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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0004_2_Quarterly Report 2nd Quarter 2018 - Exhibit A MemoTO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM:Farid Dost, Senior Civil Engineer DATE:July 18, 2018 SUBJECT: Public Safety Advisory Commission Report – 2 nd Quarter 2018 The Public Safety Advisory Commission (PSAC) is pleased to present this summary of activities and actions for this quarter. This report covers the months of April, May, and June 2018. Listed below are the members of the Commission in the 2 nd Quarter of 2018. Jay Stewart, Chairman Jerry Carlos, Vice Chairman Kelly Hendley, Commissioner Agnes Williams, Commissioner Roger Miller, Commissioner During the second quarter of 2018, the Commission held two regular meetings. The meeting in May 2018 was cancelled. Listed below are the presentations, the actions taken during the quarter, and future priorities. PRESENTATIONS: Lake Update (June)– Nicole Daily presented update on the Lake health, management and challenges of the Lake, and provide information on the rainfall historical data. Agency Coordination and Crime Update (June) –Chief Dan Anne presented and explained the complex process on how and when new addresses get to the emergency services, and provided update and statistic on crime in the City. ACTIONS TAKEN: Ad-Hoc Subcommittee for Active Transportation Program (ATP) (April) –It was moved by Chair Stewart and Vice Chair Carlos, and unanimously carried, to appoint Chair Stewart as the primary and Vic-Chair Carlos as the alternate to the subcommittee. The propose of this Ad-Hoc Subcommittee will be to encourage use of active modes of transportation by achieving the following goals: o Increase the proportion of trips accomplished by biking and walking o Increase safety and mobility for non-motorized users o Enhance public health o Ensure that disadvantaged communities fully share in the benefits of the program 2 o Provide a broad spectrum of projects to benefit many types of active transportation Ad-Hoc Subcommittee for School Traffic Safety (April) –It was moved by Chair Stewart, seconded by Commissioner Miller, and unanimously carried, to appoint Commissioner Miller as the primary and Commissioner Hendley as the alternate to the Subcommittee. The proposed Ad-Hoc Subcommittee will discuss the unique school related traffic safety issues that occur at and near the various Lake Elsinore Unified School District (LEUSD). The primary duty of the Subcommittee is to discuss traffic related issues that are affecting the community; the Subcommittee at the direction of the City Council and City Manager will use the following methods to achieve school related traffic safety. o Education: teach students important safety skills and launch driver safety campaigns. o Encouragement: uses events and contest to entice students to try walking and biking o Engineering: focuses on creating physical improvements to the infrastructure surrounding the school, reducing speeds and establishing safety crosswalks and pathway. o Enforcement: uses local law enforcement to ensure drivers obey traffic laws. o Evaluation: includes monitoring and documenting outcomes, attitudes and trends through the collection of data before and after the intervention(s). Traffic Engineer Update (June)– Project updates were provided which included Cultural Center Parking Lot Project, Lakeshore Drive Sidewalk, Graham Avenue Mill and Overlay, Diamond/Summerly Signal Construction, Railroad Canyon Road and Summerhill Signs and Lake Street/I-15 Off-ramp construction as part of the Alberhill Village. Active Transportation Program (ATP) Project Update (June) – Update was provided to the Commission on potential project the City will apply for as part of the ATP Grant. The potential projects included Lakeshore Drive Sidewalk, East Lakeshore Drive, Machado Street, Murrieta Creek Trail, Collier Street, and Mission Trail Sidewalk Projects. UPCOMING PRIORITIES: Review Healthy LE related ordinances. Joint Study Session with City Council. Review and amendments to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code regarding the new BMX track planned at Serenity Park. Review of parking restriction options for Main Street. Review and examine ordinances related to special events. Ongoing traffic related safety needs and calming techniques. Distribute and promote a public safety-related community survey to gather input from the community. Lighting needs and plans in the City, including streetlight requests. Develop a Public Safety Recognition Program. Actively promote the Commission as a place for the community to come to learn about public safety programs in and offered for our community.