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Public Safety Commission reviews draft 2025 work plan; members ask for wildfire, paramedic subscription and fleet updates
Summary
Commissioners discussed the draft 2025 Public Safety Commission work plan, asked to move the paramedic subscription review earlier, requested an annual Tesla/fleet update, and urged staff engagement on wildfire hazard maps, tree ordinances, evacuation planning and neighborhood watch outreach.
The Public Safety Commission reviewed a draft 2025 work plan presented by police and fire leadership and suggested additions and timing changes for topics including paramedic subscription renewals, electric vehicle fleet updates, wildfire planning and neighborhood outreach.
"The item before you is the 2025 work plan, for the Public Safety Commission," Police Chief Brian Solinski told commissioners when the draft was introduced. Commissioners stressed the plan is a living document and proposed priorities for the coming year.
Commissioners proposed specific timing changes and new entries. Several asked that the paramedic subscription program review be scheduled earlier than May so residents would not face lapsed coverage; Commissioner Hoeghien (as noted in the record) requested moving the review to better align with renewal notices. Chief Solinski said renewal notices had been sent and staff could consider adjusting timing.
Members also asked for an annual update on the police department’s Tesla fleet and a briefing once the department presents its electrification experience to the California Police Chiefs Association. "We typically do an annual review of both the police and fire department," Solinski said; commissioners asked staff to add a formal Tesla/fleet update to the work plan.
Wildfire and evacuation preparedness drew extended discussion. Chief Lloyd and Solinski briefed commissioners on the state fire‑hazard severity map rollout (anticipated in late March) and cautioned that reclassification could trigger changes to local building and clearance requirements. Lloyd said a Monterey Hills wildfire protection plan and designated evacuation routes are included in his 2025 work plan and recommended community involvement for identification of residents who need evacuation assistance.
Council liaison Omari Ferguson and commissioners asked staff to revisit neighborhood‑watch lists, tree‑ordinance revisions and possible rebate programs for residential security systems. Ferguson also suggested creating a volunteer registry and improving new‑resident intake for neighborhood‑watch contact information.
Commissioners discussed scheduling for regular commission meetings. Staff noted chamber availability and other commission calendars; commissioners asked staff to poll absent members and return with specific options for an evening start time. The commission agreed to consider an earlier poll and, if necessary, an interim or emergency meeting to finalize a new schedule.
Ending: Staff said they would return with a revised work plan incorporating the commission’s suggestions and with calendar options for meeting time changes.
