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CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
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06/23/2009
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SUBMITTED BY:
REVIEWED BY:
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $1,600 FROM THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HONlELA1'\iTI SECURITY MID
APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE FEDERAL
GRANTS FUND FOR THE URBA1'J AREA SECURITY
INITIATIVE.
CHIEF OF POLIC
CITY NIANA
ITEM TITLE:
4/5THS VOTE: YES X NO
SUMMARY
Urban Area Security Initiative (VAS I) funds address the unique equipment, training,
planning and exercise needs of large, high-threat urban areas and assist them in building
an enhanced and sustainable capacity to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover
from acts of terrorism. The City of San Diego Office of Homeland Security, who
manages UASI funds for the region, has authorized the Police Department to use VASI
funds for training needs.
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 defmed 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.
RECOMMENDA nON
Council adopt the resolution.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOlVfi\'lENDA nON
Not Applicable.
DISCUSSION
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The City of San Diego Office of Homeland Security, who administers the Urban Area
Security Initiative (UASI), has decided to use a different approach for San Diego's FY
2007 regional UASI allocation. In the past UASI awards, each local jurisdiction was
given a specified allocation. The FY 2007 UASI allocation to San Diego County will
now be managed by the City of San Diego, and will notify jurisdictions of opportunities
to use UASI funds. The Police Department sent one employee to the "Beyond the
Badge" five-day course held at the San Diego Regional Academy. This course is
designed to help frrst-line leaders in developing and reinforcing foundational leadership
skills that enable them to cultivate effective officers and resilient and cohesive team that
serve in high-risk, all-hazards environments. UASI funds will reimburse the backfill
overtime incurred for attending the course.
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 I 8704.2(a)(l) is not applicable to this decision.
CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this resolution will result in a one-time appropriation of $1,600 to the
personnel category of the Federal Grants Fund (fund 272). The grant funding from the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security will fully offset these costs, resulting in no net
fiscal impact to the General Fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMP ACT
There is no ongoing fiscal impact by accepting this grant.
ATTACHMENTS
None.
Prepared by: Edvrlard Chew, Administrative Services .i\tfanager, Police Department
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
r'ffiTT A VTSTA Ar'r'FPTTNG !tll>OO FROM THF TTS
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAl\fD SECURITY AND
APPROPRIATING SAID F1JNDS TO THE FEDERAL GRANTS
FUND FOR THE URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE.
WHEREAS, the City of San Diego Office of Homeland Security, who manages
Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funds for the region, has authorized the Police
Department to use UASI funds for training needs; and
WHEREAS, UASI funds address the unique equipment, training, planning and
exercise needs of large, high-threat urban areas and assist them in building an enhanced
and sustainable capacity to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from acts of
terrorism; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department sent one employee to the "Beyond the Badge"
five-day course held at the San Diego Regional Academy; and
WHEREAS, UASI funds will reimburse the backfill overtime incurred for
attending the course.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby accept $1,600 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and
appropriate said funds to the personnel services category of the Federal Grants Fund.
Presented by:
Approved as to form by:
Richard P. Emerson
Police Chief
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Bart Miesfel ,:;> ,/'v""(,!
City Attorney
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