To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: STEPHEN SPRENGEL, CHIEF OF POLICE
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APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH KW-F SBG OWNER, LLC (THE OWNER OF THE SOUTH BAY GALLERIA) FOR THE OVERTIME DEPLOYMENT OF CITY POLICE OFFICERS AT THE GALLERIA FOR A REIMBURSEMENT AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,000 PER YEAR, AND A CITY COMMITMENT TO CONTRIBUTE $30,000 OF UNREIMBURSED POLICE SERVICES ANNUALLY, FOR THE TERM SEPTEMBER 15, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2028, WITH A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $180,000 AND A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED UNREIMBURSED POLICE SERVICES AMOUNT OF $60,000
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of the proposed reimbursement agreement with KW-F SBG Owner, LLC will allow for continuation of the current supplemental police patrol model at the South Bay Galleria through June 30, 2028. The current service model was first approved by the City Council in April of 2016 and shifted supervision of Redondo Beach Police Officers assigned to the South Bay Galleria from Forest City Enterprises management, to the RB Police Department. The updated service model has proven beneficial to both parties since that time.
BACKGROUND
In 2016, the Police Department, City Manager's Office, and City Attorney's Office worked with Forest City Enterprises (the previous ownership group for the South Bay Galleria) to create a more effective security agreement. The agreement ensured the need for police services was met and that the interests of both parties were better protected by shifting employment and oversight of the assigned police officers from South Bay Galleria Security Management personnel to the Redondo Beach Police Department. Ownership of the property has now shifted to KW-F SBG OWNER, LLC who will be the responsible party for the proposed agreement.
By working cooperatively with Galleria Management to define the best policing practices for the property, the Police Department has improved overall security at the mall, while being able to more efficiently control the use of supplemental Police Officers. The staffing of the Galleria is a critical component of the Police Department's daily deployment of resources. The current model allows the Police Department to provide an appropriate presence at the facility without compromising Citywide patrol services. It is in the best interest of the Police Department, and the community, to continue the service model provided for in the proposed agreement.
COORDINATION
The Police Department coordinated this item with the City Attorney's Office, which approved the agreement as to form.
FISCAL IMPACT
KW-F SBG Owner, LLC will reimburse the City of Redondo Beach up to $90,000 annually for deployed personnel expenses for a total amount not to exceed $180,000 over the two-year term. The city will provide a $30,000 credit per service year, for a total two-year contribution of Police Services of $60,000. Funding for the City's staffing contribution is available in the Police Department’s annual operating budget.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
• Agmt - KW-F SBG Owner, LLC.
• Insurance - KW-F SBG Owner, LLC.