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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-077 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $155,967 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND APPROPRIATING $77,983 TO THE POLICE GRANTS SECTION OF THE FEDERAL GRANTS FUND FOR THE STATE HOMELAND SECURITY PROGRAM (4/5 VOTE REQUIRED)
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
The San Diego County Office of Emergency Services, which administers the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), has notified the City of the fiscal year 2017 SHSP award in the amount of $155,967. The State Homeland Security Program is designed to improve domestic terrorism preparedness of state and local governments by addressing equipment, training, exercises and planning needs.
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 fiscal year 2017 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) provides funding for the continued development of readiness and operational response capacity of emergency first responder personnel. Funds allocated by the fiscal year 2017 SHSP will allow the Police and Fire Departments to purchase equipment that will complement existing equipment configurations that were pu...
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