COUNCIL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Hybrid Participation- Zoom Meeting/Conference Room 2A
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER: Meeting called to order at 5:34 p.m. by Mayor Mark Salinas
ROLL CALL:
Members Present:
Mayor Salinas left at 6:53 p.m.
Committee Member Bonilla Jr.
Committee Member Roche at 5:40 p.m.
Staff Present:
Bryan Matthews, Chief of Police
Ryan Hamre, Fire Chief
Mike Hildebrand, Deputy Fire Chief
Emily Young, Youth and Family Services Administrator
Lauren Dekas, Management Analyst
Laura Gomez, Management Analyst
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
1. Approval of Minutes
Mayor Salinas introduced the item. A motion to approve the minutes was made by Committee Member Bonilla Jr. and seconded by Mayor Salinas.
2. Police Chief Report
Chief Matthews provided an oral report and a ccompanying presentation on behalf of the Police Department.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Committee Questions/Discussion
The committee received the presentation and provided feedback to the Police Department.
3. Fire Chief’s Report
Chief Hamre provided an oral report and accomp anying presentation on behalf of the Fire Department.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Committee Questions/Discussion
The committee received the presentation and provided feedback to the Fire Department.
Action Items
Provide an overall vacancy report in future Chief’s report presentations
4. Youth and Family Services Update
Dr. Emily Young provided the oral report an ac c o m p anyi ng p res ent atio n o n b e h al f o f th e Police Department.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Committee Questions/Discussion
The committee received the report and provided feedback to the Police Department.
5. Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle Replacement
Chief Hamre provided an oral report and accomp anying presentation on behalf of the Fire Department.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Committee Questions/Discussion
The committee received the report and provided feedback to the Police Department.
6. Organized Retail Theft Update
Chief Matthews provided an oral report and a ccompanying presentation on behalf of the Police Department.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Committee Questions/Discussion
The committee received the report and provided feedback to the Police Department.
7. Proposed 2026 Agenda Planning Calendar
March 25, 2026
Public Safety Overtime Management – moved from January 28, 2026 Fire Department Assessment
Update on Police Building Design – moved from December 3, 2025 Gang Activity Update
May 27, 2026
AB 481 Annual Report
HEART Program Update
MIHU Pause Update
July (TBD due to Break)
Confirm with Council to keep or cancel meeting due to Council Recess September 23, 2026
Overview of Fire Technology
Overview of Police Technology
Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Public Safety
December 2, 2026 (Special Meeting due to Thanksgiving Holiday) Wellness Programs for Public Safety
Debrief of Fire Season and Mutual Aid
Cost Recovery for EMS
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
Committee Questions/Discussion
The committee reviewed the upcoming cale ndar. Committee Member Roche requested continued updates on St. Regis and Weekes Park. Committee Member Bonilla Jr. requested an update on an agreement between the Fire Department and Airp ort to recover costs through airport fees.
Action Items
Provide an update on a cost recovery ag reement between the Fire Department and Airport
COMMITTEE MEMBERS/STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REFERRALS
None
ADJOURNMENT
Committee Member Roche adjourned the meeting at 7:10p.m.