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RESOLUTION NO. 2017-084 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $52,426 FROM THE CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE POLICE GRANT FUND FOR HOMELESS OUTREACH EFFORTS (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
As part of the FY 2017 budget adoption process, City Council authorized the addition of two officer positions and an hourly Homeless Outreach Coordinator to establish the Homeless Outreach Team (HOT). The team analyzes environmental and societal factors related to the quality of life in Chula Vista as it relates to homelessness, developing strategies to deal with these factors, and implementing these strategies for the betterment of the community. Recently, the Police Department was awarded grant funding from the California Board of State and Community Corrections. The funds can be used to support the Homeless Outreach Team's efforts. The Police Department intends to use the funds to fund overtime, travel, and other urgent needs for the Homeless Outreach Team.
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 Bud...
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