Public Safety Commission

City of Desert Hot Springs AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Watch the Thursday, June 9, 2022 Meeting Live: 6:00 PM • YouTube Council Chambers/City Hall • City Website 11-999 Palm Drive Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240 Page CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA MINUTES Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: May 12, 2022 3-7 Carmezi Russell, Deputy City Clerk Recommendation: Approved the Minutes as presented; or as corrected. Staff Report - SR-22-146 - 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. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 1. Animal Control Monthly Report 9 - 10 Page 1 of 21  Paul VanWormer, Animal Control Officer Recommendation: Receive and file. Staff Report - SR-22-142 - Pdf 2. Code Compliance Monthly Report 19 - 21 Christina Newsom, Compliance Manager Recommendation: Receive and file. Staff Report - SR-22-145 - Pdf 3. Fire Department Monthly Report 11 - 13 Mike Beverlin, Division Fire Chief Recommendation: Receive and file. Staff Report - SR-22-143 - Pdf 4. Police Department Monthly Report 15 - 17 Jim Henson, Chief of Police Recommendation: Receive and file. Staff Report - SR-22-144 - Pdf COMMISSIONER REPORTS ADJOURN Page 2 of 21 City of Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission AGENDA ITEM REPORT To: Public Safety Commission Date: June 9, 2022 Department: City Clerk Prepared by: Carmezi Russell, Deputy City Clerk Subject: Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: May 12, 2022 RECOMMENDATION: Approved the Minutes as presented; or as corrected. ATTACHMENTS: Public Safety Commission Minutes-May 12 2022-DRAFT SR-22-146 Item Number: . Page 3 of 21 City of Desert Hot Springs DRAFT ACTION MINUTES Public Safety Commission Meeting 6:00 PM - Thursday, May 12, 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, Donna Lozano Vice-Chairman: Kenneth Mitchell Chairman: Walt Meyer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Lozano led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION: Approve the May 12, 2022 Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting agenda. Moved by Commissioner Eastman Seconded by Commissioner Lozano Carried 5-0 by the following votes: AYES: Eastman, Lozano, Mitchell, Meuse, and Meyer MINUTES 1. Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: April 14, 2022 Staff Report - SR-22-121 - Pdf Recommendation: Approve the Minutes as presented; or as corrected. ACTION: Approve the Minutes as presented. Moved by Commissioner Mitchell Seconded by Vice-Chairman Meuse Carried 5-0 by the following votes: AYES: Eastman, Lozano, Mitchell, Meuse, and Meyer Item Number: . Page 4 of 21 PUBLIC COMMENTS None. NEW BUSINESS 2. Public Safety Commission: Summer Schedule A discussion ensued. ACTION: Approve that the Public Safety Commission go dark in August 2022. Moved by Commissioner Lozano Seconded by Commissioner Eastman Carried 5-0 by the following votes: AYES: Eastman, Lozano, Mitchell, Meuse, and Meyer 3. June 2022 Public Safety Meeting (Chairman Meyer's absence) Vice-Chair Meuse will chair June 2022 Public Safety Commission meeting in Chairman Meyer's absence. OLD BUSINESS 4. Public Safety Notifications A discussion ensued regarding the Commission’s request for significant incident notifications. Staff deferred the request to the City Manager's Office. ACTION: Designate Commissioner Mitchell as point of contact with the City Managers Office. Moved by Vice-Chairman Meuse Seconded by Commissioner Lozano Carried 5-0 by the following votes: AYES: Eastman, Lozano, Mitchell, Meuse, and Meyer 5. Community Outreach Meeting(s) at various locations ("Road Show") A discussion ensued. The item was tabled until September 2022. Public Safety Commission May 12, 2022 Item Number: . Page 5 of 21 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 6. Animal Control Monthly Report Staff Report - SR-22-120 - Pdf Paul VanWormer, Animal Control Officer, presented the report and responded to questions. A discussion ensued regarding Animal Control staffing levels. The report was received and filed. 7. Code Compliance Monthly Report Staff Report - SR-22-118 - Pdf Christina Newsom, Compliance Manager, presented the report and responded to questions. The report was received and filed. 8. Fire Department Monthly Report Staff Report - SR-22-117 - Pdf Mike Beverlin, Fire Chief, presented the report and responded to questions. The report was received and filed. 9. Police Department Monthly Report Staff Report - SR-22-119 - Pdf Steven Shaw, Deputy Police Chief, presented report and responded to questions. The report was received and filed. COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commissioner Lozano inquired about the street improvements project on Palm Drive north of Pierson Boulevard and requested a future presentation from Staff. Commissioner Eastman requested future presentation regarding road diets and stop sign lighting. Public Safety Commission May 12, 2022 Item Number: . Page 6 of 21 Commissioner Mitchell requested a future presentation regarding public safety in parks. Chairman Meyer requested a future presentation regarding law enforcement and fire staffing levels in connection with the new warehouse project. Steven Shaw, Deputy Police Chief, responded to the various inquiries. Chairman Meyer provided an update regarding the Public Safety Academy. ADJOURN Chairman Meyer adjourned the meeting at 7:24 P.M. Carmezi Russell, Deputy City Clerk Public Safety Commission May 12, 2022 Item Number: . Page 7 of 21 Page 8 of 21 City of Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission AGENDA ITEM REPORT To: Public Safety Commission Date: June 9, 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 - May 2022 SR-22-142 Item Number: 1. Page 9 of 21  Monthly Supervisor Desert Hot Springs Animal Care and Control Activity Summary Month: May Year: 2022 Total Total Total Name: Talley VanWormer May April March Calls for Service Loose Dog/Cat 32 41 73 47 44 Barking Dog 2 4 6 6 2 Follow-ups 7 27 34 7 6 Resident Checks 27 48 75 47 37 Welfare Check 4 10 14 13 5 Intent to Seize 0 0 0 Abandonment 0 0 0 0 Animal Bite 1 3 4 2 6 Animal Cruelty 0 0 0 Other 18 14 32 31 51 Total Calls for Service 73 147 0 220 126 151 Citations Admin Citations 5 16 21 3 0 Warning Citations 10 26 36 23 10 Total Citations 15 42 57 26 10 Reports Reports Written 1 3 4 2 6 Shelter Stats Licenses 13 9 22 29 17 Intakes 15 28 43 47 30 Seized 0 0 0 3 0 Owner Surrender 0 3 3 4 0 Adoption 1 3 4 2 7 Sent to Rescue 3 8 11 6 4 Return to Owner 11 9 20 22 14 Taken to Vet 3 7 10 13 17 Taken to County 0 0 0 1 3 Euthanized 1 1 2 4 7 D.O.A 4 7 11 18 6 Vouchers 0 0 0 0 2 Time Regular Time Worked 120.00 180.00 300.00 260 190 On Call/Overtime 20.00 44.00 64.00 54.5 51 Training Time 0.00 0 0 Court Time 0.00 0 0 Leave Time 60.00 60.00 0 0 Total Hours Worked 140.00 224.00 0.00 364.00 314.5 241 Item Number: 1. Page 10 of 21 City of Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission AGENDA ITEM REPORT To: Public Safety Commission Date: June 9, 2022 Department: Fire Prepared by: Mike Beverlin, Division Chief Subject: Fire Department Monthly Report RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. ATTACHMENTS: Fire Department Monthly Report - May 2022 SR-22-143 Item Number: 2. Page 11 of 21  Riverside County Fire Department/ CAL FIRE Jurisdiction Summary for City of Desert Hot Springs Bill Weiser Fire Chief 5/1/2022 1:40:11 PM to 5/31/2022 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 False Alarm 28 <5 Minutes +5 Minutes Haz Mat 1 Medical 307 175 104 Other Fire 12 Public Service Assist 9 Res Fire 2 +10 Minutes +20 Minutes Rescue 1 Standby 15 Traffic Collision 24 19 4 Vehicle Fire 4 Wildland Fire 2 Average Min % 0 to 5 Min Incident Total 405 5.45 57.95 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 325 Total: 0 Total: 325 Mutual Aid Given Engine 81 Total: 81 Mutual Aid Received Breathing Support 1 Chief 19 Engine 222 Patrol 2 PIO 1 Squad 3 Water Tender 1 Total: 249 6/1/2022 1:40:13PM Item Number: 2. Page 1 of 2 Page 12 of 21 Truck Report recorded 0 responses in from 5/1/2022 1:40:11 PM to 5/31/2022 1:40:11 PM Significant Incidents 22CARRU063674 On , Units from CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire department responded to 13252 La Mesa Drive in the city of Desert Hot Springs for a reported structure fire. The first arriving company officer reported a working fire in a front bedroom, extending into the attic space. A coordinated effort by firefighters contained the fire to the bedroom and hallway attic. Due to the amount of damage however, the residence will be uninhabitable and City building officials will need to respond to evaluate the structure. Two adults, 2 teenagers, and two infants were referred to the Red Cross for assistance. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries reported. 22CARRU063674 On , Units from CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire department responded to 13252 La Mesa Drive in the city of Desert Hot Springs for a reported structure fire. The first arriving company officer reported a working fire in a front bedroom, extending into the attic space. A coordinated effort by firefighters contained the fire to the bedroom and hallway attic. Due to the amount of damage however, the residence will be uninhabitable and City building officials will need to respond to evaluate the structure. Two adults, 2 teenagers, and two infants were referred to the Red Cross for assistance. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries reported. 22CARRU069088 On , Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department were dispatched to reported smoke in the area of Beacon Drive and 20th Ave. While responding to the incident, fire resources observed a large fire in the area. Upon arrival at scene fire resources observed a fire in an illegal dumping area that appears to have spread from a homeless encampment. With augmentation of additional fire suppression resources, the fire was extinguished and overhauled several hours later. There was no injuries to firefighters or civilians. 22CARRU069269 On , Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department resources were dispatched to a reported electrical panel on fire within the Palm Drive Mobile Home Estates. The first arriving fire engine company officer found the main distribution panel for the 134 unit trailer park had an electrical fire. Southern California Edison turned the power off to the damaged electrical panel. There is an extended power outage for 49 trailers in the park. Riverside County Emergency Management Department responded to the incident and is working with the management of the trailer park in assisting the affected occupants. The City of Desert Hot Springs was notified and the Desert Hot Springs Police Department responded to the incident. The was no injuries' to firefighters or civilians. 22CARRU070966 On , Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department resources were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire visible in the area. Multiple access points were attempted, and after several minutes, access was made via Powerline Rd. where fire resources found a recreational vehicle, an off-road vehicle, brush and multiple piles of debris on fire. There was no injuries to firefighters or civilians. 6/1/2022 1:40:13PM Item Number: 2. Page 2 of 2 Page 13 of 21 Page 14 of 21 City of Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission AGENDA ITEM REPORT To: Public Safety Commission Date: June 9, 2022 Department: Police Department Prepared by: Jim Henson, Police Chief Subject: Police Department Monthly Report RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. ATTACHMENTS: Police Department Monthly Report - May 2022 SR-22-144 Item Number: 3. Page 15 of 21 Item Number: 3. Page 16 of 21  Q3 $ 1—\—\—‘\— aoNN‘—3 a Item Number: 3. Page 17 of 21 Page 18 of 21 City of Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission AGENDA ITEM REPORT To: Public Safety Commission Date: June 9, 2022 Department: Police Department Prepared by: Christina Newsom, Compliance Manager Subject: Code Compliance Monthly Report RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. ATTACHMENTS: Code Compliance Monthly Report - May 2022 SR-22-145 Item Number: 4. Page 19 of 21  CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION 65950 Pierson Blvd. • Desert Hot Springs • CA • 92240 (760) 329-6411• www.cityofdhs.org MAY 2022 CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Total number of service requests completed 93 Total number of inspections completed 406 Total number of Courtesy Notice of Violation (CNOV) issued 97 Total number of Citations issued 29 Total dollar amount of citations issued $22,700 Code Compliance Synopsis • Code Compliance has submitted our preliminary list for the delinquent nuisance abatement assessment. Additionally, all notices went out to property owners. The preliminary total amount is $379,228 and includes 108 properties in the City. Property owners have the opportunity to pay their outstanding costs in advance to avoid assessment and fines and penalties. •Compliance Officer Linda Human responded to a service request at 66541 Yucca Drive. During her inspection found the property to have overgrown vegetation. Officer Human sent a notice of violation to the property owner. Upon re-inspection all violations have been correted and the case was closed. Please see the before and after pictures. 1 Item Number: 4. Page 20 of 21 Before: After: 2 Item Number: 4. Page 21 of 21