To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: KEITH KAUFFMAN, CHIEF OF POLICE
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APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR COURT SECURITY SERVICES IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH FOR HOMELESS COURT FOR THE TERM BEGINNING JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026, 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 Homeless Court in the City of Redondo Beach. The initial agreement executed when Homeless Court was initiated is set to expire on June 30, 2021. Homeless Court is expected to continue for the foreseeable future (FY 21-22 at minimum) necessitating Court security services. The 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 the 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 Police Department, for any issues that occur at the location.
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 the only jurisdiction awarded an Innovation grant to combat homelessness. A major component of the program is the once a month collaborative Homeless Court being hosted in the City of Redondo Beach in a secured open-air Police Department location. The Homeless Court...
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