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<br />2 <br /> <br />Mr. Wiedermeyer was asked to review the retail sales and expenses involved in <br />his fireworks stand. <br /> <br />After much discussion, a motion was made, seconded and carried that an <br />amended Municipal Code Ordinance be forwarded to the City Council that would <br />allow the fireworks booths to open one hour earlier than currently allowed on July <br />2, 3 and 4. They would still be required to close at 8:00 PM on July 4. <br /> <br />3. 2007 CRIME RATE STATISTICS <br />Chief Walters reviewed 2007 crime rate statistics information and crime trends. <br />He said that the City continues to show an overall decrease in Part One crime. <br />He also reviewed the three homicides from the previous weekend. Member <br />Benavides asked that he provide a comparison of Santa Ana to other California <br />cities with similar demographics in regard to homicides. <br /> <br />4. TOP TEN PROBLEM LOCATIONS <br />Deputy Chief Harrelson reviewed each of the ten locations considered to be of <br />specific interest. The statistics covered the timeframe of January 1 through <br />March 20, 2008. He further stated that two interagency taskforces consisting of a <br />number of city departments and outside agencies are working together to solve a <br />variety of problems on Townsend Street and in Bishop Manor. Member <br />Benavides would like budget consideration to support the taskforces working on <br />these problem areas. <br /> <br />5. PUBLIC COMMENTS <br />Julie Stroud spoke regarding the graffiti offenders in the Sandpointe <br />neighborhood. <br /> <br />6. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS <br />Member Alvarez congratulated the SAPD Running Team on their outstanding <br />accomplishment in the recent Baker to Vegas Relay Race. <br /> <br />7. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING <br />A. Fireworks Discussion <br />B. Top Fifteen Problem Locations <br />C. Impact of Governor's Program to Release Parolees Early <br />D. How Guns Are Addressed in Santa Ana <br />E. How Many 2008 homicides Are Gun Related <br />F. Homicide Comparison to Other California Cities <br /> <br /> <br />8. NEXT MEETING DATE: Tuesday, May 27, 2008, 5:30 PM, Santa Ana Police <br />Facility, 60 Civic Center Plaza, 4th floor conference room, Santa Ana, California. <br /> <br /> <br />7:45 PM <br /> <br />PA L M. WALTERS <br />Chief of Police <br />JC <br /> <br />130-2 <br />