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CITY OF PASADENA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MINUTES
MARCH 17, 2026 - 5:00 P.M.
MEETING
OPENING
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
PUBLIC COMMENT
The Chair called the meeting of the Economic Development and Technology Committee to order at 5:11 p.m.
CouncilmemberTyron Hampton, Chair
Vice Mayor Jessica Rivas
Councilmember Steve Madison (Absent)
Councilmember Jason Lyon
David Klug, Director of Economic Development
Manuel Carmona, Director of Public Health
Jennifer Paige, Director of Planning and Development
Guille Nunez, Principal Planner
Teresa Garcia, Senior Project Manager
Dion O'Connell, Assistant City Attorney
Betty Gao, Recording Secretary
No one appeared for public comment on matters not on the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilmember Lyon, seconded by Vice Mayor Rivas, to approve the minutes of January 29, 2026, and February 17, 2026 (Cancelled Meeting), as submitted. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Councilmember Madison)
NEW BUSINESS 710 INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING AND FINANCING TOOLKIT
OVERVIEW
David Klug, Director of Economic Development, provided introductory comments, and Joseph Dieguez, Senior Vice President from Kosmont Companies (City Consultant), presented a Powerpoint presentation as part of his oral presentation, including providing information on Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (EIFD), Tax Increment Financing (TIF), property tax revenues, and financing district formation schedules, with both responding to questions.
The following individuals raised concerns with funding sources and/or provided related comments on the matter:
Blair Miller, Pasadena resident
Jill Shook, Pasadena resident
James Maddox, Pasadena resident
Following public comment, Chair Hampton asked the public speaker to submit her inquiries on the matter by email to City staff for distribution to the Committee.
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OLD BUSINESS
Chair Hampton requested an update on potential state participation in revenue sharing; and recommended exploring collaborative partnerships with Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) and Pasadena Community College (PCC), particularly in relation to planning coordination and shared use of facilities.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
MICRO-ENTERPRISE HOME KITCHEN OPERATIONS (MEHKOs)
Manuel Carmona, Director of Public hlealth, presented a Powerpoint presentation as part of his oral presentation, including providing information on economic development benefits, and permit requirements, and responded to questions.
The following individuals provided comments on the matter:
Roger Overstreet, Pasadena resident
Yadi, Pasadena resident
Juliet Seniff, Pasadena resident
Following discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Rivas, seconded by Councilmember Lyon, to approve the staff recommendation of staff taking steps to establish a two-year pilot program authorizing MEHKOs in the City of Pasadena. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent:
Councilmember Madison)
UPDATE ON ADOPTED FEE REDUCTIONS FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES DESTROYED BY
THE EATON FIRE AND DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLY EXPANDING THE
FEE REDUCTIONS
Jennifer Paige, Director of Planning and Development, provided a brief summary of the staff memorandum as part of her Powerpoint presentation, and requested Committee guidance on defining eligible sites for a potential expansion of the fee waiver program to include repairs for properties not red-tagged; and responded to questions.
Chair Hampton raised concerns regarding the burden of permit fees on displaced residents, especially those facing delays with insurance reimbursements; and spoke in support of helping residents return to their homes as soon as possible.
Aurore Blossom Wright, Pasadena resident, expressed concerns regarding contamination issues of standing homes after the Eaton fire.
Betty Gao, Recording Secretary, reported that one correspondence was received by the City Clerk's Office, which was distributed to the Committee, posted online, and made part of the record for this item. 02 03/17/2026
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Director Paige spoke on the need to establish clear parameters for eligibility, including evidence demonstrating repairs are necessary, and to further study the potential expansion of the repair related fee reduction program.
Guille Nunez, Principal Planner, provided information on the number of properties (tagged red, yellow or green) that were assessed within the fire boundaries.
Chair Hampton suggested staff conduct outreach to community-based organizations to better understand the needs of displaced residents.
Councilmember Lyon spoke on the need for staff to provide a recommendation on the boundaries related to eligibility and projected related costs.
Following discussion, the Committee directed staff to examine and define a potential geographical boundary and identify edibility criteria for properties.
Following further discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
INFORMATION ONLY
ADJOURNMENT
CDGB PROGRAMS- FAQADE
MICROENTERPRISE GRANTS
4MPROVEMENTS- -AND
Chair hlampton announced that this item will not be considered and will be agendized at a future Committee meeting.
ECONOMIC —DEVELOPMENT UPDATE BY DAVID A. —KLUG,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Chair Hampton announced that this item will not be considered and will be agendized at a future Committee meeting.
On the order of the Chair, the meeting of the Economic Development and Technqlogy Committee was adjourned at 6:11 p.m.
Tyron hlampton, Chair
Economic Development and Technology Committee
ATTEST:
Betty (S^o
Recording Secretary
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