CITY OF PASADENA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MINUTES
NOVEMBER 18, 2025 - 5:00 P.M.
MEETING
OPENING
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chair Hampton called the meeting of the Economic Development and Technology Committee to order at 5:08 p.m.
CouncilmemberTyron Hampton, Chair
Vice Mayor Jessica Rivas
Councilmember Steve Madison
Councilmember Jason Lyon (Absent)
David Klug, Director of Economic Development
Teresa Garcia, Senior Project Manager
Deborah Membreno, Project Manager
Antonio Watson, Project Manager
Prentice Deadrick, Special Assistant to Assistant City Manager Amanda Cusick, Assistant City Attorney
Betty Gao, Recording Secretary
The following individuals advocated for the Committee to agendize for discussion motel conversions to interim housing for unsheltered residents:
Joanne Long, Pasadena resident
Micah Anthony, Pasadena resident
Sonja Berndt, Pasadena resident
INFORMATION ONLY ADAPTIVE REUSE
NEW BUSINESS
Chair Hampton reported that this item will not be considered and will be agendized at a future Committee meeting.
NORTHWEST COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT
PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY ANNUAL REPORT
PASADENA COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION ANNUAL
REPORT
Following a brief discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
LOCAL HIRING AND LOCAL PROCUREMENT RECOMMENDED
UPDATES
David Klug, Director of Economic Development provided introductory comments, and Deborah Membreno, Project Manager, Michael Trogan, Acting Executive Director, Foothill Workforce Development Board, and Antonio Watson, Project Manager, jointly presented a Powerpoint presentation on the item, including providing information on First Source Hiring Program, local hire, program improvement effectiveness, local procurement, and selection preferences, with all responding to questions. 01 11/18/2025
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02 Councilmember Madison asked the City Attorney's Office to review the local hiring and procurement recommended updates and provide an update to the Committee at a future meeting.
Chair Hampton asked staff to provide additional data for the listed First Source Hiring projects, specifically the number of individuals hired; expressed support for the creation of a City employed construction coordinator position; advocated for an adjustment to the competitive bidding percentage to support local businesses, and echoed Councilmember Madison's comments regarding the need for legal review of the recommended updates.
Prentice Deadrick, Special Assistant to Assistant City Manager, provided historical background on local hiring efforts, and responded to questions.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and to be brought back to the Committee for further discussion.
STRATEGIC PLANNING UPDATE
David Klug, Director of Economic Development, provided introductory comments, and Teresa Garcia, Senior Project Manager, presented a Powerpoint presentation on the item, including providing information on guiding principles, LA Tech Week, investing in neighborhoods and small businesses, mentorship initiatives, and workforce partners; and responded to questions.
Councilmember Madison expressed concerns regarding vacant storefront spaces throughout the City and advocated for continued cross- collaboration and engagement among Councilmembers, vendors, and events to strengthen economic development efforts.
The Committee thanked staff for their exceptional commitment and hard work to economic development in the City.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE BY DAVID A. KLUG,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
David Klug, Economic Development Director, summarized the staff memo as part of his oral presentation, including providing information on business developments, conferences and special events in the City, business support and networking, technology and science startups; 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.
Chair Hampton asked staff to agendize a discussion on motel interim housing proposals at future Committee meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT: On the order of the Chair, the meeting of the Economic Development and Technology Committee was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
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.CouricilmemberTyron Hampton, Chair
Economic Development and Technology Committee
Betty Gao
Recording Secretary
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