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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/05/2019S:\Council Committees\2019\Safe Neighborhood and Community Relations Committee\05_March Page 1 JK:pa:mc B A K E R S F I E L D Committee Members Staff: Steven Teglia Councilmember, Willie Rivera Chair Assistant City Manager Councilmember, Andrae Gonzales Councilmember, Chris Parlier SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE Thursday, March 5, 2019 9:00 a.m. City Hall North – Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT The meeting was convened at 9:00 a.m. 1. ROLL CALL Committee members: Councilmember, Willie Rivera, Chair Councilmember, Andrae Gonzales Councilmember, Chris Parlier City staff: Steve Teglia, Assistant City Manager Brianna Carrier, Administrative Analyst III Nathan Gutierrez, Management Assistant Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney Viridiana Gallardo-King, Associate City Attorney Andrew Heglund, Deputy City Attorney Lyle Martin, Chief of Police Jason Matson, Jeremy Grimes, Mike Hale, Police Captains James Moore, Uriel Pacheco and Nathan McCauley, Police Sergeants Clayton Madden and Jeremy Blakemore, Police Lieutenants Nestor Barajas and Adam Garcia Police Officers Billy Routh and Adam Clayton Police Officers Additional Attendees: Manuel Carrizalez – BPD Chaplain – Stay Focused Ministry 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None /s/ Steven Teglia S:\Council Committees\2019\Safe Neighborhood and Community Relations Committee\05_March Page 2 JK:pa:mc 3. ADOPTION OF MARCH 22, 2018 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT The Report was unanimously adopted as submitted. 4. REPORTS A. Report regarding Gang/Graffiti Enforcement – Martin Chief of Police Martin introduced members of the Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) Lieutenant Madden and Police Officers Barajas and Garcia who provided a PowerPoint presentation summarizing the SEU’s 2018 activities related to gang and graffiti enforcement. Police Officer Barajas stated that overall year-to-date, firearms seized and arrests had decreased when compared to 2017. Police Officer Garcia added that continued community outreach and prevention efforts continue to deter graffiti which had also decreased significantly when compared to 2017. Chief of Police Martin added that the addition of technological advances is leading to more thorough investigations, especially in the SEU and Impact units. Committee member Parlier inquired if the SEU will be expanded in the future. Chief of Police Martin stated that with the passage of the Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services measure, SEU and the Impact Team will expand after staffing in the Patrol Unit is at an adequate level. B. Report regarding Safe Streets Partnership Efforts – Martin Police Officer Garcia stated the Safe Streets Partnership, between the Bakersfield Police Department SEU and various community organizations continues to engage the community. The Partnership plays an important role and continues to provide outreach and mentoring services to the community as well. Chief of Police Martin added that a special appreciation event was being held later in the day to recognize all the individuals who contribute to the success of the Partnership. Committee member Gonzales commended Chief of Police Martin for his leadership and recognized the Police Department’s hard work and continued engagement with the public to strengthen the relationship between the two. Lieutenant Blakemore provided a brief summary of the implementation of the Body – Worn Camera pilot program, which to-date has been an overall success. The addition of this technology tool has allowed for additional positive engagement with the community. Productivity and efficiency has also increased among the Department as well. Chief of Police Martin stated an update would be provided to the City Council at a future Council meeting. C. Report regarding ShotSpotter Program – Martin Chief of Police Martin introduced Sergeant Moore and Senior Police Officer Routh who provided an update on the ShotSpotter Program that was implemented in March of 2018. The Program has been successful and has filled a gap that exists when members of the community do not report hearing gun shots. S:\Council Committees\2019\Safe Neighborhood and Community Relations Committee\05_March Page 3 JK:pa:mc Committee member Parlier commended Chief of Police Martin and the Police Department for recognizing the importance of the ShotSpotter Program and its implementation. He inquired if the Program would be expanded in the future and if so, to what areas of the city. Chief of Police Martin stated an expansion of the Program would be included as part of the Bakersfield Public Safety and Vital Services measure budget proposal in the future. Possible areas of expansion would be in the northwest near the 34th and Q Streets corridor. Committee member Parlier requested the Committee be provide a plot map and a list of zones where ShotSpotter may be expanded to. Committee member Gonzales inquired about any instances when ShotSpotter did not detect shots fired and what kind of public education about the Program has been conducted to address privacy concerns. Chief of Police Martin responded that there have been a few occurrences and staff immediately works with ShotSpotter to analyze audio and calibrate the system. The instances are then recorded. He also indicated that several community meetings have been held to provide the community with information; several of which have had low attendance. 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion and Committee Recommendation Regarding Adoption of the 2019 Committee Meeting Schedule – Teglia The schedule was adopted as submitted with the exception that the May meeting be held on May 23rd. 6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Committee Chair Rivera inquired about the Joint City/County Task Force to Combat Gang Violence Committee. Assistant City Manager Teglia and City Attorney Gennaro concurred that the Committee had been dissolved by mutual decision between the two entities. He also inquired about the status of the “John Program” in particular, the outreach to the District Attorney’s Office. Chief of Police Martin responded that staff has not been able to meet with the newly elected District Attorney; staff will continue to facilitate a discussion. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:44 a.m.