AGENDA
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEET
ING NOTICE
SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
PUBLIC MEETING 4:00 P.M.
MEMBERS
Steve Madison, Chair, District 6
Gene Masuda, District 4
Jess Rivas, District 5
STAFF
Phillip Leclair, Acting 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.
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ct of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices
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Items on the agenda may not be called in order listed.
Agendas and supporting documents are available on the Internet at http://www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/city-council-legislative-policy-committee/ Materials rel
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PUBLIC COMMENT AT THE SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING FOR SEPTEMBER 10, 2026, AT 4:00 P.M. WILL BE ACCEPTED IN- PERSON AND BY VIDEOCONFERENCE/TELECONFERENCE.
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AND
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AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AT (626) 744-4124 OR
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SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 10, 2026
Public Meeting: 4:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
The Committee may take action within its authority on any item listed on this agenda as it deems appropriate following consideration and discussion of the matter.
PUBLIC MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT – Limited to items on this special meeting agenda and will be heard at the time the item is considered. Please limit comments to 3 minutes each.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 5, 2026 – Regular Meeting*
June 2, 2026 – Cancelled Meeting*
July 7, 2026 – Cancelled Meeting*
August 4, 2026 – Cancelled Meeting*
September 1, 2026 – Cancelled Meeting*
OLD BUSINESS
1. CONSIDERATION OF REVISED PROTOCOLS AND PROCEDURES
GOVERNING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL CITY COUNCIL*
NEW BUSINESS
2. CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR
RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL CITY COUNCIL
3. DISCUSSION ON FOOD ALLE RGEN LABELING IN DESSERT
ESTABLISHMENTS*
4. CONSIDERATION OF NEW DAY AND TIME FOR THE REGULAR
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MEETINGS
INFORMATION ONLY
Information only items contain no staff recommendations. The committee may, however, take action within its authority relating to informational items on the agenda as it deems appropriate following consideration and discussion of the matter.
5. BRIEFING BY KYRA EMANUELS ROSS ON STATE LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
a. AB 2329 (Fong) – Calt rans Properties
b. AB 1768 (Bryan) – LA County Ess ential Services Restoration Act c. SB 1135 (Blakespear) – Wildlife Coexistence Act
d. SB 1361 (Durazo) – Transient Oriented Housing Developments
6. BRIEFING BY CHRIS GIGLIO ON FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
a. Climate Science*
7. REVIEW OF RECENT CITY ADVOCACY LETTERS*
8. PAST AGENDAS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS*
a. Accessibility and Disability Commi ssion – May 26, 2026, June 23, 2026, July 28, 2026, August 25, 2026
b. Arts & Culture Commission – May 13, 2026, June 10, 2026, July 8, 2026 c. Board of Zoning A ppeals – August 27, 2026
d. Code Enforcement Commission – May 7, 2026, June 11, 2026, July 2, 2026, August 6, 2026, September 3, 2026
e. Community Police Oversight Commission – May 14, 2026, June 11, 2026, July 9, 2026, August 13, 2026
f. Commission on the Status of Women – May 6, 2026, June 3, 2026, July 1, 2026, August 5, 2026, September 2, 2026
g. Design Commission – May 12, 2026, May 26, 2026, June 9, 2026, July 14, 2026, August 11, 2026, August 25, 2026
h. Environmental Advisory Commiss ion – May 12, 2026, June 9, 2026, August 4, 2026, September 1, 2026
i. Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee – June 23, 2026, July 28, 2026
j. Historic Preservation Commission – June 16, 2026, August 18, 2026 k. Human Relations Commission – June 16, 2026, July 7, 2026, August 4, 2026, September 1, 2026
l. Human Services Commission – May 13, 2026, June 10, 2026, July 8, 2026, August 12, 2026, September 9, 2026
m. Library Commission – May 20, 2026, June 17, 2026, August 19, 2026 n. Northwest Commission – May 12 , 2026, June 9, 2026, July 14, 2026, August 11, 2026, September 8, 2026
o. Old Pasadena Parking Meter Zone Advisory Commission – July 16, 2026 p. Pasadena Playhouse Parking Me ter Zone Advisory Commission – May 21, 2026
q. Planning Commission – May 13, 2026, June 10, 2026, June 24, 2026, July 8, 2026, August 12, 2026, September 9, 2026
r. Recreation and Parks Commission – June 9, 2026, August 4, 2026, September 1, 2026
s. Senior Commission – May 12, 2026, June 9, 2026, July 14, 2026, August 11, 2026, September 8, 2026
t. South Lake Parking Place Commi ssion – May 28, 2026, August 6, 2026 u. Transportation Advisory Commission – May 28, 2026, June 25, 2026, July 23, 2026
v. Urban Forestry Advisory – May 13, 2026, August 12, 2026
ADJOURN
* INDICATES ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 5, 2026 – Regular Meeting*
June 2, 2026 – Cancelled Meeting*
July 7, 2026 – Cancelled Meeting*
August 4, 2026 – Cancelled Meeting*
September 1, 2026 – Cancelled Meeting*
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CITY OF PASADENA
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER – ROOM S249
MAY 5, 2026
OPENING The Chair called the meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee to order at 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair
Vice Mayor Jess Rivas
Councilmember Gene Masuda
Matt Hawkesworth, Interim City Manager
Michele Bagneris, City Attorney/City Prosecutor
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk
Phillip Leclair, Acting Assistant City Manager
Jim Wong, Director of Housing
Karin Schnaider, Director of Finance
Tim McDonald, Director of Libraries and Information Services Tim Wellman, Chief Assistant City Prosecutor
Timothy Park, Budget Administrator
Chinua Obaze, Management Analyst III
Shannon Prior, Principal Administrative Analyst
Stephen Leung, Senior Administrative Analyst
Arnold Lee, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT The following individuals advocated for the City Council to adopt a resolution in support of nuclear abolition:
Alon Friedman, Pasadena resident
Ed Sewall, Pasadena resident
Maylene Hughes, representing Physicians for Social
Responsibility
Robert Shaefer, La Cañada Flintridge resident
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Vice Mayor Rivas, seconded by C ouncilmember Masuda to approve the minutes of February 18 , 2026 , March 3, 2026, and April 7 , 2026, as submitted . (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: None)
OLD BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF REVISED PROTOCOLS AND
PROCEDURES GOVERNING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR
RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL CITY COUNCIL
Chair Madison provided introductory comments and opened a discussion on City Council protocols and standards for more efficient meetings.
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Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, provided information on timer usage for tracking Councilmembers’ speaking time , City Council Meeting Policy (Resolution No. 9716), Senate Bill (SB) 707, and virtual meeting participation, and responded to questions.
Chair Madison recommended establishing a “five and five ” rule for City Council meetings, where Councilmembers are given five minutes to ask questions and five minutes to make comments , with additional time granted for good cause ; and that the City Council adopt a practice to not begin any substantive discussion after 10:00 p.m. during City Council meetings.
Vice Mayor Rivas voiced support of Chair Madison’s
recommendation of establishing a “five and five” rule for Councilmember questions and discussion; and proposed adopting a framework of how the City Council can discuss each meeting agenda item ( i.e. staff report, questions , public comment s, discussion, motions).
City Clerk Jomsky volunteered to share the Committee’s
recommendations and comments with the Mayor during City Council agenda review and advised the committee to draft a memorandum to recommend amending the City Council Meeting Policy.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
NEW BUSINESS SUPPORT FOR CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 2329 (FONG) – SURPLUS PROPERTY DISPOSITION – CITY OF PASADENA
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO
SIGN LETTER OF SUPPORT
Jim Wong, Director of Housing, summarized the agenda report as part of a PowerPoint presentation on the item, and responded to questions.
The following individuals spoke in support of the City Council endorsing Assembly Bill (AB) 2329:
Tim Ivison, representing United Caltrans Tenants
Lizz Wolf, Pasadena resident
David Corrales, Pasadena resident
Kelly Brinkman, representing United Caltrans Tenants
Chair Madison spoke in support of AB 2329 and the opportunity for homeownership for tenants in Caltrans -owned ho uses in the 710 corridor.
Phillip Leclair, Acting Assistant City Manager, stated that a discussion on AB 2329 will be agendized at the May 11, 2026, City Council meeting.
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Following discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Rivas, seconded by Councilmember Masuda, to approve the staff recommendat ion and forward the item to the City Council for consideration. ( Motion unanimously approved)
INFORMATION ONLY BRIEFING BY KYRA EMANUELS ROSS ON STATE
LEGISLATIVE MATTERS
a. SB 1361 (Durazo) Transit-Oriented Housing Developments b. AB 1768 (Bryan) LA County Sales Tax
Kyra Emanuels Ross, State Legislative advocate for the City, provided an update on state and local legislative matters listed below and responded to questions:
• Senate A ppropriations Suspense Hearings and the
Governor’s release of the May Revision to the budget
scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026;
• Personal income tax and corporation tax collections to the state continue to come in billions over the budget forecast, with most of excess funds required to go to education and budget savings accounts;
• Legislature has a deadline of June 15, 2026 to send budget to Governor;
• AB 1768, LA County Sales Tax;
• SB 79 clean-up measures, SB 2576;
• SB 1361, Transit -Oriented Housing Developments, gutted and amended by Senate Housing Committee;
• Group of seven bills on land-use guardrails for data centers:
SB 1168, SB 978, SB 886, SB 887, AB 1577, AB 2619 , AB 2469; and
• Zone Zero draft regulations.
Chair Madison requested staff provide an update on the Los Angeles County Measure ER and how the legislation may impact Pasadena’s sales tax.
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary, reported that the City Clerk’s Office received one letter of correspondence, which was distributed to the Committee, posted online, and made part of the record for this item.
P.A. Brown, Pasadena resident, provided comments in
support of SB 868 and asked the committee to consider
formal support for the legislation.
Chair Madison asked the State Legislative advocate to provide an update on SB 868 at the next committee meeting.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
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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:
• 76-day partial federal shutdown ended on April 30, 2026; • Congress is working to pass legislation to provide additional funding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol ( USBP) through the end of the current
administration;
• $1 billion White House ballroom project;
• Ongoing Fiscal Year (FY) 27 budget process;
• House of Representatives working on a farm bill with potential impacts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP) benefits; and
• Upcoming Congressional recesses and campaigning for
November 2026 General Election.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
REVIEW OF RECENT CITY ADVOCACY LETTERS
Following a brief 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 – April 28, 2026 b. Commission on the Status of Women - April 1, 2026
c. Community Police Oversight Commission – April 9, 2026 d. Environmental Advisory Commission – April 14, 2026
e. Historic Preservation Commission – April 21, 2026
f. Human Relations Commission – April 7, 2026
g. Human Services Commission – April 8, 2026
h. Library Commission – April 15, 2026
i. Northwest Commission – April 14, 2026
j. Planning Commission – April 22, 2026
k. Recreation and Parks Commission – April 7, 2026
l. Senior Commission – April 14, 2026
m. South Lake Parking Place Commission – April 9, 2026
n. Transportation Advisory Commission – April 23, 2026
o. Urban Forestry Advisory – April 8, 2026
Following a brief discussion, on the order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
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NEW BUSINESS – Cont.
BUDGET WORKSHOPS – FY 2027 RECOMMEND OPERATING
BUDGET
a. LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT
b. CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
c. CITY COUNCIL
d. OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
Matt Hawkesworth, Interim City Manager, provided introductory remarks related to the budget workshop and asked the committee to consider the following questions when reviewing department key performance indicators (KPIs):
• Is the KPI helpful to the City Council in making a decision? • Can the City Council use the KPI to make a future funding or priority decision?
• Does the City Council have any suggested outcomes they believe would be valuable to measure?
Tim McDonald, Director of Libraries and Information Services, and Chinua Obaze, Management Analyst III, jointly presented a PowerPoint presentation on the department's Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 major achievements and appropriations, FY 202 7 major initiatives, significant changes from FY 2026 budget , and proposed outcome- based KPIs, with both responding to questions.
P.A. Brown, Pasadena resident, provided comments in support of the FY 2027 recommended budget for the Libraries and Information Services Department ; and encouraged the city to explore if a modernized new library replacement with
multifamily housing incorporated in the design.
Michele Bagneris, City Attorney/City Prosecutor, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the department's FY 202 6
accomplishments, appropriations, significant changes from FY 2026 adopted budget, FY 2027 priorities and workplan, FY 2027 key performance indicators, and outside legal expenses; and responded to questions.
Karin Schnaider, Director of Finance, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the City Council's FY 202 6 accomplishments, appropriations by category, and significant changes from FY 202 6 adopted budget, and responded to questions.
Mark Jomsky, City Cler k, provide d information on the ordinance regarding the Mayor and City Council compensation, which will be presented to the City Council on May 11, 2026 ; and responded to questions.
Chair Madison spoke in support of the ordinance on City Council compensation and using it as an opportunity to pursue reform , suggested that the City Attorney’s Office be required to review all Councilmember communications mailers to the community, and clarified that the 710 Freeway stub is not a land-use planning effort, 06 05/05/2026
but a city asset , along with the former Kaiser building on Lake Avenue/Villa Street, and the former YWCA building.
Mark Jomsky, City Clerk, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the department's FY 202 6 major accomplishments, expenses by categories and divisions, FY 2027 priorities and work plan, and key performance indicators; 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 Legislative Policy Committee was adjourned at 7:43 p.m.
ATTEST:
____________________
Tamer Sabha
Recording Secretary
_________________________________
Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee
06/02/2026
CITY OF PASADENA
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER – ROOM S249
JUNE 2, 2026, MEETING
The regular meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee, scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on May 29, 2026, and posted by staff.
ATTEST:
____________________
Tamer Sabha
Recording Secretary
_________________________________
Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee
07/07/2026
CITY OF PASADENA
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER – ROOM S249
JULY 7, 2026
MEETING
The regular meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee, scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on July 2, 2026, and posted by staff.
ATTEST:
____________________
Tamer Sabha
Recording Secretary
_________________________________
Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee
08/04/2026
CITY OF PASADENA
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER – ROOM S249
AUGUST 4, 2026
MEETING
The regular meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee, scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on July 30, 2026, and posted by staff.
ATTEST:
____________________
Tamer Sabha
Recording Secretary
_________________________________
Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee
09/01/2026
CITY OF PASADENA
LEGISLATIVE POLICY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER – ROOM S249
SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
MEETING
The regular meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee, scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on August 28, 2026, and posted by staff.
ATTEST:
____________________
Tamer Sabha
Recording Secretary
_________________________________
Councilmember Steve Madison, Chair
Legislative Policy Committee
OLD BUSINESS
1. CONSIDERATION OF REVISED PROTOCOLS AND
PROCEDURES GOVERNING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR
RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL CITY COUNCIL*
NEW BUSINESS
3. DISCUSSION ON FOOD ALLE RGEN LABELING IN DESSERT
ESTABLISHMENTS*
CITY OF PASADENA PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
To: Legislative Policy Committee
From: Manuel Carmona, Director of Public Health
Date: September 3, 2026
Re: Food Labeling for Allergens in Bakeries and Other Dessert Establishments
At the September 10, 2026, special meeting of the Legislative Policy Committee, Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) staff will present information about food labeling for allergens in local bakeries and dessert establishments. No action will be recommended at the meeting but the informational item will provide an opportunity to review PPHD findings and discuss potential next steps.
In April 2026, the City of Pasadena fielded a policy proposal from local high school students requesting the City Council consider requiring bakeries and other dessert establishments to identify menu items containing peanuts or tree nuts using a symbol, icon, or written notice on menus or display boards. PPHD staff will share:
• Current applicable state laws
• Local health data related to food allergens
• Survey results from outreach to businesses
• Additional considerations before determining next steps
Staff look forward to presenting these findings and the resulting discussion.
INFORMATION ITEMS
7. REVIEW OF RECENT CITY ADVOCACY LETTERS
Senator Shannon Grove
1021 0 Street, Room 7150
Sacramento, CA 95814
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
May 12, 2026
RE: SB 1190 (Grove) - Safe Passage for Youth Act - Support Dear Senator Grove,
On behalf of the City of Pasadena, I am writing to express our SUPPORT for SB 1190, the Safe Passage for Youth Act, which establishes statewide licensing and regulatory standards for private companies that transport minors to residential treatment and behavioral programs.
Our support for SB 1190 is grounded in Pasadena's commitment to youth protection and well-being, guided by our mental and behavioral health legislative platform. This platform prioritizes evidence-based policies and comprehensive oversight, and shapes our advocacy for safe, accountable, and trauma-informed practices across all youth-serving systems.
SB 1190 addresses critical gaps by requiring oversight and safety standards for youth transport companies, including staff training, parental consent, written safety policies, and prohibiting risky practices such as blindfolding, unnecessary restraints, and late-night removals.
Pasadena has invested in trauma-informed response approaches, youth diversion programs, crisis intervention, and partnerships with mental and behavioral health providers.
However, youth transport remains a blind spot in oversight.
Ensuring safe, accountable, and trauma-informed transport for minors is consistent with the principles Pasadena applies across its public-safety and youth-serving systems. SB 1190 fills a critical regulatory gap by establishing consistent safety standards and meaningful oversight.
JOO North Garfield Avenue • Pasadena, CA 91109
(626) 744-4311 Fax (626) 744-3921
SB 1190 (Grove)- Safe Passage for Youth Act- Support
May 12, 2026
Thank you for your consideration of our position. Should you have questions, plea se do not hesitate to contact.
Sin�,
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VICTOR M. GORDO
Mayor
cc: The Honorable Sasha Renee Perez, California State Senator The Honorable John Harabedian, California State Assemblymember Matthew Hawkesworth, Interim City Manager
Kyra Ross, California Public Policy Group
INFORMATION ITEMS
8. PAST AGENDAS FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS