Public Safety Commission

City of Desert Hot Springs AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Thursday, February 13, 2025 Watch the 6:00 PM Meeting Live: • YouTube Council Chambers/City Hall • City Website 11-999 Palm Drive Desert Hot Springs, California, 92240 Page 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 2025; and 2) Appoint a commissioner to serve as Vice-Chairman for 2025. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA 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 CALENDAR: 2. Public Safety Commissioner Orientation ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 3. Animal Control Monthly Report 3-4 Page 1 of 16  Stephanie Zamora, Animal Control Supervisor Recommendation: Receive and file. Staff Report - SR-25-029 - Pdf 4. Code Compliance Monthly Report 5-8 Tiyler Messer, Compliance Supervisor Recommendation: Receive and file. Staff Report - SR-25-030 - Pdf 5. Fire Department Monthly Report 9 - 11 Bryan White, Fire Chief Recommendation: Receive and file. Staff Report - SR-25-031 - Pdf 6. Police Department Monthly Report 13 - 16 Steven Shaw, Deputy Police Chief Recommendation: Receive and file. Staff Report - SR-25-032 - Pdf COMMISSIONER REPORTS ADJOURN Page 2 of 16 City of Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission AGENDA ITEM REPORT To: Public Safety Commission Date: February 13, 2025 Department: Police Department Prepared by: Stephanie Zamora, Animal Control Supervisor Subject: Animal Control Monthly Report RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. ATTACHMENTS: Animal Control Monthly Report - January 2025 SR-25-029 Item Number: 3. Page 3 of 16  Desert Hot Springs Animal Care and Control Monthly Activity Summary Year: 2025 Total January February March April May June July August September October November December Shelter Stats Intakes 62 Return to Owner 12 Sent to Rescue 11 Adoption 6 CVAC 0 Taken to Vet 24 DOA 25 Passed Away 0 Euthanized 6 License 48 Admin Citations 32 Warning Citations 46 Calls for Service 328 Animal Action League Bus 30 Item Number: 3. Page 4 of 16 City of Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission AGENDA ITEM REPORT To: Public Safety Commission Date: February 13, 2025 Department: Code & Cannabis Compliance Prepared by: Tiyler Messer, Code Compliance Supervisor Subject: Code Compliance Monthly Report RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. ATTACHMENTS: Code Compliance Monthly Report - January 2025 SR-25-030 Item Number: 4. Page 5 of 16  CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS CODE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT 11999 Palm Drive • Desert Hot Springs • CA • 92240 (760) 329-6411• www.cityofdhs.org JANUARY 2025 CODE COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION Total number of service requests completed 133 Total number of inspections completed 501 Total number of Courtesy Notices of Violation (CNOV) issued 105 Total number of Citations issued 52 Total dollar amount of citations issued $43,100.00 Code Compliance Synopsis  Officer Human has issued requests for proposals to demolish two properties that have been identified as public nuisances. An Administrative Hearing for one of these properties is set to take place next month, in March. The city is likely to receive a warrant from the courts for the second property.  Supervisor Messer has successfully closed a year-long case regarding illegal construction at a single-family residential property. Throughout this process, Supervisor Messer collaborated with the property owner by granting multiple extensions to allow sufficient time for obtaining the necessary permits and conducting required building and engineering inspections. Although the process was slow for the property owner, they ultimately took the appropriate steps to ensure compliance. Below are the before and after photos.  Officer Brock had a case open for a vacant residential lot located at Two Bunch Palms Trail and El Cajon Drive. During the initial inspection, this lot was found to be in violation for being used as a dumping ground for landscape trimmings, trash, junk, and household furniture. Officer Brock took steps to ensure that the property owner was properly notified about the lot's status. As a result, the property owner cleared the lot and posted 602 signage to deter illegal dumping. Please see the before and after photos below.  Officer Human has successfully closed a case involving the commercial business Mojave River Academy, located at 14020 Palm Drive, due to a violation regarding improper groundcover installation. Notices were sent to both the property and business owners, notifying them of the violation. In response, the business has added adequate landscaping to the front and side areas, significantly enhancing the overall appearance. Please find the before and after photos below for your review.  Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Officer Pamela Chaffin secured compliance from the registered owners of two inoperable and wrecked vehicles that violated the city’s municipal code and created a nuisance for nearby properties. 1 Item Number: 4. Page 6 of 16  CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION 11999 Palm Dr. • Desert Hot Springs • CA • 92240 (760) 329-6411• www.cityofdhs.org CASEWORK FROM OFFICER HUMAN: 14020 PALM DRIVE (LANDSCAPE) BEFORE AFTER 2 Item Number: 4. Page 7 of 16  CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS CODE COMPLIANCE DIVISION 11999 Palm Dr. • Desert Hot Springs • CA • 92240 (760) 329-6411• www.cityofdhs.org CASEWORK FROM SUPERVISOR MESSER: 16103 ELAINE DRIVE (ILLEGAL CONSTRUCTION) BEFORE AFTER 3 Item Number: 4. Page 8 of 16 City of Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission AGENDA ITEM REPORT To: Public Safety Commission Date: February 13, 2025 Department: Fire Prepared by: Bryan White, Fire Chief Subject: Fire Department Monthly Report RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. ATTACHMENTS: Fire Department Monthly Report - January 2025 SR-25-031 Item Number: 5. Page 9 of 16  Riverside County Fire Department/ CAL FIRE Jurisdiction Summary for City of Desert Hot Springs Bill Weiser Fire Chief 1/1/2025 to 1/31/2025 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 False Alarm 52 Medical 381 267 86 Multi-Fam Dwelling Fire 1 Other Fire 14 Public Service Assist 13 +10 Minutes +20 Minutes Res Fire 1 Rescue 1 Ringing Alarm 2 12 0 Standby 9 Traffic Collision 28 Average Min % 0 to 5 Min Vehicle Fire 6 Wildland Fire 2 Incident Total 510 4.23 73.15 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 119 Total: 0 Squad 277 Total: 396 Mutual Aid Given Engine 32 Squad 53 Total: 85 Mutual Aid Received 6 Brush 15 Chief 15 Engine 321 Patrol 1 PIO 4 Squad 1 Truck/Quint 1 Water Tender 1 Total: 365 2/1/2025 1:40:14PM Item Number: 5. Page 1 of 2 Page 10 of 16  Truck Report T33 recorded 1 responses in City of Desert Hot Springs from 1/1/2025 1:40:10 PM to 1/31/2025 1:40:10 PM Significant Incidents 2/1/2025 1:40:14PM Item Number: 5. Page 2 of 2 Page 11 of 16 Page 12 of 16 City of Desert Hot Springs Public Safety Commission AGENDA ITEM REPORT To: Public Safety Commission Date: February 13, 2025 Department: Fire Prepared by: Bryan White, Fire Chief Subject: Police Department Monthly Report RECOMMENDATION: Receive and file. ATTACHMENTS: Police Department Monthly Report - January 2025 SR-25-032 Item Number: 6. Page 13 of 16 Item Number: 6. Page 14 of 16 Item Number: 6. 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