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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-007 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $43,289 FROM THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2017/2018 POLICE DEPARTMENT BUDGET (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The Police Department is requesting to accept funding and appropriate personnel costs for an hourly Latent Print Examiner, which is fully funded by the San Diego County California Identification (Cal-ID) Remote Access Network (RAN) Program.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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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
The California Identification System (CAL-ID) is an automated system maintained by the State of California Department of Justice for retaining fingerprint files and identifying latent fingerprints. California Penal Code Section 11112.1 provides for the establishment of a Remote Access Network (RAN), consisting of statewide network of equipment and procedures allowing local law enforcement agencies direct access to Cal-ID. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is the county’s proprietary agency for San Diego County’s Cal-ID/RAN.
In 2016, the San Diego County Cal-ID/RAN Board approved a request from the Chula Vista Police Department to reallocate funding from two part-time hourly Latent Print Examiner positions to one full-time benefited Latent Print Examiner. This current appropriation will continue funding for one part-time hourly Latent Print Examiner.
The Latent Print Examiner will be devoted to work that enhances the capacity of the Chula Vista Police Department to provide automated mobile and fixed location fingerprint identification of individuals who may be involved in driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in violation of Section 23152 or 23153 of the Vehicle Code, or vehicular manslaughter in violation of Section 191.5 of the Penal Code or subdivision (c) of Section 192 of the Penal Code, or any combination of those and other vehicle-related crimes, and other crimes committed while operating a motor vehicle, in cases where there is a nexus to the City of Chula Vista.
Without additional assistance, the Forensic Laboratory will not have the ability to keep up with the current backlog of evaluating latent prints and entering them into the Cal-ID system. The addition of a part-time Latent Print Examiner will assist with the current caseload of the Department and can potentially have statewide benefits from other law enforcement agencies by having prints entered into the Cal-ID system in a timely manner.
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. Funds received for the California Identification Program support the goal of Strong and Secure Neighborhoods by providing fingerprint verification for Police Department cases.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this resolution will result in the appropriation of $43,289 to the fiscal year 2017/2018 Police Department personnel budget. The funding from the County of San Diego Cal-ID Program will completely offset the personnel costs, resulting in no net fiscal impact.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
This resolution provides one year funding for the position as outlined in this report. Cal-ID funding is anticipated to fund this position in subsequent fiscal years. If no additional funding in obtained, then the position may be eliminated.
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Staff Contact: Maritza Vargas, Police Department