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Home My WebLink AboutRecap of 4th of July Police Department Response Activities & I ♦ irtHl11�. � City of Huntington Beach File #: 21-506 MEETING DATE: 7/6/2021 Recap of 4" of July Police Department Response Activities & Planned Operational Adjustments to Enhance Response Protocols City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 1 Printed on 6/30/2021 ooweredtq Legistar'° �S 4V •• ' i 1 ix-# \ - - a HBPD 4th of July July 6, 2021 L 3 41h of July Preparations In anticipation of the 41" of July holiday, HBPD put in place a number of proactive measures: a Increased Staffing _ ^ • Proactive Mutual Aid Coordination • ' - • — • Expanded Fireworks & Safety Messaging Campaign • Dedicated Fireworks Prevention & Enforcement Assignments , Wh of July Activity: Overview • Large, Generally Law Abiding Crowds • Festive, Positive ' Atmosphere �. y • Lots of Families ' • Heavy Traffic & Patronage �` , `�• of Downtown Businesses 1 d 4th of July: Calls for Service Call volume was comparable to recent years for 911 & non-emergency: t. July 1. Juy 1. July 2, July 2. July 2. July7. .wry I ' Julys. July:. July a July a. M I 2020 2021 3019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 2019 2020 2021 911 Calls 1 1 Emergency Hotline 1.1 2,092 4th of July: MyHB Reporting To reduce call volume, the MyH6 mobile application was utilized for fireworks REMINDER.Do NOT call reporting. Compared to 2020, MBRD non emergency complaints were down: r'he°`''°`°"" port fireworks Indmduals caught • June 6 — July 6, 2020: 2,281 lveworksmay ' � � I� • June 6 - Jul 6 2021: 1 055 receive up Eoa Y f f 51,O0O line. .y. 4th of July: Weekend Enforcement July 1, July 2, July 3, July4, 70TAL FIR DOWNLOAD 2021 2021 2021 202� Alcohol Related Arrests 2 1 7/6/2021 Civil Citations 1 Criminal Citations 0 Weekend HB Fire Calls for Servic July 2, July 3, July 4, 2021 2021 2021 • Aquatic Calls for Service (July 2 - July 4): 878 Planned & Unplanned Events Huntington Beach draws a large number of both planned & unplanned events. The , number of events have significantly increased in _— recent years. A total of 77 planned 8 unplanned events since April ? of 2019. �i. Planned & Unplanned Events Logistics & planning vary based on the type & nature of event. 4 � • Permitted Large Scale Event (US Open; Airshow) TIF- - 7ff: • Beach Holiday Weekends • Protests/Demonstrations • Social Media Driven Events SOIIII • Community Organized Gathering HBPD Organizational Changes Chief of Police 1 1 Solutions Clr r f s Admlk 1 PubAc Cmdmalor Assrstant OIIICM r spe w $ Patrol Dimron Dw� Admn Drviaion SupportDiv �r HBPD Special Operations Division Speual Operations (t)Captain TraftiWSpeaat SWAT/CNT SpecialOps Events Bureau (1)C/D Bureau (1) Ueutenant Lteutenant (1) Lieutenant BpKrY PLO Tra1M1[ SNMT LNT Atrna Eva+ t i Gvnrr� EMa crrrrn _ GD t Rl �"&Wort ,W GA �rP MdMYu Rwarces ,tSp swr.na '�'��' Sprs ��. ,t�SV ITltipt lanm TrA Pan 17� Questions? Anthony Genovese 16222 Monterey Ln. #136 Huntington Beach, Ca. 92649 (714) 227-7895 AnthonyGenovese44ag mail.com Illegal Fireworks - Crackdown - Proposal As many of you know, illegal fireworks have been an issue within the City of Huntington Beach for decades. Fireworks and loud noises at all hours of the day and night, especially around the 4th of July, is frustrating for residents. Illegal fireworks and loud notices can impact how a person sleeps, can impact people with PTSD, as well as impact several other mental and physical health conditions. Illegal fireworks and loud noises also impact animals. Illegal fireworks also pose fire and safety dangers, as well as posing many other threats and dangers. This proposal involves the City of Huntington Beach utilizing drones. The drones would be equipped with GPS and video cameras. If a drone unequivocally identifies illegal fireworks were ignited from a specific GPS coordinance, a fine will be given to the resident of the GPS coordinance. Fine amounts can be determined by the City of Huntington Beach. In speaking with residents of Huntington Beach, many residents voiced their concerns with drones and privacy. Some residents are uncomfortable with drones flying overhead and possibly compromising their privacy. Because of privacy concerns, I propose the drones only be used for a 2 week period. The 2 week period would be the week before and week proceeding the 4th of July. I believe this proposal is a win-win, for both the City of Huntington Beach and the residents of Huntington Beach. The City of Huntington Beach would receive additional revenue. And the residents of Huntington Beach would receive increased peace and quiet, and safety. Sincerely, /n�I Anthony Genovese A@PURE i0R0 CL1EETM OF, G.Ca70� on a.11R OFFICE PO1N UTAWNAU.Cay CLEW Switzer, Donna From: Joe Lascola <joelascola@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 6, 2021 8:16 AM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Illegal Fireworks Not sure why I am being re-directed to send this as supplemental for an agenda item as it was not intended.. . So .. I guess I will start all over assuming what I sent through the portal did not get sent...(non-agenda item) I can only imagine that you will /have or will be inundated with complaints over the illegal fireworks. From what I understand this year was by FAR the worst year for illegal fireworks being lit off and lobbed through the air.. I say "as I understand" because things were getting so bad in my neighborhood in the week leading up that once again I left my home to escape being in a war zone. I have left the area a few years in a row now... [ know some will say.. people had to blow off steam after the pandemic... well NO.....I could also say that this pandemic should also have made people be a bit more compassionate for their fellow neighbor... and NOT light off a bunch of bombs.. but nope... it is human nature and why we have Police officers, Firemen and a City government... It is YOUR responsibility to serve and protect your citizens... That means ALL not some or the majority.... That includes the minority that have stress disorders including their pets...They have rights also... YES.. 1 have the right to a peaceful existence in my own home.... I see the illegal fireworks to be a complete management disaster that the City has failed or is unable to manage ... It also causes destruction to the environment and now damage caused to my renter and neighbors cars when projectals landed on them... Forget sound pollution... what the heck is happening to our environment with all those chemicals, smoke and residue.. My street is littered with trash.. 1 can only imagine that now some of this stuff will go in the storm drain and to our ocean... 1 can only imagine that some of the people that light these things off do care.. but perhaps are not educated as to how they are causing so much damage for s little bit of"fun"... not even realizing how their fun hurts others... Anyhow.. long story short.. what the City has done to control this problem is not working and this year was utter proof you have no control (or desire )to manage the issue.... Residents like me should not have to leave my home because you fail to enforce Iaws..But worse yet.. you probably would not have to do a lot of enforcement IF you did a much better job at getting in front of the problem.... Where we went was a good example of managing a problem.. Very little fireworks were lit... If you can't fix the problem then it is time to think outside the box and look at other ways to manage the problem.. How about some "safe zones" or a safe place residents can go with their animals? If you are not going to enforce the law.. then an alternative solution needs to be provided... Anyhow... I have plenty of ideas... if anybody is SERIOUS and wants to do something.. Shoot me an email back or give me a call... am glad this 4th celebration is over.. I dread next year.... but remain hopeful you MIGHT finally do something... but not going to hold my breath.... SUPPLEMENTAL Sincerely, COMMUNICATION Joe Lascola MeeYtq Dak: Cell: 714-642-4471 Agenda nem No.: c1 0?l Sa(a Moore, Tania From: John Hendrickson <outlook_A7C6F98D32D2DBA4@outlook.com> on behalf of John Hendrickson <john.f.hendrickson@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, July 19, 2021 2:28 PM To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org Subject: Fireworks in Huntington Beach Sparklers and small firecrackers, for children to let off steam and have some fun are, OK. Larger fireworks should only be handled by qualified and city authorized individuals and organizations. Having our communities turned into, literally, "battle zones", before, during and after the 4'", does not help enhance the enjoyment and recognition celebration of the birth of our nation. Rather, for most of our HB citizens, the current use "flash bangs" and high explosive sounds does nothing but detract, from the celebration. Last July 4'", 2020, 1 took my dog out for her evening walk around 9 PM. A very loud percussion bomb/grenade went off with in about 50 feet from us, between two buildings in our complex. I still have severe ringing in my left ear from that episode and my dog has refused to go out side, at night, for the last 12 months. I respectfully request the council to strongly consider ending this needless "lunatic" activity. Lt. Col. John Hendrickson (Ret) HB Resident for 32+years 19412 Pompano Lane, Unit 105 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 i