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PSC - Mintues - 02-28-13 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 – 6:08 p.m. by Jeff Allred Community Representatives Present Wen-li Jen, Asian Pacific Family Center Roy Rosell, Asian Youth Center Camilo Munèvar, Calvary Chapel Josue Delgado, Church of God Jeff Foutz, Church of Jesus Christ, LDS Espie Rocha, Don Bosco Technical Steve Rivera, Evergreen Baptist Church Chau Tran, Rosemead Buddhist Monastery Larry Cecil, Rosemead High School Art Landing, Rosemead Kiwanis Ron Esquivel, Rosemead School District City Representatives Present Mayor Sandra Armenta, CONNECTIONS Chair Council Member Steven Ly, CONNECTIONS Co-Chair Jeff Allred, City Manager Lt. Tim Murakami, LASD Sgt. Abel Moreno, LASD Oscar Gutierrez, LA 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 1. INTRODUCTIONS/WELCOME 2. MINUTES – January 28, 2013 CITY OF ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER 8301 GARVEY AVENUE EOC ROOM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2013 ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM MEETING MINUTES February 28, 2013 Page 2 of 4 There was a motion by Larry Cecil and a second by Roy Rosell to approve the Public Safety CONNECTIONS Forum January 13, 2013 minutes with the following correction under Brief Announcements, Roy Rosell: “City of Rosemead should pass an ordinance to prohibit smoking in outdoor dining areas as the City of Temple City recently did.” In addition, under Public Comment, “Mardi Gras” at Almansor Court on March 16, 2013. Minutes were unanimously approved. 3. SIGNIFICANT LAW ENFORCEMENT INCIDENTS Lt. Tim Murakami provided updated crime reports including the following: • A house in Rosemead that was a marijuana grow house. • Deputies continue to identify gambling houses throughout the city. Rosemead Special Assignment deputies are addressing the issue. • Lomas activities are being monitored. • Arrests on cocaine and methamphetamine users/suppliers. • Continuous parolee and hotel compliance checks. • Grand Theft Auto (GTA) has increased in the San Gabriel Valley. Of the 165 GTA, 88 are late 1990’s model Hondas. The increase is partly due to the shave keys criminals are using to easily gain entry into the vehicles. 150 of the stolen vehicles have been recovered. • RYA has recovered some stolen items which were listed in Craiglist. • Tagging activities are being monitored and investigated by Deputy Farley and Probation Oscar Gutierrez. • A burglary arrest was made at LA Fitness. 4. PRESENTATION BY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION Deputy McNicholas from the Gang Diversion Team shared some highlights of the VIDA program: Vital Intervention & Directional Alternatives is now offered to students and families that Temple Sheriff’s Station serves. VIDA is a 16-week program designed to deal with “at risk” youth by utilizing proactive and innovative techniques for positive redirection of “at risk youth”. The program offers treatment, prevention, and disciplinary components to alter negative behavior. This program is not a boot camp, it is a controlled environment which is supervised by deputies to help kids in the following areas: • Building Self-Esteem • Motivating Success • Breaking the Cycle of Criminal Behavior Participants are referrals from Juvenile Courts or from parents who have requested that their children be admitted to the program. There are seven (7) basic components to the VIDA program. Each youth is required to go through an assessment process prior to enrollment into the program. Once admitted to the program, participants meet 2 days a week. On Wednesday evening, parents and kids participate in break-out sessions and on Saturdays, the youth participate in physical training (ie: sit- ups, push-ups, etc.) to teach self-control and discipline. In addition, motivational speakers speak on making right choices and decisions to the youth. Several field trips are scheduled: Museum of Tolerance and Jail Facilities Tours. ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM MEETING MINUTES February 28, 2013 Page 3 of 4 VIDA programs are available in the Spring and Fall. For more information, contact Deputy McNicholas at (626) 292-3349. Mandy Wong has offered to draft a press release to advertise the VIDA - Fall Session to attract a greater number of youth and family participation. 5. DISCUSSION OF CONNECTIONS PARTICIPATION Sandra Armenta opened up for discussion on non-active CONNECTIONS members and how to encourage their future participation. Discussions as followed: • “Three strikes and you are out”. • Send out letters to remind members of the date/time of the meetings. It was agreed by CONNECTIONS members to send out a formal letter to non-active members to remind them of the CONNECTIONS meetings. Roy Rosell mentioned that CONNECTIONS is a very unique group and not all cities have a forum established like our CONNECTIONS group. We need to hold the value of this group by encouraging all members to attend the meetings. At our next meeting, we will brainstorm ways to outreach and to have representation from surrounding Middle Schools, High Schools and local businesses. 6. COMMITMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF CONNECTIONS ACTIVITES FOR 2013 The Ad Hoc committee presented specific action items/activities for forum members to sign-up and work collectively as a sub-committee to plan, develop, and promote the activities. Sub-committees are to share at the next CONNECTIONS meeting on bench marks and goals of completion of the activities that they have signed-up for. 7. BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS Wenli Jen reminded everyone of 2013 Youth Summit, “You’re Youth, Your Time” scheduled for March 23 at Columbia School, 3400 N. California, El Monte. Youth who volunteer or attend the Summit will get 6.5 hours of community services hours. Ms. Jen announced the 12th Annual “Got Skills” talent show will be on Friday, May 17, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Barnes Park Amphitheater at 350 S. McPherrin Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754. For additional information, sgvaodyouthcouncil@gmail.com Art Landing announced some changes to the Rosemead Community Events Schedule which was furnished by the Rosemead Kiwanis Club. The March 2nd Library Event has been changed to March 9th and a typo error for the Crochet for Beginners should be Thursday, March 7, 2013 and not Saturday, March 7, 2013. ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM MEETING MINUTES February 28, 2013 Page 4 of 4 Ron Esquivel invited members to attend the Rosemead Educational Foundation Fundraiser, “Mardi Gras”, Casino Night on Saturday, March 16th at Almansor Court. For additional information contact Ron Esquivel at rejn316@earthlink.net. 8. PUBLIC COMMENT None 9. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m. The next CONNECTIONS Forum is scheduled for Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Center.