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PSC - Mintues - 07-31-14 The mission of Public Safety CONNECTIONS is to: • Serve as a community “think tank” and “information clearinghouse” on ways to prevent crime and to combat drugs and alcohol abuse; • Develop and promote positive and wholesome recreational activities and community service opportunities for young people and their families; • Coordinate with organizations that address human and social services needs to promote a healthy community; and • Promote and encourage emergency preparedness by all community members. MINUTES CALL TO ORDER – 6:03 p.m. by Bill Alarcon Community Representatives Present Wenli Jen, Asian Pacific Family Center Jeff Foutz, Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saint Steve Rivera, Evergreen Baptist Church, LA Karen Roberson, Family Promises Gregory J. Banuelos, First Open Bible Church of Rosemead Jane Chavez, Pregnancy Help Center of San Gabriel Valley, Inc. Chau Tran, Rosemead Buddhist Monastery Joe Basile, Rosemead Resident Israel Estrada, Rosemead Resident Juan Tinoco, University of the West Jeff Gilbert, University of the West City Representatives Present Bill Alarcon, CONNECTIONS Co-Chair Sandra Armenta, CONNECTIONS Co-Chair Jeff Allred, City Manager Lt. Somoano, LASD David Montgomery-Scott, Parks and Recreation Department Nancy Eng, Planning Commissioner Mandy Wong, Public Safety Department Roderick Ornelas, Traffic Commissioner PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Bill Alarcon 1. INTRODUCTIONS/WELCOME 2. MINUTES – June 26, 2014 There was a motion by Wenli Jen and a second by Karen Roberson to approve the Public Safety CONNECTIONS Forum minutes for June 26, 2014. Minutes were unanimously approved. CITY OF ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER 8301 GARVEY AVENUE EOC ROOM THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2014 ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM MEETING MINUTES July 31, 2014 3. SIGNIFICANT LAW ENFORCEMENT INCIDENTS Lt. Somoano provided an updated crime report including the following: • Property crimes are still on the rise. This is attributed to narcotics use. • Local area department stores show an increase in theft. • A female was arrested at 7700 block of Hellman for attempted arson and drug possession. • Increase in crime committed at the Target parking lot. • Increase in bike theft. Four people were recently arrested and charged with petty theft. Per Jeff Allred, much of the crime appears related to methamphetamine use. It is readily available. Most methamphetamines are imported from Mexico due to limited regulation. Gregory Banuelos mentioned he would like start a petition to have residents of 3212 Rosemead Place evicted. He believes there are pedophiles living at the property. 4. FINAL REVIEW OF THE REVISED “PARENTS SURVIVAL GUIDE” BEFORE PUBLICATION An updated version of the Parent Survival Guide was provided to CONNECTIONS members. Jeff shared that the Survival Guide is expected to be ready for distribution by Back-to-School Night. Any final changes should be immediately be forwarded to Jeff Allred jallred@cityofrosemead.org, Linda Ta, lta@cityofrosemead.org, David Montgomery-Scott, dms@cityofrosemead.org, or Mandy Wong, mwong@cityofrosemead.org. Louisa Day was not able to attend and has sent Jeff an email for additions to the Guide, but CONNECTIONS members feel that the information provided in the revised update are sufficient. 5. BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS Mandy Wong invited everyone to attend the National Night Out Celebration and Emergency Preparedness Fair on August 5. Hot dogs and veggie dogs will be served. In addition, 35 exhibitors will provide valuable resources for the community. There will be lots of give-a-ways and raffle prizes. Sandra asked CONNECTIONS members to consider providing backpacks with school supplies to low- income students in the future. Mandy indicated that she will look into finding assistance for the project. Juan Tinoco mentioned that education is important and that he will be happy to assist with the project. Wenli Jen invited everyone to attend the informational AIDS/HIV workshop on August 11 at 9353 Valley Boulevard. In addition, Wenli will be teaching Public Health courses at Cal State Dominguez Hills. In her absence, Lena Woo and/or Johnson will attend CONNECTIONS meetings. Jane Chavez informed the group of a fundraiser will be held at The Habits in Rosemead on August 11 from 4 – 9 PM. 10% of the money raise will goes toward the Pregnancy Help Center of San Gabriel Valley, Inc. Sandra Armenta mentioned the recently formed Beautification Committee that meets every other month for cleanup efforts and projects. She mentioned the committee welcomes volunteers and students that need community services hours. The cleanup projects are on Saturdays. They operate two shifts: 9 - 11 a.m. and 12 – 2 p.m. The next project will be landscaping Savannah Cemetery with mulch. If anyone is interested in volunteering, please contact Sandra Armenta at sarmenta@cityofrosemead.org. Sergio Medrano mentioned his private afterschool tutoring program. He hopes to finalize a partnership ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM MEETING MINUTES July 31, 2014 with the City of Rosemead to bring it to Garvey Center. Lt. Somoano mentioned the two day “Hard Summer” rave concert at Whittier Narrows on Saturday, August 2 and Sunday, August 3. Traffic will be a nightmare and its best to stay away from that general location as crowds are expected to reach 35,000 each day. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments. 7. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. The next CONNECTIONS Forum is scheduled for Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Center.