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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-147 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $275,076 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, AUTHORIZING THE FIRE 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 2015 UASI additional funding. The Urban Area Security Initiative addresses the unique planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs of high-threat, high-density urban areas. This additional funding will be used to purchase and replace fire 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 pre...
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