AGENDA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING NOTICE
MAY 21, 2025
PUBLIC MEETING 4:00 P.M.
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REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MAY 21, 2025
Public Meeting: 4:00 P.M.
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NEW BUSINESS
1. BUDGET WORKSHOP - FY 2026 RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET* A. FIRE DEPARTMENT
B. PUBLIC HEAL TH DEPARTMENT
2. 2024 ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE BILL 1205 FOR STATE-MANDATED FIRE INSPECTIONS*
INFORMATION ONLY
3. REPORT ON AB 392 AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION BY PASADENA POLICE DEPARTMENT*
ADJOURN
* Attachments Included
NEW BUSINESS
1. BUDGET WORKSHOP - FY 2026 RECOMMENDED OPERATING
BUDGET*
A. FIRE DEPARTMENT
B. PUBLIC HEAL TH DEPARTMENT
2. 2024 ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE
BILL 1205 FOR STATE-MANDATED FIRE INSPECTIONS*
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Department
FY 2026 Recomme,nded
Operating Budget
Public Safety Committee
May 21, 2025
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> All-hazard Fire Department that provides emergency
response and public safety services to the community
> Divisions include Fire Administration, Community Risk Reduction / Fire Prevention, Fire Operations, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Training
> Front line apparatus include 8 engines, 2 Trucks, 6 RAs and 1 Battalion Chief Vehicle
> Additional response vehicles include Type-1 Heavy
Urban Search and Rescue (US&R), Water Tender, Brush
Patrol, Rapid Extraction Module Support (REMS) vehicle, and Rescue Cushion
2 • Responded to 20,854 emergency calls for service (CY 2024) • Prioritized professional development and supported three (3) fire personnel through Paramedic School
• Developed an emergency vehicle training program to reduce collision rates and address the department's risk profile • Replaced cardiac monitors on all front-line apparatus • Assisted in 36 state-wide wildland deployments over 419 days • Successfully responded to the Eaton Fire, saving countless lives and property; transitioned to ensuring public safety during numerous storms resulting in mud and debris flow
• Completed an 18-week Fire Recruit Academy and an eight (8) week Lateral Academy to address vacancies
• Updated the Department's Standards of Coverage and 5-Year Strategic Plan
• Completed the Citywide Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
3 • 210 Total FTEs
> 8 unfunded Firefighter Trainees
> 1 72 Sworn Personnel
> 30 Professional Personnel
• 10 Sworn Vacancies {May 2025)
> 7 Firefighter Paramedics (- 16) / Firefighters (+9)
> 2 Fire Engineers
> 1 Fire Captain
• 1 Professional Vacancy
• Up to 3-5 additional sworn vacancies anticipated
within calendar year 2025
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Expense By Category
Category
Personnel
!Services & Supplies
!Capital Outlay
Internal Services
Debt Service
!Transfers Out
Grand Total
FY 2023
Actuals
$52, 128,280!
$4,730,413
$244,011
$5,724,2421
($1,885)
$14,785
$62,839,846
FY 2024
Actuals
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FY 2026 % FY 2025 Adopted Recommended Change
$57,489,0441 $58,026,171 $63,390,940 9.2%
$5,351,7181 $5,440,126 $6,140,417 12.9%
$1,507, 1151 $31,927 $32,825 2.8%
$6,075,6071 $6,120,365 $7,400,413 20.9%
$41,0001 $0 $0 0.0%
$14,9851 $15,459 $15,89A 2.8%
$70,479,470j $69,634,048 $76,980,489 10.6%
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i• FY 2025 - 2026 Significant Changes
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FY 2026 Proposed Budget increased by S7.35M (10.5%):
• Personnel increased by $5.36M (9.2%)
> $3M increase from City Portion pension, Benefits, Medical > $1 .5M increase from salary and MOU adjustments
> $450k received in grant funds to support personnel expenses • Services & Supplies increased by $700k (12.9%)
> Contractual increases based on pre-established agreements and escalating insurance premiums
> Walnut Plaza lease ($70k)
> VFCC contract ($65k increase)
> Insurance ($173k)
> Additional Grant Funds to support purchases and services($406k) • Internal Services increased by $1 .28M (20.9%)
> $930k from BSFMD IS-Fleet Equip Maintenance, Replacement & Fuel > $250k from IS-Structural Maintenance
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FY 2026 Enhancement Requests (Personnel)
• $159,728 for one ( 1) Fire Battalion Chief (40 Hour)
> Position anticipated to be filled starting FY 2026 Q3 > Budgeted at minimum rate; full year at mid-step is $336,413 > Address span of control and additional operational needs, rising call volumes, mitigate risks, capacity for regional support, and statewide mutual aid needs
> Manage all programs as needed (fire operations, suppression, fire and environmental safety, administration, EMS disaster preparedness, training, safety and personnel)
> Manage incidents, emergencies, wildfires and windstorms > Assist with the growing number of special events across Pasadena
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:. FY 2026 Enhancement Requests (Personnel) - SOC Recommendation I•• . -:I , I
• A Standards of Coverage analysis recommends two
daily 56-hour Operational Battalion Chiefs
> Industry best practice for span of control is 1 supervisor to 5 subordinates; the Fire Department currently has a 1 to 10 ratio > Given the size of the response area, the dissection of geography by 1-210, current and future staffing levels, increased risk, expanding duties and service demands, the span of control exceed a one-battalion configuration
> Additional BC allows for the response area, personnel supervision and emergency duties to be aligned to achieve optimal span of control, enhancing accountability and service > Due to funding limitations, only 1 .0 FTE is recommended to be added for FY 2026
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FY 2026 Enhancement Requests (Non-Personnel)
• $210,000 for a fully upfitted Battalion Chief Command Vehicles for the additional Operational BC position; upfit of vehicle to be absorbed by the Fire Department's General Fund budget
• $100,000 for the Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) program to address rising uniform prices and MOU
commitments for 172 sworn members
• $200,000 for the Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) program for increased costs of turnouts and PPE (helmets, boots, gloves, etc.) for training academies, and increased wear and use
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EMS Transport Revenue by Fiscal Year
12,666.35
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_,-_ Budget �Actuals
• Increased EMS collections through the PP-GEMT IGT program, r esulting in projected $1 .6M of additional EMS revenue
• Additional EMS Revenue supported various medical equipment purchases, including replacement of cardiac monitors for all front-line apparatus, as well as the 6th Rescue Ambulance
Updated the FY 2022 EMS Fee Study to more accurately reflect costs for services for the FY 2026 Fee Schedule
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• Additional funding sources in FY 2025 and FY 2026:
> Received funds for training and equipment through an
Instructional Services Agreement with Rio Hondo Community College District
> Received $955,080 in grant funds and reimbursements for cancer screenings, behavioral health checkups, and urban search and rescue (US&R) equipment, training and Regional Task Force exercises
> Reduced purchases of medications through an exchange
program with Huntington Hospital
> Used residual strike team revenue to purchase and upfit an additional Rapid Extraction Module vehicle, upfit a Battalion Chief vehicle, complete facility improvement projects at Fire Station 33 and 38, and to purchase video laryngoscopes for our front line apparatus
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FY 2026 Workplan -
• Continue to evaluate and identify programs to address departmental risk
• Implement updated FY 2026 EMS Fees to more
accurately recapture costs for providing medical
services to the community
• Continue collaboration with Public Works Department to purchase and place new apparatus into service, to
maintain the City's Replacement Plan
• Assess Pasadena's risks and mitigation measures based on updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
• Work with regional partners on efforts for the numerous upcoming special events and 2028 Olympics
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• Recruitment & Retention Efforts for FY 2026
> Complete annual recruit academies to address
vacancies and attrition
> Proactively provide targeted risk management training to reduce frequency of vehicle related accidents
> Provide up-to-date safety equipment and personal
protective equipment
> Continue local area recruitment efforts including the Paramedic Internship Program, Inspector Trainee
Program, Fire Explorer Program, and Women's
Empowerment Camp
> Employee development and succession planning
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• Develop a long-term plan to address critical infrastructure needs for fire stations
1-2 Years
+ 2nd Battalion
Chief
2-5 Years
+ 9th Suppression company
+ 7th RA
+ Station 33 Rebuild
14 5-10 Years
+ 9th Fire Station
+ gth RA
+ 3rd Ladder Truck
+ Station 37 Rebuild
• Fire's FY 2026 Recommended Budget reflects
increases to maintain necessary operations
including increased call volumes, special events,
expanding services and span of control, and to
address community risks that were highlighted
during the Eaton Wildfires
• The Department recognizes the City's funding
limitations in the General Fund, and will continue
to identify additional and alternative revenue
sources as we grow the department and serve
the needs of the community
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PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Public Health Department
FY 2026 Recommended
Operating Budget
Public Safety Committee
May 21, 2025
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canvassing
Vaccine clinics
Pasadena Outreach Response
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� FY 2026 Priorities
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• Immediate
> Protect Pasadena resident health and well-being
> Right-size operations after two consecutive years of
significant loss of grant funding and staff
> Identify new revenue to support public health programs > Implement systems that enhance efficiency and
reduce risk
• Future
> Advance the role of PPHD as Health Strategy Catalyst
> Improve access for visitors to Department facilities
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Public Health Department
• Revenue Sources
> Grant Funding
> Fees/Charges for Services
> Health Realignment Funding (State Sales Tax and
Motor Vehicle License Fees)
> Property Rental Income
> General Fund
• Restricted Funding Sources
> Grants - limited to activities required by the grant
> Realignment funding - restricted to core public
health services
Revenue IIJ:lr:r.r.Ti'f
Taxes $1,165,905 $1,095,953 $1,050,000 $1,050,000 0.0%
Licenses & Pemits $1,804,140 $2,192,991 $2,288,104 $2,576,650 12.6% lntergov Revenue $14,271,429 $14,884,574 $15,541,994 $12,136,881 -21.9% Charge fr Svc Extrnl $517,279 $498,918 $623,004 $569,069 -8.7% Charge fr Svc lntrnl $23,750 $0 $0 $0 0.0%
I operating Transfer Out $748,832 $846,168 $120,000 $120,000 0.0% Investment Earnings $5,561 $6,104 $0 $0 0.0%
Rental Income $264,694 $267,010 $248,000 $250,000 0.8%
Misc. Revenue $410,840 $414,072 $389,178 $890,874 128.9% Other Fincng Source $187,622 $23,313 $0 $0 0.0%
Grand Total $19,400,050 $20,229,102 $20,260,280 $ 17,593,474 -13.2% Appropriations FY 2025 FY 2026 %
Revised Recommended Change
Personnel $13,144,033 $13,655,968 $14,600,729 $13,777,098 -5.6% Services & Supplies $3,924,616 $4,659,852 $4,316,999 $3,038,187 -29.6% Capital Outlay $262,572 $23,313 $0 $0 0.0%
Internal Services $1,952,174 $2,347,388 $2,613,058 $2,658,156 1.7% Grand Total $19,283,395 $20,686,521 $21,530,786 $ 19,473,441 -9.6% FTE 118.a2j 102.4011 -16.421
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Division Uffi16©
FY 2024
Actuals
FY 2025
Revised Recomm�nded Change
2301 - Health Administration 4,849,347 5,819,255 6,644,822 7,026,511 5.7% 2302 - Environmental Health 2,320,664 2,321,722 2,534,248 2,662,778 5.1% 2303 - Social and Mental Health Services 4,144,488 4,451,322 4,222,768 2,662,028 -37.0% 2304 - Community Health Services 3,201,875 4,009,598 4,485,228 4,023,472 -10.3% 2305 - Health Policy and Promotion 1,933,292 1,561,450 1,842,779 1,882,203 2.1% 2306 - Epidemiology and Disease Control 2,833,729 2,523,175 1,800,941 1,216,449 -32.5% Grand Total 19,283,395 20,686,522 21,530,786 19,473,441 -9.6% Due to limited resources from sunsetting grants and funding availability, the Department proposes to consolidate three existing divisions into two. The elimination of Community Health Services Division will be integrated into the Health Policy and Promotion and Epidemiology and Disease Control divisions.
If the budget is adopted with this recommendation, the division updates will be reflected in the division summary starting in FY 2027.
6 �Significant Changes from FY25 Rev Budget
i Public Health Department
• 13 grants sunset by end of FY 2025 (Reduction of $2.4M) Congressional Directive Spending Kaiser - Promotores
WIC Little by Little Emergency Food/Shelter
HIV/AIDS Testing (4 programs) CHO EUR Supplemental
CDC Workforce Development PCHF Grant
CALVIP Supplemental IZ Supplemental
• Federal threats to public health finances
> Temporary restraining order has paused the termination of grant funding that went into effect March 24, 2025
> Federal administration conceptual budget proposal
recommends additional cuts that may impact public health programs in FY 2026
7 �Significant Changes from FY25 Rev Budget
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• Decrease of 1 6.42 FTEs from FY 2025
> 12 existing vacant positions to be eliminated
> 4 employees subject to release on June 29th
• 3 limited-term, grant-funded positions
■ 1 regular position subject to layoff
> All affected staff will be offered opportunities for
lateral reassignment or voluntary demotion to vacant
positions
• Total of 42.30 FTEs lost since FY 2024
8 Wsignificant Changes from FY25 Rev Budget
Public Health Department
New Program in FY 2026
• Promotores Program
> $155,000 through June 2026 funded by Good
Hope Medical Foundation
> Outreach to Pasadena residents who are
underinsured/uninsured, low-income, and have
limited access to healthcare services
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Current FY 2025 General Fund Support: $1,629,098
Additional FY 2026 General Fund Support: $1, 168,000
• $450K - Non-personnel
> $150,000 - Electronic Health Record implementation one-time support for grant matching
> $300,000 - Support for non-recoverable department internal service costs • $718K - Personnel
> $160,000 - Program Coordinator II at 1.0 FTE
■ Provide program administration, supervision, and strategic oversight of the gang violence interruption program (50%) and PORT (50%) > $255,000 - Health Officer at 0.75 FTE
■ Protect community health and safety
> $303,000 - PORT Firefighters
■ Personnel cost to maintain two PORT teams
Total General Fund Support: $2,797,098
10 203 - Health ($6,722,659) $18,580,474 $19,522,772 ($7,664,957) , ($8,586,130) ($9,337,737) ($9,918,701) �
• Department expenses related to COVID-19
response from FY 2020 to FY 2023: $4.1 SM
> Expected FEMA reimbursement: $644K
• Department launched an effort to stabilize
the Health Fund prior to COVID-19
> Efforts were disrupted but the Department remains
committed to ensuring fiscal accountability
> Department has ended the last two fiscal years
with a positive balancEr1
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� Future Steps
Public Health Department
• Sustained Commitment to Balance Health Fund in
Future Years
> Manage existing portfolio of grants effectively
> Maximize revenues across all programs
> Ensure full cost recovery associated with fee for service programs
> Pursue sustainable and cost-effective initiatives that align with PPHD Strategic Plan
NEW BUSINESS
2. 2024 ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE
BILL 1205 FOR STATE-MANDATED FIRE INSPECTIONS*
Agenda Report
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Public Safety Committee (May 21, 2025)
FROM: Fire Department
June 2, 2025
SUBJECT: 2024 ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING COMPLIANCE WITH SENATE BILL 1205 FOR STATE-MANDATED FIRE INSPECTIONS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Find that the proposed action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3), the common sense exemption; and
2. Adopt a Resolution acknowledging receipt of the Pasadena Fire Department's report on its level of compliance with state-mandated annual fire inspections as required by Senate Bill 1205 and California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4.
BACKGROUND:
On December 2, 2016, a fire occurred in a warehouse, known as the Ghost Ship, that had been converted into an artist collective that included dwelling units, in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Oakland, California. A total of 36 people were killed in the fire, and it became the deadliest fire in the history of the city. It is also recognized as the deadliest fire in the United States since The Station Nightclub Fire in 2003 and the deadliest in California since the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. The tragedy that occurred at the Ghost Ship warehouse brought national attention and put a spotlight on fire safety laws as well as the performance of fire inspections in California.
On September 27, 2018, California Senate Bill 1205 (SB 1205) was signed into law, which amended preceding law such that an annual report on State mandated fire inspections is now required to be submitted to the governing body of each jurisdiction having authority for conducting fire inspections. The law also requires the report to be MEETING OF _____ _ AGENDA ITEM NO. ____ _
Acknowledge Level of Compliance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 June 2, 2025
given when the administering authority discusses its annual budget and receipt of the report must be acknowledged in a resolution or similar formal document as per California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4.
Annual fire inspections help mitigate known hazards, reduce community risk and ensure reasonable compliance with the California Fire Code. During inspections, Fire Department staff verify maintenance of fire protective construction, sufficient Fire Department access, adequate exiting systems, and fire protection systems. These inspections also provide an opportunity for Fire Department personnel to become familiar with the buildings we protect and respond to for emergencies.
California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.2 mandates that all Group R Occupancy hotels, motels and lodging houses, apartment buildings, condominiums, and other multi-family residential occupancies (including some residential care facilities) are inspected annually by the local fire department. During calendar year 2024, the Pasadena Fire Department completed 2,109 of 2,145 of the initial fire inspections of these Group R occupancy buildings; this represents a compliance rate of 98%, a significant improvement from calendar year (CY) 2023 when 83% of these inspections were completed.
The California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.3 mandates that all K-12 schools are inspected annually by the local fire department. During calendar year 2024, the Pasadena Fire Department completed 89 of 93 of the initial fire inspections of these Group E occupancy buildings; this represents a compliance rate of 96%, an improvement from CY2023 when 95% of these inspections were completed.
In total, the Fire Department conducted 2,198 of 2,238 of the mandated inspections (or 98%) during CY2024, an improvement from the 84% of inspections completed in CY2023. Attachment A, Fire Inspection Performance, provides summarized CY2024 Pasadena Fire Department inspection completion rates.
COUNCIL POLICY CONSIDERATION:
This action of reporting on compliance with state mandated occupancy inspections provides transparency on compliance rates in support of the City Council's strategic goals of ensure public safety, and support and promote the quality of life and the local economy.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
The proposed action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b )(3), the common sense exemption.
Acknowledge Level of Compliance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 June 2, 2025
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact as a result of acknowledging receipt of a report on the Pasadena Fire Department's compliance with certain state mandated fire inspections.
The report seeks to communicate with the governing authority about the level of compliance with State mandated fire safety inspections. This report should assist the Pasadena Fire Department and governing authority in planning and prioritizing available resources to appropriately staff and carry out State mandated fire inspections.
Prepared by:
Timothy Sell
Deputy Fire Chief/ Fire Marshal
Pasadena Fire Department
Approved by:
MIG RQUEZ
City Manager
Attachment:
Attachment A - Fire Inspection Performance
Respectfully submitted,
CHAD AUGUSTIN
Fire Chief
Pasadena Fire Department
Attachment A
Pasadena Fire Department
CY 2024 YTD Fire Inspection Performance Report
Completed Inspections by Occupancy
The following numbers reflect the inspection inventory by occupancy type, and number of initial inspections completed in CY2024. The inspections are divided between the Fire Prevention Bureau and the Operations Bureau. Educational and Residential occupancy types require annual reporting pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Section 13146.4.
Type & Risk/Frequency of # Occupancies #Annual #Annual Descriptions State Mandated Inspections Required Completed
Educational (High Risk, Annual 93 93 89 (96%) Places used for educational purposes> 6 State Mandate) persons through 12th grade
Residential (High Risk, Annual 2,145 2,145 2,109 (98%) Places used for sleeping purposes >2 units State Mandate) under one roof
Total SB 1205 reportable 2,238 2,238 2,198 {98%) Mandated Inspections, Senate Bill 1205 State Mandated Inspections reportable
Institutional (High Risk, Annual 54 54 53 (98%) Care and supervision of persons infirmed, State Mandate) some not mandated (No required reporting) High Rise (High Risk, Annual 47 47 46 (98%) Buildings> 75' in height measured from State Mandate) lowest FD access to the highest occupied floor. (No required reporting)
Hazardous Materials (High 750 308 45 (14%) Hazardous Materials Operations regulated & Risk, Triennial/Annual State required by the California EPA and Fire Code, Mandate) includes F/H/other Haz Mat occupancies
Total non-SB 1205 reportable, 1,004 403 352 (87%) Mandated Inspections, not Senate Bill 1205 Mandated Inspections reportable
TOTAL Mandated Inspections 3,352 2,751 2,313 (84%) Mandated Inspections Total Type & Risk/Frequency of # Occupancies # Annual # Annual Descriptions NFPA 1730 Inspections Completed
Assembly (High Risk, Annual) 424 424 327 (77%) Places of assembly such as churches, clubs, and large restaurants
Business (Low Risk, 2,329 776 45 (.05) Places for office, professional, or service Triennial/ Annual) type transactions
Mercantile (Low Risk, 582 194 4 (.02%) Places used for the display, sale and storage Triennial) of good and wares
Storage (Moderate Risk, 96 32 0 (0%) Places used for storage not classified Triennial) hazardous
Combined Total Occupancy • 6,783 4,177* 2,689*(61%) This includes all Mandated and Non- Inspections . Mandated Occupancy Inspections
Hazardous Vegetation (High 3,939 3,939 3,939(100%) Properties situated in the Very High Hazard Risk, Annual) Severity Zone
Total Initial Fire Inspections 10,722 8,116* 6,628*(82%) Includes all Initial occupancy and parcel inspections, does not include re-inspections
The foUowing numbers reflect the tptal Fire Construction Permit Plan Reviews and Inspections performed in CY 2023.
Construction Inspections 1,323 (100%) Constructed related Fire Inspections Construction Plan Reviews 2,206 (100%) Construction related Fire Plan Reviews *Number and percentage completed based on state mandates combined with estimated number of inspections recommended by NFPA 1730, the Industry Best Practices Standard On Organization and Deployment of Fire Prevention.
RESOLUTION NO. __ _
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT OF THE 2024 SB 1205 FIRE INSPECTION REPORT WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1205 (SB 1205) was passed and signed by the Governor of California in September 2018 adding California Health & Safety Code Section 13146.4 (the Code), which outlines the criteria for State Mandated Inspections and reporting; and
WHEREAS, the Code requires all fire departments that provide fire protection services to report annually to its administering authority on its compliance with State Mandated Inspections; and
WHEREAS, the Pasadena Fire Department has identified two thousand two hundred thirty eight (2,238) occupancies that are State mandated for annual inspections and reporting; and
WHEREAS, the Pasadena Fire Department completed 2,198 of the 2,238 State mandated inspections for 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Pasadena has discussed and acknowledged receipt of the Fire Inspection Report in compliance with California Health & Safety Code Section 13146.4.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASADENA RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
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1. That the City Council acknowledges the receipt of the 2024 SB 1205 Fire Inspection Report as outlined in California Health & Safety Code section 13146.4.
Adopted at the ____ meeting of the City Council on the ____ day of ____ , 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved as to form:
Danielle St. Clair
Assistant City Attorney
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2 Mark Jomsky
City Clerk
INFORMATION ONLY
3. REPORT ON AB 392 AND ITS IMPLEMENATION BY PASADENA
POLICE DEPARTMENT*
WlPAfADENA
City Attorney's/City Prosecutor's Department - Civil Division Report on AB 392 and its Implementation by
Pasadena Police Department
Michele Beal Bagneris, City Attorney/City Prosecutor
Danielle St. Clair, Assistant City Attorney
Public Safety Committee Meeting
May 21, 2025
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�� Background
; City Att_grney's/City Prosecutor's Department- Civil Division i.
Former Penal Code § 196
• Homicide is justifiable when committed by public officers and those acting by their command and assistance, either
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1. In obedience to any judgment of a competent court
2. When necessarily committed in overcoming actual resistance to the execution of some legal process, or in the discharge of any other legal duty.
3. When necessarily committed in retaking felons who have been rescue or have escaped, or when necessarily committed in arresting persons charged with felony, and who are fleeing from justice or resisting such arrest.
In effect from 1872 to 2019
Oldest unamended law enforcement use of force statute in the country 2 ...._� Background
City Attorney's/City Prosecutor's D_�_partment - Civil Division ; .
Former Penal Code § 835a
Any peace officer who has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a public offense may use reasonable force to effect the 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 efforts by reason of the resistance or threatened resistance of the person being arrested; nor shall such officer be deemed an aggressor or lose his right to self defense by the use of reasonable force to effect the arrest or to prevent escape or to overcome resistance.
• In effect from 1957 to 2019
• Does not distinguish between deadly force and non-deadly force 3 ....,.�AB 392
City Attorney's/City Prosecutor's Q�partment - Civil Division "California Act to Save Lives"
• Introduced and passed in 2019
• Seeks to:
> raise the standard for police use of deadly force from "reasonable" to "necessary"
> Encourage use of less-lethal force and de-escalation techniques > Make substantial amendments to the affirmative defense of justifiable homicide by police officers
Confidential Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine .... All AB 392
r City Attorney's/City Prosecutor's Qepartment - Civil Division ,i "California Act to Save Lives"
• Limits use of deadly force to two circumstances:
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> ( 1) to defend themselves or another person against an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury
> (2) to apprehend a person fleeing for a 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.
The officer must reasonably believe deadly force is necessary based on the totality of the circumstances
Confidential Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine �� Updated Penal Code § 835a
<, City Attorney's/City prosecutor's Department - Civil Division ! 1 • Opens with lengthy statement of legislative findings, including the following:
> "the authority to use physical force, conferred on peace officers by this section, is a serious responsibility that shall be exercised judiciously and with respect for human rights and dignity ... "
> "the decision ... to use force shall be evaluated from the perspective of a reasonable officer in the same situation, based on the totality of the circumstances known to or perceived by the officer at the time .... " and accounting for "occasions when officers may be forced to make quick judgments about using force" > "Individuals with physical, mental health, developmental, or intellectual disabilities are significantly more likely to experience greater levels of physical force during police interactions ... "
Confidential Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine .....,_� Updated Penal Code§ 835a
� ... _City Attorney's/City Prosecutor'�_pepartment- Civil Division 1 . • General standard for use of force remains nearly unchanged from prior statute:
> 835(b ): Any peace officer who has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a public offense may use objectively reasonable force to effect the arrest, to prevent escape or to overcome resistance.
• Under the revised version of §835a, the use of deadly force is limited to the two situations described in AB 392
> Deadly force is defined as "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."
Confidential Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine 111.,.� Updated Penal Code§ 835a
1. City Attorney's/Ci_t_y Prosecutqr�� Department- Civil Division 1., • Additional provisions of the law:
> Deadly force shall not be used based on the danger a person poses to themselves
> In determining whether deadly force is necessary, officers "shall use other available resources and techniques if reasonably safe and feasible to an objectively reasonable officer."
> Officers attempting to make an arrest are not required to retreat or desist from their efforts because the suspect resists or threatens to resist Confidential Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine ....,....1 Updated Penal Code§ 196
�,. City Attorney�?/City Prosecutor's Department - Civil Division ti • Incorporates new standards for use of deadly force into affirmative defense of justifiable homicide:
> Homicide is justifiable when committed by peace officers and those acting by their command in their aid and assistance, under either of the following circumstances (a} In obedience to any judgment of a competent court.
(b) When the homicide results from a peace officer's use of force that is in compliance with Section 835a
Confidential Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine �� Implementation by PPD { City Atto_rney's/City Prosecutor's Department- Civil Division :i, Gov. Newsom at signing of AB 392:
"The provisions of AB 392 will be reflected in both law enforcement agency policy and officer training statewide." 10 Confidential Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine �� Implementation by PPD Jt . City Attorney'�/�ity Prosecutor's Department- Civil Division, 1.1 • PPD Policy No. 300.4 "Deadly Force Applications" reflects the changes to state law
> When safe and feasible to do so, officers are required to make reasonable efforts to identify themselves, warn that deadly force may be used, and evaluate and use other available resources and techniques before using deadly force > States that deadly force should not be used based on the danger a person presents to themselves or based on a threat solely to property
> Defines "imminent threat" as a reasonable belief that a person has the present ability, opportunity, and apparent intent to immediately caused death or serious bodily injury > Includes citations to and exact language from Penal Code §835a . Current Policy Manual is available online at: cityofpasadena.net/police/department policies
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Confidential Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine ..._.� Implementation by PPD
City Attorney's/City Prosecutor's Department- Civil Division 1 . • PPD provided training to officers on AB 392 in December 2019, prior to its effective date
> Course outline is available on the PPD Policies website • Since 2020, officers have been trained on updated policy • AB 392 has been applied in all reviews of officer-involved shootings that occurred since January 2020
> Used by Chief to determine if use of deadly force is in policy > Policy 300.4 is referenced in Use of Force Review memos > Guides analysis and discussion by Use of Force Board
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Penal Code (Refs & Annos)
Part 2. Of Criminal Procedure
Title 3. Additional Provisions Regarding Criminal Procedure (Refs & Annos) Chapter 5. Arrest, by Whom and How Made (Refs & Annos)
West's Ann.Cal.Penal Code§ 835a
§ 835a. Legislative findings and declarations; use of force to effect arrest, prevent escape, or overcome resistance; use of deadly force; definitions Currentness
(a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(I) That the authority to use physical force, conferred on peace officers by this section, is a serious responsibility that shall be exercised judiciously and with respect for human rights and dignity and for the sanctity of every human life. The Legislature further finds and declares that every person has a right to be free from excessive use of force by officers acting under color oflaw. (2) As set forth below, it is the intent of the Legislature that peace officers use deadly force only when necessary in defense of human life. In determining whether deadly force is necessary, officers shall evaluate each situation in light of the particular circumstances of each case, and shall use other available resources and techniques if reasonably safe and feasible to an objectively reasonable officer.
(3) That the decision by a peace officer to use force shall be evaluated carefully and thoroughly, in a manner that reflects the gravity of that authority and the serious consequences of the use of force by peace officers, in order to ensure that officers use force consistent with law and agency policies.
( 4) That the decision by a peace officer to use force shall be evaluated from the perspective of a reasonable officer in the same situation, based on the totality of the circumstances known to or perceived by the officer at the time, rather than with the benefit of hindsight, and that the totality of the circumstances shall account for occasions when officers may be forced to make quick judgments about using force.
(5) That individuals with physical, mental health, developmental, or intellectual disabilities are significantly more likely to experience greater levels of physical force during police interactions, as their disability may affect their ability to understand or comply with commands from peace officers. It is estimated that individuals with disabilities are involved in between one third and one-half of all fatal encounters with law enforcement. (b) Any peace officer who has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a public offense may use objectively reasonable force to effect the arrest, to prevent escape, or to overcome resistance.
WESTLAW -:_ 2025 Thomson Reuters No claim to original U S Government Works § 835a. Legislative findings and declarations; use of force to ... , CA PENAL § 835a (c)(l) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), a peace officer is justified in using deadly force upon another person only when the officer reasonably believes, based on the totality of the circumstances, that such force is necessary for either of the following reasons:
(A) To defend against an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the officer or to another person. (B) 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. Where feasible, a peace officer shall, prior to the use of force, make reasonable efforts to identify themselves 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.
(2) A peace officer shall not use deadly force against a person based on the danger that person poses to themselves, if an objectively reasonable officer would believe the person does not pose an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to the peace officer or to another person.
( d) A peace officer who makes or attempts to make an arrest need not retreat or desist from their efforts by reason of the resistance or threatened resistance of the person being arrested. A peace officer shall not be deemed an aggressor or lose the right to self-defense by the use of objectively reasonable force in compliance with subdivisions (b) and ( c) to effect the arrest or to prevent escape or to overcome resistance. For the purposes of this subdivision, "retreat" does not mean tactical repositioning or other deescalation tactics.
( e) For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) "Deadly force" means 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.
(2) A threat of death or serious bodily injury is "imminent" 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 peace officer or another person. An imminent harm is not merely a fear of future ha1m, no matter how great the fear and no matter how great the likelihood of the harm, but is one that, from appearances, must be instantly confronted and addressed.
(3) "Totality of the circumstances" means all facts known to the peace officer at the time, including the conduct of the officer and the subject leading up to the use of deadly force.
Credits
(Added by Stats.I 957, c. 2147, p. 3807, § 1 I. Amended by Stats.2019, c. 170 (A.B.392), § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2020.) Notes of Decisions (86)
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300.4 DEADLY FORCE APPLICATIONS
Where feasible, the officer shall, prior to the use of deadly force, make reasonable efforts to identify themself 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).
If an objectively reasonable officer would consider it safe and feasible to do so under the totality of the circumstances, officers shall evaluate and use other reasonably available resources and techniques when determining whether to use deadly force. To the extent that it is reasonably 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 themself or others from what the officer 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 themself, 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).
Additionally, an officer shall not use deadly force against a person whose actions are a threat solely to property unless the person poses an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury to the officer or others in close proximity.
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 involve considerations and risks in addition to the justification for the use of deadly force. When feasible, officers 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 shall only discharge a firearm 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)).
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An officer shall not discharge a firearm 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.
(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. 300.4.3 AIMING OR POINTING FIREARMS AT PERSON(S) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Instances of aiming or pointing of firearms at a person(s) shall be documented. In cases where there is an accompanying police report, officers will utilize the face page of the report in the tracking tab and include rationale in the body of the report. In cases not resulting in an accompanying police report, officers will immediately report the occurrence and rationale via Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) entry or, as soon as practical, following the event.
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