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PSC - Minutes - 06-25-15 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 Polly Low. Community Representatives Present Jeff Foutz, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint Steve Rivera, Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles Pete Sung, Evergreen Baptist Church of Los Angeles Jane Chavez, Pregnancy Help Center Chau Tran, Rosemead Buddhist Monastery Joe Basile, Rosemead Resident Juan Tinoco, University of the West City Representatives Present Polly Low, CONNECTIONS Chair and Council Member Sandra Armenta, CONNECTIONS Co-Chair and Mayor Pro-Tem Jeff Allred, City Manager Sgt. Moreno, LASD Oscar Gutierrez, Los Angeles County Probation Office David Montgomery-Scott, Parks and Recreation Department Mandy Wong, Public Safety Department Brian Lewin, Rosemead Beautification Committee Member PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Polly Low 1. INTRODUCTIONS/WELCOME 2. MINUTES – May 28, 2015 A motion by Brian Lewin and second by Juan Tinoco to approve the Public Safety CONNECTIONS Forum minutes for May 28, 2015. Minutes were unanimously approved. CITY OF ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER 8301 GARVEY AVENUE EOC ROOM THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015 ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM MEETING MINUTES June 25, 2015 3. SIGNIFICANT LAW ENFORCEMENT INCIDENTS Sgt. Moreno provided an updated crime report including the following: • DNA is an increasingly effective tool to assist law enforcement in identifying criminals. • Grand Theft Auto has increased to 10 -12 incidents per week over last year. The most common stolen vehicles are Hondas from 1990’s to 2000’s. • Recently, a masked man robbed Sunshine Donut. 4. SUMMER RECREATION David Montgomery-Scott shared an insert, “Parks After Dark” from the Parks and Recreation Brochure Summer edition. The page provides information of family activities from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Rosemead parks and community centers. Parks After Dark activities include special events and sports and fitness activities. He also shared that Garvey and Rosemead pools are open. Swim lessons begin on July 7. The brochure has been mailed out to residents. If you have not received a copy, please contact David Montgomery-Scott at (626) 569-2160. The Skate Plaza Kick-off meeting on June 17 was well attended. More than 50 attendees provided feedback about elements they would like included in the skate park design. In July, there will be another meeting. City Council will have to approve final design. Construction of the skate park comes from bond proceeds. Construction should start in the fall. A Farmers Market is coming to Rosemead. Green Leaf Events, Inc. contacted Sandra Armenta a number of months ago and City Council approved working out an agreement for a weekly Farmer’s Market beginning in August. It will be held Mondays, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on the Civic Center Plaza beginning August 3. The event will feature food vendors and food trucks, children’s play area, and live entertainment. A fan, featuring 4th of July and summer concert information, was distributed to all members in attendance. The Duff Field, located adjacent to Garvey Park, is under renovation. There are year-round sports program for youth preschoolers to 8th grade. For the summer, the City is offering Basketball and T-ball. Sandra Armenta brought up a concern about low attendance at this year’s Easter event. David mentioned the City uses social medias (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) in addition to the website, flyers, brochures, posters, and press releases. 5. SUMMER SURVIVAL FAMILY CAMPOUT David Montgomery-Scott shared that this year’s summer campout will be our third. IT is scheduled at Rosemead Park on Friday, August 7, 6 p.m. to Saturday, August 8, 10 a.m. David showed PowerPoint presentation highlighting all the activities from last year’s campout. The campout is a family outing and participants will need to provide their own dinner and breakfast. Tents can be set–up at 6 p.m. followed by self-prepared dinner on Friday. Learning activities begin at 8:30 p.m. There is a $5 charge for Rosemead families and $10 for non-resident families. Everyone is encouraged to attend and “Dare to be Prepared.” ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM MEETING MINUTES June 25, 2015 6. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Mandy Wong talked shared details about the 32nd Annual National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, August 4 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Zapopan Park. It is a night to celebrate safety, crime prevention, emergency preparedness and back-to-school resources. All are encouraged to attend. 7. BRIEF ANNOUCEMENTS Jane Chavez invited everyone to attend the 4th Annual “Gift of Life” Gala on November 5, 2015 at Almansor Court in Alhambra. This is a fundraiser to support the Pregnancy Help Center San Gabriel Valley, Inc. For more information, call (626) 309-0788. Brian Lewin invited everyone to the Savannah’s Cemetery clean-up project on Saturday, June 27. For more information, contact Sandra Armenta. A 710 update: Metro and CalTrans has extended the survey to August 5. Public Hearing is over. To learn more, go to www.metro.net. Sandra Armenta invited everyone to stay for the Luminaria Ceremony immediately following the CONNECTIONS forum meeting. 8. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no public comments. 9. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:15p.m. The next CONNECTIONS Forum is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Center.