CITY OF PASADENA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER - 5249
MAY 15, 2024
MEETING
OPENING The Chair called the meeting of the Public Safety Committee to order at 4:19 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Victor M. Gordo (Chair)
Vice Mayor Steve Madison
Councilmember Tyron Hampton (Absent)
Councilmember Justin Jones
Staff: Nicholas Rodriguez, Assistant City Manager
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager
Matt Hawkesworth, Director of Finance
Chad Augustin, Fire Chief
Koko Panossian, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Dr. Ying-Ying Goh, Director of Public Health
Manuel Carmona, Deputy Director of Public Health
Dr. Matthew Feaster, Public Health Division Manager -
Epidemiology and Disease Control
Gene Harris, Police Chief
Kimberly Siemen, Management Analyst V
Tim Sell, Deputy Fire Chief
Anthony James, Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal
Joe Morelli, Deputy Fire Marshal
Christiaan Miller, Fire Battalion Chief
Stephanie Chang, Management Analyst V
Kenny James, Recreation Administrator
Pamela Cantero-More, Recreation and Community Services
Superintendent
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments for items not on the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Vice Mayor Madison, to approve the minutes of March 20, 2024, as submitted. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: Councilmember Hampton)
NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC HEAL TH TRENDS IN PASADENA
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Dr. Ying-Ying Goh, Director of Public Health, provided introductory remarks and introduced Dr. Matthew Feaster, Public Health Division Manager - Epidemiology and Disease Control, who presented a Powerpoint presentation on the item, and responded to questions.
Councilmember Jones spoke on the unintentional drug overdoses in the community; an advocated to train City staff to administer Narcan if required.
Dr. Goh provided information on supplies of Narcan available for pick-up at the Public Health Department with staff trained to provide information on how to administer Narcan, and will contact the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department staff regarding the availability of Narcan at City community centers.
Adriana, Pasadena resident, provided comments on the matter; and advocated for the City to conduct mandatory training for overdose reversal for all public-facing employees, including recreation and transportation staff.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
PROPOSED MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS TO ESTABLISH
A HEARING OFFICER FORM OF ADJUDICATION FOR PUBLIC
NUISANCE ANIMAL HEARINGS TO CONFORM TO BEST
PRACTICES AND UPDATE RELATED PENALTIES AND
DEFINITIONS
Manuel Carmona, Deputy Director of Public Health, summarized the agenda report has part of his Powerpoint presentation and responded to questions.
Vice Mayor Madison requested that the City Attorney's Office and City Manager's Office review the agenda report and the staff recommendations before the matter is presented to the City Council, due to any legal issues that may arise from establishing a hearing officer form of adjudication.
Following discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Madison, seconded by Councilmember Jones, to approve the staff
recommendation, including direction to staff detailed above, and forward the item to the City Council for consideration. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: Councilmember Hampton)
BUDGET WORKSHOP - FY 2025 RECOMMENDED OPERATING
BUDGET:
A. POLICE DEPARTMENT
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The Committee recessed at
5:57 p.m. and reconvened at
5:59 p.m.
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Gene Harris, Police Chief, provided introductory remarks and introduced Kimberly Siemen, Management Analyst V, who
presented a Powerpoint presentation on the department's Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 accomplishments, appropriations, funds, and FY 2025 priorities, and responded to questions.
Matt Hawkesworth, Director of Finance, shared information on the City's unique staffing needs due to population size and hosting events at the Rose Bowl and Pasadena Convention Center and responded to questions.
Mayor Gordo advocated augmenting the Police Department's budget to dedicate additional funds to quickly house people in need while awaiting housing vouchers. He asked Chief Harris to continue to analyze the needs of the department and the appropriate staffing level to keep the City safe and secure.
Adriana, Pasadena resident, provided comments on the Police Department recommended operating budget, asked for greater transparency in relation to asset forfeiture, and expanding community engagement efforts to parks and recreation
programs, arts, and small business.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
B. FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chad Augustin, Fire Chief, presented a Powerpoint presentation on the department's Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-24 expenses,
accomplishments, appropriations, funds, FY 2025 enhancement requests, and FY 2025 workplan; and responded to questions.
Vice Mayor Madison spoke in support of a permanent training facility with a burn tower for firelighters to develop their skills and asked staff to research options and report back to the Committee at a future meeting.
Mayor Gordo spoke in support of providing the Pasadena Outreach Response Team (PORT) a flexible budget to provide housing to homeless individuals as soon as possible. He asked staff to determine a method for the City to recover costs associated with responding to locations in the City that receive a high number of calls for service.
Tim Sell, Deputy Fire Chief, provided information on skilled nursing and assisted living facilities with the highest volume of calls for service, and efforts made to engage their staff to ensure that residents are receiving appropriate care; and responded to questions.
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Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
C. PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Dr. Ying-Ying Goh, Director of Public Health, presented a Powerpoint presentation on the department's Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 accomplishments, appropriations, funds, and FY 2025 priorities, and responded to questions.
Manuel Carmona, Deputy Director of Public Health, provided information regarding funding from the California Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (CalVIP), including potential reductions to future awards; and responded to questions.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
D. PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
Koko Panossian, Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, presented a Powerpoint presentation on the department's Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 accomplishments, appropriations, and funds, FY 2025 enhancement requests, and FY 2025 priorities, and responded to questions.
Kenny James, Recreation Administrator, provided information on the department's adaptive and inclusive recreation programming, and responded to questions.
Pamela Cantero-More, Recreation and Community Services
Superintendent, provided information on the department's youth soccer programming, and responded to questions.
Brenda Harvey-Williams, Assistant City Manager, stated that staff has researched methods to offset reservation fees for the use of City facilities (i.e., community centers) for the community to host repass events and funeral receptions, but unfortunately are unable to do so as it would be considered a gift of public funds.
Mayor Gordo requested that staff examine the costs and benefits associated with maintaining the Robinson Park Recreation Center and Villa Parke Community Center open seven days a week during the summer as a benefit for kids, families, and senior citizens.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
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ADJOURNMENT On th
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ATTEST:
Mayor Victor M. Gordo,
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TamM Sabha
Recbr^ing Secretary
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