To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: LUKE SMUDE, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER
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DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON THE CREATION OF A CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE TO ADDRESS THE CITY’S CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 10, 2025, Mayor Pro Tem Kaluderovic requested staff prepare an item to facilitate a discussion regarding the creation of City Council Subcommittee focused on the City’s Crossing Guard Program.
BACKGROUND
The City’s Crossing Guard Program is managed by the Special Operations Bureau of the Police Department. The crossing guards assist in guiding community members and students across streets, which can become highly trafficked by motorists and bicyclists. A total of 27 locations, at an annual cost of $579,600, are currently supported by crossing guard services.
In June, Mayor Pro Tem Kaluderovic made a referral to staff to agendize an item to provide the Council an opportunity to discuss the creation of a City Council Subcommittee focused on the City’s Crossing Guard Program. The proposed subcommittee would include the Mayor, Council Member Kaluderovic, and an additional Council Member.
If approved, the appointed members of the City Council Crossing Guard Subcommittee would address the challenges the City faces in trying to balance the community’s need for these services with the funding available to provide for a sustainable program.
COORDINATION
This item was prepared by the City Manager’s Office in conjunction with Mayor Pro Tem Kaluderovic.
FISCAL IMPACT
The FY 2025-26 Budget, includes a core appropriation of $212,600 for part-time personnel that funds 12 crossing guard intersections. Additionally, the City Council approved Decision Package #24 as part of the Budget, which provided an additional $367,000 in one-time funding for both part-time personnel ($205,000) and contract crossing guard services ($162,000) to cover the other 15 intersections, bringing the total budget appropriation for all 27 intersections to $579,600.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager