HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-01-26 - AGENDA REPORTS - SHERIFF VOLUNTEERS TRAFFIC (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager
Item to be pre;
DATE: January 26, 1999
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE CIVILIAN VOLUNTEERS AND EXPLORERS OF THE
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT TO DIRECT
TRAFFIC
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council adopt Resolution No. 99-15 authorizing civilian volunteers and explorers of the
Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department to direct traffic.
BACKGROUND
Since 1995, the Santa Clarita Sheriffs Station has been running a pilot program that uses
civilian volunteers and explorers to direct traffic. The Los Angeles County Sheriffs
Department now requires that a resolution be passed authorizing the use of civilian
volunteers and explorers to continue directing traffic.
The authorization to use persons other than peace officers to direct traffic is included in
California Vehicle Code §21100(e). Additionally, the Los Angeles County Sheriffs
Department requires that civilian volunteers and explorers complete a course of instruction
approved by the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol before they are permitted
to direct traffic.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution allowing volunteers to
direct traffic in unincorporated areas. Resolution No. 99-15 of the City of Santa Clarita
would allow volunteers and explorers to provide the same service in the City of Santa
Clarita.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
1) Use only sworn Sheriffs Deputies for traffic control.
2) Other action as determined by City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Impact to the City budget is zero. There is a cost saving in using civilian volunteers and
explorers to direct traffic in lieu of sworn Sheriffs Deputies.
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ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 99-15
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coun61\9915rpt.doc
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