A Special City Council Meeting will be held as a study session on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the Amedee O. “Dick” Richards Jr. Council Chambers, located at 1424 Mission Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030.
Led by the Planning Commission, the session will seek community input on recommendations regarding the implementation of Measure SP. Key topics include new height limits, density adjustments, development standards, and proposed amendments to the City’s Zoning Map and Downtown Specific Plan. The interactive meeting will feature exhibits, maps, and boards, with commissioners, Community Development staff, and the City’s consultant on hand to answer questions.
Closed Session – Wednesday, June 18, 2025
The City Council will convene a Regular Closed Meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. in the same Council Chambers. Public comments will be accepted at the beginning of the meeting before it moves to closed session. Any actions taken will be reported by the City Attorney at the next open session.
Roll Call: Mayor Janet Braun, Mayor Pro Tem Sheila Rossi, and Councilmembers Michael A. Cacciotti, Jon Primuth, and Omari Ferguson.
Public Participation:
The public may attend in person, watch the live broadcast, or join via Zoom (Meeting ID: 825 9999 2830) or phone (+1-669-900-6833). Written comments must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Closed Session Agenda Items Include:
- Existing Litigation: Solinsky, Brian v. City of South Pasadena (Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board Case Nos. ADJ12895577 & ADJ12895578).
- Real Property Negotiations: The Council will discuss price and terms for 14 properties with the California State Department of Transportation. The Agency Negotiator is City Manager Todd Hileman.
Properties under negotiation:
1131 Columbia St., 215 Fairview Ave., 302 Fairview Ave., 529 Prospect Ave., 530 Orange Grove Ave., 534 Orange Grove Ave., 535 Meridian Ave., 540 Prospect Ave., 901 Bonita Dr., 885 Oneonta Dr., 1037 & 1039 Grevelia Ave., 773 Bonita Dr., 808 Valley View Rd., and 822 Valley View Rd.
The agenda was posted on June 12, 2025, by Chief City Clerk Hector Gomez.
Regular Open Meeting – Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
Consent Calendar Highlights:
- Approval of warrants and payments totaling $2,074,997.43, including payroll of $910,772.95.
- Amendment with MNJ Advisors, Inc. to increase compensation by $35,000, totaling $135,000.
- Approval of three task orders with NV5 for project/construction management and staff augmentation totaling $772,690.
- Adoption of an ordinance updating the Cultural Heritage Commission procedures.
- Amendment to KOA Corporation agreement for engineering design services related to the North-South Corridor ITS Deployment Project ($1,137,574).
- Resolution for salary adjustments for three city positions.
- Letter of opposition to Senate Bill 79 (Wiener) on Transit-Oriented Development.
- Approval of a new Fund Balance Policy in accordance with GASB Statement No. 54.
Public Hearing Items:
- Resolution to establish and modify planning application and design review fees.
- Resolution to approve the FY 2025–2026 Capital Improvement Program and Budget.
Action and Discussion Items:
- Construction contract award to Gentry Brothers, Inc. for the FY19–20 Street Improvement Project (not to exceed $7,589,040).
- Public hearing on the city’s annual workforce report in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561.
- Resolutions to approve Letters of Agreement with five employee associations and the Unrepresented Management Group, including a 2% salary increase effective July 1, 2025.
Future Meetings:
- The Regular City Council Meeting on July 2, 2025, is canceled.
- The next Regular Meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
