To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: JOY A. FORD, CITY ATTORNEY
STEPHANIE JOHNSON, QUALITY OF LIFE PROSECUTOR
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APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (SLESA) WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR COURT SECURITY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AND HERMOSA BEACH FOR HOUSING INITIATIVE COURT FOR THE TERM BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2031, UNLESS TERMINATED PRIOR BY EITHER PARTY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Approval of this agreement will allow the County of Los Angeles to continue to provide supplemental law enforcement services to the City of Redondo Beach in the form of Court security services, at the agreed upon services rates, to protect the health and welfare of Court patrons attending the Housing Initiative Court (a.k.a. “Homeless Court”) in Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach. Homeless Court is an extension of the Southwest Superior Court in the City of Torrance and has had the responsibility of hearing cases related to people experiencing homelessness. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is the designated law enforcement agency to provide security for judges, court staff, involved parties, and patrons entering and exiting any courthouse in Los Angeles County. Assigned Sheriff’s Department personnel will continue to work closely with the Redondo Beach and Hermosa Beach Police Departments for any issues that occur on site at Homeless Court in both cities.
BACKGROUND
In 2019, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors provided funding to the South Bay Cities Council of Governments to administer Innovation Funds for homeless services in the South Bay. The City of Redondo Beach was awarded this funding to combat homelessness and began its outdoor collaborative Homeless Court, which offers informal diversion and services such as mental health counseling, substance abuse treatment and housing placement. This Agreement establishes the scope of services through the Sheriff’s Department to provide court security services. The term of this updated agreement is July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031, unless terminated prior by either party. Although an exact determination for the length of time Homeless Court will continue to be conducted outdoor in Redondo Beach and/or Hermosa Beach has not been established, the term of this agreement will preclude the need for recurring agreement amendments for up to the full five-year term of this agreement in the event that the Homeless Court program extends into future years beyond FY 30-31. The agreement also establishes the minimum required equipment for County personnel, confirms the personnel costs though the attached Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Rates sheet (which are adjusted annually by Los Angeles County) and identifies supervisory responsibility and an indemnification clause. Homeless Court will be hosted at either the Redondo Beach or Hermosa Beach locations.
COORDINATION
The City Attorney's Office coordinated with the County of Los Angeles and Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department in connection with the preparation of this report.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no general fund impact resulting from the approval of this agreement. All costs related to this agreement will be funded through grant funding, including but not limited to Judicial Council grant funds and opioid settlement funds.
Submitted by:
Joy A. Ford, City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS
• Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Agreement