February 20, 2008
Attendees: Melanie McShane, Luis Zanini, Carina Lopez, Nicole Guzman, Jodene Finch, David Riniker, Thomas Weissbarth, Danielle Seitz, Ron Howell, Janet Lipkin, Edward Lipkin, Debbie Moorman, Charlene Flores, Betty Ley, Charles Conrad, Greta White, Sharon Newman, Kim Welden, Tony Wilkinson, Mariana Linares, Eric Ingebrigtsen, Jessica Borboa, Allison Willits, and Evelyn Martinez
Guests: Amanda Rodriguez, Bob Warren, Jerry Prieto, Connie Kolar, Denise Hernandez, Laura Escaloner, Bob Feeny, Fred Whitebook, Jon Wenkalman, Norma Wenkalman, Sarah Sedeno, Tony Sedeno, Marc Gross, Antenor G. Dominguez, Asber Topsia, Carol Topsia, Alma Martinez
18:30 hrs: The meeting was called to order by Melanie McShane
Pledge of Allegiance: SLO John Lonergan
Welcome and guest introductions: Co-Chair Melanie McShane – Alemany High School volunteer students. It was noted the students do not receive school credit for attending the CPAB meeting or volunteering to be on a committee.
Secretary report: Minutes accepted as corrected (spelling errors and one attendee was not in attendance)
Captain Villegas: reported 1) there has been seven years of consistent crime reduction, 2) he was pleased to see the students wanting to be involved and looked forward to obtaining input from the “youth committee” regarding gangs, parties, graffiti, etc. 3) He noted the success rates in North Hills and Panorama City. Captain Villegas reported on the boundaries for cars in each area by taking into account the population and time spent by officers and cars. Recommendation: Sylmar 2 basic cars, Arleta 1 basic car, Panorama City 3 basic cars, Mission Hills 1 basic car, North Hills 1 basic car (hopefully assigned to Mission Station)
Graffiti Task Force – Officer Mondale is in charge of the group and multiple search warrants and more arrests to be made
SLO Reports:
New Business: Melanie McShane presented the goals for the coming year:
1. Increase membership by a minimum of 80%
2. Hold four events for community education
3. Community events: officer appreciation, toy drive CPAB summit, town hall meetings, clean up (4/26/08 scheduled for North Hills area)
4. Increase neighborhood watch meetings/membership
5. Learn more about Mission Division
6. Tie goals into Mission goals: counter terrorism and gang reduction
7. Community events: fairs and candle light vigils
Melanie distributed the 2008 Calendar of CPAB Meetings. The March 19th meeting will be a bus tour of Mission Area Division.
Announcements and Adjournment
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