These minutes were approved at the Public Safety Committee Meeting of 09/24/2024.
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
AUGUST 27, 2024
City Hall
Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
910 Calle Negocio
San Clemente, CA 92673
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Berkuta called the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of the City of San Clemente to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Member Neri led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Committee
Members Present: Chair Nick Berkuta
Vice Chair Michael Greenwald
Seth Neri
Mark Rhoden
Chief Cheyne Maule
Captain Jay Christian (arrived at 3:03 p.m.)
Chief Rod Mellott
Committee
Members Absent: Tom Hazelton
Staff Present: Adam Atamian, Community Development Director Natanya Wilcher, Office Specialist Il
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS / PRSENTATIONS
A. Presentation by Ryan Case, OCSD Crime Prevention Specialist, on Neighborhood Watch
Ryan Case summarized his background; purpose of his position; and update on Neighborhood Watch.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of August 27, 2024 In response to Committee questions, Community Development Director Atamian and Mr. Case discussed opportunities for Neighborhood Watch videos; use of the $15,000 budget; efforts to promote the program; budget for give aways; funding for signage; and current budget and needs.
5. MINUTES
A. Minutes from the Regular Public Safety Committee Meeting of June 25, 2024
MOTION BY MEMBER RHODEN, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR GREENWALD, AND CARRIED 4-1 (MEMBER HAZELTON ABSENT) to approve the minutes.
B. Minutes from the Regular Public Safety Committee Meeting of July 23, 2024
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR GREENWALD, SECOND BY MEMBER NERI, AND CARRIED 3-1-1 (MEMBER RHODEN ABSTAINING AND MEMBER
HAZELTON ABSENT) to approve the minutes.
ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Lois McNicoll, community member, expressed concern about witnessing a drug handoff in the middle of a street.
REVEWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. OCSD Performance Measures FY2024 Q3
Captain Christian presented the Third Quarter Performance Measures.
Development Director Atatian exestined stafprasponsibities for parking and te bike enforcement.
B. Marine Safety Performance Measures FY2024 Q3
Chief Mellott provided Performance Measures for FY2024 Q3. reor iguard Program; set rechisment ride or at on tha
substation; and staffing needs.
Community Development Director Atamian discussed timing of the quarterly reports.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of August 27, 2024
NEW BUSINESS
A. Nomination and Selection of Public Safety Committee Chair and Vice- Chair
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR GREENWALD, SECOND BY MEMBER RHODEN AND CARRIED 4-1 (MEMBER HAZELTON ABSENT) to nominate Nick Berkuta as Chair.
MOTION BY MEMBER RHODEN, SECOND BY MEMBER BERKUTA AND
CARRIED 4-1 (MEMBER HAZELTON ABSENT) to nominate Michael B. Consideration and Development of Public Safety Committee FY 2024- 2025 Work Plan
The Commission discussed whether to add Park Rangers to the Work Plan and reviewed the existing Work Plan items.
Community Development Atamian discussed the Communications and Disaster Preparedness work plan item and update to Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, Emergency Management Coordinator position, and Emergency Operations Center.
Communications and Disaster Preparedness Project Update Change Deliverables - At the conclusion of related projects or studies, the PSC will report related findings or recommendations to the City Council for further action.
Update Project Timeline to current Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Homelessness and Best Management Practices for Public Safety Personnel Project Update
Change Deliverables - At the conclusion of related projects or studies, the PSC will report related findings or recommendations to the City Council for further action.
Update Project Timeline to current Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of August 27, 2024 Neighborhood Watch
Change Estimated Project Cost to up to $5,000 for promotional items and printing, $5,000 for potential additional City staff time and up to $5,000 for additional neighborhood watch signs.
Change Deliverables - At the conclusion of related projects or studies, the PSC will report related findings or recommendations to the City Council for further action.
Update Project Timeline to current Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Statistical Information and Review
Change Deliverables - At the conclusion of related projects or studies, the PSC will report related findings or recommendations to the City Council for further action.
Update Project Timeline to current Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Human Trafficking
Update Project Timeline to current Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
E-Bicycle/Traffic Safety
Update Project Timeline to current Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Technology Review
Update Project Timeline to current Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
Review of Urgent Matters
Update Project Timeline to current Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR GREENWALD, SECOND BY MEMBER RHODEN AND CARRIED 4-1 (MEMBER HAZELTON ABSENT) to approve the modifications to the Workplan as noted and to discuss adding a new Work Plan project for the Park Ranger Program at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Public Safety Committee Annual Work Plan FY2023-2024
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of August 27, 2024 (1) Communications and Disaster Preparedness Project Update None.
(2) Homelessness and Best Management Practices for Public Safety Personnel Project Update
None.
(3) Neighborhood Watch
None.
(4) Statistical Information and Review
None.
(5) Human Trafficking
None.
(6) E-Bicycle/Traffic Safety
None.
(7) Technology Review
None.
(8) Review of Urgent Matters
None.
10. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF (Continued)
A. Police Services - Orange County Sheriff's Department Capt. Christian Captain Christian reported on responses; concentrated e-bike enforcement; and stabbing at Max Berg Park.
B. Fire Services - Orange County Fire Authority, Chief Maule Chief Maule provided an update on the busy start to fire season; Fire Hawks in service; and joint training between Fire, Sheriff and OES.
Community Development Director Atamian discussed CERT training.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of August 27, 2024 C. Marine Safety - Marine Safety Division Capt. Mellott Chief Mellott provided statistics on visitors, rescues, preventative actions, public education contacts, medical and law enforcement incidents; staffing through Labor Day; water temperatures; successful Junior Lifeguard Program; Lifeguard of the Year; special events; stingray incidents; and work with Shark Labs Cal State Long Beach.
D. Committee Chair
None.
E. Committee members
The Committee thanked staff and public safety officers.
F. City Staff
Community Development Director Atamian announced the opportunity for public feedback on the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan; and the Council's consideration of an ordinance on camping and storage of personal belongings.
11. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY CHAIR BERKUTA, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR GREENWALD, AND CARRIED 4-1 (MEMBER HAZELTON ABSENT), to adjourn the meeting at 5:03 p.m., to the next Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee scheduled to be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers of City Hall at 910 Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California.
Respectfully submitted
Tall Atte
Attest:
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Adam Atamian, Community Development Director