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Home My WebLink About2023-11-14 PSC Regular Meeting Agenda PacketCity of Palm Desert Page 1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA AGENDA (HYBRID MEETING) City Hall, Administrative Conference Room 73-510 Fred Waring Drive Palm Desert, CA 92260 Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting will be conducted as a hybrid meeting and there will be in-person access to this location. •To participate via Zoom, use the following link: https://palmdesert.zoom.us/j/84062553152 or call (213) 338-8477, Zoom Meeting ID: 840 6255 3152 •Written public comment may also be submitted to mnance@palmdesert.gov. Emails received by 8:00 a.m. prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Committee. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the Committee as soon as practicable and retained for the official record. Emails will not be read aloud except as an ADA accommodation. 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL 3.PRESENTATIONS A.PALM DESERT’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION B.FIRE STATION 102 PROJECT UPDATE 4.NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for the public to address the Public Safety Committee on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Committee to act on items not listed on the agenda, members may briefly respond or refer the matter to staff for a report and recommendation at a future meeting. Tuesday November 14, 2023 3:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 1 Public Safety Committee Agenda November 14, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 2 5.CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and may be approved by one motion. The public may comment on any items on the Consent Calendar within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by Committee Members for a separate discussion. A.APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Public Safety Committee Regular Meeting minutes of October 11, 2023. B.PALM DESERT SPECIALIZED UNITS REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2023 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file Palm Desert Specialized Units report for October 2023. C.RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT/CAL FIRE MONTHLY REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2023 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file Riverside County Fire Department/Cal Fire monthly report for October 2023. D.CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2023 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file Code Compliance report for October 2023. E.EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR MONTHLY REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2023 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file Emergency Services Coordinator monthly report for October 2023. F.COP MONTHLY REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file COP monthly report for September 2023. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER: Items removed from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion are considered at this time. 6.ACTION CALENDAR NONE 7.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS A.PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS B.CITY COUNCIL LIAISON 2 Public Safety Committee Agenda November 14, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 3 C.POLICE/FIRE 1.Introduction of School Resource Officer 2.Sheriff PSA Video D.CITY STAFF 1. Workplan review E.ATTENDANCE REPORT 8.ADJOURNMENT: The next Regular Meeting is scheduled to be held on December 12, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda for the Public Safety Committee was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. /s/ Michelle Nance Recording Secretary PUBLIC NOTICES Agenda Related Materials: Pursuant to Government Code §54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with this meeting is the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Staff reports for all agenda items and documents provided to a majority of the legislative bodies are available for public inspection at City Hall and on the City’s website at www.palmdesert.gov Americans with Disabilities Act: It is the intention of the City of Palm Desert to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, or in meetings on a regular basis, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk, (760) 346-0611, at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible. 3 [This page has intentionally been left blank.] 4 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023 JOIN US FOR AN ALL-DAY CELEBRATION AT PALM DESERT CIVIC CENTER FREE AND OPEN TO ALL FROM 3 PM-10 PM Palm Desert The PARTY IN THE PARK For more information go to: PalmDesert50.com Rose Royce | Thompson Square | Brant Bjork, Fatso Jetson, Unsound DJ Chase Martinez | Cristopher Cichocki | Ryan Campbell | Pete Salcido (Flat Black Art Supply) Roaming LED & Stilt Walkers | Arts + Crafts | KIDZone | Sports Play | Interactive Games | Food Trucks Taste of Palm Desert | Best of Palm Desert | Wine & Beer Garden | And More El Paseo Jewelerspresents 5 [This page has intentionally been left blank.] 6 PRESENTATION B. FIRE STATION 102 PROJECT UPDATE THE DOCUMENT IS FORTHCOMING AND WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AND POSTED ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE AS SOON AS IT IS AVAILABLE. 7 [This page has intentionally been left blank.] 8 City of Palm Desert Page 1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA MINUTES Click HERE to access the meeting agenda packet. Click HERE to access the meeting audio. 1.CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee was called to order by Chair Alley on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 3:31 p.m., in the Administrative Conference Room, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California. 2.ROLL CALL Present: Committee Members Gary Bindman, Terry Kramer, Doug Luhring, Stephen Nelson (Alt.), Frank Taylor, Kevin Wahlstrom, Vice Chair Joseph Butts, and Chair Jeff Alley. Absent: None Liaison(s) Present: Evan Trubee, City Council Liaison Staff Present: Chris Escobedo, Assistant City Manager; Ryan Gayler, Capital Projects Manager; Daniel Hurtado, Emergency Services Coordinator; Jason Austin, Social Services Coordinator; Pedro Rodriguez, Code Compliance Supervisor; and Michelle Nance, Recording Secretary. 3.PRESENTATIONS A.HAYSTACK TRAFFIC CALMING PRESENTATION Capital Projects Manager Gayler provided an update regarding the upcoming Haystack Traffic Calming Project Phase 2 and answered member inquiries. Wednesday October 11, 2023 3:30 p.m. Regular Meeting 9 Public Safety Committee Minutes October 11, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 2 ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES 4.NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: Barbara Wasserkrug, a Palm Desert resident, expressed privacy concerns over the use of artificial intelligence in the Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR), and urged the City to reconsider support for the ALPR program. Anthony Mejia, City Clerk, reported on recent changes regarding the standardization of terms such as commission versus committee and the role of alternate members on advisory bodies. 5.ACTION CALENDAR A.APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BUTTS, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER LUHRING, CARRIED 7-0, to approve the Public Safety Committee Regular Meeting minutes of September 13, 2023. B.PALM DESERT SPECIALIZED UNITS REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER WAHLSTROM, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BUTTS, CARRIED 7-0, to receive and file Palm Desert Specialized Units report for September 2023. C.RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT/CAL FIRE QUARTERLY AND END-OF-MONTH REPORTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER LUHRING, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BUTTS, CARRIED 7-0, to receive and file Riverside County Fire Department/Cal Fire quarterly report and end-of-month reports for September 2023. D.CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 Code Compliance Supervisor, Rodriguez introduced Code Compliance Officer Daniel Mora to the Committee. Following discussion, MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER WAHLSTROM, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BUTTS, CARRIED 7-0, to receive and file Code Compliance report for September 2023. E.EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR MONTHLY REPORTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BUTTS, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER LUHRING, CARRIED 7-0, to receive and file Emergency Services Coordinator monthly reports for September 2023. F.COP MONTHLY REPORTS FOR AUGUST 2023 MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER WAHLSTROM, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER BUTTS, CARRIED 7-0, to receive and file COP monthly reports for August 2023. 10 Public Safety Committee Minutes October 11, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 3 ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES G.PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE MOTION BY COMMITTEE MEMBER LUHRING, SECOND BY COMMITTEE MEMBER WAHLSTROM, CARRIED 7-0, to reschedule future meetings of the Public Safety Committee to the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 3:30pm. 6.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS A.PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chair Alley requested an update on a traffic accident that took place on the roundabout located at San Pablo and Magnesia Falls and potential for traffic calming in this area. Committee Member Kramer recommended the cause of the traffic accident be addressed when considering whether traffic calming is necessary. Committee Member Wahlstrom requested an update on traffic light timing and red light running. Assistant City Manager Escobedo introduced Emergency Services Coordinator Hurtado. Committee Member Luhring commended Mr. Hurtado on the new format of the Emergency Services Report. B. CITY COUNCIL LIAISON Council Member Trubee expressed gratitude for City staff and engineers for the quick response time of addressing concerns on Haystack Road; welcomed Lieutenant Porras; and reminded the Committee of the Golf Cart Parade taking place October 29, 2023. C.POLICE/FIRE Riverside County Sherrif’s Department Lieutenant Porras provided an update on the following topics: •Active El Paseo investigations; •Laura’s Law and Reunification Program; and •Public Safety Announcement (PSA) update Cal Fire Battalion Chief Beverlin provided an update on the following topics: •Mini Muster Program; •Fire Station 102; and •Ambulance replacement/maintenance. 11 Public Safety Committee Minutes October 11, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 4 ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES D. CITY STAFF Assistant City Manager Escobedo provided updates on post Hurricane Hilary recovery. Deputy Clerk Nance answered inquiries regarding the City’s 50th Anniversary event taking place November 18, 2023, at Civic Center Park. E. ATTENDANCE REPORT The attendance report was provided with the agenda materials. The Committee took no action on this matter. 7. ADJOURNMENT The Public Safety Committee adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Nance, Deputy Clerk I Recording Secretary ATTEST: Chris Escobedo, Assistant City Manager Secretary APPROVED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE: __/__/2023 12 13 14 15 16 Bill Weiser Jurisdiction Summary for City of Palm Desert Fire Chief Riverside County Fire Department/ CAL FIRE 10/1/2023 to 10/31/2023 Incident Response Activity *At least 1 Resource Dispatched #Incident Type Com Fire 2 False Alarm 105 Medical 726 Other Fire 4 Other Misc 1 Public Service Assist 67 Res Fire 2 Rescue 2 Ringing Alarm 7 Standby 11 Traffic Collision 38 Vehicle Fire 1 Wildland Fire 3 969Incident Total Average Enroute to On-Scene Time *Units Responding Charlie, Delta, Bravo, Echo, Code 3 1 142 511 1 4.09 78.02 <5 Minutes +5 Minutes +10 Minutes +20 Minutes Average Min % 0 to 5 Min Enroute Time: Unit has been acknowledged as responding. On-Scene Time: Unit has been acknowledged as being On-Scene. Transport *Based on Units with a Transport time Jurisdiction Ambulance Responses DRM 24 EMC 329 JFK 3 Total: 356 Ambulance Mutual Aid Given DRM 9 EMC 111 JFK 4 Total: 124 Ambulance Mutual Aid Received DRM 4 EMC 95 Total: 99 Mutual Aid *Unit responses Jurisdiction Units Responses 557Engine 614Medic 202Squad 101Truck/Quint 1,474Total: Mutual Aid Given 208Engine 190Medic 2Rescue 81Squad 46Truck/Quint 527Total: Mutual Aid Received 1Breathing Support 15Chief 339Engine 208Medic 1Patrol 5PIO 1Truck/Quint 1Water Tender 571Total: Page 1 of 211/1/2023 1:40:19PM 17 Truck Report T33 recorded 101 responses in City of Palm Desert from 10/1/2023 1:40:10 PM to 10/31/2023 1:40:10 PMT86 recorded 1 responses in City of Palm Desert from 10/1/2023 1:40:10 PM to 10/31/2023 1:40:10 PM Significant Incidents CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire responded to a commercial ringing fire alarm at the Monterey Palms Health Care rehab facility in the city of Palm Desert. The first arriving company officer reported and audible alarm with sprinkler activation in one of the wings of the facility. A small electrical fire was contained in a storage closet, however there was significant water flow from the sprinkler activation. Firefighters were able to shut down the fire protection system, and began water salvage operations to reduce further damage. There were 33 patients in the affected wing, facility staff were able to relocate the patients to another part of the complex for the night. City of Palm Desert Building staff, and the Riverside County Fire Marshals officer will need to follow up in the morning. 23CARRU150102 10/9/2023 9:52:00PM CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department resources were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at the Residence Inn - Palm Desert. The first arriving Fire Engine reported light smoke emitting from a two story, multi-unit hotel complex. Firefighters located the fire in the attic space of the 2nd story. The fire had been contained by the fire sprinkler system. The extinguishment of the fire caused extensive water damage to three units and Firefighters performed salvage operations to minimize damage. The hotel staff assisted the re-location of several occupants. 23CARRU154872 10/19/2023 12:22:00AM CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department resources were dispatched to a reported medical emergency on the "Cross" Hiking Trail. The first arriving Fire Engine Company Officer was advised by a Riverside County Sheriff's Department Deputy at scene that a hiker had fallen down a slope approximately 200 feet. An Inaccessible rescue response was initiated, and additional Engine Companies with the Ladder Truck and Utility Vehicle (Cart 33) responded to the incident. Firefighters made access to the patient and assisted the Riverside County Sheriff's Department Helicopter in hoisting the patient to an awaiting ground ambulance. After assessment by the Fire Department Paramedics, the patient refused transportation to the hospital. 23CARRU155408 10/19/2023 10:15:00AM CALFIRE / Riverside County Fire Department firefighters responded to a person down altered mental status and injuries on the Art Smith Hiking Trail. Patient contact was made and it was determined the patient had moderate injuries. UTV 33 along with other resources were required to safely remove the patient from the trail and deliver the patient to AMR. The patient was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries and altered mental status. 23CARRU158310 10/25/2023 8:52:00AM Page 2 of 211/1/2023 1:40:19PM 18 CITY OF PALM DESERT CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION SHORT- TERM RENTAL ACTIVITY REPORT Pedro Rodriguez Code Compliance Supervisor prodriguez@cityofpalmdesert.org 760-776-6442 19 Code Compliance Division SHORT-TERM RENTAL ACTIVITY REPORT Monthly Report Details: This reporting period will reflect proactive patrols and investigations for October 2023. The Code Compliance swing shift officer performed 934 routine proactive patrols including monitoring short-term rental properties and responding to complaints regarding short-term rental violations. He performed and responded to 47 routine and after-hours code compliance complaints. During this reporting period, 3 citations were issued for operating and/or advertising a short-term rental without a valid permit. One citation was issued for routine code compliance violations. Total Inspections: Routine Proactive STR inspections: 934 Code Compliance Routine After-hours Complaints: 47 Total Inspections: 981 Citations Issued: Operating without a Short-term Rental Permit: 3 Unruly Gathering/Noise Disturbance: 0 No Onsite Owner: 0 Occupancy Violation (minimum number of days): 0 Occupancy Violation (maximum number of guests): 0 Failure to Respond within 30 Minutes: 0 Failure to Renew Short-Term Rental Permit: 0 Failure to Remove Waste Container/Debris: 0 Other Operational Violations: 0 Other Citations: 0 Total Citations Issued: 3 Short-Term Rental Citations and Fines: Citations issued: 3 Fines issued: $15,000 Fines Collected: $0 Notes: 20 October 2023 981 934 47 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 Total Inspections STR Inspections Code Cases MONTHLY STR INSPECTIONS 3 3 0 0 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 Total Citations Issued No STR Permit Operational Violations Other Citations STR CITATIONS ISSUED 21 [This page has intentionally been left blank.] 22 Emergency Services Division MONTHLY SERVICE REPORT Repor�ng Period: October 2023 City Internal Ac�vi�es: •The Great Shakeout •PowerPoint presenta�on on Disaster Service Workers for new hires •Overseeing FEMA cer�fica�ons for all city staff •Working with the county to complete and submit the Local Hazard Mi�ga�on Plan Community Outreach: •Ongoing HOA radio tes�ng •Atended Coachella Valley Disaster Preparedness Network Mee�ng •Atended Riverside County Preseason Flood Coordina�on Mee�ng Planning/Documenta�on: •Upda�ng Emergency Contact Info and EOC Org Chart •ICS Forms Upcoming Ac�vi�es: •Emergency Opera�ons Center (EOC) Sec�on trainings •CVDPN Stop the bleed training Future projects: •Flood Flight Specialist, Flood Figh�ng Methods Trainings •CERT Training 23 [This page has intentionally been left blank.] 24 25 26 27 28 CITY OF PALM DESERT ATTENDANCE REPORT Advisory Body: Prepared By: Year 2022 2022 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 Month Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Date 9-Nov 14-Dec 25-Jan 8-Feb 8-Mar 26-Apr 10-May 6-Jun N/A N/A 13-Sep 11-Oct Alley, Jeff P P P P P P P P - - P P 0 0 Bindman, Gary P P P P P P P P - - P P 0 0 Butts, Joseph P P P P P P P P - - P P 0 0 Kramer, Terry P P P P P P P P - - P P 0 0 Trubee, Evan P P COUNCIL COUNCIL COUNCIL COUNCIL COUNCIL COUNCIL - - COUNCIL COUNCIL 0 0 Luhring, Douglas P P P P P P P P - - E P 1 0 Taylor, Frank P P P E P P P P - - P P 1 0 Wahlstrom, Kevin N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A - - P P 0 0 Nelson, Stephen (Alt)N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A - - P P 0 0 Palm Desert Municipal Code 2.34.010: Present Absent Excused No meeting Public Safety Committee Michelle Nance Total Absences Total Unexcused Absences Monthly: Three unexcused absences from regular meetings in any twelve-month period shall constitute an automatic resignation of members holding office on boards that meet monthly. 29