1. What steps have been taken to engage and solicit
input from the residents and community? What measures will be taken from
this point forward?
RESPONSE: Not Known. Ask Garcetti.
2. How would LAPD's plans contribute to, or conversely
fail to address, the need for "community healing" from the lingering
impact of the "Rampart scandal" and perceptions (at the least!) of an
adversarial model of policing?
RESPONSE: Not considered. Ask Police Commission.
3. Have LAPD examined possible models/examples from across the country of developing community service facilities out of formerly policing-only sites?
RESPONSE: No.
4. What is the status of work at old Rampart under the (Chicago-based architects) Perkins + Will master contract (asbestos now removed -- right, new floor plans
already adopted)?
RESPONSE: Plans will be ready in 2 -3 months. These are
submitted to the city for review that then makes any needed corrections and
issues work permits. Construction to begin in the fall.
Questions about the asbestos need to be asked of Allan
Kawaguchi.
5. Why is it taking so long to get the public
meeting/hearing on old Rampart scheduled through Councilmember Garcetti's office?
RESPONSE: Ask Garcetti.
6. Why does Metro need a new Headquarters?
RESPONSE: Don’t know.
7. How did a new headquarters for Metro Division make it to
the top of the list when you were considering additional projects to be added
to Prop Q funds? (There is no mention of any discussion concerning this process in
any of the minutes from COC or AOC meetings prior to a decision being made.)
RESPONSE: Don’t know.
8. Are you familiar with the recommendations made in the
2007 Rampart Reconsidered and the 2008 Board of Inquiry advising against Metro
unit (or any police specialized unit) becoming “insular”?
RESPONSE: No.
8A: In Rampart Reconsidered, it states many officers
implicated in the scandal went to work at Metro Division. When they requested
information on these officers, it was refused. An audit was ordered but never
delivered to the Blue Ribbon Panel. When I contacted the Metro Division to
request this audit they did not return my emails or calls. Can you provide this
information?
RESPONSE: Request this from the police commission.
8B. In the 2008 SWAT Inquiry, many suggestions are requested
by the investigators. Have they been implemented? And are you aware that the
report directly states measures must be taken so that Metro Division does not
become “insular”?
RESPONSE: No.
9. Why was old Rampart chosen?
RESPONSE: It was cheap and available.
10. What factors make the old Rampart station the best
location for this citywide rapid response division?
RESPONSE: Economics were the only factor. One other site - the jail on
Avenue 19 - was considered but it was deemed too expensive.
11. Was the childcare facility located behind and adjacent
to the police department notified about the “loose” asbestos problem and its
subsequent clean up, if it was indeed cleaned up?
RESPONSE: Unknown. Unaware of facility.
[It is much safer to deal
with contained and undisturbed asbestos- ie. in a solid state such as a ceiling
tile. Since the water break it is considered "loose" asbestos]
12. What steps were taken to protect the public during the
“loose Asbestos removal?
RESPONSE: Unknown. Ask Allan Kawaguchi DWP, head of engineering for
all Prop Q projects.