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
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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.
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Regular Meeting Minutes of March 13, 2013
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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