CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2023, AT 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The Special Meeting of the South Pasadena City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 7:21 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 1424 Mission Street, South Pasadena, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT
Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn G. Zneimer
Councilmember Jack Donovan
Councilmember Michael A. Cacciotti
Councilmember Janet Braun
ABSENT Mayor Jon Primuth
Tiara Solorzano, Management Assistant, announced a quorum.
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Arminé Chaparyan, City Manager; Andrew Jared, City Attorney; Tamara Binns, Assistant to the City Manager; Tiara Solorzano, Management Assistant were present at Roll Call.
Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
Special Meeting Minutes May 30 2023
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Attorney
B. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
1. Property Address: 920 Lohman Lane
Agency Negotiator: Arminé Chaparyan, City Manager
Negotiating Party: John Letts, iTennis
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
The Closed Session Meeting of the South Pasadena City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 6:03 P.M. with Mayor Primuth absent.
The City Council convened into closed session at 6:05 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
In Person Comments:
Josh Albrektson spoke regarding the Housing Element.
Zoom Comments:
Yvonne LaRose spoke regarding the Housing Element and the transportation issues within the city.
ACTION / DISCUSSION
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING 1)
APPROVAL OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT;
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AND 2) ADOPTION OF THE 2021-2029 GENERAL PLAN
HOUSING ELEMENT (SIXTH CYCLE, FIFTH DRAFT)
UPDATE OF THE SOUTH PASADENA GENERAL PLAN,
CONSISTENT WITH THE STATUTORY REQUIREMENT OF
CALIFORNIA HOUSING ELEMENT LAW.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the Proposed 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element and approve the related Environmental Assessment.
In-Person Comments:
Josh Albrektson spoke regarding the Housing Element.
Zoom Comments:
Lisa Campbell spoke regarding financial assistance from the state or city to incentivize landlords to modify their land to allow for section 8 housing with less restrictions.
COUNCIL ACTION AND MOTION
A motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti, seconded by Councilmember Braun and approved by roll call vote to approve Item No. 3 with modifications to the resolution, strike the repeated word "Initial Study". The motion carried 4-0-1, by the following vote:
AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Zneimer
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Mayor Primuth
ABSTAINED: None.
Resolution No. 7817 was adopted.
4. REVIEW OF THE DRAFT PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council review the Draft Proposed Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 Budget.
Hearing no opposition, the City Council reviewed the Draft Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget and gave following direction:
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• Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer requested additional Financial information from the Chamber of Commerce related to the Eclectic event and the Farmer Market.
• Staff is to agendize the Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District (LLMD) funding for City Council review.
• The City Manager's Office is to work with the Chamber of Commerce to amend their proposed budget.
Councilmember Cacciotti asked that the Fire Department look in to electric vehicles as an adoption for the shared command vehicle replacement agreement with San Marino.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further matters, Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer adjourned the meeting of the City Council at 12:29 A.M. to the next Regular City Council meeting scheduled for June 7, 2023. The City Council reconvened into closed session following the special meeting.
Respectfully submitted:
Mark Perez
Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED:
Jon Primath
Mayor
ATTEST:
Mama Pry
Mark Perez
Deputy City Clerk
Approved at City Council Meeting: June 7, 2023
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