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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 4, 1982 (49)REPORT RECEIVED A letter was presented which had been received from FROM S.J. COUNTY Darrel E. Johnson, Crime Coamissioner, San Joaquin County CRIME COMMISSIONER indicating that Fir Johnson be most h t . u appy o meet with the Council or its representative to answer any questions or to receive any direction regarding this Comm ssion. i I- OVA OW-11 ,,555` � a : ,.'r. .:} � -�• RM g aT .au• jy T -J { t .a s ..+ � Yom. 4� t' _ _. ..g'.' ''Y r An�nst 3,z 1982 - Lodi,itj►_`&til 221,Xsst Pistetrset Dear Co�ci2 Me�beu I•.visk to_express my thanks to rou for your confidence in me by, i_ ; to the San Joaquii ' 'aunty Criee Cosm s:fon. Ea losed .asp .copies of the ainutes of the first three matins ; I valat-his hspp o West With this Council or your representa ave, to ansia� a gwsttoas or to receive any direction from you as you,dsea piese :1w a!rised membership in this Commission rc uires:as it the"sppointing bode (Lodi City -Council) . Tberwfowa-, pili ft'frlt LQ "tail .on me at your Convenience -for inforeatiost or dYactoa. Itankyou, Ae- Darrel A. Johnson Crime Coowissioner DBJs�j San Joaquin County -Enciek r' l *In N �Y 2� . A ssF CAP Commission Meeting June 16, 1982 A G E N D A Jr Introduction o€ Commissioners and guests ,2-0 Presentation wf CAP -Report a. snmuary";-of process mnd findings of original CAP Commission (Participation of original commissioners and steering committee invite.-7 b. presentation of "minority opinion" report 3.. Structural-Cdnsi-de-rat-ions a. elettion;of chairperson b. secretary for m-inu:tes c. selection of regular meeting time and place Commun ty. Crime Res- s-tante Program - a. grant. b. training progxam, June 23-25, Los Angeles S. Gang Violence Suppression Program (information only) 6. Other business (open) e e CAP,Commission Meeting June 16, 1982 Commissioners Presents Gloria Allen, Lee Andre, Tom Cantrell, Bruce Davies, Marshall Espinoza, Dick Hastie, Darrell Johnson, Jeff Johnson, Shirley Kelley, Jeanette Malls, John Parker, Gladys Roberts, Chuck Shaefer, Bruce lei llmette Commissioners Absent: Excused: Bob Blaney, Edna Talbott Unexcused-: Michael Paige, Margarita Wulftange Gusest Present: Supervisor Doug Wilhoit, Mary Bava (Administrative Assistant, County),. Joni Marquez (Administrative Assistant, City -of Stockton), Linda M. Tregle. 1. The meeting was opened at 7:30 by Supervisor Wilho t. After the members introduced themselves, he summarized the history of the original CAP Commission. Copies of the report were issued to the new members. A supplemental report presented by Margarita Nul`ftange, Joel 1►liller and barren Parker was distributed to all the commissioners.. Supervisor Nilhoit explained that while the Commission's main charge implementation of the CAP Report, the manner in which they proceed and the structure and methods used to achieve their goals have not been predetermined. The Commission has con- siderable flexibility as it enters this second phase. 2. Joni Marquez, Administrative Assistant with the Stockton Police Department, explained the $30,000 Community Crime Resistance Program Grant which the commission has received. She informed the commissioners of a training program scheduled for June 23 to 2S in Ontario. 3. Mary Bava-informed the Commissioners of the existence of the Gang Violence Suppression Program and Task Force under the jurisdiction of the District Attorney's Office. Commissioners Jeff Johnson and John Parker are also members of this task force. Supervisor h'ilhoit pointed out that the Boardhad stipulated that a CAP Commissioner could be added to this Task Force. 4. Following the informational phase of the meeting, the Commissioners convened themselves and elected Bruce h'illmette chair, John Parker vice -chair, and Jeanette Nalls, Secretary. S. The chair appointed a by-laws committee of Gladys Roberts, Jeff Johnson, and Shirley Kelley. They will meet and present draft by-laws to the Commission at the next meeting. 7. Discussion was held regarding the Community Crime Resistance Program training. Bruce Willmette, Bruce Davies and Jeannette halls offered to attend. A.vote selected Willmette and Nalls. S. The Chadr suggested that the, Commission tMzk of establishing standing -committees and that- =each commissioner plan to commit 4 to 6 hours a month. There was- open discussion regarding the need of a mission statement and the establishing of goals. Emphasis was placed on the coordination of the grant, the existing report and the "open" future d1mce ti -o -n. 9. The nest meeting was set for Wednesday, June 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 203ofthe Stockton City Hall. The first Wednesday of each month was tentatively set for subsequent meetings. 10. Discussion on the utilization of Robert's Rules of Order resulted in Gloria A le0s, -s-lection as- Parl=iamen-tarian. However, the need and des -Ire fo-r an open atmcsphere where all commissioners feel free -to express their views was stressed. The meeting was adjourned at 9-:20 p.m. Respectful) submitted, i Mary Bava Recorder Pro Tem Comm=o mt�. ;June`=I6, � 1582 - €. �PagC 6. Marshall Espinoza was elected as CAP's representative to the Gang Violence Suppression_ Task Force because of his work on the Gangs Subcommittee of the original CAP Commission. The Chair will send a letter to the Board of Supervisors requesting his formal appointment to the Task Force as liaison with the commission. 7. Discussion was held regarding the Community Crime Resistance Program training. Bruce Willmette, Bruce Davies and Jeannette halls offered to attend. A.vote selected Willmette and Nalls. S. The Chadr suggested that the, Commission tMzk of establishing standing -committees and that- =each commissioner plan to commit 4 to 6 hours a month. There was- open discussion regarding the need of a mission statement and the establishing of goals. Emphasis was placed on the coordination of the grant, the existing report and the "open" future d1mce ti -o -n. 9. The nest meeting was set for Wednesday, June 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Room 203ofthe Stockton City Hall. The first Wednesday of each month was tentatively set for subsequent meetings. 10. Discussion on the utilization of Robert's Rules of Order resulted in Gloria A le0s, -s-lection as- Parl=iamen-tarian. However, the need and des -Ire fo-r an open atmcsphere where all commissioners feel free -to express their views was stressed. The meeting was adjourned at 9-:20 p.m. Respectful) submitted, i Mary Bava Recorder Pro Tem CAP COMMISSION ME Zommissioners Present June 314 1982 Bruce- Willmette, Marshall Espinoza, Jeff Johnson, Lee Andre, John Parker, Gladys Rob-srts, Bruce -Davis, Margarita Wulfiange, Gloria Allen, Thomas. Cantrell, Chuck -Shaafer,:xt'chord Hastie Commissioners absent: Michael -Paige, Robert Blaney, Shirley Kelly, Jeanette Nails,, Darrell Johnson, Edna Talbot. Guss:ts present: Teresa Jones. 1 The -meeting was opened at 7:3D P.M. by Chairman Brice Willmette. The minutes of previous meeting were approved. The Chair introduced Morgotita-Wulf tango from City Council 03 to new Commissioners. Gladys Roberts agreed to assist -with the minutes in the absence of the secretary, Jeanette Nails. 2. The Chairman announced that a letter was sent to Supervisor Yoshikawa on crime violence. Attendance problems were discussed. The concensus of the Commissioners was that the problem of attendance be dealt with in the By -Laws. Recommended that a Commissioner should have someone present to represent him/her in their absence. Bruce Davis moved that attendance be dealt with in the By -Lows, seconded by Gloria Allen. Motion passed. 3. By -Lows Committee members Jeff Johnson and Gladys Roberts met but did not forrnulate the By -Lows, Shirley Kelly was not present at the meeting and had necessary information. The Committee will meet and make a presentation at the next meeting. Gloria Allen will assist the Committee. 4. Bruce Wil`lmette stated that resource materials are available for Commissioners to use at the UOP Spciology Department library located in Wendell Phillips Hall. He announced "ton effort is being made to have November named "Preventing Youth Problems" month. t ' F 5.- 'Neighborhood Watches were explained for Commissioners not familiar witl} the program and the method of organization. Watches also keeptrod of what city police aro doiIng in crime Rrevention. Stockton has 450 Neighborhood Watch organizations - 300 o¢ti-ve. 6. Brice Davis reported on the training meeting held in Ontario, California, on June 23 liwough25. Stockton was one of four California cities to -receive an award of merit for efforts in crime prevention -programs. He stated some cil hall send -out monthly reports to organizations "involved in Crime prevention. He stated that Stockton Unified Schools requested more programs -by police officers on crime prevention. Other cities are using senior citizens and Boy Scouts to alleviate problem of overburdened police and officials. So clues= -put signs designating "Neighborhood Watch- Protected" irs organized -arm. :Some senior citizens set up "court watches", keeping tab on judges. Some cites -=are= use -"businesses for advertising on ways to prevent crimes. such as drugs, rope,, etc.. Coon Beerwas used as an example. In this way dollars are not used for advertisements. Tereso Jones -stated that we are not using or training our volunteers in" right way. Also stated some -police departments are giving children badges desipnoting them as "Ponca Helpm% 7. Co rnlssioners discussed the CAP report. How to do our Job? How to implement some of the ideas? Decided we should prioritize the fifty-five recommendations in order of importance to us by the next meeting. .lot down anythirg new being done In our own communities in the way of crime prevention. 8. D-iscussion: Commissioners should have access to police, -judges, attorneys-fcr advice ;;any legal matters. Bruce Davis made a motion that a letter be written to" Steering Committee advising them we are meeting and requeslirg-their assistance or attendance when decided necessary by Commissioners. Seconded by Gloria Allen. Passed by Commissioners present. 9. New business: Lee Andre presented a Mission Statement for the CAP Commission, Indicating the purpose and goals of the Commission. Bruce Davis noted the number, of Commissioners is fixed but made a motion to hove Teresa Jones appointed as an "at -large member" of the Commission. Seconded by Gloria Alien. Motion possed. The Chairman will discuss this action with Supervisor Wilhoit. Next meeting to be held on July 7 at 7:30 P.M. in City Hall. Respectfully submitted, Gladys Roberts, Acting Secretary Y:. CRIME AWARENESS AND PREVENTION COMMISSION 8M JOAOUIN COUNTY COUM MOUSK saa KMM WnKR' AVZHU9. ROOM 701 WOCKWK CAUFORNIA 953t02 July 28 1982 Commissionersi oris !2001 04"113 . . I. Thirteen members of the Commission indicated their higtl- est priority recommendations the other night. I tabu- lated the first five from each Commissioner --65. The 65 "votes" were spread among 2.4 of the recommendations. Recommendation No. l had 12 votes. Recommendation No. 5 had 10 votes. ' Recommendations Nos. 29, 45 and 47 had 4 votes each. Recommendations. -Nos. -6 36 and =41 _had 3 votes each. Recommendations Nos. 2, 4, 16 26, 30 and 43 had 2 votes each. R:scommendations -Nos. %, 31, 33, 34, 35, 40, 42. 46, 50 and 52 had 1 vote -each. Please refer to your lists of recommendations and draw your own conclus ions as to the mean inq of this exercise. It appears that we are on target as far as furthering con►-- ,munity awareness and strengthening neighborhood organizations .But beyond recommendations l and 5 the divergency of our Coin- missic-n becomes apparent as we each place different importance on the other recommendations. This is a reflection of our total community input and this is our strength. Perhaps we should try to get this input from the remaining seven Commissioners. it may give greater depth to the middle recommendations that received 4 and 3 voters each? 2. Minutes of Meeting of July 7 are enclosed. 3. List of Commissioners, telephones and addresses are enclosed. 4. Oath of Office enclosed. Some of you have already done this and others will want to. You may swear before a Notar-y Pub- lic or a City Clerk, as you or your City prefers. 5. Proposed By-laws from Committee are enclosed. Please read prior to August 4 meeting for comment and possible vote. .tip. Y:. CRIME AWARENESS AND PREVENTION COMMISSION 8M JOAOUIN COUNTY COUM MOUSK saa KMM WnKR' AVZHU9. ROOM 701 WOCKWK CAUFORNIA 953t02 July 28 1982 Commissionersi oris !2001 04"113 . . I. Thirteen members of the Commission indicated their higtl- est priority recommendations the other night. I tabu- lated the first five from each Commissioner --65. The 65 "votes" were spread among 2.4 of the recommendations. Recommendation No. l had 12 votes. Recommendation No. 5 had 10 votes. ' Recommendations Nos. 29, 45 and 47 had 4 votes each. Recommendations. -Nos. -6 36 and =41 _had 3 votes each. Recommendations Nos. 2, 4, 16 26, 30 and 43 had 2 votes each. R:scommendations -Nos. %, 31, 33, 34, 35, 40, 42. 46, 50 and 52 had 1 vote -each. Please refer to your lists of recommendations and draw your own conclus ions as to the mean inq of this exercise. It appears that we are on target as far as furthering con►-- ,munity awareness and strengthening neighborhood organizations .But beyond recommendations l and 5 the divergency of our Coin- missic-n becomes apparent as we each place different importance on the other recommendations. This is a reflection of our total community input and this is our strength. Perhaps we should try to get this input from the remaining seven Commissioners. it may give greater depth to the middle recommendations that received 4 and 3 voters each? 2. Minutes of Meeting of July 7 are enclosed. 3. List of Commissioners, telephones and addresses are enclosed. 4. Oath of Office enclosed. Some of you have already done this and others will want to. You may swear before a Notar-y Pub- lic or a City Clerk, as you or your City prefers. 5. Proposed By-laws from Committee are enclosed. Please read prior to August 4 meeting for comment and possible vote. r Y SIZE,- i Aw e2!_ You' are s Trace, ,Maateca, Ripon, Lodi or Esca3on, please be aware of prevention.prograr�s of your city, Police Department, schools,- churches, etc. We must have this resource material. Sincerely, S Bruce R. -W,illmette, Chairman BRWsVM e JIM a Offi-M33ION section I The woo of this organisation shall be Crime Awareness and Prevention Commission; better kamm as W Commission. Article, 11 Statement, Policy, and Objectives Crime is a total community problem and the way to i6lre it 1s- -for `each member of the community to be involved in crime - awareness and prevention. No single entity# law -enforeementj the courtp or penal institution can do the job alone, they used the assistance and active support of the oitizenery. It in the'-pur. Tone of the Crime Awareness and Prevention Commission (C -AP) to .:adviert promote, inform, and actively xqqWrV-Aov*rnm*n-t- and- -'aitizens at large in the prevention of crime within San Joaquin -(I*Unty* (1) Coordinate efforts of the community to maker San ,San Joaquin dounty a better "'place to Wre, (2) Serve an an advisory body to the county and Iowa goverment, Provide educational services to the community. Encourage J'%v6lopement 6f crime awareness and prevention programs. Article- In. Xenborl!142 Section I The Commission shall consist of nineteen (19) members appoiited by the Dowd of Supervisors, City CoUnOilet and City Govermentse Section 2 Terms are to be served continuously or until Commissioner oan no .longer serve* Section 3 0oa®isicner 'mast attend nine- (9) out of twelve (12) meetings �esirear I! °Commaissioner_ is absent for more thm three (3) un- -e aced meetings, that. member win be dropped -from the rolls. A ua Commissioner will be appointed from the area represented'. Section 4 ltn lsociate member may attend meetings and have all rights And pritroleges of -Commissioner members; except the -right to vote or hold office. Article IV. 8ovexmJm Boder Section 1 the governing body shell consist o2 the nineteen (19) ap- palated ComniseLoners, Standing Committees- Associate mom, enA sat =appointed Committees. Stiction 2 {`m `the *looted officers of the Commission= shall be Chairperson, Tice -chairperson, and 3ecretai7.`The Tarlimentarian and Seoretm shall be appointed' The rpextdo (b) Bloated officers of the Commission shah tae eleoted for two (4) year to= and may be re-elected- for -an additional two (�) year term. (a) Appointed officers shall be appointed fora one• -(1) year term and may be appointed for an additional pne :year (1) term. _.. M Appointed positions shall be by request of volunteers and If no member volunteers, the Chairperson may appoint a Commissioner to the position. Article V. Blections Section 1 Elections will be held at the firmt meeting in June.: •• Election of pfficers shall be by a majority trate of those pre. sent and eligible to trate, (appointed Commissioners). 14 At Section 2 3�omivations,for.office shall bo made at the regular meeting Y:. ... fycom the 3Yoor. Those nominated, mast consent to serve. : Section 3 The Chairperson and Secretary shall be elected during an even numbered .year. The Vice -chairperson shall be elected during vdd ered years. All elected officers shall -be- elected for a IVII two t2) year term. Article VI. Duties of Officers Section 1 Charpereoas The chairperson shall preside at all meetings and uphold the Hy -laws at all meetinge.He is an ex -officio member of all standing committees. Section 2 Yic e -chairpersons The' Vise -chairperson shall assume all responsibilities of the -.Chad ryerson. in hi ser absence.. -The Vice -chair -person shell oversee *U- standing committees. Section 3 Secretary: .,The Secretary shall serve as a recorder for the Commisseion; shall provide ocr mxnication between the Chairperson and the -Commissioners;- shall maintain all correspondence; keep records; and prepare notices. The Secretary shall handle clerical bus- iness for the Commission.'He/ehe shall see that 611 materials ars disseminated at the request of the Chairperson and shall perform all other duties that are incidental to performance of the office of Secretary. Section 4 Assistant Secretary: The Assistant Secretary shall perforce the duties of the Seo - rotary during the -absence of. the Secretary and otherwise assist as im needed or appointed to do so. 3 ghsY i'aq� imintir an shall advise the Chairperson on parli ment�ariaa`proaedure end points of parliament order Thai zParli- mentariari shall rale on Parliamentary matters as appropiate accord- ing to the-tIaberts Rule Rf Order, ner:�ly revised edition-, Which shall be the authority on all questions of procedure not other- wise covered -by, the By-laws. The parliamentaian may be the Chair person of- the -8y-laws Committee. Article VII. Meetings section 1 All meetings -shrarll be held on the first Wednesday of every -month Winless special meetings are requested by the Commissioners or C3_arpersoz�. Section 2 X11 meetings shall begin at 7;30 pm and close at 9230 pm unless approved by the Commissioners present. Article VIII. Quorum Section 1 A_ quorima to oonduct the business of the CAP Commission shall require that a majority of its members be present. Article IX. Amendments Section 1 The By -lags may be amendedby a two-thirds vote of all the voting Commissioners. The quorum for this meeting shall be the same as established in Article VIII, Section 1. o Section 2 Proposed amendments shall be submitted in writing thirty (30) days propr to the regular meeting. ' PubmitIted` by C ShirleAelly _t= = •a on 13Adys Roberts e Commissioners Present: 09 CAP COMMISSION MEETING July 7, IM Stockton City Nall Allen, Cantrell, Davies, Espinoza, Nastie, D. Johnson, Kelley, Nalls, Poise, Porker, Roberts, Schaefer, Wiilmette and=Wulftanp. Commissioners Absent: Andre, Blaney, J. Johnson and Talbot-. Guests Present: Theresa Jones The meeting was opened at 7:30 by roil call. Minutes of the previous meeting were opprove41. as corrected. The Chair passed out copies of the Stockton Unified School District's response to the GAP Recommendo tions. Theresa Jones was elected an Associate Member of the Commission recognizing her expertise In the area of Crime Prevention. Programs at the State level. The. Chair reported there is still no Commissioner representing the City of Esco Ion. The Chair reported that many of the Commissioners hadnot been sworn in by the County or City they represent. Evidently, some of the Cities do not require a swam statement as does the County. The Chair was to make further inquiry. Commissioner Kelley requested thot Commissioners not discuss obsencesof other Commissioners, whether excused or unexcused. The Chair indicated this has not and would not be done. It Is expected tlot the eventual By -Laws will deal with absences and they will be dealt with at the appropriate time. The_BY-Lown Committee (Alien, J. Johnson, Kelley_, Roberts) had met and prepared a _rough draft of a:portion of the proposed By -taws. Commissioner Allen made a presentation that discussed the makeup of the Commission and absences. A more complete report will 6e forthcoming. The-MieSion Statement written-by-Commiss ow Andre was unanimously accepted with tiwo ,minor corrections. This -Mission Statement is to become apart of" By-Lawsand reams as -follows: "Gime Is a total community problem and the way to solve it is for each member of the community to bwinvolved in cr prevention. No single entity, law enforcement, the court, or penal_ institutions can do -the job alone= they need the assistance and active support of the citizenry. It is_ the purpms of .the Crime Awareness -and Prevention Commissions (CAP) to advise, promote, inform, and actively support government and citizens at large In the prevention of crime within San .Joaquin -County, "Goals: (1) Coordinate efforts of the community to make Son Joaquin County a • safe place in which: -to live. (2) Serve as an advisory body to county and local government. (3) Provide educational services to the community. (4) Encourage development of crime prevention programs." 'The motion for acceptance of the Mission Statement was made by Commissioner Cantrell and seconded by Commissioner Shoefer. An attempt was made to list the top five recommendations of the former Commission in the minds of the present Commission. The top five vote getters at the meeting were Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5 and 29, which are: 1. Enhance community awareness and knowledge about crime through .agencies, media, schools and volunteers. 2. Provide more employment opportunities for youth. The next meeting Wsche"edAugvst 4 at 7:30 I.M., Stockton City Holt. Adjourned -Qt -9: —P.M. O Jeanette Notts, Secretory Ah IiAS' AJiD . PR'bYStlTIOIZ CQMKIS3ION Mission -Statement Crt�ea is a UW. otal cownaitr problem arA the way to solve it is for each nembar of the community to be involved in•crime- prevention. No single en- txtr l"enforcementt -tbr court, or Tena intMut onaq can do the job alon,01 they need the. hap and active suppart of the citizenry.. It is the: purpose of the Crime Awareness aril PreventionCommission (CAP) to advise, PZONOte, infbru, and' actively upiport-government -and- -citizens at large in -the Pareyention of crime within San Joaquin County.: Goals (i) Coordinate efforts of the- coww ty- to joke= San Joaquin County a safe place in vhich to live. (2). Serve as an. advisory boor to county mrd local government. (3) Provide educational services to the community. (4) Act as a change agent in the development of crime prevention pro- grams. 13