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CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA
CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2024, AT 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The Regular Meeting of the South Pasadena City Council was called to order by Mayor Zneimer on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 7:17 P.M. The City Council Chambers are located at 1424 Mission Street, South Pasadena, California.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT Mayor Evelyn G. Zneimer
Mayor Pro Tem Jack Donovar
Councilmember Jon Primuth
Councilmember Michael A. Cacciotti
ABSENT Councilmember Janet Braun
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 Primuth.
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CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS:
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Conference with Labor Negotiators regarding labor negotiations with the following groups:
- South Pasadena Police Officers' Association
- South Pasadena Firefighters' Association
- South Pasadena Public Service Employee's Association
- South Pasadena Public Service Part Time Employees' Association - Unrepresented Management Employees
City Negotiators: Arminé Chaparyan, City Manager; Tina Lopez, Human Resources and Risk Manager
B. REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
1. Property Addresses:
a. 216 Fairview Avenue, APN 5317-012-906
b. 217 Fremont Avenue, APN 5317-012-901
225 Fremont Avenue, APN 5317-012-902
d. 1131 Columbia Street, APN 5317-012-900
e. 1707 Meridian Avenue, APN 5310-031-903
f. 1008 Hope Street & 1002 Hope Street/726 Meridian Avneue, APN 5315-013- 906
g. 215 Fairview Avenue, APN 5317-007-903
h. 302 Fairview Avenue, APN 5317-012-903
1. 529 Prospect Avenue, APN 5317-036-904
j. 530 Orange Grove Avenue, APN 5317-036-900
k. 534 Orange Grove Avenue, APN 5317-036-903
I. 535 Meridian Avenue, APN 5317-036-903
m. 540 Prospect Avenue, APN 5317-035-901
n. 901 Bonita Drive, APN 5310-020-903
o. 885 Oneonta Drive, APN 5310-022-902; 5310-022-901; 5310-022-903 p. 1037 & 1039 Grevalia Avenue, APN 5315-012-903
q. 808 Valley View Road, APN 5310-020-901
r. 822 Valley View Road, APN 5310-020-902
Agency Negotiator: Arminé Chaparyan, City Manager
Negotiating Party: State of California, Department of Transportation Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2. Property Address: 1503 and 1507 El Centro, APN 5315-003-903 and APN 5315-003- Agency Negotiator: Arminé Chaparyan, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Stephen Godwin and Sally Smythe
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Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
3. Property Address: 913 Meridian Avenue, APN 5315-020-906 Agency Negotiator: Arminé Chaparyan, Housing Authority Executive Director Negotiating Party: South Pasadena Preservation Foundation, Inc.
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
C. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
1. Californians for Homeownership, Inc. v. City of South Pasadena, (LASC Case No. 22STCP01388)
City Attorney Roxanne Diaz stated that no reportable action was taken during closed session.
PUBLIC COMMENT
2. Public Comment - General (Non-Agenda Items)
In Person Comments:
Casey Law spoke regarding climate change.
Zoom Comments:
Erica Rede spoke regarding the eviction and renovations ordinance.
Rachel spoke regarding the eviction ordinance and tenant protections.
Robert spoke regarding the Housing Element and Rent Control.
Josh Albrektson spoke regarding the Housing Element.
PRESENTATION
3. STAFF INTRODUCTION
Library:
Bre Taylor, Children's Librarian
Cathy Billings, Library Director, introduced the staff person.
Public Works:
Michael Vartanians, Principal Engineer
Ted Gerber, Public Works Director, introduced the staff person.
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4. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR THE SOUTH PASADENA TOURNAMENT
OF ROSES COMMITTEE FOR FOUR CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF AWARD-
WINNING FLOAT ENTRIES IN THE ROSE PARADE
Sheila Pautsch and Mayor Zneimer presented the certificate.
5. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR THE SYLVERS (ROSE FLOAT) Sheila Pautsch and Mayor Zneimer presented the certificate.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
6. REORDERING OF, ADDITIONS, OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Primuth requested to pull Item No. 13 for separate discussion.
Councilmember Cacciotti requested to puil Item No. 8 for separate discussion. A notion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti and seconded by Councilmember Primuth to approve Item Nos. 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12 of the consent calendar as presented. The motion carried 4-0-1, by the following vote:
AYES: Cacciotti, Donovan, Primuth, Mayor Zneimer
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Braun
ABSTAINED: None.
7. APPROVAL OF PREPAID WARRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $351,935.78; GENERAL CITY WARRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $606,818.62; ONLINE PAYMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $142,721.34; VOIDS IN THE AMOUNT OF ($4,741.66): PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,814,793.36
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Warrants as presented.
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR DECEMBER 20, 2023
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Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council consider the approval of the minutes for the Regular Meeting on December 20, 2023.
COUNCIL MOTION AND ACTION
Councilmember Cacciotti requested to pull item no. 8 for separate discussion.
A motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti and seconded by Councilmember Primuth to approve Item No. 8 with the modification to page 8- 6 to include Senator Portantino. The motion carried 4-0-1, by the following vote:
AYES: Cacciotti, Donovan, Primuth, Mayor Zneimer
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Braun
ABSTAINED: None.
9. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 7827, APPROVING AN INCREASE TO PURCHASE ORDER NO. 24082 WITH DELL MARKETING, LP., FOR THE AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED OF $115,000 UTILIZING THE NASPO VALUEPOINT COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING PROGRAM
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council consider the adoption of a resolution amending Resolution No. 7827, approving an increase to Purchase Order No. 24082 with Dell Marketing, L.P. for the amount not to exceed $115,000 authorizing the use of the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint Cooperative Purchasing Program for the purchase.
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 7837 was adopted.
10. FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET CALENDAR
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council review and approve the Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Budget Calendar.
City Manager Arminé Chaparyan gave a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
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COUNCIL MOTION AND ACTION
This item was originally approved in the consent motion. However, the City Council voted to reconsider the item via the following vote:
A motion was made by Mayor Zneimer and seconded by Councilmember Cacciotti to reconsider Item No. 10. The motion carried 4-0-1, by the following vote:
AYES: Cacciotti, Donovan, Primuth, Mayor Zneimer
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Bruan
ABSTAINED: None.
A motion was made by Councilmember Primuth and seconded by Councilmember Donovan to approve Item No. 10 as presented with a discussion of the budget calendar amendments to be brought back for discussion at the February 7 City Council Meeting. The motion carried 4-0-1, by the following vote:
AYES: Cacciotti, Donovan, Primuth, Mayor Zneimer
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Bruan
ABSTAINED: None.
11. CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING
SIGNATORIES ON CITY BANKING ACCOUNTS AND RELATED BANKING
DOCUMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATORIES FOR THE INVESTMENT OF
MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council adopt:
1. A Resolution superseding Resolution No. 7799, Authorizing Signatories on City Bank Accounts; and
2. A Resolution superseding Resolution No. 7800, Authorizing Signatories for the Investment of Monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund.
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
Resolution Nos. 7838 and 7839 were adopted.
12. APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY
OF SOUTH PASADENA AND THE PART-TIME PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION, SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 7625
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Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council consider approving a resolution adopting a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of South Pasadena (City) and the Part-Time Public Service Employees' Association (PT-PSEA) superseding Resolution No. 7625.
A motion was made to approve recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
Resolution No. 7840 was adopted.
13. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO CITY
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
Recommendation
It is recommended by Mayor Zneimer that the City Council appoint the following to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees:
1. Leslie Albe Field to the Community Services Commission to a full-term ending December 31, 2026;
2. Stephen L. Plotkin to the Community Services Commission to a full-term ending December 31, 2026;
3. Mackenzie Z. Moore to the Community Services Commission to a full-term ending December 31, 2026;
4. Anthony W. Lai to the Community Services Commission to a full-term ending December 31, 2026;
5. Scott A. Severson to the Cultural Heritage Commission to a full-term ending December 31, 2026;
6. James H. Martin to the Design Review Board to a full-term ending December 31,
7. Y-Le Ho to the Finance Commission to a full-term ending December 31, 2026;
8. Stephanie Hernandez to the Finance Commission to a full-term ending December 31, 2026;
9. Minsun Meeker to the Library Board Trustees to a full-term ending December 31, 2026;
10. Emily Ng to the Natural Resources & Environmental Commission to a full-term ending December 31, 2026;
11. Liam R. de Villa Bourke to the Natural Resources & Environmental Commission to a partial term ending December 31, 2024;
12. Mark Steven Gallatin to the Planning Commission to a full-term ending December 31, 2026;
13. Sam S. Alison to the Planning Commission to a full-term ending December 31, 2026;
14. Jason Claypool to the Planning Commission to a full-term ending December 31, 2026;
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15. Rina Krystal Velasco to the Public Art Commission to a full-term ending December 31, 2026;
16. Dean R. Ghaffari to the Public Art Commission to a fuli-term ending December 31, 2026;
17. Michael D. Seel to the Public Art Commission to a full-term ending December 31, 2026;
18. Dr. Charley Lu to the Public Safety Commission to a full-term ending December 31, 2026;
19. Marcos Rodriguez Holguin to the Public Safety Commission to a full-term ending December 31, 2026;
It is recommended by Mayor Zneimer that the City Council re-appoint the following to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees for a full-term ending December 31, 2026:
1. Conrado Lopez to the Cultural Heritage Commission
2. Eric Dunlap to the Mobility and Transportation Infrastructure Commission
3. Charles M. Trevino to the Public Works Commission
4. Samuel Hernandez to the Public Works Commission
COUNCIL MOTION AND ACTION
Councilmember Primuth requested to pull item no. 13 for a separate discussion. A motion was made by Mayor Zneimer and seconded by Councilmember Cacciotti to approve Item No. 13 without recommendation No.
9. The motion failed 2-2-1, by the following vote:
AYES: Cacciotti, Mayor Zneimer
NOES: Donovan, Primuth
ABSENT: Bruan
ABSTAINED: None.
Councilmember Primuth requested to pull item no. 13 for a separate discussion. A motion was made by Mayor Zneimer and seconded by Councilmember Cacciotti to approve Item No. 13 as presented. The motion failed 2-1-1-1, by the following vote:
AYES: Cacciotti, Mayor Zneimer
NOES: Primuth
ABSENT: Bruan
ABSTAINED: Donovan
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Councilmember Cacciotti to approve Item No. 13 without recommendation No.
9. The motion carried 4-0-1, by the following vote:
AYES: Cacciotti, Donovan, Primuth, Mayor Zneimer
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Bruan
ABSTAINED: None.
The City Council directed staff to bring back the remaining appointment before the City Council at the February 7, 2024, meeting for consideration.
PUBLIC HEARING
14. CONSIDER A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN TO INCREASE
DENSITIES IN THE MEDIUM INTENSITY AND HIGH INTENSITY LAND USE
DESIGNATIONS AND AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE DENSITY IN THE
RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM (RM) AND RESIDENTIAL HIGH (RH) ZONES CONSISTENT WITH THE ADOPTED 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 36 (ZONING) OF THE CITY
CODE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA
RELATED TO INCREASING DENSITY IN THE
RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM AND RESIDENTIAL HIGH
ZONING DISTRICTS, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
UPDATED GENERAL PLAN AND THE 2021-2029
(6TH CYCLE) HOUSING ELEMENT
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council open the public hearing, receive public testimony on the project, and consider the following actions:
1. Adopt a Resolution amending the General Plan to increase the density of the Residential Medium Intensity land use designation from 14 units per acre to 30 units per acre, and to increase the density of the Residential High Intensity land use designation from 24 units per acre to 45 units per acre.
2. Introduce the Ordinance for first reading and waive full reading of the Ordinance amending certain South Pasadena Municipal Code Sections to increase residential densities in the Residential Medium (RM) and Residential High (RH) zones consistent with the General Plan Amendment and the 2021-2029 (6th Cycle) Housing Element.
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Ben Jarvis, Senior Planner gave a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 8:12 P.M.
In Person Comments:
Kate Sun spoke regarding the item.
Zoom Comments:
Yvonne LaRose spoke regarding the item.
Anne Bagasao spoke regarding the item.
Josh Albrektson spoke regarding the item.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing at 8:22 P.M.
COUNCIL MOTION AND ACTION
A motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti and seconded by Councilmember Primuth to approve Item No. 14 as presented. The motion carried 4-0-1, by the following vote:
AYES: Cacciotti, Donovan, Primuth, Mayor Zneimer
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Braun
ABSTAINED: None.
Resolution No. 7841 was adopted.
ACTION/DISCUSSION
15. CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.7 OF THE SOUTH PASADENA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ADJUST THE COMPENSATION OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS PURSUANT TO AND CONSISTENT WITH SENATE BILL 329
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTION 2.7 OF THE SOUTH
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PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADJUST THE
COMPENSATION OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
PURSUANT TO AND CONSISTENT WITH SENATE
BILL 329
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council consider introduction of the Ordinance for first reading and waive full reading of the Ordinance amending Section 2. 7 of the South Pasadena Municipal Code to adjust City Council member compensation consistent with Senate Bill 329
Sophia Conchas, Management Intern gave a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
In Person Comments:
None.
Zoom Comments:
None.
COUNCIL MOTION AND ACTION
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A motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti and seconded by Councilmember Primuth to approve Item No. 15 as presented. The motion carried 3-1-1, by the following vote:
AYES: Cacciotti, Donovan, Mayor Zneimer
NOES: Primuth
ABSENT: Braun
ABSTAINED: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT - CONTINUED
16. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT - GENERAL
None.
COMMUNICATIONS
17. COUNCILMEMBERS COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Primuth had no comments.
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Mayor Pro Tem Donovan had no comments.
Mayor Zneimer had no comments.
Councilmember Cacciotti spoke regarding his attendance at Senator Portantino's kickoff congressional race event. He highlighted his attendance at the Metro Foothill Goldine Joint Powers Authority meeting with Councilmember Ed Reese from the City of Claremont. He went on to highlight the progress of the Metro Goldline extension which is set to be completed next December. He attended a recent City Council meeting in the City of Walnut. He praised the Public Works staff for their work. He shared a picture of the city's new Tesla Police Vehicles which were displayed in front of City Hall. He highlighted his attendance with Councilmember Braun at Senator Portantino's office party in Glendale. Lastly, he noted a gas-powered leaf blower municipal code violation that he witnessed
18. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further matters, Mayor Zneimer adjourned the meeting of the City Council at 9:05 P.M., to the next Regular City Council meeting scheduled on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.
Respectfully submitted:
Mark Perez
Deputy City Clerk
Approved:
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Evelyn 6. Zheime
Mayor
Attest:
Mark Perez
Deputy City Clerk
Approved at City Council Meeting: February 21, 2024
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