HomeMy WebLinkAboutP3 - Police PresentationCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
City Council Meeting
May 24, 2005
Presentation
May 24, 2005
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: POLICE DEPARTMENT
Bob McDonell, Chief of Police
Steve Shulman, Lieutentant, 644 -3730 SShulman(anb d—.org
SUBJECT: Police Department Lobby Remodel and Acknowledgement of
Funds and Services by Ky Nam and Alonso "AI" Cordero
RECOMMENDATION:
Publicly acknowledge Ky Nam and Alonso "Al" Cordero for their financial
contributions to the City of Newport Beach.
DISCUSSION:
The Police Department staff has been exploring options to improve the condition
of our lobby area, while at the same time providing information to the general
public in the lobby area of the Police Department. Thousands of people enter the
lobby each year and while here, we have the desire to efficiently provide them
with regularly requested information, as well as highlight the rich history of the
Newport Beach Police Department through exhibits incorporated into a
remodeled, pleasant lobby environment. Beyond the clear need to give the lobby
a much needed "30- year -old facelift," we hoped to be in a position to attract
donations to fund the upgrade necessary for the display areas required to
capture the history of the Organization. We did not want to rely on General Fund
monies for an enhancement some would consider a luxury. We also wanted to
try to have the project ready to capture the spirit of the City's Centennial
Celebration beginning this Fall, by virtue of the historical displays provided.
The Department regularly conducts tours of the Department, which include civic
groups, school classes and Boy and Girl Scout Troops. In addition to the tours,
the Police Auditorium is used for a variety of Community and training meetings,
with the attendees gathering in the lobby. An improved lobby display will serve to
reach and serve the portion of the Community that enters the Police Department.
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The displays would include:
• Interactive Educational Displays
Interactive displays will include a computer screen with the Department website.
The website includes information such as job opportunities, Citizen and Teen
Academy class announcements, news releases, crime prevention information,
fees and services, crime map data, alarm information, etc. In addition, it is our
desire to provide historical information, which will include a 100 -year historical
video of the Department that was produced a few years ago in- house, and
viewable on a video monitor.
Museum Quality Memorabilia
One of our Retired Police Sergeants has amassed a significant collection of
police memorabilia from Newport Beach and the surrounding area that spans
over 50 years. The memorabilia includes antique weaponry, badges, uniforms,
hats, handcuffs, batons, patches, etc. Because of the vast collection of items,
they can be rotated periodically to keep the display fresh and interesting.
Awards and Recognition
Every year our employees are recognized for significant achievements and work
performance in the form of plaques and awards. The cabinets would prominently
display achievements by those that work in the Department, as well as awards
the Department has received.
• Technology
Vast improvements in police technology have taken place in the last several
decades, and the Department intends to highlight those advances by displaying
technology associated with the advancement of police radios, computers, and
other communication devices and equipment.
Mr. Ky Nam is an entrepreneur, businessman, and a resident of the City of
Newport Beach. His son has been a Newport Beach Police Explorer for the past
two years. Mr. Nam originally approached Lt. Shulman and expressed the desire
to fund a project that would help the Police Department. Mr. Nam wanted to fund
the purchase of Automated External Defibrillators, but found out that had been
done by other Community members. He learned that the Department was
exploring the idea of upgrading the lobby area and, as a result, donated $50,000
toward the expense of that project. (As it turned out, the Department had just
received the architectural renderings of the remodeling concept, prior to
commencing the fundraising effort, which we were able to share with Mr. Nam).
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Mr. Alfonso "AI" Cordero is a Developer and resident of the City of Newport
Beach, and is a business partner and neighbor of Mr. Nam. Both Mr. Cordero
and Mr. Nam discussed the lobby project we were exploring and their mutual
desire to assist. As a result of Mr. Cordero's use of architects relating to his own
business, he offered to fund all of the costs of architectural services needed to
prepare plans for the proposed lobby project. The exact cost of the architectural
services being provided by William E. Skinner has not yet been determined.
CONCLUSION:
Both Mr. Nam and Mr. Cordero are residents of Newport Beach and thought it
important to "give something back to the Community." Acknowledging members
of the Community publicly who choose to use their wealth to help support City
projects is demonstrative of how members of our Community are unique and
make Newport Beach a very special place to live. We sincerely appreciate their
generosity and their involvement.
Environmental Review: None Required
Public Notice: None Required
Funding Availability: N/A
Alternatives: N/A
Prepared by:
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Steve Shulman, Lieutenant Bob McDonell, Chief of Police