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Home My WebLink About01-21-2015 PSACIY L �al City of Lake Elsinore U)1 <,E. ULS1110KE . �� 17u1 n�'i u.i tip[ Meeting Minutes Wednesday, January 21, 2015 CALL TO ORDER Public Safety Advisory Commission JAY STEWART, CHAIRPERSON STEPHEN GREGORY, VICE -CHAIR CHRIS HYLAND, COMMISSIONER MYLES ROSS, COMMISSIONER VALERIE SUND, COMMISSIONER NICOLE DAILEY, MANAGEMENT ANALYST 6:00 PM Chairman Stewart called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS Chairman Stewart led the Pledge of Allegiance. LAKE- ELSINORE.ORG (951) 674 -3124 PHONE CULTURAL CENTER 183 N. MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 PRESENT: Chairman Stewart, Vice Chairman Gregory, Commissioner Hyland, Commissioner Ross, and Commissioner Sund. Cultural Center ALSO PRESENT.- PSAC Clerk Nicole Dailey, City Engineer Walter Allison, LT. Scott Maden, Police Chief Lennie Hollingsworth, Community Development Director Grant Taylor, Building and Code Enforcement Manager Bill Belvin and Code Enforcement Supervisor Fred Lopez. Traffic Engineering Basics City Engineer Walter Allison provided a brief overview regarding what traffic enginnering is, how it works and how complaints are addressed. He explained that traffic engineering means the safe movement of people and goods through the circulation system (roads, vehicles, pedestrian, truck routes, paths, trails, etc). PUBLIC COMMENTS — NON AGENDIZED ITEMS — 3 MINUTES Jim Brown, resident, provided an update regarding the latest Neighborhood Watch Block Captain training. He highlighed two presentations shared at the meeting regarding a proposed dream center in the City and border patrol operations in coordination with the police department and neighborhood watches. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) Motion by Commissioner Ross, second by Vice Chairman Gregory to approve the Consent Calendar, passed by unanimous vote as follows: AYES: Chairman Stewart, Vice Chairman Gregory, Commissioner Hyland, Commissioner Ross, and Commissioner Sund. City of Lake Elsinore Page 1 Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes NOES: None ABSENT.- None ABSTAIN: None 1) ID# 14-415 Approval of Minutes from December 17, 2014 Attachments: Staff Report - Approval of Minutes from Dec Minutes from Dec 17 2014 Approve minutes as submitted. 2) ID# 14 -416 Financial Report as of January 2015 Attachments: Staff Report - Financial Report as of Jan. 2015 Receive and file. 3) ID# 14 -419 Approve Quarterly Report to City Council Attachments: Staff Report - Quarterly Report October thru December Memo - Quarterly Report to City Council Oct - Dec 2014 January 21, 2015 It is recommended the Commission review and approve the proposed quarterly report to be submitted to the City Council. BUSINESS ITEM(S) 4) ID# 14 -417 Introduction of Ordinance No 2015- amending the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code to allow for more effective code enforcement and cost recovery procedures Attachments: Staff Report - Nuisance Abatement Ordinance Revisions Nuisance Abatement Ordinance Community Development Director Grant Taylor introduced the item to the Commission and contract city prosecutor for the recievership program, Matt Silver. Mr. Silver provided a brief presentation regarding the proposed changes to chapter 1 and 8 to the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code that are intended to improve code enforcement and cost recovery procedures. The presentation covered the intention of the changes to provide code enforcement and the city with the tools in their toolbox to more effectively beautify the city and maximize its cost recovery. He stated that some items were required to align with current state and case law. The Commission was then given the opportunity to provide feedback and comments about the proposed changes. Commissioner Ross made a motion to approve, seconded by Commissioner Sund. The motion carreid unanimously by the following vote: AYES: Chairman Stewart, Vice Chairman Gregory, Commissioner Hyland, Commissioner Ross, and Commissioner Sund. NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 5) ID# 14 -418 Discussion to amend provisions of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC) regulating overnight camping City of Lake Elsinore Page 2 Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes January 21, 2015 Attachments. Staff Report - Overnight Campine Ordinance Overnight Campine Ordinance and Application Permit Community Development Director Grant Taylor provided an overview about the proposed ordinance. PSAC Clerk Dailey highlighted that this is only the first step in creating an ordinance related to overnight camping. Taylor asked for the Commission to provide their feedback regarding things to consider in forming this ordinance including property rights, potential negative impacts, number of days allowed and durations. He stated that this item is the result of complaints received regarding properties on the lake and that there is not much within the existing ordinance to adequately address these concerns. He shared several questions as presented in the staff report regarding things to consider for the future ordinance. CJ Stewart, resident, shared the need to clearly define items within the ordinance In addition, she provided her notes to staff regarding her concerns in the drafting of this ordinance. Paul Castano, resident, stated that he owns a piece of property on the lake. He shared his concerns regarding parking, problems with the current system such as the need to apply for a camping permit within business hours, how to monitor the use of the location, unauthorized use, vandalism, and fencing restrictions. He stated he would like to see some control, particularly that would allow him to prosecute unauthorized use. Commissioner Ross shared his concerns regarding private property owner rights and what operational issues must be addressed. Matt Silver, Contract City Prosecutor emphasized the need to balance the trade offs related and the need for input from the commission to develop clear and objective guidelines within the ordinance. He also asked regarding zoning standards and relation to nuisance abatement board. Chairman Stewart suggested we look at other cities, particularly those with lakes, to look for ideas of things to consider in the ordinance. Grant Taylor affirmed this would be a step taken in the process moving forward. Commissioner Hyland also shared her concerns regarding the time involved to regulate campers around the lake. She also shared concerns regarding private property rights. Vlce Chairman Gregory sought additional clarification regarding the statements related to business use and camping permits. He also highlighted restrictions related to fencing and dock standards. Commissioner Sund sought information regarding the next steps and whether the Commission can be involved in other ways to assist. Taylor stated that the City Council will provide direction regarding the process to take in formulating the ordinance and emphasized that currently we are in the discovery phase. She also shared her concerns in regards to balancing property rights. This item was only for discussion and will be received and filed. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS PSAC Clerk Dailey shared the latest update about Animal Friends of the Valleys on behalf of this subcommittee. She shared the results of the most recent quarterly meeting for the Regional Coordinated Marketing Program including the latest promotions offered for residents that have finally been approved and lauched including license fee amnesty period, free spay /neuter vouchers for low income residents and microchipping for only $5. City of Lake Elsinore Page 3 Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes January 21, 2015 STAFF COMMENTS PSAC Clerk Dailey shared that two seats will be up for renewal of two seats on the Commission with terms ending in June. She shared that an upcoming special workshop would be held on January 27th with the City Council regarding the mid -year budget. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Ross thanked the community for coming out and showing an interest in the Commission. Chris Hyland shared her excitement all that is happening in our City this year and the direction we are headed. Jay Stewart echoed his appreciation for those in attendance at the meeting and encouraged attendees to spread awareness about the commission and interest in more engagement from the community. Lastly, he thanked PSAC Clerk Nicole Dailey for her hard work and assistance with the commission. He thanked her for looking out for the commission and making sure it runs smoothly. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Commission, Chairman Stewart adjourned the regular meeting at 8:09 p.m. to the next regular meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA. �' eswr W64J, Chairman Attest: p Nicole Dailey, PSAC Clerk City of Lake Elsinore Page 4