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PSC - Mintues - 01-30-14 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 – 6:05 p.m. by Sandra Armenta Community Representatives Present Roy Rosell, Asian Youth Center Camilo Munevar, Calvary Chapel Evergreen Baptist Church, Steve Rivera Dawn Rock, Muscatel Middle School Art Landing, Rosemead Kiwanis Dr. Brian Bristol, Rosemead High School Richard Gabriel, Rosemead High School Ron Esquivel, Rosemead School District Joe Basile, Rosemead Resident City Representatives Present Sandra Armenta, CONNECTIONS Chair and Council Member Jeff Allred, City Manager Lt. Iggy Somoano, LASD Sgt. Abel Moreno, LASD Deputy Allison Melendez, School Resource Deputy, Rosemead High School Oscar Gutierrez, Los Angeles County Probation Office David Montgomery-Scott, Parks and Recreation Department Mandy Wong, Public Safety Department Nancy Eng, Planning Commissioner PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Sandra Armenta 1. INTRODUCTIONS/WELCOME CITY OF ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER 8301 GARVEY AVENUE EOC ROOM THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2014 ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM MEETING MINUTES November 21, 2013 2. MINUTES – November 21, 2013 Changes to item #5 under other suggestions to change bullet point regarding opportunities for those in transition to transitional assistance. There was a motion by Art Landing and a second by David Montgomery-Scott to approve the Public Safety CONNECTIONS Forum minutes for November 21, 2013. Minutes were unanimously approved as amended. 3. LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT IDENTITY THEFT AND CYBER CRIME Lt. Mark Stevens from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department from the Cyber Crime Unit shared that cyber-crime is a world-wide problem. He indicated that there are 2.5 billion mobile devices in use. He stated that the types of crime occurring include hacking, identity theft, corporate espionage, intellectual property, medical identity theft, cyber ransom and child and adult exploitation. Lt. Stevens recommends to backup all files onto a CD, flash drive, and/or hard drive. Always protect personal information, mails, passwords, different passwords for every account and report all incidents. In addition, to cyber security basic: secure your network, anti-virus software, software updates, passwords, loose media (flash drive, internal drive, etc.,) and use of wi-fi for smart phones. For more information and/or to have Lt. Stevens speak on cybercrime, contact him at (626) 562-347-2602 or cyber@lasd.org. 4. SIGNIFICANT LAW ENFORCEMENT INCIDENTS Lt. Somoano provided an updated crime report including the following: • Residential burglary activity is higher as compared to this time last year. o Two houses were hit on the same day in the late evening hours and a neighbor called Temple Station on a suspicious person. The suspect was arrested. • Auto theft is also up compared to this time last year. • Crime intervention and prevention measures being used include: o Multi-language flyers are distributed around homes where burglaries occur asking residents for information. o Implementation of the Community Area Watch program. Meetings are conducted in each of the nine neighborhood areas throughout the year. The Crime Prevention Team will educate area residents on crime prevention, emergency preparedness, community preservation, and available resources. 5. TOWN HALL MEETING UPDATE Mandy shared that Sheriff Baca was scheduled as the keynote speaker for the April 3, 2014 Town Hall Meeting at Rosemead High School. With Sheriff Baca’s confirmed retirement effective January 20, 2014, Mandy asked CONNECTIONS members for input regarding the planned meeting. Following a brief discussion, members agreed to postpone the town hall meeting. 6. RELAY FOR LIFE ON APRIL 12-13, 2014 Mandy shared that City of Rosemead and Don Bosco Technical Institute are partnering for this year’s American Cancer Society Relay for Life at Rosemead High School track and field on. The event is scheduled Saturday, April 12, 9 AM to Sunday, April 13, 9 AM. We are looking for corporate sponsors, Team Captains, donations, and volunteers for the event. ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM MEETING MINUTES November 21, 2013 Many thanks to following CONECTIONS members: Miguel Flores as Relay Chair, Sandra Armenta as Luminaria Chair, Richard Gabriel as Facility Chair, Art Landing and Roy Rosell as Survivors’ Breakfast Coordinators. For more information on Relay for Life, contact Mandy Wong, mwong@cityofrosemead.org or Miguel Flores, mflores@boscotech.edu 7. BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS David Montgomery-Scott invited everyone to join the City of Rosemead’s Lunar New Year and Chinese American Valentine Festival at 9155 Mission Drive from 10 AM to 5 PM. There will be food trucks, arts and crafts, vendors, family fun games, attractions, and much more. It’s a day to celebrate diversity in Rosemead. Richard Gabriel said the newly appointed principal Dr. Brian Bristol stopped by briefly during the Cyber Crime presentation, but had to leave for another engagement. Mr. Gabriel mentioned that RHS would welcome the return of a Young Americans production for this year. Art Landing stated the Kiwanis calendar will be mailed out via-email soon. Jeff Allred mentioned the Town and Gown Luncheon on Friday, February 21 at Panda Restaurant Group hosted by Chamber of Commerce. The luncheon is to welcome the new University of the West President and the addition of the Rosemead Campus of Pasadena City College. Sandra Armenta mentioned the beautification project to take place on February 22 at 9630 Fendyke for an elderly disabled homeowner. Volunteers are needed from 9 am -11 am and 12 pm -2 pm. For more information on the project and/or if you would like to volunteer, please contact Sandra Armenta at sarmenta@cityofrosemead.org. Ron Esquivel invited everyone to join the Rosemead School District Education Foundation Casino Night Event on March 15, 2014. Information and flyer will be forthcoming via-email. Nancy Eng mentioned that May is mental health month. 8. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments. 9. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. The next CONNECTIONS Forum is scheduled for Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Center.