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Home My WebLink AboutItem #13CITY OF A-�__xIN-_ V LAKE 1 LS I1AQ E DREAM EXTREMEn REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: GRANT YATES, CITY MANAGER DATE: AUGUST 13, 2013 SUBJECT: 1. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2.46 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION; AND 2. RECRUITMENT FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions in regards to the Public Safety Advisory Commission: 1. Waive further reading and introduce by title only Ordinance No. 2013- 1317, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City Of Lake Elsinore, California, Amending Title 2, Chapter 2.46 Public Safety Advisory Commission; and 2. Review the proposed timeline and direct staff to complete the recruitment to fill existing vacancies on the Commission. Background The Public Safety Advisory Commission was re- established on March 9, 2004 to serve as a conduit of information from the residents and businesses of the City of Lake Elsinore to their public safety, code enforcement and emergency services professionals. The Public Safety Advisory Commission plays a vital role in providing the best traffic safety, law enforcement; fire protection, and emergency preparedness for our residents and businesses. Members of the PSAC are appointed by the City Council to four -year staggered terms. In June 2013, three of these terms expired and one commissioner resigned. Therefore, with four vacancies on the Commission, this is also the ideal time to redefine the Commission's duties and responsibilities to align with the needs and expectations of the City Council. AGENDA ITEM NO. 13 Page 1 of 6 Ordinance Amending PSAC; August 13, 2013 Page 2 of 2 Discussion Commissioner Recruitment On June 12, 2013, Public Safety Advisory Commission reviewed the proposed amendment and recommends that the City Council adopt the Ordinance. The attached Ordinance shows the additions and deletions to the municipal code in redline format. With respect to recruitment of vacancies, staff proposes to conduct a 30 -day recruitment period. The recruitment period will be followed by an interview process conducted by the Commission Appointment Committee. Staff anticipates that the recommended appointees will be taken to the full City Council for consideration and final approval in October 2013. Successful appointees will then be seated in November with the Public Safety Advisory Commission resuming its duties and holding regular meetings beginning November 13, 2013. Prepared by: Nicole Dailey Management Analyst Approved by: Grant Yates City Manager Attachment: Ordinance No. 2013 -1317 Page 2 of 6 ORDINANCE NO. 2013 -1317 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 2.46 PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That Chapter 2.46 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety as follows (additions underlined; deletions as strikethroughs): 2.46.010 Definition. "Public safety" is that which is related to police, fire, code enforcement services and civil disaster within the City of Lake Elsinore. 2.46.020 Creation of a Public Safety Advisory Commission. A Public Safety Advisory Commission is established. 2.46.030 Membership. The Public Safety Advisory Commission shall consist of five members who shall not r employees or the Gity. No officers or employees of the city or person under an employment contract subject to the jurisdiction of the city council shall be members of such commission. A member of the Public Safety Advisory Commission shall: (1) reside within the City of Lake Elsinore; or (2) be an owner of a business that is established and currently licensed inside the City of Lake Elsinore. Members shall be subject to a routine background check to be administered by the Police Department. 2.46.040 Appointment — Removal. The members of the Public Safety Advisory Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of a majority of the City Council and may be removed by the Mayor at his /her pleasure, but subject to the approval by the majority of the members of the City Council. 2.46.050 Term of Office. Except as provided herein, the members of the Public Safety Advisory Commission shall be appointed for a term of four years. Each term shall commence on July 1St of the respective year in which appointed. A member's term that would otherwise expire on June 30, 2006, shall serve until June 30, 2009. A member's term that commenced on July 1, 2005, shall serve out such existing term until June 30, 2007. Thereafter, all appointments shall be for four -year terms. 2.46.060 Duties and Responsibilities. The Commission shall have the following duties and responsibilities: (A) The Commission shall serve as a conduit of information from the residents and business people of Lake Elsinore to their public safety, code enforcement and emergency services professionals. Page 3 of 6 Ordinance No. 2013 -1317 Page 2 of 4 The Gernmic inn onto an additional cot of odes and ears that chill GOPAplement (�) �- rre�bvrrrrnr��Jrorr- s #a'I� serve � staff's . Investigate, reviews and analyzes traffic safety issues and provides a venue for the public to express concerns regarding such safety issues including traffic, parking and pedestrian safety (i.e., stop sign placements traffic signals, road modification, pavement markings safely devices posted speed limits and engineering). (C) The Commission shall GFeate and maintain � a link G-n the- Gity's website- ng, c,,hmilFeeJ online Assists in working towards a prograrn goal of reducing raffic accidents, injuries and deaths on public streets and highways within the City. (D) The Commission shall seek out additional input and maintain a dialogue with various City organizations including but not limited to Lake Elsinore Marine Search and Rescue, neighborhood watch groups, homeowners' associations, the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Merchants Association, etc. (E) The Commission shall report to the City Council on a regular basis, and all recommendations shall be forwarded the City Council for consideration. (F)The Commission hall non irl unnil City Manag Trr�vvrrn -r irssro �nurr- vvrr��2�- a- S$+s�FR��}e- Ci�j��6uT-ro , other ,ir callety pmfe&srrnvnals wit-rh disacteF nrc.narnrine S-a -nd nriciic mT -R nePA-.- Requests research to help develop and implement coordinated traffic safety programs that meet local needs. (G) The Gomm ij�in� ,hall non ideFand evaluate the ooct and benefits of Greatinn a Citizens' Gtinn Pat Recommends disaster planning /preparedness and crisis management protocols to the City Council. (H) The Commission # ayant i and seek o,t � fURd„inn P,FE) 9Tarns GUGh as grants to fURd publiG safety Felated programs, PFE)jeGts and equipment needs fqF the- oity of Lake Elmer°. Proactively initiates traffic condition reviews in the absence of a specific complaint or request in order to anticipate and solve potential traffic problems for pedestrian, bicyclists and motorists before theV exist. (1) The Commission shall hear citizens' complaints and concerns regarding traffic safety, communicate such complaints and concerns to City personnel designated by the City Manager, and report back to citizens within a reasonable time period. 1-1� The- Gernniis6ien shall limit its aGtivities to those enurneFated above. Howe A M 2.46.070 Meetings. (A) The Commission shall be subject to the laws governing public agencies and a Page 4 of 6 Ordinance No. 2013 -1317 Page 3 of 4 quorum must be present in order to hold a meeting or take any action. (B) Printed agendas and backup material shall be prepared for each meeting. (C) Minutes of each meeting shall be prepared and distributed to all City Council Members and available upon request for public review at City Hall or on the City's website. (D) If a Commissioner cannot attend a meeting or is going to be late, he /she shall contact the City Manager's office. Failure to be present at four regularly scheduled meetings in any one calendar year may be cause for removal from the Commission by the Mayor and City Council. (E) The Commission shall be authorized to meet as often as twice a month, but not less than once a quarter. The Commission shall be report to the City Council not less than once quarterly. (F) a (chief of PGIine and Fire (`hi�F•+ mmeernbeF of +�TFespeGGti�t c may attend the the Fegutady GGheduled— meetings, but ar not MmmembeF6 Of he c^mmi°°i ^n The City Manager shall ensure that adequate staff will be allocated to provide necessary technical and clerical assistance to the commission. 2.46.080 Obligations and expenses. The Public Safety Advisory Commission shall incur no obligations or expenses of any kind, without obtaining prior written authorization and approval by the City Manager. 2.46.090 Termination. The Commission may be terminated at any time by a simple majority vote of the City Council. SECTION 2. If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this Ordinance and are hereby declared to be severable. SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its final passage. The City Clerk shall certify as to adoption of this Ordinance and cause this Ordinance to be published and posted in the manner required by law. Page 5 of 6 Ordinance No. 2013 -1317 Page 4 of 4 PASSED, APPROVED, AND INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, on the 13th day of August, 2013, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, on the day of 2013. Robert E. Magee, Mayor City of Lake Elsinore City Council ATTEST: Virginia J. Bloom, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Barbara Zeid Leibold, City Attorney Page 6 of 6