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The procedural matter was raised by staff to complete annual officer elections after earlier appointment delays. A commissioner moved to proceed with elections and a second was recorded; nominations followed, and the commission conducted roll‑call voting for vice chair (Commissioner Liu) and chair (Commissioner Holguin). The clerk announced each commissioner’s vote during the roll calls and the chair declared the motions passed.

Commissioners thanked outgoing leaders and noted the new leadership will assume duties at the next commission meeting. No additional substantive policy actions were attached to the election; the commission’s minutes and officer terms will be reflected in future agendas.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting - 05/12/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Public Safety Commission held nominations and roll‑call votes on May 12 and elected Commissioner Holguin as chair and Commissioner Liu as vice chair; the newly elected officers will assume their roles at the next commission meeting.","taxTitle","South Pasadena City, Los Angeles County, California","taxId",70853,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6062915,"County cardiac‑arrest task force work reaches South Pasadena; local plan, Heart Safe community work to be drafted",637,3016000,3653000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3275241-d4351fc63f0575bd68f2e4690fbfc9cc&start=3016&end=3653","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3275241-d4351fc63f0575bd68f2e4690fbfc9cc/thumbnail_3016000.jpg","/articles/6062915/South-Pasadena-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/County-cardiacarrest-task-force-work-reaches-South-Pasadena-local-plan-Heart-Safe-community-work-to-be-drafted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6062915-cf887fe67af2c11ae04f65c62413fa4a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771191361&Signature=mrnRMK4mbyBJMbv~w7k4y8ckXFVgndjK4WiWGO2CoxzC7SkpB9TGxs6P~po~KRvc7ry5fqfWAoKUOkMWy0wf2sMZv8UmiZNmZ3foShugtwbqOk4s5CYHJwSDSDbBF1heM1PMhU3RbuMbmJXwA5sO7A-MZePMKFZdo9vekimIk66W7lGouLhDu17PqjCHpDwLl9YDi7HoHd1nO0yZslJRYSxyCdVkCOryI8Z0nrWwqzPC1vOnt9r3lzNskbXSx3ReNvWZk7XaDXL6kVyQEYQALhpu6ViEL60rwCfRULE1JbITIS7eSWszILgQssC5jzX154jW9r0X6tCVdjN1Xf8rrw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public health and emergency medical services experts told the Public Safety Commission on May 12 that a county cardiac‑arrest task force will work with South Pasadena to identify gaps and pursue the American Heart Association’s 2030 objectives for improved survival and bystander intervention.

The matter is significant because survival from out‑of‑hospital cardiac arrest depends on rapid recognition, bystander CPR and early defibrillation; the county’s task force aims to raise bystander CPR and AED use while improving overall neurologically intact survival to hospital discharge by 2030.

Dr. Michael Stone, presenting as an EMS fellow, described the task force as a 12‑month, multidisciplinary effort convened by the Los Angeles County EMS Commission that will help providers identify gaps and develop plans to meet the American Heart Association (AHA) 2030 goals. Stone said AHA targets emphasized by the task force include a bystander CPR rate above 50 percent and AED application above 20 percent, along with improved neurologically intact survival to discharge.

Stone and Fire Chief Greg Lloyd described local data and next steps. Chief Lloyd and staff reported that South Pasadena submitted CARES (cardiac arrest registry) data showing eight cardiac arrests in 2024; Stone said the county experiences more than 7,000 cardiac arrests annually and that South Pasadena’s typical annual count is about five to ten incidents. Stone said the task force will ask South Pasadena Fire and partner agencies to identify a local lead, form a stakeholder team (including hospitals, police, EMS, schools and community organizations), review local outcomes and draft a plan.

The presenters pointed to several community actions that can improve outcomes: expanding public access AEDs, integrating AED locations into alerting apps such as PulsePoint, increasing public CPR training and engaging schools, senior centers and community groups as training partners. Chief Lloyd noted the city’s facilities already maintain AEDs and that fire personnel include paramedics who provide advanced prehospital care.

Stone said staff will follow the Heart Safe Communities framework from the Citizen CPR Foundation to gather metrics and implement a stepwise plan. He told the commission he intends to return in the fall with a draft local plan for the commission’s review and endorsement, and that the plan will be submitted to the local EMS agency by the end of the year, followed by phased implementation.

Commissioners and members of the public urged broad community access to training (including schools and senior programs), public education about symptoms and Good Samaritan protections, and outreach to high‑gathering venues. No formal action or vote occurred at the May 12 meeting; staff said they will return with a plan and requests for endorsement and possible community partnerships and training events.","LA County task force members and South Pasadena emergency leaders briefed the commission on a 12‑month effort to boost survival from out‑of‑hospital cardiac arrest, including local data, AHA 2030 targets and a planned Heart Safe community process; staff will return in the fall with a local plan and ask for endorsement.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6062919,"South Pasadena staff to study hybrid fireworks‑drone Fourth of July show for 2026; 2025 event to remain traditional",106,61000,167000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3275241-d4351fc63f0575bd68f2e4690fbfc9cc&start=61&end=167","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3275241-d4351fc63f0575bd68f2e4690fbfc9cc/thumbnail_61000.jpg","/articles/6062919/South-Pasadena-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/South-Pasadena-staff-to-study-hybrid-fireworksdrone-Fourth-of-July-show-for-2026-2025-event-to-remain-traditional","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6062919-a4f1736aaced9ac097db27c683493eb5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771191361&Signature=gAMO3Rl5~Kafq7fDF1sgy9DgEYNmu97Cpi8lwaXPALyZqRO25PQVqnQIWIIuwVdiYMoXzwbJdZ3J5XjKxEt~t5qVzu4tK8F0x4FIF2dnalkz3RqzWr33oQYrYvFebrerC~-q99vrHBQ-ykvv5j8l~AZ-S1hv7RRCM2aQ7oxlCzWi9e6bO4FaM~fzfIm40pPi03CqlbVZu7IrcAqmihr5~CCTk79Pi2hHOS7PpzAUGp6m-FztruLyLdBsVqgSQqZ8O2jhJgfnIK9~dtCXt6Cok7kDOqq0aMF84igwaUb0a4IJj5qVO7sntc1m0uHVKzsYcXpkipkvDtenhc8fr3vFrg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Community Services staff told the Public Safety Commission on May 12 that South Pasadena will present a traditional fireworks display for July 4, 2025, and that City Council has directed staff to study a possible hybrid approach that could incorporate a drone light show for the 2026 celebration.

The discussion matters because council direction signals staff will evaluate alternatives that can reduce fire risk, lower noise, and offer more environmentally friendly options while preserving the city’s holiday tradition.

Lucy Hakobian, Community Services Director, said the 2025 celebration was approved by council to be a traditional fireworks show and that council asked staff to explore a hybrid fireworks‑plus‑drone format for 2026. Hakobian described drones as “a compelling alternative in many cities” because they eliminate fire risk and reduce noise for people and pets, but she cautioned that drone shows carry their own limitations, including weather sensitivity and costs.

Hakobian gave several preliminary figures and comparisons during the commission discussion. She said the city’s 2025 traditional fireworks show runs about 20 minutes and that the city’s current vendor price for the traditional display is $36,006.20. For drone estimates she said costs depend heavily on drone count and show complexity; she cited a vendor quote of $27,500 for a 50‑drone show and said larger displays will increase costs and visual quality. Hakobian summarized the tradeoff as “a good show versus a great show,” and offered to return to the commission with visual examples and more developed timing and cost estimates after staff meets with vendors.

Commissioners and members of the public asked for comparisons with neighboring cities. Hakobian said preliminary information showed San Gabriel and Pasadena have been using drone shows while other nearby cities continue with fireworks; staff will compile updated comparisons for the next briefing. The presentation also noted potential launch/site constraints: contractors preliminarily ruled out the baseball field and suggested the soccer field off Fremont as a more feasible staging area, but Hakobian said the contractors need on‑site visits to determine final suitability, consider Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules and account for neighbor impacts.

No formal recommendation or vote was requested at the May 12 meeting. Staff said it will return to the Public Safety Commission with a detailed concept for the 2026 show and will seek commission input and recommendation before a final proposal goes to City Council.

Commissioners and members of the public raised safety, tradition and tariff concerns. One member of the public asked whether tariffs affecting fireworks imports should change the city’s cost calculus; Hakobian acknowledged the concern and said staff will include any relevant procurement or tariff impacts in future cost comparisons.

Staff requested input from commissioners on preferred timing, neighbor coordination and comparative examples; commissioners asked staff to report back on what neighboring jurisdictions plan to do for future Fourth of July events.","Community Services staff told the Public Safety Commission the city will hold a traditional fireworks show in July 2025 and that City Council has directed staff to explore hybrid drone‑and‑fireworks formats for the 2026 celebration; staff gave preliminary cost examples and site considerations.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6062925,"South Pasadena seeks funds to replace aging police radio system after communication gaps during Eaton fire",170,874000,1044000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3275241-d4351fc63f0575bd68f2e4690fbfc9cc&start=874&end=1044","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3275241-d4351fc63f0575bd68f2e4690fbfc9cc/thumbnail_874000.jpg","/articles/6062925/South-Pasadena-City/Los-Angeles-County/California/South-Pasadena-seeks-funds-to-replace-aging-police-radio-system-after-communication-gaps-during-Eaton-fire","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6062925-12583768452669cec10d90fc542beec3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771191361&Signature=Aa-feJ-voS9mhnTnNQJnoQ0nsVDlRYi0Tt4MimypPp5KTkwSknmEgPG5zv9OtMjJ2DKN6vjlWRHhE74hwA7EWRYg2rxcxz34FdcGvd6XK5wj9BiLzzVEIayKfNrcaiZVdH0pft5v~HfCHt1Rr9K2fv9UETWV2U99Hw-Fw1VXd0DCDyiP7EG8bG6dy-jiOOIOha1848Q5Uz5tsYKiTomo3mwKJpWQiEbDOh3Ts54AT~nFx5OfOoCJoX7QoyqyE4v-ovPg5Xo0z6Wo5HjDaqKDRGAYwxtCLJYLWDgzvGWryBDvaOz5rZkm9hduSL6RflqTxApM-72FRYz9KucFpO86hg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","South Pasadena officials told the Public Safety Commission on May 12 that the city needs new radio infrastructure for the police department after years of aging equipment and recent communication problems during the Eaton fire.

The issue matters because the department’s analog radio system is more than 15 years old, lacks full encryption required for protected criminal-justice information, creates dead zones around the city’s geography and limits interoperable communication with neighboring agencies during multi‑jurisdiction incidents.

Lieutenant Shannon Robledo of the South Pasadena Police Department briefed commissioners on the department’s assessment and funding search. Robledo said the department’s “dispatch consoles, radio antennas, tower equipment, and vehicle radios have surpassed their expected life span and are no longer supported by the manufacturers.” She said the department is exploring congressional funding, homeland‑security grants and local support letters to cover the cost.

Robledo and department staff provided a preliminary cost picture: a full project estimate the department discussed with the commission was about $1,400,000; in more detailed breakdowns staff said antenna and site work are roughly $1,000,000 and the remaining radios and consoles about $400,000. The department also described a lower‑cost alternative — a microwave antenna — at an estimated $500,000–$600,000 if the full tower project is not fully funded.

Robledo described operational consequences during the Eaton fire that revealed gaps in cross‑agency communications. She said the department currently operates on analog frequencies while many neighboring agencies are on digital systems, and that “most of the cities within the San Gabriel Valley do have” encryption. The commission was told South Pasadena is able to continue operating on its current system while a documented plan is in place, but that the department must eventually meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) encryption requirements for broadcasting protected information.

Chief of Police (staff presentation) and Lieutenant Robledo said the mayor and city staff have sought letters of support from federal and state elected officials, including an outreach to Congresswoman Judy Chu, to pursue congressional funding. Staff identified other funding sources being pursued, including UASI (urban area security initiative) homeland‑security grants and state Office of Emergency Services allocations tied to 911 communications.

Commissioners asked for clarification on costs and timing. Staff said the full project, if funded and proceeding without delays, would likely take about two years to complete and that they are also continuing radio testing across the city to determine whether the microwave option would provide adequate coverage.

Staff noted prior investments the commission helped approve: the department has already purchased 50 digital handheld radios, and those devices are in service while broader infrastructure work continues.

Discussion and next steps: staff asked the commission to remain available to provide letters of support and to participate in budget hearings. No formal vote was taken; staff will return with more detailed scope, vendor testing results and recommended funding requests during budget season.

Commissioners and staff also discussed longer‑term regional options, including participation in a regional dispatch model (Verdugo/Glendale model) and cost‑sharing among adjacent cities. Staff said a regional approach would be a large undertaking likely requiring a multi‑year feasibility process, and that even with a regional dispatch the city would still need local transmitter/antenna infrastructure to address topographic dead zones in South Pasadena.

The presentation closed with staff inviting commissioners to attend upcoming budget meetings and to provide letters of support as staff refines grant and congressional requests.","Police and city leaders told the Public Safety Commission they need a new antenna and updated radio equipment—estimated at about $1.4 million overall—to address dead zones, meet encryption requirements and improve mutual aid after recent multi‑agency incidents.","actionData","errors"]

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