City Council

19. CONSIDERATION OF RESTORATIVE JUSTICE ELEMENTS FOR THE RECONNECTING PASADENA 710 VISION PLAN FOR THE RELINQUISHED 710 STUB PROPERTY Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: (1) Find that the action proposed in the agenda report is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065 and within the meaning of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and is also covered by the “Common Sense” exemption set forth in State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as CEQA only applies to projects that may have a significant effect on the environment; (2) Receive a presentation from representatives of the Restorative Justice Committee of the Reconnecting Pasadena 710 Advisory Group on the proposed Restorative Justice Elements which include targets for affordable housing, the creation of a community oversight committee, a community benefits planning framework, policies for wealth generation through home and business ownership, business development support, workforce development and other public benefits through Restorative Justice; and (3) Consider and provide direction to staff on the Restorative Justice Elements and possible next steps.