CALABASAS : Cities to Review Sheriff’s Services

Top officials from five cities will meet today with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Jerry Walker for a “performance review” of law enforcement services provided by the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station.

“We want an overview of how our money is being spent,” said Calabasas Mayor Karyn Foley. “It’s more or less an appraisal of our service.”

The cities--Calabasas, Agoura Hills, Hidden Hills, Malibu and Westlake Village--contract with the Sheriff’s Department for police services.

The meeting, at the Lost Hills station in Calabasas, will allow city officials to get better acquainted with Walker, who was recently appointed captain at the station, Foley said. Sheriff’s officials also will have an opportunity to voice any concerns they might have, she said.

“This is all information that can lead to our goal-setting,” said Lt. Jim Pierson, who is stationed at Lost Hills. Walker was at a training session Tuesday and was unavailable for comment, Pierson said.

Today’s meeting is one of several held throughout the year to allow city officials to share information on common issues, the officials said. Other topics on today’s agenda include graffiti, and issues not related to law enforcement, such as affordable housing and mass transportation.

The Las Virgenes Unified School District and Las Virgenes Municipal Water District will also send representatives.

The city of Calabasas pays 41% of its $6-million annual budget for Sheriff’s Department services, according to figures provided by the city. Agoura Hills pays about $1.8 million, officials said. Cities pay about $108,000 for each deputy, said Pierson.

Foley said the meeting will also provide an opportunity for city officials to discuss streamlining certain police programs.