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On the agenda: San Clemente meeting — Flock camera (Jun 24)

Past  ⚠ Agenda Watch  San Clemente, California · Tuesday, June 24, 2025 — 1 year ago

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WhenTuesday, June 24, 2025
Check the agenda document for the meeting time.
WhereSan Clemente, California
On the record“Flock camera”

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1. Agenda
Documents:
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA 06-24-2025 (PDF).PDF
2. Meeting Materials
Documents:
ITEM 7 -A PARK RANGERS PERFORMANCE MEASURES FY 2025 Q2
(PDF).PDF
ITEM 5 -A PUBLIC SAFETY DRAFT MINUTES 05-27-2025 (PDF).PDF

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AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF
THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
FOR THE CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIA
Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
3:00 p.m.
San Clemente City Hall
Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
910 Calle Negocio
San Clemente, California 92673
MISSION STATEMENT
The City of San Clemente, in partnership with the community we serve, will foster a tradition
dedicated to:
Maintaining a safe, healthy atmosphere in which to live, work and play;
Guiding development to ensure responsible growth while preserving and enhancing our
village character, unique environment and natural amenities;
Providing for the City's long-term stability through promotion of economic vitality and
diversity…
Resulting in a balanced community committed to protecting what is valued today while meeting
tomorrow's needs.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons with a disability who require a
disability- related modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting,
including auxiliary aids or services, may request such a modification from the Community
Development Department at (949)361-6100. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will
enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to the meeting.
Written material distributed to the Public Safety Committee after the original agenda packet
was distributed is available for public inspection by contacting the Code Compliance Division
at (949) 366-4705, during normal business hours.
1.

CALL TO ORDER

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3.

ROLL CALL

4.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS / PRESENTATIONS
None.

5.

MINUTES
A. Minutes from the Regular Public Safety Meeting of May 27, 2025

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Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 24, 2025

6.

ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Members of the audience may address the Commission on matters of public interest
that pertain to the City and are not otherwise on the agenda. If you wish to speak,
please raise your hand and, after being called upon, if you desire, state your name
and/or city of residence for the record and make your presentations. Please limit your
presentations to three (3) minutes.

7.

REVIEWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Park Rangers Performance Measures FY2025 Q2

8.

NEW BUSINESS
None.

9.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Public Safety Committee Annual Work Plan FY2024-2025
(1) Communications and Disaster Preparedness Project Update
(2) Homelessness and Best Management Practices for Public
Safety Personnel Project Update
(3) Neighborhood Watch
(4) Statistical Information and Review
(5) Human Trafficking
(6) E-Bicycle/Traffic Safety
(7) Technology Review
(8) Review of Urgent Matters
(9) Park Ranger Program

10.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.

Police Services – Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Capt. Chevalier
Fire Services – Orange County Fire Authority, Chief Maule
Marine Safety – Marine Safety Division, Chief Mellott
Committee Chair
Committee members
City staff

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Public Safety Committee Meeting Tuesday, June 24, 2025

11.

ADJOURNMENT
Pursuant to City Council action, the Public Safety Committee will terminate on June
24th, 2025.

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Performance Measures FY 2025 Q2

Park Rangers

Oct

Nov

Dec

654
18
2406
63

571
33
2132
1.25

613
17
2099
0

1,838
68
6,637
64

24.25

33.50

13.50

71

34
0
1
76

21
0
1
62

27
5
1
34

82
5
3
172

21
76

19
67

19
63

20
69

0.43

0.82

0.71

0.65

Workload Output
Number of non-parking violations addressed
Number of parking violations addressed
Number of Park & Beach patrols/visits
Number of hours for certification/training
Number of hours assisting reservation/rental
customers at Parks/Beaches
Number of Maintenance issues reported/addressed
Number of hours assisting at special events/escorts
Number of permit/business license inspections
Number of complaints responded to

Total

Efficiency
Number of total violations addressed/week/FTE Ranger
Number of Park & Beach patrols/week/FTE Ranger
Average number of hours assisting reservation & rental
customers/rental

Average

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These minutes will be considered for approval at the Public Safety Committee Meeting of 6/24/2025.

CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
MAY 27, 2025
City Hall
Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
910 Calle Negocio
San Clemente, CA 92673

1.

CALL TO ORDER
Chair Berkuta called the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of the
City of San Clemente to order at 3:00 p.m.

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Berkuta led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3.

ROLL CALL
Committee
Members Present: Chair Nick Berkuta
Vice Chair Michael Greenwald
Mark Rhoden
Captain Justin Chevalier
Chief Rod Mellott
Chief Cheyne Maule
Committee
Members Absent:
Staff Present:

4.

Tom Hazelton
Adam Atamian, Community Development Director
Natanya Wilcher, Office Specialist II

SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS / PRESENTATIONS
None.

5.

MINUTES
A. Minutes from the Regular Public Safety Committee Meeting of April 22,
2025

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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of May 27, 2025

MOTION BY VICE CHAIR GREENWALD, SECOND BY CHAIR BERKUTA, AND
CARRIED 3-0-1, MEMBER HAZELTON ABSENT, to approve the minutes as
amended.
6.

ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
North Beach Resident George Gregory expressed concern about the use of North
Beach for homeless church services.
In response to Committee questions, Mr. Gregory explained the distribution of food
and clothing at North Beach; and suggested homeless outreach be conducted at
the church rather than at the beach.

7.

REVEWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A. OCSD Performance Measures FY2025 Q2
Captain Chevalier provided an update on statistics; and notable arrests.
In response to Committee questions, Captain Chevalier discussed the use of
the Flock camera system.
B. Marine Safety Performance Measures FY2025 Q2
Chief Mellot summarized the Q2 performance measures.
In response to Committee questions, Chief Mellot responded regarding
staffing; tower replacement; fiberglass versus wood towers; and plans for
LA2028 Olympics.

8.

NEW BUSINESS
Council Liaison Rick Loeffler discussed the upcoming OCFA Heroes Dinner and
available seats.

9.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Public Safety Committee Annual Work Plan FY2024-2025
(1) Communications and Disaster Preparedness Project Update
Chair Berkuta discussed the recent Orange County Emergency Management
Association meeting.
(2) Homelessness and Best Management Practices for Public Safety
Personnel Project Update

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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of May 27, 2025

None.
(3) Neighborhood Watch
Vice Chair Greenwald discussed extension of the Neighborhood Watch
network; and an upcoming Open House.
In response to Vice Chair Greenwald, Community Development Director
Atamian indicated he would work with OCSD to facilitate purchasing of
promotional items.
(4) Statistical Information and Review
None.
(5) Human Trafficking
None.
(6) E-Bicycle/Traffic Safety
Chair Berkuta reviewed Assembly bills related to e-bikes.
Captain Chevalier discussed speed modifications to e-bikes.
(7) Technology Review
Chair Berkuta discussed the status of obtaining a siren system like the one
currently being utilized in Laguna Beach.
Community Development Director Atamian indicated the siren system was
included as one of the items in the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and would be
contemplated in the future depending on funding.
(8) Review of Urgent Matters
None.
(9) Park Ranger Program
Community Development Director Atamian discussed the implementation of
protective vests and pepper spray; and the Watchtower software being on hold
pending determination of compatibility with the new software upgrades inprocess on the City website portal.

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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of May 27, 2025

10.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND STAFF
A. Police Services – Orange County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Chevalier
Captain Chevalier indicated there was no additional information to report.
B. Fire Services – Orange County Fire Authority, Chief Maule
Chief Maule discussed fire season preparation; cancellation of Camp Pendleton
Fire School; and upcoming OCFA Heroes Dinner.
C. Marine Safety – Marine Safety Division Chief Mellott
Chief Mellott provided an overview of Summer operations; recent statistics; notable
incidents; the OCTA project; and special event permits.
D. Committee Chair
None.
E. Committee members
In response to Vice Chair Greenwald, Chief Mellot discussed Ocean Fest on July
19; and the bridge project near El Portal Stairs.
Chair Berkuta asked about the design of the catchment wall.
F. City Staff
Community Development Director Atamian discussed weed abatement of City Hall
property; bible study and public feeding at North Beach; the Park Ranger program;
and emergency management, selection of an Emergency Management Specialist,
and grant applications.
In response to Committee questions, Director Atamian discussed the pilot goat
grazing program.

11.

ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY CHAIR BERKUTA, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR GREENWALD, AND
CARRIED 3-0-1, MEMBER HAZELTON ABSENT, to adjourn the meeting at 3:51
p.m., to a Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee scheduled to be held
on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers at 910
Calle Negocio, San Clemente, California.

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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee of May 27, 2025

Respectfully submitted,

______________________________
Nick Berkuta, Chair

Attest:

_______________________________
Adam Atamian, Community Development Director

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