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Home My WebLink About02/19/2015� BAKERSFIELD Staff: Chris Gerry, Administrative Analyst III Caleb Blaschke, Management Assistant City Council me Chris Parlier, Ch< Jacquie Sullivan Willie Rivera SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE of the City Council - City of Bakersfield Thursday, February 19, 2015 12:00 p.m. City Hall North - Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 3. ADOPTION OF MARCH 20, 2014 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT 4. REPORTS A. Update regarding Gang/Graffiti Enforcement - Williamson B. Update regarding Safe Streets Partnership Efforts - Williamson 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion regarding Diversity Recruitment Efforts for Police Officer P Tenter/Williamson � BAKERSFIELD /�-/ Ste�vei Te��;a� Committee N Staff: Steven Teglia Russell Johnsc Assistant to the City Manager Jacquie Sulliv Willie Rivera REGULAR MEETING OF THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE Thursday, March 20, 2014 12:00 p.m. City Hall North - Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT The meeting was convened at 12:00 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Committee members: Councilmember, Russell Johnson, Chair Councilmember, Jacquie Sullivan Councilmember, Willie Rivera City staff: Steve Teglia, Assistant to the City Manager Caleb Blaschke, Management Assistant - City Manager's Office Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney Richard Iger, Associate City Attorney Tom Geddes, Associate City Attorney Greg Williamson, Chief of Police Lyle Martin, Assistant Chief of Police Captain Hajir Nuriddin, Bakersfield Police Department Captain Joe Bianco, Bakersfield Police Department Lieutenance Joe Mullins, Bakersfield Police Department Lieutenant Jorge Gomez, Bakersfield Police Department Lieutenant Rene Chow, Bakersfield Police Department Safe Neighborhoods and Community Relatic Agenda S� 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None 3. ADOPTION OF JANUARY 16, 2014 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT The Report was unanimously adopted as submitted. 4. REPORTS A. Update re _ ardina Internet Cafes City Attorney Gennaro introduced Mr. Pulskamp of the District Attorr and thanked him for his efforts. Mr. Pulskamp stated that he and his staff had been working closely v� Attorney's Office, County Counsel and the California Attorney Generc this issue. The Fifth District Court of Appeals ruled that illegal gamblinc place in the facilities. It is a published decision that other jurisdictions as it is now law. He speculated that by the end of the week, all of thE Bakersfield would be closed. A letter was sent to all of the facilities to cease and desist, and it in� owners to contact the District Attorney's Office. The City Attorr followed up with a letter to all of the property owners. With the exce� all cafe's had closed by the date of this Committee meeting. The one in operation is Shockers, located at 3201 F Street. Committee member Sullivan asked if the Court's ruling is effective sta Pulskamp said that it is a published decision, which makes it a public rE other jurisdictions in California can abide by it. He also said that thE resolved the outstanding lawsuits; however, cafe owners can appeal � the California Supreme Court and ask that it be unpublished or ask for Reconsider. Committee Chair Johnson thanked Mr. Pulskamp for his efforts. understood that the City of Los Angeles was now investigating t� companies that supplied the gambling software. Mr. Pulskamp said t� looking closely at taking action against those companies, too; but thc complex, as some operate across state lines. Captain Nuriddin noted that at one point there were 21 internet cafe within the Bakersfield City Limits, but, generally, there was an average c Safe Neighborhoods and Community Relatic Agenda S� B. Update reaardinq Gana/Graffiti Enforcement and Safe Streets Efforts Lieutenant Mullins reported that, to date, there had been five c shootings, but no gang-related homicides. The latest two incic individuals fired on Police were related to former prisoners who had be as part of the AB-109 prison realignment. He added that the crime ratE in the summertime. The Safe Streets Partnership is still working well. To date, there have been 1 1 arrests made for graffiti violations, and 12E cleared. Staff has taken a more aggressive stance in collection of resti� Committee Chair Johnson said he was encouraged that there had be� related homicides so far this year. There were no public comments on this item. C. Report regarding Union Avenue and Martin Luther King, Jr. Enforcement Efforts Lieutenant Gomez reported that the Vice Unit has been very aggre� efforts to combat prostitution. In 2013, there were 165 operations, res arrests. Year to date, there have been 7 operations, resulting in 76 ar operations are conducted under cover, and some are handled by pc While those arrested can be cited or booked, it has become standard majority of the offenders. The areas generating the most focus are E. California Avenue, Baker Owens Boulevard, California Avenue and Oak Street, Union Avenue Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Committee member Rivera believes he has noticed a difference, b large groups of people loitering in dirt lots, and they have chairs witr asked if posting signs to stop loitering in the area, or if any other effoi used to help persuade these individuals to move on. One suggestion coordinate efforts with Code Enforcement. Assistant Chief Martin said that when patrol officers do notice large grc Safe Neighborhoods and Community Relatic Agenda S� D. Update reqardinq Police Staffinq Chief Williamson referred to the memorandum that had been incl� meeting packet. The last recruitment was successful; and when academy ends, the Department should be close to its full complement Committee member Rivera asked if the representatives from the I Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) had met with the public when 1 Bakersfield. According to Assistant Chief Martin, Department staff c meetings with specific groups, as requested by IACP, which in Bakersfield Police Activities League Board of Directors, liaison comm Safe Streets Partnership and the Kern County Superintendent of Schoc to return in April; and at that time, the Department will coordinate furth according to the direction that will be given by IACP. Assistant to the City Manager Teglia provided an overview of the m took place and the projected upcoming timeline for their continued re Chief Williamson reported that the Department recently hired 48 of academy that began March 10, 2014 to fill 37 positions. Departm� request to hold two more academies, with the hope of one � September. Funds are being requested in the next fiscal year's bu� purpose. Committee Chair Johnson asked that staff report back in August academy ends, as to how many vacancies remain. He noted that IACP representatives to a few of his constituents who had been regarding relations with the Department. There were no public comments on this item. 5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS None 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:34 p.m. 1>�'"'�'�k �*,� r�I�3��.p .y'. � �: ".�y� "�" -'.'� • . . 5'. - �„ �� ',��,;; , ,.� - 4... � ��, BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE UPD� February 19, 2015 Year to Date Gang Violence Index 2014-2 Zo 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 2014 2015 vSHOOTINGS �HOMICIDES* *Please note that the homicide stats include a11 gang related homicides, including but not limited to shootings and stabbings. 1>��'�•. �*,� r�I�3��.p .y'. � �: ".�y� "�" -'.'� • . . 5'. - �„ �� ',��,;; , ,.� - 4... � ��, BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT Gun Seizures by SEU- January 2015 The Special Enforcement Unit seized 18 illegal firearms in January 2015 than one firearm may have been seized at a location. i�i ul � �r �t e E pR � 1 �. O � _ --t� J P� � vV65T5� /'�� "\ ��1� . � � z � 2. �, l^ °"e�� oa _ �,��.. • .M � . � � cotuMeu sT .� � �� — �. 7�C i < � I � __/' ' . '�(T � __ _I . -�� ,�.�oJ �T M ST � r•- �+�� - - , `� _,�- .�7 �-� > � TRlM7i1�;;.� � l� QGU�ORNAAVE � � �FO AVE �-' \ Y . � � � •, z y• .. � . � .. - �'� --1 ��..�:.�.: _•. r Et�� ; -�^�c �_ ..�:-. ��+.�u+�r.�-� —+i�w ` _ ' �� —�� 1>�'"'�'�k �*,� r�I�3��.p .y'. � �: ".�y� "�" -'.'� • . . 5'. - �„ �� ',��,;; , ,.� - 4... � ��, Rp =± � � BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT Gang-Related Shootings 2015 �� .-- � �� : Q WESTSIDEPKWY WE$TS�O�� i � � > Q � � � �OCKDALE HWY I z � � � z a � w Z _ 5 ~ _ , � ; n ° ._ _ _, _ , ,, . �,�� s ; y ` ' CO UMBU TqT� � ._ > � _ � �� D a - j z _s!`tl--.._ O �� i f � ��r' �� _ W �Y! � , 24T H ST ',�Q �.'tj3� e ' � � w . I•, ��i-- `� / � �. -� I � - F- TRlAC7UNAVE ' �� _- . . —�:'.�-: �, Y ;':� ��.p CAUFORMAt;iE ECAIJ�FORN M W I '�, � — � , F� Z � � �' I � �;I �L14G LN r� - - t "�� .�_i� � I l - l -� - �:- � —. _ — . ,�� C 'N -i �1 �: �. �� . W-58f�µ1�� - L _ _ j_7 � .�,�. ��.�•'... GR� s � � �� OI fl z � ,� o 0 E'.': HI?E LN O �, z � � �� • January 7t"- 100 block Clifton- no injury • January 9t"- 1200 Oregon- moderate injury • January 11t"-2209 Verde- vehicle damaged 1>�'"'�'�k �*,� r�I�3��.p .y'. � �: ".�y� "�" -'.'� • . . 5'. - �„ �� ',��,;; , ,.� - 4... � ��, BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT UNIT Graffiti Enforcement The Graffiti Unit is staffed with two officers from the Special Enforcement Unit promotion of Officer David Brooks to Detective, Officer Jesse Perez has j� Graffiti Unit. In January 2105, Officers Sean Underhill and Jesse Perez made three felor and cleared 219 offenses. They submitted for $16,784 in restitution. � � � � � The Police Department is continuing its participation in the Safe Streets Partne January 29t", we coordinated a Peace Walk event at 8t" and L St, the sc number of gang shootings. Over 130 neighborhood residents came out to me� and speak against gang violence. The kids below are members of a family whc lost one of their young men to gang violence. s.,- ,, ��, �� r, , �,y�� P `G:A. W ...6 BAKERSFIELD POLICE MEMORANDUM TO: Safe Neighborhoods Committee Jacquie Sullivan, Chair Willie Rivera Bob Smith FROM: SU BJ ECT: Greg Williamson, Chief of Police Christi Tenter, Human Resources Manager Diversity Recruitment Efforts for Police Officer Positions February The City of Bakersfield's Human Resources Division, in collaboration � Bakersfield Police Department, takes affirmative steps to inform and c diverse applicant pool in the recruitment of Police Officers. This memc outlines some of those outreach efforts. Banners The City has strategically placed banners throughout its jurisdiction to adv recruitments. Please note some of the banners are printed in Spanish as �n the banners continually alternate locations to increase exposure of the recr� The locations of these banners include: Figure 1 Banner Locations Calloway Dr. @ Olive Dr. Rosedale Hwy. @ Coffee Rd. 4000 block of Truxtun Ave. 400 block Watts Dr. 300 block East 4th St. 1451 Madison St. Grissom Park (White Ln. @ Grissom St.) Centennial High School (8601 Hager� White Ln. @ Old River Rd. Westside Parkway @ Allen Rd. Fairfax Rd. @ College Ave. College Ave. @ Mt Vernon Dr. California State University Bakersfield Olive Dr. @ Allen Rd. Pc Diversity Re Februar Posters Posters are distributed to local businesses, educational institutions anc recruiting offices to attract applicants. These posters are distributed thr Bakersfield and Kern County in an attempt to reach people of different etl socio-economic backgrounds. The locations of these posters include: NAWS China Lake Vandenberg AFB March AFB MCLB Barstow NWS Seal Beach NAS point Mugu Naval Battalion Center Edwards AFB NAS Lemoore 144th Air National Guard (Fresno) Fort Irwin Figure 2 Poster Locations Bakersfield College California State University Bakersfield Cerro Coso College Porterville College PAL Center University of Phoenix Kaplan College Kern County Veterans Services Numerous businesses throughout city City of Bakersfield Buildings Billboards The City utilizes Lamar Billboards (digital) to increase our recruitment effort: possible minority applicants for various reasons. First, when creating the b we use photographs of current officers who represent ethnic groups which for a smaller percentage of our department's demographics. The City u� photographs to display a diverse workplace that employs officers and is inc individuals' from different ethnic backgrounds. Secondly, like the positionir banners, the City selects billboards in areas within our jurisdiction in attE reach the widest possible demographics. The locations of these billboards in California Ave. @ K St. Allen Rd. @ Hageman Dr. Mt. Vernon Ave. @ Hwy. 178 Golden State Ave. @ L St. Figure 3 Billboard Locations Rosedale Hwy. @ Wedding Ln. 1 1 th St. @ Chester Ave. 24th St. @ M St. Buck Owens Blvd. @ Fwy. 99 Pc Diversity Re Februar 6 Theater). Furthermore, Police Officers have done on-air interviews with Poll Radio Caliente, KGOV and First Look on AM 1 180. In addition, the City pr news release to every major media outlet, including Telemundo and Radio � advising to the public of the open recruitments. Job Fairs The City attends and participates in numerous job fairs in different I throughout Kern County and California. Attendees include Human R and/or Police staff. Many job fairs focus on minority and veteran candida Job fair locations include: Figure 4 Job Fair Locations Kern County Department of Human Services - Mojave - Tehachapi Shafter Bakersfield Convention Center California State University, Fresno Kaplan College SBB College Criminal Justice Program HIRE Job Fair Hiring Our Heroes - University of Phoenix - Camp Pendleton Jobs Sumn Veterans Center (E. Belle Terrace) Bakersfield College Thousand Flags Memorial Day Event University of Phoenix (Fresno Camp� Wendale Davis Foundation Youth C Job Fest 2014 Websites Police Officer positions are advertised on several different websites, inclu Bakersfield Police Department, City of Bakersfield Human Resources, C Police Officers Standards and Training and CalJobs / EDD / America's Jo� The Bakersfield Police Department also has Facebook and Twitter acc advertise job opportunities. Local newspapers, including EI Popvlar � Bakersfield Californian, are utilized during the recruitment process. All pc opportunities include an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) statemer invites and affirms the invitation of all candidates regardless of protected cic Groups / Networks The Human Resources Division has regular attendance at the Veteran's Cluk Seminar to speak on City job opportunities. Recruitment updates are sent tc community groups (i.e., The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the NAA( Diversity Re Februar Attachment A Digital Billboard Images (Page 1 of 2) --.. � Pc Diversity Re Februar Attachment A Digital Billboard Image (Page 2 of 2) � I� ' � - on.o� .- �i � e o � eczu�t�x�g � � �� : a exs� e�d� � .�s � � Safe Neighborhoods Committee Calendar January 2015 Through December 201 S All meetings will be held at City Hall North, First Floor, Conference Room A Adopted: DRAFT Safe Neighborhoods � City Council Meetings Committee Meetings 12:00 p.m. 3:30 Closed Session 5:15 p.m. . . ��0 �� ' �� ' �� ' �� . 0000�00 �� ' �� ' �� ' �� 0000�00 �� ' �� ' �� ' �� • • �OQ0�0� �� ' �� m�� i n i L• 7 f.T.1 �. T I f. T.7 f:7 c��. � I � Holidays - City Hall Closed . �� ' �� ' �� ' �� . 0000�00 --�-�� ' � �� ' � � �� ' �� . 0�00�00 �� ' �� ' �� ' � �� MAI �� Q�� ' ��1 ��1 m��1 m�� QQ1 �� ' �1 ��1 �� : �� O♦ ��1 �� '1 ��1 m��♦ � _: �•i� DEC