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Public safety AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
director
COMMUNITY SAFETY PUBLIC SAFETY PARKING ENFORCEMENT/ YOUTH AND FAMILY SUPERVISING administrative
Supervisor SUPERVISOR ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION SERVICES PARK RANGER secretary
(dale) SUPERVISOR SUPERVISOR
CRIME PREVENTION
CITY OF PALMDALE
SPECIALIST
PUBLIC SAFETY Sr. Office Assistant YOUTH Sr. Park Ranger
CRIME PREVENTION OFFICER Part time COORDINATOR part time
OFFICER i
CRIME PREVENTION
OFFICER i
PUBLIC SAFETY Senior Office Assistant COMMUNITY PROGRAM Park Rangers
OFFICER COORDINATOR (25)
CRIME PREVENTION
OFFICER i
PUBLIC SAFETY PARKING ENFORCMENT SR. OFFICE ASSISTANT
OFFICER OFFICER
CRIME PREVENTION
OFFICER i
CRIME PREVENTION PUBLIC SAFETY Parking enforcement SENIOR PROGRAM LEADER
OFFICER i OFFICER officer (2) PART TIME
COMMUNITY SERVICE
OFFICERS
(4) Parking Enforcement PROGRAM LEADER
Officer PART TIME
OFFICE ASSISTANT ii
PART TIME
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CITY OF PALMDALE Page 168
NARRATIVE
* PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS *
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety and Community Relations DIVISION: n/a
DESCRIPTION
Law Enforcement services are provided by contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Recommendations for adjustments to the contract are submitted to the City by the Sheriff's Department.
The recommendations are based on population trends and response times. The Law Enforcement
budget includes the operations of the Public Safety and Community Relations Department that oversees
the student drug education, crime prevention, crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED),
community based policing, and graffiti abatement programs.
2006-07 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Fourth year in a row decrease in the Part I crime rate.
• Began implementation of the Partners for a Better Palmdale program.
• Hired two additional Crime Prevention Officer I positions.
• Launched the new public safety e-newsletter.
• Established an anonymous crime reporting hotline.
• Participated in regional meetings to address parole and probation issues.
• Developed a new scams awareness community presentation.
• Developed a successful working relationship with the Department of Corporations.
• Taught drug and life-skills education curriculum to 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students.
• Increased DALE special event participation.
2007-08 SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVES
• Hire two additional Crime Prevention Officer I positions to expand Neighborhood Watch program.
• Implement beat assignments for the Crime Prevention Officers based on Planning Commission
Districts.
• Deploy six new 40-hour non-relief deputies.
• Continue to reduce crime and victimization in Palmdale.
• Increase participation in the Neighborhood Watch program by 100%.
• Develop a GIS map layer identifying Neighborhood Watch Districts and Officer assigned, available for
public access on COP website.
• Develop a GIS map layer identifying active neighborhood watch group locations and certified PAC
properties available for public access on COP website.
• Increase PAC Certified Multi-Family properties by 10%.
• Revise all planning applications to include CPTED requirements.
• Hold a year-in-review community meeting to keep residents informed about public safety efforts.
• Maintain current level of DALE service at local schools.
• Increase attendance at drug education community events.
• Increase DALE officers’ attendance at community programs and events.
• Create five 30-minute power point presentations on drugs and gangs to be used at adult community
events.
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 169
NARRATIVE
* PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS *
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety and Community Relations DIVISION: n/a
2007-08 INDICATORS
Actual Actual Estimated Projected
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Parking Enforcement Vehicle Impounds 247 356 300 0*
Parking Enforcement Calls for Service 949 1948 2000 0*
Drug and Life-skills Education Classes Taught 2446 2780 2850 2950
Drug and Life-skills Education Students Taught 11602 8850 9050 9350
Neighborhood Watch presentations 67 67 70 200
PAC Presentations 50 35 40 44
Business Watch presentations 32 30 30 30
CPTED Site Plan Application Reviews 256 265 300 300
* Reported under account 2560
Sheriff’s Contract Staffing Levels:
Actual Actual Estimated Projected
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Deputy Hours 129,983 157,551 159,329 169,997
Sergeant Hours 3,556 5,334 5,334 5,334
Non-Sworn Hours (Sheriff) 8,890 8,890 1,778 1,778
Total Number of Deputies 73 88 89 95
Total Number of Sergeants 2 3 3 3
Total Number of Non-Sworn Staff 5 4 1 1
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 170
BUDGET SUMMARY
* PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS*
FUND: 101
ACCT NO.: 2500
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety DIVISION: n/a
Actual Budget Estimated Adopted
COSTS 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Personnel 994,178 1,358,970 1,405,500 1,428,480
Training and Meetings 7,023 11,410 9,900 12,400
Operating 14,231,793 15,030,220 14,989,310 17,279,250
Programming Expenditures - 50,000 100,000 50,000
Capital - General 26,002 26,410 26,040 271,650
TOTAL 15,258,996 16,477,010 16,530,750 19,041,780
FUNDING SOURCE
101 General 14,213,179 15,727,010 15,716,920 18,257,950
202 Public Safety 725,929 750,000 713,830 733,830
203 Prop A 319,888 - - -
290 Housing - - - 50,000
TOTAL 15,258,996 16,477,010 16,530,750 19,041,780
STAFFING HISTORY
Auth. Auth. Auth. Adopted
OBJECT POSITION TITLE 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
701000 Dir of Pub Safety & - - 1.00 1.00
Community Relations
Public Safety Manager 1.00 1.00 - 0.00
Community Safety Supervisor - - 1.00 1.00
Community Relations Specialist 1.00 1.00 - -
Senior Public Safety Officer 2.00 2.00 - -
Public Safety Supervisor - - 1.00 1.00
Crime Prevention Specialist - - 1.00 1.00
Crime Prevention Officer I 1.00 1.00 3.00 5.00
Parking Enforcement Rep 1.00 1.00 - -
Parking Enforcement Supervisor* - - 1.00 -
Public Safety Officer 5.00 5.00 4.00 4.00
Parking Enforcement Officer* 2.00 2.00 3.00 -
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 171
BUDGET SUMMARY
*PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS*
STAFFING HISTORY (Continued)
Auth. Auth. Auth. Adopted
OBJECT POSITION TITLE 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
701000 Community Service Officer** - - 4.00 -
Administrative Secretary - 1.00 1.00 1.00
Sr. Office Assistant 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.00
Office Assistant II 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50
Sub-Total Full Time 13.50 14.50 21.00 15.50
TOTAL 13.50 14.50 21.00 15.50
* Reported under account 2560
** Reported under account 2580
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 172
Fund 101 General Dept 2500 PUBLIC SAFETY
Actuals Budget Estimated Adopted
2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Personnel
1012500-701000 Salaries - Full Time 648,951 891,020 927,290 916,590
1012500-702000 Salaries - Part Time 598 - 100 20,730
1012500-705000 Employee Benefits 327,636 447,150 456,710 459,760
1012500-707000-6014 Uniform Allowance - 600 600 600
1012500-708000 Car Allowance/Mileage 16,993 20,200 20,800 30,800
Total Personnel 994,178 1,358,970 1,405,500 1,428,480
Training and Meetings
1012500-710000 Training and Meetings 1,800 9,410 9,400 11,400
1012500-710110 Training and Meetngs - Threat Assess 5,222 2,000 500 1,000
Total Training and Meetings 7,023 11,410 9,900 12,400
Operating Expenditures
1012500-721412 Cont Svcs - County Proc/Collection Chrgs 10,310 15,000 12,500 -
1012500-721610 Software Agmt - Support/Licenses/Maint 1,760 19,600 19,360 50,250
1012500-721800 Cont Svcs - Parking Citations 2,063 5,000 1,200 -
1012500-721820 Cont Svcs - Clerical 55,492 57,360 57,360 61,050
1012500-721830 Cont Svcs - Deputy 56 Hours 10,237,246 9,720,490 9,720,490 11,164,470
1012500-721832 Cont Svcs - Deputy No Relief 40 Hr 1,599,603 3,070,950 2,994,170 3,570,390
1012500-721833 Cont Svcs - Dep Bns 40 Hr No Relief 1,302,252 1,419,330 1,337,420 1,575,500
1012500-721834 Cont Svcs - Sergeant 469,588 419,190 398,650 542,230
1012500-721835 Cont Svcs - Canine Pilot Project - 12,030 11,030 -
1012500-721861 Cont Svcs - Special Event O.T. Patrol 101,850 144,760 131,930 142,000
1012500-721870 Cont Svcs - Security 319,888 600 1,000 1,000
1012500-721913 Cont Svcs - Consultant - Law Enforc - 10,000 10,000 -
1012500-721960-6014 Cont Svcs - Professional Svcs - - 130,000 -
1012500-722404 Cont Svcs - Prisoner Maint/Booking 11,250 10,000 11,000 10,000
1012500-722405 Cont Svcs - Liability Trust Fund Over 6,198 6,600 8,330 10,000
1012500-722406 Cont Svcs - Student Drug Education - 1,270 1,270 1,500
1012500-722407 Cont Svcs - Crime Prevention 7,424 6,250 6,250 6,250
1012500-722408 Cont Svcs - Partners Against Crime 1,623 1,550 1,550 1,550
1012500-723100 Cont Svcs - Maint and Repair - Equip 6,858 8,000 8,000 1,000
1012500-725200 Memberships and Dues 65 200 120 200
1012500-726100 Telephone - - 19,000 19,000
1012500-726110 Telephones and Dataline Mod 828 200 3,700 200
1012500-726500 Postage 6,137 7,500 7,500 2,500
1012500-733500 Supplies - Publications 125 170 300 170
1012500-735100 Office and Operating Supplies 12,915 13,330 18,000 13,300
1012500-736502 Special Supplies - Special Commttee - 150 - -
1012500-736505 Special Supplies - Public Safety Reward - 15,000 1,000 2,000
1012500-737100-6014 Prog Supplies - Partners for a Better Plmdle - - - 6,000
1012500-737125 Prog Supplies - Student Drug Education 44,282 45,180 45,180 60,180
1012500-737126 Prog Supplies - Crime Prevention 9,549 15,400 15,400 15,400
1012500-737128 Prog Supplies - Partners Against Crime 729 3,110 3,600 3,110
1012500-739500 Equipment Under $5000 and All Furniture 23,761 2,000 14,000 20,000
Total Operating Expenditures 14,231,793 15,030,220 14,989,310 17,279,250
Programming Expenditures
1012500-782915 LAHA Section 8 Inspector - 50,000 100,000 50,000
Total Programming Expenditures - 50,000 100,000 50,000
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 173
Fund 101 General Dept 2500 PUBLIC SAFETY
Capital Outlay
1012500-774400 Equipment - Capitalized 26,002 26,410 26,040 271,650
Total Capital Outlay 26,002 26,410 26,040 271,650
Total Department Budget 15,258,996 16,477,010 16,530,750 19,041,780
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 174
PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS - 2500
701000 - Salaries - Full Time: Funds one Director of Public Safety and Community Relations, one
Community Safety Supervisor, one Public Safety Supervisor, one Crime Prevention Specialist, five Crime
Prevention Officer I, four Public Safety Officers, one Administrative Secretary, and one Senior Office
Assistant, Decrease due to Parking Enforcement staff now being reported under account 2560 and
Community Service Officers now being reported under account 2580.
702000 - Salaries - Part Time: Funds one part-time Office Assistant II for the Crime Prevention
unit.
705000 - Employee Benefits: Benefits are calculated based on the actual cost or percentage of
each benefit. Decrease due to Parking Enforcement staff now being reported under account 2560 and
Community Service Officers now being reported under account 2580.
707000 - 6014 - Uniform Allowance: Provides uniforms to four Crime Prevention Officer I
positions hired under the Partners for a Better Palmdale program.
708000 - Car Allowance/Mileage: Reimbursement for use of personal auto by Public Safety staff.
Increase due to additional staff hired through the Partners for a Better Palmdale initiative.
710000 - Training and Meetings: Provides for annual seminars, training, and meetings for public
safety personnel. Increase due to four new staff being added to the Crime Prevention unit.
710110 - Training and Meetings - Threat Assessment: Provides training for staff on workplace
violence and training for the threat assessment team.
721412 - Contract Services - County Processing/Collection Charges: Provides for collection of
miscellaneous fees charged by Los Angeles County for the Parking Enforcement program. No Funds
Budgeted in FY 2007-08. Parking Enforcement expenses now being reported under account 2560.
721610 - Software Agreements - Support/License/Maintenance: Provides for three Metroscan
licenses for Public Safety staff and the Graffiti Tracker graffiti management system. Increase due to the
Graffiti Tracker system being budgeted for a full year.
721800 - Contract Services - Parking Citations: Provides for contract hearing officer to conduct
parking citation hearings. No Funds Budgeted in FY 2007-08. Parking Enforcement expenses now being
reported under account 2560.
721820 - Contract Services - Clerical: The City will contract for one station clerk for the Partners
Against Crime unit. Increase due to increased contract rates.
721830 - Contract Services - Deputy 56 Hours: The City will contract for thirty-one (31) 56-hour
deputies, two (2) grant deputies and eight (8) growth deputies. Increase due to rate increases and
addition of five (5) new growth deputies.
721832 - Contract Services - Deputy No Relief 40 Hours: The City will contract for 7.7 deputies
with no relief, twelve (12) growth deputies and two (2) growth deputies with vehicles. Increase due to
increased contract rates and addition of one (1) Community Relations Deputy.
721833 - Contract Services - Deputy Bonus 40 Hours With No Relief: The City will contract for
six (6) bonus deputies and two (2) bonus growth deputies. This funds one city liaison, four motorcycle
deputies, one graffiti investigator, one detective, and one traffic investigator. Increase due to increased
contract rates, and a growth item being absorbed into the contract.
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 175
PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS - 2500
721834 - Contract Services - Sergeant: The City will contract for two supplemental sergeants for
supervision over the Partners Against Crime unit and one motorcycle sergeant. Increase due to contract
rate increases.
721835 - Contract Services - Canine Pilot Project: The City contracted for two canine units and
one sergeant under a pilot project. No Funds Budgeted in 2007-2008.
721861 - Contract Services - Special Event Overtime Patrols: Provides for extra patrols needed
for crowd and traffic control during the holiday season and for special events and enforcement efforts,
such as the holiday parade, Fourth of July celebration, Fall Festival, Thursday Nights on the Square,
curfew and DUI enforcement, and other special operations.
721870 - Contract Services - Security Guard: Provides for building alarm service for the Public
Services building and contract security for the Park and Ride lots and Palmdale Transportation Center.
Increase due to newly negotiated contract. Budget for contract security has been moved to Park N Ride:
Contract Services-Security - 1013411-721870, PTC: Contract Services-Security - 1013410-721870, and
Playhouse: Contract Services-Security - 1014340-721871.
721913 - Contract Services - Public Safety Program Consultant: Provides for consultant
services to evaluate law enforcement programs. No Funds Budgeted in FY 2007-08.
721960-6014 - Contract Services - Professional Services: Provides for contract services with the
Center for Neighborhood Enterprises through the Partners for a Better Palmdale program. No Funds
Budgeted in FY 2007-08.
722404 - Contract Services - Prisoner Maintenance/Booking Fees: Provides for booking fees
for individuals booked for Palmdale Municipal Code violations. Fees are established by the Los Angeles
County Sheriff’s Department.
722405 - Contract Services - Liability Trust Fund Oversight: Each city that contracts with the
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department contributes .075% of the cost of the law enforcement contract
to this oversight fund to defray the costs of lawsuits against the Sheriff’s Department. Increase due to the
higher cost of the Sheriff’s contract.
722406 - Contract Services - Student Drug Education: Provides for contract service items for
the DALE program. Increase is due to having five Drug Education Officers attend training regarding an
additional component of the current Too Good for Drugs curriculum.
722407 - Contract Services - Crime Prevention: Provides for contract service items for the Crime
Prevention program.
722408 - Contract Services - Partners Against Crime: Provides for contract service items for the
PAC program.
723100 - Contract Services - Maintenance and Repair - Equipment and Auto: Provides for the
maintenance of the public safety communications equipment. Decrease due to Parking Enforcement
expenses now being reported under account 2560.
725200 - Memberships and Dues: Provides for annual membership to professional organizations
for public safety staff.
726100 - Telephone: Provides reimbursement for personal cell phone use by public safety staff.
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 176
PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS - 2500
726110 - Telephone and Data Line Modifications: Provides for charges to the telephone or data
line-locations. Decrease due to fewer anticipated expenditures in FY 2007-2008.
726500 - Postage: Provides for postage costs for public safety division. Decrease due to budget
being moved to Parking Enforcement 2560.
733500 - Supplies - Publications: Provides for the purchase of publications for the public safety
division.
735100 - Office and Operating Supplies: Provides funds for general office supplies for public
safety division. Increase due to additional expenses attributed to the implementation of the administrative
citation program. Decrease due to some budget being moved to Parking Enforcement 2560.
736502 - Special Committee Operating Supplies: Provides funds for all costs associated with the
support of special committees or tasks forces, including but not limited to, the Antelope Valley Human
Relations Task Force. No Funds Budgeted in FY 2007-08.
736505 - Supplies - Public Safety Awards: Provides $500 rewards for information that leads to
the arrest and conviction of graffiti vandals and other rewards as requested by the Sheriff’s Department
for homicide or other investigations.
737100-6014 - Program Supplies - Partners for a Better Palmdale: Provides funds for operating
and program supplies for four new Crime Prevention I positions hired through the Partners for a Better
Palmdale program.
737125 - Program Supplies - Student Drug Education: Provides funds for operating and
program supplies for the Drug and Life-skills Education (DALE) program, including printing of all
classroom books and materials. Increase is due to increased production costs of the DALE classroom
books.
737126 - Program Supplies - Crime Prevention: Provides funds for operating and program
supplies for the neighborhood watch, business watch, CPTED and other crime prevention programs.
737128 - Program Supplies - Partners Against Crime: Provides funds for operating and program
supplies for the Partners Against Crime program.
739500 - Equipment Under $5,000 and All Furniture: Provides funds for equipment and furniture
for Public Safety staff. Increase due to need to furnish five new staff workplaces.
774400 - Equipment - Capitalized: Provides funds for the purchase of two T3 Motion electric
vehicles for use at the Antelope Valley Mall by Sheriff’s Department personnel, license plate recognition
equipment and cameras to be placed at City facilities.
782915 - LAHA Section 8 Inspector: Provides funds to contract for a Section 8 Inspector for 32
hours a week.
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 177
NARRATIVE
* EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL GRANT (JAG) *
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety and Community Relations DIVISION: n/a
DESCRIPTION
State grant that provides funds for traffic enforcement enhancement.
2006-07 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Deployed two motorcycle deputies to conduct traffic enforcement.
2007-08 SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVES
• Continue to deploy two motorcycle deputies to conduct traffic enforcement.
BUDGET SUMMARY
Fund 101 General Dept 2510-1001
Actual Budget Estimated Adopted
COSTS 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Operating Expenditures 263,042 280,840 280,840 300,800
TOTAL 263,042 280,840 280,840 300,800
FUNDING SOURCE
101 General Fund 150,409 215,020 215,840 195,870
241 State Grants 112,633 65,820 65,000 104,930
TOTAL 263,042 280,840 280,840 300,800
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 178
Fund 101 General Dept 2510-1001 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL GRANT (JAG)
Actuals Budget Estimated Adopted
2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Operating Expenditures
1012510-721831-1001 Cont Svcs - Deputies 40 Hours 263,042 280,840 280,840 300,800
Total Operating Expenditures 263,042 280,840 280,840 300,800
Total Department Budget 263,042 280,840 280,840 300,800
721831-1001 - Contract Services - Deputy: The City will contract for two motorcycle deputies.
Increase due to contract rate increase.
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 179
NARRATIVE
* LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT #9 *
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety and Community Relations DIVISION: n/a
DESCRIPTION
Federal grant to continue funding for one (1) public safety officer position for the DALE program and
computer equipment for crime prevention division.
2006-07 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Funding for DALE public safety officer position.
2007-08 SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVES
• None. Grant ended in 06-07. The DALE public safety officer was moved to 2500.
BUDGET SUMMARY
Fund 101 General Dept 2510-1004
Actual Budget Estimated Adopted
COSTS 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Personnel 33,516 33,860 13,790 -
Operating Expenditures - 1,000 12,560 -
Capital - 30,000 8,570 -
TOTAL 33,516 64,860 34,920 -
FUNDING SOURCE
101 General Fund 3,352 14,670 - -
221 Federal Funds 30,164 50,190 34,920 -
TOTAL 33,516 64,860 34,920 -
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 180
Fund 101 General Dept 2510-1004 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT #9
Actuals Budget Estimated Adopted
2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Personnel
1012510-701000-1004 Salaries - Full Time 22,963 13,580 9,950 -
1012510-705000-1004 Employee Benefits 9,239 17,680 3,380 -
1012510-708000-1004 Car Allowance/Mileage 1,315 2,600 460 -
Total Personnel 33,516 33,860 13,790 -
Operating Expenditures
1012510-721860-1004 Cont Svcs - Sheriff's Overtime - 1,000 - -
1012510-739500-1004 Equipment Under $5000 and All Furniture - - 12,560 -
Total Operating Expenditures - 1,000 12,560 -
Capital Outlay
1012510-774400-1004 Equipment-Capitalized - 30,000 8,570 -
Total Capital Outlay - 30,000 8,570 -
Total Department Budget 33,516 64,860 34,920 -
701000-1004 - Salaries - Full Time: Provides funding for continuation of one (1) public safety
officer position for the DALE program. Funding ended in FY 2006-07. Position moved to 2500 – Public
Safety.
705000-1004 - Employee Benefits: Provides employee benefits for one (1) public safety officer
position for the DALE program. Funding ended in FY 2006-07. Benefits moved to 2500 – Public Safety.
708000-1004 - Car Allowance/Mileage: Provides mileage benefits for one (1) public safety officer
position for the DALE program. Funding ended in FY 2006-07. Mileage expenditures moved to 2500-
Public Safety
721860-1004 - Contract Services - Sheriff’s Overtime: Provides funds for Sheriff’s Overtime. No
Funds Budgeted in FY 2007-08.
739500-1004 - Equipment Under $5,000 and all Furniture: No Funds Budgeted for FY 2007-08.
774400-1004 - Equipment Capitalized: No Funds Budgeted for FY 2007-08.
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 181
NARRATIVE
* SEATBELT ENFORCEMENT GRANT *
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety and Community Relations DIVISION: n/a
DESCRIPTION
State grant that provides funds for overtime seatbelt enforcement operations.
2006-07 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Conducted successful seatbelt enforcement overtime operations.
2007-08 SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVES
• Conduct seatbelt enforcement operations.
BUDGET SUMMARY
Fund 101 General Dept 2510-2006
Actual Budget Estimated Adopted
COSTS 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Operating Expenditures 9,913 17,080 14,000 -
TOTAL 9,913 17,080 14,000 -
FUNDING SOURCE
241 State Grants 9,913 17,080 14,000 -
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 182
Fund 101 General Dept 2510-2006 SEATBELT ENFORCEMENT GRANT
Actuals Budget Estimated Adopted
2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Operating Expenditures
1012510-721861-2006 Cont Svcs - Special Event O.T. Patrol 9,913 17,080 14,000 -
Total Operating Expenditures 9,913 17,080 14,000 -
Total Department Budget 9,913 17,080 14,000 -
721861-2006 - Contract Services - Special Event Overtime Patrols: Provides funding for
overtime operations to conduct seatbelt enforcement.
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 183
NARRATIVE
*OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY DUI GRANT *
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety and Community Relations DIVISION: n/a
DESCRIPTION
State grant to conduct DUI enforcement and educational campaign.
2006-07 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Conducted special DUI enforcement patrols during holidays.
• Conducted two DUI/License checkpoints.
2007-08 SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVES
• None - grant ended in FY 2006-07.
BUDGET SUMMARY
Fund 101 General Dept 2510-2007
Actual Budget Estimated Adopted
COSTS 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Training and Meetings - 2,600 - -
Operating Expenditures 43,216 61,750 12,560 -
Capital 21,542 - 21,540 -
TOTAL 64,757 64,350 34,100 -
FUNDING SOURCE
241 State Grants 64,757 64,350 34,100 -
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 184
Fund 101 General Dept 2510-2007 OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY DUI GRANT
Actuals Budget Estimated Adopted
2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Training and Meetings
1012510-710000-2007 Training and Meetings - 2,600 - -
Total Training and Meetings - 2,600 - -
Operating Expenditures
1012510-721860-2007 Cont Svcs - Sheriff's Overtime 31,445 31,560 12,560 -
1012510-735100-2007 Office and Operating Supplies 9,259 25,390 - -
1012510-739500-2007 ent
Equipm Under $5000 and All Furniture 2,512 4,800 - -
Total Operating Expenditures 43,216 61,750 12,560 -
Capital Outlay
1012510-774400-2007 Equipment-Capitalized 21,542 - 21,540 -
Total Capital Outlay 21,542 - 21,540 -
ent
Total Departm Budget 64,757 64,350 34,100 -
710000-2007 - Training and Meetings: Provides funds for the project manager and deputy to
attend the annual Office of Traffic Safety summits during each year of the grant. Grant ended in FY
2006-07.
721860-2007 - Contract Service - Sheriff’s Overtime: State grant provides Sheriff’s overtime to
conduct special DUI enforcement efforts and check points. Grant ended in FY 2006-07.
735100-2007 - Office and Operating Supplies: Provides operating supplies for DUI enforcement
and education efforts. Grant ended in FY 2006-07.
739500-2007 - Equipment Under $5,000 and All Furniture: State grant which provides funds for
purchase of computer, radar equipment, and breathalyzer devices for Sheriff’s department. Grant ended
in FY 2006-07.
774400-2007 - Equipment - Capitalized: Provides funds to purchase a trailer and equipment to be
used for DUI checkpoints. Grant ended in FY 2006-07.
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 185
NARRATIVE
* COMMUNITY LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT PROGRAM GRANT *
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety and Community Relations DIVISION: n/a
DESCRIPTION
High technology grant to purchase equipment for use by law enforcement and the public safety division.
2006-07 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Purchased computers and other technology for the Sheriff’s Department and Public Safety staff.
2007-08 SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVES
• None. Grant funding will be expended in FY 2006-07.
BUDGET SUMMARY
Fund 101 General Dept 2510-2010
Actual Budget Estimated Adopted
COSTS 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Operating Expenditures - 35,540 13,540 -
Capital - 16,850 38,850 -
TOTAL - 52,390 52,390 -
FUNDING SOURCE
241 State Grants - 52,390 52,390 -
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 186
Fund 101 General Dept 2510-2010 COMM LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIP PROGRAM GRANT
Actuals Budget Estimated Adopted
2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Operating Expenditures
1012510-721610-2010 Software Agmt - Support/Licenses/Maint - 2,000 - -
1012510-739500-2010 Equipment Under $5000 and All Furniture - 33,540 13,540 -
Total Operating Expenditures - 35,540 13,540 -
Capital Outlay
1012510-774400-2010 Equipment - Capitalized - 16,850 38,850 -
Total Capital Outlay - 16,850 38,850 -
Total Department Budget - 52,390 52,390 -
721610-2010 - Software Agreements - Support/Licenses/Maintenance: Provides for the
purchase of software, licenses, and maintenance on computer equipment for Sheriff's personnel,
Parking Enforcement staff, and Community Service Officer staff. No funds budgeted in 07-08.
739500-2010 - Equipment (Under $5,000) - CLEEP: Funds will be used for equipment and
technology for the Sheriff’s Department and the Public Safety Department. No funds budgeted in 07-08.
774400-2010 - Equipment - (Over $5,000) - CLEEP: State high technology law enforcement
grant. Funds will be used for implementing the Community Service Officer Program. No funds budgeted
in 07-08.
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 187
NARRATIVE
* AB 1913 CRIME PREVENTION GRANT *
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety and Community Relations DIVISION: n/a
DESCRIPTION
This is a reoccurring grant that provides funds for three deputies for traffic enforcement. Directed patrol
traffic units.
2006-07 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Continued to deploy three deputies despite reductions in grant funding.
• Responded to and taken enforcement actions on traffic problem areas within the City.
• Handled special events such as DUI/License/Registration Check Point, seat belt enforcement
campaigns, and child safety seat education.
• Conducted regular traffic enforcement duties.
2007-08 SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVES
• Continue to address identified traffic problem areas and develop enforcement strategies.
• Continue to conduct regular traffic enforcement duties.
BUDGET SUMMARY
Fund 101 General Dept 2510
Actual Budget Estimated Adopted
COSTS 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Operating Expenditures 369,302 394,860 412,340 446,300
TOTAL 369,302 394,860 412,340 446,300
FUNDING SOURCE
101 General Fund 172,011 204,860 137,880 246,300
202 Public Safety 197,291 190,000 274,460 200,000
TOTAL 369,302 394,860 412,340 446,300
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 188
Fund 101 General Dept 2510 AB 1913 CRIME PREVENTION GRANT
Actuals Budget Estimated Adopted
2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Operating Expenditures
1012510-722417-3001 Cont Svcs - AB1913 Crime Prevention 369,302 394,860 412,340 446,300
Total Operating Expenditures 369,302 394,860 412,340 446,300
Total Department Budget 369,302 394,860 412,340 446,300
722417-3001 - Contract Services - AB1913 Crime Prevention Act 2000: State grant provides
funding for two (2) 40-hour deputies without vehicles and one 40-hour deputy with vehicle for general law
enforcement. Increase due to increased contract rates.
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 189
NARRATIVE
* FORFEITURE *
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety and Community Relations DIVISION: Forfeiture
DESCRIPTION
Local government is entitled to share in monies seized as the result of law enforcement action taken
against violators of narcotics laws. These revenues are referred to as Drug Forfeiture Funds. The actions
which result in forfeitures, the application process, the methodology by which the amounts returned to
local government is determined and what the forfeitures can be spent on are contained within a complex
set of guidelines developed by both the U.S. Government and the State of California.
2006-07 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Procured equipment and technology to support law enforcement functions.
2007-08 SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVES
• Obtain highest possible amount of forfeiture fund revenues through strict enforcement of narcotics laws.
2007-08 INDICATORS
Actual Actual Estimated Projected
2004-05 2005-06 6/30/07 2007-08
Forfeiture Funds Received 3,491 14,906 15,000 15,000
BUDGET SUMMARY
Fund 101 General Dept 2520
Actual Budget Estimated Adopted
COSTS 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Training and Meetings 2,606 500 470 500
Operating Expenditures 29,783 26,400 8,490 11,500
Capital 32,389 26,900 8,960 12,000
TOTAL 32,389 26,900 8,960 12,000
FUNDING SOURCE
202 Public Safety 32,389 26,900 8,960 12,000
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 190
Fund 101 General Dept 2520 FORFEITURE
Actuals Budget Estimated Adopted
2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Training and Meetings
1012520-710000 Training and Meetings 2,606 500 470 500
Total Training and Meetings 2,606 500 470 500
Operating Expenditures
1012520-722418 Cont Svcs - Special Detail - 2,700 2,690 500
1012520-723100 Cont Svcs - Maint and Repair - Equip/Auto 632 2,700 3,000 2,300
1012520-726100 Telephone 17,170 18,450 - -
1012520-735100 Office and Operating Supplies 2,084 1,750 2,000 500
1012520-739500 Equipment Under $5000 and All Furniture 9,897 800 800 8,200
Total Operating Expenditures 29,783 26,400 8,490 11,500
Total Department Budget 32,389 26,900 8,960 12,000
710000 - Training and Meetings: Provides for training activities for Sheriff’s personnel.
722418 - Contract Services - Special Detail: Provides funding to support special Sheriff’s
operations. Decrease due to fewer expenditures anticipated in FY 2007-08.
723100 - Contract Services - Maintenance and Repair - Equipment and Auto: Provides for
maintenance, re-calibration, and re-certification of radar equipment and mobile command post.
726100 - Telephone: Provides cell phones Sheriff’s personnel, parking enforcement and public
safety officers. Budget moved to 2500 Public Safety.
735100 - Office and Operating Supplies: Provides funds for VOP uniform expenditures and
other law enforcement operating supplies needed. Decrease due to fewer expenditures anticipated in FY
2007-08.
739500 - Equipment Under $5,000 and All Furniture: Provides for hand held radios, radar
equipment, and other specialized equipment needed for the Sheriff’s station. No Funds Budgeted in FY
2007-08. Increase due to the need to replace five radar units.
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 191
NARRATIVE
* YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES *
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety and Community Relations DIVISION: Youth & Family Services
DESCRIPTION
Families In Action is our parent education and teen life skills program, which offers seven different
curriculums including Spanish classes. Each curriculum is based upon the specific aspects of the
individual family. Classes are offered for parents with adolescents, families with school-aged children
under 12, a three-week class for parents with children under four, stepfamilies adjusting to or planning the
adjustment to a new family structure, and families that are parenting independently due to separation or
divorce. Topics for parents include understanding our children, natural and logical consequences,
consistency, effective communication techniques, preparing your child for the real world, respect, and
expectations. In addition, the specialized classes discuss the children’s point of view in divorce or
separation, keeping the children out of the middle, and understanding the dynamics of a stepfamily. The
Teen class focuses on making positive choices, managing stress and anger, and planning for success.
2006-07 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Sat on over 100 Team Decision Making conferences in coordination with the Department of Children
and Family Services to determine the least restrictive placement for children to ensure their safety.
• Provided mediation services to approximately 20 families to reduce conflict in the family, agree upon
parenting plans that focus on the best interest of the children involved, and keep parents and children
out of the court system.
• Continued work with Student Attendance Review Boards for the Keppel Union School District and
Palmdale Elementary School District.
• Work closely with LA Superior Court through the PACT program and in individual casework to assist
parents through separation and divorce issues as it relates to their children.
• Continued work with the District Attorney’s juvenile diversion program, JOIN, to redirect minors to
more positive activities.
• Assisted families in applying for Healthy Families medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Distributed approximately 2,500 taxi vouchers and 2,700 bus tokens to residents applying for
assistance.
• Added four additional classes to the schedule to meet the demands of parents and teens.
• Contracted and trained four new instructors to deliver curriculums.
2007-08 SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVES
• Research and add a variety of parent education classes and workshops to supplement current
offerings.
• Expand community outreach through presentations, print, radio, and television media.
• Add monthly parent support group meetings.
• Look at possible peer mentoring for families needing support and/or advocacy.
• Increase number of families using mediation services.
• Expand mediation services to include “Parenting Coordinator” and/or “Special Master” programs.
• Increase number of parents who participate voluntarily.
• Explore possibility of offering daytime classes.
2007-08 INDICATORS
Actual Actual Actual Projected
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Families in Action blocks 31 31 35 36
Families in Action enrollees 500 476 450 500
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 192
BUDGET SUMMARY
* YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES *
FUND: 101
ACCT NO.: 2530
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety and Community Relation DIVISION: Youth & Family Serivces
Actual Budget Estimated Adopted
COSTS 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Personnel 134,474 175,190 178,250 372,150
Training and Meetings 1,698 8,000 8,000 14,630
Operating Expenditures 34,894 55,250 54,490 72,780
TOTAL 171,066 238,440 240,740 459,560
FUNDING SOURCE
101 General 171,066 238,440 240,740 459,560
STAFFING HISTORY
Auth. Auth. Auth. Adopted
OBJECT POSITION TITLE 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
701000 Youth & Family Services Supervisor 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Sr. Office Assistant 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.00
Youth Coordinator 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00
Community Program Coordinator 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00
Sub-Total Full Time 1.50 1.50 3.00 4.00
702000 Program Leader 0.33 0.33 0.35 0.36
Sub-Total Part Time 0.33 0.33 0.35 0.36
TOTAL 1.83 1.83 3.35 4.36
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 193
Fund 101 General Dept 2530 YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
Actuals Budget Estimated Adopted
2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Personnel
1012530-701000 Salaries - Full Time 87,712 109,820 113,880 204,010
1012530-702000 Salaries - Part Time 6,681 9,820 8,820 38,010
1012530-705000 Employee Benefits 38,308 54,050 54,050 125,330
1012530-708000 Car Allowance/Mileage 1,773 1,500 1,500 4,800
Total Personnel 134,474 175,190 178,250 372,150
Training and Meetings
1012530-710000 Training and Meetings 1,698 8,000 8,000 14,630
Total Training and Meetings 1,698 8,000 8,000 14,630
Operating Expenditures
1012530-722410 Cont Svcs - Instructors 21,254 24,200 24,000 41,000
1012530-723100 Cont Svcs - Maint and Repair - Equip/Auto 535 600 100 400
1012530-725200 Memberships and Dues 365 320 320 350
1012530-726100 Telephone 245 800 900 1,280
1012530-726110 Telephones and Dataline Mod 194 - 20 -
1012530-726500 Postage 600 750 750 750
1012530-733500 Supplies - Publications 30 100 100 150
1012530-735100 Office and Operating Supplies 2,226 3,000 3,000 3,150
1012530-737100-6014 Program Supplies - - - 3,200
1012530-737124 Program Supplies - Parenting Program 9,445 19,480 17,000 20,500
1012530-739500 Equipment Under $5000 and All Furniture - 6,000 8,300 2,000
Total Operating Expenditures 34,894 55,250 54,490 72,780
Total Department Budget 171,066 238,440 240,740 459,560
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 194
YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES - 2530
701000 - Salaries - Full Time: One Youth & Family Services Supervisor who oversees Families
in Action, one Youth Coordinator, one Community Program Facilitator, and one Sr. Office Assistant.
702000 - Salaries - Part Time: Provides for parks and recreation staff to monitor classes held in
the Public Services building.
705000 - Employee Benefits: The employee benefits are calculated based on the actual cost or
percentage for each benefit.
708000 - Car Allowance/Mileage: Provides for mileage reimbursement for employees’ use of
personal auto for city business and car allowance for the Youth & Family Services Supervisor.
710000 - Training and Meetings: Provides funds to send youth to various League of Cities
training activities and staff to conferences, seminars, workshops, and meetings for the Youth & Family
Services staff.
722410 - Contract Services - Instructors: Provides for qualified instructors to present the
curriculum for Families in Action.
723100 - Contract Services - Maintenance and Repair - Equipment and Auto: Provides for
repairs on the office copier and typewriter.
725200 - Memberships and Dues: Provides for membership and dues paid to organizations
and associations which meet and distribute information relevant to children, adolescents, and parenting
issues.
726100 - Telephone: Provides for telephone charges and a cell phone for the Youth & Family
Services Supervisor.
726110 - Telephones and Dataline Modifications: Provides for changes to the telephone or
data line locations. No Funds Budgeted in FY 2007-08.
726500 - Postage: Provides for postage charges for the Families in Action program.
733500 - Supplies - Publications: Provides for subscriptions to various publications that
address parenting and youth issues as well as funding resources such as grants and foundation
directories. Many articles are distributed to parents attending classes.
735100 - Office and Operating Supplies: Provides for operating supplies such as file folders,
pencils and pens which are necessary for the day to day operation of the Families in Action program.
Also includes water and coffee supplies for staff and class participants.
737100-6014 - Program Supplies - Partners for a Better Palmdale: Provides for supplies
required for the Partners for a Better Palmdale initiative.
737124 - Program Supplies - Parenting Program: Provides for supplies required for the
Families in Action program including videos, parent handbooks, stationery, forms and brochures.
739500 - Equipment Under $5,000 and All Furniture: Provides for purchase of office furniture
for the Community Program Facilitator.
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 195
NARRATIVE
* PARK RANGERS *
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety and Community Relations DIVISION: Park Rangers
DESCRIPTION
The Park Ranger Division is responsible for performing evening and night surveillance of the City's office
buildings, Libraries, Cultural Center, recreation facilities, and parks. Park Rangers promote public safety
and positive awareness of City and City policies and are the department's public relations
representatives.
2006-07 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Provided supervision of facilities including Joshua Hills Trail, Barrel Springs Trail, Pelona Vista Park
Phase I & II, Thursday Night on the Square, Marie Kerr and Christopher O’Leary Skatepark.
• Afforded special supervision for the Library and Youth Library.
• Supplied additional supervision at special events and concerts.
• Provided special supervision for the Airpark, Best of the West and the Amphitheater.
• Made available supervision of Domenic Massari Park in response to City Council directive.
• Provided supervision of Dry Town, Oasis Rec Center, Oasis Pool and Westside Pool.
• Patrol and close all city facilities, Saves, Tejon Park, Joshua Hill Park, Hillside Park, McAdam Park
and Desert Sands.
2007-08 SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVES
• Continue supervision at Domenic Massari Park.
• Continue to reduce graffiti and incidents of vandalism to park equipment and facilities.
• Maintain current level of security of all City buildings by providing regular nightly patrols.
• Heighten public awareness of City rules and regulations regarding park usage.
• Become more visible at park facilities to deter negative events from occurring.
• Supply training to include more customer service skills.
• Regular monthly meetings with staff for performance and updates.
• Provide supervision at main Library and Youth Library as requested by library staff.
• Provide supervision at Airpark as requested.
• Prepare for opening of new facilities by training current staff and hiring additional staff to meet the
needs of the department.
2007-08 INDICATORS
Actual Actual Estimated Projected
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Lewd Conduct 1 1 4 4
Safety/Liability Problems 2 3 2 4
Vandalism 172 239 300 325
First Aid/Public Assist 2 4 4 4
Dogs off Leash 33 191 184 195
Parking Problems 107 84 100 110
Alcohol – Juvenile 1 3 2 2
Alcohol – Adult 1 1 2 2
Buildings – Unsecured 63 37 42 55
Advise of Park Closure 740 459 1,060 1,900
Advise of Rule/Regulations 1,076 4,228 6,740 6,850
Public Contacts 23,605 41,290 55,090 57,000
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 196
BUDGET SUMMARY
* PARK RANGERS *
FUND: 101
ACCT NO.: 2540
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety and Community Relations DIVISION: Park Rangers
Actual Budget Estimated Adopted
COSTS 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Personnel 333,408 483,550 485,790 514,460
Operating Expenditures - 6,000 6,000 5,000
Capital 17,282 31,120 23,880 23,550
TOTAL 350,690 520,670 515,670 543,010
FUNDING SOURCE
101 General 305,690 475,670 495,670 523,010
250 Park Assessment 45,000 45,000 20,000 20,000
TOTAL 350,690 520,670 515,670 543,010
STAFFING HISTORY
Auth. Auth. Auth. Adopted
OBJECT POSITION TITLE 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
701000 Park Ranger Supervisor 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00
Subtotal 0.00 0.00 1.00 1.00
702000 Ranger Coordinator 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75
Park Rangers 3.27 2.74 16.50 15.00
Subtotal 4.02 3.49 17.25 15.75
TOTAL 4.02 3.49 18.25 16.75
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 197
Fund 101 General Dept 2540 PARK RANGERS
Actuals Budget Estimated Adopted
2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Personnel
1012540-701000 Salaries - Full Time 31,756 35,720 37,960 43,450
1012540-702000 Salaries - Part Time 259,356 386,460 386,460 405,460
1012540-705000 Employee Benefits 42,297 61,370 61,370 65,550
Total Personnel 333,408 483,550 485,790 514,460
Training and Meetings
1012540-710000 Training and Meetings - 6,000 6,000 5,000
Total Training and Meetings - 6,000 6,000 5,000
Operating Expenditures
1012540-723100 Cont Svcs - Maint and Repair - Equip/Auto 9,371 17,420 11,800 11,800
1012540-725200 Memberships and Dues 45 50 50 50
1012540-726100 Telephone 2,304 3,000 4,200 4,200
1012540-735100 Office and Operating Supplies 5,561 10,650 7,500 7,500
1012540-739500 Equipment Under $5000 and All Furniture - - 330 -
Total Operating Expenditures 17,282 31,120 23,880 23,550
Total Department Budget 350,690 520,670 515,670 543,010
701000 - Salaries - Full Time: Allows for one full time Park Ranger Supervisor.
702000 - Salaries - Part Time: Allows for 35,306 hours for the Park Rangers. Increase due to
additional Park Ranger presence at existing park sites, overnight coverage at Dry Town Water Park and
facilities.
705000 - Employee Benefits: Employee benefits are calculated based on the actual cost or
percentage for each benefit.
710000 - Trainings & Meetings: Provides for training activities for Park Ranger staff.
723100 - Contract Services - Maintenance and Repair - Equipment and Auto: Provides for
maintenance, replacement and/or repair of two-way radios, spotlights, and flashlights. Increase due to
new vehicles and cost of fuel and maintenance.
725200 - Membership and Dues: Provides for membership in professional organizations.
726100 - Telephones: Provides for monthly cell phone charges.
735100 - Office and Operating Supplies: Allows for the purchase of uniforms, web belts,
clipboards, forms, two-way radios, flashlights, and batteries. Increase due to hiring of additional Park
Rangers for security of city facilities. Increase due to increased number of uniforms, uniforms for summer
hires, and equipment to larger compliment rangers.
739500 - Equipment under $5,000 and All Furniture: No Funds Budgeted in FY 2007-08.
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 198
NARRATIVE
* EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS *
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety and Community Relations DIVISION: Emergency Preparedness
DESCRIPTION
The Emergency Services program provides for the development and implementation of disaster
mitigation, preparedness, and recovery policies and procedures.
2006-07 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Held an earthquake preparedness fair in April.
• Distributed emergency preparedness booklets to residents through outreach events.
• Conducted exercise with all city staff regarding Incident Command and emergency operations.
• Attended Disaster Management Area B Meetings held monthly between the LA County Office of
Emergency Management and other cities in the County.
• Participated in bi-monthly countywide drills through Emergency Management Information System
(EMIS).
• Adopted Local Hazard Emergency Plan as required by FEMA.
• Installed Automatic External Defibulators in ten city facilities.
• Reactivated the Antelope Valley Emergency Management Council
2007-08 SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVES
• Update City’s Emergency Operations Plan.
• Modify as needed disaster preparedness and recovery policies and procedures.
• Continue to test emergency response procedures by conducting training and exercise drills.
• Review and implement suggestions as necessary from the State Office of Emergency Services,
Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Office of Homeland Defense on issues related to
terrorism activities.
• Hire a Disaster Management Area Coordinator through the Area B Joint Powers Authority.
• Continue to seek Homeland Security Grant funds.
2007-08 INDICATORS
• Increase emergency response information available to residents through the City’s website and
through handouts.
• Conduct exercises with first responders and key emergency staff.
• Participate in annual countywide emergency exercise.
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 199
BUDGET SUMMARY
* EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS *
FUND: 101
ACCT NO.: 2550
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety and Community Relations DIVISION: Emergency Preparedness
Actual Budget Estimated Adopted
COSTS 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Training and Meetings 9,417 9,900 9,900 9,900
Operating Expenditures 102,395 138,110 129,510 32,410
Capital 11,647 28,000 28,000 -
TOTAL 123,460 176,010 167,410 42,310
FUNDING SOURCE
101 General 106,090 176,010 162,670 42,310
240 Federal Grants 17,370 - 4,740 -
TOTAL 123,460 176,010 167,410 42,310
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 200
Fund 101 General Dept 2550 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Actuals Budget Estimated Adopted
2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Training and Meetings
1012550-710000 Training and Meetings 9,417 9,900 9,900 9,900
Total Training and Meetings 9,417 9,900 9,900 9,900
Operating Expenditures
1012550-721610 Software Agmt - Support/Licenses/Maint 395 400 450 450
1012550-721701 Cont Svcs - Search and Rescue Seminar 4,400 10,000 10,000 10,000
1012550-721960 Cont Svcs - Professional Services 57,304 96,680 96,680 -
1012550-723100 Cont Svcs - Maint and Repair - Equip/Auto 2,230 500 600 500
1012550-725200 Memberships and Dues 260 210 210 210
1012550-726100 Telephone - 810 800 800
1012550-726110 Telephones and Dataline Mod - 390 200 500
1012550-728100 Rent of Equipment 7,919 10,450 10,450 10,450
1012550-733500 Supplies - Publications 596 1,460 120 500
1012550-735100 Office and Operating Supplies 1,210 5,000 1,000 4,000
1012550-739500 Equipment Under $5000 and All Furniture 28,081 12,210 9,000 5,000
Total Operating Expenditures 102,395 138,110 129,510 32,410
Capital Outlay
1012550-774400 Equipment - Capitalized 11,647 28,000 28,000 -
Total Capital Outlay 11,647 28,000 28,000 -
Total Department Budget 123,460 176,010 167,410 42,310
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 201
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS - 2550
710000 - Training and Meetings: Provides for attendance at meetings and seminars related to
emergency services.
721610 - Software Agreements - Support/Licenses/Maintenance: Provides for annual
software updates and maintenance on computer equipment.
721701 - Contract Services - Search and Rescue: Provides for disaster preparedness training
and education to ensure that City staff with field response and emergency management responsibilities
have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely and effectively respond in an emergency. Provides
CPR and first aid training to staff. Increase due to higher number of staff that needs to be trained.
721960 - Contract Services - Professional Services: Provides for professional consulting
services to assist in the review of emergency plans. Decrease due to larger expenditure in FY 2005-06 to
update the City’s Emergency Operations Plan.
723100 - Contract Services - Maintenance and Repair - Equipment and Auto: Provides for
maintenance and repair of Emergency Operation Center (EOC) audio-visual and communications
equipment, city radio equipment and the emergency generator.
725200 - Memberships and Dues: Dues for Southern California Emergency Services
Association (SCESA).
726100 - Telephone: Provides for satellite phone services charges.
726110 - Telephone and Data Line Modifications: Provides for modification to the primary and
alternate Emergency Operations Centers telephones and data lines.
728100 - Rent of Equipment: Provides for rental and maintenance of radio communications
repeater system and site.
733500 - Supplies - Publications: Subscriptions and publications related to emergency
services. Decrease due to fewer anticipated expenditures in FY 2007-08.
735100 - Office and Operating Supplies: Provides for standard office supplies and for supplies
and equipment for the Emergency Response program. Examples include emergency cell phone batteries
and supplies, emergency kits and supplies, replacement supplies for kits, fire extinguishers, training
materials, printing services, earthquake bracing systems, emergency lighting, etc.
739500 - Equipment Under $5,000 and All Furniture: Funding received from the Department
of Homeland Security to purchase equipment. Decrease due to fewer funds available.
774400 - Equipment - Capitalized: Provides for capital equipment purchases of automatic
defibrillators (AED) equipment. No Funds Budgeted FY 2007-08.
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 202
NARRATIVE
* PARKING ENFORCEMENT *
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety and Community Relations DIVISION: Parking Enforcement
DESCRIPTION
This budget includes the operations of the Parking Enforcement Division of the Public Safety Office. The
Parking Enforcement Division of the Office of Public Safety is responsible for enforcement of state,
county, and municipal parking and vehicle registration laws. The division administers all
parking/registration citations issued within the city limits of Palmdale by City officers, Sheriff’s Department
personnel, and California Highway Patrol officers. The division collects all fines and fees, and provides
for the adjudication of appeals. Parking Enforcement officers patrol City streets and parking lots, respond
to citizen reports, and handle referrals from other City offices and outside agencies. They will identify
stolen, abandoned, inoperative, and unregistered vehicles on public streets, and may store or impound
those vehicles meeting certain California Vehicle Code.
2006-07 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Increased parking enforcement staff to accommodate increased demands by the public for
enforcement services.
• Implemented the new Mobile Data Computer (MDC) system in the division’s patrol vehicles.
• Investigated over 2000 calls for service.
• Stored or impounded over 400 abandoned or unregistered vehicles from city streets.
• Located and recovered over 75 stolen vehicles on city streets.
• Provided over 800 Administrative Reviews for contested citations.
2007-08 SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVES
• Develop and introduce new technologies in Parking Enforcement administration and enforcement
processes.
• Provide added patrols to newly developed areas within the City of Palmdale.
• Create an interactive, web-based payment and appeal procedure.
2007-08 INDICATORS
Actual Actual Estimated Projected
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Parking Enforcement Vehicle Impounds -* -* -* 350
Parking Enforcement Calls for Service -* -* -* 2400
Vehicle Storage/Impound releases issued 1,158 1,343 1,435 1,500
* Previously reported under account 2500
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 203
BUDGET SUMMARY
* PARKING ENFORCEMENT *
FUND: 101
ACCT NO.: 2560
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety and Community Relations DIVISION: Parking Enforcement
Actual* Budget* Estimated* Adopted
COSTS 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Personnel - - - 316,160
Training and Meetings - - - 1,650
Operating Expenditures- General - - - 43,450
Capital - General - - - 72,000
TOTAL - - - 433,260
FUNDING SOURCE
101 General - - - 433,260
TOTAL - - - 433,260
STAFFING HISTORY
Auth.* Auth.* Auth.* Adopted
OBJECT POSITION TITLE 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
701000 Parking Enforcement and 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.00
Administrative Hearing Supervisor
Parking Enforcement Officer 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00
Sub-Total Full Time 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.00
TOTAL 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.00
* Previously reported under account 2500
CITY OF PALMDALE Page 204
Fund 101 General Dept 2560 PARKING ENFORCEMENT
Actuals* Budget* Estimated* Adopted
2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Personnel
1012560-701000 Salaries - Full Time - - - 204,400
1012560-705000 Employee Benefits - - - 111,760
Total Personnel - - - 316,160
Training and Meetings
1012560-710000 Training and Meetings - - - 1,650
Total Training and Meetings - - - 1,650
Operating Expenditures
1012560-721412 Cont Svcs - County Process/Collect Chrgs - - - 15,000
1012560-721610 Software Agmt - Support/Licenses/Maint - - - 1,950
1012560-721800 Cont Svcs - Parking Citations - - - 5,000
1012560-723100 Cont Svcs - Maint and Repair - Equip/Auto - - - 5,200
1012560-725200 Memberships and Dues - - - 300
1012560-726100 Telephone - - - 1,500
1012560-726500 Postage - - - 5,000
1012560-735100 Office and Operating Supplies - - - 7,500
1012560-739500 Equipment Under $5000 and All Furniture - - - 2,000
Total Operating Expenditures - - - 43,450
Capital Outlay
1012560-774400 Equipment - Capitalized - - - 72,000
Total Capital Outlay - - - 72,000
Total Department Budget - - - 433,260
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PARKING ENFORCEMENT - 2560
701000 - Salaries - Full Time: Funds one Parking Enforcement Supervisor and three Parking
Enforcement Officers. Increase due to Parking Enforcement staff previously being reported under
account 2500.
705000 - Employee Benefits: Benefits are calculated based on the actual cost or percentage of
each benefit. Increase due to Parking Enforcement staff previously being reported under account 2500.
710000 - Training and Meetings: Provides for annual seminars, training, and meetings for parking
enforcement personnel. Increase due to Parking Enforcement staff previously being reported under
account 2500.
721412 - Contract Services - County Processing/Collection Charges: Provides for collection of
miscellaneous fees charged by Los Angeles County for the Parking Enforcement program. Increase due
to Parking Enforcement expenses previously being reported under account 2500.
721610 - Software Agreements - Support/License/Maintenance: Provides for three Metroscan
licenses for Parking Enforcement staff. Provides for four licenses for the MDC units. Increase due to the
additional two Metroscan and four MDC licenses.
721800 - Contract Services - Parking Citations: Provides for contract hearing officer to conduct
parking citation hearings. Increase due to Parking Enforcement expenses previously being reported
under account 2500.
723100 - Contract Services - Maintenance and Repair - Equipment and Auto: Provides for the
maintenance of the parking enforcement trucks. Increase due to Parking Enforcement expenses
previously being reported under account 2500.
725200 - Memberships and Dues: Provides for annual membership to professional organizations
for parking enforcement staff. Increase due to Parking Enforcement expenses previously being reported
under account 2500.
726100 - Telephone: Provides for monthly cell phone charges. Increase due to Parking
Enforcement expenses previously being reported under account 2500.
726500 - Postage: Provides for postage costs for parking enforcement division. Increase due to
Parking Enforcement expenses previously being reported under account 2500.
735100 - Office and Operating Supplies: Provides funds for general office supplies for parking
enforcement division and printing of vehicle citation books, payment receipt books and P.O. box rental for
parking enforcement. Allows for purchases of uniforms, belts, two-way radios and batteries. Increase
due to Parking Enforcement expenses previously being reported under account 2500.
739500 - Equipment Under $5,000 and All Furniture: Provides for new and replacement
equipment and office furniture with a cost between $500 and $5,000.
774400 - Equipment - Capitalized: Provides funds for purchase of a parking enforcement vehicle
($30,000) and purchase of parking citation software ($42,000).
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NARRATIVE
* COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS *
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety and Community Relations DIVISION: Community Service Officers
DESCRIPTION
This budget includes the operations of the Community Service Officer program. Non-sworn Community
Service Officer’s are assigned to work out of the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station. They work in the field taking
reports and assisting deputies. In addition to calls dispatched from the Sheriff’s Station, Community
Service Officers patrol city streets and enforce city municipal code violations as well as state, county and
municipal parking and vehicle registration laws.
2006-07 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Developed and implemented a non-sworn Community Service Officer program.
• In a 3 month reporting period Community Service Officer’s responded to 718 calls for service.
• In a 3 month reporting period the Community Service Officer’s self-generated 739 additional reports.
• In a 3 month reporting period the Community Service Officer’s assisted field Deputies on 179 calls.
2007-08 SERVICE LEVEL OBJECTIVES
• Continue to increase the number calls-for-service responses, self-generated reports and Deputy
assists in Palmdale.
• Provide PC832 training for all Officers.
• Provide fingerprint training for all Officers.
2007-08 INDICATORS
Actual * Actual * Estimated Projected
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Community Service Officer calls-for-service - - 1,718 2,400
Community Service Officer self-generated reports - - 1,739 2,400
Community Service Officer deputy assists - - 360 420
*Positions were previously contract positions with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
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BUDGET SUMMARY
* COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS *
FUND: 101
ACCT NO.: 2580
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety and Community Relations DIVISION: Community Service
Officers
Actual Budget* Estimated* Adopted
COSTS 2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Personnel - - - 240,790
Training and Meetings - - - 8,000
Operating Expenditures - General - - - 6,940
TOTAL - - - 255,730
FUNDING SOURCE
101 General - - - 255,730
TOTAL - - - 255,730
STAFFING HISTORY
Auth. Auth. Auth.* Adopted
OBJECT POSITION TITLE 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
701000 Community Service Officer - - 4.00 4.00
Sub-Total Full Time - - 4.00 4.00
TOTAL - - 4.00 4.00
* Previously reported under account 2500
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Fund 101 General Dept 2580 COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS
Actuals* Budget* Estimated* Adopted
2005-06 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08
Personnel
1012580-701000 Salaries - Full Time - - - 157,260
1012580-705000 Employee Benefits - - - 83,530
Total Personnel - - - 240,790
Training and Meetings
1012580-710000 Training and Meetings - - - 8,000
Total Training and Meetings - - - 8,000
Operating Expenditures
1012580-723100 Cont Svcs - Maint and Repair - Equip/Auto - - - 4,440
1012580-735100 Office and Operating Supplies - - - 2,000
1012580-739500 Equipment Under $5000 and All Furniture - - - 500
Total Operating Expenditures - - - 6,940
Total Department Budget - - - 255,730
* Previously reported under account 2500
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COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS - 2580
701000 - Salaries - Full Time: Funds four Community Service Officers. Previously reported under
account 2500.
705000 - Employee Benefits: Benefits are calculated based on the actual cost or percentage of
each benefit. Previously reported under account 2500.
710000 - Training and Meetings: Provides for annual seminars, training, and meetings for public
safety personnel. Previously reported under account 2500.
723100 - Contract Services - Maintenance and Repair - Equipment and Auto: Provides for the
maintenance of the Community Service Officers equipment and vehicles. Previously reported under
account 2500.
735100 - Office and Operating Supplies: Provides funds for general office supplies for public
safety division. Previously reported under account 2500.
739500 - Equipment Under $5,000 and All Furniture: Provides equipment for Community Service
Officers. Previously reported under account 2500.
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