These minutes will be considered for approval at the Public Safety Committee Meeting of 06/27/2023
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
April 25, 2023
City Hall
Council Chambers
910 Calle Negocio
San Clemente, CA 92673
1. CALL TO ORDER
Committee Chair Loeffler called the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of the City of San Clemente to order at 3:01 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Code Compliance Manager Sorahan led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Committee
Members Present: Chair Rick Loeffler
Vice Chair Charles Hightower
Nick Berkuta
Michael Greenwald
Scotland Roeber
Captain Rod Mellott, Marine Safety
Captain Jay Christian
Chief Cheyne Maule, Orange County Fire Authority (left at 5:33 p.m.)
Staff Present: Adam Atamian, Deputy Community Development Director (left at 4:53 p.m.)
Natanya Wilcher, Office Assistant
Danielle Sorahan, Code Compliance Manager
Special Guests: Yvette LaDuke, Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS / PRESENTATIONS
Presentation by Yvette LaDuke from Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) on Disaster Preparedness-Tsunami.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of April 25, 2023 Member Berkuta presented the item and introduced Yvette LaDuke.
Ms. LaDuke discussed earthquake faults in San Clemente; the Earthquake Early Warning System; receipt of alerts; The Great Shake Out on October 19, 2023; Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety; deaths from earthquakes; earthquake planning; tsunami dangers and alerts; and evacuation planning.
In response to Committee questions, Ms. LaDuke discussed the under the bed (go-bags); and earthquake simulator.
Deputy Director Atamian introduced Code Compliance Manager Sorahan. Ms.
Sorahan discussed her prior experience and excitement to serve the City.
5. MINUTES
A. Minutes from the Regular Public Safety Committee meeting of March 28, 2023
Vice Chair Hightower discussed his absence from the March 28, 2023 meeting due to being snowed in and the provisions of AB2449 allowing remote participation in emergencies. Deputy Community Development Director Atamian stated current City resources limit Zoom participation for this type of public meeting.
MOTION BY MEMBER BERKUTA, SECOND BY MEMBER GREENWALD AND CARRIED 5-0, to approve the minutes from the Public Safety Committee meeting of March 28, 2023.
6. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Tom Streeter discussed his work on the San Clemente Homeless Collaborative.
7. REVIEWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Care Ambulance Performance Measure FY 2023 Q2
Deputy Director Atamian explained the contract and provided performance measures.
Member Roeber asked if the statistics were compliant with the contract requirements.
Deputy Director Atamian indicated he would provide the contract to the Committee and request a representative attend the next meeting.
MOTION BY MEMBER LOEFFLER, SECOND BY MEMBER
GREENWALD AND CARRIED 5-0, to bring back Care Ambulance
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of April 25, 2023 Performance Measures back on the agenda and invite a care ambulance employee to attend the meeting to answer questions about the performance measures.
B. OC Fire Authority Performance Measures FY 2023 Q2
Chief Cheyne Maule summarized the FY 2023 Q2 Performance Measures.
In response to Committee questions, Chief Maule explained monitoring of earthquakes; recognition of the dispatch communication facility; and tsunami training and fire inspections.
8. NEW BUSINESS
None.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Public Safety Committee Annual Work Plan FY2022-2023
1. Communications and Disaster Preparedness Project Update Member Berkuta reported on the meeting with the Director of Beaches and Harbors regarding tsunami preparedness; meeting with Abound Food Care regarding placement of a frozen food container; and tsunami warning signs.
Vice Chair Hightower discussed the proposed location for the food container.
2. Homelessness and Best Management Practices for Public Safety Personnel Project Update
Chair Loeffler discussed his participation on a homeless subcommittee; summarized an article on temporary homeless villages; and suggested the possibility of a rotating, temporary shelter.
Vice Chair Hightower discussed the Council’s action to hire a security firm to patrol North Beach.
Tom Streeter discussed the bed requirements under Martin vs. Boise; anticamping laws; and location for the homeless to sleep.
3. Legislative Review
Chair Loeffler discussed the Care Bill.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of April 25, 2023
4. Neighborhood Watch
Chair Loeffler discussed a recent meeting with Ryan Case regarding Neighborhood Watch.
Member Greenwald stated Ryan Case would be attending the Sea View Townhomes Meeting on May 23, 2023. He stated Springtacular was a missed opportunity to promote Neighborhood Watch. He suggested passing out flyers at the June 10th shredding event and asked if the City could provide an easy up.
Deputy Director Atamian stated the committee was welcome to contact any group putting on an event in order to participate.
5. Statistical Information and Review
Member Berkuta stated he had reviewed Fire Department and Ambulance statistics and did not find anything out of proportion.
Member Roeber stated it was necessary to drill into the ambulance contract to ensure the statistics were in compliance.
6. Human Trafficking
Chair Loeffler stated he had a meeting with Brenda Wells on April 26 to discuss further.
7. E-Bicycle/Traffic Safety
Vice Chair Hightower discussed his recent purchase of an e-bike and efforts to experience what others on e-bikes experienced. He discussed AB1188 requiring a bicycle handbook, which would include e-bikes, to be written by California State Transportation Agency.
Deputy Director Atamian left the meeting at 4:53 p.m.
Chief Maule stated e-bike accidents were being tracked, with four since January 1, 2023.
8. Technology Review
Vice Chair Hightower stated Mr. Hall’s media plan should include the Neighborhood Watch Program. He discussed the homeless issue in
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of April 25, 2023 Henderson, Nevada and use of a camera pole program; potential participation in the LAPD program; and use of drones along the beach trail.
Captain Jay Christian provided an update on the FLOCK system.
9. Review of Urgent Matters
None.
10. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF
A. Police Services – Orange County Sheriff’s Department Captain Christian Captain Christian reported on FLOCK success stories; prescription takeback event; Coffee with a Cop on April 29, 2023; and the bike rodeo on May 24, 2023.
B. Fire Services – Orange County Fire Authority, Chief Maule Chief Maule reported on the recent newsletter, mudslide, and forklift incident. He stated assistance had been provided in the snow storms and floods. He reminded residents about weed abatement and indicated they would be staffed and ready for fire season.
C. Marine Safety – Marine Safety Division Captain Mellott Captain Mellott thanked Captain Christian for assistance with homelessness. He announced the hours of operation from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. He provided statistics on rescues and contacts and discussed the potential of El Nino. He stated priority registration would be provided for residents in the lifeguard program. He discussed the collaborative meeting with staff and public safety partners regarding security at North Beach and potential use of the concession. He stated the Council approved the Class and Comp Study for Marine Safety.
E. Committee Members
Member Berkuta thanked the team for its support.
Member Greenwald thanked staff and commended the Sheriff Deputies.
Vice Chair Hightower echoed recognition of staff.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of April 25, 2023 D. Committee Chair
Chair Loeffler congratulated the Sheriffs Department on proactive law enforcement at North Beach. He mentioned the possibility of DOJ Public Safety grants.
F. City Staff
None.
11. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER GREENWALD, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR HIGHTOWER, AND CARRIED 5-0, to adjourn at 5:46 PM to the next Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee scheduled to be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall in the 1st Floor Community Room at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California.
Respectfully submitted,
Rick Loeffler, Chair
Attest:
Adam Atamian, Deputy Community Development Director