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AGENDA STATEMENT
~~~ CITY OF
CHULAVISTA
12/06/2011 Item
ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $384,029 FROM THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND
APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE POLICE GRANT
FUND FOR OPERAT~ON STONEGARDEN
SUBMITTED BY: CHIEF OF POLICE
REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGER
4/STHS VOTE: YES X NO
SUMMARY
Since the events of September 11, 2001, the interception of terrorists and their weapons
attempting entry across the nation's borders has become the priority mission of the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security. Grant funding via "Operation Stonegarden" has been
awarded to the San Diego County region to facilitate regional partnerships and enhance
border enforcement capabilities. In coordination with the U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) and grant administration by the County of San Diego, the Police
Department has been allocated $384,029 for Operation Stonegarden 2011 funding.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This proposed activity has been reviewed for compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and it has been 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 necessary.
RECOMMENDATION
Council adopt the resolution.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
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The mission of Operation Stonegarden is to raise border security by increasing law
enforcement presence along the border, intelligence/information sharing and
communication. Participating agencies in this regional effort include the U.S. Customs
and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), San Diego
County Sheriff's Department, California Highway Patrol, California Fish and Game, San
Diego County Probation Department and San Diego Harbor Police.
The Chula Vista Police Department is in the unique position of being geographically
located in close proximity to the border (5 miles) with three main north/south arteries
traversing the city. As a result, multiple local and federal agencies frequently ask the
Department for assistance and interdiction of both north and south bound traffic involved
in border-related crimes. The Police Department will continue to participate in regional
efforts of border enforcement on an overtime basis. The Department was funded over
$3.1 million in prior Stonegarden awards, and the 2011 funding of $384,029 will
continue those regional efforts. Additionally, Stonegarden funds will be used for vehicle
maintenance costs of cars purchased from previous Stonegarden awards.
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 section 18704.2(a)(1) is not applicable to this decision.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this resolution will result in a one-time appropriation of $327,029 to
personnel services and $57,000 to the supplies and services category of the Police Grant
Fund (fund 252). The funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will
completely offset these costs.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact for accepting these grant funds.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
Prepared by: Jonathan Alegre,, Principal Management Analyst, Police Department
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $384,029 FROM THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND
APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE POLICE GRANT
FUND FOR OPERATION STONEGARDEN
WHEREAS, since the events of September 11, 2001, the interception of terrorists and
their weapons attempting entry across the nation's borders has become the priority mission of the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and
WHEREAS, grant funding via "Operation Stonegarden" has been awarded by the U.S
Department of Homeland Security to the San Diego County region to facilitate regional
partnerships and enhance border enforcement capabilities; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has been allocated $384,029 for Operation
Stonegarden to participate in regional enforcement efforts and support the mission of the
operation; and ,.
WHEREAS, the grant funds provided by the U.S Department of Homeland Security will
completely offset the total costs of Operation Stonegarden.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
does hereby accept $384,029 from the U.S Department of Homeland Security and appropriate
$327,029 to personnel services and $57,000 to the supplies and services category of the Police
Grant Fund for Operation Stonegarden.
Presented by: Approved as to form by:
David Bejarano
Police Chief
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Glen R. Googins
City Attorney
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