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Home My WebLink AboutItem Submitted by Councilman Butch Twining and Councilman Do 2000 Main Street, NANTINGTo \ .:,a';';`;,f..?9 Huntington Beach,CA '44111.11v 92648 :�: City of Huntington Beach COUNTY File #: 25-718 MEETING DATE: 12/16/2025 Subject: Councilmember Item Follow-up (6/3/25 meeting, File #25-449): Exploration of Downlink Technology for Public Safety Operations ( 1117#fnr1 - City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 1 Printed on 12/10/2025 powered by LegistarTM 263 1 //'/O'PAOPUIP4o. W. 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Th.,,,, ,,..... ....,9 1909 :•• �DUNT`( �,,�� 267 TIMELINE • Prior to June 2025 • Began discussing with third party vendors • July — September 2025 • Collaborated with IS Department to identify solutions • Organized and facilitated demonstrations from Trakka, Vislink, Terradek, Peplink, Earthscape, and other vendors • October 2025 • Had success with two major options AUNT I N G r • Worked trough multiple cellular and antennae configurations I ••.•\;e0RPORgT.o�� • November 2025 e •••,��, • Sent N682 to Hangar One for re-wiring and upgrades for new lights `-' : ' • December 2025 • - ;._ \ •• •.�� Al • Determined best option for Downlink and finalized harness and � � t _ o ••gyp it �j�••„,.�17, 1909��••- Mounting options for both solutions �<` �' ,„ 268 41,41.4,41P,d01.40. AO' Ani• In I\ \<, ............ 4, NI\ Illik 0 c..OP ORA 7-667•.„. <5 . ) Iiik .4, \,\- ______---_7 --,-r,_ •••'57 %h 4iiiali*EaT ii* .1C1 1 What will this give us ? -'...e.77,- v,/)1/-v ::.....• i •••te —. ,, ,,,4, . N . , . 77, 19n, • ,,,,-,....,...*: 1,\V 4 iiit.... All' —41tiOrdlnir- lo$ BEA^ Is+ 4 Alia1111101" 0_, afriallrommor NIMMILmilviallimb• 47 411111=1.1111111.11 I."--I I I I I I WO 11 1 it ti°6 as....... frt siswiloommiw NINNO100`' idOr z 4 hp _.---- - / A wiii 4 ,40c ' 14 8 u pp...rtv : , • • Wh a wi• il this give us ? AGL 1,666ft GS:65kt TGT LAT:+33.63319°LON:-117.96097°EL:15ft DIST:0.6M gton Beach(Poulos)00:33:01 Thu ST' HAZE ilt VIDEO SPLIT NIGHT A i it k ,. di / g. LIGHT "" 2 `T OFF r, 1 It/,\�� 1 I N GJ T v 0 v AO •.•• .cp`• eNtORPORArF�*,.'" \\ u o` c -4 ,,;, ;,, % CD C-) T 1 Ilk C r,��•••••••••••• O DUNT`f c 1# EXPENSE • Three aircraft need to be upfitted • First aircraft complete with supplemental funding from ri��'��•►� Stonegarden Grant and existing funding Ot''\\\�N'T I N Gr • Remaining two aircraft need to be upfitted to include the following �(•••:•\NppRPORA/....... .\ • Installation of Starlink �I �� —L •'s�17 • Re-wiring / locating of mapping system aikilifirths- - — �- ; _ • Wiring for already purchased Trakka lights •� -�= •i _ � Wifi capability •. - � f • Downlink hardware mounting o .• -...N .7 ;,�� • Total remaining cost is approximately $230,000.00 to complete all necessary work 271 I Questions ? ,, ,„,.,a % ... 71 .• — -'. - ,-...•„, - ' ,.•'....T......_7.7miowqvimp.................,......,.....*.;,„ : tir . $t A C / f. •K • I x• ,- a ✓ e p At ' ti� 2000 Main Street, of Huntington Beach,CA 5 City of Huntington Beach 92648 APPROVED 7-0 File #: 25-449 MEETING DATE: 6/3/2025 Subject: Item Submitted by Councilman Butch Twining and Councilman Don Kennedy - Downlink Technology Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to report back in 90 days on the viability and expense associated with equipping our public safety departments with downlink technology. Attachment(s): 1. Councilman Twining and Councilman Kennedy Memo -Downlink Technology City of Huntington Beach Page 1 of 1 Printed on 5/29/2025 powered by LegistarTM 710 0! UNTINGTp ' CITY OF lyHUNTINGTON BEACH os =� T:%%''# City Council Meeting - Council Member Items Report To: CITY COUNCIL From: BUTCH TWINING, COUNCILMAN DON KENNEDY, COUNCILMAN Date: JUNE 3, 2025 Subject: EXPLORATION INTO THE USE OF DOWNLINK TECHNOLOGY FOR THE HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS ISSUE STATEMENT Downlink technology can be a powerful communication tool for law enforcement agencies. Downlinking is the process of sharing live video from an aircraft to a receiver, typically ground based. In other words, sharing live stream from a police helicopter or drone to a responding law enforcement team. Downlink systems can provide specific and critical advantages to the HBPD and HBFD, especially given the City's urban, coastal, and tourist-heavy environment.Advantages include: 1. Wide-Area Coverage for Huntington Beach. The city spans over 30 square miles with beaches, residential neighborhoods, commercial and industrial areas. 2. Coordinated Response in crowded Tourist areas. Locations like Main Street, Pacific City and the Pier attract large crowds. 3. Real-Time Updates to field personnel. Crowd control, active shooter threats, major structure fires, vehicle pursuits, medical emergencies, barricaded subjects, perimeter coordination with police and fire, without confusion or delays. 4. Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management. Huntington Beach may be vulnerable to wildfires, flooding and earthquakes, real-time updates on evacuation routes, road closures and conditions. 5. Marine & Coastal Operations. Police, Fire, and Marine Safety units depend on solid communications with onshore dispatch, Lifeguards and Coast Guard. 6. Emerging Technologies. Downlink systems can support streaming high definition video from drones and the helicopters during fires, search & rescue, GIS Mapping pushed to patrol vehicles and fire engines. Downlink communications are not just advantageous-they're mission-critical. They ensure situational awareness, coordinated multi-agency responses, and public safety efficiency in a complex and high-risk environment. RECOMMENDED ACTION Direct the City Manager to report back in 90 days on the viability and expense associated with equipping our public safety departments with downlink technology. STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL Non Applicable -Administrative Item 2000 Main Street,Huntington Beach,CA 92648 I www.huntingtonbeachca.gov 711 Mr.Amory Hanson 8102 Ellis Avenue Apartment 121 Huntington Beach CA 92646 June 3, 2025 The Mayor Of Huntington Beach 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach CA 92648 My Dear Mister Mayor, I would like to express my support for Item XXIV,Councilman Kennedy and Twining's item to look into downlink technology. Sincerely Yours, Mr.Amory Hanson CC:The Honorable Casey McKeon CC:The Honorable Andrew Gruel CC:The Honorable Donald C.Kennedy CC:The Honorable E.M.Twining CC:The Honorable Grace Vandermark CC:The Honorable Chad Williams SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATION Meeting Date: 6-3-2025 24 (25-449) Agenda Item No.