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Economic Development and Technology Committee

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AGENDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE JUNE 09 2020

PUBLIC MEETING 400 PM

MEMBERS Victor Gordo Chair District 5

Tyron Hampton District 1 Steve Madison District 6 Andy Wilson District 7

STAFF Eric Duyshart Economic Development Manager

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EC ONO MI C DEVEL O PMEN T D I VISI O N

Of frc e o f the C rty M a n ager

CITY OF PASADENA NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

TUESDAY JUNE 092020

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Economic Development and Technology Committee will occur on Tuesday June 09 2020 at 400pm

NOTE TO PUBLIC Public Comment will be limited to matters on this special meeting agenda

1 ROLLCALL

2 ACTION ITEM

A AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PASADENA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO ESTABLISH A COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS DISASTER RELIEF FUND AT THE FOUNDATION

3 INFORMATION ITEMS

A UPDATE RE-OPENING OF BUSINESSES

B FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION REGARDING HOSPITALITY WORKERS PROTECTION

Attachment

POSTING STATEMENT I hereby certify that this notice in its entirety was posted on the Council Chamber Bulletin Board Room S249 100 North Garfield Avenue and a copy was given to the Main Library for posting on this 4111 day of June 2020 by 400pm and that copies hereof were faxed or personally delivered to each member of the City Council and to each local newspaper of general circulation radio or television station requesting notice in writing all ofwhich recipients are identified on the distribution list set forth herein below

100 North Ga rfield Avenue 4th Floor middot Pasa den a CA 91101 1726 (626) 744 4660 Fax (626) 744 4 773 www cttyofpasadena net

Victor Gordo Chair Economic Development and Technology Committee

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I TO Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM Economic Development Technology Committee (June 9 2020)

SUBJECT AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PASADENA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO ESTABLISH A COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS DISASTER RELIEF FUND AT THE FOUNDATION

RECOMMENDATIONi I It is recommended that the City Council

I 1 Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines SectionI

I 15061 (b)(3) and i I

I 2 Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Pasadena I iCommunity Foundation (the Foundation) and the City of Pasadena (the

Donor) to a establish COVID-19 small business disaster relief fund (the Fund) at the Foundation I

i BACKGROUND

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic the protective State County and Local SheltershyIn-Place Orders have also kept people at home and away from daily consumer activities Storefront retailers restaurants and personal service businesses have been particularly hard hit Although Federal stimulus legislation and other government plans have been created to help small businesses some cities have taken additional steps to develop local business support programs At the May 21 2020 Economic Development and Technology Committee (Edtech) meeting staff was encouraged to work with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce to develop a local business grant program based on a preliminary I framework presented at the meeting and specific direction provided by members of the Edtech Committee I While the true economic impact of the pandemic and other curfew actions are still unknown national research indicates the need for support is urgent and immediate Main Street America found that nearly 75 million or one-quarter of the nations small Ibusinesses are at risk of closing over the next three months In a survey conducted by I

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An agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena to establish Covid-19 disaster small business relief fund at the Foundation June 9 2020 Page 2 of5

Harvard researchers these statistics were confirmed projecting that if the crisis lasts for six months 38 of small businesses will close The survey also found that small business owners are having the least success accessing federal relief funding While 78 percent of small business owner survey respondents applied for federal relief associated with COVID-19 48 percent received funding The smallest businesses had the least success Current statistics show that Federal relief funding is not enough Half of the businesses that received funding through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL) programs and disclosed their funding amount received less than $8000 The survey found that most small business owners report the CARES ActPPP or EIDL funding is not enough to sustain them Most cited a need for an additional $10000 In a separate survey conducted by a small business support service Hello Alice the results found that most small businesses who responded that were in danger of closing said they would close for lack of $10000 $10000 is also the amount provided through the US Treasury for EIDL

City Models City and State Governments are also responding with grant and loan programs to support small businesses While there are various size businesses being targeted there are many programs that focus on those with 1-20 employees having less than $3 million in annual gross revenues and grants ranging from $2000- $25000

City of Monterey CA (population 30000) contributing $1 million to Monterey Community Foundations Small Business Relief Fund Grants up to $25000

City of Santa Clara CA (population 139000) has committed $800000 to create a Small Business Assistance Grant Program City has awarded 110 grants of $5000 or $10000 for a total of $795000 The Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce recently launched a GoFundMe campaign to help raise additional funding for the Citys grant program

City of Gresham OR (population 108000) has awarded $380000 in grants of $2000 - $10000 to small businesses Estimated available funding $400000 Now evaluating Phase 2 applicants

Proposed Pasadena Business Grant Fund Established in 1953 PCF is a tax-exempt public charity created by and for the people of Pasadena with six areas of interest including arts and culture education environment health human services (with a focus on seniors) and youth PCF establishes charitable endowments invests and manages charitable assets provides grants to charitable organizations and partners with donors The Fund would be established by the City of Pasadena at the Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) with a contribution of $500000 A signed Fund Agreement between the City and PCF will be executed PCF would administer the fund and the PCF will provide the funding to the Chamber and the Chamber will be the entity to issue checks to the businesses In collaboration the City Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and PCF will work jointly to develop criteria

An agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena to establish Covid-19 disaster small business relief fund at the Foundation June 9 2020 Page 3 of 5

and appoint a Selection Committee to evaluate applications for grants of up to $10000 to assist small businesses Separate from the PCFChamber partnership the City will continue to evaluate opportunities to apply Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to a new Micro Grant program With limited funds currently available and complex CDBG reporting requirements still in place staff plans to follow-up with a separate Micro-grant proposal for consideration by City Council

Private Philanthropy Efforts will b~ made by the City the PCF and the Chamber to publicize the Fund and encourage donations from private donors The City will help to incentivize private philanthropy with a match of up to $250000 for any funds raised This match will be on top of the initial $500000 contribution The Fund will accept matching donations from individuals businesses and foundations

Objective The objective of the Fund is to augment Federal State and local aid by financially supplementing Pasadena businesses in hopes of sustaining the local economic base The Fund will provide grants to street-level storefront businesses Funds will be used for business related operational costs including COVID-19 related expenses and compliance Preference will be given to those businesses which commit to and have the most likely chance of reopening and surviving this prolonged pandemic

Proposed Timeline Upon approval the following steps will be taken 3 Weeks

bull Fund Agreements signed I Fund established at PCF Application uploaded to PCF portal

bull Outreach to small business community and media I Promotion to private donors bull Recruitment of Selection Committee I Schedule orientation bull Grant cycle opens

2Weeks bull Application period open for Phase 1 - applications received bull Orientation and training of Selection Committee

2Weeks bull Selection Committee reviewsscores applications bull Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

1 Week bull Announcement of awardsGrant agreements signedFunds disbursed

An agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena to establish Covid-19 disaster small business relief fund at the Foundation June 9 2020 Page 4 of5

Eligibility Requirements 1 Business is based in the City of Pasadena who are legally operating under all

local state and federal laws and current on any and all taxesfeeslicense owed to the City of Pasadena and do not have a current lawsuit pending against the City of Pasadena

2 This program is solely directed at small street level storefront businesses (including retail shops and restaurants) employing 1-20 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

3 Have $30 million or less in annual gross revenue as of latest completed Business Tax Returns

4 Preference will be given to locally and independently owned not part of a national or regional chain or a franchise)

5 Business has experienced at least 25 decline in revenues due to COVID-19 between January 1 2020 and April 30 2020

6 Have not received a loan from either PPP or EIDL for COVID-19 in 2020 7 Have been continuously operating under the same ownership in the same

location for a minimum of two years The business has not filed for bankruptcy 8 Provide the dedication and wherewithal to remain open for a period of 12 months

after receipt of the relief funds

Funding will not be limited to any one geographic location rather the Selection Committee will consider funding businesses spread throughout the City Priority will be given to businesses who employ Pasadena residents andor businesses that will re-hire when appropriate employees who have previously been employed and demonstrated satisfactory performance pre-pandemic

ENVIRONMENTAL

Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060c)3) and 15378 environmental review is not required where the activity does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change to the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect

middot physical change and therefore is not a project

An agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena to establish Covid-19 disaster small business relief fund at the Foundation June 9 2020 Page 5 of5

FISCAL IMPACT

The City will commit $500000 to fund the Small Business Relief Fund and up to an additional $250000 to match private sector donations resulting in a potential impact on the general fund of $750000 Funding will be appropriated from the General Fund Reserve

Prepared by

)rJ~-oavid A Klug l Senior Project Manager

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Reviewed by

Eric P Duysh Economic Development Manager

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The Pasadena COVID-19 Small Business Disaster Relief Fund

Economic Development and Technology Committee June 9 2020

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WBusiness Grants Program

City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Due to the Shelter-In-Place Order many small businesses have temporarily closed and lost revenue

bullThe Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) proposed the creation of a grant program to assist local small businesses that are financially struggling as a result of COVID-19

bullOn May 21 2020 Councils Edtech Committee directed staff to work with the PCF and Chamber to develop a local business grant program

1

bullbullbull

~ Edtech Direction

C1ty Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Edtech Committee endorsed the Grants Scope of a $500000 initial contribution from the City of Pasadena

bullAdditional $250000 in matching funds from City for PCF fundra ising

bullBusiness grants will be $10000 maximum middot Explore use of CDBG for Micro grants middot Emphasis on

bull Street front businesses (retail and restaurants) bull Local business that hire Pasadena residents

~ Proposed Pasadena Business Grant Fund

City Manager- Economic Development Division

Help 50 - 100 Pasadena small businesses survive

$ Mobilize Resources

o Fund established by the City of Pasadena (PCF) with $500000

o Fund Agreement between the City and PCF

o MOU between PCF and the Chamber to administer the Grant Program

~-~ ~ Ignite Private Philanthropy

o The City will help to incentivize private philanthropy with a $250000 match

o Program Partners will publicize opportunity for individuals and businesses to make tax deductible contributions to the Fund

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Build on PCFs Technology Platform for Grant Submission

o The Chamber and PCF will develop eligibility application and selection criteria

o Appoint a Selection Committee to evaluate and score applications

o Award grants of up to $10000

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WEligibility Requirements

City Manager- Economic Development Div1sion

Existing for-profit business based in the

Small street level storefront retail

Impacted by COVID-19

City of Pasadena

bull Must have good standing with the City (permits taxes)

bull Must have established legal business entity business license

bull Must be locally and independently owned (not part of a national or regional chain or a franchise)

middotContinuously operating under the same ownership for a minimum of two years

businesses

bull1 -20 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

bull $30 million or less in annual revenue

bull Provides the dedication and wherewithal to remain open after receipt of the relief funds

bull Has experienced at least 25 decline in revenues

bull Has not received loan from either SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) for COVID-19 in 2020

WProposed 8 Week Grant Timeline

City Manager- Econom1c Development Div1sion

Weeks 1 to3 bull Fund Agreements

signed Fund established at PCF

bull Application uploaded to PCF portal

bull Outreach to small business community

bull Recruitment of Selection Committee

bull Promotion to private donors

~ Weeks 4 and 5 cent bull Application period

open for 2 weeks bull Committee orientation

and training

6

Weeks 6 and 7 ~ bull Selection Committee r-

reviews scores applications

bull Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

WeekS bull Announcement of

awards bull Grant agreements

signed bull Funds disbursed

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WTimeline City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Weeks 1 to 3 gt Fund Agreements signed Fund established at PCF

gt Application uploaded to PCF portal

gt Outreach to small business community

gt Recruitment of Selection Committee

gt Promotion to private donors

bull Weeks 4 and 5 gt Application period open for 2 weeks

gt Committee orientation and training

7

fiil Timeline City Manager- Economic Development Div1s1on

bull Weeks 6 and 7 gt Selection Committee reviews scores applications

gt Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

bull Week 8 gt Announcement of awards

gt Grant agreements signed

gt Funds disbursed

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WRecommendation City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Find this action exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)

bull Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation to establish a COVID-19 small business disaster relief fund at the PCF

bull The City will commit $500000 to fund the Small Business Relief Fund and up to an additional $250000 to match private sector donations resulting in a potential impact on the general fund of $750000

bull Funding will be appropriated from the General Fund Reserve

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Street Closure Options for On-Street Dining

Economic Development and Technology Committee June 9 2020

~ Evaluation Criteria Department of Transportation

bull Full and Partial Closure gt Number and Type of Restaurant

gt Number of Driveways and Alternate Access

gt Commercial Loading

gt Availabil ity of Detour Routes

gt Transit Routes and Stops

gt Valet Zones

bull Additional Factors for Partial Closures gt Roadway Width

gt Speed Limit

gt Traffic Signal Spacing 2

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WCandidates for Full or Partial Closure Department of Transportation

bull Full or Partial Closure gt Colorado Blvd between Fair Oak Ave and Arroyo Pkwy (2 blocks)

gt Lake Ave between Cordova St and Del Mar Blvd (1 block)

bull Partial Closure Only gt Green St between Pasadena Ave and Fair Oaks Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Madison Ave and Oak Knoll Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Harkness Ave and Marion Ave (1 block)

gt Colorado Blvd between Bonnie Ave and Meridith Ave (1 block)

3

bull Street closures allow for additional space to be used for sit down dining

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Barricades furnishings lighting

bull Restaurant or BIDs would coordinate use of space

4

2

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WParklets Department of Transportation

bull A parklet extends the sidewalk by temporarily transforming curbside parking into another use

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Process

bull Restaurant or BIDs would initiate process

5

~Next Steps Department of Transportation

bull Business Engagement gt 2 meetings with BIDs to sol icit initial input

gt 11 meetings with each BID

bull Finalize Cost of Street Closures bull Finalize Guidelines and Permit Process

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I Agenda Report I

April 20 2020

TO Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM City Manager

SUBJECT HOSPITALITY WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council receive information on the draft Hospitality Workplace Protections Ordinance provided by Unite Here Local 11 and consider whether to provide further staff direction

BACKGROUND

Recently representatives from Unite Here Local 11 requested that the City Council consider taking emergency actions to protect hospitality workers from the risk of contracting COVID-19 coronavirus In addition Unite Here asked that the City consider adopting a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance that would in addition to incorporating various actions to reduce COVID-19 risk establish a variety of requirements for hoteliers that would remain in place beyond the current state of emergency

For example the proposed Ordinance would establish a Fair Discharge process whereby hospitality workers could only be discharged for a bona fide economic reason or Just Cause as defined Also any new positions would have to be offered to Qualified Discharged Employees who lost their position for reasons other than Just Cause termination As proposed the employer would be required to send a written notice to the employees last known address and provide no less than ten days time for former employees to accept or decline such offers

As it relates to actions to reduce the threat of COVID-19 the City through its Public Health Orders has been focused on reducing risks for all those who live and work in Pasadena Hotels are Essential Businesses under the Citys Orders On April 111h a new Order was issued specifically targeted at Essential Businesses Pursuant to the Order each Essential Business is required to implement and post a Social Distancing Protocol which addresses the potential spread of COVID-19 Consequently staff believes the Unite Heres concern in this regard has been addressed

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Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 2 of4

In relation to the proffered Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance Several other jurisdictions in California have adopted similar ordinances The following table summarizes the regulations adopted by Santa Monica Long Beach and Oakland

Jurisdiction Protections

Santa Monica bull Hotel worker retention policy for change in hotel operatormanagement including seniority prioritization and performance evaluation requirements

bull Public housekeeping training requirements including best practices for effective techniques to prevent the spread of disease

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Prohibition on retaliatory actions bull Personal security devices (panic buttons) for employees with

training bull Employee rights related to violent or threatening conduct by a

hotel guest bull Allows the City or any aggrieved person to bring civil action

to enforce provisions

Long Beach bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees to contractors

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Employees who feel their safety is threatened must be reassigned

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Hotel employers must maintain records for at least 2 years bull Hotel employers prohibited from terminating or taking

adverse action against an employee for asserting their rights

Oakland bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees and contractors

bull Minimum wage for hotel employees is $15 with healthcare benefits or $20 without healthcare benefits increased annually with inflation

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Rights for employees reporting violencethreatening behavior bull Restrictions on maximum floor space to be cleaned bull Restrictions on mandatory overtime bull Employee access to pay workload and overtime records bull Just cause requirements for discharging employees bull Additional enforcement procedures for the City bull Authorizes the City Attorney to bring civil action against hotel

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 3 of4

employers to address violations bull Creates a City Department of Workplace and Employment

Standards for enforcement of these measures

At the request of Councilmember Madison the City Council is asked whether it wishes to consider adopting similar regulations in Pasadena

As drafted the proposed Ordinance would establish a new set of regulations that would apply to all hotels event centers (presumably the Pasadena Center Operating Company) and private university cafeterias in the City (presumably Caltech) However the provision may be waived if expressly set forth in a collective bargaining agreement

It is unknown at this time what level of impact such regulations would have on the operations of local hotels PCOC or Caltech Should the City Council wish to consider the matter further staff would recommend seeking input from these stakeholders It should be noted that under current conditions potentially impacted businesses are

struggling Over the past month or so the occupancy rate at most Pasadena hotels has dropped precipitously from over 80 prior to the crisis to 10-15 As a result there have been wide-spread layoffs and some local hotels have gone so far as to suspend operations most notably the Langham Huntington Hotel which had heretofore operated for over 100 years in Pasadena

Traditionally protections and safeguards for workers in a particular industry are the result of successful union organizing and collective bargaining agreements Unions representing their members are well situated to enforce just cause termination and other types of provisions The management of a particular hotel can establish a balance between and among salary and other benefits Here the proposal would in effect place the City in the role of the union but rather than negotiating within the industry the City would be imposing specific benefits and accepting the responsibility for enforcing them There are a number of similarly situated industries including the grocery business larger restaurants large retailers whose workers might also look to the City to establish rights that they have not been successful in securing through a union process

In terms of enforcement while the proposed ordinance provides for a right of civil action by any aggrieved person it also indicates that the City may take enforcement action and the Citys Administrative Officer (City Manager) is authorized to adopt administrative regulations to implement the ordinance

In recent years the City has adopted various regulations including a local minimum wage ordinance and an expanded tenant protection ordinance Such regulations have assisted many Pasadena residents While these regulations also include a right of private action the City often becomes involved with enforcement efforts It is expected that were the City to adopt a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be required to administer

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 4 of4

Finally while Safer and Home Orders are expected to end in the near future the economy is expected to remain in recession for the balance of 2020 It is unclear what affect this will have on the future demand for new hotel rooms which heretofore was part of the Citys long-term economic planning The City should be mindful of the reality that local regulations may influence developer decisions as to where to locate

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

The proposed action would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment

FISCAL IMPACT

In order to effectively implement and monitor a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be necessary The precise job classification(s) of which have not been determined Should the Council direct staff to study this further a specific recommendation would be developed

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Attachments

A City of Pasadena Emergency Action Proposals from Hospitality Workers Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak

B Proposed Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

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Categories

City Web Friday June 5 2020 334 PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra

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Comments

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lunc 9 2020

2A

Kelly Cruenther

Pasadena

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91 104

The City of Pasadena taking the significant step of supporting small business is

vitally important Every day snmll business owners are having to make difficult

decisions telting hardworking employees they no longer have jobs choosing which

bills to pay determining vhether there is a business to go back to at all Ali the

vhile the promise of help vaiting in the wings For some the help offered isnt

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Paul Little - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena

CA

91106

I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting

Since you hmmiddote brought it back up for discussion please consider the perilous

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Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

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worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

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Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

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Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

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Victor Gordo Chair Economic Development and Technology Committee

Distribution City Council City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Assistant City Manager Pasadena Weekly Star News La Opinion Los Angeles Times Pasadena Journal PUSD

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I TO Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM Economic Development Technology Committee (June 9 2020)

SUBJECT AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PASADENA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO ESTABLISH A COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS DISASTER RELIEF FUND AT THE FOUNDATION

RECOMMENDATIONi I It is recommended that the City Council

I 1 Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines SectionI

I 15061 (b)(3) and i I

I 2 Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Pasadena I iCommunity Foundation (the Foundation) and the City of Pasadena (the

Donor) to a establish COVID-19 small business disaster relief fund (the Fund) at the Foundation I

i BACKGROUND

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic the protective State County and Local SheltershyIn-Place Orders have also kept people at home and away from daily consumer activities Storefront retailers restaurants and personal service businesses have been particularly hard hit Although Federal stimulus legislation and other government plans have been created to help small businesses some cities have taken additional steps to develop local business support programs At the May 21 2020 Economic Development and Technology Committee (Edtech) meeting staff was encouraged to work with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce to develop a local business grant program based on a preliminary I framework presented at the meeting and specific direction provided by members of the Edtech Committee I While the true economic impact of the pandemic and other curfew actions are still unknown national research indicates the need for support is urgent and immediate Main Street America found that nearly 75 million or one-quarter of the nations small Ibusinesses are at risk of closing over the next three months In a survey conducted by I

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An agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena to establish Covid-19 disaster small business relief fund at the Foundation June 9 2020 Page 2 of5

Harvard researchers these statistics were confirmed projecting that if the crisis lasts for six months 38 of small businesses will close The survey also found that small business owners are having the least success accessing federal relief funding While 78 percent of small business owner survey respondents applied for federal relief associated with COVID-19 48 percent received funding The smallest businesses had the least success Current statistics show that Federal relief funding is not enough Half of the businesses that received funding through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL) programs and disclosed their funding amount received less than $8000 The survey found that most small business owners report the CARES ActPPP or EIDL funding is not enough to sustain them Most cited a need for an additional $10000 In a separate survey conducted by a small business support service Hello Alice the results found that most small businesses who responded that were in danger of closing said they would close for lack of $10000 $10000 is also the amount provided through the US Treasury for EIDL

City Models City and State Governments are also responding with grant and loan programs to support small businesses While there are various size businesses being targeted there are many programs that focus on those with 1-20 employees having less than $3 million in annual gross revenues and grants ranging from $2000- $25000

City of Monterey CA (population 30000) contributing $1 million to Monterey Community Foundations Small Business Relief Fund Grants up to $25000

City of Santa Clara CA (population 139000) has committed $800000 to create a Small Business Assistance Grant Program City has awarded 110 grants of $5000 or $10000 for a total of $795000 The Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce recently launched a GoFundMe campaign to help raise additional funding for the Citys grant program

City of Gresham OR (population 108000) has awarded $380000 in grants of $2000 - $10000 to small businesses Estimated available funding $400000 Now evaluating Phase 2 applicants

Proposed Pasadena Business Grant Fund Established in 1953 PCF is a tax-exempt public charity created by and for the people of Pasadena with six areas of interest including arts and culture education environment health human services (with a focus on seniors) and youth PCF establishes charitable endowments invests and manages charitable assets provides grants to charitable organizations and partners with donors The Fund would be established by the City of Pasadena at the Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) with a contribution of $500000 A signed Fund Agreement between the City and PCF will be executed PCF would administer the fund and the PCF will provide the funding to the Chamber and the Chamber will be the entity to issue checks to the businesses In collaboration the City Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and PCF will work jointly to develop criteria

An agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena to establish Covid-19 disaster small business relief fund at the Foundation June 9 2020 Page 3 of 5

and appoint a Selection Committee to evaluate applications for grants of up to $10000 to assist small businesses Separate from the PCFChamber partnership the City will continue to evaluate opportunities to apply Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to a new Micro Grant program With limited funds currently available and complex CDBG reporting requirements still in place staff plans to follow-up with a separate Micro-grant proposal for consideration by City Council

Private Philanthropy Efforts will b~ made by the City the PCF and the Chamber to publicize the Fund and encourage donations from private donors The City will help to incentivize private philanthropy with a match of up to $250000 for any funds raised This match will be on top of the initial $500000 contribution The Fund will accept matching donations from individuals businesses and foundations

Objective The objective of the Fund is to augment Federal State and local aid by financially supplementing Pasadena businesses in hopes of sustaining the local economic base The Fund will provide grants to street-level storefront businesses Funds will be used for business related operational costs including COVID-19 related expenses and compliance Preference will be given to those businesses which commit to and have the most likely chance of reopening and surviving this prolonged pandemic

Proposed Timeline Upon approval the following steps will be taken 3 Weeks

bull Fund Agreements signed I Fund established at PCF Application uploaded to PCF portal

bull Outreach to small business community and media I Promotion to private donors bull Recruitment of Selection Committee I Schedule orientation bull Grant cycle opens

2Weeks bull Application period open for Phase 1 - applications received bull Orientation and training of Selection Committee

2Weeks bull Selection Committee reviewsscores applications bull Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

1 Week bull Announcement of awardsGrant agreements signedFunds disbursed

An agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena to establish Covid-19 disaster small business relief fund at the Foundation June 9 2020 Page 4 of5

Eligibility Requirements 1 Business is based in the City of Pasadena who are legally operating under all

local state and federal laws and current on any and all taxesfeeslicense owed to the City of Pasadena and do not have a current lawsuit pending against the City of Pasadena

2 This program is solely directed at small street level storefront businesses (including retail shops and restaurants) employing 1-20 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

3 Have $30 million or less in annual gross revenue as of latest completed Business Tax Returns

4 Preference will be given to locally and independently owned not part of a national or regional chain or a franchise)

5 Business has experienced at least 25 decline in revenues due to COVID-19 between January 1 2020 and April 30 2020

6 Have not received a loan from either PPP or EIDL for COVID-19 in 2020 7 Have been continuously operating under the same ownership in the same

location for a minimum of two years The business has not filed for bankruptcy 8 Provide the dedication and wherewithal to remain open for a period of 12 months

after receipt of the relief funds

Funding will not be limited to any one geographic location rather the Selection Committee will consider funding businesses spread throughout the City Priority will be given to businesses who employ Pasadena residents andor businesses that will re-hire when appropriate employees who have previously been employed and demonstrated satisfactory performance pre-pandemic

ENVIRONMENTAL

Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060c)3) and 15378 environmental review is not required where the activity does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change to the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect

middot physical change and therefore is not a project

An agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena to establish Covid-19 disaster small business relief fund at the Foundation June 9 2020 Page 5 of5

FISCAL IMPACT

The City will commit $500000 to fund the Small Business Relief Fund and up to an additional $250000 to match private sector donations resulting in a potential impact on the general fund of $750000 Funding will be appropriated from the General Fund Reserve

Prepared by

)rJ~-oavid A Klug l Senior Project Manager

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Reviewed by

Eric P Duysh Economic Development Manager

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The Pasadena COVID-19 Small Business Disaster Relief Fund

Economic Development and Technology Committee June 9 2020

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WBusiness Grants Program

City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Due to the Shelter-In-Place Order many small businesses have temporarily closed and lost revenue

bullThe Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) proposed the creation of a grant program to assist local small businesses that are financially struggling as a result of COVID-19

bullOn May 21 2020 Councils Edtech Committee directed staff to work with the PCF and Chamber to develop a local business grant program

1

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~ Edtech Direction

C1ty Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Edtech Committee endorsed the Grants Scope of a $500000 initial contribution from the City of Pasadena

bullAdditional $250000 in matching funds from City for PCF fundra ising

bullBusiness grants will be $10000 maximum middot Explore use of CDBG for Micro grants middot Emphasis on

bull Street front businesses (retail and restaurants) bull Local business that hire Pasadena residents

~ Proposed Pasadena Business Grant Fund

City Manager- Economic Development Division

Help 50 - 100 Pasadena small businesses survive

$ Mobilize Resources

o Fund established by the City of Pasadena (PCF) with $500000

o Fund Agreement between the City and PCF

o MOU between PCF and the Chamber to administer the Grant Program

~-~ ~ Ignite Private Philanthropy

o The City will help to incentivize private philanthropy with a $250000 match

o Program Partners will publicize opportunity for individuals and businesses to make tax deductible contributions to the Fund

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Build on PCFs Technology Platform for Grant Submission

o The Chamber and PCF will develop eligibility application and selection criteria

o Appoint a Selection Committee to evaluate and score applications

o Award grants of up to $10000

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WEligibility Requirements

City Manager- Economic Development Div1sion

Existing for-profit business based in the

Small street level storefront retail

Impacted by COVID-19

City of Pasadena

bull Must have good standing with the City (permits taxes)

bull Must have established legal business entity business license

bull Must be locally and independently owned (not part of a national or regional chain or a franchise)

middotContinuously operating under the same ownership for a minimum of two years

businesses

bull1 -20 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

bull $30 million or less in annual revenue

bull Provides the dedication and wherewithal to remain open after receipt of the relief funds

bull Has experienced at least 25 decline in revenues

bull Has not received loan from either SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) for COVID-19 in 2020

WProposed 8 Week Grant Timeline

City Manager- Econom1c Development Div1sion

Weeks 1 to3 bull Fund Agreements

signed Fund established at PCF

bull Application uploaded to PCF portal

bull Outreach to small business community

bull Recruitment of Selection Committee

bull Promotion to private donors

~ Weeks 4 and 5 cent bull Application period

open for 2 weeks bull Committee orientation

and training

6

Weeks 6 and 7 ~ bull Selection Committee r-

reviews scores applications

bull Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

WeekS bull Announcement of

awards bull Grant agreements

signed bull Funds disbursed

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WTimeline City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Weeks 1 to 3 gt Fund Agreements signed Fund established at PCF

gt Application uploaded to PCF portal

gt Outreach to small business community

gt Recruitment of Selection Committee

gt Promotion to private donors

bull Weeks 4 and 5 gt Application period open for 2 weeks

gt Committee orientation and training

7

fiil Timeline City Manager- Economic Development Div1s1on

bull Weeks 6 and 7 gt Selection Committee reviews scores applications

gt Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

bull Week 8 gt Announcement of awards

gt Grant agreements signed

gt Funds disbursed

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WRecommendation City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Find this action exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)

bull Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation to establish a COVID-19 small business disaster relief fund at the PCF

bull The City will commit $500000 to fund the Small Business Relief Fund and up to an additional $250000 to match private sector donations resulting in a potential impact on the general fund of $750000

bull Funding will be appropriated from the General Fund Reserve

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Street Closure Options for On-Street Dining

Economic Development and Technology Committee June 9 2020

~ Evaluation Criteria Department of Transportation

bull Full and Partial Closure gt Number and Type of Restaurant

gt Number of Driveways and Alternate Access

gt Commercial Loading

gt Availabil ity of Detour Routes

gt Transit Routes and Stops

gt Valet Zones

bull Additional Factors for Partial Closures gt Roadway Width

gt Speed Limit

gt Traffic Signal Spacing 2

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bull Full or Partial Closure gt Colorado Blvd between Fair Oak Ave and Arroyo Pkwy (2 blocks)

gt Lake Ave between Cordova St and Del Mar Blvd (1 block)

bull Partial Closure Only gt Green St between Pasadena Ave and Fair Oaks Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Madison Ave and Oak Knoll Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Harkness Ave and Marion Ave (1 block)

gt Colorado Blvd between Bonnie Ave and Meridith Ave (1 block)

3

bull Street closures allow for additional space to be used for sit down dining

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Barricades furnishings lighting

bull Restaurant or BIDs would coordinate use of space

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bull A parklet extends the sidewalk by temporarily transforming curbside parking into another use

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Process

bull Restaurant or BIDs would initiate process

5

~Next Steps Department of Transportation

bull Business Engagement gt 2 meetings with BIDs to sol icit initial input

gt 11 meetings with each BID

bull Finalize Cost of Street Closures bull Finalize Guidelines and Permit Process

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I Agenda Report I

April 20 2020

TO Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM City Manager

SUBJECT HOSPITALITY WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council receive information on the draft Hospitality Workplace Protections Ordinance provided by Unite Here Local 11 and consider whether to provide further staff direction

BACKGROUND

Recently representatives from Unite Here Local 11 requested that the City Council consider taking emergency actions to protect hospitality workers from the risk of contracting COVID-19 coronavirus In addition Unite Here asked that the City consider adopting a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance that would in addition to incorporating various actions to reduce COVID-19 risk establish a variety of requirements for hoteliers that would remain in place beyond the current state of emergency

For example the proposed Ordinance would establish a Fair Discharge process whereby hospitality workers could only be discharged for a bona fide economic reason or Just Cause as defined Also any new positions would have to be offered to Qualified Discharged Employees who lost their position for reasons other than Just Cause termination As proposed the employer would be required to send a written notice to the employees last known address and provide no less than ten days time for former employees to accept or decline such offers

As it relates to actions to reduce the threat of COVID-19 the City through its Public Health Orders has been focused on reducing risks for all those who live and work in Pasadena Hotels are Essential Businesses under the Citys Orders On April 111h a new Order was issued specifically targeted at Essential Businesses Pursuant to the Order each Essential Business is required to implement and post a Social Distancing Protocol which addresses the potential spread of COVID-19 Consequently staff believes the Unite Heres concern in this regard has been addressed

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Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 2 of4

In relation to the proffered Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance Several other jurisdictions in California have adopted similar ordinances The following table summarizes the regulations adopted by Santa Monica Long Beach and Oakland

Jurisdiction Protections

Santa Monica bull Hotel worker retention policy for change in hotel operatormanagement including seniority prioritization and performance evaluation requirements

bull Public housekeeping training requirements including best practices for effective techniques to prevent the spread of disease

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Prohibition on retaliatory actions bull Personal security devices (panic buttons) for employees with

training bull Employee rights related to violent or threatening conduct by a

hotel guest bull Allows the City or any aggrieved person to bring civil action

to enforce provisions

Long Beach bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees to contractors

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Employees who feel their safety is threatened must be reassigned

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Hotel employers must maintain records for at least 2 years bull Hotel employers prohibited from terminating or taking

adverse action against an employee for asserting their rights

Oakland bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees and contractors

bull Minimum wage for hotel employees is $15 with healthcare benefits or $20 without healthcare benefits increased annually with inflation

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Rights for employees reporting violencethreatening behavior bull Restrictions on maximum floor space to be cleaned bull Restrictions on mandatory overtime bull Employee access to pay workload and overtime records bull Just cause requirements for discharging employees bull Additional enforcement procedures for the City bull Authorizes the City Attorney to bring civil action against hotel

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 3 of4

employers to address violations bull Creates a City Department of Workplace and Employment

Standards for enforcement of these measures

At the request of Councilmember Madison the City Council is asked whether it wishes to consider adopting similar regulations in Pasadena

As drafted the proposed Ordinance would establish a new set of regulations that would apply to all hotels event centers (presumably the Pasadena Center Operating Company) and private university cafeterias in the City (presumably Caltech) However the provision may be waived if expressly set forth in a collective bargaining agreement

It is unknown at this time what level of impact such regulations would have on the operations of local hotels PCOC or Caltech Should the City Council wish to consider the matter further staff would recommend seeking input from these stakeholders It should be noted that under current conditions potentially impacted businesses are

struggling Over the past month or so the occupancy rate at most Pasadena hotels has dropped precipitously from over 80 prior to the crisis to 10-15 As a result there have been wide-spread layoffs and some local hotels have gone so far as to suspend operations most notably the Langham Huntington Hotel which had heretofore operated for over 100 years in Pasadena

Traditionally protections and safeguards for workers in a particular industry are the result of successful union organizing and collective bargaining agreements Unions representing their members are well situated to enforce just cause termination and other types of provisions The management of a particular hotel can establish a balance between and among salary and other benefits Here the proposal would in effect place the City in the role of the union but rather than negotiating within the industry the City would be imposing specific benefits and accepting the responsibility for enforcing them There are a number of similarly situated industries including the grocery business larger restaurants large retailers whose workers might also look to the City to establish rights that they have not been successful in securing through a union process

In terms of enforcement while the proposed ordinance provides for a right of civil action by any aggrieved person it also indicates that the City may take enforcement action and the Citys Administrative Officer (City Manager) is authorized to adopt administrative regulations to implement the ordinance

In recent years the City has adopted various regulations including a local minimum wage ordinance and an expanded tenant protection ordinance Such regulations have assisted many Pasadena residents While these regulations also include a right of private action the City often becomes involved with enforcement efforts It is expected that were the City to adopt a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be required to administer

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 4 of4

Finally while Safer and Home Orders are expected to end in the near future the economy is expected to remain in recession for the balance of 2020 It is unclear what affect this will have on the future demand for new hotel rooms which heretofore was part of the Citys long-term economic planning The City should be mindful of the reality that local regulations may influence developer decisions as to where to locate

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

The proposed action would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment

FISCAL IMPACT

In order to effectively implement and monitor a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be necessary The precise job classification(s) of which have not been determined Should the Council direct staff to study this further a specific recommendation would be developed

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Attachments

A City of Pasadena Emergency Action Proposals from Hospitality Workers Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak

B Proposed Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Friday June 5 2020 334 PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Flag for follow up

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Commission

Committee or

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Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Phone

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic DeYeiopn1em amp Technology Comrnittee

lunc 9 2020

2A

Kelly Cruenther

Pasadena

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91 104

The City of Pasadena taking the significant step of supporting small business is

vitally important Every day snmll business owners are having to make difficult

decisions telting hardworking employees they no longer have jobs choosing which

bills to pay determining vhether there is a business to go back to at all Ali the

vhile the promise of help vaiting in the wings For some the help offered isnt

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City Web Sunday June 7 2020 418PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Flag for follow up Completed

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City

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Zip Code

Comments

Economic Developtnent amp middotrectmology Committee

June 9 2020

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Paul Little - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena

CA

91106

I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting

Since you hmmiddote brought it back up for discussion please consider the perilous

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From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

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worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

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Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

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I TO Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM Economic Development Technology Committee (June 9 2020)

SUBJECT AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PASADENA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO ESTABLISH A COVID-19 SMALL BUSINESS DISASTER RELIEF FUND AT THE FOUNDATION

RECOMMENDATIONi I It is recommended that the City Council

I 1 Find that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines SectionI

I 15061 (b)(3) and i I

I 2 Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Pasadena I iCommunity Foundation (the Foundation) and the City of Pasadena (the

Donor) to a establish COVID-19 small business disaster relief fund (the Fund) at the Foundation I

i BACKGROUND

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic the protective State County and Local SheltershyIn-Place Orders have also kept people at home and away from daily consumer activities Storefront retailers restaurants and personal service businesses have been particularly hard hit Although Federal stimulus legislation and other government plans have been created to help small businesses some cities have taken additional steps to develop local business support programs At the May 21 2020 Economic Development and Technology Committee (Edtech) meeting staff was encouraged to work with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce to develop a local business grant program based on a preliminary I framework presented at the meeting and specific direction provided by members of the Edtech Committee I While the true economic impact of the pandemic and other curfew actions are still unknown national research indicates the need for support is urgent and immediate Main Street America found that nearly 75 million or one-quarter of the nations small Ibusinesses are at risk of closing over the next three months In a survey conducted by I

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An agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena to establish Covid-19 disaster small business relief fund at the Foundation June 9 2020 Page 2 of5

Harvard researchers these statistics were confirmed projecting that if the crisis lasts for six months 38 of small businesses will close The survey also found that small business owners are having the least success accessing federal relief funding While 78 percent of small business owner survey respondents applied for federal relief associated with COVID-19 48 percent received funding The smallest businesses had the least success Current statistics show that Federal relief funding is not enough Half of the businesses that received funding through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL) programs and disclosed their funding amount received less than $8000 The survey found that most small business owners report the CARES ActPPP or EIDL funding is not enough to sustain them Most cited a need for an additional $10000 In a separate survey conducted by a small business support service Hello Alice the results found that most small businesses who responded that were in danger of closing said they would close for lack of $10000 $10000 is also the amount provided through the US Treasury for EIDL

City Models City and State Governments are also responding with grant and loan programs to support small businesses While there are various size businesses being targeted there are many programs that focus on those with 1-20 employees having less than $3 million in annual gross revenues and grants ranging from $2000- $25000

City of Monterey CA (population 30000) contributing $1 million to Monterey Community Foundations Small Business Relief Fund Grants up to $25000

City of Santa Clara CA (population 139000) has committed $800000 to create a Small Business Assistance Grant Program City has awarded 110 grants of $5000 or $10000 for a total of $795000 The Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce recently launched a GoFundMe campaign to help raise additional funding for the Citys grant program

City of Gresham OR (population 108000) has awarded $380000 in grants of $2000 - $10000 to small businesses Estimated available funding $400000 Now evaluating Phase 2 applicants

Proposed Pasadena Business Grant Fund Established in 1953 PCF is a tax-exempt public charity created by and for the people of Pasadena with six areas of interest including arts and culture education environment health human services (with a focus on seniors) and youth PCF establishes charitable endowments invests and manages charitable assets provides grants to charitable organizations and partners with donors The Fund would be established by the City of Pasadena at the Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) with a contribution of $500000 A signed Fund Agreement between the City and PCF will be executed PCF would administer the fund and the PCF will provide the funding to the Chamber and the Chamber will be the entity to issue checks to the businesses In collaboration the City Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and PCF will work jointly to develop criteria

An agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena to establish Covid-19 disaster small business relief fund at the Foundation June 9 2020 Page 3 of 5

and appoint a Selection Committee to evaluate applications for grants of up to $10000 to assist small businesses Separate from the PCFChamber partnership the City will continue to evaluate opportunities to apply Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to a new Micro Grant program With limited funds currently available and complex CDBG reporting requirements still in place staff plans to follow-up with a separate Micro-grant proposal for consideration by City Council

Private Philanthropy Efforts will b~ made by the City the PCF and the Chamber to publicize the Fund and encourage donations from private donors The City will help to incentivize private philanthropy with a match of up to $250000 for any funds raised This match will be on top of the initial $500000 contribution The Fund will accept matching donations from individuals businesses and foundations

Objective The objective of the Fund is to augment Federal State and local aid by financially supplementing Pasadena businesses in hopes of sustaining the local economic base The Fund will provide grants to street-level storefront businesses Funds will be used for business related operational costs including COVID-19 related expenses and compliance Preference will be given to those businesses which commit to and have the most likely chance of reopening and surviving this prolonged pandemic

Proposed Timeline Upon approval the following steps will be taken 3 Weeks

bull Fund Agreements signed I Fund established at PCF Application uploaded to PCF portal

bull Outreach to small business community and media I Promotion to private donors bull Recruitment of Selection Committee I Schedule orientation bull Grant cycle opens

2Weeks bull Application period open for Phase 1 - applications received bull Orientation and training of Selection Committee

2Weeks bull Selection Committee reviewsscores applications bull Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

1 Week bull Announcement of awardsGrant agreements signedFunds disbursed

An agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena to establish Covid-19 disaster small business relief fund at the Foundation June 9 2020 Page 4 of5

Eligibility Requirements 1 Business is based in the City of Pasadena who are legally operating under all

local state and federal laws and current on any and all taxesfeeslicense owed to the City of Pasadena and do not have a current lawsuit pending against the City of Pasadena

2 This program is solely directed at small street level storefront businesses (including retail shops and restaurants) employing 1-20 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

3 Have $30 million or less in annual gross revenue as of latest completed Business Tax Returns

4 Preference will be given to locally and independently owned not part of a national or regional chain or a franchise)

5 Business has experienced at least 25 decline in revenues due to COVID-19 between January 1 2020 and April 30 2020

6 Have not received a loan from either PPP or EIDL for COVID-19 in 2020 7 Have been continuously operating under the same ownership in the same

location for a minimum of two years The business has not filed for bankruptcy 8 Provide the dedication and wherewithal to remain open for a period of 12 months

after receipt of the relief funds

Funding will not be limited to any one geographic location rather the Selection Committee will consider funding businesses spread throughout the City Priority will be given to businesses who employ Pasadena residents andor businesses that will re-hire when appropriate employees who have previously been employed and demonstrated satisfactory performance pre-pandemic

ENVIRONMENTAL

Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060c)3) and 15378 environmental review is not required where the activity does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change to the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect

middot physical change and therefore is not a project

An agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena to establish Covid-19 disaster small business relief fund at the Foundation June 9 2020 Page 5 of5

FISCAL IMPACT

The City will commit $500000 to fund the Small Business Relief Fund and up to an additional $250000 to match private sector donations resulting in a potential impact on the general fund of $750000 Funding will be appropriated from the General Fund Reserve

Prepared by

)rJ~-oavid A Klug l Senior Project Manager

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Reviewed by

Eric P Duysh Economic Development Manager

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The Pasadena COVID-19 Small Business Disaster Relief Fund

Economic Development and Technology Committee June 9 2020

Item A centlt-~middot~ ~ ~- J (01

WBusiness Grants Program

City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Due to the Shelter-In-Place Order many small businesses have temporarily closed and lost revenue

bullThe Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) proposed the creation of a grant program to assist local small businesses that are financially struggling as a result of COVID-19

bullOn May 21 2020 Councils Edtech Committee directed staff to work with the PCF and Chamber to develop a local business grant program

1

bullbullbull

~ Edtech Direction

C1ty Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Edtech Committee endorsed the Grants Scope of a $500000 initial contribution from the City of Pasadena

bullAdditional $250000 in matching funds from City for PCF fundra ising

bullBusiness grants will be $10000 maximum middot Explore use of CDBG for Micro grants middot Emphasis on

bull Street front businesses (retail and restaurants) bull Local business that hire Pasadena residents

~ Proposed Pasadena Business Grant Fund

City Manager- Economic Development Division

Help 50 - 100 Pasadena small businesses survive

$ Mobilize Resources

o Fund established by the City of Pasadena (PCF) with $500000

o Fund Agreement between the City and PCF

o MOU between PCF and the Chamber to administer the Grant Program

~-~ ~ Ignite Private Philanthropy

o The City will help to incentivize private philanthropy with a $250000 match

o Program Partners will publicize opportunity for individuals and businesses to make tax deductible contributions to the Fund

4

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Build on PCFs Technology Platform for Grant Submission

o The Chamber and PCF will develop eligibility application and selection criteria

o Appoint a Selection Committee to evaluate and score applications

o Award grants of up to $10000

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WEligibility Requirements

City Manager- Economic Development Div1sion

Existing for-profit business based in the

Small street level storefront retail

Impacted by COVID-19

City of Pasadena

bull Must have good standing with the City (permits taxes)

bull Must have established legal business entity business license

bull Must be locally and independently owned (not part of a national or regional chain or a franchise)

middotContinuously operating under the same ownership for a minimum of two years

businesses

bull1 -20 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

bull $30 million or less in annual revenue

bull Provides the dedication and wherewithal to remain open after receipt of the relief funds

bull Has experienced at least 25 decline in revenues

bull Has not received loan from either SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) for COVID-19 in 2020

WProposed 8 Week Grant Timeline

City Manager- Econom1c Development Div1sion

Weeks 1 to3 bull Fund Agreements

signed Fund established at PCF

bull Application uploaded to PCF portal

bull Outreach to small business community

bull Recruitment of Selection Committee

bull Promotion to private donors

~ Weeks 4 and 5 cent bull Application period

open for 2 weeks bull Committee orientation

and training

6

Weeks 6 and 7 ~ bull Selection Committee r-

reviews scores applications

bull Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

WeekS bull Announcement of

awards bull Grant agreements

signed bull Funds disbursed

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WTimeline City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Weeks 1 to 3 gt Fund Agreements signed Fund established at PCF

gt Application uploaded to PCF portal

gt Outreach to small business community

gt Recruitment of Selection Committee

gt Promotion to private donors

bull Weeks 4 and 5 gt Application period open for 2 weeks

gt Committee orientation and training

7

fiil Timeline City Manager- Economic Development Div1s1on

bull Weeks 6 and 7 gt Selection Committee reviews scores applications

gt Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

bull Week 8 gt Announcement of awards

gt Grant agreements signed

gt Funds disbursed

8

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WRecommendation City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Find this action exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)

bull Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation to establish a COVID-19 small business disaster relief fund at the PCF

bull The City will commit $500000 to fund the Small Business Relief Fund and up to an additional $250000 to match private sector donations resulting in a potential impact on the general fund of $750000

bull Funding will be appropriated from the General Fund Reserve

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Street Closure Options for On-Street Dining

Economic Development and Technology Committee June 9 2020

~ Evaluation Criteria Department of Transportation

bull Full and Partial Closure gt Number and Type of Restaurant

gt Number of Driveways and Alternate Access

gt Commercial Loading

gt Availabil ity of Detour Routes

gt Transit Routes and Stops

gt Valet Zones

bull Additional Factors for Partial Closures gt Roadway Width

gt Speed Limit

gt Traffic Signal Spacing 2

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WCandidates for Full or Partial Closure Department of Transportation

bull Full or Partial Closure gt Colorado Blvd between Fair Oak Ave and Arroyo Pkwy (2 blocks)

gt Lake Ave between Cordova St and Del Mar Blvd (1 block)

bull Partial Closure Only gt Green St between Pasadena Ave and Fair Oaks Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Madison Ave and Oak Knoll Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Harkness Ave and Marion Ave (1 block)

gt Colorado Blvd between Bonnie Ave and Meridith Ave (1 block)

3

bull Street closures allow for additional space to be used for sit down dining

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Barricades furnishings lighting

bull Restaurant or BIDs would coordinate use of space

4

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WParklets Department of Transportation

bull A parklet extends the sidewalk by temporarily transforming curbside parking into another use

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Process

bull Restaurant or BIDs would initiate process

5

~Next Steps Department of Transportation

bull Business Engagement gt 2 meetings with BIDs to sol icit initial input

gt 11 meetings with each BID

bull Finalize Cost of Street Closures bull Finalize Guidelines and Permit Process

6

3

I Agenda Report I

April 20 2020

TO Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM City Manager

SUBJECT HOSPITALITY WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council receive information on the draft Hospitality Workplace Protections Ordinance provided by Unite Here Local 11 and consider whether to provide further staff direction

BACKGROUND

Recently representatives from Unite Here Local 11 requested that the City Council consider taking emergency actions to protect hospitality workers from the risk of contracting COVID-19 coronavirus In addition Unite Here asked that the City consider adopting a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance that would in addition to incorporating various actions to reduce COVID-19 risk establish a variety of requirements for hoteliers that would remain in place beyond the current state of emergency

For example the proposed Ordinance would establish a Fair Discharge process whereby hospitality workers could only be discharged for a bona fide economic reason or Just Cause as defined Also any new positions would have to be offered to Qualified Discharged Employees who lost their position for reasons other than Just Cause termination As proposed the employer would be required to send a written notice to the employees last known address and provide no less than ten days time for former employees to accept or decline such offers

As it relates to actions to reduce the threat of COVID-19 the City through its Public Health Orders has been focused on reducing risks for all those who live and work in Pasadena Hotels are Essential Businesses under the Citys Orders On April 111h a new Order was issued specifically targeted at Essential Businesses Pursuant to the Order each Essential Business is required to implement and post a Social Distancing Protocol which addresses the potential spread of COVID-19 Consequently staff believes the Unite Heres concern in this regard has been addressed

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Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 2 of4

In relation to the proffered Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance Several other jurisdictions in California have adopted similar ordinances The following table summarizes the regulations adopted by Santa Monica Long Beach and Oakland

Jurisdiction Protections

Santa Monica bull Hotel worker retention policy for change in hotel operatormanagement including seniority prioritization and performance evaluation requirements

bull Public housekeeping training requirements including best practices for effective techniques to prevent the spread of disease

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Prohibition on retaliatory actions bull Personal security devices (panic buttons) for employees with

training bull Employee rights related to violent or threatening conduct by a

hotel guest bull Allows the City or any aggrieved person to bring civil action

to enforce provisions

Long Beach bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees to contractors

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Employees who feel their safety is threatened must be reassigned

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Hotel employers must maintain records for at least 2 years bull Hotel employers prohibited from terminating or taking

adverse action against an employee for asserting their rights

Oakland bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees and contractors

bull Minimum wage for hotel employees is $15 with healthcare benefits or $20 without healthcare benefits increased annually with inflation

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Rights for employees reporting violencethreatening behavior bull Restrictions on maximum floor space to be cleaned bull Restrictions on mandatory overtime bull Employee access to pay workload and overtime records bull Just cause requirements for discharging employees bull Additional enforcement procedures for the City bull Authorizes the City Attorney to bring civil action against hotel

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 3 of4

employers to address violations bull Creates a City Department of Workplace and Employment

Standards for enforcement of these measures

At the request of Councilmember Madison the City Council is asked whether it wishes to consider adopting similar regulations in Pasadena

As drafted the proposed Ordinance would establish a new set of regulations that would apply to all hotels event centers (presumably the Pasadena Center Operating Company) and private university cafeterias in the City (presumably Caltech) However the provision may be waived if expressly set forth in a collective bargaining agreement

It is unknown at this time what level of impact such regulations would have on the operations of local hotels PCOC or Caltech Should the City Council wish to consider the matter further staff would recommend seeking input from these stakeholders It should be noted that under current conditions potentially impacted businesses are

struggling Over the past month or so the occupancy rate at most Pasadena hotels has dropped precipitously from over 80 prior to the crisis to 10-15 As a result there have been wide-spread layoffs and some local hotels have gone so far as to suspend operations most notably the Langham Huntington Hotel which had heretofore operated for over 100 years in Pasadena

Traditionally protections and safeguards for workers in a particular industry are the result of successful union organizing and collective bargaining agreements Unions representing their members are well situated to enforce just cause termination and other types of provisions The management of a particular hotel can establish a balance between and among salary and other benefits Here the proposal would in effect place the City in the role of the union but rather than negotiating within the industry the City would be imposing specific benefits and accepting the responsibility for enforcing them There are a number of similarly situated industries including the grocery business larger restaurants large retailers whose workers might also look to the City to establish rights that they have not been successful in securing through a union process

In terms of enforcement while the proposed ordinance provides for a right of civil action by any aggrieved person it also indicates that the City may take enforcement action and the Citys Administrative Officer (City Manager) is authorized to adopt administrative regulations to implement the ordinance

In recent years the City has adopted various regulations including a local minimum wage ordinance and an expanded tenant protection ordinance Such regulations have assisted many Pasadena residents While these regulations also include a right of private action the City often becomes involved with enforcement efforts It is expected that were the City to adopt a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be required to administer

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 4 of4

Finally while Safer and Home Orders are expected to end in the near future the economy is expected to remain in recession for the balance of 2020 It is unclear what affect this will have on the future demand for new hotel rooms which heretofore was part of the Citys long-term economic planning The City should be mindful of the reality that local regulations may influence developer decisions as to where to locate

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

The proposed action would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment

FISCAL IMPACT

In order to effectively implement and monitor a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be necessary The precise job classification(s) of which have not been determined Should the Council direct staff to study this further a specific recommendation would be developed

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Attachments

A City of Pasadena Emergency Action Proposals from Hospitality Workers Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak

B Proposed Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Friday June 5 2020 334 PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

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Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Phone

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic DeYeiopn1em amp Technology Comrnittee

lunc 9 2020

2A

Kelly Cruenther

Pasadena

C

91 104

The City of Pasadena taking the significant step of supporting small business is

vitally important Every day snmll business owners are having to make difficult

decisions telting hardworking employees they no longer have jobs choosing which

bills to pay determining vhether there is a business to go back to at all Ali the

vhile the promise of help vaiting in the wings For some the help offered isnt

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~~nltnrgh For others heip hasn~t cor~~e yet _L)o the right thing Cor the sn1aU

busine~ss of Pasad~na that pay la_es business I icense r~~es and contribute tt the

Ioud during the

lneeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Sunday June 7 2020 418PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Flag for follow up Completed

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

middot Meeting Date

Agenda [tern

Name

Email

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Developtnent amp middotrectmology Committee

June 9 2020

3b

Paul Little - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena

CA

91106

I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting

Since you hmmiddote brought it back up for discussion please consider the perilous

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finan~~Lal position your enrire ho~pitatit_ industrmiddot fnds itsctftn today Ph~Jsc do

I con~ent to have rny Yes

comment read out loud

during the n1eeting

2

Robles Sandra

From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

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worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

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An agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena to establish Covid-19 disaster small business relief fund at the Foundation June 9 2020 Page 2 of5

Harvard researchers these statistics were confirmed projecting that if the crisis lasts for six months 38 of small businesses will close The survey also found that small business owners are having the least success accessing federal relief funding While 78 percent of small business owner survey respondents applied for federal relief associated with COVID-19 48 percent received funding The smallest businesses had the least success Current statistics show that Federal relief funding is not enough Half of the businesses that received funding through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL) programs and disclosed their funding amount received less than $8000 The survey found that most small business owners report the CARES ActPPP or EIDL funding is not enough to sustain them Most cited a need for an additional $10000 In a separate survey conducted by a small business support service Hello Alice the results found that most small businesses who responded that were in danger of closing said they would close for lack of $10000 $10000 is also the amount provided through the US Treasury for EIDL

City Models City and State Governments are also responding with grant and loan programs to support small businesses While there are various size businesses being targeted there are many programs that focus on those with 1-20 employees having less than $3 million in annual gross revenues and grants ranging from $2000- $25000

City of Monterey CA (population 30000) contributing $1 million to Monterey Community Foundations Small Business Relief Fund Grants up to $25000

City of Santa Clara CA (population 139000) has committed $800000 to create a Small Business Assistance Grant Program City has awarded 110 grants of $5000 or $10000 for a total of $795000 The Silicon Valley Central Chamber of Commerce recently launched a GoFundMe campaign to help raise additional funding for the Citys grant program

City of Gresham OR (population 108000) has awarded $380000 in grants of $2000 - $10000 to small businesses Estimated available funding $400000 Now evaluating Phase 2 applicants

Proposed Pasadena Business Grant Fund Established in 1953 PCF is a tax-exempt public charity created by and for the people of Pasadena with six areas of interest including arts and culture education environment health human services (with a focus on seniors) and youth PCF establishes charitable endowments invests and manages charitable assets provides grants to charitable organizations and partners with donors The Fund would be established by the City of Pasadena at the Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) with a contribution of $500000 A signed Fund Agreement between the City and PCF will be executed PCF would administer the fund and the PCF will provide the funding to the Chamber and the Chamber will be the entity to issue checks to the businesses In collaboration the City Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and PCF will work jointly to develop criteria

An agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena to establish Covid-19 disaster small business relief fund at the Foundation June 9 2020 Page 3 of 5

and appoint a Selection Committee to evaluate applications for grants of up to $10000 to assist small businesses Separate from the PCFChamber partnership the City will continue to evaluate opportunities to apply Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to a new Micro Grant program With limited funds currently available and complex CDBG reporting requirements still in place staff plans to follow-up with a separate Micro-grant proposal for consideration by City Council

Private Philanthropy Efforts will b~ made by the City the PCF and the Chamber to publicize the Fund and encourage donations from private donors The City will help to incentivize private philanthropy with a match of up to $250000 for any funds raised This match will be on top of the initial $500000 contribution The Fund will accept matching donations from individuals businesses and foundations

Objective The objective of the Fund is to augment Federal State and local aid by financially supplementing Pasadena businesses in hopes of sustaining the local economic base The Fund will provide grants to street-level storefront businesses Funds will be used for business related operational costs including COVID-19 related expenses and compliance Preference will be given to those businesses which commit to and have the most likely chance of reopening and surviving this prolonged pandemic

Proposed Timeline Upon approval the following steps will be taken 3 Weeks

bull Fund Agreements signed I Fund established at PCF Application uploaded to PCF portal

bull Outreach to small business community and media I Promotion to private donors bull Recruitment of Selection Committee I Schedule orientation bull Grant cycle opens

2Weeks bull Application period open for Phase 1 - applications received bull Orientation and training of Selection Committee

2Weeks bull Selection Committee reviewsscores applications bull Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

1 Week bull Announcement of awardsGrant agreements signedFunds disbursed

An agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena to establish Covid-19 disaster small business relief fund at the Foundation June 9 2020 Page 4 of5

Eligibility Requirements 1 Business is based in the City of Pasadena who are legally operating under all

local state and federal laws and current on any and all taxesfeeslicense owed to the City of Pasadena and do not have a current lawsuit pending against the City of Pasadena

2 This program is solely directed at small street level storefront businesses (including retail shops and restaurants) employing 1-20 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

3 Have $30 million or less in annual gross revenue as of latest completed Business Tax Returns

4 Preference will be given to locally and independently owned not part of a national or regional chain or a franchise)

5 Business has experienced at least 25 decline in revenues due to COVID-19 between January 1 2020 and April 30 2020

6 Have not received a loan from either PPP or EIDL for COVID-19 in 2020 7 Have been continuously operating under the same ownership in the same

location for a minimum of two years The business has not filed for bankruptcy 8 Provide the dedication and wherewithal to remain open for a period of 12 months

after receipt of the relief funds

Funding will not be limited to any one geographic location rather the Selection Committee will consider funding businesses spread throughout the City Priority will be given to businesses who employ Pasadena residents andor businesses that will re-hire when appropriate employees who have previously been employed and demonstrated satisfactory performance pre-pandemic

ENVIRONMENTAL

Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060c)3) and 15378 environmental review is not required where the activity does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change to the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect

middot physical change and therefore is not a project

An agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena to establish Covid-19 disaster small business relief fund at the Foundation June 9 2020 Page 5 of5

FISCAL IMPACT

The City will commit $500000 to fund the Small Business Relief Fund and up to an additional $250000 to match private sector donations resulting in a potential impact on the general fund of $750000 Funding will be appropriated from the General Fund Reserve

Prepared by

)rJ~-oavid A Klug l Senior Project Manager

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Reviewed by

Eric P Duysh Economic Development Manager

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Economic Development and Technology Committee June 9 2020

Item A centlt-~middot~ ~ ~- J (01

WBusiness Grants Program

City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Due to the Shelter-In-Place Order many small businesses have temporarily closed and lost revenue

bullThe Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) proposed the creation of a grant program to assist local small businesses that are financially struggling as a result of COVID-19

bullOn May 21 2020 Councils Edtech Committee directed staff to work with the PCF and Chamber to develop a local business grant program

1

bullbullbull

~ Edtech Direction

C1ty Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Edtech Committee endorsed the Grants Scope of a $500000 initial contribution from the City of Pasadena

bullAdditional $250000 in matching funds from City for PCF fundra ising

bullBusiness grants will be $10000 maximum middot Explore use of CDBG for Micro grants middot Emphasis on

bull Street front businesses (retail and restaurants) bull Local business that hire Pasadena residents

~ Proposed Pasadena Business Grant Fund

City Manager- Economic Development Division

Help 50 - 100 Pasadena small businesses survive

$ Mobilize Resources

o Fund established by the City of Pasadena (PCF) with $500000

o Fund Agreement between the City and PCF

o MOU between PCF and the Chamber to administer the Grant Program

~-~ ~ Ignite Private Philanthropy

o The City will help to incentivize private philanthropy with a $250000 match

o Program Partners will publicize opportunity for individuals and businesses to make tax deductible contributions to the Fund

4

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Build on PCFs Technology Platform for Grant Submission

o The Chamber and PCF will develop eligibility application and selection criteria

o Appoint a Selection Committee to evaluate and score applications

o Award grants of up to $10000

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WEligibility Requirements

City Manager- Economic Development Div1sion

Existing for-profit business based in the

Small street level storefront retail

Impacted by COVID-19

City of Pasadena

bull Must have good standing with the City (permits taxes)

bull Must have established legal business entity business license

bull Must be locally and independently owned (not part of a national or regional chain or a franchise)

middotContinuously operating under the same ownership for a minimum of two years

businesses

bull1 -20 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

bull $30 million or less in annual revenue

bull Provides the dedication and wherewithal to remain open after receipt of the relief funds

bull Has experienced at least 25 decline in revenues

bull Has not received loan from either SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) for COVID-19 in 2020

WProposed 8 Week Grant Timeline

City Manager- Econom1c Development Div1sion

Weeks 1 to3 bull Fund Agreements

signed Fund established at PCF

bull Application uploaded to PCF portal

bull Outreach to small business community

bull Recruitment of Selection Committee

bull Promotion to private donors

~ Weeks 4 and 5 cent bull Application period

open for 2 weeks bull Committee orientation

and training

6

Weeks 6 and 7 ~ bull Selection Committee r-

reviews scores applications

bull Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

WeekS bull Announcement of

awards bull Grant agreements

signed bull Funds disbursed

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WTimeline City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Weeks 1 to 3 gt Fund Agreements signed Fund established at PCF

gt Application uploaded to PCF portal

gt Outreach to small business community

gt Recruitment of Selection Committee

gt Promotion to private donors

bull Weeks 4 and 5 gt Application period open for 2 weeks

gt Committee orientation and training

7

fiil Timeline City Manager- Economic Development Div1s1on

bull Weeks 6 and 7 gt Selection Committee reviews scores applications

gt Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

bull Week 8 gt Announcement of awards

gt Grant agreements signed

gt Funds disbursed

8

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WRecommendation City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Find this action exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)

bull Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation to establish a COVID-19 small business disaster relief fund at the PCF

bull The City will commit $500000 to fund the Small Business Relief Fund and up to an additional $250000 to match private sector donations resulting in a potential impact on the general fund of $750000

bull Funding will be appropriated from the General Fund Reserve

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Street Closure Options for On-Street Dining

Economic Development and Technology Committee June 9 2020

~ Evaluation Criteria Department of Transportation

bull Full and Partial Closure gt Number and Type of Restaurant

gt Number of Driveways and Alternate Access

gt Commercial Loading

gt Availabil ity of Detour Routes

gt Transit Routes and Stops

gt Valet Zones

bull Additional Factors for Partial Closures gt Roadway Width

gt Speed Limit

gt Traffic Signal Spacing 2

1

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WCandidates for Full or Partial Closure Department of Transportation

bull Full or Partial Closure gt Colorado Blvd between Fair Oak Ave and Arroyo Pkwy (2 blocks)

gt Lake Ave between Cordova St and Del Mar Blvd (1 block)

bull Partial Closure Only gt Green St between Pasadena Ave and Fair Oaks Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Madison Ave and Oak Knoll Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Harkness Ave and Marion Ave (1 block)

gt Colorado Blvd between Bonnie Ave and Meridith Ave (1 block)

3

bull Street closures allow for additional space to be used for sit down dining

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Barricades furnishings lighting

bull Restaurant or BIDs would coordinate use of space

4

2

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WParklets Department of Transportation

bull A parklet extends the sidewalk by temporarily transforming curbside parking into another use

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Process

bull Restaurant or BIDs would initiate process

5

~Next Steps Department of Transportation

bull Business Engagement gt 2 meetings with BIDs to sol icit initial input

gt 11 meetings with each BID

bull Finalize Cost of Street Closures bull Finalize Guidelines and Permit Process

6

3

I Agenda Report I

April 20 2020

TO Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM City Manager

SUBJECT HOSPITALITY WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council receive information on the draft Hospitality Workplace Protections Ordinance provided by Unite Here Local 11 and consider whether to provide further staff direction

BACKGROUND

Recently representatives from Unite Here Local 11 requested that the City Council consider taking emergency actions to protect hospitality workers from the risk of contracting COVID-19 coronavirus In addition Unite Here asked that the City consider adopting a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance that would in addition to incorporating various actions to reduce COVID-19 risk establish a variety of requirements for hoteliers that would remain in place beyond the current state of emergency

For example the proposed Ordinance would establish a Fair Discharge process whereby hospitality workers could only be discharged for a bona fide economic reason or Just Cause as defined Also any new positions would have to be offered to Qualified Discharged Employees who lost their position for reasons other than Just Cause termination As proposed the employer would be required to send a written notice to the employees last known address and provide no less than ten days time for former employees to accept or decline such offers

As it relates to actions to reduce the threat of COVID-19 the City through its Public Health Orders has been focused on reducing risks for all those who live and work in Pasadena Hotels are Essential Businesses under the Citys Orders On April 111h a new Order was issued specifically targeted at Essential Businesses Pursuant to the Order each Essential Business is required to implement and post a Social Distancing Protocol which addresses the potential spread of COVID-19 Consequently staff believes the Unite Heres concern in this regard has been addressed

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Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 2 of4

In relation to the proffered Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance Several other jurisdictions in California have adopted similar ordinances The following table summarizes the regulations adopted by Santa Monica Long Beach and Oakland

Jurisdiction Protections

Santa Monica bull Hotel worker retention policy for change in hotel operatormanagement including seniority prioritization and performance evaluation requirements

bull Public housekeeping training requirements including best practices for effective techniques to prevent the spread of disease

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Prohibition on retaliatory actions bull Personal security devices (panic buttons) for employees with

training bull Employee rights related to violent or threatening conduct by a

hotel guest bull Allows the City or any aggrieved person to bring civil action

to enforce provisions

Long Beach bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees to contractors

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Employees who feel their safety is threatened must be reassigned

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Hotel employers must maintain records for at least 2 years bull Hotel employers prohibited from terminating or taking

adverse action against an employee for asserting their rights

Oakland bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees and contractors

bull Minimum wage for hotel employees is $15 with healthcare benefits or $20 without healthcare benefits increased annually with inflation

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Rights for employees reporting violencethreatening behavior bull Restrictions on maximum floor space to be cleaned bull Restrictions on mandatory overtime bull Employee access to pay workload and overtime records bull Just cause requirements for discharging employees bull Additional enforcement procedures for the City bull Authorizes the City Attorney to bring civil action against hotel

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 3 of4

employers to address violations bull Creates a City Department of Workplace and Employment

Standards for enforcement of these measures

At the request of Councilmember Madison the City Council is asked whether it wishes to consider adopting similar regulations in Pasadena

As drafted the proposed Ordinance would establish a new set of regulations that would apply to all hotels event centers (presumably the Pasadena Center Operating Company) and private university cafeterias in the City (presumably Caltech) However the provision may be waived if expressly set forth in a collective bargaining agreement

It is unknown at this time what level of impact such regulations would have on the operations of local hotels PCOC or Caltech Should the City Council wish to consider the matter further staff would recommend seeking input from these stakeholders It should be noted that under current conditions potentially impacted businesses are

struggling Over the past month or so the occupancy rate at most Pasadena hotels has dropped precipitously from over 80 prior to the crisis to 10-15 As a result there have been wide-spread layoffs and some local hotels have gone so far as to suspend operations most notably the Langham Huntington Hotel which had heretofore operated for over 100 years in Pasadena

Traditionally protections and safeguards for workers in a particular industry are the result of successful union organizing and collective bargaining agreements Unions representing their members are well situated to enforce just cause termination and other types of provisions The management of a particular hotel can establish a balance between and among salary and other benefits Here the proposal would in effect place the City in the role of the union but rather than negotiating within the industry the City would be imposing specific benefits and accepting the responsibility for enforcing them There are a number of similarly situated industries including the grocery business larger restaurants large retailers whose workers might also look to the City to establish rights that they have not been successful in securing through a union process

In terms of enforcement while the proposed ordinance provides for a right of civil action by any aggrieved person it also indicates that the City may take enforcement action and the Citys Administrative Officer (City Manager) is authorized to adopt administrative regulations to implement the ordinance

In recent years the City has adopted various regulations including a local minimum wage ordinance and an expanded tenant protection ordinance Such regulations have assisted many Pasadena residents While these regulations also include a right of private action the City often becomes involved with enforcement efforts It is expected that were the City to adopt a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be required to administer

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 4 of4

Finally while Safer and Home Orders are expected to end in the near future the economy is expected to remain in recession for the balance of 2020 It is unclear what affect this will have on the future demand for new hotel rooms which heretofore was part of the Citys long-term economic planning The City should be mindful of the reality that local regulations may influence developer decisions as to where to locate

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

The proposed action would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment

FISCAL IMPACT

In order to effectively implement and monitor a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be necessary The precise job classification(s) of which have not been determined Should the Council direct staff to study this further a specific recommendation would be developed

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Attachments

A City of Pasadena Emergency Action Proposals from Hospitality Workers Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak

B Proposed Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Friday June 5 2020 334 PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Flag for follow up

Flagged

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Phone

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic DeYeiopn1em amp Technology Comrnittee

lunc 9 2020

2A

Kelly Cruenther

Pasadena

C

91 104

The City of Pasadena taking the significant step of supporting small business is

vitally important Every day snmll business owners are having to make difficult

decisions telting hardworking employees they no longer have jobs choosing which

bills to pay determining vhether there is a business to go back to at all Ali the

vhile the promise of help vaiting in the wings For some the help offered isnt

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~~nltnrgh For others heip hasn~t cor~~e yet _L)o the right thing Cor the sn1aU

busine~ss of Pasad~na that pay la_es business I icense r~~es and contribute tt the

Ioud during the

lneeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Sunday June 7 2020 418PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Flag for follow up Completed

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

middot Meeting Date

Agenda [tern

Name

Email

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Developtnent amp middotrectmology Committee

June 9 2020

3b

Paul Little - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena

CA

91106

I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting

Since you hmmiddote brought it back up for discussion please consider the perilous

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finan~~Lal position your enrire ho~pitatit_ industrmiddot fnds itsctftn today Ph~Jsc do

I con~ent to have rny Yes

comment read out loud

during the n1eeting

2

Robles Sandra

From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

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worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

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An agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena to establish Covid-19 disaster small business relief fund at the Foundation June 9 2020 Page 3 of 5

and appoint a Selection Committee to evaluate applications for grants of up to $10000 to assist small businesses Separate from the PCFChamber partnership the City will continue to evaluate opportunities to apply Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to a new Micro Grant program With limited funds currently available and complex CDBG reporting requirements still in place staff plans to follow-up with a separate Micro-grant proposal for consideration by City Council

Private Philanthropy Efforts will b~ made by the City the PCF and the Chamber to publicize the Fund and encourage donations from private donors The City will help to incentivize private philanthropy with a match of up to $250000 for any funds raised This match will be on top of the initial $500000 contribution The Fund will accept matching donations from individuals businesses and foundations

Objective The objective of the Fund is to augment Federal State and local aid by financially supplementing Pasadena businesses in hopes of sustaining the local economic base The Fund will provide grants to street-level storefront businesses Funds will be used for business related operational costs including COVID-19 related expenses and compliance Preference will be given to those businesses which commit to and have the most likely chance of reopening and surviving this prolonged pandemic

Proposed Timeline Upon approval the following steps will be taken 3 Weeks

bull Fund Agreements signed I Fund established at PCF Application uploaded to PCF portal

bull Outreach to small business community and media I Promotion to private donors bull Recruitment of Selection Committee I Schedule orientation bull Grant cycle opens

2Weeks bull Application period open for Phase 1 - applications received bull Orientation and training of Selection Committee

2Weeks bull Selection Committee reviewsscores applications bull Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

1 Week bull Announcement of awardsGrant agreements signedFunds disbursed

An agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena to establish Covid-19 disaster small business relief fund at the Foundation June 9 2020 Page 4 of5

Eligibility Requirements 1 Business is based in the City of Pasadena who are legally operating under all

local state and federal laws and current on any and all taxesfeeslicense owed to the City of Pasadena and do not have a current lawsuit pending against the City of Pasadena

2 This program is solely directed at small street level storefront businesses (including retail shops and restaurants) employing 1-20 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

3 Have $30 million or less in annual gross revenue as of latest completed Business Tax Returns

4 Preference will be given to locally and independently owned not part of a national or regional chain or a franchise)

5 Business has experienced at least 25 decline in revenues due to COVID-19 between January 1 2020 and April 30 2020

6 Have not received a loan from either PPP or EIDL for COVID-19 in 2020 7 Have been continuously operating under the same ownership in the same

location for a minimum of two years The business has not filed for bankruptcy 8 Provide the dedication and wherewithal to remain open for a period of 12 months

after receipt of the relief funds

Funding will not be limited to any one geographic location rather the Selection Committee will consider funding businesses spread throughout the City Priority will be given to businesses who employ Pasadena residents andor businesses that will re-hire when appropriate employees who have previously been employed and demonstrated satisfactory performance pre-pandemic

ENVIRONMENTAL

Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060c)3) and 15378 environmental review is not required where the activity does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change to the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect

middot physical change and therefore is not a project

An agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena to establish Covid-19 disaster small business relief fund at the Foundation June 9 2020 Page 5 of5

FISCAL IMPACT

The City will commit $500000 to fund the Small Business Relief Fund and up to an additional $250000 to match private sector donations resulting in a potential impact on the general fund of $750000 Funding will be appropriated from the General Fund Reserve

Prepared by

)rJ~-oavid A Klug l Senior Project Manager

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Reviewed by

Eric P Duysh Economic Development Manager

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The Pasadena COVID-19 Small Business Disaster Relief Fund

Economic Development and Technology Committee June 9 2020

Item A centlt-~middot~ ~ ~- J (01

WBusiness Grants Program

City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Due to the Shelter-In-Place Order many small businesses have temporarily closed and lost revenue

bullThe Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) proposed the creation of a grant program to assist local small businesses that are financially struggling as a result of COVID-19

bullOn May 21 2020 Councils Edtech Committee directed staff to work with the PCF and Chamber to develop a local business grant program

1

bullbullbull

~ Edtech Direction

C1ty Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Edtech Committee endorsed the Grants Scope of a $500000 initial contribution from the City of Pasadena

bullAdditional $250000 in matching funds from City for PCF fundra ising

bullBusiness grants will be $10000 maximum middot Explore use of CDBG for Micro grants middot Emphasis on

bull Street front businesses (retail and restaurants) bull Local business that hire Pasadena residents

~ Proposed Pasadena Business Grant Fund

City Manager- Economic Development Division

Help 50 - 100 Pasadena small businesses survive

$ Mobilize Resources

o Fund established by the City of Pasadena (PCF) with $500000

o Fund Agreement between the City and PCF

o MOU between PCF and the Chamber to administer the Grant Program

~-~ ~ Ignite Private Philanthropy

o The City will help to incentivize private philanthropy with a $250000 match

o Program Partners will publicize opportunity for individuals and businesses to make tax deductible contributions to the Fund

4

~ ~

Build on PCFs Technology Platform for Grant Submission

o The Chamber and PCF will develop eligibility application and selection criteria

o Appoint a Selection Committee to evaluate and score applications

o Award grants of up to $10000

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WEligibility Requirements

City Manager- Economic Development Div1sion

Existing for-profit business based in the

Small street level storefront retail

Impacted by COVID-19

City of Pasadena

bull Must have good standing with the City (permits taxes)

bull Must have established legal business entity business license

bull Must be locally and independently owned (not part of a national or regional chain or a franchise)

middotContinuously operating under the same ownership for a minimum of two years

businesses

bull1 -20 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

bull $30 million or less in annual revenue

bull Provides the dedication and wherewithal to remain open after receipt of the relief funds

bull Has experienced at least 25 decline in revenues

bull Has not received loan from either SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) for COVID-19 in 2020

WProposed 8 Week Grant Timeline

City Manager- Econom1c Development Div1sion

Weeks 1 to3 bull Fund Agreements

signed Fund established at PCF

bull Application uploaded to PCF portal

bull Outreach to small business community

bull Recruitment of Selection Committee

bull Promotion to private donors

~ Weeks 4 and 5 cent bull Application period

open for 2 weeks bull Committee orientation

and training

6

Weeks 6 and 7 ~ bull Selection Committee r-

reviews scores applications

bull Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

WeekS bull Announcement of

awards bull Grant agreements

signed bull Funds disbursed

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WTimeline City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Weeks 1 to 3 gt Fund Agreements signed Fund established at PCF

gt Application uploaded to PCF portal

gt Outreach to small business community

gt Recruitment of Selection Committee

gt Promotion to private donors

bull Weeks 4 and 5 gt Application period open for 2 weeks

gt Committee orientation and training

7

fiil Timeline City Manager- Economic Development Div1s1on

bull Weeks 6 and 7 gt Selection Committee reviews scores applications

gt Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

bull Week 8 gt Announcement of awards

gt Grant agreements signed

gt Funds disbursed

8

4

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WRecommendation City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Find this action exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)

bull Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation to establish a COVID-19 small business disaster relief fund at the PCF

bull The City will commit $500000 to fund the Small Business Relief Fund and up to an additional $250000 to match private sector donations resulting in a potential impact on the general fund of $750000

bull Funding will be appropriated from the General Fund Reserve

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Street Closure Options for On-Street Dining

Economic Development and Technology Committee June 9 2020

~ Evaluation Criteria Department of Transportation

bull Full and Partial Closure gt Number and Type of Restaurant

gt Number of Driveways and Alternate Access

gt Commercial Loading

gt Availabil ity of Detour Routes

gt Transit Routes and Stops

gt Valet Zones

bull Additional Factors for Partial Closures gt Roadway Width

gt Speed Limit

gt Traffic Signal Spacing 2

1

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WCandidates for Full or Partial Closure Department of Transportation

bull Full or Partial Closure gt Colorado Blvd between Fair Oak Ave and Arroyo Pkwy (2 blocks)

gt Lake Ave between Cordova St and Del Mar Blvd (1 block)

bull Partial Closure Only gt Green St between Pasadena Ave and Fair Oaks Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Madison Ave and Oak Knoll Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Harkness Ave and Marion Ave (1 block)

gt Colorado Blvd between Bonnie Ave and Meridith Ave (1 block)

3

bull Street closures allow for additional space to be used for sit down dining

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Barricades furnishings lighting

bull Restaurant or BIDs would coordinate use of space

4

2

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WParklets Department of Transportation

bull A parklet extends the sidewalk by temporarily transforming curbside parking into another use

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Process

bull Restaurant or BIDs would initiate process

5

~Next Steps Department of Transportation

bull Business Engagement gt 2 meetings with BIDs to sol icit initial input

gt 11 meetings with each BID

bull Finalize Cost of Street Closures bull Finalize Guidelines and Permit Process

6

3

I Agenda Report I

April 20 2020

TO Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM City Manager

SUBJECT HOSPITALITY WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council receive information on the draft Hospitality Workplace Protections Ordinance provided by Unite Here Local 11 and consider whether to provide further staff direction

BACKGROUND

Recently representatives from Unite Here Local 11 requested that the City Council consider taking emergency actions to protect hospitality workers from the risk of contracting COVID-19 coronavirus In addition Unite Here asked that the City consider adopting a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance that would in addition to incorporating various actions to reduce COVID-19 risk establish a variety of requirements for hoteliers that would remain in place beyond the current state of emergency

For example the proposed Ordinance would establish a Fair Discharge process whereby hospitality workers could only be discharged for a bona fide economic reason or Just Cause as defined Also any new positions would have to be offered to Qualified Discharged Employees who lost their position for reasons other than Just Cause termination As proposed the employer would be required to send a written notice to the employees last known address and provide no less than ten days time for former employees to accept or decline such offers

As it relates to actions to reduce the threat of COVID-19 the City through its Public Health Orders has been focused on reducing risks for all those who live and work in Pasadena Hotels are Essential Businesses under the Citys Orders On April 111h a new Order was issued specifically targeted at Essential Businesses Pursuant to the Order each Essential Business is required to implement and post a Social Distancing Protocol which addresses the potential spread of COVID-19 Consequently staff believes the Unite Heres concern in this regard has been addressed

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Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 2 of4

In relation to the proffered Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance Several other jurisdictions in California have adopted similar ordinances The following table summarizes the regulations adopted by Santa Monica Long Beach and Oakland

Jurisdiction Protections

Santa Monica bull Hotel worker retention policy for change in hotel operatormanagement including seniority prioritization and performance evaluation requirements

bull Public housekeeping training requirements including best practices for effective techniques to prevent the spread of disease

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Prohibition on retaliatory actions bull Personal security devices (panic buttons) for employees with

training bull Employee rights related to violent or threatening conduct by a

hotel guest bull Allows the City or any aggrieved person to bring civil action

to enforce provisions

Long Beach bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees to contractors

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Employees who feel their safety is threatened must be reassigned

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Hotel employers must maintain records for at least 2 years bull Hotel employers prohibited from terminating or taking

adverse action against an employee for asserting their rights

Oakland bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees and contractors

bull Minimum wage for hotel employees is $15 with healthcare benefits or $20 without healthcare benefits increased annually with inflation

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Rights for employees reporting violencethreatening behavior bull Restrictions on maximum floor space to be cleaned bull Restrictions on mandatory overtime bull Employee access to pay workload and overtime records bull Just cause requirements for discharging employees bull Additional enforcement procedures for the City bull Authorizes the City Attorney to bring civil action against hotel

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 3 of4

employers to address violations bull Creates a City Department of Workplace and Employment

Standards for enforcement of these measures

At the request of Councilmember Madison the City Council is asked whether it wishes to consider adopting similar regulations in Pasadena

As drafted the proposed Ordinance would establish a new set of regulations that would apply to all hotels event centers (presumably the Pasadena Center Operating Company) and private university cafeterias in the City (presumably Caltech) However the provision may be waived if expressly set forth in a collective bargaining agreement

It is unknown at this time what level of impact such regulations would have on the operations of local hotels PCOC or Caltech Should the City Council wish to consider the matter further staff would recommend seeking input from these stakeholders It should be noted that under current conditions potentially impacted businesses are

struggling Over the past month or so the occupancy rate at most Pasadena hotels has dropped precipitously from over 80 prior to the crisis to 10-15 As a result there have been wide-spread layoffs and some local hotels have gone so far as to suspend operations most notably the Langham Huntington Hotel which had heretofore operated for over 100 years in Pasadena

Traditionally protections and safeguards for workers in a particular industry are the result of successful union organizing and collective bargaining agreements Unions representing their members are well situated to enforce just cause termination and other types of provisions The management of a particular hotel can establish a balance between and among salary and other benefits Here the proposal would in effect place the City in the role of the union but rather than negotiating within the industry the City would be imposing specific benefits and accepting the responsibility for enforcing them There are a number of similarly situated industries including the grocery business larger restaurants large retailers whose workers might also look to the City to establish rights that they have not been successful in securing through a union process

In terms of enforcement while the proposed ordinance provides for a right of civil action by any aggrieved person it also indicates that the City may take enforcement action and the Citys Administrative Officer (City Manager) is authorized to adopt administrative regulations to implement the ordinance

In recent years the City has adopted various regulations including a local minimum wage ordinance and an expanded tenant protection ordinance Such regulations have assisted many Pasadena residents While these regulations also include a right of private action the City often becomes involved with enforcement efforts It is expected that were the City to adopt a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be required to administer

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 4 of4

Finally while Safer and Home Orders are expected to end in the near future the economy is expected to remain in recession for the balance of 2020 It is unclear what affect this will have on the future demand for new hotel rooms which heretofore was part of the Citys long-term economic planning The City should be mindful of the reality that local regulations may influence developer decisions as to where to locate

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

The proposed action would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment

FISCAL IMPACT

In order to effectively implement and monitor a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be necessary The precise job classification(s) of which have not been determined Should the Council direct staff to study this further a specific recommendation would be developed

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Attachments

A City of Pasadena Emergency Action Proposals from Hospitality Workers Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak

B Proposed Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

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Economic DeYeiopn1em amp Technology Comrnittee

lunc 9 2020

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Kelly Cruenther

Pasadena

C

91 104

The City of Pasadena taking the significant step of supporting small business is

vitally important Every day snmll business owners are having to make difficult

decisions telting hardworking employees they no longer have jobs choosing which

bills to pay determining vhether there is a business to go back to at all Ali the

vhile the promise of help vaiting in the wings For some the help offered isnt

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~~nltnrgh For others heip hasn~t cor~~e yet _L)o the right thing Cor the sn1aU

busine~ss of Pasad~na that pay la_es business I icense r~~es and contribute tt the

Ioud during the

lneeting

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Name

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Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Developtnent amp middotrectmology Committee

June 9 2020

3b

Paul Little - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena

CA

91106

I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting

Since you hmmiddote brought it back up for discussion please consider the perilous

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finan~~Lal position your enrire ho~pitatit_ industrmiddot fnds itsctftn today Ph~Jsc do

I con~ent to have rny Yes

comment read out loud

during the n1eeting

2

Robles Sandra

From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

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Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

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Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

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worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

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An agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena to establish Covid-19 disaster small business relief fund at the Foundation June 9 2020 Page 4 of5

Eligibility Requirements 1 Business is based in the City of Pasadena who are legally operating under all

local state and federal laws and current on any and all taxesfeeslicense owed to the City of Pasadena and do not have a current lawsuit pending against the City of Pasadena

2 This program is solely directed at small street level storefront businesses (including retail shops and restaurants) employing 1-20 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

3 Have $30 million or less in annual gross revenue as of latest completed Business Tax Returns

4 Preference will be given to locally and independently owned not part of a national or regional chain or a franchise)

5 Business has experienced at least 25 decline in revenues due to COVID-19 between January 1 2020 and April 30 2020

6 Have not received a loan from either PPP or EIDL for COVID-19 in 2020 7 Have been continuously operating under the same ownership in the same

location for a minimum of two years The business has not filed for bankruptcy 8 Provide the dedication and wherewithal to remain open for a period of 12 months

after receipt of the relief funds

Funding will not be limited to any one geographic location rather the Selection Committee will consider funding businesses spread throughout the City Priority will be given to businesses who employ Pasadena residents andor businesses that will re-hire when appropriate employees who have previously been employed and demonstrated satisfactory performance pre-pandemic

ENVIRONMENTAL

Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060c)3) and 15378 environmental review is not required where the activity does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change to the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect

middot physical change and therefore is not a project

An agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena to establish Covid-19 disaster small business relief fund at the Foundation June 9 2020 Page 5 of5

FISCAL IMPACT

The City will commit $500000 to fund the Small Business Relief Fund and up to an additional $250000 to match private sector donations resulting in a potential impact on the general fund of $750000 Funding will be appropriated from the General Fund Reserve

Prepared by

)rJ~-oavid A Klug l Senior Project Manager

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Reviewed by

Eric P Duysh Economic Development Manager

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The Pasadena COVID-19 Small Business Disaster Relief Fund

Economic Development and Technology Committee June 9 2020

Item A centlt-~middot~ ~ ~- J (01

WBusiness Grants Program

City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Due to the Shelter-In-Place Order many small businesses have temporarily closed and lost revenue

bullThe Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) proposed the creation of a grant program to assist local small businesses that are financially struggling as a result of COVID-19

bullOn May 21 2020 Councils Edtech Committee directed staff to work with the PCF and Chamber to develop a local business grant program

1

bullbullbull

~ Edtech Direction

C1ty Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Edtech Committee endorsed the Grants Scope of a $500000 initial contribution from the City of Pasadena

bullAdditional $250000 in matching funds from City for PCF fundra ising

bullBusiness grants will be $10000 maximum middot Explore use of CDBG for Micro grants middot Emphasis on

bull Street front businesses (retail and restaurants) bull Local business that hire Pasadena residents

~ Proposed Pasadena Business Grant Fund

City Manager- Economic Development Division

Help 50 - 100 Pasadena small businesses survive

$ Mobilize Resources

o Fund established by the City of Pasadena (PCF) with $500000

o Fund Agreement between the City and PCF

o MOU between PCF and the Chamber to administer the Grant Program

~-~ ~ Ignite Private Philanthropy

o The City will help to incentivize private philanthropy with a $250000 match

o Program Partners will publicize opportunity for individuals and businesses to make tax deductible contributions to the Fund

4

~ ~

Build on PCFs Technology Platform for Grant Submission

o The Chamber and PCF will develop eligibility application and selection criteria

o Appoint a Selection Committee to evaluate and score applications

o Award grants of up to $10000

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WEligibility Requirements

City Manager- Economic Development Div1sion

Existing for-profit business based in the

Small street level storefront retail

Impacted by COVID-19

City of Pasadena

bull Must have good standing with the City (permits taxes)

bull Must have established legal business entity business license

bull Must be locally and independently owned (not part of a national or regional chain or a franchise)

middotContinuously operating under the same ownership for a minimum of two years

businesses

bull1 -20 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

bull $30 million or less in annual revenue

bull Provides the dedication and wherewithal to remain open after receipt of the relief funds

bull Has experienced at least 25 decline in revenues

bull Has not received loan from either SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) for COVID-19 in 2020

WProposed 8 Week Grant Timeline

City Manager- Econom1c Development Div1sion

Weeks 1 to3 bull Fund Agreements

signed Fund established at PCF

bull Application uploaded to PCF portal

bull Outreach to small business community

bull Recruitment of Selection Committee

bull Promotion to private donors

~ Weeks 4 and 5 cent bull Application period

open for 2 weeks bull Committee orientation

and training

6

Weeks 6 and 7 ~ bull Selection Committee r-

reviews scores applications

bull Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

WeekS bull Announcement of

awards bull Grant agreements

signed bull Funds disbursed

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WTimeline City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Weeks 1 to 3 gt Fund Agreements signed Fund established at PCF

gt Application uploaded to PCF portal

gt Outreach to small business community

gt Recruitment of Selection Committee

gt Promotion to private donors

bull Weeks 4 and 5 gt Application period open for 2 weeks

gt Committee orientation and training

7

fiil Timeline City Manager- Economic Development Div1s1on

bull Weeks 6 and 7 gt Selection Committee reviews scores applications

gt Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

bull Week 8 gt Announcement of awards

gt Grant agreements signed

gt Funds disbursed

8

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WRecommendation City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Find this action exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)

bull Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation to establish a COVID-19 small business disaster relief fund at the PCF

bull The City will commit $500000 to fund the Small Business Relief Fund and up to an additional $250000 to match private sector donations resulting in a potential impact on the general fund of $750000

bull Funding will be appropriated from the General Fund Reserve

9

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Street Closure Options for On-Street Dining

Economic Development and Technology Committee June 9 2020

~ Evaluation Criteria Department of Transportation

bull Full and Partial Closure gt Number and Type of Restaurant

gt Number of Driveways and Alternate Access

gt Commercial Loading

gt Availabil ity of Detour Routes

gt Transit Routes and Stops

gt Valet Zones

bull Additional Factors for Partial Closures gt Roadway Width

gt Speed Limit

gt Traffic Signal Spacing 2

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WCandidates for Full or Partial Closure Department of Transportation

bull Full or Partial Closure gt Colorado Blvd between Fair Oak Ave and Arroyo Pkwy (2 blocks)

gt Lake Ave between Cordova St and Del Mar Blvd (1 block)

bull Partial Closure Only gt Green St between Pasadena Ave and Fair Oaks Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Madison Ave and Oak Knoll Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Harkness Ave and Marion Ave (1 block)

gt Colorado Blvd between Bonnie Ave and Meridith Ave (1 block)

3

bull Street closures allow for additional space to be used for sit down dining

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Barricades furnishings lighting

bull Restaurant or BIDs would coordinate use of space

4

2

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WParklets Department of Transportation

bull A parklet extends the sidewalk by temporarily transforming curbside parking into another use

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Process

bull Restaurant or BIDs would initiate process

5

~Next Steps Department of Transportation

bull Business Engagement gt 2 meetings with BIDs to sol icit initial input

gt 11 meetings with each BID

bull Finalize Cost of Street Closures bull Finalize Guidelines and Permit Process

6

3

I Agenda Report I

April 20 2020

TO Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM City Manager

SUBJECT HOSPITALITY WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council receive information on the draft Hospitality Workplace Protections Ordinance provided by Unite Here Local 11 and consider whether to provide further staff direction

BACKGROUND

Recently representatives from Unite Here Local 11 requested that the City Council consider taking emergency actions to protect hospitality workers from the risk of contracting COVID-19 coronavirus In addition Unite Here asked that the City consider adopting a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance that would in addition to incorporating various actions to reduce COVID-19 risk establish a variety of requirements for hoteliers that would remain in place beyond the current state of emergency

For example the proposed Ordinance would establish a Fair Discharge process whereby hospitality workers could only be discharged for a bona fide economic reason or Just Cause as defined Also any new positions would have to be offered to Qualified Discharged Employees who lost their position for reasons other than Just Cause termination As proposed the employer would be required to send a written notice to the employees last known address and provide no less than ten days time for former employees to accept or decline such offers

As it relates to actions to reduce the threat of COVID-19 the City through its Public Health Orders has been focused on reducing risks for all those who live and work in Pasadena Hotels are Essential Businesses under the Citys Orders On April 111h a new Order was issued specifically targeted at Essential Businesses Pursuant to the Order each Essential Business is required to implement and post a Social Distancing Protocol which addresses the potential spread of COVID-19 Consequently staff believes the Unite Heres concern in this regard has been addressed

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Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 2 of4

In relation to the proffered Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance Several other jurisdictions in California have adopted similar ordinances The following table summarizes the regulations adopted by Santa Monica Long Beach and Oakland

Jurisdiction Protections

Santa Monica bull Hotel worker retention policy for change in hotel operatormanagement including seniority prioritization and performance evaluation requirements

bull Public housekeeping training requirements including best practices for effective techniques to prevent the spread of disease

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Prohibition on retaliatory actions bull Personal security devices (panic buttons) for employees with

training bull Employee rights related to violent or threatening conduct by a

hotel guest bull Allows the City or any aggrieved person to bring civil action

to enforce provisions

Long Beach bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees to contractors

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Employees who feel their safety is threatened must be reassigned

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Hotel employers must maintain records for at least 2 years bull Hotel employers prohibited from terminating or taking

adverse action against an employee for asserting their rights

Oakland bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees and contractors

bull Minimum wage for hotel employees is $15 with healthcare benefits or $20 without healthcare benefits increased annually with inflation

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Rights for employees reporting violencethreatening behavior bull Restrictions on maximum floor space to be cleaned bull Restrictions on mandatory overtime bull Employee access to pay workload and overtime records bull Just cause requirements for discharging employees bull Additional enforcement procedures for the City bull Authorizes the City Attorney to bring civil action against hotel

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 3 of4

employers to address violations bull Creates a City Department of Workplace and Employment

Standards for enforcement of these measures

At the request of Councilmember Madison the City Council is asked whether it wishes to consider adopting similar regulations in Pasadena

As drafted the proposed Ordinance would establish a new set of regulations that would apply to all hotels event centers (presumably the Pasadena Center Operating Company) and private university cafeterias in the City (presumably Caltech) However the provision may be waived if expressly set forth in a collective bargaining agreement

It is unknown at this time what level of impact such regulations would have on the operations of local hotels PCOC or Caltech Should the City Council wish to consider the matter further staff would recommend seeking input from these stakeholders It should be noted that under current conditions potentially impacted businesses are

struggling Over the past month or so the occupancy rate at most Pasadena hotels has dropped precipitously from over 80 prior to the crisis to 10-15 As a result there have been wide-spread layoffs and some local hotels have gone so far as to suspend operations most notably the Langham Huntington Hotel which had heretofore operated for over 100 years in Pasadena

Traditionally protections and safeguards for workers in a particular industry are the result of successful union organizing and collective bargaining agreements Unions representing their members are well situated to enforce just cause termination and other types of provisions The management of a particular hotel can establish a balance between and among salary and other benefits Here the proposal would in effect place the City in the role of the union but rather than negotiating within the industry the City would be imposing specific benefits and accepting the responsibility for enforcing them There are a number of similarly situated industries including the grocery business larger restaurants large retailers whose workers might also look to the City to establish rights that they have not been successful in securing through a union process

In terms of enforcement while the proposed ordinance provides for a right of civil action by any aggrieved person it also indicates that the City may take enforcement action and the Citys Administrative Officer (City Manager) is authorized to adopt administrative regulations to implement the ordinance

In recent years the City has adopted various regulations including a local minimum wage ordinance and an expanded tenant protection ordinance Such regulations have assisted many Pasadena residents While these regulations also include a right of private action the City often becomes involved with enforcement efforts It is expected that were the City to adopt a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be required to administer

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 4 of4

Finally while Safer and Home Orders are expected to end in the near future the economy is expected to remain in recession for the balance of 2020 It is unclear what affect this will have on the future demand for new hotel rooms which heretofore was part of the Citys long-term economic planning The City should be mindful of the reality that local regulations may influence developer decisions as to where to locate

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

The proposed action would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment

FISCAL IMPACT

In order to effectively implement and monitor a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be necessary The precise job classification(s) of which have not been determined Should the Council direct staff to study this further a specific recommendation would be developed

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Attachments

A City of Pasadena Emergency Action Proposals from Hospitality Workers Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak

B Proposed Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance

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Economic DeYeiopn1em amp Technology Comrnittee

lunc 9 2020

2A

Kelly Cruenther

Pasadena

C

91 104

The City of Pasadena taking the significant step of supporting small business is

vitally important Every day snmll business owners are having to make difficult

decisions telting hardworking employees they no longer have jobs choosing which

bills to pay determining vhether there is a business to go back to at all Ali the

vhile the promise of help vaiting in the wings For some the help offered isnt

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~~nltnrgh For others heip hasn~t cor~~e yet _L)o the right thing Cor the sn1aU

busine~ss of Pasad~na that pay la_es business I icense r~~es and contribute tt the

Ioud during the

lneeting

2

Robles Sandra

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City Web Sunday June 7 2020 418PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Flag for follow up Completed

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Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

middot Meeting Date

Agenda [tern

Name

Email

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Developtnent amp middotrectmology Committee

June 9 2020

3b

Paul Little - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena

CA

91106

I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting

Since you hmmiddote brought it back up for discussion please consider the perilous

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finan~~Lal position your enrire ho~pitatit_ industrmiddot fnds itsctftn today Ph~Jsc do

I con~ent to have rny Yes

comment read out loud

during the n1eeting

2

Robles Sandra

From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

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worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

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An agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena to establish Covid-19 disaster small business relief fund at the Foundation June 9 2020 Page 5 of5

FISCAL IMPACT

The City will commit $500000 to fund the Small Business Relief Fund and up to an additional $250000 to match private sector donations resulting in a potential impact on the general fund of $750000 Funding will be appropriated from the General Fund Reserve

Prepared by

)rJ~-oavid A Klug l Senior Project Manager

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Reviewed by

Eric P Duysh Economic Development Manager

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The Pasadena COVID-19 Small Business Disaster Relief Fund

Economic Development and Technology Committee June 9 2020

Item A centlt-~middot~ ~ ~- J (01

WBusiness Grants Program

City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Due to the Shelter-In-Place Order many small businesses have temporarily closed and lost revenue

bullThe Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) proposed the creation of a grant program to assist local small businesses that are financially struggling as a result of COVID-19

bullOn May 21 2020 Councils Edtech Committee directed staff to work with the PCF and Chamber to develop a local business grant program

1

bullbullbull

~ Edtech Direction

C1ty Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Edtech Committee endorsed the Grants Scope of a $500000 initial contribution from the City of Pasadena

bullAdditional $250000 in matching funds from City for PCF fundra ising

bullBusiness grants will be $10000 maximum middot Explore use of CDBG for Micro grants middot Emphasis on

bull Street front businesses (retail and restaurants) bull Local business that hire Pasadena residents

~ Proposed Pasadena Business Grant Fund

City Manager- Economic Development Division

Help 50 - 100 Pasadena small businesses survive

$ Mobilize Resources

o Fund established by the City of Pasadena (PCF) with $500000

o Fund Agreement between the City and PCF

o MOU between PCF and the Chamber to administer the Grant Program

~-~ ~ Ignite Private Philanthropy

o The City will help to incentivize private philanthropy with a $250000 match

o Program Partners will publicize opportunity for individuals and businesses to make tax deductible contributions to the Fund

4

~ ~

Build on PCFs Technology Platform for Grant Submission

o The Chamber and PCF will develop eligibility application and selection criteria

o Appoint a Selection Committee to evaluate and score applications

o Award grants of up to $10000

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WEligibility Requirements

City Manager- Economic Development Div1sion

Existing for-profit business based in the

Small street level storefront retail

Impacted by COVID-19

City of Pasadena

bull Must have good standing with the City (permits taxes)

bull Must have established legal business entity business license

bull Must be locally and independently owned (not part of a national or regional chain or a franchise)

middotContinuously operating under the same ownership for a minimum of two years

businesses

bull1 -20 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

bull $30 million or less in annual revenue

bull Provides the dedication and wherewithal to remain open after receipt of the relief funds

bull Has experienced at least 25 decline in revenues

bull Has not received loan from either SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) for COVID-19 in 2020

WProposed 8 Week Grant Timeline

City Manager- Econom1c Development Div1sion

Weeks 1 to3 bull Fund Agreements

signed Fund established at PCF

bull Application uploaded to PCF portal

bull Outreach to small business community

bull Recruitment of Selection Committee

bull Promotion to private donors

~ Weeks 4 and 5 cent bull Application period

open for 2 weeks bull Committee orientation

and training

6

Weeks 6 and 7 ~ bull Selection Committee r-

reviews scores applications

bull Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

WeekS bull Announcement of

awards bull Grant agreements

signed bull Funds disbursed

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WTimeline City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Weeks 1 to 3 gt Fund Agreements signed Fund established at PCF

gt Application uploaded to PCF portal

gt Outreach to small business community

gt Recruitment of Selection Committee

gt Promotion to private donors

bull Weeks 4 and 5 gt Application period open for 2 weeks

gt Committee orientation and training

7

fiil Timeline City Manager- Economic Development Div1s1on

bull Weeks 6 and 7 gt Selection Committee reviews scores applications

gt Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

bull Week 8 gt Announcement of awards

gt Grant agreements signed

gt Funds disbursed

8

4

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WRecommendation City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Find this action exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)

bull Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation to establish a COVID-19 small business disaster relief fund at the PCF

bull The City will commit $500000 to fund the Small Business Relief Fund and up to an additional $250000 to match private sector donations resulting in a potential impact on the general fund of $750000

bull Funding will be appropriated from the General Fund Reserve

9

5

692020

Street Closure Options for On-Street Dining

Economic Development and Technology Committee June 9 2020

~ Evaluation Criteria Department of Transportation

bull Full and Partial Closure gt Number and Type of Restaurant

gt Number of Driveways and Alternate Access

gt Commercial Loading

gt Availabil ity of Detour Routes

gt Transit Routes and Stops

gt Valet Zones

bull Additional Factors for Partial Closures gt Roadway Width

gt Speed Limit

gt Traffic Signal Spacing 2

1

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WCandidates for Full or Partial Closure Department of Transportation

bull Full or Partial Closure gt Colorado Blvd between Fair Oak Ave and Arroyo Pkwy (2 blocks)

gt Lake Ave between Cordova St and Del Mar Blvd (1 block)

bull Partial Closure Only gt Green St between Pasadena Ave and Fair Oaks Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Madison Ave and Oak Knoll Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Harkness Ave and Marion Ave (1 block)

gt Colorado Blvd between Bonnie Ave and Meridith Ave (1 block)

3

bull Street closures allow for additional space to be used for sit down dining

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Barricades furnishings lighting

bull Restaurant or BIDs would coordinate use of space

4

2

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WParklets Department of Transportation

bull A parklet extends the sidewalk by temporarily transforming curbside parking into another use

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Process

bull Restaurant or BIDs would initiate process

5

~Next Steps Department of Transportation

bull Business Engagement gt 2 meetings with BIDs to sol icit initial input

gt 11 meetings with each BID

bull Finalize Cost of Street Closures bull Finalize Guidelines and Permit Process

6

3

I Agenda Report I

April 20 2020

TO Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM City Manager

SUBJECT HOSPITALITY WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council receive information on the draft Hospitality Workplace Protections Ordinance provided by Unite Here Local 11 and consider whether to provide further staff direction

BACKGROUND

Recently representatives from Unite Here Local 11 requested that the City Council consider taking emergency actions to protect hospitality workers from the risk of contracting COVID-19 coronavirus In addition Unite Here asked that the City consider adopting a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance that would in addition to incorporating various actions to reduce COVID-19 risk establish a variety of requirements for hoteliers that would remain in place beyond the current state of emergency

For example the proposed Ordinance would establish a Fair Discharge process whereby hospitality workers could only be discharged for a bona fide economic reason or Just Cause as defined Also any new positions would have to be offered to Qualified Discharged Employees who lost their position for reasons other than Just Cause termination As proposed the employer would be required to send a written notice to the employees last known address and provide no less than ten days time for former employees to accept or decline such offers

As it relates to actions to reduce the threat of COVID-19 the City through its Public Health Orders has been focused on reducing risks for all those who live and work in Pasadena Hotels are Essential Businesses under the Citys Orders On April 111h a new Order was issued specifically targeted at Essential Businesses Pursuant to the Order each Essential Business is required to implement and post a Social Distancing Protocol which addresses the potential spread of COVID-19 Consequently staff believes the Unite Heres concern in this regard has been addressed

____)

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Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 2 of4

In relation to the proffered Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance Several other jurisdictions in California have adopted similar ordinances The following table summarizes the regulations adopted by Santa Monica Long Beach and Oakland

Jurisdiction Protections

Santa Monica bull Hotel worker retention policy for change in hotel operatormanagement including seniority prioritization and performance evaluation requirements

bull Public housekeeping training requirements including best practices for effective techniques to prevent the spread of disease

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Prohibition on retaliatory actions bull Personal security devices (panic buttons) for employees with

training bull Employee rights related to violent or threatening conduct by a

hotel guest bull Allows the City or any aggrieved person to bring civil action

to enforce provisions

Long Beach bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees to contractors

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Employees who feel their safety is threatened must be reassigned

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Hotel employers must maintain records for at least 2 years bull Hotel employers prohibited from terminating or taking

adverse action against an employee for asserting their rights

Oakland bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees and contractors

bull Minimum wage for hotel employees is $15 with healthcare benefits or $20 without healthcare benefits increased annually with inflation

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Rights for employees reporting violencethreatening behavior bull Restrictions on maximum floor space to be cleaned bull Restrictions on mandatory overtime bull Employee access to pay workload and overtime records bull Just cause requirements for discharging employees bull Additional enforcement procedures for the City bull Authorizes the City Attorney to bring civil action against hotel

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 3 of4

employers to address violations bull Creates a City Department of Workplace and Employment

Standards for enforcement of these measures

At the request of Councilmember Madison the City Council is asked whether it wishes to consider adopting similar regulations in Pasadena

As drafted the proposed Ordinance would establish a new set of regulations that would apply to all hotels event centers (presumably the Pasadena Center Operating Company) and private university cafeterias in the City (presumably Caltech) However the provision may be waived if expressly set forth in a collective bargaining agreement

It is unknown at this time what level of impact such regulations would have on the operations of local hotels PCOC or Caltech Should the City Council wish to consider the matter further staff would recommend seeking input from these stakeholders It should be noted that under current conditions potentially impacted businesses are

struggling Over the past month or so the occupancy rate at most Pasadena hotels has dropped precipitously from over 80 prior to the crisis to 10-15 As a result there have been wide-spread layoffs and some local hotels have gone so far as to suspend operations most notably the Langham Huntington Hotel which had heretofore operated for over 100 years in Pasadena

Traditionally protections and safeguards for workers in a particular industry are the result of successful union organizing and collective bargaining agreements Unions representing their members are well situated to enforce just cause termination and other types of provisions The management of a particular hotel can establish a balance between and among salary and other benefits Here the proposal would in effect place the City in the role of the union but rather than negotiating within the industry the City would be imposing specific benefits and accepting the responsibility for enforcing them There are a number of similarly situated industries including the grocery business larger restaurants large retailers whose workers might also look to the City to establish rights that they have not been successful in securing through a union process

In terms of enforcement while the proposed ordinance provides for a right of civil action by any aggrieved person it also indicates that the City may take enforcement action and the Citys Administrative Officer (City Manager) is authorized to adopt administrative regulations to implement the ordinance

In recent years the City has adopted various regulations including a local minimum wage ordinance and an expanded tenant protection ordinance Such regulations have assisted many Pasadena residents While these regulations also include a right of private action the City often becomes involved with enforcement efforts It is expected that were the City to adopt a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be required to administer

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 4 of4

Finally while Safer and Home Orders are expected to end in the near future the economy is expected to remain in recession for the balance of 2020 It is unclear what affect this will have on the future demand for new hotel rooms which heretofore was part of the Citys long-term economic planning The City should be mindful of the reality that local regulations may influence developer decisions as to where to locate

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

The proposed action would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment

FISCAL IMPACT

In order to effectively implement and monitor a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be necessary The precise job classification(s) of which have not been determined Should the Council direct staff to study this further a specific recommendation would be developed

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Attachments

A City of Pasadena Emergency Action Proposals from Hospitality Workers Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak

B Proposed Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Friday June 5 2020 334 PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Flag for follow up

Flagged

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Phone

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic DeYeiopn1em amp Technology Comrnittee

lunc 9 2020

2A

Kelly Cruenther

Pasadena

C

91 104

The City of Pasadena taking the significant step of supporting small business is

vitally important Every day snmll business owners are having to make difficult

decisions telting hardworking employees they no longer have jobs choosing which

bills to pay determining vhether there is a business to go back to at all Ali the

vhile the promise of help vaiting in the wings For some the help offered isnt

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 2A

~~nltnrgh For others heip hasn~t cor~~e yet _L)o the right thing Cor the sn1aU

busine~ss of Pasad~na that pay la_es business I icense r~~es and contribute tt the

Ioud during the

lneeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Sunday June 7 2020 418PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Flag for follow up Completed

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

middot Meeting Date

Agenda [tern

Name

Email

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Developtnent amp middotrectmology Committee

June 9 2020

3b

Paul Little - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena

CA

91106

I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting

Since you hmmiddote brought it back up for discussion please consider the perilous

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692020 ITEM 38

finan~~Lal position your enrire ho~pitatit_ industrmiddot fnds itsctftn today Ph~Jsc do

I con~ent to have rny Yes

comment read out loud

during the n1eeting

2

Robles Sandra

From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

1 EDTECH

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worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

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The Pasadena COVID-19 Small Business Disaster Relief Fund

Economic Development and Technology Committee June 9 2020

Item A centlt-~middot~ ~ ~- J (01

WBusiness Grants Program

City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Due to the Shelter-In-Place Order many small businesses have temporarily closed and lost revenue

bullThe Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF) and the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) proposed the creation of a grant program to assist local small businesses that are financially struggling as a result of COVID-19

bullOn May 21 2020 Councils Edtech Committee directed staff to work with the PCF and Chamber to develop a local business grant program

1

bullbullbull

~ Edtech Direction

C1ty Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Edtech Committee endorsed the Grants Scope of a $500000 initial contribution from the City of Pasadena

bullAdditional $250000 in matching funds from City for PCF fundra ising

bullBusiness grants will be $10000 maximum middot Explore use of CDBG for Micro grants middot Emphasis on

bull Street front businesses (retail and restaurants) bull Local business that hire Pasadena residents

~ Proposed Pasadena Business Grant Fund

City Manager- Economic Development Division

Help 50 - 100 Pasadena small businesses survive

$ Mobilize Resources

o Fund established by the City of Pasadena (PCF) with $500000

o Fund Agreement between the City and PCF

o MOU between PCF and the Chamber to administer the Grant Program

~-~ ~ Ignite Private Philanthropy

o The City will help to incentivize private philanthropy with a $250000 match

o Program Partners will publicize opportunity for individuals and businesses to make tax deductible contributions to the Fund

4

~ ~

Build on PCFs Technology Platform for Grant Submission

o The Chamber and PCF will develop eligibility application and selection criteria

o Appoint a Selection Committee to evaluate and score applications

o Award grants of up to $10000

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2

WEligibility Requirements

City Manager- Economic Development Div1sion

Existing for-profit business based in the

Small street level storefront retail

Impacted by COVID-19

City of Pasadena

bull Must have good standing with the City (permits taxes)

bull Must have established legal business entity business license

bull Must be locally and independently owned (not part of a national or regional chain or a franchise)

middotContinuously operating under the same ownership for a minimum of two years

businesses

bull1 -20 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

bull $30 million or less in annual revenue

bull Provides the dedication and wherewithal to remain open after receipt of the relief funds

bull Has experienced at least 25 decline in revenues

bull Has not received loan from either SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) for COVID-19 in 2020

WProposed 8 Week Grant Timeline

City Manager- Econom1c Development Div1sion

Weeks 1 to3 bull Fund Agreements

signed Fund established at PCF

bull Application uploaded to PCF portal

bull Outreach to small business community

bull Recruitment of Selection Committee

bull Promotion to private donors

~ Weeks 4 and 5 cent bull Application period

open for 2 weeks bull Committee orientation

and training

6

Weeks 6 and 7 ~ bull Selection Committee r-

reviews scores applications

bull Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

WeekS bull Announcement of

awards bull Grant agreements

signed bull Funds disbursed

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WTimeline City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Weeks 1 to 3 gt Fund Agreements signed Fund established at PCF

gt Application uploaded to PCF portal

gt Outreach to small business community

gt Recruitment of Selection Committee

gt Promotion to private donors

bull Weeks 4 and 5 gt Application period open for 2 weeks

gt Committee orientation and training

7

fiil Timeline City Manager- Economic Development Div1s1on

bull Weeks 6 and 7 gt Selection Committee reviews scores applications

gt Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

bull Week 8 gt Announcement of awards

gt Grant agreements signed

gt Funds disbursed

8

4

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WRecommendation City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Find this action exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)

bull Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation to establish a COVID-19 small business disaster relief fund at the PCF

bull The City will commit $500000 to fund the Small Business Relief Fund and up to an additional $250000 to match private sector donations resulting in a potential impact on the general fund of $750000

bull Funding will be appropriated from the General Fund Reserve

9

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Street Closure Options for On-Street Dining

Economic Development and Technology Committee June 9 2020

~ Evaluation Criteria Department of Transportation

bull Full and Partial Closure gt Number and Type of Restaurant

gt Number of Driveways and Alternate Access

gt Commercial Loading

gt Availabil ity of Detour Routes

gt Transit Routes and Stops

gt Valet Zones

bull Additional Factors for Partial Closures gt Roadway Width

gt Speed Limit

gt Traffic Signal Spacing 2

1

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WCandidates for Full or Partial Closure Department of Transportation

bull Full or Partial Closure gt Colorado Blvd between Fair Oak Ave and Arroyo Pkwy (2 blocks)

gt Lake Ave between Cordova St and Del Mar Blvd (1 block)

bull Partial Closure Only gt Green St between Pasadena Ave and Fair Oaks Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Madison Ave and Oak Knoll Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Harkness Ave and Marion Ave (1 block)

gt Colorado Blvd between Bonnie Ave and Meridith Ave (1 block)

3

bull Street closures allow for additional space to be used for sit down dining

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Barricades furnishings lighting

bull Restaurant or BIDs would coordinate use of space

4

2

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WParklets Department of Transportation

bull A parklet extends the sidewalk by temporarily transforming curbside parking into another use

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Process

bull Restaurant or BIDs would initiate process

5

~Next Steps Department of Transportation

bull Business Engagement gt 2 meetings with BIDs to sol icit initial input

gt 11 meetings with each BID

bull Finalize Cost of Street Closures bull Finalize Guidelines and Permit Process

6

3

I Agenda Report I

April 20 2020

TO Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM City Manager

SUBJECT HOSPITALITY WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council receive information on the draft Hospitality Workplace Protections Ordinance provided by Unite Here Local 11 and consider whether to provide further staff direction

BACKGROUND

Recently representatives from Unite Here Local 11 requested that the City Council consider taking emergency actions to protect hospitality workers from the risk of contracting COVID-19 coronavirus In addition Unite Here asked that the City consider adopting a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance that would in addition to incorporating various actions to reduce COVID-19 risk establish a variety of requirements for hoteliers that would remain in place beyond the current state of emergency

For example the proposed Ordinance would establish a Fair Discharge process whereby hospitality workers could only be discharged for a bona fide economic reason or Just Cause as defined Also any new positions would have to be offered to Qualified Discharged Employees who lost their position for reasons other than Just Cause termination As proposed the employer would be required to send a written notice to the employees last known address and provide no less than ten days time for former employees to accept or decline such offers

As it relates to actions to reduce the threat of COVID-19 the City through its Public Health Orders has been focused on reducing risks for all those who live and work in Pasadena Hotels are Essential Businesses under the Citys Orders On April 111h a new Order was issued specifically targeted at Essential Businesses Pursuant to the Order each Essential Business is required to implement and post a Social Distancing Protocol which addresses the potential spread of COVID-19 Consequently staff believes the Unite Heres concern in this regard has been addressed

____)

05042020 14 9tlle-1-PfYlf)MEETING OF AGENDA ITEM NO --26shy

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 2 of4

In relation to the proffered Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance Several other jurisdictions in California have adopted similar ordinances The following table summarizes the regulations adopted by Santa Monica Long Beach and Oakland

Jurisdiction Protections

Santa Monica bull Hotel worker retention policy for change in hotel operatormanagement including seniority prioritization and performance evaluation requirements

bull Public housekeeping training requirements including best practices for effective techniques to prevent the spread of disease

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Prohibition on retaliatory actions bull Personal security devices (panic buttons) for employees with

training bull Employee rights related to violent or threatening conduct by a

hotel guest bull Allows the City or any aggrieved person to bring civil action

to enforce provisions

Long Beach bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees to contractors

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Employees who feel their safety is threatened must be reassigned

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Hotel employers must maintain records for at least 2 years bull Hotel employers prohibited from terminating or taking

adverse action against an employee for asserting their rights

Oakland bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees and contractors

bull Minimum wage for hotel employees is $15 with healthcare benefits or $20 without healthcare benefits increased annually with inflation

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Rights for employees reporting violencethreatening behavior bull Restrictions on maximum floor space to be cleaned bull Restrictions on mandatory overtime bull Employee access to pay workload and overtime records bull Just cause requirements for discharging employees bull Additional enforcement procedures for the City bull Authorizes the City Attorney to bring civil action against hotel

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 3 of4

employers to address violations bull Creates a City Department of Workplace and Employment

Standards for enforcement of these measures

At the request of Councilmember Madison the City Council is asked whether it wishes to consider adopting similar regulations in Pasadena

As drafted the proposed Ordinance would establish a new set of regulations that would apply to all hotels event centers (presumably the Pasadena Center Operating Company) and private university cafeterias in the City (presumably Caltech) However the provision may be waived if expressly set forth in a collective bargaining agreement

It is unknown at this time what level of impact such regulations would have on the operations of local hotels PCOC or Caltech Should the City Council wish to consider the matter further staff would recommend seeking input from these stakeholders It should be noted that under current conditions potentially impacted businesses are

struggling Over the past month or so the occupancy rate at most Pasadena hotels has dropped precipitously from over 80 prior to the crisis to 10-15 As a result there have been wide-spread layoffs and some local hotels have gone so far as to suspend operations most notably the Langham Huntington Hotel which had heretofore operated for over 100 years in Pasadena

Traditionally protections and safeguards for workers in a particular industry are the result of successful union organizing and collective bargaining agreements Unions representing their members are well situated to enforce just cause termination and other types of provisions The management of a particular hotel can establish a balance between and among salary and other benefits Here the proposal would in effect place the City in the role of the union but rather than negotiating within the industry the City would be imposing specific benefits and accepting the responsibility for enforcing them There are a number of similarly situated industries including the grocery business larger restaurants large retailers whose workers might also look to the City to establish rights that they have not been successful in securing through a union process

In terms of enforcement while the proposed ordinance provides for a right of civil action by any aggrieved person it also indicates that the City may take enforcement action and the Citys Administrative Officer (City Manager) is authorized to adopt administrative regulations to implement the ordinance

In recent years the City has adopted various regulations including a local minimum wage ordinance and an expanded tenant protection ordinance Such regulations have assisted many Pasadena residents While these regulations also include a right of private action the City often becomes involved with enforcement efforts It is expected that were the City to adopt a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be required to administer

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 4 of4

Finally while Safer and Home Orders are expected to end in the near future the economy is expected to remain in recession for the balance of 2020 It is unclear what affect this will have on the future demand for new hotel rooms which heretofore was part of the Citys long-term economic planning The City should be mindful of the reality that local regulations may influence developer decisions as to where to locate

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

The proposed action would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment

FISCAL IMPACT

In order to effectively implement and monitor a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be necessary The precise job classification(s) of which have not been determined Should the Council direct staff to study this further a specific recommendation would be developed

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Attachments

A City of Pasadena Emergency Action Proposals from Hospitality Workers Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak

B Proposed Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Friday June 5 2020 334 PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Flag for follow up

Flagged

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Phone

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic DeYeiopn1em amp Technology Comrnittee

lunc 9 2020

2A

Kelly Cruenther

Pasadena

C

91 104

The City of Pasadena taking the significant step of supporting small business is

vitally important Every day snmll business owners are having to make difficult

decisions telting hardworking employees they no longer have jobs choosing which

bills to pay determining vhether there is a business to go back to at all Ali the

vhile the promise of help vaiting in the wings For some the help offered isnt

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 2A

~~nltnrgh For others heip hasn~t cor~~e yet _L)o the right thing Cor the sn1aU

busine~ss of Pasad~na that pay la_es business I icense r~~es and contribute tt the

Ioud during the

lneeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Sunday June 7 2020 418PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Flag for follow up Completed

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

middot Meeting Date

Agenda [tern

Name

Email

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Developtnent amp middotrectmology Committee

June 9 2020

3b

Paul Little - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena

CA

91106

I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting

Since you hmmiddote brought it back up for discussion please consider the perilous

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 38

finan~~Lal position your enrire ho~pitatit_ industrmiddot fnds itsctftn today Ph~Jsc do

I con~ent to have rny Yes

comment read out loud

during the n1eeting

2

Robles Sandra

From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3B

worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

1 EDTECH

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bullbullbull

~ Edtech Direction

C1ty Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Edtech Committee endorsed the Grants Scope of a $500000 initial contribution from the City of Pasadena

bullAdditional $250000 in matching funds from City for PCF fundra ising

bullBusiness grants will be $10000 maximum middot Explore use of CDBG for Micro grants middot Emphasis on

bull Street front businesses (retail and restaurants) bull Local business that hire Pasadena residents

~ Proposed Pasadena Business Grant Fund

City Manager- Economic Development Division

Help 50 - 100 Pasadena small businesses survive

$ Mobilize Resources

o Fund established by the City of Pasadena (PCF) with $500000

o Fund Agreement between the City and PCF

o MOU between PCF and the Chamber to administer the Grant Program

~-~ ~ Ignite Private Philanthropy

o The City will help to incentivize private philanthropy with a $250000 match

o Program Partners will publicize opportunity for individuals and businesses to make tax deductible contributions to the Fund

4

~ ~

Build on PCFs Technology Platform for Grant Submission

o The Chamber and PCF will develop eligibility application and selection criteria

o Appoint a Selection Committee to evaluate and score applications

o Award grants of up to $10000

692020

2

WEligibility Requirements

City Manager- Economic Development Div1sion

Existing for-profit business based in the

Small street level storefront retail

Impacted by COVID-19

City of Pasadena

bull Must have good standing with the City (permits taxes)

bull Must have established legal business entity business license

bull Must be locally and independently owned (not part of a national or regional chain or a franchise)

middotContinuously operating under the same ownership for a minimum of two years

businesses

bull1 -20 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

bull $30 million or less in annual revenue

bull Provides the dedication and wherewithal to remain open after receipt of the relief funds

bull Has experienced at least 25 decline in revenues

bull Has not received loan from either SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) for COVID-19 in 2020

WProposed 8 Week Grant Timeline

City Manager- Econom1c Development Div1sion

Weeks 1 to3 bull Fund Agreements

signed Fund established at PCF

bull Application uploaded to PCF portal

bull Outreach to small business community

bull Recruitment of Selection Committee

bull Promotion to private donors

~ Weeks 4 and 5 cent bull Application period

open for 2 weeks bull Committee orientation

and training

6

Weeks 6 and 7 ~ bull Selection Committee r-

reviews scores applications

bull Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

WeekS bull Announcement of

awards bull Grant agreements

signed bull Funds disbursed

692020

3

692020

WTimeline City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Weeks 1 to 3 gt Fund Agreements signed Fund established at PCF

gt Application uploaded to PCF portal

gt Outreach to small business community

gt Recruitment of Selection Committee

gt Promotion to private donors

bull Weeks 4 and 5 gt Application period open for 2 weeks

gt Committee orientation and training

7

fiil Timeline City Manager- Economic Development Div1s1on

bull Weeks 6 and 7 gt Selection Committee reviews scores applications

gt Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

bull Week 8 gt Announcement of awards

gt Grant agreements signed

gt Funds disbursed

8

4

692020

WRecommendation City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Find this action exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)

bull Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation to establish a COVID-19 small business disaster relief fund at the PCF

bull The City will commit $500000 to fund the Small Business Relief Fund and up to an additional $250000 to match private sector donations resulting in a potential impact on the general fund of $750000

bull Funding will be appropriated from the General Fund Reserve

9

5

692020

Street Closure Options for On-Street Dining

Economic Development and Technology Committee June 9 2020

~ Evaluation Criteria Department of Transportation

bull Full and Partial Closure gt Number and Type of Restaurant

gt Number of Driveways and Alternate Access

gt Commercial Loading

gt Availabil ity of Detour Routes

gt Transit Routes and Stops

gt Valet Zones

bull Additional Factors for Partial Closures gt Roadway Width

gt Speed Limit

gt Traffic Signal Spacing 2

1

692020

WCandidates for Full or Partial Closure Department of Transportation

bull Full or Partial Closure gt Colorado Blvd between Fair Oak Ave and Arroyo Pkwy (2 blocks)

gt Lake Ave between Cordova St and Del Mar Blvd (1 block)

bull Partial Closure Only gt Green St between Pasadena Ave and Fair Oaks Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Madison Ave and Oak Knoll Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Harkness Ave and Marion Ave (1 block)

gt Colorado Blvd between Bonnie Ave and Meridith Ave (1 block)

3

bull Street closures allow for additional space to be used for sit down dining

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Barricades furnishings lighting

bull Restaurant or BIDs would coordinate use of space

4

2

692020

WParklets Department of Transportation

bull A parklet extends the sidewalk by temporarily transforming curbside parking into another use

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Process

bull Restaurant or BIDs would initiate process

5

~Next Steps Department of Transportation

bull Business Engagement gt 2 meetings with BIDs to sol icit initial input

gt 11 meetings with each BID

bull Finalize Cost of Street Closures bull Finalize Guidelines and Permit Process

6

3

I Agenda Report I

April 20 2020

TO Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM City Manager

SUBJECT HOSPITALITY WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council receive information on the draft Hospitality Workplace Protections Ordinance provided by Unite Here Local 11 and consider whether to provide further staff direction

BACKGROUND

Recently representatives from Unite Here Local 11 requested that the City Council consider taking emergency actions to protect hospitality workers from the risk of contracting COVID-19 coronavirus In addition Unite Here asked that the City consider adopting a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance that would in addition to incorporating various actions to reduce COVID-19 risk establish a variety of requirements for hoteliers that would remain in place beyond the current state of emergency

For example the proposed Ordinance would establish a Fair Discharge process whereby hospitality workers could only be discharged for a bona fide economic reason or Just Cause as defined Also any new positions would have to be offered to Qualified Discharged Employees who lost their position for reasons other than Just Cause termination As proposed the employer would be required to send a written notice to the employees last known address and provide no less than ten days time for former employees to accept or decline such offers

As it relates to actions to reduce the threat of COVID-19 the City through its Public Health Orders has been focused on reducing risks for all those who live and work in Pasadena Hotels are Essential Businesses under the Citys Orders On April 111h a new Order was issued specifically targeted at Essential Businesses Pursuant to the Order each Essential Business is required to implement and post a Social Distancing Protocol which addresses the potential spread of COVID-19 Consequently staff believes the Unite Heres concern in this regard has been addressed

____)

05042020 14 9tlle-1-PfYlf)MEETING OF AGENDA ITEM NO --26shy

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 2 of4

In relation to the proffered Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance Several other jurisdictions in California have adopted similar ordinances The following table summarizes the regulations adopted by Santa Monica Long Beach and Oakland

Jurisdiction Protections

Santa Monica bull Hotel worker retention policy for change in hotel operatormanagement including seniority prioritization and performance evaluation requirements

bull Public housekeeping training requirements including best practices for effective techniques to prevent the spread of disease

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Prohibition on retaliatory actions bull Personal security devices (panic buttons) for employees with

training bull Employee rights related to violent or threatening conduct by a

hotel guest bull Allows the City or any aggrieved person to bring civil action

to enforce provisions

Long Beach bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees to contractors

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Employees who feel their safety is threatened must be reassigned

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Hotel employers must maintain records for at least 2 years bull Hotel employers prohibited from terminating or taking

adverse action against an employee for asserting their rights

Oakland bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees and contractors

bull Minimum wage for hotel employees is $15 with healthcare benefits or $20 without healthcare benefits increased annually with inflation

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Rights for employees reporting violencethreatening behavior bull Restrictions on maximum floor space to be cleaned bull Restrictions on mandatory overtime bull Employee access to pay workload and overtime records bull Just cause requirements for discharging employees bull Additional enforcement procedures for the City bull Authorizes the City Attorney to bring civil action against hotel

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 3 of4

employers to address violations bull Creates a City Department of Workplace and Employment

Standards for enforcement of these measures

At the request of Councilmember Madison the City Council is asked whether it wishes to consider adopting similar regulations in Pasadena

As drafted the proposed Ordinance would establish a new set of regulations that would apply to all hotels event centers (presumably the Pasadena Center Operating Company) and private university cafeterias in the City (presumably Caltech) However the provision may be waived if expressly set forth in a collective bargaining agreement

It is unknown at this time what level of impact such regulations would have on the operations of local hotels PCOC or Caltech Should the City Council wish to consider the matter further staff would recommend seeking input from these stakeholders It should be noted that under current conditions potentially impacted businesses are

struggling Over the past month or so the occupancy rate at most Pasadena hotels has dropped precipitously from over 80 prior to the crisis to 10-15 As a result there have been wide-spread layoffs and some local hotels have gone so far as to suspend operations most notably the Langham Huntington Hotel which had heretofore operated for over 100 years in Pasadena

Traditionally protections and safeguards for workers in a particular industry are the result of successful union organizing and collective bargaining agreements Unions representing their members are well situated to enforce just cause termination and other types of provisions The management of a particular hotel can establish a balance between and among salary and other benefits Here the proposal would in effect place the City in the role of the union but rather than negotiating within the industry the City would be imposing specific benefits and accepting the responsibility for enforcing them There are a number of similarly situated industries including the grocery business larger restaurants large retailers whose workers might also look to the City to establish rights that they have not been successful in securing through a union process

In terms of enforcement while the proposed ordinance provides for a right of civil action by any aggrieved person it also indicates that the City may take enforcement action and the Citys Administrative Officer (City Manager) is authorized to adopt administrative regulations to implement the ordinance

In recent years the City has adopted various regulations including a local minimum wage ordinance and an expanded tenant protection ordinance Such regulations have assisted many Pasadena residents While these regulations also include a right of private action the City often becomes involved with enforcement efforts It is expected that were the City to adopt a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be required to administer

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 4 of4

Finally while Safer and Home Orders are expected to end in the near future the economy is expected to remain in recession for the balance of 2020 It is unclear what affect this will have on the future demand for new hotel rooms which heretofore was part of the Citys long-term economic planning The City should be mindful of the reality that local regulations may influence developer decisions as to where to locate

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

The proposed action would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment

FISCAL IMPACT

In order to effectively implement and monitor a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be necessary The precise job classification(s) of which have not been determined Should the Council direct staff to study this further a specific recommendation would be developed

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Attachments

A City of Pasadena Emergency Action Proposals from Hospitality Workers Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak

B Proposed Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Friday June 5 2020 334 PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Flag for follow up

Flagged

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Phone

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic DeYeiopn1em amp Technology Comrnittee

lunc 9 2020

2A

Kelly Cruenther

Pasadena

C

91 104

The City of Pasadena taking the significant step of supporting small business is

vitally important Every day snmll business owners are having to make difficult

decisions telting hardworking employees they no longer have jobs choosing which

bills to pay determining vhether there is a business to go back to at all Ali the

vhile the promise of help vaiting in the wings For some the help offered isnt

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 2A

~~nltnrgh For others heip hasn~t cor~~e yet _L)o the right thing Cor the sn1aU

busine~ss of Pasad~na that pay la_es business I icense r~~es and contribute tt the

Ioud during the

lneeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Sunday June 7 2020 418PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Flag for follow up Completed

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

middot Meeting Date

Agenda [tern

Name

Email

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Developtnent amp middotrectmology Committee

June 9 2020

3b

Paul Little - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena

CA

91106

I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting

Since you hmmiddote brought it back up for discussion please consider the perilous

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 38

finan~~Lal position your enrire ho~pitatit_ industrmiddot fnds itsctftn today Ph~Jsc do

I con~ent to have rny Yes

comment read out loud

during the n1eeting

2

Robles Sandra

From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3B

worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3A

WEligibility Requirements

City Manager- Economic Development Div1sion

Existing for-profit business based in the

Small street level storefront retail

Impacted by COVID-19

City of Pasadena

bull Must have good standing with the City (permits taxes)

bull Must have established legal business entity business license

bull Must be locally and independently owned (not part of a national or regional chain or a franchise)

middotContinuously operating under the same ownership for a minimum of two years

businesses

bull1 -20 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

bull $30 million or less in annual revenue

bull Provides the dedication and wherewithal to remain open after receipt of the relief funds

bull Has experienced at least 25 decline in revenues

bull Has not received loan from either SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) or SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) for COVID-19 in 2020

WProposed 8 Week Grant Timeline

City Manager- Econom1c Development Div1sion

Weeks 1 to3 bull Fund Agreements

signed Fund established at PCF

bull Application uploaded to PCF portal

bull Outreach to small business community

bull Recruitment of Selection Committee

bull Promotion to private donors

~ Weeks 4 and 5 cent bull Application period

open for 2 weeks bull Committee orientation

and training

6

Weeks 6 and 7 ~ bull Selection Committee r-

reviews scores applications

bull Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

WeekS bull Announcement of

awards bull Grant agreements

signed bull Funds disbursed

692020

3

692020

WTimeline City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Weeks 1 to 3 gt Fund Agreements signed Fund established at PCF

gt Application uploaded to PCF portal

gt Outreach to small business community

gt Recruitment of Selection Committee

gt Promotion to private donors

bull Weeks 4 and 5 gt Application period open for 2 weeks

gt Committee orientation and training

7

fiil Timeline City Manager- Economic Development Div1s1on

bull Weeks 6 and 7 gt Selection Committee reviews scores applications

gt Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

bull Week 8 gt Announcement of awards

gt Grant agreements signed

gt Funds disbursed

8

4

692020

WRecommendation City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Find this action exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)

bull Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation to establish a COVID-19 small business disaster relief fund at the PCF

bull The City will commit $500000 to fund the Small Business Relief Fund and up to an additional $250000 to match private sector donations resulting in a potential impact on the general fund of $750000

bull Funding will be appropriated from the General Fund Reserve

9

5

692020

Street Closure Options for On-Street Dining

Economic Development and Technology Committee June 9 2020

~ Evaluation Criteria Department of Transportation

bull Full and Partial Closure gt Number and Type of Restaurant

gt Number of Driveways and Alternate Access

gt Commercial Loading

gt Availabil ity of Detour Routes

gt Transit Routes and Stops

gt Valet Zones

bull Additional Factors for Partial Closures gt Roadway Width

gt Speed Limit

gt Traffic Signal Spacing 2

1

692020

WCandidates for Full or Partial Closure Department of Transportation

bull Full or Partial Closure gt Colorado Blvd between Fair Oak Ave and Arroyo Pkwy (2 blocks)

gt Lake Ave between Cordova St and Del Mar Blvd (1 block)

bull Partial Closure Only gt Green St between Pasadena Ave and Fair Oaks Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Madison Ave and Oak Knoll Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Harkness Ave and Marion Ave (1 block)

gt Colorado Blvd between Bonnie Ave and Meridith Ave (1 block)

3

bull Street closures allow for additional space to be used for sit down dining

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Barricades furnishings lighting

bull Restaurant or BIDs would coordinate use of space

4

2

692020

WParklets Department of Transportation

bull A parklet extends the sidewalk by temporarily transforming curbside parking into another use

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Process

bull Restaurant or BIDs would initiate process

5

~Next Steps Department of Transportation

bull Business Engagement gt 2 meetings with BIDs to sol icit initial input

gt 11 meetings with each BID

bull Finalize Cost of Street Closures bull Finalize Guidelines and Permit Process

6

3

I Agenda Report I

April 20 2020

TO Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM City Manager

SUBJECT HOSPITALITY WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council receive information on the draft Hospitality Workplace Protections Ordinance provided by Unite Here Local 11 and consider whether to provide further staff direction

BACKGROUND

Recently representatives from Unite Here Local 11 requested that the City Council consider taking emergency actions to protect hospitality workers from the risk of contracting COVID-19 coronavirus In addition Unite Here asked that the City consider adopting a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance that would in addition to incorporating various actions to reduce COVID-19 risk establish a variety of requirements for hoteliers that would remain in place beyond the current state of emergency

For example the proposed Ordinance would establish a Fair Discharge process whereby hospitality workers could only be discharged for a bona fide economic reason or Just Cause as defined Also any new positions would have to be offered to Qualified Discharged Employees who lost their position for reasons other than Just Cause termination As proposed the employer would be required to send a written notice to the employees last known address and provide no less than ten days time for former employees to accept or decline such offers

As it relates to actions to reduce the threat of COVID-19 the City through its Public Health Orders has been focused on reducing risks for all those who live and work in Pasadena Hotels are Essential Businesses under the Citys Orders On April 111h a new Order was issued specifically targeted at Essential Businesses Pursuant to the Order each Essential Business is required to implement and post a Social Distancing Protocol which addresses the potential spread of COVID-19 Consequently staff believes the Unite Heres concern in this regard has been addressed

____)

05042020 14 9tlle-1-PfYlf)MEETING OF AGENDA ITEM NO --26shy

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 2 of4

In relation to the proffered Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance Several other jurisdictions in California have adopted similar ordinances The following table summarizes the regulations adopted by Santa Monica Long Beach and Oakland

Jurisdiction Protections

Santa Monica bull Hotel worker retention policy for change in hotel operatormanagement including seniority prioritization and performance evaluation requirements

bull Public housekeeping training requirements including best practices for effective techniques to prevent the spread of disease

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Prohibition on retaliatory actions bull Personal security devices (panic buttons) for employees with

training bull Employee rights related to violent or threatening conduct by a

hotel guest bull Allows the City or any aggrieved person to bring civil action

to enforce provisions

Long Beach bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees to contractors

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Employees who feel their safety is threatened must be reassigned

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Hotel employers must maintain records for at least 2 years bull Hotel employers prohibited from terminating or taking

adverse action against an employee for asserting their rights

Oakland bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees and contractors

bull Minimum wage for hotel employees is $15 with healthcare benefits or $20 without healthcare benefits increased annually with inflation

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Rights for employees reporting violencethreatening behavior bull Restrictions on maximum floor space to be cleaned bull Restrictions on mandatory overtime bull Employee access to pay workload and overtime records bull Just cause requirements for discharging employees bull Additional enforcement procedures for the City bull Authorizes the City Attorney to bring civil action against hotel

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 3 of4

employers to address violations bull Creates a City Department of Workplace and Employment

Standards for enforcement of these measures

At the request of Councilmember Madison the City Council is asked whether it wishes to consider adopting similar regulations in Pasadena

As drafted the proposed Ordinance would establish a new set of regulations that would apply to all hotels event centers (presumably the Pasadena Center Operating Company) and private university cafeterias in the City (presumably Caltech) However the provision may be waived if expressly set forth in a collective bargaining agreement

It is unknown at this time what level of impact such regulations would have on the operations of local hotels PCOC or Caltech Should the City Council wish to consider the matter further staff would recommend seeking input from these stakeholders It should be noted that under current conditions potentially impacted businesses are

struggling Over the past month or so the occupancy rate at most Pasadena hotels has dropped precipitously from over 80 prior to the crisis to 10-15 As a result there have been wide-spread layoffs and some local hotels have gone so far as to suspend operations most notably the Langham Huntington Hotel which had heretofore operated for over 100 years in Pasadena

Traditionally protections and safeguards for workers in a particular industry are the result of successful union organizing and collective bargaining agreements Unions representing their members are well situated to enforce just cause termination and other types of provisions The management of a particular hotel can establish a balance between and among salary and other benefits Here the proposal would in effect place the City in the role of the union but rather than negotiating within the industry the City would be imposing specific benefits and accepting the responsibility for enforcing them There are a number of similarly situated industries including the grocery business larger restaurants large retailers whose workers might also look to the City to establish rights that they have not been successful in securing through a union process

In terms of enforcement while the proposed ordinance provides for a right of civil action by any aggrieved person it also indicates that the City may take enforcement action and the Citys Administrative Officer (City Manager) is authorized to adopt administrative regulations to implement the ordinance

In recent years the City has adopted various regulations including a local minimum wage ordinance and an expanded tenant protection ordinance Such regulations have assisted many Pasadena residents While these regulations also include a right of private action the City often becomes involved with enforcement efforts It is expected that were the City to adopt a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be required to administer

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 4 of4

Finally while Safer and Home Orders are expected to end in the near future the economy is expected to remain in recession for the balance of 2020 It is unclear what affect this will have on the future demand for new hotel rooms which heretofore was part of the Citys long-term economic planning The City should be mindful of the reality that local regulations may influence developer decisions as to where to locate

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

The proposed action would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment

FISCAL IMPACT

In order to effectively implement and monitor a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be necessary The precise job classification(s) of which have not been determined Should the Council direct staff to study this further a specific recommendation would be developed

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Attachments

A City of Pasadena Emergency Action Proposals from Hospitality Workers Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak

B Proposed Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Friday June 5 2020 334 PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Flag for follow up

Flagged

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Phone

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic DeYeiopn1em amp Technology Comrnittee

lunc 9 2020

2A

Kelly Cruenther

Pasadena

C

91 104

The City of Pasadena taking the significant step of supporting small business is

vitally important Every day snmll business owners are having to make difficult

decisions telting hardworking employees they no longer have jobs choosing which

bills to pay determining vhether there is a business to go back to at all Ali the

vhile the promise of help vaiting in the wings For some the help offered isnt

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 2A

~~nltnrgh For others heip hasn~t cor~~e yet _L)o the right thing Cor the sn1aU

busine~ss of Pasad~na that pay la_es business I icense r~~es and contribute tt the

Ioud during the

lneeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Sunday June 7 2020 418PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Flag for follow up Completed

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

middot Meeting Date

Agenda [tern

Name

Email

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Developtnent amp middotrectmology Committee

June 9 2020

3b

Paul Little - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena

CA

91106

I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting

Since you hmmiddote brought it back up for discussion please consider the perilous

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 38

finan~~Lal position your enrire ho~pitatit_ industrmiddot fnds itsctftn today Ph~Jsc do

I con~ent to have rny Yes

comment read out loud

during the n1eeting

2

Robles Sandra

From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3B

worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3A

692020

WTimeline City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Weeks 1 to 3 gt Fund Agreements signed Fund established at PCF

gt Application uploaded to PCF portal

gt Outreach to small business community

gt Recruitment of Selection Committee

gt Promotion to private donors

bull Weeks 4 and 5 gt Application period open for 2 weeks

gt Committee orientation and training

7

fiil Timeline City Manager- Economic Development Div1s1on

bull Weeks 6 and 7 gt Selection Committee reviews scores applications

gt Meeting of Selection Committee to finalize decisions

bull Week 8 gt Announcement of awards

gt Grant agreements signed

gt Funds disbursed

8

4

692020

WRecommendation City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Find this action exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)

bull Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation to establish a COVID-19 small business disaster relief fund at the PCF

bull The City will commit $500000 to fund the Small Business Relief Fund and up to an additional $250000 to match private sector donations resulting in a potential impact on the general fund of $750000

bull Funding will be appropriated from the General Fund Reserve

9

5

692020

Street Closure Options for On-Street Dining

Economic Development and Technology Committee June 9 2020

~ Evaluation Criteria Department of Transportation

bull Full and Partial Closure gt Number and Type of Restaurant

gt Number of Driveways and Alternate Access

gt Commercial Loading

gt Availabil ity of Detour Routes

gt Transit Routes and Stops

gt Valet Zones

bull Additional Factors for Partial Closures gt Roadway Width

gt Speed Limit

gt Traffic Signal Spacing 2

1

692020

WCandidates for Full or Partial Closure Department of Transportation

bull Full or Partial Closure gt Colorado Blvd between Fair Oak Ave and Arroyo Pkwy (2 blocks)

gt Lake Ave between Cordova St and Del Mar Blvd (1 block)

bull Partial Closure Only gt Green St between Pasadena Ave and Fair Oaks Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Madison Ave and Oak Knoll Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Harkness Ave and Marion Ave (1 block)

gt Colorado Blvd between Bonnie Ave and Meridith Ave (1 block)

3

bull Street closures allow for additional space to be used for sit down dining

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Barricades furnishings lighting

bull Restaurant or BIDs would coordinate use of space

4

2

692020

WParklets Department of Transportation

bull A parklet extends the sidewalk by temporarily transforming curbside parking into another use

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Process

bull Restaurant or BIDs would initiate process

5

~Next Steps Department of Transportation

bull Business Engagement gt 2 meetings with BIDs to sol icit initial input

gt 11 meetings with each BID

bull Finalize Cost of Street Closures bull Finalize Guidelines and Permit Process

6

3

I Agenda Report I

April 20 2020

TO Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM City Manager

SUBJECT HOSPITALITY WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council receive information on the draft Hospitality Workplace Protections Ordinance provided by Unite Here Local 11 and consider whether to provide further staff direction

BACKGROUND

Recently representatives from Unite Here Local 11 requested that the City Council consider taking emergency actions to protect hospitality workers from the risk of contracting COVID-19 coronavirus In addition Unite Here asked that the City consider adopting a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance that would in addition to incorporating various actions to reduce COVID-19 risk establish a variety of requirements for hoteliers that would remain in place beyond the current state of emergency

For example the proposed Ordinance would establish a Fair Discharge process whereby hospitality workers could only be discharged for a bona fide economic reason or Just Cause as defined Also any new positions would have to be offered to Qualified Discharged Employees who lost their position for reasons other than Just Cause termination As proposed the employer would be required to send a written notice to the employees last known address and provide no less than ten days time for former employees to accept or decline such offers

As it relates to actions to reduce the threat of COVID-19 the City through its Public Health Orders has been focused on reducing risks for all those who live and work in Pasadena Hotels are Essential Businesses under the Citys Orders On April 111h a new Order was issued specifically targeted at Essential Businesses Pursuant to the Order each Essential Business is required to implement and post a Social Distancing Protocol which addresses the potential spread of COVID-19 Consequently staff believes the Unite Heres concern in this regard has been addressed

____)

05042020 14 9tlle-1-PfYlf)MEETING OF AGENDA ITEM NO --26shy

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 2 of4

In relation to the proffered Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance Several other jurisdictions in California have adopted similar ordinances The following table summarizes the regulations adopted by Santa Monica Long Beach and Oakland

Jurisdiction Protections

Santa Monica bull Hotel worker retention policy for change in hotel operatormanagement including seniority prioritization and performance evaluation requirements

bull Public housekeeping training requirements including best practices for effective techniques to prevent the spread of disease

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Prohibition on retaliatory actions bull Personal security devices (panic buttons) for employees with

training bull Employee rights related to violent or threatening conduct by a

hotel guest bull Allows the City or any aggrieved person to bring civil action

to enforce provisions

Long Beach bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees to contractors

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Employees who feel their safety is threatened must be reassigned

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Hotel employers must maintain records for at least 2 years bull Hotel employers prohibited from terminating or taking

adverse action against an employee for asserting their rights

Oakland bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees and contractors

bull Minimum wage for hotel employees is $15 with healthcare benefits or $20 without healthcare benefits increased annually with inflation

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Rights for employees reporting violencethreatening behavior bull Restrictions on maximum floor space to be cleaned bull Restrictions on mandatory overtime bull Employee access to pay workload and overtime records bull Just cause requirements for discharging employees bull Additional enforcement procedures for the City bull Authorizes the City Attorney to bring civil action against hotel

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 3 of4

employers to address violations bull Creates a City Department of Workplace and Employment

Standards for enforcement of these measures

At the request of Councilmember Madison the City Council is asked whether it wishes to consider adopting similar regulations in Pasadena

As drafted the proposed Ordinance would establish a new set of regulations that would apply to all hotels event centers (presumably the Pasadena Center Operating Company) and private university cafeterias in the City (presumably Caltech) However the provision may be waived if expressly set forth in a collective bargaining agreement

It is unknown at this time what level of impact such regulations would have on the operations of local hotels PCOC or Caltech Should the City Council wish to consider the matter further staff would recommend seeking input from these stakeholders It should be noted that under current conditions potentially impacted businesses are

struggling Over the past month or so the occupancy rate at most Pasadena hotels has dropped precipitously from over 80 prior to the crisis to 10-15 As a result there have been wide-spread layoffs and some local hotels have gone so far as to suspend operations most notably the Langham Huntington Hotel which had heretofore operated for over 100 years in Pasadena

Traditionally protections and safeguards for workers in a particular industry are the result of successful union organizing and collective bargaining agreements Unions representing their members are well situated to enforce just cause termination and other types of provisions The management of a particular hotel can establish a balance between and among salary and other benefits Here the proposal would in effect place the City in the role of the union but rather than negotiating within the industry the City would be imposing specific benefits and accepting the responsibility for enforcing them There are a number of similarly situated industries including the grocery business larger restaurants large retailers whose workers might also look to the City to establish rights that they have not been successful in securing through a union process

In terms of enforcement while the proposed ordinance provides for a right of civil action by any aggrieved person it also indicates that the City may take enforcement action and the Citys Administrative Officer (City Manager) is authorized to adopt administrative regulations to implement the ordinance

In recent years the City has adopted various regulations including a local minimum wage ordinance and an expanded tenant protection ordinance Such regulations have assisted many Pasadena residents While these regulations also include a right of private action the City often becomes involved with enforcement efforts It is expected that were the City to adopt a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be required to administer

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 4 of4

Finally while Safer and Home Orders are expected to end in the near future the economy is expected to remain in recession for the balance of 2020 It is unclear what affect this will have on the future demand for new hotel rooms which heretofore was part of the Citys long-term economic planning The City should be mindful of the reality that local regulations may influence developer decisions as to where to locate

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

The proposed action would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment

FISCAL IMPACT

In order to effectively implement and monitor a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be necessary The precise job classification(s) of which have not been determined Should the Council direct staff to study this further a specific recommendation would be developed

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Attachments

A City of Pasadena Emergency Action Proposals from Hospitality Workers Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak

B Proposed Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Friday June 5 2020 334 PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Flag for follow up

Flagged

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Phone

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic DeYeiopn1em amp Technology Comrnittee

lunc 9 2020

2A

Kelly Cruenther

Pasadena

C

91 104

The City of Pasadena taking the significant step of supporting small business is

vitally important Every day snmll business owners are having to make difficult

decisions telting hardworking employees they no longer have jobs choosing which

bills to pay determining vhether there is a business to go back to at all Ali the

vhile the promise of help vaiting in the wings For some the help offered isnt

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 2A

~~nltnrgh For others heip hasn~t cor~~e yet _L)o the right thing Cor the sn1aU

busine~ss of Pasad~na that pay la_es business I icense r~~es and contribute tt the

Ioud during the

lneeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Sunday June 7 2020 418PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Flag for follow up Completed

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

middot Meeting Date

Agenda [tern

Name

Email

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Developtnent amp middotrectmology Committee

June 9 2020

3b

Paul Little - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena

CA

91106

I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting

Since you hmmiddote brought it back up for discussion please consider the perilous

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 38

finan~~Lal position your enrire ho~pitatit_ industrmiddot fnds itsctftn today Ph~Jsc do

I con~ent to have rny Yes

comment read out loud

during the n1eeting

2

Robles Sandra

From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3B

worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3A

692020

WRecommendation City Manager- Economic Development Division

bull Find this action exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)

bull Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Pasadena Community Foundation to establish a COVID-19 small business disaster relief fund at the PCF

bull The City will commit $500000 to fund the Small Business Relief Fund and up to an additional $250000 to match private sector donations resulting in a potential impact on the general fund of $750000

bull Funding will be appropriated from the General Fund Reserve

9

5

692020

Street Closure Options for On-Street Dining

Economic Development and Technology Committee June 9 2020

~ Evaluation Criteria Department of Transportation

bull Full and Partial Closure gt Number and Type of Restaurant

gt Number of Driveways and Alternate Access

gt Commercial Loading

gt Availabil ity of Detour Routes

gt Transit Routes and Stops

gt Valet Zones

bull Additional Factors for Partial Closures gt Roadway Width

gt Speed Limit

gt Traffic Signal Spacing 2

1

692020

WCandidates for Full or Partial Closure Department of Transportation

bull Full or Partial Closure gt Colorado Blvd between Fair Oak Ave and Arroyo Pkwy (2 blocks)

gt Lake Ave between Cordova St and Del Mar Blvd (1 block)

bull Partial Closure Only gt Green St between Pasadena Ave and Fair Oaks Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Madison Ave and Oak Knoll Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Harkness Ave and Marion Ave (1 block)

gt Colorado Blvd between Bonnie Ave and Meridith Ave (1 block)

3

bull Street closures allow for additional space to be used for sit down dining

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Barricades furnishings lighting

bull Restaurant or BIDs would coordinate use of space

4

2

692020

WParklets Department of Transportation

bull A parklet extends the sidewalk by temporarily transforming curbside parking into another use

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Process

bull Restaurant or BIDs would initiate process

5

~Next Steps Department of Transportation

bull Business Engagement gt 2 meetings with BIDs to sol icit initial input

gt 11 meetings with each BID

bull Finalize Cost of Street Closures bull Finalize Guidelines and Permit Process

6

3

I Agenda Report I

April 20 2020

TO Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM City Manager

SUBJECT HOSPITALITY WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council receive information on the draft Hospitality Workplace Protections Ordinance provided by Unite Here Local 11 and consider whether to provide further staff direction

BACKGROUND

Recently representatives from Unite Here Local 11 requested that the City Council consider taking emergency actions to protect hospitality workers from the risk of contracting COVID-19 coronavirus In addition Unite Here asked that the City consider adopting a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance that would in addition to incorporating various actions to reduce COVID-19 risk establish a variety of requirements for hoteliers that would remain in place beyond the current state of emergency

For example the proposed Ordinance would establish a Fair Discharge process whereby hospitality workers could only be discharged for a bona fide economic reason or Just Cause as defined Also any new positions would have to be offered to Qualified Discharged Employees who lost their position for reasons other than Just Cause termination As proposed the employer would be required to send a written notice to the employees last known address and provide no less than ten days time for former employees to accept or decline such offers

As it relates to actions to reduce the threat of COVID-19 the City through its Public Health Orders has been focused on reducing risks for all those who live and work in Pasadena Hotels are Essential Businesses under the Citys Orders On April 111h a new Order was issued specifically targeted at Essential Businesses Pursuant to the Order each Essential Business is required to implement and post a Social Distancing Protocol which addresses the potential spread of COVID-19 Consequently staff believes the Unite Heres concern in this regard has been addressed

____)

05042020 14 9tlle-1-PfYlf)MEETING OF AGENDA ITEM NO --26shy

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 2 of4

In relation to the proffered Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance Several other jurisdictions in California have adopted similar ordinances The following table summarizes the regulations adopted by Santa Monica Long Beach and Oakland

Jurisdiction Protections

Santa Monica bull Hotel worker retention policy for change in hotel operatormanagement including seniority prioritization and performance evaluation requirements

bull Public housekeeping training requirements including best practices for effective techniques to prevent the spread of disease

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Prohibition on retaliatory actions bull Personal security devices (panic buttons) for employees with

training bull Employee rights related to violent or threatening conduct by a

hotel guest bull Allows the City or any aggrieved person to bring civil action

to enforce provisions

Long Beach bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees to contractors

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Employees who feel their safety is threatened must be reassigned

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Hotel employers must maintain records for at least 2 years bull Hotel employers prohibited from terminating or taking

adverse action against an employee for asserting their rights

Oakland bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees and contractors

bull Minimum wage for hotel employees is $15 with healthcare benefits or $20 without healthcare benefits increased annually with inflation

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Rights for employees reporting violencethreatening behavior bull Restrictions on maximum floor space to be cleaned bull Restrictions on mandatory overtime bull Employee access to pay workload and overtime records bull Just cause requirements for discharging employees bull Additional enforcement procedures for the City bull Authorizes the City Attorney to bring civil action against hotel

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 3 of4

employers to address violations bull Creates a City Department of Workplace and Employment

Standards for enforcement of these measures

At the request of Councilmember Madison the City Council is asked whether it wishes to consider adopting similar regulations in Pasadena

As drafted the proposed Ordinance would establish a new set of regulations that would apply to all hotels event centers (presumably the Pasadena Center Operating Company) and private university cafeterias in the City (presumably Caltech) However the provision may be waived if expressly set forth in a collective bargaining agreement

It is unknown at this time what level of impact such regulations would have on the operations of local hotels PCOC or Caltech Should the City Council wish to consider the matter further staff would recommend seeking input from these stakeholders It should be noted that under current conditions potentially impacted businesses are

struggling Over the past month or so the occupancy rate at most Pasadena hotels has dropped precipitously from over 80 prior to the crisis to 10-15 As a result there have been wide-spread layoffs and some local hotels have gone so far as to suspend operations most notably the Langham Huntington Hotel which had heretofore operated for over 100 years in Pasadena

Traditionally protections and safeguards for workers in a particular industry are the result of successful union organizing and collective bargaining agreements Unions representing their members are well situated to enforce just cause termination and other types of provisions The management of a particular hotel can establish a balance between and among salary and other benefits Here the proposal would in effect place the City in the role of the union but rather than negotiating within the industry the City would be imposing specific benefits and accepting the responsibility for enforcing them There are a number of similarly situated industries including the grocery business larger restaurants large retailers whose workers might also look to the City to establish rights that they have not been successful in securing through a union process

In terms of enforcement while the proposed ordinance provides for a right of civil action by any aggrieved person it also indicates that the City may take enforcement action and the Citys Administrative Officer (City Manager) is authorized to adopt administrative regulations to implement the ordinance

In recent years the City has adopted various regulations including a local minimum wage ordinance and an expanded tenant protection ordinance Such regulations have assisted many Pasadena residents While these regulations also include a right of private action the City often becomes involved with enforcement efforts It is expected that were the City to adopt a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be required to administer

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 4 of4

Finally while Safer and Home Orders are expected to end in the near future the economy is expected to remain in recession for the balance of 2020 It is unclear what affect this will have on the future demand for new hotel rooms which heretofore was part of the Citys long-term economic planning The City should be mindful of the reality that local regulations may influence developer decisions as to where to locate

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

The proposed action would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment

FISCAL IMPACT

In order to effectively implement and monitor a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be necessary The precise job classification(s) of which have not been determined Should the Council direct staff to study this further a specific recommendation would be developed

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Attachments

A City of Pasadena Emergency Action Proposals from Hospitality Workers Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak

B Proposed Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Friday June 5 2020 334 PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Flag for follow up

Flagged

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Phone

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic DeYeiopn1em amp Technology Comrnittee

lunc 9 2020

2A

Kelly Cruenther

Pasadena

C

91 104

The City of Pasadena taking the significant step of supporting small business is

vitally important Every day snmll business owners are having to make difficult

decisions telting hardworking employees they no longer have jobs choosing which

bills to pay determining vhether there is a business to go back to at all Ali the

vhile the promise of help vaiting in the wings For some the help offered isnt

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 2A

~~nltnrgh For others heip hasn~t cor~~e yet _L)o the right thing Cor the sn1aU

busine~ss of Pasad~na that pay la_es business I icense r~~es and contribute tt the

Ioud during the

lneeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Sunday June 7 2020 418PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Flag for follow up Completed

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

middot Meeting Date

Agenda [tern

Name

Email

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Developtnent amp middotrectmology Committee

June 9 2020

3b

Paul Little - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena

CA

91106

I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting

Since you hmmiddote brought it back up for discussion please consider the perilous

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 38

finan~~Lal position your enrire ho~pitatit_ industrmiddot fnds itsctftn today Ph~Jsc do

I con~ent to have rny Yes

comment read out loud

during the n1eeting

2

Robles Sandra

From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3B

worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3A

692020

Street Closure Options for On-Street Dining

Economic Development and Technology Committee June 9 2020

~ Evaluation Criteria Department of Transportation

bull Full and Partial Closure gt Number and Type of Restaurant

gt Number of Driveways and Alternate Access

gt Commercial Loading

gt Availabil ity of Detour Routes

gt Transit Routes and Stops

gt Valet Zones

bull Additional Factors for Partial Closures gt Roadway Width

gt Speed Limit

gt Traffic Signal Spacing 2

1

692020

WCandidates for Full or Partial Closure Department of Transportation

bull Full or Partial Closure gt Colorado Blvd between Fair Oak Ave and Arroyo Pkwy (2 blocks)

gt Lake Ave between Cordova St and Del Mar Blvd (1 block)

bull Partial Closure Only gt Green St between Pasadena Ave and Fair Oaks Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Madison Ave and Oak Knoll Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Harkness Ave and Marion Ave (1 block)

gt Colorado Blvd between Bonnie Ave and Meridith Ave (1 block)

3

bull Street closures allow for additional space to be used for sit down dining

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Barricades furnishings lighting

bull Restaurant or BIDs would coordinate use of space

4

2

692020

WParklets Department of Transportation

bull A parklet extends the sidewalk by temporarily transforming curbside parking into another use

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Process

bull Restaurant or BIDs would initiate process

5

~Next Steps Department of Transportation

bull Business Engagement gt 2 meetings with BIDs to sol icit initial input

gt 11 meetings with each BID

bull Finalize Cost of Street Closures bull Finalize Guidelines and Permit Process

6

3

I Agenda Report I

April 20 2020

TO Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM City Manager

SUBJECT HOSPITALITY WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council receive information on the draft Hospitality Workplace Protections Ordinance provided by Unite Here Local 11 and consider whether to provide further staff direction

BACKGROUND

Recently representatives from Unite Here Local 11 requested that the City Council consider taking emergency actions to protect hospitality workers from the risk of contracting COVID-19 coronavirus In addition Unite Here asked that the City consider adopting a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance that would in addition to incorporating various actions to reduce COVID-19 risk establish a variety of requirements for hoteliers that would remain in place beyond the current state of emergency

For example the proposed Ordinance would establish a Fair Discharge process whereby hospitality workers could only be discharged for a bona fide economic reason or Just Cause as defined Also any new positions would have to be offered to Qualified Discharged Employees who lost their position for reasons other than Just Cause termination As proposed the employer would be required to send a written notice to the employees last known address and provide no less than ten days time for former employees to accept or decline such offers

As it relates to actions to reduce the threat of COVID-19 the City through its Public Health Orders has been focused on reducing risks for all those who live and work in Pasadena Hotels are Essential Businesses under the Citys Orders On April 111h a new Order was issued specifically targeted at Essential Businesses Pursuant to the Order each Essential Business is required to implement and post a Social Distancing Protocol which addresses the potential spread of COVID-19 Consequently staff believes the Unite Heres concern in this regard has been addressed

____)

05042020 14 9tlle-1-PfYlf)MEETING OF AGENDA ITEM NO --26shy

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 2 of4

In relation to the proffered Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance Several other jurisdictions in California have adopted similar ordinances The following table summarizes the regulations adopted by Santa Monica Long Beach and Oakland

Jurisdiction Protections

Santa Monica bull Hotel worker retention policy for change in hotel operatormanagement including seniority prioritization and performance evaluation requirements

bull Public housekeeping training requirements including best practices for effective techniques to prevent the spread of disease

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Prohibition on retaliatory actions bull Personal security devices (panic buttons) for employees with

training bull Employee rights related to violent or threatening conduct by a

hotel guest bull Allows the City or any aggrieved person to bring civil action

to enforce provisions

Long Beach bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees to contractors

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Employees who feel their safety is threatened must be reassigned

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Hotel employers must maintain records for at least 2 years bull Hotel employers prohibited from terminating or taking

adverse action against an employee for asserting their rights

Oakland bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees and contractors

bull Minimum wage for hotel employees is $15 with healthcare benefits or $20 without healthcare benefits increased annually with inflation

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Rights for employees reporting violencethreatening behavior bull Restrictions on maximum floor space to be cleaned bull Restrictions on mandatory overtime bull Employee access to pay workload and overtime records bull Just cause requirements for discharging employees bull Additional enforcement procedures for the City bull Authorizes the City Attorney to bring civil action against hotel

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 3 of4

employers to address violations bull Creates a City Department of Workplace and Employment

Standards for enforcement of these measures

At the request of Councilmember Madison the City Council is asked whether it wishes to consider adopting similar regulations in Pasadena

As drafted the proposed Ordinance would establish a new set of regulations that would apply to all hotels event centers (presumably the Pasadena Center Operating Company) and private university cafeterias in the City (presumably Caltech) However the provision may be waived if expressly set forth in a collective bargaining agreement

It is unknown at this time what level of impact such regulations would have on the operations of local hotels PCOC or Caltech Should the City Council wish to consider the matter further staff would recommend seeking input from these stakeholders It should be noted that under current conditions potentially impacted businesses are

struggling Over the past month or so the occupancy rate at most Pasadena hotels has dropped precipitously from over 80 prior to the crisis to 10-15 As a result there have been wide-spread layoffs and some local hotels have gone so far as to suspend operations most notably the Langham Huntington Hotel which had heretofore operated for over 100 years in Pasadena

Traditionally protections and safeguards for workers in a particular industry are the result of successful union organizing and collective bargaining agreements Unions representing their members are well situated to enforce just cause termination and other types of provisions The management of a particular hotel can establish a balance between and among salary and other benefits Here the proposal would in effect place the City in the role of the union but rather than negotiating within the industry the City would be imposing specific benefits and accepting the responsibility for enforcing them There are a number of similarly situated industries including the grocery business larger restaurants large retailers whose workers might also look to the City to establish rights that they have not been successful in securing through a union process

In terms of enforcement while the proposed ordinance provides for a right of civil action by any aggrieved person it also indicates that the City may take enforcement action and the Citys Administrative Officer (City Manager) is authorized to adopt administrative regulations to implement the ordinance

In recent years the City has adopted various regulations including a local minimum wage ordinance and an expanded tenant protection ordinance Such regulations have assisted many Pasadena residents While these regulations also include a right of private action the City often becomes involved with enforcement efforts It is expected that were the City to adopt a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be required to administer

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 4 of4

Finally while Safer and Home Orders are expected to end in the near future the economy is expected to remain in recession for the balance of 2020 It is unclear what affect this will have on the future demand for new hotel rooms which heretofore was part of the Citys long-term economic planning The City should be mindful of the reality that local regulations may influence developer decisions as to where to locate

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

The proposed action would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment

FISCAL IMPACT

In order to effectively implement and monitor a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be necessary The precise job classification(s) of which have not been determined Should the Council direct staff to study this further a specific recommendation would be developed

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Attachments

A City of Pasadena Emergency Action Proposals from Hospitality Workers Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak

B Proposed Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Friday June 5 2020 334 PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Flag for follow up

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Commission

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Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Phone

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic DeYeiopn1em amp Technology Comrnittee

lunc 9 2020

2A

Kelly Cruenther

Pasadena

C

91 104

The City of Pasadena taking the significant step of supporting small business is

vitally important Every day snmll business owners are having to make difficult

decisions telting hardworking employees they no longer have jobs choosing which

bills to pay determining vhether there is a business to go back to at all Ali the

vhile the promise of help vaiting in the wings For some the help offered isnt

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 2A

~~nltnrgh For others heip hasn~t cor~~e yet _L)o the right thing Cor the sn1aU

busine~ss of Pasad~na that pay la_es business I icense r~~es and contribute tt the

Ioud during the

lneeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Sunday June 7 2020 418PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Flag for follow up Completed

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

middot Meeting Date

Agenda [tern

Name

Email

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Developtnent amp middotrectmology Committee

June 9 2020

3b

Paul Little - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena

CA

91106

I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting

Since you hmmiddote brought it back up for discussion please consider the perilous

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 38

finan~~Lal position your enrire ho~pitatit_ industrmiddot fnds itsctftn today Ph~Jsc do

I con~ent to have rny Yes

comment read out loud

during the n1eeting

2

Robles Sandra

From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3B

worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

1 EDTECH

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692020

WCandidates for Full or Partial Closure Department of Transportation

bull Full or Partial Closure gt Colorado Blvd between Fair Oak Ave and Arroyo Pkwy (2 blocks)

gt Lake Ave between Cordova St and Del Mar Blvd (1 block)

bull Partial Closure Only gt Green St between Pasadena Ave and Fair Oaks Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Madison Ave and Oak Knoll Ave (2 blocks)

gt Colorado Blvd between Harkness Ave and Marion Ave (1 block)

gt Colorado Blvd between Bonnie Ave and Meridith Ave (1 block)

3

bull Street closures allow for additional space to be used for sit down dining

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Barricades furnishings lighting

bull Restaurant or BIDs would coordinate use of space

4

2

692020

WParklets Department of Transportation

bull A parklet extends the sidewalk by temporarily transforming curbside parking into another use

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Process

bull Restaurant or BIDs would initiate process

5

~Next Steps Department of Transportation

bull Business Engagement gt 2 meetings with BIDs to sol icit initial input

gt 11 meetings with each BID

bull Finalize Cost of Street Closures bull Finalize Guidelines and Permit Process

6

3

I Agenda Report I

April 20 2020

TO Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM City Manager

SUBJECT HOSPITALITY WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council receive information on the draft Hospitality Workplace Protections Ordinance provided by Unite Here Local 11 and consider whether to provide further staff direction

BACKGROUND

Recently representatives from Unite Here Local 11 requested that the City Council consider taking emergency actions to protect hospitality workers from the risk of contracting COVID-19 coronavirus In addition Unite Here asked that the City consider adopting a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance that would in addition to incorporating various actions to reduce COVID-19 risk establish a variety of requirements for hoteliers that would remain in place beyond the current state of emergency

For example the proposed Ordinance would establish a Fair Discharge process whereby hospitality workers could only be discharged for a bona fide economic reason or Just Cause as defined Also any new positions would have to be offered to Qualified Discharged Employees who lost their position for reasons other than Just Cause termination As proposed the employer would be required to send a written notice to the employees last known address and provide no less than ten days time for former employees to accept or decline such offers

As it relates to actions to reduce the threat of COVID-19 the City through its Public Health Orders has been focused on reducing risks for all those who live and work in Pasadena Hotels are Essential Businesses under the Citys Orders On April 111h a new Order was issued specifically targeted at Essential Businesses Pursuant to the Order each Essential Business is required to implement and post a Social Distancing Protocol which addresses the potential spread of COVID-19 Consequently staff believes the Unite Heres concern in this regard has been addressed

____)

05042020 14 9tlle-1-PfYlf)MEETING OF AGENDA ITEM NO --26shy

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 2 of4

In relation to the proffered Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance Several other jurisdictions in California have adopted similar ordinances The following table summarizes the regulations adopted by Santa Monica Long Beach and Oakland

Jurisdiction Protections

Santa Monica bull Hotel worker retention policy for change in hotel operatormanagement including seniority prioritization and performance evaluation requirements

bull Public housekeeping training requirements including best practices for effective techniques to prevent the spread of disease

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Prohibition on retaliatory actions bull Personal security devices (panic buttons) for employees with

training bull Employee rights related to violent or threatening conduct by a

hotel guest bull Allows the City or any aggrieved person to bring civil action

to enforce provisions

Long Beach bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees to contractors

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Employees who feel their safety is threatened must be reassigned

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Hotel employers must maintain records for at least 2 years bull Hotel employers prohibited from terminating or taking

adverse action against an employee for asserting their rights

Oakland bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees and contractors

bull Minimum wage for hotel employees is $15 with healthcare benefits or $20 without healthcare benefits increased annually with inflation

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Rights for employees reporting violencethreatening behavior bull Restrictions on maximum floor space to be cleaned bull Restrictions on mandatory overtime bull Employee access to pay workload and overtime records bull Just cause requirements for discharging employees bull Additional enforcement procedures for the City bull Authorizes the City Attorney to bring civil action against hotel

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 3 of4

employers to address violations bull Creates a City Department of Workplace and Employment

Standards for enforcement of these measures

At the request of Councilmember Madison the City Council is asked whether it wishes to consider adopting similar regulations in Pasadena

As drafted the proposed Ordinance would establish a new set of regulations that would apply to all hotels event centers (presumably the Pasadena Center Operating Company) and private university cafeterias in the City (presumably Caltech) However the provision may be waived if expressly set forth in a collective bargaining agreement

It is unknown at this time what level of impact such regulations would have on the operations of local hotels PCOC or Caltech Should the City Council wish to consider the matter further staff would recommend seeking input from these stakeholders It should be noted that under current conditions potentially impacted businesses are

struggling Over the past month or so the occupancy rate at most Pasadena hotels has dropped precipitously from over 80 prior to the crisis to 10-15 As a result there have been wide-spread layoffs and some local hotels have gone so far as to suspend operations most notably the Langham Huntington Hotel which had heretofore operated for over 100 years in Pasadena

Traditionally protections and safeguards for workers in a particular industry are the result of successful union organizing and collective bargaining agreements Unions representing their members are well situated to enforce just cause termination and other types of provisions The management of a particular hotel can establish a balance between and among salary and other benefits Here the proposal would in effect place the City in the role of the union but rather than negotiating within the industry the City would be imposing specific benefits and accepting the responsibility for enforcing them There are a number of similarly situated industries including the grocery business larger restaurants large retailers whose workers might also look to the City to establish rights that they have not been successful in securing through a union process

In terms of enforcement while the proposed ordinance provides for a right of civil action by any aggrieved person it also indicates that the City may take enforcement action and the Citys Administrative Officer (City Manager) is authorized to adopt administrative regulations to implement the ordinance

In recent years the City has adopted various regulations including a local minimum wage ordinance and an expanded tenant protection ordinance Such regulations have assisted many Pasadena residents While these regulations also include a right of private action the City often becomes involved with enforcement efforts It is expected that were the City to adopt a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be required to administer

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 4 of4

Finally while Safer and Home Orders are expected to end in the near future the economy is expected to remain in recession for the balance of 2020 It is unclear what affect this will have on the future demand for new hotel rooms which heretofore was part of the Citys long-term economic planning The City should be mindful of the reality that local regulations may influence developer decisions as to where to locate

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

The proposed action would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment

FISCAL IMPACT

In order to effectively implement and monitor a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be necessary The precise job classification(s) of which have not been determined Should the Council direct staff to study this further a specific recommendation would be developed

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Attachments

A City of Pasadena Emergency Action Proposals from Hospitality Workers Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak

B Proposed Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Friday June 5 2020 334 PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Flag for follow up

Flagged

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Phone

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic DeYeiopn1em amp Technology Comrnittee

lunc 9 2020

2A

Kelly Cruenther

Pasadena

C

91 104

The City of Pasadena taking the significant step of supporting small business is

vitally important Every day snmll business owners are having to make difficult

decisions telting hardworking employees they no longer have jobs choosing which

bills to pay determining vhether there is a business to go back to at all Ali the

vhile the promise of help vaiting in the wings For some the help offered isnt

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 2A

~~nltnrgh For others heip hasn~t cor~~e yet _L)o the right thing Cor the sn1aU

busine~ss of Pasad~na that pay la_es business I icense r~~es and contribute tt the

Ioud during the

lneeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Sunday June 7 2020 418PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Flag for follow up Completed

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

middot Meeting Date

Agenda [tern

Name

Email

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Developtnent amp middotrectmology Committee

June 9 2020

3b

Paul Little - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena

CA

91106

I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting

Since you hmmiddote brought it back up for discussion please consider the perilous

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 38

finan~~Lal position your enrire ho~pitatit_ industrmiddot fnds itsctftn today Ph~Jsc do

I con~ent to have rny Yes

comment read out loud

during the n1eeting

2

Robles Sandra

From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3B

worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3A

692020

WParklets Department of Transportation

bull A parklet extends the sidewalk by temporarily transforming curbside parking into another use

bull Guideline provide parameters gt ADA Compliance

gt Safety and security

gt Process

bull Restaurant or BIDs would initiate process

5

~Next Steps Department of Transportation

bull Business Engagement gt 2 meetings with BIDs to sol icit initial input

gt 11 meetings with each BID

bull Finalize Cost of Street Closures bull Finalize Guidelines and Permit Process

6

3

I Agenda Report I

April 20 2020

TO Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM City Manager

SUBJECT HOSPITALITY WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council receive information on the draft Hospitality Workplace Protections Ordinance provided by Unite Here Local 11 and consider whether to provide further staff direction

BACKGROUND

Recently representatives from Unite Here Local 11 requested that the City Council consider taking emergency actions to protect hospitality workers from the risk of contracting COVID-19 coronavirus In addition Unite Here asked that the City consider adopting a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance that would in addition to incorporating various actions to reduce COVID-19 risk establish a variety of requirements for hoteliers that would remain in place beyond the current state of emergency

For example the proposed Ordinance would establish a Fair Discharge process whereby hospitality workers could only be discharged for a bona fide economic reason or Just Cause as defined Also any new positions would have to be offered to Qualified Discharged Employees who lost their position for reasons other than Just Cause termination As proposed the employer would be required to send a written notice to the employees last known address and provide no less than ten days time for former employees to accept or decline such offers

As it relates to actions to reduce the threat of COVID-19 the City through its Public Health Orders has been focused on reducing risks for all those who live and work in Pasadena Hotels are Essential Businesses under the Citys Orders On April 111h a new Order was issued specifically targeted at Essential Businesses Pursuant to the Order each Essential Business is required to implement and post a Social Distancing Protocol which addresses the potential spread of COVID-19 Consequently staff believes the Unite Heres concern in this regard has been addressed

____)

05042020 14 9tlle-1-PfYlf)MEETING OF AGENDA ITEM NO --26shy

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 2 of4

In relation to the proffered Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance Several other jurisdictions in California have adopted similar ordinances The following table summarizes the regulations adopted by Santa Monica Long Beach and Oakland

Jurisdiction Protections

Santa Monica bull Hotel worker retention policy for change in hotel operatormanagement including seniority prioritization and performance evaluation requirements

bull Public housekeeping training requirements including best practices for effective techniques to prevent the spread of disease

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Prohibition on retaliatory actions bull Personal security devices (panic buttons) for employees with

training bull Employee rights related to violent or threatening conduct by a

hotel guest bull Allows the City or any aggrieved person to bring civil action

to enforce provisions

Long Beach bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees to contractors

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Employees who feel their safety is threatened must be reassigned

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Hotel employers must maintain records for at least 2 years bull Hotel employers prohibited from terminating or taking

adverse action against an employee for asserting their rights

Oakland bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees and contractors

bull Minimum wage for hotel employees is $15 with healthcare benefits or $20 without healthcare benefits increased annually with inflation

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Rights for employees reporting violencethreatening behavior bull Restrictions on maximum floor space to be cleaned bull Restrictions on mandatory overtime bull Employee access to pay workload and overtime records bull Just cause requirements for discharging employees bull Additional enforcement procedures for the City bull Authorizes the City Attorney to bring civil action against hotel

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 3 of4

employers to address violations bull Creates a City Department of Workplace and Employment

Standards for enforcement of these measures

At the request of Councilmember Madison the City Council is asked whether it wishes to consider adopting similar regulations in Pasadena

As drafted the proposed Ordinance would establish a new set of regulations that would apply to all hotels event centers (presumably the Pasadena Center Operating Company) and private university cafeterias in the City (presumably Caltech) However the provision may be waived if expressly set forth in a collective bargaining agreement

It is unknown at this time what level of impact such regulations would have on the operations of local hotels PCOC or Caltech Should the City Council wish to consider the matter further staff would recommend seeking input from these stakeholders It should be noted that under current conditions potentially impacted businesses are

struggling Over the past month or so the occupancy rate at most Pasadena hotels has dropped precipitously from over 80 prior to the crisis to 10-15 As a result there have been wide-spread layoffs and some local hotels have gone so far as to suspend operations most notably the Langham Huntington Hotel which had heretofore operated for over 100 years in Pasadena

Traditionally protections and safeguards for workers in a particular industry are the result of successful union organizing and collective bargaining agreements Unions representing their members are well situated to enforce just cause termination and other types of provisions The management of a particular hotel can establish a balance between and among salary and other benefits Here the proposal would in effect place the City in the role of the union but rather than negotiating within the industry the City would be imposing specific benefits and accepting the responsibility for enforcing them There are a number of similarly situated industries including the grocery business larger restaurants large retailers whose workers might also look to the City to establish rights that they have not been successful in securing through a union process

In terms of enforcement while the proposed ordinance provides for a right of civil action by any aggrieved person it also indicates that the City may take enforcement action and the Citys Administrative Officer (City Manager) is authorized to adopt administrative regulations to implement the ordinance

In recent years the City has adopted various regulations including a local minimum wage ordinance and an expanded tenant protection ordinance Such regulations have assisted many Pasadena residents While these regulations also include a right of private action the City often becomes involved with enforcement efforts It is expected that were the City to adopt a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be required to administer

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 4 of4

Finally while Safer and Home Orders are expected to end in the near future the economy is expected to remain in recession for the balance of 2020 It is unclear what affect this will have on the future demand for new hotel rooms which heretofore was part of the Citys long-term economic planning The City should be mindful of the reality that local regulations may influence developer decisions as to where to locate

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

The proposed action would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment

FISCAL IMPACT

In order to effectively implement and monitor a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be necessary The precise job classification(s) of which have not been determined Should the Council direct staff to study this further a specific recommendation would be developed

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Attachments

A City of Pasadena Emergency Action Proposals from Hospitality Workers Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak

B Proposed Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Friday June 5 2020 334 PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Flag for follow up

Flagged

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Phone

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic DeYeiopn1em amp Technology Comrnittee

lunc 9 2020

2A

Kelly Cruenther

Pasadena

C

91 104

The City of Pasadena taking the significant step of supporting small business is

vitally important Every day snmll business owners are having to make difficult

decisions telting hardworking employees they no longer have jobs choosing which

bills to pay determining vhether there is a business to go back to at all Ali the

vhile the promise of help vaiting in the wings For some the help offered isnt

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 2A

~~nltnrgh For others heip hasn~t cor~~e yet _L)o the right thing Cor the sn1aU

busine~ss of Pasad~na that pay la_es business I icense r~~es and contribute tt the

Ioud during the

lneeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Sunday June 7 2020 418PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Flag for follow up Completed

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

middot Meeting Date

Agenda [tern

Name

Email

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Developtnent amp middotrectmology Committee

June 9 2020

3b

Paul Little - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena

CA

91106

I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting

Since you hmmiddote brought it back up for discussion please consider the perilous

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 38

finan~~Lal position your enrire ho~pitatit_ industrmiddot fnds itsctftn today Ph~Jsc do

I con~ent to have rny Yes

comment read out loud

during the n1eeting

2

Robles Sandra

From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3B

worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

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I Agenda Report I

April 20 2020

TO Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM City Manager

SUBJECT HOSPITALITY WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council receive information on the draft Hospitality Workplace Protections Ordinance provided by Unite Here Local 11 and consider whether to provide further staff direction

BACKGROUND

Recently representatives from Unite Here Local 11 requested that the City Council consider taking emergency actions to protect hospitality workers from the risk of contracting COVID-19 coronavirus In addition Unite Here asked that the City consider adopting a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance that would in addition to incorporating various actions to reduce COVID-19 risk establish a variety of requirements for hoteliers that would remain in place beyond the current state of emergency

For example the proposed Ordinance would establish a Fair Discharge process whereby hospitality workers could only be discharged for a bona fide economic reason or Just Cause as defined Also any new positions would have to be offered to Qualified Discharged Employees who lost their position for reasons other than Just Cause termination As proposed the employer would be required to send a written notice to the employees last known address and provide no less than ten days time for former employees to accept or decline such offers

As it relates to actions to reduce the threat of COVID-19 the City through its Public Health Orders has been focused on reducing risks for all those who live and work in Pasadena Hotels are Essential Businesses under the Citys Orders On April 111h a new Order was issued specifically targeted at Essential Businesses Pursuant to the Order each Essential Business is required to implement and post a Social Distancing Protocol which addresses the potential spread of COVID-19 Consequently staff believes the Unite Heres concern in this regard has been addressed

____)

05042020 14 9tlle-1-PfYlf)MEETING OF AGENDA ITEM NO --26shy

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 2 of4

In relation to the proffered Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance Several other jurisdictions in California have adopted similar ordinances The following table summarizes the regulations adopted by Santa Monica Long Beach and Oakland

Jurisdiction Protections

Santa Monica bull Hotel worker retention policy for change in hotel operatormanagement including seniority prioritization and performance evaluation requirements

bull Public housekeeping training requirements including best practices for effective techniques to prevent the spread of disease

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Prohibition on retaliatory actions bull Personal security devices (panic buttons) for employees with

training bull Employee rights related to violent or threatening conduct by a

hotel guest bull Allows the City or any aggrieved person to bring civil action

to enforce provisions

Long Beach bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees to contractors

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Employees who feel their safety is threatened must be reassigned

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Hotel employers must maintain records for at least 2 years bull Hotel employers prohibited from terminating or taking

adverse action against an employee for asserting their rights

Oakland bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees and contractors

bull Minimum wage for hotel employees is $15 with healthcare benefits or $20 without healthcare benefits increased annually with inflation

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Rights for employees reporting violencethreatening behavior bull Restrictions on maximum floor space to be cleaned bull Restrictions on mandatory overtime bull Employee access to pay workload and overtime records bull Just cause requirements for discharging employees bull Additional enforcement procedures for the City bull Authorizes the City Attorney to bring civil action against hotel

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 3 of4

employers to address violations bull Creates a City Department of Workplace and Employment

Standards for enforcement of these measures

At the request of Councilmember Madison the City Council is asked whether it wishes to consider adopting similar regulations in Pasadena

As drafted the proposed Ordinance would establish a new set of regulations that would apply to all hotels event centers (presumably the Pasadena Center Operating Company) and private university cafeterias in the City (presumably Caltech) However the provision may be waived if expressly set forth in a collective bargaining agreement

It is unknown at this time what level of impact such regulations would have on the operations of local hotels PCOC or Caltech Should the City Council wish to consider the matter further staff would recommend seeking input from these stakeholders It should be noted that under current conditions potentially impacted businesses are

struggling Over the past month or so the occupancy rate at most Pasadena hotels has dropped precipitously from over 80 prior to the crisis to 10-15 As a result there have been wide-spread layoffs and some local hotels have gone so far as to suspend operations most notably the Langham Huntington Hotel which had heretofore operated for over 100 years in Pasadena

Traditionally protections and safeguards for workers in a particular industry are the result of successful union organizing and collective bargaining agreements Unions representing their members are well situated to enforce just cause termination and other types of provisions The management of a particular hotel can establish a balance between and among salary and other benefits Here the proposal would in effect place the City in the role of the union but rather than negotiating within the industry the City would be imposing specific benefits and accepting the responsibility for enforcing them There are a number of similarly situated industries including the grocery business larger restaurants large retailers whose workers might also look to the City to establish rights that they have not been successful in securing through a union process

In terms of enforcement while the proposed ordinance provides for a right of civil action by any aggrieved person it also indicates that the City may take enforcement action and the Citys Administrative Officer (City Manager) is authorized to adopt administrative regulations to implement the ordinance

In recent years the City has adopted various regulations including a local minimum wage ordinance and an expanded tenant protection ordinance Such regulations have assisted many Pasadena residents While these regulations also include a right of private action the City often becomes involved with enforcement efforts It is expected that were the City to adopt a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be required to administer

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 4 of4

Finally while Safer and Home Orders are expected to end in the near future the economy is expected to remain in recession for the balance of 2020 It is unclear what affect this will have on the future demand for new hotel rooms which heretofore was part of the Citys long-term economic planning The City should be mindful of the reality that local regulations may influence developer decisions as to where to locate

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

The proposed action would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment

FISCAL IMPACT

In order to effectively implement and monitor a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be necessary The precise job classification(s) of which have not been determined Should the Council direct staff to study this further a specific recommendation would be developed

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Attachments

A City of Pasadena Emergency Action Proposals from Hospitality Workers Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak

B Proposed Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Friday June 5 2020 334 PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Flag for follow up

Flagged

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Phone

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic DeYeiopn1em amp Technology Comrnittee

lunc 9 2020

2A

Kelly Cruenther

Pasadena

C

91 104

The City of Pasadena taking the significant step of supporting small business is

vitally important Every day snmll business owners are having to make difficult

decisions telting hardworking employees they no longer have jobs choosing which

bills to pay determining vhether there is a business to go back to at all Ali the

vhile the promise of help vaiting in the wings For some the help offered isnt

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 2A

~~nltnrgh For others heip hasn~t cor~~e yet _L)o the right thing Cor the sn1aU

busine~ss of Pasad~na that pay la_es business I icense r~~es and contribute tt the

Ioud during the

lneeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Sunday June 7 2020 418PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Flag for follow up Completed

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

middot Meeting Date

Agenda [tern

Name

Email

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Developtnent amp middotrectmology Committee

June 9 2020

3b

Paul Little - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena

CA

91106

I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting

Since you hmmiddote brought it back up for discussion please consider the perilous

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 38

finan~~Lal position your enrire ho~pitatit_ industrmiddot fnds itsctftn today Ph~Jsc do

I con~ent to have rny Yes

comment read out loud

during the n1eeting

2

Robles Sandra

From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3B

worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3A

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 2 of4

In relation to the proffered Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance Several other jurisdictions in California have adopted similar ordinances The following table summarizes the regulations adopted by Santa Monica Long Beach and Oakland

Jurisdiction Protections

Santa Monica bull Hotel worker retention policy for change in hotel operatormanagement including seniority prioritization and performance evaluation requirements

bull Public housekeeping training requirements including best practices for effective techniques to prevent the spread of disease

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Prohibition on retaliatory actions bull Personal security devices (panic buttons) for employees with

training bull Employee rights related to violent or threatening conduct by a

hotel guest bull Allows the City or any aggrieved person to bring civil action

to enforce provisions

Long Beach bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees to contractors

bull Workload limitations including overtime requirements when limitations are exceeded

bull Employees who feel their safety is threatened must be reassigned

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Hotel employers must maintain records for at least 2 years bull Hotel employers prohibited from terminating or taking

adverse action against an employee for asserting their rights

Oakland bull Applies to hotels with 50 or more guest rooms and includes hotel employees and contractors

bull Minimum wage for hotel employees is $15 with healthcare benefits or $20 without healthcare benefits increased annually with inflation

bull Emergency contact devices (panic buttons) for employees bull Rights for employees reporting violencethreatening behavior bull Restrictions on maximum floor space to be cleaned bull Restrictions on mandatory overtime bull Employee access to pay workload and overtime records bull Just cause requirements for discharging employees bull Additional enforcement procedures for the City bull Authorizes the City Attorney to bring civil action against hotel

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 3 of4

employers to address violations bull Creates a City Department of Workplace and Employment

Standards for enforcement of these measures

At the request of Councilmember Madison the City Council is asked whether it wishes to consider adopting similar regulations in Pasadena

As drafted the proposed Ordinance would establish a new set of regulations that would apply to all hotels event centers (presumably the Pasadena Center Operating Company) and private university cafeterias in the City (presumably Caltech) However the provision may be waived if expressly set forth in a collective bargaining agreement

It is unknown at this time what level of impact such regulations would have on the operations of local hotels PCOC or Caltech Should the City Council wish to consider the matter further staff would recommend seeking input from these stakeholders It should be noted that under current conditions potentially impacted businesses are

struggling Over the past month or so the occupancy rate at most Pasadena hotels has dropped precipitously from over 80 prior to the crisis to 10-15 As a result there have been wide-spread layoffs and some local hotels have gone so far as to suspend operations most notably the Langham Huntington Hotel which had heretofore operated for over 100 years in Pasadena

Traditionally protections and safeguards for workers in a particular industry are the result of successful union organizing and collective bargaining agreements Unions representing their members are well situated to enforce just cause termination and other types of provisions The management of a particular hotel can establish a balance between and among salary and other benefits Here the proposal would in effect place the City in the role of the union but rather than negotiating within the industry the City would be imposing specific benefits and accepting the responsibility for enforcing them There are a number of similarly situated industries including the grocery business larger restaurants large retailers whose workers might also look to the City to establish rights that they have not been successful in securing through a union process

In terms of enforcement while the proposed ordinance provides for a right of civil action by any aggrieved person it also indicates that the City may take enforcement action and the Citys Administrative Officer (City Manager) is authorized to adopt administrative regulations to implement the ordinance

In recent years the City has adopted various regulations including a local minimum wage ordinance and an expanded tenant protection ordinance Such regulations have assisted many Pasadena residents While these regulations also include a right of private action the City often becomes involved with enforcement efforts It is expected that were the City to adopt a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be required to administer

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 4 of4

Finally while Safer and Home Orders are expected to end in the near future the economy is expected to remain in recession for the balance of 2020 It is unclear what affect this will have on the future demand for new hotel rooms which heretofore was part of the Citys long-term economic planning The City should be mindful of the reality that local regulations may influence developer decisions as to where to locate

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

The proposed action would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment

FISCAL IMPACT

In order to effectively implement and monitor a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be necessary The precise job classification(s) of which have not been determined Should the Council direct staff to study this further a specific recommendation would be developed

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Attachments

A City of Pasadena Emergency Action Proposals from Hospitality Workers Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak

B Proposed Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Friday June 5 2020 334 PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Flag for follow up

Flagged

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Phone

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic DeYeiopn1em amp Technology Comrnittee

lunc 9 2020

2A

Kelly Cruenther

Pasadena

C

91 104

The City of Pasadena taking the significant step of supporting small business is

vitally important Every day snmll business owners are having to make difficult

decisions telting hardworking employees they no longer have jobs choosing which

bills to pay determining vhether there is a business to go back to at all Ali the

vhile the promise of help vaiting in the wings For some the help offered isnt

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 2A

~~nltnrgh For others heip hasn~t cor~~e yet _L)o the right thing Cor the sn1aU

busine~ss of Pasad~na that pay la_es business I icense r~~es and contribute tt the

Ioud during the

lneeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Sunday June 7 2020 418PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Flag for follow up Completed

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

middot Meeting Date

Agenda [tern

Name

Email

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Developtnent amp middotrectmology Committee

June 9 2020

3b

Paul Little - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena

CA

91106

I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting

Since you hmmiddote brought it back up for discussion please consider the perilous

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 38

finan~~Lal position your enrire ho~pitatit_ industrmiddot fnds itsctftn today Ph~Jsc do

I con~ent to have rny Yes

comment read out loud

during the n1eeting

2

Robles Sandra

From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3B

worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3A

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 3 of4

employers to address violations bull Creates a City Department of Workplace and Employment

Standards for enforcement of these measures

At the request of Councilmember Madison the City Council is asked whether it wishes to consider adopting similar regulations in Pasadena

As drafted the proposed Ordinance would establish a new set of regulations that would apply to all hotels event centers (presumably the Pasadena Center Operating Company) and private university cafeterias in the City (presumably Caltech) However the provision may be waived if expressly set forth in a collective bargaining agreement

It is unknown at this time what level of impact such regulations would have on the operations of local hotels PCOC or Caltech Should the City Council wish to consider the matter further staff would recommend seeking input from these stakeholders It should be noted that under current conditions potentially impacted businesses are

struggling Over the past month or so the occupancy rate at most Pasadena hotels has dropped precipitously from over 80 prior to the crisis to 10-15 As a result there have been wide-spread layoffs and some local hotels have gone so far as to suspend operations most notably the Langham Huntington Hotel which had heretofore operated for over 100 years in Pasadena

Traditionally protections and safeguards for workers in a particular industry are the result of successful union organizing and collective bargaining agreements Unions representing their members are well situated to enforce just cause termination and other types of provisions The management of a particular hotel can establish a balance between and among salary and other benefits Here the proposal would in effect place the City in the role of the union but rather than negotiating within the industry the City would be imposing specific benefits and accepting the responsibility for enforcing them There are a number of similarly situated industries including the grocery business larger restaurants large retailers whose workers might also look to the City to establish rights that they have not been successful in securing through a union process

In terms of enforcement while the proposed ordinance provides for a right of civil action by any aggrieved person it also indicates that the City may take enforcement action and the Citys Administrative Officer (City Manager) is authorized to adopt administrative regulations to implement the ordinance

In recent years the City has adopted various regulations including a local minimum wage ordinance and an expanded tenant protection ordinance Such regulations have assisted many Pasadena residents While these regulations also include a right of private action the City often becomes involved with enforcement efforts It is expected that were the City to adopt a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be required to administer

Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 4 of4

Finally while Safer and Home Orders are expected to end in the near future the economy is expected to remain in recession for the balance of 2020 It is unclear what affect this will have on the future demand for new hotel rooms which heretofore was part of the Citys long-term economic planning The City should be mindful of the reality that local regulations may influence developer decisions as to where to locate

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

The proposed action would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment

FISCAL IMPACT

In order to effectively implement and monitor a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be necessary The precise job classification(s) of which have not been determined Should the Council direct staff to study this further a specific recommendation would be developed

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Attachments

A City of Pasadena Emergency Action Proposals from Hospitality Workers Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak

B Proposed Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Friday June 5 2020 334 PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Flag for follow up

Flagged

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 2A

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Phone

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic DeYeiopn1em amp Technology Comrnittee

lunc 9 2020

2A

Kelly Cruenther

Pasadena

C

91 104

The City of Pasadena taking the significant step of supporting small business is

vitally important Every day snmll business owners are having to make difficult

decisions telting hardworking employees they no longer have jobs choosing which

bills to pay determining vhether there is a business to go back to at all Ali the

vhile the promise of help vaiting in the wings For some the help offered isnt

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 2A

~~nltnrgh For others heip hasn~t cor~~e yet _L)o the right thing Cor the sn1aU

busine~ss of Pasad~na that pay la_es business I icense r~~es and contribute tt the

Ioud during the

lneeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Sunday June 7 2020 418PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Flag for follow up Completed

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

middot Meeting Date

Agenda [tern

Name

Email

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Developtnent amp middotrectmology Committee

June 9 2020

3b

Paul Little - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena

CA

91106

I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting

Since you hmmiddote brought it back up for discussion please consider the perilous

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 38

finan~~Lal position your enrire ho~pitatit_ industrmiddot fnds itsctftn today Ph~Jsc do

I con~ent to have rny Yes

comment read out loud

during the n1eeting

2

Robles Sandra

From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3B

worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

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Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance April 20 2020 Page 4 of4

Finally while Safer and Home Orders are expected to end in the near future the economy is expected to remain in recession for the balance of 2020 It is unclear what affect this will have on the future demand for new hotel rooms which heretofore was part of the Citys long-term economic planning The City should be mindful of the reality that local regulations may influence developer decisions as to where to locate

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS

The proposed action would be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment

FISCAL IMPACT

In order to effectively implement and monitor a Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance additional staffing would be necessary The precise job classification(s) of which have not been determined Should the Council direct staff to study this further a specific recommendation would be developed

Respectfully submitted

STEVE MERMELL City Manager

Attachments

A City of Pasadena Emergency Action Proposals from Hospitality Workers Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak

B Proposed Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance

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Kelly Cruenther

Pasadena

C

91 104

The City of Pasadena taking the significant step of supporting small business is

vitally important Every day snmll business owners are having to make difficult

decisions telting hardworking employees they no longer have jobs choosing which

bills to pay determining vhether there is a business to go back to at all Ali the

vhile the promise of help vaiting in the wings For some the help offered isnt

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~~nltnrgh For others heip hasn~t cor~~e yet _L)o the right thing Cor the sn1aU

busine~ss of Pasad~na that pay la_es business I icense r~~es and contribute tt the

Ioud during the

lneeting

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Name

Email

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Developtnent amp middotrectmology Committee

June 9 2020

3b

Paul Little - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena

CA

91106

I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting

Since you hmmiddote brought it back up for discussion please consider the perilous

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 38

finan~~Lal position your enrire ho~pitatit_ industrmiddot fnds itsctftn today Ph~Jsc do

I con~ent to have rny Yes

comment read out loud

during the n1eeting

2

Robles Sandra

From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3B

worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

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Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

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Email

Phone

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic DeYeiopn1em amp Technology Comrnittee

lunc 9 2020

2A

Kelly Cruenther

Pasadena

C

91 104

The City of Pasadena taking the significant step of supporting small business is

vitally important Every day snmll business owners are having to make difficult

decisions telting hardworking employees they no longer have jobs choosing which

bills to pay determining vhether there is a business to go back to at all Ali the

vhile the promise of help vaiting in the wings For some the help offered isnt

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 2A

~~nltnrgh For others heip hasn~t cor~~e yet _L)o the right thing Cor the sn1aU

busine~ss of Pasad~na that pay la_es business I icense r~~es and contribute tt the

Ioud during the

lneeting

2

Robles Sandra

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Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Sunday June 7 2020 418PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

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Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

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Name

Email

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Developtnent amp middotrectmology Committee

June 9 2020

3b

Paul Little - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena

CA

91106

I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting

Since you hmmiddote brought it back up for discussion please consider the perilous

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 38

finan~~Lal position your enrire ho~pitatit_ industrmiddot fnds itsctftn today Ph~Jsc do

I con~ent to have rny Yes

comment read out loud

during the n1eeting

2

Robles Sandra

From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3B

worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3A

~~nltnrgh For others heip hasn~t cor~~e yet _L)o the right thing Cor the sn1aU

busine~ss of Pasad~na that pay la_es business I icense r~~es and contribute tt the

Ioud during the

lneeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Sunday June 7 2020 418PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Flag for follow up Completed

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Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

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Agenda [tern

Name

Email

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Developtnent amp middotrectmology Committee

June 9 2020

3b

Paul Little - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena

CA

91106

I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting

Since you hmmiddote brought it back up for discussion please consider the perilous

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 38

finan~~Lal position your enrire ho~pitatit_ industrmiddot fnds itsctftn today Ph~Jsc do

I con~ent to have rny Yes

comment read out loud

during the n1eeting

2

Robles Sandra

From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3B

worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

1 EDTECH

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Robles Sandra

From Sent To Subject

Follow Up Flag Flag Status

Categories

City Web Sunday June 7 2020 418PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Flag for follow up Completed

EDTECH

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3b

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

middot Meeting Date

Agenda [tern

Name

Email

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Developtnent amp middotrectmology Committee

June 9 2020

3b

Paul Little - Pasadena Chamber of Commerce

Pasadena

CA

91106

I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting

Since you hmmiddote brought it back up for discussion please consider the perilous

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 38

finan~~Lal position your enrire ho~pitatit_ industrmiddot fnds itsctftn today Ph~Jsc do

I con~ent to have rny Yes

comment read out loud

during the n1eeting

2

Robles Sandra

From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3B

worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3A

finan~~Lal position your enrire ho~pitatit_ industrmiddot fnds itsctftn today Ph~Jsc do

I con~ent to have rny Yes

comment read out loud

during the n1eeting

2

Robles Sandra

From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3B

worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

1 EDTECH

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Robles Sandra

From City Web Sent Tuesday June 9 2020 108PM To Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra Subject Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee meeting on June

9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B

Commission

Committee or

Legislative Body

Meeting Date

Agenda Item

Name

Email

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Comments

Economic Development amp Technology Committee

June 9 2020

3B

Alice Stanford

Pasadena

CA

91104

Hi my name is Alice Stanford and I proudly live in District 1 Im a banquet

server like so many of my brothers and sisters in the industry currently laid off

from my job at the JW Marriott in Downtown Los Angeles Thankfully

hospitality workers in the unincorporated county Santa Monica Long Beach and

the City of LA are protected by a commonsense and fair worker recall and

retention policy that mean workers can be assured they will return to work as

business returns Pasadena workers deserve the same Please ask staff to bring a

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3B

worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3A

worker retention and recall policy like they have in the County of LA back to City

Council Thank you very much

I consent to have my Yes

comment read out

loud during the

meeting

2

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3A

Robles Sandra

From Gina Tleel ltslbasouthlakeavenueorg gt

Sent Monday June 8 2020 258 PM To Wilson Andy Gordo Victor Madison Steve Hampton Tyron Cc Davoodian Anashe Robles Sandra Duyshart Eric Cornejo Laura Subject South Lake - Street Closure Feedback

IcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Economic and Development ampTechnology Committee

I hope this email finds you safe and healthy The City recently outreached to us (South Lake) regarding the concept of a potential full andor partial street closure to be implemented throughout the City of Pasadena for the next 4-6 months and requested feedback from South Lake Based on feedback from South Lake Avenue business and property owners responses are not favorable regarding the concept of a street closure on South Lake (partial andor full) at this time

Please contact me any time with questions

Thank you

Gina

GINATLEEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ISOUTH LAKE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION 201 SOUTH LAKE AVENUE SUITE 505 PASADENA CA 91101 t 6267921259 f 6267921287 w www soutblakeavenueorg

The information in this document is ccnfidential and may be legally privileged It is intended solely for the addressee Access to this document by anyone else other than a South Lake Business Association Board Member is unauthorized If you are not the intended recipient any disclosure copying distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful SLBA By-Laws Section 17

1 EDTECH

692020 ITEM 3A

Robles Sandra

Subject FW EdTech Support Right of Recall I Worker Retention for Hospitality Workers

From Roberto A Villeda ltinfoemailactionnetworkorggt Sent Friday June 05 2020 1034 AM To Mellem Araceli ltAMellemcityofpasadenanetgt Subject EdTech Support Right of Recall I Worker Retention for Hospitality Workers

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Dear Araceli

Thousands of hard-working hospitality workers including many Pasadena residents have

lost their jobs

After 911 the City of Santa Monica passed a right of recall policy to ensure that hotel

workers displaced by the economic impact of 911 would return to work I urge you to ensure

a similar ordinance comes before the next EdTech committee meeting so we can do the

same in Pasadena The City of Long Beach and the County of Los Angeles recently passed

similar policies to deal with the economic insecurity wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic

Please support a similar law here in Pasadena and hear this issue at the next EdTech

committee meeting

Roberto A Villeda

RobertoVilleda57icloudcom

13080 Dronfield ave26

Sylmar CA California 91342

EDTECH 692020 ITEM 3B

Robles Sandra

Subject FW EdTech Support Right of Recall I Worker Retention for Hospitality Workers

From Douglas Guevara ltinfoemailactionnetworkorggt Sent Friday June 05 2020 1037 AM To Mellem Araceli ltAMellemcityofpasadenanetgt

Subject EdTech Support Right of Recall I Worker Retention for Hospitality Workers

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Dear Araceli

Thousands of hard-working hospitality workers including many Pasadena residents have

lost their jobs

After 911 the City of Santa Monica passed a right of recall policy to ensure that hotel

workers displaced by the economic impact of 911 would return to work I urge you to ensure

a similar ordinance comes before the next EdTech committee meeting so we can do the

same in Pasadena The City of Long Beach and the County of Los Angeles recently passed

similar policies to deal with the economic insecurity wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic

Please support a similar law here in Pasadena and hear this issue at the next EdTech

committee meeting

Douglas Guevara

douqlasgg20gmailcom

2147 Duane st

Los Angeles ca California 90039

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692020 ITEM 38

Robles Sandra

Subject FW EdTech Support Right of Recall I Worker Retention for Hospitality Workers

From Richard De Ia flor ltinfoemailactionnetworkorggt Sent Friday June 05 2020 1046 AM To Mellem Araceli ltAMellemcityofpasadenanetgt Subject EdTechSupport Right of Recall I Worker Retention for Hospitality Workers

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Dear Araceli

Thousands of hard-working hospitality workers including many Pasadena residents have

lost their jobs

After 911 the City of Santa Monica passed a right of recall policy to ensure that hotel

workers displaced by the economic impact of 911 would return to work I urge you to ensure

a similar ordinance comes before the next EdTech committee meeting so we can do the

same in Pasadena The City of Long Beach and the County of Los Angeles recently passed

similar policies to deal with the economic insecurity wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic

Please support a similar law here in Pasadena and hear this issue at the next EdTech

committee meeting

Richard De Ia flor

richystone1599gmailcom

22 W Howard St

Pasadena California 91103

EDTECH 692020 ITEM 38

Robles Sandra

Subject FW EdTech Support Right of Recall I Worker Retention for Hospitality Workers

From MILTON ACEVEDO ltinfoemailactionnetworkorggt Sent Friday June OS 2020 1052 AM To Mellem Araceli ltAMellemcityofpasadenanetgt Subject EdTech Support Right of Recall I Worker Retention for Hospitality Workers

lcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Araceli

Thousands of hard-working hospitality workers including many Pasadena residents have

lost their jobs

After 911 the City of Santa Monica passed a right of recall policy to ensure that hotel

workers displaced by the economic impact of 911 would return to work I urge you to ensure

a similar ordinance comes before the next EdTech committee meeting so we can do the

same in Pasadena The City of Long Beach and the County of Los Angeles recently passed

similar policies to deal with the economic insecurity wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic

Please support a similar law here in Pasadena and hear this issue at the next EdTech

committee meeting

MIL TON ACEVEDO

maceve2013gmailcom

49 Painter St

Pasadena California 91103

1 EDTECH 692020 ITEM 3B

Robles Sandra

Subject FW EdTech Support Right of Recall I Worker Retention for Hospitality Workers

From Balmore Cuadra ltinfoemailactionnetworkorggt Sent Thursday June 04 2020 456 PM To Mellem Araceli ltAMellemcityofpasadenanetgt Subject EdTech Support Right of Recall I Worker Retention for Hospitality Workers

cAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Araceli

Thousands of hard-working hospitality workers including many Pasadena residents have

lost their jobs

After 911 the City of Santa Monica passed a right of recall policy to ensure that hotel

workers displaced by the economic impact of 911 would return to work I urge you to ensure

a similar ordinance comes before the next EdTech committee meeting so we can do the

same in Pasadena The City of Long Beach and the County of Los Angeles recently passed

similar policies to deal with the economic insecurity wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic

Please support a similar law here in Pasadena and hear this issue at the next EdTech

committee meeting

Balmore Cuadra

balmorefidelgmailcom

999 n los robles ave apt 1

Pasadena California 91104

1 EDTECH 692020 ITEM 3B

Robles Sandra

Subject FW EdTech Support Right of Recall Worker Retention for Hospitality Workers

From Miguel Quintanilla ltinfoemailactionnetworkorggt Sent Friday June 05 2020 726PM To Mellem Araceli ltAMellemcityofpasadenanetgt Subject EdTech Support Right of Recall I Worker Retention for Hospitality Workers

lcAUTION This email was delivered from the Internet Do not click links or open attachments unless you know the content is safe

Dear Araceli

Thousands of hard-working hospitality workers including many Pasadena residents have

lost their jobs

After 911 the City of Santa Monica passed a right of recall policy to ensure that hotel

workers displaced by the economic impact of 911 would return to work I urge you to ensure

a similar ordinance comes before the next EdTech committee meeting so we can do the

same in Pasadena The City of Long Beach and the County of Los Angeles recently passed

similar policies to deal with the economic insecurity wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic

Please support a similar law here in Pasadena and hear this issue at the next EdTech

committee meeting

Miguel Quintanilla

mquintanillamaqgmailcom

110 s Michigan ave Apt 5

PASADENA California 91106

1 EDTECH 692020 ITEM 3B