OPENING
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
PUBLIC COMMENT
OLD BUSINESS
CITY OF PASADENA Amended
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER - ROOM S249
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The Acting Chair called the regular meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee to order at 4:50 p.m.
Vice Mayor Steve Madison, Chair (Connected at 5:09 p.m.) Councilmember Gene Masuda, Acting Chair
Councilmember Jess Rivas
Councilmember Jason Lyon
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk
Nick Rodriguez, Assistant City Manager
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager
Alex Souto, Deputy City Manager
Helen Morales, Director of Rent Stabilization
Alexander Hernandez, Assistant to the City Manager
Phyllis Hallowell, Management Analyst V
Arnold Lee, Acting Chief Assistant City Attorney
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary
No one appeared for public comment on matters not on the agenda.
DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.45 TO
REQUIRE TRAINING FOR ALL ADVISORY BODIES CREATED
BY CITY COUNCIL AND TO ESTABLISH FIRM LIMITS ON
COMMISSIONER TERMS
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager, provided introductory comments, and Alexander Hernandez, Assistant to the City Manager, summarized the agenda report as part of the Powerpoint presentation on the item, and responded to questions.
In response to Councilmember Rivas' inquiry regarding additional training that may be needed for advisory bodies, such as the Community Police Oversight Commission, Arnold Lee, Acting Chief Assistant City Attorney, spoke on developing training for City advisory bodies for their specific purpose as outlined in the Pasadena Municipal Code, and responded to questions.
Councilmember Rivas suggested that the Committee agendize a future meeting discussion on specific issues with the Community Police Oversight Commission and how the City Council may provide guidance.
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Vice Mayor Madison joined
the meeting virtually at 5:09
p.m.
NEW BUSINESS
INFORMATION ONLY
Councilmember Lyon expressed support for the staff
recommendation and recommended that staff provide training on making findings in the record forquasi-judicial bodies.
Yadi, Pasadena resident, spoke in support of the staff
recommendation, advocated for the City to leverage resources, such as the National Association of Civilian Oversight in Law Enforcement (NACOLE), and encouraged newer support staff to be trained to support the commission's tasks.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Rivas, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to approve the staff
recommendation and forward the item to the City Council for consideration (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: None) RESOLUTION NO. 10097: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA REQUESTING THE
GOVERNOR RECOGNIZE A CRISIS RELATED TO THE
PROPERTY INSURANCE MARKET, THE GOVERNOR,
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER, AND THE CALIFORNIA STATE
LEGISLATURE TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO STRENGTHEN
AND STABILIZE CALIFORNIA'S RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE MARKET, AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO TRANSMIT A LETTER TO
APPROPRIATE STATE OFFICIALS REQUESTING THAT STEPS
BE TAKEN TO STABILIZE THE PROPERTY INSURANCE
MARKET
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager, summarized the proposed resolution and responded to questions.
The following individuals provided comments on the matter:
Adrians Lim, Pasadena resident
Yadi, Pasadena resident
Kyra Emanuels Ross, State Legislative advocate for the City, provided an update on State legislative insurance reform discussions at the State Capitol and responded to question
Alex Souto, Deputy City Manager, shared that the Mayor's Office will be inviting California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to a future City Council meeting.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
BRIEFING BY KYRA EMANUELS ROSS ON STATE
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
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Kyra Emanuels Ross, State Legislative advocate for the City, provided an update on state and local legislative matters listed below and responded to questions:
Legislative session opened with 36 new members;
Three new bills highlighted: $25 million in funds to the Department of Justice to for potential litigation relating to the new federal administration, a second bill adding $10 million in funding for county counsels and city attorneys, and a third bill with an additional $25 million for legal aid and legal services in local communities;
Members introduced 100 regular session bills, including AB 1 (The Insurance and Wildfire Safety Act), and bills on immigration enforcement, abortion access, and low carbon fuel standards;
February 21, 2025 is the deadline for bill introductions; State Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) expects a $2 billion deficit; and
Governor Newsom will be releasing his proposed 2025-2026 California state budget on January 10,2025.
Following discussion, 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 following legislative matters listed below and answered questions on the following topics:
White House, Senate, and House of Representatives under Republican control;
Deadline of December 2, 2024 to finalize or extend the Fiscal Year 2025 Federal budget,
Earmarked budget requests from Congressman Chu for
Pasadena include upgrades for the Jackie Robinson
Community Center and Police Department communication
equipment; and
President-elect Trump prioritizing a tax bill to lower corporate and individual tax rates, and also evicting approximately 12 million undocumented people living in the United States:
o Eliminating the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds
effect on Central Library Seismic Retrofit and Renovations Project;
o Federal government asking local police to enforce federal immigration laws, and compliance to receive federal
funding.
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Chair Madison reaffirmed the City of Pasadena's adopted policy in Resolution No. 9557, commended the City Manager for addressing community concerns by circulating the City's policy to community members, and requested that staff provide a copy of the resolution to the Committee.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
BRIEFING ON RECENT VOTER-APPROVED CITY BALLOT AND
CHARTER AMENDMENT MEASURES, INCLUDING
IMPLEMENTATION AND NEXT STEPS
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager, introduced the item, and Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, presented a Powerpoint presentation on the item providing an update on the six ballot measures on the November 5, 2024 General Election, and
responded to questions.
Chair Madison thanked City Clerk Jomsky for his work and spoke on election results as a display of community investment in libraries, schools, and political reform.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
CONTINUED REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF CAMPAIGN
FINANCE/ETHICS REFORM, THE CITY'S FAIR CAMPAIGN
PRACTICES AGREEMENT, AND CITY COUNCIL
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, provided a brief Powerpoint presentation on the item for Committee discussion and staff direction, and responded to questions.
Chair Madison spoke in support of updating the Fair Campaign Practices Agreement, which does not reference email and social media, and prioritizing the Charter Study Task Force
recommendation of adopting an ordinance that outlines the formal process to fill District vacancies.
The Committee discussed agendizing a future discussion on campaign contribution limits with Councilmember Rivas
recommending including a discussion on the recommendation previously submitted by the Commission on the Status of Women relating to privacy and identifying residents on campaign mailers.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
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ANNUAL REPORT - FISCAL YEAR 2023 - 2024 AND WORK
PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 - 2025 FOR:
a. Accessibility and Disability Commission
b. Arts & Culture Commission
c. Commission on the Status of Women
d. Environmental Advisory Commission
e. Human Relations Commission
f. Senior Commission
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager, introduced the item, provided a brief overview of the commission work plans presented, and responded to questions.
Wilhelmina Robertson, representing the Human Relations
Commission, thanked the Committee for reviewing their work plan and advocated for the commission's recommendation of the removal of portraits and plaques at City Hall of proponents of racial segregation during the 1930's.
Following 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 - November 19, 2024 b. Arts & Culture Commission - October 9, 2024
c. Board of Zoning Appeals - October 10, 2024
d. Commission on the Status of Women - October 2, 2024, November 6, 2024
e. Community Police Oversight Commission - November 14, 2024
f. Design Commission - October 22, 2024, November 12, 2024 g. Environmental Advisory Commission - October 8, 2024, November 12, 2024
h. Fire & Police Retirement - November 20, 2024
Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee -
November 19, 2024
j. Human Relations Commission - November 7, 2024
k. Human Services Commission - November 13, 2024
1. Library Commission - November 20,2024
m. Northwest Commission - November 12,2024
n. Planning Commission - October 23, 2024, November 13, 2024
o. Reconnecting Communities 710 Advisory Group - November 20,2024
p. Senior Commission - November 12,2024
q. Transportation Advisory Commission - October 13, 2024 Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
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ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
On the order of the Acting Chair, the regular meeting of the Legislative Policy Comn^ttee was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
T^m^r Sabha
Recording Secretary
Cou^cili^mb^r Steve Madison, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee
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