Agenda, special meeting — Public Safety Committee, October 25, 2023

AGENDA

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
OCTOBER 25, 2023
PUBLIC MEETING 4:30 P.M.

MEMBERS
Victor M. Gordo, Mayor
Tyron Hampton, District 1
Justin Jones, District 3
Steve Madison, District 6
STAFF
David Reyes, Assistant City Manager
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary

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SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Public Meeting: 4:30 P.M.

Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249

PUBLIC MEETING – 4:30 P.M.

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENT – LIMITED TO ITEMS ON THIS SPECIAL MEETING

AGENDA AND WILL BE HEARD AT THE TIME THE ITEM IS
CONSIDERED.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

April 19, 2023 – Regular Meeting*

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

INFORMATION ITEM

1. REPORT ON GANG VIOLENCE OUTREACH AND INTERRUPTION
SERVICES FOR 2023 Q3: JUL – SEP 2023*

2. RECEIVE CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT –
JULY 2022 THROUGH JUNE 2023 AND WORK PLAN FOR 2023-2024*

3. RECEIVE COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT – JULY 1, 2022, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023, AND
WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024

4. RECEIVE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT – JULY 2022 THROUGH JUNE 2023 AND WORK PLAN FOR 2023-2024*

2 5. RECEIVE SOUTH LAKE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT - JULY 2022 THROUGH JUNE 2023, AND WORK PLAN FOR 2023-2024*

6. RECEIVE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION ANNUAL
REPORT – JULY 2022 THROUGH JUNE 2023 AND WORK PLAN FOR
2023-2024*

ADJOURN

APPPROVAL OF MINUTES

APRIL 19, 2023 – REGULAR MEETING*

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CITY OF PASADENA

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES

PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249
APRIL 19, 2023

OPENING Chair Gordo called the meeting of the Public Safety Committee to order at 4:29 p.m.

ROLL CALL:

Staff:

Mayor Victor M. Gordo (Chair)
Councilmember Tyron Hampton
Councilmember Justin Jones
Councilmember Steve Madison

Miguel Márquez, City Manager
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary

PUBLIC COMMENT ON

MATTERS NOT ON THE
AGENDA
Allen 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.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES 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)

NEW BUSINESS 2022 REPORT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH STATE -

MANDATED FIRE INSPECTIONS

Councilmember Madison
arrived at 4:44 p.m.

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.

Motion: Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by Coun cilmember Jones, to approve the staff
recommendation, and forward the matter to the City Council for further consideration. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: None)

INFORMATION ITEM 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 Bonner, 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 mea sures related to coyote management and control, with a aim to keeping the community safe. He also asked staff to provide information on the City of Torrance’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 SIMULATOR

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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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 Allen Shay, Pasadena resident
James Clark, 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.

ADJOURNMENT On the order of the Chair, the meeting of the Public Safety Committee was adjourned at 6:21 p.m.

_____________________________
Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Chair
Public Safety Committee
ATTEST:

____________________
Sandra S. Robles
Recording Secretary

INFORMATION ITEM

1. REPORT ON GANG VIOLENCE OUTREACH AND
INTERRUPTION SERVICES FOR 2023 Q3: JUL – SEP
2023*

2. RECEIVE CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION
ANNUAL REPORT – JULY 2022 THROUGH JUNE 2023
AND WORK PLAN FOR 2023-2024*

3. RECEIVE COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT
COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT – JULY 2022
THROUGH JUNE 2023 AND WORK PLAN FOR 2023-
2024*

4. RECEIVE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
ANNUAL REPORT – JULY 2022 THROUGH JUNE 2023
AND WORK PLAN FOR 2023-2024*

5. RECEIVE SOUTH LAKE PARKING PLACE
COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT – JULY 2022
THROUGH JUNE 2023 AND WORK PLAN FOR 2023-
2024*

6. RECEIVE TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY
COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT – JULY 2023
THROUGH JUNE 2023 AND WORK PLAN FOR 2023-
2024*

REPORT ON GANG VIOLENCE OUTREACH AND
INTERRUPTION SERVICES FOR 2023 Q3: JUL – SEP
2023*

Report on Gang Violence Outreach and
Interruption Services
2023 Q3: Jul – Sep 2023
Public Health Department
Public Health Department
Background
• Team was first contracted by the Office of the
City Manager in January 2021
• City Council approved contract award after
a RFP was completed in August 2022
• Contract management transitioned to Public
Health on October 1, 2022
• Contract amended to include two additional
outreach team members in August 2023
2 Public Health Department
Background
• Program Approach
> Street mediation
> Rumor control
> Crisis intervention
> High-level violence interruption and incident response > Talking one-on-one with key players or influencers
> Drawing in respected third-parties to dissuade further violence and/or negotiate conflicts
> Work with local non-profits and organizations
• Resource directory training will be provided to
the team to support referrals to local
resources and services
3 Public Health Department
Source:

Community Violence Data

Public Health Department
Data Collection Methods
• Each team member maintains a confidential
journal documenting their activities
> These entries are subject to review by the Team
Leader but to protect privacy and confidentiality,
are not reviewed by PPHD or other city staff
• Team members submit a data collection
sheet documenting their activities
summarizing their journal entries
• PPHD reviews the data sheets with the team
• PPHD is working with an evaluator to review
the data collection process
5 Public Health Department
Summary of Activities
Period Outreach
Hours
(Phone)
Outreach
Hours
(In-Person)
Mediation
Hours
(Phone)
Mediation
Hours
(In-Person)
Total Hours
of Service
Q3 2023 699.25 947.50 102 77.5 1,826.25
Q2 2023 630.25 524.00 123.00 76.50 1,353.75
Q1 2023 544.00 442.75 245.25 129.75 1,361.75
Q4 2022 513.75 322.25 379.50 241.75 1,457.25
Public Health Department
Summary of Activities
Comparison of
Outreach v. Mediation 2022 Q4 2023 Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Q3
Outreach 57% 72% 85% 90%
Mediation 43% 28% 15% 10%
Comparison of
Phone v. In-Person 2022 Q4 2023 Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Q 3
Phone 61% 58% 56% 44%
In-Person 39% 42% 44% 56%
Public Health Department
Summary of Activities
• 383 referrals to community partners
8 22 Q4 23 Q1 23 Q2 23 Q3 Total
Job Training 105 35 80 41 261
Substance Use
Treatment
34 2 4 6 46
Housing 27 0 4 0 31
Mental Health 11 1 1 5 18
Education 6 0 0 0 6
Other Services 12 0 5 4 21
Public Health Department
2023 Q3 Outreach

Public Health Department
2023 Q3 Outreach

Public Health Department
2023 Q3 Mediation
11 0
2 4
6 8
10 12
14 1-Jul 8-Jul 15-Jul 22-Jul 29-Jul 5-Aug 12-Aug 19-Aug 26-Aug 2-Sep 9-Sep 16-Sep 23-Sep Number of Hours Conduc�ng Media�on (by Day)
Phone In-Person Tot a l
Public Health Department
2023 Q3 Mediation
12 0
2 4
6 8
10 12
14 1-Jul 8-Jul 15-Jul 22-Jul 29-Jul 5-Aug 12-Aug 19-Aug 26-Aug 2-Sep 9-Sep 16-Sep 23-Sep Number of Hours Conduc�ng Media�on (by Day)
Phone In-Person Tot a l
ANNUAL REPORTS – JULY 2022 THROUGH JUNE 2023
AND WORK PLANS FOR 2023-2024:

• CODE ENFORCMENT COMMISSION

• COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

• RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION

• SOUTH LAKE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION

• TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION

O F F I C E O F T H E C I T Y A T T O R N E Y / C I T Y P R O S E C U T O R 100 North Garfield Avenue, Room N210 ∙ P.O. Box 7115 ∙ Pasadena, CA 91109-7215 (626) 744-414 1 ∙ Fax (626) 744-4190
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DATE:

Honorable Mayor and City Council
Community Police Oversight Commission
August 16, 2023
SUBJECT: ANNUAL REPORT – JULY 1, 2022, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023, AND WORK PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
RE
COMMENDATION:

T
his Report is submitted for information purposes only.

A
ttached are the following:
 R
eport of Work Plan Performance for July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023  Report of Commission Attendance from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023  Proposed Work Plan for July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024 T
he attached documents were reviewed and approved by the Community Police Oversight Commission at our meetings on Thursday, July 6, 2023, and Thursday, August 3, 2023.

Re
spectfully submitted,
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______________________
Esprit Loren Jones, Chair
Community Police Oversight Commission

1 City of Pasadena Community Police Oversight Commission Report of Accomplishments: Fiscal Year 2022-23

Mission
The purpose of the Community Police Oversight Commission is to enhance, develop, and strengthen community-police relations and review and make recommendations regarding the ongoing operations of the police department to the chief of police, city manager, and/or city council.

CPOC Values and Focus/Lens
For its first full year as a Commission, the Community Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) is committed to making impactful change through its focused but ambitious work plan, in partnership with the City’s Independent Police Auditor (IPA). The key objectives listed below are the goals the Commission will be working towards achieving this year. All work and recommendations from the CPOC will always be guided by the following:

FY 2022-2023 Key Objectives
The following are the five key objectives for the CPOC in FY 2022-23, with more details for each of them noted on the following pages of this work plan.

1. Review Internal Affairs and Use of Force investigations (IPA led)

2. Complete a comprehensive Use of Force policy assessment and review

3. Fully review and assess the Pasadena Police Department’s training program

4. Conduct CPOC-sponsored trainings for Commission, community, and Police Department

5. Research and recommend mental health best practices and services

2 Long Term Objectives and Goals
The Community Police Oversight Commission acknowledges that the key objectives for FY 2022-23 are a critical starting point, but not the only goals of the Commission.

Rather, they are the foundational items that need to be completed to ensure the Commission can turn its attention to other goals in the coming years, knowing that the practice of police oversight is long term and continual. Some of the current long-term goals of the CPOC are:
• I
nvestigating and making recommendations on pretextual stops, including how they are tracked, reported, and assessed
• Enhancing the mental health services offered to both officers and the community, with a key focus on trauma informed care
• Understanding PPD’s data and performance review mechanisms to understand how the department reports and tracks key information, and uses it as a learning mechanism
Bi
g-Picture Accomplishments
Building upon the foundation of the prior year, Fiscal Year 2022-23 was a constructive year for the Community Police Oversight Commission, with much of its focus centered on researching and making recommendations on the Pasadena Police Department’s policies, learning about the Department’s mental health best practices, working alongside the Independent Police Auditor (IPA) on various projects, and continue to focus on bridging the Community and the Police Department. In addition to the work plan progress and accomplishments on the following pages, members of the Community Police Oversight Commission:
• Invited Brian Williams, Executive Director of the Los Angeles County Civilian Oversight Commission, to the September meeting for a discussion on oversight best practices
• Analyzed and sent recommendations to PPD regarding their Use of Force Policy (See attachment #1 below)
• Connected the public to community leaders K-Rahn Vallatine and Gary Moody (See attachment #2 below)
• Made its transition to in-person monthly meetings in January 2023 in Council Chambers
• Have held various conversations within commission meetings with Chief Eugene Harris and his staff throughout the fiscal year to discuss oversight matters and make recommendations to policies (See attachment #3 below) • Held a special meeting on May 18, 2023, to discuss the OIR Group’s report of the officer-involved shooting of Anthony McClain.
• Gave a presentation alongside IPA Rosenthal to City Council in June 2023 (See attachment #4 below)
3 • Attended multiple community-based events

4 Objective 1 – Review Internal Affairs and Use-of-Force investigations (IPA led)
Ad Hoc Committee Members: Abernethy, Jones, Serrano, and Stacy Action Items
• Led by the IPA, complete a review of a representative sample of Internal Affairs and Use of Force investigations from the previous year
• Review findings from the Anthony McClain administrative review and independent report and provide recommendations to the Department in response • From the IPA’s report, work in collaboration with the IPA to issue recommendations to City Council and/or the Pasadena Police Department regarding:
o The investigative process
o The handling of complaints and other administrative investigations o The reasonableness of findings
o The quality and effectiveness of discipline
Work Plan Updates
July/August 2022
• IPA Rosenthal continued his review of a representative sample of Internal Affairs and Use of Force investigations.
• At the August meeting, IPA Rosenthal and the Commission discussed the administrative review process and acknowledged the need for further conversations regarding the timeline for reviews.
• IPA Rosenthal, staff, and ad hoc committee member Vice Chair Serrano began preparations for a more thorough fact-finding conversation about the feasibility of concurrent reviews and are preparing to have this conversation in October.

September 2022
• IPA Rosenthal continued his review of a representative sample of Internal Affairs and Use of Force investigations and is beginning to prepare his findings on Use of Force investigations.
• The Commission will be discussing the process for administrative reviews of critical incidents at the October 6, 2022 meeting.
• Ad hoc committee members and Dr. Rosenthal are planning to meet prior to the November meeting.

October 2022
• IPA Rosenthal completed his review of the sample of Use of Force investigations and is beginning to prepare his public report with findings. 5 • The ad hoc committee met to discuss the process for preparing and making recommendations based on the IPA’s report, and discussed their role in making recommendations once the independent review of the officer-involved shooting of Anthony McClain is released.

November 2022
• IPA Rosenthal began preparing his public report on his findings from his review of Use of Force investigations.

December 2022/January 2023
• IPA Rosenthal met with the ad hoc committee to discuss his progress on his report and discuss the next steps for their involvement in reviewing a draft. • IPA Rosenthal completed a draft of his report and is currently reviewing it for accuracy with the City Attorney’s Office and Police Department. The report will be released and discussed at the March CPOC meeting.

February 2023
• IPA Rosenthal is delaying the release of his review of PPD Use of Force investigations to gain further insight from a use-of-force expert. • After this, IPA Rosenthal will work with the ad committee to prepare for the public release in April or May.

March 2023
• IPA Rosenthal met with the ad hoc committee to work towards the finalization of his Use of Force assessment.

April 2023
• IPA Rosenthal received feedback from ad hoc committee members on his draft report.
• IPA Rosenthal then finalized his report after a final review with PPD. PPD prepared a response to the report that was included in publication of report. • CPOC will be discussing the report at the May 4, 2023 CPOC meeting.

May 2023
• IPA Rosenthal presented his published report on the Use of Force investigations at the May 4, 2023, CPOC meeting and continues to work on his assessment of the Internal Affairs investigations.

June 2023
• IPA Rosenthal continues to work on his assessment of the Internal Affairs investigations.
6 End-of-Year Status
The review ad-hoc committee played a pivotal role in assisting the Independent Police Auditor (IPA) Richard Rosenthal with releasing his report on the Police Department’s Use of Force Investigations by providing valuable feedback and suggestions. This was a major milestone as it was the first report released by IPA Rosenthal which gave further insight into the Police Department’s policies and procedures and included recommendations to make improvements within the Police Department. The collaboration between the review ad hoc committee and the IPA will serve as a blueprint for future IPA/Committee collaborations. The ad hoc committee completed its objective.

7 Objective 2 – Complete a comprehensive Use of Force policy assessment and review
Ad Hoc Committee Members: Argento, Emeric-Ford, and Matthews Action Items
• Create a methodology for fully reviewing and assessing the Use of Force policy and any related policies
• Conduct a best practices review of the PPD’s Use of Force policies, with special attention paid to policies that address mental health and the impact of trauma from police interactions
• Recommend changes to the policy and related trainings that will give Pasadena a best-in-class Use of Force policy
Work Plan Updates
July/August 2022
• Ad hoc committee members, IPA Rosenthal, and Commission staff met to review PPD proposed changes to the Use of Force policy and discuss their longer term priorities for recommendations.
• The ad hoc committee prepared a document with recommended changes to PPD’s proposal and will engage the Commission, community, and PPD in a full conversation at the September meeting in order to make a formal recommendation regarding their proposed changes.

September 2022
• At the September meeting, the Commission reviewed and provided input on the Use of Force policy changes being recommended by PPD.
• Ad hoc committee members, IPA Rosenthal, and staff met to review PPD’s revised Use of Policy draft based on the conversation at the September meeting. • At this October meeting, the Commission will further discuss and vote on if they would like to recommend that PPD adopt the revised Use of Force policy. • Noting that this round of edits is a first step, the ad hoc committee identified the following key priority areas that they will be reviewing and preparing formal recommendations related to the Use of Force policy:
o The pointing of a firearm
o Shooting at/from a moving vehicle
o De-escalation
o The duty to retreat
o Pain compliance
o How they track/report non-categorical uses of force
o Requiring all officers who witness uses of force to prepare written reports 8 October 2022
• At the October CPOC meeting, the Commission voted to recommend the Pasadena Police Department adopt the first round of edits to the Use of Force policy.
• The ad hoc committee then met to discuss next steps for making further recommendations and is preparing research and recommendations related to the pointing of firearms and shooting at or from a moving vehicle.

November 2022
• The ad hoc committee met to review research and discuss their next priorities for recommended changes to the Use of Force policy, with a focus on the pointing of a firearm. With direction from committee members, staff is doing further research and a review of other agency policies.

December 2022/January 2023
• The ad hoc committee completed their research on how other departments report the pointing of a firearm, and will prepare recommendations for a policy change once they have researched other potential recommendations. • The committee is now looking at best practices related to shooting at or from a moving vehicle.

February 2023
• The ad hoc committee met on February 27, 2023, to continue their review of the Use of Force policy, including new research on shooting at/from a moving vehicle.
• The ad hoc committee is preparing a discussion with the full commission on their recommendations for making a formal recommendation and the next steps involved.

March 2023
• The ad hoc committee prepared research and a proposed recommendation for the Commission’s consideration. The committee is requesting that the Commission formally recommend that the Police Department require the reporting and tracking of instances when officers point their firearm at individuals.

April 2023
• At the April CPOC meeting, the Commission approved the ad hoc committee’s recommendation to ask PPD to begin reporting and tracking the pointing of firearms.
• The Commission sent Chief Harris a letter with their research and findings supporting this recommendation.
9 • Chief Harris reviewed the recommendation and will present an update on his acceptance of the recommendation at the May 4, 2023, CPOC meeting. • The ad hoc committee also met this month to continue their research on shooting at or from a moving vehicle.

May 2023
• Chief Harris accepted and gave an update on the recommendation at the May 4, 2023, CPOC meeting.
• The ad hoc committee also met this month to continue discussing the shooting at or from a moving vehicle and discussed pretextual stops as a future topic of interest.

June 2023
• The ad hoc committee met, and IPA Rosenthal informed them that PPD is reviewing the suggested changes to the Use of Force Policy relating to shooting at or from a moving vehicle.

End-of-Year Status
The policy ad-hoc committee, along with the assistance of Staff, did extensive research comparing the Use of Force policies between PPD and several surrounding cities, related to officers pointing firearms at individuals and shooting at or from a vehicle. The committee drafted and brought forth a recommendation at the April CPOC meeting to ask PPD to begin reporting and tracking the pointing of firearms. Chief Eugene Harris formally accepted the recommendation at the May CPOC meeting. PPD is currently reviewing comparable policies related to shooting at or from a vehicle the Committee provided and will respond once they have finished their review. The ad hoc committee completed its objective with pending updates from PPD.

10 Objective 3 – Fully review and assess the Pasadena Police Department’s training program
Ad Hoc Committee Members: Annang and Verrette
Action Items
• Working with the PPD, conduct a deep dive to fully understand the training program and schedule for officers at every level, including new trainings being offered as part of the Wellness Unit’s new program and focus on mental health • With this information and an understanding of the time commitment of required trainings, make recommendations on:
o Enhancements to current trainings
o The amount of training received in certain areas
o Continual training moments
o New trainings that would benefit the Department and community Work Plan Updates
July/August 2022
• Ad hoc committee members worked to establish their priorities and goals for their year, and broke down the stages of PPD training they would like to focus on. • Staff worked to identify PPD staff who can facilitate these deep-dive conversations and will work to set up meetings with PPD and the commissioners in the coming month.

September 2022
• Ad hoc committee members, Dr. Rosenthal, and staff met to continue discussions of their priorities and goals. Priorities include understanding the training journey from hiring, into Academy, and through the Field Training Officer program, as well as understanding the training modalities used and effectiveness of PPD’s ongoing trainings.
• Staff is working to compile documents on the hiring process, Academy training, and the Field Training Officer program.
• The ad hoc committee members will then meet with PPD to learn more, ask questions, and identify the key areas they would like to investigate further in order to make recommendations to PPD.

October 2022
• After requesting background information from PPD, the ad hoc committee members were provided documents on hiring requirements, Academy, and training to prepare for their initial conversation with training staff to learn more. • The ad hoc committee is scheduled to meet with PPD staff on November 7 th.
11 November 2022
• The ad hoc committee met with PPD training staff to understand more about the hiring process, Academy training, and the Field Training Office (FTO) program.

Commissioners asked questions and discussed follow-up items of interest, including learning more about continued training for all officers.

December 2022/January 2023
• Ad hoc committee members sent follow-up requests for more information, and PPD is currently preparing a presentation on follow-up items of interest, including ongoing training opportunities, the modules used, and new trainings that have recently been implemented. This presentation will happen in February.

February 2023
• The training ad hoc committee has scheduled a meeting in mid March with PPD and a contract trainer who delivers PPD’s “Why’d You Stop Me?” training.

March 2023
• The ad hoc committee and members of the League of Women Voters met with PPD’s training staff to receive a demonstration of the new use-of-force training module and learn more about other key trainings involving cultural awareness and de-escalation.
• The ad-hoc committee has requested a further presentation to fully understand the Department’s training program and scope.

April 2023
• Staff is working with PPD to set up a follow-up meeting with ad hoc committee members to learn more about the full training program of PPD officers.

May 2023
• Staff set up a follow-up meeting with PPD and ad hoc committee members for May 31
st to learn more about the full training program of PPD officers. • The ad hoc committee met with PPD training staff to discuss the Department’s training methodology, procedures and suggested improvements to training. The committee made the following recommendations to PPD:
o Create standard core training for community policing. o Enhanced emphatic communication training with recorded simulation role- play for future review and analysis.
o Inclusion of community stakeholders in the creation of officer-developed training curriculums.

June 2023
12 • Staff is working on developing the FY 2023-24 work plan and using key information from this ad hoc committee to formulate future committees relating to community awareness related to PPD training.

End-of-Year Status
The training ad-hoc committee garnered substantial insight into multiple training programs provided by the Police Departments and developed several recommendations to improve and track the success rates of the programs. With the assistance of Staff, the training ad hoc committee was able to have several conversations with PPD regarding de-escalation practices, basic training, and other layers of PPD’s training practices. The committee recommended that PPD establish a standard core training for community policing, incorporate empathic communication in live simulation training, and consider community involvement in officer-developed training. The ad hoc committee completed its objective.
13 Objective 4 – Conduct CPOC-sponsored trainings for Commission, community, and Police Department
Ad Hoc Committee Members: Annang, Ibáñez, and Jones
Action Items
• With foundational work completed in FY 2021-22, implement the following trainings:
o An introduction to the history of Pasadena, facilitated by Pasadena community members with lived experience and significant understanding how Pasadena’s past impacts its present.
o Trauma informed care
o Best practices in oversight, facilitated by NACOLE and local oversight practitioners
• Coordinate the attendance of Commissioners representatives at the NACOLE annual conference
Work Plan Updates
July/August 2022
• Staff coordinated with trainers on scheduling and planning for their trainings. • In order to ensure appropriate time and focus, the committee and Chair/Vice Chair agreed to hold special meetings over the next two months for trainings on the history of Pasadena and trauma informed care.
• Staff is currently working with the Commissioners and trainers to find dates and times, and will publicize the dates and times to the community once they are set. • Commissioner Emeric-Ford was selected to attend the NACOLE conference in Fort Worth in September and will give an overview of key takeaways at the October meeting.

September 2022
• Staff worked with the Chair, Vice Chair, and ad hoc committee members to schedule K-Rahn Vallatine’s trauma informed care training for the December regular meeting.
• Commissioners and staff are currently scheduling a date in late January/early February for the History of Pasadena training to be aligned with Black History Month.
• Commissioner Emeric-Ford and Principal Administrative Analyst Amanda Fowler attended the NACOLE conference in Fort Worth, TX.

October 2022
• Several commissioners attended the first of three days of a virtual NACOLE conference on best practices in police oversight.
14 • The Commission will be receiving training on trauma-informed care in December and the History of Pasadena in January/February.

November 2022
• Commissioners and staff attended the remaining days of the virtual NACOLE conference on best practices in police oversight.
• Staff and ad hoc committee members prepared for the December 1, 2022 training titled “A Trauma Informed Approach to Community Engagement,” conducted by K-Rahn Vallatine.

December 2022/January 2023
• In December, the Commission received a training from K-Rahn Vallatine titled “A Trauma Informed Approach to Community Engagement.”
• At a special meeting in January, the Commission received a training from Gary Moody titled “Pasadena Seen and Unseen,” a historical perspective that addressed the impacts migration, racial discrimination, social and cultural changes, and economic development have had on Pasadena’s African American community.

February 2023
• Staff and IPA Rosenthal reached out to NACOLE to understand their training capabilities and availability.
• The ad hoc committee will now discuss how they would like to implement this training before discussing with the full Commission.

March 2023
• The ad hoc committee met to review a proposal from NACOLE for further Commission training and discussed options for how to implement the training. • Staff is currently working with NACOLE to identify potential dates and times, and will follow up with Commissioners once options have been secured.

April 2023
• Staff continues to work with NACOLE to identify potential dates and times, and will follow up with Commissioners once options have been secured. NACOLE is currently hiring a new Director of Training, leading to a delay in availability.

May 2023
• Staff has acquired potential dates and times from NACOLE and has presented the Commission with the potential dates and times.

June 2023
15 • Staff has received information on the possible dates that would work for each commissioner. Although there was not a set date that would work for most of the commissioners, Staff will continue to communicate with NACOLE and the Commission, to hold training open to community participation for a later date.

En
d-of-Year Status
The training ad hoc committee brought recommendations to bring community leaders K- Rahn Vallatine and Gary Moody to help open discussions on the effects of trauma within the community and the history of Pasadena. At the CPOC’s December meeting, K-Rahn Vallatine gave a training titled “A Trauma-Informed Approach to Community Engagement” where he discussed the different forms, causes, effects, and solutions to dealing with trauma. Mr. Moody gave a training titled, “Pasadena Seen and Unseen: A Historical Perspective,” based on his lived experiences and gave insight into the history of African Americans within Pasadena and surrounding cities at the January CPCOC meeting. These trainings helped facilitate greater community engagement and opened conversations with the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) to explore training options that may be applied to the FY 2023-24 work plan.

The ad hoc committee completed its objective.
16 Objective 5 – Research and recommend mental health best practices and services
Ad Hoc Committee Members: Annang, Ibáñez, Jones, and Lurvey Action Items
• With a foundational understanding of the work of the PPD Wellness Unit:
o Review studies on best practices for officer mental health and the role of mental health support, and the adverse effects of not prioritizing mental health
o Give recommendations on best practices and how the PPD can enhance the Wellness Unit
• Recommend mental health services that the PPD can offer to the community to ensure that calls are responded to in a way that promotes mental health awareness and understanding
Wor
k Plan Updates
July/August 2022
• The ad hoc committee extended their research of publications with data on mental health impacts of workers in law enforcement and data on formal inquiries and usage of mental health services from Police Department employees. • The committee is also researching guest speakers that will help provide insight on stress for law enforcement workers, trauma, and self-care within their working culture.

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ctober 2022
• The ad hoc committee met this month to discuss their priorities and share initial research to help inform their work.
• Staff is working to set up a meeting with the ad hoc committee and the Wellness Unit of PPD to learn about their progress and how the CPOC can collaborate with them to advance their goals.

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ovember 2022
• Ad hoc committee members followed up with additional information they would like to know from the Wellness Unit, and staff is working with PPD to provide answers and a presentation to the ad hoc committee.
17 December 2022/January 2023
• City staff met with PPD command staff to prepare a follow-up presentation for the ad hoc committee members based on their request for further information, which is currently being prepared and scheduled for February.

February 2023
• The ad hoc committee is scheduled to have a follow-up meeting with PPD in mid March. PPD and Wellness Unit staff are currently working to prepare the presentation with the requested information.

March 2023
• The ad hoc committee met with the Wellness Unit to get an update on program enhancements, grant funding, and potential next steps.
• Committee members offered recommendations regarding mental health first aid training, data tracking, and process improvements for ensuring the Unit is alerted to incidents needing their support.
• The committee also expressed their desire to collaborate and help secure any other available grant funds to help expand the wellness programs to better serve officers and the community.

April 2023
• At the request of the ad hoc committee, staff is researching national trends related to officer mental health in the post-COVID era and other best practices related to officer and community wellness programs.
• Staff spoke to the San Diego PD Wellness Unit to learn more about their program and how they collect and utilize data to improve services.

May 2023
• Staff continues to research national trends related to officer mental health in the post-COVID era and other best practices related to officer and community wellness programs.

June 2023
• Staff provided its findings to the ad hoc committee but could not find research based on the specified criteria.

End-of-Year Status
The mental health ad-hoc committee developed recommendations to assist the Police Department’s Mental Health Unit with training, data collection, and resource allocation within the program to improve the mental health of current and future officers. The committee gained essential knowledge of the Mental Health Unit’s purpose and 18 functions and extended their support to help the unit gain further funding, support, and expansion. The ad hoc committee completed its objective.

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300.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This policy provides guidelines on the reasonable use of force. While there is no way to specify the exact amount or type of reasonable force to be applied in any situation, every member of this department is expected to use these guidelines to make such decisions in a professional, impartial and reasonable manner. It is the policy of the Pasadena Police Department to use only the force that is objectively reasonable to effectively bring an incident under control while protecting the safety of the officer, subject, and others. The Department recognizes the value of all human life and dignity without bias (Government Code § 7286). As time and circumstances permit, officers should consider using de-escalation techniques, as identified in section 300.3.5 of this policy.

In addition to those methods, techniques, and tools set forth below, the guidelines for the reasonable application of force contained in this policy shall apply to all policies addressing the potential use of force, including but not limited to the Control Devices and Techniques and Conducted Energy Device policies.
300.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include:

Deadly force - Any use of force that creates a substantial risk of causing death or serious bodily injury, including but not limited to the discharge of a firearm (Penal Code § 835a).

Feasible - Reasonably capable of being done or carried out under the circumstances to successfully achieve the arrest or lawful objective without increasing risk to the officer or another person (Government Code § 7286(a)).

Force - The application of physical techniques or tactics, chemical agents, or weapons to another person. It is not a use of force when a person allows him/herself to be searched, escorted, handcuffed, or restrained.

Serious bodily injury - A serious impairment of physical condition, including but not limited to the following: loss of consciousness; concussion; bone fracture; protracted loss or impairment of function of any bodily member or organ; a wound requiring extensive suturing; and serious disfigurement (Penal Code § 243(f)(4)).

Totality of the circumstances - All facts known ot the officer at the time, including the conduct of the officer and the subject leading up to the use of force (Penal Code § 835a)). 300.2 POLICY
The use of force by law enforcement personnel is a matter of critical concern, both to the public and to the law enforcement community. Officers are involved on a daily basis in numerous and varied interactions and, when warranted, may use reasonable force in carrying out their duties.

Officers must have an understanding of, and true appreciation for, their authority and limitations.

This is especially true with respect to overcoming resistance while engaged in the performance of law enforcement duties.

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The Department recognizes and respects the value of all human life and dignity without prejudice to anyone. Vesting officers with the authority to use reasonable force and to protect the public welfare requires monitoring, evaluation and a careful balancing of all interests. 300.2.1 FAIR AND UNBIASED USE OF FORCE
Officers are expected to carry out their duties, including the use of force, in a manner that is fair and unbiased (Government Code § 7286(b)). See the Bias -Based Policing Policy for additional guidance.
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2.2 DUTY TO INTERCEDE
Any officer present and observing another law enforcement officer or an employee using force that is clearly beyond that which is necessary, as determined by an objectively reasonable officer under the circumstances, shall, when in a position to do so, intercede (as defined by Government Code § 7286) to prevent the use of unreasonable force. (As defined by Government Code § 7286, “intercede” includes, but is not limited to, physically stopping the excessive force, recording the excessive force, if equipped with a body -worn camera, and documenting efforts to intervene, efforts to deescalate the offending officer’s excessive use of force, and confronting the offending officer about the excessive force during the use of force and, if the officer continues, reporting to dispatch or the watch commander on duty and stating the offending officer’s name, unit, location, time, and situation, in order to establish a duty for the offcer to intervene).

When observing force used by a law enforcement officer, each officer should take into account the totality of the circumstances and the possibility that other law enforcement officers may have additional information regarding the threat posed by the subject (Government Code § 7286(b)). 300.2.3 FAILURE TO INTERCEDE
An officer who has received the required training on the duty to intercede and then fails to act to intercede when required by law, may be disciplined in the same manner as the officer who used force beyond that which is necessary (Government Code § 7286(b)). Any present and observing another law enforcement officer or an employee using force that is clearly beyond that which is necessary, as determined by an objectively reasonable under the circumstances, shall, when in a position to do so, intercede (as defined by Government Code § 7286) to prevent the use of unreasonable force.

When observing force used by a law enforcement officer, each should take into account the totality of the circumstances and the possibility that other law enforcement officers may have additional information regarding the threat posed by the subject (Government Code § 7286(b)). 300.

2.4 DUTY TO REPORT EXCESSIVE FORCE
Any officer who observes a law enforcement officer or an employee use force that potentially exceeds what the officer reasonably believes to be necessary shall im mediately report these observations to a supervisor (Government Code § 7286(b)). Retaliation prohibitions for reporting suspected violations are addressed in the Anti-Retaliation Policy (Policy 1061).

As used in this subsection, "immediately" means as soon as it is safe and feasible to do so.

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who has received the required training on the duty to intercede and then fails to act to intercede when required by law, may be disciplined in the same manner as the who used force beyond that which is necessary (Government Code § 7286(b)).
300.3 USE OF FORCE
Officers shall use only that amount of force that reasonably appears necessary given the facts and totality of the circumstances known to or perceived by the officer at the time of the event to accomplish a legitimate law enforcement purpose (Penal Code § 835a).

The reasonableness of force will be judged from the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene at the time of the incident. Any evaluation of reasonableness must allow for the fact that officers are often forced to make split-second decisions about the amount of force that reasonably appears necessary in a particular situation, with limited information and in circumstances that are tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving.

Given that no policy can realistically predict every possible situation an officer might encounter, officers are entrusted to use well -reasoned discretion in determining the appropriate use of force in each incident. Officers may only use a level of force that they reasonably believe is proportional to the seriousness of the suspected offense or the reasonably perceived level of actual or threatened resistance (Government Code § 7286(b)).

It is also recognized that circumstances may arise in which officers reasonably believe that it would be impractical or ineffective to use any of the tools, weapons, or methods provided by the Department. Officers may find it more effective or reasonable to improvise their response to rapidly unfolding conditions that they are confronting. In such circumstances, the use of any improvised device or method must nonetheless be objectively reasonable and utilized only to the degree that reasonably appears necessary to accomplish a legitimate law enforcement purpose.

While the ultimate objective of every law enforcement encounter is to avoid or minimize injury, nothing in this policy requires an officer to retreat or be exposed to possible physical injury before applying reasonable force.
300.3.1 USE OF FORCE TO EFFECT AN ARREST
Any peace officer may use objectively reasonable force to effect an arrest, to prevent escape, or to overcome resistance. A peace officer who makes or attempts to make an arrest need not retreat or desist from his/her efforts by reason of resistance or threatened resistance on the part of the person being arrested; nor shall an officer be deemed the aggressor or lose his/her right to self- defense by the use of reasonable force to effect the arrest, prevent escape, or to overcome resistance. Retreat does not mean tactical repositioning or other de-escalation techniques (Penal Code § 835a).
300.3.2 FACTORS USED TO DETERMINE THE REASONABLENESS OF FORCE When determining whether to apply force and evaluating whether an officer has used reasonable force, a number of factors should be taken into consideration, as time and circumstances permit (Government Code § 7286(b)). These factors include but are not limited to:

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(a) The apparent immediacy and severity of the threat to officers or others (Penal Code § 835a).
(b) The conduct of the individual being confronted, as reasonably perceived by the officer at the time (Penal Code § 835a).
(c) Officer/subject factors (age, size, relative strength, skill level, injuries sustained, level of exhaustion or fatigue, the number of officers available vs. subjects). (d) The conduct of the involved officer leading up to the use of force (Penal Code § 835a). (e) The effects of suspected drugs or alcohol.
(f) The individual's apparent mental state or capacity (Penal Code § 835a). (g) The individual’s apparent ability to understand and comply with officer commands (Penal Code § 835a).
(h) Proximity of weapons or dangerous improvised devices. (i) The degree to which the subject has been effectively restrained and his/her ability to resist despite being restrained.
(j) The availability of other reasonable and feasible options and their possible effectiveness (Penal Code § 835a).
(k) Seriousness of the suspected offense or reason for contact with the individual prior to and at the time force is used.
(l) Training and experience of the officer.
(m) Potential for injury to officers, suspects, bystanders, and others. (n) Whether the person appears to be resisting, attempting to evade arrest by flight, or is attacking the officer.
(o) The risk and reasonably foreseeable consequences of escape. (p) The apparent need for immediate control of the subject or a prompt resolution of the situation.
(q) Whether the conduct of the individual being confronted no longer reasonably appears to pose an imminent threat to the officer or others.
(r) Prior contacts with the subject or awareness of any propensity for violence. (s) Any other exigent circumstances.

300.3.3 PAIN COMPLIANCE TECHNIQUES
Pain compliance techniques may be effective in controlling a physically or actively resisting individual. Officers may only apply those pain compliance techniques for which they have successfully completed department -approved training. Officers utilizing any pain compliance technique should consider:
(a) The degree to which the application of the technique may be controlled given the level of resistance.
(b) Whether the person can comply with the direction or orders of the officer. (c) Whether the person has been given sufficient opportunity to comply.

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300.3.4 RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF CAROTID CONTROL HOLD Officers of this department are not authorized to use a carotid restraint hold. A carotid restraint means a vascular neck restraint or any similar restraint, hold, or other defensive tactics in which pressure is applied to the sides of a person's neck that involves substantial risk of restricting blood flow and may render the person unconscious in order to subdue or control t he person (Government Code § 7286.5)).
300.3.5 DE-ESCALATION
During an officer's course and scope of duty, he/she may be required to exercise control of a violent, assaultive, or resistive individual while affecting an arrest, or to protect the public, other officers, or themselves from the risk of imminent harm. As such, law enforcement personnel must continually evaluate factors that may either require the escalation or the de-escalation of force as the situation progresses or circumstances dictate. This section does not alter an officers' legal authority to utilize force to protect themselves or others.

De-escalation techniques are actions used by officers, when safe to do so and without compromising law enforcement priorities, that seek to minimize the need to use force during an incident. Techniques may increase the likelihood of voluntary compliance or provide officers with opportunities to decrease levels of applied force when appropriate.

When determining whether de -escalation options would be effective and to what degree, the totality of the circumstances should be considered to affect the arrest, prevent escape and/or to overcome resistance (Penal Code § 835). As time and circumstances permit, officers should consider using de-escalation techniques such as, but not limited to:
• Effective communication
• Distance
• Use of a barrier or cover
• Additional personnel
• Less-lethal options (i.e. OC Pepper Spray, Taser, 40mm, PepperBall, Baton) • Physical force options (i.e. control holds)
When time and circumstances reasonably permit, officers should consider whether a subject's lack of compliance is a deliberate attempt to resist or an inability to comply based on factors including but not limited to:
• Medical conditions
• Mental impairment
• Developmental disability
• Physical limitation
• Language barrier
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techniques to bring the incident to conclusion.
300.3.6 ALTERNATIVE TACTICS - DE-ESCALATION
As time and circumstances reasonably permit, and when community and officer safety would not be compromised, officers should consider actions that may increase officer safety and may decrease the need for using force:
(a) Summoning additional resources that are able to respond in a reasonably timely manner.
(b) Formulating a plan with responding officers before entering an unstable situation that does
not reasonably appear to require immediate intervention. (c) Employing other tactics that do not unreasonably increase officer jeopardy.

In addition, when reasonable, officers should evaluate the totality of circumstances presented at the time in each situation and, when feasible, consider and utilize reasonably available alternative tactics and techniques that may persuade an individual to voluntarily comply or may mitigate the need to use a higher level of force to resolve the situation before applying force (Government Code § 7286(b)). Such alternatives may include but are not limited to:
(a) Attempts to de-escalate a situation.
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300.3.7 RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF A CHOKE HOLD
Officers of this department are not authorized to use a choke hold. A choke hold means any defensive tactic or force option in which direct pressure is applied to a person’s trachea or windpipe (Government Code § 7286.5).
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Terms such as "positional asphyxia," "restraint asphyxia," and "excited delirium" continue to remain the subject of debate among experts and medical professionals, are not universally recognized medical conditions, and frequently involve other collateral or controlling factors such as narcotics or alcohol influence, or pre-existing medical conditions. While it is impractical to restrict an officer's use of reasonable control methods when attempting to restrain a combative individual, officers are not authorized to use any restraint or transportation method which might unreasonably impair an individual's breathing or respiratory capacity for a period beyond the point when the individual has been adequately and safely controlled. Once controlled, the individual should be placed into a supine or seated position and monitored for signs of medical distress (Government Code § 7286.5).
300.4 DEADLY FORCE APPLICATIONS
Where feasible, the officer shall, prior to the use of deadly force, make reasonable efforts to identify him/herself as a peace officer and to warn that deadly force may be used, unless the officer has objectively reasonable grounds to believe the person is aware of those facts (Penal Code 835a).

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practical, officers should consider their surroundings and any potential risks to bystanders prior to discharging a firearm (Government Code § 7286(b)).

The use of deadly force is only justified when the officer reasonably believes it is necessary in the following circumstances (Penal Code § 835a):
(a) An officer may use deadly force to protect him/herself or others from what he/she reasonably believes is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or
another person.
(b) An officer may use deadly force to apprehend a fleeing person for any felony that threatened or resulted in death or serious bodily injury, if the officer reasonably believes that the person will cause death or serious bodily injury to another unless immediately apprehended.

Officers shall not use deadly force against a person based on the danger that person poses to him/ herself, if an objectively reasonable officer would believe the person does not pose an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or to another person (Penal Code § 835a).

An “imminent” threat of death or serious bodily injury exists when, based on the totality of the circumstances, a reasonable officer in the same situation would believe that a person has the present ability, opportunity, and apparent intent to immediately cause death or serious bodily injury to the officer or another person. An officer’s subjective fear of future harm alone is insufficient as an imminent threat. An imminent threat is one that from appearances is reasonably believed to require instant attention (Penal Code § 835a).
300.4.1 SHOOTING AT OR FROM MOVING VEHICLES
Shots fired at or from a moving vehicle are rarely effective and may involve additional considerations and risks. When feasible, officers should shall take reasonable steps to move out of the path of an approaching vehicle instead of discharging their firearm at the vehicle or any of its occupants. An officer should shall only discharge a firearm:
(a) at a moving vehicle or its occupants if clearly articulable exigent circumstances exist, and the officer reasonably believes there are no other reasonable means available to avert the imminent threat of the vehicle, or if deadly force other than the vehicle is directed at the officer or others (Government Code § 7286(b)) and/or (b) Officers should shall not shoot at any part of a vehicle in an attempt to disable the vehicle except in cases of clearly articulable exigent circumstances such as a vehicle- borne attack or other similar incident designed to cause mass casualties. 300.4.2 DISPLAYING OF FIREARMS
Given that individuals might perceive the display of a firearm as a potential application of force, officers should carefully evaluate each tactical situation and use sound discretion when drawing a firearm in public by considering the following guidelines (Government Code § 7286(b)):
(a) If the officer does not initially perceive a threat but reasonably believes that the potential for such threat exists, firearms should generally be kept in the low-ready or other position not directed toward an individual.
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encounter), firearms may be directed toward such threat until the officer no longer perceives such threat.

Once it is reasonably safe to do so, officers should carefully secure all firearms. 300.5 REPORTING THE USE OF FORCE
Any use of force by a member of this department shall be documented promptly, completely, and accurately in an appropriate report, depending on the nature of the incident. The officer should articulate the factors perceived and why he/she believed the use of force was reasonable under the circumstances. To collect data for purposes of training, resource allocation, analysis, and related purposes, the Department may require the completion of additional report forms, as specified in department policy, procedure, or law. See the Report Preparation Policy for additional circumstances that may require documentation.
300.5.1 CATEGORICAL USE OF FORCE/ NOTIFICATIONS
The following shall be deemed a categorical use of force and supervisory notification shall be made as soon as practicable following the application of force in any of the following circumstances (Penal Code § 832.13). Uses of force outlined in this section require supervision to document the force in accordance to a Blue Team entry. (a) An individual was punched, struck or kicked, including strikes from elbows or knees. (b) Any application of a TASER device, or less-lethal weaponry. (c) Any application of a restraint device other than handcuffs, shackles, belly chains, the WRAP restraint, or the hobble. (Removed by DC Chute – we no longer carry the BOLA wrap).
(d) The individual subjected to the force was rendered unconscious. (e) Discharge of a firearm in an official capacity (training excluded). (f) Use of a baton or other impact weapons where the suspect was struck. (g) Use of Oleoresin Capsicum (“OC” or “Pepper Spray”) or “Pepper Balls.” (h) Use of a police service dog, when a bite or other injury occurs. 300.5.2 ADDITIONAL REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS
The following instances are not considered categorical uses of force, do not require a Blue Team entry but officers will make the appropriate supervisory notifications and document within their police report the incident, any complaints and/or allegations made by the subject involved:
(a) A visible injury occurred requiring medical treatment beyond basic first aid. (b) A reasonable officer concludes that the individual may have experienced more than momentary discomfort or transitory pain, such as that created through the use of a department-authorized control hold.
(c) The individual complained of injury or continuing pain. (d) The individual indicates intent to pursue litigation.

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300.5.3 NOTIFICATION TO SUPERVISORS
Supervisory notification shall be made as soon as practicable following the application of force in any of the following circumstances:
(a) The application caused a visible injury.
(b) The application would lead a reasonable officer to conclude that the individual may have experienced more than momentary discomfort.
(c) The individual subjected to the force complained of injury or continuing pain. (d) The individual indicates intent to pursue litigation. (e) Any application of a TASER device or control device. (f) Any application of a restraint device other than handcuffs, shackles, or belly chains. (g) The individual subjected to the force was rendered unconscious. (h) An individual was struck or kicked.
(i) An individual alleges unreasonable force was used or that any of the above has occurred.
300.5.4 REPORTING TO CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Statistical data regarding all officer -involved shootings and incidents involving use of force resulting in serious bodily injury is to be reported to the California Department of Justice as required by Government Code § 12525.2. See the Records Section Policy. 300.5.5 USE OF FORCE REPORT
It is the responsibility of supervision to document uses of force whenever circumstances merit documentation or, whenever the following criteria exist:
(a) Any incident where an employee's use of force involves a firearm, baton or im pact weapon, dog bite, less-lethal weaponry, strikes, including but not limited to: hand, foot, elbow, or knee.
300.6 MEDICAL CONSIDERATION
Once it is reasonably safe to do so, properly trained officers should promptly provide or procure medical assistance for any person injured or claiming to have been injured in a use of force incident (Government Code § 7286(b)).

Prior to booking or release, medical assistance shall be obtained for any person who exhibits signs of physical distress, who has sustained visible injury, expresses a complaint of injury or continuing pain, or who was rendered unconscious. Any individual exhibiting signs of physical distress after an encounter should be continuously monitored until he/she can be medically assessed.

Based upon the officer’s initial assessment of the nature and extent of the subject’s injuries, medical assistance may consist of examination by fire personnel, paramedics, hospital staff, or medical staff at the jail. If any such individual refuses medical attention, such a refusal shall be fully documented in related reports and, whenever practicable, should be witnessed by another officer and/or medical personnel. If a recording is made of the contact or an interview with the individual, any refusal should be included in the recording, if possible.

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The on-scene supervisor or, if the on- scene supervisor is not available, the primary handling officer shall ensure that any person providing medical care or receiving custody of a person following any use of force is informed that the person was subjected to force. This notification shall include a description of the force used and any other circumstances the officer reasonably believes would be potential safety or medical risks to the subject (e.g., p rolonged struggle, extreme agitation, impaired respiration).

Persons who exhibit extreme agitation, violent irrational behavior accompanied by profuse sweating, extraordinary strength beyond their physical characteristics and imperviousness to pain (sometimes called “excited delirium”), or who require a protracted physical encounter with multiple officers to be brought under control, may be at an increased risk of sudden death. Calls involving these persons should be considered medical emergencies. Officers who reasonably suspect a medical emergency should request medical assistance as soon as practicable and have medical personnel stage away if appropriate.

300.7 SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY
A supervisor should respond to any reported use of force, if reasonably av ailable. Supervisors shall properly document all instances of a categorical use of force. The responding supervisor is expected to (Government Code § 7286(b)):
(a) Obtain the basic facts from the involved officers. Absent an allegation of misconduct or excessive force, this will be considered a routine contact in the normal course of duties.
(b) Ensure that any injured parties are examined and treated. (c) When possible, separately obtain a recorded interview with the subject upon whom the force was applied.
(d) The supervisor, who was not directly involved in the application of the use of force, shall complete a written administrative investigation summarizing the subject’s statement and include the information in the “Incident Summary” section of the Blue Team Report The supervisor, who was not directly involved in the application of the use of force, shall complete a written administrative investigation memorandum summarizing the subject’s statement and attach said memorandum and recording to the administrative report (Blue Team).

When possible, separately obtain a recorded administrative interview with the subject upon whom force was applied. The supervisor shall complete a written memorandum summarizing the subjects statements

1. If this interview is conducted without the person having voluntarily waived his/her Miranda rights, the following shall apply:
(a) The content of the interview should not be summarized or included in any related criminal charges.
(b) The fact that a recorded interview was conducted should be documented in a property or other report.
(c) The recording of the interview should be distinctly marked for retention until all potential for civil litigation has expired. (e) Once any initial medical assessment has been completed or first aid has been rendered, ensure that photographs have been taken of any areas involving visible Pasadena Police Department
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injury or complaint of pain, as well as overall photographs of uninjured areas. Thes e photographs should be retained until all potential for civil litigation has expired. (f) Identity, and (if reasonably feasible) attempt to interview, any witnesses not already included in related reports.
(g) Review and approve all related reports.
(h) Determine if there is any indication that the subject may pursue civil litigation.

1. If there is an indication of potential civil litigation, the supervisor should complete and route a notification of a potential claim through the appropriate channels. (i) Evaluate the circumstances surrounding the incident and initiate an administrative investigation if there is a question of policy non-compliance or if for any reason further investigation may be appropriate.
(j) Complete an administrative report to include but not limited to, the police report, photos, administrative recordings, Body-Worn Camera video (BWC), Mobile Audio Video (MAV), video footage capturing the incident on residential or commercial cameras.

In the event that a supervisor is unable to respond to the scene of an incident involving the reported application of force, the supervisor is still expected to complete as many of the above items as circumstances permit.

300.7.1 WATCH COMMANDER RESPONSIBILITY
The Watch Commander shall review each use of force by any personnel within his/her command to ensure compliance with this policy.

300.8 TRAINING
Officers will receive periodic training on this policy and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding.

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300.9 USE OF FORCE COMPLAINTS
The receipt, processing, and investigation of civilian complaints involving use of force incidents should be handled in accordance with the Personnel Complaints Policy (Government Code § 7286(b)).

300.9.1 TRAINING RESTRICTIONS
Officers who have a sustained use of force complaint will be prohibited from training other officers for the time period of at least three years from the date that an abuse of force complaint against the officer is substantiated (Government Code § 7286(b)).
(a) Personnel subject to the training restriction include Field Training Officer Sergeants, Field Training Officers, Defensive Tactics Team (DTT) Instructors, Firearms Training Team (FTT) Instructors and/or any other instructor positions at the discretion of the Chief of Police.

300.10 POLICY REVIEW
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should regularly review and update this policy to reflect developing practices and procedures (Government Code § 7286(b)).

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300.11 POLICY AVAILABILITY
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should ensure this policy is accessible to the public (Government Code § 7286(c)).
300.12 PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS
Requests for public records involving an officer’s personnel records shall be processed in accordance with Penal Code § 832.7 and the Personnel Records and Records Maintenance and Release policies (Government Code § 7286(b)).

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O: Eugene Harris, Chief of Police, Pasadena Police Department FROM: Community Police Oversight Commission
BY: Policy Ad Hoc Committee of the Community Police Oversight Commission (Commissioners Phillip Argento, Noemi Emeric-Ford, and Donald Matthews) COPY: Dr. Richard Rosenthal, Independent Police Auditor Amanda Fowler, Principal Administrative Analyst, Oversight Commission Support Division, Office of the City Attorney/City Prosecutor
RE: Recommendation to Update Policy Related to Pointing of Firearms DATE: Ap ril 6, 2023
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ECOMMENDATION
The Community Police Oversight Commission, led by the research of its policy ad hoc committee, recommends that the Pasadena Police Department update their Use of Force policy to require the reporting and tracking of any intentional pointing of a firearm at an individual.

ACKGROUND
As part of the Community Police Oversight Commission’s annual work plan, an ad hoc committee was established to review and assess the Pasadena Police Department’s Use of Force policy.

W
hile the ad hoc committee continues to review the full policy, one of the first priorities of this assessment was to review the policy section related to the pointing of firearms to determine if the Pasadena Police Department is following best practices. The Department’s current policy is as follows:
300.

4.2 DISPLAYING OF FIREARMS
Given that individuals might perceive the display of a firearm as a potential application of force, officers should carefully evaluate each tactical situation and use sound discretion when drawing a firearm in public by considering the following guidelines (Government Code § 7286(b)):

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2 a) If the officer does not initially perceive a threat but reasonably believes that the potential for such threat exists, firearms should generally be kept in the low-ready or other position not directed toward an individual.

b) If the officer reasonably believes that a threat exists based on the totality of circumstances presented at the time (e.g., high-risk stop, tactical entry, armed encounter), firearms may be directed toward such threat until the officer no longer perceives such threat.

Once it is reasonably safe to do so, officers should carefully secure all firearms.

RESEARCH
Working with Commission staff and the City’s Independent Police Auditor (IPA), the ad hoc committee reviewed literature on best practices, as well as comparable policy language of each law enforcement agency in Los Angeles County. Our key findings are as follows:

1. The current Pasadena Police Department policy uses the standard Lexipol language that several Los Angeles County agencies use, and it does not consider the intentional pointing of a firearm as a use of force, or as a reportable action.

2. The following Los Angeles County agencies have stronger policies that require the reporting of any intentional pointing of a firearm: Burbank, Culver City, Glendale, Glendora, Los Angeles City, San Fernando, Santa Monica, and West Covina. 1 3. POST Use of Force Standards and Guidelines, published by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training originally in October 2020 and revised as recently as November 2021, has a standard that states “an agency shall provide clear and specific guidelines regarding situations in which officers may or may not draw a firearm or point a firearm at a person,” and specifically says that “any intentional pointing of a firearm at an individual by an officer should be reported.”
2 4. In July 2020, the National Police Foundation’s conducted an independent review of Pasadena Police Department’s Use of Force policy to ensure it would be in line with California’s new laws surrounding the use of force and de-escalation (AB 392 and SB

1 The policies of these agencies are included in Appendix A 2 See Appendix B

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3 230). In this report, Recommendation 16 states that “PPD should document when officers point their firearms at individuals” and notes research that shows that agencies that require officers to document when they point their guns at individuals, but do not shoot, have significantly lower rates of fatal officer-involved shootings. 3

CONCLUSION
Based on former IPA Brian Maxey’s audit of these recommendations and our review of the current Use of Force policy, we know this recommendation has not been taken by the Pasadena Police Department to date.

The Commission believes the points above warrant a reassessment of this policy and recommends that the Pasadena Police Department update their policy language to require the reporting and tracking of any intentional pointing of a firearm at an individual. The Commission also requests an update on the Department’s reassessment and ultimate decision at a future meeting.

3 See Appendix C
Appendix A:

Policies of LA County Agencies Requiring Reporting
Agency Policy Language
Burbank
300.3.6 DISPLAYING FIREARMS
Given that individuals might perceive the display of a firearm as a potential application of force, officers should carefully evaluate each tactical situation and use sound discretion when drawing a firearm in public by considering the following guidelines (Government Code § 7286(b)):
(a) If the officer does not initially perceive a threat but reasonably believes that the potential for such threat exists, firearms should generally be kept in the low-ready or other position not directed toward an individual. (b) If the officer reasonably believes that a threat exists based on the totality of the circumstances presented at the time (e.g., high-risk stop, tactical entry, armed encounter), firearms may be directed toward such threat until the officer no longer perceives such threat. Once it is reasonably safe to do so, officers should carefully secure all firearms.

Except as outlined in 300.6, pointing a firearm at any individual shall be reported to a supervisor. The supervisor shall document the incident on the Taser/Firearm Display Log and should be documented on the Watch Commander Log. It should be noted that the simple removal of a firearm from its holster or from a police vehicle does not need to be reported, unless the weapon is pointed at an individual.

Culver City
300.6.2 DISPLAYING AND DIRECTING OF FIREARMS
Given that individuals might perceive the display of a firearm as a potential application of force, officers should carefully evaluate each tactical situation and use sound discretion when drawing a firearm in public by considering the following guidelines (Government Code § 7286(b)):
(a) Displaying of Firearms: If the officer does not initially perceive a threat but reasonably believes that the potential for such threat exists, firearms should generally be kept in the low-ready or other position not directed toward an individual. (b) Directing of Firearms: If the officer reasonably believes that a threat exists based on the totality of circumstances presented at the time (e.g., high-risk stop, tactical entry, armed encounter), firearms may be drawn and directed toward such threats and/or individual(s) until the officer no longer perceives such threat.

1. In the event that a directing of firearms toward an individual occurs (as described in Section 300.6.2(b)), the officers(s) shall document the incident promptly, completely, and accurately in an appropriate report, depending on the nature of the incident. The officer should articulate the factors perceived and why they believed the directing of firearms toward the individual(s) was reasonable under the circumstances. Officers are encouraged to review any captured mobile audio/video (MAV) and/or body-worn camera (BWC) footage related to any display of firearms they are required to document.

2. In the event that a directing of firearms toward an individual occurs (as described in Section 300.6.2(b)), supervisors shall investigate the reported incident in the same manner described in Section 300.7.) Once it is reasonably safe to do so, officers should carefully secure all firearms.

Glendale
300.4.3 DISPLAYING OF FIREARMS
Given that individuals might perceive the display of a firearm as a potential application of force, officers should carefully evaluate each tactical situation and use sound discretion when drawing a firearm by considering the following guidelines (Government Code § 7286(b)(5)):
(a) If the officer does not initially perceive a threat but reasonably believes that the potential for such threat exists (e.g. building searching), firearms should generally be kept in a position not directed at an individual. Firearms may also be kept in a low ready. (b) If the officer reasonably believes that a threat exists based on the totality of circumstances presented at the time (e.g., high-risk stop, tactical entry, armed
encounter), firearms may be directed toward such threat until the officer no longer perceives such threat. (c) When circumstances create a reasonable belief that the display of a firearm helps establish or maintain control in a potentially dangerous situation.

Once it is reasonably safe to do so, officers should carefully secure all firearms. If not documented in a police report, the intentional pointing of a firearm at an individual should be documented in the CAD (Computer Aided Dispatch) system.

Appendix A:

Policies of LA County Agencies Requiring Reporting
Glendora
300.4.2 DISPLAYING OF FIREARMS
Given that individuals might perceive the display of a firearm as a potential application of force, officers should carefully evaluate each tactical situation and use sound discretion when drawing a firearm in public by considering the following guidelines (Government Code § 7286(b)):
(a) If the officer does not initially perceive a threat but reasonably believes that the potential for such threat exists, firearms should generally be kept in the low-ready or other position not directed toward an individual. (b) If the officer reasonably believes that a threat exists based on the totality of circumstances presented at the time (e.g., high-risk stop, tactical entry, armed
encounter), firearms may be directed toward such threat until the officer no longer perceives such threat. (c) Firearm pointed directly at an individual, not in the low ready position, is a reportable use of force (See 300.5.1 - Notification to Supervisors).

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DRAWING OR EXHIBITING FIREARMS
Unnecessarily or prematurely drawing or exhibiting a firearm limits an officer’s alternatives in controlling a situation, creates unnecessary anxiety on the part of citizens, and may result in an unwarranted or accidental discharge of the firearm. Officers shall not draw or exhibit a firearm unless the circumstances surrounding the incident create a reasonable belief that it may be necessary to use the firearm. When an officer has determined that the use of deadly force is not necessary, the officer shall, as soon as practicable, secure or holster the firearm.

Any drawing and exhibiting of a firearm shall conform with this policy on the use of firearms. Moreover, any intentional pointing of a firearm at a person by an officer shall be reported. Such reporting will be published in the Department’s year-end use of force report.

San Fernando
300.4.1 DISPLAYING OF FIREARMS
Given that individuals might perceive the display of a firearm as a potential application of force, officers should carefully evaluate each tactical situation and use sound discretion when drawing a firearm in public by considering the following guidelines (Government Code § 7286(b)):
(a) If the officer does not initially perceive a threat but reasonably believes that the potential for such threat exists, firearms should generally be kept in the low-ready or other position not directed toward an individual. (b) If the officer reasonably believes that a threat exists based on the totality of circumstances presented at the time (e.g., high-risk stop, tactical entry, armed
encounter), firearms may be directed toward such threat until the officer no longer perceives such threat.

Once it is reasonably safe to do so, officers should carefully secure all firearms.

Any intentional pointing of a firearm at an individual by an officer must be reported on the Department's Use of Force reporting form and any related incident/arrest report.

Santa Monica
300.12 POINTING A FIREARM AT A PERSON
If the officer reasonably believes based on the totality of the circumstances that a threat of physical harm to the officer or others may exist (e.g., high-risk stop, tactical entry, armed encounter), then the firearm may be directed toward such such potential threat until the officer no longer perceives such threat.

If deadly force is not applied (refer to 300.8 Deadly Force Applications), then once it is reasonably safe to do so, officers shall carefully secure all firearms. Pointing a firearm at a person is a use of force and shall be documented in accordance with Department policy.

West Covina
300.4.2 DISPLAYING OF FIREARMS
Given that individuals might perceive the display of a firearm as a potential application of force, officers should carefully evaluate each tactical situation and use sound discretion when drawing a firearm in public by considering the following guidelines (Government Code § 7286(b)):
(a) If the officer does not initially perceive a threat but reasonably believes that the potential for such threat exists, firearms should generally be kept in the low-ready or other position not directed toward an individual. (b) If the officer reasonably believes that a threat exists based on the totality of circumstances presented at the time (e.g., high-risk stop, tactical entry, armed
encounter), firearms may be directed toward such threat until the officer no longer perceives such threat.

Once it is reasonably safe to do so, officers should carefully secure all firearms. Any intentional pointing of a firearm at a person by an officer shall be documented. The details of the incident and the need for the officer's response during the incident shall be included in the documentation. When the person is not arrested, the documentation can be in a crime report or by completing a field interview (FI). If a person is arrested, the intentional pointing of the firearm shall be documented in the related report. 1 | Page
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21) Deadly force may not be used against a person based on the danger that person poses to him/herself, including a suicidal individual, if an objectively reasonable officer would believe the person does not pose an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or to another person. 22) Agencies shall train their officers to include the heightened scrutiny of use of deadly force under AB 392, which prescribes the circumstances in which a homicide by a peace officer is deemed justifiable and the circumstances under which a peace officer is authorized to use deadly force to effect an arrest, to prevent escape, or to overcome resistance.

Use of Firearms
STANDARD #6: An agency shall provide clear and specific guidelines regarding situations in which officers may or may not draw a firearm or point a firearm at a person.
23) Officers, in carrying out their duties, shall, when feasible, apply de-escalation techniques before resorting to the use of a firearm. The pointing of a firearm at an individual is considered a non-deadly use of force. While the drawing and/or pointing of a firearm can discourage resistance and ensure officer and public safety in potentially dangerous circumstances, it can also escalate a situation.

Unnecessarily or prematurely drawing a firearm c ould limit an officer's alternatives in controlling a situation, may create unnecessary anxiety on the part of members of the public, and could result in an unwarranted or unintentional discharge of the firearm. As such, an agency’s policy shall provide clear and specific guidelines regarding situations in which officers may or may not draw a firearm or point a firearm at a person.
24) An officer should not draw a firearm solely based on the mere existence of a potential risk (e.g., public contact, pedestrian/traffic stop), but rather on the totality of the circumstances known to the officer at the time. It is recommended that an agency’s policy include the following requirements for drawing and exhibiting a firearm:
a. When circumstances create an objectively reasonable belief that it may be immediately necessary for the officer to use deadly force; b. When, consistent with training, circumstances create a reasonable belief that display of a firearm helps establish or maintain control in a potentially dangerous situation;
c. If feasible, when drawn an officer should keep the firearm in the low ready or other position not directed toward an individual (e.g. building search); d. The officer shall, as soon as practicable, secure or holster the firearm.

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25) Any drawing and exhibiting of a firearm should conform to the agency’s policy on the use of firearms.
26) Any intentional pointing of a firearm at an individual by an officer should be reported.
27) Officers are authorized to use firearms to stop an animal in circumstances where the animal reasonably appears to pose an imminent threat to human safety, and alternative methods are not reasonably available or would likely be ineffective.
28) Additional guidance with regard to implementation or the handling of firearms for circumstances other than uses of force may be addressed in an agency’s separate corresponding policy (e.g., firearms training, firearms equipment specifications, firearms care and maintenance, dispatching or euthanizing potentially dangerous or injured animals).

STANDARD #7: Officers shall consider their surrounding and potential risks to bystanders, to the extent reasonable under the circumstances, before discharging a firearm.
29) Any discharge of a firearm entails significant risk of an unintended outcome and may endanger the lives of bystanders. An agency’s policy shall include a requirement that, to the extent reasonably practical under the circumstances, officers must consider their surroundings (including location and traffic), and potential risks to bystanders before discharging a firearm. 30) Warning shots are discouraged and should only be used in exceptional circumstances to avoid the need to use deadly force. Generally, warning shots should be directed in a manner that minimizes the risk of injury to bystanders, ricochet dangers and property damage.

STANDARD #8: An agency shall provide comprehensive and specific guidelines under which the discharge of a firearm at or from a moving vehicle may or may not be permitted.
31) Discharging a firearm at or from a moving vehicle entails great potential risk of death or serious bodily injury to vehicle occupants, bystanders, and officers.

Safety may be jeopardized by loss of control of the vehicle or unnecessary shootings of occupants or bystanders. To mitigate risk, an agency shall provide comprehensive and specific guidelines under which the discharge of a firearm at or from a moving vehicle may or may not be permitted. 32) Officers should only discharge a firearm at or from a moving vehicle to counter an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or another individual, by an occupant in the vehicle.

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Independent Review of the
Pasadena Police Department's
Use of Force Policy
July 2020
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5. The PPD should implement a process or system for regularly reviewing and updating all departmental policy, as well as for ensuring that updated policies are shared on the department’s website.

Policy 300 Use of Force
PPD Policy 300 provides guidelines on the use of force. “Every me mber of the department is expected to use these guidelines to make decisions in a professional, impartial and reasonable manner.”
Policy Review Analysis
Policy 300 contains an affirmative statement that the department recognizes and respects the value of all human life and dignity without prejudice. The policy also gives officers the authority to use reasonable force and explains that force requires monitoring and evaluation. The policy also requires an officer to intercede when they observe another officer using unreasonable force.

As discussed previously, AB 392 requires changes to several policies particularly Policy 300.

Recommendations

6. The definitions section (300.1.1) should be revised to include and directly quote the definitions used in the legislative changes outlined in AB 392 . It should also include the definition of great bodily injury used in Government Code 12525.2.14

7. Section 300.2.1, “ duty to Intercede ,” currently requires “an officer who observes another employee use force that exceeds the degree of force permitted by law should promptly report these observations to a supervisor.” While the intent appears to require all employees to report observed excessive force, the language only requires that officers report and not other members of the department. The requirement should require all employees to report.

8. Section 300.2.1 “duty to Intercede,” only requires reporting of violations of law and does not require reporting of violations of policy. This policy should require employees to also report violations of policy related to the use of unreasonable force.

9. Section 300.3 and the subsequent subsections should be revised to ensure that language and intent of AB 392 is adequately and appropriately incorporated into policy including:
a. The continued reference and expansion of the commitment to respecting human rights and dignity.
b. The use of other available resources , tools, and techniques as alternatives to the use of force, if reasonably safe and feasible.
c. Use of force shall be evaluated from the perspective of a reasonable officer in the same situation.

14 Government Code section 12525.2(d) defines serious bodily injury as “a bodily injury that involves a substantial risk of death, unconsciousness, protracted and obvious disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member or organ.” For more, see:
http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=12525.2&lawCode=GOV

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d. Recognition that i ndividuals with physical, mental health, developmental, or intellectual disabilities are more likely to experience greater levels of force during police interactions.

10. 300.3.4 relates to the use of the carotid control hold to restrain a violent or combative individual. In response to recent events across the country, the Governor provided direction and POST eliminated all approved basic and continuing training rel ated to the carotid constriction. While agencies may elect to continue training outside of POST guidelines, the public scrutiny and possible exposure to litigation makes it wise to discontinue the use of the carotid constriction unless there is risk of great bodily injury or death to the public or officers and no other reasonable alternatives are available to the officer . On June 7, 2020, the PPD notified the community that the department suspended the use of the carotid restraint would explore alternative techniques and options for encounter involving dangerous and violent individuals.15 To stay consistent with the direction of the chief of police and POST, the department should remove the use of carotid control hold in policy ex cept when there is a risk of great bodily injury or death and no other reasonable alternatives exist.

11. Section 300.4 defines the use of deadly force and should be revised to mirror the language in AB 392 to include the requirement for officers to make reasonable e fforts to identify themselves as peace officers and to warn if deadly force may be used unless the officers believe the person is aware of those facts.

12. Section 300.4.1 states , “Officers should not shoot at any part of a vehicle in an attempt to disable the vehicle.” The policy should allow this if there is a tactical need and approved by a supervisor.

13. Section 300.5.2 defines when a use of force report is to be completed by a supervisor . The use of force circumstance requiring reporting should be inclusive of all categorical use of force options available to officers.

14. The policy should clearly state the affirmative requirement to attempt de-escalation tactics when safe and feasible. With de-escalation a necessary function of several other policies, the department may wish to consider creating a separate policy for de-escalation.

15. The policy should describe and affirm the importance of force appropriateness. Examples include statements such as: officer use force that is appropriate to the threat or resistance of the subject; the level of force used must reflect the totality of the circumstance surrounding the situation; and officers use only the minimum force necessary.

16. The PPD should document when officers point their firearms at i ndividuals. As noted in the NPF report on the “Analysis of 2018 Use of Deadly Force by the Phoenix Police Department,”16 agencies that require officers to document when they point their guns at individuals, but do

15Twitter. (2020, June 7). Pasadena Police. https://twitter.com/PasadenaPD/status/1269770398771449856?s=20 16 Rojek, J., J. Nix, S. Wolfe, G. Alpert, J. Burch, J. Grieco, and T. Robbins. (2019, April). Analysis of the 2018 Use of Deadly Force by the Phoenix Police Department. Washington, DC: National Police Foundation. https://www.policefoundation.org/publication/analysis-of-2018-use-of-deadly-force-by-the-phoenix-police- department/
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not shoot, have significantly lower rates of fatal OIS. 17 Further, knowing the “universe” of incidents in which officers point their guns is necessary in order to make sense of observed racial disparities in OIS.18 Many agencies require their officers to document when they point their guns at subjects, and the NPF can assist PPD with sample polices if necessary.

Policy 302 Use of Force Review Boards
PPD Policy 302 establishes a process to review the use of force by its employees. This review process is in addition to any other review or investigation that may be conducted by any outside or multi-agency entity having jurisdiction over the investigation or evaluation of the use of force.

The use of force review is expected to objectively review and evaluate uses of force to ensure that it is lawful, appropriate, and consistent with training and policy.

Policy Review Analysis
The use of force review board is an effective review process to evaluate reported uses of force by members of PPD.

Recommendation

17. The PPD should include in the policy that it will publish use of force review board findings while complying with the confidentially requirements mandated in law.

Policy 306 Handcuffing and Restraints
The policy provides general guidelines for the use of restraints during detentions and arrests.

Policy Review Analysis
The policy conforms to the standard of practice in the profession. It adequately references the requirement that only members of the department who have successfully completed department approved training may use restraint devices. As noted previously, this policy is not available to the public through the department’s web site.

Recommendations

18. The department should make this policy available to the public on the department’s web site.

Policy 308 Control Devices and Techniques
The policy provides guidelines for the use, responsibility, and maintenance of batons, tear gas, OC spray, OC projectiles, and kinetic energy projectiles.

17 Jennings, J.T., and M.E. Rubado. (2017). Preventing the use of deadly force: The relationship between police agency policies and rates of officer-involved gun deaths. Public Administration Review, 77(2), 217-226. 18 Tregle, B., J. Nix, and G.P. Alpert. (2019). Disparity does not mean bias: Making sense of observed racial disparities in fatal officer-involved shootings with multiple benchmarks. Journal of Crime and Justice, 42(1), 18-31.

See also: Wheeler, A.P., S.W. Philips, J.L. Worrall, S.A. Bishopp. What factors influence an officer’s decision to shoot? The promise and limitations of using public data. Justice Research and Policy, 18(1), 48-76. Worrall, J.L., S.A. Bishopp, S.C. Zinser, A.P. Wheeler, and S. W. Philips. (2018). Exploring bias in police shooting decisions with real shoot/don’t shoot cases. Crime & Delinquency, 64(9), 1171-1192.

Appendix C: NPF Independent Review of PPD Use of Force Policy Excerpt

ATTACHMENT 4 - City Council
Agenda Report

Community Police Oversight Commission
July (2022) - June (2023)

MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORD

MEMBERS
07/07/2022 REGULAR08/04/2022 REGULAR09/01/2022 REGULAR10/06/2022 REGULAR11/03/2022 REGULAR12/01/2022 REGULAR01/25/2023 SPECIAL02/02/23 REGULAR03/02/2023 REGULAR04/06/2023 REGULAR05/04/2023 REGULAR05/18/2023 SPECIAL06/01/2023 REGULAR TOTAL

MEETINGS

ATTENDED
Alexis Abernethy (Comm.

Based Org.) P P P P P P P P P P P P P 13
Florence Annang (Comm.

Based Org.) P P P P P P P P P P P P P 13
Phillip Argento
(Mayor) P P P P P A P A A P P A P 9
Noemi Emeric-Ford
(District 2) P P P P P P P A P P A A A 9
Raúl Ibáñez
(District 5) A P P P P P P P P P P P P 12
Esprit Loren Jones
(District 1) P P P P P P P P P P P P P 13
Lawrence Lurvey
(District 7) P P P P P P P P P A P P P 12
Donald Matthews
(District 3) P P P P P P P P P A P P A 11
Juliana Serrano
(Comm. Based Org.) P P P P P A P P P P P P P 12
Barbara Stacy
(District 4) P P P P P P P P A P P A P 11
Paula Verrette
(District 6) P P P P P A A P P A P A P 9
LEGEND Total Meetings Held 13

P - PRESENT

A - EXCUSED ABSENCE

U - UNEXCUSED ABSENCE

XX - CANCELED MEETING

NQ - NO QUORUM
1 City of Pasadena Community Police Oversight Commission Work Plan: Fiscal Year 2023-24

CPOC Values and Focus/Lens
The Community Police Oversight Commission (CPOC) is committed to making impactful change through its focused but ambitious work plan, in partnership with the City’s Independent Police Auditor (IPA). The key objectives listed below are the goals the Commission will be working towards achieving this year. All work and recommendations from the CPOC will always be guided by the following:

• The prioritization of mental health resources for community members and police officers
• An acknowledgment of the cost of trauma and the need for resources for victims
• A commitment to creating policies, trainings, and cultures that eliminate the impacts of bias
• The importance of utilizing data and performance review mechanisms to understand how the department reports and tracks key information, and uses it as a learning mechanism

FY 2023-2024 Key Objectives
The following are the six key objectives for the CPOC in FY 2023-24, with more details for each of them noted on the following pages of this work plan.

1. Monitor and report on the implementation of OIR, NPF & IPA recommendations.

2. Develop a methodology to analyze the use of pretextual stops in Pasadena and make recommendations to PPD; to include convening community conversations to formally discuss and consider the pros and cons of PPD’s use of pretext stops.

2 3. Monitor PPD’s utilization of technology and how it impacts privacy and the community.

4. Assess the feasibility of a community-police mediation program.

5. Develop an informative program that emphasizes community involvement within community-based spaces, and bridges the community and PPD.

6. Collaborate with the IPA on IPA Key objectives.

FY 2023-2024 Key Objectives (IPA)

1. Track and report on past and current policy and training recommendations made to the PPD by the OIR, NPF, CPOC and IPA.

2. Review and assess PPD Internal Affairs investigations.

3. Review of Imposition of Discipline (& potential need for Discipline Matrix)

4. Review and assess PPD Early Warning/Intervention System.

5. Evaluation of PPD Use-of-Force Training.

6. Ongoing monitoring of Use of Force Review and Disciplinary Review Boards hearings.

7. Ongoing review and assessment of categorical UOF investigations.

8. Develop methodology (with CPOC subcommittee) to assess Pretext Search policy and practices.

9. Develop (with the CPOC subcommittee) a proposal for a Community-Police mediation program.

Long-Term Objectives and Goals
The Community Police Oversight Commission acknowledges that the key objectives for FY 2023-24 are critical items to focus on, but not the only goals of the Commission.

• Enhancing the mental health services offered to both officers and the community, with a key focus on trauma-informed care.
• Understanding PPD’s data and performance review mechanisms to understand how the department reports and tracks key information, and uses it as a learning mechanism.
• Monitor and make recommendations on PPD’s training program through in- person observation and data reporting.
3 • Monitor and engage with the Department’s Wellness Unit to enhance mental health services offered to both officers and the community, with a key focus on mental health first aid and trauma-informed care.

4 Objective 1 – Monitor and report on the implementation of OIR, NPF & IPA recommendations
Ad Hoc Committee Members: Commissioners Emeric-Ford, Lurvey, and Matthews Action Items
• Led by the IPA, identify methods for tracking and publicly reporting on policy, training, and practices recommendations made by the National Police Foundation (NPF), the Office of Independent Review (OIR), the Independent Police Auditor (IPA), and the CPOC.
• Review findings from policy reviews (not covered by other CPOC subcommittees) and provide recommendations to the Department depending on responses and the implementation status.
• W ork in collaboration with the IPA to publish and update on a regular basis the status of policy recommendations and implementation of those recommendations.

5 Objective 2 – Develop a methodology to analyze the use of pretextual stops in Pasadena and make recommendations to PPD; to include convening community conversations to formally discuss and consider the pros and cons of PPD’s use of pretext stops.

Ad Hoc Committee Members: Chair Jones, Vice Chair Serrano, Commissioners Abernethy, and Ibáñez
Action Items
• Work with IPA to develop a methodology to evaluate the use of pretext stops by the PPD with a focus on “best practices” and based on community, stakeholder, and expert input.
• Implement the methodology and make recommendations to the PPD.

6 Objective 3 – Monitor PPD’s utilization of technology and how it impacts privacy and the community
Ad Hoc Committee Members: Commissioners Annang, Lurvey, Stacy, and Verrette
Action Items
• Identify technologies to be assessed
• Meet with PPD to understand the technology being used and being considered for future use.
• Examine and research best practices
• Develop a methodology for making recommendations to the PPD.

7 Objective 4 – Assess the feasibility of a community-police mediation program
Ad Hoc Committee Members: Commissioners Abernethy, Matthews, and Stacy Action Items
• Research, discuss, and evaluate the feasibility of a community police mediation program.
• Identify the key features needed to create a successful program. • Identify costs associated with implementation.
• Make recommendations to the CPOC for moving forward.

8 Objective 5 – Develop an informative program that emphasizes community involvement within community-based spaces, and bridges the community and PPD
Ad Hoc Committee Members: Commissioners Annang, Argento, Ibáñez, and Verrette
Action Items
• Create a program for community-space gatherings to inform and engage the community, as well as bridging the community and PPD
• Identify appropriate training for CPOC and public.
• Identify issues of importance to the community for discussion at public forums and/or other community gatherings.

9 Objective 6 – Collaborate with the IPA on IPA Key objectives Ad Hoc Committee Members: Chair Jones, Vice Chair Serrano, Commissioners Argento, and Emeric-Ford
Action Items
• Meet regularly with IPA to discuss the status of projects not covered by other CPOC subcommittees to include:
o IPA review and assessment of PPD Internal Affairs investigations. o IPA review of Imposition of Discipline (& potential need for Discipline Matrix)
o IPA review and assessment of PPD Early Warning/Intervention System. o IPA monitoring and evaluation of PPD Use-of-Force Training o IPA ongoing monitoring of Use of Force Review and Disciplinary Review Boards hearings
o IPA ongoing review and assessment of categorical UOF investigations. o IPA review of PPD’s Use of Force policy: Shooting at or From a Moving Vehicle
o Technical assistance related to PPD community training videos

PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT

September 1, 2023

TO: City Council

FROM: Recreation and Parks Commission

SUBJECT: Annual Report – July 2022 through June 2023 and Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-2024

Recommendation:

This report is submitted for information purposes only.

Attached are the following:

• Report of Accomplishments for August 9, 2022, through June 6, 2023 • Report of Commission Attendance for July 5, 2022, through June 6, 2023 • Work Plan for July 11, 2023, through June 6, 2024

The attached documents were reviewed and approved by the Recreation and Parks Commission at our Special meeting on June 6, 2023, and Regular meeting on August 1, 2023.

Respectfully submitted,

___________________________

Mark Mastromatteo, Chair
Recreation and Parks Commission

RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 2 City of Pasadena Recreation and Parks Commission Work Plan Accomplishments: 08/09/2022 – 06/06/2023

Mission:

The purpose of the Commission is to advise the City Council on all matters concerning recreation, recreational use and programs, and all related features of “dedicated parkland,” as defined and designated in chapter 3.23 of the Pasadena Municipal Code and of ‘parks,’ as defined and designated in section 3.24.020 (f) of the Pasadena Municipal Code.

Overall Objective:

Develop recommendations for recreation programs, park and open space resources and infrastructure, direct resource utilization, and identify funding sources to support these resources.

FY 2022-2023 Ad Hoc Committees:

Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #1 – Accessibility and Disability Committee Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #2 – Arroyo Committee
Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #3 – Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #4 – Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #5 – Maintenance Committee Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #6 – Pickleball Committee Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #7 – Recreation and Parks Foundation Committee Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #8 – Recreation Programs Committee Ad Hoc Committee re; objective #9 – Urban Forestry Advisory Committee RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 3 Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #1 – Accessibility and Disability Committee

Commissioners: Ashley-MacQuarrie (Lead), Sheppard (Alternate)

Action Items:
• Ongoing - Monitor accessibility and disability issues in the parks and, when appropriate, work with the Accessibility and Disability Commission.

Work Plan Updates:

July 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

August 2022:
• No update.

September 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

October 2022:
• No update.

November 2022
• The Accessibility and Disability ad hoc Committee will meet the second week in November.

December 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

January 2023:
• No update.

February 2023:
• Commission meeting canceled.

March 2023:
• No update.

April 2023:
• No update.

May 2023:
• No update.

June 2023:
• No update.

Status: Completed
RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 4 Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #2 – Arroyo Committee

Commissioners: Martinez (Lead), Ashley-MacQuarrie, Sheppard and Tan

Action Items:
• Ongoing - Meet at least quarterly to consult, advise, and encourage conservation, sustainability, and preservation of natural resources and passive and active recreation areas with balanced utilization according to the Arroyo Seco Master Plans.
• Ongoing - Provide input to staff on park preservation, maintenance, and potential capital improvements.
• Ongoing - Identify opportunities for cooperation with other organizations and governmental bodies on Arroyo Seco and open space issues, including possible grant and fundraising opportunities.

Work Plan Updates:

July 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

August 2022:
• No update.

September 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

October 2022:
• Commissioner Martinez will schedule a site meeting in the Lower Arroyo with staff to discuss management practices in the area and schedule a committee meeting to discuss Arroyo issues.

November 2022:
• No update.

December 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

January 2023:
• Identified dates to meet and the committee will hold the meeting in the Arroyo.

February 2023:
• Commission meeting canceled.

RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 5

March 2023:
• Commissioner Martinez and Commissioner Tan met with Mel Alonzo and Garrett Crawford (Parks Maintenance) on March 3 in the Arroyo and looked at areas not under the purview of the RBOC (Rose Bowl Operating Company) in the Central Arroyo. This area is the most heavily used part of the Arroyo. They identified some areas, especially along the west bank, where parking during RBOC events may have a residual impact. At their next meeting, staff will report on what agreements, if any, with RBOC, allow parking in areas along the banks. They also looked at area H, a grassy field in front of the stadium, and discussed some of the clean-up that could be done after RBOC events.

April 2023:
• No update.

May 2023:
• No update.

June 2023:
• Ad hoc meeting will be scheduled in July.

Status: Completed
RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 6 Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #3 – Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee

Commissioners: Mastromatteo (Lead), Fuhrman, Mitchell, and Tan

Action Items:
• Completed - Review the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for FY 24-28. • Completed - Support and identify grant and other funding opportunities for park capital projects and park and open space acquisition. • Completed - Evaluate the implementation and outcomes associated with the Parks Master Plans for Parkland and promote CIP projects to complete the plan.
• Completed - The committee will present its
recommendations to the Commission for
consideration.

Work Plan Updates:

July 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

August 2022:
• No update.

September 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

October 2022:
• Staff (Kris Markarian, Phyllis Hallowell, and Mel Alonzo) met with Commissioners Higginbotham, Mastromatteo, and Williamson to discuss the annual Call for Projects for the Capital Improvement Program. The following is an update from the meeting:
o Robinson Park pool - Pool demolition has started, and the new pool and facility are scheduled for completion by June 2023. o Washington Park Community House – construction is underway. o City Wide:
➢ McKinley courts (joint venture with PUSD) – Pickleball courts should be finished by mid-October.
➢ McDonald Park has been removed as a project. Reconfiguring the sand volleyball court to create pickleball courts is no longer an option.

Pickleball will continue to be played as a shared use on the basketball court.
➢ Jefferson Park - the project is on hold until an agreement is reached with PUSD regarding shared use. The hope is to add two long- term.

RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 7 Temporary pickleball courts that can be used daily while the City leases the school property from PUSD (for a six-year lease).
➢ Lamanda Park Library Pocket Park is nearly complete, with the anticipated opening in late October.
➢ Vina Vieja Park pickleball courts - $700,000 has been funded in the CIP Master Plan for twelve courts, which includes initial infrastructure and construction of the first two pickleball courts.
➢ Brenner Park has $100,000 allocated for community outreach, planning, and design to replace playground play structures. The design will begin this fiscal year.
➢ Hamilton Park has $300,000 allocated for community outreach, planning, design, and development of a project to address the gopher mitigation in the baseball fields.
➢ Villa Parke Pool - the pool and deck renovation was completed this summer. Additional funds have been set aside for consideration of a wade pool/toddler pool with a deck area.
➢ Public Wi-Fi in parks – Through the CDBG grant secured by Congressmember Judy Chu, $1.5 million was appropriated to add free public Wi-Fi services to 18 parks in the City.

o Future Project Ideas:
➢ Shade structures for all park playgrounds without shade. ➢ Bike trail in the Arroyo to connect South Pasadena to the Angeles National Forest.
➢ Brookside Park security lighting and Area H restroom replacement. o New State law changes when the City can collect Residential Impact Fees (RIF). The fee will now be collected when the certificate of occupancy is issued.
o Public Works Department is hiring a grant consultant in addition to a dedicated staff person to seek grants to help cover the costs of projects. o The CIP committee suggested that staff consider ADA grants to fund park upgrades.
o CIP Call for Projects opens October 3 and closes November 3. The CIP Ad Hoc Committee would like to schedule a meeting in early November.

November 2022:
• The CIP Ad hoc Committee will schedule a meeting in November.

December 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

January 2023:
• No update.

RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 8 February 2023:
• Commission meeting canceled.

March 2023:
• The CIP Committee met with staff (February 15) to comment, discuss and review the proposed FY 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program projects before staff presented them to the Recreation and Parks Commission.
• The Commission received a presentation, from staff (Phyliss Hallowell, Kris Markarian, and Hayden Melbourn), at the regular meeting on March 7 to review and discuss the recommended FY 2024-208 Capital Improvement Program projects. The Commission moved and approved the plan as presented.

April 2023:
• No update.

May 2023:
• No update

June 2023:
• No update

Status: Completed
RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 9 Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #4 – Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee (HWPAC)

Commissioners: Martinez (Lead), Mastromatteo, Mitchell, Sheppard, and Tan

Action Items:
• Completed - Reviews and makes recommendations of the Hahamongna Watershed Park and provides oversight and monitoring of the construction of the Hahamongna Watershed Park Restoration Project, including the Devil's Gate Reservoir Restoration Project.
• Completed - Evaluate and follow the implementation and outcomes associated with the park’s Master Plans.
• Completed - Make recommendations regarding park preservation, maintenance, improvements, and capital improvement projects. • Completed - Seek and review grants and fundraising opportunities. • Completed - Identify opportunities for cooperation with other organizations and government bodies on the park and open space issues.

Work Plan Updates:

July 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

August 2022:
• Held the Annual Meeting in July and elected new officers. • Received an update from Los Angeles County on the Restoration Project.

September 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

October 2022:
• HWPAC discussed the Hahamongna Watershed Park Master Plan and Hahamongna Watershed Park Master Plan Addendum for allowable uses. After discussion, it was concluded the allowable uses for the annex are still appropriate and consistent with the HWP Master Plan.
• HWPAC received a presentation from Tima Link, Smuwich Chumash, on cultural gathering and stewardship on public lands. She also discussed the possibility of partnering with the City to gather in Hahamongna Watershed Park. • HWPAC received an update from Keith Hala, P.E., Civil Engineer, Los Angeles County Public Works.

RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 10 November 2022:
• HWPAC received a presentation from Tima Link, Smuwich Chumash, on cultural gathering and stewardship on public lands. She described different models for setting up a partnership with public lands to gather plants for Native American cultural uses. Commissioner Martinez noted Garrett Crawford, Arroyo Parks Superintendent, Parks, Recreation and Community Services, met with Tima Link and Tina Calderone (who is the Gabrielino Tongo for this area), and they discussed a proposal regarding the project. The proposal will be presented at the next HWPAC meeting.

December 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

January 2023:
• No update on the Native American partnership to gather plants for Native American cultural uses and no update on the annex usage. The Regular HWPAC Meeting is scheduled for January 24.

February 2023:
• Commission meeting canceled.

March 2023:
• The HWPAC meeting in January included a discussion regarding what areas are permitted for mountain bikes. At a future meeting, there will be an information item about bicycle use in Hahamongna Watershed Park before discussing expanding mountain biking in the area. • The Committee requested more information on the water quality in the area. At the next meeting, Pasadena Water and Power will give an update on the Canyon Project.
• The California Art Club and the Arroyo Seco Foundation are sponsoring the Great Hahamongna Paint and Walkabout event on Saturday, March 18, at Hahamongna Watershed Park (former JPL parking lot). Artists will paint vistas of Hahamongna and the San Gabriel Mountains, and Environmental Groups will staff learning stations about key environmental issues.

April 2023:
• Hahamongna Watershed Advisory Committee met in March and accomplished the following:
o Approved concept design for the Oak Grove Disc Golf Course improvements. o Received an update from Hahamongna Accountability Project. o Received an update for Los Angeles County Public Works. o Received a PowerPoint presentation from Pasadena Water and Power Department on the water supply and the Arroyo Seco.
o Received an overview from staff on bicycle use in Hahamongna Watershed Park.

RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 11 May 2023:
• No update.

June 2023:
• Hahamongna Watershed Advisory Committee met in May and accomplished the following:
o Bryan McQueeney, Chief Executive Officer, introduced himself as the new President of MACH1 (Move a Child Higher, Inc).
o Received a PowerPoint presentation from Brandon Ritz, Project Manager of Southern California Edison, giving an overview of the Pole Replacement Project near Berkshire Creek.
• Committee Member Onderdonk composed a letter, on behalf of HWPAC, requesting that the permit issued by Public Works, for the Fault Return Conductor Project, stipulate that SCE fulfill their requirement to replace damaged habitat in the Hahamongna Watershed Park or the Arroyo Seco.

Status: Completed
RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 12 Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #5 – Maintenance and Safety Committee

Commissioners: Ashley-MacQuarrie (Lead), Bender, Martinez, and Sheppard Action Items:
• Completed - Review and provide input on issues pertaining to the maintenance of City parks, park preservation, and capital improvements. • Ongoing - Review proposals.
• Completed -Park tours, park inspection forms, and information received from the public will be reviewed by the Committee.
• Completed - Review the Park’s Master Plans implementation and outcomes. • Completed - Identify opportunities for cooperation with other organizations and governmental bodies on the park and open space issues.

Work Plan Updates:

July 2022
• Commission meeting canceled.

August 2022
• Committee met on August 8.
• Central Arroyo brush clearance is nearly complete; Brookside trails and hillsides have been completed.
• Allendale Park - courts do not appear to be damaged by rocks and sand from decomposed granite in the area. Staff noted some areas are crumbling. DG was replaced with a concrete pad.
• Arroyo post-event clean-up remains a constant issue for City staff to stay ahead of as they continue to work closely with RBOC on Rose Bowl events. Staff saw an improvement following a big soccer event.
• Parks Division changed the schedule of four full-time workers to weekends during the heavy-use park summer months. Staff wi ll focus on busy parks:

Brookside, McDonald, La Pintoresca, and areas with permit reservations. • Filtered water systems were installed at water fountains at some parks due to constantly being clogged with sand by park patrons.
• The San Rafael Park project is complete.
• New Park Rule signs have been installed in all parks. Temporary signs still need to be placed at the basketball/pickleball court at McDonald Park. • Staff removed the grass from the large dog park, which has helped save on water and maintenance costs.
• Gopher remediation continues at the problem parks up to three times a week (Defenders and Hamilton). Staff purchased a new carbon gas machine to address problem areas.

RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 13 September 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

October 2022:
• Meeting scheduled for October 31 at 1:30 P.M.

November 2022:
• Current updates have been made to the online Park Visit Checklist form, and the Commissioners will make future updates.
• Park visits were completed by Commissioners Higginbotham, Sheppard, Williamson, and Chair Mastromatteo.
• Staff completed a full review of the City parks to determine where additional shade structures are needed and will include them in the CIP request for FY 2024.
• McKinley Tennis Courts and Pickleball Courts
o Commissioner Higginbotham, Williamson, and Chair Mastromatteo attended the ribbon-cutting and opening of the resurfaced tennis and pickleball courts at McKinley School with Vice Mayor Wilson, City staff, PUSD staff, McKinley students, and the community. Several pickleball ambassadors provided a demonstration and lessons for students. o Movable pickleball nets have been purchased for the second tennis court. • McDonald Park
o Staff approved pickleball players to line, with chalk, three courts running north and south on the basketball court for a trial period to determine how additional courts and the direction of the courts impact other uses, such as the adjacent handball court.
o Shade structures on the playground currently cover only specific structures.

The PRCS Department has earmarked the park for a larger shade structure to cover the playground area.
• Playhouse Village District Park
o Several Recreation and Parks Commissioners have visited the new park. o Minor adjustments continue to be made to the new park, such as irrigation timing and increased maintenance on the dog run.
o Temporary netting around the small dog play area has been put up to stop balls and dogs from climbing through the fence. A new black mesh screen will be permanently installed around the entire dog area. o The park is also being considered for a larger shade structure over the play area.
o Staff will monitor the pavers in the parking lot for erosion. If the pavers sink over time, they could create an uneven surface.
o The Maintenance Committee noted the park looks wonderful and is heavily utilized.
• Allendale Park
o The Committee visited the park, and no issues were reported.

RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 14 o There was a late-night noise issue, but the situation seems to have been resolved.
• Hamilton Park
o Gopher update - Staff met with members of the Pasadena American Little League (PALL) in mid-October to walk the fields. Gophers continue to be an issue, and some holes are being dug up by dogs visiting the park. PRCS Staff agreed to provide additional dirt to cover large holes on the left field sideline area. The 2023 CIP budget includes $300,000 to complete a feasibility analysis and design deterrents for gophers. The solution is difficult as the park is located on top of water tanks with less than 18 inches of dirt between the lid and the grass. Drainage lines have been added to address standing water issues on top of the tanks. Staff plans to discuss steps moving forward with the Public Works Department and report to the committee and the stakeholders. One hundred percent eradication with current methods is not anticipated. Despite continued problems, the field looks better than it has in over 20 years. Staff has been working very hard to flush out gophers from the main field areas to the sidelines/out of bounds, significantly reducing the number of holes.

December 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

January 2023:
• No update.

February 2023:
• Commission meeting canceled.

March 2023:
• The committee met in February and discussed the impact of the rainstorms in the parks.

April 2023:
• The committee met on April 3 with Parks Staff and reviewed the current maintenance projects.
• The Commission received a PowerPoint presentation on the Parks quarterly maintenance report.

May 2023:
• The Maintenance Committee met on May 10, 2023
o The Committee discussed the potential of satellite police offices at several parks and are waiting to hear back from Pasadena Police Department (PD). o Staff (James) responded that they had identified at least two locations and would meet with PD to finalize and report to the Commission next month. o They discussed the recent events in Lower Arroyo with a homeless individual, and the information was sent to PD.
o The Parks Check List was reviewed and discussed
➢ An additional comment section was added for items not on the form. ➢ It was decided that each assigned park should be visited quarterly.

RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 15 ➢ When the form is completed, please take pictures, and send them via email to staff (Houser)
➢ Let staff know when the checklist has been submitted. ➢ Once submitted, the checklist will be given to the Parks Superintendents and Parks Crew Supervisors, and then the checklist will be reviewed by the Maintenance Committee at their monthly meeting, and staff will give an update.

June 2023:
• The Maintenance Committee met on June 5, 2023
➢ Reviewed Park checklists submitted in May for Allendale and Grant Park with Parks Maintenance staff.

Status: Completed
RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 16 Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #6 – Pickleball Committee

Commissioners: Mastromatteo (Lead) and Tan

Action Items:
• Completed - Regularly, the committee will review the progress and status of the proposed Pickleball Court Project in District 4.
• Completed - Reports will be provided by Public Works staff, the committee, and key stakeholders.
• Completed - Commission will make recommendations as to the direction and efficiency of the pickleball project as it sees fit.
• Ongoing - User trends, grant and fundraising opportunities, fee structure, park permits, monitoring of the effective recreation programs, and delivery of City services will be reviewed and shared with the Commission.

Work Plan Updates:

July 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

August 2022:
• No update.

September 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

October 2022:
• The Pickleball Committee met on Wednesday, September 28, with City staff and pickleball community members (Bruce Bailey, Mike Alvidrez and Pete Williams) and Commissioner Jennifer Higginbotham.

The following items were discussed:
o McKinley School - construction at the rehabilitated McKinley tennis courts will be finished in mid-October.
➢ Four courts will include two dedicated pickleball courts, two tennis courts, and one striped court for both tennis and pickleball. ➢ Courts will be available to the public during non-school hours: Monday – Friday, 4:30 P.M. to dusk and Saturdays and Sundays, 9:00 A.M. to dusk.
➢ There will be a small ribbon-cutting event with Councilmember Andy Wilson and PUSD to open the courts.

RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 17 ➢ Initially, players must bring their nets for pickleball play on the shared- use court until the portable nets City purchased arrive.

o McDonald Park – Based on the community meeting Councilmembers Williams and Rivas held on July 28, the shared-use pickleball courts will remain, and no permanent ones will be constructed.
➢ Committee members asked staff to consider painting pickleball lines on the court and reorienting the courts so three full courts can fit on the existing basketball court. Staff agreed to meet at the park and consider this request.
➢ The community is interested in a shade structure for playground equipment.
o Vina Vieja project
➢ The project is in the design phase, and construction will start for two of the 12 courts by the end of this fiscal year in June of 2023. ➢ No lighting, additional parking or restrooms will be added during this phase.
o Jefferson School
➢ The City entered into a six-year agreement with PUSD to lease the Jefferson school site.
➢ Staff has been working on a proposal to construct two temporary pickleball courts on the school playground during this lease period. ➢ The site offers several benefits, including an existing restroom, play during the day, and on-site parking.
➢ PUSD has several concerns about adding pickleball courts at this location. Staff plans to meet with PUSD to address concerns and hopes to add this use under the lease terms.
o Other PUSD sites
➢ Staff has started discussions with PUSD about converting two tennis courts at Pasadena High School to pickleball, which the community could use after school hours.
➢ Jefferson School could be an excellent location for additional courts as the fencing is scheduled to be replaced next year, and the courts could be converted with public access.
➢ The Committee identified the single east /west tennis court with separate fencing next to the Wilson Junior High School driveway as another possible court for temporary pickleball use.
➢ Due to limited staff resources, staff is focusing on McKinley, Vina Vieja, McDonald, and Jefferson School locations.
➢ Commissioners Higginbotham and Mastromatteo agreed to assist staff with PUSD discussions on developing temporary courts at Jefferson and shared-use courts at Pasadena High School and Wilson Junior High.

RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 18 o Next Meeting: Given that the pickleball pipeline has increased to ten permanent pickleball courts in the next year (including four existing courts) and seven shared courts, the Committee will meet on an as-needed basis with a goal of quarterly meetings. The next meeting will be scheduled for January 2023.

November 2022:
• No update.

December 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

January 2023:
• A Pickleball Committee meeting will be scheduled in January.

February 2023:
• Commission meeting canceled.

March 2023:
• A Pickleball Committee meeting is scheduled for March 8.

April 2023:
• No update.

May 2023:
• No update
June 2023:
• Meeting scheduled for June 7.

Status: Completed
RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 19 Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #7 – Recreation and Parks Foundation Committee

Commissioners: Sheppard (Lead), Ashley-MacQuarrie, and Fuhrman

Action Items:
• Completed - The mission of the Foundation is to provide funding for public awareness of parks and recreation needs within the City of Pasadena. • Completed - Committee members are to attend and participate in the Recreation and Parks Foundation Meetings.
• Completed - Update the Commission on foundation projects.

Work Plan Updates:

July 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

August 2022:
• No update.

September 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

October 2022:
• The Recreation Foundation Committee met on October 4 and discussed reviewing the Recreation and Parks Commission Work Plan to see how the Foundation could assist in filling the gaps to help the City achieve its goals. The next Foundation Committee meeting will be in December.

November 2022:
• The Recreation and Parks Foundation Committee will meet in December.

December 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

January 2023:
• Will be filing the 990 tax returns and the charitable registration forms with the State.

The Foundation has received a significant contribution, and they are discussing if it is appropriate for the Foundation to accept the funds.

February 2023:
• Commission meeting canceled.

March 2023:
• The Recreation and Parks Foundation has funded the Black History Parade and other activities for Black History Month. The Committee has received a number of donations.

RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 20 April 2023:
• No update.

May 2023:
• No update.

June 2023:
• No update.

Status: Completed
RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 21 Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #8 – Recreation Programs Committee

Commissioners: Tan (Lead), Bender, Fuhrman, and Mitchell

Action Items:
• Completed - The Recreation Programs Committee will meet with the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department representatives regularly to review recreation programs and make recommendations for those programs based on the needs of said framework.

Work Plan Updates:

July 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

August 2022:
• No update.

September 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

October 2022:
• The Committee met with staff (Kenny James and Leonardo Chavez) on October 3 and discussed the following:

o La Pintoresca Teen Education Center (LPTEC) operates during the summer and after school hours.
➢ Summer 2022 -130 teens registered for camp, with an average of 70 children attending daily.
➢ Through PUSD, LPTEC is partnering with Sylvan Learning to provide on-site free tutoring daily.
➢ Weekly “Teen Talks” were held, which covered mental health issues, gangs, drugs, bullying, etc.
➢ Recently began an eight-week program with Rose Bowl Riders, where four teens learn to ride and care for horses.
o Rose Bowl Riders are close to finalizing a lease agreement. o Disc Golf Course
➢ The course is open for drop-in play.
➢ Oak Grove Disc Golf Club operates special events under a permit. ➢ No separate use agreement is anticipated for the operation of the course.
➢ Staff plans to meet with the President of Oak Grove Disc Golf Club to discuss youth programming activities.

RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 22 o The City has negotiated agreements with two tennis providers: Move Your Feet and iTennis, to provide youth tennis clinics, private lessons, and summer programming.
➢ Move Your Feet operates at Hamilton, Washington, and Eaton Blanche Parks.
➢ iTennis will operate at Brookside and Grant Parks.
o Fall youth programming is underway.
➢ 7 vs 7 soccer at Villa Parke, Flag Football at Robinson and Villa, and co-ed volleyball.
o After-School Adventure Program
➢ At eleven school sites. The department struggles to hire part-time staff. o The Recreation Ad hoc Committee is interested in studying the addition of a bike riding path in the Arroyo, connecting trails to Brown Mountain and the Lower Arroyo.
➢ Staff is currently looking into the process to allow the addition of this activity which is currently not allowed under city laws. Staff will report back to Committee in November.

November 2022:
• The Recreation and Programs Committee will meet on December 6.

December 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

January 2023:
• The Recreation Programs monthly Committee meeting was canceled, but they will meet before the February Commission meeting.

February 2023:
• Commission meeting canceled.

March 2023:
• A committee meeting is scheduled for March 29.

April 2023:
• The Committee met the last week in March
o Received a pickleball update.
o PUSD joint agreements.
o Summer programs.
o Building a music program.
o Would like to schedule with staff two trail tours, the Arroyo Trail and the Hahamongna Trail.

May 2023:
• April Meeting was canceled; the next meeting is scheduled on May 31.

RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 23 June 2023:
• The Committee met on May 31.
o Commissioner Tan was the only attendee on behalf of the Committee. o The discussion was about Commissioner Tan’s role on the Recreation Programs Committee.
o Staff shared with Commissioner Tan that at the August Commission meeting a presentation will be given on special recreation programs and how to reserve facilities.

Status: Completed
RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 24 Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #9 – Urban Forestry Advisory Committee

Commissioners: Martinez (Lead), Bender

Action Items:
• Completed - The representatives from the Recreation and Parks Commission assigned to the Urban Forestry Advisory Committee (UFAC) will review and make recommendations on matters pertaining to the City's Urban Forest.

Work Plan updates:

July 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

August 2022:
• No update.

September 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled.

October 2022:
• Committee met on September 14 and considered a public tree removal on South Fair Oaks. The Committee supported staff's recommendation not to support the removal, but the City Manager later approved the removal.

November 2022:
• At the last UFAC meeting, Public Works Director, Tony Olmos, reported meeting with the Acting Assistant City Manager, David Reyes, and the Interim Planning and Community Development Director, Jennifer Paige. They discussed UFAC becoming involved earlier in the review process for development projects that propose the removal of healthy public trees. The outcome of the meeting included the following changes:
o Applicants will be required to obtain UFAC feedback on proposed tree removals before the applicants go to the Design Review Commission to request a preliminary consultation.
o At the preliminary consultation, the applicants will have to discuss UFAC comments and then respond to how the comments were taken under consideration.
o The proposed tree removal will be considered part of the prescribed tree removal process.

RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 25 December 2022:
• Commission meeting canceled

January 2023:
• A UFAC meeting is scheduled for January 11. The main agenda item is regarding the removal of nine trees for the Ramona Senior Housing Project. Based on emails received, it could be a contentious discussion item.
• Public Works is performing a tree watering study and will hire a firm to see how the City’s Urban Forest, specifically street trees, could be better managed regarding establishment and watering practices.

February 2023:
• Commission meeting canceled.

March 2023:
• Commissioner Bender will be replacing Commissioner Tan on UFAC. The next UFAC meeting will be on March 8.

April 2023:
• Urban Forestry Committee met in March, no update.

May 2023:
• UFAC met on April 19
o The Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC) gave a presentation on one item on the agenda: the Brookside Golf Course Tree Program.
o The Committee had an interactive meeting posing many questions. o Commissioner Bender reached out to the presenter and asked for a tour of the golf course to see the treescape on May 17 at noon, and he said if any other Commissioners would like to join the tour, they were welcome (Staff reminded the Commissioners they are limited to four Commissioners on a tour, due to the Brown Act).

June 2023:
• May 10 Meeting was cancelled.
• As a consequence of the April UFAC meeting with regards to the RBOC Brookside Golf Course Tree Program, tours of the Golf Course were offered to the UFAC members.

Commissioner Tan participated in the tour.

Status: Completed
RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 26 Recreation and Parks Commission

CIP/Revenue (4)
Mark Mastromatteo (Lead)
Jon Fuhrman
Betsy Mitchell
Howard Tan

Recreation Programs (4)
Howard Tan (lead)
Lon Bender
Jonathan Fuhrman
Betsy Mitchell

Arroyo Committee (4)
Tim Martinez (Lead) Terri
Ashley-MacQuarrie
Treasure Sheppard
Howard Tan
Maintenance and Safety / ADA (4)
Terri Ashley-MacQuarrie (Lead)
Lon Bender
Tim Martinez
Treasure Sheppard

Pickleball Committee (2)
Mark Mastromatteo (Lead)
Howard Tan

Accessibility & Disability Committee (1)
Terri Ashley-MacQuarrie (Lead)
Treasure Sheppard (Alternate)

Urban Forestry Advisory Committee (2)
Tim Martinez (Lead)
Lon Bender

Recreation and Parks Foundation (3)
Treasure Sheppard (Lead)
Terri Ashley-MacQuarrie
Jonathan Fuhrman

Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee (HWPAC) (5) Tim Martinez (Lead)
Mark Mastromatteo
Betsy Mitchell Treasure
Sheppard Howard Tan
Other Committees/Organizations
Ad Hoc Committee Assignments
RPC Report of Accomplishments FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 27 Recreation and Parks Commission Park Assignments

PARK/DISTRICT COMMISSIONER
ALLENDALE-7 Lon Bender
AREA H-1 Howard Tan
BRENNER-3 Treasure Sheppard
BROOKSIDE-1 Howard Tan
CENTRAL-6 Mark Mastromatteo
DEFENDERS-6 Tim Martinez
DESIDERIO -1 Mark Mastromatteo
EATON-BLANCHE-4 Terri Ashley-MacQuarrie GRANT-7 Jonathan Fuhrman
GWINN-4 Betsy Mitchell
HAHAMONGNA -1 Howard Tan
HAMILTON-4 Jonathan Fuhrman
JEFFERSON-2 Betsy Mitchell
LA PINTORESCA-1 Tim Martinez
LA CASITA/ LOWER ARROYO-6 Terri Ashely MacQuarrie MCDONALD-5 Betsy Mitchell
MEMORIAL-3 Lon Bender
ROBINSON-3 Treasure Sheppard
PLAYHOUSE VILLAGE PARK - 3 Treasure Sheppard SAN RAFAEL-6 Jonathan Fuhrman
SINGER-6 Mark Mastromatteo
SUNNYSLOPE-4 Betsy Mitchell
VICTORY-4 Lon Bender
VILLA-5 Treasure Sheppard
VINA VIEJA-4 Mark Mastromatteo
WASHINGTON-5 Tim Martinez

RPC Attendance Record FY 2022-2023. Approved June 6, 2023. 28

RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION
July 2022 - June 2023

MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORD

MEMBERS
7/5/2022
Regular Meeting
8/2/2022
Regular Meeting
8/9/2022
Special Meeting
9/6/2022
Regular Meeting
10/4/2022
Regular Meeting
11/1/2022
Regular Meeting
12/6/2022
Regular Meeting
1/3/2023
Regular Meeting
1/10/2023
Special Meeting
2/7/2023
Regular Meeting
3/7/2023
Regular Meeting
4/4/2023
Regular Meeting
5/2/2023
Regular Meeting
5/23/2023
Special Meeting
6/6/2023
Regular Meeting
TOTAL

MEETINGS

ATTENDED

ATTENDANCE
RECORD

PERCENTAGE
TERRI ASHLEY-MACQUARRIE XX XX P XX P P XX XX P XX P P P P P 9 100.00% LON BENDER XX P P P A A 3 60.00%
JONATHAN FUHRMAN XX XX A XX P A XX XX P XX P A P P A 5 55.56% JENNIFER HIGGINBOTHAM XX XX P XX P P XX XX 3 100.00%
MARK MASTROMATTEO XX XX P XX P P XX XX P XX P P A P P 8 88.89% TIM MARTINEZ XX XX P XX P P XX XX P XX P P P P P 9 100.00% BETSY MITCHELL XX XX A XX P U XX XX A XX P A A P A 3 33.33% TREASURE SHEPPARD XX XX P XX P P XX XX A XX P P P P P 8 88.89% HOWARD TAN XX XX P XX P P XX XX A XX P P P P P 8 88.89% EILEEN WILLIAMSON XX XX A XX P P XX XX P 4 80.00%
LEGEND TOTAL MEETINGS HELD: 9

P-PRESENT

A-EXCUSED

U-UNEXCUSED

XX-CANCELED MEETING

NQ-NO QUROUM
RPC Work Plan 2023-2024. Approved August 1, 2023. 29 City of Pasadena Recreation and Parks Commission Work Plan:
07/11/23 – 06/04/2024
Mission:

Overall Objective:

Develop recommendations for recreation programs, park and open space resources and infrastructure, direct resource utilization, and identify funding sources to support these resources.

FY 2023-2024 Ad Hoc Committees:

Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #1 – Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #2 – Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee (HWPAC) Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #3 – Maintenance and Safety Committee Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #4 – Recreation and Parks Foundation Committee Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #5 – Recreation Programs Committee Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #6 – Urban Forestry Advisory Committee

RPC Work Plan 2023-2024. Approved August 1, 2023. 30 Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #1 – Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee

Commissioners: Mastromatteo (Lead), Mitchell, Sheppard, and Tan

Action Items:
• A 101 Orientation for the Committee Members at the onset of the fiscal year. • Review the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for FY 25-29. • Support and identify funding opportunities for unfunded projects. • Evaluate the implementation with the Parks Master Plans for Parkland and promote CIP projects to complete the plan.

Work Plan Updates:

July 2023:
• Commission Meeting Cancelled

August 2023:
• No update.

Status:

RPC Work Plan 2023-2024. Approved August 1, 2023. 31 Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #2 – Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee (HWPAC)

Commissioners: Martinez (Lead), Mastromatteo, Mitchell, Sheppard, and Tan

Action Items:
• A 101 Orientation for the Committee Members at the onset of the fiscal year. • Reviews and makes recommendations of the Hahamongna Watershed Park and provides oversight and monitoring of the Hahamongna Watershed Park Restoration Project.
• Make recommendations regarding park preservation, maintenance, improvements, and capital improvement projects within the park. • Collaboration with partners seeking and identifying fundraising opportunities for the annex.

Work Plan Updates:

July 2023:
• Commission Meeting Cancelled

August 2023:
• Hahamongna Watershed Park Committee annual meeting was held on July 23. ➢ Approved 2022-2023 Work Plan Accomplishments
➢ Held election of Officers
➢ Reappointed Chair Martinez
➢ Appointed Committee Member Tan as Vice Chair
➢ Approved 2023-2024 Work Plan

Status:

RPC Work Plan 2023-2024. Approved August 1, 2023. 32 Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #3 – Maintenance and Safety Committee

Commissioners: Ashley-MacQuarrie (Lead), Bender, Mastromatteo, and Sheppard Action Items:
• A 101 Orientation for the Committee Members at the onset of the fiscal year. • Discuss issues pertaining to the maintenance of City parks and park preservation.
• Review Park checklist forms, submitted by Commissioners. • Collaborate with other organizations and governmental bodies on the park and open space issues.
• Monitor accessibility and disability issues in the parks and, when appropriate, work with the Accessibility and Disability Commission.

Work Plan Updates:

July 2023:
• Commission Meeting Cancelled

August 2023
• Maintenance and Safety Committee held on July 31.
➢ Committee members and staff reviewed park checklists submitted by Recreation and Parks Commissioners.
➢ Discussed Lower Arroyo car vandalism issues
➢ Discussed Camp Adventure Wood (Archery program)

Status:

RPC Work Plan 2023-2024. Approved August 1, 2023. 33

Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #4 – Recreation and Parks Foundation Committee

Commissioners: Sheppard (Lead), Ashley-MacQuarrie, and Mastromatteo

Action Items:
• A 101 Orientation for the Committee Members at the onset of the fiscal year. • Update the Commission on foundation activities.
• Identify funding priorities and objectives of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCS).

Work Plan Updates:

July 2023:
• Commission Meeting Cancelled

August 2023:
• No update.

Status:

RPC Work Plan 2023-2024. Approved August 1, 2023. 34 Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #5 – Recreation Programs Committee

Commissioners: Tan (Lead), Bender, Mastromatteo, and Mitchell

Action Items:
• A 101 Orientation for the Committee Members at the onset of the fiscal year. • Meet with representatives regularly to review recreation programs and make recommendations.
• Monitor accessibility and disability issues with recreation programs, and when appropriate, work with the Accessibility and Disability Committee. • Make recommendations as to the direction and efficiency of ongoing pickleball projects.

Work Plan Updates:

July 2023:
• Commission Meeting Cancelled

August 2023:
• Held Recreation Programs Committee Meeting on July 26 ➢ Commissioner Bender and Commissioner Tan met with staff (Leonardo Chavez) ➢ Discussed music festivals
➢ Requested past expenses for concert programs at Levitt Pavilion. • Committee discussed and decided future meetings would be held on the last Wednesday of each month at 12:00 P.M.

Status:

RPC Work Plan 2023-2024. Approved August 1, 2023. 35 Ad Hoc Committee re: Objective #6 – Urban Forestry Advisory Committee

Commissioners: Martinez (Lead), Bender

Action Items:
• A 101 Orientation for the Committee Members at the onset of the fiscal year. • Review and make recommendations on matters pertaining to the City's Urban Forest.

Work Plan updates:

July 2023:
• Commission Meeting Cancelled

August 2023:

• The Urban Forestry Committee met on the July 12.
➢ Discussion on the use of artificial turf
➢ Discussed the Genesis project on 2155 E Colorado Blvd. ➢ Discussed potential tree removal by RBOC

Status:

RPC Work Plan 2023-2024. Approved August 1, 2023. 36 Recreation and Parks Commission

CIP/Revenue (4)
Mark Mastromatteo (Lead)
Betsy Mitchell
Treasure Sheppard
Howard Tan

Maintenance and Safety / (4)
Terri Ashley-MacQuarrie (Lead)
Lon Bender
Mark Mastromatteo
Treasure Sheppard

Recreation Programs (4)
Mark Mastromatteo (lead)
Lon Bender
Betsy Mitchell
Howard Tan

Urban Forestry Advisory Committee (2)
Tim Martinez (Lead)
Lon Bender

Recreation and Parks Foundation (3)
Treasure Sheppard (Lead)
Terri Ashley-MacQuarrie
Mark Mastromatteo

Hahamongna Watershed Park Advisory Committee (HWPAC) (5) Tim Martinez (Lead)
Mark Mastromatteo
Betsy Mitchell
Treasure Sheppard
Howard Tan
Ad Hoc Committee Assignments
Other
Committees/Organizations
RPC Work Plan 2023-2024. Approved August 1, 2023. 37 Recreation and Parks Commission Park Assignments

PARK/DISTRICT COMMISSIONER
ALLENDALE-7 Lon Bender
AREA H-1 Howard Tan
BRENNER-3 Treasure Sheppard
BROOKSIDE-1 Howard Tan
CENTRAL-6 Mark Mastromatteo
DEFENDERS-6 Tim Martinez
DESIDERIO -1 Mark Mastromatteo
EATON-BLANCHE-4 Terri Ashley-MacQuarrie
GRANT-7 Vacant
GWINN-4 Betsy Mitchell
HAHAMONGNA -1 Howard Tan
HAMILTON-4 Vacant
JEFFERSON-2 Betsy Mitchell
LA PINTORESCA-1 Tim Martinez
LA CASITA/ LOWER ARROYO-6 Terri Ashely MacQuarrie
MCDONALD-5 Betsy Mitchell
MEMORIAL-3 Lon Bender
ROBINSON-3 Treasure Sheppard
PLAYHOUSE VILLAGE PARK - 3 Treasure Sheppard
SAN RAFAEL-6 Vacant
SINGER-6 Mark Mastromatteo
SUNNYSLOPE-4 Betsy Mitchell
VICTORY-4 Lon Bender
VILLA-5 Terri Ashley-MacQuarrie
VINA VIEJA-4 Mark Mastromatteo
WASHINGTON-5 Tim Martinez

TO: City Council

FROM: South Lake Parking Place Commission

DATE: September 28, 2023

SUBJECT: ANNUAL REPORT – JULY 1, 2022 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023 AND WORK PLAN FOR 2023 ‐ 2024

RECOMMENDATION:

This report is submitted for information purposes only.

Attached is the following:

 Report of Work Plan
Performance for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023

 Proposed Work Plan for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024

These documents were reviewed and approved by the South Lake Parking Place Commission at a regular meeting held on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

Respectfully submitted,

Darrell Done, Chair
South Lake Parking Place Commission

DocuSign Envelope ID: D0DD9FE4-D566-4EF8-995D-E12F61B89B01

CITY OF PASADENA
SOUTH LAKE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION
YEAR END REPORT OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS: July 1, 2022‐ June 30, 2023

PURPOSE:

The South Lake Parking Place Commission was formed in 1977 to advise and make recommendations to the City Council. The purpose of the Commission is to develop efficient parking programs that are
beneficial to all businesses in the District. This is accomplished through the implementation of regulations controlling operation, management and administration of the parking places within the District.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

I. Develop plan for supporting success of South Lake Avenue businesses and customers by providing attractive, cost‐effective parking.

STATUS: ONGOING

II. Continue long‐term Shoppers Lane parking plan for a balanced budget, with provisions for improvements and capital expenditures, as well as increased property taxes.

STATUS: ONGOING

III. Regularly review revenues, maintenance and performance measures for meters in the Shoppers Lane north and south surface lots and the street meters.

STATUS: ONGOING

IV. Continue to work with the staff from the Parking and Planning Divisions as needed to reconcile parking deficit issues in the District.

STATUS: ONGOING

V. Continue to monitor the performance of parking enforcement services.

STATUS: ONGOING

VI. Work with staff to monitor landscape
maintenance and housekeeping services to ensure work is completed to maintain an attractive environment for users.

STATUS: ONGOING

VII. Review and establish a priority list of projects for 2022‐2023, as they relate to off‐street parking issues and pedestrian safety in the South Lake Parking Place District.

STATUS:

COMPLETED
DocuSign Envelope ID: D0DD9FE4-D566-4EF8-995D-E12F61B89B01

VIII. Work with staff as needed in support of South Lake Parking communications which are distributed periodically to all business addresses in the South Lake Parking Place District.

STATUS: ONGOING

IX. Review Parking Strategic Plan and consider implementation of recommendations.

STATUS: ONGOING

X. Review “Purpose” language in Annual Report
to accurately represent role of the Commission.

STATUS: COMPLETED

XI. By June 30, 2023, prepare an Annual Report that includes the accomplishments of the 2022‐2023 Work Plan, attendance reports for 2022‐2023, and a Work Plan for 2023‐2024, for submission to the City Council before or by August
31, 2022.

STATUS: COMPLETED

DocuSign Envelope ID: D0DD9FE4-D566-4EF8-995D-E12F61B89B01 CITY OF PASADENA
SOUTH LAKE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION
WORK PLAN: JULY 1, 2023 – JUNE 30, 2024

PURPOSE:

OBJECTIVES:

I. Develop plan for supporting success of South Lake Avenue businesses and customers by providing attractive, cost‐effective parking.

II. Continue long‐term Shoppers Lane parking plan for a balanced budget, with provisions for improvements and capital expenditures, as well as property taxes.

III. Continue to work with the City to implement recommended rate changes to better manage the District’s parking inventory.

IV. Regularly review revenues, maintenance and performance measures for meters in the Shoppers Lane north and south surface lots and the street meters.

V. Continue to work with the staff from the Parking and Planning Divisions as needed to reconcile parking deficit issues in the District.

VI. Continue to monitor the performance of parking enforcement services.

VII. Work with staff to monitor landscape maintenance and housekeeping services to ensure work is completed to maintain an attractive environment for users.

VIII. Review and establish a priority list of projects for 2023‐2024, as they relate to off‐street parking issues and pedestrian safety in the South Lake Parking Place District.

IX. Work with staff as needed in support of South Lake Parking communications which are distributed periodically to all business addresses in the South Lake Parking Place District.

X. Review Parking Strategic Plan and consider implementation of recommendations.

XI. By June 30, 2024, prepare an Annual Report that includes the accomplishments of the 2023‐2024 Work Plan, attendance reports for 2023‐2024, and a Work Plan for 2024‐2025, for submission to the City Council before or by August 31, 2024.

DocuSign Envelope ID: D0DD9FE4-D566-4EF8-995D-E12F61B89B01 South Lake Parking Place Commission
July 2022 ‐ June 2023
MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORD

MEMBERS
7/28/2022
9/22/22        Cancelled
11/17/2022
1/26/23        Cancelled
2/16/23        Special
3/23/23        Regular
5/25/23        Cancelled TOTAL

MEETINGS

ATTENDED

ATTENDANCE
RECORD

PERCENTAGE
John B. Howe
(At Large/Owner/D7) P XX P XX P P XX 4 100%
Darrell Done
(At Large/Employee/D7) P XX P XX P P XX 4 100%
Tammy Silver
(At Large/At Large/D7) P XX P XX P A XX 3 75%
James De Pietro
(At Large/Employee/D7) P XX P XX P P XX 4 100%
Vacant
(At Large/At Large/D7 N/A N/A ‐‐ ‐ ‐‐
Mabell Garcia Paine*
(At Large/At Large/D7 ‐ X XPX X P PX X 3 100%
*Commissioner Paine was appointed to the commission on 9/15/22 LEGEND
P ‐ PRESENT
A ‐ EXCUSED ABSENCE
U ‐ UNEXCUSED ABSENCE
XX ‐ CANCELED MEETING
NQ ‐ NO QUORUM
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
221 East Walnut Street  Suite 210  Pasadena, CA 91101 www.cityofpasadena.net/trans
July 27, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Transportation Advisory Commission
SUBJECT: Annual Report – July 2022 through June 2023, and Work Plan for July 2023 through June 2024
Recommendation:

The Annual report is submitted for informational purposes only.

Attached is the following:
• Mission Statement
• Annual report of accomplishments for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 • Work Plan for July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
• Roster of subcommittees for 2022-2023
• Report of Commission attendance for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 TAC reviewed and offered input on a number of important transportation items this past year, taking into consideration community input. One of the most notable items was the prioritized list of Measure R Mobility Improvement Projects (MIP) submitted to Metro in lieu of the defunct Metro L Line Grade Separation of California Boulevard Project. Despite the ongoing hurdles presented by the Covid pandemic during the 2022-2023 fiscal year, the Department of Transportation provided guidance and support to make sure the Commission could handle their tasks in an open and transparent manner. In-person meetings were finally able to resume in January 2023, while some subcommittee meetings continue to be held virtually for convenience. The Commission reviewed its accomplishments over the past year to determine if they were in compliance with the Mission Statement. The emphasis continues to be engagement with the community post pandemic and facilitating how it can best serve and represent the residents of Pasadena in matters before the Department of Transportation.

Respectfully submitted,
_______________________
Glenn Camhi
Chair
_______________________
Jeffery “Joe” Fenstermaker
Vice Chair

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CITY OF PASADENA

TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
ANNUAL REPORT: 7/1/2022 – 6/30/2023
WORK PLAN: 7/1/2023 – 6/30/24

MISSION STATEMENT
As set forth in Section 2.135.110 of the Municipal Code, the primary purpose of the Transportation Advisory Commission is to advise the City Council concerning policies affecting the City’s transportation system. The Commission studies and holds public hearings assessing the economic, environmental, and social adequacy of the City’s transportation system and recommends short and long-range measures for its improvement.

The Commission also advises the City Council on matters aimed at implementing the objectives and policies contained in the 2004 General Plan Mobility Element, along with any future updates to the City’s Mobility Element.

Consistent with Section 2.135.110 and the Commission’s Rules and Regulations, the Commission studies and makes policy recommendations to the City Council on issues including, but not limited to, the following:
a.All measures affecting the traffic circulation and transportation in the City of Pasadena.
b.Annual and long-range allocation of Proposition A and C funds and Measure R Metro Sales Tax Funds.
c.Annual capital programs and five-year Capital Improvement Program of the City affecting streets and transportation.
d.Federal, state, and regional funding actions affecting the transportation network serving Pasadena, including existing and proposed freeways. e.Inclusion of Pasadena in Southern California’s Light Rail Transit Network. f.Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs and measures designed to manage or reduce traffic congestion, including ridesharing, vanpooling, alternative work-hours strategies, application of new technologies, and encouragement of existing and alternative modes of transit.
g.Provision for a public transit system, including streetcar/trolley and shuttle bus systems.
h.Protection of residential neighborhoods from intrusion of through traffic or new trips

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generated by new development projects.
i. Provision for service to those with limited access to transportation. j. Promotion of an updated Bicycle Transportation Action Plan, with an eye to creating a more cohesive route structure through the city. k. Promotion of energy conservation aspects of transportation. l. If and to the extent requested by the City Council, leadership of and participation in local and regional studies and committees or task forces dealing with transportation issues.
m. Utilization of the 710 Stub ad hoc subcommittee to meet and provide input on SR- 710 corridor transportation related efforts.
n. If and to the extent requested by the City Council, assistance to other City Commissions, Committees and Task Forces regarding transportation-related issues including review of and comment on transportation related policy aspects of various elements of the City’s Strategic Plans, Specific Plans, Master Plans, development projects, and associated environmental impact reports. o. Such other matters as shall be referred from time to time to the Commission by the City Council.

Public Engagement

The Commission values and pursues effective communication between itself, DOT staff, and other city departments, as well as all City Council members, neighborhood groups and stakeholders. Due to health and safety measures that remained in place for part of the 2022-2023 fiscal year in response to the Covid pandemic, most opportunities for outreach and engagement had to remain virtual. While virtual TAC meetings during that period did allow for some members of the public to participate who could not have easily done so otherwise, once TAC resumed in-person meetings in January 2023, substantive in-person community engagement has resumed. In-person outreach and engagement has been resuming as well.

Attachments

Roster of Subcommittees – The roster for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 subcommittees is attached as Exhibit A.

Attendance Record – An attendance record for commissioners during Fiscal Year 2022- 2023 is attached as Exhibit B.

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ANNUAL REPORT: July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
The following are highlights of the Commission activities and accomplishments for the fiscal year 2022-2023:

July 2022 Adopted TAC 2022-2023 Work Plan (amending language re Bicycle Transportation Action Plan). Elected officers for TAC. Appointed Commissioner Kevin Litwin to represent TAC on the Design Commission. Presentation on the Local Roadway Safety Plan (which addresses high collision intersections and corridors, and systemic safety concerns within the City). Elected Commissioner Camhi as Chair of the Commission and Commissioner Fenstermaker as Vice Chair. Honored the late Councilmember John J. Kennedy.

August 2022 (Special meeting.) Presentation on the Measure R Mobility Improvement Projects (MIP) List - In lieu of the Metro L Line Grade Separation of California Boulevard. Approved the prioritized project list.

September 2022 Presentation on the Pasadena Pedestrian Plan (Final Draft).

Approved the Plan. Presentation on Walktober 2022. Welcomed new Commissioners David Chiang (District 5) and Eileen Hsu (Mayor Appointee).

December 2022 Presentation on the Pasadena Zero Emission Bus Rollout Plan.

Approved the plan.

January 2023 Presentation on the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Primer and project status updates. Requested comparison of our transportation and capital improvement budget with that of cities of comparable size.

Announcement of upcoming orientation for new TAC members.

March 2023 Presentation of 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), focused on Streets and Streetscapes projects and Transportation CIP Projects. Approved the CIP. Agendized a future discussion of the All Ages and Abilities design guidelines as related to Greenways.

May 2023 Presentation of the Bike Plan Update. Discussion of the All Ages and Abilities design guidelines; a meeting of the TAC Complete Streets Subcommittee will be scheduled to discuss a TAC letter to City Council related to this. Report of recent TAC Communications Subcommittee meeting to discuss DOT’s traffic safety outreach plan draft. Update on Union Street and Cordova construction status and upcoming kickoff event.

June 2023 Reviewed the TAC 2023-2024 Work Plan.

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WORK PLAN: July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024

As required by Section 2.135.090 of the Municipal Code, the Commission has developed the following Work Plan representing a partial list of the most important issues to be reviewed or studied by the Commission for fiscal year 2023-2024. We will periodically review the plan if needed based on arising circumstances.

Commission Administration
Commissioner Orientation Program — The Commission will continue to utilize its “Orientation Program” for new Commissioners to accelerate the process of getting new Commissioners up to date on TAC issues and procedures.

Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Capital Improvement Projects — The Commission will continue to review and make recommendations to the City Council regarding annual capital improvement program and the five-year capital improvement program. NOTE: New project ideas are generally due in the third quarter of each year.

Communications and Neighborhood Engagement
The Commission values effective communication between DOT staff, the City Council, and neighborhood groups and stakeholders. Complementing the objectives outlined in the Neighborhood Involvement objectives, the Commission will continue to review and provide advisory support of DOT staff and consultant materials and presentations.

Neighborhood Involvement — Each Commissioner is encouraged to work with their Council Member’s office to participate in meetings in their district or have a transportation focus added to an already existing meeting, in efforts to gather public input. Additionally, Commissioners are encouraged to find other ways to reach out to the public and encourage community involvement.

Complete Streets
Bicycle Transportation Plan — The Commission will monitor the progress on the implementation of Pasadena’s Bicycle Transportation Plan. The Commission will also continue to advise on the development and implementation of bicycle-related strategies which would promote the safety of bicyclists riding on city streets, creating a more cohesive route structure through the city, and providing secure places to park bicycles and other alternative modes of transport in shopping/dining hubs around the City.

Complete Streets Improvement Measures — The Commission will continue its efforts to encourage non-vehicular modes of travel in Pasadena. The Commission will also continue to monitor and support efforts to increase development of projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions by generating vehicle-miles- traveled (VMT) that are less than City’s adopted VMT goals.

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Pedestrian Plan — The Commission will monitor the progress on preparation of the various Specific Plans and will use that process as well as the City’s Complete Streets Program to advocate for the development and implementation of pedestrian friendly strategies which would encourage walking and would promote the safety of pedestrians walking along city streets or crossing at intersections.

Design and Project Review
If and to the extent requested by the City Council: The Commission will continue to review and comment on transportation related policy aspects of various elements of the City’s Strategic Plans, Specific Plans, Master Plans, development projects, and associated Environmental Impact Reports (EIR). A representative from the Commission serves as a voting member of the Design Commission to further ensure the inclusion of a transportation perspective in the review of projects.

General Plan/Specific Plans Update
The Commission will continue to participate in the City’s Specific Plan update process.

Metro A (Blue) Line
The Commission will continue to monitor efforts by DOT and Metro to reduce vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian delays at the three at-grade Metro A Line crossings of Glenarm Street, California Boulevard and Del Mar Boulevard. The Commission will also monitor bicycle and pedestrian safety and access to the A Line stations located throughout the City.
710 Stub
The Commission will continue to provide input on SR-710 corridor transportation related efforts. This includes reviewing progress on the Measure R Mobility Improvement Projects (MIP) List that were granted funding by Metro (in lieu of the Metro A Line Grade Separation of California Boulevard), and reviewing future project proposals for the remaining relevant funds.

Traffic and Safety
The Commission will track traffic safety trends and progress on efforts to improve traffic flow and road safety and continue to advise on these matters.

Transit Issues
The Commission will continue to monitor and advise on the progress of various improvements to transit routes planning, equipment upgrades, transit arrival systems, etc., in support of the Department of Transportation’s mission to maintain a livable community in which cars are not necessary to travel within the city.

EXHIBIT A
Transportation Advisory Commission
Ad Hoc Subcommittees
Legend:
•CIP: Capital Improvement Program monitoring
•Specific Plans Update process
•Public Transit: Public Transit/Pasadena Transit (to also include A Line, Foothill Transit, LADOT Commuter Express, etc.)
•Complete Streets: to include Complete Streets Concepts, the Bicycle Transportation Plan, Pedestrian Issues, and Shared Mobility concepts such as “bike share, ebikes, scooters, ride share, etc.”
•Communications: Subcommittee that has created the TAC Orientation Program for new Commissioners, and will prepare quarterly updates if needed, and work with staff on DOT interface with neighborhood, stakeholder and advocacy groups •710: Provides input on the State Route 710 (SR710) corridor transportation related efforts
CIP
Specific
Plans
Public
Transit
Complete
Streets
Communi
cations
710
Victor
Caballero √ √ √
Glenn
Camhi √ √ √ √
David Chiang √ √ √
Jeffery “Joe”
Fenstermaker √ √ √
Eileen Hsu √ √
Kevin
Litwin √ √ √
Carlos
Rios √ √
Nick
Saponara √ √ √
VACANT
Transportation Advisory Commission
July 2022 - June 2023

MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORD

MEMBERS
JULY 28, 2022

REGULAR
AUGUST 24, 2022

SPECIAL
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 REGULAROCTOBER 27, 2022

CANCELED
DECEMBER 8, 2022

SPECIAL
JANUARY 26, 2023

REGULAR
FEBRUARY 23, 2023

CANCELED
MARCH 23, 2023

REGULAR
APRIL 27, 2023
CANCELEDMAY 25, 2023

REGULAR
JUNE 22, 2023

REGULAR
TOTAL

MEETINGS

ATTENDED

ATTENDANCE
RECORD

PERCENTAGE

DAN BEAL
(District 6 Nomination) P P A XX P A XX A XX A A 3 38%

GLENN CAMHI
(District 7 Nomination) P P P XX A A XX P XX P P 6 75%

DAVID CHIANG
(District 5 Nomination) N/A N/A P XX P P XX P XX P P 6 100% JEFFERY "JOE" FENSTERMAKER
(District 3 Nomination) P P P XX P P XX P XX P P 8 100%

EILEEN HSU
(Mayor Nomination) N/A N/A P XX P P XX P XX P P 6 100%

KEVIN LITWIN
(District 2 Nomination) P P P XX P P XX P XX P P 8 100%

JEFFERY POTTER
(District 1 Nomination) P P P XX A P XX P XX A P 6 75%

CARLOS RIOS
(District 4 Nomination) P P A XX P P XX A XX P P 6 75%

NICHOLAS SAPONARA
(District 4/At Large
Nomination

A P P XX P A XX P XX P P
6 75%
LEGEND

P - PRESENT

A - EXCUSED ABSENCE

U - UNEXCUSED ABSENCE

XX - CANCELED MEETING

NQ - NO QUORUM

N/A - NOT IN ATTENDANCE
CO-19 - CANCELED DUE TO
COVID - 19

Public Safety CommitteeOctober 25, 2023

Public Safety Committee
October 25, 2023