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AGENDA

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

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

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.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, listening assistive 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.

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Public meeting begins at 4:15 p.m. Items on the agenda may not be called in order listed.

Agendas and supporting documents are available on the Internet at

publicaffairs/agendas/pubSafety.pdf

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 Public Clerk’s Office at 100 N. Garfield

Avenue, Room S-228, Pasadena, during normal business hours.

COPIES OF THIS AGENDA

ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE

NEIGHBORHOOD

INFORMATION SERVICE AT

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http://ww2.cityofpasadena.net/publicAffairs/agendas/pubSafety.pdf

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

March 17, 2014 –Regular Meeting*

June 12, 2014 – Special Meeting*

June 16, 2014 – Cancellation of Regular Meeting*

July 21, 2014 – Cancellation of Regular Meeting*

August 18, 2014 – Cancellation of Regular Meeting*

September 15, 2014 – Cancellation of 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 MARCH 17, 2014

REGULAR MEETING

OPENING The Chair called the regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee to order at 4:32 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Staff:

Vice Mayor Jacque Robinson (Chair) Councilmember John J. Kennedy Councilmember Steve Madison (Arrived at 4:40 p.m.) Councilmember Gene Masuda Michael Beck, City Manager Steve Mermell, Assistant City Manager Frank Rhemrev, Assistant City Attorney Phillip Sanchez, Police Chief Tracey Ibarra, Police Lieutenant Valerie Flores, Recording Secretary

PUBLIC COMMENT Dale Gronemeier, ACT-NAACP-PLG, provided information on the

upcoming forum to discuss civilian oversight of the Pasadena Police Department.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Councilmember Masuda, seconded by Vice Mayor Robinson, to approve the minutes of January 27, 2014 (Special meeting) and February 17, 2014 (Cancelled meeting), as submitted. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: Councilmember Madison)

INFORMATION ITEM INTERNAL AFFAIRS REVIEW AND 2013 DISCIPLINE AND USE OF FORCE OVERVIEW (PRESENTATION)

Councilmember Madison (Arrived at 4:40 p.m.)

Phillip Sanchez, Police Chief, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the 2013 Discipline and Use of Force overview, and responded to questions.

Councilmember Madison asked for additional information on the 35 uses of force incidents outlined in the presentation, including how many suspects were under the influence of a controlled substance.

The Chair requested information on the findings/causes for the 12 complaints that resulted in discipline of Pasadena Police Officers.

The Chief introduced and commended Lieutenant Kelly Evans, Investigator Marie Sell, Investigator William Grisafe, and Corporal Kim Smith for the work they do as investigators. Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

OVERVIEW OF INCIDENT AT 911 SOUTH MARENGO AVENUE

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Police Chief Sanchez provided an overview of the incident that occurred at 911 South Marengo Avenue, and responded to questions.

Kris Ockershauser, Pasadena Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), provided comments and questioned whether the reported decline in citizens’ complaints concerning the Pasadena Police Department was a result of administrative factors such as online reporting difficulty (lack of access to the Internet), and submitted information on the 2006 Police Assessment Resource Center’s Survey of Pasadena Police-Community Relations Assessment, Effective Citizen Oversight for Police Accountability and Evaluation of a Pilot Community Policing Program. Councilmember Kennedy asked that staff review the language on the complaint form to ensure that City staff is following the Police Department’s established protocol for making the complaint forms readily available.

The Chair supported the direction that staff continue efforts in making the complaint forms readily available to the public at public counters and indicated online forms can be accessed at public libraries for those that do not have access to the Internet. Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

INCREASING COMMUNITY INFORMATION SHARING (FAQS) Police Chief Sanchez provided a presentation illustrating the new link

to the Frequently Asked Questions page on the Pasadena Police Department’s website, highlighted several interactive links that are available to the community, and responded to questions. Following discussion, Police Chief Sanchez announced that all future officer involved shooting investigations (OIS) will be reviewed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

The Chair asked that staff provide additional information regarding the reported list of 30 other municipalities that utilized the Sheriff’s Department investigation services for officer involved shootings. Michelle White, Pasadena Chapter of the ACLU, asked for information on the McDade OIS report, as well as a clarification as to what circumstances will necessitate an OIS incident being referred to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Following discussion, on the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

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ADJOURNMENT On the order of the Chair, the regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee was adjourned at 5:49 p.m.

ATTEST: ____________________ Valerie Flores Recording Secretary

_________________________________ Vice Mayor Jacque Robinson, Chair Public Safety Committee

CITY OF PASADENA

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MINUTES


CITY HALL, COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM – S246 JUNE 12, 2014

SPECIAL MEETING

OPENING The Chair, called the special meeting of the Public Safety Committee to order at 4:20 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Staff:

Vice Mayor Jacque Robinson, Chair Councilmember John Kennedy Councilmember Steve Madison (Arrived 5:18 p.m.) Councilmember Gene Masuda Steve Mermell, Assistant City Manager Frank Rhemrev, Assistant City Attorney Phillip Sanchez, Police Chief John Perez, Police Commander Darryl Qualls, Deputy Police Chief Valerie Flores, Recording Secretary

PUBLIC COMMENT Dale Gronemeier, Eagle Rock resident, expressed concerns regarding

the Pasadena Police Department’s complaint form and asked that the form be amended to remove the penalty of perjury statement. Michelle White, Pasadena Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), inquired about the status of the Office of Investigated Review (OIR) report for the McDade shooting, and asked that the Public Safety Committee provide information on the findings of the OIR report and the facts that lead to the City’s settlement with the McDade Family. The Chair stated that the final OIR report is due to be provided to the City Manager in July according to OIR attorney Michael Gennaco. Gary Moody, President of the Pasadena Chapter of the NAACP, expressed concern regarding the McDade Family settlement, the need for civilian oversight of the Police Department, and spoke on past officer involved shootings in Pasadena. Elbie Hickambottom, Jr., Pasadena resident, announced an upcoming forum on July 12, 2014 to debate the issue of a professional police auditor for the Pasadena Police Department and expressed concerns regarding any delay in releasing the OIR report given the recent settlement of the McDade case.

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

Kennedy, to approve the minutes of April 21, 2014 (cancellation), and May 19, 2014 (cancellation), as submitted. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: Councilmember Madison)

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NEW BUSINESS AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE FLINTRIDGE CENTER FOR GANG REDUCTION, INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION SERVICES

John Perez, Police Commander, provided a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the contract with Flintridge Center for Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention Services, and responded to questions. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Masuda, seconded by Vice Mayor Robinson, to approve staff’s recommendation, and forward the item to the full City Council for consideration. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: Councilmember Madison) In response to Councilmember Kennedy’s question, Steve Mermell, Assistant City Manager, provided a brief update on the possibility that the Los Angeles County Probation Department might lease office space at the U.S. Post Office on 600 Lincoln Avenue.

ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZATION THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO

DESTROY INTERNAL AFFAIRS FILES REGARDING INVESTIGATIONS AND NON-HIRE BACKGROUND FILES

Councilmember Madison (Arrived at 5:18 p.m.)

Police Chief Phillip Sanchez provided a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the agenda report, and responded to questions. The Chair asked staff to provide further information on the number of internal affairs files of sworn police officers that are among the proposed files to be destroyed.

The following individuals spoke in opposition of the item:

Kris Ockershauser, Pasadena Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Dale Gronemeier, Eagle Rock resident

Councilmember Kennedy stated his concerns regarding the destruction of internal affairs files and stated that he opposes staff’s recommendation. He also spoke of surrounding police agencies that maintain such records indefinitely.

The Chair expressed concerns regarding the destruction of sustained internal affairs files, stated she is opposed to destroying these types of files, but supports the destruction of non-hire background files. She asked that staff explore the option of retaining the files electronically on a permanent basis. 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. AYES: Councilmember Masuda, Madison NOES: Councilmember Kennedy, Vice Mayor Robinson ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None (Motion failed)

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Following further discussion, and on the motion and outcome of the vote, it was moved by Councilmember Madison, seconded by Councilmember Kennedy, to table the motion to allow time for the Police Chief to return with additional information. (Motion unanimously carried) (Absent: None)

INFORMATION ITEM CALIFORNIA’S PAROLE REFORM (AB 109) THE COMMUNITY

IMPACT IN PASADENA (PRESENTATION) Darryl Qualls, Deputy Police Chief, provided a PowerPoint presentation

summarizing the agenda item, and responded to questions.

Councilmember Kennedy asked staff to provide the number of parolees that have been released in Pasadena under AB 109. On the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

PRIVATE PERSONS CARRY CONCEALED WEAPON LICENSE

PROCESS (PRESENTATION) Chief Sanchez provided a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the

agenda item, and responded to questions. On the order of the Chair, and by consensus of the Committee, the information was received and filed.

COMMITTEE COMMENTS The Chair requested a discussion regarding gun violence and the City’s ability to limit the sale of guns in Pasadena, and asked that staff provide a report on the number of retailers in Pasadena that sell firearms, firearm equipment, and ammunition.

Councilmember Kennedy reiterated his request for a report on the feasibility of providing housing incentives to top-level public safety employees, as well as other top-level employees from various City Departments to live in Pasadena. In response to Councilmember Kennedy’s request, the Chair stated she will discuss the matter with the City Attorney to determine the appropriate Committee to refer the item for discussion.

ADJOURNMENT:

On the order of the Chair, the regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee was adjourned at 6:07 p.m.

______________________________ Vice Mayor Jacque Robinson, Chair Public Safety Committee

ATTEST: ____________________ Valerie Flores Recording Secretary

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CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249 JUNE 16, 2014

REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee, scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2014, at 4:15 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on June 12, 2014, and posted as required by law.

____________________________________

Vice Mayor Jacque Robinson, Chair

Public Safety Committee

ATTEST:

Valerie Flores Recording Secretary

06/16/2014



CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249 JULY 21, 2014

REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee, scheduled for Monday, July 21, 2014, at 4:15 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on July 17, 2014, and posted as required by law.

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ATTEST:


07/21/2014

08/18/2014



CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER – S249 AUGUST 18, 2014

REGULAR MEETING

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee, scheduled for Monday, August 18, 2014, at 4:15 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on August 14, 2014, and posted as required by law.

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ATTEST:




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

The regular meeting of the Public Safety Committee, scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2014, at 4:15 p.m., was cancelled as ordered on September 11, 2014, and posted as required by law.

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ATTEST:


09/15/2014

NEW BUSINESS

A. Authorization To Enter Into Contracts With The City Of Los

Angeles Department Of Transportation (LADOT) And The City Of Irvine Police Department For Supplemental Services For Major Events In Amounts Not To Exceed $350,000 And $150,000 Per Year Respectively*

INFORMATION ITEMS

A. 2014 Mid year Discipline and Use of Force Overview

(Presentation)*

B. 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

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

ITEM 4.A

2014 Mid year Discipline and Use of Force Overview

(Presentation)*

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Police Department

2014 Mid year 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

Administrative Investigations

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January 2013 – June 2013 July 2013 – December 2013

Internal Complaints 7 20

External Complaints 11 18

Total Investigations 18 38

January 2014 – June 2014

Internal Complaints 3

External Complaints 5

Total Investigations 8

Police Department

Investigations Disposition

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Total Investigations

Investigations Completed with Disposition

Active Cases

2013 56 53 3

2014 8 2 6

Police Department

Administrative Dispositions

5

Police Department

Disposition Summary

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2013 YTD 2014

Sustained 28 0

Not-Sustained 1 0

Exonerated 11 0

Unfounded 4 0

Withdrawn 6 2

Incomplete 3 0

Active Cases 3 6

Total 56 8

Police Department

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Sustained Complaints - Imposed Discipline

2013 YTD 2014

Training 2 0

Written Warning 16 0

Suspension 10 0

Demotion 0 0

Termination 0 0

Total 28 0

Police Department

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2014 YTD Status by Allegation

Type Allegation Status Narrative Citizen Performance Closed/Withdrawn Disagreed with arrest

Citizen Performance Closed / Withdrawn Disagreed with report and being party 1 Citizen Conduct Open Stated money was missing from purse after arrest Citizen Conduct Open Discourteous treatment Internal Collision Open Preventable Collision Internal Conduct Open Discourteous treatment Citizen Conduct Open Discourteous treatment Internal Collision Open Preventable Collision

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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January 01, 2014 – June 30, 2014

TOTAL FORCE INCIDENTS 15

TOTAL INVOLVED OFFICERS 17

TOTAL APPLICATIONS OF FORCE 18

Police Department

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Categorical Uses of Force

Jan 1 – June 30, 2014 Strikes (Bodily Force) 6 TASER 7 Less Lethal 2 Baton/Impact Weapon 0 Handgun 0 Carotid 1 K-9 Contact 2 TOTAL APPLICATIONS OF FORCE 18

SIX MONTH SUMMARY OF CATEGORICAL FORCE APPLICATIONS

Police Department

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Jan 1 – June 30, 2014

Arrests 2574

Force Incidents 15

% of arrests with force 0.58%

SIX MONTH 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

Six Month Period

2014 53 35 15 (YTD)

.61% .52% .58%

ITEM 4.B

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

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

TO: CITY COUNCIL DATE: September 2, 2014 FROM: TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (TAC) SUBJECT: ANNUAL REPORT – JULY 2013 THROUGH JUNE 2014, and WORK PLAN – JULY 2014 THROUGH JUNE 2015 RECOMMENDATION: This Annual Report is submitted for informational purposes only. Attached is the following: • Mission Statement • Year End Report of Accomplishments for July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 • Work Plan for July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015 • Roster of Subcommittees for 2014-15 • Report of Commission Attendance for July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 The Commission initially discussed the formulation of its Annual Report and Work Plan at its June 12, 2014 meeting. On July 24, 2014, at its Annual Meeting, the Commission reviewed its accomplishments during the past year, and formulated its Work Plan for the coming year. Respectfully submitted,

_________________________ ______________________________ Chris Burner Stephen Acker Immediate Past Chair Incoming Chair

City of Pasadena TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION

MISSION STATEMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 7/1/13-6/30/14

WORK PLAN: 7/1/14-6/30/15

MISSION:

As set forth in Section 2.135.110 of the Municipal Code, the primary purpose of the Commission is to advise the City Council concerning policies affecting the City’s transportation system. The Commission studies and holds public hearings assessing the economic, environmental, and social adequacy of the City’s transportation system and recommends short and long-range measures for its improvement. The Commission also advises the City Council on matters aimed at implementing the objectives and policies contained in the 2004 General Plan Mobility Element, along with any future updates to the City’s Mobility Element. Consistent with Section 2.135.110 and the Commission’s Rules and Regulations, the Commission studies and makes policy recommendations to the City Council on issues including, but not limited to, the following:

a. Measures affecting the traffic circulation and transportation in the City of Pasadena.

b. Annual and long range allocation of Proposition A and C funds and Measure R Metro Sales Tax Funds.

c. Annual capital programs and five-year Capital Improvement Program of the City affecting streets and transportation.

d. Federal, state and regional funding actions affecting the transportation network serving Pasadena, including existing and proposed freeways.

e. Inclusion of Pasadena in Southern California’s Light Rail Transit Network. f. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs and measures designed

to manage or reduce traffic congestion, including ridesharing, vanpooling, alternative work-hours strategies, application of new technologies, and encouragement of existing and alternative modes of transit.

g. Provision for a public transit system, including streetcar/trolley and shuttle bus systems.

h. Protection of residential neighborhoods from intrusion of through traffic or new trips generated by new development projects.

i. Provision for service to those with limited access to transportation. j. Promotion of energy conservation aspects of transportation. k. If and to the extent requested by the City Council, leadership of and participation

in local and regional studies and committees or task forces dealing with transportation issues.

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l. If and to the extent requested by the City Council, assistance to other City Commissions, Committees and Task Forces regarding transportation-related issues including review of and comment on transportation related policy aspects of various elements of the City’s Strategic Plans, Specific Plans, Master Plans, development projects, and associated environmental impact reports.

m. Such other matters as shall be referred from time to time to the Commission by the City Council.

YEAR-END REPORT OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

The following are highlights of the Commission’s activities and accomplishments in fiscal year 2013-14: General Plan Land Use and Mobility Element Updates: September 2013: The Commission held a public scoping meeting for the

Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the General Plan Update. January 2014: Reviewed and commented on General Plan EIR Preliminary Project

Alternatives February 2014: Reviewed, commented and developed a set of revised Land Use

and Mobility Element Goals and Policies June 2014: Reviewed, commented and helped develop revised Transportation

Performance Measures and Impact Thresholds for CEQA

Next steps: Review the Transportation Section of the General Plan EIR. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget: The Commission conducted its annual review of the CIP budget.

Result: TAC approved a motion to support the CIP with amendments. Next steps: TAC will again review the CIP in the coming fiscal year.

Design Commission: The Commission continued to have one of its members serve as its designee to the Design Commission. Commissioner Acker filled the role of the TAC’s Design Commission representative from July 2013 until January 2014. Commissioner Miller became the TAC’s Design Commission representative in January 2014. The Commission’s Design Commission representative gave routine updates to the Commission.

Result: Transportation perspective considered during design review. Next steps: Continued representation by TAC representative on the Design

Commission.

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La Loma Bridge Advisory Group: The Commission continued to have one of its members serve as its designee to the La Loma Bridge Advisory Group.

Result: Continued TAC representation on this group. Next steps: TAC representation on this group is expected to continue in Fiscal Year

2014 - 15. Metro Gold Line: The Commission continued to monitor the transportation impacts of the Gold Line and the future Foothill Extension, including the at-grade crossings and access to Gold Line stations. Commissioner Burner provided status updates of the Foothill Extension project occasionally during Commissioner’s Comments.

Result: Continued monitoring of the Gold Line and its impacts on vehicle, bicycle

and pedestrian mobility. Next steps: Continued monitoring of the Gold Line.

SR-710 North DEIS/DEIR: DOT staff kept the Commission up-to-date on the status of this project and provided TAC with PowerPoint presentations of the Metro’s TAC meetings on progress of the DEIR/DEIS. Several commissioners attended public meetings about the alternatives under discussion.

Result: Commissioners are informed of the various alternatives being studied. Next steps: Continue monitoring during Fiscal Year 2014 -15.

Staff Update: DOT staff provided the Commissioners with regular updates on upcoming projects.

Result: Continued monitoring of projects. Next steps: TAC to review projects when requested by Council.

Updates and Briefings:

1) Planning staff provided the TAC with an update regarding the Management Study by the Matrix Consulting Group.

2) Transportation staff updated the TAC on the Pasadena Short Range Transit Plan.

3) The County Sherriff’s office provided information and led a discussion regarding security issues at the Gold Line stations in Pasadena.

4) The City Attorney’s office provided a briefing on the Brown Act. 5) DOT staff provided an update on Citywide Wayfinding Signage. 6) DOT staff provided an update on pilot car-sharing program – Zipcar. 7) DOT staff provided an update on MTA’s Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations

grant.

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Bicycle Transportation Plan: The Commission provided a recommendation to the City Council for the approval of the Bicycle Transportation Plan.

Result: City Council Municipal Services Committee reviewed the plan and directed staff to revisit the plan and explore bolder actions to ensure bicyclist safety and creation of protected bike lanes in the City.

Next steps: Conduct further review as requested and then monitor implementation of the plan once approved.

Neighborhood Traffic Management Program (NTMP): The Commission routinely reviewed the status of various NTMPs being conducted in the City, with specific discussion related to the State Street South Gateway and Linda Vista NTMP.

Result: Continued awareness of resident concerns related to transportation impacts in neighborhoods.

Next steps: Continued monitoring. The Commission welcomed new members Greg Gunther (District 3), Jonathan Edewards (District 6) and James De Pietro (District 7). None of the Commission’s accomplishments would have been possible without the support and assistance of Department of Transportation (DOT) staff. The Commission thanks DOT staff for their continued support and cooperation in Fiscal Year 2014-15.

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WORK PLAN: July 1, 2014 – June 30, 2015:

As required by Section 2.135.090 of the Municipal Code, the Commission has developed the following Work Plan representing a partial list of the most important issues to be reviewed or studied by the Commission for Fiscal Year 2014-15. We will review the plan mid-year if needed to assess our progress. Complete Streets Improvement Measures — During Fiscal Year 2014-15, the Commission will continue its efforts to encourage non-vehicular modes of travel in Pasadena. The Commission will also continue to monitor and support efforts to increase development of projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions by generating vehicle-miles-traveled (VMT) that are less than City’s adopted VMT goals. General Plan Update — The Commission will continue to participate in the City’s General Plan update process. The Commission will monitor the progress of the General Plan’s EIR and review and comment on the Mobility Element and Land Use Elements of the General Plan’s EIR. Gold Line — The Commission will continue to monitor efforts by DOT and Metro to reduce vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian delays at the three at-grade Gold Line crossings of Glenarm Street, California Boulevard and Del Mar Boulevard. The Commission will also monitor bicycle and pedestrian safety and access to the Gold Line stations located throughout the City. The Commission will also monitor the status of the Gold Line extension project and its impacts to the City. Bicycle Transportation Plan — The Commission will review the results of the Pasadena Bikeway Analysis and Feasibility Study, and will monitor the progress on implementation of Pasadena’s Bicycle Transportation Plan. The Commission will also continue to advocate for the development and implementation of bicycle-related strategies which would promote the safety of bicyclists riding on city streets. Annual Report Card — The Commission will assist City staff in the review and publication of the annual Report Card. Project Review — If and to the extent requested by the City Council: The Commission will continue to review and comment on transportation related policy aspects of various elements of the City’s Strategic Plans, Specific Plans, Master Plans, development projects, and associated Environmental Impact Reports (EIR). A representative from the Commission serves as a voting member of the Design Commission to further ensure the inclusion of a transportation perspective in the review of projects. Capital Improvement Projects — The Commission will continue to review and make recommendations to the City Council regarding annual capital programs and the five-year capital improvement program.

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Project Monitoring — The Commission will continue to monitor ongoing transportation projects, including, but not limited to, the following: SR-710 North DEIS/DEIR; La Loma Bridge Design and Construction; NTMP community meetings and projects; and Gold Line Foothill Extension. In addition, the Commission will periodically review updates on the City’s progress in implementing its Intelligent Transportation System (ITS). Neighborhood Involvement — Each Commissioner will work with their Council Member’s office to hold a transportation-focused meeting in their district or have a transportation focus added to an already existing meeting, in efforts to gather public input. Updates and Briefings — The Commission will receive informational updates on some of the key department initiatives, such as:

• Progress and implementation of the Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations • Update on pilot car-sharing program – Zipcar • MTA’s grant on Open Street Event

Attachments: Roster of Subcommittees — The roster for Fiscal Year 2014-15 committees is attached as Exhibit A. Attendance Record — An attendance record for commissioners during Fiscal Year 2013-14 is attached as Exhibit B.

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EXHIBIT A

Transportation Advisory Commission

2014-2015 Standing and Ad Hoc Subcommittees

Legend:

• CIP: Capital Improvement Program monitoring • General Plan: General Plan Mobility Element Update (Ad Hoc Subcommittee) • Public Transit: Public Transit/ARTS (to also include Gold Line, Foothill Transit,

LADOT Commuter Express, etc.) • Annual Report Card: Annual Report Card monitoring • Complete Streets (to include the Bicycle Transportation Plan, Pedestrian Issues,

and Complete Streets Concepts) • Caltrans/Metro: To monitor and advocate for projects, streets, highways, and

land within Pasadena under the jurisdiction of Caltrans or Metro. Specifically, plans for the 710 Freeway stub and for the 710 tunnel and alternatives. Also, the maintenance and improvement of on/off-ramps, bridges, medians, and swales.

CIP General

Plan (AH)

Public Transit

Annual Report Card

Complete Streets

Caltrans/Metro (AH)

Stephen Acker

√ √

Manoochehr Adhami

√ √

Chris Burner

√ √

Jonathan Edewards

√ √ √

Greg Gunther

√ √

Neil Kleinman

√ √ √

Blair Miller

√ √

James De Pietro

√ √

Vacant

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EXHIBIT B

Transportation Advisory Commission

Attendance: July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014

2013 7/24/2013 [S]

9/18/2013 [S] 9/26/2013 10/24/2013 12/5/2013 1/23/2014

XX Acker, Stephen P P XX P P XX Adhami, Manoochehr P P XX P P XX Burner, Christopher P P XX P E XX Edewards, Jonathan P P XX P P XX Gunther, Greg P E XX P P XX Kleinman, Neil E P XX P P XX Miller, Blair P P XX P E XX De Prieto, James P P XX P P XX VACANT

2014 1/23/2014 2/27/2014 3/27/2014 4/24/2014 5/22/2014 06/12/2014

[S] 6/26/2014

Acker, Stephen XX P P XX P E XX Adhami, Manoochehr XX P P XX P P XX Burner, Christopher XX P E XX P P XX Edewards, Jonathan XX P P XX P P XX Gunther, Greg XX P P XX P P XX Kleinman, Neil XX P P XX P P XX Miller, Blair XX P P XX E P XX De Prieto, James XX P P XX P E XX VACANT

NOTES

P = Present E = Excused A = Absent

LOA = Leave of Absence Shaded = Not Applicable

XX = Meeting Cancelled [R] = Special Meeting Retreat [S] = Special Meeting NQ = No Quorum; so no meeting held

R-N/A = Recused, so attendance is not applicable

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