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CC - Item 6A - Discussion and Review of the Public Safety Connections Administrative Policy No. 50-07ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: BEN KIM, CITY MANAGER DATE: FEBRUARY 24, 2026 SUBJECT: DISCUSSION AND REVIEW OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NO.50-07 SUMMARY On January 27, 2026, Council Member Steven Ly requested that the Public Safety Connections Administrative Policy, No. 50-07, be brought back to the City Council for review. The program has been paused since 2020. DISCUSSION The Rosemead Public Safety Connections was established on February 9, 2010, as a community - based forum to prevent crime and combat the influence and effects of alcohol and drugs, including tobacco. The objectives of Rosemead Public Safety Connections are to serve as a community forum to prevent crime and combat the impacts alcohol and drug abuse in our youth. The program also sought increase the awareness of parents and caregivers of their responsibilities to help young people to avoid the negative consequences associated with alcohol and drug use. The Public Safety Connections forum was active from 2010 — 2020 with representatives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, local schools, faith -based organizations, and health and social service organizations. Since the pandemic, the Public Safety Connections forum was paused, and the Public Safety Commission was established by Ordinance No. 1010, approved at the April 26, 2022, City Council meeting. The Public Safety Commission consists of seven voting members appointed by the City Council and is comprised of four residents and three members of our business community. The Public Safety Commission facilitates community efforts to organize, promote, advocate, and participate in public safety matters, including understanding police and fire operations, crime prevention, and emergency preparedness, to enhance public safety and improve the quality of life in Rosemead. AGENDA ITEM 6.A City Council Meeting February 24, 2026 Page 2 of 2 RECOMMENDATION City Council to review and discuss the Public Safety Connections Administrative Policy, No. 50-07 and provide direction. PUBLIC NOTICE PROCESS This item has been noticed through the regular agenda notification process. Prepared by: M a,n4 W o-vy, Mandy Wong Public Safety Supervisor Submitted by: 7"Lwv M (,WakCL4n& Timothy Murakami Public Safety Director Attachment A: Rosemead Public Safety Connections Admin Policy, 50-07 Attachment A Administrative Policy 50-07 O P l Y O CITY OF ROSEMEAD Administrative Policy Manual Policy Number: 50-07 Date Established: 2/9/2010 Date Revised: 2/23/2010 City Manager Approval: SUBJECT: ROSEMEAD PUBLIC SAFETY CONNECTIONS PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is to create and facilitate a community -based forum to prevent crime and combat the influence and effects of alcohol and drugs (including tobacco) in Rosemead. The objectives of Rosemead Public Safety Connections are to: A. Serve as a community "think tank" and "information clearinghouse" to prevent crime and combat the impacts alcohol and drug abuse in Rosemead. B. 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. C. 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. GENERAL POLICY: The City of Rosemead is committed to preventing crime and combating alcohol and drug abuse, which is often a factor in the commission of crimes. Rosemead Public Safety Connections serves as a community -based forum to facilitate involvement and participation by citizens and organizations who share this commitment. PROVISIONS: The Rosemead Public Safety Connections shall operate under the following guidelines: A. Membership. Rosemead Public Safety Connections will operate in an informal manner and be open to participation by any interested individual or organization; however, special invitations to participate will be extended to community -based organizations, staff members, and City Commissioners including, but not limited to, the following: • City of Rosemead Ad Hoc Youth Committee • Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Rosemead Special Assignment Team • Los Angeles County Fire Department • Rosemead Neighborhood Watch Block Captains • All School Districts serving Rosemead Residents • Parents and Teachers Associations (PTAs) • Rosemead Chamber of Commerce • Faith -Based Organizations • Non -Profit Social Service Organizations • Asian Pacific Family Center of Rosemead B. Staff Support. The Chief of Police, or designee, shall have primary and lead responsibility for coordinating and administering the operations of Rosemead Public Safety Connections. In addition to the Public Safety Department, staff support shall also be provided by the Parks and Recreation Department, and the City Manager's Office. Page 1 of 2 Page 2 of 2 Policy 50-07 Rosemead Public 5afet}f Connections C. Chair. A member of the City Council will be designated by the Mayor to serve as Chair of Rosemead Public Safety Connections. The term of the Chair shall be a period of one (1) year. The Chair's primary responsibility is to provide leadership and to chair monthly meetings. The Chair, assisted by assigned City staff, shall prepare an annual report of the forum's activities for presentation to the City Council. D. Vice Chair. A member of the City Council will be designate by the Mayor to serve as Vice Chair of Rosemead Public Safety Connections for a term of one (1) year. The Vice Chair's responsibilities are to assist the Chair in his/her duties and to act in the capacity of Chair in his/her absence. E. Secretary. A staff member, who has been assigned by the City Manager to provide staff support to Rosemead Public Safety Connections, shall serve as Secretary. The Secretary shall publish the agenda for all forum meetings and keep a public record of the proceedings of meetings. F. Meetings, Rosemead Public Safety Connections shall be scheduled to meet on a regular basis no less frequently than monthly. Meeting agendas will be published and posted in the same manner as City commissions and committees.