Jill Fosselman

The committee reviewed the annual reports and work plans for the Human Services Commission and Senior Commission. They received a quarterly update from the Metropolitan Water District regarding water supply, storage, and current recruitment efforts for a General Manager, as well as information regarding an ongoing ethics investigation. Additionally, the committee received a status update on the Water and Power Department's Customer Information System project, noting the challenges and progress made during the implementation phase amidst remote working protocols.

The commission held a study session to discuss objective design standards for high-density residential projects. Additionally, the commission conducted a Concept Design Review for a new four-story laboratory and office building project, which included specific feedback regarding material transitions, window recess treatments, and bridge connector design, ultimately resulting in the approval of the application subject to conditions.

The committee meeting addressed several agenda items, including the authorization to enter into a contract with Processes Unlimited International, Inc. for the Glenarm Repowering Project. Information items presented included a tunnel water update, and the receipt and filing of annual reports and work plans for the Human Services Commission, the Planning Commission, and the Senior Commission. Additionally, discussions in previous meetings covered PACE and HERO efficiency financing programs, the Draft Zero Waste Strategic Plan, a power purchase agreement with Kingbird Solar, LLC, staff levels at Pasadena Water and Power, the Short Range Transit Plan, and the Sewer Master Plan update.

This document outlines the strategic direction and priorities for the Pasadena Commission on the Status of Women for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, centered on the theme 'Women & Power: Understanding the Systems That Shape Our Lives.' The plan details a programming framework encompassing Financial, Workplace, Civic, Community, and Personal Power. Key initiatives include developing a Status of Women Report, enhancing partnerships and visibility, and establishing a new committee structure to build a connected ecosystem of impact. The desired outcomes are achieving shared direction, clear priorities, balanced workload, stronger partnerships, and increased community impact, contributing to a multi-year 'Women & Power' long-term vision.

This document outlines the preparation of a new Environmental Justice General Plan Element for the City of Pasadena. It details the process for identifying Environmental Justice Communities using tools such as CalEnviroScreen 4.0, along with local data, to comply with state law (SB-1000). The initiative focuses on developing specific goals, policies, and programs to address the needs of these communities, including reducing pollution exposure, promoting public facilities, ensuring food access, providing safe housing, encouraging physical activity, and mitigating unique health risks.