To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: MICHAEL W. WEBB, CITY ATTORNEY
MELANIE CHAVIRA, CITY PROSECUTOR
ANASTASIA PAPADAKIS, SENIOR DEPUTY CITY PROSECUTOR
JOY ABAQUIN, QUALITY OF LIFE PROSECUTOR
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APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AND CITY OF REDONDO BEACH AGREEMENT #2020-030(B) FOR ENHANCED ACCESS PRIVILEGES TO DESIGNATED STAIRWELLS AND/OR STAFF ELEVATORS FOR THE DURATION OF THE PANDEMIC CAUSED BY COVID-19
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Los Angeles Superior Court, Torrance branch, is allowing special access to its employee stairwell and staff elevator for use by its Non-County Justice Partners, including the Redondo Beach City Attorney's Office. The recommended action will authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding allowing for the City to pay the pro-rated costs associated with rekeying the Torrance court employee stairwell doors, duplication of keys, and any incidental costs associated with this action at the Torrance courthouse.
BACKGROUND
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, Los Angeles Superior Court buildings have been particularly affected by the necessity to remain open for court proceedings that typically involve many people coming into the courthouse on any given day. These individuals include criminal defendants, attorneys, court staff, county sheriff deputies, witnesses, victims, and other various members of the public. Social distancing must remain in effect and is enforced with respect to all areas of public court access, including the main entrance to the building and elevator access to the various floors, hallways, and courtrooms.
Access to the courthouse, specifically the Torrance courthouse, has been affected in every way due to Covid-19. Currently, only Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies have access to the main stairwell; court staff including judges, court reporters, clerks, judicial assistants, and administrators are considered C...
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