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PSC - Minutes - 06-30-16 CITY OF ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM REGULAR MEETING ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER 8301 GARVEY AVENUE EOC ROOM THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2016 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—6:09 p.m. by Lt. Samoano. Excused Margaret Clark. Community Representatives Present Wenli Jen, Asian Pacific Family Center Jeff Foutz, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint Chau Tran, Rosemead Buddhist Monastery Ron Esquivel, Rosemead School District Dawn Rock, Rosemead School District Joe Basile, Rosemead Resident James Berry, Beautification Committee Member and Rosemead Resident Brian Lewin, Beautification Committee Member and Rosemead Resident Randy and Nancy Huffine, Neighborhood Block Captains and Rosemead Residents Katrina Sornoso, Beautification Committee Member and Rosemead Resident Loretta Gonzales, Rosemead Resident Kitty Vasquez, Rosemead Resident Mary Tan,Asian Pacific Family Center, Youth Council Andy Woo,Asian Pacific Family Center, Youth Council City Representatives Present Bill Alarcon, CONNECTIONS Co-Chair and Council Member Bill Manis, City Manager Lt. Somoano, LASD Oscar Gutierrez, Los Angeles County Probation Department Michael Reyes, Public Safety Mandy Wong, Public Safety PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE—Lt. Somoano 1. INTRODUCTIONS/WELCOME ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM MEETING MINUTES June 30,2016 2. MINUTES—May 26,2016 There was a motion by Brian Lewin and a second by Wenli Jen to approve the Public Safety CONNECTIONS Forum minutes for May 26, 2016. 3. SIGNIFICANT LAW ENFORCEMENT INCIDENTS Lt. Somoano provided an update on crime activity, including the following: o A man died after being hospitalized for weeks after a car to car shooting on San Gabriel Blvd and the 60 freeway, possibly gang related. This was the City's first homicide of the year. o A Lomas gang member was shot and killed at a motel in the South San Gabriel area of the County. The incident appears gang related and involved a gang from out of the area. o A Lomas gang member was in a car that was broadsided. The passenger suffered head injuries and later died after being taken off life support. The Accident is under investigation by the California Highway Patrol. o Crime trends — Residential burglaries and theft of vehicles still a problem. A decrease in Domestic Violence by 13% is noted. Also 54 less stolen cars this year compared to last year. A 1% increase in Part 1 Crime compared with last year. o The biggest challenge law enforcement faces are the new laws. The law does not allow offender(s)to be held accountable for their crimes (no Jail time). 4. NATIONAL NIGHT OUT CELEBRATION Mandy Wong announced the 33b annual National Night Out (NNO) Celebration in conjunction with an Emergency Preparedness Fair and Back-to-School Resource Fair is Tuesday, August 2, from 6 pm—9 pm. Due to the renovation of Zapopan Park, this year's NNO Celebration will be held at Rosemead Park, Park Field, 4343 Encinita Avenue. There are 24 confirmed booth exhibitors sharing information on Crime Prevention, Emergency Preparedness, Family Resources and much more. If any CONNECTIONS members and their organization would like a booth, please contact Mandy at mwonq(a)cityofrosemead.orq. Target is our primary sponsor, providing hot dogs and generous raffle prizes along with Republic Services. Thank you to Rosemead Walmart for donating 200 backpacks for students in the Rosemead and Garvey School Districts. 5. BRIEF ANNOUNCEMENTS Wenli Jen shared some upcoming programs—Know Your Rights, Yoga, Parent Classes and Rosemead School District Education Foundation, Health and Fitness Fair. To go green, Wenli will email flyers to CONNECTIONS members. Brian Lewin mentioned the Beautification Award will be presented at the next City Council Meeting. The Holiday Decoration Award will be accepting application in the Fall. James Berry was excited to announce the upcoming 4th of July festivities. The Beautification Committee will be in the parade and the Rosemead Advanced Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members will be assisting at the parade and carnival. Everyone is welcome to join in on the festivities. Parade starts at 10 am and the Carnival and Fire Work Show at Rosemead Park. Bill Manis mentioned he has an open door policy and welcome everyone to stop by to visit him at City Hall. Lt. Somoano shared that enforcement will be enforced for illegal fireworks in Rosemead. There will be a fine of$500 for 1st offense and $1,000 for 2nd offense. There will be extra patrol during the week of 4Th of ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS FORUM MEETING MINUTES June 30,2016 July. There was a fatal car crash at San Gabriel Boulevard and Potrero Grande where a car travelling NB on San Gabriel Boulevard and a tanker that carries recycled restaurant grease collided,thus causing a collision where a fatality occurred. Michael Reyes is excited to be pad of the National Night Out. He encouraged everyone to stop by and join us for the evening on August 2. Katrina shared some great ideas to bring family and the community together called Discovery Family Day. The event will incorporate the STEM concept — Science, Technology, Engineer, and Math. Also, Character Matters should be an added component as well. Healthy competition among youth and the school district they represent will help draw attendance and participation. Other ideas were discussed among all the CONNECTIONS members present. Katrina will come up with a strategic plan for Discovery Family Day at share more at the next CONNECTIONS meeting, Loretta Gonzalez shared some concerns with illegal fireworks. She mentioned her fire insurance has doubled due to the high fire danger and dried weeds from the drought. Nancy and Randy Huffine has some concerns and will speak with Lt. Somoano after the meeting to address them. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 7. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:16 pm. The next CONNECTIONS Forum is scheduled for Thursday, July 28, 2016, at 6:00 pm at the Public Safety Center.