CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA
CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 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, July 19, 2023, at 7:19 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 Mayor Primuth.
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CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
1. City of South Pasadena, et al. vs California Department of Transportation, et al. (LASC Case No. 21STCP01779)
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: LIABILITY CLAIMS
(Government Code Section 54945.9(d) (1)
1. Sainant: Shahid Abbas; Agency Claimed Against: City of South C. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
1. Property Address: 435 Fair Oaks Avenue
2. Property Addresses:
a. 215 Fairview Avenue, APN 5317-007-903
b. 302 Fairview Avenue, APN 5317-012-903
c. 529 Prospect Avenue, APN 5317-036-904
d. 530 Orange Grove Avenue, APN 5317-036-900
e. 534 Orange Grove Avenue, APN 5317-036-903
f. 535 Meridian Avenue, APN 5317-036-903
g. 540 Prospect Avenue, APN 5317-035-901
h. 773 Bonita Drive, APN 5310-021-902
i. 901 Bonita Drive, APN 5310-020-903
j. 885 Oneonta Drive, APN 5310-022-902; 5310-022-901; 5310- 022-903
k. 1037 & 1039 Grevalia Avenue, APN 5315-012-903
1. 808 Valley View Road, APN 5310-020-901
m. 822 Valley View Road, APN 5310-020-902
Agency Negotiator: Arminé Chaparyan, City Manager
Negotiating Party: California Department of Transportation Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
3. Property Address: 913 Meridian Avenue
Agency Negotiator: Arminé Chaparyan, City Manager
Negotiating Party: South Pasadena Preservation Foundation, Inc.
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Zoom Public Comments: (Taken at 5:30 p.m.)
Christopher Sutton spoke regarding Cal Trans housing repair costs.
Roberto Flores spoke regarding Cal Trans housing and the Housing Element.
Craig Weinbreck spoke regarding the Cal Trans housing.
In-Person Public Comments:
Mark Gallatin spoke regarding South Pasadena Preservation Foundation and Senate Bill (SB) 381.
Sam Hernandez spoke regarding the float barn location.
The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 5:46 P.M. with all Councilmembers present.
During Closed Session Announcements, City Attorney Roxanne Diaz reported that no action was taken regarding Item Nos. A-1, B-1, and C-2.
City Attorney Roxanne Diaz noted that all other items would be heard following the regular meeting.
Following the regular meeting, the City Council reconvened into Closed Session and adjourned Closed Session at 12:40 A.M.
PUBLIC COMMENT
2. PUBLIC COMMENT - GENERAL (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
Zoom Public Comments:
Josh Albrektson spoke regarding the Housing Element and Downtown Specific Plan/General Plan.
Sarah Chung spoke regarding a project to promote the availability and accessibility of menstrual products through partnerships.
In Person Public Comments:
Regular Meeting Minutes South Pasadena City Council July 19, 2023 Mike Cheikosman spoke regarding public comment time limits and other topics on the city.
Michael Ten spoke regarding the Public Works Department and the Fourth of July event.
Yvonne LaRose spoke regarding community standards in regard to ethics.
Felix Gutierrez spoke on behalf of the South Pasadena Preservation Foundation and Vecinos, thanking the City Council for their recognition of El Adobe Flores with special thanks to Councilmember Cacciotti.
Mayor made a statement that public comments should be directed to the City Manager and the City Council, not staff.
PRESENTATIONS
3. MERCHANT MINUTE - GROCERY OUTLET
Laurie Wheeler, South Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, introduced Kimberly Upchurch and Johnny Lopez, owners of the Grocery Outlet, and played a short video.
4. PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF JULY AS "PARK AND RECREATION MONTH" IN THE CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA Mayor Primuth and Deputy Community Services Director Lucy Hakobian presented the Proclamation declaring the month of July 2023 as "PARK AND REACREATION MONTH".
5. PRESENTATION OF AN UPDATE FROM THE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BY GOVERNING BOARD VICE CHAIR MICHAEL CACCIOTT!
Councilmember Cacciotti presented details and updates from the South Coast Air Quality Management District.
6. INSURANCE OVERVIEW PRESENTATION
Management Services director, Luis Frausto, presented an overview of the City's Insurance Policy.
COMMUNICATIONS
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7. REORDERING OF, ADDITIONS, OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA The City Council, at the request of staff, continued Item No. 14 to a future meeting date.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Braun requested to pull Item No. 10 for separate discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer requested to pull Item Nos. 20, 21, 22, and 24, for separate discussion. Councilmember Cacciotti requested to pull Item No. 11 for separate discussion. A motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer and approved by roll call vote to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, and 25, 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.
8. APPROVAL OF PREPAID WARRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $335,218.27; GENERAL CITY WARRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,117,683.60; ONLINE PAYMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,011.52; TRANSFERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000.00; PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $813,134.81
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Warrants as presented.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
9. MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORTS FOR MAY 2023
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Monthly Investment Reports for May 2023.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
10. JULY 2022 - MAY 2023 BUDGET UPDATE
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council receive and file the July 2022 -May 2023 Budget Update Report.
Finance Director John Downs gave a presentation. Staff responded to
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COUNCIL ACTION AND MOTION
Councilmember Braun pulled Item No. 10 for separate discussion.
Councilmember Braun directed staff to provide further detail on items with substantive material. Councilmember Cacciotti directed staff to consider changing the Monthly Budget Updates to bimonthly or quarterly in the future.
Mayor Primuth suggested coming back to Council on priority items pertaining to Finance. Hearing no opposition, the update was received and filed.
11. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JUNE 21, 2023 AND JUNE 28, 2023
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve the minutes for the June 21, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting, June 21, 2023, Special Joint Meeting with the Finance Commission, June 28, 2023 Special Meeting, and the June 28, 2023 Special Joint Meeting with all City Commissions.
Management Services Director Luis Frausto responded to questions raised by the City Council.
COUNCIL ACTION AND MOTION
This item was pulled for separate discussion by Councilmember Cacciotti. A motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti, seconded by Councilmember Braun, and approved by roll call vote to approve Item No. 11, as presented. The motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Zneimer, Mayor Primuth NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
12. APPROVAL OF THE REVISED 2023 CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve the revised City Council meeting schedule for the 2023 calendar year.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
13. APPROVAL OF A SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR VIDEO PRODUCTION SERVICES WITH STUDIO SPECTRUM, INC. FOR A NEW TOTAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $90,000 ANNUALLY Recommendation
Regular Meeting Minutes South Pasadena City Council July 19, 2023 It is recommended that the City Council approve the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Studio Spectrum, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $4,000 for a total amount not to exceed $90,000 annually and authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
14. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PURCHASE ORDER WITH DELL MARKETING, LP., IN THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED OF $75,000 FOR THE
FIRST PHASE OF THE THREE-YEAR WORKSTATION REPLACEMENT
PROGRAM, UTILIZING THE NASPO VALUEPOINT COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING PROGRAM
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING A PURCHASE ORDER WITH DELL
MARKETING, L.P., IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED OF $75,000 FOR THE FIRST PHASE OF
THE THREE-YEAR WORKSTATION
REPLACEMENT PROGRAM, UTILIZING THE
NASPO VALUEPOINT COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING PROGRAM
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution approving a purchase User the NAS Valie ip Cooperative Purchasing Programs the purchase the authorizing the City Manager to effectuate the purchase.
This item was continued to a later meeting date at the request of staff.
15. APPROVAL OF A FIVE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH SIRSIDYNIX FOR
INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM SOFTWARE AND SERVICES FOR A TOTAL OF $240,255.07, WITH OPTIONS TO EXTEND
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve a Master Agreement ("Agreement") with SirsiDynix to license Integrated Library System (ILS) software products and to provide related specialized professional services for an initial term of five (5) years in the amount of $240,255.07.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
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16. APPROVAL OF THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
WITH CITY MANAGER ARMINE CHAPARYAN
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Third Amendment to the Employment Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign the amendment.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
17. APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH PARTICIPATING
AGENCIES REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATION AND COST SHARING FOR
IMPLEMENTING THE COORDINATED INTEGRATED MONITORING PROGRAM
FOR THE UPPER LOS ANGELES RIVER WATERSHED MANAGEMENT AREA Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Memorandum of Agreement with participating agencies regarding the administration and cost sharing for implementing the Coordinated Integrated Monitoring Program for the Upper Los Angeles River (ULAR) Watershed Management Area and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
18. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF PLANS, DESIGNS AND
SPECIFICATIONS WITH WORKING DETAILS FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF PLANS,
DESIGNS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND WORKING
DETAILS FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the Resolution authorizing the approval of plans, designs and specifications and working details for public works projects.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 7825 was adopted.
19. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES WITH COLANTUONO.
HIGHSMITH & WHATLEY, PC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000 FOR
SERVICES RELATED TO THE CITY ATTORNEY TRANSITION
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It is recommended that the City Council approve the Agreement for Legal Services and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
20. APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH MAVERICK NETWORKS INC., FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF THE VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL (VOIP)
SOFTWARE TELEPHONE SYSTEM RINGCENTRAL, FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Professional Services Statement of Work for Professional Services with Maverick Networks Inc., for the installation and implementation of the Voice Over Internet Protocol (VolP) software telephone system RingCentral, in the amount not to exceed of $40,000;
2. Authorize the use of the OMNIA Partners Purchasing Program pursuant to South Pasadena Municipal Code Section 2. 99-29(21) for the purchase of the Ring Central software telephone system finding that the purchase meets the requirements set forth therein;
3. Approve the agreement with RingCentral in the amount not to exceed, $216,015, for a five-year term; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements and any other documents to effectuate the purchase.
Management Services Director Luis Frausto responded to questions raised by the City Council.
COUNCIL ACTION AND MOTION
This item was pulled for separate discussion by Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer, seconded by Councilmember Donovan, and approved by roll call vote to approve Item No. 20, as presented.
The motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Zneimer, Mayor Primuth NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
21. APPROVE THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH RIGHT OF WAY, INC. TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT TERM TO JANUARY 31, 2024 AND INCREASE IHE TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT TO $115,000
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
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1. Approve the Third Amendment to the contract with Right of Way, Inc. to extend the term to January 31, 2024 and increase the maximum compensation by $15,000, for a new not to exceed amount of $115,000; and
2. Appropriate $15,000 from Measure M Fund 236 into Public Works Measure M Contract Services Account No. 236-6010-6011-8180-000 for the rental of the K-rail equipment; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
Public Works Director Ted Gerber gave a presentation. Staff responded to questions raised by the City Council.
COUNCIL ACTION AND MOTION
This item was pulled for separate discussion by Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer. A notion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer, and approved by roll call vote to approve Item No. 21, as presented.
The motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Zneimer, Mayor Primuth NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
22. APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER WITH AGA ENGINEERS, INC. FOR A TRAFFIC
SAFETY ASSESSMENT OF MARENGO AVENUE
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Task Order with AGA Engineers, Inc. for a traffic safety assessment in the amount of $43,900; and
2. Authorize the expenditure from the City's Public Works Measure R Professional Services Account No. 233-6010-6011-8170-000; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Task Order and any related documents.
Public Works Director Ted Gerber gave a presentation. Staff responded to questions raised by the City Council.
Director Gerber stated that recommendation no. 1 has a typo, and the amount should be $39,030 and not $43,900.
COUNCIL ACTION AND MOTION
This item was pulled for separate discussion by Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer, seconded by Councilmember Braun, and approved by roll call vote to approve Item No. 22 with modification to the recommendation No.1 as follows: "Approve the Task Order with AGA Engineers, Inc. for a traffic safety assessment in the amount of $39,030". The motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
Regular Meeting Minutes South Pasadena City Council July 19, 2023 AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Zneimer, Mayor Primuth NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED: None.
23. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS ANGELES
URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
PROGRAM
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS
ANGELES URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution to approve participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program;
2. Approve the Cooperation Agreement with the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA); and
3. Authorize the Mayor or City Manager to execute the agreement.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 7826 was adopted.
24. APPROVE A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH RAFTELIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT ASSESSMENT AND ALLOCATE AND APPROPRIATE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Allocate and appropriate $10,000 from the General Fund Account 101-0000- 0000- 3200-000 to the Police Department Contract Services Account number 101-4010- 4011-8180-000; and
2. Approve the First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Raftelis Finance Consultants, Inc. and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
Management Analyst Alison Wehrle gave a presentation. Staff responded to questions raised by the City Council.
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COUNCIL ACTION AND MOTION
This item was pulled for separate discussion by Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer, seconded by Councilmember Cacciotti, and approved by roll call vote to approve Item No. 24, with modification to the recommendation to amend the scope of service to include a public meeting for outreach either via zoom or in person with a total maximum amount of $10,000. Staff is directed to reduce cost if possible to around $5,000.
The motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Zneimer, Mayor Primuth NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
25. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH GRANICUS, LLC FOR THE WEBSITE
SYSTEM AND DESIGN PROJECT, INCLUDING LICENSES AND MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,867.26
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the agreement with Granicus, LLC for Website Redesign services, and associated licensing and maintenance for a term of five (5) years, in the amount of $39,867.26 with the option to extend for one additional year.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC HEARING
26. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONFIRM CHARGES ASSESSED BY THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER WEIGHTS
AND MEASURES FOR THE ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS VEGETATION ON
RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF UNIMPROVED PRIVATE PROPERTIES
CONSTITUTING A FIRE HAZARD
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council, after holding a Public Hearing to allow property owners with pending weed abatement charges the opportunity to object or receive an explanation of pending charges, confirm the charges set forth in the 2023 Los Angeles County Report on the Cost of Weed Abatement.
Fire Captain Daniel Dunn gave a presentation. Staff responded to questions raised by the City Council.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 9:50 P.M.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 9:52 P.M.
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COUNCIL ACTION AND MOTION
A motion was made by Councilmember Braun, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer and approved by roll call vote to approve Item No. 26, as presented by staff. The motion carried 4-0-0-1, by the following vote:
AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Zneimer
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: Mayor Primuth
ACTION/DISCUSSION
27. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR JUNE 22, 2022, AND JULY 20, 2022
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the minutes for the June 22, 2022, Special Joint City Council Meeting (Commissioner Congress); and
2. Approve the minutes for the July 20, 2022, Regular City Council Meeting.
COUNCIL ACTION AND MOTION
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer, seconded by Councilmember Donovan approved by roll call vote to approve Item No. 27, with modifications to the July 20, 2022, Minutes to correct a typo on page 12, changing the listed Zoom Public Comment Speaker to read as "Mark Gallatin". The motion carried 4-0-0-1, by the following vote:
AYES: Cacciotti, Donovan, Zneimer, Mayor Primuth
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: Braun
28. REVIEW OF THE HUNTINGTON DRIVE AND MARENGO AVENUE
INTERSECTION SECOND CROSSING GUARD PILOT PROGRAM AND
APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT WITH ALL CITY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED
$330,008.40 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the continuation of a second crossing guard at Huntington Drive and Marengo Avenue;
2. Approve the contract with All City Management Services, Inc. for crossing guard
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3. Approve the transfer of $101,366.40 from General Fund reserves to the Account No. 101-4010-4011-8180 (Police Department-Contract Services) to fund the vendor's quoted "split shift" difference in cost for the crossing guard contract for FY 2023-2024.
Management Analyst Alison Wehrle gave a presentation. Staff responded to questions raised by the City Council.
Zoom Public Comment:
Alexis Altourian spoke regarding the crossing guards on Huntington Drive.
Ella Hushagen spoke regarding the report provided by the consultant.
Josh Albretkson spoke regarding the design of streets and City consultants.
COUNCIL ACTION AND MOTION
After extensive discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti, seconded by Councilmember Donovan approved by roll call vote to approve Item No. 28, as presented by staff. The motion carried 4-0-0-1 by the following vote:
AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Mayor Primuth
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: Zneimer
29. APPROVAL OF A TASK ORDER WITH TOOLE DESIGN GROUP, LLC FOR
TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES AS IT RELATES TO THE FREMONT
AVENUE, HUNTINGTON DRIVE, AND FAIR OAKS AVENUE CORRIDORS Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve the Task Order with Toole Design Group, LLC, to conduct a comprehensive community transportation planning charrette design process in the amount of four hundred and thirty thousand, and four hundred seventy-three dollars. ($430,473.00);
2. Appropriate $300,000.00 from the City's Measure M Local Return Fund 236 into Public Works Measure M Professional Services Account No. 236-6010-6011- 8170-000, and appropriate $130,473.00 from City's Measure R Local Return Fund 233 into Public Works Measure R Professional Services Account No. 233-6010- 6011-8170-000 for a total authorized expenditure of $430,473.00 for this work; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Task Order and any related documents.
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Zoom Public Comment:
Brandon Fox spoke regarding the spending of the Measure M and Measure R funds prior to their expiration dates.
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. 29, 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.
30. RESIDENTIAL SLOW STREETS INSTALLATION
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council review the Slow Streets Program as presented in the report and authorize City Staff to move forward with the installation of temporary Slow Streets Program equipment along the pre-selected residential streets, Hermosa Street, Grand Avenue, and Oak Street.
Public Works Director Ted Gerber gave a presentation. Staff responded to questions raised by the City Council.
Zoom Public Comments: Josh Albrektson spoke regarding the design of City streets.
Tim Gostony spoke regarding the item.
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. 30, 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.
INFORMATIONAL REPORT
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31. FISCAL YEAR 2023 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the City's Fiscal Year 2023 Economic Development Strategy.
Management Analyst Mary Jerejian gave a presentation. Staff responded to questions raised by the City Council.
Councilmembers provided suggestions for future outreach regarding Economic Development.
COUNCIL ACTION AND MOTION
The City Council formed an Economic Development Adhoc Committee comprised of City staff and two Councilmembers-Councilmember Braun and Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer..
Hearing no opposition, the City's Fiscal Year 2023 Economic Development Strategy was received and filed.
PUBLIC COMMENT - CONTINUED
32. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT - GENERAL
None.
COMMUNICATIONS
33. COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Pro Tem Zneimer had no comments.
Councilmember Donovan had no comments.
Councilmember Braun had no comments.
Mayor Primuth directed staff to reevaluate the City Council Handbook (policy, it reces, en ron on how is to be be cumen before the City Council Councilmember Cacciotti directed staff to explore the option of using drones instead of fireworks for next years' Fourth of July celebration.
Regular Meeting Minutes South Pasadena City Council July 19, 2023 Councilmember Cacciotti noted the passing of SB 329, which for the first time since 1984 allowed for councilmembers to receive an increase in their salary.
Following the discussion on SB 329, a motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti, seconded by Mayor Primuth to direct staff to conduct a comparative study on City Council compensation throughout the local cities in our area.
Councilmember Cacciotti gave a presentation on the Gold Line track completion ceremony, the Republic of Lucha event, the demonstration project at Garfield Park, and various local events.
34. 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 11:17 P.M., and reconvened to the Closed Session meeting.
Respectfully submitted:
Mark Perez
Deputy City Clerk
Jon Primutl
Mayor
ATTEST:
Mark Pere
Deputy City Clerk
Approved at City Council Meeting: August 16, 2023