AGENDA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
MAY 7, 2025
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
Danielle St. Clair, Assistant City Attorney
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary
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CITY OF PASADENA
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MAY 7, 2025
PUBLIC MEETING: 4:00 P.M.
PASADENA CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBER
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE, ROOM 5249
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the special meeting of the Public Safety Committee, will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the Pasadena City Hall Council Chamber S249.
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Victor M. Gordo
Public Safety Co
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SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MAY 7, 2025
Public Meeting: 4:00 P.M.
Council Chamber, Pasadena City Hall
100 North Garfield Avenue, Room S249
PUBLIC MEETING- 4:00 P'.M.
ROLLCAl...1../
�HBLIC COMMENT-- Limited t.o it�rns on this meeting agenda and wiJI be r.��rd.atthe·timeJq7 jtem·is.coo.$i��red.
Ple'gse limi.t comments to 3 minutes��ch.
Al?PROVAL OF MINUTES
September 18, 2024 - Regular Meeting*
October 16, 2024- Cancellation of Regular Meeting*
November 20, 2024 - Cancellation of Regular Meeting*
December 18, 2024 - Regular Meeting*
January 15, 2025 - Cancellation of Regular Meeting*
February 19, 2025 - Cancellation of Regular Meeting*
NEWBUSINESS
1. BUDGET WORKSHOP - FY 2026 RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET* A. POLICE DEPARTMENT
B. PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
INFORIVIATION ONLY
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* Attachments Included
APPPROVAL OF MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024-REGULAR MEETING*
OCTOBER 16, 2024-CANCELLATION OF REGULAR MEETING*
NOVEMBER 20, 2024-CANCELLATION OF REGULAR MEETING*
DECEMBER 18, 2024 -REGULAR MEETING*
JANUARY 15, 2025-CANCELLATION OF REGULAR MEETING*
FEBRUARY 19, 2025-CANCELLATION OF REGULAR MEETING*
OPENING
ROLL CALL:
Staff:
PUBLIC COMMENT
NEW BUSINESS
01 CITY OF PASADENA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER - S249
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
SPECIAL MEETING
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 Clingman, 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 09/18/2024
INFORMATION ONLY
02 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 TOT AL 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 Clingman, 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. 09/18/2024
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
Betty Gao
Recording Secretary
03 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 the order of the Chair, the special meeting of the Public Safety Committee was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Chair
Public Safety Committee
09/18/2024
ATTEST:
Tamer Sabha
Recording Secretary
CITY OF PASADENA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER- ROOM S249
OCTOBER 16, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee, scheduled for Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:00 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on October 10, 2024, and posted by staff.
Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Chair
Public Safety Committee
10/16/2024
ATTEST:
Tamer Sabha
Recording Secretary
CITY OF PASADENA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER - ROOM 5249
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee, scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:00 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on November 19, 2024, and posted by staff.
Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Chair
Public Safety Committee
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CITY OF PASADENA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
ROBINSON PARK RECREATION CENTER
MUL Tl-PURPOSE ROOM
1081 NORTH FAIR OAKS AVENUE
DECEMBER 18, 2024
SPECIAL MEETING
OPENING Mayor Gordo called the special meeting of the Public Safety Committee to order at 4:18 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Mayor Victor M. Gordo
Councilmember Tyron Hampton
Councilmember Justin Jones
Councilmember Steve Madison (Absent)
Staff: Matthew Hawkesworth, Acting Assistant City Manager Michele Beal Bagneris, City Attorney/City Prosecutor
Manuel Carmona, Acting Director of Public Health
Alexander Hernandez, Assistant to the City Manager
Theodore Smith, Assistant City Attorney
Bill Grisafe, Police Commander
Jennifer O'Reilly-Jones, Housing Program Coordinator
Nathan Press, Program Coordinator of Public Health
Danielle St. Clair, Assistant City Attorney
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Hampton, to approve the minutes of July 17, 2024, and August 21, 2024, as submitted. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Councilmember Madison)
OLD BUSINESS UPDATE REGARDING CITY'S EFFORTS TO ADDRESS ISSUES
ASSOCIATED WITH HOMELESNESS
01 Alexander Hernandez, Assistant to the City Manager, and Theodore Smith, Assistant City Attorney and summarized the staff memo as part of the PowerPoint presentation on the item, providing information on the Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Evaluation (HOPE) Team and the Pasadena Outreach Response Team
(PORT), operation of a proposed homeless court program, and proposed costs associated with the proposed program, with both responding to questions.
In response to Councilmember Hampton's inquiry related to Illumination Foundation's historic data, Jordan Hoiberg, Director of Housing Services at Illumination Foundation, provided information on the number of housed individuals through the program in the past 12/18/2024
02 year, and highlighted their experience with motel-based care model programs in Los Angeles and Orange County, and addressed the benefits and challenges of running a pilot program with 16 participants.
Councilmember Hampton suggested, based on the number of individuals who have received criminal citations, to expand the proposed homeless court pilot program to 20-25% of participants that were issued citations for a greater impact and analysis of the program.
City Attorney Michele Beal Bagneris explained the program was reduced from 32 to 16 participants due to the City's budget constraints and responded to questions.
Jennifer O'Reilly-Jones, Housing Program Coordinator, provided information on funding that is designated for Union Station Homeless Services, emphasized the need for a targeted approach to address the specific needs of the local unhoused population; and responded to questions.
Manuel Carmona, Acting Director of Public Health, and Nathan Press, Program Coordinator of Public Health, provided information on the PORT team's mission, and the benefits of adding healthcare resources to improve treatment and engagement with unhoused individuals, and responded to questions.
Matthew Hawkesworth, Aeling Assistant City Manager, spoke on the City's efforts to address the specific needs of the local unhoused population, including information on actions of the different care groups and teams, and responded to questions.
Councilmember Hampton advocated for staff to consider an alternative approach to engage unhoused individuals with trust issues, expressed concerns over the limited effectiveness of current strategies, and advocated for additional motel vouchers to provide housing for homeless individuals.
The following individuals provided comments on the matter:
Wendy Wang, representing Sycamores
Sonja Berndt, Pasadena resident
Ralph Frammolino, Pasadena resident
Flavia Andrade, representing Brown and Black Foundation Alexandra Annald, Pasadena resident
Adriana Bautista, Pasadena resident
David Serri, Pasadena resident
Donna Sider, representing Pasadena Mennonite
12/18/2024
INFORMATION ONLY
03 Mayor Gordo encouraged staff to analyze the City of Los Angeles' strategies and efforts in addressing homelessness; and requested that additional services be provided alongside housing for unhoused individuals. He voiced support of staff taking the necessary steps to start the proposed homeless court pilot program with 32 participants, however he is supportive of commencing the program with the number of participants that is currently within the budget. He asked staff to work with the City Manager along with the City's partners to determine the correct number of participants for the proposed homeless court pilot program if the City Council decides to expand the program. Mayor Gordo asked staff to reach out to the County of Los Angeles Supervisor Kathryn Barger's office for investment partnership opportunities for the proposed homeless court pilot program.
In response to Councilmember Jone's inquiry on HOPE team hours and outreach efforts, Police Commander Bill Grisafe, provided information on the HOPE's team daily and monthly outreach in partnership with resource centers, their role is limited to providing referrals, with many unhoused individuals declining the offered services.
Councilmember Hampton asked staff to provide information on the annual funding the City provides to Friends in Deed; if further discussion on the Friends in Deed master lease proposal should be agendized at a future Economic Development and Technology Committee or Public Safety Committee; and for staff to provide information on the synergy of Friends in Deed's motel vouchers and the Los Angeles County's motel leasing program.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by Councilmember Jones, direct staff to provide the information as detailed above, and forward the item to the City Council for discussion and further consideration. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: Councilmember Madison)
RECEIVE ANNUAL REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEAR JULY 2023
THROUGH JUNE 2024 AND WORK PLANS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2024-2025 FOR:
A. CODE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION
B. COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
C. OLD PASADENA PARKING METER ZONE ADVISORY
COMMISSION
D. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION
E. SOUTH LAKE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION
F. TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
12/18/2024
ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
Betty Gao
Recording Secretary
04 On the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
On the order of the Chair, the special meeting of the Public Safety Committee was adjourned at 6:24 p.m.
Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Chair
Public Safety Committee
12/18/2024
ATTEST:
Betty Gao
Recording Secretary
CITY OF PASADENA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
ROBINSON PARK RECREATION CENTER
1081 NORTH FAIR OAKS AVENUE
MUL Tl-PURPOSE ROOM
JANUARY 15, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING
The special meeting of the Public Safety Committee, scheduled for Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on January 9, 2025, and posted by staff.
Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Chair
Public Safety Committee
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ATTEST:
Betty Gao
Recording Secretary
CITY OF PASADENA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
COUNCIL CHAMBER - ROOM S249
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee, scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on February 13, 2025, and posted by staff.
Mayor Victor M. Gordo, Chair
Public Safety Committee
02/19/2025
NEW BUSINESS
1. BUDGET WORKSHOP - FY 2026 RECOMMENDED OPERATING
BUDGET*
A. POLICE DEPARTMENT
B. PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVCIES
DEPARTMENT
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Department
FY 2026 Recommended
Operating Budget
Public Safety Committee
May 7, 2025
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Police Department
• Equipment Implementations:
> Traffic
■ FARO 3D - Accident reconstruction
• DUI Trailer - Acquired with OTS Grant Funds
■ Speed Data Readers
> Major Crimes
3D Crime Scene Scanner
> Technical Services
n Axon Body 4 cameras and Performance BWC
metrics system
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Police Department
• Equipment Implementations Cont'd:
> Police Fleet Operations
• 13 long awaited vehicles that replaced vehicles
ranging from 7-19 years of age
• Personnel:
> New Lead/Senior positions were approved for
upward mobility within the department
• Lead Detention Officer
■ Senior Park Safety Specialist
> Creation of Police Fleet Operations
■ Fleet Management Sergeant
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� Appropriations by Category
. Police Department
Personnel 81,642,502 90,612,112 93,059,125 101,841,682 9.4% Services & Supplies 8,280,600 9,274,595 8,573,696 9,100,867 6.2% Capital Outlay 677,902 2,174,592 317,000 145,000 -54.3% Internal Srvc Charge 8,440,593 8,858,290 9,128,941 10,333,335 13.2% Debt Service (43)
Grand Total 99,041,554 110,919,589 111,078,762 121,420,884 * 9.3% FTE I 382.25 I 382.25 I al
* General Fund Appropriation -$111,285,954
4 � Significant Changes from FY 2025
� Adopted Budget
Police Department
• Personnel - Increased $8.8M (9 .4%)
> MOU/Pension/Medical Benefits/Classification
and Compensation Study
■ Sworn $5.7M
■ Non-Sworn $972k
> General Liability increased $1.8M (59.3%)
> Worker's Comp increased $232k (2.8%)
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� Adopted Budget (cont'd)
l� Police Department
• Services and Supplies - Increased $527k { 6.2%)
> Right-sizing utilities to reflect trend in actuals$ l 36k (47.3%) > Insurance increase $302k (24.6%)
> Contract increases $101 k ( 1 .5%)
• Internal Services - Increased $1 .2M { 13.2%)
> Doll $334k (8.3%)
> Building Maintenance $289k (12.4%)
> Fleet Maintenance Repair and Fuel $563k (21.3%)
• Capital Outlay - Decreased $172K {-54.3%)
> Reduction for One-Time Equipment Purchase$ l 72k
6 � Overview of Funds
(� . Police Department
104- LAIMPACT Fund
108- Foothill Air Support Team
201- Supplemental Law Enforcement
202- Public Safety Augmentation
207 - Asset Forfeiture
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I $ 620,519 I $ 439,518 I $ 441,535 I $ 611,174 I I
I $ 264,975 I $ 410,000 I $ 410,000 I $ 264,975 I
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I $ 264,135 I $ 253,455 I $ 262,392
I $ 186,472 I $ (98,696) I $ (413,204)
l I $ 4.828,6671 $ 4,188.0581 $ 3,534,447
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• Enhancement Request: $72,000
> New equipment and supplies needed to set up
Equipment Mechanic FTE at the Police Department
location
8 lil1 FY 2026 Priorities/Workplan
, Police Department
• Contemporary Rebranding
> Recruitment - On-going
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■ Continuing outreach recruitment efforts for Sworn,
Dispatch (AIC) and Park Safety
» Local Schools, events and universities
» Increasing staff in specialized assignments
» Traffic Section
» Active Intelligence Center
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PASADENA POLICE DEPARTMENT VACANCY FORECASTS
Sworn Applicants in
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26 Anticipated Resignations
Anticipated Retirements
Incoming Police Trainees
Sworn Applicants in backgrounds
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Anticipated Resignations
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Anticipated Retireme nts
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• Development of Strategic Plan by January 2026
• Equipment/Technology Modernization
■ Helicopters
» OH58 Bell helicopters from earlyl 970s
» Assist in Patrol and Traffic Operations
» The PD will leverage Asset Forfeiture Funds to
lease/purchase 2 helicopters over l O years
■ Develop the Active Intelligence Center (AIC)
» High-Tech hub to monitor, analyze and direct resources to criminal activity in real time. Critical infrastructure preparation for LA28
» The City requested Congressional Discretionary Funding for the creation of the AIC
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■ Increase footprint of Automated License Plate Readers (ALP Rs)
» A grant has been awarded to the Department to
purchase additional ALPRs
» Technology will be utilized in the AIC for analysis and criminal apprehension
■ Modernize/Replace PD critical recordkeeping in
Emergency Vehicles and 9-1-1 Center
» Mobile Data Computers
» Mobile Audio/Video
>: Dispatch/9-1-1 Center Radio Console
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• To recover from Eaton Fire, re-build City-owned
Range and training facility to include Bravo
Range
■ Expand Regional Training Opportunities to include
preparation for LA28
» Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
» Event Planning Section
» Counter-terrorism Unit (CTU)
■ Field Training Officer Program Assessment
» Assessment Implementation
13 PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Department
FY 2026 Recommended
Operating Budget
Public Safety Committee
May 7, 2025
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• Served 14,273 recreation
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• Provided 697 students w/ on
site before (71) and after
( 626) school care at 12 sites
• Introduced intergenerational
programs
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• 193 young people interned
with R.O.S.E. Program ( 150) &
employed through Youth
Ambassador Program (43)
• Partnered with Pasadena City
College to provide
enrichment classes at both
Villa & Jackie Robinson
community centers
• Collaborated with Mt. Wilson
Observatory to host space
exploration hands-on
activities @ Villa Parke CC
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• Eaton Fire Response
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> Led initial logistical operations & staffed Pasadena
Convention Center emergency evacuation shelter
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ir, iPa.rks, Recreation & Communitv Services
Personnel I 13,212,949 15,4 66,165
Services & Supplies 4,867,301 5,948,610
Capital Outlay 236,830 70,527
Debt Service 59,024 69,282
Internal Srvc Chrg 3,779,944 4,092,026
Grand Total 22,156,049 25,646,610
FTE I
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16,529,028 17,936,357
6,468,664 7,028,252
0 0
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4,194,147 4,862,703
27,191,839 29,827,312
167.761 167 .761
8.5%
8.6%
15.9%
9.7%
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W Significant Changes from FY 2025
. Adopted Budget ��/- Parks, Recreation & Community Services • Personnel: $1,407,329 increase (8.5%)
> MOU, pension & benefit adjustments
• Services & Supplies: $559,588 increase (8.6%)
> Norton Simon Museum contract
> Citywide Insurance allocation
> Utility rates
> CPI increases to multi-year contracts
• Internal Services: $668,556 increase ( 15.9%)
> PW Building & Fleet Maintenance
> IT Rates
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� FY 2026 Enhancement Request
L,i,l?ar!<s,,. Recreqtion &,Community Services .: .,1• (. ' - , l , , • Equipment Replacement: $700,000 increase
> 11 units (5 mowers, 2 loaders, 2 tractors & 2 trailers) > Items exceed estimated useful life; 20 avg years old
> Improve productivity and employee morale
9 � Revenue History by Division
lt _Parks, Recreation & Community Services - ,
!Administration I 374,344 52,248 0 0
!Community Services 56,157 1,408 55,510 72,910 31.4%
Recreation 735,802 1,109,264 1,036,286 1,234,595 19.1%
Facilities I 931,478 944,849 827,950 786,194 -5.0%
Parks I 439,532 481,169 391,889 378,028 -3.5%
Grand Total I 2,537,313 2,588,937 2,311,635 2,471,727 6.9% 10 " • Organizational Chart
11:.:�R;gi�l,:�R gc:re.atio·n,· &.<,C,om m ·unity services ADMINISTRATION FTEs: 6.00
• Accounts Payable
• Budget
• Procurement
• Payroll
• Purchase Cards
• Personnel Action Forms
• Special Projects
• Communications
•Marketing
•CivicRec
RECREATION Administrator
FTEs: 82.13
• Special Events
RECREATION PROGRAMS Superintendent
•Aquatics
• Afterschool Programs
• Youth Sports
• Adaptive Recreation
and Inclusion Service
RECREATION PROGRAMS Superintendent
• Contract Classes
• Fitness and Wellness
• Summer Day Camps
• Senior Programs
DIRECTOR
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DEPUTY DIRECTOR FTEs: 28.63
• Northwest Programs
• City Commissions
FACILITIES Superintendent
• Park Facilities Reservations
• Facility Maintenance
• Facility Contracts
• Adult Contract Sports
• Sport/Field Permits
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COMMUNITY SERVICES Superintendent
• Community Services
• Teen Programs
-ROSE Interns
-Youth Ambassadors
-Teen Center
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FTEs: 50.00
• Parks Administration
ARROYO SECO Superintendent
• l..ower&CentralArroyoSeco
• Hahamongna
PARKS MAINTENANCE Superintendent
• Irrigation
•West Parks
• East Parks
• Agronomic/Rodent Control
Playgroundlnspectlon
m FY 2026 Priorities ��.
�:·_. .Parks, Recreation & Community Services
• Identify fiscal and
operational efficiencies
• Develop training programs
• Develop a Work Plan for
deferred park
maintenance projects
• Continue sustainability
initiative
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� FY 2026 Priorities
i ,J:'arks,.R,ecre.ation & Community Services
• Complete Community Needs
assessment ( optimal mix of
programming needs)
• Establish / enhance
relationships with partners to
provide additional services
• Secure operator for
Equestrian Center at
Hahamongna Watershed
Park
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� Parks, Recreation & Communitv Services
• Youth Programs Fees & Participant Information
FY 2019 FY 2024
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Participants Fees I
Participants ·1.
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Youth Sports Resident: $60 2,772 Resident: $10 3,310 -- Non-Res: $95 il_ __ 1,320 Non-Res: $95 1, 169 ---
After School $30 weekly 911 $15 weekly 636
Summer . -ir-�� Resident: $25 380 Resident: ii 491
Day Camp $1 00 weekly 1: weekly --
Non-Res: 0 Non-Res: 0
$200 weekly $200 weekly
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(cont'd) Parks, Recreation & Community Services ; I
• Youth Programs Resident Fees (Current vs Pre
Covid)
> Gradual Phase Back To Pre-Covid Fees (starting in FY
2027)
FY 2024 Revenue
(includes both resident & non-resident fees)
Program Actual .1 Projected
Revenues@ Revenues @ Pre- ii
Current Fees • Covid Fees ----
Youth Sports $103,027 $322,170
Afterschool $291,389 $488,000 --
Summer Day Camp $82,809 $280,100 - -- -- --·--· ---
Total : $477,225 I! --
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Difference
$219,143 -----
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$197,291 -�
$613,045
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