City of Santa Clara - File #: 23-815

• File #: 23-815
• Version: 1
• Type: Consent Calendar
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/12/2023
• In control: Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting
• On agenda: 6/27/2023
• Final action: 6/27/2023
• Title: Action to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a One-Year Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement Between the City of Santa Clara and the City of Milpitas for Supplemental Law Enforcement Services at Levi's Stadium Events; Action on a Resolution Delegating Authority to the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Future Indemnity Agreements and Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreements Between the City of Santa Clara and Other Public Safety Agencies for "Double-Badgers" or Supplemental Law Enforcement Services

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/27/2023	1	Council and Authorities Concurrent Meeting	Adopted	Pass

REPORT TO COUNCIL AND STADIUM AUTHORITY BOARD
SUBJECT
Title
Action to Authorize the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a One-Year Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement Between the City of Santa Clara and the City of Milpitas for Supplemental Law Enforcement Services at Levi's Stadium Events; Action on a Resolution Delegating Authority to the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute Future Indemnity Agreements and Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreements Between the City of Santa Clara and Other Public Safety Agencies for "Double-Badgers" or Supplemental Law Enforcement Services

Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Ensure Compliance with Measure J and Manage Levi's Stadium

BACKGROUND
Prior to the opening of Levi's Stadium in 2014, the Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD) worked with the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security and the Department of Homeland Security to develop comprehensive safety and traffic management plans for the venue and surrounding area. It is the City of Santa Clara's obligation to provide public safety services within its jurisdictional boundaries, including at Levi's Stadium.

Through the planning process, the Police Department acknowledged the City's organization did not have the specialized expertise (e.g., ability to close highway off-ramps and corresponding traffic management skills), resources (e.g., air operations, crowd control, SWAT, etc.), and volume of sworn and civilian personnel necessary to implement these plans. As a result, agreements were formed with local, State and federal law enforcement partners to provide these additional services.

The Police Department relies heavily on sworn and civilian professionals to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for stadium personnel, athletes/entertainers, event attendees, surrounding businesses, and nearby residents. The staffing needs vary from event to event based on event type, day of the week, time of the day, anticipated attendance, dignitaries present, inte...