PSC - Minutes - 03-25-10 CITY OF ROSEMEAD
PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM
® REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER
\ � 8301 GARVEY AVENUE
EOC ROOM
THURSDAY, MARCH 25, 2010
The three-told mission of Public Safety CONNECTIONS is to:
• Serve as a community"think tank" and"information clearinghouse"to prevent crime and combat the
impacts alcohol and drug abuse in Rosemead.
• Assist in the effort to educate young people about the adverse effects of alcohol and drugs on their
safety, quality of life, and future opportunities.
• Increase awareness of parents, grandparents and other caregivers of their responsibilities to help
young people to avoid the negative consequences associated with alcohol and drug use.
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER—6:09 PM
Community Representatives Present
Angela Thong, Block Captain
Bhante Chao Chu, Rosemead Buddhist Monastery
Camila Munevar and Daniel Sumarriva, Calvary Chapel Rosemead
Heidi Isede, Clean Slate
Wenli Jen and Howard Lin, Asian Pacific Family Center
Jason Kossareff, University of the West
John Crandall, First Evangelical Church
Joshua Delgado, Church of God
Randy Choi and Steve Rivera, Evergreen Baptist Church
Larry Cecil, Rosemead High School
Veronica Pena, BC
City Representatives Present
Polly Low, Council Member
Sandra Armenta, Council Member
Jeff Allred, City Manager
Lt. Tim Murakami, LASD
Sgt. Mark Flores, LASD
Oscar Gutierrez, Los Angeles County Probation Office
Francisco Romero, Los Angeles County Probation Office
David Montgomery-Scott, Rosemead Parks and Recreation
Mandy Wong, Public Safety Department
2. WELCOME and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- Polly Low
ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM MEETING MINUTES
March 25,2010
3. PURPOSE OF THE ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM
A. Policy Statement—Polly Low discussed the mission, purpose and goals of Rosemead
Public Safety Connections and stakeholder involvement.
B. Video—Jeff Allred shared a video("A Stones Throw"). This video explores the impact of
adult attitudes and behaviors around alcohol use and its impact on youth attitudes and
behaviors.
C. Article—AP article"Teen pot, alcohol use on the rise, study show"validates the need to
educate and provide resources and assistance to families and youth dealing with
substance abuse.
4. "THE PARENT SURVIVAL GUIDE"—Lt. Murakami indicated that the purpose of the booklet is to serve
as a resource reference for families in the West San Gabriel Valley. Meeting attendees were asked to
review the booklet and provide changes to Mandy Wong. Wenli Jen requested the booklet be emailed to
attendees.
5. OTHER MATTERS—Attendees were asked to provide an overview of programs, services and
experiences relevant to the forum.
Veronica Pena asked about a lack of school official representation during the forum. Mandy Wong replied
that invitation was mailed to Superintendents of Rosemead and Garvey.
Polly Low expressed a need develop a specific action plan for Rosemead Public Safety Connections.
6. FORUM CONSENT DATE AND TIME ON MEETING SCHEDULE—Attendees agreed that Rosemead
Public Safety Forum meetings will be held the last Thursday of each month. The next meeting is
scheduled for Thursday, April 29, from 6:00 p.m.to 7:30 p.m., at the Rosemead Public Safety Center.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT—N/A
8. ADJOURNMENT—7:54 p.m.
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