CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND MOBILITY AND
TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE COMMISSION
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 2023, AT 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The Special Joint Meeting of the South Pasadena City Council and the Mobility and Transportation Infrastructure Commission was called to order by Mayor Primuth on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 6:39 P.M. The City Council Chambers are located at 1424 Mission Street, South Pasadena, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT Mayor Jon Primuth
Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn G. Zneimer
Councilmember Janet Braun
Councilmember Michael A. Cacciotti
Councilmember Jack Donovan
Chair Eric Dunlap
Vice Chair Kimberley Hughes
Commissioner Diego Zavala
Commissioner John Fisher
Commissioner Larry Abelson
ABSENT None.
Mark Perez, Deputy City Clerk, announced a quorum.
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Arminé Chaparyan, City Manager; Andrew Jared, City Attorney; Tiara Solorzano, Administrative Secretary; Mark Perez, Deputy City Clerk were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
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Mayor Primuth added Closed Session Announcements and Pledge of Allegiance to the agenda.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Flag Salute was led by Mayor Jon Primuth.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
April 26, 2023 Closed Session Meeting:
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1))
1. Togi. v. City of South Pasadena (LASC Case No. BC680186)
2. Travelers, Ins. v. City of South Pasadena
(LASC Case No. 22STCV22759)
3. American Medical Response West v. California Department of Health Care Services, et al. (SSC Case No. 34-2021-80003757)
4. Californians for Homeownership, Inc. v. City of South Pasadena (LASC Case No. 22STCP01388)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: POTENTIAL LITIGATION
(EXPOSURE)
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2))
Number of Potential Cases: 1
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: POTENTIAL LITIGATION (CITY
INITIATING)
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4))
Number of Potential Cases: 1
City Attorney Jared reported that no action was taken on the April 26, 2023, closed session. City Attorney Jared noted that Mayor Primuth did not participate regarding Item A-2.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. PUBLIC COMMENT
In-person Comments:
John C. spoke regarding his public comment submitted as an additional document.
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Katherine Femia chose to speak at next regular scheduled meeting.
Michelle Hammond spoke regarding improving safety of streets.
Sean Meredith spoke regarding improving safety of streets on Meridian for bikes and pedestrians walking.
Bianca Richards spoke regarding improving safety of streets for bikes and pedestrians.
Frederick Eberhardt spoke regarding improving safety of streets for bikes and pedestrians.
Shlomo Nitzani spoke regarding condition of numerous streets in the City.
Kris Miller spoke regarding City's streets and asked to prioritize seeking funding for infrastructure.
Jason Bortz spoke regarding support for bike lanes in the City.
Rona Bortz spoke regarding support for bike and pedestrian access.
Michael Siegel spoke regarding the policy and asked the Council to think of family safety when making decisions.
Zoom Comments:
Nate Bolt spoke regarding supporting bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.
Yvonne La Rose spoke regarding supporting bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and increasing safety.
Alexis Altounian spoke regarding safety of streets and increasing visibility for pedestrians, and crossing guards.
RECOGNITION / INTRODUCTION
2. STAFF INTRODUCTION
Public Works Department:
David Peña, Transportation Manager
Public Works Director Ted Gerber introduced Transportation Manager David Peña.
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ACTION/DISCUSSION
3. STATE OF STREETS
Hearing no opposition, the presentation was received and filed.
4. APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER WITH BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP, INC. FOR PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SERVICES AND
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) SUPPORT SERVICES
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Task Order under an existing Master On- -Call Professional Services Agreement with Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. (Consultant) to provide pavement, sidewalk, and curb & gutter management services and Geographic Information System (GIS) support services. The Task Order is in the amount of Ninety-Five Thousand and Eight-Hundred and Thirty- Eight Dollars ($95,838.00), including a $87,125.00 fee, based on the rates in the Approved Fee Schedule in Consultant's Master Agreement, and a 10% contingency of $8,713.00;
2. Authorize expenditure of $95,838.00 from the City's available Public Works Administration and Engineering Professional Services Account No. 101-6010- 6011-8170-000 for this work;
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute all related documents on behalf of the City.
COUNCIL ACTION AND MOTION
A motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti, seconded by Councilmember Donovan, and approved by roll call vote to approve Item No. 4, as presented.
The motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Zneimer, Mayor Primuth NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further matters, Mayor Primuth adjourned the Special Joint Meeting o he City Council and the Mobility and Transportation Infrastructure Commission at 9:44 P.M. The City Council recessed back into closed session to continue discussion.
Respectfully submitted:
Make-fang
Mark Perez
Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk
Approved at City Council Meeting: May 17, 2023
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