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Hollywood Area
Community Police Advisory Board
Minutes
June 24, 2008
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Opening Remarks / Introductions
Gary Minzer made opening remarks and called the meeting to order, round robin introductions were made.
Crime Incidents & Statistics Recap
Captain Farrell informed the Board that Hollywood continues to post the best crime rate in the City as evidenced by the 16% reduction in major crime.
Burglary Detectives Overview
Hollywood Area Burglary Detective Brett Goodkin provided an overview and stated that car burglaries are down. Detective Goodkin advised the C-PAB that criminals are using the internet on services like craigslist and ebay to take advantage of a greater number of victims. Gary Minzer followed up on issues from the May meeting, illegal hot dog vendors, narcotics dealing at De Longpre park also graffiti at the Hollywood Gateway.
911 Communications Division Presentation.
Police Service Representatives Angela Rodriguez and Jenell Williams assigned to the Community Relations Unit of Communications Division, gave an informative presentation and fielded many questions from the Board. Gary Minzer contributed greatly to the discussion by making several key points.
Hollywood C-PAB Website Update
Bruce Remick advised the Board that the website has recorded as many as 250 inquiries per month, some from the Middle East and Europe.
Neighborhood Prosecutor
Deputy City Attorney Will Rivera informed the C-PAB on charges his office filed against a suspect accused on making threats to members of the Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce. Will also spoke of an upcoming meeting on July 2, 2008. The purpose of this meeting is a new City Ordinance prosecuting unlicensed businesses such as nightclubs.
In addition the establishment at 1785 Wilcox has been eliminated as a problem location also his office will participate in the Adopt A School Program.
City Council Representatives
Alejandra Marroquin of council district 13, shared with the C-PAB the many projects being undertaken by Councilmember Garcetti’s office, ranging from neighborhood beautification to extended hours at recreation centers this summer.
Mark Davis, a new member of Councilmember Weiss’s staff was introduced to the board.
Neighborhood Councils
Hollywood Hills West: Valorie Keegan discussed the evacuation plan being developed for her area and a block party scheduled for July 9, 2008.
Hollywood United: Ryan Haas reported on the Adopt A School Program and advised the board that his council purchased new soccer equipment for the Hollywood Police Activity League (PAL).
Mid City West: Bob Lerner enquired of Captain Farrell as to when the new Senior Lead Officer for that area would be selected.
Sub-Committee Reports
Homeless: Anne English talked about establishing new shelters then thanked the C-PAB for its tireless efforts on behalf of the homeless. Anne stated that it was a privilege to work with the Hollywood C-PAB. Two of Anne’s associates from the HERO Program were also in attendance and discussed that programs accomplishments in providing food and services to 181 homeless members of our community during the recent outreach.
Old Business
Gary Minzer discussed the recent city wide C-PAB Summit and spoke with pride regarding this C-PAB and the quality of the membership.
Respectfully Submitted by Arthur M Holmes Jr. The Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Location to be determined.
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