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Home My WebLink About2010/08/03 Item 10 ~ \ ft,.. CITY OF ~:.!...-. (HULA VISTA 08/03/20 I 0 Item~ SUBMITTED BY: REVIEWED BY: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 STATE COPS SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $241,273 FROM THE STATE COPS SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND (1r). CHIEF OF POLICE~ CITY MANAGERr , 4/5THS VOTE: YES NO X ITEM TITLE: SUMMARY The Police Department has been awarded $241,273 from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund. These funds will be used to continue funding of the personnel costs of a Peace Officer assigned to the Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention (GRIP) program, and a Police Training and Development Supervisor. 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 Statc 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. 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 Cowlty. 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 10-1 1- 8/3/2010, Item~ Page 2 of3 will review the City ofChula Vista's expenditure plan upon approval by the Chula Vista City Council. BACKGROUND The Police Department has been awarded $241,273 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 grant funds requires a public hearing per stipulations of the State COPS Program. During fiscal year 199611997, 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 $241,273. 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 will be utilizing SLESF grant monies to fund two positions. GRil' Officer Funding from the California Emergency Management Agency (CaIEMA) for the Gang Reduction, Intervention and Prevention (GRIP) project ended on June 30, 2010. In order to continue this successful project, the Department is proposing to use SLESF funds for the personnel costs of the GRIP officer. The G Ril' officer identifies youth at risk of becoming gang members, or who are in gangs and wish to get out, and directs them to appropriate social services to keep them out of gangs. This position works out of the School Resource Officer Unit and coordinates with the School Resource Officers on identifying and approaching at-risk youth. The GRIP officer also works closely with South Bay Community Services Juvenile Diversion program and the Turning The Hearts Center to provide the much needed social services that these youth and their families need. Police Training and Development Supervisor Funding for the Police Training and Development Supervisor was previously provided via the FY 2009 SLESF grant fund. Those funds have been expended and the department is proposing to continue this position utilizing the latest SLESF award. The Police Department is currently making significant changes to patrol scheduling in order to better utilize our current sworn officer staffing in Patrol. Because of these changes, the training program is being modified to fit the new scheduling challenges. Additionally, the Police 10-2 8/312010, Item ! 0 Page 3 of3 Training and Development Supervisor coordinates the POST Training reimbursement program which is critical for the Department to continue receiving POST training funds. DECISION MAKER CONFLICT Staff has reviewed the decision contemplated by this action amI has determined that it is not site specific and consequently the 500 foot rule found in California Code of Regulations section 18704.2(a)(I) is not applicable to this decision. CURRENT YEAR FISCAL IMPACT Approval of this resolution will result in the acceptance of $241,273 from the State COPS Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Funds. The personnel costs of these two positions are already included in the fiscal year 2010/2011 adopted budget of the SLESF Grant Fund. ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT The current proposal provides one year funding for the two positions outlined in this report. The Department will seek additional funding in subsequent fiscal years. If no additional funding is obtained, then the positions may need to be eliminated. ATT ACHMENTS None. Prepared by: Edward Chew, Administrative Services Alanager, Police Department ~ " 10-3 i I 1 I _ ~. ~,_" _._ ....~.._~. "....~ ..~. _ __ _.~.._,"~..!,,~m;.""{;.~llt! RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $241,273 FROM THE STATE COPS SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND WHEREAS, during Fiscal Year 1996/1997, the state appropriated funds for local law enforcement services per AB 3229, Chapter 134, Statutes of 1996; and WHEREAS, the City of Chula Vista's proportionate share of the Fiscal Year 2010 State Cops Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) is $241,273; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held to consider the expenditure of these funds; and WHEREAS, these funds will be utilized to continue funding for the Gang Prevention Peace Officer and the Police Training and Development Supervisor; and WHEREAS, these funds must be fully expended by June 30, 20 II, otherwise any remaining funds will revert back to the State of California. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby accept $241,273 from the State COPS Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund. Presented by: Approved as to form by: David Bejarano Police Chief ~~. Bart Mies el City Attorney 10-4