CITY OF PASADENA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MINUTES
MAY 08, 2025-5:00 P.M.
SPECIAL MEETING
OPENING
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
Acting Chair, Vice Mayor Rivas called the special meeting of the Economic Development and Technology Committee to order at 5:14 p.m.
Councilmember Tyron Hampton, Chair (Absent)
Vice Mayor Jessica Rivas, Acting Chair
Councilmember Steve Madison
Councilmember Jason Lyon
David Klug, Director of Economic Development
Matthew hlawkesworth, Acting Assistant City Manager
Dion O'Connell, Assistant City Attorney
Betty Gao, Recording Secretary
NEW BUSINESS BUDGET WORKSHOP-FY 2026 RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET
A. PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY (PCOC)
B. PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION BOARD
(PCAC)
C. CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
Michael Ross, CEO of Pasadena Center Operating Company (PCOC), presented a Powerpoint presentation on PCOC's operating budget, including providing information on PCOC's background, operating revenues and expenses, Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 strategies, and responded to questions.
Councilmember Madison emphasized the financial and community benefits of expanding the ice rink and encouraged staff to explore future opportunities for adding additional ice sheets.
The Committee thanked staff for their operational work, and for their efforts to promote local businesses as safe and open for commerce during and after the Eaton Fire disaster.
George Falardeau, CEO of Pasadena Community Access Corporation Board (PCAC) provided introductory comments, and Chief Operating Officer Chris Miller presented a Powerpoint presentation on the Board's budget, including providing information on PCAC's background and FY 2025 accomplishments, operating expenses and revenue, Public Education Government, and FY 2026 priorities, with both responding questions.
The Committee recessed at 5:43 p.m. and reconvened at 5:45 p.m. 01 05/08/2025
ADJOURNMENT:
David Klug, Director of Economic Development, presented a Powerpoint presentation on the department's budget, including providing information on Economic Development's background and FY 2025 accomplishments, expenses, enhancement requests, and FY 2026 priorities, and responded to questions.
In response to Councilmember Lyon's inquiry related to the Caltrans properties, Assistant City Attorney Dion O'Connell responded that the matter will be agendized at a future City Council meeting.
Councilmember Lyon advocated for staff to focus their efforts in developing a strategic plan related to retail placemaking throughout the City, but particularly along Lincoln Avenue.
In response to Councilmember Madison's inquiry related to the Caltrans properties, Mr. Klug responded that staff would provide an update on the matter at the next Committee meeting.
Paul Enge, Management Analyst, Foothill Workforce Development Board, presented a Powerpoint presentation on the Board's budget, including providing information on appropriations by category, FY 2025 accomplishments, FY 2026 priorities, and responded to questions.
In response to Councilmember Lyon's inquiry on federal funding, Deputy Director Michael Trogan responded that the anticipated Department of Labor grant funding may be reduced by up to 30%, potentially impacting the FY 2027 budget.
Councilmember Lyon requested future updates on statistics for the Helping Justice-lmpacted Reenter Employment (HIRE) grant program once additional data becomes available.
The Committee thanked Executive Director Dianne Russel-Carter for her many years of service and wished her well in her retirement.
Following discussion, on the order of the Acting Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
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and Technology Committee was adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
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Economic Development and Technology Committee
Betty Gao
Recording Secretary
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