REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Al Zelinka, City Manager
VIA: Eric Parra, Chief of Police
PREPARED BY: Oscar Garcia, Captain
Subject:
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Report on crime statistics involving Huntington Beach businesses and recommendations to enhance efforts to address and reduce business-related crimes
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Statement of Issue:
On December 20, 2022, the City Council approved Council Member Burns' request for a comprehensive report on crime statistics and specifically, how to address shoplifting, vandalism, and other crimes against businesses. The information requested is presented tonight for City Council's consideration and includes a recommended action for additional funding towards an enhanced Enforcement Plan.
Financial Impact:
The Police Department's proposed plan requests approval in Fiscal Year 2022/23 for additional overtime in the amount of $30,000 and funding for the installation of five public safety cameras at a cost of $50,000. Future fiscal year funding to sustain these efforts will be submitted through the annual budget process.
Recommended Action:
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A) Receive and file this report; and
B) Approve the proposed enforcement plan for Fiscal Year 2022/23 for additional overtime for proactive patrols and funding for five (5) public safety cameras, including appropriation from the General Fund to the Police Department's FY 2022-2023 Personnel and Operating Budget.
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Alternative Action(s):
Do not approve the proposed Enforcement Plan and/or receive and file this report. Direct staff accordingly.
Analysis:
Council Member Burns' request for a comprehensive report on theft and impact on businesses includes:
1. A full report and accounting identifying all of the City's resources, including recently hired/appointed City personnel, and technology needed
2. An analysis on statistics on theft and businesses
This report addresses Items 1-2 above for Council consi...
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