!TY OF LOS ANGELE FRANK T. MARTINEZ Office of the City Clerk CALIFORNIA CITY CLERK Council and Public Services KAREN E. KALFAYAN Room 395, City Hall Executive Officer Los Angeles, CA 90012 Council File Information - (213) 978-1044 General Information - (213) 978-1133 When making inquiries Fax: (213) 978-1040 relative to this matter refer to File No. CLAUDIA M. DUNN ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA Chief, Council and Public Services Division MAYOR 02-1720 May 17, 2006 Councilmember Zine Councilmember LaBonge City Administrative Officer Councilmember Padilla Police Department Chief Legislative Analyst Board of Police Commissioners RE: FEASIB.I.LrrY OF ASSIGNING UNIFORMED OFFICERS ON OVERTIME STATUS TO WORK AT CITY AND PRIVATE VENUES At the meeting of the Council held May 12, 2006, the following action was taken: Attached report reconsidered and re-adopted as amended ......... __---=-X~-- Attached amending motion (LaBonge - Padilla) adopted ........... __---=-X"--- Attached resolution adopted .................................... ______ FORTHWITH . ..................................................... ------ Mayor concurred ............................................... ______ To the Mayor FORTHWITH ........................................ ~~~~~- Motion adopted to approve communication recommendation(s) ...... ______ Motion adopted to approve committee report recommendation(s) ... ______ Ordinance ~dopted .............................................. ______ Ordinance number .............................................. ·------ PLACE IN FILES City Clerk er AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER File No. 02-1720 TO THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES Your PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE reports as follows: Yes No Public Comments XX PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of assigning uniformed officers on overtime status to work at City and private venues. Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Zine - Miscikowski): APPROVE the assignment of uniformed Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officers on an overtime basis to work at City and private venues, substantially as outlined in the LAPD's report dated November 29, 2005, * with the understanding that the program be fee supported through the Contract Services Section of the LAPD as opposed to the General Fund (* Parks - Garcetti). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAPD or the Board of Police Commissioners (Commission). Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Summary: On August 7, 2002, Council referred Motion (Zine- Miscikowski), relative to allowing off-duty LAPD officers to work, in uniform, as security for the Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), to the Public Safety Committee for consideration. The subject Motion reports that one way the City can help keep a diversified economy moving is through the protection and service the men and women of the LAPD provide to residents, visitors, and businesses of the City. In particular, the various BIDs, that the City helps to form could be more successful by making the shopping experience the safest possible through the presence of LAPD officers as security. Motion (Zine - Miscikowski) further asserts that the formulation of a BID is used as an economic recovery tool for a certain area that has stagnant or no business life. Many Bl Ds hire their own security force to protect themselves and visiting clients. Unfortunately, the hired security does not deter some criminal elements. Many BID managers believe the use of off-duty officers, in uniform, as security would actually deter crime and help bolster the confidence of consumers to shop in their area. Motion (Zine - Miscikowski) requests the Commission to consider implementing a policy to allow off­ duty LAPD officers to work, in uniform, as security for the BIDs. The Motion further recommends that the Board report back to Council on the feasibility of implementing such a policy. On September 30, 2004, the Office of the Chief of Police submitted a report entitled, "Supplemental Report to Uniformed Off-Duty Officers as Security for BIDs." The correspondence addressed how other law enforcement agencies' policies allowed uniformed off-duty officers to work at various locations within their respective jurisdictions. The correspondence listed several reasons why it would not be in the best interest of the City and the LAPD to allow uniformed off-duty officers to work as security guards at BID locations. Further, the report recommended that the LAPD conduct further research to examine the liability and prudence of continuing to allow uniformed off-duty officers to work directly for private entities such as the Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles Coliseum, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles Sports Arena, and Staples Center, etc. On May 10, 2005, the Office of the Chief of Police submitted a report to the Commission, entitled "Evaluate the Feasibility of Assigning Uniformed Off-Duty Officers to Work at City Venues and Special Events." The report addressed the issues and proposed a method in which the LAPD could create a new section or augment an existing section to implement and oversee contracts with non-LAPD entities for supplemental uniformed off-duty officer services. These contracted uniformed off-duty officers would be completely under the direction and supervision of the LAPD, not that of the private entity. At that time, the Commission approved the idea of contract policing in concept only, and forwarded the report to Council for review. On June 6, 2005, the Public Safety Committee directed the LAPD to provide additional information regarding the procedure for requesting supplemental LAPD service and the LAPD's response(s) thereto. In its transmittal dated November 29, 2005, the LAPD reports that an entity desiring to hire its officers would contact its Contract Section. A supervisor from the Contract Section would then meet with the private entity and determine if the entity meets the LAPD's criteria for approval or denial. They would also discuss the deployment needs and the specific duties that the officers would perform. The supervisor would determine the number of officers and supervisors needed, and would thoroughly explain the fees and the supplemental law enforcement contract with the entity. Upon execution of a contract by both parties, the supervisor would give the entity a copy of the contract. The supervisor would ensure the contracted-assignment job opportunities were listed on the LAP D's Website indicating the specific date, time, and nature of the assignment. The notice would also include information as to when personnel are to contact the Contract Section to sign up for the event. The Contract Section would develop a written action plan, detailing the contracted officers' responsibilities for that event and create a daily work sheet. A copy of these reports would be provided to the involved officers and concerned Area watch commander. The LAPD concludes that the assignment of uniformed officers on an overtime basis to work at City and private venues would enhance public safety and increase the presence of uniformed personnel throughout the City. This would benefit the LAPD, the City, and the people who work, live, and visit the City of Los Angeles. At its regular meeting held April 24, 2006, the Public Safety Committee considered this matter and recommended that Council approve the recommendations of the LAPD, substantially as outlined in the LAPD's report dated November 29, 2005, and as initiated by Motion (Zine - Miscikowski). This matter is now submitted to Council for its consideration. Respectfully submitted, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE WEISS YES /) • t!,.;2_ Ao&EPTEo SMITH YES \t€..~~""-"-e.ic. ~ PARKS YES ~ A S - A Mt.rill~ ZINE MAY 1 0 2006 REYES 1:~ENTfrADOPTED M 04126/06 #021720.wpcl MAY 1 2 2006 LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL LOS*~~ ANGELES CITY COUNCIL • ~ A \..la d2. e .rL fY\~ VERBAL MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council AMEND the Public Safety Committee report reconsidered from Council meeting of May 10, 2006 (Item No. 13, CF 02-1720) relative to the feasibility of assigning uniformed officers on overtime status to work at City and private venues to DIRECT the Los Angeles Police Department, with the City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst, to meet with the venue managers of Staples Center, Hollywood Bowl, Greek Theater, Convention Center, Kodak Theater, Coliseum, Sports Arena, etc., in connection with the proposal. PRESENTED BY~~~~~~~~~ TOM LABONGE Councilmember, 4th District SECONDED BY~~~~~~~~~- ALEX PADILLA Councilmember, 7th District May 12, 2006 CF 02-1720 ~ Mo~ ADOPTED MAY 1 2 2006 LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL O:\Docs\Council Agendas\mk\02-1no.motwpd COUNCIL VOTE May 12, 2006 12:39:20 PM, #8 reconsideration of Item 13 from May 10, 2006 Agenda Adopt as Amended CARDENAS Yes *GREUEL Yes HAHN Yes HUIZAR Yes LABONGE Yes PADILLA Yes PARKS Yes PERRY Yes REYES Yes ROSENDAHL Yes SMITH Yes WEISS Yes WESSON Yes ZINE Absent GARCETTI Yes Present: 14, Yes: 14 No: O COUNCIL VOTE May 12, 2006 12:34:51 PM, #7 Reconsideration CARDENAS Yes *GREUEL Yes HAHN Yes HUIZAR Yes LABONGE Yes PADILLA Yes PARKS Absent PERRY Yes REYES Yes ROSENDAHL Yes SMITH Yes WEISS Yes WESSON Yes ZINE Absent GARCETTI Yes Present: 13, Yes: 13 No: 0 Please fill this fonn out beforee you leave. It will be picked up from this table after the discussion. Thank you, Staff SPEAKER LIST DATE:_~,__/;._'Z-_/o_f__ ITEM#: ------ NAME DEPT.