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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, May 14, 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
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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.
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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 April 9, 2024.
4.b PALM DESERT SPECIALIZED UNITS REPORT 11
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the report for the month of April 2024.
4.c RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT/CAL FIRE MONTHLY
REPORT
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RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the report for the month of April 2024.
4.d CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT 23
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the report for the month of April 2024.
4.e EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR MONTHLY REPORT 29
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the report for the month of April 2024.
4.f CITIZEN ON PATROL (COP) MONTHLY REPORT 33
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the reports for the month of March 2024.
4.g AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SHARED NETWORK REPORT 39
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the ALPR report for the month of April 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 SCHEDULED ROAD WORK DURING SPECIAL EVENTS 55
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide feedback on current procedures of the scheduling of road work and
road closures during special events.
7.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
7.a PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
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7.b CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
7.c POLICE/FIRE
7.c.1 POLICE
Department Updates1.
Significant Incidents2.
7.c.2 FIRE
Department Updates1.
Significant Incidents2.
7.d CITY STAFF
FY 2024/25 Budget Study Session Update1.
Catalytic Convert Ordinance Update2.
Introduction of Ivan Tenorio, Homeless and Support Services
Manager
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Summer Recess 4.
7.e ATTENDANCE REPORT 57
8.ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting will be held on June 11, 2024 at 3:30 p.m.
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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
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
April 9, 2024, 3:30 p.m.
Present: Vice Chair Joseph Butts, Committee Member Terry Kramer,
Committee Member Douglas Luhring, Committee Member
Stephen Nelson, Committee Member Frank Taylor, Committee
Member Kevin Wahlstrom, Chair Jeff Alley
Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Chris Escobedo, Emergency Services
Coordinator 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
April 9, 2024 at 3:30 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. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by: Committee Member Nelson
Seconded by: Vice Chair Butts
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion Carried (7 to 0)
4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by: Committee Member Nelson
Seconded by: Vice Chair Butts
Approve the Minutes of March 12, 2024.
Motion Carried (7 to 0)
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4.b PALM DESERT SPECIALIZED UNITS REPORT
Motion by: Committee Member Nelson
Seconded by: Vice Chair Butts
Approve the report for the month of March 2024.
Motion Carried (7 to 0)
4.c RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT/CAL FIRE REPORTS
Motion by: Committee Member Nelson
Seconded by: Vice Chair Butts
Approve the reports for the month of March 2024 and first quarter.
Motion Carried (7 to 0)
4.d CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT
Motion by: Committee Member Taylor
Seconded by: Committee Member Wahlstrom
Approve the report for the month of March 2024.
Motion Carried (7 to 0)
4.e EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR REPORT
Motion by: Committee Member Nelson
Seconded by: Vice Chair Butts
Approve the report for the month of March 2024.
Motion Carried (7 to 0)
4.f CITIZEN ON PATROL (COP) REPORTS
Motion by: Committee Member Nelson
Seconded by: Vice Chair Butts
Approve the report for the month of February 2024 and 2023 annual report.
Motion Carried (7 to 0)
4.g AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION (ALPR) REPORT
Motion by: Committee Member Nelson
Seconded by: Vice Chair Butts
Receive and file the report for the month of March 2024.
Motion Carried (7 to 0)
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5. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
4.d CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT
Code Compliance Supervisor Rodriguez answered member inquiries regarding
reporting and software used during music festival weekends.
Moved: Committee Member Taylor
Seconded: Committee Member Wahlstrom
Approve the report for the month of March 2024.
Result: Motion Carried (7 to 0)
6. ACTION CALENDAR
6.a RECOMMEND APPROVING AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS IN THE CITY
Public Safety Analyst Hurtado narrated a PowerPoint presentation and answered
member inquiries.
Motion by: Chair Alley
Seconded by: Committee Member Wahlstrom
Recommend to the City Council approval of an amendment to the Palm Desert
Municipal Code establishing regulations prohibiting the unlawful possession of
catalytic converters in the City.
Motion Carried (7 to 0)
7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
7.a PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Committee member Kramer, with consensus from the Committee, requested staff
agendize discussion of coordinated road work/road closures during local events.
7.b CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
Councilmember Trubee requested staff update the crime statistics report on the
City's website.
7.c POLICE/FIRE
7.c.1 POLICE
Lieutenant Porras of the Riverside County Sheriff Department provided
updates on the following topics and answered member inquiries:
• Recent significant incidents and arrests; and
• Distracted driving awareness month.
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7.c.2 FIRE
Chief Beverlin of CalFire/Riverside County Fire Department provided
updates on the following topics and answered member inquiries:
• Significant incidents; and
• Countywide training;
7.d CITY STAFF
Assistant City Manager Escobedo provided updates on recent Subcommittee
meetings and answered member inquiries.
7.e ATTENDANCE REPORT
Report provided; no action taken on this item.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The Public Safety Committee adjourned at 4:09 p.m.
9. PUBLIC NOTICES
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Michelle Nance, Deputy Clerk I
Recording Secretary
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Chris Escobedo, Assistant City Manager
Secretary
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APPROVED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2024
PREPARED BY: Michelle Nance, Deputy Clerk I
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes of April 9, 2024.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
Minutes of Public Safety Committee Regular Meeting that took place Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Minutes
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2024
PREPARED BY: Lt. Dan Porras, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
REQUEST: PALM DESERT SPECIALIZED UNITS REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the report for the month of May 2024.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
Palm Desert Specialized Report May 2024.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Palm Desert Specialized Units Report May 2024.
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 14, 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 report for the month of April 2024.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
Riverside County Fire Department/Cal Fire report for April 2024.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. April 2024 Report
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Jurisdiction Summary for City of Palm Desert
Fire Chief
Riverside County Fire Department/ CAL FIRE
4/1/2024 to 4/30/2024
Incident Response Activity
*At least 1 Resource Dispatched
#Incident Type
3
Com Fire 2
False Alarm 95
Medical 762
Other Fire 5
Other Misc 2
Public Service Assist 52
Res Fire 1
Rescue 7
Ringing Alarm 5
Standby 5
Traffic Collision 39
Vehicle Fire 1
Wildland Fire 1
980Incident Total
Average Enroute to On-Scene Time
*Units Responding Charlie, Delta, Bravo, Echo, Code 3
2
122 525
3
3.93 80.52
<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 25
EMC 391
JFK 2
Total: 418
Ambulance Mutual Aid Given
DRM 14
EMC 142
JFK 3
Total: 159
Ambulance Mutual Aid Received
DRM 9
EMC 110
JFK 4
Total: 123
Mutual Aid
*Unit responses
Jurisdiction Units Responses
490Engine
657Medic
260Squad
136Truck/Quint
1,543Total:
Mutual Aid Given
195Engine
245Medic
118Squad
34Truck/Quint
592Total:
Mutual Aid Received
5
1Admin
1Air
2Breathing Support
19Chief
1EMD
351Engine
222Medic
12PIO
2Squad
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619Total:
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Truck Report
T33 recorded 136 responses in City of Palm Desert from 4/1/2024 1:40:09 PM to 4/30/2024
1:40:09 PM
T86 recorded 3 responses in City of Palm Desert from 4/1/2024 1:40:09 PM to 4/30/2024
1:40:09 PM
Significant Incidents
CAL Fire/Riverside County Fire Department received a call of a hiker down at the location above.
First Company Officer arrived at scene (E-67) and reported a male victim down with a cardiac
emergency. Riverside County Sherriff's Helicopter (H-60) arrived at scene and assisted with the
patient to a landing zone nearby where fire personnel received the patient and transported to a
local area hospital.
24CARRU051423
4/6/2024 9:46:00AM
CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire Department responded to a report of a commercial structure fire
at 73131 Country Club Drive in the city of Palm Desert. The first fire resource arrived on scene
and reported a commercial strip mall with heavy smoke and fire coming from the front and roof of
one of the businesses. Based on the fire activity, a second alarm was requested to respond to the
incident. The incident transitioned into a defensive operation to contain the fire to the building of
origin. An evacuation order was placed for residences on Sagewood Dri ve between Country Club
Drive and Silktree Court. Fire resources will remain on scene for the next four hours. A Riverside
County Sheriff's officer was transported to a local area hospital in minor condition with smoke
inhalation. The evacuation order has been lifted and all residents are allowed to return to their
homes.
24CARRU055588
4/14/2024 3:43:00AM
CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department resources were dispatched to reported hiker down on
the Bump and Grind hiking trail. The first arriving Fire Department resource arrived at scene and
made patient contact 1 mile up the trail. The patient was found to have a lower extremity fracture
with possible dislocation. Fire Department Paramedics administered Advanced Life Support
Treatment and assisted the patient in being packaged for a hoist ext raction from the trail .
Riverside County Sheriff's Department's Star 9 Helicopter hoisted the patient to an established
landing zone. The patient was treated and transported by a Riverside County Fire Department
Paramedic Unit to a local hospital with moderate injuries .
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4/14/2024 10:18:00AM
CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department resources were dispatched to reported hiker down on
the Bump and Grind hiking trail. The first arriving Fire Department resource arrived at scene and
made patient contact 1 mile up the trail. The patient was found to have a lower extremity fracture
with possible dislocation. Fire Department Paramedics administered Advanced Life Support
Treatment and assisted the patient in being packaged for a hoist ext raction from the trail .
Riverside County Sheriff's Department's Star 9 Helicopter hoisted the patient to an established
landing zone. The patient was treated and transported by a Riverside County Fire Department
Paramedic Unit to a local hospital with moderate injuries .
24CARRU055684
4/14/2024 10:18:00AM
CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire Department responded to a report of a dumpster fire in the area
of Vermont Circle cross Tennessee Avenue in the Palm Desert Country Club. The first arriving fire
engine reported a 40-yard construction dumpster and one under-construction duplex residence
well involved with fire. A request for a full structure response was made to augment the response .
Fire resources quickly deployed hose lines to keep the fire from spreading to additional homes .
The first arriving resources were hampered by 30-mile-per-hour winds, which caused an ember
cast to be dispersed throughout the community, threatening additional homes. Additional
resources were requested to respond to the incident and assist with exposure protection. There
were also multiple reports of a suspect leaving the fire area on foot. The on-call CAL FIRE Arson
Investigator was contacted, and the incident was turned over to Riverside County Sheriff's
Department for further investigation.
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4/27/2024 12:09:00AM
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2024
PREPARED BY: Pedro Rodriguez, Code Compliance Supervisor
REQUEST: CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the report for the month of April 2024.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
Code Compliance report for April 2024.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Code Compliance report April 2024
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION
SHORT- TERM RENTAL ACTIVITY REPORT
Pedro Rodriguez
Code Compliance Supervisor
prodriguez@cityofpalmdesert.org
760-776-6442
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Code Compliance Division
SHORT-TERM RENTAL ACTIVITY REPORT
Monthly Report Details:
This reporting period will reflect proactive patrols and investigations for April 2024
The Code Compliance swing shift officer performed 293 routine proactive patrols including monitoring
short-term rental properties and responding to complaints regarding short-term rental violations. He
performed and responded to 18 routine and after-hours code compliance complaints. During this
reporting period, nine 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: 293
Code Compliance Routine After-hours Complaints: 18
Total Inspections: 293
Citations Issued:
Operating without a Short-term Rental Permit: 9
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: 9
Fines issued: $45,000
Fines Collected: $10,000
Notes:
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293
275
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TOTAL INSPECTIONS STR INSPECTIONS CODE CASES
9 9
0 0
TOTAL CITATIONS ISSUED NO STR PERMIT OPERATIONAL VIOLATIONS OTHER CITATIONS
CITATIONS ISSUED
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2024
PREPARED BY: Daniel Hurtado, Public Safety Analyst
REQUEST: EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the report for the month of April 2024.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
Emergency Services Coordinator Report for April 2024.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Emergency Services Coordinator Report
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Emergency Services Division
MONTHLY SERVICE REPORT
Reporting Period: April 2024
City Internal Activities:
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- Damage Inventory Completed / Submitted
- Began entering Public Assistance Projects with FEMA into Grants Portal
Catalytic Converter Ordinance presented to the City Council 4/25/2024.
City Training:
Overseeing FEMA certifications for all City staff, Ongoing
IS 100, Scheduled May 9 & 21
Community Outreach:
The City of Palm Desert hosted CERT Training
- April 19 - 21
- 17 total in attendance.
Planning/Documentation:
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Completed and Submitted to CalOES
- Pending FEMA review and approval.
Working on Emergency Operations Handbook
- Position responsibilities, assignments, staffing, planning, activities,
resources.
Future Trainings:
Active Shooter Training
- CMO’s Office, May 2024
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2024
PREPARED BY: Michelle Nance, Deputy Clerk I and Capt. Jeff Alley, Citizens on Patrol
REQUEST: CITIZEN ON PATROL (COP) REPORTS
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the reports for the month of March 2024.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
Citizens on Patrol reports for the month of March 2024.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. COP reports for March 2024
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2024
PREPARED BY: Daniel Hurtado, Public Safety Analyst
REQUEST: AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SHARED NETWORK REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the ALPR report for the month of April 2024.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
Automated License Plate Reader Shared Network Report.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. ALPR Shared Network April 2024
2. RCSD Policy 412
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Public Safety Committee
From: Daniel Hurtado, Public Safety Analyst
Date: May 14, 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. The
following list is the shared networks for data retrieved as of May 2, 2024.
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Memo to: Public Safety Committee
Date: May 14, 2024
Subject: ALPR Information
Organization Name Shared Networks
Fremont CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Elk Grove CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
La Habra CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Desert Hot Springs CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
San Mateo County CA SO City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Newark CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Santa Clara CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Cal Fire City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Santa Barbara County CA SO City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
OC Sheriff CA City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Indio CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Seaside CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
San Joaquin County CA SO City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
San Bernardino County CA SO City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Colma CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Monterey Park CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Westminster CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Lincoln CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Alhambra CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Livermore CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Santa Rosa CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Dixon CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Hanford CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Pomona CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Fullerton CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Los Alamitos PD CA City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Alameda County CA SO City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Garden Grove CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Fort Bragg CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Glendora (CA) PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Lakeport CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Cal State Fullerton (CA) City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Colton CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Baldwin Park CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Imperial County CA SO City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
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Memo to: Public Safety Committee
Date: May 14, 2024
Subject: ALPR Information
Hemet CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Watsonville CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
West Valley Mission College Dist
Campus (CA)
City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Covina CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Barstow CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Milpitas CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
San Jose CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Ontario CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Morgan Hill CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Merced County CA SO City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Citrus Heights CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Culver City CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Pleasant Hill CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Orange County (CA) DA Office City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
San Ramon CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Capitola CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Salinas CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
West Covina CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Redlands CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Tracy CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Laguna Beach CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
San Marino CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
South Pasadena CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
El Monte CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Hollister CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Danville CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Fairfield CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Woodlake CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
San Mateo CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Delano CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Pasadena CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Palm Springs CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
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Grover Beach CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
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Placentia CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
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Vacaville CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Riverside County CA District Attorney City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Hercules CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
ACRATT -CA City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Albany CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Antioch CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Arvin CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Atherton CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Fresno CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
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Visalia CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Pinole CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
CSU Long Beach PD (CA) City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Brea CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Shafter PD CA City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Sausalito CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Yolo County CA SO City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Roseville CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Sacramento CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
California Highway Patrol City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Irvine CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Fowler CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Rio Hondo College PD CA City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
San Francisco CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Carlsbad CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Redondo Beach CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
Palo Alto CA PD City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff’s Department
California Department of Corrections City of Palm Desert & Riverside County Sheriff's Department
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Policy
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412.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance for the capture, storage and use of digital data
obtained through the use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology.
412.2 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include:
ALPR Data - Information or data and images collected using an ALPR system.
ALPR Operator - An agency that operates an ALPR system.
ALPR System - A searchable computerized database resulting from the operation of one or
more mobile or fixed cameras combined with computer algorithms to read and convert images of
registration plates and the characters they contain into computer-readable data.
ALPR User - A person that accesses or uses an ALPR system.
412.3 POLICY
The policy of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department is to utilize ALPR technology to capture
and store digital license plate data and images while recognizing established privacy rights of the
public.
All data and images gathered by the ALPR system are for the official use of this department.
Because such data may contain confidential information, it may not be open to public review.
412.4 ADMINISTRATION
The ALPR technology, allows for the automated detection of license plates. It is used by the
Riverside County Sheriff's Department to convert data associated with vehicle license plates for
official law enforcement purposes, including identifying stolen or wanted vehicles, stolen license
plates and missing persons. It may also be used to gather information related to arrest warrants,
homeland security, electronic surveillance, suspect interdiction and stolen property recovery.
All installation and maintenance of ALPR equipment, as well as ALPR data retention and access,
shall be managed by the Support Services Chief Deputy. This Chief Deputy will assign members
under their command to administer the day-to-day operation of the ALPR equipment and data.
412.4.1 ALPR ADMINISTRATOR
The Support Services Chief Deputy shall be responsible for developing guidelines and procedures
to comply with the requirements of Civil Code § 1798.90.5 et seq. This includes, but is not limited
to (Civil Code § 1798.90.51; Civil Code § 1798.90.53):
(a)A description of the job title or other designation of the members and independent
contractors who are authorized to use or access the ALPR system or to collect ALPR
information.
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(b)Training requirements for authorized users.
(c)A description of how the ALPR system will be monitored to ensure the security of the
information and compliance with applicable privacy laws.
(d)Procedures for system operators to maintain records of access in compliance with
Civil Code § 1798.90.52.
(e)The title and name of the current designee in overseeing the ALPR operation.
(f)Working with the Custodian of Records on the retention and destruction of ALPR data.
(g)Ensuring this policy and related procedures are conspicuously posted on the
department’s website.
412.4.2 PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with Civil Code §1798.90.55(a), the department provided an opportunity for public
comment on the use of the ALPR program within Riverside County during an open meeting of the
Riverside County Board of Supervisors on August 29, 2017 (BOS Agenda Item# 3.108).
412.4.3 AUTHORIZED USERS
Users authorized to access any ALPR information operated by the department are those in
positions, assignments, or otherwise tasked with criminal investigations or patrol operations.
These users include sworn peace officers and classified department personnel such as, but not
limited to, Community Service Officers, Crime Analysts, and 911 Communications Officers.
412.5 OPERATIONS
Use of an ALPR system is restricted to the purposes outlined below. Department members
shall not use, or allow others to use the equipment or database records for any unauthorized
purpose (Civil Code § 1798.90.51; Civil Code § 1798.90.53).
(a)An ALPR system shall only be used for official law enforcement business.
(b)An ALPR system may be used in conjunction with any routine patrol operation or
criminal investigation. Reasonable suspicion or probable cause is not required before
using an ALPR system.
(c)No member of this department shall operate ALPR equipment or access ALPR data
without first completing department approved training.
(d)No ALPR operator may access department, state or federal data unless otherwise
authorized to do so.
(e)When applicable, authorized users shall verify an ALPR response through the
California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) before taking
enforcement action that is based solely on an ALPR alert.
412.5.1 CUSTOM HOT LISTS
ALPR Custom Hot Lists are ALPR user created lists of vehicles with associated information,
actions, or requests to other ALPR users. Custom Hot Lists are an invaluable tool to assist law
enforcement share information with other law enforcement agencies that has historically been
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conducted through printed or digital flyers, such as information related to specific wanted vehicles
or vehicles associated to verified crimes.
When using Custom Hot Lists, the following shall apply:
(a)Custom Hot Lists should generally be created by the primary investigating ALPR user
or an authorized designee.
(b)No user shall create a Custom Hot List accessible only to themselves. At minimum,
each Custom Hot List shall include the creator's supervisor or any other supervisor
tasked with ALPR usage audits.
(c)The creator is required to maintain, update, or remove entries as circumstances
change, such as when the vehicle is no longer wanted or no longer suspected of a
crime.
(d)All entries shall include the creator's contact information, specific incident details, and
actionable instructions.
(e)Entries may include attachments, such as law enforcement flyers, that contain further
details of the crime or requests from the investigating ALPR user.
412.5.2 REPORT WRITING
The ALPR EDP code shall be used as a secondary EDP and is required on any written report
where ALPR technology was effectively utilized during an investigation. This practice will ensure
proper identification of ALPR-related incidents and crime trends.
•For example, if an abandoned stolen vehicle is located via a notification from the ALPR
system, the recovery should be documented as a Stolen Vehicle Recovery and the
corresponding EDP for the recovery should be first on the Form A. On the second line
of the Form A, "ALPR" should be entered in the offense section and "25T1-N" should
be entered in the EDP code section.
412.6 DATA COLLECTION, SECURITY AND RETENTION
The Support Services Chief Deputy is responsible for ensuring systems and processes are in
place for the proper collection and retention of ALPR data.
(a)ALPR records retained by the department will be maintained, safeguarded, and
purged according to all applicable laws, policies and ALPR system provider limitations.
ALPR information that may be needed for active or probable litigation, is the subject
of an active public records request, or is needed for auditing purposes shall be
maintained until the underlying matters are fully resolved before being destroyed.
When applicable, the destruction of ALPR information will follow the steps specified
in the Riverside County Board of Supervisors Policy A-43 and in accordance with the
Sheriff Department's records retention schedule.
(b)The Riverside County Sheriff's Department, or its authorized vendors, will retain raw
ALPR information for a period not to exceed the lesser of the maximum period allowed
by law, or the retention period established in applicable service agreements.
(c)Electronic data gathered during ALPR usage is the property of the Riverside County
Sheriff's Department. The approved ALPR vendor will maintain responsibility for
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adherence to protocols involving information security in accordance with FBI CJIS
security policy. The approved vendor will also be responsible for executing retention
and/or deletion routines of electronically stored data as specified by the Riverside
County Records Management and Archive Policy A-43 and in compliance with
applicable laws.
(d)Authorized department vendors with access to systems containing ALPR data
shall maintain reasonable security procedures and practices, including operational,
administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, to protect ALPR information from
unauthorized access, destruction, use, modification, or disclosure.
(e)All ALPR login and query records will be retained for at least the minimum period
required by law, unless the information has been timely requested for investigative or
other legal reasons. Pursuant to Civil Code § 1798.90.52, any records retained must
contain, at a minimum, the following information:
1.The date and time ALPR information was accessed.
2.The username of who accessed the information.
3.The license plate number or other data elements used to query the ALPR
system.
4.The stated purpose for accessing the information.
412.7 ACCOUNTABILITY
All data will be closely safeguarded and protected by both procedural and technological means.
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department will observe the following safeguards regarding access
to and use of stored data (Civil Code § 1798.90.51; Civil Code § 1798.90.53):
(a)All ALPR data downloaded to the mobile workstation and in storage shall be accessible
only through a login/password-protected system capable of documenting all access
of information by name, date and time (Civil Code § 1798.90.52).
(b)Members approved to access ALPR data under these guidelines are permitted to
access the data for legitimate law enforcement purposes only, such as when the data
relates to a specific criminal investigation or department-related civil or administrative
action.
(c)Department members shall only use their own assigned username and password
when accessing any ALPR system.
(d)When conducting a specific license plate search of ALPR data, department members
shall include a related case number for justification.
(e)When conducting a generic vehicle description search of ALPR data, department
members shall include a justification description or related case number.
(f)Any printed ALPR information must be destroyed using a secure method. No materials
shall be disposed of in regular trash or recycling containers.
(g)No ALPR data shall be given, sold, shared or otherwise transferred to any
unauthorized party.
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(h)ALPR system audits should be conducted on a regular basis. Stations or bureaus with
ALPR networks within their commands are responsible for the completion of monthly
audits of ALPR queries performed by their assigned personnel to include any Custom
Hot Lists created by those users.
(i)Any violations of this policy may result in temporary or permanent revocation of access.
(j)Any breach or unauthorized or unintentional release of any ALPR information shall be
immediately reported to the Support Services Chief Deputy.
This policy does not prohibit any bureau, station, or command from further restricting user access,
revoking access without cause, or requiring supplemental training for its assigned ALPR users.
412.8 CUSTODIAN OF RECORD
The manager of the Technical Services Bureau (TSB), acting on behalf of the Riverside County
Sheriff's Department, is responsible for implementing the provisions of this usage and privacy
policy as the official custodian/owner of the ALPR system and ALPR information covered herein.
412.9 ACCESS, SHARING AND RELEASING OF ALPR DATA
The department may be authorized discretionary access to ALPR data owned by other law
enforcement agencies and may be revoked without cause. In order to maintain public trust, the
integrity of all ALPR data, and collaborative relationships with other agencies, this policy will also
apply to searches of all shared data.
At the discretion of the Support Services Chief Deputy, access to ALPR networks owned or
managed by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department may be shared with other law enforcement
agencies as authorized by law, excluding federal law enforcement agencies.
ALPR data may be released to other law enforcement or prosecutorial agencies with a nexus for
official law enforcement purposes, or as otherwise permitted by law. All other information release
requests from law enforcement agencies shall use the following procedures:
(a)The agency makes a written request for the ALPR data that includes:
1.The name of the agency.
2.The name of the person requesting.
3.The intended purpose of obtaining the information.
(b)The request is reviewed by the affected commander or the authorized designee and
approved before the request is fulfilled.
(c)The approved request is retained on file.
Requests for ALPR data by non-law enforcement or non-prosecutorial agencies will be processed
as provided in the Records Maintenance and Release Policy (DSM 809). Public record requests
for ALPR data shall be routed to the CPRA Unit for disposition.
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412.10 TRAINING
The department will ensure the presentation of department-approved training to those authorized
to use or access the ALPR system (Civil Code § 1798.90.51; Civil Code § 1798.90.53). Each
user's unique ALPR system username and password will only be activated upon the successful
completion of the required training courses.
412.11 INTEGRATION WITH OTHER TECHNOLOGY
The department may elect to integrate ALPR technology with other technology to enhance
available information. Systems such as gunshot detection, incident mapping, crime analysis,
public safety camera systems, facial recognition, and other video-based analytical systems may
be considered based upon availability and the nature of department strategy.
412.12 PREVIOUS DEPARTMENT DIRECTIVE RESCINDED
With the publication of this Automated License Plate Readers Policy (DSM 412), Department
Directive #18-132 and any supplemental directives are rescinded.
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PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 14, 2024
PREPARED BY: Randy Chavez, Deputy Director of Public Works
REQUEST: SCHEDULED ROAD WORK DURING SPECIAL EVENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide feedback on current procedures of the scheduling of road work and road closures during
special events.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
During the April 9th Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee, it was requested by the
Committee that Staff report back on the current process of scheduling road work that requires
road closures during special events.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Presentation to be provided as supplemental material prior to the meeting.
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ATTENDANCE REPORT
Advisory Body:
Prepared By:
Year 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2024 2024 2024 2024
Month May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr
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Alley, Jeff P P - - P P P P P P P P 0 0
Bindman, Gary P P - - P P P P N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0
Butts, Joseph P P - - P P E P P P P P 1 0
Kramer, Terry P P - - P P E P P P E P 2 0
Luhring, Douglas P P - - E P P P P P P P 1 0
Nelson, Stephen N/A N/A - - P P P P P P P P 0 0
Taylor, Frank P P - - P P P P P A P P 1 1
Wahlstrom, Kevin N/A N/A - - P 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.
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CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: May 15, 2024
To: Chair and Committee Members
From: Chris Escobedo, Assistant City Manager
Subject: Public Safety Committee meeting of May 14, 2024
Below you will find updates provided by City staff regarding questions asked during yesterday’s
Committee meeting.
Warner Trail work: CVWD will complete the Warner Trail project this summer. They are waiting for
the school season to end so that they don’t negatively impact traffic in the area. Once school ends,
the pending repairs will be performed followed by a complete street overlay. Once they submit a
schedule, we will relay this information to all.
Country Club/Washington traffic congestion: Staff is looking into this issue and see what can be
done.
Fire Marshall Services: Fire Marshall Services include both plan review, mandatory fire inspections
of certain building types, and business fire inspection. Currently, the Fire Marshall Services are
provided through the County’s office, and they conduct the mandatory fire inspections. City staff is
awaiting a proposal from Fire Marshall Services on a business fire inspection program. Once
reviewed by staff, it will be presented to the Public Safety Committee and City Council.
City Budget Town Hall Meetings and Engage Palm Desert: Please see links below.
• City Budget Town Hall Meetings
• Tell Us Your Priorities | City of Palm Desert (engagepalmdesert.com)
.