West Valley Area
Community Police Advisory Board
Minutes
September 9, 2009
CALL TO ORDER: Jeanette Capaldi called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Susan of Tarzana led the Pledge of Allegiance
DECLARES A QUORUM: Barbara Hand, Membership Chairperson, declared a quorum
DISCUSSION OF MINUTES AND MOTION TO APPROVE: Minutes of August 2009 meeting were approved and accepted by Ann Kinzle and Jerry Hurwitz.
RECOGNITION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND GUESTS: Lauren Gallant of Senator Padilla’s office and Raffy Astvasadoorian, City Prosecutor were introduced. In addition, guests introduced themselves.
CAPTAIN’S REPORT: Captain Egan reported, he had attended the 10th annual Women’s Conference. The LAPD is at almost 20% of women.
Crime is down compared to last year. Burglaries from motor vehicles and residential burglaries continue to be a problem. Gang crime is down 50% from last year.
There were fundraisers for the family of Explorer Anthony Hernandez that died recently. They were: California Kitchen, Wendy’s and a BBQ at the station. Capt. Egan stressed the importance of having community involvement in such organization as CPAB and Neighborhood Council. Sgt. Ingram, and Officers Barber and Ham were introduced.
GUEST SPEAKERS: Captain Egan introduced Leslie Kaz of Syndicated Insurance Agency Capt. Egan gave a brief bio. of his background. He is presently the Chair Person of the LAPD West Valley Police Activities League Supporters. (PALS) Mr. Kaz explained the goals and objectives of PALS i.e. after school activities and support, recreational and educational field trips. Tutoring etc. The ages of the youth involved are 7 to 17 years. Sgt. Ingram reported that member of PALS had attended the Junior Police Academy and were given certificates when they graduated.
Raffi reported the SLO and Patrol officers have issued citations and warnings for loud parties and collecting from trashcans and dumpsters. If officers have a problem with issuing citations he will file a case and they receive fines and/or probation. For problems in the area Raffi can be reached at 818-374-6837 or e-mail raffi.a@lacity.org.
Lauren Gallant reported Bill 449 was passed in the assembly. This bill covers reporting of firearms to DOJ from pawnbrokers and second hand dealers. Also the Senators office is working on information to be distributed regarding the 2010 census. She also talked about emergency preparedness, i.e. floods and fire.
Senior Lead Officer Ham reported problems in his area i.e. BFMV in the parks and narcotic homes.
NEW BUSINESS: On Sept 12 at 11:00 A.M. the Second Annual Memorial Motorcycle Ride took place this is a Fund Raiser for the Police Memorial.
Jeanette Capaldi presented a motion to the members about having the October meeting at the 911 Communications Center, It was opened for discussion. Ann Kinzle made a motion to have the meeting as usual and go to the center another night. It was second by Harold Adams. The motion was put to the members and did not pass. The previous motion was put to the members by Jeanette Capaldi and was second by Barbara Hand. The members passed the motion. The telephone tree will notify members regarding the meeting.
Mark Markowitz handed out packet’s “Expectations of a CPAB Member” Jeanette Capaldi asked members what they are doing with the information they receive at the meetings and also are they bringing problems from their communities to CPAB.
OLD BUSINESS: The telephone tree has been re- activated by Hy Hand and Jack Zipperman. Everyone appreciated the telephone call.
Respectively submitted by Dorothy Adams, Secretary
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