TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: A Resolution Approving an Agreement with the County of Los Angeles Probation Department for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 MEETING DATE: June 25, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council will consider a Resolution approving an Agreement with the County of Los Angeles Probation Department for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
BACKGROUND:
The City has maintained an agreement with the County of Los Angeles Probation Department since 1987. The existing agreement is set to expire on June 30, 2024. The City Council previously approved a contract from February 14, 2024 to June 30, 2024 to allow the Probation Department to start the internal selection process for an assigned Deputy Probation Officer.
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:
This contract to have a Deputy Probation Officer on a part-time basis in the City that will assist Public Safety and law enforcement by utilizing Probation resources and databases. The coordination with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to address community concerns will be an additional tool to assist in public safety. The DPO will have a workstation at City Hall on the days assigned to the City and will also spend time in the field. The DPO will monitor adult and juvenile probationers being supervised in the City and maintain awareness of gang and criminal activity through intelligence gathering. The DPO will also conduct home calls and police ride-alongs.
The City shall reimburse the County for support services and fifty percent (50%) of the salary and employee benefits for one Deputy Probation Officer II and support staff assigned by the County. Additionally, the City shall reimburse the County for 100% of the salary for the DPO II, paid at one and one-half time, for all time worked beyond 40 hours per week. The current overtime rate is approximately $79.08 per hour plus any adjustments to salary, employee benefits and/or overhead rates approved by the Board of Supervisors during the fiscal year.
ALTERNATIVES:
Approve Agreement with County of Los Angeles
Disapprove Agreement with County of Los Angeles
Provide staff with further direction
FISCAL IMPACT:
The billable amount for the fiscal year is $119,000 plus any adjustments to salary, employee benefits and/or overhead rates approved by the Board of Supervisors during the fiscal year. The approved budget for the previous FY23-24 was $105,000. If the City Council approves staff’s recommendation, the amount highlighted will be included in the baseline budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
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: Justin Edson, Public Safety Manager
Reviewed by: Vilko Domic, Assistant City Manager
Approved As To Form: Noel Tapia, City Attorney
Respectfully Submitted: Ernie Hernandez, City Manager
ATTACHMENT:
Resolution
Agreement
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