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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04-09 PSC Regular Meeting Agenda Packet PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, April 9, 2024 3:30 p.m. Administrative Conference Room, City Hall 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 cityclerk@palmdesert.gov. E-mails 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. • Pages 1.CALL TO ORDER 2.ROLL CALL 3.NONAGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS 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. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda. Because the Brown Act does not allow the Public Safety 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. 4.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 Agenda within the three-minute time limit. Individual items may be removed by the Public Safety Committee for a separate discussion. RECOMMENDATION: To approve the consent calendar as presented. 4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of March 12, 2024. 4.b PALM DESERT SPECIALIZED UNITS REPORT 11 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the report for the month of March 2024. 4.c RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT/CAL FIRE REPORTS 17 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the reports for the month of March 2024 and first quarter. 4.d CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT 25 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the report for the month of March 2024. 4.e EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR REPORT 31 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the report for the month of March 2024. 4.f CITIZEN ON PATROL (COP) REPORTS 35 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the report for the month of February 2024 and 2023 annual report. 4.g AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION (ALPR) REPORT 57 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the report for the month of March 2024. 5.CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER 6.ACTION CALENDAR The public may comment on individual Action Items within the three-minute time limit. Speakers may utilize one of the three options listed on the first page of the agenda. 6.a RECOMMEND APPROVING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS IN THE CITY 69 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the City Council for amending the Palm Desert Municipal Code, establishing regulations prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters in the City. 2 7.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS 7.a PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS 1. Informational reports 2. Requests for action 7.b CITY COUNCIL LIAISON 7.c POLICE/FIRE 7.c.1 POLICE 1. Department Updates 2. Significant Incidents 7.c.2 FIRE 1. Department Updates 2. Significant Incidents 7.d CITY STAFF Subcommittee Updates 7.e ATTENDANCE REPORT 79 8.ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Meeting will be held on May 14, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. 3 9.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 Office of the City Clerk, Palm Desert Civic Center, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert. Staff reports for all agenda items considered in open session, 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. 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 Deputy Clerk I 4 Page 1 of 1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: April 9, 2024 PREPARED BY: Michelle Nance, Deputy Clerk I REQUEST: APPROVAL OF MINUTES RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes of March 12, 2024. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: Minutes of Public Safety Committee regular meeting that took place Tuesday, March 12, 2024. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Minutes 5 Public Safety Committee Meeting 6 Public Safety Committee Meeting 1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 12, 2024, 3:30 p.m. Present: Vice Chair Joseph Butts, Committee Member Douglas Luhring, Committee Member Stephen Nelson, Committee Member Frank Taylor, Committee Member Kevin Wahlstrom, Chair Jeff Alley Absent: Committee Member Terry Kramer Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Chris Escobedo, Public Safety Analyst Daniel Hurtado, Code Compliance Supervisor Pedro Rodriguez, Recording Secretary Michelle Nance 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 March 12, 2024, at 3:32 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California. 2. ROLL CALL 3. NON­AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.a FIRE STATION 102 PROJECT UPDATE Capital Improvement Project Manager Leyva, Division Chief Beverlin of CalFire/Riverside County Fire Department, and Assistant City Manager Escobedo presented an update on Fire Station 102 and answered member inquiries. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by: Committee Member Luhring Seconded by: Vice Chair Butts Approve the Consent Calendar as presented with the exception of Item 5.a. and 5.g. Motion Carried (6 to 0) 7 Public Safety Committee Meeting 2 5.b PALM DESERT SPECIALIZED UNITS REPORT Motion by: Committee Member Luhring Seconded by: Vice Chair Butts Receive and file the report for the month of February 2024. Motion Carried (6 to 0) 5.c RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT/CAL FIRE MONTHLY REPORT Motion by: Committee Member Luhring Seconded by: Vice Chair Butts Receive and file the report for the month of February 2024. Motion Carried (6 to 0) 5.d CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT Motion by: Committee Member Luhring Seconded by: Vice Chair Butts Receive and file the report for the month of February 2024. Motion Carried (6 to 0) 5.e EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR MONTHLY REPORT Motion by: Committee Member Luhring Seconded by: Vice Chair Butts Receive and file the report for the month of February 2024. Motion Carried (6 to 0) 5.f CITIZEN ON PATROL (COP) MONTHLY REPORTS Motion by: Committee Member Luhring Seconded by: Vice Chair Butts Receive and file the report for the month of January 2024. Motion Carried (6 to 0) 8 Public Safety Committee Meeting 3 6. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER 5.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by: Committee Member Wahlstrom Seconded by: Vice Chair Butts Approve the Minutes of February 13, 2024. Motion Carried (5 to 0 to 1, with Committee Member Taylor abstaining) 5.g AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION (ALPR) MONTHLY REPORT Motion by: Vice Chair Butts Seconded by: Committee Member Luhring Receive and file the report for the month of February 2024. Motion Carried (6 to 0) 7. ACTION CALENDAR None. 8. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS 8.a POLICE/FIRE 8.a.1 POLICE Lieutenant Porras, of Riverside County Sheriff Department , provided an update on Helicopter Traffic PSA Video, significant incidents, and introduction of Deputy Ralph Leal. 8.a.2 FIRE Division Chief Beverlin, of CalFire/Riverside County Fire Department, provided an update on significant incidents, current training being provided to Fire staff and answered member inquiries. 8.b CITY STAFF 8.b.1 Subcommittee meetings update Assistant City Manager Escobedo provided an update on the schedule of subcommittee meetings. 8.b.2 Emergency management trainings and preparedness update Public Safety Analyst Hurtado presented on Emergency Management training and preparedness for city staff and community members and answered member inquiries. 9 Public Safety Committee Meeting 4 8.c PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS Vice Chair Butts provided an update from the Homelessness Taskforce Meeting of March 4, 2024. Committee members Taylor and Nelson commented on the following items:  Fire Station 102, sidewalks and bike lane improvements;  CalPERS benefits for public safety staff;  North Palm Desert pedestrian safety; and  Enhanced speed bump project on El Paseo. 8.d CITY COUNCIL LIAISON Councilmember Trubee commented on the Public Safety budget and upcoming sales tax measure. 8.e ATTENDANCE REPORT Report provided - no action taken on this item. 9. ADJOURNMENT The Public Safety Committee adjourned at 4:37 p.m. 10. PUBLIC NOTICES None. _________________________ Michelle Nance, Deputy Clerk I Recording Secretary _________________________ Chris Escobedo, Assistant City Manager Secretary APPROVED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE ON __/__/2024 10 Public Safety Committee Meeting Page 1 of 1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: April 9, 2024 PREPARED BY: Michelle Nance, Deputy Clerk I and Lt. Dan Porras, Riverside County Sheriff REQUEST: PALM DESERT SPECIALIZED UNITS REPORT RECOMMENDATION: Approve the report for the month of March 2024. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: Palm Desert Specialized Units Report March 2024. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Palm Desert Specialized Units Report March 2024 11 Public Safety Committee Meeting 12 Public Safety Committee Meeting 13 Public Safety Committee Meeting 14 Public Safety Committee Meeting 15 Public Safety Committee Meeting 16 Public Safety Committee Meeting Page 1 of 1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: April 9, 2024 PREPARED BY: Michelle Nance, Deputy Clerk I and Chief Mike Beverlin, Cal Fire REQUEST: RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT/CAL FIRE REPORTS RECOMMENDATION: Approve the reports for the month of March 2024 and first quarter. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: Riverside County Fire Department/Cal Fire report for March 2024 and first quarter report of 2024. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. ATTACHMENTS: 1. March 2024 Report 2. First Quarter Report 17 Public Safety Committee Meeting 18 Public Safety Committee Meeting Bill Weiser Jurisdiction Summary for City of Palm Desert Fire Chief Riverside County Fire Department/ CAL FIRE 3/1/2024 to 3/31/2024 Incident Response Activity *At least 1 Resource Dispatched #Incident Type 3 Com Fire 2 False Alarm 98 Medical 858 Other Fire 7 Other Misc 2 Public Service Assist 58 Res Fire 1 Rescue 1 Ringing Alarm 2 Standby 11 Traffic Collision 55 Vehicle Fire 2 Wildland Fire 2 1,102Incident Total Average Enroute to On-Scene Time *Units Responding Charlie, Delta, Bravo, Echo, Code 3 10 151 614 0 3.97 79.23 <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 40 EMC 391 JFK 1 Total: 432 Ambulance Mutual Aid Given DRM 18 EMC 121 JFK 3 Total: 142 Ambulance Mutual Aid Received DRM 13 EMC 139 Total: 152 Mutual Aid *Unit responses Jurisdiction Units Responses 576Engine 749Medic 241Squad 168Truck/Quint 1,734Total: Mutual Aid Given 228Engine 243Medic 107Squad 53Truck/Quint 631Total: Mutual Aid Received 2 2Breathing Support 17Chief 395Engine 266Medic 7PIO 1Squad 1Truck/Quint 691Total: Page 1 of 24/1/2024 1:40:22PM 19 Public Safety Committee Meeting Truck Report T33 recorded 168 responses in City of Palm Desert from 3/1/2024 1:40:09 PM to 3/31/2024 1:40:09 PM T86 recorded 1 responses in City of Palm Desert from 3/1/2024 1:40:09 PM to 3/31/2024 1:40:09 PM Significant Incidents CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire Department responded to a report of a residential structure fire with victims trapped in the 73000 block of Guadalupe Avenue in the city of Palm Desert. The first arriving fire engine reported a single story, single family dwelling with heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of the residence and one burn victim in the front yard. The burn victim was quickly assessed and transported to a local area hospital with second and third degree burns over 50% of their body. Fire crews also made quick access into the residence and contained the fire to the room of origin. There were no additional victims found at the scene of the fire. 24CARRU041765 3/19/2024 7:34:00AM CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire Department responded to a report of a residential structure fire at 2500 Via Calderia in Palm Desert . The first fire engine arrived on the scene and reported a two-story multi-family dwelling with smoke showing from the patio of the second floor. Hose lines were rapidly deployed, and the fire was extinguished on the back patio of the residence without any further fire extension. The building's fire sprinkler system was activated , keeping the fire contained until fire resources arrived. There was moderate water and smoke damage to the two building units. 24CARRU044009 3/23/2024 10:01:00AM CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire Department responded to a report of a pediatric drowning at 45884 Shadow Mountain Drive in Palm Desert. A family member retrieved the child from the pool after being submerged in the pool for approximately one minute and performed CPR. The patient regained spontaneous breathing and circulation before fire crews and the Ri verside County Sheriff's Department arrived. Fire crews took over patient care and rapidly transported the patient to a local hospital. The pediatric patient was transferred to hospital staff in mode rate condition . The patient was then airlifted to a pediatric hospital for additional care . 24CARRU047052 3/29/2024 8:13:00AM CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire Department responded to a gas leak report on Portola Avenue and Chicory Street in Palm Desert. The first arriving fire engine reported a mainline natu ral gas leak break due to road construction in the road way. Portola Avenue between Shadow Mountain Drive and Fairway Drive was closed, and a shelter-in-place order was given to the affected residents and properties in the area. Southern California Gas arrived on scene and mitigated the natural gas leak. Portola Avenue between Shadow Mountain Drive and Fairway Drive will be closed for two hours so the gas company can make road repairs and return the roadway to normal operation. The shelter-in-place order has been lifted. 24CARRU047161 3/29/2024 11:55:00AM Page 2 of 24/1/2024 1:40:22PM 20 Public Safety Committee Meeting Bill Weiser Jurisdiction Summary for City of Palm Desert Fire Chief Riverside County Fire Department/ CAL FIRE 1/1/2024 to 3/31/2024 Incident Response Activity *At least 1 Resource Dispatched #Incident Type 3 Com Fire 4 False Alarm 244 Medical 2,453 Other Fire 16 Other Misc 5 Public Service Assist 145 Res Fire 4 Rescue 8 Ringing Alarm 10 Standby 26 Traffic Collision 134 Vehicle Fire 4 Wildland Fire 3 3,059Incident Total Average Enroute to On-Scene Time *Units Responding Charlie, Delta, Bravo, Echo, Code 3 25 449 1,671 1 4.11 77.87 <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 93 EMC 1,175 JFK 4 Total: 1,272 Ambulance Mutual Aid Given DRM 41 EMC 387 JFK 8 Total: 436 Ambulance Mutual Aid Received DRM 29 EMC 376 JFK 3 Total: 408 Mutual Aid *Unit responses Jurisdiction Units Responses 1,646Engine 2,121Medic 1Rescue 730Squad 355Truck/Quint 4,853Total: Mutual Aid Given 617Engine 681Medic 344Squad 130Truck/Quint 1,772Total: Mutual Aid Received 2 4Breathing Support 9Brush 40Chief 1,024Engine 707Medic 11PIO 5Squad 5Truck/Quint Page 1 of 34/1/2024 1:43:38PM 21 Public Safety Committee Meeting 1,807Total: Page 2 of 34/1/2024 1:43:38PM 22 Public Safety Committee Meeting Truck Report T33 recorded 355 responses in City of Palm Desert from 1/1/2024 1:43:30 PM to 3/31/2024 1:43:30 PM T86 recorded 5 responses in City of Palm Desert from 1/1/2024 1:43:30 PM to 3/31/2024 1:43:30 PM Significant Incidents CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department resources were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire within the penthouse garage of the Bighorn Golf club. The first arriving Company Officer reported heavy smoke visible from a below grade parking garage with one vehicle completely engulfed with fire and a threat to the commercial building and additional vehicles . Firefighters contained the fire to the vehicle and worked to remove the smoke from the garage and adjoining commercial structure. 24CARRU008773 1/17/2024 8:35:00AM CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department resources were dispatched to a Public Service assist involving water flowing in a multi-unit condominium complex. The water originated from an upstairs unit's fire suppression system and impacted two residential units causing the displacement of occupants. The City of Palm Desert Building and Safety was contacted and was responding to the address to assess the damage. 24CARRU009923 1/19/2024 10:30:00AM CALFIRE / Riverside County Fire resources responded to reports of a commercial structure fire at 74804 Joni Drive in the City of Palm Desert. The first arrive Company Officer reported smoke visible from the second story of large commercial building. Additional engine companies were requested due to the size of the building, which has mixed businesses below, and residential apartments above. A coordinated fire attack between interior crews and firefighters doing roof ventilation resulted in the fire being contained to the original apartment . 1 civilian was evaluated at scene by fire department paramedics , but refused treatment and transport. The fire resulted in 1 adult displacement, but they denied housing assistance. 24CARRU014624 1/27/2024 7:05:00PM CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire Department responded to a report of a residential structure fire with victims trapped in the 73000 block of Guadalupe Avenue in the city of Palm Desert. The first arriving fire engine reported a single story, single family dwelling with heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of the residence and one burn victim in the front yard. The burn victim was quickly assessed and transported to a local area hospital with second and third degree burns over 50% of their body. Fire crews also made quick access into the residence and contained the fire to the room of origin. There were no additional victims found at the scene of the fire. 24CARRU041765 3/19/2024 7:34:00AM CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire Department responded to a report of a residential structure fire at 2500 Via Calderia in Palm Desert . The first fire engine arrived on the scene and reported a two-story multi-family dwelling with smoke showing from the patio of the second floor. Hose lines were rapidly deployed, and the fire was extinguished on the back patio of the residence without any further fire extension. The building's fire sprinkler system was activated , keeping the fire contained until fire resources arrived. There was moderate water and smoke damage to the two building units. 24CARRU044009 3/23/2024 10:01:00AM CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire Department responded to a report of a pediatric drowning at 45884 Shadow Mountain Drive in Palm Desert. A family member retrieved the child from the pool after being submerged in the pool for approximately one minute and performed CPR. The patient regained spontaneous breathing and circulation before fire crews and the Ri verside County Sheriff's Department arrived. Fire crews took over patient care and rapidly transported the patient to a local hospital. The pediatric patient was transferred to hospital staff in mode rate condition . The patient was then airlifted to a pediatric hospital for additional care . 24CARRU047052 3/29/2024 8:13:00AM CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire Department responded to a gas leak report on Portola Avenue and Chicory Street in Palm Desert. The first arriving fire engine reported a mainline natu ral gas leak break due to road construction in the road way. Portola Avenue between Shadow Mountain Drive and Fairway Drive was closed, and a shelter-in-place order was given to the affected residents and properties in the area. Southern California Gas arrived on scene and mitigated the natural gas leak. Portola Avenue between Shadow Mountain Drive and Fairway Drive will be closed for two hours so the gas company can make road repairs and return the roadway to normal operation. The shelter-in-place order has been lifted. 24CARRU047161 3/29/2024 11:55:00AM Page 3 of 34/1/2024 1:43:38PM 23 Public Safety Committee Meeting 24 Public Safety Committee Meeting Page 1 of 1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: April 9, 2024 PREPARED BY: Pedro Rodriguez, Code Compliance Supervisor REQUEST: CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT RECOMMENDATION: Approve the report for the month of March 2024. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: Code Compliance report for March 2024. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Code Compliance Report 25 Public Safety Committee Meeting 26 Public Safety Committee Meeting CITY OF PALM DESERT CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION SHORT- TERM RENTAL ACTIVITY REPORT Pedro Rodriguez Code Compliance Supervisor prodriguez@cityofpalmdesert.org 760-776-6442 27 Public Safety Committee Meeting Code Compliance Division SHORT-TERM RENTAL ACTIVITY REPORT Monthly Report Details: This reporting period will reflect proactive patrols and investigations for March 2024 The Code Compliance swing shift officer performed 340 routine proactive patrols including monitoring short-term rental properties and responding to complaints regarding short-term rental violations. He performed and responded to 21 routine and after-hours code compliance complaints. During this reporting period, three citations were issued for operating a short-term rental property without a valid permit. No citations were issued for routine code compliance violations. Total Inspections: Routine Proactive STR inspections: 340 Code Compliance Routine After-hours Complaints: 21 Total Inspections: 361 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: 0 Short-Term Rental Citations and Fines: Citations issued: 3 Fines issued: $15,000 Fines Collected: $0 Notes: 28 Public Safety Committee Meeting March 2024 361 340 21 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 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 29 Public Safety Committee Meeting 30 Public Safety Committee Meeting Page 1 of 1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: April 9, 2024 PREPARED BY: Daniel Hurtado, Public Safety Analyst REQUEST: EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR REPORT RECOMMENDATION: Approve the report for the month of March 2024. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: Emergency Services Coordinator Report for March 2024. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact ATTACHMENTS: 1. Emergency Services Coordinator Report 31 Public Safety Committee Meeting 32 Public Safety Committee Meeting Emergency Services Division MONTHLY SERVICE REPORT Reporting Period: March 2024 City Internal Activities: • FEMA - Damage Inventory Completed / Submitted City Training: • Overseeing FEMA certifications for all City staff, Ongoing • Finance Active Shooter Training 03/20/24. • Shelter Training - American Red Cross Fundamentals Community Outreach: • Emergency Preparedness Seminar @ Joslyn Center 3/19/24 • City of Palm Desert CERT Training SOLD OUT - Scheduled for April 19, 20, 21 Planning/Documentation: • Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Completed Training: • Mitigation for Emergency Managers – G393 Future Trainings: - Active Shooter Training - First Aid/CPR Narcan - Suspicious Packages / Bomb Threats - Fire Suppression 33 Public Safety Committee Meeting 34 Public Safety Committee Meeting Page 1 of 1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: April 9, 2024 PREPARED BY: Michelle Nance, Deputy Clerk I and Capt. Jeff Alley, Citizens on Patrol REQUEST: CITIZEN ON PATROL (COP) REPORTS RECOMMENDATION: Approve the report for the month of February 2024 and 2023 annual report. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: Citizens on Patrol report for the month of February 2024 and 2023 Annual report. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. ATTACHMENTS: 1. COP February Report 2. COP 2023 Annual Report 35 Public Safety Committee Meeting 36 Public Safety Committee Meeting 37 Public Safety Committee Meeting 38Public Safety Committee Meeting 39 Public Safety Committee Meeting 40 Public Safety Committee Meeting 41 Public Safety Committee Meeting 42 Public Safety Committee Meeting 43 Public Safety Committee Meeting 44 Public Safety Committee Meeting 45 Public Safety Committee Meeting 46 Public Safety Committee Meeting 47 Public Safety Committee Meeting 48 Public Safety Committee Meeting 49 Public Safety Committee Meeting 50 Public Safety Committee Meeting 51 Public Safety Committee Meeting 52 Public Safety Committee Meeting 53 Public Safety Committee Meeting 54 Public Safety Committee Meeting 55 Public Safety Committee Meeting 56 Public Safety Committee Meeting CITY OF PALM DESERT CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Public Safety Committee From: Daniel Hurtado, Public Safety Analyst Date: April 9, 2024 Subject: Automated License Plate Reader Shared Network Information On June 2, 2022, Flock Safety was awarded a contract for a fixed location of the Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) system. The system became operational in October 2022. The City has a contract with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department (RCSD) for law enforcement services and participates in the RCSD ALPR program. Therefore, the ALPR program and RCSD’s operator, Flock, are bound by Federal and State law, RCSD policy, and the requirements of the City's agreement with Flock. Palm Desert Shared Networks The City of Palm Desert is the owner of the data and RCSD manages it on its behalf according to state law, RCSD Policy 412, and the City’s agreement with Flock Safety. During a reporting period, the data is retrieved from RCSD which includes a review of the shared networks for the reporting period. Palm Desert data is shared only with other California agencies as is allowed by state law, SB 34 (2015). Flock by default deletes the data every 30 days. Once the data is deleted, it cannot be retrieved. Flock is among the shortest of all the state statutes on data retention. Flock does not share with 3rd parties. Flock requires an investigative reason to search, and they provide an audit report to system administrators. Reporting In accordance with state law, City staff monitors the list of agencies that Palm Desert data is shared with. Beginning December 2023, the City has published its shared networks list. This 57 Public Safety Committee Meeting Memo to: Public Safety Committee Date: April 9, 2024 Subject: ALPR Information is the monthly report, which is then added to the City of Palm Desert Arc GIS system found on https://cpd.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/ae130a6f65294757acfe075ee47828fb. Organization Name Shared Networks San Mateo County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Redwood City CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Los Angeles County CA SD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Elk Grove CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Solano County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Lompoc CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Santa Clara CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Newark CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Burlingame CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Cal Fire City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Santa Barbara County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Hollister CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department OC Sheriff CA City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Rio Vista CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Anaheim CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Oakley CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Chino PD (CA) City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Ukiah CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department San Joaquin County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department 58 Public Safety Committee Meeting Memo to: Public Safety Committee Date: April 9, 2024 Subject: ALPR Information Napa CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department California State Parks - Inland Empire City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Westminster CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Salinas CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Stockton CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department San Bernardino County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Sequoias Community College District CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Contra Costa County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Santa Rosa CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Hanford CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Pomona CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Los Alamitos PD CA City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department LASD CA - San Dimas Station City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Alameda County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Danville CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Ventura County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department City of Riverside CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Garden Grove CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department NCRIC City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department San Luis Obispo CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Fort Bragg CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department 59 Public Safety Committee Meeting Memo to: Public Safety Committee Date: April 9, 2024 Subject: ALPR Information Glendora (CA) PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Lodi CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Vernon CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Cal State Fullerton (CA) City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Morgan Hill CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Colton CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County 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RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR AMENDING THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS IN THE CITY. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: A catalytic converter is an exhaust emissions control device located underneath automobi les between the exhaust manifold and the muffler. They convert most of a vehicle’s emissions into less harmful forms, improving air quality and vehicle performance. As part of their construction, these devices contain valuable materials such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium, some of which are valued at several thousand dollars per ounce on the recyclables market. In 2023, the City of Palm Desert experienced an average of 6 thefts per month, which is a decrease from the 13 thefts per month experienced in 2022. Although the number of thefts has decreased, victims are still greatly inconvenienced. They have to bear the cost of the repair and can't use their vehicles while waiting for the parts and repair work to be completed. Catalytic converter thefts are on the rise because individuals are incentivized to commit catalytic converter thefts for multiple reasons including: (1) the ease and undetectable nature of committing such thefts, potentially in a matter of seconds and through the use of common tools; (2) the ability to recycle catalytic converters at scrap metal yards for high dollar returns ranging from $200 to $1,200 per catalytic converter; and (3) loopholes in legislation protecting criminals from prosecution unless a victim can be identified. While there have been legislative attempts in Sacramento to crack down on catalytic converter thefts, local agencies in California have begun to pass ordinances to assist law enforcement in holding these thieves accountable for their crimes. Some of those agencies include the County of Riverside and the cities of Corona, Eastvale, Palm Springs, and Cathedral City. By criminalizing the mere possession of an unattached catalytic converter absent proof of ownership or lawful possession, this ordinance would co mbat this criminal practice and achieve deterrence by establishing zero-tolerance for catalytic converter theft: 69 Public Safety Committee Meeting Public Safety Committee City of Palm Desert (Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converters Ordinance ) Page 2 of 3  Establishing sanctions for possessing stolen catalytic converters;  Prohibiting the falsification of information in documents and records used to verify ownership or lawful possession of a catalytic converter;  Preventing criminals from profiting from the sale and recycling of stolen catalytic converters;  Providing indirect justice to the victims of catalytic converter theft cases that have gone or will go unsolved; and  Minimizing the fiscal and personnel impact on the Riverside County Sheriff's Department by reducing the time invested in deterring and investigating catalytic converter thefts. Under the ordinance, “documentation or other proof” could include the following types of documents:  Bill of sale from the original owner with the signature of the vehicle owner authorizing the removal of the catalytic converter, as well as the name, address, and telephone number of the vehicle owner.  Documentation from an autobody shop or similar business proving that the owner relinquished the catalytic converter to the autobody shop or similar business.  Verifiable electronic communication from the previous owner to the possessor relinquishing ownership of the catalytic converter.  Photographs of the vehicle from which the catalytic converter originated clearly showing the license plate number and vehicle ident ification number (VIN) of the car from which the catalytic converter was removed. The proposed ordinance also makes it unlawful to falsify or cause to be falsified any information in any documentation or other proof intended to show valid proof of ownersh ip or possession of a catalytic converter. Strategic Plan: The recommendation aligns with the Public Safety and Emergency Services section of the Palm Desert Strategic Plan. Priority 2: Increase methods of preventing crime. Environment Review: The requested action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as it is not a “Project” as defined by CEQA. (CEQA Guidelines 15060(c)(3)). Pursuant to Section 15378(a), a “Project” means the whole of an action, which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. The requested action is to amend the Municipal Code to create a new criminal offense and is exempt from CEQA under the “common sense” exemption (CEQA Guidelines 15061(b)(3)), as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the 70 Public Safety Committee Meeting Public Safety Committee City of Palm Desert (Unlawful Possession of Catalytic Converters Ordinance ) Page 3 of 3 activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The requested action is further exempt under Section 15060(c)(2), as it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Approval of this ordinance will not, by itself, cause any fiscal impact to the City. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Ordinance No. 2024- 71 Public Safety Committee Meeting 72 Public Safety Committee Meeting ORDINANCE NO. ____ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADDING TO CHAPTER 10 TITLE 10 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC CONVERTERS City Attorney’s Summary This ordinance would amend the Palm Desert Municipal Code to prohibit the possession of detached catalytic converters without proof of ownership. WHEREAS, in 2021, approximately 1,600 catalytic converters were reportedly stolen in California each month, and California accounted for 37% of all catalytic converter theft claims nationwide; and in 2023, Palm Desert averaged 6 thefts a month. WHEREAS, the residents of Riverside County, including the City of Palm Desert (“City”) have experienced rising catalytic converter thefts from automobiles over the past several years; and WHEREAS, there is currently no State or Federal legislation applicable within the City requiring individuals discovered to be in possession of detached catalytic converters to provide proof to law enforcement as to how they obtained catalytic converters, therefore limiting law enforcement’s ability to protect the public from catalytic converter thefts and seize suspected stolen catalytic converters when no victim is present; and WHEREAS, the legislature has enacted, and the Governor has signed into law, Senate Bill (SB) 1087 and Assembly Bill (AB) 1740, which generally prohibit individuals from purchasing a used catalytic converter from anyone other than certain specified sellers, including automobile dismantlers, automotive repair dealers, or an individual possessing documents, as specified, that they are the lawful owner of the catalytic converter and requires “core recyclers,” as defined, to keep a detailed written record, including the year, make and model of the car from which a catalytic converter was removed, as well as a copy of the vehicle’s title, prior to purchasing a catalytic converter from a seller; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Article XI, Section 5 of the California Constitution, the City, as a charter city, has broad discretionary power to make and enforce within its limits all ordinances and regulations in respect to municipal affairs; and WHEREAS, catalytic converter thefts are on the rise because individuals are incentivized to commit such thefts for multiple reasons, including, but not limited to: (1) the ease and undetectable nature of committing such thefts, potentially in a 73 Public Safety Committee Meeting Ordinance No. _____ Page 2 matter of seconds and through the use of common tools, (2) the ability to recycle catalytic converters at scrap metal yards for high dollar returns; and (3) legislation requiring a victim in order to prosecute such thefts; and WHEREAS, individuals who are in possession of stolen catalytic converters recycle them for substantial profit while victims of these thefts suffer tremendous consequences in the form of costly repairs, inconvenience, and feelings of a lack of safety in the community; and WHEREAS, the City desires to regulate the possession of detached catalytic converters within its jurisdiction in order to better protect its residents, their property and their community; and WHEREAS, regulating possession of detached catalytic converters neither contradicts nor duplicates the statutes adopted by the Legislature on the topic of catalytic converters; and WHEREAS, this ordinance is necessary to provide the City of Palm Desert and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department clear legal authority to better protect the public and deter this criminal activity. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated herin by this reference. SECTION 2. Ordinance: Amending the Municipal Code CHAPTER __ UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATAYTIC CONVERTER Definitions. A. "Catalytic converter” means any exhaust emission control device or portion thereof, that converts toxic gases and pollutants in exhaust gas from an internal combustion engine into less-toxic pollutants. B. “Documentation or other proof” means written document(s) clearly identifying the vehicle from which the catalytic converter originated based on the totality of the circumstances, which includes, but is not limited to, the following types of documents: 1. Bill of sale from the original owner with photographs. 2. Verifiable documentation from an autobody shop proving the owner relinquished the catalytic converter to the autobody shop. 3. Verifiable electronic communication from the previous owner to the 74 Public Safety Committee Meeting Ordinance No. _____ Page 3 possessor relinquishing ownership of the catalytic converter. 4. Photographs of the vehicle from which the catalytic converter originated. 5. Vehicle registration associated with the catalytic converter containing an etched associated license plate number or vehicle identification number or driver’s license number of registered vehicle owner. C. “Lawful possession” means being the lawful owner of the catalytic converter or being in possession of the catalytic converter with the lawful owner’s verifiable written consent. It is not required to prove the catalytic converter was stolen to establish unlawful possession. D. “Enforcement officer” means code enforcement officer or police off icer. __Unlawful possession of a catalytic converter prohibited. A. It shall be unlawful for any person to possess any catalytic converter that is not attached to a vehicle, unless the possessor has documentation or other proof to verify that they are in lawful possession of the catalytic converter. B. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly falsify or cause to be falsified any information in any documentation or other proof intended to show valid ownership or possession of a catalytic converter. __Violations and Enforcement A. Each and every violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate violation and shall be subject to all remedies and enforcement measures authorized by this code. Each and every catalytic converter unlawfully possessed is a separate violation of this chapter. B. Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months or both. C. Nothing in this chapter shall be intended to limit any penalties provided for under state law. SECTION 3. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) Adoption of this ordinance is not subject to CEQA, as it is not a “Project” as defined by CEQA. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3)). A Project means the whole of an action, which has a potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. The requested action is to amend the Municipal Code to create a new criminal offense and is exempt as it will not result in direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. This action is further exempt from CEQA under the “common sense” exemption as it can be 75 Public Safety Committee Meeting Ordinance No. _____ Page 4 seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)) SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY If any chapter, sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portion of this ordinance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance, and each chapter, sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION. 5 EFFECTIVE DATE This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days from its adoption. SECTION 6. PUBLICATION The City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California, is hereby directed to publish this ordinance in the Desert Sun, a Newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in the City of Palm Desert, California, and shall be in full force and effective thirty (30) days after its adoption. ADOPTED ON ___________________, 2024. KARINA QUINTANILLA MAYOR ATTEST: ANTHONY J. MEJIA CITY CLERK 76 Public Safety Committee Meeting Ordinance No. _____ Page 5 I, Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, California, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. ____ is a full, true, and correct copy, and was introduced at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City Council on _________, 2024, and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on __________, 2024, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RECUSED: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Palm Desert, California, on ____________________. ANTHONY J. MEJIA CITY CLERK 77 Public Safety Committee Meeting 78 Public Safety Committee Meeting CITY OF PALM DESERT ATTENDANCE REPORT Advisory Body: Prepared By: Year 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024 Month Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Date 26-Apr 10-May 6-Jun N/A N/A 13-Sep 11-Oct 14-Nov 12-Dec 9-Jan 13-Feb 12-Mar Alley, Jeff P P P - - P P P P P P P 0 0 Bindman, Gary P P P - - P P P P N/A N/A N/A 0 0 Butts, Joseph P P P - - P P E P P P P 1 0 Kramer, Terry P P P - - P P E P P P E 2 0 Luhring, Douglas P P P - - E P P P P P P 1 0 Nelson, Stephen N/A N/A N/A - - P P P P P P P 0 0 Taylor, Frank P P P - - P P P P P A P 1 1 Wahlstrom, Kevin N/A N/A N/A - - P P P P P P P 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 Committee Michelle Nance Total Absences Total Unexcused Absences 79 Public Safety Committee Meeting