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; , -" ." . Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of April 28, 2004 Page 2 five of the calls were made by City staff. Captain Warner mentioned that this area of Redwood City has a very low level of calls for crimes of violence. Serene Hermann, park neighbor, said she felt the statistics were incorrect because she has called the Police at least six times herself regarding noise disturbances from the CAB, and she felt the Police Department was not always responsive to her calls. Lindley Garner, park neighbor, said he has also called about six times over a 2 year period, agreed the Police Department was not always responsive, and noted that when he calls he normally gets into an argument with the Police dispatcher. Chief Bolanos addressed their concerns and strong encouraged any community member to contact him directly if they do not feel they are receiving the proper level of service from the Police Department. He left his business cards for people to contact him. Chief Bolanos stated that he would be meeting with Director Centeno to determine ways the Police Department could effectively support the Park and Recreation Department as well as make suggestions on possible changes in policy/procedure. -Public Comment Nelson Fortis - spoke about teen dances at Red Morton Center and problems with teens after the dances have ended Rudy Luca - asked about how building is rented to the public; suggested each function needed to have Police presence Pam McGovern - the need for Police presence until groups outside facility have disbanded Dawna Barnes -mother of teen who attends teen dances at Red Morton has not seen too many Police to support Park & Recreation staff after teen dances have ended Sylviane Morales - wants to have Police at facility when there is a party at night Angelica Valencia - used Red Morton Center as a teen and appreciated the teen dances and activities; suggested having building renters obtain a security guard for their parties; security guard can help remove people from parking lot after party, can look around entire park and call Police if necessary Nancy Anderson - create a City ordinance requiring renters to have security at their events Ella Fitzpatrick - did not hear sirens after shots were fired; asked if sirens were turned off by Police intentionally John Hermann - has called more than 6 times regarding noise disturbances from CAB; has had bottles and cans thrown into his yard by party-goers; suggested that we not let parties continue into the parking lot; obtain security; move people out of parking lot; put chains across parking lot entrances; has observed steady increase of rowdy crowds over past few years Gabriella Simon - asked if under age drinking is allowed with a liquor license. Chief Bolanos replied no; underage drinking is illegal, period.