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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 08-01 CC ADJ MINBook 71/Page 154 8/1/89 MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFFING STUDY AUGUST 1, 1989 The adjourned meeting of the City Council of the City of National City was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by Mayor Waters. ROLL CALL Council members present: Dalla, Inzunza, Pruitt, Van Deventer, Waters. Administrative officials present: Bolint, Eiser, Knee, McCabe, Peoples. Others present: Davis, Fowler, Moriasky, Musgrove, Osbum, Pauu, Short, Sullivan Thompson. The Mayor stated that the workshop was regarding the Police Department Report on the Hughes, Heiss & Associates recommendations. The Mayor then turned the meeting over to City Manager McCabe who stated that the Police Chief and his staff had reviewed the Hughes-Heiss report. The Police Department themselves, had been keeping statistics regarding workload and staffing which was codified into the blue book which was distributed (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). The presentation will cover the contents of the book, some discussion on possible ways to finance the whole situation and recommendations. City Manager McCabe turned the meeting over to Police Chief Knee. PRESENTATION LABOR RELATIONS 1. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP REGARDING POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORT ON HUGHES, HEISS & ASSOCIATES RECOMMENDATION (a) Presentation of report on workload and staffing study. (b) Review of potential funding sources. (c) Recommendation for implementation. Chief Knee began the presentation with a brief overview of the reorganization of the department which pressed down to the lowest level, the responsibility and accountability of providing police service to the City. He then proceeded with the aid of flip charts, to explain the Goals & Objectives of the Police Department (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk) and a comparison of the Hughes-Heiss recommendation vs the Police Department recommendations. The meeting was then turned over to Assistant Chief Fowler who gave a viewgraph presentation on workload/operations and investigations of the Police Department (copies on file in the Office of the City Clerk). The presentation included an analysis of the Police Department study recommendations compared to the Hughes-Heiss study recommendations. Police Chief Knee then presented Police Department recommendations on Dispatch: a) Reclassify 1 PSO position to Dispatcher b) Study a 10 hour vs. 8 hour workday c) Continue the use of part-time Dispatchers for long-term vacancies The Police Chief also recommended the establishment of a Cadet Program comprised of individuals aged 17 to 22 who are seniors in high school or in college and are taking classes related to police work. The cost of such a program for FY 88-89 would be $27,000 and would provide 4800 hours of work (equal to 3 full-time people). For FY 90-91 the cost of the program would be $37,800 and it would provide 6000 hours of work (equal to 4.5 full-time people). Such a program would: a) Provide low cost, effective back-up to support functions (communications, front -desk etc.) b) Allow the department to expand existing programs on parking enforcement, abandoned vehicles etc. c) Increase department ability to recruit bilingual and minority individuals Chief Knee then stated that to bring aboard 6 Crime Scene Specialists, 4 sworn, upgrade the Dispatch position and implement the Cadet program, the first year funding, FY 88-89 would be $225,470. the second year at "E" Step for those personnel would be $419,560. This includes all necessary equipment. The Police Department recommends the following: a) Eliminate 1 Captain position (currently vacant) b) Department to absorb equipment costs associated with the Crime Suppression Unit through its current budget c) Reclassify 1 vacant PSO position to Dispatcher Book 71/Page 155 8/1/89 In summary, the department is looking at $225,000. additional funding needed this year for 10 additional people who will have an impact on crime and services in this City for the Police Department and the implementation of a Cadet Program which would provide additional support to the roles previously discussed. Changing hats, Chief Knee presented Revenue Generating Concepts (copy on file in the Office of the City Clerk). A brief question and answer session followed. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Van Deventer, seconded by Pruitt, the meeting be adjourned to the Next Regular Council Meeting - Tuesday. August 1. 1989 - 4:00 p.m. - Council Chambers. Civic Center. Carried by unanimous vote. The meeting closed at 3:27 p.m. CITY CLERK The foregoing minutes were approved at the regular meeting of August 8, 1989. MAYOR CITY OF NATIONAL CITY, CA ALL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ARE TAPE RECORDED. YOU MAY LISTEN TO THE TAPES IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE OR THE NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY. COPIES OF THE TAPES MAY BE PURCHASED FROM THE CITY CLERK.