HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/07/14 Item 7CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA STATEMENT
~~~ CITY OF
CHULA VISTA
J[TLY 14, 2009, Item 7
ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $36,088 FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL
AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO THE FY
2009/2010 BUDGET OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
SUBMITTED BY: CHIEF OF POLIO
REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAG ~ ~ ~G
4/STHS VOTE: YES ~X NO
SUMMARY
The Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD) has recently received notice of a grant award in
the amount of $36,088 from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). This
one-year project will tazget ABC licensees that continually fail to comply with ABC and
city regulations, particularly those that allow minors access to alcohol and serve alcohol to
intoxicated patrons. The Police Department Special Investigations Unit will conduct ABC
enforcement strategies and provide training and resources for officers, businesses, and the
public. The objective of this program is to proactively tazget ABC problem locations based
on intelligence gathered by surveillance, CVPD and county data sources, and community
partners.
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 adopt the resolution.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable
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DISCUSSION
The Department has been awazded $36,088 from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control (ABC) for FY 2009/2010. The Department will proactively target ABC problem
establishments based on intelligence gathered by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU)
and ABC operations, community partners, and data from calls for service and reports.
Using this intelligence, CVPD will concentrate resources on those establishments that
consistently violate ABC laws and license conditions (particularly those that sell alcohol
to minors). Grant funds will be used to implement a combination of ABC enforcement
strategies and coordinate training for both ABC licensees and patrol officers. In addition
to tazgeting problem establishments, SIU will coordinate LEAD (Licensee Education on
Alcohol and Drugs) courses, conduct trainings and briefmgs for sworn personnel
regarding ABC law and enforcement activity, and organize media announcements of
ABC grant activity and impacts in the community.
The Department will use grant funds for overtime to combat areas with high crime and
violent and disorder calls associated with ABC licensed establishments. To accomplish
the goal of tazgeting chronic problem establishments and those that operate in violation of
their license, CVPD will use amulti-agency approach to conduct enforcement operations,
train licensees and sworn personnel, and involve the community with media releases and
public input.
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 the appropriation of $36,088 to the FY
2009/2010 budget of the Police Department. The funding from the Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control will completely offset these costs, resulting in no net impact
to the General Fund.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
This is a one-year grant and approval of this resolution will not have an ongoing fiscal
impact.
ATTACHMENTS
None
Prepared by: Kristen Miggans, Public Safety Analyst, Police Deparhnent
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $36,088 FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
CONTROL AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO
THE FY 2009/2010 BUDGET OF THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Police Department has recently received notice of a grant award
in the amount of $36,088 from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (hereafrer
referred to as "ABC"); and
WHEREAS, this one-year project will target ABC licensees that continually fail
to comply with ABC and city regulations, particularly those that allow minors access to
alcohol and serve alcohol to intoxicated patrons. The Police Department Special
Investigations Unit will conduct ABC enforcement strategies and provide training and
resources for officers, businesses, and the public; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has been awarded grant funds by ABC for
fiscal years 2003/2004 and 2006/2007, and has a history of success working with ABC
and other law enforcement agencies at the local and state levels; and
WHEREAS, the fiscal year 2009/2010 Police budget will be amended to add
$32,688 for overtime costs, $400 for operating expenses, $500 for equipment, and $2,500
for mandatory conference travel; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Chula Vista does hereby:
1. Accepts $36,088 from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
2. Amends the FY 2009/2010 Police budget by appropriating $32,688 for
overtime costs, $400 for operating expenses, $500 for equipment, and $2,500 for
mandatory conference travel.
Presented by:
Richard P. Emerson
Police Chief
Approved as to form by:
C_ ~
Bart Miesfeld ;~ 4P~`'/
City Attorney
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