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PSC - Minutes - 04-23-26MINUTES OF THE ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING April 23, 2026 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 Vice -Chair Fonseca INVOCATION: was led by Commissioner Alarcon PRESENT: Chair Stephanie Garcia, Vice -Chair Liz Fonseca, Commissioners Billy Alarcon, Jeff Foutz, and Jonathan Fung ABSENT: Commissioner Tommy Martinez and Amy Wu STAFF PRESENT: Public Safety Director Tim Murakami, Public Safety Manager Wayne Co Public Safety Supervisor Mandy Wong, Public Safety Administrative Assistant Julissa Del Rio, and Public Safety Office Specialist Alejandra Garcia 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 February 23, 2026 ACTION: Vice -Chair Fonseca made a motion to approve the minutes of the February 26, 2026, Public Safety Commission Meeting, and motion was seconded by Commissioner Fung. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Alarcon, Fonseca, Foutz, Fung, and Garcia NOES: None ABSENT: Martinez and Wu 3. MATTERS FROM STAFF A. LACoFD Fire & EMS Incidents Report (January 2026) Chair Garcia asked if there were any representatives from the Fire Department. Public Safety Liaison Del Rio informed the Commission that there were no representatives. Chair Garcia asked the Commission if they had any further questions. No further questions were received. This report was received and filed by the Commission. B. Presentation by Los Angeles County Fire Department, Fire Chief on Improving Evacuation Coordination with Genasys Evacuation Zones Assistant Fire Chief Patrick Sprengel and Emergency Management Coordinator Araceli Villegas, representatives from the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, presented information on Genasys Evacuation Zones on behalf of Assistant Fire Chief Paul Stump. Assistant Fire Chief Sprengel explained to the Commissioners that a unified command structure involving the following three agencies is established to ensure evacuations are conducted effectively and efficiently: the Fire Department, the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, and law enforcement. Emergency Management Coordinator Villegas presented an overview of Genasys and explained how Genasys EVAC works in coordination with the command post. Commissioner Foutz inquired if Genasys was a private corporation or a Los Angeles County organization. Emergency Management Coordinator Villegas informed the Commission that Los Angeles County procured Genasys in 2022 and has since provided this platform to all 88 cities at no cost. Commissioner Foutz inquired whether only authorized personnel or first responders had access to the personal information provided through the Genasys application. Emergency Management Coordinator Villegas informed the Commission that Los Angeles County manages the system and maintains the confidentiality of the information. Commissioner Fung inquired how Genasys was offered to the 88 cities at no cost. Emergency Management Coordinator Villegas shared that grant funding has been utilized to support the program. Vice -Chair Fonseca thanked Assistant Fire Chief Sprengel and Los Angeles County Emergency Management Coordinator Villegas for presenting Genasys and asked for the current number of registered users. Emergency Management Coordinator Villegas shared that there are currently over one million registered users receiving alerts through Alert LA County and Wireless Emergency Alert (WEAs), and that Genasys EVAC and Genasys Alert send messages to affected residents. Vice -Chair Fonseca asked whether residents had to register for the WEAs. Emergency Management Coordinator Villegas explained that WEAs are geofenced and that anyone within an emergency zone would be notified. Assistant Fire Chief Sprengel and the Emergency Management Coordinator Villegas added that Genasys has been exclusively used within Los Angeles County and the City of Los Angeles. Vice -Chair Fonseca asked how residents would be notified of civil unrest. Emergency Management Coordinator Villegas explained to the Commission that the Los Angeles Office of Emergency Management receives requests from the incident command post and then alerts residents within the affected zone. Commissioner Foutz asked how residents would be notified of shelter locations if power outages created communication onstacles. Assistant Fire Chief Sprengel shared that Fire Department and law enforcement officials work together to identify locations for temporary shelters. Commissioner Foutz asked whether Genasys assisted in coordinating donations. Assistant Fire Chief Sprengel informed the Commission that the community and the American Red Cross assist with dentations coordination. Chair Garcia asked whether Genasys needed to be installed to receive alerts. Emergency Management Coordinator Villegas explained to the Commission that, during an emergency, alerts would be sent through the WEAs but recommended that residents download and utilize the application as an additional tool for safety and protection. Chair Garcia asked whether emergency alerts would be translated into multiple languages and sent via a text message or AMBER Alert. Emergency Management Coordinator Villegas shared that alerts would be delivered in the resident's preferred language through the AMBER Alert system. Chair Garcia asked the Commission if they had any further questions. No further questions were received. This report was received and filed by the Commission. C. L.A. CADA Service Reports (February and March 2026) An L.A. CADA representative informed the Commission that, during the month of February, twenty-two (22) of the 126 homeless individuals encountered were first-time contacts. They were able to place four (4) individuals into interim housing: one (1) was placed at Soul Housing, one (1) was placed at Azusa Resource Center, one (1) was placed at Haven Supportive Housing, and one (1) was placed at Aspire Community Services. For the month of March, L.A. CADA representatives reported that twenty-five (25) of the 151 homeless individuals encountered were first-time contacts. Representatives shared they were able to place three (3) individuals into interim housing: two (2) were placed at Haven Supportive Housing, and one (1) was placed at Soul Housing. L.A. CADA representatives acknowledged observing a steady increase in first-time encounters, attributing the trend to homeless individuals migrating from neighboring cities and other states. Vice -Chair Fonseca inquired whether individuals in the 0-24 age group were receiving adequate assistance and being evaluated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH). L.A. CADA representatives shared that when they encounter individuals between the ages of 0- 18, those individuals are typically experiencing homelesssness with their families and are referred to appropriate housing and support services. An L.A. CADA representative shared with the Commission that earlier that afternoon, staff had secured housing for a family of six (6) that had spent the previous night outside City Hall. Chair Garcia asked whether L.A. CADA representatives contacted local school districts and verified that homeless children were enrolled in classes. L.A. CADA representatives shared that whenever they encounter a homeless family with children under the age of 18, they verify whether the children are enrolled in school and receive appropriate educational services. L.A. CADA representatives added that they also conduct visual assessments to ensure that children do not appear malnourished or neglected. Chair Garcia shared with the Commission that the school district offers resources to students, including food vouchers and school supplies. Chair Garcia asked the Commission if they had any further questions. No further questions were received. This report was received and filed by the Commission. D. Public Safety Community Service Officer Program Statistics (February and March 2026) Public Safety Manager Co provided a summary of the February and March 2026 program statistics. Vice -Chair Fonseca inquired about the citations. Public Safety Manager Co informed the Commission that citations included violations related to street sweeping, handicap parking, and illegal parking. He shared that Park Rangers assisted with issuing citations for vehicles parked in undesignated or unauthorized areas. Commissioner Foutz referenced the Animal Care Services report and asked whether there was a correlation between the number of deceased animals and reported coyote activity. Public Safety Manager Co informed the Commission that there is no direct correlation between coyote activity and the number of deceased animals. He added that, on occasions, Animal Control officers dispose of animals that may have been attacked by coyotes. Chair Garcia noted that she had observed fewer Park Rangers patrolling City of Rosemead parks and asked whether their hours had been reduced. Public Safety Manager Co informed the Commission that Park Rangers are overseen by the Parks and Recreation Department, and that Tam Chu, the Recreation Supervisor, would be better suited to address the question. Vice -Chair Fonseca asked whether the Park Ranger program is a fundamental component of the Public Safety Department. Public Safety Manager Co informed the Commission that he would communicate with the Director of Park and Recreation, Tom Boecking, and Recreation Supervisor, Tam Chu, since their department currently oversees the Park Ranger Program. Chair Garcia requested that a quarterly Park Ranger Program be included on the agenda for a future Public Safety Commission meeting. Commissioner Foutz asked Public Safety Manager Co whether the department needed any resources. Public Safety Manager Co informed the Commission that he had no requests at this time. Chair Garcia asked the Commission if they had any further questions. No further questions were received. This report was received and filed by the Commission E. Crime Prevention & Emergency Preparedness Activities (March and April 2026) Public Safety Supervisor Wong informed the Commission that the summary reports for March and April 2026, along with the forecast for May 2026, were included in the meeting packet and she was available to answer any questions. Public Safety Supervisor Wong informed the Commission that the Senior Self -Defense Class held on March 26, 2026, at Garvey Park was a successful event during which residents received pepper spray and personal alarms. She shared that Mayor Pro Tem Polly Low attended and requested that the City host future classes. She further informed the Commission that the Community Area Watch Meeting for Reporting Districts 0531 and 0536 would be held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Rosemead Community Recreation Center. Chair Garcia inquired about the status of the Advanced Community Academy. Public Safety Supervisor Wong informed the Commission that the first session for the Advanced Community Academy was scheduled for May 6, 2026, and shared that she had eighteen (18) individuals that had pre -registered for the class, of whom seven (7) submitted their applications. Chair Garcia inquired whether there were any updates on the Summer Youth Academy. Public Safety Supervisor Wong shared that they were still finalizing details to avoid scheduling conflicts with the school's summer program and activities. Vice -Chair Fonseca shared with Public Safety Supervisor Wong that she was aware of a jujitsu school in the City of Montebello that could provide services for a future public self-defense class. Chair Garcia asked the Commission if they had any further questions. No further questions were received. This report was received and filed by the Commission. F. LASD Crime Statistics Lieutenant Tiwari provided a summary of the February and March 2026 statistics, noting decreases across all reported categories, including aggravated assault, robbery, theft, grand theft auto, and arson. Chair Garcia asked the Commission if they had any further questions. No further questions were received. This report was received and filed by the Commission. G. Rosemead SAO Team Weekly Report Lieutenant Tiwari informed the Commission that the weekly LASD reports for February and March 2026 were included in the meeting packet and that he was available to answer any questions. He added that he had been working with the Public Safety Director Murakami to incorporate the SAO Team's daily activities into the reports. Commissioner Foutz asked whether the response times continue to decrease at the pace Lieutenant Tiwari had previously forecasted. Lieutenant Tiwari informed the Commission that response times had remained consistent. Commissioner Foutz noted that the Public Safety Manager Co had shared that several CSOs had called in sick and asked whether this indirectly affected response times. Lieutenant Tiwari added that the CSO program serves as an effective resource for handling routine calls, such as traffic collisions or traffic control. Commissioner Foutz requested updates on the LA28 Olympics and asked whether there were any issues of concern for the City. Lieutenant Tiwari shared that he recently received an email from the Captain of the Emergency Operations Bureau informing him that his participation on the sub -committee was no longer needed. He informed the Commission that all event security would be overseen by the Secret Services and added that the Olympics were under the responsibility of the Emergency Operations Bureau, as they were working to implement a vehicle -free Olympics. Vice -Chair Fonseca asked whether information regarding security would be made public. Public Safety Director Murakami stated that, for the safety and security of both the athletes and the community, such information would not be made public. Commissioner Alarcon inquired about the street takeover incident that occurred on April 13, 2026, at the intersection of Del Mar Avenue and Garvey Avenue, which concluded with a shooting. Lieutenant Tiwari shared that the Sheriffs Information Bureau, located in downtown Los Angeles referred to as the Crime Analysts, urged the community to practice the phrase, "If you see something, say something." Lieutenant Tiwari further explained that street takeovers are highly sophisticated, to the extent that participants do not use social media, but instead communicate through encrypted applications such as WhatsApp, where only specific individuals are invited. He recommended that community members report any suspicious activity to Temple Sheriff Station 626-285-7171. Commissioner Foutz inquired whether other interagency partners could have assisted in detaining vehicles leaving the street takeover. Lieutenant Tiwari explained to the Commission that this would have been very difficult, as Temple Sheriffs deputies do not scan nearby station's frequencies. Chair Garcia asked the Commission if they had any further questions. No further questions were received. 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 8:06 p.m. The next Public Safety Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. APPROVED: Stephanie Garcia, Chair Timothy Murakami, Public Safety Director