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Recommendation to adopt resolution approving an amendment to the Los Angeles Interagency Metropolitan Police Apprehension Crime Task Force (L.A. IMPACT) Joint Powers Agreement (JPA); and authorize City Manager to execute the JPA amendment. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
Inaugurated on July 1, 1991, the L.A. IMPACT is a compilation of numerous Federal, State, and local Law Enforcement agencies in Los Angeles County whose primary focus is to investigate major crimes, with an emphasis on dismantling mid- to major-level drug trafficking organizations. The task force was originally founded by the Los Angeles County Police Chiefs’ Association; a vast majority of the law enforcement executives from this association have been designated to serve on the current Board of Directors of the JPA.
L.A. IMPACT’s primary area of expertise is narcotic enforcement. The task force is known for its surveillance capabilities and possesses some of the most extensive surveillance resources in California. L.A. IMPACT has specialized proficiency in the following areas: major drug trafficking organizations, money laundering, clandestine laboratory investigations, transportation and parcel interdiction, and gang enforcement. L.A. IMPACT is the primary clandestine laboratory response team for Los Angeles County.
During the first year of operating as a Joint Powers Authority, it became apparent that several issues needed clarification or were not addressed in the Joint Powers Agreement as originally adopted by the Membership. Specifically, two areas were recognized as warranting amendment: Associate member indemnity, and state contracting goals for disabled veterans businesses.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Gary Anderson on December 3, 2012 and by Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on December 27, 2012.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action on this matter is requested on January 22, 2013 in order to expedite the agreement.
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