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E CONOM IC DEVE LO PMENT DIV ISION
Offrce o f th e C rty Man age r
CITY OF PASADENA NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
June 092020 PUBLIC MEETING 400PM
PASADENA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 100 NORTH GARFIELD A VENUE ROOM S249 middot
Note to the Public City Hall is closed to the public until further notice
middotNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Economic Development and Teclmology Committee will be held by video conferenceteleconference on Tuesday June 09 2020 at 400pm to discuss matters on the attached agenda This virtual meeting is held pursuant to Executive Order N-29-20 issued by Govemor Gavin Newsom
Economic Development and Technology Committee
I HEREBY CERTIFY that this notice in its entirety was posted on the Internet at wwwcityofpasadcnancllcommissionscitv-council shycconomic-dcvclonmcnl-lcchnologyl and on the Council Chamber Bulletin Board RoOJJ) S249 and the Bulletiu Board in the rotunda area City Hall 100 North Garfield Avenue and a copy was distributed to Central Library for posting this 4 day of June 2020 by 400pm and that copies hereof were faxed emailed or delivered to each member of the City Council and to each local newspaper of general circulation radio or television smtion requesting notice in writing all of which recipients are identified on the distribution list set forth herein below
~ Anashe Davoodian Posting Secretary Economic Development and Technology Committee
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100 North GarfJeld Avenue 4th Floo r - Pasaden a CA 91 OJ 1726 (626) 744 4660 Fax (626) 744 4 773 www cttyofpasadena net
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
Lisa Hosey Assistant City Attorney Sandra Robles Recording Secretary
MISSION STATEMENT The City of Pasadena is dedicated to delivering exemplary municipal services responsive to our
entire community and consistent with our history culture and unique character
To request meeting materials in alternative formats or other disability-related modifications or accommodations necessary to facilitate meeting participation please contact the City Clerks
Office as soon as possible at (626) 744-4124 or cityclerkcityofpasadenanet
Language translation services are available for this meeting by calling (626) 744-4124 at least 24 hours in advance
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Items on the agenda may not be called in order listed
Agendas and supporting documents are available on the Internet at httpsllwww citvofjasadenanetcommissionscitv-council-economic-development-technology
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Economic Development and Technology Committee after distribution ofthe agenda packet will be posted online
PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20 ISSUED BY GOVERNOR GAVIN NEWSOM ON MARCH I7 2020 THE FOLLOWING
l1EETING WILL TAKE PLACE SOLELY BY TELECONFERENCEVIDEOCONFERENCE
TO ACCESS THE MEETING
Livestream of the Committee meeting with captioning is available at httpwwwpasadenamediaorg and at
http pasadena granicuscomMediaPlayer php publish id=9
Members of the public may participate electronically in the open session portion of the meeting as follows
I By submitting public comment of any length to saroblescityofpasadenanet prior to I 00 pm the day of the meeting Please be aware that while these comments will be provided to the Members of the Body and will become part of the meeting record they will not be read aloud
2 After I 00 pm and during the meeting members of the public may submit up to 200 words regarding items on the agenda to httpswwwcityofuasadenanetcommissionspublic-comment
Ifyou want your 200 word comment to be read aloud during the agenda item please indicate so at the bottom of the link above This will serve as your public comment card for the item The Body reserves the right to summarize comments if necessary for the orderly and timely flow of the meeting All comments in their entirety will become part of the meeting record
3 If assistance is needed by phone please call the City Clerks Office at (626) 744-4I24
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AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AT (626) 744-4124 OR CJTYCLERKCITYOFPASADENANET
Public Comments will be limited to matters on this agenda
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
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 I I I I I I
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
~ ~
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
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Commission
Committee or
Legislative Body
Meeting Date
Agenda Item
Name
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
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
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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
4
2
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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
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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
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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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I understood this item was tabled at the City Council meeting
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Alice Stanford
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
MIL TON ACEVEDO
maceve2013gmailcom
49 Painter St
Pasadena California 91103
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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
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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
Balmore Cuadra
balmorefidelgmailcom
999 n los robles ave apt 1
Pasadena California 91104
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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
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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
Miguel Quintanilla
mquintanillamaqgmailcom
110 s Michigan ave Apt 5
PASADENA California 91106
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Economic Development and Technology Committee will occur on Tuesday June 09 2020 at 400pm
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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
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
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
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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)
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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
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~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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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
MIL TON ACEVEDO
maceve2013gmailcom
49 Painter St
Pasadena California 91103
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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
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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
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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
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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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
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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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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
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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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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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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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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
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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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Name
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City
State
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Comments
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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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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
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
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meeting
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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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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
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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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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
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
Richard De Ia flor
richystone1599gmailcom
22 W Howard St
Pasadena California 91103
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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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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)
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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
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~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
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Committee or
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Meeting Date
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Name
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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Commission
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middot Meeting Date
Agenda [tern
Name
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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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
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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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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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
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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
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
Douglas Guevara
douqlasgg20gmailcom
2147 Duane st
Los Angeles ca California 90039
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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
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
Richard De Ia flor
richystone1599gmailcom
22 W Howard St
Pasadena California 91103
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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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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)
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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
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~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
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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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Name
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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Commission
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Legislative Body
middot Meeting Date
Agenda [tern
Name
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
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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
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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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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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
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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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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
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
Richard De Ia flor
richystone1599gmailcom
22 W Howard St
Pasadena California 91103
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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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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
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~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
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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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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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Commission
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Name
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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Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B
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Committee or
Legislative Body
Meeting Date
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Name
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
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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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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
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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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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
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
Richard De Ia flor
richystone1599gmailcom
22 W Howard St
Pasadena California 91103
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Commission
Committee or
Legislative Body
Meeting Date
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Name
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
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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
middot Meeting Date
Agenda [tern
Name
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
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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
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
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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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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
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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
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
Douglas Guevara
douqlasgg20gmailcom
2147 Duane st
Los Angeles ca California 90039
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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
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
Richard De Ia flor
richystone1599gmailcom
22 W Howard St
Pasadena California 91103
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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
4
2
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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
6
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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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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
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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
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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
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B Proposed Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance
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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
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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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Alice Stanford
Pasadena
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
MIL TON ACEVEDO
maceve2013gmailcom
49 Painter St
Pasadena California 91103
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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
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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
Balmore Cuadra
balmorefidelgmailcom
999 n los robles ave apt 1
Pasadena California 91104
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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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)
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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
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~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
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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
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Commission
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Address
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State
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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
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comment read out loud
during the n1eeting
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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
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
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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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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
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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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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
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
Richard De Ia flor
richystone1599gmailcom
22 W Howard St
Pasadena California 91103
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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Commission
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Name
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
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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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
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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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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
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
Richard De Ia flor
richystone1599gmailcom
22 W Howard St
Pasadena California 91103
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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
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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
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
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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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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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
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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
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Commission
Committee or
Legislative Body
Meeting Date
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Name
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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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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Commission
Committee or
Legislative Body
middot Meeting Date
Agenda [tern
Name
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
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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
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
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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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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
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
Douglas Guevara
douqlasgg20gmailcom
2147 Duane st
Los Angeles ca California 90039
1 EDTECH
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
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
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
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
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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
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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
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
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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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City
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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
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9 2020 about agenda item 3B
Public Comment for Economic Development amp Technology Committee Meeting on June 9 2020 about agenda item 3B
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Name
Address
City
State
Zip Code
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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
I consent to have my Yes
comment read out
loud during the
meeting
2
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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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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
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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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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
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
Richard De Ia flor
richystone1599gmailcom
22 W Howard St
Pasadena California 91103
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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City Web Friday June 5 2020 334 PM Duyshart Eric Robles Sandra
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Commission
Committee or
Legislative Body
Meeting Date
Agenda Item
Name
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
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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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Commission
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Legislative Body
middot Meeting Date
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Name
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
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
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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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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
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
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
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
Douglas Guevara
douqlasgg20gmailcom
2147 Duane st
Los Angeles ca California 90039
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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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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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
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
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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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Commission
Committee or
Legislative Body
middot Meeting Date
Agenda [tern
Name
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
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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
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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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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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
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
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
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
Douglas Guevara
douqlasgg20gmailcom
2147 Duane st
Los Angeles ca California 90039
1 EDTECH
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
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
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
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
____)
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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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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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Ioud during the
lneeting
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Name
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
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
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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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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
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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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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
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
Richard De Ia flor
richystone1599gmailcom
22 W Howard St
Pasadena California 91103
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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
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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
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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
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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
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bull Restaurant or BIDs would initiate process
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~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
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
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
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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
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
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
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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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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
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
Douglas Guevara
douqlasgg20gmailcom
2147 Duane st
Los Angeles ca California 90039
1 EDTECH
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
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
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
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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
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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
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
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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
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
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
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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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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
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
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
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
Douglas Guevara
douqlasgg20gmailcom
2147 Duane st
Los Angeles ca California 90039
1 EDTECH
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
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
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
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
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Kelly Cruenther
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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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~~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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Economic Developtnent amp middotrectmology Committee
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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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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
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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
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Committee or
Legislative Body
Meeting Date
Agenda Item
Name
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
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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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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
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
Douglas Guevara
douqlasgg20gmailcom
2147 Duane st
Los Angeles ca California 90039
1 EDTECH
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
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
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
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
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B Proposed Hospitality Workplace Protection Ordinance
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Economic DeYeiopn1em amp Technology Comrnittee
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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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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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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
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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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
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
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
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
Douglas Guevara
douqlasgg20gmailcom
2147 Duane st
Los Angeles ca California 90039
1 EDTECH
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
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
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
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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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
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middot Meeting Date
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Name
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
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
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
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
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
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
Douglas Guevara
douqlasgg20gmailcom
2147 Duane st
Los Angeles ca California 90039
1 EDTECH
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
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
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
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
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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
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Committee or
Legislative Body
Meeting Date
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Name
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Douglas Guevara
douqlasgg20gmailcom
2147 Duane st
Los Angeles ca California 90039
1 EDTECH
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Douglas Guevara
douqlasgg20gmailcom
2147 Duane st
Los Angeles ca California 90039
1 EDTECH
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Douglas Guevara
douqlasgg20gmailcom
2147 Duane st
Los Angeles ca California 90039
1 EDTECH
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Douglas Guevara
douqlasgg20gmailcom
2147 Duane st
Los Angeles ca California 90039
1 EDTECH
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Douglas Guevara
douqlasgg20gmailcom
2147 Duane st
Los Angeles ca California 90039
1 EDTECH
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
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
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
Douglas Guevara
douqlasgg20gmailcom
2147 Duane st
Los Angeles ca California 90039
1 EDTECH
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Douglas Guevara
douqlasgg20gmailcom
2147 Duane st
Los Angeles ca California 90039
1 EDTECH
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Douglas Guevara
douqlasgg20gmailcom
2147 Duane st
Los Angeles ca California 90039
1 EDTECH
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Douglas Guevara
douqlasgg20gmailcom
2147 Duane st
Los Angeles ca California 90039
1 EDTECH
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
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
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
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
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
Douglas Guevara
douqlasgg20gmailcom
2147 Duane st
Los Angeles ca California 90039
1 EDTECH
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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