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PSC - Minutes - 11-29-12 The three-fold mission of Public Safety CONNECTIONS is to: Serve as a community “think tank” and “information clearinghouse” to prevent crime and combat the impacts alcohol and drug abuse in Rosemead. Assist in the effort to educate young people about the adverse effects of alcohol and drugs on their safety, quality of life, and future opportunities. Increase awareness of parents, grandparents and other caregivers of their responsibilities to help young people to avoid the negative consequences associated with alcohol and drug use. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER – 6:03 p.m. by Jeff Allred. Community Representatives Present Wen-li Jen, Asian Pacific Family Center Roy Rosell, Asian Youth Center Josue Delgado, Church of God Steve Rivera, Evergreen Baptist Church Robert Lee, Evergreen Baptist Church Dawn Rock, Muscatel Middle School Jane Chavez, Pregnancy Help Center Bhante Chao Chu, Rosemead Buddhist Monastery Larry Cecil, Rosemead High School Art Landing, Rosemead Kiwanis Ron Esquivel, Rosemead School District Joe Basile, Resident Lauren Bryant, Pacific Clinics City Representatives Present Mayor Sandra Armenta, CONNECTIONS Chair Jeff Allred, City Manager Lt. Tim Murakami, LASD Sgt. Moreno, LASD Oscar Gutierrez, L.A. County Probation Office David Montgomery-Scott, Parks and Recreation Department Mandy Wong, Public Safety Department Nancy Eng, Planning Commissioner WELCOME and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Jeff Allred, City Manager 1. INTRODUCTIONS/WELCOME CITY OF ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER 8301 GARVEY AVENUE EOC ROOM THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2012 ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM MEETING MINUTES November 29, 2012 Page 2 of 3 2. MINUTES – October 25, 2012 There was a motion by Art Landing and a second by Ron Esquivel to approve the Public Safety CONNECTIONS Forum October 25, 2012 minutes. 3. IDEAS/PROJECTIONS FOR 2013 Jeff Allred reopened the discussion from the October meeting regarding ideas and projections for 2013. The following issues were discussed: • Parents are key in helping their children. Some ideas for the upcoming year: o Update parent survival guide o Family Night o Family events Comments from forum members included: • Larry Cecil expressed concern about little parent involvement in the High School PTSA, urged we continue evening parent meetings, said that EDconnect is the most effective form of communication at the high school, and initiated a discussion on how to advertise programs/events to the community. • Nancy Eng said that with both parents working children’s programs are not a priority. • Jeff Allred indicated that programs/events must be of high quality to encourage parent participation. • Steve Rivera suggested forming a subcommittee to develop ideas. Several members were mentioned as possible participants. • Miguel Flores suggested use of the PTA and school newsletter as means to communicate with parents. 4. BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS Wenli Jen announced that Youth Summit 2013 is scheduled for March 23 at Columbia School, 3400 N. California, El Monte. Any agencies/organizations that would like to present should contact her. Lauren Bryant from Pacific Clinics shared that their agencies provide services for youth ages 16-25 that do not readily access mental health services due to associated stigma. The mission of the Peer Engagement Project is to educate and raise awareness for Transitional Age Youth, their families/caregivers, and the community about the stigma associated with mental illness. For more information, call Lauren at (626) 960-4020. Roy Rosell shared that nicotine is the hardest substance abuse to curb. He would like to see the City of Rosemead pass an ordinance to prohibit smoking in city parks and in open areas as the City of Temple City recently did. Miguel Flores announced Toys for Tots and Food Truck event at Don Bosco Tech on Tuesday, December 4 from 5-9 p.m. The Spring Open House is scheduled on January 27th from noon to 3 p.m. Jane Chavez announced a January 24th fundraiser for the Pregnancy Help Center at the Hamburger Hamlet in Pasadena. More details to follow. ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM MEETING MINUTES November 29, 2012 Page 3 of 3 5. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comments. 6. MOVIE—October Baby 7. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. The next CONNECTIONS Forum is scheduled for Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Center.