CITY OF PASADENA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER - ROOM S249
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
REGULAR IMEETING
The meeting was convened and held virtually by videoconference/teleconference.
OPENING
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
PUBLIC COMIWENT ON
ITEMS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
The Acting Chair called the regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee to order at 4:50 p.m.
Mayor Victor M. Gordo (Chair) (Absent)
Councilmember Tyron Hampton
Councilmember Madison (Acting Chair)
Ron Takiguchi, Building Official
Joe Morelli, Deputy Fire Marshal
Tony Olmos, Director of Public Works
Kris Markarian, Deputy Director of Public Works
Miguel Marquez, City Manager
David Reyes, Acting Assistant City Manager
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary
Martha Zavala, representing the League of Women Voters - Pasadena Area, advocated for the Pasadena Police Department to adopt a de- escalation policy consistent with California Assembly Bill 932 and California Senate Bill 230.
Bonnie Skolnik, Pasadena resident, spoke on the need to update the Police Department's Complaint/Compliment Form, as it is an important communication tool used by the community to provide feedback.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by Councilmember Madison, to approve the minutes of May 18, 2022 (cancellation), May 31, 2022 (special meeting), June 15, 2022 (regular meeting), July 20, 2022 (regular meeting), and August 3, 2022 (special meeting) as submitted.
AYES: Councilmembers Hampton, Madison
NOES: None
ABSENT: Chair Gordo
ABSTAIN: None
NEW BUSINESS
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01 PREPARATION OF A RESOLUTION AND AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE AND
RELATED CODES ENFORCED BY THE CITY
Ron Takiguchi, Building Official, introduced the item, along with Joe Morelli, Deputy Fire Marshal, who reviewed the agenda report as part of a Powerpoint presentation, and responded to questions.
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Acting Chair Madison thanked the presenters for the report and commented on the importance of the City adopting the Building Code revisions, spoke on the importance of communicating these codes and standards to the community as a way to reiterate the City's commitment to safe buildings, residences, and energy compliant structures.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by Chair Madison, to approve the staff recommendation, and forward the item to the full City Council for consideration:
AYES: Councilmember Hampton, Chair Madison
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Gordo
ABSTAIN: None
COLORADO STREET BRIDGE BARRIER ENHANCEMENTS -
PROJECT UPDATE
Tony Olmos, Director of Public Works, introduced the item, and Kris Markarian, Deputy Director of Public Works, reviewed the agenda report as part of a Powerpoint presentation, and responded to questions.
In response to Councilmember Hampton's questions regarding the cost of installing surveillance cameras as an additional preventative measure, Tony Olmos, Director of Public Works, responded that, subject to City Council approval, additional supplemental items could be added to the project beyond the vertical barriers serving as the main protective element.
In response to Councilmember hlampton's inquiry about ways to prevent access to the bridge from the sides, Kris Markarian, Deputy Director of Public Works, clarified that perpendicular fencing was installed to prevent bridge access from the outside. Director Olmos added that staff will follow- up with the Police and Fire Departments for more information on cases where people were able to gain access to the outside of the bridge to incorporate additional solutions into the final design.
Acting Chair Madison asked staff if mockups of the barriers will be installed, as was done previously, to give the community an opportunity to see the visual impacts of the safety features. Director Olmos shared that there is a cost associated to building full-scale mockups. He noted that while staff will be presenting information to City commissions, ultimately, the decision and direction regarding mockups will be given by the Public Safety Committee and/orthe City Council.
The following individual provided comments related to the item:
Sue Mossman, representing Pasadena Heritage
Following discussion, on the order of the Acting Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
COMMITTEE COMMENTS Councilmember Hampton requested a future agenda item from the Pasadena Police Department regarding their Complaint/Compliment Form. He also requested a presentation on the Department's de- escalation policies and the recent officer involved shooting incident on 02 09/21/2022
ADJOURNMENT:
ATTEST:
Lake Ave/Orange Grove Blvd that took place on July 30, 2022.
Acting Chair Madison recommended that any presentation to the Public Safety Committee occur after the Police Department has first presented information to the Community Police Oversight Commission.
Miguel Marquez, City Manager, responded that staff agrees with the process of first presenting to the Community Police Oversight Commission prior to the Public Safety Committee, and will contact Chair Gordo to coordinate.
On th^o^der of the Acting Ch^r Madison, the meeting of the Public Safety Committee yvas adjourned .at^t:50 p.m.
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Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Chai
Public Safety Committee
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Tamer'Sabha
Recording Secretary
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