PSC - Mintues - 06-26-14
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 – 6:07 p.m. by David Montgomery-Scott
EXCUSED: Bill Alarcon, Sandra Armenta, Jeff Allred and Lt. Somoano
Community Representatives Present
Wenli Jen, Asian Pacific Family Center
Steve Rivera, Evergreen Baptist Church, LA
Brenton Chinn, Evergreen Baptist Church, LA
Karen Roberson, Family Promises
Gregory J. Banuelos, First Open Bible Church of Rosemead
Louisa Day, Guadalupe Pregnancy Service
Jane Chavez, Pregnancy Help Center of San Gabriel Valley, Inc.
Chau Tran, Rosemead Buddhist Monastery
Art Landing, Rosemead Kiwanis
Joe Basile, Rosemead Resident
Juan Tinoco, University of the West
City Representatives Present
Sgt. Moreno, LASD
Oscar Gutierrez, L.A. County Probation Office
David Montgomery-Scott, Parks and Recreation Department
Mandy Wong, Public Safety Department
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – David Montgomery-Scott
1. INTRODUCTIONS/WELCOME
2. MINUTES – May 29, 2014
There was a motion by Art Landing and a second by Jane Chavez to approve the Public Safety
CONNECTIONS Forum minutes for May 29, 2014. Minutes were unanimously approved.
3. SIGNIFICANT LAW ENFORCEMENT INCIDENTS
Sgt. Moreno provided an updated crime report including the following:
• Rosemead’s Special Assignment deputies and the summer team provided extra patrols that have
resulted in an increase in arrests. Specifically, there were 20-30 arrests for misdemeanor and felony
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offences.
• Methamphetamine continues to be the local drug of choice. There was a recent arrest in Rosemead.
4. FINAL REVIEW OF THE REVISED “PARENTS SURVIVAL GUIDE”
An updated revision of the Parent Survival Guide was provided to CONNECTIONS members. David
Montgomery-Scott shared that the Survival Guide provides vital information for the community. Steve Rivera
pointed out a typo on page 37. The Guide will be sent for publication following this final review, thus
changes should be immediately forwarded to Jeff Allred jallred@cityofrosemead.org, Linda Ta,
lta@cityofrosemead.org, David Montgomery-Scott, dms@cityofrosemead.org, or Mandy Wong,
mwong@cityofrosemead.org. The anticipated date for distribution of the Survival Guide is fall 2014.
5. BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mandy Wong announced a 710 DAY Rally on July 10. A free public event hosted by the City of
Alhambra. Mandy also informed CONNECTIONS members that booths are available for the National
Night Out Celebration and Emergency Preparedness Fair on August 5 and asked members to email her.
Louisa Day thanked everyone who attended their banquet. She stated the CONNECTIONS Forum was
helpful in making contacts. The Guadalupe Pregnancy will soon host a breastfeeding class. No dates
have been confirmed. Louisa invited everyone to the Arcangel Film Festival at the San Gabriel Mission
Playhouse. Admission is free. She offered to send more details via email.
Jane Chavez informed the group that they own a licensed copy of the movie “Give Me Shelter” It is
available if anyone would like to borrow it. She also said that a fundraiser will be held at Paco
Restaurant in Pasadena on July 14. More details available via email. Parenting classes will be held at
the Pregnancy Center on July 7 and 21, 10-11:30 a.m. Finally, she said that the Temple City Chamber is
hosting a Casino Night on August 16 to raise money to help remodel LASD’s Temple Station gym.
Wenli Jen provided information about summer activities offered through the Asian Pacific Center.
Art Landing mentioned the Kiwanis calendar will be emailed out shortly and CONNECTIONS members
are welcome to distribute the calendars through their own email lists.
Juan Tinoco shared that there are 400 students enrolled in University of the West. There has been an
increase of 50 students per semester recently. The University has expanded its outreach to local high
schools to promote enrollment. There is a Summer Breach Class, a six-week program to teach
important life skills, coming soon. Juan indicated that the University also supports the City of Rosemead
as a potential evacuation site. New student orientation is scheduled for August 18. Finally, Rosemead
Special Assignment Deputies will in-service students on personal safety tips.
Joe Basile wanted clarification on staging and street closures for the 4th of July parade.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
The next CONNECTIONS Forum is scheduled for Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. at the Public
Safety Center.