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AGENDA PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE APRIL 17, 2019 PUBLIC MEETING 6:00 P.M. MEMBERS John J. Kennedy, Vice Mayor, Distr COPIES OF THIS AGENDA ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION SERVICE AT THE CENTRAL AND ALL BRANCH LIBRARIES. AGENDA PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE APRIL 17, 2019 PUBLIC MEETING 6:00 P.M. MEMBERS John J. Kennedy, Vice Mayor, District 3 Terry Tornek, Mayor Tyron Hampton, District 1 Steve Madison, District 6 STAFF Steve Mermell, City Manager Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney Valerie Flores, Recording Secretary MISSION STATEMENT The City of Pasadena is dedicated to delivering exemplary municipal services, responsive to our entire community and consistent with our history, culture and unique character. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Assistive Listening Devices are available from the City Clerk’s Office with a 24-hour advance notice. Please call (626) 744-4124 to request use of a listening device. Language translation services are available for this meeting by calling (626) 744-4124 at least 24 hours in advance. Habrá servicio de interpretación disponible para éstas juntas llamando al (626) 744-4124 por lo menos con 24 horas de anticipación. Items on the agenda may not be called in order listed. Agendas and supporting documents are available on the Internet at http://www.cityofpasadena.net/commissions/city-council-public-safety-committee/ Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Public Safety Committee after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office at 100 N. Garfield Avenue, Room S-228, Pasadena, during normal business hours. APPROVAL OF MINUTES February 4, 2019 – Regular Meeting* February 20, 2019 – Regular Meeting* March 4, 2019 – Regular Meeting* March 20, 2019 – Cancellation of Regular Meeting* April 1, 2019 – Cancellation of Regular Meeting* CITY OF PASADENA PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES PASADENA CITY HALL 100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249 FEBRUARY 4, 2019 REGULAR MEETING OPENING The Chair called the regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee to order at 4:23 p.m. ROLL CALL: Vice Mayor John J. Kennedy (Chair) Mayor Terry Tornek Councilmember Tyron Hampton Councilmember Steve Madison (Arrived at 4:29 p.m.) Staff: Steve Mermell, City Manager Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney Bertral Washington, Fire Chief Bryan Frieders, Fire Bureau Chief David Reyes, Director of Planning Sarkis Nazerian, Building Official Valerie Flores, Recording Secretary PUBLIC COMMENT Kristina Russell and Yvonne Trice, residence not stated, expressed their thanks and appreciation to Councilmember Hampton and the City Manager for the City’s willingness to post a reward to help solve the murder of their relative Monte Russell, as well as other unsolved murder cases. The City Manager noted that the City is moving forward with offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of any unsolved murder cases in the City, and stated that a formal press release will take place within the coming weeks. Councilmember Hampton thanked the family of Monte Russell for speaking on behalf of all families of unsolved murder cases. Kris Ockershauser, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Coalition Councilmember Madison for Increased Oversight of Pasadena Police (CICOPP), reiterated arrived at 4:29 p.m. requests from CICOPP and ACLU to review Pasadena Police Department’s Use of Force Policy. She read information from the Racial and Identity Profiling Advisory Board (RIPA) 2019 Annual Report related to use of force, and commented on a recent incident that involved the Pasadena Police and Brandon Green, stating the need for an independent review of that incident. Vincent De Stefano, (CICOPP), submitted an article titled, “State Report Calls For Over 40 Changes On Sacramento PD In Wake Of Stephon Clark Shooting”, and urged the City to move forward with revising and clearly defining the Department’s use of force policies. The Chair stated that the Police Chief is currently reviewing the Department’s policy and will present information to the Committee in the near future. 01 02/04/2019 In response to Councilmember Hampton, City Manager Mermell noted that the Department is in the midst of a Change in Command review and that the City has contracted the National Police Foundation to assist the Department in reviewing internal policies including use of force. City Manager Mermell also noted that Chief Perez is reviewing a report released by State Attorney General Becerra on the policies and practices of the Sacramento Police Department. Christina Mesesan, residence not stated, spoke on outstanding priorities associated with Police Chief’s “Change of Command” Review and submitted written material titled, “Pasadena Police Department Inspector General Proposal.” David Llanes, PPOA, spoke on the release of the Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) report related to the incident involving a Pasadena Police Officer and Brandon Green. Mr. Llanes also spoke on the need for City leadership to recognize the Department’s efforts to improve transparency and incorporate changes within the Police Department. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilmember Hampton, seconded by Mayor Tornek, to approve the minutes of October 1, 2018 (regular meeting), October 17, 2018 (regular meeting), November 5, 2018 (regular meeting), November 21, 2018 (cancelled meeting) and December 3, 2018 (regular meeting) as submitted. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: None) NEW BUSINESS AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE LOS ANGELES AREA REGIONAL TRAINING GROUP OF FIRE PROTECTION AGENCIES Steve Mermell, City Manager, introduced the agenda item, and Bertral Washington, Fire Chief, and Bryan Frieders, Fire Bureau Chief, provided a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the agenda report, and responded to questions. Following discussion, the Chair asked the City Attorney to provide information on the City’s liability insurance in relation to the JPA agreement when presenting to the full City Council for consideration. The Mayor expressed his support for staff’s recommendation, commented on the importance of public safety sector integration across cities, expressed his concerns regarding possible future budget implications associated with the JPA, but noted that Member Cities can withdraw from the Authority without penalty. Following brief discussion, it was moved by Mayor Tornek, seconded by Councilmember Hampton, to approve staff’s recommendation, and forward the item to the full City Council for consideration. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: None) INFORMATION ITEMS EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC) OVERVIEW – FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION Following a brief discussion, on order of the Chair, and by consensus 02 02/04/2019 of the Committee, the information was received and filed. SEISMIC RETROFITTING OF SOFT-STORY BUILDINGS PROGRESS REPORT Sarkis Nazerian, Building Official, introduced the agenda item, and Daniel Zepeda, representing Degenkolb Engineers, provided a PowerPoint presentation, and responded to questions. David Reyes, Director of Planning, responded to questions regarding the proposed regulations for buildings identified as Priority 1, and the recommended timelines for compliance. Mr. Reyes noted that staff would further review and provide information on the criteria that identifies affordable housing units, as well as the steps that City staff will undertake to ensure that seismic retrofit improvements will be completed within the required period following issuance of the Notice to Comply to the property owners. Councilmember Hampton asked staff to provide additional information on permit fees. The Mayor asked staff to include cost estimates for the seismic retrofit work required for soft-story buildings when presenting to the full City Council. On order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCREDITATION AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE Due to time constraints, the above information item was held for discussion at a future Committee meeting. ADJOURNMENT On the order of the Chair, the regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee was adjourned at 5:46 p.m. _________________________________ Vice Mayor John J. Kennedy, Chair Public Safety Committee ATTEST: ____________________ Valerie Flores Recording Secretary 03 02/04/2019 CITY OF PASADENA PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES PASADENA CITY HALL 100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249 FEBRUARY 20, 2019 REGULAR MEETING OPENING The Chair called the regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee to order at 6:04 p.m. ROLL CALL: Vice Mayor John J. Kennedy (Chair) Mayor Terry Tornek Councilmember Tyron Hampton Councilmember Steve Madison (Arrived at 6:32 p.m.) Staff: Steve Mermell, City Manager Javan Rad, Chief Assistant City Attorney John Perez, Police Chief Valerie Flores , Recording Secretary PUBLIC COMMENT No one appeared for public comment NEW BUSINESS INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE PASADENA POLICE DEPARTMENT’S ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW OF THE DEATH OF REGINALD THOMAS, JR. The Chair and the City Manager provided introductory comments and responded to questions. Councilmember Madison Rick Braziel, Executive Fellow of the National Police Foundation, arrived at 6:32 p.m. prov ided a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the following: Scope of Work, Methodology, Incident Review, Use of Force Summary, CEW Deployment, Mr. Thomas’ Injuries, Toxicology Results, Recommendations, and Outside Agency Critical Incident Review, and respond ed to questions.
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