Karina Quintanilla

Public Safety and Law Enforcement Updates

The city's contract budget for sheriff services reflects an increase to approximately $30.4 million to cover inflation, staffing, and technology.

Cal Fire Shade Tree Grant Program

Minimal potential supplemental revenue offset by administrative staff costs.

Homeless Outreach and Engagement Services Contract Transition

Not to exceed $200,000 annually funded through the opioid settlement fund.

Emergency Preparedness and Regional Coordination

Covered under existing operational and grant funding structures.

Holiday Mounted Police Patrols on El Paseo

Cost of $1,500 funded through budget reallocations.

Prop 64 Grant Award and Fire Station 102 Opening

Cannabis tax revenues are meeting budget projections, generating positive fund balances to support city operations.

Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program Exploration

Initial funding and ongoing maintenance costs will be evaluated for future city budget consideration.

Fire Station 33 Renovation and Fire Station 71 Reconstruction

Saves an estimated $4 to $7 million by avoiding separate temporary facility setups.

Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Transparency and Flock System

Tobacco Retailer Enforcement and Youth Access Prevention

Potential impact on local retailers selling restricted tobacco products.

Kratom Regulation and Public Testimony

Negligible impact on municipal revenues, with potential savings in law enforcement response costs.

Law Enforcement and Business Security

Public Works Maintenance Service Enhancements

Initial net fiscal impact of approximately $17,000 in year one, yielding projected savings in subsequent years.

Traffic Safety, E-Bike Enforcement, and DUI Checkpoints

Absorbed within existing code enforcement and police services budgets.

Homeward Paws Pilot Pet Adoption Incentive Program

Funded using $32,000 in existing fiscal year cost savings.

Unlawful Camping Regulations Update

Covered within existing police and code enforcement budgets.

Code of Conduct for Officials

None.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 2026 WORK PLAN FRAMEWORK AND SUBCOMMITTEE STRUCTURE