AGENDA LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING NOTICE JUNE 3, 2025
PUBLIC MEETING 4:30 P.M. MEMBERS Steve Madison, Chair, District 6 Gene Masuda, District 4 Jess Rivas, District 5 Jason Lyon, District 7 STAFF Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager Arnold Lee, Chief Assistant City Attorney Tamer Sabha, 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. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices are available from the City Clerk’s Office with a 24-hour advance notice. Please call (626) 744-4124 to request use of a listening device.
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REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
JUNE 3, 2025
Public Meeting: 4:30 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
PUBLIC MEETING - 4:30 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comment will be limited to a total of 20 minutes at the beginning of the meeting and will continue at the conclusion of the meeting, if necessary. Please limit comments to 3 minutes each.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 3, 2024 – Regular Meeting*
January 7, 2025 – Cancelled Meeting*
February 4, 2025 – Regular Meeting*
OLD BUSINESS
1. REVIEW OF ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT INCLUDING ENFORCEMENT OPTIONS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON NEXT STEPS*
2. CONSIDERATION OF REVISED PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES
GOVERNING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE
FULL CITY COUNCIL
NEW BUSINESS
3. SUPPORT FOR AB 476 (M. GONZÁLEZ); METAL THEFT*
4. DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF SB 79 (WIENER); HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT: TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT: CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT: PUBLIC TRANSIT AGENCY LAND*
INFORMATION ONLY
5. BRIEFING BY KYRA EMANUELS ROSS ON STATE LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
6. BRIEFING BY CHRIS GIGLIO ON FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
7. PAST AGENDAS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS*
a. Accessibility and Disability Commission – May 27, 2025 b. Arts & Culture Commission – May 14, 2025
c. Commission on the Status of Women – May 7, 2025
d. Community Police Oversight Commission – May 8, 2025
e. Design Commission – May 27, 2025
f. Environmental Advisory Commission – May 13, 2025
g. Fire & Police Retirement – May 21, 2025
h. Human Relations Commission – May 6, 2025
i. Human Services Commission – May 14, 2025
j. Library Commission – May 21, 2025
k. Northwest Commission – May 13, 2025
l. Pasadena Rental Housing Board – May 15, 2025
m. Planning Commission – May 28, 2025
n. Reconnecting Communities 710 Advisory Group – May 21, 2025 o. Recreation and Parks Commission – May 13, 2025
p. Senior Commission – May 13, 2025
q. South Lake Parking Place Commission – May 15, 2025
r. Transportation Advisory Commission – May 22, 2025
s. Urban Forestry Advisory – May 14, 2025
ADJOURN
* INDICATES ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
December 3, 2024 – Regular Meeting*
January 7, 2025 – Cancelled Meeting*
February 4, 2025 – Regular Meeting*
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CITY OF PASADENA
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER – ROOM S249
DECEMBER 3, 2024
OPENING The Acting Chair called the regular meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee to order at 4:50 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
Vice Mayor Steve Madison, Chair (Connected at 5:09 p.m.) Councilmember Gene Masuda, Acting Chair
Councilmember Jess Rivas
Councilmember Jason Lyon
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk
Nick Rodriguez, Assistant City Manager
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager
Alex Souto, Deputy City Manager
Helen Morales, Director of Rent Stabilization
Alexander Hernandez, Assistant to the City Manager
Phyllis Hallowell, Management Analyst V
Arnold Lee, Acting Chief Assistant City Attorney
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one appeared for public comment on matters not on the agenda.
OLD BUSINESS
DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 2.45 TO
REQUIRE TRAINING FOR ALL ADVISORY BODIES CREATED
BY CITY COUNCIL AND TO ESTABLISH FIRM LIMITS ON
COMMISSIONER TERMS
Brenda Harvey -Williams, Assistant City Manager, provided introductory comments, and Alexander Hernandez, Assistant to the City Manager, summarized the agenda report as part of the PowerPoint presentation on the item, and responded to questions.
In response to Councilmember Rivas’ inquiry regarding additional training that may be needed for advisory bodies , such as the Community Police Oversight Commission, Arnold Lee, Acting Chief Assistant City Attorney, spoke on developing training for City advisory bodies for their specific purpose as outlined in the Pasadena Municipal Code, and responded to questions.
Councilmember Rivas suggested that the Committee agendize a future meeting discussion on specific issues with the Community Police Oversight Commission and how the City Council may provide guidance.
Amended
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Vice Mayor Madison joined
the meeting virtually at 5:09
p.m.
Councilmember Lyon expressed support for the staff
recommendation and recommended that staff provide training on making findings in the record for quasi-judicial bodies.
Yadi, Pasadena resident, spoke in support of the staff
recommendation, advocated for the City to leverage resources, such as the National Association of Civilian Oversight in Law Enforcement (NACOLE), and encourag ed newer support staff to be trained to support the commission’s tasks.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Rivas, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to approve the staff
recommendation and forward the item to the City Council for consideration (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: None)
NEW BUSINESS
RESOLUTION NO. 10097: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA REQUESTING THE
GOVERNOR RECOGNIZE A CRISIS RELATED TO THE
PROPERTY INSURANCE MARKET, THE GOVERNOR,
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER, AND THE CALIFORNIA STATE
LEGISLATURE TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION TO STRENGTHEN
AND STABILIZE CALIFORNI A'S RESIDENTIAL AND
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE MARKET, AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO TRANSMIT A LETTER TO
APPROPRIATE STATE OFFICIALS REQUESTING THAT STEPS
BE TAKEN TO STABILIZE THE PROPERTY INSURANCE
MARKET
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager, summarized the proposed resolution and responded to questions.
The following individuals provided comments on the matter:
Adriana Lim, Pasadena resident
Yadi, Pasadena resident
Kyra Emanuels Ross, State Legislative advocate for the City, provided an update on State legislative insurance reform discussions at the State Capitol and responded to question
Alex Souto, Deputy City Manager, shared that the Mayor’s Office will be inviting California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to a future City Council meeting.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
INFORMATION ONLY
BRIEFING BY KYRA EMANUELS ROSS ON STATE
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
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Kyra Emanuels Ross, State Legislative advocate for the City, provided an update on state and local legislative matters listed below and responded to questions:
• Legislative session opened with 36 new members;
• Three new bills highlighted: $25 million in funds to the Department of Justice to for potential litigation relating to the new federal administration, a second bill adding $10 million in funding for county counsels and city attorneys, and a third bill with an additional $25 million for le gal aid and legal services in local communities;
• Members introduced 100 regular session bills , including AB 1 (The Insurance and Wildfire Safety Act ), and bills on immigration enforcement, abortion access , and low carbon fuel standards;
• February 21, 2025 is the deadline for bill introductions; • State Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) expects a $2 billion deficit; and
• Governor Newsom will be releasing his proposed 2025-2026 California state budget on January 10, 2025.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
BRIEFING BY CHRIS GIGLIO ON FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE
MATTERS
Chris Giglio, Federal Legislative advocate for the City, provided an update on the following legislative matters listed below and answered questions on the following topics:
• White House, Senate , and House of Representatives under Republican control;
• Deadline of December 2, 2024 to finalize or extend the Fiscal Year 2025 Federal budget,
• Earmarked budget requests from Congressman Chu for
Pasadena include upgrades for the Jackie R obinson
Community Center and Police Department communication
equipment; and
• President-elect Trump prioritizing a tax bill to lower corporate and individual tax rates , and also evicting approximately 12 million undocumented people living in the United States:
o Eliminating the tax -exempt status of municipal bonds effect on Central Library Seismic Retrofit and Renovations Project;
o Federal government asking local police to enforce federal immigration laws , and compliance to receive federal
funding.
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Chair Madison reaffirmed the City of Pasadena’s adopted policy in Resolution No. 9557, commended the City Manager for addressing community concerns by circulating the City’s policy to community members, and requested that staff provide a copy of the resolution to the Committee.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
BRIEFING ON RECENT VOTER-APPROVED CITY BALLOT AND
CHARTER AMENDMENT MEASURES, INCLUDING
IMPLEMENTATION AND NEXT STEPS
Brenda Harvey -Williams, Assistant City Manager, introduced the item, and Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the item providing an update on the six ballot measures on the November 5, 2024 General Election , and responded to questions.
Chair Madison thanked City Clerk Jomsky for his work and spoke on election results as a display of community investment in libraries, schools, and political reform.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
CONTINUED REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF CAMPAIGN
FINANCE/ETHICS REFORM, THE CITY’S FAIR CAMPAIGN
PRACTICES AGREEMENT, AND CITY COUNCIL
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, pr ovided a brief PowerPoint presentation on the item for Committee discussion and staff direction , and responded to questions.
Chair Madison spoke in support of updat ing the Fair Campaign Practices Agreement , which does not reference email and social media, and prioritizing the Charter Study Task Force
recommendation of adopting an ordinance that outlines the formal process to fill District vacancies.
The Committee discussed agendizing a future discussion on campaign contribution limits with Councilmember Rivas
recommending including a discussion on the recommendation previously submitted by the Commission on the Status of Women relating to privacy and identifying residents on campaign mailers.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
ANNUAL REPORT – FISCAL YEAR 2023 – 2024 AND WORK
PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 – 2025 FOR:
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a. Accessibility and Disability Commission
b. Arts & Culture Commission
c. Commission on the Status of Women
d. Environmental Advisory Commission
e. Human Relations Commission
f. Senior Commission
Brenda Harvey -Williams, Assistant City Manager, introduced the item, provided a brief overview of the commission work plans presented, and responded to questions.
Wilhelmina Robertson , representing the Human Relations Commission, thanked the Committee for reviewing their work plan and advocated for the commission’s recommendation of the removal of portraits and plaques at City Hall of proponents of r acial segregation during the 1930’s.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
PAST AGENDAS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
a. Accessibility and Disability Commission – November 19, 2024 b. Arts & Culture Commission – October 9, 2024
c. Board of Zoning Appeals – October 10, 2024
d. Commission on the Status of Women – October 2 , 2024, November 6, 2024
e. Community Police Oversight Commission – November 14 , 2024
f. Design Commission – October 22, 2024, November 12, 2024 g. Environmental Advisory Commission – October 8, 2024, November 12, 2024
h. Fire & Police Retirement – November 20, 2024
i. Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee –
November 19, 2024
j. Human Relations Commission – November 7, 2024
k. Human Services Commission – November 13, 2024
l. Library Commission – November 20, 2024
m. Northwest Commission – November 12, 2024
n. Planning Commission – October 23, 2024, November 13, 2024
o. Reconnecting Communities 710 Advisory Group – November 20, 2024
p. Senior Commission – November 12, 2024
q. Transportation Advisory Commission – October 13, 2024
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
ADJOURNMENT On the order of the Acting Chair, the regular m eeting of the Legislative Policy Committee was adjourned at 6:33 p.m.
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ATTEST:
____________________
Tamer Sabha
Recording Secretary
_________________________________
Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee
01/07/2025
CITY OF PASADENA
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER – ROOM S249
JANUARY 7, 2025
MEETING
The regular meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee, scheduled for Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 4:30 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on January 2, 2025, and posted by staff.
ATTEST:
____________________
Tamer Sabha
Recording Secretary
_________________________________
Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee
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CITY OF PASADENA
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER – ROOM S249
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
OPENING The Acting Chair called the regular meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee to order at 4:51 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair (participated virtually) Vice Mayor Jess Rivas
Councilmember Gene Masuda, Acting Chair
Councilmember Jason Lyon
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager
Alexander Hernandez, Assistant to the City Manager
Arnold Lee, Assistant City Attorney
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one appeared for public comment on matters not on the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Vice Mayor Rivas , seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to approve the minutes of July 2, 2024, July 30, 2024, August 6, 2024, and September 3, 2024, as submitted:
AYES: Councilmembers Lyon, Masuda, Vice Mayor Rivas,
Chair Madison
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS SUPPORT OF ASSEMBLY BILL 239 (HARABEDIAN) S TATE-
LED DISASTER HOUSING TASK FORCE
Brenda Harvey -Williams, Assistant City Manager, provided introductory comments, and Alexander Hernandez, Assistant to the City Manager, summarized the agenda report as part of the PowerPoint presentation on the item, with both responding to questions.
Chair Madison spoke in support of Assembly Bill 239 (AB 239) and expressed gratitude to Assemblymember H arabedian for his swift response to the community following the Eaton Fire.
Councilmember Lyon advocated for the Mayor’s AB 239 letter of support include “local governments” be defined as the specific jurisdictions that were impacted by the Eaton Fire, as a method for Pasadena to be included in the decision-making process.
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Yadi, Pasadena resident, spoke in support of AB 239 and requested that the Committee continue to discuss similar bills and track their progress.
Following discussion, it was mov ed by Councilmember Madison, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to approve the staff
recommendation as amended to specify that the task force include representatives from the cities and towns impacted by the wildfires:
AYES: Councilmembers Lyon, Masuda, Vice Mayor Rivas, Chair Madison
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CONTRACT AWARD TO CAPITALEDGE ADVOCACY INC. FOR
FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR $135,000
PER YEAR FOR FIVE YEARS
Councilmember Lyon left the
meeting at 5:05 p.m.
Brenda Harvey -Williams, Assistant City Manager, introduced the item, summarized the agenda report as part of the PowerPoint presentation on the item, and responded to questions.
Following discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Rivas, seconded by Councilmember Madison, to approve the staff recommendation, and forward the item to the City Council for further consideration:
AYES: Councilmembers Lyon, Masuda, Vice Mayor Rivas, Chair Madison
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Lyon
ABSTAIN: None
INFORMATION ONLY
Councilmember Lyon
returned to the meeting at
5:07 p.m.
BRIEFING BY CHRIS GIGLIO ON FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE
MATTERS
Chris Giglio, Federal Legislative advocate for the City, provided an update on the following legislative matters listed below and answered questions on the following topics:
• President Trump and Congressional leadershi p desire to include conditions to Federal disaster assistance for the Eaton Fire;
• White house memorandum to freeze federal funding , which was later rescinded;
• Tax bill direct impact of eliminating the tax -exempt status of municipal bonds;
• Budget reconci liation process and p otential mandates on local governments to enforce federal immigration policy; and • Trump administration desire to reduce the size of the federal government.
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Chair Madison expressed appreciation for the attention the City has received from the Congressional delegation that represents Pasadena. He also invited Chris Giglio, the City’s Federal Legislative advocate to visit Pasadena to attain first-hand knowledge of the fire zone and share observations with others as a representative of the City.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
BRIEFING BY KYRA EMANUELS ROSS ON STATE
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
Kyra Emanuels Ross, State Legislative advocate for the City, provided an update on state and local legislative matters listed below and responded to questions:
• Governor Newsom introduced annual budget ahead of the January 10, 2025 deadline:
o Projected $363 million budget surplus;
o Addition of p olicy principles relating to housing and homelessness;
o Proposal to create a new housing and homelessness
agency; and
o Los Angeles wildfires delayed tax returns and $2.5 billion relief package for wildfire recovery will impact budget surplus
• California Department of Finance notified state agencies and departments to slow spending and prepare for a baseline budget going forward this year;
• Considerable funding for wildfire recovery and rebuilding going forward;
• 550 bills introduced before the February 21, 2025 deadline with 30-50 bills related to wildfire and insurance;
• Senate Bill 98 (SB 98), requires school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools to immediately notify all students, parents, faculty, staff, and community members of the presence of immigration officers on school sites;
• Regional Housing Needs Allocation ( RHNA) bills on housing and homelessness;
• Bills on the impact of social media and youth;
• Special legislative session wildfire bills : Assembly Bill X1 4 (AB X1 4) and Senate Bill X1 3 (SB X1 3), provide $2.5 billion for disaster recovery response emergency operation;
• Wildfire-related executive orders and actions:
o Tax relief to those impacted by fires;
o Mortgage relief;
o Homeowner protections;
o Tenant protections;
o Temporary housing;
o Streamline rebuilding of homes and businesses; and
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o Homeowner’s insurance moratorium
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
UPDATE ON CALIFORNIA HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE
Kyra Emanuels Ross, State Legislative advocate for the City, introduced the item, provided a n update on California homeowners insurance, and responded to questions.
Chair Madison invited Kyra Emanuels Ross, State Legislative advocate for the City, to visit Pasadena to attain first -hand knowledge of the fire zone and share observations with others as a representative of the City.
Yadi, Pasadena resident, advocated for SB 98, spoke on
California Insurance Commissioner Lara’s interest in
scheduling town hall meetings in Council Districts 1 and 4, and advocated for the Committee to remain informed on bills that address insurance issues with multi-unit dwellings.
The Committee requested that staff send an invitation to California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara to provide an update on homeowners insurance at a future City Council meeting.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
PAST AGENDAS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
a. Accessibility and Disability Commission – January 28, 2025 b. Arts & Culture Commission – January 8, 2025
c. Commission on the Status of Women – January 8, 2025
d. Community Police Oversight Commission – December 12, 2025
e. Human Relations Commission – January 7, 2025
f. Human Services Commission – January 8, 2025
g. Northwest Commission – January 14, 2025
Following a brief discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
ADJOURNMENT On the order of the Chair, the regular meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee was adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
ATTEST:
____________________
Tamer Sabha
Recording Secretary
_________________________________
Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee
OLD BUSINESS
1. REVIEW OF ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT
INCLUDING ENFORCEMENT OPTIONS AND PROVIDE
DIRECTION ON NEXT STEPS
Enforcement OptionsPenalties/FinesCity•Administrative/Compensatory – up to $125,000•Harassing or violent acts – up to $250,000Los Angeles•Civil penalty – up to $125,000•Harassing or violent acts – up to $250,000New York•Fine – $500 - $1,000 per offense•Human Rights violation – $5,000 - $10,000Chicago•Court award three times amount of special and general damages•Plus administrative penalty of $200-$400, attorneys’ fees and costs of actionSan FranciscoAttachment A
NEW BUSINESS
3. SUPPORT FOR AB 476 (M. GONZÁLEZ); METAL THEFT*
NEW BUSINESS
4. DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF SB 79 (WIENER); HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT: TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT:
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT: PUBLIC
TRANSIT AGENCY LAND*
INFORMATION ITEMS
7. PAST AGENDAS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS