Public Safety Commission
Regular MeetingDesert Hot Springs, CA · January 14, 2021
Agenda
City of Desert Hot Springs
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Thursday, January 14, 2021
6:00 PM
VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
Desert Hot Springs, California
Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation
at Planning Commission Meetings
Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders N-25-20 issued on March 4,
2020 and N-29-20 issued on March 18, 2020, the Public Safety Commission regular
meeting will be conducted remotely through Zoom and broadcast live on the City’s website
and YouTube channel.
Pursuant to the Executive Orders, and to ensure the health and safety of the public by
limiting human contact that could spread the COVID-19 virus, the Council Chamber will
not be open for the meeting. The Commission and Staff will be participating remotely via
the Zoom platform.
Watch the Meeting Live
• City of Desert Hot Springs YouTube Channel
For Public Comment
If you wish to speak under general public comment, or speak on an agenda item, you can
access the meeting remotely through ONE of the following options:
• Participate via Zoom
CLICK HERE to register
• Submit Comments in Writing
You may also submit your comments in writing via email to kmeuse@cityofdhs.org. To
give the City Clerk adequate time to compile, please submit no later than 4:00
P.M. on January 14, 2021. All written public comments will be distributed to the
Commission and included as part of the record.
In the subject line, please indicate:
“Public Comment – Non-Agenda Item” OR
“Public Comment – Item #” (insert the agenda item number(s) relevant to your
comment(s))
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The City of Desert Hot Springs thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent
the spreading of the COVID-19 virus.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MINUTES
1. Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: September 4-5
10, 2020
Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Public Safety Commission Draft Minutes - September 10, 2020
PUBLIC COMMENTS
At this time, pursuant to the Brown Act, any person may comment on matters
of general interest within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Public Safety
Commission, NOT listed on the agenda.
Under the Brown Act, the Public Safety Commission should not take action on
or discuss matters raised during Public Comment portion of the agenda that
are not listed on the agenda. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes per
speaker. Speakers may not yield their time to others without consent of the
Chair. All comments are to be directed to the Public Safety Commission and
shall be devoid of any personal attacks. Members of the public are expected to
maintain a professional, courteous decorum during public comments. Please
complete and submit a "speaker card" to the City Clerk. You will be asked to
STATE YOUR NAME AND CITY OF RESIDENCE FOR THE RECORD.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
2. Animal Control Monthly Report 6-7
Jim Henson, Chief of Police
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Staff Report - SR-21-006 - Pdf
3. Police Department Monthly Report 8 - 23
Jim Henson, Chief of Police
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Staff Report - SR-21-007 - Pdf
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4. Fire Department Monthly Report 24 - 31
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Staff Report - SR-21-008 - Pdf
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
ADJOURN
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City of Desert Hot Springs
DRAFT ACTION MINUTES
Public Safety Commission Meeting
6:00 PM - Thursday, September 10, 2020
VIA VIDEO-CONFERENCE
This meeting was held pursuant to Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20 issued by Governor
Newsom. The Public Safety Commission and Staff participated remotely.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Eastman called the meeting to order at 6:06 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Commissioners: Donna Lozano, Florence Martin
Vice Chairman: Walt Meyer
Chairman: Lee Eastman
Absent:
Commissioner: Ted Mayrhofen
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Martin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: Approve the September 10, 2020 Public Safety Commission Agenda.
Moved by Commissioner Meyer
Seconded by Commissioner Martin
Carried 4-1 by the following votes:
AYES: Eastman, Martin, Meyer, and Lozano
ABSENT: Mayrhofen
MINUTES
2. Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: August 13, 2020
Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes as presented; or as corrected.
Item Number:
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ACTION: Approve the Minutes as presented.
Moved by Commissioner Meyer
Seconded by Commissioner Martin
Carried 4-0 by the following votes:
AYES: Eastman, Martin, Meyer, and Lozano
ABSENT: Mayrhofen
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
3. Animal Control Monthly Report
Stephanie Zamora, Animal Control Supervisor, presented the monthly report
and responded to questions. The report was received and filed.
4. Fire Department Monthly Report
A representative from the Fire Department was not present. The report was
received and filed.
5. Police Department Monthly Report
Jim Henson, Chief of Police, presented the monthly report and responded to
questions. The report was received and filed.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
It was unanimously agreed to cancel Public Safety Commission meetings until in-
person meetings could resume.
ADJOURN
Chairman Eastman adjourned the meeting at 6:38 P.M.
Kelsey Meuse, Recording Secretary
Public Safety Commission
September 10, 2020
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City of Desert Hot Springs
Public Safety Commission
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
To: Public Safety Commission
Date: January 14, 2021
Department: Police Department
Prepared by: Jim Henson, Police Chief
Subject: Animal Control Monthly Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
ATTACHMENTS:
Animal Control Report
SR-21-006
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City of Desert Hot Springs
Public Safety Commission
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
To: Public Safety Commission
Date: January 14, 2021
Department: Police Department
Prepared by: Jim Henson, Police Chief
Subject: Police Department Monthly Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
ATTACHMENTS:
Police Department Monthly Report (September-December 2020)
SR-21-007
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City of Desert Hot Springs
Public Safety Commission
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
To: Public Safety Commission
Date: January 14, 2021
Department: Police Department
Prepared by: Jim Henson, Police Chief
Subject: Fire Department Monthly Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
ATTACHMENTS:
Fire Department Monthly Report (October 2020- December 2020)
Fire Department End of the Year Stats 2020
SR-21-008
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CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department
Emergency Incident Statistics
Bill Weiser
Fire Chief
1/7/2021
Report Provided By: Riverside County Fire Department
Communications and Technology Division
GIS Section
Please refer to Map and Incident by Battalion, Station, Jurisdiction
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Incidents Reported for Date between 10/01/2020 and 12/31/2020 and City of Desert Hot Springs And Both (Code 2, Alpha, Omega, Code 3, Charlie, Delta, Bravo, Echo) Page 1 of 6
*Incidents are shown based on the primary response area for the incident location. This does not represent total response times for all units only the first unit in.
Response Activity
Incidents Reported for Date between 10/01/2020 and 12/31/2020 and City of Desert Hot Springs And Both (Code 2, Alpha, Omega, Code 3, Charlie, Delta, Bravo, Echo)
Com Fire 1 0.1%
False Alarm 112 8.3%
Haz Mat 4 0.3%
Medical 1,051 77.5%
Multi-Fam Dwelling Fire 3 0.2%
Other Fire 25 1.8%
Other Misc 8 0.6%
Public Service Assist 41 3.0%
Res Fire 6 0.4%
Rescue 1 0.1%
Ring ing Alarm 2 0.1%
Standby 24 1.8%
Traffic Collision 64 4.7%
Vehicle Fire 7 0.5%
Wildland Fire 8 0.6%
Total: 1,357 100.0%
Com Fire 1
False Alarm 112
Haz Mat 4
Medical 1051
Multi-Fam Dwelling Fire 3
Other Fire 25
Other Misc 8
Public Service Assist 41
Res Fire 6
Rescue 1
Ringing Alarm 2
Standby 24
Traffic Collision 64
Vehicle Fire 7
Wildland Fire 8
Incident Total: 1,357
Average Enroute to Onscene Time*
Enroute Time = When a unit has been acknowledged as responding. Onscene Time = When a unit has been acknowledge as being on
scene. For any other statistic outside Enroute to Onscene please contact the IT Help Desk at 951-940-6900
<5 Minutes +5 Minutes +10 Minutes +20 Minutes Average % 0 to 5 min
861 489 79 6 4.9 63.4%
*CODE 3 and CODE 2 incidents are included in the total count of incidents and the average Enroute to Onscene Time.
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Last Updated 1/6/2021 6:45:42PM Page 2 of 6
*Incidents are shown based on the primary response area for the incident location. This does not represent total response times for all units only the first unit in.
Incidents by Battalion, Station and Jurisdiction
Com False Haz Mat Medical Multi-Fa Other Other Public Res Fire Rescue Ringing Standby Traffic Vehicle Wildlan Total
Fire Alarm m Fire Misc Service Alarm Collisio Fire d Fire
Battalion 10 Station 36 City of Desert Hot 0 10 1 38 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 1 8 0 1 63
Skyborne Springs
Station Total 0 10 1 38 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 1 8 0 1 63
Station 37 Desert City of Desert Hot 1 102 3 1,013 3 24 8 38 6 1 2 23 56 7 7 1,294
Hot Springs Springs
Station Total 1 102 3 1,013 3 24 8 38 6 1 2 23 56 7 7 1,294
Battalion Total 1 112 4 1,051 3 25 8 41 6 1 2 24 64 7 8 1,357
Grand Total 1 112 4 1,051 3 25 8 41 6 1 2 24 64 7 8 1,357
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*Incidents are shown based on the primary response area for the incident location. This does not represent total response times for all units only the first unit in.
Incidents by Jurisdiction
Com False Haz Mat Medical Multi-Fa Other Other Public Res Fire Rescue Ringing Standby Traffic Vehicle Wildlan Total
Fire Alarm m Fire Misc Service Alarm Collisio Fire d Fire
City of Desert Hot Springs 1 112 4 1,051 3 25 8 41 6 1 2 24 64 7 8 1,357
Grand Total 1 112 4 1,051 3 25 8 41 6 1 2 24 64 7 8 1,357
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*Incidents are shown based on the primary response area for the incident location. This does not represent total response times for all units only the first unit in.
Incidents by Supervisorial District - Summary
DISTRICT 4 V. DISTRICT 5 Grand
MANUEL PEREZ JEFF HEWITT Total
Com Fire 1 0 1
False Alarm 112 0 112
Haz Mat 4 0 4
Medical 1,050 1 1,051
Multi-Fam Dwelling Fire 3 0 3
Other Fire 25 0 25
Other Misc 8 0 8
Public Service Assist 41 0 41
Res Fire 6 0 6
Rescue 1 0 1
Ringing Alarm 2 0 2
Standby 24 0 24
Traffic Collision 64 0 64
Vehicle Fire 7 0 7
Wildland Fire 8 0 8
Total 1,356 1 1,357
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*Incidents are shown based on the primary response area for the incident location. This does not represent total response times for all units only the first unit in.
TOTAL INCIDENTS 171,171
1.1% INCREASE OVER 2019 TOTAL INCIDENTS OF 169,508
TOP 5 TRUCKS TOP 5 ENGINES INCIDENT TOTALS BY TYPES TOTAL ECC PHONE CALL SUMMARY 511,037
Q90 3,684 E37 5,138 VEG FIRE 1,653
Q97 2,216 E71 4,329 STR FIRE 835 TOP FIVE CALL VOLUME MONTHS 2020
T2 2,199 E65 4,185 OTHER FIRES 17,544 DECEMBER 18,530
T17 1,560 E101 4,081 MEDICAL 142,609 JULY 16,923
T76 1,512 E91 3,899 HAZMAT/FMS 2,377 AUGUST 16,557
PUBLIC ASSIST 6,451 JANUARY 16,543
TOP 5 USAR* TOP 5 MEDICS OCTOBER 16,130
USAR2 36 M71 3,293 TOP 5 CHIEFS
USAR76 14 M86 3,236 B9B 350 TOP FIVE CALL VOLUME DAYS 2020
USAR17 4 M33 2,367 B10A 346 Saturday, July 4, 2020 669
USAR33 3 M88 2,345 B7B 337 Friday, December 25, 2020 643
USAR45 3 M69 2,115 B3111 329 Saturday, December 26, 2020 589
B6A 326 Wednesday, December 23, 2020 588
TOP 5 SQUADS* MEDIC PATROLS Thursday, December 24, 2020 575
SQ86 160 MPTL7 3,879 BOATS
SQ2 86 MPTL18 1,637 BOAT85 3
SQ33 56 MPTL29 642 BOAT43 1
SQ76 39 MPTL28 364
SQ17 21 HAZMAT
MEDIC SQUADS HM34 362
WATER TENDERS* MS25 3,251 CALFIRE RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE
WT1 180 MS6 2,383 BREATHING SUPPORT 2020 END OF YEAR STATS
WT40 92 MS27 1,564 BS35 187
WT35 84 MS66 1,553
WT53 77 TOP 5 STATE TYPE III
WT27 55 COUNTY TYPE III* E3165 1,387
BR19 313 E3175 1,365
PATROLS* BR75 290 E3176 1,088
PTL22 280 BR4 249 E3168 875
PTL23 89 BR40 222 E3164 724
PTL36 85 BR58 116
PTL39 74 AIRCRAFT
PTL40 69 CAMPS H301 FIRES 131
BAT4 81 H301 HOIST RESCUES 39
OGN2 77 AA310 160
OGN5 69 AT72 67
RRUCRW1 60 AT73 58
BAT3 56
*CROSS STAFFED RESOURCE
LAST CALL OF 2020- E66 AND E3160 - 23C011 INTENTIONAL OVERDOSE
FIRST CALL OF 2021 - E12 AND E3167 - 52C03G COMMERICAL ALARM
FIRST BABY DELIVERED OF 2021 - E78 - 24C04 BABY BOY
FIRST FIRE OF 2021 - STN6 IA - 69D05 - MULTI FAMILY STRUCTURE FIRE
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