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ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers:
Staff:
CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON
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CITI' OF PASADENA
City Council Minutes
July 10, 2023-4:30 P.M.
City Hall Council Chamber
Mayor Gordo called the regular meeting to order at 5:56 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was led by Danny Feldman, Producing Artistic Director of Pasadena Playhouse. (Absent: None)
Mayor Victor M. Gordo
Vice Mayor Felicia Williams
Councilmember Tyron Hampton
Councilmember Justin Jones
Councilmember Jason Lyon
Councilmember Steve Madison
Councilmember Gene Masuda
Councilmember Jessica Rivas
City Manager Miguel Marquez
City Attorney/City Prosecutor Michele Beal Bagneris
City Clerk Mark Jomsky
Mayor Gordo presented a proclamation declaring July 2023 as "Parks Make Life Better Month," in the City of Pasadena to Lola Osborn, Acting Director of Parks, Kenny James, Acting Deputy Director, and Pamela Cantero, Recreation & Community Services Superintendent, who provided information on the Department's programs to support the community, and expressed appreciation to the Mayor, City Council, and the Community for the recognition.
Mayor Gordo congratulated Danny Feldman and the Pasadena Playhouse upon receiving the 2023 Regional Theatre Tony Award, and presented them with a certificate. Mr. Feldman expressed thanks, appreciation, and gratitude to the City Council, Playhouse staff, the Playhouse Board, the donors that support the Playhouse, and the Pasadena community for all of their support.
Vice Mayor Williams introduced District 2 summer intern, Zoe Frederick, a student at Marshall Fundamental.
Councilmember Jones spoke on the passing of Verleaner Dixon, long-time Pasadena resident, provided a summery of her personal and professional life, and requested that the meeting be adjourned in her memory.
Jay Jorgenson, residence not stated, spoke on hazardous materials and contaminants in the water supply, and strongly expressed the importance ofaddressing/resolving this matter.
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The following individuals spoke on the need for accountability and transparency within the Pasadena Police Department (PPD); advocated for utilizing bodycam footage and other video sources as part of the investigative process for critical incidents, and/or advocated for change to the City Charter to increase police oversight:
Alien Shay, Pasadena resident
Olden Denham, Pasadena resident
The following individuals expressed major concerns regarding the work on the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) by the Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) staff, commented that some of the members of the Stakeholder Technical Advisory Group (STAG) have raised multiple issues over the last 8 months related to the scenarios being developed by PWP; and urged the City Council to require PWP to provide adequate time, including providing updates, for the City Council's review of the IRP, to ensure that the final IRP meets the Council's mandated carbon-free goal:
Sam Berndt, representing Pasadena 100
Claudia Funke, representing Pasadena 100
Lauren Cory, representing Pasadena 100
Carl Selkin, representing Pasadena 100, Social Justice
Committee of Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, and
member of STAGG
Skylar Gering, representing Pasadena 100
Anthony Manousos, representing Making Housing and Community Happen, invited the City Council to take part in the "Affordable Housing Bus Tour" on July 23, 2023, hosted by Making Housing and Community Happen, and thanked the City for their continued efforts in addressing the issue of affordable housing.
JT Parr, residence not stated, spoke on Artificial Intelligence (A. I).
Don Rodell, Pasadena resident, urged Assemblymember Holden to meet with the community to discuss Assembly Bill (AB) 26 (Holden, Peace Officers: use of force), considering the recent suspension of Officer Crutchfield for her actions, which he believes she acted within her rights as per the provisions ofAB 26.
Jose Munoz, representing Local SEIU 721, expressed concerns regarding ongoing labor contract negotiations between the City and Local SEIU 721.
Flavio Andrade, Pasadena resident, advocated for the City to approve Local SEIU 721 labor contract negotiations and expressed concerns regarding how the City is allocating funds to outside Council Minutes207/10/2023
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agencies and not investing in the community and employee salaries, of which many residents are among the Pasadena work force.
Michelle Martin, Pasadena resident, spoke in opposition to the Closed Session, Item B, pending litigation related to mixed-use at 141 South Lake Avenue.
CONTRACT AWARD TO TORO ENTERPRISES INC., FOR
ANNUAL CITYWIDE STREET RESURFACING AND ADA
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, FISCAL YEAR 2023 AND FISCAL
YEAR 2024 COMBINED FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$8,877,539 (Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find the contract proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1, and Section 15303, Class 3, and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
(2) Accept the bid dated May 18, 2023, submitted by Toro Enterprises Inc., in response to the plans and specifications for Annual Citywide Street Resurfacing and ADA Improvement
Program, FY2023 and FY2024, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $8,877,539, which includes the base contract amount and a contingency of $422,740 to provide for any necessary change orders. (Contract No. 32617)
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION FOR THE RECREATIONAL
TRAILS PROGRAM (RTP) GRANT FOR THE ARROYO CRITICAL
LINKAGES PROJECT (PROS Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Article 19, Sections 15301, Existing Facilities, 15304 Minor Alterations to Land, and 15311 Accessory Structures, and that there are no features that distinguish the project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances;
(2) Adopt a resolution authorizing the City submit a grant application for the Recreational Trails Program in the amount of $500,000 for the planning and construction of the One Arroyo Critical Linkages Project; and (Resolution No. 10005)
(3) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve any documents in connection with the RTP grant application or, in the event that the City receives an award, any RTP grant contract documents that may be required by the State of California.
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF PASADENA, SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, 17 PUBLIC AGENCIES
AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
FOR ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COORDINATED INTEGRATED
MONITORING AND THE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMS FOR THE UPPER LOS ANGELES RIVER
WATERSHED FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $244,588
(Public Works Dept.)
AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF A PURCHASE ORDER WITH
TOTER, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF 7,000 ROTATIONAL
MOLDED AUTOMATED REFUSE CONTAINERS IN AN AMOUNT
NOT-TO- EXCEED $375,000 FOR ONE YEAR (Public Works Dept.) Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) "Common-Sense" exemption; and (2) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Toter, LLC for the purchase of 7,000 rotational molded automated refuse containers for an amount not-to-exceed $375,000 as neither Competitive Bidding nor Competitive Selection are required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(1-1) and Pasadena Municipal Code Section
4.08.049(A)(3), contracts with other governmental entities.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH SWIFT
LEE OFFICE INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND
DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AIR
OPERATIONS AIRCRAFT HANGAR FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-
EXCEED $232,500 (Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find the contract proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15061(b)(3), the "Common-Sense" exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, as the result of a competitive selection process, as specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with Swift Lee Office Inc., for Professional Architectural and Design Services for the Pasadena Police Department Air Operations Aircraft Hangar in an amount not- to-exceed $232,500, which includes the base contract amount of $202,175 and a contingency of $30,325 to provide for any necessary change orders. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) (Contracts for Professional or Unique Services). (Contract No. 32676)
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CONTRACT AWARD TO MLC CONSTRUCTORS INC., FOR A
PREFABRICATED STORAGE BUILDING AT FIRE STATION 33
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $498,190 (Public Works
Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find the contract proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15311, Class 11 - Accessory Structures, and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
(2) Accept the bid dated April 20, 2023, submitted by MLC Constructors Inc., in response to the plans and specifications for the Fire Station 33 Prefabricated Storage Building project, reject all other bids received, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $498,190, which includes the base contract amount of $452,900 and a contingency of $45,290 to provide for any necessary change orders. (Contract No. 32675) AUTORIZATION TO AMEND PURCHASE ORDER NO. 1231124
WITH WILLIAMS SCOTSMAN INC., TO INCREASE AMOUNT BY
$68,000 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $301,662
FOR THE LEASE OF MODULAR TRAILERS FOR TEMPORARY
RELOCATION OF FIRE STATION 31 (Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find the contract proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15061(b)(3), the "Common-Sense" exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment;
(2) Authorize the City Manager to amend Purchase Order No. 1231124 with Williams Scotsman Inc., to increase amount by $68,000 for a total amount not-to-exceed $301,662 for the lease of modular trailers for temporary relocation of Fire Station 31; and (3) To the extent this transaction could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, grant the proposed contract amendment with Williams Scotsman Inc., an exemption from the Competitive Selection Process set forth in the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance pursuant to the Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts where the best interests of the City are served and City Charter Section 1002(0), contracts for labor, material, supplies, or services available from only one vendor.
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APPOINTMENTS, &
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LOS
ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR
STREET IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN CITY'S RIGHT-OF-WAY ON
NORTH ALTADENA DRIVE AND EAST WASHINGTON
BOULEVARD WITH THE CITY'S SHARE AMOUNT ESTIMATED
AT $880,000 (Public Works Dept.)
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT TO
PROVIDE INMATE MEALS FOR THE PASADENA CITY JAIL
(Police Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the project proposed in the agenda report is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the "Common-Sense" exemption that CEQA applies only to projects that may have an effect on the environment; (2) Authorize the issuance of a five-year contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities or their contractors for labor, materials, supplies or services in an amount not-to-exceed $125,000; and (Contract No. 32674)
(3) Grant the proposed contract an exemption for the competitive selection process of the Competitive Bidding and Purchasing Ordinance, pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section
4.08.049(B), contracts with other governmental agencies and contracts for which the City's best interests are served.
REJECTION OF BIDS FOR ALKEBU-LAN CULTURAL CENTER
RESTROOM IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find the action proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15061(b)(3), the "Common-Sense" exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment; and
(2) Reject sole bid received on May 11, 2023, in response to the Notice Inviting Bids for the Alkebu-Lan Cultural Center Restroom Improvement project.
APPOINTMENT OF CAROL POTTER TO THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION (District 1 Nomination)
APPOINTMENT OF ALICIA DHANIFU TO THE COMMISSION ON
THE STATUS OF WOMEN (District 1 Nomination)
APPOINTMENT OF HEATHER ROBB TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL
ADVISORY COMMISSION (At Large Nomination/District 3)
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Advisory Bodies
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AUTHORIZATION AMEND CITY CONTRACT NO. 32286 WITH
RICHARD ROSENTHAL, PHD FOR INDEPENDENT POLICE
AUDITOR SERVICES, TO INCREASE THE NOT-TO-EXCEED
AMOUNT BY $150,000, AND TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT
TERM BY 1 YEAR
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21065 ofCEQAand 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;
(2) Authorize the City Attorney to amend city contract no.32286 with Richard Rosenthal, PhD for independent police auditor services, to increase the contract amount by $150,000, and to extend the contract term by one year; and (Contract No. 32286-1)
(3) To the extent this could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, it is recommended that the City Council grant the contract an exemption pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City's best interests are served.
LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES FOOTBALL CLUB
FOR ONE (1) SOCCER MATCH TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY,
AUGUST 11, 2023
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Acknowledge that the Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC) Board of Directors found that the license agreement proposed in the agenda report is categorically exempt under California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings), there are no features that distinguish this project from others in this exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances present; and (2) Make the findings set forth in the agenda report and required by Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 3.32.270.A to authorize the RBOC to host displacement event number 25 for 2023.
June 5, 2023
June 5, 2023
June 12, 2023
June 12, 2023
June 19, 2023
June 19, 2023
June 26, 2023
June 26, 2023
City Council
Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community
Development Commission
City Council
Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community
Development Commission
City Council
Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community
Development Commission
City Council
Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community
Development Commission
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CLAIMS RECEIVED
CONSENT
ITEMS DISCUSSED
SEPARATELY
Councilmember Jones
recused himself at 6:45
p.m., due to a potential
conflict with Items 3 and
8, and left the meeting.
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July 3, 2023
July 3, 2023
Claim No.
2023-0310
2023-0311
2023-0312
2023-0313
2023-0314
2023-0315
2023-0316
2023-0317
2023-0318
2023-0319
2023-0320
2023-0321
2023-0322
2023-0323
2024-0001
2024-0002
2024-0003
City Council
Successor Agency to the Pasadena Community
Development Commission
Claimant
Traenae Latasha Jackson
Avery Davis
Andrew Chester
Amanda Ashley D-Alfonso
Wilma Lillian Plati
Mireille Hamparian
Hamilton Metalcraft Inc.
Brian Rattliff
Mercury Insurance
Company as subrogee of
Otto Marroquin
Teresa Dang
Malverick David
William Urban
Michael White
Michael White
JoMarie Jennings
Devin M. Harmon
Rubin Rezneck
Claim Amount
$25,000.00+
25,000.00+
Not Stated
1,000.00
25,000.00+
500.00
9,977.00
500.00
3,924.53
9,375.00
1,000.00
1,123.00
Not stated
Not stated
25,000.00+
25,000.00+
10,000.00+
It was moved by Councilmember Lyon, seconded by
Councilmember Jones, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Item 3 (Authorization to enter into Memorandum of Agreement...), Item 8 (Authorization to enter an Agreement with Los Angeles County...), and Item 13 (License Agreement with Los Angeles Football Club...) which were discussed separately. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: None)
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF PASADENA, SAN GABRIEL
VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS, 17 PUBLIC AGENCIES
AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
FOR ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COORDINATED INTEGRATED
MONITORING AND THE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMS FOR THE UPPER LOS ANGELES RIVER
WATERSHED FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $244,588
(Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) proposed in the agenda report to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Title 14 Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8, actions taken by regulatory agencies to assure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement, or protection of the environment; and
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Councilmember Jones
returned to the meeting at
6:47 p.m.
Councilmember Madison
recused himself at 6:47
p.m., due to a potential
conflict with the item, and
left the meeting.
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between City of Pasadena, San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG), 17 other public agencies and Los Angeles County Flood Control Division (LACFCD) regarding the administration and cost sharing for implementing the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program (CIMP) and the Watershed
Management Program (WMP) for the Upper Los Angeles River (ULAR) Watershed Management Area (WMA) for an amount not-to- exceed $244,588. (Contract No. 23,878)
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LOS
ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR
STREET IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN CITY'S RIGHT-OF-WAY ON
NORTH ALTADENA DRIVE AND EAST WASHINGTON
BOULEVARD WITH THE CITY'S SHARE AMOUNT ESTIMATED
AT $880,000 (Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation; It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find the contract proposed in the agenda report to be categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines in accordance with Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1, and Section 15303, Class 3, and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Los Angeles County Department of Public Works for financial responsibilities within City's right-of-way for the street improvements on North Altadena Drive and East Washington Boulevard with a City's share amount estimated at $880,000. (Contract No. 23,877) Following Councilmember Jones leaving the meeting, it was moved by Councilmember Masuda, seconded by Councilmember Rivas, to approve Item 3 (Authorization to enter into Memorandum of Agreement...), and Item 8 (Authorization to enter an Agreement with Los Angeles County...) listed above. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Councilmember Jones)
LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES FOOTBALL CLUB
FOR ONE (1) SOCCER MATCH TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY,
AUGUST 11, 2023
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Acknowledge that the Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC) Board of Directors found that the license agreement proposed in the agenda report is categorically exempt under California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15323 (Normal Operations of Facilities for Public Gatherings), there are no features that distinguish this project from others in this exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances present; and (2) Make the findings set forth in the agenda report and required by Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 3.32.270.A to authorize Council Minutes907/10/2023
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READING
Councilmember Madison
returned to the meeting at
6:48 p.m.
RECOMMENDATIONS
FROM OFFICERS AND
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the RBOC to host displacement event number 25 for 2023. (Contract No. 23.879)
Following Councilmember Madison leaving the meeting, it was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by Councilmember Masuda, to approve the staff recommendation. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Councilmember Madison)
Adopt "AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA EXTENDING CERTAIN LAND USE RELATED
DEADLINES FOR ENTITLEMENTS GRANTED IN COMPLIANCE
WITH TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE) AND TITLE 16
(SUBDIVISIONS)" (Introduced by Councilmember Hampton)
(Ordinance No. 7413)
The above ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Jones, Lyon, Madison,
Masuda, Rivas, Vice Mayor Williams, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
BROOKSIDE GOLF COURSE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Brookside Golf Course Improvement Project, and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination within five days; and
(2) Grant financial assistance of up to a $1,000,000 loan to the Rose Bowl Operating Company towards further development of the Brookside Golf Course Improvement Project.
Councilmember Madison, City Council representative on the Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC), provided introductory remarks.
He stated that due to late arriving information and questions raised by the community, the matter should be tabled for further evaluation, with a focus on the financial concerns raised. Additionally, he requested that comments received by the City on behalf of the Linda- Vista Annandale Association be reviewed by the City's legal counsel, noting that the letter sent is over 50 pages and the additional time will help with the review and analysis.
Steve Haderlein, President of the Rose Bowl Operating Company Board, summarized the RBOC Board's discussion and
recommendation that was unanimously supported by the Board.
Jens Weiden, Chief Executive Officer of the Rose Bowl, provided introductory remarks and responded to questions.
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Addie Farrell, representing Placeworks, presented a Powerpoint presentation providing information on the item and responded to questions.
Brandon Fox, Director of Golf Operations, provided an oral summary of golf operations at the Rose Bowl and presented a video highlighting the "Family Golf experience, and responded to questions.
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, reported that seventeen letters expressing concerns and/or providing comments related to the proposed Brookside Golf Course Improvement Project; and nine letters expressing support and/or providing comments related to the proposed improvements/project, was received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record for this item.
The following individuals provided comments on the item:
David Coher, Pasadena resident
Doug Philbin, representing Brookside Men's Golf Club
Nina Chomsky, representing Linda Vista-Annandale Association (LVAA)
Valeri Siegel, Pasadena resident
Pete Ewing, Pasadena resident
Craig Kesler, representing Southern California Golf Association Ann Scheid, Pasadena resident
Kelley Fitzgerald Holmes, Pasadena resident
David DiCristofaro, representing San Rafael Neighborhood Association
Bill Fennessy, Residence not stated
Martin J. Miller, Residence not stated
Laurance Todd, Pasadena resident
Mic Hansen, Pasadena resident
Charles Mason, Pasadena resident
Andy Gantner, representing LVAA
Ariel Faveta, Pasadena resident
Vice Mayor Williams expressed several concerns about the proposed project and requested the following questions and concerns be addressed by RBOC: 1) How was public input
incorporated into the project? 2) Is a Conditional Use Permit required for both proposed improvements (enhancing the driving range and/or the modern mini golf course), and if so, which section of the Zoning Code would govern? 3) Is an environmental analysis necessary if a CUP is required? 4) Was a traffic analysis completed (e.g., traffic, parking)? 5) How is obtaining a CUP consistent with the Arroyo Seco Land Ordinance (noting that the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) did not evaluate consistency with the Ordinance)? Council Minutes1107/10/2023
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Councilmember Hampton emphasized the importance of public outreach and awareness regarding the proposed changes, and requested RBOC organize a series of community meetings on the project, providing a project overview, discuss potential impacts, address community expectations, provide answers to commonly asked questions, and alleviate concerns such as the potential adverse impacts this project may have on music festivals. He also requested information regarding the current and proposed hours of operation, as well as the estimated number of new customers visiting the facility after the project's completion. Furthermore, he proposed dividing the project into two phases and creating a mock-up of the modern minigolf facility to help the community visualize the proposed project.
Jens Weiden, Chief Executive Officer of the Rose Bowl, stated that RBOC strongly believes the coupling of the driving range and modern minigolf activities benefits and compliments each other. He stated that he is open to discussing the timing and implementation of the projects in a strategic way, given costs and changing prioritizations (e.g. ability to generate net revenue). He stated his concerns with the mock-up idea, noting that it would be difficult mimic the high standards as seen in the video. He emphasized the importance of getting it right the first time to truly represent the Rose Bowl. He also stated that this combination represents the future of golf and are the fastest growing elements of the sport.
Mayor Gordo emphasized the importance of addressing legal and financial matters, stating that while these matters are being reviewed and analyzed, there is an opportunity for public outreach, citing the music festival as a successful example, which could help build community confidence in the project. The Mayor expressed his intention to work collaboratively with the City Council and the Rose Bowl Operating Company on this effort, and encouraged his colleagues and the public to share their questions and concerns with the City Manager's Office.
Vice Mayor Williams stressed the importance of listening to community members, as well as Brookside golfers in terms of input and feedback, and cautioned against favoring a project based only on the financial aspects as a revenue generator.
Following discussion, by consensus of the City Council, the agenda item was tabled for additional information and outreach.
On the order of the Mayor, the regular meeting recessed at 8:34 p.m. to discuss the following closed session: (Absent: None) CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
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SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(d)(2): One potential
case
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
regarding pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) (two cases)
Name of Cases: DC Lake Holdings, LLC v. City of Pasadena First case number: LASC Case No.: 19STCP04588
Second case number: LASC Case No.: 22STCP04461
The above closed session items were discussed, with no reportable action at this time.
On order of the Mayor, the regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 9:13 p.m. in memory ofVerleaner Dixon.
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