AGENDA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE
MAY 28, 2026
PUBLIC MEETING 5:00 P.M.
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Tyron Hampton, District 1
Justin Jones, District 3
Steve Madison, District 6
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Danielle St. Clair, Assistant City Attorney
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CITY OF PASADENA
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MAY 28, 2026
PUBLIC MEETING: 5:00 P.M.
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SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MAY 28, 2026
Public Meeting: 5:00 P.M.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
OLD BUSINESS
. NEW BUSINESS
1. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY TO PROVIDE ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL SERVICES FOR FIVE YEARS IN AN AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $10,473,183*
2. BUDGET WORKSHOP - FY 2027 RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET* A. POLICE DEPARTMENT
B. PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
INFORMATION CJNL Y
ADJOURN
* Attachments Included
NEW BUSINESS
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH THE PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY TO PROVIDE ANIMAL
CARE AND CONTROL SERVICES FOR FIVE YEARS IN AN
AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $10,473,183*
Agenda Report
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
June 8, 2026
THROUGH: Public Safety Committee (May 28, 2026)
FROM: Department of Public Health
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
WITH THE PASADENA HUMANE SOCIETY TO PROVIDE ANIMAL
CARE AND CONTROL SERVICES FOR FIVE YEARS IN AN AMOUNT
NOT-TO-EXCEED $10,473,183
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1 . Find that the proposed action in the agenda report is not a project subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065 of CEQA and within the meaning of State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b);
2. It is recommended the City Council grant the proposed contract an exemption from the competitive selection process pursuant to Pasadena Municipal Code 4.08.049(8) contracts for which the City's best interests are served; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with The Pasadena Humane Society to continue providing animal care and control services, as specified in this report, for a grand total amount not to exceed $10,473, 183 for five years, Competitive Bidding is not required pursuant to City Charter Section 1002(F), contracts for professional or unique services.
BACKGROUND:
Since 1904, the City of Pasadena has contracted with The Pasadena Humane Society ("Pasadena Humane") for the delivery of animal care and control services to satisfy provisions of California Health and Safety Code, Section 121690, requiring the governing body of each city maintain a pound system and rabies control program.
Pasadena Humane has served as the City Poundmaster and performed all the powers MEETING OF _____ _ AGENDA ITEM NO. ____ _
Authorization to Enter Into a Contract with Pasadena Humane June 8, 2026
and duties conferred and imposed upon the Poundmaster by the Pasadena Municipal Code ("PMC") and applicable State laws. The current five-year agreement expires June 30, 2026.
Pasadena Humane provides contracted animal care and control services to nine other foothill communities including Arcadia, Bradbury, La Canada Flintridge, Glendale, Monrovia, San Marino, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, and a handful of unincorporated Los Angeles County areas (Altadena, La Crescenta, and San Pasqual). Pasadena Humane is pursuing concurrent renewal of agreements for eight of the ten communities, including the City of Pasadena.
Staff recommends entering into an agreement with Pasadena Humane to continue all existing services including the following core functions:
• Animal control and field services: Respond to calls for service, enforce state and local laws, and investigate reported nuisances
• Support animal control hearings: Investigate and present recommendations to a hearing officer on matters related to dog nuisances, potentially dangerous dogs, and vicious dogs
• Shelter operations: Coordinate and deliver housing, feeding, enrichment, and spay/neuter for sheltered animals
• Veterinary care: Coordinate and deliver routine and 24/7 emergency services for shelter
• Reporting: Ensure compliance with state laws and file mandated reports The proposed agreement incorporates three proposed scope of work changes benefitting the City of Pasadena including:
1. Moving from an answering service after hours to two officers working overnight
2. Transitioning Humane Officers to Certified Animal Control Officers o Reduces cost without any impacts to local service
3. Change in response times for dead animals
o Maintain immediate pick up of dead animals when requested by the Police Department or designated city officials
o For routine calls, shift from within 2 hours (between 8am-8pm) to within 24 hours of call
Through philanthropic initiatives, Pasadena Humane offers the Pasadena community additional services at no cost to the City of Pasadena that extend beyond the contracted services including: free pet food, medicine, and supplies for families in need with pets (through a program called "Helping Paws"); subsidized vaccines; low-cost spay/neuter, and dog training; post-adoption support and humane education for children and adults; emergency boarding and crisis assistance; and wildlife rehabilitation and community education.
The proposed five-year contract would continue provision of animal care and control services with Pasadena Humane for the period July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031, for a Authorization to Enter Into a Contract with Pasadena Humane June 8, 2026
grand total not-to-exceed amount of $10,473,183. The proposed five year engagement is based on a uniform term, scope, and cost allocation for the eight contracted cities.
The contract cost in Year 5 for each city is calculated using the following formula:
($0.15 x2 025 + $1 OOO + City population)
($175 x 3-Year
Average#
Service Calls)
($370 x 3-Year
+ Average# =
Live Intakes)
Contract
Cost in
Year5
The first year cost of the proposed agreement is 10% higher than the current Fiscal Year ("FY") 2026 cost of $1,807,242 to align with direct costs of service and an increased service demand. Direct costs for Pasadena Humane have increased an average of 14% per year including increases of 18% in insurance, 11 % in utilities, and 21 % in supplies over the last five years. Over the same period, the volume of live intakes and field service calls in Pasadena have increased 47% and 24%, respectively.
After the first year, the proposed engagement includes annual increases of 2.6136% each year through the end of the contract term up to the calculated cost for Year 5. If approved, a total of $1,987,968 will be expended in FY 2027.
Table 1. Summary of Proposed Pasadena Humane Contract Value bv Fiscal Year FY27 FY28 FY29 FY30 FY31
Projected Projected Projected Projected Projected Total for Cost Cost Cost Cost Five Years Cost (+2.6136%) (+2.6136%) (+2.6136%) (+2.6136%) $1,987,968 $2,039,928 $2,093,244 $2,147,952 $2,204,091 $10,473,183 COUNCIL POLICY CONSIDERATION:
This contract is consistent with the City Council's goal to ensure public safety.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS:
CEQA excludes, from environmental review, actions that are not "projects" as defined by Public Resources Code Section 21065 and within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b). Sections 21065 and 15378(b) define a project as an action which may cause either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Section 15378 excludes from the definition of "project" continuing administrative or maintenance activities, such as purchases for supplies and services. The actions proposed herein, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract for animal care and control services, is an administrative activity, and therefore is not a "project" as defined by CEQA. Since the action is not a project subject to CEQA, no environmental document is required.
Authorization to Enter Into a Contract with Pasadena Humane June 8, 2026
It is important to note that, in accordance with the City's adopted Urban Wildlife Management Plan, coyote abatement would only be conducted by representatives of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or a state licensed animal trapping agent under contract with the City of Pasadena. The only circumstance under which Pasadena Humane will manage a coyote, or other wild animal, is if it is injured or ill where they are no longer mobile.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total cost of the proposed services in FY 2027 is $1,987,968. After the first year, the contract includes a 2.6136% annual increase through the end of the five-year contract term. The total not-to-exceed value of the five-year contract is $10,473,183. If approved, the annual contract cost will be appropriated during the annual budget process each fiscal year.
Approved by:
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Interim City Manager
Respectfully submitted,
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Director
Public Health Department
Discl�sure Pursuant to the
City of Pasadena Taxpayer Protection Amendment
Pasadena City Charter, Article XVII
Contractor/Organization hereby discloses its trustees, directors, partners, officers, and those with more than 10% equity, participation, or revenue interest in Contractor/Organization, as follows:
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Officers
• Eric Heer, Chair
• John Berger, Vice Chair
• Sylvia Baca, Vice Chair
• Elizabeth Baskerville, Treasurer
• Meredith Miller, Secretary
Directors
• Karla Berentsen
• Celeste Boehm
• Jason Bridge
• David Ho
• Dave Hopf
• Beverly Marksbury
• Weta Mathies, Director Emeritus
• Lynn Mehl
• Pete Siberell
• James Siegrist
• Nancy Spears
Honorary Advisors
• Robert Fidler
• Dick Goodspeed
• Nancy Plamann
Interim President and CEO
• Chris Ramon
NEW BUSINESS
BUDGET WORKSHOP FY 2027
RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET*
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Department
FY 2027 Recommended
Operating Budget
Public Safety Committee
May 28, 2026
Police Department
FY 2026 Accomplishments
• Equipment Implementations
> Air Operations
Ordered 2 Bell 505 Helicopters to be received in
F
Y 2027
Video Downlink
> Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
New Ballistic Vests
Tactical Ballistic Shields
Communication Gear for LA28
2 Police Department
FY 2026 Accomplishments (cont’d)
• Equ ipment Implementations (cont’d)
> Range
Design Phase started on Range Rebuild
> Mounted Unit
2 Horse Trailers
> Fleet Services
4 new trucks purchased for Patrol and K-9
Procurement Completed on new Mobile Data
C
omputers (MDCs)
New Logo on new marked police vehicles
3 Police Department
FY 2026 Accomplishments (cont’d)
• Personnel
> Reclassification of a Dispatcher position to a Police S
upervisor
Created upward mobility
F ive Supervisors
> Mounted Unit Established – Collateral Duties
> Senior Communications Coordinator
Dedicated Civilian Position rather than Sworn
p
ersonnel
Creates consistency in police department
co
mmunications
Engages with the community
4 Police Department
Appropriations by Category
5 Category
FY 2024
Actuals
FY 2025
Actuals
FY 2026
Adopted
FY 2027
Recommended
%
Change
Personnel 90,612,112 95,106,187 101,819,978 111,480,506 9. 5% Services & Supplies 8,576,235 9,121,930 9,125,867 8,983,023 -1.6% Capital Outlay 1,848,127 1,311,188 192,000 120,000 -37.5% Internal Srvc Charge 8,858,290 10,512,323 10,333,335 11,326,173 9.6% Debt Service 698,360 1,054,910 - - Transfers Out - 59,860 - -
Department Total 110,593,124 117,166,398 121,471,180 131,909,702 8.6% Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs)
FY 2022
Adopted
FY 2023
Adopted
FY 2024
Adopted
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Adopted
FY 2027
Proposed
Police 375.25 377.25 378.25 382.25 382.25 382.25
Police Department
Significant Changes from FY 2026
Adopted Budget
• Personnel - I ncreased by $9.6M (9.5%)
> MOU/COLA increased $1.8M
Sworn $1.4M
Non-S worn $423k
> Pension $1.4M
> Medical/Benefits increased $1.2M
> General Liability increased $4.1M
Claims spike in FY25 and new methodology
f
or Outside Legal allocation
> Worker’s Comp increased $860k
6 Police Department
Significant Changes from FY 2026
Adopted Budget (cont’d)
• Services and Supplies Decreased $143k (-1.6%)
> Reduction in Other Contract Services
• Internal Services Increased $993k
> DoIT $619k
Increase due to one-d evice initiative and support for MDCs
> Fleet Maintenance Repair and Fuel $223k
• Capital Outlay Decreased $72k
> Decrease due to a one-t ime equipment purchase approved as enhancement in FY26 for the new mechanic
7 Police Department
Overview of Funds
8 Fund
FY 2027
Beginning
Balance
Revenues Expenses
FY 2027
Ending
Balance
FY 2028
Forecast
FY 2029
Forecast
FY 2030
Forecast
104 - LAIMPACT Fund (4,264)$ 74,999$ 62,395$ 8,340$ 8,340$ 8,340$ 8,340$ 108 - Foothill Air Support Team Fund 604,385$ 478,365$ 488,420$ 594,330$ 586,050$ 590,875$ 596,273$ 201 - Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund 414,656$ 450,000$ 453,151$ 411,505$ 405,972$ 397,279$ 385,269$ 202 - Public Safety Augmentation Fund 2,359,560$ 2,111,416$ 2,394,283$ 2,076,693$ 1,769,578$ 1,431,685$ 1,061,634$ 207 - Asset Forfeiture Fund 2,264,236$ -$ 569,453$ 1,694,783$ 1,113,566$ 520,493$ (84,761)$ Police Department
City Budget Priorities - FY 2027 Annual Work Plan
• Improve Roadways and Implement
Pe
destrian/Bike Safety Strategies
> Utilize Grant funding to provide pedestrian and
b
icycle safety programs to increase knowledge of
traffic laws for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Resulting in improved awareness and fostering
s
afer behaviors contributing to reduced incidents
and safer streets for pedestrians and bicyclists.
KPI Target: Quarterly education outreach
p
rograms
9 Police Department
Police Department FY 2027 Workplan
• Contemporary Rebranding
> Preparation for LA28
Training Preparation for LA28 supporting
» Command and Leadership Training
» Active Intelligence Center Operations Training
» Dispatchers
» Analysts
» Event Planning International Training for LA28
» Olympics
» World Cup
10 Police Department
Police Department FY 2027 Work Plan
(cont’d)
Equipment Modernization for LA28
» Pursuant to grant awards, develop the Active
I
ntelligence Center as a partnership with the PD
and the Community
» Analytical Software
» Community Engagement Tools
» SWAT equipment
» Indoor Drone
» Thermal Tracking Software
» Increase footprint of Automatic License Plate
Re
aders (ALPRs)
» Mobile Audio/Video in Emergency Response
V
ehicles
11 Police Department
Police Department FY 2027 Work Plan
(cont’d)
Community Engagement and Increase
P
artnerships for LA28
» Increase Police representations at various
community-based service organizations
» Ongoing partnerships with DoIT, DOT and Public
W
orks on various CIP projects
Personnel
» Allocate Personnel Accordingly for LA28
12 Police Department
Key Performance Indicators
• The following represent new KPIs for FY 2027:
Median call for priority one response times from dispatch to po
lice personnel on scene should be within three minutes or less. The goal is for police personnel to arrive on scene at a priority one dispatched call within three minutes.
» Achieving this ensures faster response to life threatening em
ergencies, improves public safety outcomes, and
strengthens community confidence in emergency services. » Target: 3:00 minutes
13 Police Department
Key Performance Indicators (cont’d)
911 calls to the Emergency Communications Center should be
answered within fifteen seconds meeting the National
Emergency Number Association (NENA) standard of
answering ninety percent of calls within fifteen seconds. » Achieving this improves caller safety during emergencies, r
educes call abandonment, and ensures critical incidents are dispatched more quickly and efficiently.
» Target: 0:15 seconds
One hundred percent compliance with Racial Identity
P
rofiling Act (RIPA AB953) entries for all traffic and pedestrian stops.
» Achieving this ensures accurate statewide reporting, increases t
ransparency in policing activities, and supports data-driven efforts to identify and reduce potential disparities in stops. » Target: 100%
14 Police Department
Key Performance Indicators (cont’d)
This metric compares PPD’s homicide case clearance rates t
o other major cities. The goal is for PPD to achieve a homicide clearance rate that is at least 5% above the most recent national average reported by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS). Current clearance rate is 64%.
» Achieving this goal ensures suspect accountability by holding o
ffenders responsible for their actions, delivers justice for victims and their families, strengthens trust between the community and law enforcement, and demonstrates the department’s
ability to thoroughly investigate and resolve the most serious violent crimes.
» Target: 69%
15 Police Department
Key Performance Indicators (cont’d)
This metric compares PPD’s Burglary clearance rates to other m
ajor cities. The goal is for PPD to achieve a Burglary clearance rate that is at least 5% above the most recent national average reported by the Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS). Current clearance rate is 17%.
» Reaching this goal helps improve the department’s ability to i
dentify burglary suspects, recover stolen property, and reduce repeat offenses. It also increases accountability for offenders, strengthens community trust in police follow-up on property crimes, and encourages residents to report suspicious activity knowing their cases are being actively investigated.
» Target: 22%
16 NEW BUSINESS
BUDGET WORKSHOP FY 2027
RECOMMENDED OPERATING BUDGET*
PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Department
FY 2027 Recommended
Operating Budget
Public Safety Committee
May 28, 2026
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
FY 2026 Accomplishments
2 Parks, Recreation & Community Services
City Priorities
3 • Enhanced Fire
Prevention
> Brush clearance
> Goat Grazing
> California Conservation
Corp partnership
• Carbon Free Future
> Purchase of EV
equipment
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Appropriations by Category
4 Category
FY 2024
Actuals
FY 2025
Actuals
FY 2026
Adopted
FY 2027
Recommended % Change
Personnel 15,466,165 16,577,360 17,937,739 18,535,572 3.3% Services & Supplies 5,948,358 6,349,818 7,015,892 7,125,572 1.6% Capital Outlay 3,542 231,567 200,000 0 -100.0%
Internal Srvc Chrg 4,092,026 4,304,418 4,862,703 5,273,448 8.5% Debt Service 69,534 73,666 0 0 -
Grand Total 25,579,625 27,536,829 30,016,334 30,934,592 3.1% Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) FY 2022
Adopted
FY 2023
Adopted
FY 2024
Adopted
FY 2025
Adopted
FY 2026
Adopted
FY 2027
Recommended
Parks, Recreation and
Community Services 153.23 155.23 168.23 167.76 167.76 167.76 Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Changes from FY 2026 Adopted
Budget
5 • Personnel: $597,833 increase (3.3%)
> MOU adjustments & benefits
• Services & Supplies: $109,680 increase (1.6%)
> School Crossing Guard services contract
> Utility Rates
• Capital Outlay: $200,000 decrease (100%)
> One-Time Equipment Replacement
• Internal Services: $410,745 increase (8.5%)
> PW Building Rates
> PW Fleet Maintenance Rates
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Revenue History by Division
6 Division
FY 2024
Actuals
FY 2025
Actuals
FY 2026
Adopted
FY 2027
Recommended % Change
Community Services 1,408 54,540 72,910 81,290 11.5%
Recreation 1,109,264 1,086,568 1,234,595 1,306,725 5.8% Facilities 944,849 921,739 786,194 824,146 4.8%
Parks 466,432 452,390 378,028 377,138 -0.2%
Grand Total 2,521,953 2,515,237 2,471,727 2,589,299 4.8%
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Cost Recovery Plan
7 • Cost Recovery Strategy
> One-Time or phase back approach of pre-Covid
fees for Aquatics, Youth Sports, Afterschool and
Summer Day Camp programs, where possible
> Program duplication*
> Cost of service study – consult Finance
Department*
* Need further research
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
One-Time Approach
8 Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Youth Program Fees
9 * Afterschool Program remains flat in FY 2027.
Fee Cost
Rec. Est. Rev. Fee Cost
Rec. Est. Rev.
Aquatics Group
Lessons $30 6% $ 141, 480 $50 12% $ 235,800
Youth Sports $10 9 % $ 99,600 $65 32% $ 366,200 Afterschool * $10 - $15 16% $ 237,750 $15 - $30 25% $ 468,000 Summer Day
Camps $10 - $75 8% $ 86 ,000 $50 - $120 21% $ 257,225 Total Estimated
Revenue $ 564,830 $ 1,327,225
Current Proposed
Program
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Phase Back Approach
10 Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Aquatics Group Lesson Fees
• Youth (17 & under)
11 Activity Current
Weekly
Rate FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029
50-minute sessions $30 $35 $45 $50
Estimated Revenue $141,480 $165,060 $212,220 $235,800
Cost Recovery 6% 9% 11% 12%
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Youth Sports Fees
• 3-year gradual increase
12 Sport Current Fee FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029
Flag Football $10 $25 $45 $65
Volleyball $10 $25 $45 $65
Basketball $10 $25 $45 $65
Soccer $10 $25 $45 $65
Estimated
Revenue $99,600 $160,750 $236,300 $366,200
Cost
Recovery 9% 15% 21% 32%
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Afterschool Fees
• 11 PUSD after school & 3 before school sites
13 Program Current
Weekly
Rate FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029
Afterschool $15 $15 $20 $30
Early Care $10 $10 $15 $15
Estimated
Revenue $237,750 $237,750 $319,500 $468,000
Cost Recovery 16% 16% 20% 25%
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Summer Day Camp Fees
• 3-ye ar gradual increase
14 Camp Current Weekly
Rate
Summer
2027
Summer
2028
Summer
2029
Victory $25 $50 $75 $100
Villa Parke $25 $50 $75 $100
Robinson $25 $50 $75 $100
Arroyo $75 $90 $105 $120
Outdoor $10 $25 $40 $50
Estimated
Revenue $86,000 $139,875 $197,775 $257,225
Cost
Recovery 8% 12% 17% 21%
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Explore Potential Revenue
Opportunities
15 • Youth Sports Groups Hourly Field Use
> 80% Pasadena resident participation
• Recreation Contract Vendors
• Facility Operators (Equestrian Center)
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
Key Performance Indicators
• Outcome: Participants experience high-qu ality programs that meet community needs and foster ongoing participation and en
gagement.
16 KPI FY 2027
Target
Percentage of participant surveys rating the
quality of recreation programs (rated 4 or higher
on 1 to 5 scale)
90%
Percentage of participants who enroll in 2 or
more recreation programs
60%
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
17 • Continue identifying fiscal
& operational efficiencies
• Advance staff training
programs
• Expand partnerships with
organizations
• Grow youth & older adult
programming
• Extend sustainabili
ty
i
nitiative
FY 2027 Ongoing Goals
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
18 • Establish comprehensive
brush clearance & weed
abatement program
• Create standard
operating procedures
along with par
k
m
aintenance standards &
procedures manual
• Assess athletic field
utilization to identify
o
pportunities for efficient
s
cheduling & optimize use
of field resources
FY 2027 Goals
Parks, Recreation & Community Services
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