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Home My WebLink About2025-03-11 PSC Regular Meeting Agenda Packet PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, March 11, 2025 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/83733443742 or call (213) 338-8477, Zoom Meeting ID: 837 3344 3742 • 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 February 11, 2025. 4.b PALM DESERT SPECIALIZED UNITS REPORT 9 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Palm Desert Specialized Units Report for the month of February 2025. 4.c RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT/CAL FIRE MONTHLY REPORT 23 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Riverside County Fire Department/Cal Fire February 2025 report. 4.d CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT 27 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Code Compliance Report for the month of February 2025. 4.e EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR MONTHLY REPORT 33 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Emergency Services Coordinator Report for the month of February 2025. 4.f COP MONTHLY REPORTS 37 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the COP reports for the month of February 2025. 4.g AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SHARED NETWORK INFORMATION 43 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Automated License Plate Readers Shared Network Report. 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 APPROVAL OF DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. 2025-__- AMENDMENT TO VEHICLE IMPOUND COST RECOVERY (VICR) FEES 61 RECOMMENDATION: Recommend that the City Council adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AMOUNT OF THE DUI DRIVER AND VEHICLE IMPOUND COST RECOVERY FEE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 10.25 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2014-95,” to revise the Vehicle Impound Cost Recovery (VICR) fees, setting the standard impound fee at $275 and increasing the DUI-related impound fee to $1,190.00. 2 6.b UPDATE ON THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE'S 2025 WORK PLAN 71 RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the Public Safety Committee’s 2025 Work Plan, which identifies the Committee’s priorities for the year 7.INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS 7.a PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS 7.b CITY COUNCIL LIAISON 7.c POLICE/FIRE 7.d CITY STAFF 7.d.1 Budget Update 7.e ATTENDANCE REPORT 75 8.ADJOURNMENT The next Regular Meeting will be held on May 13, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. 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/ Monique Lomeli, CMC Senior Deputy Clerk 3 4 Public Safety Committee Meeting PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES February 11, 2025, 3:30 p.m. Present: Committee Member Jeff Alley, Committee Member Joseph Butts, Committee Member Douglas Luhring, Committee Member Stephen Nelson, Committee Member Frank Taylor, Chair Kevin Wahlstrom, Absent: Vice Chair Terry Kramer Staff Present: Liaison(s): Assistant City Manager Chris Escobedo, Public Safety Analyst Daniel Hurtado, Code Compliance Supervisor Pedro Rodriguez, Recording Secretary Erika Castellano Mayor Pro Tem Evan Trubee 1. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the Public Safety Committee was called to order by Chair Wahlstrom on February 11, 2025, at 3:33 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 Don Zeigler, resident of Palm Desert, spoke in favor of the cooling and warm centers. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion by: Chair Wahlstrom Seconded by: Committee Member Alley To approve the consent excluding Item 4e, Emergency Services Coordinator Monthly Report, which was held over for separate discussion. Motion Carried (6 to 0) 4.a APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by: Chair Wahlstrom Seconded by: Committee Member Alley Approve the Minutes of January 21, 2025. Motion Carried (6 to 0) 5 Public Safety Committee Meeting Public Safety Committee February 11, 2025 2 4.b PALM DESERT SPECIALIZED UNITS REPORT Motion by: Chair Wahlstrom Seconded by: Committee Member Alley Approve the report for the month of January 2025. Motion Carried (6 to 0) 4.c RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT/CAL FIRE MONTHLY REPORT Motion by: Chair Wahlstrom Seconded by: Committee Member Alley Approve the report for the month of January 2025. Motion Carried (6 to 0) 4.d CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT Motion by: Chair Wahlstrom Seconded by: Committee Member Alley Approve the report for the month of January 2025. Motion Carried (6 to 0) 4.f AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SHARED NETWORK INFORMATION REPORT Motion by: Chair Wahlstrom Seconded by: Committee Member Alley Approve the report for the month of January 2025. Motion Carried (6 to 0) 5. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER 4.e EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR MONTHLY REPORT Public Safety Analyst Hurtado provided information on the results of the Point-In- Time Count for the City of Palm Desert and responded to Committee Member inquiries. Motion by: Chair Wahlstrom Seconded by: Committee Member Luhring Approve the report for the month of January 2025. Motion Carried (6 to 0) 6 Public Safety Committee Meeting Public Safety Committee February 11, 2025 3 6. ACTION CALENDAR 6.a PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 2025 WORK PLAN Public Safety Analyst Hurtado narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to Committee Member inquiries. Motion by: Chair Wahlstrom Seconded by: Committee Member Alley Move forward with the budget, community policing, and innovative technology as the 2025 Public Safety workplan. Motion Carried (6 to 0) 7. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & COMMENTS 7.a PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBERS With consensus of the Committee the following items were requested for future agenda items: • Highway Patrol off ramp cameras; • Information on eBike laws. 7.b CITY COUNCIL LIAISON Councilmember Trubee notified the Committee he will be participating in a ride-a- long with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. 7.c POLICE/FIRE 7.c.1 POLICE Lt. Porras of Riverside County Sheriff's Department provided updates on immigration protocols, department updates, and responded to Committee member inquiries. 7.c.2 FIRE Chief Battalion Tierney of CalFire/Riverside County Fire Department provided an update on significant incidents and responded to Committee member inquiries. 7.d CITY STAFF None. 7.e ATTENDANCE REPORT Report provided; no action taken on this item. 7 Public Safety Committee Meeting Public Safety Committee February 11, 2025 4 8. ADJOURNMENT The Public Safety Committee adjourned at 4:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________________ Erika Castellano, Sr. Administrative Assistant Recording Secretary ________________________________ Chris Escobedo, Assistant City Manager Secretary ___________________________________________ APPROVED BY THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 8 Public Safety Committee Meeting Page 1 of 1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: March 11, 2025 PREPARED BY: Erika Castellano, Executive Assistant SUBJECT: PALM DESERT SPECIALIZED UNITS FEBRUARY 2025 REPORTS RECOMMENDATION: Approve the report for the month of February 2025. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: Palm Desert Specialized Report for February 2025. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this report. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Palm Desert Specialized Unit Report February 2025. 9 Public Safety Committee Meeting 10 Public Safety Committee Meeting This report was prepared by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for the City of Palm Desert DEPARTMENTAL REPORT ITEM NO. Year: 2025 REPORT: February *This report reflects the most current UCR data. Calls for Service Priority 1 ‐ Involve circumstances that pose a clearly defined threat to human life or property. Priority 2 ‐ Involve circumstances of an urgent but not life‐threatening nature (e.g., minor assaults and batteries) 11 Public Safety Committee Meeting This report was prepared by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for the City of Palm Desert Priority 3 ‐ Involve circumstances which are neither urgent nor life threatening (e.g., disturbances of the peace) Priority 4 ‐ Incident occurring in the past or "cold" calls. Part 1 Crime Data 12 Public Safety Committee Meeting This report was prepared by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for the City of Palm Desert Part 1 Crimes: (as defined by the Federal Bureau of Investigation) Criminal homicide, forceable rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, grand theft, grand auto theft, arson. Select Part 2 Crime Data 13 Public Safety Committee Meeting This report was prepared by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for the City of Palm Desert Part 2 Crimes: (as defined by the Federal Bureau of Investigation) Forgery, fraud and insufficient funds checks, sex offences felonies, sex offences misdemeanors, non‐aggravated assaults, weapons laws, offence against family, narcotics, liquor laws, drunk/alcohol/drugs, disorderly conduct, vagrancy, gambling, driving under the influence (alcohol and/or drugs), vehicle laws, vandalism, warrants, receiving stolen property, federal offences with or without money, miscellaneous felonies, and miscellaneous misdemeanors. Traffic Data Collisions by Type 14 Public Safety Committee Meeting This report was prepared by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for the City of Palm Desert Citations Traffic Safety 15 Public Safety Committee Meeting This report was prepared by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for the City of Palm Desert Traffic Safety Definitions and Formulas: Traffic Enforcement Index ‐ A statistic that reflects the effectiveness of a traffic enforcement program in reducing accidents and is expressed as Hazardous Citations + DUI Arrests / Fatal & Injury Collisions. Traffic Collision Index ‐ A statistic that measures non‐injury collisions over fatal and injury collisions, expressed as Non‐Injury Collisions / Fatal & Injury Collisions. ALPR Assisted Investigations ‐As of 01/31/2025 Total arrests = 128. Total amount recovered = $787,350 California Electric Bike Laws: Everything You Need to Know Electric bikes (e-bikes) are gaining popularity across California as an environmentally friendly and efficient mode of transportation. However, e-bike laws can be confusing as 16 Public Safety Committee Meeting This report was prepared by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for the City of Palm Desert regulations vary by class and local jurisdictions. This article provides an overview of California Electric Bike Laws so you can ride informally and legally. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has been in the education phase of e-bike enforcement. They will be transitioning to the enforcement of California Laws and local regulations relating to e-bikes soon. There are 3 classes of e-bikes: • Class 1: The motor provides assistance only while the rider is pedaling, up to 20mph • Class 2: These have a throttle for motor-assisted riding without pedaling, up to 20mph • Class 3: The motor provides assistance only while pedaling, up to 28mph • Pedals are required to be on the bike California law prohibits anyone under the age of 16 from riding a Class 3 electric bike, which can reach speeds of up to 28 mph. Class 3 e-bikes are restricted to use by persons aged 16 and older. However, there are no age restrictions for riding Class 1 and 2 e-bikes in California, which have lower maximum speeds. You do not need a driver’s license, permit, or vehicle registration to operate an electric bike in California. E-bikes are classified similarly to regular bicycles under California vehicle codes. No special endorsement or age limit is required. However, many of the same traffic laws apply. You are required by law to wear an ANSI-approved bicycle helmet when riding an e- bike if you are under 18 years old. It’s highly recommended to always wear a helmet for safety. California prohibits carrying passengers on electric bikes. E-bikes are designed and intended for one rider only. California Electric Bike Laws: Everything You Need to Know 17 Public Safety Committee Meeting This report was prepared by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for the City of Palm Desert A 1000-watt e-bike would not be street-legal in California. Electric bikes are limited to 750-watt motors under state law. Anything above 750 watts is considered a motorized vehicle and needs to be registered and insured. Surron, or similar E-motorcycles are not street legal in the State of California. Riders may be issued citations and have their e-motorcycles impounded. This may impact a teen from receiving their driver’s license. Surron E-motorcycle (or similar) are currently not street legal in California. If you have any questions, you can contact the Riverside County Sheriff Palm Desert Traffic team at 760-836-1600 or email Sgt. Don Olson @ djolson@riversidesheriff.org. 18 Public Safety Committee Meeting This report was prepared by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for the City of Palm Desert RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Automated License Plate Reading (ALPR ) City of Temecula Background •E‐bikes are pedal driven bicycles with electronic motors with less than 750 watts (CVC 312.5). •Popularity of e‐bikes has increased by 900% since 2020. •There are 3 types of e‐bikes (Class 1, 2, and 3). •All e‐bikes come with a sticker on the frame stating their classification. •E‐bikes are considered bicycles, so no driver license or permit is necessary to ride. •**To be considered an e‐bike , the bicycle must have functional pedals!** RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT 19 Public Safety Committee Meeting This report was prepared by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for the City of Palm Desert 20 Public Safety Committee Meeting This report was prepared by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for the City of Palm Desert 21 Public Safety Committee Meeting This report was prepared by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for the City of Palm Desert KESQ Article: Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station warns parents about the dangers of E‐Motorcycles https://kesq.com/news/2025/02/11/palm‐desert‐sheriffs‐station‐warns‐parents‐about‐the‐dangers‐of‐e‐ motorcycles/ 22 Public Safety Committee Meeting Page 1 of 1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: March 11, 2025 PREPARED BY: Chief Mike Beverlin, Riverside County Fire Department/Cal Fire Erika Castellano, Executive Assistant SUBJECT: RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT/CAL FIRE FEBRUARY 2025 REPORT RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Riverside County Fire Department/Cal Fire February 2025 report. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: Riverside County Fire Department/Cal Fire February 2025 report. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this report. ATTACHMENTS: 1. January 2025 monthly report 23 Public Safety Committee Meeting 24 Public Safety Committee Meeting Bill Weiser Jurisdiction Summary for City of Palm Desert Fire Chief Riverside County Fire Department/ CAL FIRE 2/1/2025 to 2/28/2025 Incident Response Activity *At least 1 Resource Dispatched #Incident Type False Alarm 97 Haz Mat 1 Medical 814 Other Fire 2 Other Misc 3 Public Service Assist 53 Res Fire 2 Rescue 3 Ringing Alarm 4 Standby 4 Traffic Collision 42 Wildland Fire 1 1,026Incident Total Average Enroute to On-Scene Time *Units Responding Charlie, Delta, Bravo, Echo, Code 3 6 160 532 1 4.20 76.11 <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 32 EMC 430 Total: 462 Ambulance Mutual Aid Given DRM 14 EMC 152 JFK 6 Total: 172 Ambulance Mutual Aid Received DRM 17 EMC 108 JFK 2 Total: 127 Mutual Aid *Unit responses Jurisdiction Units Responses 509Engine 771Medic 1Rescue 217Squad 173Truck/Quint 1,671Total: Mutual Aid Given 180Engine 270Medic 1Rescue 62Squad 56Truck/Quint 569Total: Mutual Aid Received 11Chief 285Engine 1Environmental Health 197Medic 1PIO 1Squad 1Truck/Quint 497Total: Page 1 of 23/1/2025 1:40:20PM 25 Public Safety Committee Meeting Truck Report T33 recorded 173 responses in City of Palm Desert from 2/1/2025 1:40:10 PM to 2/28/2025 1:40:10 PM T86 recorded 1 responses in City of Palm Desert from 2/1/2025 1:40:10 PM to 2/28/2025 1:40:10 PM Significant Incidents Page 2 of 23/1/2025 1:40:20PM 26 Public Safety Committee Meeting Page 1 of 1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: March 11, 2025 PREPARED BY: Pedro Rodriguez, Code Compliance Supervisor SUBJECT: FEBRUARY 2025 CODE COMPLIANCE ACTIVITY REPORT RECOMMENDATION: Accept the February 2025 Code Compliance Activity Report. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: The attached report provides details regarding the types of calls handled by the code compliance division during this reporting period. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this report. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Code Compliance Activity Report February 2025 27 Public Safety Committee Meeting 28 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 29 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 February 2025 The Code Compliance swing shift officer performed 251 routine proactive patrols including monitoring short-term rental properties and responding to complaints regarding short-term rental violations. He performed and responded to 17 routine and after-hours code compliance complaints. During this reporting period, no 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: 251 Code Compliance Routine After-hours Complaints: 17 Total Inspections: 268 Citations Issued: Operating without a Short-term Rental Permit: 0 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: 0 Fines issued: $0 Fines Collected: $5000 Notes: 30 Public Safety Committee Meeting February 2025 268 251 17 TOTAL INSPECTIONS STR INSPECTIONS CODE CASES 0 0 0 0 TOTAL CITATIONS ISSUED NO STR PERMIT OPERATIONAL VIOLATIONS OTHER CITATIONS CITATIONS ISSUED 31 Public Safety Committee Meeting 32 Public Safety Committee Meeting Page 1 of 1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: March 11, 2024 PREPARED BY: Daniel Hurtado, Public Safety Analyst SUBJECT: EMERGENCY SERVICES COORDINATOR REPORT RECOMMENDATION: 1. Approve the report for the month of February 2025. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: Emergency Services Coordinator Report for February 2025. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Emergency Services Coordinator Report February 2025. 33 Public Safety Committee Meeting 34 Public Safety Committee Meeting Emergency Services Division MONTHLY SERVICE REPORT Reporting Period: February 2025 City Internal Activities: Law Enforcement Responsibilities MOU: Council Approved 2/27/2025 VICR Fees: - Pending PSC Review AARP Grant: $15,000 pending Equip residents, particularly those aged 50 and older, with the knowledge and resources necessary to prepare for and respond to emergencies. Cannabis Tax Grant: $120,800 pending - Replacement of the DUI Trailer/Command Post, DUI Saturation Patrols, DUI Training – SFST, ARIDE, DRE, and Instructor Courses, and DUI Collision Training – Bosch EDR Technician and EDR Analysis. COPS: - Support efforts to enhance and expand the Citizens on Patrol (COPS) program by actively recruiting new members from the community - Neighborhood Hereos KESQ, The Joslyn Center, Council Slide Deck Events: - Marrakesh Emergency Preparedness Event - February 24, 2025 - CVDPN Personal Preparedness Seminar - February 13, 2025 - PDHS Civic Engagement February 5, 2025 City Training: FEMA Trainings Ongoing: - Assisting new staff in completing the Incident Command System courses (ICS 100, 200, and 700). Current completion rate: 76 out of 141 employees trained. Emergency Management Training: - Completed Emergency Planning G235 - Completed EOC Management Training G611M - Completed EOC Operations Training G611O - Completed EOC Planning Training G611P 35 Public Safety Committee Meeting 36 Public Safety Committee Meeting Page 1 of 1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: March 11, 2025 PREPARED BY: Erika Castellano, Executive Assistant SUBJECT: CITIZENS ON PATROL FEBRUARY 2025 REPORTS RECOMMENDATION: Approve the COP reports for the month of February 2025. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: Citizens on Patrol reports for the month of February 2025. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this report. ATTACHMENTS: 1. COP Reports for February 2025. 37 Public Safety Committee Meeting 38 Public Safety Committee Meeting Palm Desert Citizens on Patrol (COPS) – Monthly Patrol Area Breakdown Report from JANUARY TO MARCH 2025 LOCATION HOVLEY GARDENS/SOCCER PARK, FALCON CREST A1 15 0 0 GUTHY-RENKER DISTRICT A2 14 0 0 CARLOTTA AREA A3 15 0 0 BEACON HILL A4 13 0 0 FREEDOM PARK A5 15 0 0 C.C. BUSINESS PARK A6 12 0 0 DESERT COUNTRY PLAZA A7 11 0 0 JOE MANN PARK A8 11 0 0 CALIFORNIA VILLAS A9 11 0 0 PALM DESERT COUNTRY CLUB A10 10 0 0 DESERT ROSE HOUSING B1 14 0 0 CIVIC CENTER PARK/CITYHALL B2 17 0 0 AQUATIC CENTER B3 15 0 0 COMMUNITY PARK/MAG FALLS B4 12 0 0 F CATALINA GARDENS APARTMENTS B5 14 0 0 R SANTA ROSA CITY PROPERTIES B6 12 0 0 E JOSLYN CENTER B7 14 0 0 Q PALMA VILLIAGE PARK B8 12 0 0 U TAOS APARTMENTS B9 14 0 0 E ALBERTSONS B10 15 0 0 N CANDLEWOOD APARTMENTS C1 13 0 0 C WASHINGTON CHARTER SCHOOL C2 17 0 0 Y CAHUILLA HILLS PARK C3 11 0 0 INDIAN CREEK VILLAS C4 9 0 0 O CAP HOMME PARK C5 9 0 0 F MESA VIEW AREA C6 11 0 0 SILVER SPUR RANCH C7 10 0 0 P HAYSTACK DRIVE AREA C8 9 0 0 A IRONWOOD PARK C9 9 0 0 T WILLOW/BURSERA WAY C10 9 0 0 R COSTCO SHOPPING CENTER D1 9 0 0 O WALMART SHOPPING CENTER D2 12 0 0 L DINAH SHORE INDUSTRIAL AREA D3 8 0 0 S UNIVERSITYPARK/DOG PARK D4 12 0 0 UNIVERSITY VILLIAGE SHOPPING CENTER D5 12 0 0 DESERT SPRINGS MARKET PLACE D6 12 0 0 BRISTOL FARMS, HOVLEY WEST/SAGEWOOD D7 12 0 0 LAS SERENAS APARTMENTS D8 6 0 0 RESIDENTIAL ARAS S OF HWY 111/E OF HWY 74 E1 10 0 0 PALMS TO PINES/WEST EL PASEO E2 7 0 0 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE E3 8 0 0 DESERT CROSSING SHOPPING CENTER E4 7 0 0 BUMP AND GRIND TRAIL HEAD E5 8 0 0 LAS SOMBRAS/OLIVE GARDEN E6 7 0 0 WARING PLAZA E7 5 0 0 ONE QUAIL PLACE E8 5 0 0 TOWN CENTER WAY/NORDSTROMS E9 8 0 0 WESTFIELD MALL AREA E10 9 0 0 DESERT POINTE APARTMENTS E11 4 0 0 EL PASEO SHOPPING AREA/N AND S PARKING LOTS E12 12 0 0 CV LINK E13 3 0 0 PATROL AREAS AVERAGE VISITS 11 0 0 COLOR LEGEND JAN FEB MAR 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 C9 C10 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 E1 E2 E3 E4 E5 E6 E7 E8 E9 E10 E11 E12 E13 39 Public Safety Committee Meeting 40 Public Safety Committee Meeting PREVIOUS MONTH'S ACTIVITY CURRENT MONTH'S ACTIVITY MTH/MTH % ACTIVITY CHANGE 0 582 756 29.90% 0 61 37 -39.34% N/A 24 22 -8.33% 0 2 3 50.00% 0 22 18 -18.18% 0 5 5 0.00% 0 25 7 -72.00% 0 30 12 -60.00% 0 31 17 -45.16% 0 27 27 0.00% 3 ## 1 0 iii 0 2 3 iv 0 18 ## 1 13 v 1 2 3 vi 0 3 1 vii 0 4 0 5 ## 1 0 iv 3 2 0 v 2 3 0 vi 0 7 ## 1 0 iv 1 2 3 v 0 3 3 vi 0 17 ## 1 0 ii 17 27 # 1 27 ii Garage Door Open 0 0 ## 1 0 ii 0 3 ## 1 0 ii 3 2 0 ii 0 0 ## 1 0 ii 0 2 0 ii 0 0 ## 1 0 iv 0 2 0 v 0 3 0 vi 0 2 ## 1 1 iv 0 2 0 v 1 PALM DESERT CITIZENS ON PATROL (COPS) MONTHLY REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF: JANUARY 2025 Trash & Homeless Abandoned vehicle I. Major Events and/or Incidents: J. Manpower Utilized During the Month / Members Stats K. Other: Mail Theft Animal Control contacted C. Number of Incidents Reported to Sheriff's Dept. For Action: D. Number of Incidents Reported to City For Action: C.+ D. = Total Number of Incidents Reported to City, Sheriff, etc.: E. Number of Citations Issued / Yellow Warning Citations Issued: F. Number of Flyers/Posters/Banners Removed from City areas: A. Total COPS Requests Received From Dispatch: MANPOWER AND INCIDENT PREPORT 1. Total Hours Patrolled (Patrols are usually 4-6 hours): 2. Total Number of Patrols Conducted: 3. Numbers of Members in Program: A. Requests Received from Sheriff's Dept. Dispatch for Assistance: B. Number of Incidents Responded to From Scanner and Via Observation: Traffic Control Assistance for Accidents Traffic Control Assistance for Disabled Vehicle Traffic Control Assistance for Accidents Traffic Control Assistance for Disabled Vehicle Traffic Control Assistance for Road Debris: Other: Request for Water Back Up Motor Officer(CSO) Suspicious Person Suspicious/Disabled Vehicle Back Up Cal Fire: Responded But Not Needed: Other: H. Special Evens: G. Vacation Home Check Program: F. Number of Flyers/Posters/Banners Removed from City areas: E. Number of Citations/Yellow Courtesy Warnings Given: Total Number of Patrols Conducted During Month Current Members in The Program B. Total COPS Incidents Responded to from Scanner Observation: Gate Vandalized Handicapped Parking Sign Total Hours Patrolled During Month Shopping Carts Traffic Accident Code Violations Graffiti D. Number of Incidents Reported to City For Action: C. Number of Incidents Reported to Sheriff's Dept. For Action: Citations Flyers/Poster/Banners Vacation Homes In Program During the Month Traffic Control Assistance for Road Debris Man Down Volunteer Applications Received for the Month/ In Progress: Number of Members in Training: Dumping of Misc Items Vacation Home Checks Done During the Month: 18 6 Citizen Flag Down: Hazmat Yellow Courtesy Warnings: 2024 YEAR-TO-DATE* 811 69 29 -10% -17% -87% Other: Automatic gate open at the Yard Debris In Road: Citizen Flag Down: Other: Traffic Signal Broken YEAR/YEAR % CHANGE -7% -24% -46% 50% 53 59 33 48 -80% -48% -44% 5 7 12 17 27 2 20 2025 YEAR-TO-DATE 756 37 22 3 41 Public Safety Committee Meeting 42 Public Safety Committee Meeting Page 1 of 1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: March 11, 2025 PREPARED BY: Daniel Hurtado, Public Safety Analyst SUBJECT: AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER SHARED NETWORK INFORMATION RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Automated License Plate Readers Shared Network Report . BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: Automated License Plate Readers Shared Network Report. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Automated License Plate Reader Shared Network Information February 2025. 43 Public Safety Committee Meeting 44 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: March 11, 2025 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 with which Palm Desert data is shared. Beginning in December 2023, the City has published its shared networks list. The following is the February 2025, shared network report with 371 California Agencies. 45 Public Safety Committee Meeting Memo to: Public Safety Committee Date: January 21, 2024 Subject: ALPR Information Organization Name Shared Networks Fremont CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Elk Grove CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department La Habra CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Desert Hot Springs 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 San Mateo County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Westminster CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Cal Fire 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 Danville CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department CA - Chino PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Indio CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Ukiah CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Tustin CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Yolo County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Woodland CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department 46 Public Safety Committee Meeting Memo to: Public Safety Committee Date: January 21, 2024 Subject: ALPR Information Pleasanton CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Santa Cruz CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Hayward 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 Escalon CA PD 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 Monterey Park 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 Alhambra CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Dixon 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 Menlo Park CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department San Mateo CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Kings County CA DAs Office City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Ontario CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department San Leandro CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Fullerton CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Irvine 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 Mountain View CA PD (Santa Clara County) 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 47 Public Safety Committee Meeting Memo to: Public Safety Committee Date: January 21, 2024 Subject: ALPR Information Marin County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Manteca CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department La Verne CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Daly City CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Vallejo CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Angels Camp 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 Napa CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Union City CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Atherton 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 Rio Hondo College PD CA City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Barstow CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Glendora (CA) PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department San Fernando 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 Emeryville CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Hercules 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 Redwood City CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department 48 Public Safety Committee Meeting Memo to: Public Safety Committee Date: January 21, 2024 Subject: ALPR Information Colton CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Baldwin Park CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Hemet CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Colma CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Livermore 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 West Valley Mission College Dist. Campus (CA) City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Ventura CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Ridgecrest CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Milpitas CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Murrieta CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department California Highway Patrol City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Santa Monica CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department San Jose CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Bell Gardens CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department El Monte CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Morgan Hill CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Dublin CA PD (ACSO) City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Sonoma 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 Soledad CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department 49 Public Safety Committee Meeting Memo to: Public Safety Committee Date: January 21, 2024 Subject: ALPR Information Napa County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Greenfield PD CA City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Tracy CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Merced County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Citrus Heights CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Buena Park CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Culver City CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Menifee CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Orange County (CA) DA Office City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Gustine PD CA City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Mendota CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Capitola CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Brisbane CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Mendocino County SO-CA City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Laguna Beach CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Brawley CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department San Marino CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Livingston CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department West Sacramento CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Watsonville 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 50 Public Safety Committee Meeting Memo to: Public Safety Committee Date: January 21, 2024 Subject: ALPR Information Los Angeles Port Police CA City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department South Pasadena CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Irwindale CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Montclair 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 Chula Vista CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Grover Beach CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Tehachapi CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Modoc County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Azusa CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Fairfield CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Beverly Hills CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Lompoc CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department San Ramon CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Marina CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Pasadena CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Yuba County Sheriff's Office City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Palm Springs CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Butte County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Seal Beach CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Corona CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department 51 Public Safety Committee Meeting Memo to: Public Safety Committee Date: January 21, 2024 Subject: ALPR Information Suisun City 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 Gilroy CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Anderson CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Upland CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Foothill-DeAnza CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Redlands CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Madera County SO CA City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department South Gate CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Fontana CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Port Hueneme CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department San Bruno CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department California State Parks City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Stallion Springs CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department East Palo Alto CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Novato CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department El Centro CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Lathrop CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Hermosa Beach PD CA City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Shafter PD CA City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Pomona CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department 52 Public Safety Committee Meeting Memo to: Public Safety Committee Date: January 21, 2024 Subject: ALPR Information Simi Valley CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Folsom CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Whittier CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Porterville CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Costa Mesa CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Monterey County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Albany CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Carmel CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Reedley CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Delano CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Burbank CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Concord CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Cathedral City CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Belmont CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Huntington Beach CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Galt 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 Auburn CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department East Bay Parks CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Glendale CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Oceanside CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department 53 Public Safety Committee Meeting Memo to: Public Safety Committee Date: January 21, 2024 Subject: ALPR Information Bishop CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Placer County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department San Joaquin Delta College PD (CA) City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Lincoln CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Imperial County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Newark CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department West Covina CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Fowler CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Lake County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department National City CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Nevada County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department El Cerrito CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department McFarland CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Vacaville CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Bakersfield CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Lakeport CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Calistoga CA PD 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 Seaside 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 San Pablo CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department 54 Public Safety Committee Meeting Memo to: Public Safety Committee Date: January 21, 2024 Subject: ALPR Information Pacific Grove CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Visalia CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Santa Rosa CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Pacifica CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Alameda County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Hillsborough 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 Kings County Sheriff's Office CA City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Grass Valley 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 Covina CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Redondo Beach CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department La Mesa CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Oxnard CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Kern County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Escondido CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Orange CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Imperial City CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department San Gabriel CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Hollister CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Cloverdale CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department 55 Public Safety Committee Meeting Memo to: Public Safety Committee Date: January 21, 2024 Subject: ALPR Information Woodlake CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Placentia CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department City of Newman CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department City of Lemoore CA City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Coronado CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Foster City CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Beaumont CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Cal State San Bernadino CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Campbell CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department San Pasqual CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department El Cajon CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Clearlake CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Newport Beach PD CA City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Riverside County CA District Attorney City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department San Bernardino CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Tulare County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Torrance CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department San Diego CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Arcadia CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Cypress CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department California Department of Corrections City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department 56 Public Safety Committee Meeting Memo to: Public Safety Committee Date: January 21, 2024 Subject: ALPR Information Alameda CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department ACRATT -CA City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department RCATF CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department UC Riverside PD (CA) City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Antioch CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Arvin CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Los Alto Hills CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Fresno CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Burbank Airport CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Lake County DA CA City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Santa Clara DA CA City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Santa Maria CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Clovis CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Moraga CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Benicia CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Piedmont CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Pinole CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Walnut Creek CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department CSU Long Beach PD (CA) City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Healdsburg CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Winters CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department 57 Public Safety Committee Meeting Memo to: Public Safety Committee Date: January 21, 2024 Subject: ALPR Information Nevada City CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Willits CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Sausalito CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Richmond CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Santa Barbara PD CA City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Kensington CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Oakland CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Rocklin CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department South San Francisco CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Roseville CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Sacramento CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department St. Helena CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Farmersville CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Santa Clara County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Truckee CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department San Rafael CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Los Angeles CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Yuba City CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Rialto PD CA City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Monterey CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Yreka CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department 58 Public Safety Committee Meeting Memo to: Public Safety Committee Date: January 21, 2024 Subject: ALPR Information Taft CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Sunnyvale CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Sutter County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department San Francisco District Attorney CA City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department San Diego County CA SD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Ventura County District Attorney's Office CA City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Dinuba CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Clayton CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Port of Stockton CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Placer County CA DA Office City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department San Diego Harbor CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department San Francisco CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department California State University Long Beach Campus PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Los Gatos Monte Sereno PD - CA City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Central Marin CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety (CA) City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Williams CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Fountain Valley CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Amador County CA Sheriff's Office City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Carlsbad CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Palo Alto CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department 59 Public Safety Committee Meeting Memo to: Public Safety Committee Date: January 21, 2024 Subject: ALPR Information Los Altos 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 Coalinga CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Riverside County CA SO City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department San Luis Obispo County (CA) Sheriff City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Cerritos College CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department Stanford University CA PD City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department California Department of Insurance Fraud City of Palm Desert CA & Riverside County Sheriff's Department 60 Public Safety Committee Meeting Page 1 of 3 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: March 11, 2024 PREPARED BY: Daniel Hurtado, Public Safety Analyst SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2025-___ - AMENDMENT TO VEHICLE IMPOUND COST RECOVERY (VICR) FEES RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AMOUNT OF THE DUI DRIVER AND VEHICLE IMPOUND COST RECOVERY FEE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 10.25 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2014-95,” to revise the Vehicle Impound Cost Recovery (VICR) fees, setting the standard impound fee at $2 75 and increasing the DUI-related impound fee to $1,190.00. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: Vehicle Impound Cost Recovery (VICR) fees are charges imposed by the City to recover the costs associated with impounding vehicles. These costs typically include law enforcement resources, administrative processing, and storage fees incurred during vehicle impounds, particularly for violations such as DUIs. The fees aim to ensure that the City recovers its expenses. By aligning these fees with actual operational costs, VICR fees also serve as a deterrent to unsafe driving behaviors, such as driving under the influence, and support public safety efforts. The City of Palm Desert's VICR fees were last updated in 2014. A review of current administrative and enforcement costs, as well as a comparison of VICR fees across neighboring Coachella Valley cities, indicates a need for an update. The City of Palm Desert applies a single, standard fee for all vehicles. Fee Type Current Fee Proposed Fee Standard Impounds $165.00 $275.00 DUI-Related Impounds $705.00 $1,190.00 These adjustments reflect the actual costs incurred by the City, address inflation and rising operational expenses since 2014, and reaffirm the City’s dedication to discouraging drunk driving. The changes are designed to ensure full cost recover y, promote public safety, and maintain alignment with regional standards. The City of Palm Desert contracts with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department for law enforcement services. The City receives direct bills for deputies' and supervisors’ time, ma king it essential to align VICR fees with actual costs. 61 Public Safety Committee Meeting Public Safety Committee City of Palm Desert VICR Fees Page 2 of 3 The DUI-related fee increase to $1,190 accounts for inflation and rising personnel and administrative costs over the past decade. This updated fee will enable the City to recover its actual expenses for processing DUI-related impounds, which require extensive law enforcement time and resources. Palm Desert’s VICR fees will be structured on a sliding scale of up to five percent based on the contract rate. This approach ensures continuous alignment wit h fluctuations in operational expenses and inflation, eliminating the need for frequent fee adjustments. Justification for Fee Adjustment: 1. Deputy and Supervisor Time:  Processing vehicle impounds requires law enforcement resources, including deputy labor and supervisor oversight.  For DUI-related impounds, additional time is required for investigations, field sobriety tests, evidence collection, and administrative follow-up. The fee increase accounts for these costs, ensuring the Sheriff’s Department's time (representing City resources) is fully recovered. 2. Consistency in Fee Structure:  Palm Desert applies a standard impound fee across all vehicle types, unlike other jurisdictions that vary fees based on vehicle size or specialized handling. 3. Cost Recovery Goal:  VICR fees are structured to recover the actual costs incurred by the City in contracting with the Sheriff’s Department. The DUI fee increase ensures alignment with current operational costs while avoiding a subsidy from the General Fund. 4. Discouraging Drunk Driving:  The DUI-related fee increase from $705 to $1,190.00 reinforces the City’s commitment to public safety. This higher fee serves as a financial deterrent to individuals engaging in dangerous behaviors. Comparative Analysis: City Standard Fee DUI Fee Riverside County $92 Established by Resolution Rancho Mirage $145 Same as standard Indian Wells $150 $670 Coachella $200 Same as standard Palm Desert $275 (Proposed) $ 1,190 (Proposed) Cathedral City $245 $566 Indio $265 Same as standard La Quinta $270 Same as standard Note: Palm Springs is not listed in the above comparison due to its tiered fee model. Staff recommend that the Public Safety Committee approve the staff report and draft resolution, which proposes amendments to the City of Palm Desert’s Vehicle Impound Cost Recovery 62 Public Safety Committee Meeting Public Safety Committee City of Palm Desert VICR Fees Page 3 of 3 (VICR) fees. Upon approval by the Public Safety Committee, this matter will proceed to the City Council for final review and consideration. FINANCIAL IMPACT: No fiscal impact ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft Resolution 2. Calculation of Cost 63 Public Safety Committee Meeting 64 Public Safety Committee Meeting RESOLUTION NO. 2025-____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE AMOUNT OF THE DUI DRIVER AND VEHICLE IMPOUND COST RECOVERY FEE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 10.25 OF THE PALM DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2014-95 WHEREAS, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, acting as the Palm Desert Police Department, impounds and/or stores vehicles from highways, public property, or private property within the City of Palm Desert during the normal course of duty; and WHEREAS, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, acting as the Palm Desert Police Department, impounds and/or stores vehicles pursuant to its authority under California Vehicle Code Sections 22650 through 22669 and 23152 through 23273; and WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section 22850.5, added by Assembly Bill 481 (Chapter 614, Statutes of 1993), specifically authorizes cities, by ordinance or resolution, to establish an administrative charge related to the removal, impound, storage, or release of vehicles; and WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Section 53150 specifies that any person who is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, whose negligent operation of a motor vehicle caused by that influence proximately causes any incident resulting in an appropriate emergency response, to be liable for the expense of an emergency response by a public agency to the incident. WHEREAS, Chapter 10.25 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code imposes an administrative charge relating to the removal, impound, storage, or release of vehicles, the amount of which fee is to be set WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert established the DUI Driver Vehicle Impound Cost Recovery Fee by adopting Resolution No. 2014-95 on December 11, 2014; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert now desires and intends to update the Vehicle Impound Cost Recovery and fees to reflect actual costs incurred, ensure full cost recovery, and align with inflation and operational expenses since 2014; and WHEREAS, the calculation of actual costs to the City for processing the Vehicle Impound Program and DUI-related impounds are set forth in “Exhibit A” and “Exhibit B” attached hereto. 65 Public Safety Committee Meeting Resolution No. 2024-____ Page 1 Section 1. Resolution No. 2014-95 is hereby rescinded. Section 2. Pursuant to Chapter 10.25 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code, the administrative fees for vehicle impounds are established as follows: Section 3. Individuals who are acquitted of all charges may request a refund of the assessed VICR fees by contacting the Palm Desert Sheriff’s Station within thirty (30) days of the acquittal date. Requests received after this period may be considered with City Manager approval. Section 4 This resolution shall take effect upon its adoption. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED INTRODUCED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON MAYOR ATTEST: ANTHONY J. MEJIA CITY CLERK I, Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, hereby certify that Resolution No. 2025-__ is a full, true, and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert on _______________________, 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 66 Public Safety Committee Meeting Exhibit A CALCULATION OF ACTUAL CITY COSTS FOR PROCESSING A DUI/VEHICLE IMPOUND PROGRAM AND UPDATING THE AMOUNT OF THE DUI/VEHICLE IMPOUND COST RECOVERY FEE The City of Palm Desert contracts with the Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department for police services. For Fiscal Year 2024-25, the Sheriff’s Department has established a patrol rate of $229.55 per hour. This rate does not solely reflect the compensation of deputies but also encompasses support staff costs and associated operational expenses. The City estimates that impounding or storing nuisance vehicles requires a minimum of five hours of combined officer and support staff time. This process typically includes the following key steps: Task Position Conduct Investigations Field Sobriety Tests Document Scene/Evidence Prepare Vehicle Storage Reports Vehicle Search/Inspection Okay to book suspect from hospital Transport suspect to jail Admin. Paperwork Search Warrants BAC Evidence Collection, Processing Complete Police Report NCIC Entry Processing/Filing of report (court, OMV, Imaging) Notice of Stored Vehicle Mailing Review & Approve Police Report Conduct Tow Hearing Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy Deputy Office Assistant Sergeant or Corporal As part of the Vehicle Impound Cost Recovery (VICR) Program, all VICR payments will be initially collected by the Police Department and subsequently forwarded to the City for processing. The Finance Department will manage all financial aspects of the program, including record- keeping, payment processing, cash and check deposits, transaction tracking, and overall accounting of related fees. The estimated administrative cost for program management is $45, based on one hour of an Accounting Technician’s time. 67 Public Safety Committee Meeting To ensure full cost recovery for the impound process, staff recommends establishing a DUI/VICR fee of $1,190 per vehicle, calculated as follows: Deputy Cost: $229.55 × 5 Hours = $1,147.75 City Administrative Cost: $45.00 × 1 Hour = $45.00 Total Cost: $1,192.75 (Rounded DUI/VICR Fee: $1,190.00) This fee structure ensures that the City recovers the full cost associated with the impound process while maintaining a fair and efficient approach to cost recovery. 68 Public Safety Committee Meeting Exhibit B CALCULATION OF ACTUAL CITY COSTS FOR PROCESSING A VEHICLE IMPOUND PROGRAM AND UPDATING THE AMOUNT OF THE VEHICLE IMPOUND COST RECOVERY FEE The City of Palm Desert contracts with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department for police services. For Fiscal Year 2024-25, the Sheriff’s Department established a patrol rate of $229.55 per hour. This rate includes deputy salaries, fringe benefits, insurance, and various support systems necessary for operations. The City estimates that the process of impounding or storing nuisance vehicles requires a minimum of 1.25 hours of combined officer and support staff time. This process typically involves the following sequence of events: Task Position Vehicle search and Inventory. Completion of Stored Vehicle Report - CHP 180. Contact dispatch requesting tow service. Contact tow company requesting service. Wait for arrival of tow company. Contact information Services Bureau (ISB) or station clerical staff and ensure vehicle entered into NCIC as stored/impounded. Enter vehicle into NCIC as stored. Write police report. Review and approve police report. Mail Notice of Stored Vehicle. Enter data from the report into the Report Management System & process paperwork. Conduct Tow Hearing. Deputy or Community Services Officer (CSO) Deputy or CSO Deputy or CSO Dispatcher Deputy or CSO Deputy or CSO Office Assistant Office Assistant Sergeant or Corporal Office Assistant Office Assistant Sergeant or Corporal All Vehicle Impound Cost Recovery (VICR) payments will be initially collected by Police Department staff and subsequently forwarded to the City for processing. The Finance Department will be responsible for maintaining records, processing payments, depositing cash and checks, tracking transactions, and overseeing the general accounting of all associated fees. 69 Public Safety Committee Meeting The Finance Department estimates that administering this program requires approximately one hour of an Accounting Technician’s time, equating to a cost of $45. To ensure full cost recovery, the City of Palm Desert Police Department recommends establishing a DUI/VICR fee of $275 per vehicle, based on the following breakdown:  Deputy Cost: $229.55  City Administrative Cost: $45.00  Total Cost: $274.55 (Rounded VICR Fee: $275.00) This fee structure ensures that the City recoups the full cost associated with the impound process. 70 Public Safety Committee Meeting Page 1 of 3 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE CITY OF PALM DESERT STAFF REPORT MEETING DATE: March 11, 2024 PREPARED BY: Daniel Hurtado, Public Safety Analyst SUBJECT: UPDATE ON THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE’S 2025 WORK PLAN RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file the Public Safety Committee’s 2025 Work Plan, which identifies the Committee’s priorities for the year BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS: At its regular meeting on February 11, 2025, the Public Safety Committee convened to identify and establish key focus areas for the 2025 calendar year. After thoughtful discussion and input from Committee members, the Committee identified three primary priorities to guide its collaboration with City staff throughout the year. 1. Community Policing The Committee will work closely with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department to enhance community policing initiatives. This effort will focus on fostering stronger relationships between law enforcement and residents, imp roving transparency and communication, and addressing safety concerns unique to the community. Action Item: - Review periodic updates from the Sheriff’s Department regarding community policing strategies, programs, and outcomes. 2. Public Safety Budget, Emergency Preparedness, and Fire Inspections for Businesses and Buildings The Committee will actively review and monitor public safety budget updates to ensure they align with community safety priorities. Additionally, the Committee will evaluate and recommend improvements to the City’s emergency preparedness efforts and review the effectiveness of fire inspection services provided to local businesses and buildings. These efforts will be conducted in partnership with City staff and relevant public safety agencies. Action Items: - Review regular FY 25-26 proposed budget, including funding allocations and expenditures. 71 Public Safety Committee Meeting Public Safety Committee City of Palm Desert PSC Workplan Page 2 of 3 - Evaluate the effectiveness of current fire inspection services and processes for businesses and buildings, identifying potential areas for improvement. - Assess the City’s emergency preparedness measures and recommend enhancements as needed. 3. Innovative Technology Recognizing the increasing importance of technology in modern public safety efforts, the Committee will explore and assess emerging technologies that can enhance public safety services. To support this work, the Committee has established a dedicated Innovative Technology Subcommittee responsible for researching, evaluating, and prioritizing technology solutions. This subcommittee will collaborate with City staff, public safety personnel, and industry experts to ensure all recommendations align with the City’s operational needs, community priorities, and available fiscal resources. Action Items: - Meet with representatives from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department to review the City’s existing FLOCK camera system, including potential system upgrades, expanded functionality, and the feasibility of adding new camera locations. - Monitor advancements in public safety technology and assess their relevance and feasibility for the City through ongoing review and analysis. - Ensure all technology recommendations consider operational benefits and align with the City’s long-term public safety goals. Subcommittee Structure and Assignments To ensure balanced representation and equitable workload distribution, the Committee will document current subcommittee assignments and identify available openings for the next appointment cycle. The Committee’s goal is to assign at least two members to each subcommittee and ensure consistent coverage across all priority areas. Subcommittee Roles and Responsibilities: - Community Policing Subcommittee Collaborate with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department to enhance community policing efforts, strengthen relationships between law enforcement and residents, and improve transparency. Subcommittee Members: 2 members to ensure balanced discussion and representation of diverse perspectives. - Budget, Preparedness, and Inspections Subcommittee: 72 Public Safety Committee Meeting Public Safety Committee City of Palm Desert PSC Workplan Page 3 of 3 Review and analyze public safety budgets, evaluate emergency preparedness programs, and assess fire inspection services for businesses and buildings. Subcommittee Members: 2 members to ensure balanced discussion and representation of diverse perspectives. - Innovative Technology Subcommittee Explore and evaluate emerging technologies, including reviewing and potentially expanding the FLOCK camera system, and assess new tools to enhance public safety operations. Subcommittee Members: 3 members to ensure balanced discussion and representation of diverse perspectives. Staff recommend filing the Public Safety Committee’s 2025 Work Plan. The Work Plan serves as a guiding document, outlining the Committee’s priorities, objectives, and key initiatives for the upcoming year, supporting its ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and address community needs. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no direct fiscal impact associated with receiving and filing this report. Any future funding requests related to these priorities, including potential technology acquisitions, will be presented to the City Council for consideration and approval as appropriate. 73 Public Safety Committee Meeting 74 Public Safety Committee Meeting CITY OF PALM DESERT ATTENDANCE REPORT Advisory Body: Prepared By: Year 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2024 2025 Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Date 9-Jan 13-Feb 12-Mar 9-Apr 14-May 11-Jun N/A N/A 9-Sep 8-Oct 12-Nov 10-Dec 21-Jan Alley, Jeff P P P P P P - - P P P P P 0 0 Bindman, Gary N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A - - N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 0 Butts, Joseph P P P P P P - - P P P P P 1 0 Kramer, Terry P P E P P P - - P P P P P 2 0 Luhring, Douglas P P P P P P - - P E P P P 3 0 Nelson, Stephen P P P P P P - - P E P P P 1 0 Taylor, Frank P A P P P P - - P P P P P 1 1 Wahlstrom, Kevin P P P 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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