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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/13/2008 PSAC Reports Vjvi/4,.. CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION AGENDA REGULAR MEETING MIKE NORKIN, CHAIRMAN DR. SHAWN BHUTTA, VICE-CHAIRMAN NICOLE DAILEY, COMMISSIONER AL LYONS, COMMISSIONER DENNIS "JAY" STEWART, COMMISSIONER ROBERT BRADY, CITY MANAGER WWW.LAKE-ELSINORE.ORG (951) 674-3124 PHONE (951) 674-2392 FAX LAKE ELSINORE CULTURAL CENTER 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530 FEBRUARY 13, 2008 6:00 PM The City of Lake Elsinore appreciates your attendance. Citizens' interest provides the Commission with valuable information regarding issues of the community. Regular meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every monttm . If you are attending this Public Safety Advisory Commission Meeting, please park in the Parking Lot across the street from the Cultural Center. This will assist us in limiting the impact of meetings on the Downtown Business District. Thank you for your cooperation. The agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting outside of City Hall and is available at each meeting. The agenda and related reports are also available at the City Clerk's Office on the Friday prior to the Commission meeting and are available on the City's web site at www.lake-elsinore.orq. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact the City Clerk's Office at (951) 674-3124, ext. 261 at least 48 hours before the meeting to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMENTS (Any person WiShTng to addreSs the Public Safety Advisory Commission on any matter must complete a request form prior to commencement of the meeting. Comments limited to 3 minutes.) CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (All matters onthe Consent Calendar are approved in one motion, unless a Commissioner or any member of the public requests separate action on a specific action.) 1. Minutes A. Minutes of Joint PSAC/Council Study Session on January 8, 2008 B. Minutes of regular PSAC meeting on January 9, 2008 Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the Joint PSAC/Council Study Session on January 8, 2008, and regular PSAC meeting dated January 9, 2008. BUSINESS ITEMS 2. Launch Ramp Coordination and Safety Inspection Needs Assessment Recommendation: Discussion; set Study Session date and time. 3. High Speed Zone Needs Assessment Recommendation: Set Study Session date and time. 4. Web Site Liaison Recommendation: Appoint PSAC representative to the City's Web site technical committee. 5. Graffiti Surveillance Liaison Recommendation: Appoint PSAC representative to work with staff. 6. School Traffic Safety Liaison Recommendation: Appoint PSAC representative to work with City and LEUSD staff. PUBLIC SAFETY SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS CITY STAFF COMMENTS PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS (Please read and complete a Speaker's Form at the podium, prior to the start of the Commission meeting.) ADJOURNMENT The Lake Elsinore Public Safety Advisory Commission will adjourn to a regular meeting to be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. to be held in the Cultural Center located at 183 N. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA, 92530. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I, VIVIAN M. MUNSON, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, do hereby affirm that a copy of the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall, 72 hours in advance of this meeting. //ss// VIVIAN M. MUNSON CITY CLERK ~ MINUTES CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION JOINT MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008 **************************************************************************************************** CALL TO ORDER - 5:00 P.M. Mayor Hickman called the Joint Meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Magee led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL /'"" PRESENT: MAYOR HICKMAN MAYOR PRO TEM KELLEY COUNCILMEMBER MAGEE COUNCILMEMBER SCHIFFNER CHAIRMAN NORKIN VICE-CHAIR BHUTTA COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMISSIONER STEWART ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER BUCKLEY (Arrived at 5:10 p.m.) Also present were: City Manager Brady, City Attorney Leibold, Administrative Services Director Pressey, Information/CommOnications Manager Dennis, Lake & Aquatic Resources Director Kilroy, Community Development Director Preisendanz, Public Works Director/City Engineer Seumalo and City Clerk Munson. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Consideration of Public Safetv Advisorv Commission Goals and Obiectives for the Year 2008 Chairman Norkin provided a review of the 2007 accomplishments of the Public Safety Advisory Commission. /'"" Information/Communications Manager Dennis presented a PowerPoint presentation on the 2008 goals and objectives of the Public Safety Advisory Commission. They were as follows: 1 I. Lake and Shoreline Safety a. Shoreline Safety Plan Implementation b. High Speed Zone Needs Assessment c. Lakeshore Overlay District Code Revisions II. Animal Control Services Public Safety Assessment a. Increased Service Levels b. Vicious Dogs III. Municipal Code and Ordinance Analysis a. Hotel/Motel Registration Requirements b. Alcohol Dispensing Training IV. Emergency Preparedness (City and Community Training) a. Citizen Corps Subcommittee b. CERT Training c. Public Outreach V. Traffic Safety Monitoring a. School Traffic Safety b. Neighborhood Traffic Safety VI. Graffiti Ordinance Enforcement and Outreach Program a. Graffiti Communications "Best Practices" b. Business Outreach c. Utilities & Public Agencies d. Public Education and Outreach e. Information & Surveillance Technology ....,; ......" Mayor Pro Tem Kelley commended PSAC for their dedication, hard work and dedication to citizen safety. She expressed her concerns regarding improving the dock standards, the removing the cement pads and developing camping standards along the shoreline. Council member Magee indicated he would like to see the idea of call boxes being used at the lake. He also thought the idea of ~ople signing an acknowledgement of a waiver of liability form for boaters and is an excellent tool. He suggested looking at the dock standards Canyon Lake is using. He stated he encourage cooperation with Riverside County. Councilmember Magee also suggested the City have on the web site a link or a compliant/comment form for PSAC so that safety matters can be communicated via e-mail. Councilmember Buckley suggested lake shore residents/property owners be able to obtain an annual camping permit to camp and/or allow others to camp there, such as relatives. He also suggested should the owner obtain this free annual permit to use their property as a campground, the property owner will not be allowed to charge to camp there. '-' 2 ;1"'" Council member Buckley stated he feels the high-speed zone on the lake should remain because it is key draw with the lake. Councilmember Schiffner stated he is very happy with what PSAC has done and what they have on their future schedule. Animal Control Services Public Safety Assessment - Mayor Pro Tem Kelley indicated she would like to see increased service levels. She suggested getting some educational information out to the citizens regarding the cost each citizen pays when animals are turned in or not spade or neutered. Councilmember Magee stated he would like to see the County re-instituted the sweeps. He also suggested the City having a 24-hour hot line for animal issues to include weekend coverage. Mayor Hickman inquired if there is a limit on the number of dogs or cats in one household. Councilmember Magee responded three dogs and one cat, in any combination. ~ Municipal Code and Ordinance Analysis - Chairman Norkin provided a brief overview of PSAC's goals with this ordinance. He stated based on what Solano Beach recently approved to deter the problems related to drunk driving and promote civilian safety. He stated there is a State recognized three hour course, given through ABC, that existing employees (bartenders and the people who serve alcohol) can take to better recognize symptoms of alcohol poisoning and who have drunk too much. He noted the course is given in Riverside. Councilmember Buckley suggested moving the alcohol dispensing training within the City. He also suggested restaurants that have their service employees complete this class get a 10-15% off their business license as an incentive. Traffic Safety Monitoring - Captain Fetherolf suggested the City get the Engineering staff involved and look at what can be done to change how the access points and circulations are designed as one element; secondly, getting the people who are part of the problem involved in the solutions and suggested getting the PT A and the School District to form a committee of parents to help with this issue; and lastly, to enlist this committee to get the licenses of violators. . Graffiti Ordinance Enforcement and Outreach Program - Council member Buckley suggested the Commission work with the Planning Department to research some anti-graffiti specific landscaping provisions for developers. ~ Vice-Chair Bhutta expressed his displeasure with the cuts PSAC is being required to make and feel this is not fair. He stated it will prevent PSAC with going forth with the graffiti program. 3 Council member Magee responded the City Council has cut nothing as yet, and 40% of the City's total budget is public safety. He stated the Commission will find that Council will not cut that much. He also stated public safety has been the City Council's number one priority. ,...." Councilmember Magee indicated there are other means of getting information on the graffiti program that have minimal or no costs. Chairman Norkin thanked the City Council for their support. Vice-Chair Bhutta thanked Captain Fetherolf for always having a representative attend each PSAC meeting and wished every department had a representative attend their meeting so that their questions can be answered. Vice-Chair Bhutta thanked Council member Magee, congratulated Mayor Hickman, and thanked Mr. Brady for his support. Commissioner Stewart thanked the City Council and staff for all of their support. Council member Magee suggested PSAC defend their budget at the budget study session. He also suggested PSAC work closely with the IT Department to develop PSAC's web site. ADJOURNMENT '--' Mayor Hickman adjourned the Joint City Council/PSAC meeting at 6: 13 p.m. DARYL HICKMAN, MAYOR CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE MICHAEL NORKIN, CHAIRMAN PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION ATTEST: VIVIAN M. MUNSON CITY CLERK ".", 4 "'" MINUTES PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE 183 NORTH MAIN STREET LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9,2008 ......................................................................... CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 P.M. Chairman Norkin called the Public Safety Advisory Commission meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice-Chair Bhutta. ROLL CALL PRESENT: CHAIRMAN NORKIN VICE-CHAIR BHUTTA COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMISSIONER STEWART /""" ABSENT: NONE Also present were: Information/Communications Manager Dennis, Assistant City Attorney David Mann, Lake and Aquatic Resources Director Kilroy, Captain Hendershot, Sergeant Yates, Traffic Engineer Basubas and Clerk of the Board Munson. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments from the public. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) 1. Minutes of the reqular meetinq of November 14. 2007 Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the regular meeting dated November 14,2007. "'" It was motioned by Vice-Chair Bhutta, and seconded by Commissioner Lyons to approve the Consent Calendar item. 1 The following vote resulted: "'" AYES: CHAIRMAN NORKIN VICE-CHAIR BHUTT A COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMISSIONER STEWART NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE BUSINESS ITEMS 2. Proposed Life Jacket Loaner Station for Elm Grove Beach Area Lake & Aquatic Director Kilroy presented the staff report. He indicated the City would like to install four loaner life jacket stations, based on the shoreline safety report, at the main beach access at Elm Grove. The signs, as proposed, will be printed vinyl, on aluminum, 4 ft. high - 6 ft. in length, with life jackets hanging on six pegs. He stated the signs will be in English and in Spanish. Chairman Norkin inquired how quickly can these stations be purchased and installed. "'" Lake & Aquatic Director Kilroy responded the stations will be installed no later than April 1 st with sbme improvements on the graphics on the sign and some type of roof cover for the stations. Information/Communications Director Dennis expressed his concerns with regard to the signage and his idea of placing the words "use and return" and some type of Fit Guide picture so that size and fit are understandable. Lake & Aquatic Director Kilroy suggested two Type II life jackets for each size would be placed at each station; two for a small children, two for a regular sized child, one large adult and one extra large for an adult. Commissioner Lyons expressed his concern with the way the jackets will be displayed and is concerned with the loss factor and feels people are going to walk off with them, and suggested the City ID be silkscreened on each jacket. Lake & Aquatic Director Kilroy replied he thought it was worth the try and the cost because there will not always be a person there for distribution. "'" 2 ~ Chairman Norkin suggested placing a small sign at the exits of the beach to remind people to leave life jackets. Commissioner Dailey expressed her concern with liability with regard to the durability of these types of life jackets and would like to see some data on the durability of the jackets. She also expressed her concerns with the busyness of the sign and stated certain messages need to be highlighted because people will not read the whole sign. She also suggested replacing the life jacket picture with an image with someone putting on a life jacket. She also suggested displaying the sizes of the vests in location where they pick them up. Lake & Aquatic Director Kilroy responded the life jackets are Coast Guard approved. Staff would take on the responsibility to check the jackets for any types of damages. Lake & Aquatic Director Kilroy stated he would work the Mr. Dennis to incorporate the suggestions of the Commission related to the sign. Deputy City Attorney stated the most important factor, in terms of liability, is for the City has a comprehensive Lake Safety Program. When the City has fewer claims you have fewer people injured. ,....... Vice-Chair Bhutta suggested using the terminology of "loaner jacket" and not "the property of Lake Elsinore" on the jackets because there is a line of clothing that uses this terminology of "property of', which might encourage youth to keep them. Chairman Norkin suggested having a rental program for the life jackets at the docks and perhaps the other items needed for boat safety. It was the consensus of the Commission to receive and file report. 3. Mid-Year Operatino Budoet Adiustment. PSAC Information/Communications Director Dennis presented the staff report. He stated in response to the City's revenue shortfall and direction to reduce expenses 5% across the board, staff is recommending a one-time reduction of $7,250 and a decrease of $17,250 in FY 08-09 which will be recommended to the City Council during the mid-year budget process. Chairman Norkin suggested using in-house service and using free services. ",-.-. Vice-Chair Bhutta stated he did not mind a 5% cut, but a 65% cut and a 40% cut next year. He also stated what upset him the most was not sending the fire works post cards out that could save someone's life. 3 Information/Communications Director Dennis responded this budget recommendation and proposal was one of the first drafted, and later was found ~ that more services could be done in-house this year. However, the use of consultants would be an area that would reduce costs, for example the use of consultants for the graffiti program. Chairman Norkin stated members of the Commission could be helping to find funds through grant funds. Commissioner Dailey suggested reaching out to the School District to reach out to the community and also utilizing the Chamber of Commerce. Vice-Chair Bhutta recommended not cutting anything at all from PSAC or asking to only cut 5% and look at other places to cut additional money. It was motioned by Commissioner Dailey, and seconded by Commissioner Lyons to concur with staff recommendations of taking an immediate one time PSAC budget reduction of $27,250 in FY 07-08 and $17,250 in FY 08-09. The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN NORKIN COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMISSIONER STEWART ~ NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: VICE-CHAIR BHUTTA ABSENT: NONE 4. Reconsideration of Ordinance Requlatinq Hotel and Motel Reqistration Information/Communications Manager Dennis presented the staff report. He stated Chief Fetherolf reviewed the ordinance and together with PSAC's recommendations from their last meeting have made some additional provisions. Vice-Chair Bhutta inquired if there is an age limit to rent a room. Assistant City Attorney responded he was not aware of any laws that would prevent a minor from renting a hotel room and would look into if any City had this type of ordinance. It was motioned by Vice-Chair Bhutta, and seconded by Commissioner Dailey to recommend adoption by the City Council. ~ 4 ",....... ~ ." The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN NORKIN VICE-CHAIR BHUTTA COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMISSIONER STEWART NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE 5. Public Safety Advisory Commission Goals and Obiectives for the Year 2008 Commissioner Dailey had the following recommendations: · Continue to have staff focus on using Aaron Burgin from the Press Enterprise; · Find ways for more people to come to our meetings perhaps through the Neighborhood Watch Programs; and · To consider ways to mitigate the problems that stem from foreclosures through Code Enforcement. Chairman Norkin had the following recommendations: . Discuss fire prevention · Utilizing the City web site to communicate and provide staff with these types of safety issues within the City. It was motioned by Commissioner Stewart, and seconded by Commissioner Dailey to concur City CouncillPSAC joint study session. The following vote resulted: AYES: CHAIRMAN NORKIN VICE-CHAIR BHUTTA COMMISSIONER DAILEY COMMISSIONER LYONS COMMISSIONER STEWART NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE 5 PUBLIC SAFETY SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS Commissioner Dailey reported on the activities of the CERT Committee. The next meeting will be held on January 23rd where goals and objectives will be discussed. '-' CITY STAFF COMMENTS Information/Communications Manager Dennis made the following announcements: 1. Reported the City Council approved PSAC recommendations on the regulations of news racks. 2. The mid-Year Budget Study Session will be held on January 1th at 5:00 p.m. in the Cultural Center. Traffic Engineer Basubas responded to Commissioner Dailey's complaints about her neighbor debris and suggested she contact the Public Works Department should safety issues concern public property. PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Stewart thanked the City Council for providing the time to discuss the PSAC goals and objectives and budget issues. He also thanked Information/Communications Manager Dennis for all of his hard work. Commissioner Dailey thanked Information/Communications Manager Dennis and Chairman Norkin for all of their hard work on PSAC's goals and objectives. '-' Vice-Chair Bhutta stated he feels that PSAC is limiting them on accepting the proposed cuts in the budget, but will go along with the Commission. Vice-Chair Bhutta thanked Chairman Norkin and Information/Communications Manager Dennis for their hard work. Chairman Norkin requested that he and Traffic Engineer Basubas go out to Canyon Hill School regarding their parking issues. Chairman Norkin also suggested creating two more subcommittees; one for traffic safety and a surveillance subcommittee. ADJOURNMENT It was the consensus of the Commission to adjourn to a Regular Meeting on February 13, 2008, in the Cultural Center located at 183 North Main Street, Lake Elsinore, California, CA, 92530. '-' 6 '" ",--.. "...... Chairman Norkin adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. ATTEST: MIKE NORKIN, CHAIRMAN PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION VIVIAN M. MUNSON CLERK OF THE BOARD 7 r-- CITY OF .~ LAKE ,6,LSiNORJ: ~ DREAM EXTREME... TO: REPORT TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION MARK DENNIS INFORMA TION/COMMUNICA TIONS MANAGER FEBRUARY 13, 2008 FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: LAUNCH RAMP COORDINATION AND SAFETY INSPECTION NEEDS ASSESSMENT Backaround At the request of Chairman Norkin, this item is to evaluate the safety benefits, cost and logistics for providing systematic launch and ramp coordination at the City's seaport boat launch and for spot or regular inspections of vessels at City and private launch/marina facilities. r" Discussion The City Manager, Police Chief, Director of Lake and Aquatic Resources and Chairman Norkin recently met to discuss a strategy for implementing a safety inspection program for vessels using City launch facilities and private launch facilities to access the lake. A rationale for offering spot or regular boat and vessel inspections is as follows: i) The Sheriff's Lake Patrol is responsible for enforcing lake rules. Vessels on the water that do not follow lake rules, or are not properly equipped, will be cited and ordered off the water. Vessel operators are told not to return and risk being cited again until the necessary safety equipment has been installed (e.g., fire extinguisher, personal floatation devices, sound baffles, etc.). (1) Having the proper equipment is the responsibility of the vessel owner or operator. (2) Preventing a vessel from launching without the proper safety equipment would provide a "safety net" for vessel users/occupants and those of other vessels. r" 1 ii) Having a vessel inspection 'spot check' system or regular inspection program in place throughout the season will reduce the number of improperly equipped vessels launching at the lake by ensuring that they are properly outfitted before being allowed to launch. (1 ) All vessels should be inspected at least once per season before being allowed on the lake. -....JI (2) Providing safety equipment for loan or sale at City launch facilities at the time of inspection will enable the vessel operator/occupants to quickly and conveniently get into compliance, so such users will not have to leave the launch facility to procure required safety equipment. (3) An inspection program is consistent with the City's lake safety objectives and represents an opportunity to increase customer service provided to the boating public. (4) Without an inspection program, vessels that are not properly equipped at the time of launch can still get onto the lake; such safety deficiencies might not be discovered until after an accident, injury or death has occurred. iii) An inspection program should be consistent and available at all launch facilities besides City launch facilities. (1) All vessels using the lake should be inspected at least once per season before being allowed onto the lake. '-JII (2) The City should involve private marinas, auxiliary groups, LEMSAR, Lake Patrol and others to develop a systematic inspection program requirement effective at all launch facilities, whether public or private, City or County. In addition to the above, staff and Chairman Norkin discussed having PSAC conduct a needs assessment of Seaport Boat Launch ramp activity. It has been reported anecdotally by boaters and witnessed by Chairman Norkin, Lake Patrol and Lake Operations staff that Seaport Launch traffic can bottleneck during peak use. Observers have reported increased tensions among users as a result of inefficient movements of boats, trailers and vehicles during launch and retrieval at the ramps. In framing the issue for discussion, the following conditions were acknowledged: 1) Seaport Launch has only four ramps, which is under capacity relative to the number of boats launched at this facility on peak days (approximately 350 vessels launched); 2) Last season approximately 50% of all vessels on the lake were launched at Seaport Launch; ,...." 2 '" 3) Depending on the experience level of users, the time to launch can vary per vessel; 4) Ramp coordination can systematically improve launch efficiency, cutting wait times to all users during peak launch and retrieval periods; 5) The City's concessionaire has been verbally told to include a launch coordinator in staffing for the season (this is not a contractual obligation); 6) It has been observed that movement and wait times can be more efficiently managed when ramp coordination has been provided; 7) Though no injury has been reported at the launch, tensions among frustrated users can escalate into angry confrontation as the result of launch delays; 8) Use of staff or Lake Patrol to diffuse arguments detracts from their primary duties; 9) There is a felt need that the concessionaire has not consistently addressed the need for ramp coordination; 10)Should the PSAC recommend hiring staff or using a Sheriff's Community Service Officer (CSO) for ramp coordination, at issue is determining the cost-benefit for up to an $80,000 full-time equivalent CSO position. ~ 11 )Should the PSAC recommend hiring a CSO or other staff for ramp coordination, revenue impacts to pay for the position, such as increasing the daily lake use pass, will need to be examined; 12)A needs assessment can address the cost-benefit, fees to cover costs, scheduling issues and related options for increasing ramp efficiency during peak season. Staff recommends scheduling a study session on both the above topics at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, February 21, in the Cultural Center. Fiscal Impact Depending on the conclusions of the needs assessment, one potential revenue source is the daily use pass. The current cost is $10. An increase between $3 and $5 dollars might be necessary to cover the cost of added personnel and resources. Approximately 32,500 passes were sold last year. An annual average would be closer to 30,000. Recommendation Discussion; set Study Session time and date. r' 3 Ramp Coordinator/Safety Inspection Needs Assessment February 13, 2008 Page 4 Prepared by: Mark Dennis Information/Communications Manager ....." ,...." ....." 4 ~ /"' /"' CITY OF .~ LA~ 6LSiNORJ; \.. I ~ DREAM EXTREME... TO: REPORT TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION MARK DENNIS INFORMA TION/COMMUNICA TIONS MANAGER FEBRUARY 13, 2008 FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: HIGH SPEED ZONE NEEDS ASSESSMENT Backaround PSAC's goals approved by the City Council in January include a High Speed Zone needs assessment. This item is to set a follow-up study session on this topic. Discussion The PSAC met in September, 2007, to discuss High Speed Zone (HSZ) safety issues and potential safety measures as part of a comprehensive assessment of the HSZ. Eleven safety measures were identified to include in the needs analysis: 1. Consider an ordinance restricting hydroplanes or special permit requirement for high-speed vessels; 2. Increase education and public awareness of HSZ rules; 3. Consider the need for more buoys and delimiters; 4. Consider the impacts of restricting HSZ crisscross traffic; 5. Consider the value of separate lake use permits for regular vs. high-speed or exotic boats; . 6. Consider direction of travel impacts since crossing through the HSZ as a directional shortcut to fully traversing the lake is currently allowed; 7. Consider buoy distance markers at eighth, quarter, half, three quarter and one mile intervals; 8. Consider age restrictions for boaters allowed to use the HSZ; 9. Clarify restricted day rules and consider additional time of day limits; 10. Increase signage about HSZ rules at launches and on the lake; 11. Maintain the HSZ as a unique boating attraction. High Speed Zone Needs Assessment February 13, 2008 Page 2 ~ In December, the City Council approved safety recommendation number one: a hydroplane ordinance to regulate a potentially hazardous lake use and requirement for hydroplane users to first obtain a special events permit as a condition of using the HSZ. In January, the City Council approved the PSAC's goals and objectives, ratifying the PSAC's stated goal of a safety needs assessment of the High Speed Zone. If convenient for PSAC members, staff recommends scheduling a follow-up study session on the HSZ at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, February 21, in the Cultural Center. Fiscal Impact Unknown at this time. Part of the needs assessment will be estimating costs for any recommended changes in signage, buoys, HSZ warning markers and public information materials. Recommendation Set study session time and date. ~ ~ r'" /'" /'" High Speed Zone Needs Assessment February 13, 2008 Page 3 Prepared by: Mark Dennis Information/Communications Manager ;""" CITY OF .~ LAI(f: 6LSiNORJ , , ~ DREAM ~XTREME... TO: REPORT TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION MARK DENNIS INFORMA TION/COMMUNICA TIONS MANAGER FROM: DATE: FEBRUARY 13, 2008 SUBJECT: WEB SITE LIAISON Backaround This year, the City will redesign and develop a new Web site. The City Council has requested that the PSAC be involved in content development. Discussion /""" The City recently approved Vision Internet to provide content management tools and Web development services to replace the existing Web site. At the request of the City Council, staff recommends the appointment of one PSAC liaison to serve as a content advisor during the project development phase. This liaison will attend meetings with the consultant and staff to provide suggestions and guidance on all content having to do with public safety, including development of interactive service request forms, such as traffic and graffiti abatement. The liaison will also report to PSAC and gather Web content requests from the PSAC for staff. Once the new site is launched, the PSAC liaison will continue to monitor and evaluate public safety Web content. This liaison serves at the pleasure of the PSAC for a term determined by the Chair. Fiscal Impact None. Recommendation /""" Appoint PSAC representative to the City's Web site technical committee. Web Site Liaison February 13, 2008 Page 2 Prepared by: "-'" Mark Dennis Information/Communications Manager """'" "-'" ~ CITY OF .~ LAKJ: 6LS1NORJ: \ I ~ DREAM ~XTREME... TO: REPORT TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION MARK DENNIS INFORMATION/COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER FROM: DATE: FEBRUARY 13, 2008 SUBJECT: GRAFFITI SURVEILLANCE LIAISON Backaround The PSAC's anti-graffiti "best practices" approved by the City Council last year include employing surveillance technology as part of the City's anti-graffiti efforts. The PSAC surveillance liaison will work with staff to develop a graffiti "hot spot" surveillance strategy to be implemented in FY 2008-09. ",- Discussion Staff recommends the appointment of a PSAC liaison, in lieu of establishing a separate PSAC subcommittee, to work with staff in developing the City's graffiti surveillance program. This liaison will meet with staff to prepare a written graffiti "hot spot" surveillance strategy, program and equipment specification and budget estimate to take back to PSAC as part of the 2008-09 CIP budget recommendations. This liaison serves at the pleasure of the PSAC for a term coincidental with the project duration, or as determined by the Chair. Fiscal Impact Unknown at this time. Graffiti surveillance funding in the FY 2007-08 CIP budget was reallocated to purchase a new video surveillance system at City Hall following a New Year's Day break-in and vandalism attempt. Graffiti surveillance funding is proposed to be replenished in the FY 08-09 CIP budget. Recommendation Appoint PSAC representative to work with staff. r" Graffiti Surveillance Liaison February 13, 2008 Page 2 '-' Prepared by: Mark Dennis Information/Communications Manager '-' '-' I"""" CITY OF .~ LAKE ,6,LSiNORJ: ~ DREAM EXTREME... TO: REPORT TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION MARK DENNIS INFORMATION/COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER FEBRUARY 13, 2008 FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: SCHOOL TRAFFIC SAFETY LIAISON Backaround The City Council has invited the PSAC to participate with City and LEUSD elected officials and staff who are working to address school traffic safety issues. Discussion "....... Last fall, the City Council and Lake Elsinore Unified School District formalized communication on' issues of mutual interest by establishing a joint subcommittee. Two elected officials from each agency, along with management staff, meet monthly to address issues that affect the community. Improving traffic safety at schools has been identified as a priority need. In approving the PSAC's annual goals and objectives, the City Council invited PSAC to the table to help formulate school traffic safety solutions. The mechanism for action will be divided into two fronts: political action by the CouncillTrustee committee and their respective boards, and a task area comprised of staff from both agencies, the PSAC liaison and affected stakeholders (e.g., PTA, affected residents). Fiscal Impact Unknown at this time. To the extent that specific projects are proposed (e.g., modifying school parking lots, street medians, turn lanes, sidewalks, or acquiring right-of-way), cost estimates will be forthcoming. Recommendation Appoint PSAC representative to work with City and LEUSD staff. /""" School Traffic Safety Liaison February 13, 2008 Page 2 .~ Prepared by: Mark Dennis Information/Communications Manager ....., '-' ~ CITY OF .~ LA~ 6LSiNORf; \ I V DREAM EXTREME... REPORT TO PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION TO: HONORABLE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION MARK DENNIS INFORMATION/COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER FEBRUARY 13, 2008 FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: FOLLOW-UP REGARDING ORDINANCE REGULATING HOTEL AND MOTEL REGISTRATION Backaround As part of the Commission's discussion at the previous meeting, Commissioner Bhutta questioned whether other cities prohibited the rental of hotel rooms to minors. The current ordinance does require police notification when renting a room to a minor, but does not prohibit such rentals. ~ Discussion The City Attorney's office reviewed several ordinances from other California cities: none go so far as to prohibit rentals to minors. Note that many hotel chains refuse rental to minors due to liability concerns. This may explain the lack of municipal regulation. We have also conferred with the Police Department. While there are concerns that minors may use hotel rooms for parties, there is also a concern that at-risk minors, such as runaways, could end up sleeping in vehicles or on the street and thereby be exposed to even greater risk. The Police Department believes that the hotel/motel ordinance goes far enough in the recommended notification requirements, which puts the Police Department in the best position to intervene if necessary to protect the health and safety of the minor renting a room. Prepared by: David H. Mann Assistant City Attorney r"