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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/09/06. w � Alan Tandy, City Manager Staff: John W. Stinson � B A K E R S F I E L D AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Irma Carson, Ch� Mike Maggard Jacquie Sullivan REGULAR MEETING OF THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE and Community Advisory Committee of the City of Bakersfield Thursday, November 9, 2006 11:30 a.m. City Manager's Conference Room 1501 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, California 93301 The meeting was called to order at 11:45 a.m. 1. 2. ROLL CALL Present: Councilmember Irma Carson; Chair Councilmembers Mike Maggard and Jacquie Sullivan Advisory members present: Walter Williams, GBLA Wesley Crawford, SCLC/NCAACD Stephanie Campbell, Cornerstone Group ADOPTION OF THE OCTOBER 12, 2006 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Adopted as submitted. 3. PUBLIC STATEMENTS Marvin Dean, representing the Southeast Bakersfield CERT (Community Emergency RE spoke about the program. It is part of a Presidential initiative to operate through FEMA. " office is located at 1330 E. Truxtun. He expressed the desire to work in cooper Committee. He will provide more information at a later date. Safe Neighborhoods and Community Relations Committee November 9, 2006 Agenda Summary Report Page 2 4. DEFERRED BUSINESS a. Update regarding gang and graffiti enforcement (Police Chief William Rector) Police Chief Rector provided the following update on gang and graffiti enforcement: GrafFiti: In 2005, there were a total of 90 arrests. To date, there have been 196, 138 of those were juveniles. To date, there have been 649 total offenses cleared. There have been 25 community presentations. Approximately 16 surveillance operations have taken place. Ganqs: To date, there have been 1,956 arrests and 115 guns seized. There have been 51 gang shootings thus far in 2006, as opposed to 75 in 2005. There have been 2,958 parole searches. Truancy sweeps were conducted in conjunction with the Kern County Sheriff's office, Probation and School Resource Officers. Chief Rector thanked the Kern County Probation and Parole staffs for their continued assistance. b. Update on State of Emergency Action Plan (Police Lt. Greg Williamson) Committee Chair Carson stated that most of the information regarding this plan will be shared at the Joint Task Force meeting on November 18, 2006. Police Lt. Greg Williamson reported on the meeting held on October 25, 2006 at the Police Activities League (PAL). This meeting focused on suppression. Representatives from Probation, Parole, Bakersfield Police Department, Kern High School District, FBI, and some of faith-based organizations attended. A great deal was learned about Probation programs. The District Attorney's office was not in attendance and it is critical that they participate. Prevention, intervention and suppression meetings have now been held. Ms. Johnson has more information; however she was not able to attend today's meeting. Committee member Maggard asked if someone from Probation could replace Ms. Johnson on this Committee as she will no longer be able to participate. Matt Kundinger of the Probation Department will meet with Probation Chief Roberts to discuss a possible replacement. Advisory member Wesley Crawford asked about the possibility of the FBI attending the regular committee meetings. Chief Rector said that he would check into it; however, it would require federal approval. c. Report regarding October Probation Sweep (Kern County Probation Chief Roberts) Matt Kundinger of the Probation Department reported on the Probation gang sweep held on October 11, 2006 that was conducted by 70 officers in both Metropolitan and Southeast Bakersfield. The sweep netted 18 arrests, some of which were for drugs and some for weapons violations. There were 253 Probation searches and home compliance checks. The next gang sweep will be held in North Kern — Wasco, Shafter, McFarland and Delano. 5. NEW BUSINESS None � Safe Neighborhoods and Community Relations Committee November 9, 2006 Agenda Summary Report Page 3 6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Committee Chair Carson announced that there will be no meeting in December. She thanked Committee member Maggard for his support. He is leaving the City of Bakersfield and will soon be sworn in as a Kern County Supervisor. Advisory member Stephanie Campbell voiced concerns about the proposal to construct a Federal Courthouse in Central Park. She believes that a lot of homeless individuals who currently reside there will relocate to Martin Luther King, Jr. Park, increasing the homeless problem there. Committee Chair Carson suggested she send a letter with her concerns to City staff. Committee member Maggard asked about any plans to protect children who walk through these parks. Police Capt. Tim Taylor reported that the Police Department is watching both Central and Martin Luther King, Jr. Parks in regard to the homeless situation, and the number of citations and arrests. The eastside satellite officers provide regular patrols, as well as extra patrols as requested by Committee Chair Carson and the Recreation and Parks Department. Committee Chair Carson is concerned about the homeless who are fed meals in the park on Saturdays. City Attorney Gennaro reported that the agencies that provide the meals have to go through all of the permitting processes the same as everyone else. Capt. Taylor stated that while the meals are a good deed, they do draw the negative element. At the request of Committee member Sullivan, this item will be placed on the next agenda for discussion. Advisory member Stephanie Campbell asked that future meetings be set on Saturdays or weekends when more people can attend. She also suggested an Anti-Violence Day that would include both City and County staff. Committee Chair Carson suggested that this issue be addressed at the next Joint Gang Task Force meeting. Further, she encouraged everyone to attend the next Joint meeting, which is scheduled for November 18, 2006. Police Chief Rector reported that there is a Gang Summit in Fresno on November 29 and 30, 2006. He will provide a report at the next meeting Assistant Recreation and Parks Director Allen Abe commended the Police Department on their efforts to clean up both Central and Martin Luther King, Jr. Parks. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m. Staff present: Assistant City Manager John W. Stinson; City Attorney Virginia Gennaro; Police Chief William Rector, Assistant Police Chief Bryan Lynn, Capt. Tim Taylor, Capt. Archie Scott, and Lt. Greg Williamson, , Bakersfield Police Department; Allen Abe and Linda McVicker, Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Department. Others present: Cmdr. Kirk Foster and Ray Pruitt, Kern County SherifFs Department; Matt Kundinger, Kern County Probation; Marvin Dean; Greg Collins, Southeast Neighborhood Partnership; and David Burger, Bakersfield Californian. cc: Honorable Mayor and City Council Approved February 15, 2007