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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-09-2008 PSAC Minutes 1 I , :: n I I \ [, " " " I 11 Ii II II n MINUTES PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, JULY 9,2008 ............................................................................... CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M. Chairman Norkin called the Public Safety Advisory Commission meeting to order at 6:06 p,m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Stewart. ROLL CALL PRESENT: CHAIRMAN NORKIN VICE-CHAIR BHUTTA COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMISSIONER STEWART NONE ABSENT: Also present were: Information/Communications Manager Dennis, Assistant City Attorney Mann, Sergeant Yates, Traffic Engineer Basubas and Clerk of the Board Munson, PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. COMMISSION APPROVES CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(SI 1, Minutes Minutes of regular PSAC meeting of June 11, 2008. Recommendation: Approve. It was motioned by Commissioner Dailey, and seconded by Commissioner Lyons to approve the Consent Calendar. 1 n Ii n The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN NORKIN VICE-CHAIR BHUTTA COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMISSIONER STEWART NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE BUSINESS ITEMS 2. COMMISSONERS NORKIN AND BHUTTA WERE SELECTED AS CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN. RESPECTIVELY Clerk Munson conducted the nominations for Chairman. Commissioner Lyons nominated Commissioner Norkin. Commissioner Dailey nominated Commissioner Bhutta. There being no further nominations, the following roll call vote was taken for Commissioner Norkin for Chairman. AYES: CHAIRMAN NORKIN VICE-CHAIR BHUTTA COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMISSIONER STEWART NOES: COMMISSIONER DAILEY ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Commissioner Norkin was selected as Chairman for the fiscal year 2008/09. Chairman Norkin conducted the nominations for Vice-Chair. Commissioner Lyons nominated Commissioner Stewart. Chairman Norkin nominated Commissioner Bhutta. 2 n n n There being no further nominations, the following roll call vote was taken for Commissioner Stewart for Vice Chairman. AYES: COMMISSIONER BHUTTA COMMISSIONER LYONS NOES: CHAIRMAN NORKIN COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER STEWART ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Motion failed. The following roll call vote was taken for Commissioner Bhutta for Vice Chairman. AYES: CHAIRMAN NORKIN COMMISSIONER BHUTTA COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMISSIONER STEWART NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE 3. COMMISSIONER DAILEY WAS APPOINTED AS PSAC REPRESENTATIVE AND COMMISSIONER STEWART AS ALTERNATE FOR THE LAKE ELSINORE CITIZEN CORP COUNCIL Information/Communications Manager Dennis indicated the item is to formally set the representation in place so that Council will be ready after a kick-off meeting on the 14th. Chairman Norkin suggested the Chairman of the Public Safety Advisory Commission be the Chairman of the Citizen Corp Council. Vice Chairman Bhutta indicated Commissioners Stewart and Dailey have been doing an excellent job on sub-committee and nominated Commissioner Dailey to represent Public Safety Advisory Commission. 3 n Commissioner Dailey noted the only reason she did not concur with Chairman Norkin's suggestion is that she would prefer appointing a person and not a position. She also noted that since the Chairman is running for City Council position, his position would possibly be left vacant should he be elected. Chairman Norkin noted the new Chairman would then take over the responsibility on the Citizen Corp. He inquired how the City Council procedurally handles their appointments to their sub-committees. Information/Communications Manager Dennis indicated it was the Council's consensus and for continuity that a Public Safety Advisory Commission representative be a participant on the Citizen Corp Council but did not specify any of the officers or specific members, but felt for continuity there should be a liaison from PSAC. Chairman Norkin indicated he just wanted to be reassured, if someone is appointed at this meeting, that they can be expected to be on the Citizen Corp Council for a two or three year commitment and not for just a short term. It was motioned by Vice-Chair Bhutta, and seconded by Commissioner Lyons to nominate Commissioner Dailey for Citizen Corp Council appointee. n The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN NORKIN VICE-CHAIR BHUTTA COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMISSIONER STEWART NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE It was motioned by Chairman Norkin, and seconded by Commissioner Lyons to nominate Commissioner Stewart as the alternate representative for Citizen Corp Council. The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN NORKIN VICE-CHAIR BHUTTA COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMISSIONER STEWART n 4 n NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE 4. PUBLIC SAFETY NEWSLETTER Information/Communications Manager Dennis stated a special edition of OUTLOOK newsletter will be published this summer on the theme of public safety and will be mailed directly to approximately 22,471 homes and businesses on a periodic basis. He noted some of the topics would be commitment to public safety and services as defined in the FY 08/-9 budget; Citizen Corps program and volunteer opportunities for public involvement; new information about risks (fire, earthquake flooding) and tips for homeowners about emergency preparedness; and impacts to homeowners of new building and safety codes related to fire resistant construction. Vice-Chair Bhutta would like to see graffiti added to the newsletter. n Information/Communications Manager Dennis responded there will be a mailer completely dedicated for the graffiti program which is being developed through the City's graffiti task force. Commissioner Dailey suggested soliciting input from the public on their safety concerns or about graffiti or RV parking in the newsletter by providing telephone numbers. It was motioned by Chairman Norkin, and seconded by Commissioner Stewart to receive and file report. The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN NORKIN VICE-CHAIR BHUTTA COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMISSIONER STEWART NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE o 5 n n n PUBLIC SAFETY SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Commissioner Dailey reported on the Citizens' Corp who will be meeting on July 14th to discuss identifying individuals in the community who will fit into the Council. She indicated an informational luncheon will be established to gather community leaders who may identify themselves or others who would like to participate on the Citizens' Corp Council, a Cert Volunteer or a program administrator. CITY STAFF COMMENTS Information/Communications Manager Dennis announced the following: 1) Congratulated Chairman Norkin and Vice Chairman Bhutta for their re- appointments. 2) Contact the City Manager's Office to RSVP for the EDC Luncheon. Traffic Engineer Basubas indicated the School District will be providing information regarding their next traffic meeting next week. Clerk Munson provided a summary of the 2008 November Election. Commissioner Lyons requested information on the news racks in front of the post office. Information/Communications Manager Dennis responded the Public Works Director has given direction to Code Enforcement to abate and those who are in violation will have their racks removed for non-compliance which will occur this week. Traffic Engineer Basubas indicated the Public Works Director wanted to give the owners of the news rack in violation to respond and those who have not responded will be removed. Commissioner Lyons thanked Commission Stewart for volunteering as a judge for the boat parade. Commissioner Stewart inquired about the loss projection on the life jackets. Information/Communications Manager Dennis responded the cost replacement is considered reasonable, considering the safety benefits of the program. Commissioner Stewart thanked Chairman Norkin and Vice Chairman Bhutta for their hard work on the Commission. Commissioner Dailey requested an abatement report on the news paper racks. Commissioner Dailey also complimented Chairman Norkin and Vice Chairman Bhutta for all of their work on PSAC. 6 n D D Vice Chairman Bhutla requested staff regularly follow-up with a report at subsequent Public Safety Advisory Commission meetings regarding information the Commissioners request at that current meeting. Vice Chairman Bhutla inquired about the status of planting the tree for Donna Staples. Information/Communications Manager Dennis responded he will provide a report at the next regular PSAC meeting. ADJOURNMENT It was the consensus of the Commission to adjourn to a regular meeting on August 13, 2008, 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 7:07 p.m. MI E NORKIN, CHAIRMAN PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION L- L VIAN M. MUNSON CLERK OF THE BOARD 7