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Council approves 50% permit‑fee waiver for Crowell Family YMCA’s $14 million renovation

South Pasadena City Council · January 28, 2026
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Summary

Council approved staff’s recommendation to waive half of estimated permitting fees (about $82,890) for the Crowell Family YMCA’s proposed $14 million renovation, citing community services and accessibility improvements; YMCA leaders and residents urged full waiver but council opted for 50%.

The City Council voted Jan. 21 to approve a 50% waiver of permitting and development fees — an estimated $82,890 — for the Crowell Family YMCA’s proposed $14 million renovation.

Community Development Director Erica Ramirez told the council the YMCA seeks to modernize its facility with swim and fitness upgrades, expanded program space, ADA improvements and sustainability features. Staff calculated permitting and related fees…

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