AGENDA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING NOTICE
MARCH 19, 2024
PUBLIC MEETING 5:00 P.M.
MEMBERS
Tyron Hampton, Chair District 1
Jessica Rivas, District 5
Steve Madison, District 6
Jason Lyon, District 7
STAFF
David Klug, Economic Development Director
Dion O’Connell, Assistant City Attorney
Jerice Kenebrew, Recording Secretary
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COMMITTEE MEETING FOR
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CITY OF PASADENA
NOTICE OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
MARCH 19, 2024
PUBLIC MEETING 5:00 P.M.
PASADENA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE, ROOM S249
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the Economic Development and Technology Committee, will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber to discuss matters on the attached agenda.
_____________________
Tyron Hampton, Chair
Economic Development and
Technology Committee
I HEREBY CERTIFY that this agenda in its entirety, was posted on the Internet at https://www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/city-council-economic-development-technology/ and on the Council Chamber Bulletin Board, Room S249, and the Bulletin Board in the rotunda area; City Hall, 100 North Garfield Avenue, this 14th day of March 2024 by 5:30 p.m. and that copies hereof were emailed or 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 of which recipients are identified on the distribution herein below.
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City Manager’s Office
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MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORD
MEMBERS
JULY 7, 2022 CANCELLED
AUGUST 8, 2022
REGULAR
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 SPECIALOCTOBER 6, 2022 SPECIALNOV. 3, 2022 CANCELLEDDECEMBER 1, 2022 SPECIALJANUARY 12, 2023 SPECIALFEBRUARY 17, 2023 SPECIALMARCH 3, 2023
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APRIL 6, 2023
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JUNE 15, 2023
SPECIAL
TOTAL MEETINGS
ATTENDED 10 Meetings
RAPHAEL HENDERSON A P P P P P P A P P 8 MEETINGS
AARON MILAM P P P P P A A P P A 7 MEETINGS
DOUG KRANWINKLE P P P P P A P A P P 8 MEETINGS
STEVE HADERLEIN P P P P P P P P P P 10 MEETINGS
PAUL AREVALO A A P P P A P A P P 6 MEETINGS
MICHAEL HURLEY A P P A P P P P P P 8 MEETINGS
RICHARD SCHAMMEL P A P P P P P P P P 9 MEETINGS
PETE ANGELIS P P P P P P P P P A 9 MEETINGS
PATTY BARAJAS-TAVERA P P P P A P A A A P 6 MEETINGS
TARA NEWMAN A P P P P P P P P A 8 MEETINGS
PHILIP HAWKEY P P P P P P P P A A 8 MEETINGS
STEVE MADISON P P P P A P P P P A 8 MEETINGS
CRAIG WASHINGTON P P A P A A P P P P 7 MEETINGS
PHIL HOSP - PCOC A P P P P A P P P P 8 MEETINGS
NON-VOTER/OR PART OF QUORUM
LEGEND
P - PRESENT
A - EXCUSED ABSENCE
U - UNEXCUSED ABSENCE
XX - CANCELED MEETING
NQ - NO QUORUM
MEMORANDUM
Date: March 19, 2024
To: Economic Development and Technology Committee
From: David A. Klug, Economic Development Director
Subject: Economic Development Update
The Economic Development Division is committed to supporting a thriving local economy. This memo provides an update on market conditions and the Division’s efforts.
1. Business Development
a. Notable Openings & Successes
i. Pez Coastal Kitchen, located at 61 N. Raymond Ave., held a grand opening event on Friday, February 9. Economic Development staff had an opportunity to meet with the owner, Chef Brett Thompson, who shared with us his passion for cooking and excitement to bring his Mediterranean recipes to Pasadena.
ii. Prince St. Pizza, located at 49 E. Colorado Blvd., held a grand opening event on Thursday, February 15. Guests enjoyed free pizza, ice cream from Salt & Straw, drinks, and music.
iii. Stumptown Coffee Roasters, located at 1982 Lincoln Ave., opens on Saturday, February 17.
iv. Star Leaf Asian Cuisine, located at 641 E. Colorado Blvd., opened the first week of March and is now taking reservations.
b. Business Retention & Outreach
As part of its effort to support existing businesses, staff researched, compiled, and distributed information on financial assistance programs from various state and local grant and incentive providers. Staff included information on these resources in its Economic Development Newsletter, which reaches over 6,700 contacts, and discussed this information with businesses during outreach calls and visits (see below). These resources include:
• Valued Pasadena Partners – On Wednesday, March 20, Economic Development staff will host the Valued Pasadena Partners breakfast at the
2 University Club. Local restaurant owners and general managers are invited to hear updates from the Mayor, City Manager, and staff regarding major activities occurring in the City including an update on the City’s outdoor dining program.
• GO-Biz CalComplete Tax Credit: Applications are now open and the deadline to apply is March 18th. The Economic Development staff reached out to a targeted list of businesses (8 businesses) to share information about the opportunity and connect them with business development and technical assistance resources from the Pasadena SBDC. Targeted outreach was required due to the competitiveness of the bid.
• BIDs 101: Understanding BIDs & Their Value: Economic Development staff hosted an online event on Wednesday, February 28th. Approximately 30 Participants joined to gain a deeper understanding of what BIDs are, their functions, value, and how to form one.
3. Conferences & Special Events
a. On January 31, 2024, staff from the Economic Development division attended an event hosted by Councilmember Hampton’s office in collaboration with Peru’s Export and Tourism Promotion Agency (PROMPERU). The PROMPERU team arranged guided tours for their representatives, visiting BYD Motors, Caltech, and HMRI. Later that evening, PROMPERU hosted an invitation-only event at Doheny Eye Institute, showcasing Peru’s growing tech industry.
3 b. Innovate Pasadena - Friday Coffee Meet Up – On February 2 and March 1, staff participated in Friday Coffee Meet Up events. The February 2 session, led by Kenji Funahashi, a partner at Wilson Sonsini, explored the Legal Considerations for Launching Your Startups. Kenji, known for assisting companies like Apple, Google, and Netflix in going public, shared valuable insights.
On March 1, Tracy Heverly, former COO at Bluebeam, discussed how leadership and people operations must evolve as businesses grow.
Tracy's keynote presentation emphasized the significance of preserving a company's core culture during periods of growth. She highlighted why leadership and people operations must evolve in sync with the changing needs of each business.
4 c. LAEDC 2024 Economic Forecast – Economic Development staff attended the LAEDC’s annual Economic Forecast on Wednesday, February 27.
Highlights from the event and report include:
i. California must address a substantial budget deficit (shifting from a surplus of $100b to deficit in one year). Other important issues include population decline, housing affordability, and cost of doing business.
ii. Federal government is investing $180 billion towards infrastructure streamlined to accelerate construction timelines on projects to achieve the state’s ambitious climate and clean energy goals and create more jobs in the next 10 years. LA as the biggest region will get the largest number of that funding.
iii. California was selected by President Biden to be a hydrogen hub.
California will receive up to $1.2 billion to build or expand on hydrogen projects that will help power public transportation, port operations and heavy-duty transport — sectors known to be major contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution in the state.
iv. Governor Newson is leading efforts to stream line project reviews and permitting processes to help accelerate construction intended to facilitate clean energy and infrastructure.
4. Tech, Startups & Science
a. Biotechnology LIXTE, located at 680 E. Colorado Blvd., is developing a groundbreaking drug, led by CEO Bas van der Baan, to prevent normal cells from turning malignant. Unlike traditional standalone cancer treatments, LIXTE's drug is designed to complement established chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Operating without an in-house research team, the company outsources globally, with Baan based at the Netherlands Cancer Institute. Founded in 2005 by John Kovach from City of Hope, LIXTE's molecular compound, LB-100, entered preclinical trials and attracted attention from the Netherlands Cancer Institute around 2020. The collaboration shifted focus to enhancing existing treatments.
b. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is involved in two NASA-funded projects, totaling $3.7 million, supporting emerging research institutions.
The first project, in collaboration with California State University, Los Angeles, and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, tackles environmental pollution using planetary science insights. The second, with California State University, Northridge, studies Halobacterium salinarum NRC-1 under simulated stressful conditions for insights into extraterrestrial life. These collaborations are part of NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) Bridge Program, promoting diversity in science and engineering.
The program provides seed funding for research projects, fostering relationships with NASA and offering mentorship for students. The projects involve new collaborations with diverse institutions, connecting to seven NASA centers, potentially impacting over 100 students. NASA aims 5 to increase equitable access to talent from under-resourced institutions, supporting a more diverse STEM workforce. The SMD Bridge Program is accepting applications for additional seed funding until Friday, March 29.
5. Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives
a. The Economic Development Division has partnered with Pasadena City College, as part of PCCs’ Comunidad: Collaborative Internship program.
In this program, PCC is hosting twenty students in the STEM field who will work to solve a real problem for a local business or organization. The Economic Development Division is acting as the “client,” collaborating with students to address the business challenge question: How can the City of Pasadena collaborate with employers and workforce development partners to develop a biotech jobs pipeline for Pasadena students and residents? Staff attended the first working session on February 13 and the program will continue through PCC’s spring semester.