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PSC - Minutes - 07-30-15 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 – 6:06 p.m. by Polly Low Community Representatives Present Wenli Jen, Asian Pacific Family Center Jeff Foutz, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint Matthew Rayburn, Family Promise Bhante Chao Chu, Rosemead Buddhist Monastery Chau Tran, Rosemead Buddhist Monastery Art Landing, Rosemead Kiwanis Ron Esquivel, Rosemead School District Joe Basile, Rosemead Resident Juan Tinoco, University of the West Brian Lewin, Rosemead Beautification Committee James Berry, Rosemead Beautification Committee City Representatives Present Polly Low, CONNECTIONS Chair and Council Member Sandra Armenta, CONNECTIONS Co-Chair and Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Allred, City Manager Lt. Somoano, LASD David Montgomery-Scott, Parks and Recreation Department Mandy Wong, Public Safety Department PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Polly Low 1. INTRODUCTIONS/WELCOME 2. MINUTES – June 25, 2015 There was a motion by Brian Lewin and a second by James Berry to approve the Public Safety CONNECTIONS Forum minutes for June 25, 2015. Minutes were unanimously approved. CITY OF ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER 8301 GARVEY AVENUE EOC ROOM THURSDAY, July 30, 2015 ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM MEETING MINUTES July 30, 2015 3. SIGNIFICANT LAW ENFORCEMENT INCIDENTS Lt. Somoano provided an updated crime report including the following: o Vehicle-related crimes are increasing o Burglaries have remained steady o Two Homicides A fatal vehicle crash occurred on Friday at Rosemead Boulevard and Glendon Way. It was caused by a DUI. A mother shot and killed her son at the Valley Motel, suspect later called law enforcement to report the crime. Neighborhood Watch members called on suspicious persons. A suspect, with a $150,000 warrant, was arrested. Additionally, an unidentified female was also arrested. Coyotes have been sighted in Rosemead and information on coyote awareness was recently included in the monthly Community Area Watch meetings. o There was a brief discussion on coyote awareness. . 4. AUTO THEFT AND THEFT FROM VEHICLE POWER POINT PRESENTATION Lt. Somoano gave a brief presentation regarding vehicle burglary prevention. The videos are presented as part of the City’s Area Watch meetings. 5. BASIC COMMUNITY ACADEMY The City of Rosemead and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Temple Station, are hosting a Community Academy. Community members will have the opportunity to learn more about local law enforcement. Classes are scheduled for Wednesdays, September 23 - November 4, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. Topics include a presentation by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, a tour of the Twin Towers Custody Facility, patrol/sheriff traffic procedures, a patrol ride-a-long, graffiti/gang awareness, and drug awareness, and basic governmental functions. Academy applications can be downloaded from city website at www.cityofrosemead.org. 6. BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS Mandy Wong invited everyone to the National Night Out, Emergency Preparedness Fair, and Back-to- School Resource Fair on Tuesday, August 4 from 6-9 pm at Zapopan Park. The event will include free hot dogs, raffle opportunities, and vendors. Sandra Armenta mentioned this will be our first Resource Fair (Walmart donated 175 backpacks for needy students). Wenli Jen mentioned that she emailed flyers to CONNECTIONS members. Asian Pacific Family Center (APFC) is offering the LEAD program at 9353 E. Valley Boulevard, Suite “L” Room. It’s free and open to the public. Speakers will address issues of identity and culture, leadership, effective communication, and racism. APFC is also looking for local youth to join its Youth Council. For more information, contact Wenli Jen at wjen@pacificclinics.org. APFC offers a number of free prevention programs for the community. Clinical programs, however, may require health insurance. Brian Lewin mentioned that Beautification Committee members are coordinating an annual clean-up day in lieu of monthly efforts. Sandra mentioned that residents and businesses may apply to have work done as part of the clean-up day. For more information, contact Pat Piatt at ppiatt@cityofrosemead.org. Sandra Armenta mentioned that Rosemead is hosting its first Farmers’ Market on Monday, August 3, 4 - 8 p.m. in the Civic Center. There will be crafts, food booths, produce, and more. She encouraged ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM MEETING MINUTES July 30, 2015 everyone to come out. Further, the Moon Festival is August 22, 4:00 – 11:00 p.m. on Valley Boulevard. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT Polly Low asked if there has been a change on the incidence of graffiti/tagging. Lt. Somoano said that he will check with Probation Officer Gutierrez. Wenli Jen requested extra patrol in the immediate afterschool hours at Asian Pacific Family Center. There has been graffiti, window etching, and suspicious activity in their rear parking area. The City recently succeeded in having an illegal marijuana dispensary closed. 8. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. The next CONNECTIONS Forum is scheduled for Thursday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Center.