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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-077 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ESTABLISHING COUNCIL COMMITMENT AND SUPPORT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT APPLICATION FOR THE 2016 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS), FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT TO HIRE 12 FIREFIGHTERS
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The Fire Department is requesting the City Council's commitment to and support of its application for a federal grant to hire 12 firefighters. The Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant (SAFER) was created to provide funding directly to fire departments to increase or maintain the number of trained, "front line" firefighters available in their communities. The goal of the SAFER grant is to enhance the local fire department's abilities to comply with staffing, response and operational standards established by National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1710.
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 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grants (SAFER) was created to provide funding directly to fir...
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