OFS
CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA
CITY COUNCIL - REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 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, March 20, 2024, at 7:31 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 Donovan
Councilmember Janet Braun
Councilmember Michael A. Cacciotti
Councilmember Jon Primuth
ABSENT None.
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 Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Michael Cacciotti.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
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1. Knighton v. City of South Pasadena, (LASC Case No. 23AHCV00740)
2. Bejarano v. City of South Pasadena, (LASC Case No. 23AHCV02111) B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS:
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Conference with Labor Negotiators regarding labor negotiations with the following groups:
Employee Organization: South Pasadena Police Officers' Association City Negotiators: Arminé Chaparyan, City Manager; Luis Frausto, Management Services Director; Tina Lopez, Human Resources and Risk Manager
C. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
1. Housing Authority Property Address: 1503 El Centro (APN: 5315-003-903), 1507 EI Centro (APN: 5315-003-904), and APN 5315-003-902
Agency Negotiator: Arminé Chaparyan, Housing Authority Executive Director/City Manager
- Negotiating Parties: Clifford Beers Housing, Inc., DBA Holos Communities; Homes & Home, LLC and Develop With Skill, LLC; Jamboree Housing Corporation; Pacific Southwest Community Development Corporation and Gangi Development Company, Inc.; The Related Companies of California, LLC; and West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
2. Property Addresses:
a. 216 Fairview Avenue, APN 5317-012-906
b. 217 Fremont Avenue, APN 5317-012-901
c. 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 Avenue, APN 5315-013- g. 215 Fairview Avenue, APN 5317-007-903
h. 302 Fairview Avenue, APN 5317-012-903
i. 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
1. 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 Grevelia Street, APN 5315-012-903
q. 808 Valley View Road, APN 5310-020-901
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Agency Negotiator: Arminé Chaparyan, City Manager
Negotiating Party: State of California, Department of Transportation Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
Title: City Attorney
E. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL: ANTICIPATED LITIGATION-SIGNIFICANT
EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2))
Number of Potential Cases: 1
The city has received correspondence concerning an alleged violation of the Brown Act.
A copy of this correspondence is available from the City Clerk's Office.
City Attorney Roxanne Diaz reported the City Council recessed into closed session at 5:00 P.M., and no reportable action was taken. The City Council will return to closed session after the Regular City Council meeting.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
2. PUBLIC COMMENT - GENERAL (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
In Person Public Comments:
Yuki Cutcheon spoke on South Pasadena Chinese Club (SPCC) hosting the Asian American and Pacific Islander Cultures (AAPI) event and the multicultural event hosted by the city.
Sulynn Chee gave her allowed time to Yuki Cutcheon.
Shlomo Nitzani spoke on adjustments to the Municipal Code regarding long-term parking.
Requested Council agendize a ballot measure regarding parcel tax for street pavement repairs.
Josh Betta spoke on the mid-year budget.
Zoom Public Comments:
Yvonne LaRose spoke on the library regarding their local history collections. - -This section has been left blank-
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- PRESENTATIONS
3. PROCLAMATION DECLARING APRIL 9, 2024 AS "LIBRARY VOLUNTEER
RECOGNITION DAY
Presented by Library Director Cathy Billings. Mayor Zneimer presented a Proclamation to the volunteers declaring April 9, 2024, as "Library Volunteer Recognition Day".
4. REDESIGN OF LEARNING RECOGNITION
The Mayor recognized and presented a certificate to President/CEO Meaghan Donahoe and Community Engagement and Special Projects Manager Gabriel Vasquez from Total Education Solutions and the Institute for Redesign of Learning.
CHANGES TO AGENDA
5. REORDERING OF, ADDITIONS, OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA
Councilmember Braun requested Item 16 and 17 be discussed prior to the Consent Calendar items. Councilmember Cacciotti seconded the request.
- CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Janet Braun requested to pull Items No. 7, 8, and 9 for separate discussion. Item Nos. 7, 9, and 10 were pulled for separate discussion via public comment.
A motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti and Councilmember Braun to approve Item Nos. 6 and 11 of the Consent Calendar. The motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Primuth, Mayor Zneimer NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
6. APPROVAL OF PREPAID WARRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,931.83; GENERAL CITY WARRANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,499,483.01; TRANSFERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,000,000.00; ONLINE PAYMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $113,053.77; VOIDS IN THE AMOUNT OF ($988.00); PAYROLL IN THE AMOUNT OF $867,688.65 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. - 7. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH UTILITY COST
MANAGEMENT, LLC FOR UTILITY BILL REVIEW SERVICES AND RECOVERY OF ANY
SAVINGS
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- Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council consider approving the agreement with Utility Cost Management, LLC, for utility bill review services and recovery of any savings related to the Management Services Director Luis Frausto and Utility Cost Management Representative Chris Wiehl presented the item and responded to questions and concerns by the City Council.
In-Person Public Comments:
Alan Ehrlich spoke in support of this item.
COUNCIL MOTION AND ACTION
Councilmember Braun requested to pull item for separate discussion. A motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti and seconded by Councilmember Braun to approve the item as presented by staff. The motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Primuth, Mayor Zneimer NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
8. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF AN UPDATED SALARY SCHEDULE TO
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA - AND THE PART-TIME PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH PASADENA, ADOPTING AN UPDATED
HOURLY SALARY SCHEDULE TO THE MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF SOUTH
PASADENA PART-TIME PUBLIC SERVICE EMPLOYEES'
ASSOCIATION
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council consider approving a resolution adopting an updated Salary Schedule attached to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of South Pasadena (City) and the Part-Time Public Service Employees' Association (PT-PSEA) approved by Resolution 7625.
Management Services Director Luis Frausto responded to questions from City Council.
COUNCIL MOTION AND ACTION
Councilmember Braun requested to pull item for separate discussion. A motion was made by Councilmember Braun and seconded by Councilmember Cacciotti to approve the item as presented by staff. The motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
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AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Primuth, Mayor Zneimer NOES: None.
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- ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
Resolution No. 7846 was approved.
9. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF TASK ORDERS WITH HDR ENGINEERING, INC. & SEITEC, INC. FOR PROVIDING DESIGN QUALITY CONTROL REVIEW SERVICES AND
PREPARING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES FOR THE CITY HALL
STORMWATER DIRECT REUSE PROJECT
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council consider approving:
1. A Task Order under an existing Master On-Call Professional Services Agreement with HOR Engineering, Inc. (HDR) for design quality control review services related to the City Hall Stormwater Direct Reuse Project in the amount of$24,980; and
2. A Task Order under an existing Master On-Call Professional Services Agreement with SEITec, Inc. (SEITec) to prepare plans, specifications, and estimates related to the City Hall Stormwater Direct Reuse Project in the amount of $80,251.
Public Works Director Ted Gerber responded to questions and concerns from the City Council.
In-Person Public Comments;
- Alan Ehrlich commented on the item.
COUNCIL MOTION AND ACTION
Councilmember Braun requested to pull item for separate discussion. A motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Donovan to approve the item as presented by staff. The motion carried 4-1-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Cacciotti, Donovan, Primuth, Mayor Zneimer
NOES: Braun
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
10. APPROVAL OF A DISCRETIONARY FUNDS REQUEST FROM CITY COUNCILMEMBER MICHAEL CACCIOTTI IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 FOR THE PRESS CONFERENCE FOR
THE CITY HALL/CIVIC CENTER ELECTRIFICATION PROJECT
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Find that the requested allocation of Discretionary Funds to support the press conference for the City Hall/Civic Center Electrification Project is consistent with the findings required pursuant to the Guidelines for the Application of City Council Discretionary Budget Accounts adopted by Resolution No. 7174; and
2. Approve the requested allocation totaling $1,000 by Councilmember Michael Cacciotti to - support the press conference for the City Hall/Civic Center Electrification Project.
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- In-Person Public Comments:
Alan Ehrlich commented on the item.
COUNCIL MOTION AND ACTION
Item was pulled from the consent calendar for public comment. A motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti and seconded by Councilmember Primuth to approve the item as presented by staff. The motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Primuth, Mayor Zneimer NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
DENSITY FOR CERTAIN PARCELS IN THE OSTRICH FARM MIXED-USE AREA AND
HUNTINGTON DRIVE MIXED-USE AREA AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE EXEMPT FROM CEQA CONSISTENT WITH THE ADOPTED 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council consider adoption of the Ordinance on second reading as follows:
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING A ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT AND
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT AMENDING SOUTH
PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE (SPMC)
CHAPTER 36 (ZONING) RELATED TO
INCREASED DENSITY AND ESTABLISHING THE
HOUSING OPPORTUNITY OVERLAY ZONE,
ALLOWING UP TO 70 DWELLING UNITS PER
ACRE ON SELECTED PARCELS IN THE
OSTRICH FARM MIXED-USE AREA AND THE
HUNTINGTON DRIVE MIXED-USE AREA,
CONSISTENT WITH THE ADOPTED 2021-2029
(6TH CYCLE) HOUSING ELEMENT
A motion was made to approve the recommendation on the Consent Calendar.
The City Council took a health break at 12:01 A.M.
The Mayor reconvened the Regular City Council meeting at 12:10 A.M. - -This section has been left blank-
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- ACTION/DISCUSSION
12. REPORT AND OVERVIEW ON THE IMPOSITION OF CITY COUNCIL TERM LIMITS
AND COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION, IF ANY, REGARDING SAME Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council receive a report on the imposition of term limits for members of the City Council and provide direction, if any. Regular Meeting Agenda March 20, 2024.
City Attorney Roxanne Diaz presented the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Donovan in support of term limits.
Councilmember Braun in support of term limits.
Councilmember Primuth is in opposition of term limits.
Councilmember Cacciotti commented that two terms are not enough. He recommended there be at least three terms.
COUNCIL MOTION AND ACTION
After discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Braun and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Donovan to direct the City Attorney to bring back this back to City Council with language for term limits for three consecutive terms with the ability to run again with intent to put it on the November election. The motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Primuth, Mayor Zneimer NOES: None.
ABSENT: I None.
ABSTAINED: None.
13. RESCISSION OF THE FORMATION OF THE COUNCIL FINANCE AD HOC COMMITTEE THAT OCCURRED AT THE FEBRUARY 21, 2024, SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND FINANCE COMMISSION
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council make a motion to rescind the formation of the Council Finance Ad Hoc Committee that occurred at the Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Finance Commission on February 21, 2024.
City Attorney Roxanne Diaz presented the item.
City Attorney Diaz responded to questions and concerns from the City Council. - In-Person Public Comments:
Shelia Rossi spoke on the allegation of the Brown Act Violation.
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- Stephen Rossi spoke on his interactions with Councilmembers regarding public comments submitted.
Zoom Public Comments:
Yvonne LaRose asked for clarification of the allegation.
COUNCIL MOTION AND ACTION
A motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Donovan to approve the item as presented. The motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Primuth, Mayor Zneimer NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
14. DISCUSSION AND ACTION FOR THE CREATION AND SCOPE OF AN ADVISORY
COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE CITY'S FINANCES AND OPERATIONS IN LIGHT OF
THE FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL FORECAST
Recommendation
it is recommended that the City Council discuss and/or take action to create an advisory committee to review the City's finances and operations in light of the Five-Year Financial Forecast and discuss the scope and/or charge of such committee.
City Attorney Roxanne Diaz presented the item.
In-Person Public Comments:
Sam Burgess spoke in support of the Ad Hoc Committee.
Shelia Rossi spoke in support of the Ad Hoc Committee.
Councilmember Braun supports reconstituting this committee.
Councilmember Primuth and Mayor Pro Tem Donovan commented in opposition of reconstituting the committee.
Councilmember Cacciotti supports Councilmember Primuth and Mayor Pro Tem Donovan's position.
Mayor Zneimer made commented on the five-year projection and how it relates to staff.
COUNCIL MOTION AND ACTION
A motion was made by Councilmember Braun and seconded by Mayor Zneimer to reconstitute the Finance Ad Hoc Advisory Committee as a Brown Act Body with members Shelia Rossi, Peter Giulioni, Janet Braun, and Evelyn G. Zneimer to discuss the five-year forecast and the current budget as indicated in the staff report. The -
AYES: Braun, Mayor Zneimer
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- NOES: Cacciotti, Donovan, Primuth
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
15. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF A LETTER RESPONDING TO A CEASE AND
DESIST LETTER OF PAST CITY COUNCIL ACTION OF AN ALLEGED BROWN ACT
VIOLATION RELATED TO THE FORMATION OF THE COUNCIL FINANCE AD HOC Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve the response letter to Edward Elsner confirming that the City Council is providing an unconditional commitment with respect to the past action alleged in the letter and authorize the mayor to sign the response letter.
City Attorney Roxanne Diaz presented the item.
COUNCIL MOTION AND ACTION
A motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti and seconded by Cacciotti Primuth to approve the item as presented by staff. The motion carried 3-2-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Cacciotti, Donovan, Primuth
NOES: Braun, Mayor Zneimer
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
16. CONSIDERATION OF A FEE WAIVER OR REDETERMINATION OF THE SPECIAL
EVENT FEE FOR THE USE OF THE ARROYO SECO GOLF COURSE FOR SOUTH
PASADENA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council consider a fee waiver or redetermination of the Special Event Fee (Fee) for the use of the Arroyo Seco Golf Course (ASGC) for South Pasadena Educational Foundation (SPEF).
Community Services Director Shelia Pautsch presented the item.
City Manager Chaparyan and Finance Director John Downs responded to questions and concerns from the City Council relating to a fee schedule.
In-Person Public Comments:
Emilia Aldana spoke on SPEF and the financial support it provides the public schools.
Shelia Rossi spoke on SPEF and the public schools.
Councilmember Braun proposed that the city does not charge SPEF the event fee this year.
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Mayor Pro Tem Donovan suggested that the fee be a one-time fee and the fee can be reduced every year.
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Councilmember Primuth is in support of waiving the fee.
Mayor Zneimer is in support of Mayor Pro Tem Donovan and Councilmember Cacciotti's proposal of reducing the fee from ten thousand to five thousand dollars.
COUNCIL MOTION AND ACTION
A motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Donovan to reduce the fee to a Five-Thousand-Dollar flat rate for the SPEF event this year. The motion carried 3-2-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Cacciotti, Donovan, Mayor Zneimer
NOES: Braun, Primuth
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
17. CONSIDER PROVIDING DIRECTION AND ACTION ON SLOW STREETS PROGRAM
PLANS AND INSTALLATIONS ALONG OAK STREET, GRAND AVENUE, HERMOSA
STREET, AND MISSION STREET, AS WELL AS THE INSTALLATION OF PARKLET
EQUIPMENT ALONG MISSION STREET RELATED TO THE SIDEWALK DINING
PERMIT PROGRAM, REMOVAL OF CERTAIN SLOW STREETS PROGRAM
EQUIPMENT, INSTALLATION OF SLOW STREET PROGRAM SIGNAGE, AND AMENDMENT OF A CONTRACT WITH RIGHT OF WAY, INC. FOR K-RAIL RENTALS Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation on the City's Slow Streets Program and consider providing direction on the following:
1. For the Residential Slow Streets Program component on Oak Street, maintaining painted crosswalks at nine intersections, maintaining pedestrian warning signs and street markings (yield and intersection crossing bicycle markings), updating center median striping with permanent material at Oak/Fletcher, and updating certain curb extensions at Oak/Fremont and Oak/Marengo with alternative equipment;
2. For the Residential Slow Streets Program component on Grand Avenue, maintaining the painted Class I| Bike Lane; Regular Meeting Agenda March 20, 2024 Page 6 For the Residential Slow Streets Program component on Hermosa Street, maintaining the intersection configuration at Hermosa St and Hillside Rd, updating the temporary equipment with more permanent material, and maintaining the uphill bicycle climbing lane and newly established red curb on Hermosa Street;
Removing the remaining Residential Slow Streets Program equipment; Utilizing Slow Streets Program Signage at various locations in the City; Providing direction on the implementation of the Mission Street improvements, including modeling a road diet and road reconfiguration for the future installation of temporary equipment and potential permanent installation; and Providing direction on the purchase and placement of k-rails in concert with the temporary continuation of k-rail rental, to facilitate the installation of grant-funded parklet equipment in certain locations along Mission Street to facilitate outdoor use - through the current sidewalk dining permit program; and Approving the Fourth Amendment to the contract with Right of Way, Inc. to extend the term to June 30, 2024, and increase the maximum compensation by $7,500, for a new City of South Pasadena Page 11
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- not-to-exceed amount of $122,500.
Councilmember Primuth and Councilmember Braun recused themselves from the discussion and action related to Oak Street because their residence is within 500 - 1000 feet from some of the improvements on Oak Street.
Public Works Director Ted Gerber and Transportation Manager David Peña made a presentation on the item.
In-Person Public Comments on Oak Street:
Ellen Main spoke on traffic on Oak Street.
Josh Albrektson spoke in support of the project for pedestrian safety.
Michelle Hammond spoke in support of the project for pedestrian safety.
Robert Simpson spoke on the buildup of trees in the roadway.
Zoom Public Comments on Oak Street:
Ben Steele spoke in support of the project for pedestrian safety.
Sean M spoke in support of the project.
COUNCIL MOTION AND ACTION
A motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Donovan to approve staff's recommendation for the maintaining of painted crosswalks at nine intersections, maintaining pedestrian warning signs and street markings (yield and intersection crossing bicycle markings), updating center median striping with permanent material at Oak/Fletcher, and updating certain curb extensions at Oak/Fremont and Oak/Marengo with alternative equipment; and also removing the remaining temporary equipment along Oak Street, inclusive of Diamond AYES: Cacciotti, Donovan, Mayor Zneimer
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Braun, Primuth
ABSTAINED: None.
Public Works Director Ted Gerber and Transportation Manager David Peña made a presentation on the item relating to Grand and Hermosa Street.
In-Person Public Comments on Grand and Hermosa Street:
Mayor limited public comment to two minutes per speaker due to the number of speakers in Chambers wishing to speak on the item.
Casey Low spoke on safer streets needed on Grand and Hermosa Street.
Mark Dreskin spoke in opposition to the project.
Christopher Cronin spoke in opposition to the project.
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- Stacy Sharkey spoke in opposition to the project.
Barbara Hoskin spoke on the aesthetic of the city.
Steve Koch spoke in opposition to the project.
Gino Thomas spoke on the survey the city conducted.
Robert Simpson spoke in opposition to the project and the bike lanes.
Jaydene Davis spoke in opposition to the project.
David Johnson spoke on a data study.
Mike Siegal spoke in support of the project.
Diego Thomas spoke in support of the project.
Commissioner Zaval spoke in support of the project.
Zoom Public Comments on Grand and Hermosa Street:
Jason Claymore spoke in opposition to the project.
Councilmember Braun opposed Grand and Hermosa Street.
Councilmember Primuth only supports the uphill bike line on Hermosa Street and does not support the project based on the entirety of staff recommendations.
COUNCIL MOTION AND ACTION
Grand and Hermosa:
A motion was made by Councilmember Primuth and seconded by Councilmember Braun to remove everything on Grand and Hermosa Street, leave new stop limit lines and bike line on Hermosa/Colombia. The red curb is to be studied and brought back until further data analysis is available for consideration. The motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Primuth, Mayor Zneimer NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
Hermosa Street:
A motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti and seconded by Councilmember Primuth to utilize slow streets program signage at various locations in the city. The motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
- AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Primuth, Mayor Zneimer NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
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In-Person Public Comments:
Kris Miller spoke on the Mission Street project.
Sam Burgess spoke in support of the parklet and additional furniture on Mission Street.
Michelle Hammond commented on her concerns regarding parking on Mission Street.
Josh Alberktson spoke in support of redesigning Mission Street.
Alan Ehrlich spoke about business owners and the extra space they will be receiving.
Zoom Public Comments:
Steven Lawrence spoke in support of the Mission Street Project.
Ben Steele spoke in support of expanding the sidewalks.
Sean Meredith spoke regarding bike safety and is in support of the project.
Public Works Director Gerber stated the money used is from Measure M and Measure R.
Mission Street:
A motion was made by Councilmember Braun and seconded by Councilmember - Primuth to approve the fourth amendment to the contract and to allow staff to purchase the k-rails. The motion carried 5-0, by the following vote:
AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Primuth, Mayor Zneimer NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
18. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR AUGUST 17, 2022, AND DECEMBER 7, 2022
Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council approve the minutes for the August 17, 2022, and December 7, 2022, Regular City Council Meetings.
COUNCIL MOTION AND ACTION
A motion was made by Councilmember Cacciotti and seconded by Mayor Zneimer to approve the item as presented by staff. The motion carried 3-0-2, by the following vote:
AYES: Braun, Cacciotti, Donovan, Primuth
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
- ABSTAINED: Braun, Mayor Zneimer
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PUBLIC COMMENT - CONTINUED
19. CONTINUED PUBLIC COMMENT - GENERAL
None.
COMMUNICATIONS
20. COUNCILMEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
Councilmember Cacciotti requested to agendize staff looking into installing security ameras at Garfield Park and other public parks for public safety and to send to th 'ublic Safety and Community Services Commission for further analysis. Cacciotti i requesting the item be brought back to the City Council with recommendations for consideration. Seconded by Councilmember Primuth.
Councilmember Braun attended Active Streets South Pasadena event and congratulated Kiwanis on their 100-year anniversary.
Mayor Pro Tem Donovan commented on attending the Chamber of Commerce event, Mission to Mission walk.
ouncilmember Primuth attended the Library Board of Trustees meeting and Chamber ( ommerce Legislative Affair meeting. Primuth also joined staff who met with business leadel in the city to discuss ways to improve our services.
Mayor Zneimer attended the Active Streets South Pasadena event and congratulated Kiwanis on their 100-year anniversary.
21. CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS
No comments from the City Manager.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further matters, Mayor Zneimer adjourned the meeting of the City Council at 1:20 A.M. The City Council reconvened into closed session.
Respectfully submitted:
Amber Tardir C
Deputy City Clerk
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APPROVED:
Evelyn G/Zneimer
Mayor
Attest:
Amber Tardit O
Deputy City Clerk
Approved at City Council Meeting:
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