CITY OF PASADENA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COIVIMITTEE MINUTES JUNE 18, 2024-5:00 P.M.
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER
IVIEETING
OPENING
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
Chair Hampton called the meeting of the Economic Development and Technology Committee to order at 5:08 p.m.
CouncilmemberTyron Hampton, Chair
Vice Mayor Steve Madison
Councilmember Jason Lyon
Councilmember Jessica Rivas
David Klug, Director of Economic Development
William Huang, Director of Housing
Jennifer Paige, Director of Planning Department
Jason Mikaelian, Deputy Director of Planning and Community Development
Teresa Garcia, Senior Project Manager of Economic Development Guille Nunez, Senior Planner of Planning and Community Development Jennifer O'Reilly-Jones, Housing Program Coordinator III Dion O'Donnell, Assistant City Attorney
Jerice Kenebrew, Recording Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilmember Rivas, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to approve the minutes of May 9, 2024, and May 21, 2024, as submitted. (Motion unanimously carried)
NEW BUSINESSPCC COMUNIDAD
PRESENTATION*
INTERNSHIP BIOTECH SOLUTIONS
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Hannah Haddad, Sophia Garcia, and Jose Juarez all students with Pasadena City College (PCC) Biotech Program, introduced themselves, and jointly presented a Powerpoint presentation on the item, including information on similar training programs, partners of the various educational programs, and responded to questions.
Councilmember Lyon and Vice Mayor Madison advocated for staff to determine the ability to formalize a partnership with the Comunidad Internship Program representatives where the City can provide training and technical assistance.
Manuel Santa, Renee Johansen, and Valerie Foster, Instructors at PCC, provided additional information on the program and responded to questions.
The Committee commended the students for an excellent presentation and suggested additional avenues to assist in stainability and advancement of the program.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
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STANDARD PLANS PROGRAM FOR ACCESORY DWELLING UNITS
(ADUs)*
Jennifer Paige, Director of Planning Department provided introductory comments, and Guille Nunez, Senior Planner of Planning and Community Development, summarized the staff report as part of her Powerpoint presentation on the ADD Standard Plans Program, and responded to questions.
The Committee expressed appreciation to Planning staff for their work on the ADU Standard Plans Program.
Councilmember Rivas asked staff to provide information on the time and costs savings associated with residents using the City's ADD standard plans.
Councilmember Lyon asked staff to provide information on the cost's local architects charge for their licensing and planning fees related to ADU's.
Vice Mayor Madison asked staff to provide a map showing the ADD locations throughout the city; and to ensure language related to the City's commitment to provide housing is available on the City's ADD website.
Chair Hampton advocated for lower fees associated with the application approval process for homeowners and not developers.
ADU
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES FOR PREDEVELOPMENT PLAN
REVIEW (PPR)*
Jennifer Paige, Director of Planning Department, provided introductory comments, and Jason Mikaelian, Deputy Director of Planning and Community Development, summarized the staff report as part of his Powerpoint presentation on the item, and responded to questions.
Following a brief discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
ECHO FACTORY MARKETING, BRANDING, PUBLIC RELATIONS
CONSULTANT PRESENTATION*
David Klug, Director of Economic Development, provided introductory comments and Michael Schafer, Founder of Echo-Factory Inc. (City consultants) presented a Powerpoint presentation providing information on the new Economic Development Strategic Plan, Echo-Factory Inc.'s services and timeline, and responded to questions.
Following discussion, staff was asked to return to the committee in six months with an update; and on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed. 0206/18/2024
INFORIWATION ONLY 2024 HOMELESS COUNT RESULTS
REPORT ON PROGRESS TOWARD 2023-2028 PASADENA
CONTINUUM OF CARE HOMELESSNESS PLAN GOALS
The Chair noted that the two agenda items listed above will be heard concurrently.
William Huang, Director of Housing provided introductory remarks, and Jennifer O'Reilly-Jones, Housing Program Coordinator III, summarized the staff reports as part of her Powerpoint presentation, with both responding to questions.
Councilmember Lyon was
excused and left the dais at Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the 6:43 p.m. Committee, the information was received and filed.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPHflENT UPDATE BY DAVID A. KLUG,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR*
David Klug, Director of Economic Development provided a brief summary of the staff report as part of his oral update and responded to questions.
ADJOURNIVIENT:
Following a brief discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
On the order of the Chair, the meeting of the Economic Development and Technology Committee was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
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FYRON HAMPTON, Chair
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