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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/07/12 Item 17CITY COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT ~~~ J mil(// CITY OF '"~" CHULA VISTA 07/12/2011 Item~_ ITEM TITLE: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 STATE COPS SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $285,717 FROM THE STATE COPS SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND AND APPROPRIATING $2,342 TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND. SUBMITTED BY: CHIEF OF POLICE REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGER- ST 4/STHS VOTE: YES X NO SUMMARY The Police Department has been awarded $285,717 from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund. These funds will be used for the personnel costs of one Police Sergeant, one Peace Officer and police equipment. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This proposed activity has been reviewed for wmpliance 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) ofthe 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. BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION The State appropriation requires a Regional Oversight Committee's approval ofthe 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 17-1 07/12/2011, Item Page 2 of 3 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 awazded $285,717 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 heazing per stipulations of the State COPS Program. During fiscal yeaz 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 $285,717. 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 akeady 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 sworn positions which if not funded, will result in two layoffs. Police Sergeant - $155,889 As part of the Departments budget reduction plan, this position, along with the entire School Resource Officer (SRO) program, was slated to be eliminated. Seven Peace Officer positions in the SRO program were funded in full by both school districts. In order to ensure adequate supervision of this important program, the Department recommends funding the Police Sergeant position. Peace Officer - $127,486 This position was originally funded via an Office of Traffic Safety grant from the State of California. Funding for this position expired last fiscal year. This position has been transferred from the Traffic Unit to the Patrol Division. Police Technology Equipment - $2,342 The Department recommends the remaining allocation be utilized for police technology equipment such as computers, digital cameras, digital voice recorders, etc. 17-2 07/12/2011, Item Page 3 of 3 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 acceptance of $285,717 from the State COPS Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund. The personnel costs of these two positions aze already included in the fiscal yeaz 2011/2012 adopted budget of the SLESF Grant Fund. The remaining $2,342 for police equipment needs to be appropriated to the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services 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. ATTACHMENTS None. Prepared by: Edward Chew, Administrative Services Manager, Police Department 17-3 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $285,717 FROM THE STATE COPS SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND AND APPROPRIATING $2,342 TO THE 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 2011 State Cops Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) is $285,717; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was conducted to consider the expenditure of these funds; and WHEREAS, these funds will be utilized for the personnel costs of one Police Sergeant, one Peace Officer and police equipment; and WHEREAS, the personnel costs were appropriated during the fiscal year 2012 budget process, the remaining $2,342 for police equipment needs to be appropriated; and WHEREAS, these funds must be fully expended by June 30, 2012, otherwise any remaining funds will revert back to the State of California. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby accept $285,717 from the State Cops Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund and appropriate $2,342 to the Supplies and Services category of the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund. Presented by: David Bejarano Police Chief Approved as to form by: C C ~' Glen R. Googms /~ ~ o~ z y City Attorney 17-4