City of Pasadena - California · Colored People (NAACP), spoke on the acquittal of Rashad McCoy and expressed concerns regarding the allegations of misconduct against the assigned

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

October 20, 2014 – Regular Meeting*

December 15, 2014 – Regular Meeting*

February 23, 2015 – Special Meeting*

March 16, 2015 – Special Meeting*

April 20, 2015 – Cancellation of Regular Meeting*

May 18, 2015 – Cancellation of Regular Meeting*

June 15, 2015 – Cancellation of Regular Meeting*

01 10/20/2014

CITY OF PASADENA PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES

PASADENA CITY HALL 100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249 OCTOBER 20, 2014

REGULAR MEETING

OPENING The Chair called the regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee to order at 4:21 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Staff:

Vice Mayor Jacque Robinson (Chair) Councilmember John J. Kennedy Councilmember Steve Madison (Absent) Councilmember Gene Masuda Steve Mermell, Assistant City Manager Frank Rhemrev, Assistant City Attorney Phillip Sanchez, Police Chief Phillip Leclair, Chief Information Officer, Information Technology Christina Kuo, Project Manager, Information Technology Joshua Jones, Police Officer Calvin Wells, Fire Chief Kevin Costa, Fire Bureau Chief Valerie Flores, Recording Secretary

Public Comment Dale Gronemeier, Eagle Rock resident, expressed concerns regarding the lack of oversight by the Public Safety Committee in regards to the McDade case, and asked that the Committee consider adopting a policy for the implementation of a police auditor.

In response to Mr. Gronemeier’s comments, Councilmember Kennedy discussed the efforts taken on his behalf and the Public Safety Committee to provide transparency in the McDade case and suggested that the Committee provide the public with this information. Mr. Kennedy also reiterated his request for a report on the possibility of civilian oversight of the Pasadena Police Department.

Kris Ockershauser, Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), commended Chief Sanchez and the participants of the Know Your Rights workshop. Ms. Ockershauser voiced her support for a police auditor and expressed her discontent with the report presented by the Pasadena Police Department on opposing Proposition 47 and commended the City Council for taking a position to support Proposition 47.

Genevieve Clavreul, Pasadena resident, expressed her concerns with the recent issues related to Ebola and urged the City to appoint a permanent Public Health Director. She also provided copies of newspaper articles on Ebola. Gary Moody, Pasadena National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), spoke on the acquittal of Rashad McCoy and expressed concerns regarding the allegations of misconduct against the assigned detectives in the murder trial of Rashad McCoy

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and asked the Public Safety Committee to address the concerns of the community and advocated that the detectives not be allowed to serve in Pasadena. Skip Hickambottom, Pasadena NAACP, commended Detective Carolyn Gordon and Chief Sanchez for their continued commitment and support of the Ambassador Youth Program. Mr. Hickambottom also urged the Public Safety Committee to take note of community members and organizations that have expressed concerns and repeated requests for civilian oversight of the Police Department.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilmember Masuda, seconded by Councilmember Kennedy, to approve the minutes of July 28, 2014 (special meeting), as submitted. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: Councilmember Madison)

NEW BUSINESS AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH WATCHGUARD VIDEO FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE MOBILE AUDIO SYSTEM IN POLICE PATROL VEHICLES

Christina Kuo, Project Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the agenda report, and responded to questions. Officer Joshua Jones continued the PowerPoint presentation providing an outline of the benefits of replacing the mobile audio and video recording capabilities in patrol vehicles, and responded to questions.

Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Kennedy, seconded by Councilmember Masuda, to approve staff’s recommendation, and forward the item to the City Council for consideration. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: Councilmember Madison)

INFORMATION ITEM EMS SERVICE DELIVERY COMPREHENSIVE REPORT (PFD UNIT

RESPONSE ANALYSIS) Calvin Wells, Fire Chief, introduced the agenda item, and Kevin

Costa, Deputy Fire Chief, provided a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the item, and responded to questions. Due to time constraints, the Committee agreed to continue the presentation and discussion on the item until the next scheduled Public Safety Committee meeting.

OLD BUSINESS LEAF BLOWER ORDINANCE (PMC 9.37) Item was deferred due to time constraints. INFORMATION ITEMS RECEIVE AND FILE ANNUAL REPORTS AND WORK PLANS 1. Code Enforcement Commission – Annual Report for July

This item was deferred due to time constraints.

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ADJOURNMENT On the order of the Chair, the regular 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

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CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249 DECEMBER 15, 2014 REGULAR MEETING

OPENING The Chair called the regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee to order at 4:21 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Staff:

Vice Mayor Jacque Robinson (Chair)Councilmember John J. Kennedy Councilmember Steve Madison (Absent) Councilmember Gene Masuda Steve Mermell, Assistant City Manager Frank Rhemrev, Assistant City Attorney Phillip Sanchez, Police Chief Calvin Wells, Fire Chief Bertral Washington, Fire Chief Liza Frias, Public Division Health Manager, Environmental Health Services Matt Feaster, Management Analyst I, Public Health Valerie Flores, Recording Secretary

PUBLIC COMMENT Dale Gronemeier, Coalition for Increased Civilian Oversight of

Pasadena Police (CICOPP), advocated for an independent police auditor to report to the Public Safety Committee, commented on the 2006 Survey conducted by the Police Assessment Resource Center (PARC) that assessed police-community relations in Pasadena and urged the Committee to conduct a new PARC survey.

Kris Ockershauser, Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), advocated for an independent police auditor that will report to the Public Safety Committee and emphasized the need for a new PARC survey based on the rising issues concerning officer involved shootings across the country.

Genevieve Clavreul, Pasadena resident, expressed her concerns with recent graffiti at her apartment building and also expressed concerns with bicyclist on sidewalks.

Skip Hickambottom, Pasadena National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), thanked Chief Sanchez for his continued outreach efforts to the community, spoke on the importance of updating the PARC survey, advocated for civilian independent oversight of the Pasadena Police Department, and emphasized the need to build community trust with oversight of the Pasadena Police Department through the Public Safety Committee.

Councilmember Kennedy reiterated his request for a comprehensive study on the pros and cons of civilian oversight of the Pasadena Police Department, with the study to include the community’s input and comments. Mr. Kennedy suggested that staff look into the formation of the civilian oversight commission of the Los Angeles

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Sheriff Department as an example. OLD BUSINESS EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) SERVICE DELIVERY

COMPREHENSIVE REPORT (PFD UNIT RESPONSE ANALYSIS - INFORMATION ONLY)

Calvin Wells, Fire Chief, reported to the Committee that the Department will not be moving forward with the alternate staffing pilot program outlined in the report due to his recent announcement to retire as Fire Chief, allowing the new Fire Chief to fully review and consider the related issues, and responded to questions.

Chief Wells thanked the City Manager and the City for the opportunity to serve as the Pasadena Fire Chief. Chief Wells introduced the new incoming Fire Chief, Bertral Washington. The Committee thanked Chief Wells, expressing appreciation and gratitude for his many years of service and dedication to the Pasadena Fire Department. Chief Bertral Washington thanked the City for the opportunity to serve as the new Fire Chief. On order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee the information was received and filed.

LEAF BLOWER ORDINANCE (PMC 9.37) Liza Frias, Public Health Division Manager, Environmental Health

Services, provided a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the agenda report, and responded to questions. Matt Feaster, Management Analyst I, Public Health, continued the PowerPoint presentation summarizing the risk assessment and health concerns of leaf blowers, and responded to questions. Steve Mermell, Assistant City Manager, provided additional information on staff’s recommendations, the frequency of leaf blower complaints, and potential impacts of banning leaf blowers that are used as part of City contracts and by City employees, and responded to questions. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the staff’s recommendations, and asked that all leaf blowers be banned:

Ann Altmark, Pasadena resident Nancy Sagatelian, Pasadena resident

Councilmember Kennedy requested that staff provide clarifying information on the findings shown on Page 9 of the PowerPoint presentation related to the emission factors of the push broom when compared to the various types of leaf blowers.

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In response to Councilmember Kennedy’s request, Steve Mermell, Assistant City Manager stated he will further review the study in which the data was gathered and will return to the Committee with any additional information. The Committee briefly discussed the measures taken to address Ms. Sagatelian’s concerns. Steve Mermell outlined for the Committee the efforts taken by staff to address the concerns raised within the parameters of the ordinance. The Chair and Councilmember Masuda stated support for staff’s recommendations to maintain current regulations outlined in the PowerPoint presentation. Vice Mayor Robinson requested that Mr. Mermell return to the Committee with any additional information found in response to Councilmember Kennedy’s request. On order of the Chair and by consensus of the Committee the information was received with direction to staff.

RECEIVE AND FILE ANNUAL REPORT AND WORK PLAN 1. Code Enforcement Commission – Annual Report for

July 2013 through June 2014 and Work Plan for 2014-2015 On order of the Chair and consensus of the Committee the information was received and filed.

NEW BUSINESS INCREASE PURCHASE ORDER 57615 WITH BAIR ANALYTICS,

INC. FOR A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $114,000 ANNUALLY TO PROVIDE AN EMBEDDED CONTRACT CRIME ANALYST

Due to time constraints, the Committee agreed to forward to the full

City Council, without a recommendation, to be heard at the December 15, 2014 City Council meeting.

AMENDMENT TO TOBACCO USE PREVENTION ORDINANCE TO

PROHIBIT SMOKING AT ALL CITY-OWNED PUBLIC LIBRARIES Due to time constraints, the Committee agreed to forward to the full

City Council, without a recommendation, to be at heard at the December 15, 2014 City Council meeting.

CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORT FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY

DISTRICT ATTORNEY JACKIE LACEY’S PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE DIVERSION PLAN (ORAL PRESENTATION)

Police Chief Sanchez provided an oral presentation summarizing

Jackie Lacey’s proposed Comprehensive Diversion Plan, an alternative sentencing program aimed at diverting mentally ill, low-level offenders from jail into psychiatric treatment, and asked that the Committee consider supporting the initiative.

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The following individuals spoke in support of the proposed comprehensive diversion plan:

Kris Ockershauser, ACLU Gwendolyn Jones, ACLU Genevieve Clavreul, Pasadena Resident

In response to the Chair, Steve Mermell, Assistant City Manager, stated that staff will continue to monitor the initiative and as more information is made available, staff will return to either the full City Council or the Committee for further direction. The Chair stated her support for the proposed initiative and moved to forward to the full City Council for consideration of requesting that the Mayor write a letter of support for the proposed initiative. (Motion failed due to lack of a second) Councilmembers Masuda and Kennedy requested that the agenda item return to the Public Safety Committee when more information is made available. Following discussion, on order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the item was tabled to allow time for Chief Sanchez to return with additional information.

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

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


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(IN LIEU OF REGULAR FEBRUARY MEETING) PASADENA CITY HALL

100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249

FEBRUARY 23, 2015 SPECIAL MEETING

OPENING The Chair called the special meeting of the Public Safety Committee to order at 4:27 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Staff:

Vice Mayor Jacque Robinson (Chair) Councilmember John J. Kennedy Councilmember Steve Madison (Absent) Councilmember Gene Masuda

Steve Mermell, Assistant City Manager Frank Rhemrev, Assistant City Attorney Phillip Sanchez, Police Chief Darryl Qualls, Deputy Police Chief Valerie Flores, Recording Secretary

PUBLIC COMMENT Dale Gronemeier, Democrats of Pasadena Foothills, requested a public hearing for discussion of an independent police auditor, a position in the City unanimously endorsed by the Democrats of Pasadena Foothills that would report to the Public Safety Committee and provided Councilmember Robinson with a letter expressing their support. Kris Ockershauser, Pasadena Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), spoke on the ACLU’s activities regarding the Pasadena Police Department and stated the ACLU’s support for a public hearing to discuss an independent police auditor. Wes Reutimann, Day One, expressed concerns regarding the delay in receiving a response from the Rose Bowl Operating Company (RBOC) to their proposed recommendations outlined in the Rose Bowl Community Prevention Council (RBCPC) PowerPoint presentation, presented at the July 28, 2014 committee meeting. In response to Councilmember Kennedy’s concerns regarding delayed response, Steve Mermell, Assistant City Manager, stated he will follow up and urge the RBOC to return to the Committee with an update. Michelle White, ACLU expressed concerns with the number of cancelled Public Safety meetings and the number of special meetings. Juliana Serrano, Coalition for Increased Civilian Oversite of the Pasadena Police (CICOPP), spoke on behalf of All Saints Church and requested civilian oversight of the Pasadena Police Department. Tarek Shawky, Pasadena resident, expressed his appreciation for the Pasadena Police Department and also stated the need for progressive and forwarding thinking as it relates to a discussion on civilian oversight of the Department.

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Skip Hickambottom, Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA) and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), expressed concerns regarding the delay in releasing the Veritas Audit Report, and stated the support of IMA, NAACP and ACT for a public hearing to discuss civilian oversight of the Police Department. Ed Washatka, ACT and CICOPP, spoke in support of a public hearing to discuss an independent police auditor. Councilmember Kennedy reiterated his request for staff to provide a cost estimate to conduct a comprehensive study on the pros and cons regarding civilian oversight of the Pasadena Police Department.

Approval of Minutes It was moved by Councilmember Masuda, seconded by Councilmember Kennedy, to approve the minutes of September 22, 2014 (Special meeting), November 17, 2014 (Cancelled meeting), January 19, 2015 (Cancelled meeting), and February 16, 2015 (Cancelled meeting), as submitted. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: Councilmember Madison)

INFORMATION ITEM 2014 DISCIPLINE AND USE OF FORCE OVERVIEW (PRESENTATION)

Deputy Police Chief Darryl Qualls presented a PowerPoint

presentation summarizing the 2014 Discipline and Use of Force Overview, and responded to questions.

The following individuals provided comments, questions, and concerns regarding the agenda item:

Michele White, Pasadena Chapter of the ACLU Dale Gronemeier, Coalition for Increased Civilian Oversight of Pasadena Police (CICOPP) Kris Ockershauser, Pasadena Chapter of the ACLU

In response to Mrs. Ockershauser request for a full version of the police policy manual to be made available online, Councilmember Kennedy asked that staff follow-up on this request.

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

FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REGARDING LEAF BLOWERS Steve Mermell, Assistant City Manager, provided follow-up information

requested at the December 15, 2014 Committee meeting in response to Councilmember Kennedy’s request regarding the data source used by staff in the agenda report, provided information from a study entitled, “Determination Particulate Emission Rates from Leaf Blowers” from the Environmental Protection Agency (EAP), and responded to questions.

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Ann Altmark, Pasadena resident, commented on the study presented at the December 15, 2014 meeting and stated her concerns regarding the use of leaf blowers. Following brief discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

PARK RESTROOM HOURS OF OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

PRACTICES (PRESENTATION) Due to time constraints the item was held for a future Committee

meeting. COUNCIL COMMENTS Following discussion on Councilmember Kennedy’s request for a

comprehensive report on the pros and cons of police oversight, and per the direction of the Committee, Steve Mermell, Assistant City Manager, stated that he will identify the possible cost for conducting such a study and will include this information in a staff report that will be provided to the full City Council in the event that a motion is granted from the City Council to agendize a discussion on this matter.

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



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(IN LIEU OF 4:15 REGULAR START TIME) PASADENA CITY HALL

100 NORTH GARFIELD AVENUE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249

MARCH 16, 2015 SPECIAL MEETING

OPENING The Chair called the special meeting of the Public Safety Committee to order at 4:11 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Staff:

Vice Mayor Jacque Robinson (Chair) Councilmember John J. Kennedy Councilmember Steve Madison Councilmember Gene Masuda

Steve Mermell, Assistant City Manager Frank Rhemrev, Assistant City Attorney Phillip Sanchez, Police Chief John Perez, Police Commander Valerie Flores, Recording Secretary

PUBLIC COMMENT Genevieve Clavreul, Pasadena resident expressed concerns regarding poor condition of city sidewalks. Linda Paquette, Pasadena resident, expressed concerns regarding the danger of falling fronds from palm trees, and requested that this issue be agendized by the Committee for a future meeting.

INFORMATION ITEM VERITAS ASSURANCE GROUP, INC. PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF DETECTIVE OPERATIONS

Police Chief Phillip Sanchez introduced the agenda item and provided an overview of the audit process used in the Veritas Assurance Group Performance Audit Report, and responded to questions. Commander John Perez provided a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the key findings and recommendations of the Veritas Audit Report, and responded to questions. The following individual provided comments, questions and/or concerns regarding the Veritas Audit Report:

John Fuhrman, Pasadena resident Dale Gronemeier, Coalition for Increased Civilian Oversight of Pasadena Police (CICOPP) Skip Hickambottom, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Kris Ockershauser, Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Joe Brown, Pasadena resident Lauanda Sandford, Pasadena resident Jasmine Richards, Black Lives Matter, Pasadena Michelle White, ACLU

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Chief Sanchez acknowledged the concerns of the public speakers, noted that additional audits of the Pasadena Police Department will be commissioned in the future, and the Department will bring forward a request for funding to the City Council to hire an independent investigator to review the seven (7) recommendations that were not adopted and return to the Committee with information on the findings of the review. The Chief highlighted the continuous improvements implemented prior and during the audit process.

Councilmember Kennedy expressed his concerns regarding the findings outlined in the Veritas Report that stated there was a lack of training, oversight, and accountability within the Department. Mr. Kennedy also expressed his concerns with the Public Safety Committee’s ability to provide a robust oversight of the Police Department. In response to Councilmembers Masuda’s and Madison’s questions regarding the recommendations not adopted by the Department, Chief Sanchez explained the role of the independent investigator to review the seven (7) recommendations, and noted that a timeline for the investigator’s findings will be established through the proposed contract. The Chief also noted that with regard to the findings of the Veritas Report, the Department will report back to the Committee in the future to review progress on compliance and training in the Department with regard to those recommendations. The Chair expressed her confidence in the Police Chief Sanchez, and the actions of the Department to implement the recommendations outlined in the Veritas Report. She also commended Chief Sanchez on his efforts to address and resolve the community’s concerns. In response to comments made by members of the public, the Chair requested assistance from various organizations to help community members navigate the Police Department’s complaint process in order to allow the Public Safety Committee and/or the Police Department to take any necessary actions. 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



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CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249 APRIL 20, 2015

REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee, scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2015, at 4:15 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on April 16, 2015, and posted as required by law.

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Vice Mayor Jacque Robinson, Chair

Public Safety Committee

ATTEST:

Valerie Flores Recording Secretary

05/18/2015



CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249 MAY 18, 2015

REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee, scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2015, at 4:15 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on May 14, 2015, and posted as required by law.

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ATTEST:


06/15/2015



CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249 JUNE 15, 2015

REGULAR MEETING

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

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ATTEST:


INFORMATION ITEMS

B. July 4, 2015 Fireworks Overview* (Powerpoint Presentation)

Fire, Police and Public Information Office

July 4, 2015Fireworks Overview

Anthony Bagan, Battalion ChiefArt Chute, Lieutenant

William Boyer, Public Information Officer


Overview

• No Fireworks are Legal in the City of Pasadena

> City of Pasadena Ord. 6578

> Pasadena Municipal Code 14.30

• Community Outreach• Enforcement• Activities and Outcomes

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Community Outreach

• Community & Media Message: Zero Tolerance> Pasadena In Focus, June 2015 issue - 76,000 copies to

homes, businesses & public counters

> City Public Service Announcement - on (City) KPAS TV channel (Charter & AT&T) - also streamed on City website and Pasadena Media website, June 10-July 11

> Social Media: Twitter and Facebook sites throughout June, up to July 5 - used by City accounts, CVB & RBS

> Nixle Alerts via Police and Fire Departments

> Website Messages - main City & Dept. Homepages

> “On Hold” message for City telephone system

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Community Outreach

• Media Messages> Series of New Releases,

Media Advisories & Reminders

> Special “Phos-Chek”

Press Conference by

Fire & PD July 16, 2015,

covered by most major TV

and print media outlets,

English & Spanish, in Pasadena andLA media market

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Community Outreach

• Community Outreach> Special ads online with Pasadena Now, linked to City

website

> First time ever - “Tri-City” news release and social media messages issued together by Burbank, Glendale & Pasadena PIOs; Joint Information Center (JIC) preparedness

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Additional “No Fireworks” Signs

• All frontline Fire, Police, PWP and Public Works vehicles; Posters on designated street poles

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Fire Prevention & Code Enforcement Activities – Rose Bowl

• Enforcement Detail – Americafest> Americafest Fireworks Enforcement Units

> Ten personnel (9 Fire / 1 Police Officer)

Five Enforcement Units in golf carts +1 vehicle

Toll Plaza’s (1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.)

» Make contact with most vehicles entering the Arroyo

» Distributed 5,000 “No Fireworks” handouts

Parking Lots (5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.)

» Posted “No Fireworks” signage

» Suppress and confiscate fireworks (2 lbs. confiscated)

» Patrol for spot fires (none)

» Monitored BBQs and open flames7


PD/FD Community Enforcement Teams

• Enforcement Detail – City> Community Fireworks Enforcement Units

> Eight personnel (4 Fire / 4 Police)

Four teams in marked Fire vehicles

Citywide patrol (5:30 p.m. on 7/4 to 2:00 a.m. on 7/5)

Targeted areas

» History of illegal (fireworks) activity

» Visual observations of fireworks activity

» Calls for Service (citizen)

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2015 – Activity (Fire Ops. Div.)

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2011 2012 2013 2014 2015Emergecy Medical Calls 25 34 34 34 28Motor Vehicle Accidents 1 4 0 4 1Structure Fires 1 0 0 0 0Vehcile Fires 0 1 0 0 0Brush/Grass/Vegitaition Fires 0 0 1 0 1Fire, other 0 0 1 0 1Fire Alarm Activations 4 4 8 6 4Other 4 6 10 10 6Total Responses / Operations 35 49 54 54 41


2015 Results (Fireworks Related)

• Fireworks Confiscation> 28 lbs. of fireworks and related devices

7 lbs. of “Safe and Sane” fireworks

21lbs. of “dangerous” fireworks

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2015 Results (Fireworks Related)

• Fires and Injuries> Fireworks related fires - 1

Trash can fire

> Fireworks related injury - 1 *Minor injury, did not seek medical care

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2013 2014 2015Fireworks Related Fires 2 0 1Fireworks Related Injuries 0 0 1*%of fireworks related ER's 3.7% 0.0% 2.4%


Fireworks Number

• Telephone Number used in all messages to Report Illegal Fireworks:

(626) 744-4241

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Yearly Comparison – Fireworks vs. All CFS7/4 0700 – 7/5 0700

Key Points• On average, Firework CFS on 7/4 0700-

7/5 0700 account for 31.7% of all CFS. They accounted for 33.7% in 2015.

• Firework CFS increased by 18.6% from 2014, but were 18.5% lower than 2013 numbers.

• Despite 12 of the dispositions being “Report,” no Firework calls on 7/4 0700-7/5 0700 2011-2015 have actually been given case numbers (see below table).

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22.3% of all CFS

34.9% of all CFS

39.8% of all CFS

26.4% of all CFS

33.7% of all CFS

Disposition Count % of TotalRESOLVED 329 41.5%

UNABLE TO LOCATE 152 19.2%GONE ON ARRIVAL 100 12.6%POLICE ADVISED 70 8.8%

DUPLICATE 55 6.9%CANCEL 44 5.6%

CANCEL COM SUPV 28 3.5%REPORT 12 1.5%

UNFOUNDED 1 0.1%CITATION GIVEN ON TS 1 0.1%

PA: Fireworks were “heard

only” or “in the area of”


Spatial Analysis

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