PSC - Minutes - 09-22-22MINUTES OF THE ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
The regular meeting of the Rosemead Public Safety Commission was called to order by Assistant
City Manager Michael Bruckner at 7:00 p. m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at
8838 East Valley Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Commissioners Cao, Fonseca, Foutz, Garcia, and Wu
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: was led by Commissioner Fonseca
INVOCATION: was led by Commissioner Wu
REORGANIZATION: The Commission discussed the selection of a Chair and Vice -Chair.
A nomination for Commissioner Can to be Chair was made by motion by Commissioner Wu and
seconded by Commissioner Fonseca. Motion carried by the following vote: YES: 5-0.
A nomination for Commissioner Foutz to be Vice -Chair was made by motion by Commissioner
Wu and seconded by Commissioner Fonseca. Motion carried by the following vote: YES: 5-0
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Chair Cao opened the Public Comment period.
No Public Comments were received. Chair Can closed the Public Comment period.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Commissioner Garcia made a motion to approve the minutes from August 25, 2022, and
seconded by Commissioner Foutz. Motion carried by the following vote: YES: 5-0
3. MATTERS FROM STAFF
A. Overview of Commission Purpose & Duties and Discussion of Public Safety
Issues
Chair Cao discussed the upcoming meeting calendar. A subsequent meeting will be
held on October 27`h, 2022. The November 24`h and December 22nd meetings have
been canceled due to the holidays. Assistant City Manager Bruckner recommended
that the November meeting be rescheduled to Monday, November 28, 2022, and
the December meeting be canceled.
A motion to cancel the December meeting was made by Vice Chair Foutz and
seconded by Commissioner Fonseca. Motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5-
0.
Assistant City Manager Bruckner presented an overview of the Public Safety
Denartptent nm g -c and SCruiCeq. The r•resentatlon consisted ^f the following
items:
• Rosemead Public Safety Department
• Animal Control
• Code Enforcement
• Crime Prevention
• Emergency Management
• Los Angeles County Fire Department
He further stated that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department presentation
will be given at the October 2022 Public Safety Commission Meeting.
Assistant City Manager Bruckner informed the Commission about the Rosemead
Public Safety Department. The Rosemead Safety Center is located at 8301 E
Garvey. Mr. Bruckner presented facts and figures about the various Public Safety
Programs the City offers, which include:
• Animal Control Services
• Community Area Watch
• Neighborhood Watch
• Business Watch
• Coffee with the Chief
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
• Community Academy
• Amateur Radio Group
• National Night Out
• Emergency Operations Center
Assistant Chief Gonzales proceeded with his portion of the presentation on the Los
Angeles County Fire Department. The presentation consisted of statistics about the
Fire Department, including service area, personnel, equipment, and countywide
calls for service. The City of Rosemead has two fire stations. Station 4 is located at
2644 N. San Gabriel Blvd and Station 42 is on 9319 Valley Blvd. Assistant Chief
Gonzales provided stats on total calls for service between fire incidents and EMS
response at both stations.
Chair Cao asked for the average response time, Assistant Chief Gonzales stated the
average response time is less than five minutes.
Assistant Chief Gonzales informed the Commission of the need for new
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) instructors and informed the
community of training opportunities in the month of October. Assistant Chief
Gonzales also informed the Commission that the Fire Department offers free CPR
training to the community where Emergency Medical Services (EMS) trainers can
provide training. The Fire Department will also be attending Rosemead's upcoming
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) trainings.
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Assistant Chief Gonzales discussed October being Fire Prevention Month, this
year's theme is "Fire Won't Wait". Fire activities for families with children. A
proclamation for Fire Prevention Month will be given at the next City Council
meeting.
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A. Commissioner Comments
Commissioner Foutz thanked Assistant Chief Gonzales for the thorough
presentation of statistics. Commissioner Wu thanked Assistant City Manager
Bruckner for providing details about the Public Safety Programs. Commissioner
Garcia thanked Mandy Wong for her hard work with these programs. Chair Cao
concluded the comments by thanking City Staff, the Fire Department, Sherrif's
Department and Public Safety team for working hard and providing safety to
Rosemead residents.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. The next Public Safety Commission meeting will be
held on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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APPROVED: Charlotte Cabeza, ManAgenfent Analyst
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Michael Cao, Chair
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