OPENING
ROLL CALL:
CITY OF PASADENA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES
PASADENA CITY HALL
100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER - S249
JULY 16, 2025
Acting Chair Hampton called the meeting of the Public Safety Committee to order at 4:24 p.m.
Mayor Victor M. Gordo (Absent)
Councilmember Tyron Hampton (Acting Chair)
CouncilmemberJustin Jones
Councilmember Steve Madison
Staff:
PUBLIC COMMENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chad Augustin, Fire Chief
Gene Harris, Police Chief
Art Chute, Deputy Police Chief
Tim Sell, Deputy Fire Chief
Anthony James, Deputy Fire Chief
Judith Dunaway, Acting Director of Public Health
Phillip Poirier, Police Corporal
Jon Pollard, Code Compliance Manager
Shannon Prior, Principal Administrative Analyst
Nicholas G. Rodriguez, Assistant City Manager
Danielle St. Clair, Assistant City Attorney
Tamer Sabha, Recording Secretary
Adriana Bautista, Pasadena resident, advocated for a thorough investigation on the death of Shaves Adams.
James Maddox, Pasadena resident, recommended that City
departments (Police, Fire, City Attorney, City Manager, City Council), the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Pasadena City College (PCC), and Fuller Theological Seminary create an advisory document to inform citizens on procedures and available resources when witnessing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the city.
It was moved by Councilmember Jones, seconded by
Councilmember Madison, to approve the minutes of March 19, 2025 (regular meeting), and April 16, 2025 (cancellation) as submitted. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Mayor Gordo)
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NEW BUSINESS APPROVAL OF RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE
BIANNUAL MEETING OF COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT
COMMISSION AND PASADENA POLICE DEPARTMENT
LEADERSHIP
Shannon Prior, Principal Administrative Analyst, summarized the agenda report as part of the Powerpoint presentation on the item, and responded to questions.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Madison, to approve the staff recommendation and forward the item to the City Council for consideration. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Mayor Gordo)
APPROVAL OF RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE
HANDLING OF COMMUNITY COMPLAINTS SENT TO THE
COMMUNITY POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
Shannon Prior, Principal Administrative Analyst, summarized the agenda report as part of the Powerpoint presentation on the item, and responded to questions.
Councilmember Madison recommended that staff include the City Attorney's review and approval signature on the agenda report before the matter is presented to the City Council.
Adrians Bautista, Pasadena resident, provided comments in support of the amended policy change for handling community complaints to the Community Police Oversight Commission.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Madison, seconded by Councilmember Jones, to approve the staff
recommendation and forward the item to the City Council for consideration. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Mayor Gordo)
RECEIVE INFORMATION ON FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
Tim Sell, Deputy Fire Chief, summarized the agenda report as part of the Powerpoint presentation on the item, and responded to questions.
Councilmember Jones spoke in support of providing resources, such as using Municipal Assistance, Solutions, and Hiring (MASH) program workers, for low-income residents and seniors who may struggle with vegetation clearance and routine maintenance. 02 07/16/2025
The following individuals advocated for the City to waive permit fees to residents affected by the Eaton Fire, ensure residents are protected from exploitation by insurers and contractors, having dedicated staff to follow-up with Eaton Fire victims and contractors during the rebuild process, and/or provided related comments:
James Maddox, Pasadena resident
Adriana Bautista, Pasadena resident
Alien Shay, Pasadena resident
Recording Secretary Sabha, reported that the City Clerk's Office received one letter of correspondence providing comments and suggestions related to the matter, which were distributed to the Committee, posted online, and made part of the public record.
The Committee discussed contacting California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and State legislators to discuss insurance availability for residents, and requested staff agendize the topic for a future meeting of the Public Safety Committee, or the appropriate City Council Committee.
Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by the consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH LA CARE TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE CALIFORNIA ADVANCING AND INNOVATING MEDI-
CAL (CAL-AIM) FOR AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $991,128
FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS
Judith Dunaway, Acting Director of Public Health, summarized the agenda report as part of the Powerpoint presentation on the item, and responded to questions.
Councilmember Madison asked staff to provide a list of local health care clinics, as potential L.A. Care partners, when the item is brought to the City Council for consideration and discussion.
Acting Chair Hampton suggested information pamphlets be made available at the Hollywood Burbank Airport and recommended that the Public Health Department attend community events to inform residents of the Cal-AIM program.
Recording Secretary Sabha, reported that the City Clerk's Office received one letter of correspondence providing comments and suggestions related to the matter, which was distributed to the Committee, posted online, and made part of the public record. 03 07/16/2025
INFORMATION ONLY
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Jones, seconded by Councilmember Madison, to approve the staff recommendation and forward the item to the City Council for consideration. (Motion unanimously approved) (Absent: Mayor Gordo)
REPORT ON AB 392 AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION BY
PASADENA POLICE DEPARTMENT
Danielle St. Clair, Assistant City Attorney, presented a Powerpoint presentation on the item, including providing information on background and data Penal Code Section (PCS) 835a, Assembly Bill 392, implementation of PCS 835a by Pasadena Police Department (PPD), and responded to questions.
In response to Councilmember Jones' inquiry related to officer training, Phillip Poirier, Police Corporal, provided information on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements, and the most recent POST Perishable Skills Program Use of Force training occurring in March 2025, and responded to questions.
Art Chute, Deputy Police Chief, provided information on the definition of "imminent threat", and independent review reports following the officer-involved shooting of Anthony McClain, and responded to questions.
The following individuals provided comments in support for AB 392, the officer-involved shooting of Anthony McClain, officer wellness and mental health, and/or provided related comments:
Olden Denham, Pasadena resident
Alien Shay, Pasadena resident
James Maddox, Pasadena resident
Adriana Bautista, Pasadena resident
Esprit Jones, Pasadena resident
Following further discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by the consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed
PASADENA ELDERLY AND DEPENDENT ADULT LIAISONS
(PEDAL) INTRODUCTION
Nicholas G. Rodriguez, Assistant City Manager, provided introductory comments, presented a brief Powerpoint presentation on the item, and responded to questions.
Due to time restraints, the Committee requested a full staff presentation at a future meeting.
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ADJOURNMENT
ATTEST:
Tam'er Sabha
Recording Secretary
Following a brief discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by the consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.
FIREWORKS MITIGATION EFFORTS AND DEBRIEF
Due to time constraints, on the order of the Acting Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the above reference item will be continued to a future Committee meeting.
On the order of the Acting Chair, the meeting of the Public Safety Comnfiittee'was adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
Tyron Hann^ton, Acting Chair
Public Safety Committee
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