AGENDA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING NOTICE
AUGUST 21, 2024
PUBLIC MEETING 4:00 P.M.
MEMBERS
Victor M. Gordo, Mayor
Tyron Hampton, District 1
Justin Jones, District 3
Steve Madison, District 6
STAFF
Nicholas G. Rodriguez, Assistant City Manager
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary
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REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
AUGUST 21, 2024
Public Meeting: 4:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
PUBLIC MEETING – 4:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1. MILITARY EQUIPMENT ANNUAL REPORT AND RENEWAL OF EXISTING MILITARY EQUIPMENT*
INFORMATION ITEM
2. 2024 FIREWORKS MITIGATION EFFORTS*
3. BLACK INFANT HEALTH UPDATE*
4. REPORT ON GANG VIOLENCE OUTREACH AND INTERRUPTION
SERVICES 2024 Q1-Q2 (JAN-JUN)*
ADJOURN
NEW BUSINESS
1. MILITARY EQUIPMENT ANNUAL REPORT AND
RENEWAL OF EXISTING MILITARY EQUIPMENT*
INFORMATION ITEM
2. 2024 FIREWORKS MITIGATION EFFORTS*
3. BLACK INFANT HEALTH UPDATE*
4. REPORT ON GANG VIOLENCE OUTREACH AND
INTERRUPTION SERVICES 2024 Q1-Q2 (JAN-JUN)*
2024 FIREWORKS MITIGATION EFFORTS
Fire, Police and Public Information Office
August 21, 2024
Fireworks Mitigation Efforts
Anthony James, Deputy Chief, PFD
Sean Dawkins, Commander, PPD
Lisa Derderian, Public Information Officer
Fire, Police and Public Information Office
2023 Initiatives
• Early outreach to combat Illegal
Fireworks Activity and Increase
Public Awareness
• Reduce potential for bodily harm
• Reduce overall risk of fire
loss to the community
2 Fire, Police and Public Information Office
Pre 4th of July Mitigation Efforts
• Early activation of Fireworks Task Force and
patrols prior to July 4
• 3900 Hazardous Vegetation Inspections
• Use of Pasadena Fire personnel patrolling high risk
areas
• Robust messaging campaign
• Engagement of all media outlets in English and
Spanish
• June 27th Press Conference
3 Fire, Police and Public Information Office
Fireworks Social Media Ads
• City of Pasadena Ads
4 Fire, Police and Public Information Office
Fireworks Social Media Ad Stats
5 Instagram Stats
• Total Reach/Impressions: 59, 632
• Total Likes: 1,483
Facebook Stats
• Total Impressions: 3,042
X (Twitter) Stats
• Total Reach/Impressions: 7,508
Nextdoor Stats
• Total Impressions: 6,123
Fireworks Ads (June 18 – July 8)
• Facebook and Instagram
• Reach: 115,163
• Impressions: 149,108
• Pasadena Now
• Impressions: 422,521
• Clicks: 1209
Fire, Police and Public Information Office
Prevention
• (18) “A” frame signs were deployed
throughout the City of Pasadena
• (18) 2 foot by 4 foot signs were
placarded around the Rose Bowl
parking and all entrances into the
Rose Bowl for the soccer game
• City Electric Signs
• Vehicle Stickers
• Signs posted throughout the City
6 Fire, Police and Public Information Office
City Enforcement
• Deployment period
> Sunday, June 16, 2024 to Thursday, July 4, 2024
1800 to 0200 hours
» (1) Police Sergeant- June 27 to July 4
» (4) Police Officers/Corporals and (1) PFD Arson
Investigator- June 16 to June 23
» (6) Police Officers/Corporals and (1) PFD Arson
Investigator- July 1 to July 3
» (7) Police Officers/Corporals and (1) Sergeant, (1) PFD Arson Investigator, and (2) PFD Shift Fire Investigators - July 4
7 Fire, Police and Public Information Office
Did our efforts work?
• Total calls for service by community
> 2021: 248
> 2022: 129
> 2023: 145
> 2024: 129
• Total Citations written
> 2021: 23
> 2022: 9
> 2023: 23
> 2024: 13
> Total Firework related fires and injuries:
1 Palm Tree Fire 8
Fire, Police and Public Information Office
Did our efforts work?
• 2021: 58 pounds of
fireworks seized
• 2022: 19 pounds of
fireworks seized
• 2023: 118 pounds of
fireworks seized
• 2024: 48 pounds of
fireworks seized
> Half seized from
Altadena
9 Fire, Police and Public Information Office
July 4th CFS Heat Map
10 Fire, Police and Public Information Office
Summary
• Summary
> Early messaging with a goal of reducing illegal
fireworks use continues to be a priority
> Zero injuries and one palm tree fire on July 4th
> City continues to emphasize early outreach,
education, public information/awareness and
confiscation to reduce fireworks activity, injuries,
and fires
11 Fire, Police and Public Information Office
Summary
Where do we go from
here?
12 BLACK INFANT HEALTH UPDATE
Black Infant Health Program
Public Safety Committee
August 21, 2024
Update on the
Pasadena Public Health Department
Black Infant Health Program
Black Infant Health Program
0.0 2.0
4.0 6.0
8.0 10.0
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Rate (Deaths/1,000 Live Births)
White Black Asian HP 2020-2030
Infant Mortality
3-Year Average Infant Mortality Rates
by Race among Pasadenans (2007-2020)
*2020, data as of February 2022. Considered tentative for 1 year.
Source: Pasadena Public Health Department, Automated Vital Statistics System (AVSS), 2021.
HP 2020 Goal: 6.7 HP 2030 Goal: 5.7 Black Infant Health Program
Preterm Birth
Percent of mothers in Pasadena who gave birth before 37 weeks (preterm births), by race/ethnicity (2015-2020)
*2020, data as of February 2022. Considered tentative for 1 year.
Source: Pasadena Public Health Department, Automated Vital Statistics System (AVSS), 2021. 0 2
4 6
8 10
12 14
16 18
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
White (non-Hispanic) Asian Hispanic/Latinx Black
Black Infant Health Program
Drivers of Inequity
• Structural racism – policies and practices reinforced by racial inequities (e.g., housing, education, employment, healthcare etc.).1
• Chronic stress - high levels of stress that continue for a long time. During pregnancy, stress can increase the chances of having a baby who is preterm or a low-birthweight baby. Babies born too soon or too small are at increased risk for health problems.3 • Weathering - the effects of systemic oppression—including racism and classism—on the body. Chronic exposure to social and economic disadvantage and/or racism leads to accelerated decline in physical health outcomes and could partially explain racial disparities in a wide array of health conditions. Non-Hispanic Black women have the highest probability of chronic stress .2
Black Infant Health Program
Historical Background
1989
Mary Row and
Black leaders called
legislators to address
high Black/African
American infant
mortality rates in
California.
1989
Senate Bill 166, Budget
Act of 1989 provides
funds to address health
inequities in Pasadena
and 15 other
jurisdictions.
1993
Geraldine Perry-Williams
becomes first program
coordinator
2000
BIH group sessions began
2008-2009
BIH receives
supplemental funding
from First 5 LA ending
in 2020.
2015
Pasadena BIH becomes
subcontractor of Los
Angeles County
2023
Pasadena BIH receives
more funding to expand
program reach to all of
San Gabriel Valley
Black Infant Health Program
Black Infant Health Program Model
Following an assessment conducted
by University of Southern California,
five components were introduced:
1. Prenatal Care Outreach and
Care Coordination
2. Comprehensive Case
Management
3. Social Support and
Empowerment
4. Health Behavior Modification
5. Prevention
Empowerment
Prenatal Care
Outreach and
Care
Coordination
Comprehensive
Case
Management
Social Support
and
Empowerment
Prevention
Health
Behavior
Modification
Black Infant Health Program
Program Philosophy
Reducing risk requires a comprehensive, multi-faceted life course approach centering on individual & social determinants of health. • Address health impacts of toxic stress due to chronic exposure to racism • Enhance life skills
• Improve strategies to reduce stress
• Build social support
Program focuses on an empowerment-based model to improve maternal health before, during, and between pregnancies.
The program supports and utilizes an empowerment-focused group-based intervention. Evidence has shown the importance of empowerment in improving health behaviors and health-related outcomes.
Black Infant Health Program
Eligibility and Service Area
8 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Retrieved July 2024 • 16 years or older
• Identify as Black/African American
• Currently pregnant or up to 6 months postpartum
• We work with all incomes and medical
insurance providers
• Service Area: San Gabriel Valley (SPA 3)
Black Infant Health Program
Program Delivery
Black Infant Health Program
Client Story
I am a mother of 3, decided to have my 3rd child 11
years later. I was introduced to BIH at the Women’s
Health Expo in 2023. I started my first in person
prenatal class in October. Even though this was my
third pregnancy, it felt like my first.
“I was so grateful to be in a program not only to
receive advice, support, information on pregnancy,
understanding that I can control my experience with a
birth plan, enhanced my knowledge on black culture,
able to text or call the staff for guidance but to know I was not alone and got to share and build relationships
with other women that I could relate to.”
I completed my pre and postpartum classes. I’m more
confident now and ready to enjoy this new journey
with my baby girl.
Black Infant Health Program
Client Story
Hello, I am a mother of 4. I've been a part of the
Black Infant Health program since my first child 16
years ago. BIH has always been a phone call away.
However, they've become a lot more resourceful
over the years. Especially around the holidays,
there's food and toy drives. The groups were very
informative, and the raffles and gift cards are a plus.
I love communicating and bouncing ideas off of each
other and helping another family in need.
They say it takes a village to raise a child and BIH
has definitely been my village...Thank you Teresa
and Monette.
Black Infant Health Program
Black Infant Health Partners &
Collaborations
• Pomona Wellness Community Center
• African American Maternal Mortality Initiative (AAIMM) • Door of Hope Pasadena
• FPA Women Health West Covina
• Access Nonprofit
• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity (Pasadena Chapter)
• Casa Treatment Center Pasadena
• Shepherd's Door Domestic Violence Resource Center
• Pasadena Doula Associates
• Give Mentor Love
Black Infant Health Program
Staffing Plan
Total Program FTE is 10.0
• Program Coordinator I (Program Supervisor)
• Social Worker (Mental Health Specialist)
• Community Service Representative III (Group Facilitator-Team Lead) • Community Service Representative II (Group Facilitator) • Community Service Representative II (Family Health Advocate) • Community Service Representative II (Family Health Advocate) • Community Service Representative II (Family Health Advocate) • Community Service Representative II (Community Outreach Liaison) • Community Service Representative I (Child Watch)
• Office Aide (Data Entry Assistant)
Black Infant Health Program
Projected Expenses
• Personnel $768,831
• Operating expenses $78,180
• Internal Service Charges $107,877
Total FY25 Budget - $954,888
Los Angeles County Funding - $904,000
General Fund - $50,888
Black Infant Health Program
Program Outcomes
Pasadena Program Outputs for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• 98 clients enrolled since July 2023
• 100 prenatal and postpartum sessions conducted
• 48 groups series graduates
• 36 healthy babies born
• 80 packs of diapers provided to BIH participants
• 150 Target gift cards provided to BIH participants for purchase of baby items • 31 Shell gift cards and 29 Uber gift cards provided to program participants to assist with transportation needs
• Over 500 baby items provided to BIH participants (Car seats, strollers, pack 'n' plays, breast pumps, safety kits, baby clothes, bottles, blankets, educational toys, Moby wraps, baby formula, strollers, and more)
• Referred fathers/partners to Fatherhood groups (New Partnership) Intermediate Statewide Outcomes
• 60% decrease in no practical and emotional support
• 45% decrease in food insecurity
• 35% decrease in depressive symptoms
Black Infant Health Program
Future Outlook
• Continued funding from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is necessary to continue BIH services after June 30, 2026, when the current funding cycle ends. As costs continue to rise, additional funding is needed to
supplement State grant funding.
• Increase community awareness via public awareness
campaign throughout the City of Pasadena, e.g., bus shelter advertising and Pasadena Now feature.
• Strengthen referral systems with local OBGYN providers and relevant community agencies.
Black Infant Health Program
References
1. What is structural racism? American Medical Association. November 9, 2021. Accessed July 8, 2024. https://www.ama- assn.org/delivering-care/health-equity/what-structural-racism.
2. Geronimus AT, Hicken M, Keene D, Bound J. “weathering” and age patterns of allostatic load scores among blacks and whites in the United States. American Journal of Public Health. 2006;96(5):826-833. doi:10.2105/ajph.2004.060749
3. March of Dimes. Stress and Pregnancy. https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/pregnancy/stress-and- pregnancy. Accessed July 9, 2024.
Black Infant Health Program
(626) 744-6155
Monette Clark, MPA
Program Coordinator
Black Infant Health Program
[email protected]
REPORT ON GANG VIOLENCE OUTREACH AND
INTERRUPTION SERVICES 2024 Q1-Q2 (JAN-JUN)
Report on Gang Violence Outreach
and Interruption Services
2024 Q1 and Q2 (Jan-Jun)
Public Safety Committee
August 21, 2024
Public Health Department
Background
• Program Approach
Street mediation and rumor control
High-level violence interruption and response
Talking one-on-one with key players or influencers
Drawing in respected third-parties
Work with local non-profits and organizations
• July 23, 2024 GOVIS Training
Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
Medi-Cal Enrollment
Pasadena Outreach Response Team (PORT)
Black Infant Health
Administering Narcan
2 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
• Every two weeks, the team members submit a
data collection sheet documenting their
activities summarizing their journal entries
• PPHD staff review the data sheets with the
team
3 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
Q2 2024 549.50 918.00 144.00 57.50 1,669.00
Q1 2024 564.50 787.00 99.00 61.50 1,512.00
Q4 2023 582.50 911.50 130.00 256.50 1,880.50
Q3 2023 699.25 947.50 102.00 77.50 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
Public Health Department
Source:
Community Violence Data
Source: Pasadena Police Department (2024)
7 5 11 2
Public Health Department
Summary of Activities
6 Comparison of
Phone v.
In-Person by Qtr
2023 Q1 2023
Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2024 Q
1 2024 Q
2 Phone 58% 56% 44% 38% 44% 41%
In-Person 42% 44% 56% 62% 56% 59%
Comparison of
Outreach v.
Mediation by Qtr
2023 Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2024 Q1 2024 Q2
Outreach 72% 85% 90% 79% 89% 88%
Mediation 28% 15% 10% 21% 11% 12%
Public Health Department
Summary of Activities
• 510 referrals to community partners
7 23 Q1 23 Q2 23 Q3 23 Q4 24 Q1 24 Q2 Total
Job Training 35 80 41 55 32 52 295
Substance Use
Treatment
2 4 6 3 32 0 47
Housing 0 4 0 6 36 11 57
Mental Health 1 1 5 12 8 0 27
Education 0 0 0 10 2 6 18
Other Services 0 5 4 8 41 8 66
Public Health Department
2024 Q1 Outreach
Public Health Department
2024 Q1 Mediation
9 Public Health Department
2024 Q2 Outreach
Public Health Department
2024 Q2 Mediation