Meeting Minutes

Senior Lead Officer (SLO) Reginald Gay and Gilbert Radillo, C-PAB Co-Chair, welcomed the community and members present. 

Adoption of Minutes:
A motion to approve the Minutes from the March meeting was requested by Gilbert Radillo,
C-PAB Co-Chair.  Motion was made by member Helen Wilkins and seconded by
Saundra Bryant

Introductions:
•    Introduced community members, business owners, stakeholders, non-profit reps and SLOs.
•    Captain Prokop is on vacation.
•    Introduced Lt. Spicer, introduced to group ‘as soon to be’ new Patrol Captain.
o    Lt. Spicer arrived to Newton two weeks ago.
o    Captain Ann Young, Commanding Officer, Central Traffic Division, was in place of Captain Prokop for the April C-PAB Meeting.
Bike Lanes on Central Avenue
•    Goal
•    Create Safe Passage for Students.
•    Parklets
•    Create park stations in front of businesses along Central Avenue.
•    Gilbert: Bowers & Sons Cleaners (25th & Central Avenue) is open to having one
•    Presentation provided by Gilbert Radillo.
•    Bike Racks
•    If business owners would like bike racks in front of their businesses, Gilbert can assist with process.
•    Organizations assisting with Bike Lanes on Central Avenue.
•    CicLaVia, SCA Mobility committee-Meet every last Saturday of the month.
Website
•    Receives 1,000 hits per month.
•    Has Los Angeles Times link.
•    If possible, add website link to your e-mail signature.
•    Content needs to be collected by local businesses organizations to add to website
•    Submit information to Gilbert to upload & promote your business/organization.
•    Provide logo & link to website.
•    Submit your Calendar of Community Events.
Commendations:
•    Steve Carrillo
•    Helen Wilkins with LA Mart provided a commendation for his great work in collaborating with LA Mart and their events.  She will put it in writing.
•    LAPD website has commendation form electronically.
•    Lt. Spicer:
•    Recommends that members take a few minutes for commendations and complaints.  This type of paperwork goes into Police Officers’ personal packages

Crime Trends:
•    Sketch of murder suspect was provided.
•    Officers think he lives in the area.
•    Contact Newton Police Department if you know of him.
•    Burglaries
•    Rise from last week.
•    Residential areas
    Happening in the daytime.
    Reminder to close windows and be vigilant.
•    Vehicle Break-ins
•    Continuing problem.
•    Happens when items are left in plain view.
•    SLO Marufo
    Businesses he works with provided funding for mailer regarding the Lock It/Hide It/Keep It campaign to community members.
•    Officers looking for additional funding/donations.
•    Cesar- Can C-PAB members work together to write a grant?
•    Chain Snatching
•    It is still high on the list.
•    Price of GOLD is still up.
Translation:
•    Requested by both C-PAB Chair and community members
•    SLO Reggie will work on that for next month’s meeting.
Announcements
•    Garage Sale: 29th Street Crossings:  April 13th from 9am - 3pm.  Fundraiser-
828 East 29th Street.
•    A Place Called Home: Health and Garden Expo:  May 4th from 10am – 4pm,
2830 South Central Avenue.
•    Grupo de Danza: Looking for assistance in funds to close streets.  Looking for support to fundraise and close streets and promote healthy lifestyle.
•    Ana Cubas: Campaign Kick-off: April 6th at Los Compadres Swapmeet
608 East 59th Street @ 12pm.  There will be free food and refreshments.
•    Central Avenue Business Association (CABA) - Cinco de Mayo Celebration: May 4th at Rittenhouse Square, 33rd and Central Avenue.  Community is invited to celebration.