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Committee member David Benavides recommended drop-in inspections to keep standards high. Committee member Claudia Alvarez wants the Police Department to keep the committee informed on the Dance Permit. 4. PEDESTRIAN SAFETY Chief Walters presented the committee a memo regarding pedestrian safety projects. These projects are in addition to routine complaints, city projects, and community safety campaigns. Chief Walters stated there is an Office of Traffic Safety grant before the Council this Monday, this will help with pedestrian safety. Committee member David Benavides recommends an ongoing task force led by Public Works, Building and Planning, Traffic Engineering and the Police Department. FOURTH OF JULY ENFORCEMENT PLAN Cmdr. Gominsky stated the Police Department was very fortunate to be able to work with the Fire Department. This was a 3 day deployment. Officers adjusted schedules. The officers used very little comp time. This year, the Police Department used Administrative Cites. They only had to give out 14 cites. There were only 2 injures, 28 arrests. Out of 2961 seized fireworks, only 25 were legal. Committee members commended the Police and Fire Department. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS Citizens present expressed concern on the delay of loud music calls. They were impressed with the "Shield Ops" presentation. A citizen recommended that the City ban fireworks. Citizens like the Crime alerts but would like weekly updates. A parent complained about the intersection on Ross and First Streets. 7. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Committee members thanked the Police and Fire Department for the great work on the 4'h of July deployment. 8. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Update on Santiago Park 9. NEXT MEETING DATE - Tuesday, September 28, 5:30 pm, Santa Ana Police Facility, 60 Civic Center Plaza, 4th Floor conference room, Santa Ana, California. ADJOURNMENT-7:36 P.M. PAUL M. WALTERS Chief of Police 2