HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008/05/06 Item 10
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
MAY 06,2008, ItemJQ
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF
FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007 STATE COPS SUPPLEMENTAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $437,890 FROM THE STATE
COPS SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
FUND AND DIRECTING STAFF TO INCLUDE $437,890 IN
THE FISCAL YEAR 2009 BUDGET OF THE SLESF GRANT
FUND
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SUMMARY
The Police Department has been awarded $437,890 in Supplemental Law Enforcement Services
Fund grant funds. These funds will be used to offset the Over Hire program in fiscal year 2009.
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 conduct the public hearing and adopt the resolution.
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BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The State appropriation requires a Regional Oversight Committee's approval of the funds prior
to disbursement. In accordance, the Supplemental Law Enforcement Oversight Committee
(SLEOC) was established in San Diego County. The Committee is comprised of the County of
San Diego Sheriff, the County of San Diego CAO, the Chula Vista Chief of Police, a regional
City Manager and the District Attorney. The Committee will review the City of Chula Vista's
expenditure plan upon approval by the Chula Vista City Council.
BACKGROUND
The Police Department has been awarded $437,890 through the Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF). These state funds were allocated to the Police
Department for purposes required by the Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) Program.
Acceptance of these funds requires a public hearing per stipulations of the State COPS
Program.
During fiscal year 1996/1997, the state appropriated funds for local law enforcement services per
AB 3229, Chapter 134, Statutes of 1996. In accordance with this Legislation, the state has
appropriated funds annually to local law enforcement agencies. The City of Chula Vista's
proportionate share of these funds is $437,890. These funds are to be deposited in the City's
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF Grant Fund) and used for law
enforcement personnel and equipment needs as prescribed by the original legislation (AB 3229).
These funds must be used to supplement existing funds and cannot replace, or supplant, funds that
have already been appropriated for the same purpose. A twenty-five percent (25%) in-kind
contribution is required for these funds. The in-kind contribution will be staff time associated
with procurement of equipment and training of personnel. The allocation of future funds is
subject to annual state budget deliberations.
DISCUSSION
The Police Department is planning on utilizing SLESF grant monies to continue the funding of
the Over Hire program for FY 2009.
OVER HIRE PROGRAM
Council Resolution #2006-099 approved the Departments request to increase the number of
Over Hire officers from five to ten. This was in response to the critical staffing levels that the
Department was experiencing. The Over Hire Program maintains a steady flow of new recruits
which in turn significantly minimizes the time between when a sworn position becomes vacant
and when it is filled with a fully trained officer. In years past, it has taken up to 18 months to
place a fully qualified and trained officer into vacant positions.
FUNDING STRATEGY
The Department recommends using the entire $437,890 allocation of the 2007 SLESF funds
for personnel costs related to funding of the Over Hire Program. Should any funds remain after
funding the Over Hire Program, staff recommends utilizing remaining funds to purchase
miscellaneous safety equipment and supplies.
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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 l8704.2(a)(I) is not applicable to this decision.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no net impact to the General Fund in fiscal year 2009. Acceptance of the grant will
result in the inclusion of $437,890 in the fiscal year 2009 SLESF Grant Fund budget, which
will be used for personnel costs as enumerated above.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
Prepared by: Edward Chew, Administrative Services Manager, Police Department
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $437,890 FROM THE
STATE COPS SUPPLEMENTAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND AND DIRECTING
STAFF TO INCLUDE $437,890 IN THE FY 2009
BUDGET OF THE SLESF GRANT FUND
WHEREAS, the Police Department has been awarded $437,890 through the
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund; and
WHEREAS, these state funds were allocated to the Police Department for purposes
required by the Citizen's Option for Public Safety Program; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on May 06, 2008, to notice use of
the state COPS Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund in the amount of$437,890 for
personnel costs related to the expansion of police services; and
WHEREAS, $437,890 will be included in the FY 2009 SLESF Grant Fund budget upon
acceptance of the FY 2009 Police Department budget by the City Council, as a reimbursement
from the SLESF grant; and
WHEREAS, the funds will be utilized to fund the Departments Over Hire program and
any remaining funds are recommended to offset the cost of safety equipment and supplies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista
does hereby accept $437,890 from the state COPS Supplemental Law Enforcement Services
Fund and directs staff to include $437,890 in the FY 2009 budget of the SLESF Grant Fund.
Presented by:
Approved as to form by:
Richard P. Emerson
Police Chief
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/ Ann Moore .
City Attorney
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