District 5 Council Member· 2023-2027
Scott Behrendt
Redondo Beach
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
El Niño storm preparation
Police patrol fleet replacement
$560,083 for six patrol vehicles.
Automated license plate recognition (ALPR)
Police Dispatch and Records System Renewal
Up to $237,447 for one year.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Counseling Services
Up to $125,000 for the one-year term.
Harbor Area Public Safety
None reported.
9-1-1 dispatch backup agreement with Torrance
Fire Chief Transition
Crossing Guard Program Policy
No significant fiscal impact beyond existing traffic safety allocations.
Municipal Penalty Provisions Update
Alternative Crisis Response Team Extension
State Traffic Safety Grants for Police Programs
The grants total $192,500 in state funding for the 2026-27 term.
Police overtime at the South Bay Galleria
Up to $60,000 total in unreimbursed police services over the contract term, against up to $180,000 in reimbursements.
City Council Rules of Conduct and Procedures
No direct cost identified.
Fire Department paramedic squad truck purchase
Up to $571,365.44 for two new paramedic squad trucks.
Police recruit academy training agreement
School Resource Officer Program Funding Renewal
Shared funding allocation between the city and school district for police officer staffing on school campuses.
Traffic Collision Statistics Review
None directly associated with this informational presentation.
E-Bike Safety and Education
IT Administrative Policies on Video Surveillance and Artificial Intelligence
Absorbed within existing IT operational budgets.
Decisions during term (0)
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No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.