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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-09-2011 PSACCITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 9, 2011 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Norkin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mr. Brian Tisdale led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Norkin Vice - Chairman Stewart Commissioner Cummings Commissioner Dana Absent: Commissioner Fairchild Also present: Public Works Director Ken Seumalo, Redevelopment Agency Analyst Justin Carlson, Parks and Recreation /Lakes and Aquatic Resources Director Pat Kilroy, and Building and Safety /Code Enforcement Division Manager Robin Chipman. PRESENTATIONS Parks and Recreation /Lakes and Aquatic Resources Director Pat Kilroy gave a presentation to the Public Safety Advisory Commission on Lake Safety measures and the current water quality of the Lake. Building and Safety /Code Enforcement Division Manager Robin Chipman gave a presentation to the Public Safety Advisory Commission on Code Enforcement in the City of Lake Elsinore. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES Mr. Wynn Mock notified the Commission that he believes that his neighbor is operating a dog kennel and would like to see if there is anything that the Code Enforcement Division can do to mitigate the problems at his property. Mr. Mock notified the Commission that there is intense smell, flies, noise, etc. emanating from the neighboring property. Lake Elsinore Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2011 Page 2 of 4 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 1) Minutes of the October 12, 2011 Regular Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting. Vice - Chairman Stewart made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Cummings seconded the motion. Motion was approved 5 -0. 2) Financial Report Staff presented the report. Chairman Norkin noted that he watched the previous night's City Council meeting and is aware of the budget surplus identified at that meeting. Vice - Chairman Stewart made the motion to receive and file the financial report. Chairman Norkin seconded the motion. Motion was approved 5 -0. BUSINESS ITEMS 3) Recommendation by the Citizens Patrol Sub - Committee to the Public Safety Advisory Commission that the PSAC recommend to the City Council the creation of a Lake Elsinore Volunteer Citizen Patrol. Staff presented the report. Mr. Tim Fleming, voiced his support to the Commission for the creation of a Volunteer Citizen Patrol for the City of Lake Elsinore. Mr. John Larson, who identified himself as a Citizen Corp Volunteer, also voiced his support for the creation of a Volunteer Citizen Patrol in the City of Lake Elsinore Upon further discussion by the Commission, Chairman Norkin made a motion to reconvene this discussion to a study session on Monday, December 5 at 6:00 pm, at which time this Commission will commence a study session to discuss the Citizens Patrol concept and we will like to invite Captain Fontneau from the Lake Elsinore Sherriff station to present to us his experience and starting other programs but would defer to any designated to lead in that discussion if he is not available" Chairman Norkin also offered an addendum to the original motion, which included: To include Crime -Free Multi- Housing as well on December 5, 2011 Study Session." Commissioner Dana seconded the motion. Motion was approved 5 -0 Lake Elsinore Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2011 Page 3 of 4 Vice - Chairman Stewart asked Redevelopment Agency Analyst Carlson for an update on accessing Mark Dennis's old files containing past Crime -Free Multi - Housing research. Mr. Carlson notified the Commission that he would prepare the necessary documents prior to the Sub - Committee meeting on Friday, November 18, 2011. Vice - Chairman Stewart also notified the Commission that he would be willing to have the Sherriff present a Crime -Free Housing Program report to the Commission on Monday, December 5, 2011. Chairman Norkin notified the Commission that the Boat Docks Sub - Committee has met and has produced a final draft and it is going to Public Comment on November 30, 2011 at 6:00 pm in the Cultural Center. This will be an opportunity for the public to provide input on the draft ordinance. CITY STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director Seumalo apologized to the Chairman for not attending that days Citizen Corp meeting. He also notified the Commission that the Public Works Department that vendor signs have been approved and ordered. Public Works Director Seumalo notified the Commission that he has met with representatives of Pacific Aggregates about reducing the amount of noise that emanates from the site. Public Works Director Seumalo notified the Commission that a stop sign at Main Street and Franklin Street will not be installed. He also notified the Commission that the City Traffic Engineer met with representatives of Withrow Elementary School and is working with them to see if school staff can park across the street. This will alleviate traffic circulation at the school. Public Works Director Seumalo notified the Commission that he will bring up the current condition of the trails at Mcvicker with the Parks and Recreation Division Director at the City's staff meeting. Public Works Director Seumalo notified the Commission that they are working with CALTRANS and looking to secure funding for a stop light at Gunnerson and Lakeshore Drive. He also notified the Commission that a stop sign is not warranted at that location. Redevelopment Agency Analyst Carlson notified the Commission that the City Council conducted the proclamation for the "impaired driving /driver awareness month." He also notified the Commission about the Public Outreach Meeting on December 14, 2011 at the Ortega High School Conference Room. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Lake Elsinore Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of November 9, 2011 Page 4 of 4 Vice - Chairman Stewart asked if it was possible for the City's IT Department to notify the meetings on the City's home page. Vice -Chair Stewart also notified the Commission about when the homeless sweeps are conducted by the Lake Elsinore Police Department. Commissioner Cummings thanked everyone for coming. Commissioner Cummings noted that she did not agree with Mr. Chipmans explanation of a "Kennel." Commissioner Dana thanked everyone for coming to the meeting. She also noted that the City focus its immediate concerns on Lake shoreline blight. She also wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving. Chairman Norkin asked staff to relay to Mr. Chipman that tonight's conversation was not meant as an attack and that he is concerned with property(s) values dropping. Chairman Norkin noted that part of the problem Mr. Chipman took was the defensive nature that he took. He indicated that he would like someone to acknowledge a problem an address it. He also told everyone to have a happy Thanksgiving. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Public Safety Advisory Commission, Chairman Norkin adjourned the meeting at 9:15 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the Public Safety Advisory Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore to be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. at the Ortega High School Conference Center located at 520 Chaney Street, Lake Elsinore, California, 92562 �� Chairman Attest: Justin Carlson, Redevelopment Agency Analyst