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PSC - Mintues - 03-27-14 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 – 6:01 p.m. by Jeff Allred. Excused: Sandra Armenta in Sacramento for Water Expo Community Representatives Present Wenli Jen, Asian Pacific Family Center Camilo Munevar, Calvary Chapel Jeff Foutz, Church of Jesus Christ Steve Rivera, Evergreen Baptist Church, LA Louisa Day, Guadalupe Pregnancy Service Dawn Rock, Muscatel Middle School Chau Tran, Rosemead Buddhist Monastery Helen Hua, Rosemead Chamber Dr. Brian Bristol, Rosemead High School Art Landing, Rosemead Kiwanis Ron Esquivel, Rosemead School District Joe Basile, Rosemead Resident Israel Estrada, Rosemead Resident Phyllis Thai City Representatives Present Jeff Allred, City Manager Lt. Somoano, LASD Oscar Gutierrez, Los Angeles County Probation David Montgomery-Scott, Parks and Recreation Department Mandy Wong, Public Safety Department Tam Dinh, Planning Commissioner Nancy Eng, Planning Commissioner Brian Lewin, Beautification Committee Member PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Jeff Allred CITY OF ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER 8301 GARVEY AVENUE EOC ROOM THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2014 ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM MEETING MINUTES March 27, 2014 1. INTRODUCTIONS/WELCOME 2. MINUTES – February 27, 2014 There was a motion by Lt. Somoano and a second by David Montgomery-Scott to approve the Public Safety CONNECTIONS Forum minutes for February 27, 2014. Minutes were unanimously approved as amended. Jeff recapped the CONNECTIONS mission statement that all four bullet points are important quality of life issues. We need to encourage greater participation and to enhance community outreach and input. 3. PRESENTATION BY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION Dr. Brian Bristol is the newly appointed principal at Rosemead High School. Dr. Bristol shared that he grew up in Covina and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education at Cal Poly Pomona and a Master’s Degree at Cal State San Bernardino. His experience includes Bonita Unified School District, Oregon Administrative, South Pasadena School District, Apple, and the Lakeside School District. He indicated that he loves helping people, but, particularly, students. He stated Rosemead High School is a phenomenal and a high achieving school. Dr. Bristol hopes to help CONNECTIONS members achieve our mission. 4. SIGNIFICANT LAW ENFORCEMENT INCIDENTS Lt. Somoano provided an updated crime report including the following: • In comparison, March 2014 residential and commercial burglary activity is down 10-20% compared to March 2013. • The latest trend in thefts in the San Gabriel Valley are vehicle batteries. • On March 10, at Charlotte and Klingerman, a lovers’ quarrel ended in a shooting. The intended victim was not hit and was cooperative with deputies. With the victim’s help, the suspect was arrested for attempted murder. • There has been an increase in robbery as compared to last year. Recently a 7-11 convenience store was robbed. • A field deputy patrolling the area noticed that a restaurant on San Gabriel had broken windows and a truck was parked nearby. A suspect exited the restaurant and a pursuit followed. The suspect was finally apprehended in Monterey Park. An arrest was made and the suspect has been linked to multiple area burglaries. • Community Area Watch meetings are being well attended. There were 85 attendees in Area 1 and 45 in Area 2. Feedback has been very favorable. One of the most important messages we communicate to the meetings is to call in to Temple Station in the event of any suspicious activity. 5. UPDATE AND REVISION TO THE “PARENTS SURVIVAL GUIDE” REVIEW Jeff Allred provided members with a draft of the Parent Survival Guide and reminded them that is another resource for parents. As we update the guide, Jeff welcomes suggestions and input from CONNECTIONS members to jallred@cityofrosemead.org. Discussion followed and many great suggestions were shared for the update. 6. REVIEW OF INFORMATIONAL FOLDER/BROCHURE ABOUT ROSEMEAD Jeff distributed a newly published folder created by the City’s Community Development Department outlining the City’s business friendliness and the many benefits Rosemead offers to businesses. Some discussion about types of new businesses followed. ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM MEETING MINUTES March 27, 2014 7. BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS Wenli Jen shared a RAD (Rethinking Alcohol & other Drugs) created booklet Alcohol and Your City: San Gabriel Valley Grades. Grades are given to communities in four categories – current teen use, alcohol retailer density, alcohol–involved collisions and safeguards. The City of Rosemead received the following grades: Current Teen Use = C - Alcohol Retailer Density = B - Alcohol-Involved Collisions = B - Safeguards = C+ Wenli also mentioned the Got Skills talent show scheduled for May 9, 6 pm – 9 pm, at Barnes Park. Final auditions are scheduled April 2. For further information, email sgvaodyouthcouncil@gmail.com. Helen Hua announced an “Off the Freeway” Chamber Mixer to be jointly hosted by the Monterey Park and Rosemead Chambers of Commerce at TGIFriday’s, 3518 Rosemead Boulevard on April 9, 6-8 p.m. The cost is $5. To RSVP or for more information contact, Deana (Monterey Park Chamber) at (626) 570-9429 or Briana (Rosemead Chamber) at (626) 288-0811. Art Landing shared the current Kiwanis calendar and reminded CONNECTIONS members to provide information to him about upcoming events they would like included in future calendars by emailing it to him by the 15th of the month. Nancy Eng mentioned the NAMI walk on October 11. The walk helps increase awareness about mental illness. Steve Rivera shared about the upcoming Health Fair hosted by the Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles on Saturday, April 5 from 9 AM – 1 PM at 1255 San Gabriel Boulevard. Free adult health screening and space limited to the first 300 people. For more information, visit hhtp://ebclahealthministryfair.blogspot.com/ or contact: ebclahealthministry@gmail.com. David Montgomery-Scott invited everyone to attend the City’s annual Easter “Egg-stravanganza on April 19, 10 am – 1 pm at Garvey Park. There will be game booths, egg hunt and photos the Easter bunny. He also indicated that the City is in the process of evaluating its afterschool and other recreation programs. Traditional afterschool programs are being replaced with academic-oriented programs such as ASES, Woodcraft Rangers, Kumon, Rosemead Youth Leadership, etc. Additionally, youth are more interested in expanding technology and electronic games. David asked if CONNECTIONS members would help with a survey that will be sent via-email. Mandy Wong reminded everyone of the upcoming 24 hour American Cancer Relay for Life event on Saturday, April 12, 9 a.m. to Sunday, April 13 a.m. at Rosemead High School. 8. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments. 9. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m. The next CONNECTIONS Forum is scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Center.