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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-02-24 City Council Agenda Item No 12CITY OF LADE LSINORT DREAM EXTREME- REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: ROBERT A. BRADY CITY MANAGER DATE: FEBRUARY 24, 2009 SUBJECT: RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER Background In 2007 the County of Riverside had to release more than 6,000 criminals before their sentences had been completed due to a federal injunction that requires the release of inmates when the county's jails reaches capacity. Additional inmate housing is needed in order to stop the early release of criminals that often return to the community and commit new crimes. Discussion Riverside County is currently in the process of conducting an environmental review for the construction of a new detention center along Interstate 10 near the community of Whitewater. The detention center would resemble a tilt -up industrial building and be similar in appearance to other structures in the area. The Interstate 10 location would be in close proximity to a transportation corridor and provide good access to county courts. It is anticipated that the detention center would be built in two phases. The first phase would house 2,000 inmates and could be expanded to handle 7,200 inmates. The facility would also generate additional public safety jobs. Attached is a list of other government agencies and organizations that support the need for the regional detention center and its proposed location. Fiscal Impact There is no fiscal impact to the City related to the support of this resolution. Agenda Item No. 12 Page 1 of 6 Regional Detention Center Resolution February 24, 2009 Page 2 Recommendation It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution supporting the Riverside County Regional Detention Center. Prepared and Approved by: Robert A. Brady City Manager Attachments Agenda Item No. 12 Page 2 of 6 Riverside County Governments Supporting Detention Center Resolution 1. Coachella Valley Association of Governments Executive Committee 2. Coachella Valley Association of Governments Public Safety Committee 3. Beaumont City Council 4. Banning City Council 5. Calimesa City Council 6. Canyon Lake City Council 7. Temecula City Council 8. Moreno Valley City Council Citv Councils Scheduled for Briefina on Detention Center 1. San Jacinto City Council (2/19/2009) 2. Hemet City Council (2/24/09) 3. Menifee City Council (3/3/09) Organizations Supporting Detention Center Need & Location 1. Beaumont Cherry Valley Rotary 2. Coachella Valley Lincoln Club 3. Monday Morning Group 4. Riverside Sheriff Association (voting on 2/11/2009) Agenda Item No. 12 Page 3 of 6 RESOLUTION NO. 200- RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER WHEREAS, the primary role of local elected officials is to protect the health, safety and welfare of their residents, and WHEREAS, the City of Lake Elsinore continues to work with local law enforcement agencies to keep our streets safe and keep criminals behind bars, and WHEREAS, a federal injunction requires Riverside County to release inmates when the county's jails are at capacity, and WHEREAS, in 2007 Riverside County released more than 6,000 criminals before they had completed their sentences because jails were at capacity, and WHEREAS, without adequate inmate housing Riverside County will be forced to continue the early release of criminals who often return to the streets and commit new crimes against our residents, visitors and property, and WHEREAS, Riverside County is conducting the environmental review of a site for a detention center along Interstate 10 near the Community of Whitewater, and WHEREAS, the detention center will resemble a manufacturing or distribution center similar to other facilities on that segment of Interstate 10, and WHEREAS, the Interstate 10 location is best suited for a detention center because of its close proximity to a transportation corridor and ease of access to county courts, and WHEREAS, there appear to be few negative environmental impacts associated with the proposed Interstate 10 site for a detention center, and WHEREAS, the detention center will house 2,000 inmates in its first phase and the site has potential to expand to 7,200 inmate beds, and WHEREAS, the detention center will add amenities and infrastructure to the surrounding neighborhoods, and WHEREAS, the detention center will generate about 1,500 public safety jobs at build out, and Agenda Item No. 12 Page 4 of 6 CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 200_ -_ Page 2 of 3 WHEREAS, the detention center will allow the county to dramatically curtail the number of inmate early releases and better ensure criminals stay off the streets and therefore enhancing the quality of life for all residents and visitors, and NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the City Council sees no deleterious public safety or economic impacts to cities and communities near the detention center, SECTION 2. That the City Council has determined construction of a new detention is a regional public safety priority, SECTION 3. That the City Council hereby finds the proposed site along Interstate 10 near Whitewater to be an ideal location for a detention center pending the outcome of the environmental impact study, SECTION 4. That the City Council endorses the project and recommends that Riverside County move forward with construction of the regional detention center near the Interstate 10 location. SECTION 5. This Resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its passage and adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24 day of February, 2009, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: Robert E. Magee, Mayor City of Lake Elsinore Agenda Item No. 12 Page 5 of 6 CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 200_ -_ Page 3 of 3 ATTEST: Carol Cowley, Interim City Clerk City of Lake Elsinore APPROVED AS TO FORM: Barbara Zeid Leibold, City Attorney City of Lake Elsinore Agenda Item No. 12 Page 6 of 6