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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 purchased with previous Homeland Security funds. SHSP grant administrators from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) have approved the expenditure plan of equipment, planning, and training needs of the City. The spending plan was submitted in accordance with grant requirements. Grant funds are restricted in how they can be spent and cannot supplant normal budgetary items for the City. The specific spending plan is as follows:
Equipment & Services
The fiscal year 2017 SHSP funds will purchase equipment and services in the amount of $77,983 that will be used by the Police Department’s Dispatch unit. Equipment funds have been allocated to purchase a dispatch console and one 911 phone line that complement an existing configuration of regional communications interoperability. The Fire Department will use $77,984 to purchase structural firefighting protective garments and monthly notebook computer connectivity service used by emergency first responders.
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 Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(11), is not applicable to this decision for purposes of determining a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov’t Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware, and has not been informed by any City Council member, 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. This resolution supports the goal of Strong and Secure Neighborhoods by enhancing the readiness and operational response capacity of emergency first responder personnel.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this resolution will result in the acceptance of $155,967 grant funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and a one-time appropriation of $46,528 to the capital category and $31,455 to the supplies and services category of the Police Grants Section of the Federal Grants Fund. The funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will completely offset these costs. Therefore, there is no net fiscal impact to the City.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
Adoption of this resolution will also direct staff to include $77,984 in the supplies and services category of the FY 2018/2019 proposed budget in the Fire Department Grant Section of the Federal Grants Fund.
ATTACHMENTS
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Staff Contact: Maritza Vargas, Police Department