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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-039 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ADDING ONE GIS SPECIALIST TO THE AUTHORIZED STAFFING LEVEL OF THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND
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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 Areas Security Initiative (UASI), has notified the City of additional Fiscal Year 2014 UASI grant funding. The Urban Areas Security Initiative addresses the unique planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs of high-threat, high-density urban areas.
The Fire Department is proposing to add an additional GIS Specialist to the authorized staffing level of the Federal Grants Fund to assist the Fire Department, the City, and County address these needs.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Development Services Director has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" in accordance with Section 15378(b)(2) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it is a personnel related action; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is necessary.
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 prevent, 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 2014 Urban Areas Security Initiative (FY2014 UASI) grant provides funding for the continued development of readiness and operational response capacity of Police and Fire first responder personnel.
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