Economic Development & Technology Committee
August 18, 2026

AGENDA

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

REGULAR MEETING NOTICE
AUGUST 18, 2026
PUBLIC MEETING 5:00 P.M.

MEMBERS
Tyron Hampton, Chair District 1
Jessica Rivas, District 5
Steve Madison, District 6
Jason Lyon, District 7

STAFF
David Klug, Economic Development Director
Dion O’Connell, Assistant City Attorney
Betty Gao, Recording Secretary

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COMMITTEE MEETING FOR
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CITY OF PASADENA

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

AUGUST 18, 2026
PUBLIC MEETING 5:00 P.M.

PASADENA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE, ROOM S249

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular meeting of the Economic Development and Technology Committee, will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber to discuss matters on the attached agenda.

_____________________
Tyron Hampton, Chair
Economic Development and
Technology Committee

I HEREBY CERTIFY that this agenda in its entirety, was posted on the Internet at https://www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/city-council-economic-development-technology/ and on the Council Chamber Bulletin Board, Room S249, and the Bulletin Board in the rotunda area; City Hall, 100 North Garfield Avenue, this 13
th day of August 2026 by 5:30 p.m. and that copies hereof were emailed or delivered to each member of the City Council and to each local newspaper of general circulation, radio or television station requesting notice in writing, all of which recipients are identified on the distribution herein below.

Katrine Panoyan
City Manager’s Office

DISTRIBUTION:

City Council Los Angeles Times
City Manager Pasadena Journal
City Attorney Pasadena Now
Public Information Officer Pasadena Star News
Pasadena Weekly La Opinion
Pasadena Independent

REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
AUGUST 18, 2026
Public Meeting: 5:00 P.M.

Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

The Committee may take action on any item listed on this agenda as it deems appropriate following consideration and discussion of the matter.

PUBLIC MEETING – 5:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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

• JUNE 16 , 2026 – REGULAR MEETING*
• JULY 21, 2026 – CANCELLED MEETING*

OLD BUSINESS

1. PASADENA RETAIL FOLLOW UP**

2. DEEP TECH CAMPAIGN RESULTS YEAR 2 AND PROPOSED MEDIA PLAN*

INFORMATION ONLY

3. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE BY DAVID A. KLUG, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR*

ADJOURN
*Attachment
**Attachment to be submitted

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

• JUNE 16, 2026 – REGULAR MEETING*

01 06/16/2026

CITY OF PASADENA

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MINUTES
JUNE 16, 2026 – 5:00 P.M.

MEETING

OPENING The Chair called the meeting of the Economic Development and Technology Committee to order at 5:07 p.m.

ROLL CALL:

Staff:

Councilmember Tyron Hampton, Chair
Vice Mayor Jessica Rivas
Councilmember Steve Madison
Councilmember Jason Lyon (Absent)

David Klug, Director of Economic Development
Jason Mikaelian, Acting Director of Planning and Community Development
Guille Nunez, Principal Planner
Dion O’Connell, Assistant City Attorney
Betty Gao, Recording Secretary

PUBLIC COMMENT Yadi, Pasadena resident, advocated for continued transparency, accountability, and public engagement in technology procurement and the City Council and staff’s decision-making processes.

Humaira, Pasadena resident, expressed concerns regarding technology procurement practices and oversight of emerging technologies.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Vice Mayor Rivas , seconded by Councilmember Madison, to approve the minutes of January 20, 2026, and May 19, 2026, as submitted. ( Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Councilmember Lyon)

OLD BUSINESS CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON A POSSIBLE EXPANSION OF THE

EATON FIRE REBUILD PERMIT FEE WAIVER PROGRAM TO

INCLUDE STANDING HOMES WITH DOCUMENTED DAMAGE

David Klug, Director of Economic Development, provided introductory comments, and Guille Nunez, Principal Planner , summarized the staff memo as part of the PowerPoint presentation on the item, including providing information on damage assessments, the existing program, programs by jurisdiction, report analysis, and evacuation zones, with both responding to questions.

Jason Mikaelian, Acting Director of Planning and Community Development, provided information on jurisdiction programs, and clarified that the budget cap is for the whole fee waiver program and not just standing homes program, and responded to questions.

In response to Councilmember Madison’s inquires on subrogation, Dion O’Connell, Assistant City Attorney, stated that the City intends to pursue recovery of eligible waived permit fees, and responded to questions.

Councilmember Madison emphasized the importance of recovering available funds where appropriate.
02 06/16/2026

Betty Gao, Recording Secretary, reported that 2 letters were received by the City Clerk’s Office, which were distributed to the Committee, posted online, and made part of the record for this item.

Aurore Blossom Wright, Pasadena resident, thanked the department for the comprehensive report and inquired wh ether permit fee waivers would include fees associated with required code upgrades.

Following public comment, Ms. Nunez stated that staff will reach out to Ms. Wright to address her concerns.

Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Madison, seconded by Vice Mayor Rivas, to approve the staff recommendations and forward the item to the City Council for consideration and further discussion. ( Motion unanimously approved ) (Absent: Councilmember Lyon)

INFORMATION ONLY 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 new business developments, business updates, outreach and small business support, and community events and responded to questions.

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 Chair, the meeting of the Economic Development and Technology Committee was adjourned at 5:56 p.m.

_________________________________
Tyron Hampton, Chair
Economic Development and Technology Committee

ATTEST:

____________________
Betty Gao
Recording Secretary

• JULY 21, 2026 – CANCELLED MEETING*

01 07/21/2026

CITY OF PASADENA

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MINUTES

PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER – ROOM S249
JULY 21, 2026

MEETING

The regular meeting of the Economic Development and Technology Committee, scheduled for Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on July 16, 2026, and was posted.

ATTEST:

____________________
Betty Gao
Recording Secretary

__________________________
Councilmember Tyron Hampton, Chair
Economic Development and Technology Committee

OLD BUSINESS

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INFORMATION ONLY

1. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE BY DAVID A. KLUG, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR*

1 MEMORANDUM

Date: August 18, 2026

To: Economic Development and Technology Committee

From: David A. Klug, Economic Development Director

Subject: Economic Development Update

The Economic Development Division is committed to supporting a thriving local economy. This memo provides an update on market conditions and the Division’s efforts.

1. Business Development
a. Notable Openings & Successes
i. Milk Brew is a new coffee shop located on
263 E Colorado Blvd, specializing in coffee
steeped in milk overnight. They offer a wide
range of unique drinks and ingredients,
including corn milk and banana milk. The
café held their grand opening during the
weekend of August 1 and 2.
ii. Levant Mediterranean, a restaurant serving
fresh shawarma, falafel, hummus, and
more, held their grand opening on July 8.

Guests enjoyed stone-fired and flame-
grilled meals at 117 W California Blvd,
bringing new business to the Orangewood
Center.
iii. The Daily Catch, a Sicilian style seafood restaurant on 927 E Colorado Blvd, had their ribbon cutting on July 16. This is the Boston based company’s first West Coast location, importing fresh seafood from New England to Pasadena multiple times a week, providing guests with an authentic East Coast experience.

2 iv. Mammoth Coffee Roasting Co, a
sustainability rooted coffee company based in
Mammoth Lakes, opened their first franchise
location in Pasadena on July 20. Customers
can enjoy coffee beverages, pastries, and
more at their storefront, located at 183 N. Fair
Oaks Ave, Suite 40.
v. Dalah is a new, contemporary Thai restaurant
on 851 Cordova St. This cozy dining spot
offers both lunch and dinner service, with
menu highlights including curries, noodle
dishes, and mango sticky rice.
vi. Tierra Caliente, a new restaurant in Old Town,
soft opened on July 24. Located on 115 E
Colorado Blvd, they serve authentic Mexican
food, provide warm service, and live mariachi
on occasion.
vii. Mehfil Co, Pasadena’s newest chai spot, is
now open on 82 S Lake Ave. Tea enthusiasts
can sip on warm chai, refreshing iced teas,
and decadent lattes.

2. Small Business Support and Outreach
a. Construction Procurement Accelerator Bid Day
On June 15, Economic Development staff joined participants, industry partners, and community stakeholders for Bid Day, celebrating the completion of the 9-week Construction Business Development Program. Led by the Pasadena Women’s Business Center, this program was designed to help small construction firms including general contractors, subcontractors, and specialty trade to strengthen their ability to compete for public and private sector contracts. The program provided practical training in estimating, bid and RFP development, compliance requirements, market research, and business growth strategies. The
program concluded with a Bid
Day Presentation where
participants showcased their
capabilities to create valuable
opportunities for networking and
future contract opportunities.

3 b. Rooted and Rising Breakfast
On June 23, Economic Development staff kicked off the first Rooted and Rising Breakfast, an initiative focused on supporting emerging business leaders and engaging those interested in contributing to the continued development of Northwest Pasadena. The breakfast is part of the Commercial District Needs Assessment (CDNA) initiative currently underway in Northwest Pasadena, which includes canvassing efforts to better understand and address local business needs. The inaugural breakfast brought together a select group of community and business leaders to learn more about their work, identify opportunities for support, and begin building meaningful relationships and dialogue around the future of the area.

c. Gran Coramino Fund Grant Awards
Two Pasadena small businesses, Monarca Sol Collective and Scalp Sanctuary, were selected as recipients of a $10,000 grant through Kevin Hart’s Gran Coramino Fund. The competitive national grant opportunity selected only 20 businesses nationwide, including seven businesses from the Los Angeles region. The Gran Coramino Fund, launched in 2022, supports small businesses in
under-resourced
communities by helping
them create jobs,
increase revenue, and
strengthen their ability to
serve their communities.

Economic Development
staff supported the
funding opportunity by
providing Monarca Sol
Collective with a
recommendation letter for
its application and
assisting with
recommendations for
local businesses.

4 d. 2026 Quarter 2 Economic Development Division Outreach Data The Economic Development
Division utilizes Bludot, the
team’s customer relationship
management system (CRM)
that provides a database of
all Pasadena businesses, to
track business and
community outreach efforts.

Throughout Quarter 2, 2026,
the team conducted 114
meetings with businesses
and organizations. In
addition to business
attraction and retention
meetings, this number
includes community partner
meetings, with organizations like the Pasadena Center Operating Company, the Small Business Development Center, Innovate Pasadena, and many others to foster new and ongoing collaborations in support of increasing economic activity. As the software’s capabilities
evolve and staff continue to explore the full
utilization of the tracking system, and analyzing its
data, these figures represent only a portion of the
team’s engagement. Bludot also tracks email
communications between staff and businesses. In
Quarter 2, staff sent approximately 500 emails
highlighting direct correspondence with local
entrepreneurs. Additionally, the Division sent 8
targeted emails to different industry clusters
notifying business owners of relevant local
opportunities, such as the Los Angeles Economic Equity Accelerator & Fellowship’s Access to Capital Program and the
Pasadena Women’s Business Center’s
Construction Procurement Accelerator, among
other resources. Furthermore, Economic
Development sent 3 newsletters from April to
June 2026, providing 6,451 subscribers with
grant information, small business support,
spotlights on new businesses, and updates on
Pasadena’s tech and innovation industry.

5 3. Events and Conferences
a. Chamber of Commerce Board Inauguration
Economic Development staff attended the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce’s event to commemorate the inauguration of Bill Ukropina of Coldwell Banker Commercial as Chair of the Board. The event took place on June 26 and provided an opportunity for networking with the various Pasadena institutions committed to cultivating and supporting the local economy.

b. Esri User Conference
From July 15 to 16, Economic
Development team members attended
the annual Esri User Conference in
San Diego. Staff learned practical
applications of Geographic
Information System software and
spatial analysis tools for economic
development work. Some event
highlights include one-on-one
guidance from ArcGIS experts and a
panel titled “Put Your Community on
the Map” that taught staff how to use
data to drive growth in the City.

c. Wedbush One Year Anniversary
Economic Development staff attended the one-year
anniversary of Wedbush, a financial advising
company, in Pasadena. The company moved from
Downtown Los Angeles to the 225 S Lake Ave
penthouse in Pasarroyo. Wedbush is an example of a
successful institution relocating to Pasadena and
highlights the importance of the Economic
Development team’s efforts to attract quality
businesses to the City.

Photo via Kennedy Zak

6 d. Grid110 Community Business Accelerator Culmination Celebration Economic Development staff attended the Grid110 closing celebration for the participating founders of their Community Business Accelerator on August 5.

Grid110 is a nonprofit committed to equitable community and economic development and provides no-cost accelerator programs for beginning entrepreneurs. This event gave staff the opportunity to get to know local small businesses, investors across the Los
Angeles region, and other economic
development practitioners dedicated to
uplifting entrepreneurs. Additionally,
one of the participating founders who
was celebrated is Kaiy Smith-Biesman,
owner of Neighbors and Friends in
Pasadena. The team hopes to
continue to see Pasadena businesses
participate in similar programs and
connect more entrepreneurs to these
valuable resources.

e. Commercial District Needs Assessment (CDNA) Update
The City’s Northwest Pasadena
Community Needs Assessment (CDNA)
project is underway and nearing
completion. We are excited to learn from
the businesses we've engaged through
canvassing effort, and to use their
feedback to better understand community
needs and inform future programs and
resources. To date, the team has reached
407 outreach contacts, 49 completed
interviews, and 125 partial interviews.

Early findings show that 75% of
businesses had not previously received
support, 29% prefer Spanish-language
services, and 63% prefer in-person follow-up. Businesses have shared a range of needs, including access to capital, marketing support, assistance with permits and inspections, and procurement opportunities. These insights will help shape recommendations to strengthen support for local businesses in Northwest Pasadena. A full report detailing the findings and recommendations will be available in October.

7 4. Community Events
a. World Cup Watch Parties
Economic Development, in partnership with Visit Pasadena, LA Metro, Pasadena Center Operating Company (PCOC), Verizon Wireless, and Angel City, hosted three free public FIFA World Cup watch parties on June 12, June 24, and July 6. The events welcomed more than 5,000 attendees to cheer on Team USA and Mexico, and featured live match screenings, food trucks, family-friendly activities, soccer games, music, and a beer garden. The watch parties also generated significant media exposure. Television coverage of the USA vs. Belgium watch party reached approximately 366,500 viewers, including coverage on ABC7 (84,200 and 76,400 views), NBC4 (59,400 views), Telemundo (100,900 views), and KTLA 5 (45,400 views). Across social media, content related to all three watch parties generated more than one million views, with the Mexico match watch party alone receiving 559,000 views. These events helped the City strengthen partnerships, test event operations, and build community excitement in preparation for Pasadena's role as a venue city for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

8 5. Technology & Innovation
a. Caltech Quantum Research Building
In June, Caltech dedicated its new quantum research building to Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg, whose naming gift made the construction of this lab possible. The Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg Center for Quantum Precision Measurement will host
laboratories for quantum
sensing, quantum information
and gravitational-wave
detection - in addition to labs
dedicated to cultivating new
ideas, thoughts, and
expanding the field of quantum
science. This milestone
cements Pasadena as a hub
for innovation and
technological discoveries.

Photo via Chris Flynn for Caltech

b. U.S. Department of Energy Funded Caltech Projects
Two Caltech Projects have been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy receive funding as part of the Genesis Mission. This mission promotes the use of artificial intelligence to aid scientific discovery in the United States. One Caltech team is utilizing a machine-learning algorithm to advance chemical manufacturing, while the other team uses models to predict the behaviors of microorganisms and their interactions. These projects are an example of world-changing technologies born in Pasadena.