2023-25 Riverside County Sherriff's Department - Law Enforcement ServicesMEMORANDUM
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DATE: June 6, 2023
TO: Jon McMillen, City Manager
FROM: Martha Mendez, Public Safety Manager
RE: Law Enforcement Services Agreement Between the City of La Quinta and the County of
Riverside from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025 --- Please sign all three copies.
Please list the Contracting Party / Vendor Name, type of agreement to be executed, including any change orders or
amendments, and the type of services to be provided. Make sure to list any related Project No. and Project Name.
Authority to execute this agreement is based upon:
Approved by City Council on June 6, 2023 Business Session Item No. 4
City Manager's signing authority provided under the City's Purchasing Police
[Resolution No. 2019-021] for budget expenditures of $50,000 or less.
Department Director's or Manager's signing authority provided under the City's
Purchasing Policy [Resolution No. 2019-021] for budget expenditures of $15,000 and
$5,000, respectively, or less.
Procurement Method (one must apply):
Bid RFP ❑ RFQ ❑ 3 written informal bids
Sole Source ❑ Select Source U Cooperative Procurement
Requesting department shall check and attach the items below as appropriate:
101-2001-various
Agreement payment will be charged to Account No.:
Agreement term: Start Date July 1, 2023 End Date June 30, 2025
Amount of Agreement, Amendment, Change Order, etc.: $18,094,000
REMINDER: Signing authorities listed above are applicable on the aggregate Agreement amount,
not individual Amendments or Change Orders!
❑ Insurance certificates as required by the Agreement for Risk Manager approval
Approved by: Date:
Bonds (originals) as required by the Agreement (Performance, Payment, etc.)
Conflict of Interest Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests from Consultant(s)
NOTE: Review the "Form 700 Disclosure for Consultants" guidance to determine if a Form 700 is
required pursuant FPPC regulation 18701(2)
Business License No.
Expires:
Requisition for a Purchase Order has been prepared (Agreements over $5,000)
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AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA
AND THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
THIS AGREEMENT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES ("Agreement") is made and
entered into by and between the CITY OF LA QUINTA, a California Charter City, hereinafter "City,"
and the COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, a political subdivision of the State of California, on behalf of the
Riverside County Sheriff's Department, hereinafter "County", sometimes collectively referred to herein
as the "parties" and individually as a "party".
IT IS THEREFORE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. TERM
1.1 Effective Dates. This Agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2023 through June 30,
2025.
1.2 Renewal. In the event City desires to terminate this Agreement at the end of any current
two (2) year period, the City Council, not later than twelve (12) months preceding the expiration date
of the current term of this Agreement, shall notify the Sheriff and the Board of Supervisors that it wishes
to terminate the same.
1.3 Termination. Notwithstanding the provisions of Paragraphs 1.1 and 1.2 herein, either
party may terminate this Agreement upon notice in writing to the other party of not less than twelve (12)
months prior to the effective termination date.
2. SCOPE OF SERVICE
2.1 Services. The County agrees, through Sheriff thereof, to provide municipal police
protection within the corporate limits of City to the extent and in the manner hereinafter set forth. It is
understood that the Sheriff's Department shall be the sole provider of general and specialized law
enforcement services within the corporate limits of City. City shall not hire any other persons or
company to provide general and specialized law enforcement services within the corporate limits of
City. However, City is not precluded by any language in this section from hiring an unarmed code
enforcement unit. The Sheriff's services shall encompass duties and functions of the type falling under
the jurisdiction of and customarily rendered by a police department of the City under State statutes.
Such services shall include the enforcement of State Criminal Codes and all pertinent City criminal
codes and ordinances. Services shall also include traffic enforcement and related services to the extent
possible given the size of the force provided for in this Agreement. County agrees to provide all
investigative support necessary to complete criminal investigations conducted hereunder. However, all
investigator overtime will be charged to City at the Board of Supervisors approved hourly overtime rate.
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2.2 California Identification System (CAL -ID) and Records Management System. (RMS)
City agrees as a condition of receiving services hereunder to participate in CAL -ID
and RMS under the terms and conditions set forth in this Section and to pay for these services under
separate billings
2.2A Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement the following are some of the more common
definitions which shall apply, but shall not be limited by this reference:
a) Records Management System (RMS) Functions shall mean the software functions
provided to City by County, which are supplied by the RMS. These functions shall
include inquiry and case entry into the RMS, access to the Master Name Index, Warrant
and Master Location Index and Jail Locator databases.
b) The California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System Access (CLETS)
shall mean that access to the Department of Justice computers provided by County to
City.
c) Work Station shall mean those County devices and software, which are used by City
to access RMS functions and the CLETS.
d) LAWNET shall mean the County's law enforcement telecommunications network
consisting of County provided data circuits, digital service units, routers, hubs and other
County provided hardware and software that is used by City to connect work stations to
RMS services as defined below.
e) County Services shall mean the collective hardware and software, work LAWNET,
stations, RMS functions and CLETS.
2.2B Scope of RMS Services. County agrees to provide to City full access to the RMS and
CLETS systems. CLETS access will be provided within the scope of CLETS access rules and
regulations as established by the California State Deparlruent of Justice.
2.2C Provision of RMS Supervision, Labor and Equipment. Supervision over the provision
of County Services, the standards of performance and other matters incident to the performance
of such services, shall remain with County. Security of the host system and control of LAWNET
shall remain with County. The County shall furnish all labor and equipment for the host system
necessary to maintain the level of service rendered hereunder. In the event City chooses to
provide PC -based equipment for services defined herein, the equipment must be configured in
accordance with County specifications. Further, City shall not alter the configuration of any PC -
based equipment used to provide services herein without the permission of Sheriffs Information
Technology Officer.
2.2D Establishment of RMS Rates and Payment of Costs. Establishment of RMS rates and
payments for provided services shall be as specified in Sections 7.2 and 7.4 of this Agreement.
3. LEVEL OF SERVICE
3.1 Level of Service Specified. County shall provide all enforcement services at the level
specified in Attachment A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
3.2 Variation in Level of Service. Variations in the level of service shall be made by amendment,
as provided for in Section 11 of this Agreement, and under the following terms:
If City requests an increase in the level of service to be provided under this Agreement, County
agrees to provide such increased level of service as soon as is practicable, consistent with the ability of
the Sheriff to hire and train recruits.
If City elects to reduce the level of service provided herein by ten percent (10%) or greater, City
must give notice in writing to County not less than twelve (12) calendar months prior to the effective
date of such reduction. If City elects to reduce the level of service provided herein by less than ten
percent (10%), County agrees to reduce the level of service accordingly as soon as it is practicable. The
level of service, however, may not be reduced to below the minimum level, as determined by County,
required to ensure public and officer safety.
4. CHIEF OF POLICE
The Sheriff will, to the extent practical, coordinate appointment of a Police Chief with City and
consult with City on final selection for the position.
5. PROVISION OF SUPERVISION, LABOR, AND EQUIPMENT
5.1 Supervision. Supervision over the rendition of law enforcement services, the standards
of performance, the discipline of officers, and other matters incident to the performance of such services
and the control of personnel so employed, shall remain with County. The Sheriff or a designated
representative will meet and confer with the City Manager or a designated representative on questions
related to the provision of services.
5.2 Labor and Equipment. For the purpose of performing said services, County shall furnish
and supply all labor, supervision, equipment, communication services, and supplies necessary to
maintain the level of service to be rendered hereunder. Location of the above will not necessarily be
within City limits. Notwithstanding anything herein contained, it is agreed that in all instances where
specific equipment used solely to support specialized enforcement activities within the City not
normally provided by the Sheriff is to be used, or where special supplies, stationery, notices, forms, and
the like related to law enforcement are to be issued in the name of City, such equipment and materials
shall be supplied by City at its own cost and expense. Any such special equipment or materials so
purchased by City shall meet with the Sheriff's specifications shall remain within the City limits, and
ownership title thereto shall remain with City.
However, under no circumstances shall City purchase or otherwise provide general patrol
vehicles for services provided pursuant to this Agreement without permission of Sheriff. The County
shall provide all marked general Patrol vehicles to City and shall charge City for their use on a per mile
basis.
5.3 City -Owned Motorcycles and Specialized Support Vehicles. In the event City chooses to
provide motorcycles or specialized support vehicles for use in providing services hereunder, the
motorcycles or specialized support vehicles shall meet minimum specifications furnished by County,
shall be adequately equipped and ready for use, and shall be registered in the name of City. It is further
understood that City is providing motorcycles or specialized support vehicles to Sheriff expressly for
law enforcement services and shall only be operated by Sheriff's personnel, or persons authorized by
the Sheriff.
City shall bear the cost of maintenance, fuel, licensing, and any and all expenses associated with
use of the motorcycles and specialized support vehicles for the provision of services hereunder, which
is inclusive of responsibility for any and all cost for physical damage to the City -owned motorcycles or
specialized support vehicles. However, County shall be responsible for the cost of all third party
liability caused by the operation of the City -owned motorcycles or specialized support vehicles,
including the property damage caused by the negligence or wrongful acts of County officers and
employees while operating City -owned motorcycles and specialized support vehicles. Motorcycles and
specialized support vehicles shall be used only for city -approved functions.
5.4 Vehicle Insurance. City shall maintain insurance for any physical damage to the City -
owned vehicles in an amount equal to the replacement value of all vehicles provided to the County under
this Agreement. Policy shall, by endorsement, name the County of Riverside, its Departments, Districts,
Agencies and Special Districts, their respective directors, officers, Board of Supervisors, elected and
appointed officials, employees, agents, or representatives as Additional Insureds. Such insurance may
be provided through a program of self-insurance.
General Insurance Provisions - All lines:
a. Any insurance carrier providing insurance coverage hereunder shall be admitted to the
State of California and have an A.M. BEST rating of not less than an A: VIII (A: 8) unless
such requirements are waived, in writing, by the County Risk Manager. If the County's
Risk Manager waives a requirement for a particular insurer such waiver is only valid for
that specific insurer and only for one policy term.
b. The City shall cause their insurance carrier(s) to furnish the County of Riverside with 1)
a properly executed original Certificate(s) of Insurance and certified original copies of
Endorsements effecting coverage as required herein; or, 2) if requested to do so orally or in
writing by the County Risk Manager, provide original certified copies of policies including
all Endorsements and all attachments thereto, showing such insurance is in full force and
effect. Further, said Certificate(s) and policies of insurance shall contain the covenant of the
insurance carrier(s) that shall provide no less than thirty (30) days written notice be given
to the County of Riverside prior to any material modification or cancellation of such
insurance. In the event of a material modification or cancellation of coverage, this
Agreement shall terminate forthwith, unless the County of Riverside receives, prior to such
effective date, another properly executed original Certificate of Insurance and original
copies of endorsements or certified original policies, including all endorsements and
attachments thereto evidencing coverages and the insurance required herein are in full force
and effect. Individual(s) authorized by the insurance carrier to do so on its behalf shall sign
the original endorsements for each policy and the Certificate of Insurance. If County is
utilizing City -owned vehicles, operations shall not commence until the County of Riverside
has been furnished original Certificate (s) of Insurance and certified original copies of
endorsements or policies of insurance including all endorsements and any and all other
attachments as required in this Section.
c. It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto and the City's insurance company(s),
that the Certificate(s) of Insurance and policies shall so covenant and shall be construed as
primary insurance, and the County's insurance and/or deductibles and/or self -insured
retentions or self -insured programs shall not be construed as contributory.
6. EMPLOYMENT STATUS OF PERSONNEL
6.1 Employment Status. Any persons employed by County for the performance of services
and functions pursuant to this Agreement shall remain employees of County on special assignment to
City for the purposes of this Agreement, and shall not be considered employees of City. No such County
employee shall have any entitlement to compensation, workers' compensation coverage, pension, or
civil service benefits from City.
6.2 Labor Shortage. In the event of a work slow -down, strike, or any other form of job action
by those individuals assigned to City, County agrees to provide only that level of service which may be
available through mutual aid, pursuant to Government Code Section 8615, et seq. City shall be billed
only for the actual hours of service received.
7. COMPENSATION
7.1 Payment Basis. City shall reimburse County the cost of rendering services hereunder at
rates established by the County Board of Supervisors, which rates shall include all items of cost and
expense to the Sheriff for providing the services hereunder. Such cost of services shall be established
by the County Board of Supervisors in the form of hourly rates for Sheriff's Department personnel,
vehicle mileage rates, facility use rates, RMS transaction fees and CAL -ID fees. "Cost" as used herein
shall not include items of expense attributable to services normally provided or available to all territory
within the County as part of County's obligation to enforce State law. In addition to any other fees or
costs set forth herein, County may impose on City, and City shall pay upon receipt of an invoice from
County, a criminal justice administrative fee consistent with Government Code Section 29550 with
respect to arrests made by County employees pursuant to this Agreement just as if such arrests had been
made by City employees. Pursuant to Government Code Section 51350, County shall not charge City
for services it would provide to any city in the County free of charge. These services, which are provided
at the discretion of County, could typically include the services of the Sheriffs Special Investigations
Bureau, Emergency Services Team and Aviation Unit.
7.2 Establishment of Costs. The rates to be charged City shall be adjusted periodically, but not
more than once each fiscal year, to reflect any changes in the cost to County for providing services
hereunder. City shall be notified of any change in the rates to be charged City prior to submittal of the
proposed change to the County Board of Supervisors for adoption, and City shall be given the
opportunity to review the proposed change with County personnel. City shall, thereafter, be notified of
adoption by County of the rates to be charged City, and said new rates shall take effect on the same date
as County incurs the associated costs. Should City, subsequent to a rate adjustment, choose not to
appropriate or expend any additional monies needed to support the level of service theretofore supplied,
County reserves the right to reduce the level of service in accordance with the amount City is willing to
expend.
7.3 Facility Rate Charges. City shall reimburse County for the costs incurred by the Sheriff's
Department at County -owned or leased facilities. Costs are prorated according to the facility's square
footage occupied by a Sheriff's Department Bureau or Unit.
7.3A Calculation of Facility Rates. The total of the facility's cost components is divided by
the appropriate variable number of positions (number of station funded, sworn department funded or
total Department funded employees depending on the facility in question and the Department population
served). This cost per funded position is then applied to the number of positions chargeable to the
contract city to arrive at each contract city's share of the facility cost.
The County agrees that Facility Rate Station charges to City will not be increased due to the
Sheriff's decision to move Contract or unincorporated County Patrol positions from the Station.
7.4 Payment of Costs. County, through the Sheriff's Department, shall provide to City
within 30 days of the conclusion of each billing period, an itemized statement of the costs for services
being charged for said billing period. Billing statements for RMS services will be provided quarterly
for services being charged for said quarter. City shall remit payment to the invoicing department within
30 days after receipt of such statements. If such payment is not received by the County within thirty
(30) days after presentation of billing, County may satisfy such indebtedness from any funds of the City
on deposit with County as provided by law pursuant to Government Code Section 907.
7.5 Field Training Costs. Should City elect to add additional Deputy Sheriff positions to the
level of service described herein, there will be an associated field training cost for each additional
position. City will be billed, on a separate invoice, up to a maximum of sixteen (16) weeks of training
on a one-time basis for each additional Deputy position. Said cost will be charged at the Unsupported
Deputy hourly rate as approved by the County Board of Supervisors. Billing will be provided for field
training costs in conjunction with the rate adjustment billing. Field training costs will not apply to
supervisory or classified positions added to the level of service.
7.6 Miscellaneous Costs. There are a number of other service costs that City shall be responsible
for paying as they are incurred. These costs are not included as the support or service and materials cost
components in the fully supported Deputy hourly rate, nor any other such rates established by the County
Board of Supervisors. These service costs may include, but are not limited to, charges from vendors
for: crime scene clean-up, blood draws, rape exams, polygraph exams, specialized printing jobs
exclusive to City and training for personnel requested by City for specialized law enforcement.
8. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
8.1 Indemnification by City. City shall indemnify and hold harmless the County, its Agencies,
Districts, Special Districts and Departments, their respective directors, officers, Board of Supervisors,
elected and appointed officials, employees, agents and representatives from any liability, claim, damage
or action whatsoever, based or asserted upon any act or omission of City, its officers, employees,
contractors, agents or representatives arising out of or in any way relating to this Agreement, including
but not limited to property damage, bodily injury, or death. City shall defend, at its sole cost and
expense, including but not limited to attorney fees, cost of investigation, defense and settlements or
awards, the County, its Agencies, Districts, Special Districts and Departments, their respective directors,
officers, Board of Supervisors, elected and appointed officials, employees, agents and representatives
in any such action or claim. With respect to any action or claim subject to indemnification herein by
City, City shall, at its sole cost, have the right to use counsel of its own choice and shall have the right
to adjust, settle, or compromise any such action or claim without the prior consent of County; provided,
however, that any such adjustment, settlement or compromise in no manner whatsoever limits or
circumscribes City's indemnification of County. City's obligations hereunder shall be satisfied when
City has provided to County the appropriate form of dismissal (or similar document) relieving the
County from any liability for the action or claim involved. Any insurance coverage shall in no way
limit or circumscribe City's obligations to indemnify and hold harmless the County.
8.2 Indemnification by County. County shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its
Agencies, Districts, Special Districts and Departments, their respective directors, officers, elected and
appointed officials, employees, agents and representatives from any liability, claim, damage or action
whatsoever, based or asserted upon any act or omission of County, its officers, employees, contractors,
agents or representatives arising out of or in any way relating to this Agreement, including but not
limited to property damage, bodily injury, or death. County shall defend, at its sole cost and expense,
including but not limited to attorney fees, cost of investigation, defense and settlements or awards, the
City, its Agencies, Districts, Special Districts and Departments, their respective directors, officers,
elected and appointed officials, employees, agents and representatives in any such action or claim. With
respect to any action or claim subject to indemnification herein by County, County shall, at its sole cost,
have the right to use counsel of its own choice and shall have the right to adjust, settle, or compromise
any such action or claim without the prior consent of City; provided, however, that any such adjustment,
settlement or compromise in no manner whatsoever limits or circumscribes County's indemnification
of City. County's obligations hereunder shall be satisfied when County has provided to City the
appropriate form of dismissal (or similar document) relieving the City from any liability for the action
or claim involved. Any insurance coverage shall in no way limit or circumscribe County's obligations
to indemnify and hold harmless the City.
9. ADMINISTRATION
The City Manager of City shall administer this Agreement on behalf of City, and the Sheriff
shall administer this Agreement on behalf of County.
10. RECORDS
County shall maintain adequate records to discharge its responsibilities under this Agreement,
and shall permit inspection of County's appropriate records that relate to City services under this
Agreement, as allowed by law. County shall provide City access to appropriate records pertaining to
City services for approval, funding or auditing services, upon reasonable notice. County shall maintain
such records for periods of time as provided by law or records retention schedules duly adopted by the
appropriate legislative body. Covenants under this Section shall survive the termination of this
Agreement.
11. ALTERATION OF TERMS
No addition to, or alteration of, the terms of this Agreement, whether by written or verbal
understanding of the parties, their officers, agents, or employees, shall be valid unless made in the form
of a written amendment to this Agreement which is formally approved and executed by both parties.
No waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement by either party shall be a continuing waiver
thereof.
12. NOTICES
Any notices required or desired to be served by either party upon the other shall be addressed to
the respective parties as set forth below:
County
Chad Bianco, Sheriff
Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Post Office Box 512
Riverside, California 92502
City
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, California 92253
Attn: City Manager
or to such other addresses as from time to time may be designated by the respective parties. An
information copy of any notice to County shall also be sent to:
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County of Riverside
4080 Lemon Street, 1st Floor
Riverside, California 92501
Notice shall be deemed given when in writing and delivered personally or mailed with confirming
delivery receipt addressed as set out above.
13. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
14. STANDARD OF CARE
In performing the police services required by this Agreement, County agrees to use that degree
of care and skill ordinarily exercised under similar circumstances by law enforcement officers in
performance of the duties required by this Agreement. All Sheriff's personnel who provide general and
specialized law enforcement services to City pursuant to this Agreement shall have met the minimum
qualifications designated for their specific classification, including a background investigation.
15. JURISDICTION AND VENUE
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the State of California. In the event any
action or proceeding is filed to interpret, enforce, challenge, or invalidate any term of this Agreement,
venue shall lie only in the state or federal courts in or nearest to Riverside County.
16. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement is intended by the parties hereto as a final expression of their understanding with respect
to the subject matter hereof and as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms and conditions
thereof and supersedes any and all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, oral or
written, in connection therewith.
17. ELECTRONIC/DIGITAL SIGNATURES
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which will be an original, but
all of which together will constitute one instrument. Each party of this Agreement agrees to the use of
electronic signatures, such as digital signatures that meet the requirements of the California Uniform
Electronic Transactions Act (("CUETA") Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1633.1 to 1633.17), for executing this
Agreement. The Parties further agree that the electronic signatures of the Parties included in this
Agreement are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as manual
signatures. Electronic signature means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically
associated with an electronic record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the
electronic record pursuant to the CUETA as amended from time to time. The CUETA authorizes use of
an electronic signature for transactions and contracts among parties in California, including a
government agency. Digital signature means an electronic identifier, created by computer, intended by
the party using it to have the same force and effect as the use of a manual signature, and shall be
reasonably relied upon by the parties. For purposes of this section, a digital signature is a type of
"electronic signature" as defined in subdivision (i) of Section 1633.2 of the Civil Code.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of La Quinta, by minute order or resolution duly
adopted by its City Council, has caused this Agreement to be signed by its Mayor and attested and
sealed by its Clerk, and the County of Riverside, by order of its Board of Supervisors, has caused
this Agreement to be subscribed by the Chair of said Board and sealed and attested by the Clerk
of said Board, all on the dates indicated below.
Dated: t I/ S J '2 3
APPROVED AS TO
FORM: William H. Ihrke
City Attorney
CITY OF LA QUINTA
Linda Evans, Mayor
ATTEST:
Name: Monika Radeva
Title: City Clerk
By: By:
Dated: 7/1 1 /23
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
By:
Kevin Jefferies
Chair of the Board of Supervisors
Riverside County Board of Supervisors
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kimber A. Rector Minh C. Tran
Clerk f Board � County Couo,.t'!
By:
Deputy
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Kristine Bell -Valdez
Deputy County Counsel
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ATTACHMENT A
CITY OF LA QUINTA
LEVEL OF SERVICE
Average Patrol Services
130 fully supported hours per day (Approximate equivalent of 25 Deputy Sheriff positions @ 1,884
annual productive hours per position.)
Dedicated Positions
One (1) Sheriff's Lieutenant position
Two (2) Sheriff's Sergeant positions
Five (5) Deputy Sheriff (fully supported) positions — Target Team
Three (3) Deputy Sheriff (fully supported) positions — Motor Officers
Two (2) Deputy Sheriff (fully supported) positions — Traffic Officers
One (1) Deputy Sheriff (unsupported) position — Violent Crime Gang Task Force
One (1) Deputy Sheriff (unsupported) position — Coachella Valley Narcotics Task Force
Six (6) Community Service Officer II positions
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BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 4
City of La Quinta
CITY COUNCIL MEETING. June 6, 2023
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO
PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023/24 AND
2024/25
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Agreement with the County of Riverside to provide Law Enforcement Services
for fiscal years 2023/24 and 2024/25; and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• The City contracts with Riverside County Sheriff's Department (RCSD) for law
enforcement services; the current two-year agreement expires on June 30, 2023.
• RCSD continues to provide effective police services by preserving the safety of the
City.
• Proposed is a new two-year service agreement (Agreement), from July 1, 2023, to
June 30, 2025 (Attachment 1); there are no changes to the agreement terms.
FISCAL IMPACT
Based on a projected 2.0 to 2.5% rate increase the estimated Agreement amount for
fiscal year (FY) 2023/24 is $18,094,000. The rate for FY 2024/25 will be presented in April
2024.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Over the years, the City has worked with RCSD to maintain the safety of the community
while increasing efficiency, improving communication, and enhancing public safety
through the adoption of technology, including the installation of the Public Safety Camera
System in September 2021, and approval of the Automated License Plate Reader System
on April 4, 2023. As reflected in the table below, crime rates have gradually decreased
since 2012.
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The current service level of 130 patrol hours was adopted on January 1, 2021, which
reflects an exceptional service level from patrol deputies, and is supplemented by Motor,
Traffic, and the Special Enforcement Team.
This proposed Agreement would be effective from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2025.
The following contract service levels are included:
• 130 fully supported hours per day (equivalent to approximately 25 Deputy Sheriff
positions at 1,884 annual productive hours per position).
Dedicated Positions are as follows:
• One (1) Lieutenant
• Two (2) Sergeants
• Five (5) Deputy Sheriffs classified as the Special Enforcement Team (SET) —
Target Team
• Three (3) Motor Officers
• Two (2) Traffic Officers
• One (1) Deputy Sheriff (unsupported) position — Violent Crime Gang Task Force
• One (1) Deputy Sheriff (unsupported) position — Coachella Valley Narcotics Task
Force
• Six (6) Community Service Officers II
ALTERNATIVES
Given that the existing agreement expires June 30, 2023, and law enforcement services
are necessary, staff does not recommend an alternative.
Prepared by:
Approved by:
Martha Mendez, Public Safety Manager
Jon McMillen, City Manager
Attachment: 1. Agreement for Law Enforcement Services with the County of Riverside
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