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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/21/2010 B A K E R S F I E L D .r Committee Members OU V Irma Carson, Chair Staff: John W. Stinson Sue Benham Assistant City Manager Jacquie Sullivan SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE and Community Advisory Committee of the City Council - City of Bakersfield Thursday, January 21, 2010 11:45 a.m. City Hall North -Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Meeting called to order at 11 :55:12 AM 1. ROLL CALL 11:55:15 AM Committee members: Councilmember Irma Carson, Chair Councilmembers Sue Benham Councilmembers Jacquie Sullivan Advisory members: Stephanie Campbell, Cornerstone Group David Strong, Corporation for Better Housing City staff: Steven Teglia, Administrative Analyst Rick Kirkwood, Management Assistant Ginny Gennaro, City Attorney Christine Im, Associate Attorney Bethewel Wilson, Associate Attorney Greg Williamson, Chief of Police Sgt. Joe Mullins, Police Department Capt. Joe Bianco, Police Department Additional Attendees: Robert Kilgore, Kern County Probation Russell Albro, Kern County Probation Tamira Lopez, Garden Pathways Safe Neighborhoods and Community Relations Committee Agenda Summary Report January 21, 2010 Page 2 2. ADOPTION OF AUGUST 13, 2009 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT 11 :56:28 AM Adopted as submitted . 3. ADOPTION OF DECEMBER 17, 2009 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT 11:56:37 AM Adopted as submitted. 4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 11:53:41 AM None. 5. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. Update regarding Gang and Graffiti Enforcement- Police Chief Williamson 1 1 :57:14 AM Chief Williamson reported that in 1996, the crime rate was 58/1000 for Part 1 Crimes. In 2009, the crime rate lowered to 53.1/1000. Although the population has increased from approximately 216,000 to 333,000, overall, the efforts of the Gang Units, Quality of Life and Crime Units have contributed to the reduction in crimes. In regards to staffing of the Kern County Fair Booth, Chief Williamson cautioned that due to the uncertainty of the budget, Police personnel may not be able to commit to participating in this year's Fair. The department will rely more heavily on the community based organizations to assist with booth staffing. Lieutenant Mullins reported that in 2009, the Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) focused on active gang members and the seizure of illegal firearms. In September 2009, a months- long investigation ended with the indictment of Kerry "K-9" Hastings for the murders of Leonard Banks in 2006, Earnest Kerr in 2007, and Anthony Daniels in 2009. SEU seized 211 firearms in 2009, which is up 27% from 2008. Arrest numbers remain steady at over 1,800. Sixteen of the City's murders were gang-related. The year ended with 53 gang-related shootings, which was down 60 since 2008. The Police Department is currently working in partnership with KGET-17 to produce public service announcements that emphasize the effects of gang activity and the community- base organizations that are here to help. Committee Chair Irma Carson asked if the department was aware of any stimulus money focused on gang suppression. Lieutenant Mullins responded that the department recently applied for the 2010 CaIGRIP Grant and hope to receive a response by mid-March. Chief Williamson stated that one ARRA funded police officer was hired. The other 16 positions needed are in process. S:\Council Committees\2010\Safe Neighborhoods\January\January 21 ASR Admin.docx J WS:RK/ST/mm Safe Neighborhoods and Community Relations Committee Agenda Summary Report January 21, 2010 Page 3 B. Report on Kern County Probation Activities - Chief Probation Officer Kuge 12:08:50 PM Robert Kilgore of Kern County Probation reported that previous budget cuts resulted in the loss of 15 full-time staff. If the expected loss of 20% of the General Fund occurs this budget year, the department may lose up to 30 full-time staff. However, a new officer was assigned to KNET. Lieutenant Mullins added that Bakersfield Police is working with County Probation on a grant received two years ago for a GPS monitoring program for felony probationers. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion and Committee Recommendation Regarding Adoption of the 2010 Committee Meeting Schedule - Stinson 12:13:36 PM Calendar was adopted as submitted with the understanding that no Committee meetings will be held the same month as the Joint City/County Standing Committee to Combat Gang Violence. Committee member Sue Benham stated that she will not be available for any Committee meetings held in the month of August. 7. COMMITTEE COMMENTS 12:15:18 PM Stephanie Campbell reported that the Charrette Committee, in partnership with Faith in Action and Stop the Violence, is having an asset mapping on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. Dinner will be provided. Committee Chair Carson asked that the information be provided to staff to distribute. Tamira Lopez of Garden Pathways announced that Garden Pathways is recognizing National Mentoring Month. Ms. Lopez asked the Committee to visit the Garden Pathways Face Book Page and submit a comment about a person who has impacted their lives. Ms. Lopez concluded that Garden Pathways has helped over 775 individuals in 2009. 7. ADJOURNMENT 12:18:00 PM S:\Council Committees\2010\Safe Neighborhoods\January\January 21 ASR Admin.docx JWS:RK/ST/mm Safe Neighborhoods and Community Relations Committee Agenda Summary Report January 21, 2010 Page 2 2. ADOPTION OF AUGUST 13, 2009 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT 11 :56:28 AM Adopted as submitted . 3. ADOPTION OF DECEMBER 17, 2009 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT 11 :56:37 AM Adopted as submitted. 4. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 11.53:41 AM None. 5. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. Update regarding Gang and Graffiti Enforcement- Police Chief Williamson 1 1:57:14 AM Chief Williamson reported that in 1996, the crime rate was 58/1000 for Part 1 Crimes. In 2009, the crime rate lowered to 53.1/1000. Although the population has increased from approximately 216,000 to 333,000, overall, the efforts of the Gang Units, Quality of Life and Crime Units have contributed to the reduction in crimes. In regards to staffing of the Kern County Fair Booth, Chief Williamson cautioned that due to the uncertainty of the budget, Police personnel may not be able to commit to participating in this year's Fair. The department will rely more heavily on the community based organizations to assist with booth staffing. Lieutenant Mullins reported that in 2009, the Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) focused on active gang members and the seizure of illegal firearms. In September 2009, a months- long investigation ended with the indictment of Kerry "K-9" Hastings for the murders of Leonard Banks in 2006, Earnest Kerr in 2007, and Anthony Daniels in 2009. SEU seized 211 firearms in 2009, which is up 27% from 2008. Arrest numbers remain steady at over 1,800. Sixteen of the City's murders were gang-related. The year ended with 53 gang-related shootings, which was down 60 since 2008. The Police Department is currently working in partnership with KGET-17 to produce public service announcements that emphasize the effects of gang activity and the community- base organizations that are here to help. Committee Chair Irma Carson asked if the department was aware of any stimulus money focused on gang suppression. Lieutenant Mullins responded that the department recently applied for the 2010 CaIGRIP Grant and hope to receive a response by mid-March. Chief Williamson stated that one ARRA funded police officer was hired. The other 16 positions needed are in process. S:\Council Committees\2010\Safe Neighborhoods\January\January 21 ASR Admin.docx JWS*RK/ST/mm Safe Neighborhoods and Community Relations Committee Agenda Summary Report January 21, 2010 Page 3 B. Report on Kern County Probation Activities - Chief Probation Officer Kuge 12:08:50 PM Robert Kilgore of Kern County Probation reported that previous budget cuts resulted in the loss of 15 full-time staff. If the expected loss of 20% of the General Fund occurs this budget year, the department may lose up to 30 full-time staff. However, a new officer was assigned to KNET. Lieutenant Mullins added that Bakersfield Police is working with County Probation on a grant received two years ago for a GPS monitoring program for felony probationers. 6. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion and Committee Recommendation Regarding Adoption of the 2010 Committee Meeting Schedule -Stinson 12:13:36 PM Calendar was adopted as submitted with the understanding that no Committee meetings will be held the same month as the Joint City/County Standing Committee to Combat Gang Violence. Committee member Sue Benham stated that she will not be available for any Committee meetings held in the month of August. 7. COMMITTEE COMMENTS 12:15:18 PM Stephanie Campbell reported that the Charrette Committee, in partnership with Faith in Action and Stop the Violence, is having an asset mapping on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. Dinner will be provided. Committee Chair Carson asked that the information be provided to staff to distribute. Tamira Lopez of Garden Pathways announced that Garden Pathways is recognizing National Mentoring Month. Ms. Lopez asked the Committee to visit the Garden Pathways Face Book Page and submit a comment about a person who has impacted their lives. Ms. Lopez concluded that Garden Pathways has helped over 775 individuals in 2009. 7. ADJOURNMENT 12:18:00 PM S:\Council Committees\2010\Safe Neighborhoods\January\January 21 ASR Admin.docx J WS:RK/ST/mm