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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-22-2009 PSAC Minutes MINUTES PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY. APRIL 22.2009 CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M. Vice-Chairman Bhutta called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Dailey. ROLL CALL PRESENT: VICE-CHAIRMAN BHUTTA COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER STEWART ABSENT: CHAIRMAN NORKIN COMMISSIONER LYONS Also present were: Information/Communications Manager Dennis, Assistant City Attorney Mann, Sergeant Mike Dittenhofer, Traffic Engineer Basubas and Office Specialist Porche. PUBLIC COMMENTS None COMMISSION APPROVES CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) 1. Minutes Minutes from the Regular Public Safety Advisory Meeting of March 11, 2009. Recommendation: Approve Commissioner Stewart noted a correction to the minutes stating he left the meeting at 6:40 p.m. 1 It was motioned by Commissioner Dailey and second by Commissioner Stewart to approve the March 11, 2009 Public Safety Advisory Meetings Minutes with the noted corrections. The following vote resulted: AYES: VICE-CHAIRMAN BHUTTA COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER STEWART NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: CHAIRMAN NORKIN COMMISSIONER LYONS BUSINESS ITEMS 2. Proposed Daytime Curfew Regulation Recommendation: To advise the City Attorney's office of any favored additional components to the City's existing Daytime Curfew Ordinance and, if applicable, F1 direct the City Attorney to prepare a definitive amendment for consideration at the next Commission meeting. Information/Communications Manager Dennis introduced Assistant City Attorney Mann who would provide an overview of the project to the Commission. Assistant City Attorney Mann stated the City currently has a Daytime Curfew Ordinance that restricts minors during school days/hours. He stated it was adopted in 1999 and is consistent with what other cities have adopted. He stated when minors are out of school they are just like any other citizen and have a certain amount of freedom. He indicated he is not completely sure that the City can regulate the conduct that some of the businesses are complaining of, however, he stated he is satisfied with the current ordinance. Commissioner Dailey requested clarification on the hours the Ordinance specifies. Assistant City Attorney Mann responded by saying the Ordinance states until 4:00 p.m. Commissioner Dailey asked for information on what the City can legally do to F1 regulate the times. Assistant City Attorney Mann responded by saying the Ordinance already covers the times. 2 1 Vice-Chairman Bhutta indicated he spoke with the resource officers and asked him if the City could change the curfew rule and he was told "No." Commissioner Dailey recommended to the Commission that this item be received and filed and not to make any changes. A motion was made by Commissioner Dailey and seconded by Commissioner Stewart and passed by unanimous vote to receive and file the Proposed Daytime Curfew Regulation with no changes. The following vote resulted: AYES: VICE-CHAIRMAN BHUTTA COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER STEWART NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: CHAIRMAN NORKIN COMMISSIONER LYONS 3. Palomar Street Recommendations regarding Traffic Safety analysis Recommendation: Receive and file. Information/Communications Manager Dennis indicated the reason that this is back on the agenda was to report to the Commission the action taken on the meetings and communications between the Traffic Engineer and Mr. John Treese. Traffic Engineer Basubas stated should the Commission agree with staffs recommendations then he would proceed as long as there is funding for the project. Commissioner Stewart asked about the raised median in phase ll. Traffic Engineer Basubas stated that the raised median in phase II would possibly eliminate traffic. Commissioner Dailey stated she appreciates all the recommendations and agrees that a concrete median would mitigate the issues and the recommendations look great. She feels that the residents would be happy with the results. Vice-Chairman Bhutta asked which suggestion would be implemented first. Traffic Basubas responded by saying staff could implement recommendations A - E. There being no further discussion, Vice-Chairman Bhutta requested a motion. 3 It was motioned by Commissioner Dailey and seconded by Commissioner Stewart and passed with a unanimous vote to receive and file the recommendations of staff regarding the Palomar Road Traffic Safety Analysis. The following vote resulted: AYES: VICE CHAIRMAN BHUTTA COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER STEWART NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: CHAIRMAN NORKIN COMMISSIONER LYONS 4. Lake Elsinore Citizen's Committee Outreach Meeting Recap and Evaluation Recommendation: Discuss meeting follow-ups and recommendations for our next outreach meeting. Commissioner Stewart provided the Commission with an overview of the Lake Elsinore Citizen's Committee Outreach meeting which was held on April 16th at the Tuscany Hills Recreation Center. He stated they had an excellent turn-out and many questions were answered. He indicated that Information/Communications Manager Dennis did a wonderful job of providing a PowerPoint presentation to the audience and did a great job explaining to the audience the purpose of the Public Safety Advisory Commission. He pointed out that the City's Web site would be very helpful with providing information and he feels that the Committee accomplished what they were trying to achieve. Vice-Chairman Bhutta heard a lot of great things about the outreach. He stated it is a great program and asked if any of the Commissioners had any suggestions on a different area. Commissioner Dailey suggested addressing the Rotary or any other organizations. Vice-Chairman Bhutta thought it was a great option however trying to stick with meeting outreach to the community rather then making presentations to organizations. Information/Communications Manager Dennis stated the target audience was homeowners and one of our outreach tactics was meeting with existing homeowners associations. Vice-Chairman Bhutta suggested scheduling outreach meetings in conjunction with future back to school nights. 4 I Commissioner Stewart suggested having an outreach meeting with the Rosetta Canyon's HOA. Information/Communications Manager Dennis replied by saying some of the HOA are directly contracted with property manager associations. Commissioner Stewart asked Traffic Engineer Basubas if there has been any follow up regarding the Riverside Transit Districts handicap parking on Corydon and the proposed stop sign at the Summerhill/Via Scenica intersection. Traffic Engineer Basubas has not been able to find out any information regarding the handicap parking along Corydon; however, he would try to handle it by the end of the week. He addressed the possibility of having a stop sign at Summerhill and Via Scenica which still needs to have a traffic study. Commissioner Stewart also suggested that the Traffic Engineer, Fire Chief and Police Sheriff attend the outreach meetings. A motion was made by Commission Dailey and seconded by Vice-Chairman Bhutta and passed with a unanimous vote to file and receive the Lake Elsinore Citizen's Committee Outreach Meeting Recap and Evaluation, and to direct staff to follow up with the traffic issues mentioned at the Tuscany Hills meeting and, if available, have a staff representative at each meeting. The following vote resulted: AYES: VICE-CHAIRMAN BHUTTA COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER STEWART NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: CHAIRMAN NORKIN COMMISSIONER LYONS PUBLIC SAFETY SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Commissioner Stewart provided an overview of the meeting for the Citizens Corps Committee which was held on April 15th 2009. He indicated Code Red provided a presentation on the alert system which is proposed for the City and felt that it would be a valuable tool for the City. i ' Commissioner Dailey advised the Commission that she serves on the sub- committee for the applicants who are interested on serving on the Citizens Corp. She suggested establishing a way to follow up with the interested parties to verify that they are still interested in participating. 5 Vice-Chairman Bhutta asked if a citizen could sign up online. Information/Communications Manager Dennis replied by saying "Yes, they can sign up online." CITY STAFF COMMENTS Information/Communications Manager Dennis commented on the following: • He spoke of the Joint Study Session to be held on May 6`h at 5:00 p.m. at the City's Cultural Center to discuss the Downtown Master Plan. • He advised the Commission of the Budget Study Session to be held on May 21st at the City's Cultural Center at 5:00 p.m. • He advised the Commission that the City has been recognized by the California Association of Public Officials (CAPIO) for excellence in communications and received the "Award of Distinction" for the loaner life jacket safety campaign. Traffic Engineer Basubas commented on the following: • He provided status of the signs for the Neighborhood Watch Program within Rosetta Canyon. PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSIONERS'S COMMENTS Vice Chairman Bhutta commented on the following: • He noted that the Public Safety Advisory Committee has come a long way from when it first was implemented. • He wished everyone Happy Earth Day. Commissioner Dailey commented on the following: • She commended staff for their excellent work on the loaner life jacket safety campaign. Commissioner Stewart commented on the following: • He stated he has served on the Public Safety Advisory Committee for two years and in his opinion he has seen progress and he commends staff for their hard work. PUBLIC COMMENTS None 6 ADJOURNMENT It was the consensus of the Commission to adjourn to a regular meeting on May 13, 2009, at 6:00 p.m. in the Cultural Center located at 183 orth Main Street, Lake Elsinore, California, CA, 92530. Vice-Chairman Bhutta adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m. MIKE OR N, CHAIRMAN PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: DANA C. PORCHE OFFICE SPECIALIST F 7