2014-09-29 PUBLIC SAFETY - Laserfiche WebLink

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ACTION: Alma Flores will do follow -up to see the possibility of having the OCTA transit terminal, the Stadium, the United Methodist Church in Civic Center, or any other accommodation as a check -in center for the homeless. On Patrol Deployment Modeling (MAPP): The Public Safety Committee members expressed support for hiring additional patrol officers. They were interested in the recruitment process, and eventually looking at a study for the specialized investigative units. On Parking Enforcement /Street Sweeping: The Committee Members emphatized with residents, but emphasized the importance of protecting the environment. Councilmember Reyna suggested moving back to the past practice whereby if the street had already been cleaned, not to ticket even if the time wasn't up. Councilmember Martinez suggested more visible signs, education to community members and increased communication with the schools. She also encouraged the City to focus on a Safe -to- School Route plan. Chairman Benavides wants to keep options open for innovative, creative problem - solving to solve this issue. Suggested alternate side of the street sweeping as one option. On Crossing Guards: The Public Safety Committee was complimentary of the Police Department's efforts in analyzing the crossing guard program. Michele Martinez: supports the assessment. A suggestion to partner with the School District was made. On Illegal Fireworks: The Public Safety Committee was sympathetic to concerns of community members who are upset about illegal fireworks that are used year - round. A question was raised as to if the City decided to go with the safe and sane fireworks program, would that end the problem with illegal fireworks? Costs dealing with this problem affect the Police Department, the Fire Department, and the Public Works Department. Chairman Benavides suggested looking at permit fees and whether raising them could offset the costs of dealing with this problem.