2017-03-14 PUBLIC SAFETY, CODE ENFORCEMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT

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7. Police Officer Body Cameras (Project update regarding the implementation timeline.) — Sergeant Michael Gonzalez {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 1f and 3b} Sergeant Mike Gonzalez provides an update on the body worn camera program. Sgt. Gonzalez briefly touches on the RFP process, the vendor who has been chosen, and a pilot program initiated in the Fall of 2016. He explains the Body Worn Camera plan of action and milestones as it pertains to the training and implementation timeline. In addition, Sgt. Gonzalez provides video footage of a body camera used by officers in Civic Center, and by gang detectives during a vehicle search. 8. Integrated Software (Vendor: Tri Tech) —Deputy Chief Jim Schnabl and Police Systems Manager Boris Duran {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 2a} Deputy Chief Schnabl reviews a presentation given to the Public Safety Committee several years ago which outlined problems the Police Department was facing regarding future growth and use of technology. Deputy Chief Schnabl gives an overview of systems purchased back in the late 80's/early 90's which can no longer operate efficiently. Tri-Tech is the vendor of the new Integrated Software, and the Department is focusing on the Records Management System with a go-live date of November, 2017. The integrated software will allow better communication between systems, move toward a paperless workflow, eliminate redundant data entry, is a cost- savings and will provide more effective law enforcement to the community. ACTION: Chairman Solorio: wants Police staff to think about implementing an e-mail or text message assigned to the person handling non-emergency calls in Communications. An e-mail can be documented and have some clarity about what is being asked for. 10. Implementation of State Second Dwelling Unit Ordinance — Acton: Request direction on whether to continue to implement State ordinance or adopt City standards — Executive Director Hassan Haghani/Planning Manager Candida Neal {Strategic Plan No. 5, 3} Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency Hassan Haghani gives an oral report regarding granny flats and the new State law enacted on January 1st. Prior to that action, Planning Manager Candida Neal, along with staff and the City's Attorney's Office created a draft ordinance that completely complied with State law. Many people were opposed to it, yet others wanted us to put rent control on these units. Public requirements on two far ends and staff being so busy re-writing granny flats ordinance and zoning issues, it was decided to simply implement the State ordinance as is until such time that the City Council gives direction. Implement the State law and use City language as a guideline.