CITY OF PASADENA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE IVIINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER - S249
APRIL 19, 2023
OPENING
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
PUBLIC COMMENT ON
MATTERS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
NEW BUSINESS
Councilmember Madison
arrived at 4:44 p.m.
Motion:
INFORMATION ITEM
Chair Gordo called the meeting of the Public Safety Committee to order at 4:29 p.m.
Mayor Victor M. Gordo (Chair)
CouncilmemberTyron Hampton
Councilmember Justin Jones
Councilmember Steve Madison
Miguel Marquez, City Manager
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary
Alien Shay, Pasadena resident, advocated for amending the City Charter to incorporate bodycam footage and other video sources as part of the investigative process for critical incidents involving the Pasadena Police Department.
It was moved by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Hampton, to approve the minutes of January 18, 2023, February 15, 2023 (Cancelled Meeting), and March 15, 2023 (Cancelled Meeting), as submitted. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: Councilmember Madison)
2022 REPORT REGARDING COIVIPLIANCE WITH STATE-
MANDATED FIRE INSPECTIONS
Fire Chief Chad Augustin summarized the agenda report on the item as part of the Powerpoint presentation, and responded to questions.
Chair Gordo spoke in favor of providing the necessary resources to the Fire Department to ensure the City complies with requirements of the California Fire Code, and to ensure the safety of the community.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by Councilmember Jones, to approve the staff
recommendation, and forward the matter to the City Council for further consideration. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: None)
URBAN WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND HUMAN-COYOTE
INTERACTIONS
Manuel Carmona, Acting Director of Public Health, presented a Powerpoint presentation on the item, including providing information on the nexus between public health and wildlife, partner roles for wildlife concerns, common coyote concerns, and lethal and non-lethal control, and responded to questions.
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Chair Gordo spoke on the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments (SGVCOG) action to create a Coyote Committee, which is made up of various representatives of cities on the SGVCOG to work together to develop a joint strategy related to coyote management. He stated that he will invite representatives from the SGVCOG to provide a report on the Coyote Committee's workplan at a future Committee or City Council meeting.
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary, reported that six letters providing comments on the matter, were received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record for this item.
The following individuals provided comments on the item:
Robert Banner, Pasadena resident
Claire S. Brian, Pasadena resident
Cathy MacVaugh, Pasadena resident
Councilmember Madison spoke in support of directing staff to return to the Committee with information on proactive aggressive measures related to coyote management and control, with a aim to keeping the community safe. He also asked staff to provide information on the City ofTorrance's Coyote Management Plan.
Chair Gordo asked staff to provide information on the various models of coyote management plans and report back to the Committee.
Councilmember Hampton expressed concerns with the coyote population in the community and spoke in favor of trapping coyotes in the community. He also expressed interest in working with the surrounding cities on wildlife management; and spoke in support of the item returning to the Committee with a proposed updated policy.
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney, provided information on the legal implications for trapping coyotes; and responded to questions.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
CELLULAR SITE SIIVIULATOR
02 Lieutenant Keith Gomez and Sergeant Edgar Sanchez, with the Pasadena Police Department, presented a Powerpoint presentation on the item, including information on the types of investigations that utilize the cell-site simulator, and technical information related to cell-site simulators, with both responding to questions.
Councilmember Madison spoke in support of funding the cellular site simulator through asset forfeiture; and asked staff to review the policy related to cellular site simulators.
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary, reported that two letters providing comments on the matter, were received by the City Clerk's Office, distributed to the City Council, posted on-line, and made part of the public record for this item.
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ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
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Recorijjing Secretary
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The following individuals expressed concerns related to cellular site simulators:
Yadi, Pasadena resident
Vincent De Stefano, representing ACLU Pasadena/Foothill Chapter
Jasmine Richards Abdullah, representing Black Lives Matter Pasadena
Adriana Bautista, representing Black Lives Matter Pasadena Alien Shay, Pasadena resident
James dark, residence not stated
Flavio Andrade, residence not stated
Councilmember Hampton spoke in support of using cellular site simulators to help apprehend criminals; and on the need to instill trust in the community, which he believes begins with staff's presentation.
Councilmembers Jones and Hampton asked that the policy on the use of cellular site simulators be presented to the Community Police Oversight Commission for input/feedback, and return to the Committee for further review.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
Councilmember Hampton asked staff and the Mayor to agendize the OIR report related to Anthony McClain at a future Committee meeting.
On therprder of the Chair, the meeting of the Public Safety Committee was adjourned at 6:21 p.i
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Public Safety Committee
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