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HomeMy Public PortalAbout02-23-94 LAW ENFORCEMENT REVIEW BOARDAGENDA February 23, 1994 City Council Chambers 6:00 p.m. I. II. III. IV. City of Lynwood 11330 Sullls Road Lynwood, CA 90262 LAW ENFORCEMENT REVIEW BOARD ADMINISTRAtIVE ITEMS a. Call to Order b. Pledge of Allegiance C. Roll Call d. Minutes: � � P4,0-A RECEIVED I CITY OF LYNW000 CITY CLERKS OFFICE FEB 15 1004 AM PM 7 al� p January 26, 1994 Regular Meeting PUBLIC ORALS ADJOURNMENT * Next Meeting March 23, 1994 N \NPFILSS \CITYMNGR \COMdISSN \LBBB \022394\ Ilk 1 V- V ,- P 0 MINUTES LAW ENFORCEMENT REVIEW BOARD Meeting of January 26, 1994 The regular meeting of the Law Enforcement Review Board was held on January 26, 1994, in the City Hall Council Chambers. (The agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the Brown Act.) The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by Chairperson Robert Downs. The pledge of allegiance was conducted by Commissioner David Willis. Members in attendance were: Don Brantley, Elizabeth Dixon, Robert Downs, and David Willis. Boardmember Hilario Esparza was absent. Councilmembers present: Councilmembers Henning and Heine. Staff members in attendance: Roger Haley and Pat Alvarez. Sheriff's Department representatives present: Lt. Jurado and Lts Miller. = The minutes of the December 1, 1993 regular meeting were approved as distributed. Board Reorganization a. Chairperson: It was moved by Commissioner Dixon to nominate Mr. Willis for Chairperson. Mr. Downs seconded, and it was unanimously approved by all to appoint Mr. David Willis as the new Chairperson. b. Vice - Chairperson: It was moved by Mr. Downs to nominate Mr. Brantley for Vice - Chairperson. Ms. Dixon seconded motion, and it was unanimously approved by all to appoint Mr. Don Brantley as the.,new Vice - Chairperson. Public Orals Jerrell Hunter, from Commuter Bus Lines, spoke on problem Dial -A -Ride users have been dealing with regarding junior high and high school students who are off - track, and they bother and intimidate Dial -A -Ride users. Mr. Hunter stated that there are constant fights, specially between hispanic and black gangs. Mr. Hunter mentioned that he had spoken to several councilmembers regarding the problem, but it has not been resolved. Law Enforcement Review Board January 26,1994 Page 2 Mr. Hunter suggested that the LERB, along with the school district, look into ways to provide protection during Dial -A- Ride hours of operation. Roger Haley mentioned that during the FY 91 -92, the City was able to provide security through Prop A funds, but it was subsequently eliminated. Mr. Hunter also spoke regarding an incident during which a driver was hit on the temple. Mr. Hunter said he called the Sheriff's Department, but no one ever came to the site to take a report. Mr. Hunter was questioned as to details of the incident, but he said he did not have them at the time. He suggested to contact his immediate supervisor, Kathy Frohock from Commuter Bus Lines (310- 604 - 0804). Commissioner Downs made a motion, Commissioner Dixon seconded, and it was unanimously approved, to direct staff to research ways to solve concerns raised by Mr. Hunter. Councilman Robert Henning congratulated Mr. Willis and Mr: Brantley on their appointments as Chairperson and Vice= Chairperson. Councilman Henning also informed commissioners that he had met with Congressman' Walter Tucker regarding hiring practices at the new Justice Center. He mentioned that Congressman Tucker is investigating hiring practices and is planning to hold a press conference to protest lack of minority hiring if necessary. Commissioner Dixon raised the question of ridding the city of prostitutes. Councilman Henning responded that he wants to give the bicycle patrol an opportunity to alleviate the problem. Brenda Green, 3117 Oakwood Avenue, Lynwood. Mrs. Green spoke regarding witnesses to her son's death being arrested /harassed by the police. Mrs. Green asked the board for direction in her search for more information regarding her son's case. Lt. Jurado,. was asked for direction, and he refrained from commenting due,. -to the ongoing civil lawsuit. Mr. Downs suggested that Mrs. Green follow up with her attorney. - Lt. Willie Miller, from the Lynwood Sheriff's station, who is the p.m. watch commander, stated that since Lt. Jurado has been assigned to work in the Operations Department, she will start working as the Sheriff's liaison to the Law Enforcement Review Board. Councilman Heine spoke on anti - graffiti meeting held this day at city hall, said the event was very productive. I � f Law Enforcement Review Board January 26, 1994 Page 3 Board Member's Orals Commissioner Downs expressed his concern for New Year's eve shootings, said his car was damaged by a bullet, and hopes for more community awareness of the dangers of New Year's eve shootings. Vice- Chairperson Brantley commented on the effectiveness of the bicycle patrol. Chairperson Willis commended the city's graffiti program for job well done. Adiournment 411 i v There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m! to the February 23, 1993 regular meeting. 9 �4.