OUTH PA CADENA CO
CITY OF SOUTH PASADENA
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL
MINUTES
MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2024, AT 5:31 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
The Special Meeting of the South Pasadena City Council was called to order by Mayor Zneimer on Monday, April 15, 2024, at 5:33 P.M. The City Council Chambers are located at 1424 Mission Street, South Pasadena, California 91030 ROLL CALL:
PRESENT Mayor Evelyn G. Zneimer
Mayor Pro Tem Jack Donovan
Councilmember Jon Primuth
Councilmember Michael A. Cacciotti
Councilmember Janet Braun
ABSENT None
Tiara Solorzano, Management Assistant, announced a quorum.
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Arminé Chaparyan, City Manager; and Roxanne Diaz, City Attorney were present at Roll Call. Other staff members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
Special Meeting Minutes April 15, 2024
ACTION/DISCUSSION
1. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED BALLOT MEASURE REGARDING THE 45-FOOT BUILDING HEIGHT LIMIT AT THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 MUNICIPAL ELECTION,
INCLUDING DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING APPROACHES
RELATED TO THE BALLOT QUESTION AND CONSIDERATION AND DIRECTION
OF RETAINING A CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A SURVEY REGARDING THE
PROPOSED BALLOT MEASURE AND THE PREPARATION OF INFORMATIONAL
MATERIALS REGARDING THE PROPOSED BALLOT MEASURE
Recommendation
This is a study session for the City Council to receive information regarding a ballot measure to repeal or otherwise amend the 45-foot building height limit pursuant to Housing Element Program 2.n and ask questions of Staff. Staff and the City Attorney's office are seeking direction regarding the approaches related to the ballot question and whether the City should retain a consultant to conduct a survey and prepare information materials regarding the proposed ballot measure.
City Attorney Roxanne Diaz and staff gave a presentation and responded to questions from the City Council.
In-person Public Comment
Bianca Richards spoke regarding the item.
Josh Albrektson spoke regarding the item.
Harry Knapp spoke regarding the item.
Councilmember Cacciotti motioned to agendize this item for consideration on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further matters, Mayor Zneimer adjourned the Special Meeting of the City Council at 7:26 P.M. The City Council reconvened into closed session.
Respectfully submitted:
Mark Perez
Deputy City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Special Meeting Minutes April 15, 2024
Evelyn G. Zneimer
Mayor
ATTEST:
Mate Pay.
Mark Perez
Deputy City Clerk
Approved at City Council Meeting:
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