HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-04-09 - AGENDA REPORTS - AMEND TO THE 2018-19 MUNI LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES (2)Agenda Item: 6
DATE: April 9, 2019
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT TO THE 2018-19 MUNICIPAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ONE
ADDITIONAL GROWTH MOTOR DEPUTY
DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
PRESENTER: Jerrid McKenna
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
Approve an amendment to the 2018-19 Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement for
one additional 40 -hour non -relief Growth Motor Deputy in the amount not to exceed
$194,726.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney
approval.
BACKGROUND
As referenced in Santa Clarita 2020, one of the City Council's top priorities is to develop a
comprehensive Traffic Safety Plan (Plan). The Plan, released in September 2016, focuses on
reducing traffic collisions on the 65 miles of roadways in Santa Clarita and rests primarily with
the Sheriffs Traffic Unit. Since implementing the Plan, the City has experienced a cumulative
decrease in the collision rate by approximately 25 percent, primarily due to a 60 percent increase
in motor deputy productivity.
To more effectively accomplish the mission of the Plan, the City of Santa Clarita (City) and the
LASD would like to amend the 2018-19 Law Enforcement Services Contract by adding an
additional Growth Motor Deputy unit. This contract increase would expand the number of motor
deputies to seven (not including one Motor Sergeant who contributes to regular enforcement)
and increase the Traffic Unit to 20 total daily patrol units. The additional Growth Motor Deputy
would be able to immediately contribute to the already successful motor operation in place at our
local station and combat a rise in collisions experienced during the first few months of 2019.
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The purpose and objectives of the Sheriffs Traffic Unit are to ensure the safe and orderly flow of
pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular traffic by practicing a multimodal, data -driven enforcement
approach. The continued partnership between the City and the Los Angeles Sheriffs
Department (LASD) has been instrumental in allowing the City to accomplish some major
milestones and provide the highest quality public safety to the community.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
For the remainder of FY 2018-19, funds for this additional Growth Motor Deputy for 3 months
and B/W BMW Motorcycle will be absorbed within the existing budget at a cost of $102,598.
The cost for FY 2019-20 base budget will not exceed $194,726. The current annual rate for one
40 -hour non -relief Growth Motor Deputy is $194,726.
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