Public Safety Commission

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Thursday, February 10, 2022 6:00 PM Council Chambers/City Hall 11-999 Palm Drive Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240 Public Participation If you wish to speak under general public comment, or speak on an agenda item, you can participate 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 the City Clerk at cityclerk@cityofdhs.org. All written public comments will be distributed to the Public Safety 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)) Page CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA MINUTES 1. Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes: January 13, 2022 3-7 Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk Recommendation: Approve the Minutes as presented; or as corrected. Staff Report - SR-22-034 - Pdf Page 1 of 19 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. NEW BUSINESS: 2. Goals for 2022 3. Public Safety Commission Webpage ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 4. Animal Control Monthly Report 9 - 10 Paul VanWormer, Animal Control Officer Recommendation: Receive and file. Staff Report - SR-22-031 - Pdf 5. Code Compliance Monthly Report 11 - 13 Christina Newsom, Compliance Manager Recommendation: Receive and file. Staff Report - SR-22-032 - Pdf 6. Police Department Monthly Report 15 Steven Shaw, Deputy Chief of Police Recommendation: Receive and file. Staff Report - SR-22-035 - Pdf 7. Fire Department Monthly Report 17 - 19 Mike Beverlin, Fire Chief Recommendation: Receive and file. Staff Report - SR-22-033 - Pdf COMMISSIONER REPORTS ADJOURN Page 2 of 19 City of Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission AGENDA ITEM REPORT To: City Council Date: February 10, 2022 Department: City Clerk Prepared by: Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk Subject: Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes: January 13, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes as presented; or as corrected. ATTACHMENTS: Draft Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes - January 13, 2022 SR-22-034 Item Number: 1. Page 3 of 19 City of Desert Hot Springs DRAFT ACTION MINUTES Public Safety Commission Meeting 6:00 PM - Thursday, January 13, 2022 Via Video-Conference CALL TO ORDER Chairman Meyer called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Lee Eastman, Donna Lozano (absent during Roll Call), Brian Meuse Vice-Chairman: Kenneth Mitchell Chairman: Walt Meyer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Meuse led the Pledge of Allegiance. SELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR “Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair” was considered following Item No. 2. ACTION: Appoint Walt Meyer for the position of Chair for 2022. Moved by Commissioner Mitchell Seconded by Commissioner Meuse Carried 5-0 by the following votes: AYES: Eastman, Lozano, Meuse, Mitchell, and Meyer ACTION: Appoint Brian Meuse for the position of Vice-Chair for 2022. Moved by Commissioner Mitchell Seconded by Commissioner Lozano Carried 4-0 by the following votes: AYES: Eastman, Lozano, Meuse, Mitchell, and Meyer Item Number: 1. Page 4 of 19 APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: Approve the January 13, 2022 Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting agenda. Moved by Commissioner Eastman Seconded by Vice-Chairman Meuse Carried 4-0 by the following votes: AYES: Eastman, Meuse, Mitchell, and Meyer ABSENT: Lozano MINUTES 1. Public Safety Commission Meeting Minutes: December 9, 2021 Staff Report - SR-22-007 - Pdf Recommendation: Approve the Minutes as presented; or as corrected. ACTION: Approve the Minutes as presented. Moved by Commissioner Eastman Seconded by Vice-Chairman Meuse Carried 4-0 by the following votes: AYES: Eastman, Meuse, Mitchell, and Meyer ABSENT: Lozano PUBLIC COMMENTS None. NEW BUSINESS: 2. Fire Department Presentation and Update Mike Beverlin, Division Chief, presented a "Fire Department Road Map" regarding infrastructure and staffing needs, and responded to questions. A discussion ensued. ACTION: Recommend to the City Council to approve the "Fire Department Road Map" with the caveat that the implementation of a medic squad be expedited. Moved by Commissioner Mitchell Seconded by Commissioner Eastman Carried 5-0 by the following votes: AYES: Eastman, Lozano, Meuse, Mitchell, and Meyer Public Safety Commission Item2022 January 13, Number: 1. Page 5 of 19 3. Significant Incident Notification for Commissioners A discussion ensued. Steven Shaw, Deputy Police Chief, addressed the matter and responded to questions. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 4. Animal Control Monthly Report Staff Report - SR-22-005 - Pdf Recommendation: Receive and file. Paul VanWormer, Animal Control Officer, presented the report and responded to questions. The report was received and filed. 5. Code Compliance Monthly Report Staff Report - SR-22-008 - Pdf Recommendation: Receive and file. Christina Newsom, Compliance Manager, presented the report and responded to questions. The report was received and filed. 6. Police Department Monthly Report Staff Report - SR-22-004 - Pdf Recommendation: Receive and file. Steven Shaw, Deputy Police Chief, presented the report and responded to questions. The report was received and filed. 7. Fire Department Monthly Report Staff Report - SR-22-006 - Pdf Recommendation: Receive and file. Mike Beverlin, Fire Chief, presented the report and responded to questions. The report was received and filed. Public Safety Commission Item2022 January 13, Number: 1. Page 6 of 19 COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Lozano announced that she was the City’s honoree for the 2022 Senior Inspiration Awards. The Commissioners gave brief reports. ADJOURN Chairman Meyer adjourned the meeting at 8:01 P.M. Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk Public Safety Commission Item2022 January 13, Number: 1. Page 7 of 19 Page 8 of 19 City of Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission AGENDA ITEM REPORT To: Public Safety Commission Date: February 10, 2022 Department: Police Department Prepared by: Paul VanWormer, Animal Care and Control Officer Subject: Animal Control Monthly Report RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. ATTACHMENTS: Animal Control Monthly Report - January 2022 SR-22-031 Item Number: 4. Page 9 of 19  Monthly Supervisor Desert Hot Springs Animal Care and Control Activity Summary Month: January Year: 2022 Total Name: Talley VanWormer Calls for Service Loose Dog/Cat 45 17 62 Barking Dog 3 1 4 Follow-ups 5 9 14 Resident Checks 36 18 54 Welfare Check 7 2 9 Intent to Seize 0 Abandonment 2 2 Animal Bite 2 2 Animal Cruelty 0 Other 25 31 56 Total Calls for Service 96 82 0 0 0 0 147 Citations Admin Citations 1 5 6 Warning Citations 13 7 20 Total Citations 14 12 0 0 0 0 26 Reports Reports Written 0 1 1 Shelter Stats Licenses 1 12 13 Intakes 29 23 52 Seized 2 2 Owner Surrender 3 1 4 Foster 0 2 2 Sent to Rescue 3 11 14 Return to Owner 11 9 20 Taken to Vet 10 11 21 Taken to County 3 1 4 Euthanized 1 1 2 D.O.A 5 4 9 Vouchers 3 1 4 Time Regular Time Worked 180.00 140.00 320.00 On Call/Overtime 45.00 28.00 73.00 Training Time 0.00 Court Time 0.00 Leave Time 0.00 Total Hours Worked 225.00 168.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 393.00 Item Number: 4. Page 10 of 19 City of Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission AGENDA ITEM REPORT To: Public Safety Commission Date: February 10, 2022 Department: Public Safety Commission Prepared by: Christina Newsom, Compliance Manager Subject: Code Compliance Monthly Report RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. ATTACHMENTS: Code Compliance Monthly Report - January 2022 SR-22-032 Item Number: 5. Page 11 of 19  CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION 65950 Pierson Blvd. • Desert Hot Springs • CA • 92240 (760) 329-6411• www.cityofdhs.org JANUARY 2022 CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Total number of service requests completed 122 Total number of inspections completed 142 Total number of Courtesy Notice of Violation (CNOV) issued 89 Total number of Citations issued 19 Total dollar amount of citations issued $8,700.00 Code Compliance Synopsis • Code Compliance attended California Massage Therapy Council training. The course provides insight into learning the signs of illicit massage and powerful tools to stop sex trafficking in massage businesses. • Code Compliance Officer Messer issued series of notices and citations to the property at 66338 Cahuilla Ave for outside storage, trash, and junk. After three months of persistent enforcement actions, all violations were corrected. Pease see photos below. ➢ 66338 Cahuilla Ave. BEFORE 1 Item Number: 5. Page 12 of 19 AFTER 2 Item Number: 5. Page 13 of 19 Page 14 of 19  City of Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission AGENDA ITEM REPORT To: Public Safety Commission Date: February 10, 2022 Department: Police Department Prepared by: Steven Shaw, Deputy Police Chief Subject: Police Department Monthly Report RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. DISCUSSION: The report will be presented verbally. SR-22-035 Item Number: 6. Page 15 of 19 Page 16 of 19 City of Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission AGENDA ITEM REPORT To: Public Safety Commission Date: February 10, 2022 Department: Fire Prepared by: Mike Beverlin, Division Chief Subject: Fire Department Monthly Report RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. ATTACHMENTS: Fire Department Monthly Report - January 2022 SR-22-033 Item Number: 7. Page 17 of 19  Riverside County Fire Department/ CAL FIRE Jurisdiction Summary for City of Desert Hot Springs Bill Weiser Fire Chief 1/1/2022 1:40:09 PM to 1/31/2022 1:40:09 PM Incident Response Activity Average Enroute to On-Scene *At least 1 Resource Dispatched Time Incident Type # *Units Responding Charlie, Delta, Bravo, Echo, Code 3 False Alarm 31 <5 Minutes +5 Minutes Medical 395 Other Fire 8 216 116 Public Service Assist 11 Res Fire 4 Standby 3 +10 Minutes +20 Minutes Traffic Collision 14 Vehicle Fire 4 Wildland Fire 2 17 2 Incident Total 472 Average Min % 0 to 5 Min 5.30 61.36 Enroute Time: Unit has been acknowledged as responding. On-Scene Time: Unit has been acknowledged as being On-Scene. Transport Mutual Aid *Based on Units with a Transport time *Unit responses Jurisdiction Units Responses 0 Engine 381 Total: 0 Total: 381 Mutual Aid Given Engine 103 Total: 103 Mutual Aid Received Engine 245 Squad 1 Truck/Quint 1 Total: 247 2/1/2022 1:40:10PM Item Number: 7. Page 1 of 2 Page 18 of 19 Truck Report T33 recorded 1 responses in City of Desert Hot Springs from 1/1/2022 1:40:09 PM to 1/31/2022 1:40:09 PM Significant Incidents 22CARRU004056 On , Units from CALFIRE and the Riverside County Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at the address above. The first arriving company officer reported heavy smoke coming from the garage of a single story residence. Firefighters made an aggressive attack and contained the fire to the garage. City building officials will need to respond to inspect the damage to the residence. Three adults and one child were displaced and referred to the Red Cross for assistance. There were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters. 2/1/2022 1:40:10PM Item Number: 7. Page 2 of 2 Page 19 of 19