OPENING:
CLOSED SESSION
Councilmember Hampton
arrived at 4:42 p.m.
Vice Mayor Williams
arrived at 5:28 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers:
Staff:
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Mayor Gordo called the regular meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. -· · On the order of the Mayor, the regular meeting recessed at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the following closed session items: (Absent:
Councilmember Hampton, Vice Mayor Williams)
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEG.AL COUNSEL regarding
pending litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Moreno v. City of Pasadena
LASC Case No.: 21STCV12128
· CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL regarding
significant exposure to potential litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board Claim No. 7022 1670 0001 3478 1272 The above closed session items were discussed, with no reportable action at this time. ·
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: 434-470 North Lake Avenue
Agency negotiator: Miguel Marquez
Negotiating Party: Kaiser Permanente
Under negotiation: Price and terms
The above closed session item was not discussed.
On the order of the Mayor, the regular meeting reconvened at 6: 17 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember Hampton.
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
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CEREMONIAL MATTERS Mayor Gordo presented a proclamation declaring October 2023 as · "First Tee~Greater Pasadena Month," in the City of Pasadena. Kaleb GJeasQn,-. First Tee Board Member, expressed appr~ciation and : · -·-·grafitud~ toth~'Rose Bowl Operating Company and -City Council for their support, and spoke on the community benefits provided by First Tee. - Greater Pasadena.
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The Mayor spoke on the passing of Governor Bill Richardson, a two term Democratic governor of New Mexico, and American Ambassador to the United Nations, who was born in Pasadena, and stated that the City Council will adjourn in his memory.
Briza Silva, Blair Middle School student, advocated for the City Council's assistance in repairing the air conditioning system at Blair Middle School gym, stating that the extreme heat is causing the students to become ill.
The following individuals advocated for the City Council to take urgent action to protect Pasadena residents from heat-related climate change, advocated for the City to achieve its stated goal of carbon free energy by 2030 and/or provided comments related to climate change:
Adrian Velazquez, Pasadena resident
Rachel Burcham, Pasadena resident
Wen Lee, Pasadena resident
Robert Haw, representing Transition Pasadena
Oliva Tan, representing Pasadena 100
Paula Hu, Arcadia resident
Una Jost, Pasadena resident
Christy Zamani, Pasadena resident
The following individuals advocated for amending the City Charter to incorporate bodycam footage and other video sources as part of the investigative process for critical incidents involving the Pasadena Police Department.
Allen Shay, Pasadena resident
Olden Denham, Pasadena resident
Burke Farrar, Pasadena resident, expressed concerns regarding the City's adopted ordinance related to time limitations on development projects; and advocated for the City Council to amend the ordinance to allow extensions to be applied to all projects in the City.
Michell Martin, Pasadena resident, requested assistance with her rental property management company, as the company is not abiding by the City's recent Charter Amendment Measure - the Pasadena Fair and Equitable Housing Charter Amendment.
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Adriana Bautista, representing Black Lives Matter, expressed concerns with the allegations and complaints towards several members : of Pasadena Police D~partment. (PPD) and leadership _:related to aJleged•iUegal:and uoethicc}l·activHie:s_ within ·the PPD.
Councilmember Hampton asked the City Manager to follow up with the · -·· · Pasadena Unified School District staff regarding the repair issue for the air conditioning system at Blair Middle School gymnasium.
Vice Mayor Williams asked staff to ensure Ms. Martin is provided with contact information to the Housing Rights Center, and the Pasadena Rental Housing Board.
AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT THE 2023 CONTINUUM OF CARE
CONSOLIDATED APPLICATION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR $5,278,320 OF
HOMELESS SERVICES FUNDING (Housing Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the recommended action in the agenda report exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061 (b)(3), the "Common sense" exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
(2) Authorize the filing of the 2023 Continuum of Care (CoC) Consolidated Application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a funding request in the amount of $5,278,320 for seventeen projects;
(3) Authorize the City Manager to execute, and the City Clerk to attest, the 2023 CoC Consolidated Application and all other related HUD documents, grant agreements and amendments;
(4) Authorize the City Manager to enter into contracts with the administering agencies of four new projects, if selected for funding as detailed in page 2 of Attachment A in the agenda report, with grant terms beginning in the 2024 calendar year and in amounts equal to what is awarded by HUD through the approval FY2023 Continuum of Care Program Competition. These contracts are exempt from competitive bidding per City Chart Section 1002(F) (Contracts for professional or unique services); and
(5) Authorize the City Manager to execute amendments to the contracts specified under Recommendation 4 for five consecutive years with additional funding annually, in amounts equal to what is awarded by HUD, as set forth in the agenda report. To the extent the amendments could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, it is recommended that the City Council grant the contracts an exemption pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 4.08.049(6), contracts for which the City's best interest are served.
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AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE ORDER WITH
WINN-ER CHEVROLET INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE 2024
CHEVRQLET. ,SILVERAD.Q ~.LECTRIC,·.YEHICLE (EV) .. FOR _A TOTAbP-F:·$~~7,4:34.::(Fire:Dep~:;}?-. ,; : _ . •' ..
Recommendation: H jsJeqonjm(:md_ed-tha.t the City Council:- . (1) · Findthatthe proposecLactioninthe agenda report 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 for the project;
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Purchase Order (PO) with Winner Chevrolet Inc., for the purchase of one 2024 Chevrolet Silverado Electric Vehicle (EV) in an amount not-to-exceed $87,434; Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H), contracts with other governmental entities . or their contractors; and
(3) Grant the proposed PO Contract exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section
4.08.049(8), contracts for which the City's best interests are served.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
MAGELLAN ADVISORS, LLC TO FURNISH AND DELIVER A
STRATEGIC BROADBAND PLAN IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO
EXCEED $231,369 (DolT)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed contract in the agenda repot is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the "Common-Sense" exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; and
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, based on a competitive selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.047, with Magellan Advisors, LLC for a two-year period in an amount not-to-exceed $231,369, which includes a ten percent contingency. Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to the City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services. (Contract No. 32747)
CONTRACT AWARD TO EHS INTERNATIONAL INC., FOR
SAFETY TRAINING SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO
EXCEED $231,000 (City Manager's Office)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) "Common-Sense" exemption; and . (2) Authorize the City Manager to ent~r into a contract, as a result of a competitive selection proces~ specified by Section 4.08.047 of the Pasadena Municipal Code, with EHS International, Inc., for a total amount not-to-exceed $77,000 over a one-year term with the option to extend the contract by two optional one-year extension periods. The 4 09/18/2023
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.va_lue of ·· each o·ptional one-year extension period .is not-to-exceed - : $77,000. (Contract No. -32741)
. ' ./>f.\UTHQR..tzAEriq•N:t.Q.E,N'FER IN,T.O A PURCHASE ORD•ER.WITHV ;:: . ··:~ :\(•_'.MANl)F:ACJURit.JG-INC./ N0T'."TO-EXCEED $255,156 (Police .
Dept.) ., -. . < ;~ , · -- ·- .- -- · ·
· Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find the proposed action in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), "Common-Sense" exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have the potential for causing a significant an effect on the environment; and
(2) a) Accept the bid dated August 22, 2023, submitted by V & V Manufacturing Inc., in response to the specifications for Police Badges for the Police Department, b) authorize the issuance of a purchase order with V & V Manufacturing Inc., in an amount not-to-exceed $127,578 for a period of two years, and c) authorize the City Manager to extend the agreement for up to two additional one-year periods in the annual amount of $63,789 for a total over four years of $255, 156 without further City Council approval consistent with the terms of the specifications.
REJECTION OF BIDS FOR VANS PURCHASE FOR FOOTHILL
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD (City Manager's Office)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find the project (Vans Purchase for Foothill Workforce Development Board) is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") in accordance with CEQA Guidelines - Sections 15061 (b )(4) and 15270 (projects which are disapproved); and
(2) Reject all bids received on April 12, 2023, in response to the Notice Inviting Bids for Vans Purchase for Foothill Workforce Development Board.
LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR VINA VIEJA PARK PARKING LOT
LOCATED AT 3100 EAST ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD FROM
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY FOR A FIVE-YEAR
TERM FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO~EXCEED AMOUNT OF $83,664 (City
Manager's Office)
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") pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities); there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; and
(2). Authorize th~ City. Manager to execute a license agreer:nentwith Southern California Edison for a five-year term for a total not-to exceed amount of $83,664 for the land located at 3100 East Orange Grove Boulevard; incorporate the terms and conditions generally · 5 09/18/2023
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described in the agenda report; and execute any other related · agreements necessary· to effectuate the transaction, including non substaqtial revis·ions. · (Contract No. 23,911)
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· INTERNATIONAL INC:, FOR PURCHASE OF A PREFABRICATED
STEEL HANGAR AT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT HELIPORT
FACILITY FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $131,870 AND R&S
OVERHEAD DOORS OF COMMERCE INC., FOR PURCHASE OF
TWO HYDRAULIC DOORS FOR THE NEW HANGAR FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $95,100 (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 15301, Class 1 - Existing Facilities, and that there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances;
(2) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to Technology International Inc., for the procurement of a new prefabricated steel hangar at the Police Department Heliport Facility for an amount not to-exceed $131,870, which includes the base contract amount of $109,890 and a contingency of $21,980 to provide for any necessary change orders; and
(3) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to R&S Overhead Doors of Commerce Inc., for the procurement of two hydraulic doors for the new hangar at the Police Department Heliport Facility for an amount not-to-exceed $95,100, which includes the base contract amount of $79,250 and a contingency of $15,850 to provide for any necessary change orders.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT
WITH PASADENA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, LTD OBA
HUNTINGTON HEALTH TO PROVIDE NURSE EDUCATOR AND
CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI) PROGRAM
COORDINATOR SERVICES FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$984,192 (Fire Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed actions in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA _Guidelines per Section 15061(b)(3) "Common-Sense" exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an 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 (PMC), with Pasadena Hospital Association; Ltd dba Huntington Health for a Nurse Educator and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program Coordinator in an amount not-to-exceed $984, 192 for five years. Competitive Bidding is 6 09/18/2023
not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002 (F) contracts for professional or unique services. (Contract No. 327 44)
, ,::;,'., MUNICl·PAL. .: SERV1CES · ,COMMITTEE: AUTHORIZATION '.;TO. ·:·.:··INCREASE:· puRCHASE: -,; ·oRDER >WITH 72 HOUR ". LLC (DBA: ,' . ':.··. ·- ~ ,:> CHEVROlET · . OF · '..WATSONVILLE/NATIONAL AUTO FLEET .·/ . MINUTES APPROVED
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GROUP) ·To AMEND THE MODEL YEAR PURCHASE OF ONE
FORD F750 CHIPPER TRUCK BY $7,610 AND TO ISSUE
PURCHASE ORDER WITH 72 HOUR LLC FOR PURCHASE OF
EIGHT ELECTRIC TRUCKS FOR $778,712 $778,172(Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
( 1) Find that the action in the agenda report exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Section 15061 (b )(3), the "Common-Sense" exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment; (2) Authorize the City Manager to increase purchase order with 72 · Hour LLC (72 Hour) by $7,610 to amend the model year purchase of one Ford F-750, thereby increasing the purchase order not-to-exceed total amount from $865, 138 to $872,748;
(3) Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to 72 Hour for the purchase of eight 2024 electric vehicle (EV) trucks in an amount not to-exceed $778,712 $778, 172; and
(4) Neither Competitive Bidding nor Competitive Selection are required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(H) and Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(A)(3), contracts with other governmental entities.
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, reported that a typographical error exists in the title and Recommendation . for the Purchase Order with 72 Hour LLC, and announced for the record that the purchase amount is now corrected, changed from $778,712 to the actual amount of $778,172 .
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· Claim No.
· 2024-0062
: · 2024-0063
2024-0064
2024-0065
2024-0066
Claimant
Lyner Nuevo
Adrian Albert Triplett
Delmy Morena Martinez
Jerresha Shanay Burks
MS Property Company
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Claim Amount
$ 1,164.84
25,000.00+
25,000.00+
500.00
25,000.00+
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It was _ moved by Councilmember Masuda, seconded _ by
Councilmember Lyon, to approve all ·items on the Consent Calendar, including the amendment to Item No. 6 (Authorization to lncr~ase P:urcbase~:-Orde_t-:vvith~_72.:Hour.: .),·· as_ ,de.tailed di.b0Ve>t0-"refiect the -corr~·ct-·ap1qur1t. (Motion :unanimousJy·approved) (Absent:.Notie)" DRAFT CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND .
EVALUATION REPORT (2022 - 2023 PROGRAM YEAR) FOR
PROJECTS FUNDED FROM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT, EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT, AND HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (Housing Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the recommended action in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines per Section 15061 (b )(3), the "Common sense" exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and
(2) Approve the submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for projects funded in the 2022 Program Year under the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, and the HOME Investment Partnership Act programs which assist low to moderate income individuals and families and address community development, affordable housing and homelessness needs.
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, opened the public hearing; reported that the public hearing notice was published in the Pasadena Press and Pasadena Journal on August 31, 2023, and September 14, 2023; and no _correspondence was received by the City Clerk's Office.
William Huang, Director of Housing, provided a brief oral update on the item, and responded to questions.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Williams, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to close the public hearing. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: None)
It was moved by Vice Mayor Williams, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to approve the staff recommendation. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: None)
PROVIDE DIRECTION ON (1) PROPOSED TOPICS FOR
POSSIBLE CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS TO BE STUDIED; (2)
CHARTER REVIEW PROCESS; AND/OR (3) SCOPE AND · .
CHARGE FORA CHARTER STUDY TASK FORCE, IF DE_SIRED
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the proposed action is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3) ("Common-Sense" exemption); 8 09/18/2023
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, (2) Establish the Scope and Charge for a CharterStudy Task Force . · · to review City ·Governance Topics set by the City Council; and . (3) . Provide direction to staff on Technical Chcirter_ Amendment /,i".·J:e:pJcs:Jpr.iCity. Cou:nGH· .~risjg~ratior::r~nd_ pCtionto-pla:ce.. gn the,:,Marph .. ---:-- ·<·:·::;~·-:-_~5;· 2024_:Pri_m8:ry Municipat,E:le.c.U9_n b~·U:et. · _. ,,, >< -· -. _ ... ~ City Clerk -Jomsky presented a · PowerPdint reviewing staff's cover memo, the potential . Charter Study scope and charge, and citing information from the final report of the City's 1998 Charter Reform Task Force; and responded to questions.
Councilmember Rivas supported the topic list/scope detailed in the cover memo, clarifying that the issue of City Council compensation be reviewed broadly, including possible enhancements to include childcare expenses, but emphasized that she is not advocating for full time compensated positions; and incorporating a discussion on campaign contribution limits, recognizing this may be· done by ordinance or Charter Amendment:
Councilmember Hampton advocated for the Charter Study Task Force to study the Community Police Oversight Committee's (CPOC) scope related to its authority and duties as an added topic to the list of City governance issues. He stated he is not supportive of the term limits discussion, but he believes the Task Force may organically discuss the issue of term limits. Councilmember Hampton echoed support for the Task Force reviewing the City Council's compensation taking into consideration childcare expenses.
Vice Mayor Williams advocated for the Task Force to study Article XVIII (the Pasadena Fair and Equitable Housing Charter Amendment) and determine how to improve the measure. In addition, she asked that the City Council's compensation review include "family care" ( or eldercare) as opposed to just "childcare."
Councilmember Masuda reiterated his request that the Task Force study the issue related to a vacancy occurring in the office of the Mayor, noting it should be the City Council that appoints a Mayor to serve, and not just automatically fall to the Vice Mayor to serve as Mayor (as is currently the requirement stated in the City Charter).
City Clerk Jomsky agreed to amend the topic to incorporate Councilmember Masuda's concerns, under the Vacancy Appointment Process for Mayor and City Council - Consider options for allowing . Special Elections, and review the Charter requirements pertaining to a vacancy in. the office of the Mayor as it relates to the Vice Mayor position.
Councilmember Lyon stated his support for the proposed review of the City Council compensation as an equity issue, • and how to make Councilmember positions accessible/attainable to more people. In 9 09/18/2023 - ·
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addition, he noted his strong preference to not study Article XVIII at this time,. as he believes the Pas·adena Rental Housing Board (PRHB) -. is jus.tgetting up to speed in its.work, and it is-too soon for the Gity to ·::--··:: :::injtiate .· .a_.·:·S4b~t~lhtive-:,_:,review:)ofj'.:Jho.se:-•;pr:ovisipr.tS;<.:With · . .regar:d·.:·,to :.· ." ,' . :: ._ · ::·:CPOC's _authbr{ty, ·C.otm:citrnember ~-Lyon stated that::prior to a .:Ta.~k_'. -~- :
. . Force review,-·he wou~ld prefer the CPOC conduct its own review of · their authortty and how it compares to other jurisdictions.
Mayor Gordo expressed concerns with changing/affecting the City's current form of government related to police oversight but supported having the CPOC conduct a self-review including examining best-in class models of police oversight occurring in other jurisdictions.
Councilmember Madison spoke in support of setting the Task Force's scope of work and charge, as follows:
Scope
> Vacancy Appointment Process for Mayor and City Council - Consider options for allowing Special Elections, and review the Charter requirements pertaining to a vacancy in the office of the Mayor as it relates to the Vice Mayor position
> Mayor and City Council Term Limits
> Review of Timing of Mayoral Election
> Review of Vice Mayor Appointment Process, Timing, and/or Length of Term
> City Council compensation, broadly, as well as dedicated childcare and eldercare allowances for members of the City Council
> Campaign contribution limits
Charge
> Study and fully examine topics submitted by City Council to Task Force;
> Provide recommendations on those topics, including whether to amend the City Charter, as part of a Final Report submitted to the City Council by May/June 2024;
> Provide recommended City Charter amendments in a priority topics list, keeping in mind the number of ballot measures that might create voter fatigue issues;
> Provide recommended ballot question(s) for Charter
amendment( s); and
> Provide recommended change.s/am~ndments/additions to City Charter text. ·
In addition, Councilmember Madison agreed with previously stated concerns to include the CPOC's authority as a Charter Study topic. He recommended that the Independent Police Auditor (IPA) together with 10 09/18/2023 ·
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Councilmember Jones
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the CPOC review the issue on a separate track from the Task Force.
He also stated his objections to including any substantive review of the Article XVIII as a Charter Study Task Force topic.
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City ,CJerk .Jomsky repor:ted that the City :Clerk's Office received ·eight ·_ , . ·letters providing comments .. on Charter Study, with all correspondence distributed to the City Council, posted online, and made part of the public record.
The following individuals provided various comments related to the item:
Allen Shay, Pasadena resident
Ellen Finkelpearl, Pasadena resident
Adriana Bautista, representing Black Lives Matter
Jill Shook, Pasadena resident
Allison Henry, Pasadena resident
Anthony Manousos, Pasadena resident
Yadi , residence not stated
Olden Denham, Pasadena resident
It was moved by Councilmember Madison, seconded by
Councilmember Lyon, to approve the Charter Study Task Force's scope of work and charge (as well as the suggested timeline contained in the staff memo), as detailed above. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: None)
QUASI-JUDICIAL ACTION: APPEAL OF THE DESIGN
COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR
CONCEPT DESIGN REVIEW (DHP2022-00248) FOR A NEW
THREE-TO FIVE-STORY MIXED-USE PROJECT INCLUDING
14,346 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE, 263 RESIDENTIAL
UNITS, SUBTERRANEAN PARKING AND 4,033-SQUARE-FEET
OF PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE OPEN SPACE AT 740-790 EAST
GREEN STREET (Planning Dept.)
Noting the lateness of the hour, the Mayor suggested that the Quasi Judicial Action on the Design Commission appeal be held until the next City Council meeting. Following agreement by all parties, it was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by Vice Mayor Williams, to continue the public hearing to October 2, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Councilmember Jones)
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RECOMMENDATIONS PROVIDE DIRECTION ON · (1) PROPOSED TOPICS .FOR FROM OFFICERS AND · · POSSIBLE CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS TO BE~STUDIED; (2) DEPARTMENTS · CHARTER REVIEW . PROCESS; AND/OR -(3) SCOPE AND ', .. ,_.. :C~ARGEFOR.ACHARTERSTUDY -TASKFORCE., IFDE;~IRED :.::. ·: , City Clerk
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Study Continued
Councilmember Jones
returned to the meeting at
8:10 p.m.
Mayor Gordo stated a
potential conflict with
Measure H and the issue
of Rent Control, recused
himself, and left the
meeting at 8:14 p.m.
Motion
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.::Following ·discussion,- itwas ·moved Councilmember Rivas, seconded ··by ·. Councilmember Lyon·, to app.rove direction to . the City's Independent Police Auditor (IPA) and the Community Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) to review and provide recommendations on CPOC's authority, police oversight, and charter reform to the Public Safety Committee and/or City Council. (Motion . unanimously approved) (Absent: None)
Vice Mayor Williams stated her concerns with current issues related to City Charter Article XVIII (the Pasadena Fair and Equitable Housing Charter Amendment) and advocated for the Charter Study Task Force's scope include a review of the issues and provisions in City Charter Article XVIII.
Councilmember Rivas stated that she believes it is too soon to start studying substantiative matters related to Article XVI 11, and advocated for only making the necessary technical changes (i.e., correcting citations and references) to that section of the City Charter.
Councilmember Lyon stated his agreement but suggested that he would be open to the Pasadena Rental Housing Board submitting substantive edits to Article XVIII for City Council consideration if the Board found such changes would be helpful to effectively implementing Article XVI 11 provisions.
Following discussion, it was moved Councilmember Rivas, seconded by Councilmember Madison, to limit consideration of changes to Article XVIII to erroneous citations and references (no substantive changes), with the caveat that the Pasadena Rental Housing Board may suggest substantive changes to Article XVI 11 that the Board deems necessary to effectively administer Article XVIII. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Mayor Gordo)
On order of the Vice Mayor, the regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 8:24 p.m., in memory of Governor Bill Richardson .
Victor M. Gordo, Mayor
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