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RAMPART COMMUNITY POLICE ADVISORY BOARD
Minutes of Meeting on
March 4, 2008
Good Samaritan Hospital
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m.
.Those in attendance:
Members LAPD Guests
Eleanor Armas Capt. Egan Diana Molino
Bertha Wooldridge SLO Bautista David Loyola
Robert Wooldridge SLO Stuart Suzanne Jimenez,, Deputy CD1
Gloria Sohacki SLO Braendle Leticia Lopez
Chan Oh SLO Santin Cristina Lovet
Diana Olivares SLO Melkonian Phillip Smith
Dorothy Mc Quiston Ofcr Luevanos Arturo Martinez, City Attorney
JimMcQuiston Capt. McDonnell Phillip Smith
Anthony Stewart SLO Gras Guru Singh
Wan Tak Kim Bryan Kochner
Frank Ybarra Silvia Beltran, Deputy CD1
Hua Ling
Bill Reichert
Eui Nam Hong
Rhonda Reynolds
Diana Olivares
Minutes from previous meeting approved.
Captains Remarks
Capt. Egan introduced LT Mc Manus. Capt further stated that he had to attend another meeting so would be leaving shortly. Before he left he talked about SGT Ramirez endeavors at organizing the events surrounding the opening of the new station sometime in July or August. He went on to talk about Rampart's new approach to graffiti by involving the 311 reporting system. The power point presentation is ready and hopefully it will start to be utilized.
Crime is still down in some areas but assaults are up. We are paying close attention to incidents and determining if there is a direct motive to single or mutli victims involved.
Captain Mc Donnell talked about the strategic planning still being negotiated in anticipation of the May Day events scheduled for Mac Arthur Park. The starting point is still being discussed. We expect to have more cameras installed to enhance our view of the park. The current cameras are expected to be brought up to date with the assistance of Councilman Ed Reyes Office. This event brings in about 250,000 people into the area.
Jim Mc Quinton whether the existing cameras are working and Captain Mc Donnell answered “No”. Jim also asked if the Comp Stat meetings were open to the public and was informed that they are not. Captain Mc Donnell also asked for feedback from community regarding last years May Day and concerns for this year’s event.
Lt Losorelli explained that Rampart is trying hard to bring down Part I crimes... In 2007 we had a total 25 homicides.
Committee Reports
Traffic - Officer Rob Kosner talked about the upcoming Sober Graduation presentations he is planning at Belmont. They are actually going to re-enact a traffic accident. Currently working with Rosemont on valet training for 15 parents who will volunteer to unload children exiting from vehicles in front of the school this effort will ensure the safety of the kids.
Diane Olivares asked why LAUSD is building new schools in her area without regard to no walking lights. around Beverly/Madison/Virgil. Bill Reichert chimed in with the fact that the new schools would bring additional 850 new kids into area. Rhonda Reynolds told of how the Echo Park Historical stopped LAUSD from building another school in the Echo park and that maybe Diane could benefit by talking with someone from the this group. Officer Kosner said that Rampart is the fastest new area for new schools and we need to be more involved with the traffic concerns associated with new schools.
Jim Mc Quiston also said that LAUSD takes the cheapest land for its schools. When a responsible manufacurig company could use the land and create more jobs.
Captain Mc Donnell would like a list of perspective schools before we cam get involved to ascertain the impact it will have on traffic situations.
Youth - Five girls have joined the Explorers. SlO Wolfe, Guiterrez and Bertha Wooldridge have been running the PAL program through Westlake Protectors. Bill Reichert asked how many kids are in the JIP program and was told there are fifty.
Crime - Nothing to report
Membership - Officer Luveanos said she is still awaiting the return of several applications which she passed out previously.
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New and Old Business
Suzanne Jimenez, Deputy Council District 1, told of the JOB FAIR being held at Dodger Stadium on 3/15/08. There will be over 100 employers and each employer is supposed to hire one person. March 31 is opening Day for the Dodgers.
Anthony Stewart told of a new Middle Eastern restaurant around the corner which was opened by one of his employees. He went to tell us of the Blessing of the Bicycles on May 13 at Good Samaritan. This is the 3rd annual and each year it seems to get larger.
There is a Community Police Academy for those of you who have not yet attended a session. Please contact Trish for more details.
Westlake Protectors is holding educational seminars .for the Department of Recreations and Parks. There are about 14 Moms and Dads who will participate and learn how to recognize problems and the reporting process.
Frank Ybarra along with basic car Officer Mandy Serrano will present at-risk youth along with Officer Covington the power point presentation on graffiti.
Dates to Remember
There will be a fundraiser for Officer Martin Franco on 10/10/2007 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the station.
November 2 is Officer Appreciation Day. Remember to display blue ribbons outside your home of office.
Next C-PAB meeting is on April 4th We will be viewing the new power point presentation on graffiti education.
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