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SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE <br />PUBLIC SAFETY <br />Minutes of Meeting <br />July 27, 2010 <br />CALL TO ORDER <br />The meeting was convened at 5:43 p.m. at Santa Ana Police Department, 60 Civic Center Plaza, <br />4th Floor, Santa Ana, California. <br />ATTENDANCE <br />Councilmembers present: Claudia Alvarez, David Benavides and Sal Tinajero <br />Staff present: Police Chief Paul Walters, Fire Chief Dave Thomas, Assistant City Attorney <br />Theresa Judd, Deputy City Attorney Ryan Hodge, Cmdr. Ken Gominsky, CSS Mike McCoy, PIS <br />Yolanda Pena, Firearms Examiner Rocky Edwards, Retired Sgt. Jon Centanni, and Loretta <br />Tafoya, Recording Secretary. <br />Public sign-ins: Irma Macial, Fabiola Soto, Camille Corona[, Rosa Aldaz, Evangeline Gawronski, <br />Helen Martinez, Connie Hamilton, Thomas Gordon. <br />SUMMARY OF DISCUSSIONS <br />APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />Approved Minutes of the May 25, 2010 meeting. <br />FIREARMS TRACKING - Chief Walters/Rocky Edwards <br />Rocky introduced his new "GunOps" computer program and how it will benefit the Police <br />Department. "GunOps" is a computer software web-based package that enhances <br />investigations of gang crimes and the analysis of local firearm-related problems. This <br />program's proof of concept has shown its potential for any city in the nation that is <br />experiencing gang and gun related violence. It enables a visual and interactive way to <br />monitor recovered evidence such as firearms, cartridge cases, and bullets as they are <br />booked into the Police Department. Committee member Claudia Alvarez asked if we <br />would be able to receive revenue from other departments. Chief Walters said that we <br />wouldn't have the staff to take on other departments. Committee member David <br />Benavides asked if any other agencies use this program yet. Rocky explained that we <br />would be the first department. Rocky explained that since we have been using the <br />techniques developed that were integrated into the "GunOps" program, we have had over <br />1100 hits compared to 170 in 2005, before the program. Chief Walters said that he <br />received a call from Washington DC stating they were impressed with the success we <br />have in solving crimes with such a small staff. Committee member David Benavides <br />asked what is the time frame starting the program. Rocky stated that he is waiting for the <br />legal agreements. Committee members were very impressed with program and thanked <br />Rocky and Jon for the presentation. <br />DANCE PERMIT REVISION - Chief Walters/Yolanda Pena & Mike McCoy <br />Yolanda Pena reviewed the New Dance Ordinance Revisions. She stated there will be a <br />new designated geographical area, Operator Security Plan and Alcohol Server Training. <br />They are 2 year permits with an annual review and a Cost Recovery fee of $500 <br />assessed on all establishments that obtain a dance permit. Subsequent violations may be <br />upgraded to criminal citation or arrest. Committee Member Claudia Alvarez suggested <br />that a scanner be mandatory. Chief Walters also wants businesses to have close circuit <br />TV. Committee member David Benavides asked about the training for the businesses. A <br />Health Care Agency representative said that they handle training through a grant. It is a <br />four hour training program with a test at the end. Chief Walters stated the Police <br />Department will get 100% of penalty fees.