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ITEM TITLE: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $165,000 FROM THE COUNTY
OF SAN DIEGO, ADDING ONE EVIDENCE CONTROL
ASSISTANT TO THE AUTHORIZED STAFFING OF THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT AND APPROPRIATING SAID
FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 POLICE
BUDGET FOR THE CALIFORNIA IDENTIFICATION
PROGRAM
SUBMITTED BY: CHIEF OF POLICE
REVIEWED BY: CITY MANAGER /~,.~- ~7T
~/ 4/STHS VOTE: YES X NO
SUMMARY
On May 24, 2011, the San Diego County Cal-ID Remote Access Network (RAN) Board
approved a request from the Chula Vista Police Department to fund one full-time Evidence
Control Assistant and three part-time Latent Print Examiners. The San Diego County Cal-
ID RAN Board is the local RAN (Remote Access Network) board prescribed by law in
California Penal Code Section 11112.4.
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 ofthe 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
Council adopt the resolution.
BOARDS/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not Applicable.
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DISCUSSION
The California Identification System (Cal-ID) is a state-wide computerized network which
allows fingerprint or palm print images to be entered with identification. possible if the
known prints are part of the databases. The San Diego Cal-ID Program is funded by the
County general fund, user agency fees based on population and crime within each
jurisdiction, and funding provided by Section 9250.19 of the California Vehicle Code.
The San Diego County Cal-ID Remote Access Network (RAN) Board approved a request
from the Chula Vista Police Department in the amount of $165,000. This funding will pay
for the personnel costs of one full-time Evidence Control Assistant and three part-time
Latent Print Examiners for one year. The three part-time positions were funded by the Cal-
ID program last year, and the RAN Board approved continued funding for the three-part-
time positions, along with funding for one new full-time Evidence Control Assistant.
Fingerprint verification and entries into the Cal-ID system are a high priority for law
enforcement agencies because it involves confirmation of identifications, which is a critical
component of investigation cases. Without these part-time examiners, the Police
Department's Forensic Laboratory will not have the ability to keep up with the current
backlog of approximately 250 cases that need to be entered into the Cal-ID system, with
some dating as far back as 2007. Since their hire date in January 2010, these three
individuals have entered 172 Cal-ID cases resulting in 36 fmgerprint identifications. The
Evidence Control Assistant will be entering questioned latent prints into the Cal-Id system
searching for potential matches to unsolved crimes. There are approximately 130 cases
that need to be entered into the Cal-Id system each month and approximately 260 cards are
screened for entry into the Cal-Id. Without this new position, screening we will not be
able to keep up with the Department's demands for entry.
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 Califomia 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 $165,000 to the fiscal yeaz
2011/2012 Police Department personnel budget. The funding from the County of San
Diego Cal-ID Program will completely offset these personnel costs, resulting in no net
Fiscal impact.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The $165,000 approval provides one year funding for the four 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: Jonathan AZegre, Principal Management Analyst, Police Department
Craig Ogino, Crime Laboratory Manager, Police Department
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $165,000 FROM THE COUNTY
OF SAN DIEGO, ADDING ONE EVIDENCE CONTROL
ASSISTANT TO THE AUTHORIZED STAFFING OF THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT AND APPROPRIATING SAID
FUNDS TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2011/2012 POLICE BUDGET
FOR THE CALIFORNIA IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the California Identification System (Cal-ID) is a state-wide computerized
network which allows fingerprint or palm print images to be entered with identification possible
if the known prints are part of the databases; and
WHEREAS, the San Diego Cal-ID Program is funded by the County general fund, user
agency fees based on population and crime within each jurisdiction, and funding provided by
Section 9250.19 of the California Vehicle Code; and
WHEREAS, the San Diego County Cal-ID Remote Access Network (RAN) Board
approved a request from the Chula Vista Police Department in the amount of $165,000; and
WHEREAS, this funding will pay for the personnel costs of one full-time Evidence
Control Assistant and three hourly Latent Print Examiners for one year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chula
Vista does hereby accept $165,000 from the County of San Diego California Identification
Program, add one Evidence Control Assistant to the authorized staffing of the Police Department
and appropriate said funds to the fiscal year 201 I/2012 Police personnel budget for one Evidence
Control Assistant and three hourly Latent Print Examiners.
Presented by: Approved as to form by:
David Bejarano
Police Chief
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Glen R. Googms (7 `c~~~ ~~
City Attorney
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