OPENING:
CLOSED SESSION
ROLL CALL:
Councilmembers:
Staff:
CITt' OF PASADENA
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NOVEMBER 18, 2024 - 5:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chamber
Mayor Gordo called the regular meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. (Absent: Vice Mayor Madison)
On the order of the Mayor, the regular meeting recessed at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the following closed session item:
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERPf
NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Properties: 710 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA; 199 S. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, CA
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Agency negotiator: Miguel Marquez
Negotiating parties: Sierra Atilano; Natalie Bazarevitsch/Kevin Duffy
The above closed session item was not discussed.
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE REGARDING PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND
COMPENSATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
and CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE with Labor Negotiator
pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Employee Title and Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk, Mark Jomsky
City Representative: Victor M. Gordo
The closed session item above was discussed, with no reportable action at this time.
On the order of the Mayor, the regular meeting reconvened at 6:04 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember Hampton.
Mayor Victor M. Gordo
Vice Mayor Steve Madison (absent)
Councilmember Tyron Hampton
Councilmember Justin Jones
Councilmember Jason Lyon
Councilmember Gene Masuda
Councilmember Jessica Rivas
Councilmember Felicia Williams
Acting Assistant City Manager Matthew Hawkesworth
City Attorney/City Prosecutor Michele Beal Bagneris
City Clerk Mark Jomsky
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CEREMONIAL MATTERS
PUBLIC COMMENT ON
MATTERS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager/ Executive
Director
Mayor Gordo reported the City's Veteran's Day event held on November 11, 2024, and shared that the City received a
commemorative ribbon/plaque to honor Veteran's Day in Pasadena and serve a symbol to community members who served the Country.
Sonja Berndt, Pasadena resident, expressed concerns regarding the lack of response by the City to provide requested public records pertaining to homeless individuals that have rejected outreach efforts.
The following individuals requested the City Council agendize a discussion on the relinquishment of the 710 stub properties, urged for a fair resolution of the properties, and/or provided related comments:
Alien Shay, Pasadena resident
Olden Denham, Pasadena resident
Rick Law, Altadena resident
Yadi, Pasadena resident, expressed concerns regarding privacy risks related to personal information, and urged the City to review citywide data collection, retention, and data sharing practices.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH AECOM FOR A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT
OF $700,000 FOR THREE YEARS WITH TWO OPTIONAL ONE-
YEAR EXTENSIONS, TO PROVIDE GENERAL PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES FOR THE PLANNING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (Planning Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) "Common Sense" exemption that CEQA only applies to projects that may have an effect on the environment;
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract, without competitive bidding pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services, with AECOM for General Plan implementation sen/ices in an amount not-to-exceed $700,000 for an initial three-year term, with two optional one-year extensions subject to City Manager approval (Contract No. 33115); and
(3) It is further recommended that the City Council grant the proposed contract an exemption from the Competitive Selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City's best interests are sen/ed.
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AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO.
32597 WITH STEP UP ON SECOND STREET INC., TO INCREASE
THE CONTRACT BY $175,000 TO A NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT
OF $350,000 AND EXTEND THE TERM TO PROVIDE
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (Housing Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the recommended 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;
(2) Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32597 with Step Up on Second Street Inc., to increase the contract amount by $175,000, thereby increasing the contract total to a not-to-exceed amount of $350,000, and extend the term 13 months to align with the grant period (Contract No. 32597-2); and
(3) Authorize the City Manager to execute five additional amendments to the subject contract, each to extend the term for twelve months and to add funding not-to-exceed $175,000 each year as set forth in the agenda report.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO.
32093 WITH HATHAWAY-SYCAMORES CHILD AND FAMILY
SERVICES TO INCREASE THE FUNDING BY $68,553.48 TO A
NOT-TO-EXCEED TOTAL OF $399,920.48 TO PROVIDE YOUTH
EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES (Housing Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the recommended actions in the agenda report are 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 City Manager to amend Contract No. 32093 with Hathaway-Sycamores Child and Family Services, dba The
Sycamores, to increase the contract by $68,553.48, thereby increasing the grant total to a not-to-exceed amount of $399,920.48, and extend the term through June 30, 2026 (Contract No. 32093-6); (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute no-cost amendments to Contract No. 32093 which extend the term beyond June 30, 2026; and
(4) To the extent the amendments to Contract No. 32093 could be considered a separate procurement subject to the Competitive Selection Process, grant an exemption pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section 4.08.049(B), contracts for which the City's best interests are served. Competitive price bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F) contracts for professional or unique services.
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AMEND THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT'S FISCAL YEAR 2025
OPERATING BUDGET BY INCREASING ITS COMPLEMENT OF
UNBUDGETED CITY SERVICE WORKER POSITIONS IN THE
MUNICIPAL ASSISTANCE, SOLUTIONS, AND HIRING (MASH)
PROGRAM BY 16 FULL-TIME EQUIVALENTS (FTE) (Public
Works Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the recommended action in the agenda report 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) Amend the Housing Department's Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Operating Budget by increasing its complement of unbudgeted City Service Worker positions in the Municipal Assistance, Solutions, and Hiring (MASH) program by sixteen (16) FTEs to support upcoming City projects including water conservation, public works, and park maintenance efforts. (Budget Amendment No. 2025-15)
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH ODYSSEY POWER CORPORATION FOR
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR SERVICES OF THE
CITY'S UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY (UPS) SYSTEM
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $394,140 (Public Works
Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is covered by the "Common Sense" exemption set forth in the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment;
(2) Award contract to lowest and best bid dated June 25,2024 by Odyssey Power Corporation (Odyssey) in response to specifications for Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair Services of the City's Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for a total amount not-to-exceed $394,140, which includes a base contract amount of $342,730 and a contingency of $51,410 for up to five years (Contract No. 33104); and
(3) Authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost amendments to the subject contract including durational extensions.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH SUNWEST ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTORS
INC., FOR FUEL ISLAND COMPLIANCE, MAINTENANCE, AND
REPAIR FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $458,850 (Public
Works Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Article 19, Section 15301 - Existing Facilities, and there Council Minutes411/18/2024
are no features that distinguish the project from others in the exempt classes, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances; (2) Award contract to lowest and best bid dated June 28, 2024 submitted by SunWest Engineering Constructors Inc. (SunWest), in response to specifications for Fuel Island Compliance, Maintenance, and Repair, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for an amount not-to-exceed $458,850, which includes the base contract amount of $399,000 and a contingency of $59,850 for up to five years or whichever occurs first (Contract No. 33105); and (3) Authorize the City Manager to approve no-cost amendments to the subject contract including durational extensions.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO.
32224 WITH FALCON FUELS INC., FOR FURNISHING AND
DELIVERING BULK UNLEADED GASOLINE AND RENEWABLE
DIESEL FUEL, INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT BY
$1,919,431 FOR A TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF
$10,454,431 (Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is covered by the "Common Sense" exemption set forth in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; and (2) Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32224 for furnishing and delivering bulk unleaded gasoline and renewable diesel fuel with Falcon Fuels Inc., increasing the contract by $1,919,431 for a grand total amount not-to-exceed $10,454,431 consistent with the bid specifications for this project and subject to the same contract terms and conditions. (Contract No. 32224-1) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND CONTRACT NO.
32710 WITH SOUTH BAY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
TO REDUCE AWARD BY $86,179 TO AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-
EXCEED $301,626 FOR REGIONAL EQUITY AND RECOVERY
PARTNERSHIP GRANT (Office of the City Manager)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find the proposed action in the agenda report is not a "project" subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065 and within the meaning of State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c) and 15378(b),
(2) Authorize the City Manager to amend Contract No. 32710 with South Bay Workforce Investment Board (administrative entity for City of Inglewood) to reduce the contract amount by $86,179, thereby decreasing the grand total to a not-to-exceed amount of $301,626 (Contract No. 32710-1): and
(3) Amend the City Manager's Fiscal Year 2025 Operating Budget by recognizing a reduction in revenue of $86,179 in the WIOA Fund (68111011-630100-47810). (Budget Amendment No. 2025-16) Council Minutes511/18/2024
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RESIGNATIONS,
APPOINTMENTS, &
REAPPOINTMENTS
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH RUSNAK/PASADENA TO LEASE 171
PARKING SPACES FROM THE CITY OF PASADENA IN THE DEL
MAR STATION GARAGE FOR $130,815 FOR THE INITIAL ONE
YEAR TERM (Transportation Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) "Common Sense" exemption;
(2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a one-year contract with Rusnak/Pasadena to lease 171 parking spaces from the City in the Del Mar Station Garage to store excess retail vehicle inventory $130,815 for the initial one-yearterm (Contract No. 24,158); and (3) Authorize the City Manager to extend the term of the contract for four additional one-year terms as detailed in the agenda report at the discretion of the City Manager.
City Clerk Jomsky reported that one letter expressing concerns with the staff recommendation was received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted online, and made part of the public record for the item.
In response to Councilmember Rivas' inquiry regarding the impacts the proposed action will have on public transit customers, Jon Hamblen, Parking Manager, clarified that City staff monitored the parking vacancy-rate in the garage over the past 12 months and concluded that sufficient capacity existed. He also noted that should any increased occupancy occur in the garage, staff will amend and scale back the proposed agreement.
APPROVE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CITY
ATTORNEY/CITY PROSECUTOR (Human Resources Dept.)
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) Approve an employment agreement for City Attorney/City Prosecutor Michele Beal Bagneris to provide an increase to salary and the classification's salary control rate. It is further recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign the employment agreement to reflect City Council-approved changes. (Contract No. 24,167)
APPOINTMENT OF DANIELLE HILL TO THE ARTS
CULTURE COMMISSION (District 3 Nomination)
AND
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City Clerk/ Secretary
MINUTES APPROVED
CLAIMS RECEIVED AND
FILED
PUBLIC HEARING SET
REAPPOINTMENT OF GENE MASUDA AS CITY OF PASADENA
NON-VOTING REPRESENTATIVE TO THE METRO GOLD LINE
FOOTHILL EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION AUTHORITY
SERVING AT THE PLEASURE OF THE COUNCIL FOR A TERM
OF 4 YEARS, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2025 (City Nomination)
RESIGNATION OF RICK COLE FROM THE PLANNING
COMMISSION EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 6, 2024 (District 5
Nomination)
RESIGNATION OF PAUL VERNON FROM THE COMMUNITY
POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION (District 2 Nomination)
The following individuals commented on the resignation of Paul Vernon from the Community Police Oversight Committee (CPOC) and/or provided various comments:
Yadi, Pasadena resident
Alien Shay, Pasadena resident
October 21,2024
October 21,2024
October 21,2024
City Council Special Meeting
City Council
Successor Agency to the Pasadena
Community Development Commission
Claim No. Claimant
2025-0080 Keleb Rudy
2025-0081 Marilyn Haywood
2025-0082 Bob Swensen
2025-0083 Stefan Pfeiffer
2025-0084 Michelle Hannemann
2025-0085 Philip Miles
2025-0086 Ashley Cobb
2025-0087 Diana Carolina Zelaya
2025-0088 Elyse Tascione
2025-0089 Jay John Wagener
2025-0090 Jeffrey Pool
2025-0091 Gianni Arteaga
2025-0092 Peixin Mo
2025-0093 Francois H. Chang
2025-0094 Octavio David Saenz De
Maturana
Claim Amount
$10,000.00
300.00
2,359.00
35,000.00+
35,000.00+
472.06
462.49
1,049.32
4,038.37
1,440.00
2,450.00
1,400.00
475.50
9,250.31
503.94
December 16, 2024, 6:00 p.m. - Substantial Amendment to 2019 and 2024 Annual Action Plan for Community Development Block Grant and Home Investment Partnership Funds
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MOTION:
PUBLIC HEARING
January 13, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - Appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals Decision Regarding Conditional Use Permit No. 7114, 55 S. Grand Avenue (Maxwell House) - Clubs, Lodges, Private Meeting Hall As required by the California Brown Act, and prior to City Council action, Mayor Gordo reported on the compensation increase associated with Item 10 and the employment contract between the City and City Attorney/City Prosecutor.
It was moved by Councilmember Lyon, seconded by Councilmember Masuda, to approve all items on the Consent Calendar. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Vice Mayor Madison)
In response to public comments received, Councilmember Hampton reported that a 710 FWY community workshop is planned for next week. He also reported that the CPOC will be interviewing applicants for the Independent Police Auditor position in the near future and before the matter is brought to the City Council.
DESIGNATION OF THE PASADENA ELKS LODGE NO. 672
BPOE BUILDING AT 400 WEST COLORADO BOULEVARD AS A
LANDMARK (Public Works Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Find that the designation of a historic resource is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15308, Class 8 of the CEQA Guidelines pertaining to Actions by Regulatory Agencies for Protection of the Environment and there are no features that distinguish this project from others in the exempt class, and therefore, there are no unusual circumstances;
(2) Find that the Pasadena Elks Lodge No. 672 BPOE located at 400 West Colorado Boulevard meets Criterion C as a landmark pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code (PMC) Section
17.62.040.D.2.c because it embodies the distinctive characteristics of a historic resource property type, period and architectural style and represents the work of an architect whose work is significant to the City;
(3) Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 400 West Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, California (Resolution No. 10098);
(4) Authorize the Mayor to execute a Declaration of Landmark Designation for 400 West Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena,
California; and
(5) Direct the City Clerk to record the declaration with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Recommendation of the Historic Preservation Commission: On September 3, 2024, the Historic Preservation Commission recommended that the City Council approve the designation of the Pasadena Elks Lodge No. 672, BPOE located at 400 West Colorado Boulevard as a landmark under Criterion C of PMC Section Council Minutes811/18/2024
MOTION:
MOTION:
ORDINANCES - FIRST
READING
17.62.040.D.2. The Historic Preservation Commission staff report is included as Attachment H of the agenda report.
City Clerk Jomsky reported that the public hearing notice was published on October 31, November 7, and November 14, 2024 in the Pasadena Weekly, 152 postcards were mailed, and 55 notices were posted on November 4, 2024. He also reported that one letter in support of the landmark designation was received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted online, and made part of the public record for this item.
Mayor Gordo and Councilmember Williams reported that they are both members of the Elks Lodge and have confirmed that there is no conflict of interest.
It was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by
Councilmember Jones, to close the public hearing. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Vice Mayor Madison)
It was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by
Councilmember Jones, to approve the staff recommendation. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Vice Mayor Madison) Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 10.45, SECTION
10.45.225 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
THE PASADENA SOUTH LAKE METER ZONE"
The ordinance above was introduced by Councilmember Lyon:
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Jones, Lyon, Masuda,
Rivas, Williams, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Madison
ABSTAIN: None
Conduct first reading of "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PASADENA AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 10.40, SECTION
10.40.140 OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN ALLEYS"
The ordinance above was introduced by Councilmember Williams:
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Jones, Lyon, Masuda,
Rivas, Williams, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Madison
ABSTAIN: None
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ORDINANCE - SECOND
READING
PUBLIC HEARING
Councilmember Jones
stated a conflict of
interest, recused himself
from the item, left the
meeting at 6:32 p.m.
Adopt "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA,
CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE LIGHT AND POWER RATE
ORDINANCE, TITLE 13, CHAPTER 13.04 OF THE PASADENA
MUNICIPAL CODE"
The ordinance above was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Jones, Lyon, Masuda,
Rivas, Williams, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Madison
ABSTAIN: None
APPROVAL OF THE LAMANDA PARK SPECIFIC PLAN (Planning
Dept.)
Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Adopt the Addendum to the 2015 Pasadena General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and find that the Addendum properly discloses only minor technical changes or additions to the EIR, and none of the conditions triggering a subsequent or supplemental El R are present, as set forth in State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15164; (2) Make the Findings for Approval for the General Plan Land Use Map Amendment, Specific Plan Adoption, Zoning Map Amendment, and Zoning Text Amendment to adopt the recommended Lamanda Park Specific Plan. The Zoning Text Amendment also includes technical changes in the previously adopted Lincoln Avenue, East Colorado, South Fair Oaks, and Central District Specific Plans for internal consistency;
(3) Adopt a resolution approving the General Plan Map
Amendment (Resolution No. 10099);
(4) Adopt a resolution approving the recommended Lamanda Park Specific Plan (Resolution No. 10100); and
(5) Direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for the Zoning Map and Text Amendment within 120 days consistent with the provisions set forth in the agenda report.
Recommendation of the Planning Commission: On August 28, 2024, by a vote of 7-0, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the proposed Lamanda Park Specific Plan (LPSP), as presented by staff, with five recommended changes as outlined below:
1) Insert specific language to protect existing street trees throughout the Lamanda Park (included in plan).
2) Require new and improved projects to include pedestrian walkways from arterial streets to main building entrances (included in plan).
3) Incorporate additional pedestrian crosswalks along
Colorado Boulevard (included in plan).
4) Incorporate a potential linear park along the former railroad right-of-way (included in plan).
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5) Initiate pilot investments to be implemented and funded by the City within the first year of the Specific Plan's adoption with a minimum budget allocation of $50,000. (not part of the specific plan document, Council can provide separate direction) The Commission also requested staff review options for pedestrian access from Walnut Street to the Home Depot entrance.
The public hearing notice was published on October 31, November 7, and November 14, 2024 in the Pasadena Weekly.
Jennifer Paige, Planning Director, provided introductory comments and Anita Cerna, Principal Planner, presented a Powerpoint presentation on the item, providing information on the vision of the proposed plan, sub-area goals, impacts on residential density, and implementation actions, and responded to questions.
In response to Councilmember Lyon's inquiry regarding housing in mixed-use areas, Susan Ambrosini, urban planning consultant from AECOM, reported that there is flexibility in most mixed-use areas, however, portions of Colorado require a commercial space on the ground floor to preserve the existing character of the area. Planning Director Paige also added that feedback from public engagement and the Planning Commission expressed support for including some housing opportunities to the area, while still maintaining creative and commercial spaces.
Councilmember Williams advocated for City staff to continue working with Los Angeles County on securing local and federal grants to help pay for improvements along historic Route 66, and also seek funding to support the upcoming 100th anniversary of the famous highway in 2026.
Councilmember Masuda expressed enthusiasm for the Lamanda Park Specific Plan and thanked staff for their hard work.
City Clerk Jomsky reported that one letter expressing concerns with the sidewalk at the entrance of Home Deport, as well as the need to create a median on Foothill Blvd and San Gabriel Blvd, one letter expressing support: for the proposed plan, and one letter expressing concerns regarding parking in the light industrial and mixed-use area around Altadena Drive, with all three letters having been received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted online, and made part of the public record for the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Masuda, seconded by
Councilmember Hampton, to close the public hearing. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Councilmember Jones, Vice Mayor Madison)
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It was moved by Councilmember Masuda, seconded by
Councilmember Hampton, to approve the staff recommendation.
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Lyon, Masuda, Rivas,
Williams, Mayor Gordo
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Jones, Vice Mayor Madison
ABSTAIN: None
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