DATE: DECEMBER 9, 2025
DEPARTMENT: SALINAS POLICE DEPARTMENT
FROM: CARLOS ACOSTA, CHIEF OF POLICE
BY: TONYA ERICKSON, POLICE SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR
TITLE: AGREEMENT WITH THE SANTA CLARA STADIUM AUTHORITY AND THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA RECOMMENDED MOTION:
A motion to authorize the City Manager to execute a Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Santa Clara Stadium Authority and the City of Santa Clara for the performance of supplemental special detail law enforcement services during periodic major events at the Santa Clara Stadium site.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Salinas Police Department, along with other surrounding law enforcement agencies, have historically assisted the Santa Clara Police Department by providing supplemental special detail law enforcement services at the Santa Clara Stadium site (Levi’s Stadium) and surrounding areas during significant and major events, such as the Super Bowl. This Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Santa Clara Stadium Authority, a Joint Powers Authority, and the City of Santa Clara will formalize the provision of these services during major events and introduce a mechanism for reimbursement.
BACKGROUND:
Earlier this year, the City of Santa Clara, representing the Santa Clara Stadium Authority, a Joint Powers Authority, reached out to the Salinas Police Department and other law enforcement agencies regarding the potential need for assistance with supplemental special detail law enforcement services for major events, such as the Super Bowl and World Cup, taking place at the Santa Clara Stadium site (Levi Stadium). Law enforcement agencies, including the Salinas Police Department, have assisted with these services in the past and the Santa Clara Stadium Authority is requesting to formalize the provision of these services during major events, and introduce a mechanism for reimbursement, via this Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement.
The attached Agreement creates a process by which the Santa Clara Police Department may request these supplemental special detail law enforcement services for major events, such as the Super Bowl or World Cup, taking place at Levi Stadium. The request shall be in writing from the Santa Clara Police Chief or designee, and shall contain specific dates of service, hours of operation, number of personnel requested, and classification of personnel requested. If the Salinas Police Department agrees to this request, the Santa Clara Stadium Authority shall reimburse the City of Salinas for these services pursuant to the rates identified in Exhibit A of the Agreement. These rates include employee costs, including travel time, as well as mileage reimbursement for associated vehicles.
The Salinas Police Department, at the discretion of the Chief of Police, may agree to provide requested services only when staffing permits. The Agreement indicates that in no event will services be provided when the Salinas Police Department employs fewer than 137 peace officers or when public safety within the City of Salinas would be impacted, all of which shall be determined by the Salinas Police Department at its own discretion.
As this Agreement applies only to major events to be held at Levi Stadium, such as the Super Bowl and World Cup, the frequency of service provision will be minimal. The execution of this Agreement is beneficial to the Salinas Police Department as it formalizes the process for requesting supplemental special detail law enforcement services for these major events and establishes a mechanism for reimbursement separate from the formal mutual aid process. For the reasons above, staff recommends the execution of this Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the Santa Clara Stadium Authority and the City of Santa Clara.
CEQA CONSIDERATION:
Not a Project. The City of Salinas has determined that the proposed action is not a project as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378).
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES:
No, does not apply. The City of Salinas has determined that Government Code §84308/Levine Act does not apply to this proposed action.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
The proposed resolution will support the City Council’s Strategic Plan Goal of Public Safety.
DEPARTMENTAL COORDINATION:
The Police Department consulted with the Legal Department during the drafting of this agreement.
FISCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY IMPACT:
It is expected that costs incurred for services will be reimbursed to the City. The attached agreement includes the established rates in Exhibit A.
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ATTACHMENTS:
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Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement
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