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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-18-2014 PSAC PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION (PSAC) REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 18, 2014 CULTURAL CENTER, 183 N. MAIN STREET, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 CALL TO ORDER Chairman Stewart called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Gregory led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Stewart Vice Chairman Gregory Commissioner Hyland Commissioner Ross Commissioner Sund Also present: PSAC Clerk Nicole Dailey, City Manager Grant Yates, Public Works Director Vince Damasse, 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 Rich Owens, Riverside County Fire Department, presented information about how to protect your home by creating defensible space around your property. This is important so that the area is cleared so that firefighters can get in to protect your property. A 30’ clearance is highly suggested, as trimming and clearing away all dead vegetation or hanging limbs close to the home . This year there are above normal high levels of fire risk due to drought conditions. Other information included power equipment safety tips. Rich Owens also spoke about the fire that occurred on June 30th at Pacific Aggregate. McVicker Station was the first station to arrive on scene. Challenges were different since they were dealing with heavy machinery and there was no accessibility to water or a hydrant on the property. There was oil burning and contributing to the fire’s intensity. They were successful in that they were able to contain the fire to the machine. A total of 10 engines, 1 ladder truck and 2 water tankers were needed due to the lack of water available. Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2014 Page 2 of 4 John Larsen, volunteer with Lake Elsinore Citizens Corp, covered the history, purpose, and mission of the Citizens Corp. The Citizens Corp has been established to assist with community and public safety. They offer public health expos, cert classes, and the Annual Shake Out event, which over 1500 people attended last year. He also spoke about the stop sign at Conard and Allan Streets as well as CR&R street sweeping and the damage to curbs. PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON AGENDIZED ITEMS – 3 MINUTES Audience requested street sweeping in that area and damages to the curbs at Conard and Allan Street. Also, a stop sign is needed at that intersection, which relates to one of the subcommittees that is being looked at tonight. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Approval of Minutes from May 21, 2014. Motioned by Ross, seconded by Gregory. Unanimous. 2. Approval of proposed animal control field services. The agreement is for three (3) years, it will go to the City Council for final approval, but would like the PSAC Commissioners input. Kristine Anderson, President of the Board of Directors of the Animal Friends of the Valleys, gave a presentation on AFV history and current status. She commented on the numbers of animals picked up and turned in through the year and the challenges faced with the fires and the Global Captive Breeders investigation. They are requesting an 8 hour vs. 5 hour day due to the population growth and increase of stray and relinquished pets. Commissioner Gregory requested financial reports but commented that the report they submitted was very well written. Commissioner Ross would like the reports turned in on a monthly basis. Motioned by Ross and seconded by Sund, subject to change. Four voted yes, Commissioner Hyland voted no (Commissioner Hyland felt that it is not a priority – wants roads paved, etc.) 3. Approval of street name signs on Terra Cotta Road. A resident requested street signs be installed due to a recent emergency call situation. The ambulance was unable to find their location during an emergency call and drove by three (3) times prior to locating them. They are requesting that three signs be placed on the street. Motion by Gregory, Seconded by (MALE VOICE ). Unanimous. Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2014 Page 3 of 4 4. Establish and Appoint Commission Ad-hock Subcommittee for Animal Control, Neighborhood Calming and Quarterly Commission Reports. Motion by Hyland, Seconded by MALE. Unanimous. PUBLIC SAFETY SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS N/A STAFF COMMENTS Nicole Dailey commented that at the March PSAC meeting a resident approached requesting that a stop sign be installed at Collier & Nichols. The cross stop sign has been installed, thanks to Traffic Engineer Rusty Beardsley. She mentioned that on the way to Storm games, there was a large dip in the road which has been repaired, thanks to McMillian Homes. She also commented that during improvements to Main Street some damage occurred to the street signs. The signs at Main Street & Graham need to be replaced. The Fourth of July is approaching, please be careful. Nicole announced the City’s fireworks will begin at 9:00 p.m. and listed various viewing locations. There will be a Splash area at Elm Grove Beach from 3-6 p.m. and music that can be synched to your radio. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS Commissioner Sund asked where fireworks are shot at. Nicole said the fireworks go off at the levy and mentioned viewing by boat. She is not sure if the City will be providing a boat for the Commissioners to view from, but said that Williams Bait & Tackle may have boats. Commissioner Sund thanked the speakers for their presentations. Commissioner Ross attended Cops & Clergy meeting on June 17th. A presentation was given on elder abuse and the adult services division. Commissioner Ross would like to have that presentation made to the PSAC Commission at a future date. Commissioner Gregory had not comments. Commissioner Hyland said that a lot of progress has been made and things are getting done. Commissioner Stewart requested that as part of the consent calendar the financial report be made monthly or bi-monthly. He also commented on the Caltrans right-of-way, and that a lot of accidents are happening at Collier and Gunnerson. He asked for Rusty’s input on why this might be happening. Per Nicole Dailey, Caltrans has $2M funding set aside, but she is not sure where they are at with this issue. Commissioner Stewart appreciated the signs at Nic hols Road and Collier. Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting Regular Meeting Minutes of April 16, 2014 Page 4 of 4 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commissioner, Chairman Stewart adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. to the next regular meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, Ca. D. Jay Stewart, Chairman Attest: Nicole Dailey, PSAC Clerk