PSC - Minutes - 08-22-24MINUTES OF THE ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
August 22, 2024
The Regular Meeting of the Rosemead Public Safety Commission was called to order by Chair
Amy Wu at 7:02 p.m. in the Rosemead City Council Chamber located at 8838 East Valley
Boulevard, Rosemead, California.
PRESENT: Chair Amy Wu, Vice -Chair Jeff Foutz, Commissioners Liz Fonseca, Stephanie
Garcia, and Sarah Kuang
ABSENT: Commissioners Tommy Martinez and Yin Yin Ta
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: was led by Chair Wu
INVOCATION: was led by Vice -Chair Foutz
1. PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Chair Wu opened the Public Comment period.
No Public Comments were received. Vice -Chair Foutz closed the Public Comment
period.
2. CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner Garcia made a motion to approve the minutes from the July 25a', 2024
Public Safety Commission Meeting, and was seconded by Commissioner Fonseca. Motion
carried by the following vote: YES: 5-0
3. MATTERS FROM STAFF
A. LACoFD Fire and EMS Incidents Report (July 2024)
A representative was not in attendance to present the reports.
This item was Received and Filed by the Commission.
B. Crime Statistics (July 2024)
A summary of the crime statistics from July 2024 was provided by Police Chief Lt.
Tiwari. He advised the deputies have continued to conduct retail theft operations
and are encouraging businesses to report crimes, which will lead to an increase in
crime stats. He advised a recent shooting incident has possibly caused an increase
of graffiti in the city; any sightings of graffiti should be reported immediately. Lt.
Tiwari also advised car thefts are particularly high among Kia vehicles due to easy
accessibility.
Vice -Chair Foutz asked if the increase in graffiti is a result of individuals going
back to school and attempting to establish their terrain. Lt. Tiwari advised he does
not know if going back to school is influencing the rise of graffiti. Additionally, he
advised the City is looking to pursue offenses such as graffiti using the City
Municipal code and attorney to gain better compliance and deterrence.
Chair Wu inquired regarding the data for residential burglaries and asked for the
stats to be reviewed due to the high number of incidents reported. Commissioner
Fonseca attempted to explain the data and asked for further clarification. Lt. Tiwari
advised he would confirm the numbers with the crime analyst.
Chair Wu asked, what is the procedure for cars that do not have any license plates?
Lt. Tiwari advised all cars must have a plate assigned and explained what typically
may happen if the sheriff's do see a vehicle without a license plate.
Chair Wu asked, where is the data for mail/package theft? Lt. Tiwari explained it
can be reported under petty theft but it is under the jurisdiction of the postal office.
Commissioner Garcia asked, with school starting soon, do the deputies have a plan
to patrol during school hours? Lt. Tiwari advised the motor deputy coordinates with
all the schools to conduct patrols. The patrol units are also encouraged to patrol the
schools. Commissioner Garcia expressed further concern regarding a busy
crosswalk on Del Mar Ave. between Garvey Ave. and Graves Ave. Commissioner
Garcia requested if patrols can be heightened for that specific crosswalk. Lt. Tiwari
advised he would let the motor deputy know about this concern.
Commissioner Fonseca asked for follow-up regarding a speeding operation
completed on Landis View Lane and Walnut Grove Ave. Lt. Tiwari advised the
motor deputy is patrolling the area.
This item was Received and Filed by the Commission.
C. Rosemead SAO Team Weekly Reports (July 2024)
Police Chief Lt. Tiwari advised a new deputy will be joining the team.
Chair Wu asked if the SAO team patrols the same addresses every week. Lt. Tiwari
advised he would double check with the team.
Chair Wu inquired about the status of the CSO program. Lt. Tiwari provided
information about the CSO program, training in September and potential shift
times. Assistant City Manager Richard Rojas provided further details about the
implementation of the program, advising it should take about a year to observe,
refine, and adjust.
Commissioner Kuang asked how areas are selected for patrol and how can an
individual submit a request for patrols? Lt. Tiwari advised patrols are conducted
based on current trends and patrol requests can be submitted to the city or through
the publicly available reporting app on the City website.
Chair Wu requested a monthly response times report for the next meeting to gauge
the impact of the CSO program and see if there are reductions in response times.
Commissioner Fonseca asked if the SAO team is down an Officer. Lt. Tiwari
confirmed the team was not fully staffed but will be by September I".
Commissioner Kuang inquired for more information about mental health training
the deputies receive and for more info about the MILO training detailed in the SAO
report. Lt. Tiwari advised its scenario -based training, and this is continued training,
in addition to mental health training they receive early in their careers.
This item was Received and Filed by the Commission.
D. L.A. CADA Supplemental Services Report (August 2024)
A representative was not in attendance to present the reports.
This item was Received and Filed by the Commission.
E. Crime Prevention and Emergency Preparedness Activities
Public Safety Supervisor Mandy Wong provided a brief update on upcoming events
such as back to school night, community area watch, great shake out, etc. She
advised additional EOC training is being conducted as well.
Vice -Chair Foutz inquired if communications has enhanced among agencies since
the large rainstorm in late January. Public Safety Supervisor Wong advised of the
public assistance requested from FEMA. She also advised of a monthly meeting
that occurs with the Area D coordinator, which includes 23 cities, where notes are
compared, and lessons learned are shared.
Commissioner Fonseca asked if a social media post can be published on a weekly
basis of earthquake resources due to the recent activity.
This item was Received and Filed by the Commission.
4. MATTERS FROM COMMISSION
A. Commissioner Comments
Commissioners thanked Public Safety Supervisor Mandy Wong for being available
and coordinating successful events.
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The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 p.m. The next Public Safety Commission meeting
will be held on Thursday, September 26h, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
APPROVED: Jam'
Ben Kim, City Manager
Amy Wu, Chair