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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-116 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $77,387 FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2016/2017 ADOPTED BUDGET BY APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE POLICE GRANT FUND (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The Police Department has recently received notice of a grant award in the amount of $77,387 from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). The grant funds will be used during a 12 month period to conduct ABC enforcement strategies targeting problem ABC locations that generate excessive calls for service, permit narcotics activity on the premises, allow minors access to alcohol, and continually violate the conditions of their ABC license.
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
The Police Department has been awarded $77,387 from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). This 12 month project, covering the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, will proactively target problem ABC locations that generate excessive calls for service draining patrol resources, permit narcotics activity on the premises, allow minors access to alcohol, and continually violate the conditions of their ABC license. The Police Department Special Investigations Unit will conduct ABC enforcement strategies and provide training and resources for officers as well as ABC licensees. The objective of this project is to proactively target ABC problem locations based on intelligence gathered by surveillance, department data sources, and the community. Operations will take place using existing staff. The grantor has authorized the use of overtime to comply with the grant requirements.
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 section 18704.2(a)(1) is not applicable to this decision. Staff is not independently aware, nor has staff been informed by any City Councilmember, 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. The ABC grant funds support the goal of Strong and Secure Neighborhoods by targeting problematic alcohol establishments.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this resolution will result in the amendment of the fiscal year 2016/2017 adopted budget by appropriating $71,437 to the personnel category and $5,950 to the supplies and services category of the Police Grant Fund. The funding from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control will completely offset these costs, resulting in no net fiscal impact to the General Fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
This is a one-year grant and approval of this resolution will not have an ongoing fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
Staff Contact: Joseph Walker