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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-167 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $480,000 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, AUTHORIZING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE RADIO DISPATCH CONSOLE EQUIPMENT FROM MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. BASED ON THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO’S CONTRACT NUMBER 553982 PRICING AND TERMS, AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND FOR THE URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The San Diego Office of Homeland Security, who administers the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), has notified the City of Chula Vista of fiscal year 2016 UASI funding. The Urban Area Security Initiative addresses the unique planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs of high-threat, high-density urban areas. This funding will be used to purchase and replace police radio dispatch console equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable
DISCUSSION
One of the core missions of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is to enhance the ability of state, territory, local, and tribal governments to proven, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other disasters. As first responders to emergency incidents, the Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments have benefited greatly from several Federal Homeland Security Grants. The fiscal year 2016 Urban Area Security Initiative (FY2016 UASI) provides funding for the continued development of readiness and operational response capacity of Police and Fire first responder personnel. UASI grant administrators from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) have approved the expenditure plan for equipment, planning and training needs of the City. The spending plan was submitted in advance of funding approval in accordance with grant requirements. Grant funds are restricted as to how they can be spent and cannot supplant normal budgetary items for the City. The specific spending plan for these funds is as follows:
Radio Dispatch Console System equipment upgrade
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department manages the San Diego County-Imperial County Regional Communications System (RCS) radio network that services the majority of public safety (Law Enforcement and Fire) and public service (transportation, schools) users in the region. In coordination with all agencies, RCS staff is in the planning stages to upgrade the regional public safety communications system. UASI funding in the amount of $480,000 has been identified, for the City of Chula Vista Police Department, to purchase P25 compatible radio dispatch console equipment. The County of San Diego conducted a competitive procurement for a new regional communications system and the contract was awarded to Motorola Solutions, Inc. The contract includes equipment and services to replace radio dispatch console systems. The Police Department is requesting to piggyback off the County’s contract #553982 with Motorola Solutions, Inc. to procure the equipment and services necessary to replace the department’s radio dispatch consoles. The collaboration with RCS staff and participating agencies has been instrumental in this major communications upgrade.
The Police Department recommends the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, accept the $480,000 funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, authorize the Police Department to purchase radio dispatch console equipment from Motorola Solutions, Inc. via the County of San Diego’s contract number 553982 and appropriate said funds to the capital category of the Federal Grants fund for the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI).
DECISION-MAKER CONFLICT
Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site-specific and consequently, the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(11), is not applicable to this decision for purposes of determining a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS
The City’s Strategic Plan has five major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality, Healthy Community, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. This resolution supports the goal of Strong and Secure Neighborhoods by enhancing the readiness and operational response capacity of emergency first responder personnel.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this resolution will result in a one-time appropriation of $480,000 to the capital category of Federal Grants Fund. The funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will completely offset these costs. Therefore, there is no net fiscal impact to the City.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact for accepting these grant funds.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution
Contract Information
Staff Contact: Maritza Vargas, Phil Collum