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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPSAC Minutes 3-12-14CITY Or L A U LSIH0PT F.. PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION (PSAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 12, 2014 CULTURAL CENTER, 183 N. MAIN STREET, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Stewart called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Sund led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Stewart Commissioner Gregory Commissioner Hyland Commissioner Ross Commissioner Sund Also present: PSAC Clerk Nicole Dailey, City Manager Grant Yates, Public Works Director Ati Eskandari, Community Development Director Grant Taylor, Police Chief Lenny Hollingsworth, Lieutenant David Lelevier, City Attorney Barbara Liebold, Fire Captain Rich Owens and City Clerk Virginia Bloom. PRESENTATIONS City Clerk Virginia Bloom administered the Oath of Office for each of the new Commissioners - Stephen Gregory, Chris Hyland, Myles Ross and Valerie Sund. PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES None. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (1) Approval of the Minutes of June 12, 2013 PSAC Clerk Dailey presented the minutes from the meeting of June 12, 2013 Commissioner Ross made a motion to approve the minutes as submitted Commissioner Gregory seconded. Motion was approved 5 -0. Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2014 Page 2 of 3 BUSINESS ITEMS 2) Public Safety Advisory Commission Orientation and City Staff Introductions Introductions and a brief orientation was provided by each director for each of the departments including the Police and Fire Department. In addition, PSAC Clerk Dailey provided an overview of the Commission's responsibilities, role and key areas of consideration. City Attorney, Barbara Liebold, presented information and answered commissioner questions regarding the Ralph M. Brown Act, key City Council policies and the Political Reform Act. 3) 2014 Regular Meeting Schedule PSAC Clerk Dailey presented the report and explained the reason for a proposed change to the regular meeting schedule. Commissioner Gregory recommended moving the meeting to Thursday. However, Commissioner Ross expressed this would not be acceptable for him. Instead, he requested we move to another Wednesday. Commissioner Sund suggested first or third Wednesday. Chairman Stewart asked the Commission regarding a 5:00 p.m. start time. Commissioner Ross countered by expressing concerns about not having the meeting too early so the public is able to attend and participate and recommended keeping the meetings at 6:00 p.m. Commissioner Ross made a motion to move the PSAC meetings to the third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Seconded by Commissioner Sund. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC SAFETY SUB - COMMITTEE REPORTS None. STAFF COMMENTS City Clerk Bloom welcomed the commissioners and reminded them of the requirement to complete and file their Form 700 and Ethics Training requirements. PSAC Clerk Dailey welcomed the commissioners and announced the upcoming EWDC Chamber of Commerce Luncheon from 11:30 to 1:00 at the Diamond Stadium and invited commissioners to attend. She also shared information about the upcoming Clean Extreme event taking place April 261h on Main Street. In addition, upcoming topics for the next agenda were shared including the planning guide and the selection of Vice Chair. Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2014 Page 3 of 3 COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioners Sund and Hyland stated they would wait to share their comments until the next meeting. Commissioner Gregory thanked everyone for his appointment and looked forward to his involvement. He inquired about the City's animal control and expressed his interest in the municipal code and public education on this topic. He hoped the Commission could address some of these topics. Commissioner Ross thanked the City and the City Council for the honor and privilege of serving. He also thanked Chairman Stewart and Commissioner Sund for their encouragement to get involved. Finally, he thanked his wife for her support. Chairman Stewart welcomed all of the new commissioners. He expressed his appreciation for their interest in being involved. He looks forward to a great team as a City and fulfilling the needs of the City and the City Council. He thanked the City Council for making the decision to move forward with the Commission to help address the City's public safety needs. He also thanked the City for the newly renovated Cultural Center. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Public Safety Advisory Commission, Chairman Stewart adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. Attest: , i. o e Dailey, Ps Ac Clerk O r �