13A - COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORT - PUBLIC SAFETY

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SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE PUBLIC SAFETY Minutes of Meeting May 24, 2011 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was convened at 5:48 P.M. at Santa Ana Police Department, 60 Civic Center Plaza, Police Community Room, Santa Ana, California. ATTENDANCE Council members present: Claudia Alvarez, David Benavides, and Sal Tinajero. Staff present: Police Chief Paul Walters, Fire Chief Dave Thomas, Assistant City Attorney Teresa Judd, Deputy Chief Carlos Rojas, Commander Ken Gominsky, Interim City Attorney Joe Straka, PCSS Mike McCoy and Loretta Tafoya, Recording Secretary. Public sign-ins: Albert Castillo, Sam Romero, Irma Macias, Rene Guzman, Aura Vasquez, Maria Rosa Lopez, Paty Madueno, Miguel Hernandez, Jose Andrade, Carl Benninger, Luis Mier, Brent Meyerson, Sean Cook, Dan Meyer, Vincent Rabia, Lauri Partell, Carter Dewberry, Dennis Lluy, Lisann Martinez, Connie Hamilton, Theresa Dang, Melody Gonzalez, Cuavhtli Crouth, Gina Sianas, Ann Camacho, Juan Godoy, Maria Munoz. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSIONS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes approved of the March 22, 2011 meeting. 2. SECURITY/FIREWATCH FOR THE SADDLEBACK INN Fire Chief Thomas explained he was working with the Building Department. He also has concerns with people entering empty facility. Council Member Claudia Alvarez wanted to know the difference between Fire Watch and Security. Fire Chief Thomas explained Fire Watch requires constant supervision of the facility to detect and alert the fire department if there is a fire, alert all occupants of a fire and assist with evacuation of all occupants. Security is responsible to make sure all occupants are kept out of the facility and notifies the police if there are any problems. She also questioned if there a system in place. Committee Member Alvarez motioned to have a Fire watch put in place. Committee Member David Benavides passed the motion. 3. BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES Deputy Chief Rojas gave an update on the California Endowment "Building Health Communities". The Endowment funds have been funding the Santa Ana Police Department programs such as "Parent Academy" and after school programs. Committee member David Benavides asked about the five geographical areas and Deputy Chief Rojas stated that the programs are in all areas. Committee member encouraged the Police Department. Committee member Claudia Alvarez asked what was the timeline for implementation. DC Rojas said the programs should all be implemented this summer. The District Attorney's Office has been handling the GRIP Program. Police Department is trying to get the District Attorney's Office to work together. Vic and Judy Edge left a message stating they were against the banning of smoking in the parks. BAILBOND SOLICITATION Assistant City Attorney Teresa Judd stated the City has received complaints on bail bond solicitation taking place on the sidewalks near the Orange County Jail. She explained that the Department of Insurance is the primary enforcement agency and the District Attorney's Office is the prosecuting agency for violations of the state insurance laws. Council member David Benavides suggested having a meeting to handout information and asked if the City imposes solicitation tax. Assistant City Attorney Teresa Judd will check with Fiscal. Council member David Benavides thanked Assistant City Attorney Teresa Judd for all her work she has put into this issue. Luis Miers suggested soliciting should be licensed. He has lost 85% of revenue due to solicitation. The City of Anaheim does not allow solicitation. Assistant City Attorney clarified we cannot regulate loitering on a public sidewalk. Need evidence of illegal activity. Jason Meyers asked if handing out flyers a freedom of speech or doing business. He believes it is illegal. 13A-1