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AGENDA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MAY 1, 2017
MEMBERS
John J. Kennedy, District 3
Tyron Hampton, District 1
Steve Madison, District 6
STAFF
Steve Mermell, City Manager
Valerie Flores, Recording Secretary
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of Pasadena is dedicated to delivering exemplary municipal services,
responsive to our entire community and consistent
with our history, culture and unique character.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 6, 2017 – Cancellation of Regular Meeting*
February 15, 2017 – Regular Meeting*
March 6, 2017 – Cancellation of Regular Meeting*
March 15, 2017 – Regular Meeting*
April 3, 2017 – Cancellation of Regular Meeting*
April 19, 2017 – Cancellation of Regular Meeting*
CITY OF PASADENA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee,
scheduled for Monday, February 6, 2017, at 4:15 p.m., was
cancelled as ordered on February 2, 2017, and posted as
required by law.
____________________________________
Councilmember John J. Kennedy, Chair
Public Safety Committee
ATTEST:
Valerie Flores
Recording Secretary
02/06/2017
CITY OF PASADENA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249
FEBRUARY 15, 2017
REGULAR MEETING
OPENING
The Chair called the regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee
to order at 6:08 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmember John J. Kennedy (Chair)
Councilmember Tyron Hampton
Councilmember Steve Madison (Absent)
Staff:
Steve Mermell, City Manager
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Phillip Sanchez, Police Chief
Michael Johnson, Director of Public Health Department
Rachel Lange Janbek, Environmental Health Specialist
Valerie Flores, Recording Secretary
STATEMENT FROM THE
CITY MANAGER
Steve Mermell, City Manager, spoke regarding the Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) between the City (Pasadena Police
Department)
and
Homeland
Security/Immigration
Customs
Enforcement (ICE), highlighted the City Charter as it relates to
contracts, and clarified that the MOU/contract was not executed by
him and is not effective. He noted that the Legislative Policy
Committee recently reviewed the City’s State and Federal Legislative
Platforms, which included the subject item immigration, stated that a
recommendation to modify its language is forthcoming to the full City
Council in the near future, as well as a possible consideration of the
proposed adoption of the “Immigration Status and Bias-Free Policing
Policy” for the Pasadena Police Department, and noted that it would
be inappropriate to execute an MOU with ICE at this time given the
aforementioned information.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Following discussion, the following individuals provided comments and
questions related to the Memorandum of Understanding between the
City and Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE):
Dale Gronemeier, National Day Laborer Organizing Network
(NDLON)
Ed Washatka, Pasadena Organization for Progress (POP)
Akina Cox, Pasadena resident
Kris Ockershauser, Coalition for Increased Civilian Oversight
of the Pasadena Police (CICOPP)
Rita Moreno, Pasadena resident
Pablo Alvarado, Pasadena resident
Robert Cameron, Pasadena resident, distributed material and spoke
on his personal experiences with the Pasadena Police Department.
Councilmember Hampton requested that the City Manager follow-up
with the public speaker, Robert Cameron.
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Stephanie Ballard, White People for Racial Justice, spoke on behalf of
Jazmine Richards Abdullah, and expressed concerns regarding
matters related to the Pasadena Police Department.
Councilmember Hampton noted that he was unaware of the MOU,
and requested a review of all MOU’s implemented by the Pasadena
Police Department.
In response to Councilmember Hampton, Mr. Mermell indicated that
he has asked the Police Chief to identify other Operating
Agreements/MOU’s between the City and other law enforcement
agencies, noted that the Internal Auditor staff will review all City
MOU’s and contracts to ensure compliance, and stated that he will
promulgate the information once the review is complete.
NEW BUSINESS
UPDATE ON RECENT CRITICAL INCIDENTS AND VIOLENCE
REDUCTION EFFORTS
Phillip Sanchez, Police Chief, provided an oral update on recent
critical incidents and violence reduction efforts, and responded to
questions.
Following discussion, Councilmember Hampton requested the Police
Chief to provide information on the 18 individuals that he noted were
arrested, specifically how many are repeat offenders, and stressed the
need for better outreach efforts in terms of informing individuals about
the various programs and services offered by the City.
In response to Councilmember Hampton, Steve Mermell, City
Manager, stated that existing City programs/services are being
reviewed in an attempt to refocus efforts to address violence
prevention.
Chief Sanchez suggested that the Police Department include as part
of its outreach efforts, distributing material on available City funded
programs/services to inmates upon their discharge, and to make the
list available to the Flintridge Center and to active community
members.
On order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the
information was received and filed.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
FLINTRIDGE CENTER FOR PAROLE REINTEGRATION SERVICES
Steve Mermell, City Manager, summarized the agenda report as part
of a PowerPoint presentation, and responded to questions.
Dale Gronemeier, Eagle Rock, CA, spoke in support for the work of
the Flintridge Center, and urged the City to approve the contract with
the Center for parole reintegration services.
Councilmember Hampton requested information on other
organizations that offer the same type of programs and services as the
Flintridge Center, and expressed concern with approving the contract
without going through a competitive bidding process.
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The Chair stated his support for the Flintridge Center, highlighted the
success of the Flintridge Center’s Reintegration Program and the
Apprenticeship Preparation Program (APP), as well as the positive
testimonials at a recent APP graduation that he attended.
Daniel Torres and Chris Finley, representatives of the Flintridge
Center, responded to questions regarding the Flintridge Center’s
Reintegration Program, as well as other services provided by the
Center.
Dominick Correy, a District Representative for Senator Anthony
Portantino, spoke on his personal experience with the Flintridge
Center, and expressed his support for a contract with the Center for
Parole Reintegration Services.
In response to Councilmember Hampton’s concerns, Mr. Mermell
stated that it is anticipated that the Flintridge Center and the City will
be successful in obtaining new grant funds from Proposition 47, and if
not, he noted that staff will reevaluate ongoing funding and determine
if it is appropriate to undertake a competitive bidding process.
Following discussion, on order of the Chair, and by consensus of the
Committee, the item was forwarded to the full City Council without a
recommendation.
INFORMATION ITEMS
SUICIDE DATA UPDATE
The above agenda item was held for discussion at future Committee
meeting.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN PASADENA
Michael Johnson, Director of Public Health Department, provided a
PowerPoint presentation on various mental health services offered by
the Public Health Department.
On order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the
information was received and filed.
MOBILE FOOD VENDING
Michael Johnson, Director of Public Health Department, provided a
PowerPoint presentation reviewing the agenda item, and responded to
questions.
Councilmember Hampton expressed concerns regarding mobile food
vending, recommended that food trucks operate under the same
regulations as ice cream trucks, specifically as it relates to hours of
operation and the distance requirement from schools (no less than
300 feet), suggested that there be a requirement for vendors to
provide healthier food options as part of the City’s health initiative, and
asked staff to consider revising the ordinance to reduce the time
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permitted in public parks for pushcart food vendors from 4 to 2 hours.
In response to Councilmember Hampton’s concerns regarding illegal
food vendors, Rachel Lange Janbek, Environmental Health Specialist,
Public Health Department, stated that she can include his identified
areas of concern in the City’s illegal vending sweep.
Following discussion, Steve Mermell, City Manager, stated that staff
will perform a comprehensive review of the ordinance pertaining to
food trucks and mobile vending/pushcarts.
On order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the
information was received and filed.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Hampton requested that the Committee agendize for
a future discussion a report on dangerous intersections locally, and
how the City plans to address the issue.
ADJOURNMENT
On the order of the Chair, the special meeting of the Public Safety
Committee adjourned at 7:54 p.m.
________________________________
Councilmember John J. Kennedy, Chair
Public Safety Committee
ATTEST:
____________________
Valerie Flores
Recording Secretary
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CITY OF PASADENA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249
MARCH 6, 2017
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee,
scheduled for Monday, March 6, 2017, at 4:15 p.m., was
cancelled as ordered on March 2, 2017, and posted as
required by law.
____________________________________
Councilmember John J. Kennedy, Chair
Public Safety Committee
ATTEST:
Valerie Flores
Recording Secretary
03/06/2017
CITY OF PASADENA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249
MARCH 15, 2017
REGULAR MEETING
OPENING
The Chair called the regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee
to order at 6:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Councilmember John J. Kennedy (Chair)
Councilmember Tyron Hampton
Councilmember Steve Madison (Absent)
Staff:
Steve Mermell, City Manager
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Phillip Sanchez, Police Chief
Eric Duyshart, Economic Development Manager
Valerie Flores, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT
No one appeared for public comment.
MINUTES
It was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by Chair
Kennedy, to approve the minutes of March 23, 2016 (Special
meeting), August 15, 2016 (Regular meeting), October 17, 2016
(Special meeting), November 21, 2016 (Regular meeting), December
19, 2016 (Cancelled meeting), January 16, 2017 (Cancelled
meeting), January 26, 2017 (Special meeting) as submitted. (Motion
unanimously carried) (Absent: Councilmember Madison).
NEW BUSINESS
POLICY CONSIDERATION
SYSTEMS
FOR
UNMANNED
AIRCRAFT
Steve Mermell, City Manager, introduced the agenda item, and Eric
Duyshart, Economic Development Manager, provided a PowerPoint
presentation on the item, and responded to questions.
Following discussion, Councilmember Hampton commented on
issues concerning drones and privacy, and requested staff to provide
information on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) drone
registration requirements.
The Chair requested staff to provide information on the use of
commercial drones for the delivery of consumer goods, on the
distinctions between recreational and commercial drone use, as well
as
information
on
other
jurisdictions
and
their
experiences/regulations on drone use.
Following discussion, Philip Sanchez, Pasadena Police Chief, spoke
on safety matters, privacy, and the challenges faced by the Police
Department in regulating the use of drones, and responded to
questions.
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Councilmember Kennedy expressed concerns regarding public safety
and the potential for intentional reckless operation by a drone user.
Following additional discussion, it
Hampton, seconded by Chair
recommendation, and forward the
consideration. (Motion unanimously
Madison)
INFORMATION ITEMS
was moved by Councilmember
Kennedy, to approve staff’s
item to the full City Council for
carried) (Absent: Councilmember
SUICIDE DATA UPDATE
Steve Mermell, City Manager, introduced the agenda item, and
Michael Johnson, Director of Public Health Department, provided a
PowerPoint presentation on the agenda item, and responded to
questions.
Sonia Yates, Pasadena resident, cited concerns regarding the safety
of Desiderio Park users and residents in the area, and requested that
City officials meet with the Suicide Prevention Task Force to take
proactive measures in addressing the matter.
Councilmember Hampton expressed concerns with the number of
local suicides, requested staff to obtain any available data on suicide
attempts, suggested to revisit the idea of installing safety netting
around the bridge and to strengthen/continue the work on suicide
prevention awareness.
Following discussion, Chair Kennedy expressed his sympathy to
those present in the audience who may have lost a loved one to
suicide, and commended police officers for their work in preventing
suicides.
Following additional discussion, the Committee stressed the need for
better outreach efforts in terms of informing individuals about City
programs and organizations that provide crisis intervention and grief
counseling services during critical incidents, and requested that staff
make available a comprehensive list of such programs/organizations.
The Chair asked staff to review what measures other cities have
taken to address the matter, and to report the findings to the
Committee to ensure that best practices are being used.
On the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the
information was received and filed.
2016 USE OF FORCE OVERVIEW
Steve Mermell, City Manager, introduced the agenda item, and
responded to questions.
Philip Sanchez, Pasadena Police Chief, introduced John Perez, the
newly appointed Deputy Police Chief, Chris Kirby and Susan Gomez,
as Internal Affairs Investigators.
Police Chief Sanchez provided a PowerPoint presentation on the
agenda item, and responded to questions.
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Chair Kennedy commented on issues involving the Pasadena Police
Department, commended the entire Department for its level of
professionalism, and expressed his support for ongoing training of
Police Officers on the use of force.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of
the Committee, the information was received and filed.
2016 DISCIPLINE OVERVIEW
Philip Sanchez, Pasadena Police Chief, provided a PowerPoint
presentation on the agenda item, and responded to questions.
Following discussion, Councilmember Hampton inquired about the
number of police officers with multiple offenses, and requested staff
to include the aforementioned information as part of the next
Discipline Overview. In response, Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City
Attorney, noted that it would be appropriate to provide statistical data
on the matter.
Following additional discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by
consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Hampton requested an update from the Fire
Department, with the City Manager noting that he will work with the
Chair and the Fire Chief to decide on appropriate items to bring
forward to the Committee, and recommended that a discussion on
disaster preparedness be included as one of the items.
In response to Councilmember Hampton, the City Manager indicated
that staff will report to the Committee with information highlighting the
more dangerous intersections in the city.
Chair Kennedy and Councilmember Hampton requested staff to
provide information regarding efforts to recruit locally for entry level
jobs in the Pasadena Police and Fire Departments, including any
limitations, past/current measures taken, and local employment data
collected.
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
On order of the Chair, the regular meeting of the Public Safety
Committee adjourned at 7:56 p.m. in memory of John Van de Kamp,
former California Attorney General and a well-respected longtime
Pasadena resident, and Vernon B. Brown, Sr., an active community
member and longtime resident of Pasadena.
_________________________________
Councilmember John J. Kennedy, Chair
Public Safety Committee
____________________
Valerie Flores
Recording Secretary
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CITY OF PASADENA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249
APRIL 3, 2017
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee,
scheduled for Monday, April 3, 2017, at 4:15 p.m., was
cancelled as ordered on March 30, 2017, and posted as
required by law.
____________________________________
Councilmember John J. Kennedy, Chair
Public Safety Committee
ATTEST:
Valerie Flores
Recording Secretary
04/03/2017
CITY OF PASADENA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249
APRIL 19, 2017
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee,
scheduled for Monday, April 19, 2017, at 4:15 p.m., was
cancelled as ordered on April 13, 2017, and posted as
required by law.
____________________________________
Councilmember John J. Kennedy, Chair
Public Safety Committee
ATTEST:
Valerie Flores
Recording Secretary
04/19/2017
INFORMATION ITEMS
A. Prevention and Intervention Plan Update – Lola Osborne,
Northwest Manager* (Powerpoint Presentation)
Prevention and Intervention Plan Update
Lola Osborne, Northwest Manager
Public Safety Committee Meeting
May 1, 2017
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Background
CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT
•
On March 8, 2010, the City Council approved
the selection of the Flintridge Center as the
Institutional Home and approved funding of the
project. The role of the Institutional Home has
been to convene, coordinate and facilitate the
collaboration of a broad coalition of local
providers addressing violence prevention and
intervention in the community with a particular
focus on high-risk, high need youth and young
adults.
From 2010 to 2017 the Flintridge Center has
provided the following services to address
prevention and intervention:
•
Pasadena Altadena Apprenticeship Preparation
Program - Training for apprenticeships with the
construction trade unions.
•
Pasadena /Altadena Community Violence
Intervention Prevention Institute and Network –
the Institute provides 36 hours community
violence intervention-prevention education and
community outreach training.
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•
Pasadena/Altadena Reintegration Council- A
coalition of 47 organizations working to provide
a safety net of effective and comprehensive
services and resources to
community
members who are released from state and
county correctional facilities.
•
Skillz Summer School - Students in high risk,
high-need circumstances with the opportunity
to earn elective units for life-skills and
academic recovery classes in Algebra and
English.
•
Youth of Promise Mentoring Program - Middle
School students who are in high need, high
risk circumstances are paired with volunteer
mentors.
•
Clergy Coalition Community Intervention
Team-Pastors receive training as skilled
interventionists
Vision Statement
CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT
The Prevention and Intervention Steering Committee
created a vision statement: The Committee is committed
to providing a plan that focuses on the age group of 11 to
24 years of age for both individuals that are at risk as well
as those who are involved in criminal activity and gangs.
This effort will ensure an efficient and effective delivery of
resources to youth and young adults and will provide a
sustainable plan that meets the needs of the community.
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Steering Committee Meetings
CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT
• March 2, 2017 – A planning meeting with City staff and the
Flintridge Center to review the previous efforts of the 20/20 Vision
plan for violence prevention and intervention;
• March 16, 2017– Staff discussed which organizations to invite to
participate on the Steering Committee to assist in creating the plan;
• April 13, 2017 – Convened the first Steering Committee meeting
which included 11 organizations. The City Manager shared the
purpose for creating the plan. The organizations discussed their
expertise in the areas of youth development, prevention and
intervention services.
• April 27, 2017 - The Steering Committee members will present their
recommendations based on the selection of specific content
strategies to complete.
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Steering Committee Organizations
CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT
• City of Pasadena –
Various Departments
• Pasadena Unified School
District
• Foothill Workforce
Development Board
• LA County Probation
Department
• Human Services &
Recreation Department
• LA County Parole
Department
• Public Health Department
• Flintridge Center
• Police Department
• Aspires Center
• Pasadena City College
• Youth Development
Consultant
• Pacific Oaks College
• Pacific Clinics
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• Outward Bound
Adventures
Plan Components
CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT
•Prevention
•Intervention
•Public Health
•Awareness and Education - parents, community, youth
and young adults
•Re-entry efforts – Reintegration Model
•Street Outreach
•Resources and Assets – programs identified based on
ages and risk categories
•City Participation – All levels
•Sustainability – Minimum of 5 years
•Measurable short, medium and long term focused
activities; timeline for completion and responsible parties
•Monitoring and reporting outcomes
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Next Steps
CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT
• Next Steering Committee meeting is April
27th, the members will present their
recommendations on the development of
each plan component.
• Timeline: Submit a draft for review to the
City Manager in August, 2017
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