AGENDA

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE JULY 15, 2013

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

Gene Masuda, District 4 Steve Madison, District 6

STAFF

Steve Mermell, Assistant City Manager Sandra Robles, 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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Public meeting begins at 4:15 p.m. Items on the agenda may not be called in order listed.

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES

May 20, 2013 – Regular Meeting*

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CITY OF PASADENA PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES

PASADENA CITY HALL 100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249 MAY 20, 2013

REGULAR MEETING

OPENING The Chair called the regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee to order at 4:28 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Staff:

Vice Mayor Jacque Robinson (Chair) Councilmember John J. Kennedy Councilmember Steve Madison Councilmember Gene Masuda Michael Beck, City Manager Julie Gutierrez, Assistant City Manager Frank Rhemrev, Assistant City Attorney Jon Pollard, Code Compliance Manager Anne Lansing, Project Planner Sandra Robles, Recording Secretary

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

Madison, to approve the minutes of January 7, 2013, February 4, 2013 (Special); and the cancellation minutes of March 18, 2013, April 1, 2013, April 15, 2013, and May 6, 2013 as submitted. (Motion unanimously carried) (Abstain: Councilmember Kennedy) (Absent: None)

PUBLIC COMMENT Nancy Sagatelian, Pasadena resident, requested an amendment to the

City’s leaf blower ordinance to include limitations of usage due to dust particles being blown into the air. The Chair requested a copy of the City’s existing leaf blower ordinance.

NEW BUSINESS CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE IN MEETING DATES Councilmember Madison introduced the item and requested that the

Committee consider meeting on the third Monday of each month. Following a brief discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Madison, seconded by Councilmember Kennedy, to schedule all future regular Committee meetings on the third Monday of each month. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: None)

INFORMATION ITEMS EFFORTS TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY BY ADDRESSING

PROPERTY ISSUES Jon Pollard, Code Compliance Manager, provided a PowerPoint

presentation on the City’s efforts to improve public safety by addressing property issues, highlighted multi-departmental coordination strategies, reviewed boarding-house sites, complaint follow-up, and responded to questions.

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Frank Rhemrev, Assistant City Attorney, provided information on federal and state laws related to zoning requirements for boarding homes and institutional sites. Michael Beck, City Manager, provided data on the number of boarding homes in the City, citations issued, locations flagged, and existing non-compliant properties. Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

UPDATE ON MANDITORY SPAY/NEUTER ORDINANCE (ORAL) Councilmember Madison introduced the item, commented on recent pit-

bull dog attacks in surrounding cities, and requested an update on Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich’s dog-related legislative efforts. Julie Gutierrez, Assistant City Manager, reported on the meeting of the Department of Health and Safety (DHS) at which Supervisor Antonovich’s dog-breed specific legislation was discussed and where County staff explained that due to state limitations, only mandatory spay and neutering programs are allowed. In addition, Ms. Gutierrez informed the Committee that dog-breed specific legislation is not currently in development, the next DHS meeting is June 24, 2013, and it is anticipated that the Supervisor will be requesting a budget amendment to increase enforcement measures to combat dog attacks. Councilmember Madison asked staff to continue to monitor and report back to the Committee on the progression of the issue, including the outcome of the DHS meeting on June 24, 2013. Following a brief discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

ADJOURNMENT Councilmember Madison requested that staff agendize a discussion on

how to address suicides in the City, specifically those that occur on the Colorado Street bridge, and suggested signage with suicide hotline information be posted along the bridge. Councilmember Kennedy, raised the issue of the need for a Pasadena Police Commission, and inquired if the Committee would consider agendizing the item for discussion at a future meeting. Following discussion on the recent consideration and outcome of an agenda item related to the creation of a Pasadena Police Commission, City Manager Beck stated that the report, presentation, and minutes of the Committee’s discussions will be provided to Councilmember Kennedy. Chair Robinson and Councilmember Madison also noted that it was decided that the Public Safety Committee would act as the Police Department’s review board and suggested that Councilmember Kennedy review the information to be provided by staff prior to considering a request to re-agendize the item.

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On the order of the Chair, the regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee was adjourned at 5:14 p.m.

ATTEST: ____________________ Sandra S. Robles Recording Secretary

_________________________________ Vice Mayor Jacque Robinson, Chair Public Safety Committee

INFORMATION ITEMS

A. Leaf Blower Ordinance (PMC 9.37) Overview (Presentation)*

B. Update: Homeless Report (Presentation)*

ITEM 4.A

Leaf Blower Ordinance (PMC 9.37) Overview (Presentation)*

Leaf Blower Ordinance

(PMC 9.37)

Overview July 15, 2013

Current Policies

> PMC Chapter 9.37 regarding Leaf Blowing Machines

reads: In residential areas, hours of operation 8am-6pm M-F, 9am-5pm

Saturdays and prohibited on Sundays.

In commercial areas, if within 500 ft. of a residential area, 8am-6pm

M-F, 9am-5pm Saturdays and prohibited Sundays.

Illegal to blow [debris] beyond property boundaries to adjoining

properties or public right-of-way within the city.

Cannot operate for more than 15 minutes per parcel <1/2 acre and 30

minutes for >1/2 acre.

Cannot operate more than one leaf blower per parcel.

Maximum noise level set to 65 decibels from 50 feet away.

All Leaf Blowers must be licensed and certified by the City of

Pasadena.

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Licensing

• To operate a Leaf Blower in Pasadena an operator must1,2:

> Have a current business license;

> Meet inspection criteria:

Leaf blower must operate at less than 65 dB at a 50

foot radius;

After running at least five minutes, not peak over 65

dB at a 50 foot radius;

> Operate within the aforementioned hours of operations;

> Display a license sticker on certified equipment.

1 PMC Chapter 9.37

2 PMC Chapter 5.04 3

Number of Leaf Blower Complaints by Year

(2010-2013*)

4 *Data as of 07/08/2013

Complaints are directed to the Environmental Health Division in Public

Health for investigation and response.

Complaints by Year by Complainant

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#Complaints/Individual

Health Considerations for dB

• Noise:

> World Health Organization recommends daytime outdoor noise levels

of 55 dB or less, 45 dB to meet sleep criteria.

> Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that

for safe noise exposure levels be:

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Sound Source Sound

Intensity

Recommended Exposure Limit per

8 hr. workday Protection Recommendation

Normal conversational speech 60 Any duration None

Battery-powered pencil sharpener 71 Any duration None

School cafeteria 85 8 hours Prolonged exposures might cause slight hearing loss. Hearing protection should be used if regularly exposed to this sound level.

Wood or metal shop, power tools, snowmobile

100 15 minutes Hearing protection should be used if exposed to this sound level beyond limit.

Personal stereo system at high volume 105 5 minutes Hearing protection should be used if exposed to this sound level beyond limit.

Ambulance siren 120 9 seconds Hearing protection should be used if exposed to this sound level beyond limit.

Firecrackers, firearms 140-165 Immediate hearing damage possible

Hearing protection should be used whenever exposed to this sound level.

Questions?

ITEM 4.B

Update: Homeless Report (Presentation)*

Police Department

Police Department

UDPATE: Homeless Report July 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013

Police Department

Overview of Issue: Homeless Population in Pasadena

• Pasadena Homeless Population *Estimated daily in 2013: 773 **Estimated night time population (on streets): 667 Nightly population difficult to count Homeless typically hidden/not visible

• Los Angeles County (2012) ***Estimated 42,353 homeless * 2013 Estimation obtained by City of Pasadena’s Housing Authority ** 773 Homeless – 106 available homeless beds = 667 ** 2012 Estimation obtained from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development “Volume I of the 2012 Annual Homeless Assessment Report.” 2013 preliminary homeless population count tentatively available after June 2013

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Police Department

Homeless Beds in Pasadena

• Homeless Beds 106 (50 for adults and 56 for families)

• Permanent housing (Centennial Place) 144 (Adults only)

• Psychiatric Patient Beds in Pasadena 160 Secured facilities: 56 Non-secured facilities: 104

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Police Department

Transitional Facilities in Pasadena

• Transitional Housing

• 15 organizations that assist with transitional housing placement Count varies dependent on source Passageways: 7 Back to Life Community Living House: 11 Los Angeles County Service Area 3: 28

• 33 sober living facilities

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Police Department

Impact

• Displaced Homeless Old Pasadena Playhouse District S. Lake Ave. Other public places

• Impact Increased loitering and panhandling Quality of life Esthetic/visual impact Sense of compromised safety Offensive odors

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Police Department

Calls for Service: Citywide, Mid-town and Old Pasadena Service Areas

July 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013 Citywide CSA5 Old Pasadena All calls for service 95,067 21,623 4,732 Officer Initiated 40,610 10,025 3,100 Traffic stop 10,223 3,306 958 Called in by citizens 54,457 11,598 1,632 TRST – Transient/Homeless 2,959 956 113 Percentage OI not including TS 42.7% 46.3% 65.5%

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Police Department

Old Pasadena Area: Homeless calls by day of week

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Monday Wednesday Friday

Preliminary Calls for Service

Police Department

Ongoing Policing Efforts: H.O.P.E. Team

• Homeless Outreach Psychiatric Evaluation Unit Dedicated Resources – 2 HOPE Teams Police Officer and Los Angeles County Department of

Mental Health Clinician dedicated to Street level intervention

Various reasons for homelessness Few meet statutory requirements for 72-hour psychiatric

detention (Welfare & Institutions Code 5150) Most service resistant

» Minor to moderate psychological or drug/alcohol dependency

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Police Department

Ongoing Efforts

• July 1, 2012 – April 30, 2013 Calls for Service

4,732 CFS in the Old Pasadena District 1,632 were generate by the public 3,100 generated by officers 276 arrests

» 138 were public intoxication Of 4,732 Calls for Service, 113 were homeless

related

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Police Department

Proactive efforts

• Mid-Town Service Area (Old Pasadena District) Since April 2013, Lieutenant Gourdikian working with

Old Pasadena Management District, Block by Block, Old Pasadena Guides supervisors to address the quality of life issues: Trespassing, panhandling and verbal disruptions Sense of compromised safety

» Esthetic/visual impact Offensive odors

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Police Department

Proactive efforts (cont.)

• Pasadena Playhouse District

Collaboration with Pasadena Playhouse District Association

Service Area Officers’ weekly proactive foot patrols

Focus on quality of life issues Homelessness Aggressive panhandling

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Police Department

Conclusion

• Options limited Limited enforcement options Service referrals dependent on willingness of person

• Continue collaboration with Business

Associations Collaborative efforts to address issues Education to discourage street level financial support Private Person Arrests when appropriate Encourage timely reporting - delayed reporting limits options

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