Pasadena Municipal Code Ch. 2.86 Human Services Commission

This chapter shall be known as the "human services commission ordinance."

(Ord. 6507 § 2 (part), 1992)

There is created and established a commission of the city to be known as the "human services commission" and hereinafter called "commission."

(Ord. 6507 § 2 (part), 1992)

A. The commission shall consist of 13 members, who shall be appointed as follows:

1. Each of the 7 councilmembers and the mayor shall nominate 1 member for a total of 8 members.

2. The Pasadena Area Community College (PCC) Board of Trustees shall nominate 1 member who resides within the PCC boundaries.

3. The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) shall nominate 1 member who resides within the PUSD boundaries.

4. Human services agencies providing services within Pasadena shall recommend 3 members to the human services commission for nomination to the council, provided that each nominee must represent a human service agency servicing Pasadena residents. The nomination process shall be set forth in the commission's rules and regulations.

5. All nominations are subject to ratification by the city council.

B. Members shall be appointed for a term of 3 years, and shall serve no more than 2 consecutive terms. A term of less than 1 year shall not be considered a full term. Terms expire on June 30th of the applicable years. A member shall continue in office for the term for which he/she was appointed or until his/her successor is appointed. No member who has served 2 consecutive terms shall be eligible for reappointment to the commission prior to the passage of a 2-year interval.

C. If a member nominated by the council ceases to reside in the city prior to the expiration of a term, the member may complete the term only upon approval by the city council pursuant to Section 2.45.020.

D. Any member of the commission may be removed by the city council at its pleasure.

(Ord. 6820 §§ 22, 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6507 § 2 (part), 1992)

A. All members nominated by the council shall be residents of the city; provided, however, that a person nominated by a councilmember need not reside in said councilmember's district. Members nominated by the PCC, PUSD, and the human services commission, from recommendations from human services agencies, need not reside within city boundaries but PUSD recommendations must reside within PUSD boundaries.

B. Persons nominated to the commission should have exhibited a commitment to principles and concepts articulated in such council-adopted documents as The Human Services Vision and Guiding Principles and the Human Services Strategy and Management Action Plan.

C. Members should have the ability to function harmoniously within a diverse group.

(Ord. 6820 § 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6507 § 2 (part), 1992)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 18, 8-2-2021)

A. In the event a member has three consecutive unexcused absences from meetings of the commission, the city council may declare the office of such member vacant. The staff to the commission shall advise the administrative assistant to the mayor of any member with 3 consecutive unexcused absences. The chair of the commission may excuse absences.

B. Vacancies, whether scheduled or unscheduled, shall be filled by the person or entity who nominated the member to the vacant office, or by his/her successor, in the same manner as set forth in Section 2.86.030.

(Ord. 6820 § 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6507 § 2 (part), 1992)

At the annual meeting of the commission, the members shall elect a chair and a vice chair. In the absence or incapacity of the chair and vice chair, the commission may designate a temporary chair.

(Ord. 6507 § 2 (part), 1992)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 19, 8-2-2021)

A. The commission shall meet at least once a month. All its meetings shall be held in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and shall be open to the public except as provided by law. Special meetings may be called by the chair or a majority of the commission.

B. A quorum shall be a majority of the commission seats filled by the city council. A seat is deemed to be filled after a nominee has been sworn in by the city clerk. No action of the commission shall be valid without the affirmative vote of at least 4 members.

C. The commission shall keep a record, which shall be available for public inspection, of all of its resolutions, proceedings, and other actions.

(Ord. 6820 § 23, 2000; Ord. 6675 § 4, 1996; Ord. 6507 § 2 (part), 1992)

The commission shall adopt and amend, by the affirmative vote of a majority of seated members, rules and regulations for the conduct of the commission's business consistent with this chapter. Such rules and regulations shall be submitted to the city council and shall not become effective until approved and ordered filed by the council.

(Ord. 6820 § 24, 2000; Ord. 6507 § 2 (part), 1992)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 20, 8-2-2021)

The commission shall submit an annual report and workplan to the city council no later than September 1st of each year. Attendance records of members shall be included as part of the annual report.

(Ord. 6930 § 10, 2003: Ord. 6820 § 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6507 § 2 (part), 1992)

Members of the commission shall be required to file annual statements of economic interest pursuant to the city's conflict of interest code.

(Ord. 6507 § 2 (part), 1992)

A. For purposes of this chapter, "human services" is defined as a broad range of programs and activities designed to protect, improve and restore the personal welfare and well-being of residents of all ages. Typical human services would include, but not be limited to: social services, shelter, economic support, employment and training, education, health and protective services, and populations with unmet needs.

B. The purpose of the commission is to advise and make recommendations to the council regarding the human service needs of people of all ages in this community. This commission will aid the city in facilitating collaborative efforts and a coordinated approach to improve and expand the delivery of quality human services in Pasadena. This commission is established to respond to significant unmet human service needs and gaps as identified in such documents that include, but are not limited to, the early child development policy; needs assessment; and related materials.

C. The commission shall:

1. Facilitate bringing city and community resources together to ensure the delivery of effective human services to people of all ages;

2. Formulate ideas and suggest plans and programs designed to promote the availability and effectiveness of human services;

3. Promote cooperation and collaboration among local agencies, organizations and commissions involved in the delivery of human services, consistent with the roles and responsibilities outlined in such documents as the human services commission work plan;

4. Recommend priorities to the council for city resources which respond to identified unmet human service needs;

5. Collaborate with commissions, advisory groups, community agencies, provider organizations, groups and individuals to facilitate effective collaboration in addressing human service issues in Pasadena;

6. Advise the council on ways to achieve human service goals consistent with council-adopted policies which address human services.

(Ord. 6820 § 45 (part), 2000; Ord. 6507 § 2 (part), 1992)

(Ord. No. 7378, § 21, 8-2-2021)