PSC - Minutes - 02-24-11 CITY OF ROSEMEAD
PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM
® REGULAR MEETING
ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER
\ I 8301 GARVEY AVENUE
EOC ROOM
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2011
The three-fold 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
CALL TO ORDER—6:14 PM
Community Representatives Present
Bhante Chao Chu, Rosemead Buddhist Monastery
Daniel Sumarriva, Calvary Chapel
Camilo Munevar, Calvary Chapel
Heidi Isede, Clean Slate
Joshua Pena, Youth Committee and Muscatel Middle School
Larry Cecil, Rosemead High School
Nancy Eng, Block Captain and Traffic Commissioner
Richard Gabriel, Rosemead High School
Ron Esquivel, Rosemead School District
Veronica Pena, Block Captain
Wenli Jen, Asian Pacific Family Center
Joe Basile, Resident
Emilo Franco, Calvary Church
Jerry Liu, University o1 the West
Nicholas Nevarez, Resident
Cristian Gonzalez, Calvary Chapel
Cecilia Gonzalez, Calvary Chapel
Carla Sumarriva, Calvary Chapel
Katia Pacheco, Calvary Chapel
City Representatives Present
Polly Low, Council Member
Sandra Armenta, Council Member
Lt.Tim Murakami, LASD
Sgt. Abel Moreno, LASD
Oscar Gutierrez, LA County Probation Dept.
David Montgomery-Scott, Rosemead Parks and Recreation
Mandy Wong, Public Safety Department
ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM MEETING MINUTES
February 24,2011
WELCOME and PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—Ms. Sandra Armenia
MINUTES—January 27,2011 and February 24, 2011
1. INTRODUCTIONS/WELCOME
2. "TO SAVE A LIFE"VIDEO
The movie depicted as number of issues faced by today's teens including divorce, broken families,
bullying, substance abuse, teen pregnancy, cutting, and suicide. The movie also discussed rejection,
acceptance, forgiveness, and other values choices.
3. "TO SAVE A LIFE"VIDEO DEBRIEFING
Daniel Sumarriva of Calvary Chapel led a discussion about the film.There was a lot of positive feedback
from participants. The group also discussed ways that some of the values portrayed in the film could be
taught through program and activity efforts. The committee will discuss ways to show the film to
community audiences at the next CONNECTIONS meeting.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
5. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:02 PM
The next monthly forum is scheduled to take place on March 31, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the Public Safety
Center.
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