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South Pasadena council approves permitting software, public‑art handbook and code changes; several consent items pass unanimously
Summary
At its Nov. 19 meeting the council approved a professional services agreement with OpenGov to replace permitting software, adopted a public art policy handbook, passed an ordinance revising commissions rules (term limits, meeting frequency and youth member provisions), and approved multiple consent items including an impact fee study contract.
The South Pasadena City Council approved several staff proposals and routine items on Nov. 19.
Permitting software — OpenGov: Community Development Director Erica Ramirez recommended replacing the city's existing permitting and land‑management system with OpenGov, citing out‑of‑the‑box reporting, simultaneous plan review via Bluebeam integration, mobile inspection capability and a public user portal. Staff proposed to fund the first year from the permit technology surcharge and department budgets, with the remainder covered by the surcharge in years 2–6. Jack Cohen, OpenGov's permitting representative, confirmed reporting, mobile and nightly financial export capabilities. The council approved the…
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