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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPub Safty Cmsn - 11-14-2012 CITY OF PALM DESERT _� REGULAR �"'�'� PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING � � APPROVED MINUTES , WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2012— 3:30 p.m. Palm Desert City Hall 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Administrative Services Conference Room 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chairman Kirkwood convened the meeting at 3:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Present: Absent: Vice Chairman Gloria Kirkwood Chairman Jam s z a h Commissioner poug Luhring Commissioner Martin Nethery Also Present: Chief Bill Hunley, Riverside County Fire Department �,r� J Lt. William Sullivan, Palm Desert Police Department � � Q � Sgt. Mike Bianco, Palm Desert Police Department z = �ri � Sgt. Dave Adams, Palm Desert Police Department � C ` s John M. Wohlmuth, City Manager , = Stephen Y. Aryan, Risk Manager 0 � � Mary P. LaCross, Recording Secretary � � 4 -- ` � � W S III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS V �'" o tl � A , � � None O > � ` � ? � ° UO — z � c� ^ W E", v: v �:; E- - •_ IV. PRESENTATIONS � pa„ w w } O ,.'�M.`, ,�.M', c�, 'L° vax � azaa > o Presentation of Newly Purchased Palm Desert Medic Unit. Vice Chairman Kirkwood recessed the meeting at 3:34 p.m. for presentation of the newly purchased Palm Desert Medic Unit and the finro new BMW motorcycles for the Palm Desert Police Department, which were just delivered this week. She reconvened the meeting at 3:54 p.m. APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2012 V. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Minutes of the Public Safety Commission Meeting of September 12, 2012. Rec: Approve as presented. B. Palm Desert Specialized Units End of Month Reports for Aug. & Sept. 2012. Rec: By Minute Motion, receive and file. C. Palm Desert Fire Services Monthly Report for Aug. & Sept. 2012. Rec: By Minute Motion, receive and file. Upon motion by Commissioner Nethery, second by Commissioner Luhring, the Consent Calendar was approved as presented by a 3-0-1 vote, with Chairman Butzbach ABSENT. VI. C4NSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. NEW BUSINESS A. REQUEST FOR ACCEPTANCE OF CAL COPS SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUNDING (SLESF) FOR 2012/2013 Mr. Aryan reviewed the staff report, noting that the Police Chiefs recommendations for use of the FY 2012/2013 SLESF funds were included in the report. He said this matter was also on the City Council Agenda for its meeting of November 15, 2012. 2 APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2012 Upon question by Commissioner Nethery with regard to specific spending recommendations being reviewed by the Public Safety Commission in the past, Mr. Aryan responded that requests for expenditures over $5,000 would be brought back to the Public Safety Commission for consideration before being taken to the City Council for approval. Commissioner Luhring moved to, by Minute Motion, recommend that the City Council approve the Cal COPS Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funding (SLESF) Expenditure Plan, as provided by the Chief of Police, for expenditure of a $100,000 grant award to cover the cost for the 2012 Holiday Theft Suppression Program and miscellaneous equipment, services, and supplies to support front line law enforcement services. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Nethery and carried by a 3-0-1 vote, with Chairman Butzbach ABSENT. B. APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, TO PARTICIPATE IN A CALIFORNIA OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY AVO/D THE 30 DUI GRANT PROGRAM FOR FY 2012-2013 (October 1, 2012-September 30, 2013). Sgt. Adams explained the Memorandum of Understanding and the Avoid the 30 DUI Grant Program as outlined in the staff report. Mr. Aryan added that the Police Department anticipated participating with one DUI checkpoint and at least three saturation patrols, likely during the major holiday period. Commissioner Nethery moved to, by Minute Motion, recommend that the City Council: 1) Authorize the City Manger and/or his designee to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with the City of Riverside, to participate in a California Officer of Traffic Safety (OTS) AVOID the 30 DUI grant program for FY 2012- 2013 (October 1, 2012 — September 30, 2013); 2) appropriate $5,000 from unobligated Public Safety Police Grants Fund to Account No. 229-4210-422-3918, and estimate revenue of $5,000 to account 229-0000-334-5000, related to OTS Avoid fhe 30 DUI Grant Program for FY 2012-2013. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Luhring and carried by a 3-0-1 vote, with Chairman Butzbach ABSENT. 3 APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2012 C. APPROVAL TO UTILIZE A MOUNTED POSSE FOR ADDITIONAL PATROL OF THE WESTFIELD PALM DESERT MALL DURING THE 2012 HOLIDAY SEASON. Mr. Aryan reviewed the staff report, noting that use of the Mounted Posse would provide for better visibility and easier maneuverability on the part of the officers. Lt. Sullivan added that use of the posse patrol wauld result in a savings of approximately $5,000 compared to using regular sworn officers. Commissioner Luhring moved to, by Minute Motion, recommend that the City Council: 1) Authorize the Palm Desert Police Department to utilize the Riverside County Sheriff's Mounted Posse (Cabazon Station) during the 2012 holiday season to patrol the Westfield Palm Desert Mall; 2) authorize the donation of $1,000 from the SLESF Cal- Cops Account No. 229-4210-422-3914 to fund a mounted posse patrol as part of the 2012 Holiday Theft Suppression Program. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Nethery and carried by a 3-0-1 vote, with Chairman Butzbach ABSENT. D. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT GRANT PROGRAM FOR 2012- 2013 (GRANT NO. SC13302) IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,000. Mr. Aryan reviewed the staff report and offered to answer any questions. Commissioner Nethery moved to, by Minute Motion, recommend that the City Council: 1) Accept the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Program for 2012-2013 (Grant No. SC13302) in the amount of $73,000. Account No. 229-4210-422-3919 was designated by the Finance Department for this purpose; 2) appropriate $73,000 from unobligated Public Safety Police Grants Fund to Account No. 229-4210-422-3918, and estimate revenue of $73,000 to account 229-0000-334-5000, related to OTS Sobriety Checkpoint Grant for FY 2012-2013 (Grant No. SC13302); 3) authorize the City Manager, Director of Finance/City Treasurer, Assistant Chief of Police, and Palm Desert Motor Sergeant, to execute all necessary OTS Sobriety Checkpoint Grant Documents. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Luhring and carried by a 3-0-1 vote, with Chairman Butzbach ABSENT. 4 APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2012 E. APPROVAL TO IMPLEMENT AND PARTIALLY FUND THE 2012 "SHOP WITH A COP" PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,415. Mr. Aryan reviewed the staff report. Commissioner Nethery noted that last year, Lt. Reynolds indicated they had as many kids as they could handle, and additional funding would not help. He asked if that was the case again this year. Sgt. Bianco agreed and said they had already been given the names of 75 kids and needed to narrow that down to 45 in order to keep the program manageable. Mr. Aryan added that any funds remaining after the "Shop With A Cop" program would be used to purchase and distribute bicycles. Commissioner Nethery moved to, by Minute Motion, recommend that the City Council approve implementation and partially funding, in an amount not to exceed $2,415, the 2012 "Shop With A Cop" program. Funds are available under the Police Department Contingency Account (No. 110-4210-422-3042). Motion was seconded by Commissioner Luhring and carried by a 3-0-1 vote, with Chairman Butzbach ABSENT. F. REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT'S 2013 "EVERY FIFTEEN MINUTES" PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $6,900. Mr. Aryan reviewed the staff report and offered to answer any questions. Sgt. Bianco noted that this program was scheduled for February 2013. Vice Chairman Kirkwood noted that Chairman Butzbach had asked her to pass along his comments that he felt this was a strong program that should be supported continuously. Commissioner Luhring moved to, by Minute Motion, recommend that the City Council approve the City of Palm Desert's participation in the 2013 "Every Fifteen Minutes" program, in an amount not to exceed $6,900. Funds for this program are available under the Police Contingency Account No. 110-4210-422-3042. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Nethery and carried by a 3-0-1 vote, with Chairman Butzbach ABSENT. 5 APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2012 VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS None IX. OLD BUSINESS None X. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL ACTION(S) None XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. Citizens on Patrol Program 1. Monthly Reports for August, September, and October 2012 2. C.O.P.S. Caller-October 2012 3. NACOP Volunteer of the Year Award for 2012 4. COPS Program Comment Card Mr. Aryan noted that the reports had been included in the Agenda packets. He pointed out that Citizens on Patrol Administrative Sergeant Jeanne Foster had been awarded the 2012 National Association of Citizens on Patrol (NACOP) Volunteer of the Year Award. In addition, a postcard was received from a local resident expressing appreciation to the Palm Desert Citizens on Patrol for their assistance during a situation in the Costco parking lot in October. Commissioner Luhring noted that he had attended the K-9 Trials the previous weekend at Freedom Park and at Palm Desert High School. The Palm Desert Citizens on Patrol members were there every minute and had done a terrific job. Lt. Sullivan stated that the Citizens on Patrol members were going to be an integral part of the Holiday Theft Suppression Program. They have been tasked with going to shopping malls and neighborhoods and looking for opportunities to steal things (i.e., unlocked cars, packages on car seats, open garage doors, bikes on the driveways, etc.). They will try to contact the owners just to make them aware that these situations can invite crime. 6 APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2012 B. Legislative Update Mr. Aryan noted there was no report, as the Legislature is currently in recess until December. , C. Police and Fire Departments 1. Update on The Fountains Apartments Lt. Sullivan noted that the SET Team was in the process of doing a 34 Beat saturation patrol in the Palm Desert Country Club area and had been out there every day this week. He said The Fountains Apartments management had stepped forward to try and improve the area and had attended the recent Crime- Free Multi-Housing classes held at the City of Palm Desert. 2. Riverside County Fire Department-Eastem Operational Area Chief Hunley noted that with the season upon us, call volume had increased. 3. Desert Willow Fires Mr. Aryan reported that there had been a total of five palm tree fires recently at Desert Willow Golf Resort, with a person or persons setting fire to the palm tree "skirts" or "beards." Approximately 38 trees were involved so far. Chief Hunley noted that both the Fire Department and Police Department were currently investigating the situation. D. Staff 1. Update on FlashCam Camera Purchase Mr. Aryan reported that the FlashCam had been received, and Staff had been trained in its use. It was currently located on a signal pole at Frank Sinatra and Portola. Unfortunately, there was no footage of anyone involved in the recent Desert Willow palm tree fire. 7 APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2012 2. Update on Refurbishment of New Medic Unit Mr. Aryan noted that Medic Unit 233 was currently in Houston undergoing refurbishment. The entire patient box will be refurbished and then placed on a larger chassis. It should be returned at the end of December and put back in service in January or February. It is anticipated it will be assigned to Station 67 — Mesa View. He noted that refurbishing rather than replacing the unit resulted in a cost savings of between $40,000 and $50,000. E. Public Safety Commissioners Commissioner Nethery reported that he had also attended the K-9 Trials and watched several of the dogs go through their exercises. He said he felt this was a great event for the City of Palm Desert. Lt. Sullivan added that handlers came to the event from many places, including Mexico. Mr. Aryan noted that this event rotates annually between eastern and western Riverside County, and next year's event will be back in eastern Riverside County. Commissioner Luhring suggested that the event be publicized more so that people are aware of it. LINDA WRIGHT, a resident of Palm Desert, agreed that there should be more publicity, as she would have loved to attend. She added that she does not receive The Desert Sun and only found out about the event from Palm Desert Patch. 8 APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 14, 2012 Vice Chairman Kirkwood reported that Lt. Sullivan had attended the recent Resort Communities Security Association meeting. He spoke to members about what is going on in the City with regard to crime and provided good ideas/tips. She said this was a membership of security officers, security companies, and managers for homeowner associations and gated communities. XII. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Nethery moved to adjourn the meeting at 4:20 p.m. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Luhring and carried by a 3-0-1 vote, with Chairman Butzbach ABSENT. ���� Mary P. laCro s, ecording Secretary 9