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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-083 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $6,450 FROM THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE POLICE GRANT FUND FOR THE COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution
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SUMMARY
The Police Department has been awarded grant funding from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program. The goal of this program is to improve the quality, timeliness, and credibility of forensic science services over current operations.
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 Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Program, which is administered by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), provides federal funding to accredited crime laboratories throughout California. Coverdell funds can be used to provide education and training in both technical and investigative skills to California's forensic scientists to ensure that they can effectively perform their laboratory assignments. In order to receive t...
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