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City of Lake Elsinore
Public Safety Advisory Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Call to Order
A Regular meeting of the Public Safety Advisory Commission (PSAC) was held in the Cultural Center,
183 North Main Street, on the above date. The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Chair Stewart.
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of allegiance was led by Vice-Chair Carlos
Roll Call
Present: Commissioners Hendley, Miller, and Williams; Vice-Chair Carlos and Chair Stewart
Absent: None
Presentations
1) Traffic Engineer Update – Senior Civil Engineer Dost provided a Power Point presentation, spoke on
the Railroad Canyon Road and Camino Del Norte projects, and; responded to the Commissioners’ and
resident’s questions.
Public Comments – Non Agendized Items
There were no members of the public appearing to speak.
Consent Calendar Items
It was moved by Chair Stewart, seconded by Vice-Chair Carlos, and unanimously carried, to approve the
Consent Calendar.
1) Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 18, 2018 and the Cancelled Meeting of August 15, 2018. –
approved the minutes.
Business Items
2) Active Transportation Program (ATP) Projects
Senior Civil Engineer Dost provided a Power Point presentation updating the Commission on the
Murrieta Creek Trail, Lakeshore Drive Sidewalk, East Lakeshore Drive, and the Machado Street
Sidewalk and Bike Lane projects, and; responded to questions from the Commission.
It was moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Chair Stewart, and unanimously carried, to receive
and file the Active Transportation Program update.
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Staff Comments
Senior Civil Engineer Dost shared that the City is now preparing for the rain and any possible flooding
due to the Holy Fire.
Commissioner Williams asked if anything was going to be presented to the Commission and if the
Commissioners were going be involved with preparations of the rains and emergency response?
Senior Civil Engineer Dost informed Commissioner Williams that he will find out.
Commissioners' Comments
Commissioner Miller thanked the City for the outstanding job on the Holy Fire, shared he was one of the
ones evacuated, and; stated school safety needs to be addressed before someone gets hurt.
Chair Stewart stated the improvements that were made to improve traffic flow are no longer working, and
asked if there should be a Subcommittee put together to try to help with the issues?
Commissioner Hendley stated the first week of school there was police presences and many parents
received tickets. She believes the schools need that intermittence of the police presence to help with some
of the issues.
Chair Stewart stated the Commission needs to work with the Police Department for the school issues.
Senior Civil Engineer Dost stated he will speak with Chief Anne and ask him to come speak with the
Commission.
Vice-Chair Carlos commented that you need to be patient when driving during school traffic.
Commissioner Williams recommends to visit www.rivcoready.org and www.ready.gov to prepare yourself
for emergencies and financial planning, and; stated she would like to attend the 9-week training in Palm
Springs.
Commissioner Hendley expressed her gratitude to all the first responders on the amazing job, and to the
School District; stated there will be a phone installed at the Lakeside High School pool area for the Aquatic
Program which is ran by Recreation Supervisor Davis to use.
Vice-Chair Carlos mentioned that Chief Anne would like to have a couple of the Commissioners at the
Indio event.
Chair Stewart gave kudos to Senior Civil Engineer Dost for the great job on the parking lot across the
street, to the City Council Members for the coordination with the first responders, and the updates on the
fire, to all City staff, and; advised that all Commissioners get CERT trained.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m. to the Regular meeting on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, in the
Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street.
Jay Stewart Luz Reyes
Chair Acting Secretary