H.4. 20-0904 APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE CITY OF MANHATTAN BEACH AND THE MANHATTAN BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR PARTICIPATION IN A JOINT AND CONSOLIDATED MARITIME ENFORCEMENT UNIT FOR THE TERM BEGINNING JUNE 2, 2020, UNTIL TERMINATED BY EITHER PARTY TO THE MEMORANDUM
I recognize the need for peace officers in the harbor and bay, and it certainly makes sense for Redondo to take the lead in coverage in our area and to be supported by neighboring cities. Given the budget challenges we face, we should evaluate the cost effectiveness of the dedicated police vessel vs staffing police on other vessels (harbor patrol, baywatch, etc). We should evalute the budget impact of operations and maintenance of the dedicated police vessel vs its hours on station providing service. Staffing and budget prevented it from operating in the first quarter of the year, according to the first quarter report to the harbor commission. If we do approve a joint maritime agreement with manhattan beach, I hope the vessel gets more use and is cost effective. I'm in favor of this agreement if it improves the use and cost effectiveness of the police vessel. I'm opposed if it increases the budget impact of an expensive vessel or stretches the harbor and pier police division too thin.
I recognize the need for peace officers in the harbor and bay, and it certainly makes sense for Redondo to take the lead in coverage in our area and to be supported by neighboring cities. Given the budget challenges we face, we should evaluate the cost effectiveness of the dedicated police vessel vs staffing police on other vessels (harbor patrol, baywatch, etc). We should evalute the budget impact of operations and maintenance of the dedicated police vessel vs its hours on station providing service. Staffing and budget prevented it from operating in the first quarter of the year, according to the first quarter report to the harbor commission. If we do approve a joint maritime agreement with manhattan beach, I hope the vessel gets more use and is cost effective. I'm in favor of this agreement if it improves the use and cost effectiveness of the police vessel. I'm opposed if it increases the budget impact of an expensive vessel or stretches the harbor and pier police division too thin.