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ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY AND THE CITY OF STOCKTON FOR CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 109 FUNDING OF THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PARTNERSHIP TASK FORCE, AND AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 ANNUAL BUDGET
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Independent Contractor Agreement with San Joaquin County to accept California Assembly Bill 109 (AB 109) funding for the San Joaquin County Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) Task Force;
2. Authorize the City Manager to accept $4,815,412 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Police Grant Funds as the Fiscal Agent for the law enforcement agencies of San Joaquin County; and
3. Approve an amendment to the FY 2025-26 Annual Budget to increase the Police Grants and Special Programs CCP revenue estimates and expenditure appropriations by $4,815,412; and
4. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to take all necessary and appropriate actions to carry out the purpose and intent of the resolution.
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Summary
The CCP Task Force supports prison realignment through a Problem-Oriented Policing (POP) model, focusing on: offenders who are wanted for a new crime or compliance violation, have a history of violence, are repeat offenders, or are at high risk of becoming repeat offenders. The Task Force services each of the cities within San Joaquin County throughout the year based on identified needs. This Agreement for $4,815,412 will fund the salary and benefits of the core CCP Task Force, as well as overtime and training/equipment enhancements. In addition, funding will be used for the one-time requests of one multipurpose command vehicle, a weapons training program, two vehicle radios for the District Attorney Investigator vehicles purchased in FY 2024-25, and the expansion of license plate reader cameras.
DISCUSSION
Background
AB 109 was intended to reduce the state’s prison population by shifting the responsibility of certain felons to local government. Implementation of AB 109 began in October 2011 and resulted in an increased number of offenders returning to local communities. After the implementation of AB 109, the City of Stockton and other cities within the County experienced increased crimes committed by previous offenders. Combined with reduced revenue, budgets, and staffing, local law enforcement has been challenged with adequately maintaining public safety services to community members.
The Marshall Plan on Crime is a guiding document that looks at public safety challenges from a broader perspective rather than a single entity, such as a city. In October 2012, the Task Force was established and funded consisting of one Stockton Police Department (SPD) Sergeant and Officers from Tracy, Lodi, and Manteca. The Task Force coordinates with other efforts resulting from the Marshall Plan on Crime and continues to be a valuable component in the overall strategic goal to increase public safety.
There is an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining the operational goals to maintain flexibility and respond to the needs of each community within San Joaquin County. Task Force members function as a team that move from one city to another or as individual Officers in their home agencies.
Present Situation
The Task Force comprises a core group funded through this Agreement with San Joaquin County. A proposal for AB 109 funding of $4,815,412 was submitted and included in the San Joaquin County Public Safety Realignment Plan for FY 2025-26 to fund the Task Force from SPD, Lodi Police Department, San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department, Manteca Police Department, and San Joaquin County District Attorney’s Office. For FY 2025-26, the Task Force is adding 45% of an SPD officer (to equate to a full officer salary), an additional San Joaquin County District Attorney Investigator (SJC DAI) to help with the increased workload, and an additional SPD Crime Analyst to help analyze data and support the team. These additions will require salary, benefits, and overtime enhancements; along with allied agency officers’ salary increases or expected increases.
In FY 2025-26, a training and equipment budget enhancement is requested to allow for additional training for all the members in addition to enhancement for crucial equipment needs. Last year, three new software programs, Fusus, Peregrine, and Prepared 911, were approved as a one-time purchase, and are now considered ongoing budget items under this agreement. A one-time request for the purchase of a multipurpose Command /Unmanned Aircraft System/Surveillance vehicle, a Firearms Training System (FATS) with augmented reality and the expansion of the Falcon cameras have been added to the FY 2025-26 Agreement.
In previous years, enhancements to budget proposals were limited to a certain percentage increase; however, the Executive Committee approved having those limitations lifted for the last two fiscal years. Partnering agencies now have the opportunity to assess their programs and services thoroughly to include the identified needs and enhancements to their proposed budget. The SPD was notified on March 19, 2025, that the CCP Executive Committee approved the submitted proposal.
During the 2024-25 Fiscal Year, the law enforcement agencies throughout San Joaquin County continue to have a shortage of officers. The Task Force has been called upon to assist all the agencies/units in the county on a much more frequent basis, necessitating additional assistance. With the addition of a dedicated SPD officer, a second San Joaquin County DAI, and an additional SPD Crime Analyst, budget enhancements are needed to fund those positions as well as those of the current members. By providing additional funds for training and equipment, the Task Force members will be able to remain current on training and necessary tactics such as surveillance training, search warrant writing, Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) training, etc., with the ability to have access to the latest equipment (i.e. most current tactical and surveillance equipment).
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The City General Fund is not used to support the Task Force. Due to the specific appropriation actions needed, the SPD brings forward special revenue funding, such as these, for City Council approval outside the annual budget process. The San Joaquin County Public Safety Realignment FY 2025-26 Budget proposal includes $4,815,412 allocated for the Task Force. Revenue and expenditure appropriation, both in the amount of $4,815,412, is requested as part of the approval of the Agreement. Revenue and expenditures will require an increase in appropriation to the FY 2025-26 Police Other Special Revenue, Special Investigation program. Task Force services provided by the partner agencies are invoiced to the City on a quarterly basis, then processed for reimbursement from San Joaquin County through the City’s miscellaneous receivables process.