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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Commission was called to order by Vice Chair Alley
on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 3:30 p.m held Hybrid via Zoom and in the Administrative
Conference Room, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners, Gary Bindman, Joseph Butts, Terry Kramer, Doug Luhring and
Vice Chair Jeff Alley
Absent: Chair Frank Taylor
Liaisons: Evan Trubee, City Council Liaison
Staff
Present: Chris Escobedo, Assistant City Manager, Mariana Rios, Management Analyst,
Monique Lomeli, Recording Secretary, were present at Roll Call. Other staff
members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
3. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT
City Clerk Anthony Mejia provided information regarding Assembly Bill (AB) 2449, detailing
new conditions for remote participation in public meetings.
Palm Desert Resident, Stephen Nelson commented on the need for additional patrolling of
traffic near elementary school in Rancho Mirage and high school.
4. ACTION CALENDAR
None
5. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
A. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Bindman presented a potential public service announcement to enhance
traffic calming.
Wednesday
February 8, 2023
3:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting
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Commissioner Luhring commented on the possibility of the Flock camera system team to
present at a future City Council meeting.
Vice Chair Alley commented on the Q&A Memo, clarifying the question regarding the
Sheriff’s policies, and expressed appreciation for the Sheriff’s Department.
B. CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
None.
C. POLICE AND FIRE
Sheriff Lt. Willison provided an update on two police incidents in Palm Desert.
Fire Chief Beverlin provided an update on January fire incidents.
D. CITY STAFF
a. Mariana Rios briefly discussed the workplan memo attached to the agenda.
b. Recess was taken at 4:11pm for a group tour of the (EOC)
4:30pm meeting was called back to order.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The Public Safety Commission adjourned at 4:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle Nance, Deputy City Clerk
Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
Chris Escobedo, Assistant City Manager
Secretary
APPROVED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION: 03/08/2023
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