The Public Health and Safety Commission of the City of Encinitas
is hereby established.
(Ord. 2023-06)
A.
The
Public Health and Safety Commission shall consist of seven members
who are registered voters of the City.
B.
The
affirmative votes of three Council Members shall be required to appoint
an individual to the Public Health and Safety Commission.
C.
Public
Health and Safety Commissioners shall serve staggered, three-year
terms.
(Ord. 2023-06)
A.
Four
members of the Public Health and Safety Commission shall constitute
a quorum.
B.
The
regular meetings of the Public Health and Safety Commission shall
be one each quarter.
C.
The
Public Health and Safety Commission shall elect a chairperson and
a vice chairperson from among its members for one-year terms.
(Ord. 2023-06)
The Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the City
Council, the City departments, and the City's law enforcement services
provider (San Diego Sheriff's Department), and mental and social services
providers by performing the following responsibilities on a continuing
basis:
A.
Communicate
and cooperate with City departments and the City's law enforcement
services provider (San Diego Sheriff's Department), individual citizens,
and community groups in identifying public health and safety concerns
and recommend solutions to the City Council for consideration.
B.
Promote
cooperation and encourage coordination between the Commission, the
Fire Department, and the City's law enforcement services provider,
and other entities, public and private, who are involved with community
safety activities and efforts.
C.
Prepare
an annual report to the City Council and to the community on the activities
of the Commission.
(Ord. 2023-06)
