HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-14-2009 PSAC MinutesMINUTES
PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
183 NORTH MAIN STREET
LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2009
CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M.
Chairman Norkin called the Public Safety Advisory Commission meeting to order at 6:02
p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by IT Technician Herrera.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: CHAIRMAN NORKIN
VICE-CHAIR BHUTTA
COMMISSIONER LYONS
COMMISSIONER STEWART
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER DAILEY
Also present were: Information/Communications Manager Dennis, Assistant City
Attorney Mann, IT Technician Herrera, Sergeant Chavez, Fire Chief Hendershot, Public
Works Manager Payne, Traffic Engineer Basubas and Office Specialist Porche.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
COMMISSION APPROVES CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S)
1. Minutes
Minutes of regular PSAC meeting of December 10, 2008.
Recommendation: Approve
It was motioned,by Commissioner Stewart, and seconded by Commissioner Lyons
to approve the December 10, 2008 PSAC meeting minutes.
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The following vote resulted:
AYES: CHAIRMAN NORKIN
VICE CHAIRMAN BHUTTA
COMMISSIONER LYONS
COMMISSIONER STEWART
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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ABSENT:
BUSINESS ITEMS
COMMISSIONER DAILEY
2. City Web site presentation
Recommendation: Receive and file
Information/Communications Manager Dennis provided a brief tutorial of the City's
new Web site. He indicated the new Web site was officially launched on January 5,
2009 and stated the Web site offers many new features. He provided a brief
overview on how to maneuver through the Web page contents and introduced IT
Technician John Herrera.
Chairman Norkin stated he has already had a chance to navigate through the City's
new Web site and indicated that staff did a great job. He suggested staff to research
a way for the public to complete and pay for business licenses and parking citations
from the City's Web site. He asked Information/Communications Manager Dennis if
there has been a response timeline implemented for staff to respond to a citizen's
request.
Information/Communications Manager Dennis stated staff is currently working on
that subject. He indicated the forms would explain to the customer what to expect.
There being no further discussion, Chairman Norkin requested a motion.
It was motioned by Commissioner Lyon and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to
receive and file the City's Web site presentation.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: CHAIRMAN NORKIN
VICE CHAIRMAN BHUTTA
COMMISSIONER LYONS
COMMISSIONER STEWART
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER DAILEY
3. 2008 Annual PSAC Report
Recommendation: File and receive
Information/Communications Manager Dennis provided an overview to the
Commission regarding the City's Annual PSAC Report. He requested any
suggestions from the Commission.
Commissioner Stewart requested clarification on the attendance report for the
meeting on October 1, 2008.
Information/Communications Manager Dennis noted that a PSAC notice was posted
for an October 1ST "kick off' meeting about the Citizen Corps. Since this was a
noticed PSAC meeting, the attendance was recorded.
Commissioner Stewart asked what was remaining from the wish list that was
provided to City Council last year.
Information/Communications Manager Dennis stated that the City Council/PSAC
goals and objectives for the Commission to work on would be reviewed again in an
upcoming study session with the City Council.
Chairman Norkin noted that on December 10th it is noted that the Commission was
to schedule a meeting sometime in late January or early February 2009 and
requested to strike from the record the word "January".
Information/Communications Manager Dennis concurred.
There being no further discussion, Chairman Norkin called for a motion.
It was motioned by Commissioner Stewart and seconded by Commissioner Lyon to
receive and file the 2008 Annual Public Safety Advisory Report.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: CHAIRMAN NORKIN
VICE CHAIRMAN BHUTTA
COMMISSIONER LYONS
COMMISSIONER STEWART
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NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER DAILEY
4. Lake Elsinore Citizen Corps Council Inaugural Meeting Update
Information/Communications Manager Dennis introduced Public Works Manager Bill
Payne and indicated he would be available to answer any questions that the
Commission may have.
Public Works Manager Payne indicated that he is serving as the Chairman of the
Lake Elsinore Citizen Corps Council. He indicated that the first meeting went very
well and indicated that the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and City Manager attended the
first meeting. He indicated that he has been contacted by Senator Benoit's and
Senator Jeffries' offices expressing support of the program.
Public Works Manager Payne indicated that the Citizens Corps Council is made up
of seven (7) individuals representing the City, Police Department, Fire Department,
School District, EVMWD, Chamber of Commerce and a representative from the
PSAC. He indicated the meetings would be held on the same day as the PSAC
meetings, which is the second Wednesday of each month at 4:00 p.m. He indicated
that the meetings are open to the public.
Chairman Norkin pointed out that Commissioner Dailey was not able to attend the
first Citizens Corp meeting due to a prior commitment and a time issue. He
indicated the importance of having a representative from PSAC attend on a
consistent basis.
There being no further discussion, Chairman Norkin requested staff comments.
PUBLIC SAFETY SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
None
CITY STAFF COMMENTS
Traffic Engineer Basubas commented on the following:
• He provided an update to the Commission regarding the proposed Canyon Hills
Town Hall meeting. He stated that the City's School District would send a
representative to the meeting, however, requested an advance notice.
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Information/Communications Manager Dennis commented on the following:
• He reminded the Commission of the mandatory AB 1234 Ethic's training and
indicated that the training should be completed by January 30th.
PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Vice Chairman Bhutta commented on the following:
• No comments.
Commissioner Stewart commented on the following:
He wished everyone a Happy New Year.
He thanked Information/Communications Manager Dennis for the great
presentation regarding the City's new Web site.
Commissioner Lyons commented on the following:
• He wished everyone a Happy New Year.
Chairman Norkin commented on the following:
• He wished everyone a Happy New Year.
• He spoke of getting an update on enforcement of the "panhandling" or solicitation
ordinance.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
It was the consensus of the Commission to adjourn to a regular meeting on February
11", 2009, at 6:00 p.m. in the Cultural Center located at 183 North Main Street, Lake
Elsinore, California, CA, 92530.
Chairman Norkin adjourned the meeting at 7:00
MIKE NO N, CHAIRMAN
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