TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: A Resolution Approving an Agreement with the County of Los Angeles Probation Department for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 MEETING DATE: September 13, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council will consider a Resolution approving an Agreement with the County of Los Angeles Probation Department, to provide a Prevention and Intervention Program, and assign the number next in order.
BACKGROUND:
The City has maintained an agreement with the County of Los Angeles Probation Department since 1987. The proposed agreement covers the period of September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023, and is renewed on a yearly basis.
The Prevention and Intervention Program (PIP) continues to be an important factor in the deterrence of delinquent activity throughout the City of Commerce. This valuable resource has been instrumental in undermining gang activity in the community that could otherwise pose a danger to Commerce residents and park patrons. Our assigned PIP Officer, East Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department and Social Services Staff, have established a collaborative network of people and agencies that expedite the City’s response to potentially volatile situations. When appropriate, the assigned PIP Officer has temporarily removed delinquent youth from the community, and exercised authority as a Court Agent. The contract also allows the PIP Officer to monitor adults who are on probation. Monthly PIP reports to the Crime-Free Community Network have monitored the assigned PIP Officer’s productivity. Monthly statistical reports are submitted to Commerce and the L.A. County Probation Department and can be made available upon request.
ANALYSIS:
The new contract reflects a billable amount of $105,000(*), inclusive of all adjustments to salary, employee benefits and/or overhead rates were approved by the Board of Supervisor during the fiscal year (reduction of $4,000 from the previous year) ALTERNATIVES:
Approve Agreement with County of Los Angeles
Disapprove Agreement with County of Los Angeles
Provide staff with further direction
FISCAL IMPACT:
The proposed cost of $105,000 is expected to be approved as part of the FY 22-23 baseline and amended budget.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC PLAN:
This matter is applicable to the following Strategic Focus Area and Guiding Principle: Community Quality of Life – Guiding Principle 4: Support and evaluate community services, programs and events that promote healthy and quality lifestyles for our residents. Enhance public safety and social services through innovative programs that meet the needs of the residential and business communities.
Recommended by: Vilko Domic, Assistant City Manager
Approved As To Form: Noel Tapia, City Attorney
Respectfully Submitted: Edgar P. Cisneros, City Manager ATTACHMENT:
Resolution
Agreement
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