HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-08 PSC Regular Meeting MinutesPUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
CITY OF PALM DESERT
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
October 8, 2024, 3:30 p.m.
Present: Committee Member Joseph Butts, Vice Chair Terry Kramer,
Committee Member Frank Taylor, Chair Kevin Wahlstrom,
Committee Member Jeff Alley
Absent: Committee Member Douglas Luhring, Committee Member
Stephen Nelson, Councilmember Evan Trubee
Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Chris Escobedo, Public Safety Analyst
Daniel Hurtado, Code Compliance Supervisor Pedro Rodriguez,
Homeless and Supportive Services Manager Ivan Tenorio,
Recording Secretary Erika Castellano
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee was called to order by Chair
Wahlstrom on October 8, 2024, at 1:00 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
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.a PRESENTATION FROM CVAG ON CV SYNC
CVAG Program Manager Kristopher Gunterson provided a report regarding CV
Sync and responded to Committee member inquiries.
4.b RIVERSIDE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES C.A.R.E.
PROGRAM AND CURTAILING ABUSE RELATED TO THE ELDERLY
Public Safety Analyst Hurtado presented a PowerPoint presentation on the
C.A.R.E. program related to scams and responded to Committee member
inquiries.
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5. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by: Committee Member Alley
Seconded by: Committee Member Butts
To approve the consent calendar as presented.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
5.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by: Committee Member Alley
Seconded by: Committee Member Butts
Approve the Minutes of September 10, 2024.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
5.b PALM DESERT SPECIALIZED UNITS REPORT
Motion by: Committee Member Alley
Seconded by: Committee Member Butts
Approve the report for the month of September 2024.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
5.c RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT/CAL FIRE MONTHLY REPORT
Motion by: Committee Member Alley
Seconded by: Committee Member Butts
Approve the report for the months of July, August, and September 2024.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
5.d CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT
Motion by: Committee Member Alley
Seconded by: Committee Member Butts
Approve the report for the month of September 2024.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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5.e EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR MONTHLY REPORT
Motion by: Committee Member Alley
Seconded by: Committee Member Butts
Approve the report for the month of September 2024.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
5.f COP MONTHLY REPORT
Motion by: Committee Member Alley
Seconded by: Committee Member Butts
Approve the reports for the month of August 2024.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
5.g AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SHARED NETWORK
INFORMATION
Motion by: Committee Member Alley
Seconded by: Committee Member Butts
Approve the report for the month of September 2024.
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
6. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None.
7. ACTION CALENDAR
7.a CITY OF GRANTS PASS V. JOHNSON SUPREME COURT RULING
Homeless and Supportive Services Manager Tenorio narrated a PowerPoint
presentation on the Grants Pass V. Johnson Supreme Court Ruling regarding
homeless encampments and responded to Committee member inquiries.
Motion by: Committee Member Alley
Seconded by: Committee Member Butts
Receive and file City of Grants Pass v. Johnson Supreme Court ruling
Motion Carried (5 to 0)
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8. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS
8.a PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS
With consensus of the Committee the following items were requested to be
included in future agendas:
• Eliminate paper printed agenda packets, and use digital copies on tablets;
• Provide an ALPR update and technology capabilities;
• Provide an update on the new fire station;
• Provide an update on the Warner Trail pothole;
• Provide information on the agreement with Magnesia Falls traffic signal;
• Provide Nixel information on significant events;
• Provide an update on the Public Safety budget;
• Provide a report on revenue and fee opportunities;
• Provide an update on false alarms and potential approaches for Public
Safety;
• Provide an update on the Fire Symposium.
Committee Member Alley invited Committee Members, staff, and Public Safety
members to join the Citizens on Patrol annual conference on November 20,
2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Palm Desert Council Chamber.
8.b CITY COUNCIL LIAISON
None.
8.c POLICE/FIRE
Riverside County Sheriff Sgt. Cryder provided an update on Active Shooter
Training at City Hall. Sgt. Olson provided a report on traffic statistics on Magnesia
Falls Drive and Monterey Avenue and responded to Committee member
inquiries.
Chief Beverlin of CalFire/Riverside County Fire Department provided an update
on significant incidents and department updates and responded to Committee
member inquiries.
8.d CITY STAFF
None.
8.e ATTENDANCE REPORT
Report provided; no action taken on this item.
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9.ADJOURNMENT
The Public Safety Committee adjourned at 4:48 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Erika Castellano, Sr. Administrative Assistant
Recording Secretary
_________________________
Chris Escobedo, Assistant City Manager
Secretary
___November 12, 2024______
APPROVED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
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