Public Safety Commission
Regular MeetingDesert Hot Springs, CA · February 11, 2021
Agenda
City of Desert Hot Springs
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Thursday, February 11, 2021
6:00 PM
VIA VIDEO-CONFERENCE
Desert Hot Springs, California
Notice Regarding COVID-19 and Public Participation at City Council 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 City Council regular meeting will be
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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 City Council and Staff will be participating virtually via
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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
SWEARING-IN OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONERS
ROLL CALL
1. SELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN
Recommendation:
1) Appoint a Commissioner to serve as Chairman for 2021; and
2) Appoint a Commissioner to serve as Vice-Chairman for 2021.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MINUTES
2. Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: January 14, 5-6
2021
Recommendation: Approve the Minutes as presented; or as corrected.
01-14-2021 PSC Minutes DRAFT
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.
PRESENTATIONS
3. Gang Update Presentation
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
4. Fire Department Monthly Report 7 - 14
Recommendation: Receive and file.
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Staff Report - SR-21-037 - Pdf
5. Animal Control Monthly Report 15 - 16
Stephanie Zamora, Animal Control Supervisor
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Staff Report - SR-21-036 - Pdf
6. Police Department Monthly Report 17 - 31
Jim Henson, Chief of Police
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Staff Report - SR-21-035 - Pdf
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
ADJOURN
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City of Desert Hot Springs
DRAFT ACTION MINUTES
Public Safety Commission Meeting
6:00 PM - Thursday, January 14, 2021
VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
This meeting was held pursuant to Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20 issued by Governor
Newsom. The Commission and Staff participated remotely.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Eastman called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Commissioners: Donna Lozano, Florence Martin, Ted Mayrhofen
Vice-Chair: Walt Meyer
Chairman: Lee Eastman
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Eastman led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Recommendation:
Approve the January 14, 2021 Regular Meeting agenda.
ACTION: Approve Staff recommendation.
Moved by Commissioner Lozano
Seconded by Commissioner Meyer
Carried 5-0 by the following votes:
AYES: Eastman, Martin, Meyer, Mayrhofen, and Lozano
MINUTES
1. Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: September 10, 2020
Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes as presented; or as corrected.
ACTION: Approve the Minutes as presented.
Item Number: 2.
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Moved by Commissioner Meyer
Seconded by Commissioner Martin
Carried 5-0 by the following votes:
AYES: Eastman, Martin, Meyer, Mayrhofen, and Lozano
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
2. Animal Control Monthly Report
Stephanie Zamora, Animal Control Supervisor, presented the monthly reports
for September 2021 through December 2021 and responded to questions. The
report was received and filed.
3. Police Department Monthly Report
Steven Shaw, Deputy Police Chief, presented the monthly report and
responded to questions.
Commissioner Lozano requested a gang update presentation.
It was requested that Staff provide the Municipal Code Section regarding
recreational vehicle parking.
4. Fire Department Monthly Report
A representative from the Fire Department was not present. The report was
received and filed.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
The Commissioners gave brief reports.
ADJOURN
Chairman Eastman adjourned the meeting at 6:50 P.M.
Jerryl Soriano, CMC, City Clerk
Public Safety Commission
January 14, 2021
Item Number: 2.
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City of Desert Hot Springs
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
To: Public Safety Commission
Date: February 11, 2021
Department: Police Department
Prepared by: Jim Henson, Police Chief
Subject: Fire Department Monthly Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
ATTACHMENTS:
Fire Department Monthly Report - January 2021
SR-21-037
Item Number: 4.
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CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department
Unit Response Statistics *
*The numbers provided on this report are actual Unit Responses and not Incident Counts. To obtain Incident Counts use the Incident Report.
Bill Weiser
Fire Chief
2/8/2021
Report Provided By: Riverside County Fire Department
Communications and Technology Division
GIS Section
Please refer to Map and Unit Responses by Battalion, Station, and Jurisdiction
Item Number: 4.
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Incidents Reported for Date between 1/1/2021 and 2/8/2021 and City of Desert Hot Springs and Both (Code 2, Alpha, Omega, Code 3, Charlie, Delta, Bravo, Echo)
*Incidents are shown based on the units that responded.
Unit Response Activity
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
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B1 0B 11 4 5 7 5 E6 1 1 3
6 E2 E3 E3 E5 E7 E8 T3
B1 B3
False Alarm 66
Medical 540
Other Fire 24
Other Misc 1
Public Service Assist 10
Res Fire 37
Standby 5
Traffic Collision 36
Vehicle Fire 11
Wildland Fire 20
Incident Total: 750
Transport Total: 7
Dry Runs: 743
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 Average % 0 to 5 min
463 242 4.9 61.7%
*CODE 3 and CODE 2 incidents are included in the total count of incidents and the average Enroute to Onscene Time.
Item Number: 4.
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*The numbers provided on this report may reflect multiple unit responses to a single incident.
Last Updated 2/8/2021 3:07:12AM Page 2 of 7
*Incidents are shown based on the units that responded.
Unit Responses by Battalion, Station and Jurisdiction
False Medical Other Other Public Res Fire Standby Traffic Vehicle Wildland Total
Alarm Fire Misc Service Collision Fire Fire
Assist
City of Desert B1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Hot Springs B10A 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 1 1 2 8
B10B 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3
B3112 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
B3116 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
BS35 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2
E24 1 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 8
E33 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2
E35 3 18 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 2 28
E36 18 96 6 0 1 4 1 10 1 3 140
E37 31 362 9 1 9 5 4 22 2 4 449
E50 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 8
E55 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2
E56 8 41 4 0 0 4 0 1 0 3 61
E6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
E69 1 6 1 0 0 4 0 0 1 2 15
E71 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 1 5
E80 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4
E81 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4
SQ36 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6
T33 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
Grand Total 66 540 24 1 10 37 5 36 11 20 750
Unit Transports
Total
City of Desert Hot Springs E36 3
E37 1
E56 2
E81 1
Sub Total 7
Grand Total 7
Item Number: 4.
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*The numbers provided on this report may reflect multiple unit responses to a single incident.
Last Updated 2/8/2021 3:07:12AM Page 3 of 7
*Incidents are shown based on the units that responded.
Unit Medical Responses by Definition
Unit Medical Responses by Definition (Continued)
Continued
Medical
Medical Diff Medical Fall
Breathing
City of Desert Station 36 E36 0 2
Hot Springs Skyborne
E56 0 1
Total 0 3
Station 37 Desert E35 1 2
Hot Springs
E36 3 2
E37 19 6
E56 1 1
E80 1 0
Total 25 11
Grand Total 25 14
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*The numbers provided on this report may reflect multiple unit responses to a single incident.
Last Updated 2/8/2021 3:07:12AM Page 4 of 7
*Incidents are shown based on the units that responded.
Unit Medical Responses by Definition (Continued)
Unit Responses by Jurisdiction
False Medical Other Other Public Res Fire Standby Traffic Vehicle Wildland Total
Alarm Fire Misc Service Collision Fire Fire
Assist
City of Desert B1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Hot Springs B10A 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 1 1 2 8
B10B 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 3
B3112 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
B3116 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
BS35 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2
E24 1 4 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 8
E33 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2
E35 3 18 0 0 0 4 0 0 1 2 28
E36 18 96 6 0 1 4 1 10 1 3 140
E37 31 362 9 1 9 5 4 22 2 4 449
E50 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 8
E55 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2
E56 8 41 4 0 0 4 0 1 0 3 61
E6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1
E69 1 6 1 0 0 4 0 0 1 2 15
E71 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 1 5
E80 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4
E81 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4
SQ36 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6
T33 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
Sub Total 66 540 24 1 10 37 5 36 11 20 750
Grand Total 66 540 24 1 10 37 5 36 11 20 750
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*The numbers provided on this report may reflect multiple unit responses to a single incident.
Last Updated 2/8/2021 3:07:12AM Page 5 of 7
*Incidents are shown based on the units that responded.
Unit Responses by Supervisorial District - Summary
False Medical Other Other Public Res Fire Standby Traffic Vehicle Wildland Total
Alarm Fire Misc Service Collision Fire Fire
Assist
District 4 V. City of Desert Hot S 66 538 24 1 10 37 5 36 11 20 748
MANUEL PEREZ Total 66 538 24 1 10 37 5 36 11 20 748
District 5 JEFF City of Desert Hot S 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
HEWITT Total 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Grand Total 66 540 24 1 10 37 5 36 11 20 750
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*The numbers provided on this report may reflect multiple unit responses to a single incident.
Last Updated 2/8/2021 3:07:12AM Page 6 of 7
*Incidents are shown based on the units that responded.
Item Number: 4.
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*The numbers provided on this report may reflect multiple unit responses to a single incident.
Last Updated 2/8/2021 3:07:12AM Page 7 of 7
*Incidents are shown based on the units that responded.
City of Desert Hot Springs
Public Safety Commission
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
To: Public Safety Commission
Date: February 11, 2021
Department: City Clerk
Prepared by: Jim Henson, Police Chief
Subject: Animal Control Monthly Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
ATTACHMENTS:
Animal Control Monthly Report - January 2021
SR-21-036
Item Number: 5.
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Item Number: 5.
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City of Desert Hot Springs
Public Safety Commission
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
To: Public Safety Commission
Date: February 11, 2021
Department: Police Department
Prepared by: Jim Henson, Police Chief
Subject: Police Department Monthly Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and file.
ATTACHMENTS:
Police Department Monthly Report - January 2021
Recreation Vehicles Code
SR-21-035
Item Number: 6.
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Item Number: 6.
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Item Number: 6.
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MONTHLY REPORT OF OFFENSES KNOWN TO THE POLICE 1"/20 (R9V-029243)
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Classificationof Offenses Offenses Unfounded, Number Total Offenses Number of
Reported or i.e., False or of Cleared by ClearancesInvolving
Known to Baseless Actual Arrest or Only Persons Under
Police Complaints Exceptional Means 18 Years of Age
1. CRIMINAL HOMICIDE
a. Murder and Non-negligent Homicide 11
b. Manslaughter by Negligence 12
2. RAPE TOTAL 20
a. Rape 21
b. Attempt to CommitRape
Historical Rape (See instruction #15 below)
3. ROBBERY TOTAL 30 3 3
a. Firearm 31 1 1
b. Knife or Cutting Instrument 32
c. Other Dangerous Weapon 33 2 2
cl. Strong-Arm (Hands, Fists, Feet, etc.) 34
4. ASSAULT TOTAL 40 24 24 18
a. Firearm 41 1 1 1
b. Knife or Cutting Instrument 42 6 6 3
c. Other Dangerous Weapon 43
d. Strong—Arm(Hands, Fists, Feet, etc.) 44 1
e. Other Assaults - Simple 45 17 17 13
5. BURGLARY TOTAL 50 2 2
a. Forcible Entry 51 2 2
b. Unlawful Entry - No Force 52
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c. Attempted Forcible Entry 53
6. LARCENY THEFT TOTAL - 60 4 4
7. MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT TOTAL 70 16 16
a. Autos 71 10 10
b. Trucks and Buses 72 4 4
c. Other Vehicles 73 2 2
GRAND TOTAL 77 49 49 18
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DA]No SupplementaryHomicide Report Submitted. [X ] No Persons Under 18Arrested.
[ ] No Supplement to Return A Submitted. [ ] No Persons 18 or Over Arrested.
[5[] No Law Enforcement Officers Killed or Assaulted. [ )4] No Arson Offenses Occurred.
[ ] No Violent Crimes Against Seniors. [ ] No Domestic Violence-Related Calls.
[>4] No Hate Crimes. [(7] No Anti-ReproductionRights Crimes.
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1. Murder/Nonnegligent Manslaughter 12
2. Rape (Total) 20
3. Robbery
(a) Highway (Streets, Alleys, etc.) 31
(b) Commercial House (Except c, d, f) 32
(c) Gas or Service Station 33
(cl) Convenience Store 34
(e) Residence (Anywhere on the Premises) 35 1 $2,410
(1) Bank 35
(g) Miscellaneous 37 2 $2,000
TOTAL ROBBERY 30 3 $4,410
4. Assault (Not Applicable)
5. Burglary - Breaking or Entering
(a) Residence (Dwelling)
(1) Night (6 RM. - 6 A.M.) 51
(2) Day (6 A.M. - 6 P.M.) 52 1
(3) Unknown 53 $53.190
(b) Non-Residence (Store, Office, etc.)
(1) Night (6 P.M. - 6 A.M.) 54
(2) Day (6 A.M. - 6 RM.) 55
(3) Unknown 55 1
TOTAL BURGLARY 50 2 $ 53,190
6. Larceny - Theft (Except Motor Vehicle Theft)
(a) Over $400 64 2 $2,800
(b) $200 to $400 61
(c) $50 to $199 62
(d) Under $50 53 2 $30
TOTAL LARCENY (Same as Item 6X) -60 4 $2,830-
7. Motor Vehicle Theft (Include Alleged Joy Ride) 70 16 $135,250
GRAND TOTAL- All Items '
77 $195,680
AdditionalAnalysis of Larceny and Motor Vehicle Theft(6X and 7X)
6X. Nature of Larcenies Under Item 6
(a) Pocket-Picking 31
(b) Purse-Snatching g2
(c) Shoplifting 33
((1) From Motor Vehicles (Except e) 34 2 $1500
(e) Motor Vehicle Parts and Accessories 35 2 $1230
(f) Bicycles 35
(g) From Buildings (Except c and h) 87
(h) From Any Coin-Operated Machine (Parking Meters, etc.) 88
Other 39
TOTAL LARCENIES (Same as Item 6) —
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7X. Motor-Vehicles Recovered
(a) Stolen Locally and Recovered Locally 91 5
(b) Stolen Locally and Recovered by Other Jurisdictions 92 7
(C) Total Locally Stolen Motor Vehicles Recovered 90 12
(d) Stolen Out of Town, Recovered Locally 93 5
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PROPERTY BY TYPE AND VALUE
Type of Property Value of Property Stolen and Recovered In Your Jurisdiction
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(A) Currency, Notes, etc. 01 $2,600
(B) Jewelry and Precious Metals 02 $3 7.750
(C) Clothing and Furs 03
(D) Locally Stolen Motor Vehicles 04 $135,500 $119,500
(E) Of?ce Equipment 05 $2,840
(F) Televisions, Radios, Stereos, etc.
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(G) Firearms 07
(H) Household Goods 08 $13 ,400
(I) ConsumableGoods 09
(J) Livestock 10
(K) Miscellaneous 11 $3 , 590
TOTAL 00 $195,680 $119,500
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l0.16.330 <em class="hit“>Parking</em> of trailer coaches, house cars, and campers. Page 1 of 1
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10.16.330 Parking of trailer coaches, house cars, and campers.
A. De?nition. For the purpose of this section, “trailer coach,” “house car” and “camper” arc de?ned as
set forth in the California Vehicle Code, as it now exists or as it may hereafter be amended.
B. Where Pennitted. Except as hereinafter provided, no person shall park any trailer coach, house car
or vehicle equipped with a camper upon any City street, alleyway or right-of—wayduring the hours of darkness
except in an area clearly and speci?cally designated to permit such parking or when necessary to make
emergency repairs.
C. Exemptions. The following types of parking are exempt from the provisions of this section:
1. Parking of trailer coach, house car or vehicle equipped with a camper when parked in front of or
adjacent to property owned, leased, or otherwise legally occupied by the owner or occupant of such trailer
coach, house car or vehicle equipped with a camper.
2. Parking of trailer coach, house car or vehicle equipped with a camper within the City for the
purpose of purchasing or inspecting any goods or services provided by commercial establishments within the
City. (Prior code § 72.33)
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10.16.300 Recreational vehicle parking restricted—Exemptions. Page 1 of 1
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10.16.300 Recreational vehicle parking restricted—Exemptions.
A. Recreational Vehicle Parking. It is unlawful to park or store any recreational vehicle, semitrailer,
trailer or boat of any kind within the City except as follows:
1. The vehicle or boat is parked or stored in an approved storage space in a mobile home park or
designated for a mobile home park or recreation park; or
2. The vehicle or boat is temporarily parked for a period of time not to exceed 48 consecutive hours
and more than 72 hours shall have elapsed since the vehicle was so temporarily parked or stored.
B. Exemptions. Motor trucks less than six and one-half feet in height or 20 feet in length and motor
trucks used during pick up and delivery or during construction or repair work while in service are exempt
from the provisions of this section. (Prior code § 72.30)
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10.16.31O Living in vehicle prohibited. Page 1 Of 1
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It is unlawful to use any vehicle or boat for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes in the City unless
such a vehicle or boat is parked or stored in a space intended for such use in a mobile home park or
recreational vehicle park. (Prior code § 72.31)
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12.04.030 Unlawful camping.
It is unlaw?rl for any person to camp, occupy camp facilities, or use camp paraphernalia in the following
areas, except as otherwise provided:
A. Any street;
B. Any public parking lot, publicly accessible area visible from any off-site location, or public
property, improved or unimproved.
C. Any Private Property.
1. Overnight camping on private property by persons other than the property owncr(s) or lawful
tenants is prohibited, except when the overnight camping meets all of the following: (a) is limited to no more
than one night; (b) overnight camping is in the rear yard, or in an area of a side yard or front yard that is
separated from view from the street by a fence, hedge, or other lawful obstruction; and (c) the property owner
or person in lawful possession consents to such overnight camping.
2. Nothing in this chapter is intended to prohibit or make unlawful, activities of an owner of private
property or other lawful user of private property that are normally associated with and incidental to the lawful
and authorized use of private property for residential or other purposes; and provided further, nothing is
intended to prohibit or make unlawful activities of a property owner or other lawful user if such activities are
expressly authorized by any State, Federal and local laws, rules, regulation, or policies.
3. Camping shall not be pennitted. Where it is conducted in such a manner as to create a public
nuisance, including any noise disturbance, as provided in Chapter 8.12 of this code, inadequate sanitation, or
other matters offensive to reasonable persons, nor where the camping activity is of such frequency, intensity
or duration as to constitute a use of land prohibited by any provisions of Title 17 of this code or where the
camping and or activities incidental to it constitute a public nuisance. (0rd. 701 12-3-19; 0rd. 600 2-21-17;
prior code § 90B.03)
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10.16.050 Use of streets for storage of vehiclejrohibited.
A. No person shall park or leave standing any vehicle or trailer upon any street, public right-of-way or
alley within the City for 72 consecutive hours or longer.
B. In the event a vehicle or trailer is parked or left standing upon a street, alley, public right-of—wayor
portion thereof for a period of 72 consecutive hours or longer, such vehicle or trailer may be removed
pursuant to Section 10.16.320 or as otherwise permitted by Section 22651 of the California Vehicle Code. For
purposes of this section, a vehicle or trailer shall be considered parked or left standing for 72 consecutive
hours or longer if it has not been moved to a location at least 500 feet away from its original location. (0rd.
640 11-21-17; prior code § 72.05)
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10.16.040 No parking areas.
No operator of any vehicle shall stop, park or leave standing any vehicle, whether attended or unattended,
in any of the following places, except when necessary to avoid eon?ict with other traffic or in compliance
with the direction of a police officer, other authorized officer or official traffic-control device:
A. Within any divisional island unless authorized and clearly indicated with appropriate signs or
markings.
B. On either side of any street between the projected property lines of any public walk, public steps,
street or thoroughfare terminating at such street, when such area is indicated by appropriate signs or by red
paint upon the curb surface.
C. In any area where the City Traffic Engineer determines that the parking or stopping of a vehicle
would constitute a traffic hazard or would endanger life or property, when such area is indicated by
appropriate signs or by red paint upon the curb surface.
D. In any area established by resolution of the Council as a no parking area, when such area is
indicated by appropriate signs or by red paint upon the curb surface.
E. Upon, along or across any railway track in such manner as to hinder, delay or obstruct the
movement of any car traveling upon such track.
F. In any area where the parking or stopping of any vehicle would constitute a traffic hazard or would
endanger life or property.
G. On any street or highway where the use of such street or highway or a portion thereof is necessary
for the cleaning, repair or construction of the street or highway or the installation of underground utilities, or
where the use of the street or highway or any portion thereof is authorized for a purpose other than the normal
?ow of traffic, or where the use of the street or highway or any portion thereof is necessary for the movement
of equipment, articles or structures of unusual size and the parking of such vehicle would prohibit or interfere
with such use or movement; provided, that signs giving notice of such no parking are erected or placed at
least 24 hours prior to the effective time of such no parking.
H. At any place within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection or in any business district when such
place is indicated by appropriate signs or by red paint upon the curb surface; except, that a bus may stop at a
designated bus stop.
I. At any place within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection (in the central traffic district) or in any
business district when such place is indicated by appropriate signs or by red paint upon the curb surface;
except, that a bus may stop at a designated bus stop.
J. Within 20 feet of the approach to any traffic signal, boulevard stop sign or official electric ?ashing
device. (Prior code § 72.04)
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17.156.08O Conditions of issuance.
A. The Planning Department may establish conditions which must be met prior to the issuance of any
license under this chapter.
B. The conditions which may be imposed by the Planning Department, pursuant to the City’s general
police power for the protection of health, safety and property of local residents and persons attending
special use activities in the City, may include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
1. Police Protection. Every licensee may be required to employ, at his/her own expense, police
protection. The number and type of of?cers shall be sufficient to provide for the preservation of
order and protection of property in and around the place of the special use activity. When the
employment of off-duty peace officers is speci?ed to meet the requirements of this chapter, such
peace of?cers shall be under the complete direction and control of the sheriff of the County. The
Planning Department must be satis?ed that the requisite number of peace of?cers will be provided
at all times of operations, plus any speci?ed time prior to or following the event, before a license is
issued.
2. Water Facilities. Every licensee may be required to provide an ample supply of potable water
for drinking and sanitation purposes on the premises of the special use. The locations and number
of water facilities on the premises must be approved by the Health Officer prior to issuance of a
license. All water shall meet United States Public Health Service standards. Sewage and drainage
systems relating to such facilities shall meet the requirements of the California Health and Safety
Code and be subject to the prior approval of the Health Officer and Building Official.
3. Food Concessions.
a. Where the proposed use is to be held a substantial distance from public eating places,
food—handlingplaces or similar establishments, the applicant may be required to demonstrate
that suf?cient food will be available at the premises, for each day of operation, to adequately
feed the number of persons expected to be in attendance.
b. Concessionaires must be licensed and operate under a valid Health Department permit,
pursuant to local laws and ordinances and state laws. All sewage, sink waste and waste water
from water closets, lavatories or sinks operated in connection with food concessions or food
operations shall be disposed of to a public sewer or a sewage disposal system approved by the
Health Officer and the Building Official.
4. Sanitation Facilities.
a. Every licensee may be required to provide sufficient sanitation facilities to adequately
meet the needs of the number of people expected to be in attendance. The locations and
number of such facilities shall be approved by the Health Officer prior to the issuance of any
license under this chapter.
b. Where ?ush water closets cannot be made available for the persons in attendance at the
use, the Planning Department may allow the use of portable chemical toilets. Such chemical
toilets must meet the approval of the Health Officer before any license may be issued.
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Chemical toilets shall be emptied and recharged, at the liccnsee’s expense, as necessary,
pursuant to procedures established by the Health Officer.
c. Every licensee may be required to furnish a sufficient number of trash cans to adequately
meet the needs of the persons expected to be in attendance. An adequate supply of plastic bag
liners, to fit the trash receptacles, shall be provided, and each container shall at all times have
a plastic bag liner inserted and, when full, such bag liner shall be tied and removed and a new
plastic bag liner inserted. The locations and number of such receptacles shall be approved by
the Planning Department prior to the issuance of any license under this chapter. The pickup
and removal of refuse, trash, garbage and rubbish shall be at least once a day, and more
frequently if required. Removal of all trash and refuse shall be at the licensee’s expense.
5. Medical Facilities.
a. The applicant may be required to provide emergency medical treatment facilities on the
premises of the use.
b. The location of such facilities, number of doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses
and other aides needed to staff such facilities and the quantity of medical supplies, drugs,
ambulances and other equipment that must be on the site shall be approved by the Health
Officer prior to the issuance of any license under this chapter.
c. The Health Officer shall calculate the need for medical services, based on the number of
persons expected to attend the use, their expected age groups, the duration of events planned
and the possibility of exposure to inclement weather and outdoor elements. Traffic lanes and
other adequate space shall be designated and kept open for access and travel of ambulances,
helicopters and other emergency vehicles, to transport patients or staff to appropriate on and
off-site treatment facilities.
6. Parking Areas. Every licensee may be required to provide adequate individual parking spaces
for persons attending the use by motor vehicle. Such individual parking spaces shall be clearly
marked and shall not be less than 9 feet wide and 20 feet long. The Planning Department must
approve an applicant’s parking plan before a license shall be issued.
7. Access and Parking Control. Every licensee may be required to provide adequate ingress and
egress to the use premises and parking areas therefor. Roads, driveways and entranceways may be
required to ensure an orderly flow of traffic onto the premises from a highway or road which is a
part of the City and County system of highways or which is a highway maintained by the state. A
special accessway for fire equipment, ambulances and other emergency vehicles may be required.
The Planning Department must approve the licensee’s plan for ingress and egress before a license
shall be issued. Additionally, any applicant may be required to show that traffic guards are under
his/her employ to ensure orderly traffic movement and relieve traffic congestion in and around the
vicinity ofthe use area.
8. Hours of Operation. All uses which are subject to license under this chapter shall close and
cease operation continuously between the hours of2:00 am. and 6:00 am. of each day.
9. Illumination. Every licensee planning to conduct a use after dark or planning to allow persons
who attend the use to remain on the premises after dark may be required to provide electrical
illumination to ensure that those areas which are occupied are lighted at all times. The Plamiing
Department must approve an applicant's lighting plan as a prerequisite to the issuance of a license
hereunder.
10. Overnight Camping Facilities. Every licensee authorized to allow persons who attend the use
to remain on the premises overnight may be required to provide camping facilities and overnight
areas that meet the requirements of California Administration Code Title 25, for mobile home
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parks, special occupancy trailer parks and camp grounds, including travel trailer parks, recreational
trailer parks, temporary trailer parks, incidental camping areas and tent camps. Such areas and
facilities shall be approved by the Health Officer and Building Of?cial prior to the issuance of any
license.
11. Bonds.
a. Any licensee may be called upon to post an indemnity bond or a performance bond in
favor of the City in connection with the operation of a special use. Bonds required by this
chapter must be approved by the City Attorney prior to the issuance of a license. An applicant
may be required to submit a surety bond, written by a corporate bonding company, authorized
to do business in the state by the Department of Insurance, in a penal amount determined by
the City Council. Such bond shall indemnify the City, its agents, of?cers, servants and
employees and the City Council against any and all loss, injury and damage of any nature
arising out of or in any way connected with such use, and shall indemnify against loss, injury
and damage to both persons and property.
b. Additionally, the City may demand that the applicant provide a corporate surety bond,
written by a corporate bonding company, authorized to do business in the state, indcmnifying
the City and the owners of property adjoining the use site for any costs necessitated for
cleaning up or removing debris, trash or other waste from, in and around the premises. Such
bond shall be in an amount determined by the City Council.
12. Fire Protection. Every licensee may be required to provide, at his/her own expense, adequate
?re protection, as determined by the ?re protection agency or agencies having jurisdiction where
the event is to be conducted. If the event is located in a hazardous ?re area, as de?ned by the City’s
?re code, a suitable number of fire guards shall be employed by the licensee, which guards shall be
approved by the responsible ?re protection agency or agencies. Flammable vegetation and other
fire hazards shall be removed in a manner and in such quantity as determined by the responsible
?re protection agency or agencies. First aid ?re extinguishmcnt equipment shall be provided as
directed by the above ?re protection agency or agencies.
13. Financial Statement. Each licensee maybe required to provide a ?nancial statement to give
assurance of the ability of the promoters or applicants to meet the conditions of the permit.
14. Communications. The licensee may be required to establish a communications system for
public use, where ordinary communications are not available.
15. Additional Requirements. Any applicant may be required to meet any other condition prior to
receiving a license to conduct a special use which is reasonably calculated, as necessary, to protect
the health, welfare and property of local residents and persons attending the activity. (Prior code §
113.27)
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