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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/18/2012 B A K E R S F I E L D Staff: City Council members: Steven Teglia, Assistant to the City Manager Rudy Salas, Chair Russell Johnson Jacquie Sullivan REGULAR MEETING OF THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE of the City Council - City of Bakersfield Thursday, October 18, 2012 12:00 p.m. City Hall North – Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 A G E N D A 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 3. ADOPTION OF JULY 19, 2012 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT 4. NEW BUSINESS A. Update regarding Gang and Graffiti Enforcement – Williamson B. Discussion regarding Report on AB 109 Realignment - Williamson C. Discussion regarding Update of Strategic Plan 2012 - Teglia 5. COMMITTEE COMMENTS 6. ADJOURNMENT B A K E R S F I E L D Steven Teglia Rudy Salas, Chair Staff: Steven Teglia Russell Johnson Assistant to the City Manager Jacquie Sullivan REGULAR MEETING OF THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE Thursday, July 19, 2012 12:00 p.m. City Hall North – Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Meeting called to order at 12:03 p.m. 1. ROLL CALL Committee members: Councilmember, Rudy Salas, Chair Councilmember, Russell Johnson Councilmember, Jacquie Sullivan - Absent City staff: Steve Teglia, Assistant to the City Manager Chris Huot, Administrative Analyst Mayor Harvey L. Hall Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney Richard Iger, Associate City Attorney Jessalee Talley, Associate City Attorney Captain Brian Clayton Captain Hajir Nuriddin Lieutenant Randy Robison Lieutenant Greg Terry Additional Attendees: Brian Mendiburu, Kern High School District Tim Palmquist, Lifesavers Ministries Will Haywood and Jairo Dueñas, Ebony Counseling Center Ron Hyatt Members of the media Safe Neighborhoods and Community Relations Committee Agenda Summary Report July 19, 2012 Page 2 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS Ron Hyatt spoke about the large number of hit and run accidents. He requested that staff strengthen the local ordinance to take irresponsible drivers off the street. Lieutenant Robison explained that the Vehicle Code has no provision for impounding a vehicle that is not registered. Officers in the Traffic Unit make every effort to ensure that vehicles are being operated legally. Captain Nuriddin said that legislation would need to be changed to create a provision that would allow for uninsured motorists to be cited. Mr. Hyatt provided an ordinance used by the city of Lubbock, Texas to the City Attorney. Committee Chair Salas noted that the Vehicle Code is set by the State Legislature. Will Haywood spoke about a pedestrian safety campaign. A public service announcement was produced in order to increase public safety awareness. He also spoke about problems in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and the number of fights and gang activity that occurs near the splash pad. He asked if police presence could be increased. Committee Chair Salas suggested that eyewitnesses or neighborhood watch captains report any illegal activity. Captain Nuriddin reported that anyone can call 325-GANG or text 274637 bpd crime, plus their message, both methods being anonymous and confidential. Committee Chair Salas suggested that Public Works erect signage in the area that provides this information. 3. ADOPTION OF APRIL 20, 2012 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT Adopted as submitted. 4. DEFERRED BUSINESS A. Update regarding Gang and Graffiti Enforcement – Williamson Lieutenant Terry reported that, year-to-date, there have been 31 shootings and 5 gang-related homicides, which is 1 less than last year. There were 154 cases of graffiti cleared last month, with 15 arrests, and staff will be seeking just over $12,000 in restitution. Safe Neighborhoods and Community Relations Committee Agenda Summary Report July 19, 2012 Page 3 Committee member Johnson noted that there was double the amount of shootings this year compared to the same period last year. Lieutenant Terry said that the number is lower than the same period in 2010. Captain Nuriddin stated that there does not seem to be a pattern, but noted the reduction in gang-related shootings as a positive sign. Committee member Johnson asked if the expanded number of shootings is related to the increased number of individuals released in this area as a result of the realignment. He asked staff to look into the issue, indicating that if it can be attributed to the realignment, it is possible that the City could be eligible to receive State funding to assist in local efforts. Committee Chair Salas asked for an update at the next meeting on the effects of AB 109. B. Update on Recent Safe Streets Program Call-in - Williamson Lieutenant Terry reported that the fourth call-in took place on June 28th at Garden Pathways. Normally, only one gang would participate at a time; but this time, there were two, and it worked well. There are three more call-ins scheduled for this year. If there is additional violence, more will be scheduled. A meeting is being held with some of the Safe Streets partners, the Gang Unit and some retired law enforcement officials from North Carolina, who are relating a unique program they have employed to reduce violence. There continues to be a lot of support from the community and input from volunteers. Committee Chair Salas requested that staff invite the Mayor to the next call-in. 5. NEW BUSINESS 6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Committee Chair Salas asked staff to provide a memo after each DUI Checkpoint takes place that details the results. Mr. Salas also asked about the recent motorcycle safety patrols. Lieutenant Robison said that a $500,000 grant enabled the Department to focus on an area where the number of motorcycle accidents and speeding is high. Officers promote safety and education in addition to their enforcement efforts. Committee member Johnson asked that staff provide him with Neighborhood Watch information. Committee Chair Salas expressed a need to obtain a graffiti kit, with paint. Public Works staff will be notified. 7. ADJOURNMENT 12:40 p.m. The following document was distributed at the Regular Meeting of the Safe Neighborhoods and Community Relations Committee on Thursday, October 18, 2012 Bakersfield Police Department Career Criminal Apprehension Team The Bakersfield Police Department's Career Criminal Apprehension Team (CCAT) which consists of one sergeant and six officers was created in July of 2012. The focus of CCAT is to identify areas within the community which have shown an increase in crime, develop plans to combat those problem areas, and actively pursue the individuals responsible. In addition, CCAT is assigned to the Investigations Division with the added mission of making themselves available to assist all Investigations Details in their investigations, which could include locating and arresting wanted individuals, conducting undercover operations and other non traditional police operations. Members of the CCAT are a specialized Unit and have received more than 80 hours of formalized training which include narcotic investigations, highway interdiction, parcel interdiction, surveillance techniques , dynamic entries and money laundering. CCAT has been on the street slightly over two months and already positively impacted the community. CCAT has made an average of 30-35 arrests per month which also includes 104 Probation searches 19 Total Firearms Seized Of those arrested 20-25 % are on post release community supervision, AB109. Homicide detectives have identified three murder suspects that have been found to be on post release community supervision. Two of those individuals have been apprehended while one is still outstanding. CCAT has also participated in numerous special projects including operations with DPU and CASA which yielded;  83 Felony arrest 61 Misdemeanor arrest  16 AB109-Gang related arrests  11 Firearms Seized 443 Probation/Parole Searches  28 arrests during a Domestic Violence Sweep CCAT assisted the Robbery Homicide Division with the identification and subsequent arrest of gang members responsible for the armed robbery and attempted murder at the Southwest Coin and Jewelry Store (Ming and Stine).