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Alison Stanley, resident, Park Santiago neighborhood, called the Police Department last weekend because of the loud illegal fireworks going off late at night while she was in bed. Ms. Stanley says it is late September already, almost October, and residents still hear fireworks. Evangeline Gawronski, President of Com -Link, the 64 Neighborhood Associations of Santa Ana. All these associations would like the City Council to know that they are hoping for a ban on fireworks in Santa Ana and just have a 4th of July celebration like the one in Centennial Park. Manuel Pena, introduces himself as being one of the Directors of the Westend COP group. Debbie McEwen, resident, French Park area, voices her concern of two Santa Ana gangs, Logan Street and Lopers, taking over her neighborhood. Asking City Council to take a strong stand with the Police Department as to what can be done to keep her neighborhood safe. AGENDAITEMS 1. Approval of Minutes of 8 -11 -15 Meeting Motion: Approve the Minutes of 8 -11 -15 meeting. MOTION: Amezcua SECOND: Benavides VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Motion carries. AGENDA ITEMS (Continued) Benavides, Amezcua None (0) Tinajero 2. 21" Century Policing (Discussion of the President's Task Force Report on 20 Century Policing) — Chief Carlos Rojas {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, lb and III During a prior City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento asked that the final report of The President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing be brought to the Public Safety Committee. Chief Rojas summarized solutions that will help the Police Department and communities strengthen trust and collaboration while working towards community - focused policing. Best practices throughout the nation divided these solutions into six pillars: Building Trust and Legitimacy, Policy and Oversight, Technology and Social Media, Community Policing & Crime Reduction, Training & Education, Officer Wellness & Safety. The Police Department will focus