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Home My WebLink About2023-03-08 PSC Regular Meeting Agenda Packet City of Palm Desert Page 1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA AGENDA 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. • To participate via Zoom, use the following link: https://palmdesert.zoom.us/j/86721945642 or call (213) 338-8477, Zoom Meeting ID: 867-2194-5642 • Written public comment may also be submitted to mnance@palmdesert.gov. Emails received by 2:00 p.m. prior to the meeting will be distributed to the Commission. Any correspondence received during or after the meeting will be distributed to the Commission as soon as practicable and retained for the official record. Emails will not be read aloud except as an ADA accommodation. • Attend the meeting in our Administrative Conference Room, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, Ca 92260. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT: This time has been set aside for the public to address the Public Safety Commission on issues that are not on the agenda for up to three minutes. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Commission 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. 4. ACTION CALENDAR A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Public Safety Commission Special Meeting minutes of January 25, 2023 and Regular Meeting minutes of February 8, 2023. Wednesday March 8, 2023 3:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Public Safety Commission Agenda March 8, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 2 B. PALM DESERT SPECIALIZED UNITS END OF MONTH REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2022 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file report. C. RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT/CAL FIRE END OF MONTH REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2023 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file report. D. CODE COMPLIANCE WEEKEND REPORTS FOR FEBRUARY 2023 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file report. E. EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR MONTHLY REPORTS FOR FEBRUARY 2023 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file report. F. COP ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2022 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file report. G. PALM DESERT PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ROLLING ATTENDANCE REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2023 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file report. 5. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS A. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONERS B. CITY COUNCIL LIAISON C. POLICE/FIRE D. CITY STAFF a. Introduction of Social Services Coordinator, Jason Austin. b. ALPR Update. c. Safe driving public service announcement. d. Special meeting to discuss budget. e. Next Tour: Fire Station. 6. ADJOURNMENT: The next Regular Meeting will be held on April 12, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. Public Safety Commission Agenda March 8, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 3 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 Commission was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and City website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. 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 Manager’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.cityofpalmdesert.org. 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. City of Palm Desert Page 1 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 Chair Taylor on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 3:31 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, Vice Chair Jeff Alley and Chair Frank Taylor. Absent: None Liaisons: Evan Trubee, City Council Liaison Staff Present: Chris Escobedo, Assistant City Manager, Mariana Rios, Management Analyst, Michelle Nance, 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 None 4. ACTION CALENDAR A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BUTTS SECOND BY VICE CHAIR ALLEY, CARRIED 6- 0 B. RECEIVE AND FILE PALM DESERT SPECIALIZED UNITS END OF MONTH REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2022 MOTION BY VICE CHAIR ALLEY, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER KRAMER, CARRIED 5-1 to: receive and file Palm Desert Specialized Units end of month report for December 2022 Wednesday January 25, 2023 3:30 p.m. Special Meeting Public Safety Commission Minutes January 25, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 2 ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES C. RECEIVE AND FILE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT/CAL FIRE END OF MONTH REPORTS FOR DECEMBER 2022 MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LUHRING SECOND BY VICE CHAIR ALLEY, CARRIED 6-0, to: receive and file Riverside County Fire Department/Cal Fire end of month report for December 2022 D. RECEIVE AND FILE CODE COMPLIANCE WEEKEND REPORTS FOR DECEMBER 2022 MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BUTTS, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER LUHRING, CARRIED 6-0, to: receive and file Code Compliance weekend reports for December 2022 E. RECEIVE AND FILE EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR MONTHLY REPORTS FOR DECEMBER 2022 MOTION BY COMMISSIONER LUHRING, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR ALLEY, CARRIED 6-0, to: receive and file Emergency Services Coordinator Monthly report for December 2022. F. RECEIVE AND FILE RIVERSIDE COP MONTHLY REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2022 MOTION BY VICE CHAIR ALLEY, SECOND BY COMMISIONER LUHRING, CARRIED 6-0, to: receive and file the COP Monthly report for December 2022. G. RECEIVE AND FILE PALM DESERT PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION ROLLING ATTENDANCE REPORT FOR DECEMBER 2022. MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BUTTS, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR ALLEY CARRIED 6- 0, to receive and file the Palm Desert Public Safety Commission rolling attendance report for December 2022. 5. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS A. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Bindman commented regarding the engineering reports on new potential bike lane on Haystack Rd and debris in the road. Public Works, Deputy Director Randy Bowman noted the comment and will address the debris. Chair Frank Taylor asked for an update on the Haystack Project. Public Works, Deputy Director Randy Bowman provided a brief update on the timeline for this project. B. CITY COUNCIL LIASION Councilmember Trubee provided an update on his meeting with the Riverside County Sheriff's team and asked is the Police and Fire reports that are provided monthly are available on an annual basis. Public Safety Commission Minutes January 25, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 3 ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES C. POLICE AND FIRE Sheriff Lt. Willison provided detailed updates from Riverside County Sheriff. Fire Chief Beverlin provided detailed updates from Cal Fire. D. CITY STAFF City Manager, Todd Hileman, Director of Finance, Veronica Chavez and Deputy Director of Public Works, Randy Bowman presented an update on the North Sphere Palm Desert Fire Station. City Clerk, Anthony Mejia presented on the “Purpose and Responsibilities of City Committees and Commissions.” Assistant City Manager, Chris Escobedo lead discussion on the 2023 Commission Work Plan. 6. ADJOURNMENT The Public Safety Commission adjourned at 5:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Michelle Nance, Deputy City Clerk Recording Secretary ATTEST: Chris Escobedo, Assistant City Manager Secretary APPROVED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION: __/__/2023 City of Palm Desert Page 1 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 Wednesday February 8, 2023 3:30 p.m. Regular Meeting Public Safety Commission Minutes February 8, 2023 City of Palm Desert Page 2 ALL ACTIONS ARE DRAFT, PENDING APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES A. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Bindman presented a potential public service announcement to enhance traffic calming. 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: __/__/2023 Bill Weiser Jurisdiction Summary for City of Palm Desert Fire Chief Riverside County Fire Department/ CAL FIRE 2/1/2023 1:40:12 PM to 2/28/2023 1:40:12 PM Incident Response Activity *At least 1 Resource Dispatched #Incident Type Com Fire 1 False Alarm 66 Haz Mat 2 Medical 668 Other Fire 5 Other Misc 2 Public Service Assist 54 Res Fire 2 Rescue 1 Standby 3 Traffic Collision 32 Vehicle Fire 5 Wildland Fire 4 845Incident Total Average Enroute to On-Scene Time *Units Responding Charlie, Delta, Bravo, Echo, Code 3 5 135 426 1 4.29 75.13 <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 279 JFK 3 Total: 306 Ambulance Mutual Aid Given DRM 9 EMC 121 JFK 3 Total: 133 Ambulance Mutual Aid Received DRM 12 EMC 102 Total: 114 Mutual Aid *Unit responses Jurisdiction Units Responses 482Engine 568Medic 141Patrol 12Squad 124Truck/Quint 1,327Total: Mutual Aid Given 218Engine 205Medic 84Patrol 5Squad 41Truck/Quint 553Total: Mutual Aid Received 1Brush 18Chief 291Engine 212Medic 1Patrol 2PIO 1Truck/Quint 526Total: Page 1 of 23/1/2023 1:40:27PM Truck Report T33 recorded 124 responses in City of Palm Desert from 2/1/2023 1:40:12 PM to 2/28/2023 1:40:12 PMT86 recorded 1 responses in City of Palm Desert from 2/1/2023 1:40:12 PM to 2/28/2023 1:40:12 PMSignificant Incidents On , CAL FIRE/Riverside County Firefighters were dispatched to a reported electrical outlet fire at the Eddie V's Prime Seafood Restaurant. Upon the arrival at scene of the first Company Officer, smoke and heat was located within a wall of the building. Firefighters made access into the wall and roof and extinguished and overhauled the fire. Edison turned the electrical power off to the restaurant and the restaurant will remain closed until an electrician is able to assess the electrical wiring damaged by the fire. 23CARRU022135 On , CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department resources were dispatched to a traffic collision reported with occupants trapped. Upon the arrival of the first Company Officer, there was one vehicle involved with entrapment of one patient. Hydraulic extrication tools were utilized to gain access to the to the patient and the patient was extricated and transported to a local trauma center with moderate to major injuries. 23CARRU022162 On , CAL FIRE/Riverside County Firefighters were dispatched to smoke coming from a commercial business (China Wok Restaurant). Upon arrival at scene, the first Company Officer reported the business charged with smoke. Firefighters forced entry into the Business and found a small fire beneath the grills in cooking grease residue. County Health will need to evaluate the business prior to it going back in operation and the property owner has arrived at scene to secure the business. 23CARRU026398 On , E71 was dispatched to the 4100 block of Cook Street for a vehicle into a structure. E71 arrived on scene to find one vehicle outside of a commercial structure with moderate damage to the front glass window. There were no injuries sustained by any party during the incident. Damages were assessed at approximately $25,000 to the structure and $10,000 to the vehicle. Notification to the city of Palm Desert was made, and the owner of the building was also contacted. The city of Palm Desert Building and Safety was notified as well. The building owner arrived on scene, and the incident was turned over to RSO and the property owner. 23CARRU030221 Page 2 of 23/1/2023 1:40:27PM CITY OF PALM DESERT CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION SHORT- TERM RENTAL ACTIVITY REPORT Pedro Rodriguez Code Compliance Supervisor prodriguez@cityofpalmdesert.org 760-776-6442 ****1 STR administrative citation dismissed due to system error January 2023 1866 1697 1690 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 Total Inspections STR Inspections Code Cases 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4 4.5 Total Citations Issued No STR Permit Operational Violations Other Citations CITATIONS ISSUED CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION SHORT-TERM RENTAL ACTIVITY REPORT This reporting period will reflect proactive patrols and investigations for the month of January. Code Compliance swing shift officer performed 1697 routine proactive patrols including monitoring short-term rental properties and responding to complaints regarding short- term rental violations. He performed and responded to 169 routine and after-hours code compliance complaints. During this reporting period, 4 citations were issued for operating and/or advertising a short-term rental without a valid permit. No citations were issued for routine code compliance violations. ****During this reporting period, 1 STR administrative citation was dismissed due to system error January-22 Total Inspections Routine Proactive STR inspections 1697 Code Compliance Routine After-hours Complaints 169 TOTAL INSPECTIONS 1866 Citations Issued Operating without a Short-term Rental Permit 4 Unruly Gathering/Noise Disturbance 0 No Onsite Owner 0 Occupancy Violation (minimum number of days) 0 Occupancy Violation (maximum number of guest) 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 0 Short-Term Rental Citations and Fines Citations issued 4 Fines issued $20000 Fines Collected $0 ****2 STR administrative citations dismissed due to system error February 2023 1010 936 74 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 Total Inspections STR Inspections Code Cases 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 Total Citations Issued No STR Permit Operational Violations Other Citations CITATIONS ISSUED CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION SHORT-TERM RENTAL ACTIVITY REPORT This reporting period will reflect proactive patrols and investigations for the month of February. Code Compliance swing shift officer performed 936 routine proactive patrols including monitoring short-term rental properties and responding to complaints regarding short- term rental violations. He performed and responded to 74 routine and after-hours code compliance complaints. During this reporting period, 15 citations were issued for operating and/or advertising a short-term rental without a valid permit. 2 citations were issued for routine code compliance violations. ****During this reporting period, 2 STR administrative citations was dismissed due to system error February-22 Total Inspections Routine Proactive STR inspections 936 Code Compliance Routine After-hours Complaints 74 TOTAL INSPECTIONS 1010 Citations Issued Operating without a Short-term Rental Permit 15 Unruly Gathering/Noise Disturbance 0 No Onsite Owner 0 Occupancy Violation (minimum number of days) 0 Occupancy Violation (maximum number of guest) 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 2 TOTAL CITATIONS ISSUED 17 Short-Term Rental Citations and Fines Citations issued 15 Fines issued $75000 Fines Collected $25000 Division: Emergency Services Division Staff Name: Joshua Holkesvig Service Area: City of Palm Desert Reporting Period: January 25, 2023 - March 8, 2023 In support of the City of Palm Desert’s, Emergency Preparedness Program, I engaged in, or completed, the following activities during the reporting period: •Community Outreach: o Continued HOA radio testing. The next test cycle will be on March 8, 2023 o Presentation for Community Association Institute February 7, 2023 o Presentation for CVDPN February 15, 2023 o HOA radio audit and emergency planning preparedness presentations scheduled •City Internal Activities: o Participated in the City of Palm Desert Public Safety Commission meeting to discuss a variety of safety initiatives o EOC tabletop exercise with staff and partners RVCOFD and RSO in attendance o LHMP submitted to Riverside County Steering Committee o EMPG funding completed and submitted for reimbursement o Updated Amateur radio platform in the EOC o Corporate Yard for Alternate Emergency Operations Center o Mass care and shelter class for city staff presented by American Red Cross •Future Activities: o Emergency Operations Plan Updates in final review o New emergency cell phones for staff o Communication plan o Communications Audit and Evaluation o Local Hazard Mitigation Plan o Mass Care and Shelter Plan o ICS 100/200 SEMS NIMS 700/800 training for new hires o CERT training in April CITY OF PALM DESERT ATTENDANCE REPORT Advisory Body: Prepared By: Year 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Date 25-Jan 8-Feb 8-Mar 12-Apr 10-May 7-Jun 12-Jul 9-Aug 13-Sep 11-Oct 8-Nov 13-Dec Alley, Jeff P P 0 0 Bindman, Gary P P 0 0 Butts, Joseph P P 0 0 Kramer, Terry P P 0 0 Luhring, Douglas P P 0 0 Taylor, Frank P E 1 0 VACANT N/A N/A 0 0 Palm Desert Municipal Code 2.34.010: P Present A Absent E Excused -No meeting 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. Public Safety Commission Michelle Nance Total Absences Total Unexcused Absences