TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Talyn Mirzakhanian, City Manager
FROM:
Rachel Johnson, Chief of Police
Matt Sabosky, Police Lieutenant
Andy Abreu, Police Sergeant
SUBJECT:Title
Consideration of a Resolution Approving a Collaboration Agreement Between the Manhattan Beach Police Department and the Manhattan Beach Neighborhood Watch (No Budget Impact) (Police Chief Johnson).
(Estimated Time: 30 Mins.)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-0111
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 25-0111 approving the Collaboration Agreement ("Agreement") between the Manhattan Beach Police Department (MBPD) and the Manhattan Beach Neighborhood Watch (MBNW) and provide support for its implementation and ongoing administration. Staff also requests that the City Council offer direction on any additional actions or next steps, if necessary.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Approximately fifty percent (50%) of the MBPD Neighborhood Watch Liaison's time is dedicated to administrative functions in support of MBNW. This effort is supplemented by the Community Affairs Sergeant and other Police Department personnel, with all associated personnel costs absorbed within the Department's existing operating budget. Program funding is generated through auctions of surplus equipment facilitated by City-authorized vendors. Additionally, the Liaison coordinates the use of City facilities for MBNW trainings and community events, ensuring that space is reserved without incurring additional cost to the organization or the City.
In the event that City Council provides new direction, fiscal implications would have to be reconsidered accordingly.
BACKGROUND:
The MBNW program was developed in 1980 by residents passionate about reducing crime and increasing the quality of life for residents. Since its genesis, Neighborhood Watch has grown from its "extra eyes and ears" approach tow...
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