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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes Public Safety Commission 10/14/09 �"^ � � � /^',`=�"� � � CITY OF PALM DESERT REGULAR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING APPROVED MINUTES Wednesday, October 14, 2009 — 3:30 p.m. Administrative Conference Room I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Nethery called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Member Absent: Commissioner James Butzbach Commissioner Gloria Kirkwood Vice Chairman James Larsh Commissioner Rick Lebel Chairman Martin Nethery Also Present: Mayor Pro Tem Cindy Finerty �' Stephen Aryan, Assistant to the City Manager Frankie Riddle, Director of Special Programs Gary Rosenblum, Risk Manager � � s= Lt. Andrew Shouse, Palm Desert Police Department ; � L O Chief Steve Brooker, Riverside County Fire Departmer�t ; � � � s Chief John Rios, Riverside County Fire Department � � r;6` a � Captain Scott Visyak, Riverside County Fire Departr�e � � Lori Wimbish, Recording Secretary C � � F. U III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS � -- w � � s U "' p ,� �. ?" Gi, None f � � ,� _ � � t� �' � � c C � � t � ~ IV. PRESENTATIONS � G � �- � �; � � '� � �' �„ c„� '== c:; G:: ;,r; ;,.r; % '�c � ^._. G:, G'"' � � G: :�` W 's. A. Gang Task Force — Officer Chris Lauer c% � �' e�- � � d � � � Officer Chris Lauer introduced himself and gave the Commissioners a brief outline of his background in law enforcement. APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 14, 2009 The Commissioners viewed a PowerPoint presentation on Gang Task Force activities that included gang statistics, number of gangs in the Coachella Valley, the locations of those gangs, and the organizations involved with the Gang Task Force. Upon question by Commissioner Butzbach, Officer Lauer responded that there was a phone number for the Gang Task Force wherein the public can call and report gang activity. He added that they also advertise the Crime Stoppers Organization's telephone number. The Crime Stopper calls are forwarded to station administration and then to the appropriate person for handling. Officer Lauer stated that there were between 20 and 25 gangs throughout the Coachella Valley. He believed there were fewer than 50 individual gang members living in Palm Desert. Officer Lauer commented that there were no narcotic statistics in his presentation but he could get that information for the Commissioners. Upon inquiry by Gary Rosenblum, Officer Lauer stated that the definition of a gang is an ongoing organization or group with 3 or more members. This group would be known by a common name, sign or symbol and is generally involved in criminal activity. Lt. Andy Shouse thanked the Commissioners and the City Council for all of its support with regard to the Gang Task Force. He invited Officer Lauer to the meeting to update the Commissioners on its activities and success since its inception. Commissioner Butzbach thanked Officer Lauer for his presentation. He asked Lt. Shouse if he could arrange a presentation by Officer Kevin Cole, School Resource Officer for Palm Desert High School and Palm Desert Middle School, to present an update to the Commissioners on a future date. Lt. Shouse responded that he would make those arrangements. V. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Minutes of the Public Safety Commission Meeting of September 9, 2009 Removed for separate consideration under Section VI, Consent Items Held Over. Please see that portion of the Minutes for Commission discussion and action. 2 APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 14, 2009 B. Palm Desert Fire Services Monthly Report for August 2009 Rec: By Minute Motion, receive and file. C. Palm Desert Special Enforcement Team Monthly Report for September 2009 Rec: By Minute Motion, receive and file. D. Traffic Team Report for September 2009 -- Includes Traffic Collision Statistics for September 2009 and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Statistics for September 2009 Rec: By Minute Motion, receive and file. E. Business District Team Report— September 2009 Rec: By Minute Motion, receive and file. F. Canine Rep6rt— September 2009 Rec: By Minute Motion, receive and file. G. Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force Report for September 2009 Rec: By Minute Motion, receive and file. Chair Nethery asked that Item A be removed for separate consideration under Section VI, Consent Items Held Over. Commissioner Larsh moved, by Minute Motion, to approve the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lebel and carried 4-0. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER A. Minutes of the Public Safety Commission Meeting of September 9, 2009 Chair Nethery made a correction to the minutes. Commissioner Nethery moved, by Minute Motion, to approve the minutes as amended. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Larsh and carried 4-0. 3 APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 14, 2009 VII. NEW BUSINESS A. Report on FBI Uniform Crime Report for 2008 Lt. Shouse gave a brief overview of the FBI Uniform Crime Report. He stated that the City of Palm Desert's faired very favorable even though its population increased by 7.6%. Violent crime was reduced by 34.4% and property crime decreased by 10.0%; total crime per 1,000 residents decreased by 17%. The Commissioners commented that they were pleased with the numbers and thanked Lt. Shouse for the report. Commissioner Butzbach moved, by Minute Motion, to receive and file the FBI Uniform Crime Report for 2008. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Larsh and carried 4-0. ADDED TO THE AGENDA AND POSTED 72 HOURS PRIOR TO MEETING. B. Request to expand funds for the California School Resource Officers' Association 9t" Annual Conference. Lt. Shouse explained the importance of sending his Officers to the conference. He reported that the cost of the conference would be covered through Cal-COPS Funds. The Commissioners were in approval for supporting this expenditure. Commissioner Lebel moved, by Minute Motion, to authorize the expenditure of $1,673.40 in Cal-COPS Funds for the California School Resource Officers' Association 9tn Annual Conference. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Larsh and carried 4-0. VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None IX. OLD BUSINESS None X. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL ACTION (S) A. Vehicle Impound Cost Recovery Fee Ordinance 1195 B. MOU Agreements with COD, CSUSB-PDC, and UCR. 4 APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 14, 2009 Stephen Aryan reported that the City Council approved the Vehicle Impound Cost Recovery Fee Ordinance 1195 and the MOU Agreements with COD, CSUSB-PDC, and UCR at its meeting of October 8, 2009. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. Citizens on Patrol Program 1. Monthly Reports for September 2009 Mr. Aryan announced that Ms. Riddle could not attend the meeting and that he could answer any questions the Commissioner may have. The Commissioners commented that the reports reflect that the COPS Program is running smoothly, working closely with the police department and receiving compliments from the public. B. Legislative Update 1. Post Training - Gary Rosenblum Gary Rosenblum reported that he, Commissioner Butzbach and Lt. Shouse met and discussed post training funds. POST does not reimburse cities directly; they will only reimburse law enforcement agencies. There were a couple of solutions discussed during that meeting: 1) changing the way training is paid for; and 2) making a change through legislation. Commissioner Lebel believed that speaking with Senator Benoit in an attempt to change legislation might be helpful. Commissioner Butzbach said he was meeting with Senator Benoit on other matters and would speak to him about this. Commissioner Nethery asked that the Commissioners be kept apprised on any progress. C. Police and Fire Departments 1. Project Management Status Report—Andy Shouse 5 APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 14, 2009 Lt. Shouse reported that the builder forwards status reports on the station each month. There have been no signs of set- backs and the building is moving right along. The roof and walls are in place and the expected completion date is May 2010. 2. CNG Ambulance/Pod Cast — Stephen Aryan Mr. Aryan showed a POD cast from Frasier, Ltd., the company that is building the CNG Ambulance. He stated that completion and delivery may be either December 2009, or January 2010. A discussion ensued regarding the assembly of the CNG Ambulance. D. Staff Chief John Rios reported that they just completed the Mini-muster program. It is always well received and continues to grow each year. Chief Rios reported on the Bombero Program. Fifty firefighters throughout Mexico come to the Coachella Valley. Training was held at COD each day. The Desert Springs Marriott donated 10 rooms to the firefighters and the City donated the use of its Shopper Hoppers for transportation, along with drivers. He said the Riverside County Fire Chief's Association, the City of Indio and the City of Coachella have been involved with this program for many years with great success. This year was no different. E. Public Safety Commissioners A request was made that a year-end report be presented to the Public Safety Commissioners by a representative for the Public Safety Subcommittee at its December meeting. XII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Butzbach moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:25 p.m., to October 18, 2009. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Larsh and carried 4-0. � ` , � G�/)� Lori imbish, Recording Secretary 6