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AGENDA

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE * * * SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE * * *

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

MEMBERS Jacque Robinson, District 1 John J. Kennedy, District 3

Gene Masuda, District 4 Steve Madison, District 6

STAFF

Steve Mermell, Assistant City Manager 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.

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES

September 22, 2014 – Special Meeting*

November 17, 2014 – Cancellation of Regular Meeting*

January 19, 2015 – Cancellation of Regular Meeting*

February 16, 2015 – Cancellation of Regular Meeting*

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CITY OF PASADENA PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES

PASADENA CITY HALL 100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE

CITY HALL GRAND CONFERENCE ROOM – S038 SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

SPECIAL MEETING

OPENING The Chair called the special meeting of the Public Safety Committee to order at 4:30 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Staff:

Vice Mayor Jacque Robinson (Chair) Councilmember John J. Kennedy Councilmember Steve Madison Councilmember Gene Masuda Michael Beck, City Manager Steve Mermell, Assistant City Manager Brad Fuller, Assistant City Attorney Phillip Sanchez, Police Chief Randell K. Taylor, Lieutenant Valerie Flores, Recording Secretary

APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilmember Masuda, seconded by

Councilmember Madison, to approve the minutes of March 17, 2014 (Regular meeting), June 12, 2014 (Special meeting), June 16, 2014 (Cancelled meeting), July 21, 2014 (Cancelled meeting), August 18, 2014 (Cancelled meeting), September 15, 2014 (Cancelled meeting) as submitted. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: None)

NEW BUSINESS AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH THE CITY

OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (LADOT) AND THE CITY OF IRVINE POLICE DEPARTMENT FO R SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES FOR MAJOR EVENTS IN AMOUNTS NOT TO EXCEED $350,000 AND $150,000 PER YEAR RESPECTIVELY

Randell K. Taylor, Police Lieutenant, presented a PowerPoint

presentation summarizing the agenda report and responded to questions. Following brief discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Masuda, seconded by Councilmember Madison, to approve staff’s recommendation, and forward the item to the City Council for consideration. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: None)

INFORMATION ITEM RECEIVE AND FILE ANNUAL REPORTS AND WORK PLANS 1. SOUTH LAKE PARKING PLACE COMMISSION – ANNUAL

REPORT FOR JULY 2013 THROUGH JUNE 2014 AND WORK PLAN FOR 2014-2015

2. RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION – ANNUAL REPORT FOR JULY 2013 THROUGH JUNE 2014 AND WORK PLAN FOR 2014-2015

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3. TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (TAC) – ANNUAL REPORT FOR JULY 2013 THROUGH JUNE 2014 AND WORK PLAN FOR 2014-2015

4. OLD PASADENA PARKING METER ZONE ADVISORY COMMISSION – ANNUAL REPORT FOR JULY 2013 THROUGH JUNE 2014 AND WORK PLAN FOR 2014-2015

On the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

COMMITTEE COMMENTS

In response to Councilmember Kennedy’s inquiries, Brad Fuller, Assistant City Attorney, explained the distinction between special and regular meetings, stating that under the Brown Act, only the topics specifically listed on a special meeting notice may be discussed or considered, including receiving public comment. He stated that staff is committed to finding an appropriate solution, in compliance with the Brown Act, that will allow the opportunity for public comment on matters not on the agenda at special meetings when such meetings replace cancelled regular meetings.

INFORMATION ITEM 2014 MID-YEAR DISCIPLINE AND USE OF FORCE OVERVIEW

(PRESENTATION) Phillip Sanchez, Pasadena Police Chief, provided a PowerPoint

presentation summarizing the 2014 mid-year discipline and use of force overview, and responded to questions. Kris Ockershauser, Pasadena Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), provided comments, and questions regarding the recommendations made in a report issued by the Spokane Use of Force Commission and asked the Committee if its plans on requesting funding for implementation of body cameras. Ms. Ockershauser also commended the Police Department, Chief Sanchez, and the 911 dispatcher for convincing a Pasadena gunman to surrender. In response to Ms. Ockershauser comments regarding implementing body cameras, Councilmember Kennedy clarified that such a request for funding would more appropriately originate from the Police Department staff. Michele White, Pasadena Chapter of the ACLU, asked for clarification regarding the Public Safety Committee’s role and scope of responsibility as it relates to Use of Force reports, implementing funding for body cameras, and oversight of Office of Independent Review (OIR) reports, specifically the McDade report. Councilmember Madison briefly responded to the Ms. Whites questions regarding the role and scope of the Committee.

The Chief responded to questions regarding the Body Camera pilot program, testing process, and cost to implement.

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Councilmember Kennedy suggested that the Committee invite the Police Chief of Rialto to share findings regarding the use of body cameras for Rialto’s Police force. The Chair requested that staff add the date of allegation to slide 8 of the PowerPoint presentation titled “2014 YTD Status by Allegation”. In response to Ms. Ockershauser’s comments regarding the Ferguson Police Department’s reputation, Councilmember Madison spoke of the demographics of Ferguson, cited the diversity of the Pasadena Police Department, and asked that staff provide a report on the Ferguson Case.

The Chief briefly discussed the demographics of the Pasadena Police Department in response to Councilmember Madison’s comments. Councilmember Kennedy requested a report on the demographics of the Police Department and the number of Pasadena residents that are employed by the Department. Councilmember Kennedy reiterated his request for a report on the feasibility of providing housing incentives to top-level public safety employees.

Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

ADJOURNMENT On the order of the Chair, the special meeting of the Public Safety

Committee was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. ATTEST: ____________________ Valerie Flores Recording Secretary

_________________________________ Vice Mayor Jacque Robinson, Chair Public Safety Committee



CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249 NOVEMBER 17, 2014 REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee, scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2014, at 4:15 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on November 13, 2014, and posted as required by law.

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Vice Mayor Jacque Robinson, Chair

Public Safety Committee

ATTEST:

Valerie Flores Recording Secretary

11/17/2014



CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249 JANUARY 19, 2015

REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee, scheduled for Monday, January 19, 2015, at 4:15 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on January 15, 2015, and posted as required by law.

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ATTEST:


01/19/2015



CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249 FEBRUARY 16, 2015 REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee, scheduled for Monday, February 16, 2015, at 4:15 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on February 11, 2015, and posted as required by law.

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ATTEST:


02/16/2015

INFORMATION ITEMS

A. 2014 Discipline and Use of Force Overview (Presentation)*

B. Park Restroom Hours of Operation and Maintenance Practices

(Presentation)*

C. Follow-up Information Regarding Leaf Blowers*

ITEM 4.A

2014 Discipline and Use of Force Overview (Presentation)*

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Police Department

2014 Discipline and Use of Force Overview

Police Department

Complaint Procedure

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P.C. 832.5 (a) "Each department or agency in this State which employs peace officers shall establish a procedure to investigate citizens' complaints against the personnel of such departments or agencies, and shall make a written description of the procedure available to the public."

P.C. 832.7 (a) “Peace officer personnel records and records maintained by any state or local agency pursuant to Section 832.5, or information obtained from these records, are confidential and shall not be disclosed in any criminal or civil proceeding except by discovery pursuant to evidence code 1043 and 1046."

Police Department

Complaint Procedure

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1020.1.1 Personnel Complaints Defined “Personnel complaints consist of any allegation of misconduct or improper job performance against any department employee that, if true, would constitute a violation of department policy, federal, state or local law.

Police Department

Administrative Investigations by year

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2012 2013 2014

Internal Complaints 18 15 9 Collisions 15 13 18

External Complaints 56 29 19

Total Investigations 89 57 46

Police Department

Investigations Disposition

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Total Investigations

Investigations Completed with Disposition

Active Cases

2012 89 89 0

2013 57 57 0

2014 46 24 22

Police Department

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Summary of Findings

2013

2014

Active Cases 0 22

Sustained 30 10

Not-Sustained 1 0

Exonerated 12 1

Unfounded 4 4

Withdrawn 6 6

Incomplete 3 0

Informal 0 3

Total 56 46

Police Department

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Imposed Discipline

2014

Training 0

Written Warning 9

Suspension 1

Demotion 0

Termination 0

Total 10

Police Department

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Status by Allegation

Received Completion Turn Type Allegation Narrative9-Jan-14 10-Jan-14 1 External Performance Complainant disagreed with arrest.08-Jan-14 13-Feb-14 36 External Performance Complainant disagreed with traffic report. 13-Jan-14 15-Apr-14 92 External Conduct Complainant alleged disrespectful behavior.21-Dec-13 19-Nov-14 333 External Conduct Complainant alleged property taken. 13-Jan-14 10-Dec-14 331 External Performance Complainant alleged broken phone.07-Feb-14 05-Jan-15 332 Internal Collision On duty non-injury preventable collision18-Mar-14 15-Apr-14 28 External Conduct Complainant alleges rude behavior.21-Apr-14 06-Aug-14 107 External Conduct Complainant alleges officer was unprofessional.04-Apr-14 19-Dec-14 259 External Conduct Complainant alleges rude behavior.08-Jun-14 10-Jun-14 2 External Conduct Complainant alleges rude behavior.16-Jun-14 02-Dec-14 169 Internal Conduct Complainant alleged rude behavior.17-Jun-14 External Conduct Complainant alleged discourteous behavior.08-Jul-14 Internal Conduct Complainant alleged improper investigation.21-May-14 05-Nov-14 168 Internal Collision On duty non-injury preventable collision14-Apr-14 24-Sep-14 163 Internal Collision On duty non-injury preventable collision23-Jun-14 Internal Conduct Complainant alleged employee conduct policy18-Aug-14 05-Nov-14 79 Internal Collision On duty non-injury preventable collision04-Aug-14 21-Jan-15 170 Internal Collision On duty non-injury preventable collision26-Jul-14 07-Jan-15 165 External Performance Complainant alleged property taken.28-Jul-14 29-Dec-14 154 Internal Performance Complainant alleged improper procedure.03-Jul-14 Internal Negligent Discharge Negligent discharge.25-Aug-14 External Conduct Complainant alleged rude behavior.19-Jun-14 02-Dec-14 166 Internal Negligent Discharge Negligent discharge.

Investigation Tracking

Police Department

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Status by Allegation

28-Jul-14 External Force Complainant alleged excessive force.18-Mar-14 External Conduct Complainant alleged discourteous behavior.30-Aug-14 Internal Performance Complainant alleged failure to supervise.01-Jul-14 Internal Collision On duty non-injury preventable collision10-Sep-14 External Force Complainant alleged excessive force.24-Sep-14 19-Jan-15 117 External Conduct Complainant alleged discourteous behavior.07-Oct-14 01-Dec-14 55 Internal Collision On duty non-injury preventable collision14-Apr-14 16-Dec-14 246 External Force Complainant alleged excessive force.22-Sep-14 Internal Collision On duty non-injury preventable collision05-Nov-14 03-Feb-15 90 Internal Collision On duty non-injury preventable collision16-Oct-14 Internal Collision On duty non-injury preventable collision02-Aug-14 Internal Collision On duty non-injury preventable collision10-Dec-14 30-Dec-14 20 External Conduct Complainant alleges rude behavior.29-Sep-14 19-Jan-15 112 Internal Collision On duty non-injury preventable collision30-Dec-14 Internal Collision On duty non-injury preventable collision29-Nov-14 29-Jan-15 61 External Force Complainant alleged excessive force.17-Nov-14 Internal Collision On duty non-injury preventable collision13-Nov-14 Internal Collision On duty non-injury preventable collision16-Oct-14 Internal Collision On duty non-injury preventable collision30-Sep-14 Internal Collision On duty non-injury preventable collision17-May-14 Internal Negligent Discharge Negligent discharge.22-Sep-14 Internal Collision On duty non-injury preventable collision28-Jan-15 Internal Conduct Complainant alleges unprofesional behavior.

Police Department

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Investigations Referred

2013 2014

City Prosecutor 0 0

District Attorney’s Office 1 0

Total 1 0

Police Department

Use of Force Review

Policy: The use of force by law enforcement personnel is a matter of critical concern, both to the public and to the law enforcement community. Officers are involved on a daily basis in numerous and varied interactions and, when warranted, may use reasonable force in carrying out their duties. Officers must have an understanding of, and true appreciation for, their authority and limitations. This is especially true with respect to overcoming resistance while engaged in the performance of law enforcement duties. The Department recognizes and respects the value of all human life and dignity without prejudice to anyone. Vesting officers with the authority to use reasonable force and to protect the public welfare requires monitoring, evaluation and a careful balancing of all interests.

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Police Department

What Constitutes Use of Force ?

Force: The application of physical techniques or tactics, chemical agents or weapons to another person. It is not a use of force when a person allows him/herself to be searched, escorted, handcuffed or restrained.

Reasonableness: Officers shall use only that amount of force that appears reasonable, given the facts and circumstances perceived by the officer at the time of the event to accomplish a legitimate law enforcement purpose.

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Police Department

Use of Force Statistics

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2014

TOTAL FORCE INCIDENTS

33

TOTAL INVOLVED EMPLOYEES

40

TOTAL APPLICATIONS OF FORCE

44

Police Department

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Categorical Uses of Force

2014 Strikes (Bodily Force) 18 Conductive Energy Weapon 15 Less Lethal 4 Baton/Impact Weapon 3 Handgun 0 Carotid 1 K-9 Contact 3 TOTAL APPLICATIONS OF FORCE 44

2014 SUMMARY OF CATEGORICAL FORCE APPLICATIONS

Police Department

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2014

Arrests 5668

Force Incidents 33

% of arrests with force .058%

2014 SUMMARY OF ARRESTS VS. FORCE INCIDENTS

Police Department


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TOTAL USE OF FORCE INCIDENTS

Twelve Month Period

2012

Twelve Month Period

2013

Twelve Month Period

2014 53 35 33

ITEM 4.B

Park Restroom Hours of Operation and Maintenance Practices (Presentation)*

Department of Public Works

Park Restroom Hours of Operation and Maintenance Practices


February 23, 2015


Background

• On October 27, 2014 City Council adopted staff recommended conditions of approval for the Desiderio Planned Development with the modification to include restroom facilities

• During public comment various questions and concerns about park restrooms were raised

• City Council directed staff to present information about park restroom hours of operation & maintenance practices to the Public Safety Committee

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Restroom Practices

• There are 28 Restroom Buildings throughout the City’s Park System > 112 stalls > 43 free standing urinals

• Restrooms are serviced twice daily > 15 high use facilities are cleaned by a contractor during

non-park hours > 13 facilities are cleaned by City crews each morning > All facilities are checked, restocked & cleaned as

needed in the afternoons by City staff 3


Current Maintenance Practices

• Restroom Cleaning Tasks > Apply cleaning solution & wash all walls and floors > Apply cleaning degreaser as needed > Scrub toilets and sinks > Sweep out excess water > Apply odor remover > Stock toilet paper > Inspect & address graffiti, vandalism and/or safety

issues

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Restroom Cleaning Frequencies

Park Restroom Name Number of Restrooms Buildings

Number of Stalls

City Crew Maintenan

ce and Cleaning Frequenci

es

Contract Maintenance

and Cleaning

Frequencies

Allendale Park 1 1 men, 1 urinal 2 women

Morning, Afternoon

Area H 2 4 men, 1 urinal 5 women Afternoon After Hours

Brenner Park 1 1 men 1 women

Morning, Afternoon

Brookside Park 5 11 men, 20 urinals 27 women Afternoon After Hours

Central Park 1 2 men, 2 urinals 3 women Afternoon After Hours

Eaton Blanche Park 1 1 men 1 women

Morning, Afternoon

Grant Park 1 1 men, 1 urinal 2 women

Morning, Afternoon

Hahamongna Park (Oak Grove) 2 2 men, 2 urinals 4 women

Morning, Afternoon

Hamilton Park 1 1 men, 1 urinal 2 women

Morning, Afternoon

Jefferson Park 1 1 men, 1 urinal 2 women

Morning, Afternoon

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Restroom Cleaning Frequencies

Park Restroom Name Number of Restroom Buildings

Number of Stalls

City Crew

Maintenance and

Cleaning Frequencies

Contract Maintenance

and Cleaning

Frequencies

La Pintoresca Park 1 2 men 2 women

Morning, Afternoon

Lower Arroyo (Casting Pond) 1 1 men, 1 urinal 1 woman

Morning, Afternoon

Mc Donald Park 1 1 men, 1 urinal 2 women

Morning, Afternoon

Memorial Park 1 1 men, 2 urinals 3 women Afternoon After Hours

Robinson Park 2 2 men, 4 urinals 6 women Afternoon After Hours

Singer Park 1 1 men, 1 urinal 2 women

Morning, Afternoon

Victory Park 2 2 men, 2 urinals 4 women Afternoon After Hours

Vina Vieja Park 1 1 men, 1 urinal 2 women Afternoon After Hours

Villa Parke 1 1 men, 1 urinal 2 women Afternoon After Hours

Washington Park 1 1 men, 1 urinal 1 women

Morning, Afternoon

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Park Hours of Operation

• With limited exception, park restroom hours of operation are consistent with park hours of operation > Most City parks & park restrooms are open from 6:00

a.m. to 10:00 p.m. > Lower Arroyo, Hahamongna Watershed and Vina Vieja

parks & restrooms within those parks operate from Dawn to Dusk

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> Central Park Hours of operation for the park restroom were

amended based on the number of Calls For Service (CFS) received by PPD Since October the park restroom hours of operation

have been dawn to dusk PPD reports that since the park restroom hours were

changed the number of CFS constituting violent crimes at Central Park between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. has significantly decreased

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• Challenges associated with restroom maintenance > Proximity to Schools > Homeless Population > Vandalism & Graffiti > Illicit Activity & Drug Use

• PW will continue to report issues with park restroom use to PPD

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Questions?

ITEM 4.C

Follow-up Information Regarding Leaf Blowers*

MEMORANDUM

February 26, 2015 TO: Public Safety Committee FROM: Steve Mermell

Assistant City Manager SUBJECT: Follow-up Information Regarding Leaf Blowers As part of the staff presentation to the Public Safety Committee regarding leaf blowers, on December 15, 2014, staff presented a power-point presentation which included data from the study prepared by: Fitz D, Arecemont G. ‘Determination Particulate Emission Rates from Leaf Blowers’. Environmental Protection Agency. Accessed online at http://www.epa.gov/ttnchie1/conference/ei15/session5/fitz.pdf. August 12, 2014. The power-point included Table 7 from the Study which appeared to indicate that in some cases a push broom generated higher emissions than a gas-powered leaf blower, as indicated:

Councilmember Kennedy questioned this finding and staff requested the opportunity to review the data and report back with additional information.

http://www.epa.gov/ttnchie1/conference/ei15/session5/fitz.pdf

The information presented in the power-point was correct. However, additional information should have been provided in order to provide proper context. The table (Table 7) that was reproduced in the power-point illustrated the results of using different types of gardening equipment on concrete, which is a smooth surface. Table 6 in the Study reflects the results on asphalt, which as indicated below, illustrates wider differences in the amount of particulate matter emanating from leaf blowers and push brooms.

The narrative included in the Study explains these differences:

The emissions factor data obtained for testing using surrogate soil (from Kearney, CA) on an asphalt surface are presented in Table 6. There were no significant differences between the types of blowers used and the emissions tended to be higher when vacuuming instead of blowing. Emissions from brooming were about half that of blowing and vacuuming, while rake emissions were insignificant. The emissions factor data obtained for testing using surrogate soil (from Kearney, CA) on a concrete surface are presented in Table 7. These emissions tended to be somewhat higher than asphalt, most likely because the surface was smoother and fine debris was less likely to be trapped by the extensive crevasses of the asphalt. With the smooth surface of the concrete the PM emissions from broom sweeping were equivalent to the blowing and vacuuming.

In reviewing the Study more closely, and in the interests of providing clear information to the Committee and the public, it would have been best to have included both Table 6 and Table 7 in the staff presentation.

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