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June 11, 2024
ITEM TITLE
Agreement: Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with the County of San Diego for the City’s Continued Participation in the California Identification System Remote Access Network Report Number: 24-0184
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Police
G.C. § 84308: No
Environmental Notice : The activity is not a “Project” as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
Recommended Action
Adopt a resolution approving an agreement amendment with the C ounty of San Diego for the Police Department’s participation in the California Identification System Remote Access Network
SUMMARY
Since 1990, the Police Department has participated in the California Identification System Remote Access Network, commonly known as Cal -ID/RAN. This system is maintained by the State Department of Justice, but the County of San Diego is the responsible agency for system allocation and funding. The Police Department is requesting continued participation in the Cal -ID/Remote Access Network through June 30, 2026.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has 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 required.
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BOARD/COMMISSION/COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
The State of California Department of Justice maintains an automated system for retaining and identifying fingerprints, palm prints and photos called the Califo rnia Identification System and Cal -Photo (hereinafter referred to as “Cal -ID”). The California Penal Code, Section 11112.1 provides for the establishment of a Remote Access Network (RAN), consisting of a statewide network of equipment and procedures allow ing local law enforcement agencies direct access to Cal -ID. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is the County’s proprietary agency for San Diego County’s Cal-ID/RAN.
Since 1990, the Police Department has been entering into five-year agreements with the County of San Diego to participate in Cal -ID/RAN. The current agreement will terminate on June 30, 2024. The Sheriff’s Department is proposing a two-year extension of the agreement, with a term date of July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026. The Police Depar tment is requesting continued participation in the Cal -ID/Remote Access Network through June 30, 2026. Either party may terminate the agreement by giving a one -year advance written notice of intention to terminate. The City will reimburse the County for its proportional share of net operational costs associated with Cal-ID/RAN based on the city’s percentage of total county population and the city’s percentage of FBI crimes . These associated costs, approximately $55,000 annually, are already included in the fiscal year 2024-25 adopted budget.
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 Title 2, section 18702.2(a)(11), is not applicable to this decision for purposes of determining a disqualifying real property-related financial conflict of interest under the Political Reform Act (Cal. Gov't Code § 87100, et seq.).
Staff is not independently aware a nd has not been informed by any City Council member of any other fact that may constitute a basis for a decision maker conflict of interest in this matter.
CURRENT-YEAR FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of this resolution will result in the Police Department’s continued participation in the Cal - ID/Remote Access Network through June 30, 2026. Because the agreement amendment is effective July 1, 2024, there is no fiscal impact in the current fiscal year.
ONGOING FISCAL IMPACT
The amount of $55,000 for Cal-ID/RAN costs is already included in the fiscal year 2024-25 adopted budget.
There is no net fiscal impact by accepting this resolution. Cal -ID/RAN costs in subsequent years will be included in the proposed budget and will be considered as part of the normal budget process.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Agreement for Participation in San Diego County’s California Identification System Remote Access Network
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2. Amendment to Agreement for Participation in San Diego County’s California Identification System Remote Access Network
Staff Contact: Chief Roxana Kennedy, Police Department
Administrative Services Manager Jonathan Alegre, Police Department