These minutes were approved at the Public Safety Committee Meeting of 03/26/2024.
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
City Hall
Community Room, 1st Floor
910 Calle Negocio
San Clemente, CA 92673
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Berkuta called the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of the City of San Clemente to order at 3:02 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Member Roeber led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL
Committee
Members Present: Chair Nick Berkuta
Vice Chair Michael Greenwald
Mark Rhoden
Scotland Roeber
Captain Jay Christian
Chief Rod Mellott
Absent: Gary Walsh
Chief Cheyne Maule
Staff Present: Danielle Sorahan, Code Compliance Manager Natanya Wilcher, Office Specialist I|
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS / PRSENTATIONS
A. Presentation by Stacy Enmeier of the i-5 Freedom Network on Human Trafficking
Stacy Enmeier, i-5 Freedom Network, discussed human trafficking; federal, state and local statistics on human trafficking; victim assistance; SB14 and SB357; the Levi Project; services of the i-5 Freedom Network; and education and prevention.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of February 27, 2024 In response to questions, Ms. Enmeier concurred with the recommendation to work with public transit organizations; explained the focus on San Clemente and surrounding cities; success with rewards rather than deterrents; and correlation between trafficking and homelessness.
MINUTES
A. Minutes from the Regular Public Safety Committee Meeting of January 23, 2024
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR GREENWALD, SECOND BY MEMBER ROEBER, AND CARRIED 4-0-1, MEMBER WALSH ABSENT, to approve the January 23, 2024 Minutes.
B. Minutes from the Public Safety Committee Special Meeting of January 11, 2024
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR GREENWALD, SECOND BY MEMBER ROEBER, AND CARRIED 4-0-1, MEMBER WALSH ABSENT, to approve the January 11, 2024 Minutes.
C. Minutes from the Special Joint Commission/Committee Meeting of January 22, 2024
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR GREENWALD, SECOND BY MEMBER ROEBER, AND CARRIED 4-0-1, MEMBER WALSH ABSENT, to approve the January 22, 2024 Minutes.
D. Minutes from the Special Joint Commission/Committee Meeting of February 12, 2024
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR GREENWALD, SECOND BY MEMBER ROEBER, AND CARRIED 4-0-1, MEMBER WALSH ABSENT, to approve the February 12, 2024 Minutes.
6. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
None.
REVEWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. OCSD Performance Measures FY2024 Q1
Captain Christian provided the first quarter performance measures. In response to Committee questions, Captain Christian addressed the decrease in Part A crimes;
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of February 27, 2024 incidents at the intersection of Avenida de La Estrella and East Avenida Palizada; P1 calls; issue in breaking down the Part A Type Crimes statistics; crime statistics on the Department of Justice website; distinction between bicycle and e-bike statistics; and use of the FLOCK system.
B. Marine Safety Performance Measures FY2024 Q1
Chief Mellot summarized the first quarter performance measures. In response to Committee questions, Chief Mellot reported on the Junior Lifeguard Program and explained the method and future technology for counting beach visitors.
8. NEW BUSINESS
None.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Public Safety Committee Annual Work Plan FY2023-2024 (1) Communications and Disaster Preparedness Project Update Chair Berkuta discussed the prior emergency preparedness contract and budget request for a Disaster Planner.
(2) Homelessness and Best Management Practices for Public Safety Personnel Project Update
Member Rhoden stated the eyesore at the south end of town had been cleared.
Chair Berkuta discussed the Point-In-Time Count and preliminary reduction in numbers.
Code Compliance Manager Sorahan informed the committee that monthly statistics on Outreach activities are routinely published on the City's website and suggested inviting the Outreach Workers to speak at the next meeting. (3) Neighborhood Watch
Vice Chair Greenwald discussed meetings held and requested the City provide signs.
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR GREENWALD, SECOND BY MEMBER RHODEN, AND CARRIED 4-0-1, MEMBER WALSH ABSENT, to request $5,000 for the production of neighborhood watch signs and that the City install the signs.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of February 27, 2024 Fundis Compliance Manager Sorahan stated she would look into the cost and (4) Statistical Information and Review
MOTION BY CHAIR BERKUTA, SECOND BY MEMBER ROEBER 1:46:40, AND CARRIED 4-0-1, MEMBER WALSH ABSENT, to request statistics from Marine Safety on the Junior Lifeguard program.
Chair Berkuta withdrew his motion.
Member Roeber discussed the upcoming meeting with Falck. (5) Human Trafficking
Vice Chair Greenwald presented the LAPD bulletin on PC236. (6) E-Bicycle/Traffic Safety
Member Rhoden requested the Committee provide ideas on a potential e-bike policy specific to San Clemente at the upcoming March 26, 2024 meeting. (7) Technology Review
Chair Berkuta and Member Rhoden discussed a potential field trip to Laguna Beach for a demonstration on the siren/public address system used in emergencies.
(8) Review of Urgent Matters
None.
10. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF
A. Police Services - Orange County Sheriff's Department Capt. Christian Captain Christian discussed the recent theft operation at the Outlets.
B. Fire Services - Orange County Fire Authority, Chief Maule None.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of February 27, 2024 C. Marine Safety - Marine Safety Division Capt. Mellott Chief Mellott reported on safety statistics; trail and bridge closures; upcoming Spring Break; Rookie Academy; sand replenishment project; and opening of restrooms.
D. Committee Chair
Chair Berkuta announced the Earthquake County Alliance Webinar on February 28, 2024, at 10 a.m.
E. Committee members
None.
F. City staff
Code Compliance Manager Sorahan discussed the Park Ranger uniforms; efforts to fill the part-time positions; and Code Enforcement inspections of the five massage facilities.
11. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY CHAIR BERKUTA, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR GREENWALD, AND CARRIED 4-0-1, MEMBER WALSH ABSENT, to adjourn the meeting at 5:16 p.m., to the next Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee scheduled to be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers of City Hall at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California.
Respectfully submitted,
Sals Ate
Attest:
Diale Sat
Danielle Sorahan, Code Compliance Manager