Report Prepared by: Report Prepared by: Alan Ward, Lieutenant, Police Department
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SUBJECT: Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution Granting a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for Security Enforcement Alliance to Operate a Private Patrol Service
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving a Resolution granting and issuing a certificate of public convenience and necessity to Security Enforcement Alliance.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion approving Resolution 2020-31, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity to Security Enforcement Alliance.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve as recommended by staff; or,
2. Deny the recommendation; or,
3. Modify the staff recommendation.
AUTHORITY
Section 5.40.020 of the Merced Municipal Code requires that before any person can engage in the business of operating a private patrol service or to engage in employment as a patrolman of such private patrol service a certificate of public convenience and necessity must be issued by the City Council.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2019-20 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The City has received a business license application from Security Enforcement Alliance (DBA Security Enforcement Alliance), a private security firm requesting to do business within the City of Merced. Security Enforcement Alliance is a licensed security contractor based out of Napa California that provides security services in the Napa California area.
In speaking with the owner, Juan Garcia-Flores, he advised he has clients that are requesting his services in the City of Merced. This is the reason Security Enforcement Alliance is seeking a City of Merced business license.
An online check with the Department of Consumer Affairs was completed and found no complaints against Security Enforcement Alliance.
A questionnaire was sent to Security Enforcement Alliance to obtain the required information per 5.40.030 of the City of Merced Municipal Code. Refer to the attached questionnaire for specific details.
Security Enforcement Alliance currently holds a Private Patrol Operator License # 16530 issued by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services. The current license expires March 31, 2022.
A notice of Public hearing was published in the Merced County Times regarding the Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
None.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Business License Application
2. Merced Police Department Private Patrol Application
3. Bureau of Security and Investigative Services licensing details for 16530
4. Resolution 2020-31