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Home My WebLink About2008/09/23 Item 7 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ''''' ' ~\'f::.. ClIT OF ,~~ (HULA VISTA 09/23/2008 Item 'I ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $805,971 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY At'\ID APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE POLICE GRANT FUND FOR OPEi?ON STONEGARDEN CHIEF OF POLIC CITY MANAGE 7' 4/5THS VOTE: YES X NO SUBMITTED BY: REVIEWED BY: SUMMMARY Since the events of September II, 200 I, the interception of terrorists and their weapons attempting entry across the nation's borders has becorne 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 $805,971 for Operation Stonegarden. 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 That Council adopts the resolution. BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION Not Applicable. 7-1 --1 09/23/2008, Item~ Page 2 of2 DISCUSSION The mission of Operation Stonegarden is to raise border security by increasing law enforcement presence along the border, intelligencelinformation 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 Sheriffs Department, California Highway Patrol, California Fish and GaJne, 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 including drug smuggling, human trafficking, and auto theft. The Police Department will participate in regional efforts of enhanced visibility in high intensity trafficking areas on an overtime basis. Funding from Operation Stonegarden will offset the overtime costs of these special operations. In addition to overtime for the enhanced visibility operations, funds from Operation Stonegarden have been allocated for new equipment, including a mobile video camera system, night vision equipment, GPS tracking devices, digital caJnera system, laptop computers and license plate readers. The Department was also allocated funding for the purchase of a variety of vehicles including specialized investigative vehicles, markeq units and off-highway vehicles. Vehicle maintenance for these new vehicles are funded for the first operational year. 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. FISCAL IMPACT Approval of this resolution will result in a one-time appropnahon of $102,524 to personnel services, $153,200 to supplies and services, and $550,247 to the capital category of the Police Grant Fund (fund 252). 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. ATTACHMENTS None. Prepared by: Jonathan Alegre, Senior Management Analyst, Police Department 7-2 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $805,971 FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE POLICE GR-ANT FUND FOR OPEAA nON 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 $805,971 for Operation Stonegarden' to participate in regional enforcement efforts and purchase equipment supporting the mission of the operation; and \VHEREAS, 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 $805,971 from the U.S Depfirlment of Homeland Security and appropriate $102,524 to personnel services, $153,200 to supplies and services, and $550,247 to the capital category of the Police Grant Fund for Operation Stonegarden. Richard P. Emerson Police Chief Approved as to form by: /"""'" ;7 r J -,..__,,~ ' . ,\\.y n, Bart Mle'sfel " ~"1nteriUity Attorney Presented by: 7-3