009 Station Fire in the Angeles National Forest caused significant damage to PWP's water diversion facilities in the Arroyo Seco Canyon area. Repairs and upgrades to the stream intake stmcture and spreading basins are needed to allow capturing of stonnwater mn-off from nearby mountains that will filter into the aquifer and can be accessed during the summer months. These improvements will ultimately restore Pasadena's ability to utilize its long-standing surface water rights. It is anticipated the improvements will result in an average increase in recharge to the groundwater basin of about 1,000 acre-feet per year.
Pumping this local groundwater, rather than purchasing imported water will help reduce imported water costs and other environmental impacts associated with imported water. The project will also revitalize a portion of the Arroyo Seco stream, improve ecosystem health, and enhance the experience for recreational users.
For more infomiation about City positions on these topics, please contact the Water and Power Department at (626) 744-4409.
Public Health Services
As one of three cities in the state with its own public health department, the City provides core public health functions including infectious disease surveillance and control, community health assessment and planning, health promotion and policy development, specialty clinical services, and environmental health protection and enforcement activities.
The nationally accredited Pasadena Public Health Department also serves as a health strategy catalyst, the backbone organization for collective impact at the local and regional level. The Public Health Department plays a critical role in identifying and responding to outbreaks of disease and other threats to the public's health, including threats from a bioterrorist incident or other emergency. The City supports continued promotion and community education on the value of immunizations as a method of communicable disease prevention. Additionally, the City supports expanded opportunities for funding to address chronic disease prevention and treatment for conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma, and other preventable health conditions.
The City supports any funding that strengthens core public health capacities in all relevant areas and opposes any cuts to funding. The City also supports the practice of designating the award of specific funds directly to local health jurisdictions, rather than through county distribution processes. The City supports continued state funding to local health department jurisdictions in support of preparedness, response, and recovery activities in the event of an infectious disease outbreak, epidemic or pandemic, and natural or manmade disasters. 3033-2023_State Legislative Platform (.'Vmcndcd 06/13/22)16
The City supports funding opportunities for tobacco use prevention (including tobacco retail enforcement), mental health resources and substance abuse prevention and treatment.
In addition, the City supports funding for city-based collective impact initiatives to improve outcomes for child health ('including oral health), wellness, and educational outcomesachievement. Specifically, these efforts include preventing or mitigating the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), reducing racial disparities in infant mortality and maternal perinatal outcomes, or improving the rates of kindergarten readiness among pre-school age children.
The City also encourages the state government to provide resources to strengthen the existing public health infrastructure by: 1) developing effective and coordinated community mitigation, preparedness, and response systems for bioterrorism, emergence of new infectious disease threats (such as pandemic influenza and novel coronavims), and other public health emergencies, 2) supporting the achievement of health equity, 3) examining and addressing environmental influences on health and wellness including climate change, and 4) expansion of behavioral health and substance use prevention and recovery programs.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the Public Health Department at (626) 744-6000.
Soundwalls
The process for prioritizing soundwall projects needs to be changed to allow the flexibility to address areas of greatest community concern and highest decibel reading. In 1998, the responsibility for soundwall projects was transferred irom Caltrans to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). Metro changed the prioritization criteria to focus on high occupancy vehicle (HO V) related projects first, which exhausted all available funding.
Projects of community concern, frequently with higher decibel readings, will not qualify for funding for an unknown number of years. The City would like to see legislation to amend the priority criteria for soundwalls to address areas of community concern.
For more information about City positions on these topics, please contact the Transportation Department at (626) 744-7664.
Public Libraries
The City of Pasadena supports continued funding for California's public libraries including funding to support adult literacy, early child development, and CLSA (California Library Services Act) funds that directly fund California's Cooperative Library Systems located throughout the state, which provide low cost regional continuing education, materials delivery to borrowing libraries, support to local libraries, and negotiated vendor rates.
Maintaining funding at this very basic level ensures no further reduction in federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) funding, but does not provide adequate support levels for either the California State Libraries or public libraries. Municipal and other local funding entities are called upon to make up the losses incurred by this budget reduction.
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Library's historic buildings); State Budget infrastmcture funding for capital improvements in this year's budget for historic buildings and to address critical life/safety infrastructure needs could especially benefit Pasadena's Central Library; repeat public library infrastmcture funding in following years will be essential to meet the demand/need for that type of capital improvement; State Budget funding for additional high speed, high capacity, broadband access for all public libraries in California; funding and resources for compassionate and practical solutions for individuals using libraries that are experiencing homelessness and /or mental illness; support for funding for early learning programs and services; and library afterschool programs. Additionally, the City is supportive of funding for libraries to provide programs and resources to those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as those who have lost their jobs or are underemployed, those experiencing mental health issues, needing help with schoolwork, and those experiencing social isolation, etc.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact the Library department at (626) 744-4066.
Affordable Housing
The City of Pasadena supports the creation of a permanent source of state funding for affordable housing to replace the housing funds lost through the dissolution of redevelopment. The City will maintain due diligence by tracking and analyzing potential impacts from any proposed redevelopment legislation.
For more information about City positions on this topic, please contact at Housing Department: (626) 744-8300.
Parks, Recreation, and Coinmunity Services
The City's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department sponsors a variety of programs for some of the City's neediest neighborhoods and families. It also serves as the primary liaison to the Pasadena Unified School District. Working in tandem with other City departments, some important state actions to support include increased resources for:
After-school and childcare programs.
Programs that improve recreational opportunities in the community, including those that recognize the impacts of strict water conservation measures on recreational facilities.
Parks, recreation, health and fitness programs.
Gang-related initiatives and anti-bullying measures.
Capital improvements to aging parks and recreation facilities, as well as state funding opportunities for facility operations and maintenance costs.
Support measures that maintain and strengthen funding for workforce development initiatives that provide innovative work and school-based programs. •
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City of Pasadena. There are multiple unfunded park projects in the City's Capital Improvement Budget. These projects include implementing park master plans for our regional, community, and neighborhood parks. In addition, the City is also home to the Arroyo Seco. The Arroyo Seco is on the western edge of the City of Pasadena and extends eight miles through the City. This segment is a part of a longer 22-mile corridor that makes up the entire Arroyo Seco, a major tributary of the Los Angeles River. It is the City's largest natural open space and physically described as a deeply cut canyon linking the San Gabriel Mountains to the Los Angeles River. Pasadena supports legislation that directs state bond funds to assist with the completion of park projects and the acquisition of additional parkland and open space.
Rim of the Valley
The City supports the National Park Service proposal to protect additional 'lands and habitats in the area by adding the "Rim of the Valley" corridor to the existing Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, with the understanding that the proposal retains existing local land use and regulatory authorities, fire prevention policies, water rights, and utility infrastructure systems.
To_alleyiate_the impact of extreme heat conditions within City parks, Pasadena supports funding for shade structures to cover play eauipment, bleachers and other park amenities.
The City seeks funds to accommodate park patrons who are precluded from using parks during bouts of extreme heat.
For more infonnation about City positions on this topic, please contact the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at (626) 744-4386.
Part IV - Energy and Water Lesislative Priorities
Electricity Markets
The City of Pasadena supports energy and regional transmission market design that results in the use of the lowest cost resource on a real-time basis and effectively integrates renewable resources, while maintaining system reliability. Pasadena opposes a regionalized electric grid that does not provide real benefits to consumers, unduly burdens California consumers, or has a governance stmcture that marginalizes or underrepresents California's interests. The western regional transmission market should fairly allocate transmission costs to avoid exposing California consumers to billions of dollars in costs for new transmission built outside of California, and have a fair carbon policy and carbon tracking to avoid increasing carbon emissions by allowing out of state coal to displace cleaner natural gas resources.
Environmental Stewardship
The City seeks to increase its role in promoting environmental stewardship and urban sustainability through activities such as the endorsement of the United Nations Green Cities Declaration, the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement, and the adoption of the Urban Environmental Accords Action Plan. 293^-2023_State Legislative Platfomi C\mondcd 06/13/22)19
The City supports legislation that: 1) improves the availability of renewable energy; 2) increases energy efficiency; 3) reduces greenhouse gas emissions; 4) reduces waste to landfills; 5) reduces the use ofnon-renewable resources in the manufacture of products; 6) supports green buildings and advances urban planning while protecting wildlife habitats; 7) improves opportunities for environmentally beneficial jobs; 8) enhances parks and recreational opportunities; 9) increases the urban forest canopy; 10) increases affordable public transit; 11) supports cleaner emissions from vehicles; 12) improves air quality; 13) ensures and conserves safe drinking water, and 14) supports sustainable urban watershed and wastewater planning and implementation. The City also supports renewable energy derived from sustainable resources such as wind, geothermal (steam), landfill gas (methane produced from decomposing waste), solar, and hydroelectric facilities that can be cost- effectively procured for residents and businesses.
The City supports air quality legislation that may include strategies to mitigate emissions as well as port operations, which reduce air pollution as well as relieve traffic congestion.
This is best demonstrated through Pasadena's use of alternative fuel vehicles for the City transit service and the recognition that more state attention should be focused on the ports and the movement of goods.
Hydraulic Fracturing
Pasadena supports responsible and transparent requirements for hydraulic fracturing to ensure that such processes continue in a safe and environmentally responsible manner that considers public health, the water supply, and the environment. Pasadena supports and aclcnowledges the critical role that natural gas plays in the economic and reliable integration of renewable energy generation and the displacement of higher emitting generating resources.
Greenhouse Gas Reduction
The City fully embraces greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and has adopted an aggressive goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 75% from 1990 levels by 2030, for Pasadena Water and Power, its municipal electric utility. Achieving this goal through a combination of aggressive energy efficiency, decreasing use of existing coal coiimiitments while increasing renewable resources, and retrofitting aging resources with modem technology will impose a considerable burden on Pasadena's electric ratepayers. In addition, the City Council recently took action toward a carbon free goal in advance of state mandates.
The City believes that statewide policy should take a holistic/integrated approach to achieving GHG reductions and focus on overall GHG reduction goals in lieu of the current "piecemeal" approach of individual resource-specific mandates like the current Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) targets. An integrated approach to achieving GHG reductions is the most direct way to impact climate change. Goals include:
Investment in energy efficiency to reduce energy use and consequently reduce GHG emissions.
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Additionally, the City supports workable, affordable, and available solutions for zero emissions medium and heavy-duty fleet vehicles, while continuing to protect public health and safety.
• — Initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial and residential buildings through incentives and policies that support building electrification.
Encouragement of zero net carbon buildings through electrification combined with renewable resources.
Modernizing the existing generation fleet, which will reduce fuel use and emissions, while improving reliability.
This integrated approach to GHG reductions would result in a more cost-effective path to a low carbon electric energy sector that maintains reliability, integrates renewable resources, and provides economic and air quality benefits in communities across the State of California.
The City opposes GHG emissions reduction legislation that would add financial risk, create regulatory uncertainty, impact participation in the Cap and Trade Program, penalize early voluntary action, or reduce the allocation of Low Carbon Fuel Standard credits.
Cap and Trade
The City supports the policy of administratively providing free emission allowances to retail electric utilities in proportion to their expected future emissions and to recognize potential impacts to the utility sector from transportation electrification initiatives. The City advocates for legislation that decreases the burden of cap and trade regulations with meaningful cost containment strategies, or that minimizes the duplicative burden of state and federal regulations on California consumers. The City further advocates for efforts to consolidate, coordinate, and streamline associated data reporting.
The City supports cap-and-trade market designs that:
•Acknowledge renewable resources as zero-carbon resources that should not bear any greenhouse gas compliance burden.
Allocate allowances that help mitigate impacts to Pasadena's community- ratepayers while providing incentives for utilities to move to lower GHG emission portfolios.
Provide flexible compliance mechanisms such as banking and borrowing of allowances.
Allocate funds generated from cap-and-trade markets to GHG reduction-related activities instead of identifying as a revenue source for California's General Fund.
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Distributed Generation
The City believes that Distributed Generation ("DG") should be included in its renewable portfolio. When classified as a RPS Portfolio Content Category ("PCC") 3 resource, DG is an undervalued resource. Additionally, in order to continue fostering the growth of DG - particularly solar, it is important that DG customers share in the costs of maintaining safe and reliable grid operation. Net Energy Metering policies and "Feed-In" tariffs should be designed to reflect operating costs to ensure that those that benefit from the grid contribute to its buildout and maintenance.
The City supports legislation and regulations providing local control and support for:
Equitable rate design and tariffs.
Balance of state and local policy implementation and ratepayer equity.
Cost-effective storage integration.
Cost-effective zero carbon distributed generation and cogeneration projects, standards, permitting and local regulatory requirements for connecting resources to the local distribution system.
Ratepayer protections from deceptive or misleading sales practices by third-party leasing companies.
Energy Efficiency and Demand Reduction
The City believes that energy efficiency and demand reduction programs provide significant energy savings and peak demand reduction. The City supports funding opportunities and incentives for the evaluation and initiation of new cost-effective demand reduction programs to offset residential and commercial energy use and costs.
Renewable Portfolio Standard
The City of Pasadena supports California's goal of achieving 60% RPS by 2030, but cautions against continued increases in RP S requirements at the expense of electric reliability. RPS procurement requirements should not limit procurement choices and must also consider the unique circumstances, existing commitments, and customer needs of each utility. As SB 100 (de Lean 2018) is implemented and as increasingly aggressive RPS legislation is considered, the City strongly supports legislation that improves procurement flexibility, minimizes over-procurement of energy, and limits stranded investments that could adversely impact the utilization of Pasadena's local power plant as well as existing energy procurement contracts.
Through long-standing, strategic, integrated planning processes, the City has maintained sufficient long-term energy supply resources to meet forecasted retail energy demands and reserve obligations through 2027. As the requirement for renewables increases, fully-resourced utilities like Pasadena Water and Power could be forced to "dump" energy purchased or generated from resources financed with tax- exempt municipal bonds, or strand publicly-financed assets.
The City supports:
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• Broader strategies for compliance and considerations for market and operational challenges so that RPS legislation can meet intended environmental goals, protect ratepayers from unnecessary economic impacts, and provide fully-resourced utilities an alternative to opting out ofRPS compliance.
Including all renewable distributed generation as Portfolio Content Category 1 (PCC-1) resources considering California's increasingly aggressive RPS climate.
Including large hydropower as an eligible resource under the RPS program.
Accessing a broader renewable market that is the most cost-effective and feasible way for utilities to meet California's ambitious mandates while protecting ratepayers.
The City opposes:
RPS legislation that extends California Energy Commission ("CEC") jurisdiction over Publicly Owned Utilities ("POU"). Local elected governing bodies, such as the City Council, are best positioned to determine the appropriate means for local utilities to achieve GHG reductions.
RP S or GHG reduction targets that would adversely impact electnc reliability, including any prohibitions on using natural gas-fired generation as necessary to mitigate electric transmission and distribution system constraints. Targets must be practical to so that utilities are able to protect both ratepayer funds and public safety while encouraging enviromnental protection.
Specific RPS targets or carve-outs for specific technologies, and encourages elimination of PCCs as increases to RP S targets are contemplated in order to maximize available resources and efficiencies.
Utility Operations
Cyber and Physical Security
Pasadena supports a risk-based approach to prioritizing assets that need to be protected and opposes mandatory compliance with "one size fits all" security regulations that circumvent local control of City assets. The City supports the development of standard guidelines and best business practices to reduce vulnerabilities in cyber and physical security, and utility industrial control systems.
Regulatory Reporting
Pasadena has a history of conservation efforts through the use of electronic correspondence and regulatory reporting. The City supports efforts to eliminate unnecessary and duplicative reporting requirements, and streamline regulatory reporting and data submittals to multiple state regulatory agencies, while still ensuring meaningful public transparency.
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Green Job Training
The City is committed to energy efficiency and environmental quality and constantly explores opportunities to integrate green skills and certifications into existing traditional utility jobs. In collaboration with Pasadena Water and Power, the City enthusiastically promotes career pathway programs and job training for green industries, including smart grid and solar industries.
Water Financing
The City supports the use of statewide bonds as a sustainable option to manage California water resources that support regional and local priorities.
Low- Income Water Rate Assistance
Water service is a critical "lifeline" service and affordability is a central element to water access. When costs make water unaffordable, it can pose serious health and safety issues. The City supports locally administered low-income water rate assistance programs, and legislation that would enable public agencies, at their discretion, to develop and implement lifeline water rates for low-income households.
Proposition 218 Reform
The City supports Proposition 218 reform efforts to enhance the ability of public water agencies to finance storm water and recycled water infrastmcture, provide flexibility for the establishment of conservation-based tiered rate structures, prevent cost shifts from one customer group to another, and allow public agencies - at their discretion, to implement lifeline water rates for low-income households.
In 1996, California voters approved Proposition 218 ("Prop 218"), which added Article XIII D to the California Constitution. Section 6 of the Article requires that water rates for any class of water users be proportionate to the cost of providing that service. The City believes public water agencies should be accountable for the revenues they generate through rate setting, and that revenues should be commensurate with the costs of providing service, but the strict proportionality and other provisions of Proposition 218 constrain, the ability of local water agencies to finance recycled water and stonn water infrastmcture through typical, ratepayer-funded infrastructure financing methods. This issue is compounded, both by environmental regulations under the Clean Water Act that make it increasingly necessary to capture and manage storm water, and California's historic drought requiring utilization of all available water sources.
Public Goods Charee/Water Tax
The City opposes efforts to mandate a state water public goods charge unless funds remain within the local community, while it supports the creation of an appropriate source of State funding (e.g. the General Fund) for sensible and long-term solutions to address statewide water needs.
The City also supports beneficiary pays methodologies to prevent taxes or fees, particularly those imposed on Pasadena's community-ratepayers, to fund infrastructure improvements or the costs of other water-related policies. -2021State Legislative Platform (.amended 06/13/22)24
Water Infrastructure
Delta Conveyance
The City supports Delta Conveyance enhancement, as part of a comprehensive approach for making California's water supply reliable and sustainable. This includes updating the State's aging inl&astmcture to transport at least 6,000 cubic-feet-per- second of water for the State Water Project, promoting the effective management of water supply, and respecting the protective measures of the Delta ecosystem. The City supports state and federal funding for water ecosystem projects that are cost-effective.
Direct beneficiaries and "cost causers" should share in the funding of infrastructure projects that provide long-tenn benefits to California and its inhabitants.
Protection of the State Water Project and Colorado River The State Water Project ("PFe^eetSWT") is-and Colorado River are the primary drinking water source for more than 4^-19_million Southern Califomians. Sixty one tCun-ently, the majority of of Pasadena's water supply is imported from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California ("MWD"), which is dependent on the Project SWP supplies and Colorado River. The City supports funding opportunities and legislation that will improve the Projectreliability, access and affordability of both sources.
Reservoir Rehabilitation
The City identified its reservoir facilities as being vulnerable to seismic damage in the event of an earthquake occurring in the Sierra Madre fault system. Funding will be sought for the rehabilitation these reservoir facilities, which will increase the water system's reliability and water quality.
Water Resources
Pasadena supports local control and detennination of water resource selection priorities consistent with reliability, water quality, and sustainability objectives. Pasadena opposes legislation and regulations that mandate specific selection criteria or priorities for water resource selection. The City developed a Water System and Resources Plan, which will establish strategies for managing Pasadena's local and imported water resources.
Conservation and Water Use Efficiency
The City of Pasadena supports statewide policies and funding that maximize efficient water use and reduce water waste in California while reflecting local conditions, demand hardening, and historic conservation efforts. Pasadena supports a long-tenn conservation framework that recognizes California's climate diversity, past investments by water suppliers, and is based on an integrated water management approach including projects that both improve water supply reliability and reduce water demands. Pasadena opposes legislation and regulations that mandate specific water conservation targets or mechanisms that do not take these factors into account. The City also supports water use efficiency requirements being applied proportionally across all water-use sectors.
3033-2023_State Legislative Platform (.\mended 06/13/22)25
Drought
The City believes state and federal tax incentives should encourage customer participation in drought relief efforts. Through the Water and Power Department, the City promotes the use of drought-tolerant landscaping and supports state funding for turf replacement programs. Short-term emergency conservation regulations should be based on current regional hydrologic conditions and the actual needs of the water management system.
Environmental Planning
The City supports administrative or legislative action to streamline permitting processes, and improve the clarity and workability of CEQA. Specifically, efforts to streamline provisions that would result in meaningful reform.
Greywater
The City supports expanding the utilization ofgreywater as an alternative to potable water for irrigation and landscaping purposes. Fundamental to this expansion are standards for commercial and residential greywater systems developed with the concurrent goals of protecting public health and water quality.
Groundwater and Surface Water
The City supports legislation and regulation that promote responsible groundwater and surface water management while recognizing existing water rights:
Land use policies that preserve and protect groundwater recharge basins.
Increased use of storm water and recycled water for the recharge of groundwater basins in a manner that does not degrade groundwater quality.
Science-based policies that protect people from the impacts of groundwater contamination.
Integrated Resional Water Management Plan ("IRWMP")
The City supports the IRWMP as a regional planning effort that will address water supply and water quality needs and objectives by integrating strategies and projects that may include water conservation and recycling, desalination, conjunctive use, flood management, storm water and urban mnoff quality, wastewater quality, habitat restoration and protection, wetland enhancement and creation, recreation, open space, sustainable urban watershed, and other water resources management initiatives.
Non-Potable Water
The City supports legislation, regulatory policy, and funding to encourage and support California's use ofnon-potable water as an alternative water supply. The City promotes non-potable water as a resource rather than a waste and supports funding opportunities for access to non-potable water supplies and for the implementation and construction of a non-potable water distribution system. Pasadena opposes legislation and regulations that mandate targets or use of specific non-potable water sources. ?23-2023_State Legislative Platform (.amended 06/13/22)26
Non-Potable Water for Direct Potable Reuse
The City promotes consolidation and simplification of non-potable water statutes and supports the development of uniform non-potable water criteria for direct potable reuse.
Safe Drinking Water
Regulations on safe drinking water are becoming increasingly stringent on local jurisdictions associated with water departments, and on local and regional water districts. The City supports funding opportunities for contaminated groundwater treatment facilities in order to comply with water quality regulations. The City also supports legislation that revises water quality testing standards based on scientific data as well as legislative and regulatory activities that will help ensure a fair and balanced compliance and enforcement structure for potable and related water discharges.
Additionally, the City supports legislation to address constituents of concern for drinking water through reasonable protocols and sound, science-based standards.
Water-Energy Nexus
The City recognizes the interdependence of water and power. Water deliveries depend on sustainable electric power, while power assets rely on sustainable water deliveries.
The City supports water-energy initiatives that promote sustainability, support the local economy, and improve quality of life:
Policies that recognize and support the significant impact that water conservation, water use efficiency, and water recycling can have in reducing greenhouse gas emissions;
Federal and state funding for water-energy conservation projects and programs including greenhouse gas reductions (e.g., the Governor's drought package and cap and trade funds);
Policies that recognize hydropower as a domestic source of climate-friendly renewable energy that also benefits flood control, water supply, air quality, and the economy; and
Energy intensity policies and programs that recognize the need for water utilities to have flexibility in defining supply portfolios that both address local and regional needs, and reliance on diverse water sources to help ensure long-term sustainability.
For more information about City positions on these topics, please contact the Water and Power Department at (626) 744-4409.
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Regular Meeting
Accessibility and Disability Commission
Tuesday,January 24,2023
5:30 P.M.
Jackie Robinson Community Center
1020 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Public comments for items not on the agenda
4. Approval of minutes
• December 20, 2022*
5. New business
Information Items
Review of Accessibility and Disability Commission Rules and Regulations*
6. Old business
Action items
Commission work plan updates and discussion*
7. Reports/comments from the Chair
8. Comments from Commissioners
9. Staff comments
10. Upcoming meeting agenda items
11. Adjournment
*Attachments
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Accessibility and Disability Commission
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Regular Meeting
Accessibility and Disability Commission
Tuesday,February 28, 2023
5:30 P.M.
Jackie Robinson Community Center
1020 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Public comments for items not on the agenda
4. Approval of minutes
January 24,2023*
5. New business
Information Items
Presentation about accessibility and disability related trainings provided to Pasadena Police Department Officers - Jennifer Estep, Training Coordinator, Pasadena Police Department
6. Old business
Action items
• Commission work plan updates and discussion*
7. Reports/comments from the Chair
8. Comments from Commissioners
9. Staff comments
10. Upcoming meeting agenda items
11. Adjournment
*Attachments
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2023
5:30 PM
175 NORTH GARFIELD AVE. - HEARING ROOM
PASADENA, CA 91101
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. JANUARY 11, 2022
4. STAFF INFORMATION ITEMS
A. SPRING ARTNIGHT UPDATE
B. ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM UPDATE
C. ROTATING PUBLIC ART PROGRAM: SERIES IV UPDATE
5. COMMISSION ITEMS
A. JERICHO ROAD PRESENTATION BY KIM OLPIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (INFORMATION
ONLY PRESENTATION)
B. HAHAMONGNA WATERSHED PARK ART CELEBRATION, PRESENTATION BY TIM
BRICK, MANAGING DIRECTOR, ARROYO SECO FOUNDATION (INFORMATION ONLY
PRESENTATION)
C. APPOINTMENT OF SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS
D. APPROVAL OF DATE CHANGE OF THE PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING TO THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 4:30 PM
6. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS AND COMMITTEES A. COMMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUBCOMMITTEE
C. GRANTS SUBCOMMITTEE
D. PUBLIC ART SUBCOMMITTEE
E. DESIGN COMMISSION
7. ADJOURNMENT
Blair Hansen, Chair
Arts & Culture Commission
Code Enforcement Commission Agenda
January 31,2023
AGENDA
CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION
January 31,2023
Special Public Meeting
4:00 P.M.
City of Pasadena Permit Center
Hearing Room
175 N. Garfield Ave., Pasadena
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Please limit comments to three minutes for each speaker.
4. PUBLIC HEARING: SPECIAL CASE
A. Case No. CTP2022-01315 1288 Wentworth Avenue2 Council District # 7 Violation of the Pasadena Municipal Code:
Section 1.24.010(A)-General penalty.
"No person shall violate or fail to comply with any provision of requirement of this code. Any person who violates or fails to comply with any provision or requirement of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, unless (1) such a violation or failure is designated as an infraction or is subsequently prosecuted as an infraction, in which case such person is guilty of an infraction; or (2) such a violation or failure is prosecuted as a civil administrative action pursuant to Chapter 1.25 or Chapter 1.26 of this title."
California Building Code Section R105.1 - Permits Required3 "Any owner or owner's authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit." PMC Section 14.50.040(35) Prohibited activities or conditions "It is declared unlawful and a public nuisance" for any person owning, leasing, occupying or having charge or possession of any property in this city to maintain such property, regardless of whether such property contains a conforming or legal nonconforming use or structure, in a manner that any of the following conditions or activities are found to exist thereon: [35] Any violation of any provision of any city, state or federal regulation, ordinance or statute." PMC Section 14.50.040(28) - Prohibited activities or conditions "It is declared unlawful and a public nuisance for any person owning, leasing, occupying or having charge or possession of any property in this city to maintain such property, regardless 2 Originally addressed as 1260 Wentworth Avenue
3 As adopted by Pasadena Municipal Code § 14.04.010
4 Pasadena Municipal Code § 14.50.020(A) states: "Public nuisance" means any act or condition which poses a danger to health or safety or is offensive to the senses, or an obstruction to the free use of property, so as to interfere with the comfortable enjoyment of life or property, or any of the prohibited activities or condition as set forth in Section 14.50.040, including a condition of visual blight." (Emphasis added.)Page 99
Code Enforcement Commission Agenda
January 31,2023
of whether such property contains a conforming or legal nonconforming use or structure, in a manner that any of the following conditions or activities are found to exist thereon: [28] Any other condition or activity recognized in law or in equity as constituting a public nuisance." Code Compliance Manager: Jon Pollard
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEES
6. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM STAFF
7. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION
8. ADJOURNMENT
POSTING STATEMENT: I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Agenda, in its entirety was posted on the Council Chamber Bulletin Board S249, and the bulletin board in the rotunda area at City Hall, 100 North Garfield Avenue on the 23rd day of January 2023, by 5:00 p.m. The agenda will also be posted on the bulletin board outside the front entrance of the Hale Building, 175N. Garfield Avenue, the agenda may be viewed at the City's website at: http://ww5.citvofpasadena.net/commissions.
Any items on this agenda will be made available at the Permit Center located at 175 N. Garfield Avenue during normal business hours.
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Code Enforcement Commission Agenda
February 2, 2023
1. 2.
3. 4.
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AGENDA
CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION
February 2,2023
Public Meeting
4:00 P.M.
City of Pasadena Permit Center
Hearing Room
175 N. Garfield Ave., Pasadena
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Please limit comments to three minutes for each speaker.
PUBLIC HEARING: REGULAR CASES
Case No. A22-3468852740 San Pasqual StreetCouncil District # 7 Violation of the Pasadena Municipal Code:
Section 1.24.010(A) - General penalty.
"No person shall violate or fail to comply with any provision of requirement of this code. Any person who violates or fails to comply with any provision or requirement of this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, unless (1) such a violation or failure is designated as an infraction or is subsequently prosecuted as an infraction, in which case such person is guilty of an infraction; or (2) such a violation or failure is prosecuted as a civil administrative action pursuant to Chapter 1.25 or Chapter 1.26 of this title."
Section 6.18.015 - Prohibited Activities
"It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to own, harbor or keep a vicious dog."1 Pasadena Humane Society Staff: Lt. Nemesio Arteaga
Animal Control Officer Laura Rodriguez
5. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COMMITTEES
6. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROIVI STAFF
7. REPORTS AND COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION
8. ADJOURNMENT
' Section 6.18.020(A)(9) P.M.C. states: "As used in this chapter, "public nuisance dog" or "vicious dog" means any dog that unreasonably annoys humans, endangers the life or health of other animals or persons, or substantially interferes with the rights of citizens, other than their owners or family members, to the enjoyment of life or property. The term "public nuisance dog" means and includes, but is not limited to, a dog who exhibits any of the following types of behavior: (9) Makes excessive and unprovoked disturbing noises, including but not limited to, continued and repeated howling, barking, whining, or other utterances causing unreasonable annoyance, disturbance or discomfort to neighbors or others in close proximity to the premises where the animal is harbored."Page 101
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Regular Meeting
Commission on the Status of Women
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
6:00 P.M.
Jackie Robinson Community Center
1020 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Public comments for items not on the agenda
4. Welcome to new Commissioner Jill Thompson (District 3)
5. Approval of minutes
January 4,2023*
6. New business
Information items
Presentation from Department of Housing regarding the hlomelessness Plan Update: Draft Goals and Strategies - Diana Trejo, (Homeless Programs Coordinator) and Anna Jacobsen, (Consultant, CityWise)*
7. Old business
Action item
Commission work plan updates and discussion*
8. Reports/comments from the Chair
9. Comments from Commissioners
10. Staff comments
11. Upcoming meeting agenda items
12. Adjournment
*Attachments
Charlotte Lacey, Chair
Commission on the Status of Women
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Regular Meeting
Commission on the Status of Women
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
6:00 P.M.
Jackie Robinson Community Center
1020 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Public comments for items not on the agenda
4. Approval of minutes
February 1, 2023*
5. New business
Information item
Presentation from the Public Health Department regarding maternal and child health - Stella Clingmon, Program Coordinator, Pasadena Public Health Department
6. Old business
Action item
Commission work plan updates and discussion*
7. Reports/comments from the Chair
8. Comments from Commissioners
9. Staff comments
10. Upcoming meeting agenda items
11. Adjournment
*Attachments
Charlotte Lacey, Chair
Commission on the Status of Women
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SPECIAL MEETING
COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2023
6:00 P.M.
ROBINSON PARK RECREATION CENTER AUDITORIUM
1081 NORTH FAIR OAKS AVENUE, PASADENA CA 91103
Note to Public: Public comment for this special meeting is limited to items on this special meeting agenda. An opportunity for public comment will be provided at the time each item is discussed.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
NEW BUSINESS
ACTION ITEM
3. SETTING OF LOCATION FOR COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETINGS
TRAINING ITEM
4. PASADENA SEEN AND UNSEEN: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE, PRESENTED
BY GARY MOODY
5. ADJOURNMENT
*
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Raul Ibanez
Community Police Oversight Commission Chair
I HEREBY CERTIFY that this notice was posted in its entirety on the internet at https://www.citvofpasadena.net/commissions/communitv-police-oversiaht-commission/ and on the Council Chamber Bulletin Board, Room S249 of City hlall, the Bulletin Board in the rotunda area of City Hall, and a copy was distributed to the Hastings Branch Library for posting this 20th day of January 2023, by 5:30 p.m. and that copies hereof were emailed,
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REGULAR MEETING
COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2023
6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE, ROOM S249, PASADENA CA 91101
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM DECEMBER 1, 2022 REGULAR MEETING*
5. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES
6. IPA INFORMATIONAL REPORT AND STATUS UPDATE
Summary of December and January activities
NEW BUSINESS
DISCUSSION ITEM
7. INTRODUCTION BY AND CONVERSATION WITH PASADENA POLICE CHIEF
EUGENE HARRIS ON GOALS AND PRIORITIES
CONTINUED BUSINESS
8. APPROVAL OF COMMISSION WORK PLAN UPDATES AND DISCUSSION*
9. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS AND NEXT MEETING - MARCH 2, 2023
10. ADJOURNMENT
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Community Police Oversight Commission Chair
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REGULAR MEETING
COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 2023
6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE, ROOM S249, PASADENA CA 91101
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE^AGENDA
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM JANUARY 25, 2023 SPECIAL MEETING AND FEBRUARY 2, 2023 REGULAR MEETING*
5. STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES
6. IPA INFORMATIONAL REPORT AND STATUS UPDATE
In-person introduction by Dr. Richard Rosenthal and explanation of his role and priorities
Summary of February activities and plan for future activities
CONTINUED BUSINESS
DISCUSSION ITEM
7. STATUS UPDATE FROM PASADENA POLICE DEPARTMENT ON OUTSTANDING
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS OF CRITICAL INCIDENTS AND DISCUSSION OF
PROCESS FOR CONDUCTING ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEWS GOING FORWARD
ACTION ITEM
8. APPROVAL OF COMMISSION WORK PLAN UPDATES AND DISCUSSION*
9. UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS AND NEXT MEETING - APRIL 6. 2023
10. ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF PASADENA
DEFERRED COMPENSATION TRUST ADMINISTRATION
COMMITTEE MEETING
Notice is hereby given of a meeting of the City of Pasadena's Deferred Compensation Oversight Committee:
Tuesday,February 7,2023 / Noon - l:30pm
Pasadena City Hall • 100 N. Garfield Ave.
Finance Conference Room S347
Pasadena, CA 91101
AGENDA
A. Call to Order
B. Public Comment
C. Approval of Minutes - November 1, 2022*
D. New Business
1. December 31, 2022 Performance Report (Hyas Group)*
(a) On Watch Fund Discussion: American Funds EuroPacific Growth Fund, Victory Integrity Small Cap Growth Fund, Invesco Global Fund
(b) Update on Vanguard 2070 Target Retirement Date implementation and communications
2. Annual Investment Policy Statement review (Hyas Group)*
3. Empower Plan Review Report (Empower)*
(a) Money in Motion Report*
(b) Quarterly Service Update*
4. Empower contract renewal update (Hyas Group/Empower) E. Discussion Items
1. Legal/Regulatory Updates (Hyas Group/Empower)
(a) SECURE Act 2.0 Fiduciary Advisor Newsletter*
2. Open Discussion
F. Attachments
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Chair
This notice was posted and distributed as indicated below on February 2, 2023 by 5:30 p.m.
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Gloria Acevedo, Recording Secretary
Deferred Compensation Committee
Distribution List:
Deferred Compensation Committee
City Council
City Clerk
Pasadena Weekly
Los Angeles Times
City Attorney
ColoradoBoulevard.net
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Star News
Pasadena Journal
Pasadena Central Library
Los Angeles Times
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DESIGN COMMISSION
Tuesday,January 24, 2023
6:30 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS - ROOM S249
100 N. GARFIELD AVE, PASADENA CA 91101
1. ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. NOVEMBER 8, 2022
B. NOVEMBER 22, 2022
3. PUBLC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
4. CONCEPT DESIGN REVIEW
A. 1501 -1525 E. WALNUT ST (COUNCIL DISTRICT 2)
The proposed demolition of three non-historic commercial buildings and the construction of a new, approximately 46,300-square-foot, four-story, 83-unit single-room occupancy (SRO) building with one caretaker's unit and surface parking. Staff Recommendation:
1. Find that the application for Concept Design Review is exempt from environmental review pursuant to the guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §21080(b)(9); Administrative Code, Title 14, Chapters, §15332, Class 32, Infill Development Projects, and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class; therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and ,
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2. Approve the application for Concept Design Review subject to conditions to be further reviewed by the Design Commission during Final Design Review.
(Case Planner: Edwar Sissi)
Applicant: Tajen Lee of 1501 Walnut, LLC
Architect: Tyler + Kelly Architecture
Owner: Lee Family, LLC
5. COMMENTS AND REPORTS FROM STAFF
6. COMMENTS AND REPORTS FROM COMMISSION
7. COMMENTS AND REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
1. Urban Forestry Advisory Committee - (Carpenter)
2. Historic Preservation Commission - (VACANT)
3. Planning Commission - (Delgado)
4. Transportation Advisory Commission - (Litwin)
5. Arts & Culture Commission - (Sepulveda)
6. Concept Design Review Application Subcommittee - (Toro, Rao, Sepulveda)
7. Las Encinas Psychiatric Hospital & Barn Subcommittee - (Carpenter, TBD)
8. Olivewood (North and South) Subcommittee - (Chiao, TBD)
9. 1336 E. Colorado Blvd Subcommittee - (Chiao, Carpenter, TBD)
10. 139 & 150 S. Oak Knoll Ave Subcommittee (Sepulveda, Delgado)
11. 1200 E. California Blvd Subcommittee (TBD, Delgado, Rao)
12. 280 Ramona St Subcommittee (Chiao, Delgado, TBD)
Projects on Hold
13. 3200 East Foothill Boulevard (SpaceBank) - (Chiao, Carpenter)
14. 130-140 N. Fair Oaks Avenue Subcommittee - (TBD, TBD, TBD)
15. Design Awards Subcommittee - (TBD,TBD)
8. ADJOURNMENT
POSTING STATEMENT: I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Agenda, in its entirety was posted on the City Council Chamber Bulletin Board S249, and the bulletin board in the rotunda area at City Hall, 100 North Garfield Avenue on or before the 20th day of January 2023, by 5:30 p.m. The agenda will also be posted at Hale Building, 175 N. Garfield Ave. and the agenda may be viewed at the City's website at:
httD://ww5.citvofDasadena.net/commissions/desiQn-commission/. c.
Kevin Johnson, Principal PlannerMichi Takeda, Recording Secretary
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DESIGN COMMISSION
Tuesday,February 14, 2023
6:30 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS - ROOM S249
100 N. GARFIELD AVE, PASADENA CA 91101
1. ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NONE
3. PUBLC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
4. FINAL DESIGN REVIEW
A. 1336-1350 & 1347-1365 E. COLORADO BOULEVARD, 35-39 N. HILL AVENUE & 36-56 N. HOLLISTON AVENUE (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 &7) Construction of a new five-story, 83,029 square-foot mixed-use building with 21,539 square-feet of ground floor commercial space and 49 residential units above subterranean parking on the southerly parcel and a new eight-story, 335,560 square-foot, 375-room hotel above subterranean parking on the northerly parcel.
Staff Recommendation:
1. Find that the application for Concept Design Review was subject to environmental review in the Final Environmental Impact Report certified by the City Council for a previously approved application for establishment of PD-35 for the same project on September 12, 2016, and that there are no changed circumstances or new information which would require further environmental review; and
2. Approve the application for Final Design Review subject to conditions, to be reviewed and approved by staff prior to issuance of a building permit. (Case Planner: Rathar Duong)
Owner: J&K Plus Investments, LLC
Applicant/Architect: ACRM Architects + Interiors
5. COMMENTS AND REPORTS FROM STAFF
6. COMMENTS AND REPORTS FROM COMMISSION
7. COMMENTS AND REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
1. Urban Forestry Advisory Committee - (Carpenter)
2. Historic Preservation Commission - (Over)
3. Planning Commission - (Delgado)
4. Transportation Advisory Commission - (Litwin)
5. Arts & Culture Commission - (Sepulveda)
6. Concept Design Review Application Subcommittee - (Toro, Rao, Sepulveda)
7. Las Encinas Psychiatric Hospital & Barn Subcommittee - (Carpenter, TBD)
8. Olivewood (North and South) Subcommittee - (Chiao, TBD)
9. 1336 E. Colorado Blvd Subcommittee - (Chiao, Carpenter, TBD)
10. 139 & 150 S. Oak Knoll Ave Subcommittee (Sepulveda, Delgado)
11. 1200 E. California Blvd Subcommittee (TBD, Delgado, Rao)
12. 280 Ramona St Subcommittee (Chiao, Delgado, TBD)
Projects on Hold
13. 3200 East Foothill Boulevard (SpaceBank) - (Chiao, Carpenter)
14. 130-140 N. Fair Oaks Avenue Subcommittee - (TBD, TBD, TBD)
15. Design Awards Subcommittee - (TBD,TBD)
8. ADJOURNMENT
POSTING STATEMENT: I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Agenda, in its entirety was posted on the City Council Chamber Bulletin Board S249, and the bulletin board in the rotunda area at City hlall, 100 North Garfield Avenue on or before the 9th day of February 2023, by 5:30 p.m. The agenda will also be posted at Hale Building, 175 N. Garfield Ave. and the agenda may be viewed at the City's website at:
http://ww5.citvofpasadena.neVcommissions/desicin-commission/.
Kevin Johnson, Principal PlannerMichi Takeda, Recording Secretary
PASADENA
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PASADENA FIRE & POLICE RETIREMENT SYSTEM
RETIREMENT BOARD - REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
City Council Chambers, 100 N. Garfield Ave., #S249
10:15 a.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
3. Minutes: November 10, 2022 (Special Meeting) and December 7, 2022 (Special Meeting)
CONSENT CALENDAR
4. 5.
6. 7.
Approve the monthly retirement allowance roll of $993,921.40 for November 2022, $995,663.87 for December 2022, and $988,269.48 for January 2023.
Approve additions/removals of the following members/beneficiaries to/from the monthly allowance roll:
NameEffective
Date
Add/
Remove
Pension
Continuance
Pension
Amount
a. L. Leonard11/16/20221 Remove | Yes, 100% | $3,956.79 b. D.Leonard11/17/20221 AddNo$3,956.79
c. D. Winslow | 11/18/2022l Remove | Yes, 60% | $1,874.54 d. R.Winslow11/19/20221 AddNo$1,124.72
e. C.Penn12/1/20221 RemoveNo$4,196.18
f.J. Holmes1/24/20231 RemoveNo$5,696.19
Receive and file the 4th Quarter 2022 Asset Manager Performance Reports from the following asset managers:
a. Atlanta Capital Investment Managers
Capital Group, American Funds EuroPacific Growth Fund
Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund
Dodge & Cox Stock Fund
PanAgora Risk Parity Multi-Asset GT
TCW MetWest Fixed Income Review
T. Rowe Price Institutional Large Cap Growth Fund
Vanguard Inflation-Protected Securities Fund
Vanguard Institutional Index Fund
Vanguard Short-Term Investment-Grade Fund
Reschedule the CalPERS Service Pending Industrial Disability Retirement hearing application for John Perez, Chief of Police for the March 15, 2023 regular meeting of the FPRS Board.
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CalPERS HEARING
8. CalPERS scheduled hearing on the Service Pending Industrial Disability Retirement application for Eduardo Calatayud, III, Police Commander.
ACTION ITEMS - The Board may discuss and take action on the following items:
9. Adopt Resolution No. 338 setting the cost of living adjustment at an increase of 7% for all eligible retires and beneficiaries per Charter Section 1509.8 to become effective July 1, 2023, as determined by Foster & Foster, System actuary.
10. Review, discuss and possibly take action on the proposals for auditing services for the System.
11. Discuss and possibly take action on the following investment reports submitted by Verus Investments:
a. Receive and file, 4th Quarter 2022 Investment Performance Review b. Receive and file, January 2023 Performance Update
c. Receive and file, January 2023 Withdrawal and Rebalance Transaction Summary
d. Review and approve, February-April 2023 Rebalance and Withdrawal e. Receive and file, 2022 Annual Review
f. Review, discuss and possibly take action on Verus Investments' fee adjustment and 3 year contract proposal
INFORMATION ITEMS
12. Staff Report
a. January 2023 BudgeVExpense Report
13. Counsel Report
14. Articles/Newsletters/Conferences
COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
ADJOURN
POSTING STATEMENT: I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Agenda was posted in its entirety at the City Kiosk and on the City Council Chamber bulletin board, Room S249, on February 9, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
Bernadette K. Carpio
Administrator/Secretary to the Board
Any documents distributed to a majority of the Pasadena Fire & Police Retirement Board regarding any item on this agenda will be made available at the office of the Fire & Police Retirement System, located at 100 N. Garfield Avenue, #3201, Pasadena, CA 91101. To make arrangements to view items, during normal business hours, please contact the Retirement Office at (626)744-4320.
DISTRIBUTION
Board Members
City Attorney
System Atty BBK
Verus Investments
Foster & Foster
City Manager
Director of Finance
City Treasurer
City Controller
Principal Accountant
Police Dept (Admin Srv)
Fire Chief
HR Director
Workers Compensation
City's counsel
SP-IDR Applicants
SP-IDR Applicants' counsel
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Regular Meeting
Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee
Tuesday,January 24, 2023
6:00 P.M.
City Yards, Public Works Building -233 West
Mountain Street, Second Floor, Pasadena, CA
91103
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Public comments for items not on the Agenda
4. Approval of minutes
• September 27,2022*
5. New business
Information Items
• Update from Hahamongna Accountability Project*
Blair hlansen
• Los Angeles County Public Works updates
Keith Hala, P.E., Civil Engineer, Los Angeles County Public Works o Reservoir Restoration Project
o Southeast Entrance for hlahamongna Oak Grove Drive Improvement Project
o Study update on the potential presence of shot hole borer beetle at the northeast area of Hahamongna
6. Old business
Action items
• Work Plan updates and discussion*
7. Reports/comments from the Chair
8. Comments from Committee Members
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10. Upcoming meeting agenda items
11. Adjournment
*Attachments
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Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory
Committee Chair
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Parks Superintendent Staff Liaison
Note to Public: An opportunity for public comment will be provided at the time the above items are discussed.
Posting Statement: I hereby certify that this Agenda, in its entirety, was posted on the City Council Chamber Board S249 and the bulletin board in the rotunda area at City Hall, 100 North Garfield Avenue, and a copy was distributed to the branch libraries for posting on or before the 20th day of January 2023, by 5:30 p.m. and that copies were emailed not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, to each member of the Hahamongna Watershed Park Committee, to each local newspaper of general circulation, radio, or television station requesting notice in writing, all of be viewed at the City's website at
https://www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/hahamongna-watershed-park- adyispry-co m m ittee/.
To request meeting materials in alternative formats or other disability-related modifications or accommodations necessary to facilitate meeting participation, please contact the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department as soon as possible at (626) 744-4452 or [email protected]. Providing at least 72-hour advance notice will help ensure availability.
Language translation services may also be requested with 72-hour advance notice by calling (626) 744-4452 or [email protected]. Habra servicio de interpretacion disponible para estas juntas llamando (626) 744-4452.
Distribution:
Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee
City Council
City Manager
City Clerk
Pasadena Public Libraries
Public Information Officer
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2023
6:00 P.M.
REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING
GEORGE ELLERY HALE BUILDING - HEARING ROOM
175 NORTH GARFIELD AVE. (ENTRANCE ON RAMONA ST.)
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
A. OCTOBER 18, 2022
NOVEMBER 1,2022
4. REQUEST FOR A CALL FOR REVIEW
A. 141 SIERRA VIEW RD - (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6)
Request for a Call for Review of the Director's approval of an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a covered front porch addition. (Case Planner: Michelle Anderson)
Applicant: Silver Elm Studio, Christina Fu
Owner: Justin and Kate Bono
5. COMMENTS AND REPORT FROM STAFF
6. COMMENTS AND REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
7. COMMENTS AND REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Design Commission - (Over)
Mills Act Plaque subcommittee - (Miller, Mueller, De La Cruz, and Schnuelle)
8.ADJOURNMENT
POSTING STATEMENT: I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Agenda, in its entirety was posted on the City Council Chamber Bulletin Board S249, and the bulletin board in the rotunda area at City Hall, 100 North Garfield Avenue on or before the 2nd day of February 2023, by 5:30 p.m. The agenda will also be posted at the hlale Building, 175 N. Garfield Ave, and the agenda may be viewed at the City's website at:
http://ww5.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/historic-preservation-commission/. 4/ /.„-
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Special Meeting
Human Relations Commission
Tuesday,January 10,2023
6:30 P.M.
Jackie Robinson Community Center
1020 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Public comments for items on the agenda
4. Approval of minutes
• October 4, 2022*
• December 6, 2022*
5. New business
Information Items
Review of Pasadena Police Department Community Brief for November 2022*
6. Old business
Information Items
• Discussion regarding the Commission's collaboration with the Martin Luther King Community Coalition, a local organization that strives to keep Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy alive through community and bridge building, for their annual "Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Celebration" event on January 16,2023.
Action Items
Advise the City Council to recommend the removal of plaques and portraits at City facilities of individuals involved in campaigns of racial segregation.
Commission work plan updates and discussion
7. Reports/comments from the Chair
8. Comments from Commissioners
9. Staff Comments
10. Upcoming meeting agenda items
11. Adjournment
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Regular Meeting
Human Services Commission
Wednesday,February 8,2023
6:00 P.M.
Jackie Robinson Community Center
1020 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Public comments for items not on the agenda
4. Welcome to new Commissioner Dr. Xilian Chen Stammer (District 7)
5. Approval of minutes
January 11, 2023*
6. New business
Information items
Presentation from Pasadena Fire Department regarding use of Naloxone in overdoses - Battalion Chief Jason Hansen
7. Old business
Action item
Commission work plan updates and discussion
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8. Reports/comments from the Chair
9. Comments from Commissioners
10. Staff comments
11. Upcoming meeting agenda items
12. Adjournment
*Attachments
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Human Services Commission
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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
Linda Vista Branch Libary 1281 Bryant St. 91103 (626) 744-7278 Wednesday, February 15, 2023 - 6 p.m.
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1. CALL TO ORDER/INTRODUCTIONS
II. BRANCH LIBRARIAN UPDATE
a. Linda Vista Branch Library Update - Bernadette Glover, Senior Librarian III. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
a. Central Library Update - Tim McDonald, Acting Library Director IV. ACTION ITEMS
a. Approval of Minutes for January 16, 2023 Library Commission Meeting* V. PUBLIC COMMENT (6:15 p.m.)
VI. COMMISSION BUSINESS
a. The Friends of the Pasadena Public Library Report
b. Library Branch Associates Reports
1. Hastings Associates
2. La Pintoresca Associates
3. San Rafael Associates
4. Linda Vista Associates
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
VIII. INFORMATION ITEMS
a. Publicity*
b. Circulation Statistics - January 2023*
c. Record of Attendance*
d. 2023 Monthly Commission Agenda Items*
e. Commission Liaison at FOPPL Meetings*
f. 2023 Library Commission Dates and Locations
IX. ADJOURNMENT
*lndicates support materials attached
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POSTING STATEMENT:
I h^EREBY CERTIFY that this agenda in its entirety was posted on the Council Chamber bulletin board S249, and the bulletin board in the rotunda area at City Hall, 100 North Garfield Avenue and the Public Information kiosk at the Hastings branch Library on February 8th, 2023 by 5:30 p.m. The agenda may also be viewed at the City's website:
www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/library-commission. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call (626) 744-4062 or email:
[email protected] at least 24 hours in advance. After normal posting, any documents distributed to a majority of the Pasadena Public Library Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available at Hastings Branch Library, 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107. lr^M^
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Regular Meeting
Northwest Commission
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
6:30 P.M.
Jackie Robinson Community Center
1020 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Public comments for items not on the agenda
4. Welcome to new Commissioner Uzoamaka Renee Ogbodo (District 7)
5. Approval of minutes
• January 10,2023*
6. Update from Pasadena Police Department - Lieutenant Carlo Montiglio
7. New business
Information items
Presentation from ChapCare regarding an update on services and programs provided in the Northwest - Magdalena Prado, Community Outreach Worker, ChapCare*
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Presentation from Public Works Department regarding an update to the sidewalk repair program - Brent Maue, P.E., Assistant City Engineer, Public Works Department*
Action item
Review of letter to City Council regarding the need for a bad weather shelter in Northwest.*
• Review and approve language of letter from the Commission to new businesses in the Northwest.*
8. Old business
Information items
• Commission Strategic Plan updates and discussion*
9. Reports/comments from the Chair
10. Comments from Commissioners
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11. Staff Comments
12. Upcoming Agenda Items
13. Adjournment
*Attachments
Beverly Sims, Chair
Northwest Commission
Note to Public: An opportunity for public comment will be provided at the time the above items are discussed. In order to facilitate public participation at meetings, the Commission will accept public comment in the following manner:
1. In-person public comments during the meeting:
Prior to or during the meeting, members of the public may provide public comment by submitting a speaker card prior to the start of public comment on that item to the recording secretary.
2. Advance correspondence, to become part of the record:
Members of the public may submit written correspondence of any length prior to the start of the meeting, at the following email address: [email protected].
Correspondence will be forwarded to the Northwest Commission prior to the meeting if received at least 30 minutes before the start of the meeting. Any correspondence received later will be forwarded to the Commission by email the next business day.
Posting statement: I hereby certify that this agenda, in its entirety, was posted on the City Council Chamber bulletin board S249, the bulletin board in the rotunda area at City Hall, 100 North Garfield Avenue, and Jackie Robinson Community Center, 1020 North Fair Oaks Avenue, and a copy was distributed to the branch libraries for posting on or before the 9th day of February 2023, by 5:30 P.M.; and that copies were emailed not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, to each member of the Northwest Commission, to each local newspaper of general circulation, radio, or television station requesting notice in writing, all of which media recipients are identified on the distribution list below.
The agenda may be viewed at the City's website at:
www.cityofpasadena.neVcommissions/northwest-commission.
Lola Osborne, Deputy Director
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department
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SPECIAL MEETING
OLD PASADENA PARKING METER ZONE ADVISORY COMMISSION
CITY HALL
100 N. GARFIELD AVENUE
GRAND CONFERENCE ROOM S038
Thursday, February 23, 2023
11:OOA.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (may be limited to20 minutes at the beginning of the meeting and two minutes or less percomment depending on the number of public comments received)4. NEW BUSINESS A. Passport Update
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Parking Strategic Plan Update
6. INFORMATION FTEIVIS
A. Financial Reports
B. Meter Plant and Statistics
C. Parking Enforcement
7. Approval of Minutes
A. October 20, 2022 Meeting
8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
9. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
10. OTHER REPORTS
11.ADJOURNMENT
POSTING STATEMENT: I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Agenda, in Its entirety was posted on the CityCouncil Chamber Bulletin Board S249, and the bulletin board in the rotunda area at City Hall, 100 NorthGarfield Avenue on or before the 20th day of Febmary 2023, by 5:30 p.m. The agenda will also be posted atthe Department of Transportation, 221 E. Walnut Street, Suite 2j^ dqor, and the agenda may be viewed atthe City's website at: www.cityofpasadena.neVcommissions/trqnspb^lation-advisory-commisston. '">J>>A->SA-S>t*?J
Marilyn Buchanan, Chair of OPPMZACPatrisia De La Torre, Recording Secretary
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REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, January 25,2023
6:30 P.M.
City Hall, Council Chambers, Room S249
100 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
5. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. AB 2334 - APPLICABLE DENSITY FOR DENSITY BONUS PROJECTS Staff will provide an update on AB 2334 and the changes to processing density bonus projects.
Case Manager: David Sanchez
OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS - HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL -
STUDY SESSION
Staff will hold a study session with the Planning Commission to discuss objective design standards for high-density multifamily development and receive feedback from the Commission and public. This is an informational item only; no decision will be made at this time. Feedback received will inform the preparation of draft standards to be presented to the Planning Commission for consideration at a future date.
Case Manager: Martin Potter
6. COMMENTS AND REPORTS FROM STAFF
7. COMMENTS AND REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Design Commission - Vice Chair Delgado
Board of Zoning Appeals - Chair Coher, Vice Chair Giessinger, Commissioners Hansen, Hernandez, and Rawlings
8. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Planning Commission Agenda 1/25/23 - Page 2 of 3
9. ADJOURNMENT
POSTING STATEMENT: I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Agenda, in its entirety was posted on the City Council Chamber Bulletin Board S249, and the bulletin board in the rotunda area at City hlall, 100 North Garfield Avenue on or before the 20th day of January 2023, by 5:30 p.m. The agenda will also be posted at the Hale Building, 175 N. Garfield Avenue and the agenda may be viewed at the City's website at:
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Acting Director of Planning & Community Development
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REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday,February 8,2023
6:30 P.M.
City Hall, Council Chambers, Room S249
100 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. JANUARY 11, 2023
4. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
5. INFORMATION ITEM
A. HOMELESSNESS PLAN UPDATE
A presentation from the Department of Housing regarding the Homelessness Plan Update.
6. COMMENTS AND REPORTS FROM STAFF
7. COMMENTS AND REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Design Commission - Vice Chair Delgado
Board of Zoning Appeals - Chair Coher, Vice Chair Giessinger, Commissioners Hansen, Hernandez, and Rawlings
8. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
9. ADJOURNMENT
POSTING STATEMENT: I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Agenda, in its entirety was posted on the City Council Chamber Bulletin Board S249, and the bulletin board in the rotunda area at City Hall, 100 North Garfield Avenue on or before the 31'd day of February 2023, by 5:30 p.m. The agenda will also be posted at the Hale Building, 175 N. Garfield Avenue and the agenda may be viewed at the City's website at:
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Acting Director of Planning & Community Development
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REGULAR MEETING
PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
6:30 P.M.
City Hall, Council Chambers, Room S249
100 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
1. ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. JANUARY 25, 2023
4. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
5. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. CENTRAL DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN UPDATE
A Staff presentation and update on the Central District Specific Plan (CDSP). The meeting will provide the Planning Commission, and the public, an opportunity to provide comments on the proposed plan. This is an informational item only; no decision will be made at this meeting.
Case Manager: Anita Cerna
The Draft Proposed CDSP and associated materials can be located here: httDS://www.ourDasadena.ora/CDSP-PC-HR-022223
6. COMMENTS AND REPORTS FROM STAFF
7. COMMENTS AND REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
Design Commission - Vice Chair Delgado
Board of Zoning Appeals - Chair Coher, Vice Chair Giessinger, Commissioners Hansen, Hernandez, and Rawlings
8. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Planning Commission Agenda 2/22/23 - Page 2 of 3
9. ADJOURNMENT
POSTING STATEMENT: I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Agenda, in its entirety was posted on the City Council Chamber Bulletin Board S249, and the bulletin board in the rotunda area at City Hall, 100 North Garfield Avenue on or before the 17th day of February 2023, by 5:30 p.m. The agenda will also be posted at the hlale Building, 175 N. Garfield Avenue and the agenda may be viewed at the City's website at: https://www.citvofpasadena.net/commissions/planninci-commission/. ^$^^c^
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Acting Director of Planning & Community Development
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Recording Secretary
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SPECIAL MEETING
PLANNING COMMISSION
Saturday, March 4, 2023
8:30 A.M.
George Ellery Hale Building (Permit Center)
175 North Garfield Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101
1. ROLL CALL
2. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. TOUR OF HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
(Note: All times are approximate. The tour will proceed in the order listed below.)
A. Stop 1
8:30 A.M.
289 N. El Molino Ave. (Theo Apartments)
644 E. Walnut Ave.
678 E. Walnut Ave. (The Hudson)
B. Stop 2
9:30 A.M.
44 N. Madison Ave. (Trio Apartments)
686 Union St. (Andalucia)
700 Union St. (Granada Court)
C. Stop 3
10:30 A.M.
3330 E. Foothill Blvd. (Bell Pasadena)
3360 E. Foothill Blvd. (The Stuart)
D. Stop 4
11:30 A.M.
218 S. Oakland Ave.
231 S. De Lacey Ave. (Westgate Apartments)
Case Manager: Martin Potter
Planning Commission Agenda 3/4/23 - Page 2 of 3
3.ADJOURNMENT
POSTING STATEMENT: I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Agenda, in its entirety was posted on the City Council Chamber Bulletin Board S249, and the bulletin board in the rotunda area at City Hall, 100 North Garfield Avenue on or before the 28th day of February 2023, by 5:30 p.m. The agenda wilt also be posted at the h-1ale Building, 175 N. Garfield Avenue and the agenda may be viewed at the City's website at: httDS://www.citvofpasadena.net/commissions/Dlanning-commission/. ^^^\J
Jennifer Paige, AICP
Acting Director of Planning & Community Development
hlayrrl^n Tarn
Recording Secretary
Planning Commission Agenda 3/4/23 - Page 3 of 3
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Agenda
Regular Meeting
Recreation and Parks Commission
Tuesday,February 7,2023
6:00 P.M.
City Yards, Public Works Building-Second Floor
233 West Mountain Street, Pasadena, CA 91103
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Public comments for items not on the
agenda.
4. Welcome Commissioner Lon Bender
5. Approval of minutes
January 10,2023*
6. New business
Action items
Vice Chair appointment
Chair Mark Mastromatteo
Information items
Pasadena Unified School District presentation on facility use permits by Leonard Hernandez, Director of Facilities, Pasadena Unified School District *
Chair Mark Mastromatteo
One Arroyo update*
Rick Gould, One Arroyo Foundation
Disc golf presentation*
Oak Grove Disc Golf Club
Police Department update on park activities
Staff: Lt. Monica Cuellar, Pasadena Police Department, Neighborhood Services Section
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Director's update*
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department
Staff: Brenda Harvey-Williams, Director
6. Old business
Action items
• Commission work plan updates, Ad Hoc Committee reports and discussion*
Committee and park assignments
Chair Mark Mastromatteo
7. Reports/comments from the Chair
8. Comments from Commissioners
9. Staff comments
10. Upcoming meeting agenda items
11. Adjournment
*Attachments
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Mark Mastromatteo, Chair
Recreation and Park Commission
Note to Public: An opportunity for public comment will be provided at the time the above items are discussed. In order to facilitate public participation at meetings, the Commission will accept public comment in the following manner:
In-person public comments during the meeting:
Prior to or during the meeting, members of the public may provide public comment by submitting a speaker card prior to the start of public comment on that item to the recording secretary.
Advance correspondence, to become part of the record:
Members of the public may submit written correspondence of any length prior to the start of the meeting, at the following email address: shouser(a)cityofpasadena.net Correspondence will be forwarded to the Recreation and Parks Commission prior to the meeting if received at least 30 minutes before the start of the meeting. Any correspondence received later will be forwarded to the Commission by email the next business day.
Posting Statement: I hereby certify that this Agenda, in its entirety, was posted on the City Council Chamber Board S249 and the bulletin board in the rotunda area at City Hall, 100 North Garfield Avenue, and a copy was distributed to the branch libraries for 4 Page 133
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Agenda
Regular Meeting
Senior Commission
Tuesday,February 14, 2023
2:00 P.M.
Jackie Robinson Community Center
1020 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91103
1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Public comments for items not on the agenda
4. Approval of minutes
January 10,2023*
5. New business
• Presentation from Pasadena City College regarding non-credit classes for older adults - Dr. Francisco Suarez, Dean, Pasadena City College* Review the Nomination Form for Dion Ferguson for the Pasadena Senior Center vacancy and forward a recommendation to the City Council*
6. Old business
Action Item
• Commission work plan updates and discussion'
7. Reports/comments from the Chair
8. Comments from Commissioners
9. Staff comments
10. Upcoming meeting agenda items
11. Adjournment
*Attachments
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Chelsea Mason, Chair
Senior Commission
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AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
SOUTH LAKE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION
CITlf HALL
100 N. GARFIELD AVENUE
GRAND CONFERENCE ROOM S038
Thursday, February 16, 2023
9:00 A.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (may be limited to 20 minutes at the beginning of the meeting and two minutes or less per comment depending on the number of public comments received)
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. July 28, 2022 Meeting
B. November 17, 2022 Meeting
FUND 217, SHOPPER'S LANE SURFACE LOTS
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. Revenue Review and Enhancement Options
B. Parking Lot Improvement Ideas
C. Cycle Gear Pasadena Special Event Permit for Shopper's Lane
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Property Taxes
7. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. Financials
B. Meter Performance
C. Parking Enforcement
FUND 232. SOUTH LAKE ON-STREET METERS
8. NEW BUSINESS
9. OLD BUSINESS
10. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. Financials
B. Meter Performance
C. Parking Enforcement
11. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
12. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
13. OTHER REPORTS
14.ADJOURNMENT
POSTING STATEMENT: I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Agenda, in its entirety was posted on the City Council Chamber Bulletin Board S249, and the bulletin board in the rotunda area at City hlall, 100 North Garfield Avenue on or before the 15th day of February 2023, by 5:30 p.m. The agenda will also be posted at the Department of Transportation, 221 E. Walnut Street, Suite 210 door, and the agenda may be viewed at the City's website at: www.citvofpasadena.neVcommissions/ti^nsportation-advisory-commission/ VC'^l /N j/^^
Darrell Done, Chair SLPPCPatrisia tfe La Torre, Recording Secretary
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
Thursday, January 26,2023
4:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA (may be limited to 20 minutes at the beginning of the meeting and two minutes or less per comment depending on the number of public comments received)
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. July 28, 2022 Regular Meeting
B. August 24, 2022 Special Meeting
C. September 22. 2022 Regular Meeting
D. December 8, 2022 Special Meeting
5. OLD BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
A. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Primer and Project Status Update - Information Item
7. COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS
8. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
9. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
10. STAFF UPDATE
11.ADJOURNMENT
POSTING STATEMENT: I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Agenda, in its entirety was posted on the City Council Chamber Bulletin Board S249, and the bulletin board in the rotunda area at City Hall, 100 North Garfield Avenue on or before the 23rd day of January 2023,by 4 p.m. The agenda will also be posted at the Department of Transportation, 221 E. Walnut Street, Suite 210 door, and the agenda may be viewed at the City's website at: www.cityofDasadena.neycommissions/transoortation-advisory-commission. npcLJIA^^>^
Alejandra E' Flares, Recording Secretary