1999-04-01CITY OF r'NCINITAS
ACTION MINUTES OF REU -BAR COMMITTEE MEETING
TOURISM & MARKETING COMMITTEE
April 1, 1999
Present: S Cameron, D Lonsdale, P Davis, J Clark, P Norby, R Mance, J Duval, K Richter, R Rauch, S Aceti, J Cunningham, J Brooks, F Caldwell, P Kimpalani, G Myers,
1 Coley, B Whalin, B Arballa, C Wells, D Hare, B Schorer, T Kruger, M Jamieson, R Fink, E Georgees, G Greenwald, M Hayes, G Tucker, L Love, B Acker, D de Cordova,
L Won, M Garmo, B Davis.
ISSUE
DIRECTION /ACTION
ITEM # 1
Approved.
Approve Minutes of March 3, 1999 meeting.
ITEM # 2
Mayor Cameron showed the spring "Encinitas" Newsletter and mentioned the traffic
Announcements
questionnaire that was included inside. Traffic is # 1 problem so we need feedback.
Please fill out the survey.
ITEM # 3
Mayor introduced Lt. Bev Davis. Lt. Davis was Invited because of concerns with
Guest Speaker: Lt. Bev Davis, Sgt. Loren Won and
policing downtown along the 101 corridor. Lt. Davis brought with her Sgt. Loren
Won, Deputy Policing and Sgt. Garmo, Special Units Cop. She introduced them and
Sgt. Marco Garmo.
asked them to share with the group what they are doing. Sgt. Garmo said that we want
more visible officers downtown, bike patrol, etc. He briefly explained what their units
do. The bike patrol was not a contract unit. They dedicated a couple of cops to the
bike patrol. They've lost a few so now they have seven in training. Right now the
special purpose deputies are 25% toward bike patrol. Sgt. Won explained that
Problem Solving Unit in Encinitas has 7 deputies working for him (2 Del Mar, 2 San
Marcos, 3 Encinitas. It's not traditional policing. Community oriented policing is a
special unit with deputies. They look at problems in cities, why are they there and
then work on them. They rely on public, businesses for help. They work with
partnership of business and community. Variety of problems such as gang problems,
graffiti, transients (in all three cities), vandalism, disturbing the peace, etc. One area
they have plans for is Moonlight Beach where there are definite problems. Bike patrol
is being done, but maybe not just as frequently as you might want. Dep. Sheriff Marco
Garmo said that they are also involved with vice patrol, such as drugs and alcohol
being sold to our children. One business has been closed, one has had their license
revoked. This is done with decoys, along with Alcohol Beverage Control Board.
They work in plain clothes, plain cars, etc. They have a high arrest rate. They recently
had a probation arrest sting which also gets these guys off the street.
The question came up as to what about video cameras. Can activities be recorded?
Sgt. Won said that anybody can tape, but you're talking about misdemeanors, here and
it's cite and release. It's very costly to use a camera.
With regard to the volunteer problem, we have 45 senior volunteers, age 55 or over.
They drive around and are somewhat the eyes and ears for the Department. They issue
handicapped citations only. Do vacation checks of houses. Check on senior citizen
welfare. Do traffic control until we get there. They only do this during the day. Most
don't drive at night.
The idea of restraining orders was brought up. Sgts Won and Garmo explained that
they are a civil action by the owner /community. They can be done collectively or
individually.
They were asked about parameters and Sgt. Garmo said that they were from Beacons
to Cardiff. Nothing set in stone though. Alleys, moonlight beach, beach access,
business district; Cardiff. All were patrolled. Hours during summer are extended for
bike patrol. Citizens empower the police. So please call if you have problems. Sgt.
Garmo gave out some numbers that are available to people.
Bo Heider: Safe Streets Now: 619 - 2995408; Sheriff: 966 -3582 or 619 - 989 -5878.
The idea was raised about forming a Subcommittee of downtown people to meet with
City Manager and the Sheriff's Department. Gary Tucker, Bev Whalen, Crystal Wells
and Peder Norby all volunteered to be on subcommittee.
ITEM #4
Oral Communications
None
ITEM #5
a) Highway 101 Corridor Priorities
Agenda Items for Future Meeting:
b) Review and Consideration of a New Promotional Brochure
d) Discussion/Set -up Ad Hoc committees — set direction and priorities
ITEM #6
Thursday, April 15, 1999 at 8 a.m.
Next Meeting:
(Poinsettia Room)
Adjourned at 9:15 a.m.
Adjournment
Prepared by Deborah Lonsdale