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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-13-2013 PSACCITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 13, 2013 SENIOR CENTER 420 E. LAKESHORE, LAKE ELSINORE, CA CALL TO ORDER Chairman Norkin called the meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Ken Seumalo led the pledge of allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Norkin Vice - Chairman Stewart Commissioner Fairchild Commissioner Cummings Commissioner Dana Absent: None Also present: City Manager Yates, Public Works Director Seumalo and City Clerk Bloom. PRESENTATIONS Deputy Cranfill provided a demonstration of the Lake Elsinore Police K -9 services. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES None CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (1) Minutes of the February 13 2013 Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting Recommendation: It is recommended that the Commission approve the minutes as submitted. Motion by Commissioner Cummings, seconded by Commissioner Dana to approve the minutes of February 13, 2013; passed by unanimous vote. Lake Elsinore Public Safety Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of March 13, 2013 Page 2 of 3 BUSINESS ITEMS (2) City Council Vision Statement and Key Initiatives Recommendation: It is recommended that the Commission discuss the Council's Vision Statement and Key Initiatives in coordination with the existing Municipal Code defining the scope of work for the Commission. City Manager Yates presented the report to the Commission and introduced Ronnette Earle, Intern with the City Manager's office who conducted research on safety issues. It was determined that Public Works and Engineering issues are important for the commission to focus upon. Commissioner Cummings asked how they should respond if contacted by the public on issues other than Public Works related. City Manager Yates responded that technology is a good thing and to forward inquiries to his office. Chairman Norkin commented that the proposed amendment to the Code will help to legitimize the Commission to make the Council's job easier. Vice - Chairman Stewart commented that he didn't want the Commission to be limited to traffic issues only. City Manager Yates replied that the Commission is advisory to the Council on safety issues. Chairman Norkin stated that safety issues included School Zone traffic safety, noise, quality of life issues, and lake safety; he added that communication is the key to success of the Commission. Commissioner Fairchild read the definition of Public Safety outlining utility safety, traffic, air safety, hazardous materials, and many others. Commissioner Dana added that Code Enforcement issues are a big challenge for the City. City Manager Yates responded that code enforcement cases will be handled appropriately to protect the City from legal issues. Motion by Commissioner Cummings, seconded by Commissioner Dana to have this matter brought back to the Commission for discussion at the next regular meeting; passed by unanimous vote. PUBLIC SAFETY SUB - COMMITTEE REPORTS Chairman Norkin read a letter received from Tim Fleming relating to the lack of receipt from the City's website to acknowledge complaints submitted via the website and suggested an auto - response by added. Lake Elsinore Public Safety Advisory Commission Regular Meeting Minutes of March 13, 2013 Page 3 of 3 CITY STAFF COMMENTS Public Works Director Seumalo commented that staff is reviewing the right of way issues on Lincoln Street and advised that staff is still researching funding for lights to be installed at Collier & Nichols as a Caltrans encroachment permit is needed. City Manager Yates advised the Commission of the upcoming weekend Police Check - Points. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner Dana asked for an update on the Lakeshore project. Commissioner Cummings thanked everyone for attending their meeting. Commissioner Fairchild asked for an update on the Lincoln /Machado turn signal and the Neighborhood Watch program and commented on the traffic flow issues at Withrow School. Vice - Chairman Stewart commented that he had forwarded a letter from a concerned citizen to the City Manager. Chairman Norkin asked for an update on the revisions to the Noise Ordinance. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Norkin adjourned the regular meeting at 7:37 p.m. to the next regul meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Lake Elsinore Seni r Cent r, 420 East Lakeshore Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA. Michael Norkin, Chairman JJI Sloom. /Ctv Clerk