9-13-16 Public Safety Committee MinutesCity of Menifee
Public Safety Committee
Meeting Minutes
September 13, 2016
1. Call to order and roll call
Chairman Greg August called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m.
Present were: Chairman Greg August, Committee Member Matthew Liesemeyer, City
Manager Rob Johnson, Western Riverside Council of Governments Intern Andres
Medrano, Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Allen, Economic Development Manager Gina
Gonzalez, City Engineer/Public Works Director Jonathan Smith, Building Official Colin
McNie, Senior Code Enforcement Officer Wayne O’Gara, Code Enforcement Technician
Avie Barron, Fire Apparatus Engineer Scott Philippbar, and Animal Control AFV Officer
Mo Middleton.
2. Public Comments
Committee Chair August called for public comments.
Mark Wilson, Quail Valley resident, reported on several code issues in the Quail Valley
area. He noted that he has worked directly with Senior Code Officer O’Gara, however
there are many more issues that need to be addressed. He also reported that Animal
Friends of the Valley (AFV) needs to drive through neighborhoods as there are many
stray dogs running loose.
3. Minutes
August 9, 2016 minutes were approved unanimously.
4. Discussion of Regional Homeless – Steve Falk, Director, Community Mission of
Hope
City Manager Johnson gave an overview of the meeting that occurred with Mike Davis
on September 13, 2016 regarding the creation of a Homeless Task/Strikeforce
Committee. Mr. Johnson provided a handout to the Committee that included the vision
and goals of the task/strikeforce. City Manager Johnson also reported on a meeting that
occurred on August 25, 2016 with members of a taskforce comprised of several
neighboring cities. He introduced those members, Brian Ambrose, Murrieta Assistant
City Manager Steve Falk, Director of Community Mission of Hope, and Daniel Soltero,
Western Riverside Council of Governments (WRCOG) Representative.
Mr. Ambrose gave an overview of how the Regional Homeless Alliance was formed, its
purpose and vision. Mr. Falk reported on the functions of the outreach program, the
types of services offered to the individuals and the education made available to improve
community awareness.
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Committee Member Liesemeyer inquired about success of the program.
Mr. Falk stated they applied for grants to obtain affordable housing units and are waiting
to hear the decision. Mr. Falk elaborated on the programs offered to improve the
success rate.
Committee Chair August asked who will be doing the outreach.
Mr. Falk stated members of his team will reach out to the homeless individuals. He
stated his team uses tools such as the Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool
(SPDAT) to assess each individual’s needs so they can provide the best services
available. He noted that volunteers are also welcome to assist in other parts of the
program.
Committee Chair August asked if homes in residential neighborhoods will be used as
living facilities for the homeless. Mr. Ambrose stated that those units are for-profit
organizations and they are seeking non-profit organizations such as churches.
City Manager Johnson stated the Public Safety Committee could make a
recommendation to the Council to create a Menifee Homeless Task Force or they could
recommend joining the neighboring cities in a partnership with the Regional Homeless
Alliance.
The Committee discussed regional issues of homelessness and agreed that partnering
with an organization that has established the homeless outreach needs and services
and thoroughly understands the regional importance, is the best option.
Committee Member Liesemeyer and Committee Chair August recommended the
Council consider adoption of the Regional Homeless Alliance Resolution.
5. Fire Department Monthly Report
Fire Apparatus Engineer Philippbar stated that working with Community Services to
provide CPR classes has been a success for two (2) years. He stated they will be adding
an additional class starting in October of 2016 for Healthcare Provider CPR.
City Manager Johnson requested that Fire add a report in future agenda packets of the
monthly community activities.
6. Police Department Monthly Report
Police representative was absent.
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7. Code Enforcement Monthly Report
Building Official McNie provided the monthly report and reported on the completion of
demolition on the building on McCall and Encanto. He also reported that the Circle K in
Quail Valley is finalizing their inspections and will be open for business soon.
Committee Member Liesemeyer asked if a consultant for vehicle abatement will help
with the increase in numbers. Mr. McNie stated he is reviewing the RFP’s for vehicle
abatement and will soon select a vendor. He noted the consultant will help with the
increased numbers for vehicle abatement.
8. Animal Control Monthly Report
a. Animal Control Services – Animal Friends of the Valleys (AFV)
Officer Middleton reported on the statistics for the months of August.
Committee Chair August asked if AFV picked up the stray dogs in Quail Valley
mentioned by the public commenter, Mark Wilson. Officer Middleton stated it is
sometimes difficult to return dogs to their owners if they don’t have tags. She
noted she would stay after the meeting to speak to Mr. Wilson to get more
information.
b. Animal Sheltering Services – County or Riverside
County Animal Shelter representative was absent.
9. Public Works Report – Traffic Report
City Engineer Smith provided a report on the traffic safety projects around the City. Mr.
Smith also gave an overview of speed statistics at various locations.
Committee Member Liesemeyer asked if developers could contribute to the costs for
traffic control devices during their application process. City Engineer Smith stated he is
working on a way to incorporate the costs into the developer fees.
Committee Member Liesemeyer reported on an overweight truck traveling on Goetz
Road. City Engineer Smith asked Committee Member Liesemeyer to forward the
information and he would look in to it.
Committee Member Liesemeyer inquired about the timing of closing Old Newport Road.
City Engineer Smith stated he would look at the schedule and get back to him.
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10. Committee Members Comments
Committee Member Liesemeyer asked if staff could look into removing the graffiti on the
large boulders just outside the Audie Murphy Ranch community on Newport. Officer
O’Gara stated he would get in touch with his contact to remove the graffiti.
11. Adjournment
Chairman August adjourned the meeting at 4:12 p.m.
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Jennifer Allen, Deputy City Clerk