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Staff proposed cutting the minimum unit size from 1,250 to 800 square feet, letting the living area be up to 50% of the unit with an 800-square-foot cap, setting parking at 1.5 spaces per unit citywide, allowing work/live by right in parts of the East Pasadena Specific Plan, and dropping the 25-foot ground-floor commercial depth rule. The agenda asked the commission to recommend that the City Council find the changes exempt from CEQA under the common sense exemption and approve them. Commissioners asked whether the category still matters now that most commercial areas allow mixed use, and voted for a different direction: staff should drop work/live as a separate use in mixed-use zones, keep the staff recommendation in zones that don't allow multifamily housing, and come back with revised recommendations.","topics":["zoning","housing-supply"],"at":"00:01:33","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8909?view_id=33&entrytime=93","outcomes":[{"text":"A commissioner moved, seconded by a commissioner, to direct staff to remove work/live as a separate use in all mixed-use zones and adjust definitions so work/live-type uses can be permitted within the commercial part of mixed-use projects, and to follow the staff recommendation in zones that do not allow multifamily housing; by friendly amendment, staff is to return with a summary of revised recommendations rather than proceeding directly. Two commissioners, the chair among them, were absent. Result: passed, 7-0.","unclear":false,"at":"01:15:14","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8909?view_id=33&entrytime=4514","result":"passed","tally":"7-0","votes":{"yes":7,"no":0},"no":[],"abstain":[],"recused":[]}],"points":[{"text":"City staff described the current rules: units must be at least 1,250 square feet, with living space limited to 30% of the unit or 400 square feet, whichever is less","at":"00:04:28","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8909?view_id=33&entrytime=268","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"city staff"}},{"text":"City staff reported in the presentation that the average minimum unit size in the peer cities staff reviewed was about 825 square feet, but later said the average was closer to 700, or possibly lower; the figures in the recording conflict","at":"00:05:29","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8909?view_id=33&entrytime=329","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"city staff"}},{"text":"City staff recommended cutting the minimum 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them","at":"00:18:50","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8909?view_id=33&entrytime=1130","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"city staff"}},{"text":"City staff said the CEQA exemption covers only the code change, and any later project would get its own environmental review","at":"00:19:36","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8909?view_id=33&entrytime=1176","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"city staff"}},{"text":"City staff said the city has at least three known work/live developments","at":"00:20:14","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8909?view_id=33&entrytime=1214","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"city staff"}},{"text":"City staff said he expects little demand for the use, perhaps a handful of projects over the next few years","at":"00:21:00","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8909?view_id=33&entrytime=1260","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"city staff"}},{"text":"A commissioner asked whether the exercise was needed at all, given how much 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commission's annual Call for New Projects, where it suggests projects for the city's Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2028-2032 (agenda). The program funds public infrastructure such as streets, parks and public buildings. Staff said a project must cost at least $75,000 and meet one or more criteria. The commission's CIP subcommittee, which met September 23, recommended two studies: a concept study combining the Northlake Specific Plan's complete-streets and streetscape action items, and a study of where public open space could go along East Colorado Boulevard between Allen Avenue and Sierra Madre Boulevard, where affordable housing projects have requested waivers to reduce required open space. Staff added a third: a similar concept study for the newly approved Fair Oaks Orange Grove Specific Plan. The commission voted to send all three forward.","topics":["public-works","parks","biking-walking"],"at":"01:15:14","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8909?view_id=33&entrytime=4514","outcomes":[{"text":"A commissioner moved to adopt staff's recommendation to submit three projects for the CIP: a Northlake concept study (complete streets and streetscape), an East Colorado Boulevard open space study, and a Fair Oaks Orange Grove concept study; the seconder isn't clear from the transcript. Two commissioners, the chair among them, were absent. 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Staff described the six topic areas, a preliminary boundary in Northwest Pasadena drawn from the state's CalEnviroScreen and the Healthy Places Index, and outreach so far. The number of Pasadena census tracts the state counts as disadvantaged rose from one in 2021 to five in 2026, which staff attributed mostly to new indicators and better data. Staff said state law directs a share of state climate investment funds to disadvantaged communities.","topics":["pollution","zoning","civil-rights"],"at":"01:36:16","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8909?view_id=33&entrytime=5776","outcomes":[],"points":[{"text":"City staff said state law requires 25% of state climate investment funds to benefit disadvantaged communities, and 10% to go to projects located in them","at":"01:39:35","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8909?view_id=33&entrytime=5975","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"city staff"}},{"text":"City staff said Pasadena as a whole scores at 43.6% on CalEnviroScreen, below the middle","at":"01:40:39","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8909?view_id=33&entrytime=6039","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"city staff"}},{"text":"City staff said one Pasadena census tract was counted as disadvantaged under the 2021 data and five are under the 2026 update, all in the 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Staff listed study sessions, including one on safe parking, and a public hearing on data centers, and said an item on possibly changing the meeting date will also come.","topics":[],"at":"02:00:27","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8909?view_id=33&entrytime=7227","outcomes":[],"points":[{"text":"City staff announced a single November meeting on Wednesday, November 18","at":"02:01:05","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8909?view_id=33&entrytime=7265","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"city staff"}},{"text":"City staff listed a study session on safe parking among the items for that meeting","at":"02:01:05","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8909?view_id=33&entrytime=7265","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"city staff"}}],"highlights":[],"episode":{"title":"Drone training grant, child mental health funds, and a work/live rethink","url":"https://pasadena.civic.fm/episodes/2026-10-30","item_url":"https://pasadena.civic.fm/episodes/2026-10-30?item=m15-4","published_at":"2026-10-30T15:37:03Z","audio":"https://op3.dev/e,pg=43cd7295-7008-5288-a5af-e4f041a7c1e5/civicfm-demo-media.t3.tigrisfiles.io/pasadena/episodes/2026-10-30-2bf34825.mp3","covered":true},"updated_at":"2026-10-30T15:37:03Z","comment":{"email":"commentsPC@cityofpasadena.net","form":null}},{"id":"pasadena:15:5","show":{"slug":"pasadena","title":"Pasadena","site":"https://pasadena.civic.fm"},"meeting":{"id":15,"body":"Planning Commission","date":"2026-10-28","title":"Planning Commission: October 28, 2026 - Oct 28, 2026","recording":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=33&clip_id=8909","documents":[{"url":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=33&clip_id=8909","kind":"agenda","title":"Agenda"}]},"number":5,"agenda_ref":"7","title":"Committee reports: Design Commission and zoning appeals","what_and_why":"Reports from the Design Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Design Commission held preliminary consultations on a redesigned 225-unit, four- to six-story multifamily project on the former Throop lumber property at 444 North Fair Oaks Avenue and on an affordable housing project on the Cameron Seafood lot. Projects at the former 99-cent store site and at Villa and Lake are coming soon. Staff said the council called up a hearing officer approval for Pacific Oaks School, set for November 10, and that the Board of Zoning Appeals may meet in January on an appeal involving the Western Justice Center's conditional use permit for events.","topics":["development-projects","affordable-housing"],"at":"02:02:45","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8909?view_id=33&entrytime=7365","outcomes":[],"points":[{"text":"A commissioner reported a preliminary consultation on a four- to six-story, 225-unit project at the former Throop lumber property that requests many concessions and waivers","at":"02:02:45","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8909?view_id=33&entrytime=7365","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"a commissioner"}},{"text":"City staff said the council called up a hearing officer approval for Pacific Oaks School, and it goes to the council November 10","at":"02:05:19","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8909?view_id=33&entrytime=7519","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"city staff"}},{"text":"City staff said the Board of Zoning Appeals could next meet in January on an appeal involving the Western Justice Center's conditional use permit","at":"02:05:45","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8909?view_id=33&entrytime=7545","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"city staff"}}],"highlights":[],"episode":{"title":"Drone training grant, child mental health funds, and a work/live rethink","url":"https://pasadena.civic.fm/episodes/2026-10-30","item_url":"https://pasadena.civic.fm/episodes/2026-10-30?item=m15-5","published_at":"2026-10-30T15:37:03Z","audio":"https://op3.dev/e,pg=43cd7295-7008-5288-a5af-e4f041a7c1e5/civicfm-demo-media.t3.tigrisfiles.io/pasadena/episodes/2026-10-30-2bf34825.mp3","covered":false},"updated_at":"2026-10-30T15:37:03Z","comment":{"email":"commentsPC@cityofpasadena.net","form":null}},{"id":"pasadena:15:6","show":{"slug":"pasadena","title":"Pasadena","site":"https://pasadena.civic.fm"},"meeting":{"id":15,"body":"Planning Commission","date":"2026-10-28","title":"Planning Commission: October 28, 2026 - Oct 28, 2026","recording":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=33&clip_id=8909","documents":[{"url":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=33&clip_id=8909","kind":"agenda","title":"Agenda"}]},"number":6,"agenda_ref":"8","title":"Commissioner comments","what_and_why":"A commissioner reported on a session he gave at an American Planning Association conference about planning commissions in a pro-housing era.","topics":["housing-supply"],"at":"02:07:19","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8909?view_id=33&entrytime=7639","outcomes":[],"points":[{"text":"A commissioner reported presenting a session at the APA conference on planning commissions in a pro-housing era","at":"02:07:19","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8909?view_id=33&entrytime=7639","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"a commissioner"}}],"highlights":[],"episode":{"title":"Drone training grant, child mental health funds, and a work/live rethink","url":"https://pasadena.civic.fm/episodes/2026-10-30","item_url":"https://pasadena.civic.fm/episodes/2026-10-30?item=m15-6","published_at":"2026-10-30T15:37:03Z","audio":"https://op3.dev/e,pg=43cd7295-7008-5288-a5af-e4f041a7c1e5/civicfm-demo-media.t3.tigrisfiles.io/pasadena/episodes/2026-10-30-2bf34825.mp3","covered":false},"updated_at":"2026-10-30T15:37:04Z","comment":{"email":"commentsPC@cityofpasadena.net","form":null}},{"id":"pasadena:13:1","show":{"slug":"pasadena","title":"Pasadena","site":"https://pasadena.civic.fm"},"meeting":{"id":13,"body":"City Council","date":"2026-10-27","title":"City Council Meeting: October 27, 2026 - Oct 27, 2026","recording":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=25&clip_id=8902","documents":[{"url":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=25&clip_id=8902","kind":"agenda","title":"Agenda"},{"url":"https://ww2.cityofpasadena.net/2026%20Agendas/Oct_27_26/Agenda.asp","kind":"agenda","title":"Council Agenda"}]},"number":1,"agenda_ref":null,"title":"Recognition of American Legion East Pasadena Post 280's 100th anniversary","what_and_why":"A ceremonial item placed on the agenda at the request of Gene Masuda (Councilmember, District 4), congratulating American Legion Post 280 in East Pasadena on 100 years of advocating for veterans and their families, preserving the legacy of military service, and supporting youth and community programs. No vote was taken.","topics":[],"at":"00:01:31","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8902?view_id=25&entrytime=91","outcomes":[],"points":[{"text":"The presiding officer read the recognition, crediting the post with a century of advocacy for veterans and their families and support for youth and community programs","at":"00:01:31","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8902?view_id=25&entrytime=91","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"the presiding officer"}},{"text":"A guest presenter accepted the proclamation as post commander on behalf of the post's veterans, families, and volunteers","at":"00:03:12","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8902?view_id=25&entrytime=192","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"a guest presenter"}},{"text":"A guest presenter invited the council and community to a three-day centennial celebration at the post on North Veneto Avenue","at":"00:03:12","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8902?view_id=25&entrytime=192","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"a guest presenter"}},{"text":"A guest presenter described the schedule: presentations at noon on Saturday, November 21 followed by a pig roast lunch, a potluck on Sunday, November 22, and a cake cutting on Monday, November 23, the actual anniversary","at":"00:04:13","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8902?view_id=25&entrytime=253","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"a guest presenter"}}],"highlights":[],"episode":{"title":"Drone training grant, child mental health funds, and a work/live rethink","url":"https://pasadena.civic.fm/episodes/2026-10-30","item_url":"https://pasadena.civic.fm/episodes/2026-10-30?item=m13-1","published_at":"2026-10-30T15:37:03Z","audio":"https://op3.dev/e,pg=43cd7295-7008-5288-a5af-e4f041a7c1e5/civicfm-demo-media.t3.tigrisfiles.io/pasadena/episodes/2026-10-30-2bf34825.mp3","covered":false},"updated_at":"2026-10-30T15:37:03Z","comment":{"email":"correspondence@cityofpasadena.net","form":null}},{"id":"pasadena:13:2","show":{"slug":"pasadena","title":"Pasadena","site":"https://pasadena.civic.fm"},"meeting":{"id":13,"body":"City Council","date":"2026-10-27","title":"City Council Meeting: October 27, 2026 - Oct 27, 2026","recording":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=25&clip_id=8902","documents":[{"url":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=25&clip_id=8902","kind":"agenda","title":"Agenda"},{"url":"https://ww2.cityofpasadena.net/2026%20Agendas/Oct_27_26/Agenda.asp","kind":"agenda","title":"Council Agenda"}]},"number":2,"agenda_ref":"5","title":"Police drone-operator training grant ($39,196), approved on consent","what_and_why":"Consent item 5 authorizes the City Manager to execute documents for an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant and amends the Police Department's FY2027 operating budget to recognize and appropriate $39,196 (agenda) in the General Fund. Staff said the money would train more police drone (UAS) operators to support SWAT; the item drew questions because the council has a pending discussion about expanding police drone use to 'drone as first responder' (DFR). It passed as part of the consent calendar motion covering all items except item 3. The clerk reported two letters asking staff to clarify the purpose and use of the grant funds.","topics":["surveillance","policing","contracts"],"at":"00:07:50","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8902?view_id=25&entrytime=470","outcomes":[{"text":"A motion to approve all consent calendar items except item 3 was made and seconded. 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These are the city's rules on wasting water and on its plans for water supply shortages. The clerk reported one letter asking for a landscape exemption district, similar to a historic district, to preserve existing landscaping at the city's primary entrance on Orange Grove Boulevard.","topics":["water"],"at":"00:13:00","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8902?view_id=25&entrytime=780","outcomes":[{"text":"Adopt the ordinance amending Title 13, Chapter 13.10 of the Municipal Code (introduced by Rick Cole (Councilmember, District 2)), by roll call. 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Per the staff report, the money pays for training and certification of more unmanned aircraft system (drone) operators; right now the SWAT team is the only police unit approved to fly drones. No city matching funds are required, and the grant period runs October 1, 2024 to October 1, 2028 (agenda).","topics":["surveillance","policing","contracts"],"at":"00:13:11","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8901?view_id=33&entrytime=791","outcomes":[{"text":"A councilmember moved to approve the recommended actions: accept the JAG grant and amend the Police Department's FY 2027 operating budget by $39,196. The seconder isn't clear. Tyron Hampton (Councilmember, District 1) was absent. 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Care grant for an infant and early childhood mental health program","what_and_why":"The committee was asked to let the City Manager accept a $265,000 L.A. Care Health Plan grant from its Wildfire Relief Fund and add it to the City Manager's Office FY 2027 budget. The money would add one full-time, limited-term Program Coordinator I position to run an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Program. Per the staff report, a consultant and trained interns would work with children up to age 5, their families, and their educators. The two-year grant (November 2026 to October 2028) is expected to serve up to 24 children and families affected by the Eaton Fire. The city would also contribute in-kind support: nearly $52,000 from the Public Health Department and nearly $61,000 from the City Manager's Office (agenda).","topics":["mental-health","children-families","disaster-recovery"],"at":"00:17:47","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8901?view_id=33&entrytime=1067","outcomes":[{"text":"A councilmember moved to accept the grant and approve the recommended actions. The seconder isn't clear. 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Per the report, the city manages 154 active grants worth about $410.3 million across 12 departments; transportation accounts for $282.6 million. In FY 2026, departments sent 27 applications seeking $60.42 million. Sixteen were awarded ($19.32 million), five were denied ($26.14 million), and six were still pending ($14.96 million) (agenda).","topics":["contracts"],"at":"00:48:25","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8901?view_id=33&entrytime=2905","outcomes":[],"points":[{"text":"A councilmember said the report's format was not very useful because it doesn't show each grant's status or how much has been spent","at":"00:49:03","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8901?view_id=33&entrytime=2943","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"a councilmember"}},{"text":"A councilmember used the roughly $6.7 million Volkswagen settlement grant as an example of a line where it's unclear how much was spent and what it bought","at":"00:50:03","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8901?view_id=33&entrytime=3003","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"a councilmember"}},{"text":"A councilmember suggested a couple of members meet with staff to decide what added information the report should include","at":"00:50:54","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8901?view_id=33&entrytime=3054","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"a councilmember"}},{"text":"City staff credited grants staff for compiling a report that, to their understanding, had not been put together in several years, or possibly ever","at":"00:51:57","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8901?view_id=33&entrytime=3117","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"city staff"}},{"text":"City staff said staff found internal reporting improvements to make and hope to bring the report back every year","at":"00:52:47","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8901?view_id=33&entrytime=3167","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"city staff"}},{"text":"A councilmember said the takeaway was that staff apply for grants and have been successful at getting them","at":"00:53:18","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8901?view_id=33&entrytime=3198","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"a councilmember"}},{"text":"City staff credited the citywide grant management team and the department staff who put the report together, and offered to come back with more information","at":"00:53:56","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8901?view_id=33&entrytime=3236","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"city staff"}},{"text":"A councilmember asked how much of the city's money, from grants and otherwise, supports the school district, such as youth employment, transportation and crossing guards","at":"00:54:29","link":"https://pasadena.granicus.com/player/clip/8901?view_id=33&entrytime=3269","speaker":{"name":null,"role":"a councilmember"}}],"highlights":[],"episode":{"title":"Drone training grant, child mental health funds, and a work/live rethink","url":"https://pasadena.civic.fm/episodes/2026-10-30","item_url":"https://pasadena.civic.fm/episodes/2026-10-30?item=m14-3","published_at":"2026-10-30T15:37:03Z","audio":"https://op3.dev/e,pg=43cd7295-7008-5288-a5af-e4f041a7c1e5/civicfm-demo-media.t3.tigrisfiles.io/pasadena/episodes/2026-10-30-2bf34825.mp3","covered":true},"updated_at":"2026-10-30T15:37:03Z","comment":{"email":"gacevedo@cityofpasadena.net","form":null}}],"total":13,"next":null}