2017-04-11 Public Safety Committee MinutesCity of Menifee
Public Safety Committee
Meeting Minutes
April 11, 2017
1. Call to order and roll call
Chairman Greg August called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
Present were: Chairman Greg August, Committee Member Alternate Lesa Sobek,
Interim Development Director Jeff Wyman, Deputy City Clerk Jennifer Allen, Economic
Development Manager Gina Gonzalez, City Engineer/Public Works Director Jonathan
Smith, Senior Code Enforcement Officer Wayne O'Gara, Battalion Chief Josh Bischof,
Animal Friends of the Valley Officer Mo Middleton, and County Animal Shelter Chief of
Operations Josh Sisler.
2. Public Comments
Committee Chair August called for public comments and there was none.
3. Minutes
The March 14, 2017 minutes were approved unanimously.
4. Fire Department Monthly Report
Battalion Chief Bischof provided the Fire stats for the month of March. Chief Bischof
detailed the number of calls per month. He provided a report noting the school events
attended, station tours, and training drills.
Committee Alternate Sobek inquired about the status of the grant program for the
education trailer. Chief Bischof stated he would look in to the status, although he is
pretty sure they have not secured the grant funds yet.
Committee Member August inquired about how many of the reported calls are transient
related. Chief Bischof stated it would be difficult to determine how many calls are
transient related as they do don't define the calls by type, however, he would look in to it.
Committee Member August asked how Fire interacts with Code Enforcement with regard
to weed abatement. Chief Bischof stated that Fire handles weed abatement in high fire
areas and Code Enforcement handles the vacant lots and other non -high fire areas. He
added that as needed Fire does work with Code Enforcement on weed abatement
issues. Officer O'Gara stated that 5,900 weed abatement notices were recently mailed
out.
Committee Alternate Sobek asked if Caltrans handles weed abatement on freeway off
and on ramps. Officer O'Gara replied that Caltrans does handle those areas.
Chief Bischof stated that the calls in to Canyon Lake will be added to next month's
report.
5. Police Department Monthly Report
Police Lieutenant Fellows reported on March stats and cases of interest. Lt. Fellows also
reported on traffic operations, community events such as the Audie Murphy Skate Park
grand re -opening, and the mail theft and education program. Lt. Fellows noted that a
recruitment for Crime Watch volunteers will be held on April 22, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. —
2:00 p.m.
6. Code Enforcement Monthly Report
Senior Code Enforcement Officer O'Gara provided the monthly report for March. Mr.
O'Gara stated that several parking citations have been issued for expired vehicle
registration.
Committee Chair August reported illegal dumping on McCall Blvd. and Valley Blvd. Lt.
Fellows stated that if he is provided timeframes he could request patrol in that area.
Committee Alternate Sobek asked if Crime Watch will be volunteering for Menifee Better
Together this year. Lt. Fellows stated he is not sure. Interim Development Director
Wyman stated he could check in to it.
Committee Alternate Sobek inquired about transient related calls coming in to Code
Enforcement. Officer O'Gara stated that Code only goes out to confirm if an
encampment exists and then the call is referred to Police. Committee Alternate Sobek
stated she would like to know why Code is no longer dealing with these types of calls.
Officer O'Gara stated he would ask Building Official McNie to contact her.
7. Animal Control Monthly Report
a. Animal Control Services — Animal Friends of the Valleys (AFV)
Officer Middleton reported on the statistics for the month of March noting that it is
typical to have increased calls when the weather is warmer. Officer Middleton
reported on a horse case on Baroni Road noting that grant money was used to
help with the euthanization costs.
Committee Chair August inquired about the horse's health status. Officer
Middleton stated that the horse was pretty old and it did not suffer.
b. Animal Sheltering Services — County or Riverside
City of Menifee Public Safety Committee Minutes 2
April 11, 2017
Chief of Operations Josh Sisler reported on March's statistics stating that they
have been successful with their adoption program thereby limiting the amount of
euthanizations.
8. Public Works/Engineering Monthly Report
City Engineer Smith reported on the Citywide speed survey noting that his crew will be
adjusting speed limits as warranted. Mr. Smith also reported on upcoming Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT) training and agreement with Eastern Municipal
Water District (EMWD) to increase cell tower commination for emergency responders.
Committee Alternate Sobek inquired about the noise from truck haulers on Scott Road.
City Engineer Smith stated he could research restrictions of using engine brakes in
residential neighborhoods.
Committee Chair August inquired about the speed limit signs near the golf course on
McCall Blvd. City Engineer Smith stated that a speed survey is in the works on McCall
Blvd., however, Police is still enforcing a 25 mph speed limit statue in this area. He
added that once the speed survey is complete new speed limit signs will be posted.
9. City Manager Comments
None
10. Committee Members Comments
Economic Development Manager Gonzalez stated staff is looking in to a town hall
meeting regarding mail theft.
11. Adjournment
Chairman August adjourned the meeting at 3:57 p.m.
Jiv nifer Allen, Deputy City Clerk
ZZ
City of Menifee Public Safety Committee Minutes
April 11, 2017