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Home My WebLink About072392 PSC Minutes . . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD THURSDAY, JULY 23,1992 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Public Safety Commission was called to order Thursday, July 23, 1992, 6:00 P.M., Fire Station 73, 27415 Enterprise Circle West, Temecula, Chairman Frank Klein presiding. Commissioner Knopp led the flag salute. PRESENT: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Goudy, Holliday, Knopp, Perry, Klein ABSENT: o COMMISSIONERS: None Also present were Police Chief Rick Sayre, Battalion Chief John Winder, Emergency Services Coordinator Mary Moreland and Minute Clerk Gail Zigler. PUBLIC COMMENT Virginia Rodriguez, Murrieta, California, gave a brief overview and spoke to the Commission in support of the Sexual Abuse Response Team (S.A.R.T.) program. Ann Boyd, 39255 Grassy Road, Temecula, spoke in favor of the S.A.R.T. program and the need for its resources in the community. Chairman Klein asked that the Commission be provided with a complete overview of the program at the next meeting. COMMISSION BUSINESS 1. MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Goudy, seconded by Commissioner Perry to approve the minutes of June 25, 1992 as mailed. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Goudy, Holliday, Knopp, Perry, Klein NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None 2. BUILDING AND SAFETY Lou Haehnlen, Code Enforcement Officer, City of Temecula, presented an overview of PSMIN7/23/92 -,- 8/7/92 . . PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 23. 1992 2. BUILDING AND SAFETY Lou Haehnlen. Code Enforcement Officer. City of Temecula. presented an overview of the Building & Safety/Code Enforcement services. 3. PUBLIC SAFETY ASPECTS OF THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN Gary Thornhill, Planning Director, City of Temecula, presented the Commission with an overview of the General Plan process and the Public Facilities Element, Public Safety Element and Noise Element of the General Plan. Mr. Thornhill advised that the Safety Element of the plan, which covers the following: . Identifying Earthquake Faults Hazardous Fire Areas Areas subject to inundation Areas subject to 100 year flooding Emergency Preparedness Potential for nuclear problem . . . . . should be reviewed by the Commission. Mr. Thornhill added that the plan also addresses the issue of police and fire safety (i.e. response times, staffing, etc.). Mr. Thornhill asked that the Commission review the goals and policies and refer any comments back to him. Chairman Klein discussed the need for increased police and fire protection services with the increased demand for affordable housing. Chairman Klein declared a recess at 7:30 P.M. The meeting was reconvened at 7:40 P.M. 4. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH INWI ACTIVITIES N.W. Chairperson Lori Harrison provided the following update: . Provided fingerprinting at the July 4th Parade in Old Town. . August 29, 1992 Kid Safe I.D. program at the Towne Center, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM. . August 4, 1992, National Night Out, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, turn on all your lights, go out and meet your neighbors. PSMIN7/23/92 -2- 811/92 . . PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 23. 1992 * School District has their Emergency Disaster Plan complete and will present it to the school board for their approval in August. * Neighborhood Watch is planning a city-wide disaster preparedness meeting during the first part of August. . August 10.1992, Emergency Preparedness Meeting at Linda Cloughen's house. 5. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Mary Moreland reported the following: . The school district has given a lot of time and effort to their school disaster plan and it is very good. . Planning an all city disaster preparedness presentation in August. 6. SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT AT TVHS Commissioner Goudy discussed his concerns regarding the safety at Ranch Vista Road and Avenida De La Reina and the entrance to the high school, and the potential for traffic accidents. Commissioner Goudy added that he had attended a Homeowners meeting at which residents expressed dismay at the noise of the traffic controller whistles waking them up early in the morning. It was moved by Commissioner Goudy, seconded by Commissioner Perry that the Commission recommend to the Traffic and Transportation Commission that a feasibility study be performed to address installing two "demand only" signals on Rancho Vista Road, one at Avenida De La Reina and one at the entrance to the high school. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Goudy, Holliday, Knopp, Perry, Klein NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None 7. EMERGENCY MANAGER JOB STATUS Chairman Klein made the following motion, "In view of the multiplicity of tasks involved and the risks attendant to delays in achieving near-time City emergency readiness, the Public Safety Commission recommends to the City Council and the City PSMIN7/23/92 -3- 8/7/92 . . PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 23. 1992 Manager that the function of a City Emergency Manager be upgraded from its current part-time designated status to a full-time City staff position," seconded by Commissioner Goudy. Chairman Klein stated that he felt it was extremely important that the staff responsibility for emergency preparedness should be delegated to one individual. Commissioner Goudy stated that he supported the recommendation, however, he was not aware of any City that had a full-time Emergency Manager position. Mary Moreland clarified that Joe Hreha was the point of contact within the City and the City liaison, moreover the City has contracted through the Fire Department for emergency services. Ms. Moreland added that the City of Temecula is ahead of most of the Cities that contract with the County respect to disaster preparedness. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Goudy, Holliday, Klein NOES: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Knopp, Perry 8. CHANGE OF LOCATION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETINGS Adopt a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION NO. PS 92-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA SETTING THE DATE, TIME AND LOCATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETINGS Chairman Klein requested that Section 1. of the Resolution be amended to read "Regular meetings shall commence at 6:00 P.M. and adjourn no later than g:OO P.M., subject....." . It was moved by Chairman Klein, seconded by Commissioner Knopp to approve Resolution No. PS 92-01 as amended. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Goudy, Holliday, Knopp, Perry, Klein NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None PSMIN7/23J92 -4- 8/7/92 . . PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 23. 1992 OTHER BUSINESS 9. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT Chief Sayre discussed the following: . French Valley Station Open House . Newspaper article regarding towing fees . Gang activity . Increasing D.U.1. enforcement . Traffic controllers at the Rancho California Road over-crossing will be discontinued as of August 31, 1992. . Discussion of audible alarms stats. . Report on Gang Intelligence Committee Meeting . Report on C-CAP (Criminal Profile) 10. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT PSMIN7/23/92 Battalion Chief John Winder reported the following: . After reporting to City Manager on the day of the large earthquake, patrolled the City for any potential problems. . Ten acre brush fire on July 4th. . Breathing support should be delivered soon. . Weed Abatement program is working well. . Discussed possibility of building new station in Glen Oaks and staffing with a volunteer fire department. Same regarding French Valley fire station. .5. 8/7/92 . . . . PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 23. 1992 11. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Goudy questioned if there had been any problems associated with the circus attraction. Police and fire indicated there were none to report. Commissioner Holliday advised that she completed the T.I.P. training along with 31 other volunteers. Commissioner Holiday added that T.I.P. will be dispatched through the Murrieta Police Department. Will be performing three training days in the next weeks. Chairman Klein discussed the following: . June 28, 1992 earthquake. . Fire Services and Law enforcement's excellent performance during the June 2 traffic accident. . City Council to deliberate on the possible merger of the Public Safety Commission and the Traffic and Transportation Commission on August 11, 1992. Chairman Klein invited all Commissioners to attend and express their feelings on the matter. . Regarding the previously scheduled orientation trip, reschedule is pending the outcome of the potential merger of Commissions. . For the August meeting, asked that each Commissioner volunteer comments on city growth relative to public safety. . Also on August Agenda: presentation by Mary Moreland on Emergency Management Overview. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Klein declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. The next regular meeting of the City of Temecula Public Safety Commission will be held on Thursday, August 27,1992,6:00 P.M., City of Temecula City Hall Main Conference Room, 43174 Business Park Drive, Temecula, California. o-=-h~t eJ .~~ Chairman Frank Klein PSMIN7/23192 .6- 8/7/92