TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of the 2024-2029 Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement (MLESA) with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department MEETING DATE: September 10, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council will consider a Resolution approving a new Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement (MLESA) between the City and the County of Los Angeles (County) for law enforcement services provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (Sheriff’s Department) for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2029.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Commerce, a community of approximately 13,000 residents, contracts for law enforcement services with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The current 5-year agreement (Fiscal Year 2019-2024) is at its conclusion and a new proposed agreement is attached.
ANALYSIS:
The new MLESA was approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on June 25, 2024, and sent to all cities that contract with the Sheriff’s Department for approval by their respective City Councils. Attached is a copy of the 2024-2029 MLESA. Due to staffing issues at the Sheriff’s Department, no additional positions can be added at this time due to the inability to fill the openings. Services will remain status quo. This includes a Special Assignment Sergeant, 6 Special Assignment Deputies, 1 Motor Deputy, 1 Traffic Deputy, 12 Patrol Deputies divided into shifts, and 1 Law Enforcement Technician.
ALTERNATIVES:
Approve staff recommendation
Disapprove staff recommendation
Provide staff with further direction
FISCAL IMPACT:
The estimated total annual cost is now $10,271,567.38 from the previous estimated annual cost of $9,888,890.04. This is an increase of $382,677.26 to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 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: Justin Edson, Public Safety Manager
Approved As To Form: Noel Tapia, City Attorney
Respectfully Submitted: Ernie Hernandez, City Manager
ATTACHMENT:
Resolution
Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement (MLESA) 2024-2029 Attachment A – Commerce 575 Form
Attachment B – Contract City Law Enforcement Services and Equipment Master Rate Sheet Attachment C – Public Safety Equipment Use Requirements PAGE
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