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PSC - Minutes 09-25-25MINUTES OF THE ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING September 25, 2025 The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead Public Safety Commission was called to order by Chair Garcia at 7:00 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: was led by Commissioner Alarcon INVOCATION: was led by Commissioner Martinez PRESENT: Chair Stephanie Garcia, Vice -Chair Liz Fonseca, Commissioners Billy Alarcon, Jeff Foutz, and Tommy Martinez ABSENT: Commissioner Jonathan Fung and Amy Wu STAFF PRESENT: Public Safety Director Tim Murakami, Public Safety Manager Wayne Co, Public Safety Supervisor Mandy Wong, and Public Safety Administrative Assistant Julissa Del Rio ADMINSTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE: The Oath of Office was administered to the newly appointed Commissioners Stephanie Garcia and Tommy Martinez. 1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Chair Garcia opened the Public Comment period. No Public Comments were received. Chair Garcia closed the Public Comment period. 2. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Minutes of July 24, 2025 ACTION: Vice -Chair Fonseca made a motion to approve the minutes of the July 24, 2025, Public Safety Commission Meeting, and motion was seconded by Commissioner Alarcon. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Alarcon, Fonseca, Foutz, Garcia, and Martinez NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Fung and Wu 3. MATTERS FROM STAFF A. LACoFD Fire & EMS Incidents Report (July and August 2025) Chair Garcia noted there were no representatives from the Fire Department present and asked the Commission if they had any questions. This item was received and filed by the Commission. B. L.A. CADA Service Reports (July and August 2025) L.A. CADA representatives shared that the weekly statistics were included in the packet and summarized the July and August 2025 data. L.A. CADA representative informed the Commission that during the month of July, eleven (11) out of the 121 homeless individuals they encountered were first-time encounters. They were able to place four (4) individuals into interim housing: one (1) was placed into Soul Housing, one (1) was placed at SHARE Respite, and two (2) were provided with EMAUS motel vouchers. Representatives also reported one (1) individual was placed into permanent housing at an SRO, and one (1) individual was placed into SUD Treatment at Hoving Home. For the month of August, L.A. CADA representative reported that nineteen (19) out of the 122 homeless individuals they encountered were first-time encounters. Representatives shared they were able to place four (4) individuals into interim housing, and one (1) individual was placed into permanent housing at an SRO. Commissioner Martinez asked L.A. CADA representatives if they had noticed a monthly increase in first-time encounters. L.A. CADA representatives acknowledged that they had observed an increase in first-time encounters over the past three (3) months, attributing it to homeless individuals migrating from neighboring cities or out of state. Commissioner Martinez asked if L.A. CADA provided services to other cities. L.A. CADA representatives informed the Commission that they provide services throughout the San Gabriel Valley. Commissioner Foutz inquired about the two (2) statistical reports for the week of July 21, 2025, through August 01, 2025, specifically regarding railroad encampment on Grand Avenue and Ivar Avenue. He wanted to know whether this was part of a general cleanup effort and if services were offered to the homeless individuals on site. L.A. CADA representative reported that one (1) individual had been housed and one (1) was in the process of being housed. The representative added that their long-term goal is to continue assisting all homeless individuals residing along the railroad tracks. Commissioner Foutz asked what happens to the possessions left behind by homeless individuals at the encampments. L.A. CADA representative explained that they notify Code Enforcement, which handles and coordinates a cleanup effort with the Public Works Department. Chair Garcia expressed enthusiasm at seeing more homeless individuals willing to accept resources and asked whether a change in outreach strategy had contributed to this improvement. L.A. CADA representatives informed persistence and presence has allowed homeless individuals to build stronger connections with them, leading to successful outcomes and stories of progress. Commissioner Foutz requested clarification on what the term "linking" as referenced in the report covering August 1-31, 2025. L.A. CADA representative explained that the term "linked" refers to connecting individuals to appropriate mental health services or treatment providers. Commissioner Foutz further inquired whether the City of Rosemead provides transportation to homeless individuals when connecting them to mental health facilities. The L.A. CADA representative responded that they transport and accompany the individuals throughout the application and evaluation process. Commissioner Martinez asked whether there were any statistics tracking the outcomes of rehabilitated homeless individuals after obtaining permanent housing, enrollment in trade schools, or learning new skills. L.A. CADA representatives informed the Commission that they maintain contact with as many rehabilitated individuals as possible but currently do not have any statistics beyond reported success stories. Commissioner Foutz asked whether there was anything the Commission could do to assist or contribute to reducing homelessness within the City of Rosemead. The L.A. CADA representative noted that the Commission's participation and engagement are helpful to their team, along with all the collaborations they maintain with Code Enforcement and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD). Commissioner Martinez asked if L.A. CADA representatives had any literature or information that could be shared with the general public to highlight the services or resources offered by the City of Rosemead Outreach Program. L.A. CADA representatives responded that they currently do not have any informational pamphlets but can provide them at future meetings if the Commission would like such materials made available to Rosemead residents. Chair Garcia asked whether requests for homeless encampment outreach originated from the City of Rosemead residents or if all requests came directly from the City of Rosemead dispatchers. L.A. CADA representatives explained that their team is part of the City of Rosemead GoGov app and service requests for homeless outreach are received in real time. Vice -Chair Fonseca acknowledged that there are two mental health facilities within the City of Rosemead, one on Hellman Avenue (L.A. Downtown Medical Center) and another one on Rosemead Boulevard (BHC Alhambra Hospital). She inquired whether there was any correlation between the individuals discharged from these facilities and the number of first-time encounters. L.A. CADA representatives stated that they have encountered a few individuals discharged from these facilities, but such instances are uncommon. This report was received and filed by the Commission. C. Public Safety Community Service Officer Program Statistics (July and August 2025) Public Safety Manager Co provided a summary of the July and August 2025 statistics. Vice -Chair Fonseca requested clarification regarding the July 1 - July 5, 2025, report which listed thirty-nine (39) calls for service- fifteen (15) calls dispatched from LASD, three (3) unincorporated calls, and twelve (12) calls handled by City of Rosemead Code Enforcement. She noted the total number of calls did not appear to align with the number of verbal warnings issued within that time frame. Public Safety Manager Co explained that the forty-three (43) verbal warnings were issued when officers responded to a specific location where illegal fireworks activity had not yet occurred. He noted multiple warnings could be issued to the same household, contributing to the higher total number of verbal warning violations reported. Vice -Chair Fonseca asked where the funds collected from the issued citations went to. Public Safety Manager Co informed the Commission that the funds collected went directly to the general fund. Vice -Chair Fonseca also noted a significant increase in activity reported through the Direct Patrol Program from July 2025 to August 2025, there was an increase of 1,059 checked locations. Public Safety Manager Co clarified in July, staff were reassigned to support event security, which reduced the number of checked locations. In August, staff resumed their regular Monday through Friday schedule, providing seven -hour daily patrol coverage, resulting in a notable increase in activity. Chair Garcia requested that Public Safety Manager Co elaborate on the hours worked by part-time staff. Public Safety Manager Co reported that part-time staff work 28 hours per week, totaling approximately 1,000 hours per year. Duties handled by the part-time Community Service Officers (CSO) include, but are not limited to, parking control, animal control, animal licensing, overnight patrol, homeless outreach, and LASD support. He further explained that his goal is to provide detailed statistics in the future for all services handled by the Public Safety Department. At the time, only statistics for the CSO activities, excluding animal or homeless outreach, were available. Chair Garcia commented that it would be helpful for the Commission to receive statistics for all tasks assigned to CSOs as there has been a noticeable restructuring of responsibilities within the department. This report was received and filed by the Commission. D. Crime Prevention & Emergency Preparedness Activities (July and August 2025) Public Safety Supervisor Wong informed the Commission that the summary report for July and August 2025, along with October 2025 forecast, was included in the packet. She stated she was available to answer any questions. Supervisor Wong also highlighted two upcoming events; October 1, 2025- It's Tea Time with the Deputies and January 29, 2026, a Town Hall Meeting with the District Attorney Nathan Hochman. Chair Garica requested that Public Safety Supervisor Wong include district maps for future Community Area Watch Meetings. Public Safety Supervisor Wong responded that she would coordinate with the staff member responsible for social media posts to ensure that district maps for each Community Area Watch Meetings are included in future posts. Commissioner Foutz inquired whether there were any updates on the Public Safety Center. Public Safety Supervisor Wong confirmed there have been many advancements regarding the Public Safety Center but noted there is no set return date to return at this time, as several details still need to be resolved. This report was received and filed by the Commission. E. LASD Crime Statistics (July and August 2025) Lieutenant Tiwari provided a summary of the monthly statistics, noting a continued increase in thefts and robberies. Vice -Chair Fonseca suggested if Lieutenant Tiwari could host an informational meeting at the Garvey Community Center, where elderly residents could learn how to protect themselves against recent thefts targeting seniors. Lieutenant Tiwari agreed the suggestion was valuable and stated he would coordinate with the Director of Parks and Recreation Tom Boecking to schedule the informational meeting. Vice -Chair Fonseca also suggested that the City of Rosemead Public Safety Center consider providing safety items, such as whistles or flashlights, to senior residents to assist them during emergencies. Public Safety Director Tim Murakami thanked Vice -Chair Fonseca for the suggestion and stated that staff would explore options to determine what could be implemented within the City of Rosemead Public Safety Funds. Commissioner Martinez noted a significant decrease in theft from January 2025 to July 2025, declining from an average of sixty (60) thefts to approximately forty (40). Lieutenant Tiwari disclosed the higher number of thefts in January 2025 was due to the completion of pending arrests. He informed the Commission that theft numbers in July 2025 were significantly lower, as the team assisted with City of Rosemead events and prioritizing other tasks. Vice Chair Fonseca recommended including asterisks (*) within the reports to note the reasons for possible increases or decreases in the monthly statistics. She emphasized the importance of providing context to avoid misleading the public when reviewing the data. Public Safety Director Tim Murakami agreed it would be beneficial to implement asterisks (*) within the reports to help residents understand why there may be significant fluctuations in specific categories from month to month. This report was received and filed by the Commission. F. Rosemead SAO Team Weekly Report (July and August 2025) Lieutenant Tiwari informed the Commission that candid photographs have been incorporated into the SAO Team weekly reports to support the data being presented. Commissioner Foutz asked Lieutenant Tiwari if there was anything the Commission could do to assist in their efforts or if there were any new technologies that they should be made aware of. Lieutenant Tiwari stated that the Flock system continues to be a valuable tool aiding law enforcement in investigations. He also noted that the increase in community involvement and willingness to report crimes has contributed significantly to maintaining a safer community. The Commission commented they would like to obtain further information on the pros and cons of using drones within the city. As a Commission, they expressed their desire to assist LASD in maintaining safety and security within the City of Rosemead. Public Safety Director Tim Murakami and Lieutenant Tiwari informed the Commission that this would be a topic requiring further exploration and research, as there are many protocols and procedures that must be considered. This report was received and filed by the Commission. 4. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION A. Commissioner Comments There were no comments from the Commission. 5. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 p.m. The next Public Safety Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. APPRO D• Stephanie Garcia, Chair Timothy Murakami, Public Safety Director