2014-09-09 Public Safety Committee MinutesCity of Menifee Public Safety Committee
Meeting Minutes- Informational only
September 9, 2014
1. Call to order and roll call
Chairman Denver called the meeting to order at 3 p.m. Present were: Chairman John
Denver, (Committee Member Greg August not in attendance — excused absence), City
Manager Robert Johnson, City Clerk Kathy Bennett, Senior Management Analyst Gina
Gonzalez, Fire Chief Jorge Rodriguez, Police Lt. Charles Guillen, Animal Friends of the
Valleys Monique Middleton, County of Riverside representatives Emma Perez -Singh and
Kim McWhorter.
2. Public Comments
None.
3. Minutes —August 12, 2014
Continued to Meeting of October 14, 2014 for full committee.
4. Discussion of City Wide Public Safety Community Facility District (CFD)
City Manager Johnson updated Chairman Denver on the various options available that
will be fully investigated by the new Finance Director when he begins. Chairman Denver
asked for consideration and explanation of a City wide option that includes charging all
houses, not just a CFD for new development.
5. Review of Requested Handout for Business owners —Contacts for Assistance
with County Homeless Resources
Senior Management Analyst Gonzalez distributed a pocket flyer that is produced through
the County of Riverside through grant funds and shows available resources and how to
contact them, including assistance, education opportunities, employment, food, etc.
Chairman Denver asked to have the item updated at the next meeting to show areas
where each one in need to be given a place to be directed to, not just a phone number
and make it more Menifee specific. The City Manager noted there are few homeless or
transients in Menifee (around 10-15) and fewer resources for them, no homeless shelter,
etc. He agreed to ask Management Analyst Gonzalez to update and provide what
information as is possible. Chairman Denver suggested consideration of a bus pass for
those who wish to leave the area, etc.
6. Activity Reports/Status Updates from Animal Control Providers
Animal Friends of the Valleys and County Animal Shelter representatives gave updates
on current statistics, noting the number of calls for service, animals sheltered, adopted
and sent to rescue facilities. and those returned to owners.
7. City Manager Comments
City Manager Johnson asked for reports from Fire and Police and updates were given
on various issues including CPR classes held, CERT training classes held, etc. He noted
that public CPR classes are pending receipt of the proper equipment he ordered.
8. Committee Members Comments
None.
9. Adjournment
Chairman Denver adjourned the information meeting at 3:53 p.m.
Kathy Bennett, City Clerk