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RANCHO PALOS VERDES CITY COUNCIL
COMMUNITY LEADERS' BREAKFAST
JUNE 711997
The meeting was called to order at 9:15 A.M. by Mayor John McTaggart at the Fred
Hesse Park Community Center, 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, notice having been given
with affidavit thereto on file.
PRESENT: Lyon, Byrd, Hollingsworth, Mayor Pro Tem Tem Ferraro and Mayor
McTaggart
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager Paul Bussey, Public Works Director Les Evans,
Administrative Services Director Jo Purcell, and Finance Director Dennis McLean.
After opening remarks by Mayor McTaggart and self- introductions by the audience, the
meeting focused on the topic of public safety.
L. A. COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Lieutenant Mike Grimaldi, Watch Commander of the Lomita Sheriffs Station gave a
presentation of the crime statistics for the various reporting districts within the City.
Overall, his report noted a decrease in crime.
Upon completion of his presentation, he fielded questions from the audience.
NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
Neighborhood Watch Volunteer Coordinator Gail Lorenzen reported on the growth of
this organization and especially the increased participation by City residents. She
reported on the effectiveness of the Neighborhood Watch network and the decrease in
incidents of crime in specific areas of the City.
Upon completion of her presentation, she fielded questions from the audience.
LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Battalion Chief Gordon Pierson of the L. A. County Fire Department reported on his
department's experience, readiness and the mutual aid available in the event of a fire.
He also reported that as of June 1 st that property owners would be notified to clear any
hazardous conditions existing on their property.
Upon completion of his presentation, Chief Pierson also fielded audience questions.
Adjournment: At 11:00 A.M. the meeting adjourned on motion Mayor McTaggart to
3:00 P.M., Monday, June 9th for a budget workshop to be held at the City Hall
Community Room.
Mayor
Attest
City Council Minutes
June 7, 1997
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