CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA
CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2023, AT 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The Regular Meeting of the South Pasadena City Council was called to order by Mayor Primuth on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 7:00 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
Mark Perez, Deputy City Clerk, announced a quorum.
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Arminé Chaparyan, City Manager; Roxanne Diaz, City Attorney; Mark Perez, Deputy City Clerk; were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Flag Salute was led by Councilmember Cacciotti.
Regular Meeting Minutes South Pasadena City Council June 21, 2023
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
2. PUBLIC COMMENT - GENERAL (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Zoom Public Comment:
None.
In Person Public Comment:
Jorge Rivera spoke regarding the Healing and Justice Center.
Wes Reutimann spoke regarding the San Gabriel Valley - Open Streets and other events.
Yvonne LaRose spoke regarding the 19th Amendment and Juneteenth.
Mayor Primuth and Councilmember Cacciotti directed staff to send a letter of support to the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments for an Open Streets
PRESENTATIONS
3. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION THE WEEK OF JUNE 19 TO JUNE 24, 2023 AS NATIONAL MOSQUITO CONTROL AWARENESS WEEK
Mayor Primuth and Anais Diaz presented the Proclamation declaring the week of June 19 to June 24, 2023 as national mosquito control awareness week.
4. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING EL ADOBE FLORES IN
THE CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA
Mayor Primuth and Felix Gutierrez presented the Proclamation recognizing El Adobe Flores in The City of South Pasadena.
PRESENTATIONS
5. STAFF INTRODUCTION
Regular Meeting Minutes South Pasadena City Council June 21, 2023 Library:
Jenny Reyes, Librarian
Cathy Billing, Library Director, introduced the employee.
The City Council recessed to the Joint Special Meeting with the Finance Commission at 7:37 P.M.
The City Council reconvened to the Regular City Council Meeting at 10:21 P.M.
COMMUNICATIONS
6. REORDERING OF, ADDITIONS, OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer requested to pull Item No. 9 for separate discussion. A motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti, seconded by Councilmember documents. The motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Zneimer, Mayor Primuth NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
7. APPROVAL OF PREPAID WARRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,792.76; GENERAL CITY WARRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $441,871.66; ONLINE PAYMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $91,021.02; TRANSFERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000.00; VOIDS IN THE AMOUNT OF ($275.00); PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $797,319.90
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Warrants as presented.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar
8. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORTS FOR APRIL 2023
Recommendation
Regular Meeting Minutes South Pasadena City Council June 21, 2023 It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Monthly Investment Reports for April 2023.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar
9. UPDATE ON THE REMOVAL OF RACIALLY RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS FROM
CITY-OWNED PROPERTIES
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file an update on the removal of racially restrictive covenants from City-owned properties.
Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer pulled Item No. 9 for separate discussion.
COUNCIL ACTION AND MOTION
Hearing no opposition, the update was received and filed.
10. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JUNE 7, 2023 Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve the minutes for the June 7, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar with the modifications reflected in the additional documents.
11. RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 WATER AND SEWER CAPACITY
CHARGES
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file information related to the annual adjustment of Water and Sewer Development Impact Fees, also referred to as Water and Sewer Capacity Charges, for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar
PUBLIC HEARING
12. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING AN ANNUAL LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LIGHTING AND LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT (LLMD) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
CONFIRMING A DIAGRAM AND THE FISCAL
YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS FOR CERTAIN
MAINTENANCE IN AN EXISTING LIGHTING AND
LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION
15, PART 2 OF THE STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council, after receiving Public Hearing testimony, adopt the attached resolution confirming the annual levy and collection of assessments for the Lighting and Landscaping Maintenance District (LLMD) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024.
COUNCIL ACTION AND MOTION
A motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer and approved by roll call vote to approve Item No. 12, as presented by staff. The motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Zneimer, Mayor Primuth NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
Resolution No. 7823 was adopted.
ACTION/DISCUSSION
13. REPORT ON THE MEASURES TAKEN TO ALLEVIATE THE CONDITIONS WHICH LED TO THE ADOPTION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 2374 THAT
ESTABLISHED THE CURRENT MORATORIUM ON NO-FAULT JUST CAUSE
EVICTIONS OF RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council adopt and issue the 10-Day Report regarding Interim Urgency Ordinance No. 2374 that imposed a moratorium on no-fault just cause evictions of residential tenancies.
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COUNCIL ACTION AND MOTION
A motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti, seconded by Councilmember Donovan approved by roll call vote to approve Item No. 13, as presented by staff. The motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Zneimer, Mayor Primuth NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
14. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 2, 2022, AND NOVEMBER 9, 2022
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the minutes for the November 2, 2022, Special City Council Meeting; and
2. Approve the minutes for the November 9, 2022, Special Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting.
COUNCIL ACTION AND MOTION
A motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer and approved by roll call vote to approve Item No. 14, as presented by staff. The motion carried 4-0-0-1, by the following vote:
AYES: Cacciotti, Donovan, Zneimer, Mayor Primuth
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: Braun
15. APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH PARKWOOD LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE, INC. FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT UP TO $684,000 FOR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council award an agreement to Parkwood Landscape Maintenance Inc. to provide Landscape Maintenance Services to City facilities, for an annual amount up to $684,000 for Fiscal Years 2023-2024, 2024-2025, and 2025- 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
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. 15, as presented by staff. The motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Zneimer, Mayor Primuth NOES: None
Regular Meeting Minutes South Pasadena City Council June 21, 2023 ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
16. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 PROJECT LIST AND EXPENDITURE PLAN TO BE FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 (SB 1) ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA, CALIFORNIA,
IDENTIFYING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2023-2024 FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1:
THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
OF 2017
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-2024 project list and expenditure plan for the Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB 1) to be funded through the State's Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA); and
2. Authorize the City Manager and her designee, the Public Works Director, to sign the application and all related program documents.
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. 16, as presented by staff. The motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Zneimer, Mayor Primuth NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None
Resolution No. 7824 was adopted.
PUBLIC COMMENT - CONTINUED
17. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT - GENERAL
None.
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COMMUNICATIONS
18. COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer thanked City Attorney Roxanne Diaz on the successful Meet and Greet event.
Councilmember Donovan had no comments.
Councilmember Braun had no comments.
Councilmember Cacciotti gave a presentation on the Electric Leaf Blower Demonstration on June 27, the "Public Works Week" staff lunch, the Finance Department's budget prep, his recent interaction with troop 7, his recent AQMD meeting, and various community highlights.
Mayor Primuth highlighted the upcoming Commissioner's Congress scheduled for June 28, 2023.
19. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
City Manager Chaparyan had no comments.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further matters, Mayor Primuth adjourned the meeting of the City Council at 11:25 P.M., to the Closed Session meeting.
Respectfully submitted:
margas
Mark Perez
Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED.
Jon Primuth
Mayor
Regular Meeting Minutes South Pasadena City Council June 21, 2023 ATTEST:
Mark Perez
Deputy City Clerk
Approved at City Council Meeting: 7/19/2023