Public Safety Commission

Role of the Commission


Purpose CHAPTER 2.27 “PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION” Revised January 2021

2.27.050 Purpose and Duties of the Commission. See 2.27

A.  The Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the City Council to inform Council of decisions and policy in all matters pertaining to public safety.

B.  The Commission may, but shall not be required to, take public comment.

C.  The Commission shall focus on public safety issues and act as a conduit and forum for public input in all matters pertaining to public safety including but not limited to crime incidences and trends, life safety issues, neighborhood watch, emergency preparedness, traffic calming measures, pedestrian safety and seasonal and emergent public safety issues. The commission, to the extent practicable and permitted by law, shall support and promote community efforts to utilize the Neighborhood Watch Program, disaster preparedness, and CERT team programs.

D.  The Commission shall write an annual report to the City Council on its activities for the previous year and make special reports as necessary in response to specific Council requests.

  

Meetings

  • 5 p.m.
  • Second Tuesday Monthly
  • Currently meeting online via Zoom
The Public Safety Commission meetings are open to the public. Public Safety Commission meetings may occasionally be relocated, cancelled, or rescheduled. To confirm that the regular meeting will occur as scheduled, please contact Rebekah Park.

For more information view the Public Safety Commission Agendas.

Members


Member Position / Title
 Four-Year Term Expires*
Vacant Position One 
 April 30, 2024
Stephanie Strom Position Two April 30, 2024
Nicholas Gottuso Position Three April 30, 2023
Vacant Position Four
April 30, 2025
David Cordell  Position Five
 April 30, 2022
Vacant Position Six April 30, 2022
Vacant Position Seven April 30, 2023
Donna Ray
 Council Liaison  
* Term expirations are currently under review and may change with Mayor and member input, and will initially be for no more than four years after appointment.