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Home My WebLink AboutPUB SFTY CMSN - 01/09/08 � � CITY OF PALM DESERT �►---�---� � � REGULAR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING � APPROVED MINUTES Wednesday, January 9, 2008— 3:30 p.m. Administrative Conference Room i. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Chairman James Butzbach. 11. ROLL CALL Present• C�.�zt� cc.��,.:��, a�`i I�:��: l�r'ROV�I) , 1»rv�:i:vU ��EIVED E�'�� C�THER Vice Chair Gloria Kirkwood � CommissionerJamesLarsh �58�'ING r��3 -��f-Cg Commissioner Rick Lebel ��E�� cn�.Fi�r-}t��,�iL�� r�5o�1 Commissioner Martin Nethery�� N°�'� __.___,__. Chairman James Butzbach ��E�'` ��n� ABSTAIN: N��e, VERIFIED BY° ' Also Present: Original on�File with City Clerk's Office Councilmember Cindy Finerty Sheila R. Gilligan, ACM/Community Services Division Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs Patricia Scully, Senior Management Analyst Lt. Frank Taylor, Palm Desert Potice Department Chief Steve Brooker, Riverside County Fire Department Chief John Rios, Riverside County Fire Department Captain Jose Rodriguez, Riverside County Fire Department Mary P. Gates, Recording Secretary 111. ORAL COMMUNICATtONS None APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 9, 2008 IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Minutes of the Pubiic Safety Commission Meeting of October 17, 2007 Rec: Approve as presented. B. I nformational Items: 1. City Council Staff Report Dated December 13, 2007, Relative to Authorization for the SherifPs Department to Use Two City Police Motorcycles for a Limited Traffic Safety Program Within the City of Desert Hot Springs 2. Press Enterprise Newspaper Article Relative to San Bernardino Police Department Use of Segways Chairman Butzbach asked that Item B-1 be removed for separate discussion under Section V, Consent Items Held Over. Upon motion by Commissioner Nethery, second by Vice Chair Kirkwood, the remainder of the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by a 5-0 vote. V. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER B. Informational Items: 1. City Council Staff Report Dated December 13, 2007, Relative to Authorization for the Sheriff's Department to Use Two City Police Motorcycles for a �imited Traffic Safety Program Within the City of Desert Hot Springs Chairman Butzbach said he had recent{y discussed this matter with Lt. Taylor and asked that a brie# report be provided #o the Commission outlining the background of the program. Lt. Taylor reviewed the report, noting that discussions had been held over the last several months about tra�c-related issues in Desert Hot Springs and that city's need for assistance. He said a report had been provided to +�;� ;��i9� D��:� ��'�; �'��s�m! �� 4��v�r�b�� 13, �0�,', a�� t �p� authorized the use of finro Palm Desert Poiice motorcycles for a limited traffic safety program within the City of Desert Hot Springs. He said this program was mainly focused on school areas and during school hours. 2 APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMiSSION MEETING JANUARY 9, 2008 Biliing for the overtime, fuel, etc. would be paid by the Riverside County Sheriff's Depar#ment, and there would be no expense to the City of Palm Desert other than allowing the finro motorcycles to be used in Desert Hot Springs. In addition, there would be no impact to law enforcement services provided to the Palm Desert community. He noted that the program started on Monday, January 7, 2008, and was scheduled to run through March of 2008. Commissioner Larsh moved to, by Minute Motion, receive and file the report. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Nethery and carried by a 5-0 vote. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Selection of New Commission Chair and Vice Chair Commissioner Lebel moved to, by Minute Motion, appoint Vice Chair Kirkwood as the Commission's new Chair and Commissioner Nethery as the Commission's Vice Chair. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Larsh and carried by a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Butzbach said he was very proud and honored to have served as Chairman this past year. He thanked his colleagues on the Public Safety Commission for their assistance, expertise, and input. He also expressed his appreciation to City staff and members of the Police and Fire Departments. Chair Kiricwood asked Commissioner Butzbach to continue as Chair for the remainder of this meeting. B. Presentation by Investigator John Reinbolz Relative to S.A.F.E. (Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement) Team. Investigator Reinbolz provided a brief powerpoint presentation to the Commission explaining the Sheriff's Department's new S.A.F.E. (Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement) Team based at the Palm Desert Police Department. C. Palm Desert Fire Services Monthly Report for September and October 2007 Chief Rios introduced new Battalion Chief Steve Brooker and Ambulance Coordinator Captain Joe Rodriguez. Commissioner Larsh moved to, by Minute Motion, receive and file the Palm Desert Fire Services Monthly Report and September and October 2007. Motion was seconded by Chair Kirkwood and carried by a 5-0 vote. 3 APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 9, 2008 D. Palm Desert Speciai Enforcement Team Monthly Statistics for October, November, and December 2007 Commissioner Larsh moved to, by Minute Motion, receive and file the Palm Desert special Enforcement Team monthly statistics for October, November, and December 2007. Motion was seconded by Chair Kirkwood and carried by a 5-0 vote. E. Traffic Team Report for October, November, and December 2007 -- Includes Traffic Collision Statistics for September, October, and November 2007 and Commerciaf Vehicte Enforcement Statistics for October, November, and December 2007 Commissioner Lebel moved to, by Minute Motion, receive and file the Traffic Team report for October, November, and December 2007. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Larsh and carried by a 5-0 vote. F. Business District Team Report — October, November, and December 2007 Commissioner �arsh moved to, by Minute Motion, receive and file the Business District Team report for Oc#ober, November, and December 2007. Motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Nethery and carried by a 5-0 vote. G. Consideration of Request from Palm Desert Police Department for Authorization to Use 2007-08 Cal COPS (Supplemental Law Enforcement Senrices Funding — SLESF) Grant Award for Purchase of a New Honda Police Motorcycle Lt. Taylor reviewed the report dated January 2, 2008, and offered to answer any questions. Vice Chairman Nethery moved to, by Minute Motion, recommend that the Palm Desert City Council approve the request from the Palm Desert Poliee Department for authorization to use 2007-08 Cal COPS (Supptementai Law Enforcement Services Funding — SLESF) grant award for the purchase of one Honda Police Motorcycle and ancillary equipment to replace an aging BMW Police Motorcycle at a cost of approximately $25,271.60. Motion was seconded by Chair Kirkwood and carried by a 5-0 vote. 4 APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 9, 2U08 H. Consideration of Request from Palm Desert Police Department for Authorization to Expend 20Q7-08 Cal COPS (SLESF) Grant Funds to Replenish the Police Contingency Fund Lt. Taylor reviewed the report dated January 3, 2008, and offered to answer any questions. Vice Chairman Nethery moved to, by Minute Motion, recommend that the Palm Desert City Council approve the request from the Palm Desert Police Department for authorization to expend 2007-08 Cal COPS (SLESF) Grant funds to replenish the Police Contingency Fund in the amount of $14,965.20 for various expenditures made to supplement front line law enforcement. Motion was seconded by Chair Kirkwood and carried by a 5-0 vote. L Consideration of 2007 Annual Public Safety Commission Report Commissioner Larsh moved to, by Minute Motion: 1} Direct staff to forward the 2007 Annual Public Safety Commission Report to the City Council as an informational item; 2) receive and file the report. Motion was seconded by Vice Chairman Nethery and carried by a 5-0 vote. VII. CONTtNUED BUSINESS None VIII. OLD BUSINESS None IX. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL ACTION (S) 1. Mrs. Gilligan noted that at yesterday's Mayor's Breakfast, the Palm Desert Police D�partment introduc�d its new K-9 Police Dog, Van Snapp, who will be in training for the next month with his handler, Depu#y Steve Rivera. Lt. Taylor added that Van Snapp would be doing general patrol for a while but would a{so be trained in narcotics. He noted that Van Snapp woutd be brought to the next Public Safety Commission meeting. 5 APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 9, 2008 X. REP�RTS AND REMARKS A. Comments by Public Safety Commissioners Commissioner Lebel requested the annual reports for both Police and Fire prior to April when budget discussions take place. He said the reports should show where emphasis was placed last year and where changes need to be made. He said after receiving the reports last year, he met with the City's Finance Director, Paul Gibson, who felt the County should be prepared to address a majority of the budget issues, and there should not be many things outside the budget that come to the City separately. Commissioner Lebel also felt the report should be shared with the County Finance Director so that he/she is aware of concerns. B. Update on the Citizens on Patrol Program Ms. Riddle noted there were currently 19 active Citizens on Patrol members. Applications were mailed this week to three potential new members, and they should be on board in a few weeks after attending the Citizen Academy for training. She added that these individuals logged 374 hours of patrol time in December. Mrs. Gilligan noted that these members also attend Police Department briefings. Lt. Taytor said it was nice to have them out in the community helping law enforcement In various areas. C. Legislative Update Ms. Scully noted that the Governor's State of the State speech on Tuesday, January 8th, and said she would be in Sacramento the following week. She also reminded everyone of the law requiring use of hands-free devices for cell phones statting July 1, 2008. Ms. Scully updated the Commission on the progress of the video surveillance piiot program. She said the program approved by City Council was for participation by up to ten businesses. There are ��tr�'�?pl'��I yi ��v �r��`�� e#�nria ,��i��'E kl�!`:�' �'I'c'oi'D 4�'l�61'�� Ct� vL�:'4�� off by Code Compliance, and the owners have been reimbursed for half of the cost up to $1,500. Two more businesses were waiting to be finaiized. 6 APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 9, 2008 Commissioner Larsh asked if the Commission could be provided with a list of the participating businesses, and Ms. Scully said she would do so. Commissioner Lebef reminded staff that the Commission had also requested a report after six months as to how v�tell the program is working. Ms. Scully said she would prepare such a report for the next meeting. Lt. Taylor added that in the last six months, he had been contacted by various agencies in both California and other states requesting information about the Video Surveillance Program, and the information had been forwarded to them. In addition, a search on the Internet for video surveillance brings up Palm Desert's program. Ms. Scully noted that the City of Salt Lake City had modeled its program after Palm Desert's. D. Comments by Police and Fire Departments Chief Rios noted that last week with the storms, the Fire . Department mobi{ized its Swift Water Rescue Team, and those members are ready to act if needed. E. Comments by Staff None XI. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Lebel moved to adjoum the meeting at 4:58 p.m. Motion was seconded by Chair Kirkwood and carried by a 5-0 vote. ,-,, _�� Mary P. Ga es, ecording Secretary 7