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Hollywood Area
Community Police Advisory Board
M I N U T E S
September 27, 2011
5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Opening Remarks
Gary Minzer made opening remarks and round robin introductions were made.
Crime Incidents & Statistics Update
Hollywood Community Relations OIC, Sergeant Darrell Davis, provided the update in the absence of Captain Girmala, who was unable to attend.
General Announcements
Sergeant Davis reminded the board of the city wide C-PAB Summit on Saturday, October 1, 2011. He also invited the board to attend the Operations West Bureau Hispanic Forum on November 30, 2011, and discussed the progress of the recently opened LAPD Hollywood Youth Mentoring Center. Sergeant Davis also lauded the work of C-PAB members, Valorie Keegan, Dietrich Nelson, Bruce Remick, Robin Moreno and other members not present, for their hard work and physical labor to beautify the front of the LAPD Stop In Center at 1718 Cherokee Ave. Before and after pictures were circulated around the room depicting the vast improvement of the front facade.
West Traffic Division
Motor Officer Stephen Redd discussed the functions of the Community Traffic Service Unit and related issues.
Hollywood C-PAB Website
Bruce Remick informed the Board of the website’s new look and the addition of links to Tomorrow’s Future and the Hollywood Division Facebook Page.
Chiefs Office Community Relations Unit Presentation
Sergeant Perry Griffin emphasized the new direction to reinvigorate C-PAB on a citywide basis. Sergeant Griffin also clarified issues on emergency certification for C-PAB members and discussed disaster preparedness and the approaching C-PAB Summit. A brief Question and Answer session ensued.
Surprise Earthquake Drill
One of our Emergency Certified C-PAB members,Valorie Keegan, conducted an impromptu Earthquake Drill. Valorie ordered everyone in attendance to immediately duck and cover beneath the tables. This was a Hollywood C-PAB first!
City Council Reports
Sharon Shapiro of CD-4, Councilmember La Bonge’s staff, discussed the problematic nature of regulating Tour bus companies.
Angela Mota of CD-13, Councilmember’s Garcetti’s staff discussed Valet ordinances and recent community cleanup projects.
Jeffrey Ebenstein a Field Deputy for Councilmember Paul Koretz, contributed to the Tour Bus discussion and other topics.
Neighborhood Councils
Hollywood Hills West: Valorie Keegan advised the C-PAB of The Great American SHAKEOUT on October 20, 2011.
Hollywood Studios District: Gary Minzer introduced Steve Whiddon representing this Counsel.
Public Comment & Adjournment
Respectfully Submitted by Arthur M Holmes Jr
The next C-PAB Meeting is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, October 25, 2011, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.
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