Public Safety Commission
Regular MeetingDesert Hot Springs, CA · April 13, 2023
Agenda
City of Desert Hot Springs
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Thursday, April 13, 2023
6:00 PM
Watch the Council Chambers/City Hall
Meeting Live: 11-999 Palm Drive
YouTube Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MINUTES
. Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: February 9th, 3-7
2023
Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk
Recommendation: Approve the Minutes as presented; or as corrected.
Staff Report - SR-23-084 - Pdf
. Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: March 9th, 9 - 12
2023
Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk
Recommendation: Approve the Minutes as presented; or as corrected.
Staff Report - SR-23-085 - 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
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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. Code Compliance Monthly Report 13 - 15
Christina Newsom, Code & Cannabis Compliance
Recommendation: Receive and File.
Staff Report - SR-23-079 - Pdf
2. Animal Control Monthly Report 17 - 18
Jim Henson, Police Department
Recommendation: Receive and File.
Staff Report - SR-23-082 - Pdf
3. Fire Department Monthly Report 19 - 24
Mike Beverlin, Fire
Recommendation: Receive and File.
Staff Report - SR-23-077 - Pdf
4. Police Department Monthly Report 25 - 27
Jim Henson, Police Department
Recommendation: Receive and File.
Staff Report - SR-23-078 - Pdf
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
ADJOURN
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City of Desert Hot Springs
Public Safety Commission
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
To: Public Safety Commission
Date: April 13, 2023
Department: City Clerk
Prepared by: Daniel McVey, Deputy City Clerk
Subject: Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: February 9th, 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes as presented; or as corrected.
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - February 9, 2023
SR-23-084
Item Number: .
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City of Desert Hot Springs
DRAFT ACTION MINUTES
Public Safety Commission Meeting
6:00 PM - Thursday, February 9, 2023
Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Jerryl Soriano, City Clerk, called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
SWEARING-IN OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSIONERS
Daniel McVey, Deputy City Clerk, administered the Oath.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Commissioners: Donna Lozano, Kenneth Mitchell, Martin Mitchell, Jose Trejo
Absent:
Commissioner: Brian Meuse
1. Selection of Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Recommendation:
1) Open nominations and appoint a Commissioner to serve as Chairman for
2023.
ACTION: Appoint Brian Meuse to serve as Chairman.
Moved by Commissioner K. Mitchell
Seconded by Vice-Chairman Lozano
Carried 4-0 by the following votes:
AYES: Lozano, K. Mitchell, M. Mitchell, and Trejo
ABSENT: Meuse
Recommendation:
2) Open nominations and appoint a Commissioner to serve as Vice-Chairman
for 2023.
ACTION: Appoint Donna Lozano to serve as Vice-Chairman.
Moved by Commissioner Trejo
Seconded by Commissioner K. Mitchell
Carried 4-0 by the following votes:
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AYES: Lozano, K. Mitchell, M. Mitchell, and Trejo
ABSENT: Meuse
RECESS
The Public Safety Commission recessed at 6:04 P.M.
The Public Safety Commission reconvened at 6:07 P.M. Vice-Chair Lozano assumed
the Chair.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Martin Mitchell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: Approve the February 9, 2023, Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting
agenda.
Moved by Commissioner M. Mitchell
Seconded by Commissioner K. Mitchell
Carried 4-0 by the following votes:
AYES: Lozano, K. Mitchell, M. Mitchell, and Trejo
ABSENT: Meuse
MINUTES
Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: January 12th, 2023
Staff Report - SR-23-029 - Pdf
Recommendation:
Approve the Minutes as presented; or as corrected.
ACTION: Approve the Minutes as presented.
Moved by Commissioner Trejo
Seconded by Commissioner K. Mitchell
Carried 4-0 by the following votes:
AYES: K. Mitchell, Trejo, Lozano, and M. Mitchell
ABSENT: Meuse
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Kristie Courtney expressed concerns regarding mail and plant theft.
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NEW BUSINESS
2. Duties of the Public Safety Commission
Jennifer Mizrahi, City Attorney, provided an overview of the duties of the Public
Safety Commission and responded to questions.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
3. Animal Control Monthly Report
Staff Report - SR-23-026 - Pdf
Stephanie Zamora, Animal Control Supervisor, presented the report and
responded to questions.
The report was received and filed.
4. Code Compliance Monthly Report
Staff Report - SR-23-025 - Pdf
Christina Newsom, Compliance Director, presented the report and responded
to questions.
The report was received and filed.
5. Fire Department Monthly Report
Staff Report - SR-23-027 - Pdf
Mike Beverlin, Fire Chief, presented the report and responded to questions.
The report was received and filed.
6. Police Department Monthly Report
Staff Report - SR-23-028 - Pdf
Steven Shaw, Deputy Police Chief, presented the report and responded to
questions.
The report was received and filed.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioners Trejo, K. Mitchell, and Lozano spoke regarding various items of
concern.
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ADJOURN
Vice-Chair Lozano adjourned the meeting at 7:15 PM.
Daniel McVey, Deputy City Clerk
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City of Desert Hot Springs
Public Safety Commission
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
To: Public Safety Commission
Date: April 13, 2023
Department: City Clerk
Prepared by: Daniel McVey, Deputy City Clerk
Subject: Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes: March 9th, 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Minutes as presented; or as corrected.
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - March 9, 2023
SR-23-085
Item Number: .
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City of Desert Hot Springs
DRAFT ACTION MINUTES
Public Safety Commission Meeting
6:00 PM - Thursday, March 9, 2023
Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Meuse called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Commissioners: Kenneth Mitchell, Martin Mitchell
Vice-Chairman: Donna Lozano
Chairman: Brian Meuse
Absent:
Commissioner: Jose Trejo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Martin Mitchell led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
ACTION: Approve the March 9, 2023, Public Safety Commission Regular Meeting
agenda.
Moved by Commissioner K. Mitchell
Seconded by Vice-Chairman Lozano
Carried 4-0 by the following votes:
AYES: K. Mitchell, M. Mitchell, Lozano, and Meuse
ABSENT: Trejo
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
1. Animal Control Monthly Report
Staff Report - SR-23-050 - Pdf
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Paul VanWormer, Animal Control Officer, presented the report and responded
to questions.
The report was received and filed.
2. Code Compliance Monthly Report
Staff Report - SR-23-053 - Pdf
Christina Newsom, Compliance Director, presented the report and responded
to questions.
The report was received and filed.
3. Fire Department Monthly Report
Staff Report - SR-23-051 - Pdf
Mike Beverlin, Fire Chief, presented the report and responded to questions.
The report was received and filed.
4. Police Department Monthly Report
Staff Report - SR-23-052 - Pdf
Steven Shaw, Deputy Police Chief, presented the report and responded to
questions.
The report was received and filed.
COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Martin Mitchell inquired about motorcycle Police patrols, emergency
preparedness, and National Night Out.
Commissioner Kenneth Mitchell spoke about attending a CVAG meeting and Fire Ops
101 and being notified when emergencies happen.
Vice Chairman Lozano also spoke about being notified when emergencies happen.
Chairman Meuse spoke about volunteering for the Police Department.
ADJOURN
Chairman Meuse adjourned the meeting at 7:24 PM
Public Safety Commission
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Daniel McVey, Deputy City Clerk
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City of Desert Hot Springs
Public Safety Commission
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
To: Public Safety Commission
Date: April 13, 2023
Department: Code & Cannabis Compliance
Prepared by: Christina Newsom, Compliance Director
Subject: Code Compliance Monthly Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File.
ATTACHMENTS:
Code Compliance Monthly Report March 2023
SR-23-079
Item Number: 1.
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CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION 11999 Palm Dr. • Desert Hot Springs • CA • 92240
(760) 329-6411• www.cityofdhs.org
MARCH 2023 CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT
FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Total number of service requests completed 155
Total number of inspections completed 413
Total number of Courtesy Notices of Violation (CNOV) issued 120
Total number of Citations issued 41
Total dollar amount of citations issued $75,200
Total number of shopping carts removed 54
Total number of overnight inspections performed by STVR
officers 9
Code Compliance Synopsis
Code Compliance staff trained two new Code Compliance Officers that will focus on
overnight short-term vacation rental enforcement.
Code Compliance Officer Messer issued four administrative citations to individuals that were
caught illegally dumping trash throughout the city.
Code Compliance Officer, Linda Human passed her California Association of Code
Enforcement Officers substitute service exam. Officer Human was able to bypass the three
required training courses by taking this exam.
Code Compliance Officer, Tiyler Messer received an abatement warrant for an abandoned
mobile home located on Sycamore Drive. The property owner removed the mobile home
before the City could demolish.
Officer Messer received an inspection warrant for 66022 Desert View Avenue and abated all
immediate safety issues via Summary Abatement.
Officer Messer received a demolition warrant for 68175 Club Circle Drive.
Code Compliance Officer, Linda Human had a hearing for 66856 8th Street. This hearing was
for an administrative citation appeal. Officer Human won the hearing.
Code Compliance received an abatement warrant to demolish three properties at the
Sahara Hotel, and an additional property began demolition at the Sahara Hotel via Summary
Abatement.
Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Officer, Chaffin towed a vehicle from 65842 6th Street. This
vehicle was deemed in-operable and a nuisance to the surrounding neighborhood.
Code Compliance Officer Keith Sartin obtained a consent to abate and had a tree from the
public right-of-way on 1st street.
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CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION 11999 Palm Dr. • Desert Hot Springs • CA • 92240
(760) 329-6411• www.cityofdhs.org
CASE WORK FROM OFFICER HUMAN: 639-192-039 4TH STREET UNPERMITTED STRUCTURE
BEFORE
AFTER
CASE WORK FROM OFFICER MESSSER: SYCAMORE ROAD & CAROL DRIVE
Before After
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City of Desert Hot Springs
Public Safety Commission
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
To: Public Safety Commission
Date: April 13, 2023
Department: Police Department
Prepared by: Steven Shaw, Deputy Police Chief
Subject: Animal Control Monthly Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File.
ATTACHMENTS:
Animal Control Monthly Report March 2023
SR-23-082
Item Number: 2.
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Monthly Shelter
Desert Hot Springs Animal Care and Control Activity Summary
YEAR: 2023 Total
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Shelter Stats
Intakes 44 50 62 156
Return to Owner 19 20 21 60
Sent to Rescue 5 12 5 22
Adoption 5 10 14 29
CVAC 1 (bite) 1 (bite) 1 (bite) 3
Taken to Vet 10 12 27 49
DOA 9 8 18 35
Passed Away 1 0 0 1
Euthanized 4 1 3 8
Licenses 30 45 48 123
Admin Cites 29 51 33 113
Warning Cites 37 46 33 116
Calls for Service 186 178 191 555
A.A.L. Bus 30 26 30 86
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City of Desert Hot Springs
Public Safety Commission
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
To: Public Safety Commission
Date: April 13, 2023
Department: Fire
Prepared by: Mike Beverlin, Division Chief
Subject: Fire Department Monthly Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File.
ATTACHMENTS:
Fire Department Monthly Report March 2023
Fire Department Statistics January - March 2023
SR-23-077
Item Number: 3.
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Riverside County Fire Department/ CAL FIRE
Jurisdiction Summary for City of Desert Hot Springs
Bill Weiser
Fire Chief
3/1/2023 1:40:12 PM to 3/31/2023 1:40:12 PM
Incident Response Activity Average Enroute to On-Scene Time
*At least 1 Resource Dispatched *Units Responding Charlie, Delta, Bravo, Echo, Code 3
Incident Type # <5 Minutes +5 Minutes
Com Fire 5
False Alarm 30 228 120
Haz Mat 1
Medical 387
Other Fire 3 +10 Minutes +20 Minutes
Public Service Assist 7
Res Fire 2
Ringing Alarm 1
18 2
Standby 9
Traffic Collision 21
Average Min % 0 to 5 Min
Vehicle Fire 2
Wildland Fire 3
Incident Total 471 4.87 61.79
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 344
Total: 0 Total: 344
Mutual Aid Given
Engine 77
Total: 77
Mutual Aid Received
Breathing Support 4
Chief 18
Engine 277
Patrol 4
PIO 8
Safety 1
Squad 13
Truck/Quint 2
Total: 327
4/1/2023 1:40:22PM Item Number: 3.
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Truck Report
T33 recorded 2 responses in City of Desert Hot Springs from 3/1/2023 1:40:12 PM to
3/31/2023 1:40:12 PM
Significant Incidents
23CARRU031135 On , CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department resources were dispatched to a reported structure fire
at the address listed. Upon arrival at scene of the first Engine Company Officer, light smoke was visible
emitting from the structure. As firefighters were investigating the cause of the smoke, it was determined
that the fire was established within the attic space. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the attic
area and limit the fire damage to the rest of the residence. The residence was being utilized as a
short-term rental and there were no displacements of occupants.
23CARRU037882 On , Units from CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire, and the City of Desert Hot Springs responded to a
reported structure fire in the area of 6th and Ocotillo streets. The first arriving company officer reported
light smoke from the front of an abandon multifamily dwelling. Firefighters made quick access to the
building and were able to locate and extinguish the fire. City of Desert Hot Springs Code Enforcement
are requested to follow up.
23CARRU038592 On , CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire and the City of Desert Hot Springs responded to a commercial
structure fire at 66700 5th street in the City of Desert Hot Springs. The first arriving company officer
reported an abandon two story hotel complex with fire established on the first floor, and spreading into
the second story. Firefighters made an aggressive fire attack, containing the flames to two units, one on
the first and one on the second floor. Fire crews will remain on scene for two hours for overhaul to
extinguish hot spots.
23CARRU042871 On , CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire and the City of Desert Hot Springs responded to reports of two
buildings on fire in the area of Octotillo and 5th street in the City of Desert Hot Springs. The first
arriving company officer reported established fires in two separate commercial structures. The Incident
Commander requested a second alarm for staffing needs. Fire crews made an aggressive attack,
containing the fire to two units of one structure, and four units of the second building. CAL FIRE Units
with CAL FIRE Arson Investigators will remain on scene to determine the cause of the fires, and
extinguishing hot spots.
23CARRU044432 On , CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire and the City of Desert Hot Springs responded to a reported house
fire at 66604 Cahuilla Av in the City of Desert Hot Springs. The first arriving company officer reported a
single store abandoned residence with smoke visible. Freighters located a fire inside a rear bedroom of
the residence, and though a coordinated attack contained the fire to the original room.
4/1/2023 1:40:22PM Item Number: 3.
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Riverside County Fire Department/ CAL FIRE
Jurisdiction Summary for City of Desert Hot Springs
Bill Weiser
Fire Chief
1/1/2023 1:43:33 PM to 3/31/2023 1:43:33 PM
Incident Response Activity Average Enroute to On-Scene Time
*At least 1 Resource Dispatched *Units Responding Charlie, Delta, Bravo, Echo, Code 3
Incident Type # <5 Minutes +5 Minutes
Com Fire 6
False Alarm 100 634 340
Haz Mat 3
Medical 1,064
Other Fire 18 +10 Minutes +20 Minutes
Other Misc 1
Public Service Assist 31
Res Fire 8
55 3
Ringing Alarm 4
Standby 23
Average Min % 0 to 5 Min
Traffic Collision 70
Vehicle Fire 6
Wildland Fire 14 5.01 61.37
Incident Total 1,348
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 1,033
Total: 0 Total: 1,033
Mutual Aid Given
Engine 209
Total: 209
Mutual Aid Received
Breathing Support 9
Chief 57
Engine 755
Environmental Health 1
HazMat 1
Patrol 7
PIO 19
Rescue 1
Safety 1
Squad 22
Truck/Quint 5
Water Tender 3
Total: 881
4/1/2023 1:43:42PM Item Number: 3.
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Truck Report
T33 recorded 4 responses in City of Desert Hot Springs from 1/1/2023 1:43:33 PM to
3/31/2023 1:43:33
T86 recorded PM
1 responses in City of Desert Hot Springs from 1/1/2023 1:43:33 PM to
3/31/2023 1:43:33 PM
Significant Incidents
22CARRU002737 On , CAL FIRE / Riverside County firefighters responded to multiple reports of a commercial structure fire
in the 12000 block of Indian Canyon Drive in the City of Desert Hot Springs. The first arriving Company
Officer reported a stack of pallets burning on the exterior of the structure with fire extension into the
interior of the structure. Firefighters quickly extinguished the burning pallets and transitioned to an
interior fire attack. The interior attack was able to rapidly confine the fire and minimize interior extension
and damage to the structure. Primary and secondary searches of the building revealed no occupants. The
property was turned over to the building owner.
23CARRU004744 On , CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in the area of 20th
Avenue and Beacon Way in the city of Desert Hot Springs. The first arriving fire resource reported two
fires. The first fire included a well involved abandoned mobile home, discarded debris and tamarisk
trees; the second fire involved discarded debris approximately 100' X 50' in size. Due to the size of the
fire and lack of water in the area, additional resources were ordered to assist with extinguishment. Fire
crews will remain on scene for the next 2 hours mopping up and checking for hot spots. There were no
civilian or firefighter injuries on this incident.
23CARRU005900 On , CAL FIRE / Riverside County firefighters responded to multiple reports of a residential structure fire
at the 66600 block of Cahuilla Avenue in the City of Desert Hot Springs. The first arriving company officer
reported light smoke from the structure and a well-established kitchen fire. Additional arriving resources
assisted with an aggressive coordinated interior attack. All occupants of the residence evacuated prior to
firefighter's arrival and were accounted for. The fire was quickly contained and the threat to adjacent
residences was mitigated. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported. Cahuilla Avenue between Palm
Drive and Ocotillo Road was closed for the duration of the incident. The scene was turned over to City of
Desert Hot Springs Building Department and Desert Hot Springs Code Compliance.
23CARRU018763 On , 40 x 40 Homeless encampment refuge fire in downtown DHS West X 15th. The smoke impacted
drivers on Palm Ave for approximately 30 minutes.
23CARRU022144 On , CAL FIRE / Riverside County Firefighters were dispatched to a reported vehicle into a building at
10991 Santa Cruz Rd in the City of Desert Hot Springs. First arriving Engine Company reported a single
vehicle into a residential structure with one party trapped under the vehicle and a significant gas leak.
Firefighters were able to quickly extricate the patient and transfer care to an awaiting ambulance that
transported the patient to Desert Regional Medical Center with moderate injuries. Both Edison and the
Gas Company were requested to the scene to mitigate the gas leak and remove the electric meter from
the residence. Desert Hot Springs PD made notification to City Building and Safety Officials. Firefighters
would remain on scene until the vehicle was safely removed from the structure and the gas leak is
mitigated.
23CARRU026347 On , CAL FIRE/Riverside County Firefighters observed a fire at the above location while at scene of a
medical aid. After making access, Firefighters found an abandoned residential structure that had been
completely engulfed in fire.
23CARRU026347 On , CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department resources were dispatched to a reported structure fire
at the old White House Spa Hotel. The first arriving Engine Company Officer reported a multi-story
abandoned hotel with heavy fire involvement. Additional resources were added to the assignment and
the fire was contained to a total of four rooms.
23CARRU031135 On , CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department resources were dispatched to a reported structure fire
at the address listed. Upon arrival at scene of the first Engine Company Officer, light smoke was visible
emitting from the structure. As firefighters were investigating the cause of the smoke, it was determined
that the fire was established within the attic space. Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the attic
area and limit the fire damage to the rest of the residence. The residence was being utilized as a
short-term rental and there were no displacements of occupants.
23CARRU037882 On , Units from CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire, and the City of Desert Hot Springs responded to a
reported structure fire in the area of 6th and Ocotillo streets. The first arriving company officer reported
light smoke from the front of an abandon multifamily dwelling. Firefighters made quick access to the
building and were able to locate and extinguish the fire. City of Desert Hot Springs Code Enforcement
are requested to follow up.
23CARRU038592 On , CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire and the City of Desert Hot Springs responded to a commercial
structure fire at 66700 5th street in the City of Desert Hot Springs. The first arriving company officer
reported an abandon two story hotel complex with fire established on the first floor, and spreading into
the second story. Firefighters made an aggressive fire attack, containing the flames to two units, one on
the first and one on the second floor. Fire crews will remain on scene for two hours for overhaul to
extinguish hot spots.
4/1/2023 1:43:42PM Item Number: 3.
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23CARRU042871 On , CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire and the City of Desert Hot Springs responded to reports of two
buildings on fire in the area of Octotillo and 5th street in the City of Desert Hot Springs. The first
arriving company officer reported established fires in two separate commercial structures. The Incident
Commander requested a second alarm for staffing needs. Fire crews made an aggressive attack,
containing the fire to two units of one structure, and four units of the second building. CAL FIRE Units
with CAL FIRE Arson Investigators will remain on scene to determine the cause of the fires, and
extinguishing hot spots.
23CARRU044432 On , CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire and the City of Desert Hot Springs responded to a reported house
fire at 66604 Cahuilla Av in the City of Desert Hot Springs. The first arriving company officer reported a
single store abandoned residence with smoke visible. Freighters located a fire inside a rear bedroom of
the residence, and though a coordinated attack contained the fire to the original room.
4/1/2023 1:43:42PM Item Number: 3.
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City of Desert Hot Springs
Public Safety Commission
AGENDA ITEM REPORT
To: Public Safety Commission
Date: April 13, 2023
Department: Police Department
Prepared by: Jim Henson, Police Chief
Subject: Police Department Monthly Report
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive and File.
ATTACHMENTS:
Police Department Monthly Report March 2023
SR-23-078
Item Number: 4.
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