CITY OF PASADENA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER - S249
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
SPECIAL MEETING
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OPENING
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
PUBLIC COMMENT
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Gordo called the special meeting of the Public Safety Committee to order at 5:45 p.m.
Mayor Victor M. Gordo
Vice Mayor Steve Madison (Absent)
Councilmember Tyron Hampton
Councilmember Justin Jones
Art Chute, Police Deputy Chief
Timothy Bundy, Police Lieutenant
Kimberly Siemen, Police Management Analyst V
Matthew Feaster, Acting Deputy Director of Public Health Stella Clingmon, Public Health Program Coordinator II
Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney
Christine Soo, Recording Secretary
Yadi, Pasadena resident, advocated for the City to conduct a study on the impacts of the delivery robot pilot program related to City resources, public safety, and privacy and equity issues affecting residents, including vulnerable groups.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT WITH RECONVIEW LLC FOR
THE PURCHASE OF A MOBILE OBSERVATION TOWER FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $400,507 WHICH INCLUDES A
BASE AMOUNT OF $385,507 AND A CONTINGENCY OF $15,000
TO PROVIDE FOR ANY NECESSARY CHANGE ORDERS
Art Chute, Police Deputy Chief, provided introductory comments, and, Timothy Bundy, Police Lieutenant, summarized the agenda report as part of the Powerpoint presentation on the mobile observation tower, with both responding to questions.
Yadi, Pasadena resident, expressed concerns with the Pasadena Police Department purchasing a mobile observation tower that will mainly be used for Rose Bowl related events.
Councilmember Hampton requested that staff reach out to the Rose Bowl Operating Company to request fiscal assistance with 01 09/18/2024
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purchasing the mobile observation tower, prior to the item being presented at the City Council. In response, Kimberly Seaman, Police Management Analyst, responded that the grant funding that will be used to purchase the mobile observation tower, which has a sunset date, making a timely approval necessary.
Mayor Gordo spoke on the importance of the City's safety including the Pasadena Police Department's responsibility to ensure the public safety throughout the City.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by Councilmember Jones, for staff to provide the information as detailed above and approve the staff
recommendation and forward the item to the City Council for further consideration. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: Vice Mayor Madison)
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT BASED ON COMPETITIVE SELECTION WITH
INTER-CON SECURITY GROUP SYSTEMS INC., FOR
SUPPLEMNTAL TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICES AT THE
ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S ROSE PARADE FOR THREE YEARS IN
AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $180,000 WITH TWO ONE-YEAR
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS FOR A TOTAL OF $300,000 FOR FIVE
YEARS
Mayor Gordo provided a brief summary on the item.
Following a brief discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hampton, second by Councilmember Jones, to approve the staff recommendation, and forward the item to the City Council for further consideration. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: Vice Mayor Madison)
UPDATE ON BLACK INFANT HEALTH PROGRAM
Matthew Feaster, Acting Deputing Director of Public Health, provided introductory comments and Stella Clingmon, Public Health Program Coordinator, presented a Powerpoint presentation on the Black Infant Health Program, including providing information on infant mortality and preterm birth rates, their causes, program outcomes, and responded to questions.
Councilmember Jones asked staff to provide data on the program outcomes, specifically for Pasadena families, and suggested improving collaborative efforts across City departments and resources to better inform the City's vulnerable population. 02 09/18/2024
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Councilmember Hampton expressed support for expanding the program's outreach to eligible families and advocated for securing additional funding to strengthen the program's impact.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
On tKeV>rder of the Chair, the special meeting of the Public Safety Commiljte.e was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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1 Mayor Victor M. GordoJC^air
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Betty Gao
Recording Secretary
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