HomeMy WebLinkAbout13A - COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTSANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
PUBLIC SAFETY
Minutes of Meeting
September 28, 2010
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was convened at 5:30 p.m. at Santa Ana Police Department, 60 Civic Center Plaza,
4'h Floor. Santa Ana, California.
ATTENDANCE
Councilmembers present: Claudia Alvarez, David Benavides
Staff present: Police Chief Paul Walters, Fire Chief Dave Thomas, Assistant City Attorney
Theresa Judd, Executive Inspector Hank Couisine, Sergeant Raul Rivera, and Loretta Tafoya,
Recording Secretary.
Public sign-ins: Irma Macias and Renee Guzman
SUMMARY OF DISCUSSIONS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved Minutes of the July 27, 2010 meeting.
MODULAR SECURING SYSTEM - Canceled
3. SANTIAGO PARK UPDATE
Chief Walters stated the Police Department cori'tinues to work the POP project at
Santiago Park. Sgt. Rivera reviewed the problem of lewd conduct. The City has
removed the bathroom stalls, landscaped, and posted new signs indicating the park
hours to deter the lewd activity. Vice Officers conducted an arrest program at Santiago
Park in March which resulted in 10 to 12 arrests. The arrest program for the prior month
resulted in three arrests. Patrol Officers have been encouraged to make random patrols,
and the Park Rangers have been closing the restroom facilities at dusk. Mounted Patrol
will also begin patrolling the park. Executive Inspector Hank Couisine said the problem is
80% under control.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
A citizen expressed concern there are no traffic lines painted on her street. She feels it is
a safety hazard. Committee member Benavides said that he would look into it. Citizens
commented how the landscaping at Santiago Park has been beneficial. There was a
complaint regarding the Graffiti Task Force's website being outdated and having low
stats.
5. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
No comments from Committee members.
6. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
Update on Fire Station #3
Presentation on homicide stats
7. NEXT MEETING DATE - TBD, Santa Ana Police Facility, 60 Civic Center Plaza, 4th
Floor conference room, Santa Ana, California.
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P UL M. WALTERS
Chief of Police
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