These minutes were approved at the Public Safety Committee Meeting of 11/26/2024.
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
OCTOBER 22, 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 3:01 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
• Chair Berkuta led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Committee
Members Present: Chair Nick Berkuta
Vice Chair Michael Greenwald
Chief Cheyne Maule
Mark Rhoden
Captain Jay Christian (arrived at 3:04 p.m.)
Chief Rod Mellott
Committee
Members Absent: Seth Neri
Tom Hazelton
Staff Present: Adam Atamian, Community Development Director Natanya Wilcher, Office Specialist Il
Danielle Sorahan, Code Compliance Manager
SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS / PRESENTATIONS
None.
5. MINUTES
A. Minutes from the Regular Public Safety Committee Meeting of September 24, 2024
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of October 22, 2024
MOTION BY VICE CHAIR GREENWALD, SECOND BY CHAIR BERKUTA, AND CARRIED 3-0-2 (MEMBERS HAZELTON AND NERI ABSENT) to approve the minutes.
ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
None.
REVEWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Care Ambulance Performance Measures FY2024 Q4
Chief Maule indicated no complaints with Care Ambulance services.
B. OCFA Performance Measures FY2024 Q4
Chief Maule provided Performance Measures for FY2024 Q4.
In response to Committee questions, Chief Maule explained response times.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Public Safety Committee Annual Work Plan FY 2024-2025 The Committee discussed the proposed members of each sub-committee and determined as follows:
(1) Communications and Disaster Preparedness Project
Appointed Nicholas Berkuta and Tom Hazelton.
Chair Berkuta discussed an upcoming tour of the Real Time Operations Center.
Community Development Director Atamian explained internal discussions on acquiring a new Disaster Preparedness Manager.
(2) Homelessness and Best Management Practices for Public Safety Personnel Project
Appointed Seth Neri and Mark Rhoden.
Captain Christian indicated calls for service for homeless had been consistent over the past few years.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of October 22, 2024 (3) Neighborhood Watch
Appointed Michael Greenwald and Seth Neri.
Vice Chair Greenwald discussed the successful Carnival Colossus.
Captain Christian discussed the successful National Night Out. (4) Statistical Information and Review
Appointed Nicholas Berkuta and Tom Hazelton.
(5) Human Trafficking
Appointed Mark Rhoden and Michael Greenwald.
(6) E-Bicycle/Traffic Safety
Appointed Michael Greenwald and Nicholas Berkuta.
Chair Berkuta presented a handout "CUSD E-bicycle/bicycle Safety Course & Presentation + Permit Application 24-24" used by Capistrano Unified School District to promote safety and training for student E-bicycle/bicycle riders
(7) Technology Review
Appointed Tom Hazelton and Seth Neri.
(8) Review of Urgent Matters
None.
(9) Park Ranger Program
Appointed Nicholas Berkuta and Mark Rhoden.
Code Compliance Manager Sorahan discussed the upcoming de-escalation training and a software demo from the Watch Tower Company to assist the Park Rangers in data reporting.
Community Development Director Atamian discussed the new 800mhz radios for the Park Rangers and establishment of a shared sub-station at North Beach.
Chief Mellot explained lifeguard dispatching.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of October 22, 2024 Community Development Director Atamian explained lighting system at Carnival Colossal.
Code Compliance Manager Sorahan commended the Park Rangers and mentioned the deployment of a new truck.
B. Public Safety Rebates for Security Alarm Systems and Security Cameras Chair Berkuta introduced the possibility of a residential security alarm and camera rebate program and how similar programs are implemented for use by other cities.
The Committee discussed the possibility of implementing a similar program and determined to table for further consideration.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
9. REPORTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFE
A. Police Services - Orange County Sheriff's Department Capt. Christian Captain Christian reported on responses; National Night Out; Neighborhood Watch meeting; and Red Ribbon Walk.
B. Fire Services - Orange County Fire Authority, Chief Maule Chief Maule discussed recent incidents; careful e-bike charging; Airport Fire and injured firefighters; and preparation for Santa Ana wind season.
C. Marine Safety - Marine Safety Division Capt. Mellott Chief Mellott provided statistics; recent incidents; sand replenishment; tower project; National Night Out; and Red Ribbon Walk.
D. Committee Chair
Chair Berkuta thanked the Committee and staff for its work.
E. Committee members
The Committee thanked staff and the emergency responders.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of October 22, 2024 F. City Staff
Community Development Director Atamian discussed a recent EOC activation
10. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY CHAIR BERKUTA, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR GREENWALD, AND CARRIED 3-0-2 (MEMBERS HAZELTON AND NERI ABSENT), to adjourn the meeting at 4:32 p.m., to the next Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee scheduled to be held on Tuesday, November 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,
Nick Berküta, Chair
MICHAEL GREENTALO VICE CHAIR
Attest:
Danilo Sala
Danielle Sorahan, Code Compliance-Manager