Public Safety Commission

City of Desert Hot Springs AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Thursday, May 12, 2022 6:00 PM Council Chambers/City Hall 11-999 Palm Drive Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240 Watch the Meeting Live • YouTube • City Website 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 In-Person Council Chamber/City Hall – 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 • 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 Page 1 of 23 MINUTES 1. Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: April 14, 2022 5-9 Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk Recommendation: Approve the Minutes as presented; or as corrected. Staff Report - SR-22-121 - Pdf 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. Public Safety Commission: Summer Schedule 3. June 2022 Public Safety Meeting (Chairman Meyer's absence) OLD BUSINESS 4. Public Safety Notifications 5. Community Outreach Meeting(s) at various locations ("Road Show") ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 6. Animal Control Monthly Report 11 - 12 Jim Henson, Police Department Recommendation: Receive and file. Staff Report - SR-22-120 - Pdf 7. Code Compliance Monthly Report 13 - 16 Jim Henson, Police Department Recommendation: Receive and file. Staff Report - SR-22-118 - Pdf 8. Fire Department Monthly Report 17 - 19 Mike Beverlin, Fire Page 2 of 23  Recommendation: Receive and file. Staff Report - SR-22-117 - Pdf 9. Police Department Monthly Report 21 - 23 Jim Henson, Police Department Recommendation: Receive and file. Staff Report - SR-22-119 - Pdf COMMISSIONER REPORTS ADJOURN Page 3 of 23 Page 4 of 23 City of Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission AGENDA ITEM REPORT To: Public Safety Commission Date: May 12, 2022 Department: City Clerk Prepared by: Carmezi Russell, Deputy City Clerk Subject: Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: April 14, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Minutes as presented; or as corrected. ATTACHMENTS: Public Safety Commission - April 14, 2022 - Minutes SR-22-121 Item Number: . Page 5 of 23 City of Desert Hot Springs ACTION MINUTES Public Safety Commission Meeting 6:00 PM - Thursday, April 14, 2022 Council Chambers CALL TO ORDER Chairman Meyer called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners: Lee Eastman, Brian Meuse Vice-Chairman: Kenneth Mitchell Chairman: Walt Meyer Present via Zoom: Commissioner: Donna Lozano PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Mitchell led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Chairman Meyer changed order of agenda item 4 down to below item 6. Gang report will be presented last. Agenda approved with this change. Recommendation: Approve the April 14, 2022 Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting agenda. ACTION: Approve Staff Recommendation Moved by Commissioner Mitchell Seconded by Vice-Chairman Meuse Carried 5-0 by the following votes: AYES: Eastman, Lozano, Mitchell, Meuse, and Meyer MINUTES . Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: March 10, 2022 Staff Report - SR-22-083 - Pdf Recommendation: Item Number: . Page 6 of 23  Approve the Minutes as presented; or as corrected. ACTION: Approve Staff Recommendation Moved by Commissioner Lozano Seconded by Vice-Chairman Meuse Carried 5-0 by the following votes: AYES: Eastman, Lozano, Mitchell, Meuse, and Meyer PUBLIC COMMENTS Rebecca Rodea commented via Zoom re: stop sign, police presence, new officer hire. Kent and Jenny Andersen email re: hiring more officers was read into the record. NEW BUSINESS / PRESENTATIONS . Update on Road Improvements for Pierson and Palm Drive Corridor (Traffic Engineer) Daniel Porras, Assistant City Manager introduced Jilleen Ferris, City Engineer. Daniel Porras presented re: road improvement updates re: parks, streets, facilities, Palm/Pierson and grants. Discussion re: stop lights, traffic signals, crosswalks, speeding, city growth and traffic studies/analysis. Answered questions from Commission. . Stop sign requested on 4th and Mesquite (Traffic Engineer) Daniel Porras and Jilleen Ferris presented re: speed humps, stop signs and traffic signals. Answered questions from Commission. Jennifer Calkins present during Zoom but did not respond, had an emergency and left meeting. Her previous inquiries on this item addressed by City staff. Michaelangelo Draco commented re: traffic safety. . FY21/22 Budget Appropriation Request-Purchase 105’ Quint and Paramedic Squad Staff Report - SR-22-088 - Pdf CalFire Division Chief Mike Beverlin presented Staff Report and responded to questions. Recommendation: Recommend that the City Council authorize the City Manager to send a Letter Public Safety Commission April 14, 2022 Item Number: . Page 7 of 23  of Intent to Purchase a 105’ Quint and a Paramedic Squad. ACTION: Approve Staff Recommendation Moved by Commissioner Lozano Seconded by Commissioner Eastman Carried 5-0 by the following votes: AYES: Eastman, Lozano, Mitchell, Meuse, and Meyer . Gang Report (Sergeant Cory Carranza, Gang Investigator) Sergeant Cory Carranza, Gang Investigator, presented Gang Report and answered questions. . Police Staffing Levels / Additional Police Presence in Communities Deputy Chief Steven Shaw presented verbal report and answered questions. Discussion ensued, suggestions made re: staffing and recruitment incentives. . Community Outreach Meeting(s) at various locations ("Road Show") Tabled for next Public Safety Commission meeting on May 12, 2022. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 9. Fire Department Monthly Report Staff Report - SR-22-086 - Pdf Mike Beverlin, Fire Chief, presented the report and responded to questions. The report was received and filed. 10. Code Compliance Monthly Report Staff Report - SR-22-085 - Pdf Christina Newsom, Compliance Manager, presented the report and responded to questions. The report was received and filed. 11. Police Department Monthly Report Staff Report - SR-22-087 - Pdf Deputy Police Chief Steven Shaw, presented report and responded to questions. The report was received and filed. 12. Animal Control Monthly Report Public Safety Commission April 14, 2022 Item Number: . Page 8 of 23  Staff Report - SR-22-084 - Pdf Deputy Police Chief Steven Shaw, presented for Animal Control Officer, presented the report and responded to questions. The report was received and filed. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Vice Chair Meuse commented on Citizens on Patrol and Animal Control website application to volunteer with Police, Citizens on Patrol and would like road show. Commissioner Mitchell presented re: AMR ambulance and need for dedicated ambulance for City. Additional updates will be presented in future meetings. Also commented re: safety at parks per City Councilman Nunez. Chair Meyer presented re: May 27, 2022 is College of the Desert Public Safety Academy graduation and asked Deputy Chief Shaw for a Chaplain for ceremony. Commissioner Lozano commented re: Public Safety Commission notifications and Senior Inspiration Awards Nomination. ADJOURN Chairman Meyer adjourned the meeting at 9:11 P.M. Carmezi Russell, Deputy City Clerk Public Safety Commission April 14, 2022 Item Number: . Page 9 of 23 Page 10 of 23 City of Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission AGENDA ITEM REPORT To: Public Safety Commission Date: May 12, 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 Stats_04-2022 SR-22-120 Item Number: 1. Page 11 of 23  Monthly Supervisor Desert Hot Springs Animal Care and Control Activity Summary Month: April Year: 2022 Total Name: Talley VanWormer Calls for Service Loose Dog/Cat 31 16 47 Barking Dog 1 5 6 Follow-ups 4 3 7 Resident Checks 29 18 47 Welfare Check 7 6 13 Intent to Seize 0 Abandonment 0 0 Animal Bite 1 1 2 Animal Cruelty 0 Other 27 4 31 Total Calls for Service 73 53 0 0 0 0 122 Citations Admin Citations 2 1 3 Warning Citations 11 12 23 Total Citations 13 13 0 0 0 0 26 Reports Reports Written 1 1 2 Shelter Stats Licenses 10 19 29 Intakes 27 20 47 Seized 0 3 3 Owner Surrender 0 4 4 Adoption 1 1 2 Sent to Rescue 3 3 6 Return to Owner 14 8 22 Taken to Vet 8 5 13 Taken to County 3 1 4 Euthanized 4 0 4 D.O.A 11 7 18 Vouchers 0 0 0 Time Regular Time Worked 150.00 110.00 260.00 On Call/Overtime 32.00 22.50 54.50 Training Time 0.00 Court Time 0.00 Leave Time 0.00 Total Hours Worked 182.00 132.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 314.50 Item Number: 1. Page 12 of 23 City of Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission AGENDA ITEM REPORT To: Public Safety Commission Date: May 12, 2022 Department: Police Department Prepared by: Christina Newsom, Compliance Manager Subject: Code Compliance Monthly Report RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. ATTACHMENTS: CODE PSC REPORT APRIL 2022 SR-22-118 Item Number: 2. Page 13 of 23  CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION 65950 Pierson Blvd. • Desert Hot Springs • CA • 92240 (760) 329-6411• www.cityofdhs.org APRIL 2022 CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Total number of service requests completed 100 Total number of inspections completed 465 Total number of Courtesy Notice of Violation (CNOV) issued 98 Total number of Citations issued 38 Total dollar amount of citations issued $19,200.00 Code Compliance Synopsis • Compliance Officer Loni Brock conducted an inspection on Palm Drive. During her inspection found the property to have overgrown vegetation, trash and debris. She sent a notice of violation to the property owner. Upon re-inspection all violations have been corrected and the case was closed. Please see the before and after pictures. • Compliance Officer Tiyler Messer responded to a fire at 66061 Acoma. There was an active case at the property for outside storage, trash and junk stored on the exterior premises. Officer Messer issued a Courtesy notice of violation and a consent to abate. The property owner consented to the abatement, and Officer Messer commenced demolition and the removal of all trash and debris. Please see the before and after pictures. BEFORE ➢ Palm Dr. 1 Item Number: 2. Page 14 of 23 BEFORE ➢ 66061 Acoma AFTER ➢ Palm Dr. 2 Item Number: 2. Page 15 of 23 AFTER ➢ 66061 Acoma 3 Item Number: 2. Page 16 of 23 City of Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission AGENDA ITEM REPORT To: Public Safety Commission Date: May 12, 2022 Department: Fire Prepared by: Mike Beverlin, Division Chief Subject: Fire Department Monthly Report RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. ATTACHMENTS: CalFire 4-1-22 to 4-30-22 Report SR-22-117 Item Number: 3. Page 17 of 23  Riverside County Fire Department/ CAL FIRE Jurisdiction Summary for City of Desert Hot Springs Bill Weiser Fire Chief 4/1/2022 1:40:11 PM to 4/30/2022 1:40:11 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 Com Fire 2 <5 Minutes +5 Minutes False Alarm 13 Haz Mat 1 201 99 Medical 329 Other Fire 13 Other Misc 1 +10 Minutes +20 Minutes Public Service Assist 10 Res Fire 4 Ringing Alarm 2 19 1 Standby 3 Traffic Collision 31 Average Min % 0 to 5 Min Vehicle Fire 5 Wildland Fire 3 Incident Total 417 4.94 62.81 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 317 Total: 0 Total: 317 Mutual Aid Given Engine 83 Total: 83 Mutual Aid Received Breathing Support 2 Chief 26 Engine 291 Environmental Health 2 HazMat 1 PIO 8 Squad 3 Truck/Quint 2 Water Tender 6 Total: 341 5/1/2022 1:40:13PM Item Number: 3. Page 1 of 2 Page 18 of 23 Truck Report T33 recorded 2 responses in City of Desert Hot Springs from 4/1/2022 1:40:11 PM to 4/30/2022 1:40:11 PM Significant Incidents 22CARRU047644 On , CAL FIRE/Riverside County Firefighters were dispatched to reported residential structure fire at 66155 Sixth St. in the city of Desert Hot Springs. The first arriving Engine Company arrived at scene and observed a single story structure, to the rear of the primary residence, completely engulfed in fire. Rapid suppression actions halted the fires threat to the primary residence and contained the fire to the building of origin. The power company removed the electrical meter due to damaged electrical wiring and the Desert Hot Springs Building and Safety Department responded to the incident and red-tagged the primary residence. There was 4 displaced occupants of the residence and no firefighter or civilian injuries. 22CARRU049486 On , CAL FIRE / Riverside County Firefighters responded to a report of multiple persons experiencing respiratory distress in the 10800 blk of Palm Drive in the City of Desert Hot Springs. Upon arrival of the first responding units they encountered five employees complaining of a wide array of signs and symptoms. Additional resources were requested to assess and treat the patients. It was determined that employees had been exposed to a noxious substance. The substance were identified and mitigated. One patient was transported to a local hospital after decontamination for further evaluation and treatment. The remaining four patients were also decontaminated, but refused further treatment or transport. No additional civilian / firefighter exposure or injuries were reported. 22CARRU049704 On , CAL FIRE / Riverside County Firefighters responded to a report of a residential structure fire in the 66300 block of Mission Lakes Blvd in the City of Desert Hot Springs. The first arriving Chief Officer made contact with the resident who advised there was a fire in the house. The first arriving engine company was deployed into the residence and discovered a small fire inside an interior wall. The fire was quickly contained to the area of origin with no extension to other parts of the structure. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported. 22CARRU051740 On , Cal Fire/Riverside County Firefighters were dispatched to a reported structure fire at the First Community Baptist Church. The first arriving fire engine company reported light smoke visible from the structure. After forcing entry into the structure the fire was contained to a single room within the church. There was smoke damage throughout the structure. Representatives from the church arrived at scene and took possession and secured the building. Desert Hot Springs Department of Building and Safety were notified of the structure fire. There was no injuries to firefighters or civilians. 22CARRU053829 On , CAL FIRE Riverside County Firefighters responded to multiple reports of a commercial vehicle fire at Palm Drive and Flora Avenue in the City of Desert Hot Springs. First arriving units found a compressed natural gas (CNG) powered refuse truck with a well established fire in the refuse hopper. The first arriving company officer advised the safety relief valve on the CNG tanks was venting and immediately requested additional resource. Firefighters with the assistance of Desert Hot Springs Police officers conducted a precautionary evacuation of approximately twelve residential structures and three commercial businesses. Both directions of Palm Drive between Granada and Estrella were closed during the incident. When additonal resources and firefighters arrived, a coordinated fire attack was conducted and the fire was controled The truck contained approximately three tons of cardboard and required significant mop up and overhaul. No hazardous materials were released during the incident. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported. All evacuations and road closures have been lifted, Units will remain on scene for a few hours for continued mop up. 22CARRU060273 On , CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire Department responded to a report of a large fire in a field northwest of 20th Avenue and Palm Drive in the city of Desert Hot Springs. The first arriving fire engine reported a 30' X 50' X 15' area of green waste intermixed with discarded debris on private property on fire. Fire resources deployed hose-lines and quickly controlled the fire. Due to the fires remote area, high piled debris and lack of water, commitment time to this fire will be extended. Fire crews will remain on scene for the next 4 hours to put out hot spots. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries on this fire. 5/1/2022 1:40:13PM Item Number: 3. Page 2 of 2 Page 19 of 23 Page 20 of 23 City of Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission AGENDA ITEM REPORT To: Public Safety Commission Date: May 12, 2022 Department: Police Department Prepared by: Steven Shaw, Deputy Police Chief Subject: Police Department Monthly Report RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. ATTACHMENTS: DHSPD Crime Stats_04-2022 SR-22-119 Item Number: 4. Page 21 of 23 Page 22 of 23 Item Number: 4. DESERT HOT SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT 2022 CRIME STATISTICS REPORT Crimes January February March April May June July August September Oct ‘ ober Criminal Homicide a. Homicide&Non—negligent O 0 0 0 b. Manslaughter 0 0 0 0 Rape a. Rape 0 3 0 1 b. Attemptsto CommitRape O 1 0 Robbery a. Firearm 1 4 1 0 b. Knifeor CuttingInstrument 0 2 1 0 c. OtherDangerousWeapon 1 0 1 1 d. Strong-Ann(Hands.Fist.s.Feet,etc.) 2 1 1 0 Assault a. Firearm 3 12 8 4 b. Knifeor CuttingInstrument 2 1 2 3 c. OtherDangerous Weapon 2 4 2 4 d. Strong-Ann(Hands.Fists.Feet,etc.) 2 2 1 6 — e. Other Assaults Simple 7 10 15 14 Burglary a. ForcibleEntry 0 10 9 4 - b. UnlawfulEntry No Force 0 3 1 1 c. AttemptedForcibleEntry 0 0 1 0 Larceny - Theft 3 16 16 9 MotorVehicleTheft a. Autos 7 12 b. Trucksand Buses 4 12 2022 Totals 80 85 2021 Totals I Chief,JimHenson game Page 23 of 23 Item Number: 4. DESERT HOT SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT PATROL STATISTICS 2022 JUNE JULY Of?cer Initiated TOTAL 2876 2zo4I_ OFFICER INITIATEDEVENTS: Traffic Stops 49 163 Patrol/BuldingChecks 260 387 Vehicle Checks 24 88 Pedestrian Checks 7 36 TOTAL ARRESTS: Drug Arrests Felony Misdemeanor Misdemeanor Moving Muni-Codes DHSMC 131 .27/Curfew RCO 9.12.030a/Truant TOTAL Field Interrogations: