2017-08-8 Public Safety Meeting MinutesCity of Menifee
Public Safety Committee
Meeting Minutes
August 8, 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 Matt Liesemeyer, Interim
City Manager Ron Bradley, Acting Assistant City Manager Jeff Wyman, Deputy City
Clerk Jennifer Allen, Economic Development Manager Gina Gonzalez, Building Official
Colin McNie, Senior Code Enforcement Officer Wayne O'Gara, Fire Battalion Chief Josh
Bischof, Police Lieutenant Scott Forbes, Police Sergeant Kevin Lamb, and Animal
Friends of the Valley Officer Will Tucker.
2. Public Comments
Committee Chair August called for public comments and there was none.
3. Minutes - The June 13, 2017 minutes were approved unanimously.
4. Fire Department Monthly Report
Battalion Chief Bischof provided the monthly Fire stats detailing the number of calls per
month and the station activities and events. Battalion Chief Bischof reported on a
wildland fire incident on the 1-215 Freeway at Scott Road and a structure fire at the
24000 block of Avenida Estrella.
Committee Member Liesemeyer asked if the monthly call times in the report could reflect
the enroute time to the time upon arrival on scene. Chief Bischof stated he could add the
enroute times to the monthly report.
Committee Chair August inquired about the average number of responses into Canyon
Lake. Chief Bischof reported that Battalion 13, Station 5 Quail Valley responded
eighteen (18) times into Canyon Lake.
5. Police Department Monthly Report
Police Sergeant Lamb reported on the monthly stats and cases of interest.
Committee Member Liesemeyer inquired about the status of filing online police reports.
Sergeant Lamb reported that they are in the final stages in the online process and the
citizens will soon be able to file police reports electronically. Lt. Forbes added that the
system won't replace the need for suspect follow-up; there will be some cases that will
still require a deputy to make a site visit. Sergeant Lamb explained how the online
process will work.
Lt. Forbes reported on posted speed limit signs on McCall Boulevard and an incident
case that involved a burglary at the Walgreens on Bradley Road and McCall Boulevard.
Committee Chair August inquired about the status of the Menifee Police Storefront
Substation. Economic Development Manager Gonzalez gave an overview of the status
of the project noting that completion is anticipated in the next couple months.
6. Code Enforcement Monthly Report
Building Official Colin McNie provided the monthly report for July. Building Official McNie
noted that Code Enforcement staff will hold a meeting on August 8, 2017 in Quail Valley
to hear any concerns the residents may have.
7. Animal Control Monthly Report
a. Animal Control Services — Animal Friends of the Valleys (AFV)
Officer Tucker reported on the monthly statistics. Mr. Tucker reported on cases of
interest regarding rescuing cats as a result of a fire and a case on Briggs Road
where several animals were in need of veterinarian care.
b. Animal Sheltering Services — County or Riverside
County of Riverside representative was absent.
Committee Chair August noted an incident that he reported to Riverside County
Animal Sheltering Services that involved found German Shepherd dogs. Mr.
August thanked County Shelter Services for their assistance with finding a home
for the dogs.
8. Public Works/Engineering Monthly Report
None.
9. School District Report
A school district representative was not in attendance at the meeting, however Sergeant
Lamb acknowledged all participating agencies that have been working together to make
all school zones a safe place for children that will be walking to school due to the busing
issues.
10. City Manager Comments
Interim City Manager Bradley complimented Building Official McNie for organizing the
City Hall remodel.
11. Committee Members Comments
Committee Chair August complimented Interim City Manager Bradley and staff for
organizing the recent employee appreciation luncheon. Mr. August also thanked Gloria
Sanchez for coordinating the use of the Oasis Clubhouse.
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12. Adjournment
Chairman August adjourned the meeting at 3:35 p.m.
J nnifer Allen, Deputy City Clerk
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