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HomeMy WebLinkAbout052892 PSC Minutes . . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION HELD THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1992 A regular meeting of the City of Temecula Public safety Commission was called to order Thursday, May 28, 1992, 6:00 P.M., Fire station 73, 27415 Enterprise Circle West, Temecula, Chairman Frank Klein presiding. Chairman Klein led the flag salute. ' PRESENT: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Goudy, Perry, Klein ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Holliday, Knopp Also present were Police Lieutenant Larry Grotefend, Division Fire Chief Jim Wright, Battalion Chief John Winder, and Minute Clerk Gail Zigler. PUBLIC COMMENT None COMMISSION BUSINESS 1 . MINUTES RECOMMENDATION 1.1 Approve the minutes of April 23, 1992 as mailed. No action taken due to lack of quorum of Commissioners present at the meeting of April 23, 1992. 2. ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES Emmett Gibson, County Supervisor Veterinary Services, gave a presentation on Riverside County Veterinary Services and data pertaining specifically to the City of Temecula' s Animal Control Services, (e. g. number of monthly complaint calls during a ten (10) month period, number of dog licenses issued, etc.) . Joe Hreha, City of Temecula, advised the Commission that he administers the contract with Riverside County Veterinary Services, which the City budgets $80,000 annually for animal control services, dog 1 icensing programs and animal emergencies. psmin5/2B/92 -,- 6/16/92 . . PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 28. 1992 3. REPORT ON L.A. INCIDENT Sergeant Darrell Morelock and Officer Scott Collins, gave a presentation on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department participation in assisting the Los Angeles Police Department during the Los Angeles riots. 4. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH (NWI ACTIVITIES In the absence of Lori Harrison, Linda Cloughen reported the following NW activities: * June has been declared Disaster Preparedness Month. * Lori Harrison will be meeting with the homeowners in the Villa Avanti tract to discuss street numbering. * Upswing in the number of people interested in forming a Neighborhood Watch Program. * Sycamore Terrace Apartments has expressed an interest in forming a Neighborhood Watch Program. * N.W. will be fingerprinting during the July 4th Parade. * Officer Dan Feltenberger was introduced as the new Crime Prevention Officer for the City of Temecula. * Officer Mark Lohman is now the School Resource Officer. * Several hundred children were fingerprinted at the Balloon and Wine Festival. 5. BUSINESS WATCH (BWI ACTIVITIES Lt. Grotefend reported the following BW activities: * Finger-printed faculty of Kids World * Provided Child I.D. program during the Arts and Crafts Fair at Sam Hicks park. * Rehearsal and presentation of Operation Wipe-Out at Temecula High School. * "How to Handle A Robbery" presentation at Rubino's Pizza. psmin5/26/92 -2- 6/16/92 ,; . . PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 28. 1992 * Working with Old Town merchants to reduce and/or stop graffiti and window breaking. Stepping up foot patrol and bike patrol enforcement in this area. 6. EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS In the absence of Vice Chairman Knopp, no report was made. 7. REVIEW OF PSC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES It was moved by Commissioner Perry that the Public Safety commission form a sub-committee of two people to meet with the City Council liaison, Fire Chief wright, Police Chief Sayre and the City Manager, and come up with a reasonable set of goals and objectives that the Commission can take back to the city Council for their approval. Commissioner Perry volunteered to serve on the committee. Commissioner Goudy stated that he would second the motion provided Chairman Klein was the second member of the sub- committee since Chairman Klein was present during the previous meetings to draft the Public Safety Commission's Goals and Objectives. Chairman Klein stated that he would serve on the committee with Commissioner Perry. The motion carried as follows: AYES: 3 COMMISSIONERS: Goudy, Perry, Klein NOES: o COMMISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 2 COMMISSIONERS: Holliday, Knopp commissioner Perry stated that he would make the arrangements for the meeting and advise accordingly. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Chairman Klein updated the Commission on the following items: * Pursuant to a report by Mr. James Marple regarding his concern for the potential of a landslide in the Santa Margarita Gorge, Chairman Klein reported he had interacted with a licensed hydrologist who Mr. Marple recommended. Originally it was hoped that a "no cost" psmin5/28/92 -3- 6/16/92 . . PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 28. 1992 program might be possible. however. this is not the case. Mr. Marple has hopes of involving a university of California professional in a cost free preliminary investigation. * At the March 1992 meeting, Commissioner Knopp reported on a traffic hazard at the intersection of Ynez Road and Solano Way, and a memo was forwarded to the Traffic and Transportation Commission. Per a response from Scott Harvey of the Engineering Department, resolution of the problem should be implemented sometime in the month of June. * In conjunction with the Sr. Meteorologist of SCAQMD, Chairman Klein is pursuing the question of the advisability of continuing to use currently available wind data during emergency services versus using data generated within the City. * Discussed the Commission's by-pass in the budget review process with Assistant city Manager Mark Ochenduszko who stated the by-pass was unintentional and due to a constellation of unfavorable circumstances. Chairman Klein added that he doubted the commission could have effected any changes by way of recommendations. OTHER BUSINESS 9. POLICE CHIEF'S REPORT Lt. Larry Grotefend reported the following: * Valley Beat has been re-named Club Dimension. Changing music to pop rock. * Light activity at the satellite office at city Hall. One community Service Officer is housed there currently. The public has responded well to the move to French Valley. * French Valley Station open house planned for June 25, from 3:00 - 8:00 P.M. * Working on a Bike Safety Essay Program for sixth and seventh graders. * Two fatal traffic accidents within the City. accidents were alcohol related. Both psmin5/28/92 -4- 6/16/92 . . PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 28. 1992 10. FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT Fire Chief Jim Wright reported the following: * June 1st is the opening of fire season. Department is anticipating a serious year. Peak staffing will not be implemented until July 1st. * Breathing Support unit is Department has been invited to preliminary inspection. close to completion. go to Los Angeles for a Battalion Chief John Winder reported the following: * Local stations were very busy the Saturday of the Balloon and Wine Festival Event. * Seven Riverside County fire engines were sent to Los Angeles during the riots. One Temecula truck was senti however, it was never deployed during the rioting. 11. COMMISSIONER REPORTS As a result of a 1991 tour of SCAQMD, Commissioner Goudy reported that, in an attempt to come up with a resolution to the school bus facility problem, he was investigating the possibility of implementing electric buses in the city of Temecula Unified School District. Met with the Director of Transportation Forest Thomas, contacted the Clean Air Transit and they provided a demonstration on clean air buses. Commissioner Goudy stated he will keep the Commission advised on any update as it occurs. Chairman Klein reported the fOllowing: * "Day Of The Teacher" Celebration invitation was sent to the Public Safety Commission. However, it was received late and therefore was not passed along to the Commissioners. * Commented on his reply letter from SCAQMD regarding an article in the April Reader's Digest criticizing that organization. * Confirmed Commission's Orientation Trip for Saturday, June 6th, to Fire Services, Law Enforcement Services (French valley Headquarters), CAL I.D., and perris Dispatch. psmin5/28/92 .5. 6/16/92 . . PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 28. 1992 * June Agenda or discussion topics: Tony Elmo, Building and Safety Official, to discuss his functions. possible report from the Drug and Substance Abuse sub-committee. commissioner Perry suggested that Joe the Commission the City's plan preparedness. Hreha present to for emergency * In an effort to address Chairman Klein's concerns with the City's policy of action minutes, the city Clerk is working on a compromise solution. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Klein declared the meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M. The next regular meeting of the city of Temecula Public Safety Commission will be held on Thursday, June 25, 1992, 6:00 P.M., Fire station 73, 27415 Enterprise Circle West, Temecula. ~~~~ ~ Chairman Frank Klein psmin5/2B/92 -6- 6116/92