TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: A Resolution Approving an Agreement with the County of Los Angeles Probation Department for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 MEETING DATE: June 24, 2025
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 July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, 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 $127,000, plus any adjustments to salary, employee benefits and/or overhead rates approved by the Board of Supervisor 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:
Funds are budgeted and included as part of the proposed FY 2025-26 annual budget in account 10-3110-54057.
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: Lena Shumway, Director of Administrative Services and City Clerk Approved As To Form: Noel Tapia, City Attorney
Respectfully Submitted: Ernie Hernandez, City Manager
ATTACHMENT:
Resolution
Agreement
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