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Home My WebLink About2013/12/10 Item 08 � � - '�' CITY COUNCIL _ � - • �,_ _ ��.� . - �� -��.- AGENDA STATEMENT ..� = • �;3�.�i.isi _ _ .. T :_� � .R " ��:sst= '� _ .- 'T�"�' �«�/ Cill'Of ��. ��CHULA VISTA 12/10/2013 Item S ITE��f TITLE: RESOLUTIOI�' OF THE CITY COL�CIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA \'ISTA ACCEPTING 519�.000 FRO?�4 THE U.S. DEP.�RT?�4ENT OF HO��fELAND SECURITI'. TRANSFERRI?�'G 5�6.000 FRO\4 SUPPLIES .A\rD SERVICES TO C.APtTAL. A\'D APPROPRI.ATI�iG S19�.000 TO THE POLICE GRANT FIJ�D FOR OPERATION STONEGARDEN SUB?�4ITTED BI': CHIEF OF POLICE � ` REVIE�VED B1': CITY MAI�'AGER 4/�THS VOTE: I'ES l ?�r0 SU:l�L�7�R1, Since the events of September 1 l, 2001; the interception of terrorists and their ��eapons attempting entry across the nation's borders has become the priorin= mission of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Grant funding via "Operation Stoneeardea' has been a�varded to the San Dieeo Countv reeion to facilitare reeional pannerships and enhance border enforcement capabilities. In coordination ��ith the U.S. Custoins and Border Protection (CBP) and grant administration by the Countv of San Diego; the Police Department has been allocated an additional S19�,000 for its Operation Stonesarden 20ll fundine. This funding will support the purchase of three ��ehides to be used for enforcement purposes. The Department is also requesting to transfer 5�6;000 from the supplies and services cateeor}� to the capital cateeor�- for the purchase of a ��ehicle used during Operation Stonegarden operations. E\�'IRON�ZE\'TAL REVIE�V This proposed acti��itv has been re��ie�ved for compliance �vith the Califomia Em�ironmental Qualitv Act (CEQA) and it has been determined that the activiri� is not a "Projecr' as defined under Section 1�378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it ��ill not result in a ph}�sical chanee in the en�•ironment; therefore; pursuant to Section 1�060(c)(3) of the State CEQ.4 Guidelines; the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no en�ironmental revie�� is necessan�. REC011A9ENDATION Council adopt the resolution. 8-1 12/10/2013. Item 6 Paee 2 of 3 BOARDS/COAZA7ISSION RECOMMENDATION 1�'ot Applicable. DISCUSSION The mission of Operation Stonegarden is to raise border security by increasing la�v 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), Immieration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), San Diego County SherifPs Departinent, California Department of Motor Vehicles, California Highway Patrol, Califomia 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 pro�imity to the border (� 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 im�ol�-ed in border-related crimes. The Police Department will continue to participate in re2ional efforts of border enforcement on an overtime basis. The Department was funded over $3.7 million in prior Stonegarden a�vards, and additional funding of $195;000 will continue those regional efforts. The Police Departme�t �vill use the additional funding to purchase three vehicles used during enforcement operations. The Police Department also received approval to amend its 2012 Operation Stonegazden budget for the purchase of one vehicle. The Depariment is requesting to transfer $56,000 from the supplies and services category to the capital category in the Police Grant Fund for the purchase of a vehicle used during Operation Stonegarden operations. In total, there ��-ill be four ��ehicles purchased from Stonegarden funding. DECISION A'IAKER CONFLICT Staff has revie�i-ed the decision contemplated by this action and has determined that it is not site specific and consequentlp the 500-foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a)(1) is not applicable to this decision. Staff is not independently aware, nor has staff been informed by any City Councilmember, of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter. LINK TO STRATEGIC GOALS The Citys Strategic Plan has fi��e major goals: Operational Excellence, Economic Vitality; Healthv Communit}�, Strong and Secure Neighborhoods and a Connected Community. The appropriation of grant funds supports the goal of Strong and Secure 1\reighborhoods by ensuring Peace Officers ha��e up-to-date and operational equipment in order to respond to calls-for-service. CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT Approval of this resolution �vill result in a one-time appropriation of $19�,000 to the capital category and the transfer of $56;000 from supplies and services to the capital 8-2 ]2/10/2013. Item � Paee 3 of 3 cateQorv of the Police Grant Fund. The fundine from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ��ill completely offset these costs; resultine in no net fiscal impact to the General Fund. O\GOING FISC�L Iil7PACT There is no onaoing fisca] impact for acceptine these grant funds. ATTACHI�E\'TS I�'one. Prepared by: Jonathan Alegre, Princrpal A4anagement.9nalvst, Polrce Department 8-3 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUI�'CIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCGPTING $195,000 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, TRAI��SFERRING $56.000 FROM SUPPLIES AND SERVICES TO CAPITAL, AI�rD APPROPRIATING $195,000 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, erant funding via `Operation Stonegarden" has been a�varded 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 an additional $195,000 to purchase three vehicles to be used for Operation Stonegarden enforcement operations; and WHEREAS, the Police Department received approval to amend its current Operation Stonegarden budget by $56,000 for the purchase of one vehicle; 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 $195,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, transfer $56;000 from supplies and services to capital, and appropriate $195,000 to the capital category of the Police Grar�t Fund for Operation Stonegarden. Presented by: Approved as to forn� by: �� David Bejarano Glen R. Googins Police Chief City Attorney 1:\Attorney�FWAL RESOS AND ORDMANCHS�2013U2 10 13U2ES0-POLICGOPSG 2013-12-I O.docx 1 V25/2013 9:12 AM 8-4