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CITIZEN DEVELOPMENT AND ENRICHMENT
COUNCIL COMMITTEE
AGENDA
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
4:00 PM
LeROY J. JACKSON COUNCIL CHAMBER
3031 TORRANCE BLVD.
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The agenda was posted on the Public Notice Board at 3031 Torrance Blvd and on the City’s Website on Thursday, March 20, 2025 /s/ Rebecca Poirier
1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL ____ Gerson ____ Mattucci ____ Chair Lewis
3. FLAG SALUTE
4. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
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5. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
5A. Community Services – Approve Conceptual Float Design for the 2026 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade and Provide Recommendation on Funding Allocation. Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the Community Services Director that the City Council Citizen Development and Enrichment Committee:
1. Approve the conceptual float design for the City’s float entry in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 2026; and
2. Provide a recommendation to the City Council on a funding allocation to support the construction of the City’s entry for the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade.
5B. City Manager – Review and Provide Direction on Appropriated Resource Contributions and Cottage Food Ordinance related to the Neighborhood Coordinated Seaside Ranchos Holiday Lights Display.
Expenditure: None.
Recommendation of the City Manager that the Citizen Development and Enrichment Committee:
1. Review and Provide Direction on the Appropriated Resource Contributions to the Neighborhood Coordinated Seaside Ranchos Holiday Lights Display
2. Provide Direction to the Cottage Food Ordinance as it relates to the Neighborhood Coordinated Seaside Holiday Lights Display.
5C. City Manager – Review and Provide Direction on Proposed City Website Design and Concepts Recommendation of the City Manager that the Citizen Development and Enrichment Committee review and provide direction on the proposed City website design and concepts.
6. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for comment on items not on the agenda or on topics of general interest to the public that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Citizen Development and Enrichment Committee.
Under the Ralph M. Brown Act, the Citizen Development and Enrichment Committee cannot act on items raised during public comment but may respond briefly to statements made or questions posed; request clarification; or refer the item to staff.
7. CLOSING REMARKS
8. ADJOURNMENT